英検2級リスニング無料練習【第27セット】会話15題＋説明文等15題｜独自30問・全台本と日本語解説

W: Are we still taking our paintings to the community gallery on Friday afternoon?
M: The gallery will be preparing another exhibition then. They’ve asked us to bring our work on Saturday morning instead.
W: Should we use the entrance facing the square?
M: No, the staff will receive student projects at the delivery entrance behind the building.
W: All right. Saturday morning at the rear entrance. I’ll update our club’s schedule.

正答C：On Saturday morning

on Saturday morning instead が予定変更の決め手。入口は正面でなく建物裏側。

金曜午後は別の展示準備があるため、土曜午前に建物裏の搬入口へ絵画を届ける。

M: Two tickets for the science museum, please. We’re both students.
W: Students receive a discount if they show a current student ID.
M: I have my card, but my friend forgot hers. Can we both get the lower price?
W: Only you can use the discount today. Your friend can buy a regular ticket or return with her student ID another day.
M: We’ll buy one discounted ticket and one regular ticket.

正答A：One student does not have her student ID

Only you can use the discount … friend forgot hers. 学生証提示が条件。

片方が学生証を忘れたため、学割1枚と通常料金1枚を購入する。

W: I thought our robotics project was the first presentation after lunch.
M: The organizers changed the order because another team has to leave early.
W: Does that mean we should present before lunch?
M: No, our presentation will now be the third one in the afternoon. We still need to be ready by one o’clock.
W: Then we have a little more time to prepare, but we’ll stay nearby.

正答D：It will be third in the afternoon

now be the third one in the afternoon. 午前への変更は否定されている。

別班の都合で午後最初から午後3番目の発表へ順番変更された。

M: The farm visit instructions say to wear shoes that can get muddy. Should we also bring gloves?
W: The farm will lend gloves, but everyone should bring a water bottle and a hat.
M: What if it rains in the morning?
W: We’ll check the forecast before leaving. The visit may be shortened if the paths are too wet.
M: I’ll pack a hat and my water bottle, then.

正答B：A hat and a water bottle

everyone should bring a water bottle and a hat / farm will lend gloves. と対比。

農園側が手袋を貸し出し、参加者は帽子と水筒を持参する。

W: I was going to practice speaking with a student from Australia this evening, but she has a school event.
M: Did the program coordinator cancel your session?
W: No. She arranged a different partner from Singapore at the same time.
M: That’s convenient. Will you still discuss environmental projects?
W: Yes. The topic and starting time are unchanged. Only my conversation partner is different.

正答C：The conversation partner

Only my conversation partner is different. はっきり限定されている。

相手はオーストラリアの生徒からシンガポールの生徒へ変更。時間と話題は同じ。

M: The main reading room is unusually crowded today. Is there another quiet place to study?
W: The conference room is being used for a lecture, but the small study room on the third floor has several empty desks.
M: Do I have to reserve a desk?
W: Not for individual study. Reservations are only required for group meetings.
M: Great. I’ll work in the third-floor room.

正答D：In the small room on the third floor

I’ll work in the third-floor room. と最終決定。

男性は3階の小さな自習室を利用する。個人利用は予約不要。

W: Is the lecture on digital maps still starting at seven tonight?
M: The lecturer’s train is delayed, so the organizers have changed the start time to seven thirty.
W: Will the question period also be shortened?
M: No, they’ve reserved the room for an additional half hour.
W: Then I’ll have time to ask about the map-making software after the talk.

正答A：7:30 p.m.

start time to seven thirty. 遅延で30分後ろ倒し。

講師の列車が遅れ、講演は19時30分開始となる。

M: Could our class borrow the school’s portable speaker for the sports festival?
W: The equipment is available, but you need to fill out a reservation form because several classes may want it.
M: Can I collect it this afternoon?
W: Not until your teacher signs the form. Then the equipment office can arrange a pickup time.
M: I’ll ask my teacher to sign it before going to the office.

正答B：Get the teacher’s signature on the form

Not until your teacher signs the form. と条件が明示。

スピーカー貸出には予約用紙と教員署名が必要。

W: It looks like heavy rain on Saturday. Should we cancel the community garden project?
M: The outdoor planting might have to wait, but the organizers have prepared an indoor activity at the community center.
W: What will volunteers do indoors?
M: We’ll label seed packets and prepare information cards for visitors. Everyone will receive an email confirming the final plan on Friday.
W: Good. I’ll check my email before leaving home.

正答C：Labeling seed packets and preparing information cards

label seed packets and prepare information cards. と明示。

雨天には屋外で苗を植える代わりに、地域センターで種袋のラベル貼りと案内カード作成を行う。

M: Our poster says the new recycling system eliminated all waste. Does that sound convincing?
W: It’s a strong statement, but have we measured the total amount of waste?
M: No. We only recorded how many students used the new containers.
W: Then we shouldn’t claim that all waste disappeared. We can report the number we actually measured and say further research is needed.
M: You’re right. I’ll revise the sentence to match our data.

正答A：Report only what the data actually show

report the number we actually measured / further research is needed. と助言。

測定していない廃棄物ゼロを断定せず、実測した利用者数だけを示す。

W: I have two tickets for Sunday’s community concert, but my father can’t attend. Can I return one ticket?
M: The organizer doesn’t offer refunds, but tickets can be transferred to another person before Saturday evening.
W: My neighbor would like to go. Should I contact the organizer?
M: Yes. They’ll change the name attached to the ticket.
W: I’ll send the transfer request today.

正答D：A ticket transfer to her neighbor

tickets can be transferred / I’ll send the transfer request. 返金は不可。

父の代わりに近所の人が参加できるよう、チケットの名義変更を申請する。

M: The river sample showed a much higher reading than last week. Is that enough to say the water is getting worse?
W: Not necessarily. Our measuring device was repaired yesterday, and we haven’t checked whether it was calibrated properly.
M: We should test it with a standard sample before comparing the results.
W: Exactly. Then we can collect another sample under similar conditions.
M: I’ll record that today’s reading needs verification.

正答B：Whether the measuring device is properly calibrated

test it with a standard sample / calibrated properly. と先に器具の検証をする。

装置の修理後に校正が正しいか調べてから、新たな水の試料を採る。

W: The cultural festival expects several international visitors. Should we print our entire guide in four languages?
M: We don’t have enough time to check every translation. Let’s first translate the opening hours, entrance locations, and safety information.
W: That would cover the most important details. Could we ask the exchange students to review the wording?
M: Yes. They might help us spot unclear expressions before we print it.
W: I’ll organize the review this afternoon.

正答C：Essential visitor and safety information

opening hours, entrance locations, and safety information. の3項目を優先。

すべての案内を翻訳するのでなく、開場時間・入口・安全情報を優先する。

M: I’m driving to the youth center for the workshop. Is the parking lot behind the building still available?
W: It is closed this week because workers are repairing the entrance. There’s a temporary parking area across from the post office.
M: Is it free for workshop participants?
W: Yes, but visitors should display the workshop pass on their dashboard.
M: I’ll print my pass and use the temporary area.

正答D：Across from the post office

temporary parking area across from the post office. と明示。

センター裏の駐車場が工事で閉鎖中のため、郵便局向かいの臨時駐車場を利用する。

W: The student council wants honest feedback about the new lunch choices. Should we ask students to put their names on the survey?
M: We can make it anonymous. We only need to know which choices students prefer, not who gave each answer.
W: Good point. Could we also ask whether they had enough time to eat?
M: Yes. That might explain some of the answers about portion sizes.
W: I’ll remove the name field and add that question.

正答A：Remove the name field and ask about eating time

remove the name field and add that question. の2つが変更点。

無記名アンケートにし、食べる時間が十分だったかを問う項目を追加する。

Ken joined a photography group that planned an exhibition about local wildlife. He was proud of a picture of a rare bird and wanted to publish the exact location where it had been taken. An experienced photographer explained that revealing a nesting site could attract too many visitors and disturb the birds. Ken decided to include the general area instead of precise coordinates. He also wrote a short caption about respecting the animals’ habitat. The exhibition attracted interest while encouraging visitors to observe nature responsibly.

正答B：The bird’s nesting site might be disturbed by visitors

revealing a nesting site could … disturb the birds. という理由。

珍しい鳥の巣の場所が広まると訪問者が集中し、生息地を乱す恐れがあるため正確な位置を伏せた。

A local history club compared a map from one hundred years ago with a modern street map. At first, the students thought that a road had disappeared because it was missing from the old map. Their teacher reminded them that historical maps sometimes showed only major routes. The group checked photographs and written records from the same period. They discovered that the road had existed but had not been included on the map. The students learned that an absence from one source does not always prove something did not exist.

正答D：The road existed but was not shown on the old map

the road had existed but had not been included on the map. と明示。

古地図には描かれていなかったが、別の史料から当時も道路が存在したと確認できた。

A robotics team built a small vehicle that followed a line on the classroom floor. The vehicle sometimes left the line near a bright window. One student suggested that the light might be affecting its sensor. Instead of changing several parts at once, the team covered the window temporarily and repeated the test. The vehicle performed more consistently. The team then tested the vehicle under different lighting conditions to see whether the improvement would continue. They recorded the results rather than claiming that one experiment had proved everything.

正答A：They covered the bright window

covered the window temporarily and repeated the test. 一つの条件を変えた。

窓からの明るい光がセンサーに影響した可能性を調べるため、窓を一時的に覆って再試験した。

A class wanted to know how students traveled to school. They first put an online questionnaire on the school website, but most responses came from students who used school computers frequently. Their teacher asked whether this might leave out others. The students decided to provide paper questionnaires in classrooms as well. The number of responses increased, and the team compared the results from both methods. They realized that the way information is collected can affect whose opinions are represented.

正答C：To include students who might not respond online

the online responses came mostly from regular computer users / might leave out others. が理由。

ウェブの回答だけでは対象が偏るため、教室で紙の調査票も配った。

Volunteers collected books for a community reading room. At first, they placed every donated book on the shelves without checking it. Some were missing pages, and others contained outdated practical information. The group decided to inspect each book before adding it to the collection. Books in good condition were organized by subject, while damaged books were repaired when possible. Volunteers also marked the publication dates of reference books so readers could judge how current the information was.

正答B：Inspect and organize books before putting them on shelves

inspect each book before adding it / organized by subject. と決めた。

破損・古い情報のある本を点検し、状態に応じて修理や分類をしてから棚に並べる。

The city learning center offers short evening classes in public speaking and digital literacy. Residents can sign up for one class at a time. Places are not reserved until applicants receive a confirmation message, which may take up to two working days. The automatic message sent immediately after an application only shows that the form was received. If a class becomes full, applicants may choose to join a waiting list. The center will contact them if a place opens.

正答C：When the applicant receives a confirmation message

not reserved until … confirmation message. 自動受付通知とは区別。

送信直後の自動返信では確定せず、後から届く参加確定メッセージで席が予約される。

A housing complex has installed shared delivery boxes near the main entrance. Residents can receive small packages without being at home when the driver arrives. However, packages requiring refrigeration or special identification must be delivered directly. Each box sends a collection code to the intended recipient. Residents should not share the code with strangers. The management office will review how often boxes are used before deciding whether more are needed.

正答D：Packages requiring refrigeration or special identification

requiring refrigeration or special identification must be delivered directly. と例外条件。

通常の小荷物は受け取り箱を利用できるが、冷蔵品や本人確認が必要な荷物は直接受取。

The regional archive has begun digitizing handwritten letters and diaries. Staff photograph the original documents and add information about their dates and sources. Some materials are made available online, while others remain restricted because they contain private details. The archive will continue storing the physical originals in controlled conditions. Digital copies can improve access, but they do not eliminate the need to preserve the documents themselves.

正答A：They contain private information

others remain restricted because they contain private details. と明記。

個人情報を含む資料は公開制限を設ける。デジタル化しても原本保存は続ける。

Visitors to the botanical garden can join a citizen science project by recording insects seen near flowering plants. They should write down the date, approximate location, and type of plant. The garden asks participants not to capture insects or remove flowers. Observations will be checked by staff because some species are difficult to identify from brief descriptions. The project is intended to improve long-term records, not to prove that any single gardening practice always attracts more insects.

正答B：Capture insects or remove flowers

not to capture insects or remove flowers. と禁止事項。

昆虫を捕獲したり花を採取したりせず、観察記録だけを提出する。

A transport company is testing a later bus service on Friday evenings for three months. The new bus leaves the station at 10:45 p.m. and follows the regular route, but it will not stop at the sports stadium while construction continues there. Passengers can check temporary stop information on the company’s website. At the end of the trial, the company will review passenger numbers and operating costs before deciding whether to continue the service.

正答D：The sports stadium

will not stop at the sports stadium while construction continues. と限定。

金曜の夜間バスは22時45分発で、工事中のスポーツ競技場には停車しない。

A public park has installed tanks that collect rainwater from the roof of its visitor center. The stored water is used for watering plants during dry periods. It is not treated as drinking water and must not be used to fill visitors’ bottles. Park staff record rainfall and the amount of stored water every week. The data will help them decide whether additional tanks would be useful, but the park has not yet concluded how much money the system saves.

正答C：Watering plants

stored water is used for watering plants. 他用途は禁止。

屋根から集めた雨水は乾燥時の植栽への水やりに使い、飲料水にはしない。

The public library runs language conversation circles twice a month. Each session is guided by trained volunteers, and participants are encouraged to speak at their own level. There is no formal examination. Because the groups are small, visitors should sign up in advance. Those who cannot attend should cancel their reservation so another person can take the place. The library does not promise that attending the circles will be enough to pass any language test.

正答A：Cancel so another person may use the place

cancel their reservation so another person can take the place. と明示。

欠席の場合は事前に予約を取り消し、他の利用者に席を譲れるようにする。

A museum is testing maps with raised lines and larger print to help visitors navigate its exhibitions. The maps are available at the entrance and show the locations of lifts, stairs, and rest areas. Staff invite visitors to comment on whether the maps are easy to use. The museum knows that one design will not suit everyone and plans to keep offering other forms of information, including spoken directions from staff.

正答B：Lifts, stairs, and rest areas

show the locations of lifts, stairs, and rest areas と記載。

凹凸と大きな字のある地図にはエレベーター、階段、休憩所の場所が示される。

A town is offering free bicycle safety workshops for families. Participants can practice checking brakes and choosing a well-fitting helmet. They may bring their own bicycles, but bicycles will also be available to borrow. The workshops are practical lessons rather than a test, and the town will not issue driving licenses. Parents are asked to supervise younger children. Places are limited, so interested families should reserve them through the town office.

正答C：Bicycles that can be borrowed during the lesson

bicycles will also be available to borrow と明示。

自転車を持参できない参加者には講習用自転車の貸出がある。運転免許の発行はしない。

A school science club is studying a simple solar cooker made from reflective panels and a dark container. Students measure the temperature inside the container at regular intervals. The cooker depends on direct sunlight and may not reach the same temperature on every day. The teacher reminds the students that their experiment is not a substitute for certified cooking equipment, and they are not allowed to prepare food for eating during the lesson. The purpose is to investigate the movement and absorption of heat.

正答D：To study how heat is transferred and absorbed

The purpose is to investigate the movement and absorption of heat. と明記。

太陽熱調理器の模型は熱の移動と吸収を調べるもので、食事の調理は禁止されている。