📝 Passage 1: Company Announcement
To: All Staff
Subject: Change in Office LayoutBeginning next month, the office layout will be redesigned to improve collaboration and space efficiency.
The new plan will feature more open areas for team discussions and shared workstations.
(1) ______, private rooms will be available for employees who require quiet environments for focused work.Construction will start on October 20 and is expected to finish within two weeks.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Q1.
A. Consequently
B. In contrast
C. Moreover
D. Meanwhile
✅ 解説：C. Moreover
🎯 目標スコア：880点
「チームワークを促進するオープンスペース」＋「さらに静かな作業部屋も用意」
→ “Moreover（さらに）” が自然。
“Meanwhile” は時間の対比、“In contrast” は逆の内容になるため不適。
📝 Passage 2: Email from HR Department
Subject: Performance Review Schedule
Dear employees,
Please note that the annual performance reviews will begin next Monday.
Managers are encouraged to schedule meetings with their team members in advance.
(2) ______, all completed review forms must be submitted to HR by November 10.If you have any questions, feel free to contact the HR office.
Q2.
A. Nevertheless
B. In addition
C. As a result
D. For instance
✅ 解説：B. In addition
🎯 目標スコア：850点
「面談を事前にスケジュールして」「さらにレビュー用紙の提出も必要」→ “In addition（さらに）” が文脈的に最も自然。
📝 Passage 3: Internal Memo
To: Sales Department
Subject: Client Database UpgradeOur IT team will perform a major upgrade to the client database this weekend.
(3) ______, the system will be unavailable from Saturday 2 a.m. to Sunday 8 a.m.
Please plan your work accordingly and back up any necessary files before Friday evening.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Q3.
A. Therefore
B. For this reason
C. As a result
D. During this period
✅ 解説：D. During this period
🎯 目標スコア：900点
文の流れ「アップグレードが行われる → この期間中はシステムが使えない」。
“During this period” が一番自然な流れ。
他の選択肢は「結果」を導くため不適。
📝 Passage 4: CEO Message
From: CEO Office
Subject: Thank You for a Successful YearAs the year comes to an end, I would like to express my gratitude to all employees for their hard work and dedication.
Despite facing many challenges, our company has achieved record profits this year.
(4) ______, we plan to expand our services into two new international markets next year.Thank you again for your continued efforts and commitment to excellence.
Q4.
A. Consequently
B. Nevertheless
C. In other words
D. On the other hand
✅ 解説：A. Consequently
🎯 目標スコア：950点
「今年は記録的な利益を上げた → したがって海外進出する」
→ 結果を表す “Consequently” が適切。
“Nevertheless” は逆接なので文意と合わない。
📊 総評
この4問は、TOEIC上級者が苦手としやすい 「接続副詞と文脈の一貫性」 を問う構成です。
特に “Moreover”, “Consequently”, “During this period” などの微妙なニュアンス判断がスコア900〜990を分けます。
TOEIC公式問題集の最終問題レベルに近い難易度です🔥
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