【Reading Passage：Internal Memo】
Subject: Update on Remote Work Policy
Due to recent changes in company operations, management has decided to revise the current remote work policy. The goal of this update is to maintain productivity while offering employees greater flexibility.
(Q1), employees who wish to work remotely must obtain approval from their department manager in advance. This approval process helps ensure that all teams remain adequately staffed.
The revised policy will take effect on August 1. (Q2), employees are encouraged to review the updated guidelines posted on the internal website.
(Q3) Employees who do not comply with the new policy may lose their remote work privileges.
If you have any questions regarding this update, please contact the Human Resources department.
❓ Questions（4問）
Q1.
Which option best completes the sentence?
A. However
B. Therefore
C. Otherwise
D. Meanwhile
Q2.
Which option best fits the context?
A. For example
B. As a result
C. In addition
D. In contrast
Q3.
Which sentence best fits in the blank?
A. The policy was originally introduced last year.
B. Remote work requests will be reviewed monthly.
C. Compliance with the policy is mandatory for all employees.
D. Some departments may offer additional flexibility.
Q4.
Which word best completes the sentence below?
“Employees who do not comply with the new policy may ___ their remote work privileges.”
A. lose
B. losing
C. lost
D. loss
✅ Answers・詳しい解説・目安スコア
Q1 → B（Therefore）
🎯 目安スコア：600点
👉 前文：ポリシー改定
👉 後文：事前承認が必要
→ 理由 → 結果 の流れなので Therefore。
Q2 → C（In addition）
🎯 目安スコア：550点
👉 発効日の説明＋
👉 追加で「ガイドラインを確認してね」
→ 付け足し＝In addition。
Q3 → C（Compliance with the policy is mandatory for all employees.）
🎯 目安スコア：700点
👉 後文で
「守らないと権限を失う」
→ 直前に「遵守は必須」という文が最も自然。
※文挿入は
✔ 前後の因果
✔ 言い換え（comply ⇄ mandatory）
を見る。
Q4 → A（lose）
🎯 目安スコア：500点
👉 may + 動詞の原形
→ lose が正解。
✍️ Part 6 攻略ポイント
- 接続語は 論理（原因・追加・対比）だけを見る
- 文挿入は 前後2文が命
- comply / mandatory / approval は Part 6頻出語
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