Reading Passage：Company E-mail
Subject: Office Relocation Notice
Dear Employees,
We are writing to inform you that our sales department will be relocating to the 5th floor of the main office building starting December 2. This move is intended to create a more collaborative work environment and improve communication among team members.
All affected employees will receive detailed moving instructions via e-mail ______ (1) the end of next week. Please review the instructions carefully and follow them as directed.
During the relocation period, some work areas may be temporarily unavailable. However, all employees are expected to continue their duties ______ (2) any inconvenience caused by the move.
If you have questions or require special arrangements, please contact the Facilities Team in advance. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
Office Administration 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. because
B. despite
C. although
D. unless
Q3.
Which of the following best completes the sentence?
“All affected employees will receive detailed moving instructions via e-mail.”
A. The instructions will be optional for most staff.
B. Employees must check the company website instead.
C. The instructions will be sent electronically.
D. Printed copies will be distributed later.
Q4.
Where would the following sentence best be inserted?
“The relocation is expected to be completed within three days.”
A. At the beginning of the first paragraph
B. After the first paragraph
C. After the sentence about unavailable work areas
D. At the end of the e-mail
✅ 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」。
期限を表す定番表現。
Q2 → B
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
despite + 名詞
＝「〜にもかかわらず」。
inconvenience（名詞）にぴったり。
Q3 → C
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
via e-mail = 電子的に
言い換え問題はPart6頻出。
Q4 → B
🎯 目安スコア：650〜700点
◆ 解説
移転の概要説明の補足情報なので、
第1段落の直後に入れるのが最も自然。
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