【Passage 1: Internal Email】
From: Marketing Director ldavis@glowtech.com
To: Marketing Team
Subject: Campaign Launch Update
Dear Team,
The official launch of the GlowTech SmartLamp X has been rescheduled to October 20 due to unexpected delays in customs clearance of imported components. Please note that all promotional materials must reflect this new date.
In the meantime, we will continue with the teaser campaign online. (This includes social media posts and short video ads that will run until October 15.) The full-scale advertising, including TV and print, will begin immediately after the product’s arrival in stores.
Thank you for your flexibility.
— Linda Davis, Marketing Director
【Passage 2: Company Intranet Announcement】
GlowTech Employee Portal
Notice: SmartLamp X Release
GlowTech is excited to announce that our most innovative product, the SmartLamp X, will hit shelves on October 20. This state-of-the-art desk lamp features adjustable brightness and a built-in wireless charging pad.
Please be advised that all employees are responsible for ensuring consistency in communications with clients and partners. (Any references to the product launch prior to October 20 must be corrected.)
Additionally, a training session will be held on October 18 to familiarize sales staff with the product’s functions and key selling points. Attendance is mandatory for all retail representatives.
【Passage 3: Tech Blog Review】
NextGadgets.com — Upcoming Releases
GlowTech’s much-anticipated SmartLamp X is finally set to arrive on October 20, after several weeks of delay. While GlowTech has not specified the exact reason, industry insiders suggest that supply chain disruptions played a role.
This delay could benefit competitors such as BrightLite, whose new lamp, the LumaBeam 2, will debut on October 15, five days earlier. However, GlowTech’s strong brand reputation and larger marketing budget may help them retain customer loyalty.
According to forum discussions, some users are frustrated by the postponement, while others say they are willing to wait because of GlowTech’s proven reliability.
❓ Questions
Q1. What is the main reason for the SmartLamp X delay?
A. Problems with product design
B. Issues with customs clearance
C. Marketing strategy changes
D. Software malfunctions
Q2. According to Passage 3, what advantage might BrightLite gain?
A. More advanced features
B. Earlier release date
C. Stronger customer service
D. Wider retail network
Q3. When will sales staff receive product training?
A. October 15
B. October 18
C. October 20
D. October 25
Q4. What can be inferred about GlowTech’s marketing campaign?
A. Full-scale ads will begin before October 15.
B. Teaser ads will continue until the official launch.
C. TV commercials will start only after the product is in stores.
D. Print advertising has already been completed.
Q5. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The SmartLamp X has superior features compared to LumaBeam 2.
B. The release date of SmartLamp X has been delayed.
C. GlowTech has officially canceled the product launch.
D. Customers are entirely satisfied with GlowTech’s handling of the situation.
✅ 解答・解説
Q1. 正解：B
対象スコア層：800点以上
→ Passage 1 に「delays in customs clearance」とある。
Q2. 正解：B
対象スコア層：700点以上
→ Passage 3 に「LumaBeam 2 will debut on October 15, five days earlier」とある。
Q3. 正解：B
対象スコア層：700点以上
→ Passage 2 に「training session… on October 18」と明記。
Q4. 正解：C
対象スコア層：800点以上
→ Passage 1 に「full-scale advertising… immediately after the product’s arrival in stores」とある。
Q5. 正解：B
対象スコア層：900点レベル
→ 3つすべてで「delayed」と書かれている。A・C・Dは本文根拠なし。
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