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Question 1Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "The library closes at six on weekdays, but at eight on Saturdays." When does the library close on Saturday?

  1. At seven
  2. At eight Correct answer.
  3. At six
  4. At nine

Explanation

The speaker contrasts two closing times: six on weekdays and eight on Saturdays. The question asks specifically about Saturday, so the relevant time is the second one mentioned, eight o'clock.

Question 2Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A shop announcement says: "We open at ten, and the first fifty customers receive a free tote bag." What do the first fifty customers get?

  1. A free tote bag Correct answer.
  2. A sample product
  3. A small gift card
  4. A discount coupon

Explanation

The announcement states directly that the first fifty customers receive a free tote bag. The other items are plausible shop promotions but are not mentioned in the audio.

Question 3Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear a teacher say: "Please hand in your essays by Friday, not Monday as I said earlier." When are the essays now due?

  1. Monday
  2. Wednesday
  3. Sunday
  4. Friday Correct answer.

Explanation

The teacher corrects an earlier instruction, replacing Monday with Friday. When a speaker self-corrects, the later statement is the one that applies, so Friday is the deadline.

Question 4Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A weather report says: "Tomorrow will be sunny in the morning, with heavy rain starting around four in the afternoon." What should you expect in the afternoon?

  1. Strong wind only
  2. Heavy rain Correct answer.
  3. Clear skies
  4. Light snow

Explanation

The forecast separates the day into two parts: a sunny morning and rain from about four o'clock. The afternoon therefore brings heavy rain, not clear weather.

Question 5Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "The meeting has been moved from Room 302 to the large hall on the second floor." Where will the meeting be held?

  1. Room 203
  2. The large hall Correct answer.
  3. The first-floor lobby
  4. Room 302

Explanation

The phrase "moved from ... to ..." shows the new location is the second element. Room 302 is the old venue, and the meeting now takes place in the large hall.

Question 6Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A woman says: "I wanted to take the train, but the station was so crowded that I took a taxi instead." How did she travel?

  1. By train
  2. By bus
  3. On foot
  4. By taxi Correct answer.

Explanation

The structure "I wanted to ... but ... instead" signals that the first plan did not happen. She intended to take the train but actually travelled by taxi.

Question 7Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "Could you pick up some milk on your way home? We've already got eggs and bread." What does the speaker want the listener to buy?

  1. Nothing
  2. Milk Correct answer.
  3. Eggs
  4. Bread

Explanation

The request uses "Could you pick up..." to ask for a purchase, and the item named is milk. Eggs and bread are mentioned only to show they are not needed.

Question 8Listening comprehension (音声問題)

An announcement at a station says: "The 9:15 express to Hakata will leave from Platform 3 instead of Platform 5." Which platform should passengers use?

  1. Platform 3 Correct answer.
  2. Platform 15
  3. Platform 9
  4. Platform 5

Explanation

The phrase "instead of" marks the old information, so Platform 5 is cancelled and Platform 3 is the departure point. Numbers elsewhere in the announcement refer to the time, not the platform.

Question 9Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A man says: "I've been waiting for the doctor for over an hour, and my appointment was at two." What is the man's main feeling?

  1. Gratitude
  2. Impatience Correct answer.
  3. Surprise
  4. Satisfaction

Explanation

Waiting more than an hour past an appointment signals frustration and impatience. The tone and the emphasis on the long wait support this reading rather than any positive feeling.

Question 10Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "If it rains tomorrow, the picnic will be held in the gym; otherwise we'll meet at the park gate at ten." Where will people meet if it is sunny?

  1. In the gym
  2. At the school entrance
  3. At the station
  4. At the park gate Correct answer.

Explanation

The conditional sentence sets two outcomes: rain means the gym, and any other weather ("otherwise") means the park gate. Sunny weather falls into the second case.

Question 11Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A woman says: "The blue dress is nice, but the green one suits me better, so I'll take the green one." Which dress will she buy?

  1. The blue dress
  2. The red dress
  3. Neither dress
  4. The green dress Correct answer.

Explanation

Although she compliments the blue dress, the words "suits me better" and "so I'll take" identify her final choice. The decision, not the compliment, determines what she buys.

Question 12Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear a student say: "I studied hard for the math test, but I did better on the English one." What does the student imply?

  1. Both tests were failed
  2. The English result was higher Correct answer.
  3. The math test was easier
  4. The math test was cancelled

Explanation

The contrast with "but" shows that effort did not match results: despite studying hard for math, the English score was better. The implication concerns relative scores, not difficulty.

Question 13Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A recorded message says: "Thank you for calling. Our office hours are nine to five on weekdays. Today is Sunday, so please call again on Monday." What should the caller do?

  1. Wait on the line
  2. Visit the office today
  3. Call back on Monday Correct answer.
  4. Send an email now

Explanation

The message explains that the office is closed on Sunday and gives Monday as the next working day. The instruction is therefore to call again on Monday.

Question 14Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A guide says: "The museum tour lasts ninety minutes, and we stop for a short break halfway through." When does the break come?

  1. After forty-five minutes Correct answer.
  2. After sixty minutes
  3. After thirty minutes
  4. At the end of the tour

Explanation

Halfway through a ninety-minute tour is forty-five minutes. The word "halfway" is the key, since it divides the total duration into two equal parts.

Question 15Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "The concert was supposed to start at seven, but it didn't begin until half past seven." How late did the concert start?

  1. Twenty minutes
  2. Ten minutes
  3. Thirty minutes Correct answer.
  4. One hour

Explanation

"Half past seven" means 7:30, and the planned start was 7:00, so the delay is thirty minutes. The phrase "didn't begin until" marks the actual starting time.

Question 16Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A man says: "I used to play tennis every weekend, but since I hurt my knee I've taken up swimming." What does he do now for exercise?

  1. He does nothing
  2. He runs
  3. He swims Correct answer.
  4. He plays tennis

Explanation

"Used to" describes a past habit that has stopped, and "have taken up" introduces the new activity. The knee injury explains why he switched from tennis to swimming.

Question 17Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A teacher says: "Remember, the report should be typed, not handwritten, and no longer than two pages." Which report meets the requirements?

  1. A typed report of two pages Correct answer.
  2. A handwritten report of one page
  3. A typed report of three pages
  4. A handwritten report of two pages

Explanation

Two conditions must both be satisfied: the report must be typed and must not exceed two pages. Only the typed two-page report meets both requirements at once.

Question 18Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear a conversation: "Shall we meet at the cinema at six, or is seven easier for you?" "Seven works better for me." What time will they meet?

  1. They have not decided
  2. At eight
  3. At six
  4. At seven Correct answer.

Explanation

The first speaker offers two options, and the reply accepts the second by saying seven works better. Agreement on the later time means the meeting is set for seven.

Question 19Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A radio host says: "Trains on the JR line are running again after this morning's accident, though some are still delayed by about ten minutes." What is the current situation?

  1. The line will reopen tomorrow
  2. All trains are cancelled today
  3. Trains are running with minor delays Correct answer.
  4. The line is fully closed

Explanation

"Running again" shows service has resumed, while "still delayed by about ten minutes" describes the remaining problem. Both parts together indicate normal service with small delays.

Question 20Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A woman says: "I'd rather walk than take the bus, since the stop is far from my house anyway." Why does she prefer walking?

  1. The bus stop is inconveniently located Correct answer.
  2. She dislikes the driver
  3. Walking is faster than the bus
  4. The bus is too expensive

Explanation

The reason is introduced by "since": the bus stop is far from her house, so walking makes more sense. "I'd rather" expresses preference, and the clause after it gives the cause.

Question 21Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A tour guide says: "Please keep your voice down in this hall, as other visitors are listening to the audio guide." What is the guide asking the group to do?

  1. Speak quietly Correct answer.
  2. Take more photographs
  3. Leave the hall quickly
  4. Turn off the audio guide

Explanation

"Keep your voice down" is a polite request for silence or quiet speech. The reason given is that others are using the audio guide and need to hear it.

Question 22Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "The shop said the shoes would arrive by Wednesday, but they didn't come until Friday." What happened?

  1. The shoes arrived on Wednesday
  2. The shoes arrived early
  3. The shoes arrived two days late Correct answer.
  4. The shoes never arrived

Explanation

The promised date was Wednesday, but the actual arrival was Friday, which is two days later. The "not ... until" structure marks the real arrival date.

Question 23Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A lecturer says: "Although the experiment produced promising results, the sample size was too small to draw firm conclusions." What is the lecturer's view of the results?

  1. They are completely meaningless
  2. They prove the theory
  3. They were produced by mistake
  4. They are encouraging but need further testing Correct answer.

Explanation

The concessive "although" accepts the positive side (promising results) while the main clause limits it (small sample). The balanced view is cautious optimism, not rejection or proof.

Question 24Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A speaker says: "Had I known the deadline was Friday, I would have started the report much earlier." What does the speaker mean?

  1. The speaker missed the deadline information Correct answer.
  2. The speaker finished the report on time
  3. The speaker started early
  4. The speaker has not begun the report

Explanation

The inverted conditional "Had I known..." equals "If I had known...", describing an unreal past. Not knowing the Friday deadline is why the report was started late.

Question 25Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "The manager's suggestion that we shorten the meetings was met with nods around the table, though no one actually said a word." How did the group respond?

  1. They openly objected
  2. They asked for a longer meeting
  3. They agreed without speaking Correct answer.
  4. They ignored the suggestion

Explanation

Nodding is a silent sign of agreement, and the clause "though no one actually said a word" confirms the response was nonverbal. The contrast highlights agreement expressed without words.

Question 26Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear a student say: "I was going to join the tennis club, but the practices start at seven in the morning, so I chose the photography club instead." Why did the student choose the photography club?

  1. Because tennis practice began too early for him Correct answer.
  2. Because he had injured his arm playing tennis
  3. Because the tennis club was already full
  4. Because he had never played tennis before

Explanation

The speaker states the reason directly: tennis practices start at seven in the morning, and this early start led him to pick a different club. No injury, membership limit, or lack of experience is mentioned, so the time of practice is the only supported reason.

Question 27Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A recorded announcement says: "The library will close at six today, two hours earlier than usual, because of scheduled maintenance." What time does the library normally close?

  1. At eight Correct answer.
  2. At six
  3. At four
  4. At ten

Explanation

The announcement says closing is at six, which is two hours earlier than usual, so the normal closing time is two hours after six, that is, eight. Listeners must add the two hours back to the stated time rather than accept six as the usual time.

Question 28Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A man says: "I ordered the soup, but the waiter brought me a salad. When I told him, he apologized and said the soup would take ten more minutes." What will the man most likely do?

  1. Ask for a different waiter
  2. Leave the restaurant without eating
  3. Wait for the soup to arrive Correct answer.
  4. Eat the salad and cancel the soup

Explanation

The waiter apologized and said the soup needed ten more minutes, which implies the order is still being prepared. Since the man originally wanted soup and was given a time frame, the natural inference is that he will wait for it.

Question 29Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "The train was delayed by twenty minutes because of heavy snow, so I missed the start of the film." What caused the speaker to miss the beginning of the film?

  1. A forgotten ticket
  2. A late train due to snow Correct answer.
  3. A cancelled bus service
  4. A wrong cinema

Explanation

The speaker links the two events with "so": the twenty-minute snow delay on the train caused the missed opening of the film. The cause-effect connector is the key signal for this question.

Question 30Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A woman says: "I've finished writing the report, but I still need to check the figures before I send it to the manager." What is the woman going to do next?

  1. Check the numbers in the report Correct answer.
  2. Ask the manager for help
  3. Rewrite the whole report
  4. Send the report immediately

Explanation

She says the report is written but the figures still need checking before it is sent. The unfinished task is therefore verifying the numbers, which is her next step.

Question 31Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A teacher says: "Your presentations should be five minutes long. Going over by a minute is acceptable, but anything beyond that will lose points." What is the longest acceptable presentation length?

  1. Six minutes Correct answer.
  2. Four minutes
  3. Seven minutes
  4. Five minutes

Explanation

The target is five minutes, and one extra minute is allowed, so the maximum acceptable length is six minutes. Anything longer than six minutes falls into the penalty range described.

Question 32Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear a woman say: "The concert hall was almost empty, which surprised me, since the tickets had sold out within an hour online." What surprised the woman?

  1. That the concert started late
  2. That the hall was newly built
  3. That few people came to the concert Correct answer.
  4. That the tickets were so cheap

Explanation

She expected a full hall because tickets sold out quickly, so the near-empty hall contradicted her expectation. The contrast between "sold out" and "almost empty" is what caused her surprise.

Question 33Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A man says: "I'll take the early flight tomorrow, so I'd better set my alarm for four thirty and go to bed now." What does the man plan to do now?

  1. Set his alarm
  2. Go to sleep Correct answer.
  3. Pack his bags
  4. Board his flight

Explanation

He says he had better set the alarm and go to bed now, so his immediate plan is to sleep. Setting the alarm is mentioned as part of the plan but is paired with going to bed, and the phrase "now" points to sleeping.

Question 34Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A guide says: "We'll visit the castle first, then have lunch in the old town, and finish at the market before returning to the hotel." Where will the group go right after lunch?

  1. To the castle
  2. To the hotel
  3. To the station
  4. To the market Correct answer.

Explanation

The itinerary is given in order: castle, then lunch, and after that the market, before returning to the hotel. The place immediately following lunch is therefore the market.

Question 35Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear a woman say: "I don't mind working on Saturday, but I'd rather not start before nine on weekends." What is the woman willing to accept?

  1. Working on Saturday Correct answer.
  2. Refusing all weekend work
  3. Working every weekend
  4. Starting at seven on Sunday

Explanation

She says she does not mind working on Saturday, which shows she accepts Saturday work. Her only condition concerns not starting before nine on weekends, so the early start is what she resists.

Question 36Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A speaker says: "The new smartphone is cheaper than the previous model and has a better camera, but its battery lasts only half as long." What is the main drawback of the new phone?

  1. Its screen size
  2. Its battery life Correct answer.
  3. Its camera quality
  4. Its price

Explanation

The sentence presents two advantages and then a "but" clause introducing the negative point: the battery lasts half as long as before. The contrast marker signals the drawback.

Question 37Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "Had the shop not been closed for renovation, I would have bought the jacket yesterday." What do we learn about the speaker?

  1. She did not buy the jacket Correct answer.
  2. She renovated the shop
  3. She will return the jacket
  4. She bought the jacket yesterday

Explanation

This is a past unreal conditional: because the shop was closed, the purchase did not happen. The hypothetical result "would have bought" tells us the opposite of reality, so she did not buy the jacket.

Question 38Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A lecturer says: "The survey shows a strong link between sleep and grades, but we should be careful: students who sleep well may simply be those who study more effectively in the first place." What point is the lecturer making?

  1. Students should sleep less
  2. The survey was badly written
  3. Sleep has no effect on grades
  4. The link may not be a simple cause Correct answer.

Explanation

The lecturer warns that the correlation could reflect a third factor, effective study habits, rather than sleep directly causing better grades. This is a caution about interpreting correlation as causation, not a denial of any relationship.

Question 39Listening comprehension (音声問題)

You hear: "The manager's proposal to shorten the meetings was met with nods around the table, though nobody actually said a word." What does the statement suggest about the group's reaction?

  1. They openly opposed the proposal
  2. They wanted longer meetings
  3. They did not understand it
  4. They silently approved of it Correct answer.

Explanation

Nodding is a nonverbal sign of agreement, and the clause "though nobody actually said a word" emphasizes that approval was shown without speech. So the group supported the idea silently.

Question 40Listening comprehension (音声問題)

A woman says: "I was planning to take the bus to the airport, but my neighbor offered me a ride, so I didn't need to." How will she get to the airport?

  1. By train
  2. On foot
  3. By bus
  4. In her neighbor's car Correct answer.

Explanation

The neighbor offered a ride, and she says she did not need the bus as a result, so she will travel in the neighbor's car. The word "so" shows the ride replaced the original bus plan.

Question 41Reading comprehension (長文読解)

Read this short passage: "Kenji opened the letter twice before he read it. The words were simple, but they changed the shape of his whole summer." What does the passage most strongly suggest about Kenji's feelings?

  1. He is nervous about the letter's contents. Correct answer.
  2. He has already memorized the letter.
  3. He thinks the letter was written carelessly.
  4. He plans to send the letter back.

Explanation

The detail that he opens the letter twice before reading shows hesitation and tension, which signals nervousness. Nothing in the text implies memorization, criticism of the writing, or a plan to return it.

Question 42Reading comprehension (長文読解)

In a passage, a writer says: "The station clock had stopped years ago, yet everyone still set their watches by it." What is the writer mainly pointing out?

  1. The clock is repaired regularly.
  2. People trust a symbol more than a machine. Correct answer.
  3. The station has too many clocks.
  4. Watches in that town are unreliable.

Explanation

The contrast between a broken clock and people's continued reliance on it highlights habitual trust in a familiar symbol rather than in accuracy. The sentence does not mention repairs, quantity of clocks, or faulty watches.

Question 43Reading comprehension (長文読解)

A paragraph begins: "Not all progress can be measured in numbers." Which sentence would best follow it in the same paragraph?

  1. Statistics are collected every year by the city office.
  2. A student who finally asks a question may gain more than a test score shows. Correct answer.
  3. Numbers are easier to compare than words.
  4. Many schools publish their average scores online.

Explanation

The opening sentence claims that some progress escapes numerical measurement, so the following sentence should give an example of unmeasured gain. The other options all continue discussing numbers rather than illustrating the point.

Question 44Reading comprehension (長文読解)

Passage: "Mika practiced the violin every morning for a year. At the concert, her hands shook, but she finished the piece without a single mistake." Which statement is best supported by the passage?

  1. Mika disliked playing in front of people.
  2. Mika's preparation helped her perform accurately. Correct answer.
  3. Mika had never performed before.
  4. Mika's teacher was unhappy with her.

Explanation

The passage links a year of daily practice with a mistake-free performance, supporting the idea that preparation paid off. Her shaking hands show nerves, not dislike, and no information is given about past performances or her teacher's reaction.

Question 45Reading comprehension (長文読解)

In a reading passage, the phrase "a quiet kind of courage" appears. Based on the surrounding context of someone speaking up alone in a meeting, what does the phrase most likely mean?

  1. Courage shown without drama or recognition Correct answer.
  2. Courage that others quickly notice
  3. Courage shown loudly and publicly
  4. Courage that requires no effort

Explanation

The word "quiet" modifies courage to suggest strength shown calmly and without display, matching someone speaking alone without support. The context does not indicate loudness, effortlessness, or public recognition.

Question 46Reading comprehension (長文読解)

A passage states: "The museum's new wing was built in eighteen months, half the time the planners had expected." What can a reader reasonably conclude?

  1. The planners were unhappy with the result.
  2. The museum ran out of money during construction.
  3. The planners had predicted a much longer construction period. Correct answer.
  4. The new wing is smaller than planned.

Explanation

If eighteen months is half the expected time, the original estimate must have been about thirty-six months, so the planners expected a longer period. The passage gives no information about budget, size, or the planners' satisfaction.

Question 47Reading comprehension (長文読解)

Read: "The old bridge carried trains for eighty years. Now it carries only bicycles, and on Sundays it carries stories, as grandparents walk their grandchildren across and point out where the river used to be." What is the main effect of the final clause?

  1. It explains how the bridge was repaired.
  2. It gives technical details about the river.
  3. It adds a personal, human layer to the bridge's history. Correct answer.
  4. It argues that the bridge should be demolished.

Explanation

The image of grandparents sharing memories turns the bridge into a place of human connection, adding warmth to its history. The clause does not discuss repairs, demolition, or technical river data.

Question 48Reading comprehension (長文読解)

A paragraph reads: "First, the seeds are dried. Next, they are stored in cool rooms. Finally, they are planted in spring." What is the organizational pattern of this paragraph?

  1. Chronological sequence Correct answer.
  2. Problem and solution
  3. Comparison and contrast
  4. Cause and effect

Explanation

The signal words "First," "Next," and "Finally" mark steps arranged in time order, which is chronological sequence. No causal links, comparisons, or problems are presented.

Question 49Reading comprehension (長文読解)

Passage: "Some cities plant trees along busy roads. The trees cool the air, absorb noise, and give birds places to nest." Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

  1. Cities should ban cars from all roads.
  2. Trees along busy roads provide several benefits to cities. Correct answer.
  3. Birds prefer busy roads to quiet streets.
  4. Planting trees is expensive for cities.

Explanation

The passage lists three advantages of roadside trees-cooling, noise absorption, and nesting places-so a summary should state that they bring multiple benefits. The other options add claims about bird preference, car bans, or cost that the passage never makes.

Question 50Reading comprehension (長文読解)

In a passage, a character says, "I would rather be wrong with my friends than right alone." What does this statement reveal about the character's values?

  1. Being correct is the most important thing in life.
  2. The character believes friends are usually wrong.
  3. The character dislikes making any decisions.
  4. Loyalty to companions matters more than being correct. Correct answer.

Explanation

The character explicitly prefers shared error over isolated correctness, which places loyalty above being right. The statement does not praise correctness, show indecision, or claim friends are wrong.