📄 Passage 1 — Internal Email
From: Daniel Cho d.cho@techsol.com
To: Marketing Team
Subject: Product Launch Schedule
Hi Team,
As you know, the official release of our SmartHub X3 was initially planned for October 5, but due to unexpected shipping delays from our suppliers, we’ll need to push the launch date back by about two weeks.
Please update all promotional materials accordingly. The advertising team should pause all scheduled online ads until we confirm the new date.
Also, note that our competitors, particularly NextWave Electronics, plan to release a similar product around October 10, so we need to ensure our messaging clearly highlights our device’s superior integration features.
— Daniel
📰 Passage 2 — News Article
TechWorld Daily — September 28
“SmartHub X3 Launch Postponed”
TechSol Inc. has announced a delay in the release of its upcoming home automation device, SmartHub X3, originally slated for October 5. The delay stems from logistical problems and shortages in imported chip components, according to an official statement.
Industry experts suggest that this delay may benefit competitors such as NextWave, which plans to unveil its HomeLink Pro on October 10.
However, analysts believe TechSol’s device still has an edge in AI compatibility and smart-home ecosystem connectivity, which may attract customers even if it launches later in the month.
💬 Passage 3 — Online Forum Discussion
User456: Ugh, I’ve been waiting for the SmartHub X3 for months. I just read that it’s delayed again! 😩
TechFan22: Yeah, I saw that too. If it’s not out by mid-October, I might go with the NextWave model instead.
User789: I hope they fix all the software issues before release, though. I’d rather wait a bit longer for a smoother experience.
🧠 Questions
Q1. What is the main reason for the SmartHub X3’s delay?
A. Marketing team’s scheduling errors
B. Shortage of electronic components
C. Change in design plans
D. Software malfunction
Q2. According to the article, what advantage might NextWave gain from TechSol’s delay?
A. Lower production costs
B. Earlier product release
C. Better advertising reach
D. Improved quality control
Q3. What action did Daniel ask the marketing team to take?
A. Increase online ad frequency
B. Delay online ads temporarily
C. Launch the campaign earlier
D. Cancel promotional materials
Q4. What can be inferred about User456?
A. They already own a NextWave device
B. They are losing patience with TechSol’s delays
C. They work for the marketing department
D. They have no interest in smart-home devices
Q5. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The SmartHub X3 was launched on October 5 as planned.
B. The release date has been postponed.
C. The NextWave device has more advanced AI features.
D. Customers are satisfied with the current situation.
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（スコア目標付き）
Q1 → B. Shortage of electronic components
🎯 目標スコア：860点
Passage 2 に “shortages in imported chip components” と明記。→ 部品供給の問題。
Q2 → B. Earlier product release
🎯 目標スコア：880点
Passage 2 に “may benefit competitors such as NextWave, which plans to unveil its HomeLink Pro on October 10” とある。→ 競合が先に発売できる利点。
Q3 → B. Delay online ads temporarily
🎯 目標スコア：890点
Passage 1 に “pause all scheduled online ads until we confirm the new date” とある。→ 一時停止が正しい。
Q4 → B. They are losing patience with TechSol’s delays
🎯 目標スコア：900点
User456 の “Ugh… it’s delayed again!” → “また延期か！”という不満の表現。→ 忍耐が切れかけている。
Q5 → B. The release date has been postponed
🎯 目標スコア：920点
すべての文章に延期に関する記述あり：
- Passage 1：「push the launch date back」
- Passage 2：「delay in release」
- Passage 3：「it’s delayed again」
🎯 スコア換算目安
| 正答数 | 目安スコア |
|---|---|
| 5問 | 950〜990点 |
| 4問 | 900〜940点 |
| 3問 | 850〜880点 |
💡 学習ポイントまとめ
- 情報統合力：3つの文章から共通点・相違点を見抜く。
- 語彙表現：delay, postpone, unveil, shortage など頻出語。
- 文脈理解：感情表現（User456のような投稿）もヒントに。
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