Reading Passage：E-mail
From: Human Resources hr@northwave.co.jp
To: All Staff
Subject: Reminder: Annual Performance Review Schedule
Dear Employees,
This is a reminder that the annual performance review process will begin on June 10. All employees are required to complete a self-evaluation form before meeting with their direct supervisor.
The self-evaluation form can be accessed through the internal HR portal. Employees must submit the completed form no later than June 5. Late submissions may result in delays in scheduling review meetings.
Supervisors will contact employees individually to arrange meeting times. If you anticipate any scheduling conflicts, please notify your supervisor as soon as possible.
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth review process.
Sincerely,
Human Resources Department
❓ Questions（5問）
Q1.
What is the main purpose of this e-mail?
A. To announce a company holiday
B. To explain changes in company policy
C. To remind employees about performance reviews
D. To introduce a new HR system
Q2.
What are employees required to do before meeting their supervisor?
A. Attend a training session
B. Complete a self-evaluation form
C. Submit a vacation request
D. Update their work schedule
Q3.
By when must employees submit the self-evaluation form?
A. June 1
B. June 5
C. June 10
D. June 15
Q4.
What may happen if the form is submitted late?
A. The review will be canceled
B. Employees will receive a warning
C. The meeting may be delayed
D. Supervisors will reject the form
Q5.
Who will arrange the performance review meetings?
A. The HR department
B. The company director
C. Employees themselves
D. Supervisors
✅ Answers・詳しい解説・目安スコア
Q1 → C
🎯 目安スコア：550点
◆ 解説
冒頭に
“This is a reminder that the annual performance review process will begin …”
→ 目的は「評価面談のリマインド」。
Q2 → B
🎯 目安スコア：500点
◆ 解説
“complete a self-evaluation form before meeting”
＝ 面談前に自己評価を提出。
Q3 → B
🎯 目安スコア：550点
◆ 解説
“no later than June 5”
＝ 6月5日までに。
Q4 → C
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
“may result in delays in scheduling review meetings”
→ 遅延の可能性。
Q5 → D
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
“Supervisors will contact employees individually”
＝ 面談日程は上司が調整。
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