Q1. The CEO demanded that the new safety measures ______ implemented immediately.
A. are
B. were
C. be
D. been
Q2. The quarterly report shows that profits rose steadily last year, ______ they are expected to grow even faster this year.
A. although
B. and
C. whereas
D. despite
Q3. The research team will continue its study ______ the initial findings prove inconclusive.
A. even if
B. unless
C. because
D. due to
Q4. The new payment system allows users to complete transactions more securely, ______ reducing the processing time.
A. while
B. thereby
C. whereas
D. in order
Q5. Ms. Lopez is one of the most ______ speakers at the conference and always attracts a large audience.
A. popular
B. popularity
C. popularly
D. populate
Q6. The proposal has not yet been approved, but the committee is expected to reach a decision ______ next week.
A. until
B. by
C. for
D. during
Q7. The new smartphone model comes with advanced security features, none of which were available in its ______ version.
A. precede
B. preceding
C. precedent
D. precedingly
Q8. Please ensure that all documents are signed and dated before they are ______ to the finance department.
A. submit
B. submitted
C. submitting
D. submits
Q9. The company has launched a campaign to promote environmentally friendly practices, ______ recycling and energy conservation.
A. such as
B. because
C. due to
D. instead of
Q10. Not only ______ a skilled negotiator, but she is also highly respected for her leadership abilities.
A. she is
B. is she
C. was she
D. she was
✅ 解答・対象スコア・解説
Q1. 正解：C
対象スコア：800点以上
→ 「demand that + 主語 + 動詞原形」仮定法。
Q2. 正解：B
対象スコア：700点以上
→ 「profits rose … and they are expected …」が自然。
Q3. 正解：A
対象スコア：750点以上
→ 「even if … prove inconclusive」＝たとえ結論が出なくても。
Q4. 正解：B
対象スコア：800点以上
→ 「thereby reducing …」＝その結果〜を減らす。
Q5. 正解：A
対象スコア：600点以上
→ 「one of the most popular speakers」。
Q6. 正解：B
対象スコア：650点以上
→ 「by next week」＝来週までに。
Q7. 正解：B
対象スコア：800点以上
→ 「preceding version」＝前のバージョン。
Q8. 正解：B
対象スコア：650点以上
→ 受動態「are submitted」。
Q9. 正解：A
対象スコア：600点以上
→ 「such as recycling and energy conservation」。
Q10. 正解：B
対象スコア：850点以上
→ 倒置「Not only is she …」。
🔎 まとめ
今回の問題は 仮定法・接続詞のニュアンス・倒置構文 など高得点者向けの要素を入れています。
満点を狙う人は「文全体の構造を見抜く力」が重要です！
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