英検2級 2024年度第3回
2024年第3回
Grade2
実用英語技能検定
筆記試験（85分） リスニングテスト（約25分）
実際のPDFファイルはこちら
https://www.eiken.or.jp/eiken/exam/kakomon/2024-3-1ji-2kyu.pdf
2025 年 1月 26日（日）実施
次の1から17までの()に入れるのに最も適切なものを4つの選択肢から選びなさい
Jane used to get her favorite magazine delivered to her home every month.
However, she now has an online ( ), so she can read the magazine on her tablet or smartphone.
A: Jeff, I can’t believe you said my painting was bad in class today.
B: I’m sorry, Diana. I didn’t mean to ( ) you. I shouldn’t have said that.
Greg likes his new apartment because it has a lot of room for ( ) His last place did not have enough closet space for all of his things.
Ms. Walker asks her students to think about the ( ) of their actions. She wants them to understand that their behavior will have effects on themselves and others.
Mike’s meeting went on longer than expected, so he and his wife went ( ) to their friends’ dinner party. Mike took a taxi, while his wife drove their car.
Kelly had to leave the arena before the hockey game finished, so Sam told her the ( ) the next day. The Wolves had won 5 to 3.
In the meeting, a group of experts discussed the effects of economic activities that ( ) global warming.
The new history teacher at Maple High School is very good at ( ) his students. They are learning a lot about the world from his classes.
The company’s ( ) situation has been getting worse this year. It is going to have to close some of its stores.
A : The boat is starting to ( ) away from the shore. B : Oh no! We need to catch it before it floats away!
A statue was put up in front of city hall ( ) of the city’s first mayor.
A : I don’t think I’ve ever seen Bob take a break. B : Yes, he’s always ( ). He likes to keep busy.
Hikers and campers need to be prepared for bad weather. Without a safe shelter to go to, they could be ( ) of nature.
When Julia lost her job, she had to ( ) her savings for a few months until she found a new one.
A : I thought the new rule was going to start today. B : It was, but the manager said that it wouldn’t be ( ) until next month.
When Kyle went to the clothing store, he had to ( ) a new shirt for his brother’s wedding. His mother told him to get a white one.
The members of the team stood ( ) on the field before the soccer game started. They all looked very serious and determined to win.
次の英文A，B を読み、その文意にそって(18)から(23)までの( )に入れるのに最も適切なものを4つの中から選びなさい
The Darkest Island
In a city, there are lights from cars and lamps all around. Many houses have lights on, and some businesses keep their lights on all night for safety reasons. By keeping lights on, people can see the roads well and feel relieved at night.
However, others find it ( 18 ). When the night is too bright, the light can disturb people’s sleep. Additionally, the lives of animals are often in danger.
Nowadays, such problems are caused by what is called “light pollution,” and it poses a challenge for almost every city in the world.
The people living in Sark, a small island near southern England, have done a lot to deal with this problem. They wanted to prevent their community from being bright with lights. Therefore, people cannot ( 19 ) on the streets of Sark.
With no cars, there is no need to place streetlights for safe driving. Walking and riding horses and bicycles are allowed when going somewhere. They buy lights when they really need them. However, they make sure to point lights to the ground.
On the island known for its amazingly dark skies, people can see beautiful stars. This has attracted many people from all over the world. The number of people who visit the island is increasing. Surprisingly, as many as 60,000 tourists come to the island every year. ( 20 ), the island’s population is getting smaller. The authority began to look for 500 new residents. They will probably face a new problem when new people arrive on this dark sky island.