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GreenTech Electronics – Internal Newsletter
Published: March 12

GreenTech Electronics is pleased to announce the opening of its new logistics center in Riverside. The facility, which has been under construction for nearly a year, will significantly increase the company’s shipping capacity. According to the operations manager, the new center will allow GreenTech to process online orders 30 percent faster and reduce delivery delays caused by high seasonal demand.

In addition to improving efficiency, the Riverside center will also create new employment opportunities. The company has already begun hiring warehouse technicians, packaging specialists, and maintenance staff. Training sessions for new employees will begin next Monday and will continue for two weeks.
Employees who wish to join the training team should inform their supervisors by Friday.

GreenTech will host an open-house event at the new center on March 22. Staff members are encouraged to attend and bring questions regarding workflow changes. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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【Questions】

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Q1. What is the main purpose of the new logistics center?

A. To expand GreenTech’s office space
B. To improve order processing and reduce delays
C. To train new managers
D. To replace the current headquarters

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Q2. What is mentioned about hiring?

A. All new employees must already have warehouse experience
B. The company will start hiring next month
C. Several positions are currently open
D. Only internal employees can apply

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Q3. When will training for new employees begin?

A. This Friday
B. Next Monday
C. March 22
D. In two months

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Q4. What are employees encouraged to do before Friday?

A. Register for the open-house event
B. Ask questions about workflow changes
C. Inform supervisors if they wish to join the training team
D. Complete an online survey

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Q5. What is true about the event on March 22?

A. It is only for newly hired employees
B. It will include food and drinks
C. It will be held online
D. It will focus on employee benefits

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✅ 【Answers & Detailed Explanations（目標スコア：650〜750）】

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Q1 → B（order processing and reduce delays）

本文：
“process online orders 30 percent faster and reduce delivery delays”
→ 処理スピード改善＋遅延削減が目的。
（650点レベル）

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Q2 → C（several positions are currently open）

本文：
“has already begun hiring warehouse technicians, packaging specialists…”
→ すでに複数ポジション募集中。
（650〜700点レベル）

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Q3 → B（Next Monday）

本文：
“Training sessions … will begin next Monday”
→ ストレートな日付問題。
（600点レベル）

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Q4 → C（Inform supervisors … join the training team）

本文：
“should inform their supervisors by Friday”
→ 締め切りが金曜日。
（700点レベル）

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Q5 → B（food and drinks will be provided）

本文：
“Snacks and refreshments will be provided.”
→ Refreshments＝軽食＋飲み物。
（700点レベル）