📄 Passage 1|社内連絡メール
Subject: Updated Guidelines for Remote Work
Dear Team,
As we continue to improve our work-from-home system, please review the following updated guidelines.
All employees are now required to log in to the company’s VPN at the start of each workday. This will ensure data security and help the IT department monitor server traffic.
______ , employees should report any technical issues directly to the IT Helpdesk rather than attempting to fix them independently.
We appreciate your cooperation and continued efforts to maintain productivity while working remotely.
Sincerely,
— HR Department
Q1.
A. In contrast
B. For instance
C. In addition
D. Nevertheless
✅ Answer: C. In addition
💡 解説(目標スコア:880点)
前文では「VPNログイン義務」→ 次の文で「さらに報告ルール」
→ “追加情報” を示す In addition が自然。
他の選択肢は意味的にずれる。
📄 Passage 2|お知らせメール
Subject: Renovation of Main Cafeteria
Dear All,
We are pleased to announce that the renovation of the main cafeteria will begin next week. During this period, temporary food stands will be set up near the parking lot to serve employees.
______ the renovation is expected to last about two months, management is working hard to minimize any inconvenience to staff.
Thank you for your understanding.
Q2.
A. Although
B. Unless
C. Since
D. Whereas
✅ Answer: A. Although
💡 解説(目標スコア:900点)
「改装が2か月続くが、影響を最小限にする努力をしている」
→ 逆接の関係を表す “Although” が最も自然。
📄 Passage 3|ニュースレター記事
Title: Customer Support Chat Expands Service Hours
To improve customer satisfaction, our online chat support will now operate from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays. This decision was made based on customer feedback requesting extended support hours.
The new schedule will be implemented starting July 1. ______, we are recruiting additional support staff to manage the increased number of inquiries.
Thank you for your continued support.
Q3.
A. However
B. Furthermore
C. Meanwhile
D. As a result
✅ Answer: D. As a result
💡 解説(目標スコア:920点)
前文では「営業時間を延長した」という事実 → 結果として「スタッフを増やす」
→ 因果関係を示す “As a result” が文脈に最も合う。
📄 Passage 4|社内メモ
To: Marketing Department
From: Product Development Team
Subject: Feedback from Product Trial
Thank you for your assistance during the recent product trial. Many participants expressed satisfaction with the device’s performance, noting its speed and reliability.
Some users, ______ , mentioned that the user manual was difficult to understand. We will revise the documentation accordingly before the official release.
Best regards,
— Product Development Team
Q4.
A. however
B. therefore
C. in addition
D. as a result
✅ Answer: A. however
💡 解説(目標スコア:890点)
前文「満足の声が多かった」→ 次文「一部は不満を述べた」= 逆接の関係。
“however” が最も論理的。
🎯 スコア目安
| 正答数 | 想定スコア帯 |
|---|---|
| 4問正解 | 950〜990点 |
| 3問正解 | 900〜940点 |
| 2問正解 | 850〜890点 |
🧠 学習ポイントまとめ
- Part 6では「前後の文のつながり(因果・逆接・追加)」を見抜く力が必須。
- “In addition”“However”“As a result” など、文頭接続語の意味と使い方を整理しよう。
- 「文意の流れ」を意識して読むことで、TOEIC 900点以上の安定得点につながる!


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