📄 Passage 1: 社内メモ
To: All Employees
Subject: New Office Attendance Policy
As part of our effort to promote flexibility and productivity, the Human Resources Department will introduce a hybrid work policy starting next month. Employees may work remotely up to two days per week.
(1) _____, all staff are required to be present in the office every Monday for team meetings.
The policy aims to balance work-life needs while maintaining effective communication. Please note that department managers will monitor attendance and address any issues as needed.
Q1.
A. In other words
B. For example
C. Nevertheless
D. In contrast
✅ 解答：A（In other words）
解説： 前文の「up to two days remote」を言い換える内容 →「つまり、毎週月曜は出社が必要」。言い換え＝In other wordsが自然。
🎯 目標スコア：850点
📄 Passage 2: 社外ニュース記事
GreenCity Solar, a renewable energy company, announced that it will expand its production facilities in Osaka by 30% over the next year.
The decision comes amid rising demand for solar panels across Asia.
The company said it plans to hire 200 additional engineers and technicians to support this expansion.
(2) _____, the firm expects to invest over ¥2 billion in research and development.
Q2.
A. On the contrary
B. Furthermore
C. Consequently
D. Meanwhile
✅ 解答：B（Furthermore）
解説： 採用増加に加えて「さらに」研究開発への投資 → 追加情報を示す “Furthermore”。
🎯 目標スコア：900点
📄 Passage 3: 顧客へのお知らせメール
Dear Valued Customer,
We are pleased to inform you that our online payment system has been upgraded to offer enhanced security features.
You can now make purchases using a wider range of credit cards and digital wallets.
(3) _____, we recommend updating your password regularly to ensure your account remains protected.
Thank you for choosing BrightMart Online.
Q3.
A. Therefore
B. Similarly
C. In addition
D. However
✅ 解答：A（Therefore）
解説： 「セキュリティ機能が強化された」→「だからパスワード更新を推奨」。因果関係＝Therefore。
🎯 目標スコア：870点
📄 Passage 4: 社内報
Following several months of customer feedback, the product development team has introduced a new version of our mobile app.
The interface has been redesigned for easier navigation, and performance has been significantly improved.
(4) _____, the new version includes personalized recommendations based on users’ activity.
Q4.
A. Nonetheless
B. As a result
C. In addition
D. For instance
✅ 解答：C（In addition）
解説： 既存の改善に「さらに」新機能を追加 → 追加の情報をつなぐ “In addition” が最適。
🎯 目標スコア：850点
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