英検2級リスニング無料練習【第29セット】会話15題＋物語・説明文15題｜独自30問・台本と全和訳

W: I received the rules for next week’s speech contest. It says the judges will focus on the structure of our arguments and the clarity of our delivery.
M: Does it say anything about the length?
W: Yes. We must speak for between three and four minutes. The contest organizer also sent a revised score sheet this morning.
M: What changed on the score sheet?
W: They added a section for how well we support our opinions with examples. I need to check that part of my speech again.

正答B：A section on supporting opinions with examples

added a section for how well we support our opinions with examples. が直接の説明。

採点表に理由や意見を具体例で支える力の項目が加わった。

M: I’m meeting my grandfather at the station, but the lift near the east entrance is being repaired.
W: There’s another lift at the south entrance. It’s a little farther from the bus stop, but it has step-free access to the platform.
M: Is the west entrance any closer?
W: It has stairs only, so the south entrance is the better choice for someone using a wheelchair.
M: I’ll tell my grandfather to meet me at the south entrance.

正答A：The south entrance

I’ll tell … meet me at the south entrance. 修理中の東、階段のみの西は不適。

段差のない南入口を使う。東側エレベーターは修理中。

W: Our class is organizing a recycling collection next Friday. Can we ask families to bring glass bottles as well as paper?
M: The collection company only accepts clean paper and cardboard at this event. Glass requires a different vehicle.
W: So even clean glass bottles are not allowed?
M: That’s right. We can put information about the town’s regular glass collection on our poster instead.
W: I’ll change the list of accepted materials.

正答C：Clean paper and cardboard

only accepts clean paper and cardboard. と限定。

学校の行事では清潔な紙と段ボールのみ回収する。

M: I signed up for the online lecture on local history. The email from last week includes a link, but it no longer works.
W: The organizer changed the streaming service and sent everyone a new link yesterday.
M: I may have missed the message. Does my registration still count?
W: Yes. Your place is still confirmed. You just need to open the updated link from yesterday’s email.
M: I’ll search my inbox for that message.

正答D：Use the new streaming link

registration still confirmed / open the updated link. 申込のやり直し不要。

配信サービス変更に伴う新しい視聴リンクを昨日のメールから開く。

W: I’d like to borrow a violin from the community music center. Can I keep it for a whole month?
M: The first loan period is two weeks. If no one else is waiting, you may ask for a two-week extension before the due date.
W: Is the extension automatic?
M: No, you need to request it. We inspect each instrument when it’s returned, too.
W: I’ll borrow it for two weeks and check the waiting list later.

正答B：Two weeks

The first loan period is two weeks. 延長は自動ではない。

最初の貸出期間は2週間。予約待ちがなければ申請して延長できる。

M: Are we leaving for the marine science center at eight tomorrow?
W: The center asked us to arrive later because its morning staff meeting will take longer than expected. Our bus will now leave school at eight forty-five.
M: Should we still meet at the school gate at seven forty-five?
W: No, the teacher said eight twenty at the gate. Please check the message on the class page.
M: I’ll be there at eight twenty.

正答D：8:20

the teacher said eight twenty at the gate. 出発8:45との区別。

集合は8時20分、バス出発8時45分に変更。

W: Your science poster has an interesting chart. Where did you get those numbers?
M: I copied them from a social media post about plastic waste.
W: Does the post link to the original research? We need to know who collected the data and when.
M: I didn’t check the source. Should I remove the chart?
W: First, try to find the original report and verify what the figures actually describe.
M: I’ll do that before submitting the poster.

正答A：Find and check the original source of the data

find the original report and verify what the figures …。出典確認が先。

SNSの数字をそのまま使わず元研究を探して確認する。

M: I’m helping with the community board-game day. Should I show visitors straight to the tables?
W: Please ask them to register at the entrance first. Some games have a limited number of places, and we need to know how many people arrive.
M: Are children allowed to join without adults?
W: Children under twelve need an accompanying adult. The other visitors can register individually.
M: I’ll explain those rules at the entrance.

正答C：Ask visitors to register and explain the rules

register at the entrance first / rules children under twelve. の二条件。

来場者はまず受付をし、12歳未満は大人同伴という規則を伝える。

W: Our photography club wants to display pictures from the school festival. Can we use photographs of every visitor?
M: We need to check whether permission was given for public display. A visitor agreeing to be photographed does not always mean the picture can be posted online.
W: What if someone doesn’t want their face shown?
M: We should respect that decision and choose a different image or obtain appropriate permission.
W: I’ll review the photos before we make the online gallery.

正答D：Permission to publish identifiable photographs

permission for public display / online gallery が論点。

撮影への同意とウェブで顔が分かる写真の公開への同意を分けて考える。

M: I wanted to register for the beginner Spanish class, but the page says it’s full.
W: There’s a waiting list. If a student cancels, the center will send you a message.
M: Would joining the list guarantee me a place?
W: No, it only means you’ll be contacted if a place becomes available. You must reply within a day to accept the offer.
M: I understand. I’ll join the list and watch for the message.

正答B：He may be offered a place if someone cancels

only means … contacted if a place becomes available; no guarantee. が要点。

キャンセル待ちは席の確約ではなく、空きが出たときに連絡が来る。

W: Our newspaper club wants to interview the city gardener about the new public park.
M: She can answer our questions on Thursday after three, but she prefers written questions in advance so she can check the dates of the planting work.
W: Can we record the interview as well?
M: She agreed to audio recording for note-taking, but asked us to confirm quotations before publication.
W: We’ll send the questions tonight and show her the direct quotes later.

正答A：Written questions sent in advance

prefers written questions in advance / we’ll send … tonight. とある。

園芸担当者は事前に質問を文書でもらい、日付を確認して回答したい。

M: Is the town swimming pool open for public swimming all day Sunday?
W: Not this Sunday. The main pool will be cleaned in the morning. Public swimming begins at one in the afternoon and finishes at six.
M: What about the smaller teaching pool?
W: That will be closed all day for maintenance. Only the main pool will reopen at one.
M: Then I’ll come after one.

正答C：From one in the afternoon

Public swimming begins at one … main pool / smaller teaching pool closed all day. と区別。

日曜は主プールだけ13時から18時まで利用できる。

W: We’re planning to walk to the waterfall on Saturday. The weather looks fine, but I heard that part of the trail was damaged.
M: The park website says the lower trail is open. The upper trail remains closed because workers are repairing the wooden steps.
W: Can we reach the waterfall using the lower trail?
M: Yes, but it’s longer. We should take water and allow extra time.
W: Let’s use the open route and stay away from the closed section.

正答D：The longer lower trail

lower trail is open / Let’s use the open route. 安全上の結論。

補修中の上側の道を避け、時間はかかるが開通している下側の道を使う。

M: My uncle uses a wheelchair, and we want to visit the history museum tomorrow. Does the museum have a step-free route?
W: Yes. The main entrance has stairs, but the side entrance beside the garden has a ramp and a lift.
M: Do we need to arrange for staff to meet us there?
W: No reservation is needed. The accessible route is marked on the museum map, and staff can help if necessary.
M: I’ll download that map tonight.

正答B：The side entrance near the garden

side entrance beside the garden has a ramp and a lift. と明示。

段差のない通路は庭園横の側面入口から。事前予約は必要ない。

W: I registered to volunteer at the children’s reading event. Can I begin helping immediately on Sunday?
M: All new volunteers need to complete the short training session on Saturday afternoon first.
W: I have another appointment on Saturday. Is there an alternative session?
M: Yes, there’s an online session on Friday evening. You must finish either session before taking part.
W: I’ll join the Friday online training so I can help on Sunday.

正答C：Complete the online training on Friday

I’ll join the Friday online training. 参加前に研修が必須。

土曜研修の代わりに金曜夜のオンライン研修を受け、日曜に活動する。

A school gardening club made compost from leaves and vegetable scraps. After several weeks, one container smelled unpleasant and the material had not broken down evenly. Some members suggested adding more scraps, but their teacher asked them to check how wet the mixture was. They found that the container was much wetter than the others and was not getting enough air. Following the teacher’s instructions, they changed the mixture and improved ventilation. The club recorded what it had changed rather than claiming that all compost problems have the same cause.

正答A：It was too wet and lacked enough air

much wetter … not getting enough air. の二点。

水分が多すぎ、通気も不足していた。

A student named Sora compared electricity measurements from two identical-looking sensors. One sensor consistently displayed a higher number. Sora initially concluded that one classroom must have used more electricity. Her teacher checked the devices with a standard reference and found that one sensor was not calibrated correctly. After calibration, the readings became closer. Sora learned that comparing numbers is unreliable if the tools used to collect them are not working under the same conditions.

正答B：One sensor was not calibrated correctly

one sensor was not calibrated correctly. が原因。

一方の測定器の校正が不適切で、教室の使用量の差とは断定できなかった。

Students at a school prepared an English play for visitors. At the first rehearsal, some audience members understood the actors’ words but missed important details because the characters spoke while walking across the stage. The director suggested using short captions on a screen and adding pauses after key events. The cast tested the changes with students who had not seen the play before. Most could follow the story more easily, and the performance remained within the allowed time. The group learned to test communication with its audience rather than judge only from the actors’ perspective.

正答C：By adding short captions and pauses

using short captions / adding pauses. と改善策が具体的。

短い字幕と重要場面後の間を使った。

An archive received a photograph said to show a town festival in 1940. The handwritten label was difficult to read, and no one knew who had written it. Instead of accepting the date, the staff compared the photograph with old newspapers and building records. They found that the stage in the background had been constructed in 1946. The archive updated the description, explaining that the original date was uncertain and the picture appeared to be from a later period. It also preserved the original label as part of the source record.

正答D：It probably came from a later period than the original label suggested

stage … constructed in 1946, after the claimed 1940. と客観的根拠。

1940年という記載は疑わしく、1946年以降の写真と考えられた。

A small furniture company began collecting leftover wood from its workshop. The workers hoped to turn the pieces into simple shelves instead of throwing them away. They soon discovered that sorting the pieces by size and condition took longer than expected. Some pieces were too damaged to be used safely. The company introduced a recording system to track how much usable wood was recovered and how many hours the work required. The manager wanted to check both material savings and labor costs before expanding the project.

正答A：Both the material saved and the labor required

material savings and labor costs before expanding. の両面を重視。

材料削減だけでなく分類・加工に必要な人件費も評価する。

Visitors to Central Park may notice small numbered signs on several trees. The numbers help volunteers record changes in tree health without confusing one tree with another. Participants can submit observations about leaves and visible damage, but they must not remove branches or attach anything to the trunks. Professional staff will check unusual reports before deciding whether a tree needs treatment. The project aims to collect information over several seasons rather than make decisions from a single observation.

正答C：To identify the same trees accurately over time

numbers help volunteers record changes … without confusing one tree with another. と定義。

同じ樹木を継続的に識別し、状態の変化を記録するため。

A town is testing an evening bus service for four months. During the first two weeks, passengers can use the service without paying so that more people can learn the route. After that period, the normal local fare will apply. The buses will run on Friday and Saturday evenings only, and some stops will not be served after ten o’clock. The town will review how many people use the buses before deciding whether the service should continue.

正答B：After the first two weeks

After that period, the normal local fare will apply; first two weeks free. と明記。

最初の2週間だけ無料で、その後は通常運賃。

The community sports hall has installed new automatic doors. Staff test the sensors each morning before opening the building. If a sensor does not respond correctly, the door is taken out of service until it has been inspected by a qualified technician. Visitors should use the clearly marked alternative entrance rather than attempting to force the door open. The hall explains that checking equipment regularly is part of keeping the building accessible and safe.

正答D：The door is taken out of service until a technician checks it

taken out of service until … qualified technician. 安全停止。

センサーが正常でない扉は有資格者の点検まで使用停止になる。

A local café has started a trial in which customers can borrow reusable containers for takeaway meals. Customers pay a refundable deposit, and the same amount is returned when they bring an undamaged container back within fourteen days. The café then washes and checks the containers before using them again. The organizers will compare cleaning, transport, and replacement costs with the costs of disposable packaging. They have not yet concluded that the new system is cheaper in every situation.

正答A：Return an undamaged container within fourteen days

refunded when … undamaged … within fourteen days. 二条件。

14日以内に破損のない容器を返すと預り金が返還される。

A museum is collecting old posters and photographs for a digital exhibition. The staff remind donors that owning a physical photograph does not necessarily mean owning the copyright in it. Before publishing an item online, the museum checks what permission is required and whether any living people shown have privacy concerns. Some materials may be made available for research inside the museum without being placed on the public website.

正答C：Copyright or privacy permissions may need checking

owning a photograph not equal copyright; privacy … checks. が公開制限の理由。

物として所有していても著作権やプライバシーの権利を確認する必要がある。

The city theater lends small caption-display devices to visitors who find it difficult to follow spoken dialogue. The devices can be requested at the ticket counter and must be returned to staff immediately after the performance. The theater recommends making a request in advance because the number of devices is limited, but visitors are not required to pay an additional fee. Staff can explain how to adjust the text size before the play begins.

正答B：There are only a limited number of devices

because the number of devices is limited. と理由が明示。

字幕端末は数が限られるため、早めの希望連絡を勧めている。

A school has installed a small tank to collect rainwater from the roof of a greenhouse. The collected water is used to irrigate plants during dry weeks. It is not treated to drinking-water standards, so students are not allowed to fill their bottles with it. The science class records rainfall and how much water the tank provides. The teacher points out that the savings may vary across seasons because rain does not fall evenly throughout the year.

正答D：Watering greenhouse plants

used to irrigate plants / not treated for drinking. と用途。

貯水した雨水は温室の植物への水やり専用。

On Tuesday mornings, the science center is testing a quieter visiting period from nine until ten thirty. During this time, loud demonstrations are postponed, and public announcements are reduced. The main exhibitions remain open, and staff are available to answer questions. The center hopes the arrangement will be helpful for people who prefer fewer sounds. Individual visitors do not need to reserve places during the trial, although groups should contact the center in advance.

正答C：Loud demonstrations start later and announcements are reduced

loud demonstrations postponed / announcements reduced. と説明。

静かな見学時間は実演と放送の音を減らすが展示自体は開いている。

A farmers’ market offers an optional online pre-order service for customers who want to collect local vegetables on Saturday. Orders must be placed by six o’clock on Thursday evening. Customers receive an automatic message saying that their request arrived, but a separate confirmation comes on Friday after the farms check stock. If an item is unavailable, customers may choose a substitute or cancel that part of their order. Payment is made when the vegetables are collected.

正答A：On Friday after stock is checked

separate confirmation comes on Friday after farms check stock. 受付メールと区別。

木曜までに申し込んでも確定は金曜の在庫確認後。

A secondary school lends laptops to students who need them for class projects. Each device must be returned by the date shown in the online loan record. Students should save their own work in the approved school account rather than leaving private files on the borrowed computer. The school checks devices after return and follows its data protection rules before lending them to another student. Damaged chargers must be reported instead of being repaired by students without supervision.

正答B：Save work in the approved school account

save … in the approved school account rather than leaving private files. と明記。

データは学校指定のアカウントへ保存し、貸出PCに私的ファイルを残さない。