【Passage 1: 社内メール】
From: Marketing Director
To: Marketing Team
Subject: Product Launch Update
Dear team,
As you know, the official launch of our new fitness tracker, HealthMate X3, was originally scheduled for September 25. However, due to a delay in obtaining government safety certification, the launch has been postponed to October 12.
The advertising campaign will now begin on October 5 with online promotions, followed by television ads a week later. Please update your project timelines accordingly.
Thank you for your flexibility.
— Sarah Kim, Marketing Director
【Passage 2: ニュース記事】
Tech Daily News — September 20
The release of HealthMate X3 has been delayed until October 12. Analysts note that this delay may give competitors an advantage. In particular, rival brand PulseTrack Pro is expected to launch on October 1, nearly two weeks earlier than HealthMate X3.
Despite the setback, industry experts believe HealthMate X3 could still perform strongly, as the device features unique health-monitoring sensors not found in competing products.
【Passage 3: オンラインフォーラム】
User456 — September 21
I’ve been waiting for the HealthMate X3, but now I’m not sure. With the launch pushed to October 12, I might just get the PulseTrack Pro instead, since it’ll be out sooner.
Reply from User789
I’d still wait. The X3 has advanced sensors, and reviews say it’s more accurate than the PulseTrack.
❓ 設問
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of HealthMate X3?
A. Design problems
B. Supply issues
C. Certification process
D. Marketing strategy changes
Q2. According to the news article, what advantage might competitors gain?
A. Lower production costs
B. Earlier release date
C. Stronger advertising campaigns
D. Better customer support
Q3. When will the advertising campaign for HealthMate X3 begin?
A. September 25
B. October 1
C. October 5
D. October 12
Q4. What can be inferred about User456?
A. They already purchased PulseTrack Pro.
B. They are considering buying a competitor’s product.
C. They are not interested in fitness trackers anymore.
D. They only trust HealthMate products.
Q5. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The launch date of HealthMate X3 was postponed.
B. PulseTrack Pro has better features than HealthMate X3.
C. Advertising for HealthMate X3 started on September 20.
D. Customers are generally satisfied with HealthMate products.
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（難易度つき）
Q1. 正解：C（Certification process）
👉 Passage 1 に「delay in obtaining government safety certification」と記載。
難易度：★★★☆☆（600点レベル）
Q2. 正解：B（Earlier release date）
👉 Passage 2「PulseTrack Pro … expected to launch on October 1, nearly two weeks earlier」。競合のアドバンテージは発売日の早さ。
難易度：★★★★☆（700点レベル）
Q3. 正解：C（October 5）
👉 Passage 1「advertising campaign will … begin on October 5 with online promotions」。
難易度：★★☆☆☆（500点レベル）
Q4. 正解：B（They are considering buying a competitor’s product）
👉 Passage 3「I might just get the PulseTrack Pro instead」。購入検討している。
難易度：★★★★☆（750点レベル）
Q5. 正解：A（The launch date of HealthMate X3 was postponed）
👉 Passage 1＝延期メール、Passage 2＝ニュースで延期、Passage 3＝フォーラムで「pushed to October 12」。3つすべてで一致。
難易度：★★★★★（900点レベル／満点近くを狙う人向け）
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