英検2級リスニング無料練習【第24セット】会話15題＋説明文15題｜独自30問・全台本と解答

W: I reserved a camera for our school project. Can I collect it on Tuesday? M: The person using it will return it on Wednesday morning. We then need a day to check its condition. W: So Thursday evening would be possible? M: Yes. I’ll keep it at the desk until Friday.

正答C：On Thursday evening

根拠：The person using it will return it on Wednesday … need a day to check its condition.

日本語解説：返却は水曜朝、その後点検に1日必要。木曜夕方に受け取れる。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

M: The timetable on my phone says platform three for the airport train. W: That was the original plan, but the screen above us says the train was moved to platform seven. M: Is platform two still for the local service? W: Yes, and the airport train leaves in eight minutes. We should go upstairs now.

正答D：Platform 7

根拠：the train was moved to platform seven.

日本語解説：携帯の古い情報は3番、現在の空港電車は7番。2番は普通電車。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

W: I noticed the museum labels are different this year. Were the old ones damaged? M: No. Most visitors liked them, but international guests sometimes had trouble understanding the longer descriptions. W: So you translated everything? M: We kept the key facts in Japanese and added short English summaries. We also enlarged the headings.

正答B：To make information easier for international visitors

根拠：international guests sometimes had trouble … added short English summaries.

日本語解説：表示変更の目的は海外来館者が情報を理解しやすくすること。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

M: Our survey shows that most students prefer studying in the morning. Can we present the result tomorrow? W: Not yet. Only one class answered. We should ask three other classes before making a general claim. M: That will take two days. W: That’s fine. The presentation is next week, not tomorrow.

正答A：Collect data from more classes

根拠：Only one class answered. We should ask three other classes.

日本語解説：1クラスだけの結果で全体を断定せず、さらに3クラスのデータを集める。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

W: The neighborhood clean-up was supposed to start in the riverside park. Is it canceled because of the rain? M: The outdoor work is postponed, but the safety meeting will happen as planned. W: At the park entrance? M: No, the community hall has offered us a room. Please bring the gloves you received last week.

正答C：Inside the community hall

根拠：the community hall has offered us a room.

日本語解説：清掃は延期、説明会は公民館の室内で実施。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

W: I tried to register for Saturday’s pottery class, but there are no places left. M: We can add your name to the waiting list. If somebody cancels by Thursday, we’ll contact you. W: Should I pay now? M: No. Payment is required only after a place is confirmed.

正答B：Join the waiting list

根拠：add your name to the waiting list … Payment is required only after a place is confirmed.

日本語解説：満席なのでキャンセル待ち登録。参加確定後に支払う。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

M: I’ve finished my article about the school festival. Can I post these photographs online? W: The article is ready, but some pictures show students who did not agree to be photographed for publication. M: Should I delete the whole article? W: No. Ask for permission or choose pictures that do not identify those students.

正答B：Get permission before using identifiable photographs

根拠：Ask for permission or choose pictures that do not identify those students.

日本語解説：写真に写る人の公開許可を取るか、個人を特定できない写真に変える。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

W: Are we ready for tomorrow’s laboratory tour? M: Almost. The laboratory will provide coats and safety glasses. Each student still needs a signed permission form. W: I sent the names yesterday. Isn’t that enough? M: The list confirms attendance, but it doesn’t replace the forms.

正答C：A signed permission form

根拠：Each student still needs a signed permission form.

日本語解説：コートと保護眼鏡は提供されるが、署名済み許可書が必要。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

M: I heard the bus company changed its schedule. Will the first bus still leave at six thirty? W: Yes. Morning trips are unchanged. The last bus will now leave at nine instead of ten because too few people used it. M: That’s important. My club usually finishes at nine fifteen.

正答A：The last bus leaves earlier

根拠：The last bus will now leave at nine instead of ten.

日本語解説：朝便は変更なし、最終便が22時から21時に前倒し。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

W: We collected lots of packaged food for the charity event. Can we put everything in boxes now? M: First, we must check the expiration dates and ingredient labels. People may have allergies, and some packages are damaged. W: The volunteers can sort them this afternoon. M: Good. Then we’ll send the safe items tomorrow.

正答B：To confirm labels and expiration dates

根拠：check the expiration dates and ingredient labels. People may have allergies.

日本語解説：安全のため期限・原材料表示と包装状態を確認する。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

M: The public seminar on ocean science is still happening, isn’t it? W: Yes, but it will be in Room 304 rather than Room 102. More people registered than expected, and the old room could not hold everyone. M: Has the starting time changed too? W: No, it begins at two as planned.

正答A：The original room was too small

根拠：More people registered than expected, and the old room could not hold everyone.

日本語解説：参加者が予想以上に多く、広い教室に変更。開始時刻は同じ。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

W: Are we taking the northern path up the hill? M: We considered that, but part of it is closed after heavy rain. The western road is open, though it is much longer. W: What about the eastern path near the small bridge? M: The park office checked it this morning and said it is safe. Let’s use that one.

正答C：The eastern bridge path

根拠：The park office checked it this morning and said it is safe. Let’s use that one.

日本語解説：北道は雨で通行止め、西道は遠回り。安全確認済みの東道を使う。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

M: The exchange program deadline is confusing. Do I have to pay by Friday? W: No. Friday is the deadline for the application form. If you are accepted, the payment is due the following Tuesday. M: And the medical form? W: That can be submitted after your place is confirmed, but before departure.

正答D：The application form

根拠：Friday is the deadline for the application form.

日本語解説：金曜までに申込書、採用後の翌火曜に支払い、医療書類は渡航前。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

W: Our survey about commuting habits has fewer responses than expected. M: Some students said they didn’t want their names connected with their answers. W: We don’t actually need names to study travel patterns. M: Exactly. Let’s remove the name field and explain how the information will be used.

正答B：To protect respondents’ privacy

根拠：remove the name field and explain how the information will be used.

日本語解説：氏名が回答に結びつく不安をなくすため匿名化する。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

M: We planned to practise with the pianist on Wednesday at lunch. Is that still possible? W: She’s teaching at another school then. We could meet Tuesday after school, but two singers have exams. M: Would Thursday at six work? W: Yes, everyone is free then. The concert itself is on Saturday.

正答C：On Thursday evening

根拠：Would Thursday at six work? … everyone is free then.

日本語解説：水曜は伴奏者が不在、火曜は生徒が不在。木曜18時で決定。。初めに出てきた選択肢と最後の結論を区別してください。

A small town library noticed that many older residents rarely borrowed books. A survey showed that some people wanted to read but found the trip to the library difficult. The library therefore introduced a monthly delivery service using a small electric vehicle. Volunteers bring books selected in advance and collect those that have been returned. The service is not intended to replace the main library. Instead, the staff hopes it will help residents who cannot easily travel and encourage them to stay connected with reading and community activities.

正答B：To reach residents who have difficulty visiting

根拠：some people wanted to read but found the trip to the library difficult.

日本語要旨・解説：図書館へ行くことが難しい住民に本を届け、読書・地域活動を継続してもらう。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

Astronomy clubs in several cities have been studying light pollution. Many outdoor lights help people travel safely at night, but unnecessary lighting can make faint stars difficult to see. Some lights also shine into nearby homes. The clubs are not asking cities to switch off every streetlight. They recommend using covers that direct light downward and turning off decorative lights when buildings are closed. They hope to reduce wasted electricity while keeping roads and public spaces safe. Volunteers compare photographs of the night sky before and after the changes.

正答B：It makes stars harder to see

根拠：unnecessary lighting can make faint stars difficult to see.

日本語要旨・解説：不要な照明は星を見えにくくする。防犯と節電を両立するため照明を下向きにする。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

Researchers studied small gardens beside apartment buildings. They counted insects visiting flowers during several warm afternoons. Gardens with a mixture of flowering plants generally attracted more kinds of insects than gardens containing only one kind. However, the researchers said the results could not show what would happen in every season. They also warned that pesticides and nearby traffic might affect insect numbers. Residents have started growing more native flowers, and the research team plans to observe the gardens over a full year before making stronger conclusions.

正答C：Gardens with different kinds of flowers attracted more insects

根拠：Gardens with a mixture of flowering plants generally attracted more kinds of insects.

日本語要旨・解説：多様な花の庭は観察時点で多様な昆虫を集めたが、通年の結論には追加調査が必要。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A regional art museum recently introduced touchable models of several sculptures. The originals remain protected behind glass, but the models allow visitors with limited sight to explore shapes through touch. Audio descriptions explain the artists’ methods and materials. Museum staff developed the project with visitors who have different accessibility needs, rather than assuming that one design would work for everyone. Some visitors requested shorter recordings, so the museum added a choice of description lengths. It will continue gathering feedback and updating the program.

正答A：By producing touchable models of selected objects

根拠：introduced touchable models of several sculptures.

日本語要旨・解説：彫刻の触れる模型と音声解説で視覚に制約のある人にも形状理解の機会を提供。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A community center opened a shared workshop where residents can build small projects. Ordinary hand tools are available during opening hours, but the laser cutter has stricter rules. Anyone who wants to use it must first complete a safety lesson and demonstrate how to stop the machine in an emergency. The center provides protective equipment. Staff members remind visitors that being experienced with other machines does not replace this training. The workshop aims to support creativity without placing users or nearby visitors at unnecessary risk.

正答B：Completing a safety lesson

根拠：must first complete a safety lesson and demonstrate how to stop the machine.

日本語要旨・解説：レーザーカッター使用には講習と緊急停止操作の実演が必要。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A science class collected water samples from three points along a local river and examined them for tiny plastic pieces. The students found particles in two samples but none in the third. Their teacher encouraged them not to claim that the entire river was equally polluted. Water conditions change after rainfall, and the class had sampled only a few places on one day. The students plan to repeat the observations in different weather conditions. They will also record their methods so that another class can compare results fairly.

正答A：Their samples came from only a few locations

根拠：the class had sampled only a few places on one day.

日本語要旨・解説：少数地点を1日に測っただけなので川全体の汚染について断定できない。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

Parents at a secondary school created a uniform exchange program. Families donate clean uniforms that their children have outgrown, and volunteers check the items before making them available to other families for a small fee. The project reduces the cost of replacing clothes that are still in good condition. It also keeps usable materials out of the waste stream. Some families worry about finding the right size, so the organizers now publish an updated list of available items. The exchange operates independently of the school’s official purchasing arrangements.

正答B：They could obtain usable uniforms at lower cost

根拠：reduces the cost of replacing clothes that are still in good condition.

日本語要旨・解説：サイズが合わなくなった制服を再利用し、家庭の買替費用を軽減する。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A group of students joined a coastal weather project. They noticed that some mornings were foggy even when the previous afternoon had been sunny. Scientists explained that fog depends on conditions such as air temperature, moisture, and wind. Rather than assuming that one factor caused every foggy morning, the students measured temperature and humidity and recorded changes in wind direction. They compared the observations over several weeks. Their findings helped them understand why weather predictions can be uncertain when local conditions change quickly.

正答A：To check more than one possible factor

根拠：fog depends on conditions such as air temperature, moisture, and wind.

日本語要旨・解説：霧は気温・湿度・風など複数要因で生じるため複数指標を測定する。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A city began operating a bicycle-sharing system near major stations. The service became popular with office workers, but residents in outlying neighborhoods said it was difficult for them to find bicycles. After studying usage patterns and speaking with local groups, the city placed a few new stations near community centers and bus stops. Officials will examine whether the changes improve access before deciding where to expand next. They also plan to check that the new stations do not block sidewalks used by people with wheelchairs.

正答B：Add stations near less-served neighborhoods

根拠：placed a few new stations near community centers and bus stops.

日本語要旨・解説：郊外で借りにくいという声を受け、地域施設やバス停付近に拠点を追加。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A music teacher noticed that some beginners practised for a long time once a week but made little progress. She suggested dividing practice into shorter sessions on several days. Students were asked to focus on the sections they found difficult and check whether they could play them accurately before increasing speed. The teacher also recorded brief examples for students to compare with their own performances. She explained that practice quality and suitable feedback matter more than simply counting minutes, although learners may need different schedules.

正答A：Practising a difficult section in short regular sessions

根拠：dividing practice into shorter sessions on several days.

日本語要旨・解説：週1回の長時間だけでなく、難所を短時間・高頻度で正確に練習しフィードバックを受ける。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A railway company is considering a new overnight train service between two distant cities. Travelers have shown interest because an overnight journey might save the cost of a hotel. However, operating sleeping cars requires special equipment, additional staff, and maintenance. The company is collecting opinions about ticket prices and likely travel dates before making a decision. Managers say that excitement on social media is not enough to prove that many people will buy tickets regularly. They must compare expected income with the cost of running the service.

正答B：It must balance high operating costs with demand

根拠：compare expected income with the cost of running the service.

日本語要旨・解説：利用希望はあるが、寝台車の設備・人件費・保守費と需要の採算を検討する必要。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A secondary school wanted to reduce the amount of food thrown away after lunch. A survey about students’ favorite dishes was useful, but teachers realized that preferences alone did not show how much food was wasted. They began weighing leftovers from different meals and asking students which portions were too large. The cooks then tested smaller serving options. Teachers explained that the goal was not to force everyone to eat more, but to provide suitable portions and use the results to improve future menus.

正答A：To understand whether changes reduced food waste

根拠：began weighing leftovers from different meals.

日本語要旨・解説：好き嫌いだけでなく実際の残食量を測って食品ロス改善を検証する。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

A history museum has tested automatic translation tools for its online exhibition guide. The tools allow the museum to publish information in several languages more quickly. Still, curators review important descriptions before visitors see them. Names of historical objects and terms related to local customs can be difficult for software to interpret correctly. The museum also asks bilingual volunteers to report confusing passages. Staff members consider translation technology helpful, but they do not believe it removes the need for human checks.

正答A：Automatic tools can misunderstand specialized terms

根拠：terms related to local customs can be difficult for software to interpret correctly.

日本語要旨・解説：歴史用語や地域文化の表現を機械翻訳が誤る可能性があるため人が確認する。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

On a beach where sea turtles sometimes nest, volunteers noticed that bright lights from nearby buildings reached the sand at night. Newly hatched turtles usually move toward the sea, but artificial light may confuse their direction. Volunteers spoke with hotels and shops about shielding lights and closing unnecessary curtains during the nesting season. They did not ask businesses to stop all nighttime activity. The group plans to monitor the beach and share evidence with local authorities before recommending further measures.

正答B：To reduce light that may confuse young turtles

根拠：artificial light may confuse their direction.

日本語要旨・解説：夜の人工光で孵化した子ガメが方向を間違えるおそれがあるため光を遮る。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。

Residents in an apartment building wanted to reduce food waste. They started a small composting program, but some neighbors worried about smells and insects. The organizers provided sealed containers, explained which scraps could be collected, and arranged a regular collection schedule. They also asked participants to report problems quickly. The program remains optional, and the team measures how much waste is diverted from ordinary rubbish. Organizers say that convenient rules and careful maintenance are necessary if more residents are to participate.

正答C：Providing sealed containers and clear instructions

根拠：provided sealed containers, explained which scraps could be collected.

日本語要旨・解説：臭いや虫を防ぐため密閉容器・分別の説明・定期回収を導入。。本文が述べている範囲と、選択肢が勝手に加えた断定を区別してください。