英検2級リスニング無料練習【第33セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と根拠解説

W: Are tickets for the marine research tour still available this afternoon?
M: The boat tour is canceled because of strong winds, but the indoor laboratory tour will take place at three.
W: Can I use my original ticket for the indoor tour?
M: Yes, or you can request a refund if you prefer not to attend. You don’t need to make a new reservation.
W: I’ll join the indoor tour at three.

正答C：Attend the indoor laboratory tour

I’ll join the indoor tour at three. が最終選択。

強風で船の見学が中止となり、元の券で屋内実験室の見学に参加する。

M: Our English club borrowed the portable speaker for today’s presentation. Do we need to return it before five?
W: The equipment office closes at five, but you’ve arranged an approved evening event. You may return it tomorrow by nine.
M: Should we leave it in the hallway overnight?
W: No. Keep it in the locked clubroom and bring it directly to the office tomorrow.
M: I’ll make sure it’s stored safely.

正答A：In the locked clubroom

Keep it in the locked clubroom. と明示。

夜間は施錠できる部室で保管し翌朝9時までに返す。

W: I need to reach the art museum before eleven. Is the bus from this station still leaving at ten?
M: The ten o’clock bus is running, but it won’t stop at the museum during roadworks.
W: Is there another way to get there?
M: Transfer to the green bus at City Square. It will take about ten minutes longer.
W: I’ll take the first bus and transfer at City Square.

正答D：Transfer to the green bus at City Square

Transfer to green bus at City Square / I’ll … transfer. が決定。

工事で直行できずシティスクエアで緑バスへ乗り継ぐ。

M: We made a video about our school’s history. Can we use the interview with a former teacher on the public website?
W: Did the teacher agree to online publication or only to recording for your class project?
M: We only asked about the class project.
W: Then contact the teacher and confirm what may be shared before publishing it.
M: I’ll ask for permission first.

正答B：Check permission for public publication

only asked about class project / confirm what may be shared. 公開の範囲が重要。

授業用の録画許可と一般公開への同意を分けて確認。

W: Our plants grew taller when watered in the morning. Can we say morning watering always improves growth?
M: Not yet. One group also received more sunlight.
W: We should make the light conditions more similar in our next experiment.
M: Exactly. Record the amount of water and the temperature as well.
W: I’ll revise our report to explain the limitation of this first test.

正答C：The groups also had different sunlight conditions

one group also received more sunlight. 水やり以外の要因。

日照条件が異なり、原因を水やり時刻だけに特定できない。

M: The exhibition organizers asked our team to deliver its model on Thursday afternoon. Is that still correct?
W: The delivery entrance will be closed for repairs on Thursday. Models must now arrive on Friday between ten and noon.
M: Are we allowed to bring them on the opening day instead?
W: No. Friday is the final delivery day so staff can arrange the displays.
M: We’ll bring ours on Friday morning.

正答D：Friday between ten and noon

must now arrive Friday between ten and noon. と明記。

木曜午後から金曜10時〜正午の搬入へ変更。

W: I applied for the weekend conversation class yesterday. The automated message said my form was received.
M: That means the application reached the center. There are more applicants than places, so they’ll select participants by lottery.
W: When will the results be available?
M: On Monday. If you’re selected, you must confirm within two days.
W: I’ll check for the result next week.

正答A：The application was received

automated message form received, but lottery pending. と区別。

受付はできたが参加確定ではない。

M: We’re hosting a discussion between local students and visiting families. Should we rely entirely on a translation app?
W: It may help with simple phrases, but important information should be checked by someone who understands both languages.
M: We have a bilingual volunteer who can review our safety instructions.
W: Great. Ask that person to check them before the event.
M: I’ll arrange the review today.

正答B：A review of safety instructions by a bilingual volunteer

bilingual volunteer review safety instructions. と合意。

安全案内はバイリンガルの協力者に確認してもらう。

W: I booked two seats for the student orchestra concert, but my father is unable to come.
M: Tickets aren’t refundable, but you can transfer a ticket to another person until Friday at five.
W: My friend would like to attend. Could I change the name online?
M: Yes, but do it before the deadline.
W: I’ll transfer the spare ticket this afternoon.

正答C：Transfer it to her friend

I’ll transfer the spare ticket this afternoon. と最終決定。

返金不可のため、期限内に友人へ名義変更。

M: I’m joining the cooking workshop, but I have a sesame allergy. The online recipe doesn’t list every ingredient.
W: Please contact the instructor before attending. Some prepared sauces may contain ingredients that aren’t obvious from the photo.
M: Should I just bring my own sauce?
W: Don’t make substitutions without discussing safety arrangements with the organizer.
M: I’ll ask for the current ingredient list and their procedure.

正答D：Ask the instructor about ingredients and safety

ask current ingredient list and procedure. と明示。

写真や古いレシピでは不十分なので原材料と対応策を直接確認。

W: I signed up for Saturday’s tree survey. Should I bring a measuring tape?
M: The park will provide measuring tools and maps. Volunteers should bring a water bottle and wear sturdy shoes.
W: Can children join on their own?
M: Participants under fourteen must come with an adult. The paths may be uneven.
W: I’ll tell the families about the clothing and supervision rules.

正答A：Measuring tools and maps

provide measuring tools and maps. 水筒・靴は本人。

測定器と地図は公園側が用意する。

M: My online presentation is scheduled for Thursday at nine in the evening here. The organizers’ calendar shows Thursday afternoon in their time zone.
W: Did you confirm the conversion with them?
M: Yes, they checked it yesterday. The session time hasn’t changed.
W: Then make sure you use the time shown for your own location.
M: I’ll join at nine in the evening as planned.

正答B：Thursday at nine in the evening

I’ll join at nine in evening as planned. と明記。

主催側の時差表示に惑わされず現地時間の木曜21時。

W: I can’t read the captions on this interactive map because the text changes too quickly.
M: You can pause the display by pressing the button at the bottom right. There’s also a large-text option.
W: Is there a printed version I could take home?
M: Yes. Staff have a short printed guide at the information desk.
W: I’ll pause the screen now and collect the guide afterward.

正答C：Pause the screen and get a printed guide

pause screen now / collect guide afterward. と二つの対応。

一時停止と紙のガイドで情報を確認する。

M: I’m meeting my aunt, who uses a wheelchair. The station’s north lift seems to be out of service.
W: It is being inspected today. The south lift is still operating and connects to both platforms without stairs.
M: Will that require a different ticket?
W: No. The route is longer, but your ticket remains valid.
M: I’ll arrange to meet my aunt by the south lift.

正答D：The south lift

south lift still operating / meet aunt by south lift. と確定。

北側は点検中なので段差のない南側エレベーターを利用。

W: I signed up for a coding class on Tuesday, but my sports practice now ends later.
M: The center offers the same beginner lesson on Saturday morning. Would that work?
W: Yes. Can my Tuesday booking be moved without another fee?
M: It can, as long as you request the change by Monday afternoon.
W: I’ll make the change today.

正答A：Moving to Saturday’s beginner class

same beginner lesson Saturday / I’ll make change. と結論。

火曜から土曜午前の初心者クラスへ変更する。

A school history club made a walking map of old buildings. In the first version, a route passed through a gate that had been locked for months. Some students wanted to leave the map unchanged because the route was shortest. Their teacher asked them to test the route with actual visitors. After receiving complaints, the club marked an open alternative and added the date when each route was checked. They learned that a route must be usable, not just short.

正答B：By adding an open route and the date of verification

marked an open alternative and date … checked. と修正。

閉まっている門を避けられる経路と確認日を追記。

At a school garden, students installed a device that watered plants automatically. One week, a section of the garden became too wet. Several students assumed that the timer had failed. Their teacher checked the system and found a blocked drainage channel nearby. The device had followed its schedule correctly, but water could not escape. The students cleaned the channel and monitored the soil before changing the watering program. They learned to identify the real cause of a problem before replacing equipment.

正答C：A blocked drainage channel

blocked drainage channel nearby. と判明。

タイマー自体は正常で排水路が詰まっていた。

A community library began a Saturday reading circle for children. The librarian prepared long explanations of each book, but some participants stopped paying attention. She asked the children what they enjoyed and learned that they preferred discussing characters and drawing scenes. She shortened her explanations and added time for questions and drawings. Attendance became steadier. Rather than assuming every child learned in the same way, she planned activities that encouraged different forms of participation.

正答D：She added discussion and drawing activities

added time for questions and drawings / shortened explanations. と記述。

説明を短くし話合いと絵を描く時間を増やした。

Students counted cars near their school to decide whether a crossing needed improvement. Their first survey was conducted on a day when a large event took place nearby. Traffic was much heavier than usual. Before asking the town to redesign the road, they repeated the count on ordinary school days and recorded the time and weather. The second set of results differed considerably. The students included both sets in their report and explained why the first count could not represent a typical day.

正答A：A large event nearby increased traffic

large event took place nearby / traffic much heavier. が原因。

近隣の大きな行事で通常より車が多かった。

A museum received handwritten letters from a family. A student volunteer wanted to scan them and throw away the originals to save space. The archivist explained that paper, ink, and handwriting could provide information that digital files did not capture fully. Digital formats could also become difficult to use in the future. The museum scanned the letters for access but stored the originals safely. The student learned to distinguish making information available from protecting the evidence itself.

正答B：Originals contain details and digital copies have limitations

paper ink handwriting details / future format risks. という二点。

デジタル公開と原本保存を両立した。

A community center is offering workshops about reducing household energy use. Participants will compare ordinary electricity bills and learn how insulation and appliance use may affect costs. The instructor emphasizes that savings depend on each home’s condition and the local climate. The course does not promise that one action will reduce every household’s bills by the same amount. Visitors can bring anonymized information about their usage, but they are asked not to share account numbers or private addresses.

正答C：Results depend on household conditions and climate

savings depend on home’s condition and local climate. と明記。

家の条件で節約効果は変わる。

The regional railway company has installed new information screens at three stations. They show platform changes and service delays, but staff warn that messages may be delayed during communication failures. Printed notices remain available at the ticket office, and passengers can ask station staff for assistance. The company plans to test whether text size and color contrast make the displays easy to read from different heights.

正答A：Printed notices and help from staff

printed notices remain / ask staff assistance. と示す。

紙の案内・係員の支援が利用できる。

A town has introduced a small bicycle-sharing service near its railway station. Registered users can borrow a bike for up to two hours, but they must return it to a marked station area rather than leave it anywhere. Bikes are checked regularly, and users should report damaged brakes before riding. The town will compare maintenance costs and trip numbers over six months to decide whether the service should expand.

正答D：In a marked station area

return to a marked station area rather than anywhere. と規則。

指定された返却エリアへ。

A local food cooperative has begun testing insulated boxes to deliver fresh vegetables. The boxes reduce rapid temperature changes during transport, but they do not produce cold air themselves. Workers must prepare products correctly before loading, and the cooperative checks temperature records after each trip. The managers will compare product condition, transport costs, and energy use before expanding the service. They have not claimed that the system is suitable for every kind of food.

正答B：They do not generate cold air themselves

do not produce cold air themselves. と明示。

断熱箱は冷気を作るわけではない。

The public library will lend basic musical instruments to beginners for two-week periods. Borrowers are required to attend a short handling demonstration first. Popular instruments may have waiting lists, and extensions are not automatic. A person who wants more time must submit a request before the due date. Staff inspect instruments on return and explain when repairs should be performed by qualified specialists.

正答C：Attending a handling demonstration

required to attend a short handling demonstration first. と条件。

貸出前に扱い方の説明が必要。

The city art museum will test a quiet visiting period on Tuesday mornings. During this period, guided group tours will not take place, and recorded announcements will be reduced. Regular exhibits will remain open. The museum hopes the quieter environment will suit people who prefer fewer sounds. Visitors who need directions can still ask staff, and individual visitors do not need reservations. Feedback will help determine whether the arrangement should continue.

正答D：Group tours and announcements are reduced

guided tours will not take place / announcements reduced. が答え。

団体ツアーと放送を控えた静かな見学時間。

Students are helping a science center compare rainfall in several neighborhoods. They must record the date, time, and location of each measurement. The center also asks them to note whether a measuring container was near a building or tree. Such surroundings may affect how much rain reaches a gauge. Researchers will review unusual results before combining them into long-term records.

正答A：These objects may affect rainfall measurements

surroundings may affect how much rain reaches gauge. と明記。

周辺環境が計測値に影響することがある。

A community center offers short lessons introducing basic sign-language greetings. The program is intended to help visitors become more familiar with different ways of communicating. It does not claim that a single lesson makes someone fluent or qualifies them as a professional interpreter. For situations that require exact communication, the center works with qualified specialists. Participants are encouraged to continue learning through appropriate courses.

正答B：They are an introduction, not a substitute for trained interpreters

one lesson not fluent / not qualified interpreter. と明記。

入門講座であって専門通訳を代替しない。

A school environmental club is collecting information about students’ use of recycling containers. The online form asks which types of materials students separate, but it does not require names. Teachers will compare the anonymous answers with actual amounts collected at different locations. The club explains that a positive survey response does not always show that someone follows the same behavior every day.

正答C：Anonymous survey responses and actual recycling amounts

compare anonymous answers with actual amounts collected. と明記。

自己申告と実測量を照合する。

A town library is asking residents to share historical photographs for a research project. Staff record the date and source of each image where possible. They will not automatically place every photograph on the public website because some contain private information or may require publication permission. People can agree to research use without approving public display. The library hopes the collection will support history studies while respecting donors’ wishes.

正答A：It does not automatically allow public online display

research use without approving public display. と区別。

研究利用と一般公開への許可は別。