EigoPro 準2級 読解 — New Bus Route Announcement

New Bus Route Starting in April — Midori Transport Good news for people living in the Hilltop area! Starting April 1, Midori Transport will begin a new bus route, Route 15, connecting Hilltop to the city center. Until now, residents had to walk 20 minutes to the nearest station. The new route will make travel much easier. Route and Times Route 15 runs from Hilltop Station to City Center, stopping at the hospital, the shopping mall, and the central library on the way. On weekdays, buses leave Hilltop every 20 minutes, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. On weekends and holidays, buses run less often — once every 40 minutes — and the last bus leaves at 10 p.m. Fares The fare is a flat ¥220 for adults and ¥110 for children, no matter how far you travel. If you use an IC card, you save ¥20 on each ride. Monthly passes are available for ¥7,000, which is a good deal for people who travel every day. Special Services To help elderly passengers, all Route 15 buses are low-floor buses, which means there are no steps to climb at the door. Each bus also has space for two wheelchairs. During the first month, rides will be completely free, so everyone can try the new service. More Information Printed timetables are available at Hilltop Station and on every bus. You can also check real-time bus locations using the free Midori Transport app, so you will know exactly when your bus will arrive. If you have questions, please call our information center at 0570-200-150.

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問 1

Why is the new bus route good news for Hilltop residents?

  • The old buses were always full and dirty.
  • Trains had completely stopped running.
  • Until now they had to walk 20 minutes to the nearest station.
  • The city center had moved closer to Hilltop.
Phrase

had to walk 20 minutes to the station

駅まで20分歩かねば

準2級読解交通告知新路線の意義
⚡ひとことで

「Until now they had to walk 20 minutes to the nearest station.」を表す読解フレーズ。新路線が朗報である理由の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「Until now they had to walk 20 minutes to the nearest station.」

正解

本文 "Until now, residents had to walk 20 minutes to the nearest station. The new route will make travel much easier" より、朗報の理由 = これまで駅まで20分歩く必要があったから。until now = 「今まで」、had to + 動詞 = 「〜しなければならなかった」(過去の義務)。

  • 「The old buses there were always very full and dirty.」

    = 旧バスが満員で汚い ━ 旧バスの記述無し ━ 路線自体が新設。

  • 「The trains there had completely stopped running at all.」

    = 電車が完全運休 ━ 運休の記述無し ━ 駅は機能している。

  • 「The city center had recently moved closer to Hilltop.」

    = 市中心部が近づいた ━ 場所移動はあり得ない、創作。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
until now今までuntil now, residents had to walk
had to + 動詞〜せねばならなかったhad to walk 20 minutes
the nearest station最寄り駅the nearest station
make travel easier移動を楽にするmake travel much easier
connect A to BAをBに繋ぐconnecting Hilltop to the city center
❝例文

  • Until now, they had to walk 20 minutes.

    今まで20分歩く必要があった。

  • The new route makes travel much easier.

    新路線で移動がぐっと楽に。

  • Route 15 connects Hilltop to the city center.

    15番路線がヒルトップと中心部を繋ぐ。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

意義設問の鉄則 ―― "Until now, X had to ... The new route will ..." の 現状の不便 (until now) が朗報の理由。had to + 動詞 = 「〜せねばならなかった」(過去の必要)。誤答は『旧バス』『運休』など本文にない別状況で誘導。準2級必須。

問 2

How often do buses run on weekdays?

  • Every 20 minutes, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Only three times a day.
  • Every 40 minutes, all day and night.
  • Once an hour, only in the morning.
Phrase

every 20 minutes, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

20分毎、6時〜23時

準2級読解交通告知平日の運行間隔
⚡ひとことで

「Every 20 minutes, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.」を表す読解フレーズ。平日ダイヤの文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「Every 20 minutes, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.」

正解

Route and Times "On weekdays, buses leave Hilltop every 20 minutes, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m." より、平日 = 20分毎、6時〜23時。every 20 minutes = 「20分毎」(頻度)、from X to Y = 「XからYまで」。週末は40分毎で別。

  • 「Every 40 minutes, all day and night.」

    = 40分毎、終日終夜 ━ 40分毎は 週末、平日は20分毎。

  • 「Once an hour, only in the morning.」

    = 1時間に1本、午前のみ ━ 頻度も時間帯も誤り。

  • 「Only three times a day.」

    = 1日3本のみ ━ 20分毎であり3本ではない。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
every 20 minutes20分毎buses leave every 20 minutes
from X to YXからYまでfrom 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
on weekdays平日にon weekdays
run less often本数が少ないbuses run less often
the last bus最終バスthe last bus leaves at 10 p.m.
❝例文

  • Buses leave every 20 minutes on weekdays.

    平日は20分毎にバスが出る。

  • They run from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

    6時から23時まで運行。

  • On weekends, buses run less often.

    週末は本数が減る。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

運行間隔設問の鉄則 ―― 平日 (20分毎) と週末 (40分毎) の 頻度の違い を区別。誤答は『週末の頻度を平日と取り違え』で誘導。every + 数 + minutes = 「〜分毎」、from X to Y = 「XからYまで」(時間範囲) は準2級必須。

問 3

How much is the fare for an adult?

  • It costs ¥7,000 for each ride.
  • It is free for everyone every day.
  • It depends on the distance you travel.
  • A flat ¥220, no matter how far you travel.
Phrase

a flat ¥220, no matter how far

距離に関係なく一律220円

準2級読解交通告知運賃体系
⚡ひとことで

「A flat ¥220, no matter how far you travel.」を表す読解フレーズ。運賃の文脈で頻出。

選択肢の解説Choice Analysis

「A flat ¥220, no matter how far you travel.」

正解

Fares "The fare is a flat ¥220 for adults and ¥110 for children, no matter how far you travel" より、大人運賃 = 距離問わず一律220円。a flat fare = 「均一料金」、no matter how far ~ = 「どんなに遠くても」(譲歩)。

  • 「It depends on the distance you travel.」

    = 距離による ━ 本文 "no matter how far" ━ 距離無関係の均一料金。

  • 「It is free for everyone every day.」

    = 毎日全員無料 ━ 無料は 最初の1ヶ月のみ ━ 通常は220円。

  • 「It costs ¥7,000 for each ride.」

    = 1回7,000円 ━ ¥7,000は 月間パス であり1回料金ではない。

▦Collocation
パターン意味例
a flat fare均一料金a flat ¥220
no matter how + 形容詞どんなに〜でもno matter how far
save ¥2020円節約you save ¥20
monthly pass月間パスmonthly passes are available
a good dealお得a good deal for people
❝例文

  • The fare is a flat ¥220 for adults.

    大人運賃は一律220円。

  • It costs the same no matter how far you go.

    どこまで行っても同額。

  • An IC card saves ¥20 each ride.

    ICカードで毎回20円節約。

💡Tip · 覚えるコツ

運賃設問の鉄則 ―― "a flat ¥220 ... no matter how far" の 均一料金 がポイント。誤答は『距離による (flat と矛盾)』『月間パス料金との混同 (¥7,000)』『無料 (1ヶ月限定を恒常と誤認)』で誘導。no matter how + 形容詞 = 「どんなに〜でも」は準2級必須。

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