【Reading Passage：Internal Announcement】
Subject: Upcoming Team Training Session
The company will hold a mandatory training session for all staff members next month. The purpose of this session is to improve communication skills and enhance teamwork across departments.
(Q1), employees are required to register for the session through the internal portal by September 10. Seating is limited, and registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The training will be conducted on September 20 and is expected to last approximately three hours. (Q2), participants are advised to arrive at least ten minutes early.
(Q3) Employees who fail to attend the session without prior notice may be required to complete an alternative assignment.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact the Human Resources department.
❓ Questions（4問）
Q1.
Which option best completes the sentence?
A. However
B. Therefore
C. In contrast
D. Meanwhile
Q2.
Which option best fits the context?
A. For example
B. As a result
C. In addition
D. Nevertheless
Q3.
Which sentence best fits in the blank?
A. Attendance will be recorded for all participants.
B. The training session was introduced last year.
C. Some departments may hold separate meetings.
D. The session materials will be sent afterward.
Q4.
Which word best completes the sentence below?
“The training will be conducted on September 20 and is expected to last ___ three hours.”
A. during
B. for
C. since
D. until
✅ Answers・詳しい解説・目安スコア
Q1 → B（Therefore）
🎯 目安スコア：600点
👉 前文：研修を実施する
👉 後文：登録が必要
→ 理由 → 結果 の論理なので Therefore。
Q2 → C（In addition）
🎯 目安スコア：550点
👉 時間の説明＋
👉 追加の注意（早めに来て）
→ 付け足し表現 In addition。
Q3 → A（Attendance will be recorded for all participants.）
🎯 目安スコア：700点
👉 後文で
「出席しないと代替課題」
→ 直前に「出席は記録される」が最も自然。
※文挿入は
✔ 前後の因果
✔ キーワードの言い換え（attend ⇄ attendance）
を見る。
Q4 → B（for）
🎯 目安スコア：500点
👉 期間（three hours）
→ for + 期間 が鉄板。
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