Reading Passage：Service Notice
From: City Transit Office
To: Monthly Pass Holders
Subject: Temporary Changes to Bus Routes
Dear Pass Holders,
Please be informed that several bus routes will operate on a modified schedule from September 3 to September 7 due to road construction in the downtown area.
During this period, Routes 12 and 18 will be rerouted to avoid Main Street between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bus stops along that section will be temporarily closed, and passengers are advised to use nearby alternative stops.
All other routes will continue to operate as scheduled. Updates will be posted on the City Transit website if there are any changes to the construction timeline.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
City Transit Office
❓ Questions（5問）
Q1.
What is the main purpose of this notice?
A. To announce new bus routes
B. To explain fare increases
C. To inform passengers of temporary route changes
D. To promote public transportation
Q2.
Why will some bus routes be modified?
A. Due to a public event
B. Because of road construction
C. Owing to staff shortages
D. Because of weather conditions
Q3.
Which routes will be affected?
A. Routes 9 and 10
B. Routes 12 and 18
C. Routes 15 and 20
D. All bus routes
Q4.
What should passengers do during the construction period?
A. Avoid using buses entirely
B. Use alternative bus stops
C. Contact the City Transit Office
D. Change their monthly pass
Q5.
Where can passengers find the latest updates?
A. At bus terminals
B. On social media
C. On the City Transit website
D. In local newspapers
✅ Answers・詳しい解説・目安スコア
Q1 → C
🎯 目安スコア：550点
👉 冒頭で “operate on a modified schedule” と明記。
→ 目的は「一時的なルート変更の通知」。
Q2 → B
🎯 目安スコア：500点
👉 “due to road construction”
→ 理由そのまま問題。
Q3 → B
🎯 目安スコア：500点
👉 “Routes 12 and 18 will be rerouted”
→ 数字を正確に拾えるか。
Q4 → B
🎯 目安スコア：600点
👉 “passengers are advised to use nearby alternative stops”
→ advise + to 不定詞。
Q5 → C
🎯 目安スコア：650点
👉 “Updates will be posted on the City Transit website”
→ 情報源を問う定番。
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