- 📄 Passage 1: 社内メール
- 📰 Passage 2: Online News Article
- 💬 Passage 3: Online Forum Post
- Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of the SmartDesk Pro?
- Q2. According to the news article, what advantage might NextOffice gain?
- Q3. When will the press release for the SmartDesk Pro be distributed?
- Q4. What can be inferred about OfficeGuru?
- Q5. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
- Q1 → B. Supply issues
- Q2 → B. Earlier product release
- Q3 → C. October 5
- Q4 → B. They are considering buying a competitor’s product.
- Q5 → B. The launch date has been postponed.
📄 Passage 1: 社内メール
From: Daniel Kim, Marketing Director
To: All Marketing Staff
Subject: Product Launch Schedule
Dear Team,
Due to recent delays in shipment from our supplier, we have decided to reschedule the launch of the SmartDesk Pro from September 25 to October 10.
This change will allow the production team to ensure quality standards are fully met.
Please update your marketing timelines accordingly and revise any scheduled social media posts.
Also, note that the press release will now be distributed on October 5, instead of next week.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
Best,
Daniel
📰 Passage 2: Online News Article
Headline: “SmartDesk Pro Release Pushed Back — Competitors Step Ahead”
BravoTech has announced that the release of its latest smart office desk, the SmartDesk Pro, has been delayed until October 10.
The company cited supply chain issues as the main cause.
Meanwhile, NextOffice, a major competitor, is set to release its ErgoFlex Desk on October 1, potentially gaining an early-mover advantage.
Analysts suggest that BravoTech’s decision, while disappointing for customers, may help maintain product quality and avoid future recalls.
💬 Passage 3: Online Forum Post
Username: OfficeGuru
Posted: September 26
I’ve been waiting for the SmartDesk Pro for months, but now it’s delayed again! 😩
Honestly, I might just buy the ErgoFlex Desk instead — it’s coming out earlier and seems to have similar features.
Still, I hope BravoTech’s version turns out to be worth the wait.
💡 Questions
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of the SmartDesk Pro?
A. Design problems
B. Supply issues
C. Marketing strategy changes
D. Software bugs
Q2. According to the news article, what advantage might NextOffice gain?
A. Better customer service
B. Earlier product release
C. Lower prices
D. Stronger advertising campaigns
Q3. When will the press release for the SmartDesk Pro be distributed?
A. September 25
B. September 30
C. October 5
D. October 10
Q4. What can be inferred about OfficeGuru?
A. They always buy BravoTech products.
B. They are considering buying a competitor’s product.
C. They already purchased the ErgoFlex Desk.
D. They are not interested in release dates.
Q5. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The SmartDesk Pro will be released on September 25.
B. The launch date has been postponed.
C. The ErgoFlex Desk has better features.
D. Customers are satisfied with BravoTech.
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（＋目標スコア）
Q1 → B. Supply issues
🎯 目標スコア：800点以上
Passage 1 に “delays in shipment from our supplier” と明記あり。
“shipment delays”＝供給の遅れ → “supply issues”。
→ A/C/D は根拠なし。
Q2 → B. Earlier product release
🎯 目標スコア：850点以上
Passage 2：「NextOffice … will release on October 1」
→ BravoTech より早いリリースで“early-mover advantage”。
Q3 → C. October 5
🎯 目標スコア：750点以上
Passage 1：「press release will now be distributed on October 5」
→ 正確な日付が明記されている。
Q4 → B. They are considering buying a competitor’s product.
🎯 目標スコア：900点以上
Passage 3：「I might just buy the ErgoFlex Desk instead」
→ “might just buy”＝「買うかもしれない」＝検討中。
他選択肢は本文と矛盾。
Q5 → B. The launch date has been postponed.
🎯 目標スコア：950点以上
3つすべての文書で「延期」に言及。
- Passage 1：reschedule from Sept. 25 to Oct. 10
- Passage 2：delayed until Oct. 10
- Passage 3：“now it’s delayed again”
よって正解は B。
🧠 総評
この問題は、TOEIC Part 7 トリプルパッセージで頻出の
- 日付・スケジュール変更
- 類義語（delay = postpone, reschedule）
- 推測問題（顧客心理）
を問う構成。
900点以上を狙うには、複数資料の共通情報を探し、推測を根拠で裏づける読解力 が必要です。
特にフォーラム投稿のようなカジュアル文体も読めるようにしておくと強いです。
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