【Passage 1: 社内メール】
To: All Staff
Subject: New Attendance System
Dear employees,
Starting next Monday, the company will introduce a new digital attendance system. ______(1), all staff members will be required to check in and out using their ID badges at the main entrance terminals.
The purpose of this system is to improve accuracy in time tracking and reduce administrative work. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the initial adjustment period.
Sincerely,
HR Department
Q1.
Which word best fits (1)?
A. In contrast
B. From now on
C. However
D. Even though
【Passage 2: 広告文】
Looking for a healthier lifestyle?
At FreshBite Café, we are committed to serving meals prepared with only organic and locally sourced ingredients. Our chefs design each menu item to provide both flavor and nutrition.
Starting this weekend, FreshBite will introduce a special “Green Energy Bowl” packed with fresh vegetables and plant-based protein. ______(2), customers who order this new dish will receive a complimentary smoothie.
Q2.
Which word best fits (2)?
A. Nevertheless
B. Furthermore
C. Consequently
D. Meanwhile
【Passage 3: 社内通知】
Notice: IT Maintenance
The IT Department will conduct scheduled maintenance on the company’s servers this Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. During this time, all internal systems, including email and shared drives, will be temporarily unavailable.
Please make sure to save your work and log off before leaving the office on Friday. ______(3), employees who need urgent access to files should contact the IT help desk in advance.
Q3.
Which phrase best fits (3)?
A. For example
B. In addition
C. On the other hand
D. Otherwise
【Passage 4: ビジネス記事】
Industry Report: Renewable Energy
Global investment in renewable energy has continued to grow steadily over the past five years. Experts predict that this trend will accelerate as governments adopt stricter environmental regulations.
A key factor is the declining cost of solar and wind power technology. ______(4), major corporations are increasingly shifting toward sustainable energy sources to reduce their long-term expenses.
Q4.
Which word best fits (4)?
A. As a result
B. In contrast
C. Despite
D. Even if
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（難易度つき）
Q1. 正解：B（From now on）
👉 文意は「来週から新しい出勤管理システムを導入し、今後は社員証で出退勤を記録する」というもの。
「From now on = 今後は」が最適。
難易度：★★☆☆☆（500点レベル）
Q2. 正解：B（Furthermore）
👉 前文で新メニューを紹介 → 「さらに、この新メニューを注文するとスムージーが無料」。
「Furthermore = さらに」が自然。
難易度：★★★☆☆（600点レベル）
Q3. 正解：D（Otherwise）
👉 前文は「金曜に退社前に保存・ログオフしてね」。続く文は「そうでなければ（=しないと）、必要な人はITに連絡して」。
「Otherwise」が論理的につながる。
難易度：★★★★☆（700点レベル）
Q4. 正解：A（As a result）
👉 前文は「技術コストの低下が要因」。次に「その結果、企業が持続可能エネルギーに移行している」。
「As a result = その結果」が最適。
難易度：★★★★★（800〜900点レベル）
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