Q1.
The new policy will be effective ______ January 1, 2025.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for
Q2.
The CEO emphasized that teamwork is just as important as individual ______.
A. achieve
B. achievement
C. achieving
D. achiever
Q3.
The hiring committee was impressed with Ms. Lin’s résumé, ______ they decided to invite her for a second interview.
A. but
B. so
C. or
D. although
Q4.
The café is popular not only for its food ______ for its cozy atmosphere.
A. or
B. and
C. but also
D. as
Q5.
All invoices must be submitted ______ five business days of the purchase.
A. within
B. between
C. during
D. along
Q6.
Mr. Sato was promoted to branch manager because of his ______ performance last year.
A. excel
B. excellent
C. excellence
D. excellently
Q7.
Employees are encouraged to provide feedback ______ the online survey.
A. through
B. toward
C. under
D. along
Q8.
The product is expected to sell well, ______ the high level of competition in the market.
A. despite
B. because
C. unless
D. although
Q9.
The IT department will send an email ______ instructions on how to reset your password.
A. include
B. includes
C. including
D. included
Q10.
Please be reminded that the meeting has been rescheduled ______ next Friday at 3 p.m.
A. in
B. to
C. on
D. for
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（目標スコアつき）
Q1. 正解：A（on）
👉 日付には前置詞 on を使う。「on January 1」。
🎯 目標スコア：500点
Q2. 正解：B（achievement）
👉 「individual achievement（個々の業績）」が自然。名詞が必要。
🎯 目標スコア：600点
Q3. 正解：B（so）
👉 前半「impressed」で後半「招待した」＝因果関係 → so が正解。
🎯 目標スコア：650点
Q4. 正解：C（but also）
👉 定型表現「not only A but also B」。
🎯 目標スコア：500点
Q5. 正解：A（within）
👉 「within five business days = 5営業日以内に」。
🎯 目標スコア：600点
Q6. 正解：B（excellent）
👉 「excellent performance = 優れた業績」。形容詞が必要。
🎯 目標スコア：550点
Q7. 正解：A（through）
👉 「through the online survey = アンケートを通じて」。
🎯 目標スコア：650点
Q8. 正解：A（despite）
👉 「despite the competition = 競争にもかかわらず」。前置詞。
🎯 目標スコア：700点
Q9. 正解：C（including）
👉 「an email including instructions = 説明を含むメール」。分詞で修飾。
🎯 目標スコア：750点
Q10. 正解：B（to）
👉 「rescheduled to next Friday」。時刻・日にちに reschedule するときは to を使う。
🎯 目標スコア：600点
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