Reading Passage：Office Memo
Subject: Update on Annual Training Program
To all staff,
We are pleased to announce that the annual employee training program will begin on October 7. This program is designed to enhance professional skills and ensure that all staff members remain up to date with industry standards.
Training sessions will be held both in person and online to provide greater flexibility. Employees are expected to complete all required modules ______ (1) the end of the program period.
Please note that participation in the training program is mandatory for all full-time employees. Those who fail to complete the program may be required to attend additional sessions ______ (2) their own time.
Further information, including detailed schedules and login instructions, will be shared via e-mail next week.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to your active participation.
Human Resources Department
❓ Questions（4問）
Q1.
Which word best fits in blank (1)?
A. at
B. by
C. until
D. during
Q2.
Which word best fits in blank (2)?
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Q3.
Which of the following best completes the sentence?
“Participation in the training program is mandatory for all full-time employees.”
A. Part-time employees may also be required to join.
B. Attendance is optional for experienced staff.
C. All full-time staff must take part in the program.
D. The program will be canceled if participation is low.
Q4.
Where would the following sentence best be inserted?
“This program aims to support employees’ long-term career development.”
A. At the beginning of the first paragraph
B. After the first paragraph
C. After the paragraph about mandatory participation
D. At the very end of the memo
✅ Answers・詳しい解説・目安スコア
Q1 → B
🎯 目安スコア：550点
◆ 解説
by the end of 〜
＝「〜までに」。
期限表現の超定番。
Q2 → B
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
on one’s own time
＝ 自分の時間で。
熟語知識チェック。
Q3 → C
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
mandatory = 必須
→ 言い換え問題。
Part6でよく出るタイプ。
Q4 → B
🎯 目安スコア：650〜700点
◆ 解説
目的を説明する文なので、
**プログラム概要を述べた直後（第1段落の後）**が最も自然。
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