📄 Passage 1 – News Article
TechWorld Daily – September 10
NeoLink Delays the Launch of Its Smart Home Hub
NeoLink announced yesterday that the release of its new SmartHub X will be postponed until October 5.
The company cited additional compatibility testing with third-party devices as the reason for the delay.
Originally, the launch was set for September 20.
CEO Alicia Ramos explained that the company wanted to ensure the product integrates seamlessly with the latest smart home technologies.
Meanwhile, its main competitor HomeEase confirmed that its own model, EaseConnect, will still debut on September 25.
💼 Passage 2 – Internal Email
From: Product Team product@neolink.com
To: Marketing & Sales Teams
Subject: Updated Launch and Promotion Schedule
Dear Teams,
Due to the recent postponement, please note the following updates:
- Launch Date: October 5
- Online Advertising: Begins September 28
- Retail Displays: To be installed by October 1
(1) ______. We must ensure all channels clearly reflect the new launch date to avoid customer confusion.
Thank you for your prompt cooperation.
— Product Management Team
選択肢（1）
A. Please continue using the previously approved launch materials.
B. Our design team will update all promotional content this week.
C. Customers should be notified only after October 10.
D. The launch event has been permanently canceled.
💬 Passage 3 – Online Forum Discussion
User: SmartHomeFan
I was planning to buy the NeoLink SmartHub X next week, but it’s delayed again…
If HomeEase’s EaseConnect gets good reviews on the 25th, I might switch to that one.
User: GadgetGuru88
Yeah, NeoLink products are great, but their delays are becoming too frequent. Hope this one’s worth the wait!
🧠 質問
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of SmartHub X?
A. Production issues
B. Software updates
C. Compatibility testing
D. Marketing strategy changes
Q2. When will NeoLink’s online advertising campaign begin?
A. September 20
B. September 25
C. September 28
D. October 5
Q3. What advantage might HomeEase have according to the article?
A. A lower price
B. An earlier product release
C. Better technical support
D. A wider distribution network
Q4. In the internal email, which statement best completes the blank (1)?
A. Please continue using the previously approved launch materials.
B. Our design team will update all promotional content this week.
C. Customers should be notified only after October 10.
D. The launch event has been permanently canceled.
Q5. What can be inferred about SmartHomeFan?
A. They already bought the SmartHub X.
B. They are considering a competitor’s product.
C. They work for NeoLink.
D. They have used HomeEase before.
Q6. Which statement is true according to all three passages?
A. The SmartHub X launch has been postponed.
B. HomeEase has delayed its own launch.
C. Customers are satisfied with NeoLink’s delay.
D. The new NeoLink model will be released earlier than planned.
✅ 解答・詳細解説
Q1. 正解：C. Compatibility testing
🎯 目標スコア：850点以上
Passage 1に “additional compatibility testing with third-party devices” と明記。
「安全テスト」ではなく「互換性テスト」に注目。
Q2. 正解：C. September 28
🎯 目標スコア：850点以上
Passage 2に “Online Advertising: Begins September 28” と記載。
Part 7ではこうした日付問題が頻出。
Q3. 正解：B. An earlier product release
🎯 目標スコア：900点以上
HomeEaseのEaseConnectは9月25日発売 → NeoLinkは10月5日。
「先に発売できる」という競合優位。
Q4. 正解：B. Our design team will update all promotional content this week.
🎯 目標スコア：900点以上
文脈上、「全チャネルを最新情報に更新する必要がある」→ その前に「更新作業を行う」と続くBが自然。
Q5. 正解：B. They are considering a competitor’s product.
🎯 目標スコア：950点以上
“…I might switch to that one.” → 「他社製品に乗り換えるかもしれない」という明確な意図。
Q6. 正解：A. The SmartHub X launch has been postponed.
🎯 目標スコア：970点以上
ニュース・社内メール・フォーラムすべてで「延期」に触れている。
一貫して同じ事実を確認できる選択肢はAのみ。
🧩 総評
この問題は、日付・製品名・理由・顧客感情の4点を正確に把握する力を問う上級レベル。
特に「製品延期」「他社との比較」「ユーザー心理」を読み取る部分で、
900点以上を狙うには複数パッセージ間の情報連
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