📄 Passage 1: 社内メール
From: Karen Ito (HR Manager)
To: All Employees
Subject: Annual Staff Wellness Week
Dear Team,
Our annual Staff Wellness Week will take place from November 4–8. During this period, various health-related activities such as yoga sessions, nutrition seminars, and free medical checkups will be available.
To participate, please sign up through the HR portal by October 25. Early registration is encouraged, as space for some sessions is limited.
We’re also seeking volunteers to help coordinate activities. Anyone interested should contact me by October 15.
Best regards,
Karen
📄 Passage 2: 社内ニュース記事
Company Newsletter – October Issue
Wellness Week Returns This November!
After last year’s success, Wellness Week is coming back with new programs focusing on mental health and work-life balance.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Lina Choi, a workplace psychologist who has helped major companies design mental health strategies.
Employees can look forward to small-group workshops on stress management and mindfulness. The HR Department confirmed that several activities will take place in the newly renovated multipurpose hall.
For more information, check the HR portal or contact Karen Ito directly.
📄 Passage 3: チャットスレッド（社内掲示板）
Thread Title: Who’s joining Wellness Week?
Ryo:
I joined the yoga class last year—it was great! I heard this time they’ll include mental health sessions too?
Mina:
Yes, I just saw the newsletter! Dr. Lina Choi will give a talk. I already signed up for her workshop, but it looks like some sessions are full.
Alex:
I wanted to help out as a volunteer, but I missed the October 15 deadline 😭
Does anyone know if HR might still accept late volunteers?
Hina:
Maybe try emailing Karen directly—she’s always flexible about these things.
💬 Questions
Q1. What is the main purpose of the email in Passage 1?
A. To announce the opening of a new health center
B. To inform employees about an upcoming company event
C. To summarize last year’s employee survey results
D. To provide medical test results to participants
Q2. According to Passage 2, what is new in this year’s Wellness Week?
A. The event will take place in a new building
B. Employees can invite family members
C. The focus includes mental health and balance
D. A new manager is organizing the event
Q3. What can be inferred about Karen Ito?
A. She manages the company’s fitness programs
B. She is responsible for coordinating the event
C. She works in the Finance Department
D. She is one of the guest speakers
Q4. In Passage 3, what does Alex’s comment suggest?
A. He participated last year but cannot this time
B. He plans to attend Dr. Choi’s lecture
C. He missed the volunteer registration deadline
D. He works in the HR department
Q5. What is TRUE about the event according to all three passages?
A. It requires employees to attend at least one session
B. It will take place from November 4–8
C. It is organized by the Finance Department
D. It is held every two years
✅ 解答・詳しい解説（スコア目標付き）
Q1 → B. To inform employees about an upcoming company event
💡 解説（目標スコア：850点）
メールの冒頭に「Our annual Staff Wellness Week will take place from November 4–8」と明記。
目的は「イベントのお知らせ」であり、選択肢Bが正解。
Q2 → C. The focus includes mental health and balance
💡 解説（目標スコア：900点）
Passage 2で “new programs focusing on mental health and work-life balance” と明記。
→「新しいテーマ」が正答の根拠。
Q3 → B. She is responsible for coordinating the event
💡 解説（目標スコア：880点）
Passage 1で “contact me if you want to volunteer” とある。
→ Karenがイベントを運営・調整する立場。
Q4 → C. He missed the volunteer registration deadline
💡 解説（目標スコア：900点）
Alexの発言 “I missed the October 15 deadline” が根拠。
→ Volunteer申し込み期限を逃したと述べている。
Q5 → B. It will take place from November 4–8
💡 解説（目標スコア：930点）
Passage 1に日程、Passage 2・3にも同じイベントに関する記述があり、
全て一致する内容は「開催日（11月4〜8日）」のみ。
🎯 スコア目安
| 正答数 | 想定スコア帯 |
|---|---|
| 5問正解 | 950〜990点 |
| 4問正解 | 900〜940点 |
| 3問正解 | 850〜890点 |
🧠 学習ポイントまとめ
- Part 7では 「複数文書を関連付けて読む」 能力が問われる。
- 日付・人物・目的など「共通情報」を見つける力が鍵。
- 上級者は “imply” “suggest” “according to all passages” などの推論型設問に慣れておこう。
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