【文章：社内メモ】
To: All Staff
From: Office of the COO
Subject: Implementation of Remote Work Guidelines
Over the past few months, we have evaluated the effectiveness of remote work across various departments. The results have been generally positive, with increases in productivity and employee satisfaction.
(1) ______. While flexibility is important, it is equally essential to maintain a consistent standard of communication and accountability.
Beginning next quarter, all employees will be required to submit weekly progress reports. (2) ______. Managers will then review these reports to ensure that projects are on schedule.
In addition, the IT department will provide new security software. (3) ______. Employees must install the program before accessing the company’s internal systems remotely.
We recognize that remote work is not without its challenges. (4) ______. Please contact the HR department if you need additional support or resources.
— COO’s Office
❓ Questions
Q1. (1) 空欄に入る文はどれか？
A. Several clients have complained about slower response times.
B. Some employees prefer to work in the office full-time.
C. New guidelines are therefore being introduced to formalize remote work practices.
D. Many companies have already implemented similar systems.
Q2. (2) 空欄に入る文はどれか？
A. These should include updates on both completed and ongoing tasks.
B. Employees are encouraged to discuss any personal matters in detail.
C. Staff may choose whether to submit reports weekly or monthly.
D. Reports must be handwritten and delivered to the main office.
Q3. (3) 空欄に入る文はどれか？
A. This will minimize risks related to data protection.
B. However, employees may choose not to install it.
C. The program will increase energy consumption significantly.
D. Managers are not required to follow these procedures.
Q4. (4) 空欄に入る文はどれか？
A. For instance, employees sometimes struggle with maintaining work-life balance.
B. On the contrary, most staff members strongly dislike working remotely.
C. In fact, the new rules are expected to reduce flexibility dramatically.
D. Nevertheless, the company has decided to discontinue remote work entirely.
✅ 解答・解説
Q1. 正解：C
対象スコア層：800点以上
→ 「成果は良好だった」→「だから正式なガイドラインを導入」という因果関係。
Q2. 正解：A
対象スコア層：700点以上
→ 「weekly progress reports」に続く自然な説明 → 進捗内容を含める。
Q3. 正解：A
対象スコア層：700点以上
→ 「新しいセキュリティソフト導入」に続く → データ保護リスクの最小化。
Q4. 正解：A
対象スコア層：800点以上
→ 「リモートワークには課題もある」→ 例として「ワークライフバランス維持の難しさ」。
🔎 まとめ
このセットは 因果関係・業務報告の自然な流れ・セキュリティ文脈 などを押さえないと間違えやすい問題になっています。
TOEIC 800点以上を狙う人は「文脈のつながり」を意識して読む練習をしましょう！
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