📄 【Passage 1: News Article】
TechWorld Daily – September 25
Orion Devices Delays Launch of Its New SmartGlasses
Orion Devices has announced a delay in the release of its highly anticipated Orion View SmartGlasses.
The company cited “final-stage software calibration issues” as the primary reason.
Originally scheduled for October 5, the launch has been moved to October 20 to ensure system stability and optimal user performance.
CEO Lila Harper emphasized that the company would rather “delay a few weeks than compromise on quality.”
Meanwhile, competitors such as NexSight Technologies are preparing to release their own AR glasses in early October.
💬 【Passage 2: Internal Email】
From: Marketing Dept. (marketing@oriondevices.com)
To: Sales & Support Teams
Subject: Update: Launch of Orion View SmartGlasses
Dear Team,
Due to recent adjustments, the SmartGlasses release date has been pushed to October 20.
Please update all promotional materials, online store information, and retailer communication accordingly.
Our social media campaign will now begin on October 12 instead of October 1.
Let’s ensure that all content reflects the new timeline and emphasize that the delay is to improve user experience, not due to hardware problems.
Best regards,
Marketing Department
💬 【Passage 3: Forum Post】
TechTalk Forum – User Post
User: RayVision92
I was really looking forward to getting the Orion View next week, but now it’s delayed again…
I get that they want to fix software issues, but NexSight’s VisionX Pro comes out on October 10.
If that one gets good reviews, I might just buy it instead.
User: ARGeek21
Same here! I like Orion’s design, but their timing is always off. Hope it’s worth the wait.
🧠 質問
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of the Orion View SmartGlasses?
A. Marketing strategy changes
B. Hardware defects
C. Software calibration issues
D. Supply chain problems
Q2. When will Orion’s advertising campaign begin?
A. October 1
B. October 10
C. October 12
D. October 20
Q3. What advantage might NexSight Technologies gain from this delay?
A. Earlier product release
B. Lower prices
C. More advanced software
D. Better customer support
Q4. What can be inferred about RayVision92?
A. They have already purchased the Orion View.
B. They might switch to a competing brand.
C. They prefer waiting for Orion’s next model.
D. They are an employee at Orion Devices.
Q5. Which statement is true according to all three passages?
A. The product will launch on October 5.
B. The delay is caused by marketing changes.
C. The launch date has been postponed.
D. Customers are generally happy about the delay.
✅ 解答・解説
Q1. 正解：C. Software calibration issues
🎯 目標スコア：750点以上
ニュース記事に “final-stage software calibration issues” とある。
ハードウェア問題ではない（B誤り）。
Q2. 正解：C. October 12
🎯 目標スコア：800点以上
メール本文に「social media campaign will now begin on October 12」と明記。
日付問題は細部の正確さをチェックされる。
Q3. 正解：A. Earlier product release
🎯 目標スコア：850点以上
Passage 1で “competitors such as NexSight… early October” とあるため、発売が早まる利点がある。
Q4. 正解：B. They might switch to a competing brand.
🎯 目標スコア：900点以上
フォーラム投稿に「I might just buy it instead」とあるため、他社製品の購入を検討している。
Q5. 正解：C. The launch date has been postponed.
🎯 目標スコア：950点以上
すべての文章で「延期」が共通テーマ。ニュース・メール・フォーラム全てで確認できる。
🧩 総評
このセットは Part 7の中でも最上級（900〜990点対応） レベル。
特にフォーラムのような“意見文”を読んで推測する設問が難関。
実戦では、日付・原因・顧客の態度 に注目して読む練習が重要です！
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