📄 Passage 1：Internal Email
Subject: Updated Timeline for Orion Project
Dear Team,
Due to the recent delay in component delivery, the Orion Smart Speaker launch has been postponed from November 2 to November 15.
The engineering team has confirmed that all testing phases are now complete, but we still need additional time for packaging and quality inspection.
Marketing materials are being revised accordingly. Please ensure that all client communication reflects the updated schedule.
Best regards,
Kenji Watanabe
Project Manager
📄 Passage 2：Company Website Announcement
Title: Orion Smart Speaker – New Launch Date Confirmed
We are pleased to announce that our Orion Smart Speaker will officially launch on November 15.
This innovative product combines high-quality sound with AI-assisted voice control.
Promotional campaigns will begin on November 5, featuring online ads and influencer collaborations.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the schedule change and thank you for your continued support.
📄 Passage 3：Online Discussion Forum – TechTalks
User: SoundWaveFan
I was planning to buy the Orion Smart Speaker this week, but now it seems the release got delayed again 😩.
User: AudioGuru99
Yeah, apparently they had some component issues. I’ll wait—it looks like the quality will be worth it.
User: TrendSetter_JP
I’m still debating whether to buy Orion or the new EchoMax Mini that’s coming out on November 10.
💬 Questions
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay in the Orion Smart Speaker launch?
A. Technical problems during testing
B. Delay in parts delivery
C. Marketing strategy changes
D. Customer complaints
Q2. According to the company website, when will advertising for the Orion Smart Speaker start?
A. November 2
B. November 5
C. November 10
D. November 15
Q3. What can be inferred about TrendSetter_JP?
A. They are interested in buying a competitor’s product.
B. They already purchased the Orion Smart Speaker.
C. They work for the Orion project.
D. They dislike AI-based products.
Q4. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The Orion Smart Speaker launch date remains unchanged.
B. The delay was caused by delivery issues.
C. Advertising will begin after the product release.
D. Customers are unhappy with the product design.
✅ Answers & Detailed Explanations
Q1 → 正解：B. Delay in parts delivery
💡 解説（目標スコア：880点）
Passage 1に “delay in component delivery” と明記。
つまり「部品供給の遅れ」が延期の原因。TOEICでは「due to」「because of」構文で原因を表す問題が頻出。
Q2 → 正解：B. November 5
💡 解説（目標スコア：860点）
Passage 2に “Promotional campaigns will begin on November 5” と明記。
「広告は発売前に開始する」という点が重要（紛らわしい選択肢に注意）。
Q3 → 正解：A. They are interested in buying a competitor’s product.
💡 解説（目標スコア：910点）
“TrendSetter_JP”は「Orion と EchoMax Mini のどちらを買うか迷っている」と発言。
→ 競合製品（EchoMax Mini）に関心を持っていることが読み取れる。
Q4 → 正解：B. The delay was caused by delivery issues.
💡 解説（目標スコア：950点）
3つの文書すべてで「延期」と「供給問題」が共通している。
- Passage 1：部品納入の遅れ
- Passage 2：スケジュール変更の謝罪
- Passage 3：ユーザーが「component issues」と言及
他の選択肢（CやD）は根拠なし。
🎯 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
- 「原因と結果」をつなぐ論理構造を素早く見抜く。
- “delay,” “reschedule,” “update,” などのキーワードを拾う。
- フォーラム投稿では感情や意図を推論する練習が重要。
- 複数文書で共通情報を探す “情報統合型” 問題を意識。
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