Reading Passage：Company Announcement
Subject: Changes to Remote Work Policy
NorthWave Solutions would like to inform employees of upcoming changes to the company’s remote work policy, effective August 1.
Under the new policy, employees may work remotely up to two days per week, provided that their job responsibilities allow for it and that their direct supervisor approves the schedule in advance. Employees who wish to continue working remotely must submit a request form through the internal system by July 20.
Please note that remote work privileges may be suspended if performance expectations are not met. Additionally, all employees are still required to attend mandatory in-office meetings and training sessions.
If you have any questions regarding the updated policy, please contact the Human Resources Department.
❓ Questions（5問）
Q1.
What is the main purpose of this announcement?
A. To explain a change in company policy
B. To announce a company relocation
C. To introduce new office equipment
D. To promote employee benefits
Q2.
When will the new remote work policy take effect?
A. July 20
B. August 1
C. August 15
D. September 1
Q3.
What must employees do if they want to work remotely?
A. Inform their coworkers
B. Attend additional training
C. Submit a request form
D. Sign a new contract
Q4.
Under which condition may remote work privileges be suspended?
A. If employees work remotely too often
B. If supervisors change schedules
C. If performance standards are not met
D. If employees miss training sessions
Q5.
Which of the following is still required of all employees?
A. Working remotely at least once a week
B. Attending all in-office meetings
C. Submitting weekly reports
D. Updating the internal system daily
✅ Answers・詳しい解説・目安スコア
Q1 → A
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
冒頭で
“inform employees of upcoming changes to the company’s remote work policy”
と明記。
→ 目的は「方針変更の通知」。
Q2 → B
🎯 目安スコア：500点
◆ 解説
“effective August 1”
→ 発効日をそのまま問う基本問題。
Q3 → C
🎯 目安スコア：550点
◆ 解説
“must submit a request form”
→ submit = 提出する
Part7頻出の動作表現。
Q4 → C
🎯 目安スコア：650点
◆ 解説
“remote work privileges may be suspended if performance expectations are not met”
→ if 条件文を正確に拾えるかがカギ。
Q5 → B
🎯 目安スコア：600点
◆ 解説
“all employees are still required to attend mandatory in-office meetings”
→ still required がヒント。
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