📄 Passage 1 – Email from Manager
From: Sarah Lee slee@brightprint.com
To: All Staff
Subject: Change in Work Schedule
Dear team,
Please note that starting next week, our office hours will change.
We will begin work at 8:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. to better serve our clients in different time zones.
Also, please remember that the company meeting will be held on Tuesday morning in the main hall.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Best regards,
Sarah Lee
Operations Manager
📄 Passage 2 – Notice from HR Department
Human Resources Announcement
Due to the new office schedule, employees who need extra commuting time can request a flexible arrival period.
Please email HR by Friday, October 10, if you wish to apply for this option.
This change applies to all departments, except the weekend team.
📄 Passage 3 – Employee Chat (Online Forum)
User1: The earlier start time will be hard for me. The train is so crowded before 8 a.m.! 😩
User2: I agree! But at least we can leave earlier in the evening now. 👍
User3: I might email HR to ask about that flexible time option.
❓ Questions
Q1.
What is the main reason for the new work schedule?
A. To improve employee satisfaction
B. To serve international clients better
C. To reduce office costs
D. To allow for more meetings
Q2.
According to Passage 2, who can apply for flexible time?
A. Weekend team members
B. Only the HR staff
C. All employees except the weekend team
D. Only managers
Q3.
What must employees do if they want a flexible schedule?
A. Fill out a paper form
B. Email HR by October 10
C. Attend a meeting with Sarah Lee
D. Talk to their team leader
Q4.
What does User2 say is a good thing about the new schedule?
A. Fewer meetings
B. Leaving work earlier
C. Shorter commute
D. Longer lunch break
Q5.
Which statement is true according to all three passages?
A. The company will start work later.
B. The HR department will have a meeting on Tuesday.
C. Employees can apply for flexible arrival times.
D. The company will change office locations.
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（スコア目標付き）
Q1 → B. To serve international clients better
🎯 目標スコア：450点
→ Passage 1 の “to better serve our clients in different time zones” が直接の根拠。
他の選択肢（A, C, D）は本文に記述なし。
Q2 → C. All employees except the weekend team
🎯 目標スコア：500点
→ Passage 2 に “applies to all departments, except the weekend team” と明記。
except の意味（〜を除いて）を理解することがポイント。
Q3 → B. Email HR by October 10
🎯 目標スコア：550点
→ “Please email HR by Friday, October 10” の指示通り。期限（by）に注意。
Q4 → B. Leaving work earlier
🎯 目標スコア：500点
→ Passage 3 の “But at least we can leave earlier in the evening now.” が根拠。
“at least” は「少なくとも〜」というポジティブな表現。
Q5 → C. Employees can apply for flexible arrival times.
🎯 目標スコア：600点
→ 3つすべての文章に関係する共通情報。Passage 1でスケジュール変更、2で柔軟勤務の案内、3で社員が話題にしている。
💡 学習ポイントまとめ
| スキル | 内容 |
|---|---|
| 文の目的を理解 | メール・通知・チャットの目的を読み取る練習を。 |
| 共通情報を探す | トリプルパッセージでは、3つに共通する情報を見抜く。 |
| 日常英語に慣れる | “I agree”, “at least”, “might email” など自然な表現を覚える。 |
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