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Question 1Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear the following announcement at school: 「皆さん、おはようございます。来週の土曜日に文化祭があります。各クラスは出し物を準備してください。特に、食べ物のクラスは衛生管理に気をつけてください。当日は保護者も来ます。よろしくお願いします。」 What is the main purpose of this announcement?

  1. To announce a change in the school schedule for next week.
  2. To inform students about the cultural festival and give instructions. Correct answer.
  3. To ask parents to help with food preparation at the festival.
  4. To cancel the cultural festival because of safety concerns and schedule changes.

Explanation

The announcement begins by stating that the cultural festival is next Saturday and then gives instructions to each class, particularly about food hygiene, and notes that parents will attend. This makes the main purpose to inform and instruct, not to cancel or change schedules.

Question 2Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear two students talking: 「A: 明日の待ち合わせ、何時だっけ？ B: 10時半に駅の改札口で。 A: 10時半ね。じゃあ、9時45分の電車に乗れば間に合うね。 B: うん、でも土曜だから電車が混むかも。少し早めに行こう。」 What time are they planning to meet?

  1. 10:30 Correct answer.
  2. 10:00
  3. 9:30
  4. 9:45

Explanation

B says 「10時半に駅の改札口で」 which means 10:30 at the ticket gate. 9:45 is the train they consider taking, not the meeting time. The other options are not mentioned.

Question 3Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a student speaking to a teacher: 「先生、すみません。このレポートの締め切りについて質問があるのですが、少々お時間よろしいでしょうか。」 What does the student's language indicate about the relationship?

  1. They are family members who live together.
  2. They are close friends who often talk casually.
  3. The teacher is younger than the student and less experienced.
  4. The student is speaking formally to a teacher. Correct answer.

Explanation

The student uses 先生, すみません, 質問があるのですが, and 少々お時間よろしいでしょうか, which are polite and formal expressions used when speaking to a superior such as a teacher. This indicates a formal student-teacher relationship.

Question 4Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a person talking about a failed exam: 「ああ、まただ。今回こそはと思って、毎日三時間も勉強したのに。結果は前より悪かった。もう自分には向いていないのかもしれない。」 How is the speaker feeling?

  1. Indifferent to the result because they don't care.
  2. Proud of their effort despite the outcome.
  3. Disappointed and doubtful about their ability. Correct answer.
  4. Angry at the teacher for the poor result.

Explanation

The speaker says they studied three hours every day hoping this time would be different, but the result was worse, and then wonders if they are not suited for it. This conveys disappointment and self-doubt about their ability.

Question 5Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a student describing their morning: 「今朝は寝坊してしまって。急いで顔を洗って、朝ごはんも食べずに家を出たんだ。でも、駅に着いたら財布を忘れたことに気づいて、家に戻ったら、結局電車に乗り遅れた。」 What happened first?

  1. They realized they forgot their wallet.
  2. They missed the train.
  3. They woke up late. Correct answer.
  4. They returned home.

Explanation

The narrative starts with 今朝は寝坊してしまって (I overslept this morning), then describes washing their face, leaving without breakfast, noticing the forgotten wallet, returning home, and finally missing the train. Therefore, waking up late happened first.

Question 6Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear two colleagues talking: 「A: 田中さん、昨日の会議、どうして欠席したの？ B: 実は、子供が急に熱を出して、妻が出張中だったので、私が病院に連れて行くことになったんです。」 Why did Tanaka miss the meeting?

  1. His child was sick and his wife away. Correct answer.
  2. He completely forgot about the meeting.
  3. He was on a business trip to another city.
  4. He was sick himself and stayed home.

Explanation

B explains that their child suddenly developed a fever and that their wife was on a business trip, so B had to take the child to the hospital. This is why Tanaka missed the meeting.

Question 7Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a boss speaking to an employee: 「悪いけど、この書類、明日の朝までに目を通しておいてくれないか。急ぎの案件なんだ。」 What is the boss asking the employee to do?

  1. To send the document to a client.
  2. To review the document by tomorrow morning. Correct answer.
  3. To write a completely new document by tomorrow.
  4. To attend an urgent meeting.

Explanation

The boss says 目を通しておいてくれないか, which means 'could you look over/read through it', and 明日の朝までに means 'by tomorrow morning'. The request is to review the document, not to write or send it.

Question 8Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a short speech at a community meeting: 「私たちの町は、近年、若者の人口が減っています。そこで、町おこしのために、新しい仕事を作ることと、子育て支援を充実させることの二つが重要だと考えています。まずは、企業を誘致して雇用を増やし、そして保育所を増やしたいと思います。」 What are the two main measures the speaker proposes?

  1. Attracting young people and building more parks.
  2. Creating jobs and improving childcare support. Correct answer.
  3. Reducing taxes and increasing tourism.
  4. Building more schools and hospitals.

Explanation

The speaker states that two things are important: 新しい仕事を作ること (creating new jobs) and 子育て支援を充実させること (enhancing childcare support). The other options are not mentioned as measures.

Question 9Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a news report: 「ニュースによると、来月からこの地域のバス料金が値上げされるそうです。しかし、市の担当者は『まだ正式には決定していない』と話しています。」 What can be concluded about the bus fare increase?

  1. The fare increase is certain to happen next month.
  2. The news report was completely false.
  3. It is reported but not officially confirmed. Correct answer.
  4. The city official confirmed the increase.

Explanation

The form そうです indicates hearsay ('it is said that'), so the news report is second-hand information. The city official's statement that it is 「まだ正式には決定していない」 (not yet officially decided) confirms that the increase is not confirmed.

Question 10Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a discussion about smartphones in schools: 「A: スマホを禁止すべきだと思います。なぜなら、授業中に使って集中できないからです。 B: でも、緊急時の連絡手段として必要です。禁止するよりも、使い方のルールを決めたほうがいいと思います。」 What is B's main counterargument?

  1. Teachers should use smartphones in class.
  2. Smartphones should be banned because they distract students during lessons in class.
  3. Smartphones are not useful for learning.
  4. Phones are needed for emergencies, so rules beat a ban. Correct answer.

Explanation

B responds to A's proposal to ban smartphones by pointing out that they are necessary as a means of contact in emergencies. B then argues that setting rules for use is better than a ban, which is the main counterargument.

Question 11Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a recorded message from a convenience store manager: 「アルバイトの皆さん、お疲れさまです。明日の夜のシフトですが、田中さんが急に休むことになりました。悪いのですが、誰か七時から十一時まで代わってもらえませんか。希望者は今日中に店長まで連絡してください。」 What is the manager asking the staff to do?

  1. Change their regular shift to the morning
  2. Attend a meeting with the store manager today
  3. Cover a colleague's evening shift tomorrow Correct answer.
  4. Contact Tanaka to ask why he is absent

Explanation

The manager says that Tanaka will suddenly be absent from tomorrow night's shift and asks whether someone can work from seven to eleven in his place. The request therefore concerns covering a colleague's evening shift, not attending a meeting or contacting Tanaka.

Question 12Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a recorded telephone message from a delivery worker: 「もしもし、佐藤さんのお宅ですか。宅配便の山田です。お届け物があるのですが、今、ご不在のようですので、明日の午前中にまた伺います。もしご都合が悪ければ、この番号にご連絡ください。」 Why is the delivery worker calling?

  1. To explain that the parcel will be redelivered tomorrow Correct answer.
  2. To ask Sato to pick up the parcel at the depot today
  3. To confirm that someone will be home this afternoon
  4. To change the delivery address to a neighbour's house

Explanation

The delivery worker says there is a parcel but the recipient appears to be out, so he will call again tomorrow morning. That is a redelivery notice, not a request to collect the item today or change the address.

Question 13Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear your homestay mother speaking to you: 「あのう、明日の朝、ちょっと早く出かけるんだけど、悪いけど、犬の散歩をお願いできない？ いつもは私が行くんだけど、会議が七時からなの。えさはあげなくていいから、三十分くらい歩かせてくれたらいいから。」 What is the homestay mother asking you to do?

  1. Take the dog for a short walk Correct answer.
  2. Feed the dog before seven
  3. Attend a meeting with her at seven
  4. Drive her to the station early in the morning

Explanation

The homestay mother asks whether the student can walk the dog because her meeting starts at seven. She explicitly says feeding is unnecessary, and she only asks for about thirty minutes of walking.

Question 14Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a person talking about moving to the countryside: 「私はずっと都会で育ったので、田舎での生活には正直不安しかありませんでした。でも、引っ越して三か月たった今は、近所の人が野菜をくれたり、祭りに誘ってくれたりして、思っていたよりずっと居心地がいいです。前は早く都会に戻りたいと思っていましたが、今はもう少しここで暮らしてみたいと思うようになりました。」 How has the speaker's feeling about living in the countryside changed?

  1. From disliking vegetables to enjoying local food
  2. From feeling lonely to missing city life even more
  3. From wanting to return to the city to wanting to stay longer Correct answer.
  4. From fear of meeting neighbours to wanting to invite them to festivals

Explanation

The speaker says she used to want to return to the city soon but now wants to live in the countryside a little longer. The correct answer captures that change in attitude, while the other options invent feelings or events not stated.

Question 15Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear two students talking: 「A: 山田さん、テニス部に入るって聞いたけど、本当？ B: うん、最初は写真部にしようと思ってたんだけど、テニス部の先輩に『初心者でも大丈夫だよ』って言われてね。それに、週に二回だけだから、勉強とも両立できると思って。 A: へえ、写真部はやめたの？ B: うん、写真部は毎日活動があって、ちょっと無理かなって。」 Why did B choose the tennis club?

  1. Because a senior encouraged beginners and the schedule was light Correct answer.
  2. Because he wanted to stop studying and spend all his time on club activities
  3. Because he had played tennis before and wanted to improve
  4. Because the photography club had no senior members

Explanation

B explains that a tennis club senior reassured him beginners are fine and that the club meets only twice a week, so it fits with study. The photography club is rejected because it meets every day, not because it lacks seniors.

Question 16Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a phone conversation: 「もしもし、明日の映画、三時の回にしたよね。でも、ごめん、急に病院に行くことになって。映画はやめて、夕方六時に駅前のカフェで会わない？ 映画のチケットは私が取っておくから、あとで払ってくれればいいよ。」 What change does the speaker propose?

  1. Meeting at a café at six instead of seeing the film Correct answer.
  2. Seeing a later film showing after the hospital appointment
  3. Cancelling the meeting entirely because of the hospital visit
  4. Paying for the tickets before going to the café

Explanation

The speaker cancels the film plan because of a sudden hospital visit and proposes meeting at a café near the station at six. The tickets are to be paid later, so the key change is the switch from the cinema to the café.

Question 17Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a student talking about dictionaries: 「紙の辞書は重いし、持ち歩くのが大変です。でも、調べた言葉の周りにたくさんの情報があって、思わぬ発見があります。一方、電子辞書は速く引けて便利ですが、必要な意味だけを見て終わりになりがちです。私は、家では紙の辞書、学校では電子辞書と使い分けています。」 What is the speaker's view of the two kinds of dictionary?

  1. The speaker has stopped using paper dictionaries since buying an electronic one
  2. Paper dictionaries are too heavy to be useful at home
  3. Each type has advantages, so the speaker uses them in different situations Correct answer.
  4. Electronic dictionaries are better because they show more surrounding information

Explanation

The speaker notes that paper dictionaries offer unexpected discoveries while electronic dictionaries are quick but can limit lookups to the needed meaning. The final sentence states that she uses each type in a different setting, so the answer must reflect a balanced comparison.

Question 18Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear an announcement in a library: 「図書館をご利用の皆さまにお知らせします。来月から、平日の開館時間を夜九時まで延長することになりました。ただし、土曜日と日曜日はこれまでどおり六時までです。また、延長した時間帯は、本の貸し出しはできますが、返却は受付ではできませんので、返却ポストをご利用ください。」 What will change next month?

  1. The library will close at nine on weekends
  2. The library will open until nine on weekdays Correct answer.
  3. Book returns will no longer be accepted at the counter at any time
  4. The library will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Explanation

The announcement says weekday opening hours will be extended until nine from next month, while weekend hours stay the same. Returns at the counter are unavailable only during the extended hours, so the change is the weekday closing time.

Question 19Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a teacher speaking to a student about an essay: 「佐藤さん、この作文、とてもよく書けています。特に、家族との思い出を具体的に書いているところがいいですね。ただ、文法の間違いが少し目立ちます。次は、書いたあとに声に出して読んでみると、間違いに気づきやすいですよ。あと、結論が少し急なので、もう一度読み直してみてください。」 What is the teacher mainly doing?

  1. Telling the student to rewrite the whole essay because of grammar errors
  2. Asking the student to read the essay aloud in front of the class
  3. Praising the content while pointing out areas to improve Correct answer.
  4. Refusing to accept the essay because the conclusion is missing

Explanation

The teacher begins with praise for the content and specific memories, then mentions grammar errors and suggests reading aloud and reviewing the conclusion. This is constructive feedback, not a rejection or a demand for a complete rewrite.

Question 20Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a speech about volunteering: 「私がボランティアを始めたのは、大学一年生のときです。最初は、人の役に立ちたいという気持ちだけでした。しかし、活動を続けるうちに、自分が助けられていることに気づきました。高齢者の方と話すことで、自分が知らなかった地域の歴史を教えてもらったり、料理を教わったりしました。ボランティアは、与えるだけのものではなく、お互いに学び合うものだと思います。」 What is the main message of the speech?

  1. Elderly people need volunteers mostly to cook for them
  2. University students should avoid volunteering until they have useful skills
  3. Volunteering benefits both the volunteer and the community Correct answer.
  4. The speaker stopped volunteering because it took too much time

Explanation

The speaker says that volunteering was not only about helping others; through talking with elderly people she learned local history and cooking. The main message is mutual benefit, not that volunteers need special skills or that the speaker quit.

Question 21Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a recorded announcement at a train station: 「本日、強風の影響で、中央線は上下線とも、ただいま十五分ほど遅れて運転しています。お急ぎの方は、地下鉄をご利用ください。なお、特急券の払い戻しは駅の窓口で行っています。」 What are passengers who are in a hurry advised to do?

  1. Wait fifteen minutes for the train.
  2. Buy a limited express ticket.
  3. Go to the ticket window for a refund.
  4. Use the subway. Correct answer.

Explanation

The announcement directly says 「お急ぎの方は、地下鉄をご利用ください」, so the recommended action for rushed passengers is to take the subway. The fifteen minutes refers to the delay, not a waiting instruction, and the ticket window is only for refunds of limited express tickets.

Question 22Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a teacher giving information about a school trip: 「明日の校外学習について連絡します。当初は八時に学校集合でしたが、電車の時間が変更になったため、八時二十分に学校に来てください。行き先と持ち物は変わりません。昼食は自分で用意してください。」 What time should students arrive at school?

  1. 8:30
  2. 8:20 Correct answer.
  3. 9:00
  4. 8:00

Explanation

The teacher says 「八時二十分に学校に来てください」, so 8:20 is the new meeting time. 8:00 was the original time, and 8:30 and 9:00 are not mentioned.

Question 23Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a restaurant employee on the phone: 「もしもし、レストラン山田です。明日の夜七時に四人でご予約ですね。窓側のお席をご用意いたします。ただ、当日のご変更は前日の午後六時までにお願いいたします。」 What does the restaurant confirm about the reservation?

  1. A change can be made on the same day.
  2. A table for two at six o'clock.
  3. A private room for four people.
  4. A window table for four. Correct answer.

Explanation

The employee repeats 「明日の夜七時に四人」 and says 「窓側のお席をご用意いたします」, so a window table for four is confirmed. Changes must be made by 6 p.m. the day before, not on the same day.

Question 24Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a careers adviser speaking to students about job interviews: 「面接のとき、緊張するのは当たり前です。大事なのは、失敗しないように完璧に答えようとすることより、相手の質問をよく聞いて、自分の言葉で答えることです。わからないことは、正直に『わかりません』と言っても大丈夫です。」 What does the adviser recommend?

  1. Hide all signs of nervousness.
  2. Answer in your own words. Correct answer.
  3. Try to give perfectly prepared answers.
  4. Never admit that you do not know.

Explanation

The adviser contrasts perfect answers with 「相手の質問をよく聞いて、自分の言葉で答えること」, so answering in one's own words is the recommendation. The adviser also says it is acceptable to admit 「わかりません」 honestly.

Question 25Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a weather report about an outdoor event: 「明日の午前中は晴れますが、午後から雨が降るでしょう。イベントは屋外で行われますので、傘を持って来てください。また、風が強くなる予報ですので、帽子はかぶらないほうがいいでしょう。」 Why does the speaker tell people not to wear a hat?

  1. It will rain heavily.
  2. The event is indoors.
  3. The sun will be strong.
  4. Strong wind is expected. Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker links the hat advice to 「風が強くなる予報です」, meaning strong wind is forecast. Rain is mentioned as a reason to bring an umbrella, not as the reason to avoid a hat.

Question 26Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a local government announcement about recycling: 「この地域では、ペットボトルは水曜日に出してください。ただし、ラベルをはがし、中を水で洗ってから、透明な袋に入れてください。キャップは別の日に集めますので、間違えないようにしてください。」 What must residents do before putting out plastic bottles?

  1. Put them out without washing.
  2. Remove labels and wash them. Correct answer.
  3. Put them out on Thursday.
  4. Include caps in the same bag.

Explanation

The announcement says 「ラベルをはがし、中を水で洗ってから」, so residents must remove labels and wash the bottles. Caps are collected on a different day and should not be included.

Question 27Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a clinic staff member leaving a phone message for a patient: 「田中さん、来週の診察は火曜日の午後三時からです。予約票と保険証を持って、十分前に受付に来てください。もし熱がある場合は、事前に電話でお知らせください。その場合、診察時間を変更します。」 What should Tanaka do if he has a fever?

  1. Arrive ten minutes early.
  2. Call the clinic first. Correct answer.
  3. Bring only his insurance card.
  4. Cancel the appointment by email.

Explanation

The message says 「もし熱がある場合は、事前に電話でお知らせください」, so Tanaka should telephone the clinic in advance if he has a fever. Arriving early and bringing the reservation slip and insurance card are general instructions, not the fever-specific action.

Question 28Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a real estate agent describing an apartment: 「この部屋は南向きで日当たりがいいです。ただ、駅から歩いて十五分かかります。家賃は八万円ですが、管理費が三千円かかります。ペットは相談可能ですが、大型犬はだめです。」 Which statement is true about the apartment?

  1. It is a five-minute walk from the station.
  2. Large dogs are allowed.
  3. It faces south and gets good sunlight. Correct answer.
  4. There is no management fee.

Explanation

The agent says 「南向きで日当たりがいい」, so the apartment faces south and has good sunlight. The station is a fifteen-minute walk, there is a management fee, and large dogs are not allowed.

Question 29Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a person reflecting on their career: 「私は大学を卒業してすぐに会社に入りましたが、三年働いて、やはり自分には別の道が合っているのではないかと思うようになりました。周りは反対するかもしれませんが、後悔しないように、今度は自分の気持ちを大切にしたいです。」 What does the speaker imply about their future?

  1. They want to change their career despite possible opposition. Correct answer.
  2. They always followed others' advice.
  3. They regret entering university.
  4. They will stay at the company for three more years.

Explanation

The speaker says 「別の道が合っているのではないか」 and is prepared for others to oppose, saying 「今度は自分の気持ちを大切にしたい」. This implies a desire to change career even if people around them disagree.

Question 30Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear an announcement about a shopping street parking lot: 「商店街の駐車場についてお知らせします。来月から、買い物をした人も駐車料金を払うことになりました。これまでは無料でしたが、駐車場を利用する人が増え、近隣の住民から苦情が来ているためです。一時間までは百円で、商店街で千円以上買った方は一時間無料になります。」 Why is the parking policy changing?

  1. Because nearby residents complained. Correct answer.
  2. To make parking free for one hour.
  3. To attract more shoppers.
  4. Because the parking lot will close.

Explanation

The announcement gives the reason as 「駐車場を利用する人が増え、近隣の住民から苦情が来ているためです」, so complaints from nearby residents are the cause. The new policy actually charges shoppers, with only a conditional one-hour free period.

Question 31Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a school broadcast: 「お知らせします。本日の野球部の練習は、雨のためグラウンドではできません。三時から体育館で行います。用具は各自で体育館に持ってきてください。なお、保護者の見学はできません。」 What must the baseball club members do?

  1. Practise outside if the rain stops.
  2. Ask a teacher for permission to practise.
  3. Meet at the ground at three o'clock.
  4. Bring their equipment to the gym. Correct answer.

Explanation

The broadcast states that practice cannot be held on the ground because of rain and will take place in the gym from three o'clock. It then instructs each student to bring their own equipment to the gym, so that is the required action.

Question 32Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a voicemail from a friend: 「もしもし、明日の待ち合わせだけど、駅の北口は工事で通れないんだって。だから、南口の交番の前に十時に来てくれる？ あと、お弁当は私が用意するから、飲み物だけ持ってきてね。」 What should you bring?

  1. A lunch box.
  2. A map of the station.
  3. Nothing at all.
  4. A drink. Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker says お弁当は私が用意するから、飲み物だけ持ってきてね, which means the lunch is being provided and only a drink is requested. The meeting place has changed, but that does not create a need to bring anything else.

Question 33Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a shop announcement: 「本日は、三階の婦人服売り場で、夏物のセールを行っております。午後六時まで、全品二十パーセント引きです。なお、食品売り場と靴売り場はセールの対象外ですので、ご注意ください。」 Which section is holding the sale?

  1. The shoe section on the second floor.
  2. The food section on the ground floor.
  3. The women's clothing section. Correct answer.
  4. Every section of the whole store.

Explanation

The announcement begins with 三階の婦人服売り場で、夏物のセールを行っております, identifying the women's clothing department as the sale location. It then warns that the food and shoe sections are not included, which rules out the other choices.

Question 34Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear two colleagues talking: 「A: 課長、明日の新製品の説明会なんですが、資料の順番を変えてもいいですか。 B: どうして？ A: 来るお客さんは、この製品を初めて使う人が多いと聞きました。だから、先に使い方を説明して、そのあとで開発の背景を話したほうがいいと思うんです。 B: なるほど。じゃあ、そうしてください。」 Why does the man want to change the order?

  1. The manager has asked for more background information.
  2. The audience is unfamiliar with the product. Correct answer.
  3. The presentation is far too long for the time available.
  4. The data in the materials is incorrect.

Explanation

The man explains that この製品を初めて使う人が多い, so he wants to explain how to use it before discussing its development background. His reason is the audience's lack of familiarity with the product, not a problem with the materials themselves.

Question 35Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a student talking about her part-time job: 「私は今、週に三回コンビニでアルバイトをしています。部活との両立は大変だけど、お金をためて留学したいので、がんばっています。でも、テストの前は、店長に相談して、シフトを減らしてもらっています。」 What does she do before tests?

  1. She stops saving for study abroad.
  2. She quits the club for a while before tests.
  3. She asks to work fewer shifts. Correct answer.
  4. She borrows money from the manager.

Explanation

She says テストの前は、店長に相談して、シフトを減らしてもらっています, meaning she requests a lighter work schedule around exam time. Her goal of saving for study abroad continues, and no change to club membership is mentioned.

Question 36Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a radio interview with a chef: 「うちの店では、近くの農家から野菜を買っています。新鮮なのはもちろんですが、顔が見える相手から買うことで、安心して料理に出せるんです。値段は少し高いですが、お客さんに喜んでもらえるので、続けています。」 Why does the chef keep buying local vegetables?

  1. The farmer is a relative of the chef.
  2. They are cheaper than supermarket vegetables.
  3. They are delivered more quickly.
  4. They are fresh and trustworthy. Correct answer.

Explanation

The chef values the vegetables because they are 新鮮 and because buying from 顔が見える相手 lets him use them 安心して. He admits 値段は少し高い, so cost is not the reason he continues.

Question 37Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a tourist information staff member: 「観光案内所です。明日の山のツアーですが、朝は雨で、午後から晴れる予報です。山路は午前中は滑りやすいので、午後のツアーをおすすめします。午前のツアーは中止ではありませんが、歩く時間が短くなります。料金はどちらも同じです。」 What does the staff member recommend?

  1. Cancelling the tour because of the rain.
  2. Taking the morning tour instead.
  3. Taking the afternoon tour. Correct answer.
  4. Waiting until the next day.

Explanation

The staff member says 午後のツアーをおすすめします because the mountain path is slippery in the morning and the weather improves later. The morning tour is not cancelled, but it is shortened, so it is not the recommendation.

Question 38Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear an employee reflecting on her early career: 「入社したばかりのころ、お客さんの名前を間違えて、メールを送ってしまったことがあります。すぐに謝ったのですが、それから、送信する前に必ず読み返すようになりました。失敗はしたくないけれど、あの経験があったから、今の自分があると思います。」 What does the speaker mean?

  1. She learned something useful from a mistake. Correct answer.
  2. She still sends emails without checking them.
  3. She has never made a mistake at work.
  4. She left the company because of the mistake.

Explanation

She says that after the error she began 送信する前に必ず読み返すようになりました and that あの経験があったから、今の自分がある. This shows she turned the mistake into a lasting, useful habit rather than being destroyed by it.

Question 39Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear two people discussing a town hall service: 「A: 市役所の窓口に、自動翻訳の機械を置いたらどうかな。外国の人も便利だと思うよ。 B: そうだね。でも、機械だと、細かい気持ちや丁寧さが伝わらないこともあるんじゃない？ 私は、機械と人の両方あったほうがいいと思う。」 What is the woman's view?

  1. Machines are always more polite than people.
  2. Machines are useful but should not replace people. Correct answer.
  3. The town hall should not help foreign residents.
  4. Machines should completely replace human interpreters at the counter.

Explanation

The woman accepts that machines are helpful, but warns that 細かい気持ちや丁寧さが伝わらないこともある and concludes 機械と人の両方あったほうがいい. Her position is therefore that machines supplement rather than replace human support.

Question 40Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a person speaking about success: 「若いころは、大きな会社に入って、高い給料をもらうことが成功だと思っていました。でも、病気で半年働けなかったとき、毎日話を聞いてくれた友だちや家族の存在が、どれだけ大きいかに気づきました。今は、大切な人と時間を過ごせることこそ、一番の成功だと考えています。」 What is the speaker's main message?

  1. Close relationships matter more than money. Correct answer.
  2. Illness makes people unable to work.
  3. A high salary is the best measure of success.
  4. Working for a big company is always desirable.

Explanation

The speaker contrasts an earlier belief in a big company and a high salary with the realisation that family and friends were what mattered during his illness. He concludes 大切な人と時間を過ごせることこそ、一番の成功, making relationships his central message.

Question 41Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a student talking about her school club: 「私は茶道部に入っています。週に二回、放課後に練習があります。最初は礼儀が難しかったですが、今は先生の話を聞いて、お客さんに茶を出すのが楽しいです。来月の文化祭では、部員みんなでお点前を披露します。」 What does the student enjoy most about the tea ceremony club now?

  1. Learning difficult etiquette.
  2. Performing at the cultural festival.
  3. Serving tea to guests. Correct answer.
  4. Practicing twice a week.

Explanation

The student says '今は…お客さんに茶を出すのが楽しいです', which means she now finds serving tea to guests enjoyable. Learning etiquette was difficult at first, and practicing twice a week is a schedule fact, not her main enjoyment. Performing at the festival is a future event she mentions, not what she enjoys most now.

Question 42Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a teacher giving homework instructions: 「明日の宿題は、教科書の三十ページから三十五ページまでです。問題をノートに書いて、答えは別の紙に書いてください。ノートは明日の朝、教室の前の箱に入れてください。遅れた場合は、放課後に職員室に持って来なさい。」 What should students do with their answers?

  1. Put them in the box at the classroom entrance.
  2. Write them on a separate sheet of paper. Correct answer.
  3. Bring them to the staff room after school.
  4. Write them in the notebook.

Explanation

The teacher explicitly says '答えは別の紙に書いてください', meaning answers must be written on a separate sheet. Notebooks are for the questions, and the box is for notebooks, not answers. Bringing items to the staff room is only for students who are late.

Question 43Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear two friends talking about a movie: 「A: 昨日、新しいアニメの映画を見たよ。映像がとてもきれいだった。 B: 話はどうだった？ A: うーん、ちょっと複雑で、最初はわかりにくかったけど、最後は感動したよ。 B: じゃあ、私も見に行こうかな。でも、字幕がないと無理かも。」 What did A think about the movie's story?

  1. It was easy to understand right from the beginning.
  2. It was boring and not worth watching at all.
  3. It was too complex to enjoy without any subtitles.
  4. Confusing at first, but moving at the end. Correct answer.

Explanation

A says '最初はわかりにくかったけど、最後は感動した', which means the story was hard to follow at first but touching at the end. A did not say it was easy from the start or boring. The comment about subtitles is made by B, not A, and refers to B's potential need, not A's evaluation.

Question 44Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a radio announcement about a volunteer event: 「市民の皆さんにお知らせします。今月の二十日、午前九時から、海岸の清掃ボランティアを行います。参加を希望する方は、前日までに市役所の環境課に電話で申し込んでください。軍手とごみ袋は用意しますが、飲み物と帽子はご自分でお持ちください。雨天の場合は中止し、翌日に延期します。」 What should volunteers bring themselves?

  1. Gloves and garbage bags.
  2. Nothing, as everything is provided.
  3. A phone to call the city office.
  4. Drinks and a hat. Correct answer.

Explanation

The announcement states '軍手とごみ袋は用意しますが、飲み物と帽子はご自分でお持ちください', meaning gloves and bags are provided, but volunteers must bring their own drinks and hat. A phone is needed for registration, but not something to bring to the event. Not everything is provided.

Question 45Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a conversation at a convenience store: 「客：すみません、昨日ここで傘を忘れたと思うんですが。 店員：どんな傘ですか。 客：青い折りたたみ傘で、持ち手に白い花の模様があります。 店員：少々お待ちください。…あいにく、青い傘は届いていませんが、黒い折りたたみ傘ならあります。 客：じゃあ、それは違います。また明日来ます。」 What does the customer decide to do?

  1. Ask the store to call her if it is found.
  2. Take the black folding umbrella.
  3. Buy a new blue umbrella.
  4. Come back another day. Correct answer.

Explanation

The customer says 'また明日来ます', meaning she will come again tomorrow. She rejects the black umbrella because it is not hers. She does not ask to buy a new one or request a phone call; she simply plans to return.

Question 46Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a person talking about their hobby: 「私は毎週末、カメラを持って街を歩くのが好きです。最初はきれいな風景を撮りたかっただけですが、最近は、人の表情や、何気ない日常の瞬間を撮ることに面白さを感じています。写真を通して、今まで気づかなかった街の魅力を知ることができました。」 How has the speaker's interest in photography changed?

  1. From walking in the city to staying at home.
  2. From taking pictures of people to taking pictures of scenery.
  3. From wanting beautiful scenery to capturing everyday moments and expressions. Correct answer.
  4. From using a camera to using a smartphone.

Explanation

The speaker says that at first they only wanted to take beautiful landscapes, but recently they find interest in capturing people's expressions and casual everyday moments. This shows a shift from scenery to everyday moments and expressions. The other options are not supported by the text.

Question 47Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a news report about a new library service: 「市立図書館では、来月から、本の宅配サービスを始めます。これは、高齢や病気で図書館に来られない人のためのサービスです。利用するには、まず電話かウェブサイトで登録が必要です。配達は週に一度、火曜日に行い、一度に五冊まで借りることができます。送料は無料ですが、返すときは自分で図書館に返してください。」 What is a condition for using the library's delivery service?

  1. You must be over 65 years old.
  2. You must register by phone or online. Correct answer.
  3. You must return the books by delivery.
  4. You must pay for shipping.

Explanation

The report says '利用するには、まず電話かウェブサイトで登録が必要です', so registration by phone or website is required. The service is for elderly or sick people, but no specific age like 65 is stated. Returns must be made by the user at the library, and shipping is free.

Question 48Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a principal speaking at a graduation ceremony: 「卒業生の皆さん、ご卒業おめでとうございます。高校三年間で、皆さんは知識だけでなく、困難に立ち向かう力を身につけました。これからは、正解が一つとは限らない問題に直面することが増えるでしょう。そんなとき、自分で考え、人と対話し、納得のいく答えを見つけてほしいと思います。失敗を恐れず、挑戦し続けてください。」 What is the principal's main message to the graduates?

  1. They should always find the single correct answer.
  2. They should rely only on the knowledge they gained in high school.
  3. Think independently and discuss with others to find satisfying answers. Correct answer.
  4. They should avoid making mistakes in the future.

Explanation

The principal says that graduates will face problems without a single correct answer, and asks them to think for themselves, talk with others, and find a satisfying answer. This directly supports the idea of independent thought and dialogue. The other options contradict the speech: the principal warns against expecting one correct answer and encourages challenge despite failure.

Question 49Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear two students discussing their university plans: 「A: 私は経済学に興味があるんだけど、親は医学部に行ってほしいって言うんだ。 B: それは大変だね。でも、自分が本当にやりたいことをやらないと、後で後悔するんじゃない？ A: そうだよね。でも、親の期待も裏切りたくないし…。 B: 一度、親としっかり話してみたら？ 説明すればわかってくれるかもしれないよ。」 What does B suggest A should do?

  1. Ignore the parents' expectations completely.
  2. Give up on economics and choose a completely different subject.
  3. Follow the parents' advice and study medicine at university.
  4. Talk seriously with the parents to explain his feelings. Correct answer.

Explanation

B advises A to '一度、親としっかり話してみたら' (try talking seriously with the parents) and says that if A explains, the parents might understand. This means B suggests a serious conversation to explain A's feelings. B does not tell A to follow the parents, give up economics, or ignore the parents.

Question 50Listening and responding to extended spoken Japanese texts

You hear a sleep expert giving advice: 「睡眠の専門家です。よく、寝る前にスマートフォンを見ると眠れなくなると言われますが、それは画面の光だけでなく、見ている内容にも原因があります。特に、仕事のメールやニュースを見ると、脳が興奮してしまい、寝つきが悪くなります。寝る一時間前にはスマートフォンを置き、部屋を暗くして、リラックスすることをおすすめします。」 According to the speaker, what is one reason smartphones disrupt sleep?

  1. The light from the screen is the only cause.
  2. People should relax by watching news before bed.
  3. Smartphones should be used in a dark room.
  4. Work emails or news excite the brain. Correct answer.

Explanation

The expert says that not only the screen light but also the content-especially work emails or news-causes the brain to become excited, making it harder to fall asleep. So looking at work emails or news is one reason. The other options either misstate the advice or contradict it.