【Passage 1: 社内メール】
To: All Employees
Subject: New Office Security Policy
Dear Staff,
Starting next month, our company will implement new security procedures. All employees must carry their ID badges at all times. ______(1), visitors will be required to sign in at the reception desk and be accompanied by staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
HR Department
Q1.
A. Similarly
B. Otherwise
C. Meanwhile
D. For instance
【Passage 2: 広告文】
Grand Opening — City Bookstore
Come visit our brand-new bookstore in downtown! We offer a wide selection of novels, business books, and magazines. Customers can also enjoy coffee and free Wi-Fi in our café space.
To celebrate our grand opening, all purchases over $50 will receive a 20% discount. ______(2), the first 100 customers will get a free tote bag.
Q2.
A. In addition
B. However
C. Therefore
D. Despite
【Passage 3: 社内通知】
Notice: Temporary Network Outage
The IT Department will perform urgent maintenance tonight from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. During this period, the company’s email system will not be available. Please save your work in advance. ______(3), employees who need to send urgent messages should use their mobile devices.
Q3.
A. Furthermore
B. On the other hand
C. Instead
D. Otherwise
【Passage 4: ビジネス記事】
Industry Insights: Online Retail
Recent studies show that more consumers are shopping online than ever before. One major reason is convenience, as customers can make purchases from anywhere. ______(4), lower prices and frequent promotions have also contributed to the rise of e-commerce.
Q4.
A. Nevertheless
B. Furthermore
C. In contrast
D. Although
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（目標スコアつき）
Q1. 正解：A（Similarly）
👉 社員はIDを常時携帯 → 「同様に、訪問者も受付で記録しなければならない」。
難易度：★★☆☆☆（500〜600点目標）
Q2. 正解：A（In addition）
👉 割引に加え、さらにトートバッグをもらえる → 「In addition（加えて）」。
難易度：★★★☆☆（600点目標）
Q3. 正解：C（Instead）
👉 メールが使えない → 「代わりに、携帯を使ってください」。
難易度：★★★★☆（700点目標）
Q4. 正解：B（Furthermore）
👉 便利さに加えて、価格の安さやプロモーションも理由 → 「さらに」。
難易度：★★★★★（800点〜900点目標）
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