📄 Passage 1：Company Email
Subject: Update on Product Launch – EcoBrew Smart Mug
Dear Team,
As you know, our new EcoBrew Smart Mug was scheduled to launch on October 12. However, due to a delay in packaging materials from one of our overseas suppliers, the launch has been moved to October 25.
Please note that marketing materials will be updated to reflect the new date, and all regional distributors have been informed.
Best regards,
Naomi Takeda
Product Manager
📄 Passage 2：Company Website Announcement
Title: EcoBrew Smart Mug Launch – New Date Confirmed
We are excited to announce that our EcoBrew Smart Mug will officially launch on October 25. The product features temperature control technology and a fully recyclable design, aligning with our company’s sustainability goals.
Advertising campaigns will begin on October 15, including online ads and a short promotional video.
We thank our customers for their patience and understanding.
📄 Passage 3：Online Forum – CoffeeTech Community
User: LatteLover88
I’ve been waiting for the EcoBrew Smart Mug for weeks! 😩 I thought it was supposed to come out last week. Any updates?
User: GreenCafeOwner
They delayed it to Oct. 25, apparently because of supply issues. I’m fine waiting if it means the product quality stays high.
User: TechGuru_JP
Same here. But honestly, if another brand releases something similar before then, I might go with that instead.
💬 Questions
Q1. What is the main reason for the delay of the EcoBrew Smart Mug?
A. Design flaws
B. Supplier delays
C. Marketing strategy changes
D. Technical bugs
Q2. According to the company website, when will advertising for the product begin?
A. October 10
B. October 12
C. October 15
D. October 25
Q3. What can be inferred about TechGuru_JP?
A. They already bought a competitor’s product.
B. They are losing patience with the delay.
C. They work for EcoBrew Inc.
D. They believe the delay will improve quality.
Q4. Which statement is true according to all three passages?
A. The product will launch on October 12.
B. The launch was delayed due to supply issues.
C. Advertising will begin after the product launch.
D. Customers are unhappy with the new design.
✅ Answers & Detailed Explanations
Q1 → 正解：B. Supplier delays
解説（目標スコア：880点）
Passage 1に「delay in packaging materials from one of our overseas suppliers」と明記。
したがって「供給業者の遅れ」が正解。TOEICでは「due to + 名詞」の因果関係が出題頻度高め。
Q2 → 正解：C. October 15
解説（目標スコア：860点）
Passage 2に「Advertising campaigns will begin on October 15」とあり、明確に記載。
数値問題は“見落とし防止”が鍵。リーディングスピードよりも正確さ重視。
Q3 → 正解：B. They are losing patience with the delay.
解説（目標スコア：910点）
TechGuru_JPは「if another brand releases something similar before then, I might go with that instead」と述べており、「他社製品に乗り換えるかも＝我慢の限界に近い」ことを示唆。
TOEICでは「感情・意図の推論」問題が高得点者を分ける。
Q4 → 正解：B. The launch was delayed due to supply issues.
解説（目標スコア：950点）
3つのパッセージすべてで「延期」「サプライヤーの問題」が共通。
Aは誤り（延期されている）。Cは広告が先に始まる。Dは根拠なし。
“情報統合型”問題は複数文書から「共通点」を抽出できるかがカギ。
🎯 スコア目安
| 正答数 | 想定スコア帯 |
|---|---|
| 4問正解 | 950〜990点 |
| 3問正解 | 900〜940点 |
| 2問正解 | 850〜890点 |
🧠 学習ポイントまとめ
- 「due to」「as a result of」など因果表現の精読力
- 数値や日付の正確な読取
- 投稿文やフォーラムなど、**トーン（話し手の感情）**を推測する練習
- 3文書の共通情報を探す“クロスリーディング力”
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