【Passage: 社内メモ】
Subject: Upcoming Product Launch – Coordination Needed
Dear Team,
As you know, our new line of eco-friendly kitchen appliances will be launched next quarter. In order to ensure a smooth release, several departments must coordinate their efforts.
(1) ______, the design team must finalize the packaging by the end of this month so that production can begin on schedule.
Marketing has already drafted the initial campaign strategy. However, we still need input from the sales department regarding pricing models and distribution channels. (2) ______, a joint meeting will be scheduled for early next week.
Another important consideration is customer support. Our previous launch faced criticism because users found the instruction manuals confusing. (3) ______, this time we must prepare clearer guides and provide online tutorials.
Finally, please keep in mind that delays in one department could impact the entire launch timeline. (4) ______, all team leaders should submit a progress update every Friday until the official release date.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment.
— Project Coordination Office
❓ Questions
Q1. (1) に最も適切な選択肢は？
A. In particular
B. Meanwhile
C. Nevertheless
D. In contrast
Q2. (2) に最も適切な選択肢は？
A. As a result
B. For instance
C. By contrast
D. In advance
Q3. (3) に最も適切な選択肢は？
A. Otherwise
B. Therefore
C. Moreover
D. Unless
Q4. (4) に最も適切な選択肢は？
A. In addition
B. Consequently
C. Regardless
D. For example
✅ 解答・対象スコア・解説
Q1. 正解：A（In particular）
対象スコア：850点以上
→ 「特にデザインチームがパッケージを確定する必要がある」という具体例を導入。
Q2. 正解：A（As a result）
対象スコア：900点以上
→ 「営業部の意見が必要 → その結果、会議を設定する」因果関係。
Q3. 正解：B（Therefore）
対象スコア：850点以上
→ 「以前は説明書が分かりにくいと批判された → だから今回は明確にする必要がある」。
Q4. 正解：B（Consequently）
対象スコア：900点以上
→ 「遅れが出ると全体に影響 → その結果、毎週報告が必要」。
🔎 まとめ
このPart 6は 接続副詞のニュアンス と 因果関係・対比・具体例の流れ を問う構成です。
900点以上を狙う人は「どの副詞が論理展開に最も自然か」を判断する力が必須です。
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