📄 Passage 1 – News Article
Title: NextGen Tech Delays Launch of SmartBand X3
NextGen Tech announced yesterday that the release of its highly anticipated SmartBand X3 has been postponed due to unexpected software malfunctions discovered during final testing.
According to company spokesperson Linda Rao, the device’s sleep-tracking feature occasionally fails to record data accurately. “We prefer to ensure quality before launch,” she stated. The new release date has been tentatively set for November 10, one month later than originally planned.
The delay may give competitors such as PulseGear an advantage, as their new fitness tracker is scheduled for release on October 20.
📧 Passage 2 – Internal Email
From: MarketingDept@nextgentech.com
To: All Sales Managers
Subject: Updated Launch & Promotion Schedule
Dear Team,
As you have likely seen in the media, the release of the SmartBand X3 has been pushed back to November 10 due to minor software issues. We must adjust our promotional activities accordingly.
Television advertisements will now begin airing on October 25, and online campaigns will launch the same week. (Please discard any printed materials mentioning the previous October 5 release date.)
Let’s focus on maintaining customer trust during this period. Be ready to explain that the delay ensures a more reliable product.
Best,
Angela White
Marketing Director
💬 Passage 3 – Online Forum Post
User: TechFan91
I preordered the SmartBand X3 as soon as it was announced, but now it’s delayed again! I’m thinking of getting the PulseGear FitMax instead—it’s coming out earlier and seems to have similar features.
User: RunnerMike
Same here. I don’t mind waiting, but only if NextGen adds new features or improves accuracy.
User: Support_Anna (NextGen Official)
Hi everyone, we appreciate your patience! The delay is only temporary, and we’re working to deliver a better experience.
🧠 Questions
Q1.
What is the main reason for the delay of the SmartBand X3?
A. Marketing strategy changes
B. Production shortages
C. Software problems
D. Licensing issues
Q2.
What advantage might PulseGear gain from this situation?
A. Lower retail prices
B. An earlier market release
C. Better advertising support
D. Exclusive partnerships
Q3.
When will the SmartBand X3 advertisements begin airing?
A. October 5
B. October 20
C. October 25
D. November 10
Q4.
What can be inferred about TechFan91?
A. They already received a SmartBand X3.
B. They are considering buying a competitor’s product.
C. They work for NextGen Tech.
D. They are satisfied with the delay.
Q5.
Which statement is supported by all three passages?
A. The SmartBand X3 will be released earlier than planned.
B. The SmartBand X3 release has been postponed.
C. PulseGear’s device has fewer features.
D. Customers are pleased with the delay.
✅ 解答・解説
Q1 → C. Software problems
🎯 目標スコア：850点
ニュース記事の冒頭に「unexpected software malfunctions discovered during final testing」とあるため、原因は「ソフトウェアの問題」。
Q2 → B. An earlier market release
🎯 目標スコア：900点
Passage 1：「PulseGear… scheduled for release on October 20」＝NextGenの延期で、競合が先に発売できる →「市場先行の利」。
Q3 → C. October 25
🎯 目標スコア：850点
メール本文に「Television advertisements will now begin airing on October 25」と明記。旧日付（Oct 5）は破棄指示。
Q4 → B. They are considering buying a competitor’s product.
🎯 目標スコア：900点
フォーラムで「I’m thinking of getting the PulseGear FitMax instead」と述べているため、他社製品の購入を検討中。
Q5 → B. The SmartBand X3 release has been postponed.
🎯 目標スコア：950点
3つすべての文書で発売延期に触れている：
- Passage 1（ニュース）：延期発表
- Passage 2（メール）：日程変更
- Passage 3（フォーラム）：遅延への不満
📊 総評
このトリプルパッセージは、情報の一貫性・日付・因果関係の読解 を問うTOEIC Part 7上級タイプです。
特にニュース・社内メール・SNS投稿をつなげて読む「情報統合力」がポイント。
900点以上を目指す方は、文書ごとの目的（報道・通知・反応）を意識して読解しましょう。
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