【Passage 1: 社内メール】
From: Project Manager
To: Design Team
Subject: Product Launch Schedule
Dear Team,
I’d like to confirm that the launch event for our new EcoSmart Vacuum Cleaner has been rescheduled. It will now take place on November 12 instead of November 5. The reason is that the packaging design was not finalized in time.
Advertising campaigns will still begin on November 8, as originally planned. Please make sure all design files are submitted by this Friday.
Best,
Mika
【Passage 2: ニュース記事】
GreenTech Daily — November 6
HomeTech announced that the release of its EcoSmart Vacuum Cleaner has been postponed to November 12 due to unfinished packaging design.
This delay may give competitors such as CleanAir Appliances an advantage, since they will release their new model on November 10. Market analysts suggest that the delay, though minor, could influence early holiday sales.
【Passage 3: オンライン掲示板】
User456: I was really excited for the EcoSmart Vacuum, but now it’s delayed until the 12th. I might just go for CleanAir’s product instead.
User789: Same here. By the time EcoSmart comes out, I’ll probably have already bought something else.
User123: The ads start on the 8th, but that doesn’t help if I need the vacuum sooner.
❓ 質問
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of EcoSmart Vacuum Cleaner?
A. Supply shortages
B. Unfinished packaging design
C. Marketing changes
D. Software issues
Q2. According to the news article, what advantage might CleanAir Appliances gain?
A. Lower prices
B. Earlier product release
C. More advertising budget
D. Better customer reviews
Q3. When will the advertising for EcoSmart Vacuum Cleaner begin?
A. November 5
B. November 8
C. November 10
D. November 12
Q4. What can be inferred about User456?
A. They are still waiting for the EcoSmart product.
B. They have already bought the CleanAir product.
C. They are considering buying a competitor’s model.
D. They do not care about the release date.
Q5. Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The EcoSmart will be released earlier than expected.
B. The launch date has been postponed.
C. CleanAir’s product has better features than EcoSmart.
D. Customers are satisfied with the delay.
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（目標スコアつき）
Q1. 正解：B（Unfinished packaging design）
👉 Passage 1に「packaging design was not finalized」とあり。遅延理由はこれ。
🎯 目標スコア：700点
Q2. 正解：B（Earlier product release）
👉 Passage 2に「CleanAir… release… on November 10」とある。競合が先に発売できるのが利点。
🎯 目標スコア：750点
Q3. 正解：B（November 8）
👉 Passage 1に「Advertising… will begin on November 8」とある。
🎯 目標スコア：650点
Q4. 正解：C（They are considering buying a competitor’s model.）
👉 Passage 3で「I might just go for CleanAir’s product instead」と発言。
🎯 目標スコア：800点
Q5. 正解：B（The launch date has been postponed.）
👉 すべての文章で「延期」に言及。Aは誤り、CとDに根拠なし。
🎯 目標スコア：850〜900点
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