【Passage 1】(社内連絡メール)
Subject: Reminder – Office Maintenance
Dear Staff,
Please note that the building maintenance will take place this Saturday.
The cleaning crew will arrive at 8 a.m., and the elevators will not be available until the afternoon.
______ (1), please plan your visit accordingly if you need to enter the office that day.
Thank you for your cooperation.
— Facilities Department
(1)
A. However
B. Therefore
C. Meanwhile
D. Although
【Passage 2】(会社ウェブサイトのお知らせ)
New Product Announcement
We are excited to introduce our latest smartphone model, the Xenon 12.
This device features a faster processor, improved camera quality, and longer battery life.
Our design team worked hard to make the phone thinner and lighter than previous versions.
______ (2), we believe this new model will meet the expectations of even the most demanding users.
(2)
A. In addition
B. As a result
C. Nevertheless
D. On the contrary
【Passage 3】(ホテル案内)
Dear Guest,
Welcome to the Grand View Hotel.
We hope you enjoy your stay with us.
If you need any assistance, please contact the front desk by dialing “0.”
______ (3), you may find additional information about our facilities in the booklet provided in your room.
(3)
A. Instead
B. Besides
C. Otherwise
D. Despite
【Passage 4】(社内ニュースレター)
The company recently launched a new mentorship program for junior employees.
Through this program, participants can learn from experienced mentors and improve their professional skills.
The program has already received positive feedback from both mentors and mentees.
______ (4), the management plans to expand it to all departments next year.
(4)
A. Because
B. Even though
C. For example
D. Consequently
✅ 解答・解説(+目標スコア)
Q1 → (B) Therefore
👉 「したがって、当日オフィスに入る場合は計画を立ててください」
文全体の流れから、理由→結果のつながり。
🎯 目標スコア:600点
Q2 → (B) As a result
👉 「その結果、この新モデルは~の期待を満たすと信じています」
“features” の説明後に結果を述べている。
🎯 目標スコア:650点
Q3 → (B) Besides
👉 「さらに、お部屋にある冊子にも施設情報が載っています」
“Besides”=「その上、さらに」。情報の追加。
🎯 目標スコア:550点
Q4 → (D) Consequently
👉 「その結果、来年は全部署に拡大する予定です」
“Consequently”=「その結果」。前文の「好評」→拡大という因果関係。
🎯 目標スコア:700点


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