Day 20：Part 2 頻出パターン ― 応答問題のパターンを叩き込む

設問： What kind of preparation is needed for the presentation?

(A) The presentation is scheduled for Monday.
(B) We need to prepare charts and handouts.
(C) Sure, I can present the results.

正解：(B) We need to prepare charts and handouts.

What kind of（種類・内容）→ 具体的な内容で答える。

• (A) 日程の話（内容を聞かれている）
• (B) 具体的な準備内容 ✓
• (C) 発表できるかどうかは聞かれていない

設問： Where can I find the latest edition of the employee handbook?

(A) It’s available on the company intranet.
(B) The handbook has about two hundred pages.
(C) I found it very helpful.

正解：(A) It’s available on the company intranet.

Where（場所）→ 場所で答える。

• (A) 場所（社内イントラネット）で答えている ✓
• (B) ページ数の話
• (C) 感想

設問： When is the deadline for the grant application?

(A) The application form is on the website.
(B) It’s due by the end of next month.
(C) I applied for the position last year.

正解：(B) It’s due by the end of next month.

When（時）→ 期限・日付で答える。

• (A) 書類の場所の話
• (B) 期限で答えている ✓
• (C) 過去の応募の話

設問： Who is in charge of the annual company picnic?

(A) The picnic will be held at Riverside Park.
(B) It was a lot of fun last year.
(C) Ms. Rivera from human resources.

正解：(C) Ms. Rivera from human resources.

Who（人）→ 人名で答える。

• (A) 場所の話
• (B) 過去の感想
• (C) 人名 + 部署名 ✓

設問： How should I handle customer complaints about the delivery delay?

(A) The delivery was delayed by two days.
(B) Apologize first, then offer a discount on the next order.
(C) The customer service department is on the fifth floor.

正解：(B) Apologize first, then offer a discount on the next order.

How（方法）→ 具体的な方法で答える。

• (A) 遅延の事実（方法を聞かれている）
• (B) 具体的な対処法 ✓
• (C) 部署の場所（方法を聞かれている）

設問： Why was the conference room reservation canceled?

(A) The room can hold up to fifty people.
(B) Because the meeting was moved to an online format.
(C) You can reserve it through the booking system.

正解：(B) Because the meeting was moved to an online format.

Why（理由）→ Because で答える。

• (A) 部屋の収容人数
• (B) Because + 理由 ✓
• (C) 予約方法の話

設問： What is the average temperature in this region during the summer?

(A) It usually stays around 30 degrees.
(B) I prefer the cooler weather in autumn.
(C) The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.

正解：(A) It usually stays around 30 degrees.

What（内容）→ 具体的な数値で答える。

• (A) 具体的な気温 ✓
• (B) 好みの話
• (C) 明日の天気予報

設問： How many people are expected to attend the convention?

(A) The convention will be held in May.
(B) Approximately three hundred.
(C) I’m looking forward to attending.

正解：(B) Approximately three hundred.

How many（数）→ 数で答える。

• (A) 開催時期の話
• (B) 数で答えている ✓
• (C) 楽しみにしているという感想

設問： Where will the company’s new warehouse be located?

(A) Near the highway, about twenty minutes from downtown.
(B) The warehouse stores over ten thousand items.
(C) It was built five years ago.

正解：(A) Near the highway, about twenty minutes from downtown.

Where（場所）→ 場所で答える。

• (A) 場所で答えている ✓
• (B) 倉庫の保管量の話
• (C) 建設時期の話

設問： When did the company establish its overseas branch?

(A) The branch office is in Singapore.
(B) About a decade ago.
(C) They compete with several international firms.

正解：(B) About a decade ago.

When（時）→ 時で答える。

• (A) 場所の話
• (B) 時間で答えている ✓
• (C) 競争の話

設問： Could you review the contract before the meeting tomorrow?

(A) The meeting has been rescheduled.
(B) I’d be happy to. I’ll have it done by tonight.
(C) The contract was signed last week.

正解：(B) I’d be happy to. I’ll have it done by tonight.

Could you …?（依頼）→ 承諾/断りで答える。

• (A) 会議の日程変更の話
• (B) 「喜んで。今夜までにやります」= 承諾 ✓
• (C) 過去の話

設問： Are you aware that the parking lot will be closed for maintenance next week?

(A) Yes, I saw the notice on the bulletin board.
(B) The maintenance crew is very efficient.
(C) I always park on the second level.

正解：(A) Yes, I saw the notice on the bulletin board.

Are you aware that …?（知っているかの確認）→ Yes/No で答える。

• (A) Yes + 知った経緯 ✓
• (B) メンテナンスチームの話
• (C) 駐車の習慣の話

設問： Why don’t we order some new furniture for the reception area?

(A) The furniture store is on Oak Street.
(B) That’s a good idea. The current ones are quite old.
(C) I received the order confirmation yesterday.

正解：(B) That’s a good idea. The current ones are quite old.

Why don’t we …?（提案）→ 賛成/反対で答える。

• (A) 家具店の場所（提案への応答になっていない）
• (B) 「いい考えですね」= 賛成 ✓
• (C) 注文確認の話

設問： Has anyone signed up for the volunteer landscaping project?

(A) The landscape is beautiful in this area.
(B) Several employees have already registered.
(C) I need to sign the document by Friday.

正解：(B) Several employees have already registered.

Has anyone …?（Yes/No疑問文）→ Yes/No / 具体的な人数で答える。

• (A) landscape（景色）と landscaping（造園）の混同
• (B) 具体的な状況で答えている ✓
• (C) sign（署名する）と sign up（登録する）の混同

設問： I’m certain the quarterly report is due next Friday.

(A) Actually, the deadline was extended to the following Monday.
(B) The report covers the first quarter results.
(C) Yes, it’s a very important report.

正解：(A) Actually, the deadline was extended to the following Monday.

平叙文（情報の共有）→ 同意・訂正で答える。

• (A) Actually + 訂正情報 ✓
• (B) レポートの内容の話
• (C) 重要性の話（期限に対する応答になっていない）

設問： Shall I make a reservation at the restaurant for the team dinner?

(A) The restaurant serves excellent Italian food.
(B) That would be great. Can you book a table for eight?
(C) I had dinner at that restaurant last month.

正解：(B) That would be great. Can you book a table for eight?

Shall I …?（申し出）→ 承諾/断りで答える。

• (A) レストランの情報
• (B) 「ありがたいです」= 承諾 + 具体的な依頼 ✓
• (C) 過去の食事の話

設問： The marketing department is looking for someone willing to lead the new campaign.

(A) I’d be interested in that opportunity.
(B) The campaign started two weeks ago.
(C) The marketing budget has been approved.

正解：(A) I’d be interested in that opportunity.

平叙文（情報の共有）→ 反応・申し出で答える。

• (A) 「その機会に興味があります」= 自発的な申し出 ✓
• (B) 過去の話
• (C) 予算の話

設問： How about having the meeting at two instead of three?

(A) We met at the conference room last time.
(B) That works for me. I’ll update the calendar.
(C) The meeting lasted about two hours.

正解：(B) That works for me. I’ll update the calendar.

How about …?（提案）→ 賛成/反対で答える。

• (A) 前回の場所の話
• (B) 「それで大丈夫です」= 賛成 ✓
• (C) 会議の長さの話

設問： Did you receive the signature from the client on the agreement?

(A) The agreement is ten pages long.
(B) Not yet. The client requested a few changes first.
(C) I signed up for the workshop yesterday.

正解：(B) Not yet. The client requested a few changes first.

Did you …?（Yes/No疑問文）→ Yes/No で答える。

• (A) 契約書の長さの話
• (B) Not yet + 理由 ✓
• (C) sign up（登録する）と signature（署名）の混同

設問： Would you mind checking the inventory before placing the order?

(A) Not at all. I’ll do it right away.
(B) The inventory report was submitted yesterday.
(C) I ordered the supplies last week.

正解：(A) Not at all. I’ll do it right away.

Would you mind …?（依頼）→ Not at all（いいですよ）で答える。

• (A) Not at all + 行動 ✓
• (B) 在庫レポートの話
• (C) 過去の注文の話

設問： I think this room would be ideal for the training session.

(A) The session is scheduled for next Tuesday.
(B) I agree. It has plenty of space and good lighting.
(C) The training manual is on the shelf.

正解：(B) I agree. It has plenty of space and good lighting.

平叙文（意見の表明）→ 同意/反論で答える。

• (A) 日程の話
• (B) 同意 + 理由 ✓
• (C) マニュアルの場所

設問： When was the last time the fire safety equipment was inspected?

(A) The inspection team is very thorough.
(B) The equipment is stored in the basement.
(C) I believe it was about six months ago.

正解：(C) I believe it was about six months ago.

When（時）→ 時で答える。

• (A) チームの特徴の話
• (B) 保管場所の話
• (C) 時間で答えている ✓

設問： The deposit for the conference room rental hasn’t been paid yet.

(A) I’ll process the payment this afternoon.
(B) The room is available on weekdays only.
(C) The conference was very well organized.

正解：(A) I’ll process the payment this afternoon.

平叙文（問題の報告）→ 対処を提案で答える。

• (A) 「今日の午後に支払い処理します」= 対処 ✓
• (B) 部屋の利用可能日の話
• (C) 会議の感想

設問： How do you usually commute to the office?

(A) The office is about thirty minutes from my house.
(B) I arrive at the office at nine every morning.
(C) I take the subway and then walk for about ten minutes.

正解：(C) I take the subway and then walk for about ten minutes.

How（方法）→ 手段で答える。

• (A) 距離の話（How far への応答）
• (B) 到着時間の話（When への応答）
• (C) 通勤手段で答えている ✓

設問： Can I borrow your laptop for the presentation? Mine isn’t working.

(A) The presentation was excellent.
(B) I bought a new laptop last month.
(C) Sure, just make sure to return it by five.

正解：(C) Sure, just make sure to return it by five.

Can I …?（許可を求める）→ 承諾/断りで答える。

• (A) プレゼンの感想
• (B) 購入の話
• (C) Sure + 条件 ✓

設問： Do you know if the client has confirmed the meeting time?

(A) The meeting is in conference room B.
(B) Yes, I know the client very well.
(C) I haven’t heard back from them yet.

正解：(C) I haven’t heard back from them yet.

Do you know if …? → 知っているかの確認。間接応答が正解になりやすい。

• (A) 場所の話（時間を聞かれている）
• (B) know the client → 「クライアントを知っている」（質問の意図と違う）
• (C) 「まだ返事をもらっていない」= 間接応答 ✓

設問： Don’t you think the new office layout is more convenient?

(A) The office is conveniently located near the station.
(B) No, I don’t think so. The old one was fine.
(C) I haven’t seen the new layout yet, actually.

正解：(C) I haven’t seen the new layout yet, actually.

否定疑問文 → 同意/反論/間接応答で答える。

• (A) convenient と conveniently の似た音のひっかけ
• (B) 反論（文法的にはOKだが、(B) のほうがより自然）
• (C) 「実はまだ見ていない」= 間接応答 ✓

設問： Where should I park when I visit the headquarters next week?

(A) There’s a visitor parking area behind the building.
(B) I visited the headquarters last month.
(C) The parking fee is five dollars per hour.

正解：(A) There’s a visitor parking area behind the building.

Where（場所）→ 場所で答える。

• (A) 場所で答えている ✓
• (B) 過去の訪問の話
• (C) 料金の話（Where ではなく How much への応答）

設問： Have you had a chance to look at the financial chart I sent you?

(A) The chart shows a significant increase in revenue.
(B) I sent the email at around ten this morning.
(C) I’ve been busy all day, but I’ll review it tonight.

正解：(C) I’ve been busy all day, but I’ll review it tonight.

Have you had a chance to …?（したかどうかの確認）→ Yes/No / 間接応答。

• (A) 内容の説明（見たかどうか答えていない）
• (B) 送った時間の話（見たかどうかは答えていない）
• (C) 「忙しかったが今夜見ます」= 間接応答 ✓

設問： I’m not sure whether to choose the traditional design or the modern one.

(A) I’d go with the modern one. It looks more professional.
(B) The design team is on the fourth floor.
(C) Yes, I’m sure about the decision.

正解：(A) I’d go with the modern one. It looks more professional.

平叙文（迷いの表明）→ アドバイス・提案で答える。

• (A) 「モダンなほうを選びます。プロっぽく見えます」= アドバイス ✓
• (B) デザインチームの場所
• (C) sure（確か）の繰り返しで内容がずれている

設問： Why hasn’t the repair been completed yet?

(A) The repair shop is on Fifth Avenue.
(B) The machine was repaired last Tuesday.
(C) They’re still waiting for a replacement part to arrive.

正解：(C) They’re still waiting for a replacement part to arrive.

Why（理由）→ 理由で答える。

• (A) 修理店の場所
• (B) 過去の修理の話（まだ完了していないのが前提）
• (C) 理由で答えている ✓

設問： Should we hire a full-time employee or use a temporary worker for this project?

(A) The project will last about three months.
(B) The employee was hired last month.
(C) I think a temporary worker would be more appropriate for a short-term project.

正解：(C) I think a temporary worker would be more appropriate for a short-term project.

選択疑問文 → どちらかを選んで答える。

• (A) プロジェクトの期間の話（選んでいない）
• (B) 過去の採用の話
• (C) 理由付きで「派遣」を選んでいる ✓

設問： Would you like me to give you a tour of the facility?

(A) The facility was built in 2015.
(B) I toured Europe last summer.
(C) That would be wonderful. Thank you.

正解：(C) That would be wonderful. Thank you.

Would you like me to …?（申し出）→ 承諾/断りで答える。

• (A) 施設の建設年の話
• (B) tour（旅行する）と tour（案内する）の混同
• (C) 「素晴らしいです。ありがとう」= 承諾 ✓

設問： The scale of this year’s conference is much larger than last year’s.

(A) I weighed the package on the scale.
(B) The conference was held in April.
(C) That’s exciting. How many speakers are there?

正解：(C) That’s exciting. How many speakers are there?

平叙文（情報の共有）→ 反応 + 質問で答える。

• (A) scale（はかり）の別の意味で混同
• (B) 過去の開催時期
• (C) 反応 + 質問 ✓

設問： Hasn’t the new policy been announced to all employees yet?

(A) The announcement is scheduled for this Friday.
(B) Yes, I agree with the new policy.
(C) The employees are working overtime today.

正解：(A) The announcement is scheduled for this Friday.

否定疑問文 → 事実に基づいて答える。

• (A) 「金曜日に発表予定です」= まだ発表されていない理由を間接的に説明 ✓
• (B) 同意するかは聞かれていない
• (C) 残業の話

設問： How did the product launch go?

(A) The product will be launched next month.
(B) The product is available at major retailers.
(C) It went really well. We exceeded our sales target.

正解：(C) It went really well. We exceeded our sales target.

How did … go?（どうだったか）→ 結果・感想で答える。

• (A) 来月発売（もう発売済みのはず）
• (B) 販売場所の話
• (C) 結果で答えている ✓

設問： I guess we should postpone the outdoor event because of the weather forecast.

(A) I guessed the answer correctly.
(B) The event was very successful last year.
(C) The forecast says it should clear up by the afternoon.

正解：(C) The forecast says it should clear up by the afternoon.

平叙文（提案）→ 同意/反論で答える。

• (A) guess（推測する）の別の意味で混同
• (B) 過去の成功の話
• (C) 反論 + 情報提供 ✓

設問： Who will be the keynote speaker at the annual awards ceremony?

(A) Dr. Williams, the renowned scientist, has been invited.
(B) The ceremony will start at seven.
(C) The speaker system needs to be replaced.

正解：(A) Dr. Williams, the renowned scientist, has been invited.

Who（人）→ 人名で答える。

• (A) 人名 + 情報 ✓
• (B) 開始時間の話
• (C) speaker（スピーカー機器）の混同

設問： Do you think we have enough time to finish the project before the deadline?

(A) It’s going to be tight, but I think we can manage.
(B) The project is almost finished.
(C) The deadline was last Friday.

正解：(A) It’s going to be tight, but I think we can manage.

Do you think …?（意見を求める）→ 意見で答える。

• (A) 「厳しいけど何とかなると思う」= 意見 ✓
• (B) ほぼ完成（意見ではなく事実）
• (C) 締切は先週（矛盾）

設問： I’m confident that the new marketing strategy will increase our market share.

(A) I share your confidence. The data supports it.
(B) The market is closed on Sundays.
(C) The strategy meeting is on Wednesday.

正解：(A) I share your confidence. The data supports it.

平叙文（意見の表明）→ 同意/反論で答える。

• (A) 「同じ確信を持っています。データが裏付けています」= 同意 ✓
• (B) market（市場）と market（マーケット・店）の混同
• (C) 会議の日程の話