【Passage 1: 社内メール】
From: Marketing Manager
To: Sales Team
Subject: Product Launch Update
Dear Team,
The release of the new SmartHome Hub X has been delayed due to final quality checks. The new launch date is October 25 instead of October 10. Please inform your clients and update your schedules.
Advertising campaigns will still begin on October 15, as originally planned.
Thank you,
Hiroshi Tanaka
【Passage 2: ニュース記事】
Tech Daily News — October 12
BravoTech announced that its SmartHome Hub X will not be released until October 25. The company cited the need for “additional testing to ensure product stability.”
This delay could benefit competitors, especially HomeEase, which will introduce its new device on October 18. Industry experts believe BravoTech risks losing customers who may not want to wait.
【Passage 3: オンライン掲示板】
User456: I was waiting for the Hub X, but now it won’t come out until the 25th. I need a smart home device sooner.
User789: Same here! I might go for the HomeEase model instead.
User123: The advertising for Hub X starts on the 15th, but by then, many people may already choose another brand.
❓ 質問
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of SmartHome Hub X?
A. Design problems
B. Supply chain issues
C. Additional quality checks
D. Marketing changes
Q2. According to the news article, what advantage might HomeEase gain?
A. Lower prices
B. Earlier product release
C. Stronger advertising campaigns
D. Better customer support
Q3. When will the advertising for SmartHome Hub X begin?
A. October 10
B. October 15
C. October 18
D. October 25
Q4. What can be inferred about User789?
A. They have already bought the Hub X.
B. They are considering a competitor’s product.
C. They do not care about release dates.
D. They always buy BravoTech products.
Q5. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The Hub X will be released on October 10.
B. The launch date has been postponed.
C. HomeEase offers better features than Hub X.
D. Customers are satisfied with BravoTech.
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（目標スコアつき）
Q1. 正解：C（Additional quality checks）
👉 Passage 1に「final quality checks」とあり。遅延理由は品質確認のため。
難易度：★★★☆☆（600点目標）
Q2. 正解：B（Earlier product release）
👉 Passage 2に「HomeEase… will introduce… on October 18」とある。競合が先に発売できる。
難易度：★★★☆☆（650点目標）
Q3. 正解：B（October 15）
👉 Passage 1に「Advertising campaigns… October 15」と明記。
難易度：★★☆☆☆（550点目標）
Q4. 正解：B（They are considering a competitor’s product.）
👉 Passage 3で「I might go for the HomeEase model instead」と発言。
難易度：★★★★☆（750点目標）
Q5. 正解：B（The launch date has been postponed.）
👉 3つの文章すべてで発売延期について触れている。
難易度：★★★★★（850〜900点目標）
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