Day 22：Part 4 先読み訓練 ― 説明文問題の攻略法

【スクリプト】

Good morning, everyone. I’d like to announce that the company parking lot will be closed for repairs starting next Monday. During the construction period, please use the public parking garage on Fifth Street. The company will cover the parking fees.

正解：(B) A temporary closure of the parking lot

the company parking lot will be closed for repairs = 駐車場が修理のため閉鎖。

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Thank you for calling Greenfield Dental Clinic. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, nine A.M. to six P.M. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please press one. For all other inquiries, please press two.

正解：(B) An automated phone message

Thank you for calling … please press one = 電話の自動応答メッセージ。

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Attention, shoppers. We are pleased to announce a special sale in our electronics department. All household appliances are now 30 percent off. This offer is valid until the end of the day, so don’t miss out.

正解：(B) A discount on electronics

All household appliances are now 30 percent off = 家電製品が30%オフ。

【スクリプト】

Hi, this is Karen from Riverside Fitness Club. I’m calling to let you know that your membership will expire at the end of this month. If you’d like to renew it, please visit our front desk or call us back at 555-0142.

正解：(B) To remind about an expiring membership

your membership will expire at the end of this month = 会員資格が今月末に切れる。

【スクリプト】

Good evening. Here is tonight’s weather forecast. Temperatures will drop to near freezing overnight, and we can expect light snow in the morning. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their morning commute.

正解：(C) Allow extra time for commuting

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their morning commute.

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I’m honored to introduce tonight’s guest speaker, Dr. Emily Chen. Dr. Chen has achieved remarkable success in the field of environmental science. She will be speaking about the latest findings on climate change and its impact on agriculture.

正解：(B) To introduce a guest speaker

I’m honored to introduce tonight’s guest speaker = ゲストスピーカーの紹介。

【スクリプト】

Attention, all passengers. Flight 472 to Singapore has been delayed due to severe weather conditions. The new departure time is 3:15 P.M. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask that you remain in the terminal.

正解：(B) It has been delayed.

Flight 472 to Singapore has been delayed = フライト472は遅延。

【スクリプト】

Good morning, team. Before we begin today’s meeting, I’d like to remind everyone that the deadline for submitting your quarterly reports is this Friday. Please make sure to include all the relevant data and have your supervisor review it before submission.

正解：(B) Submit quarterly reports by Friday

the deadline for submitting your quarterly reports is this Friday = 四半期報告書の提出期限は今週金曜日。

【スクリプト】

Are you looking for a reliable moving company? At Swift Movers, we offer competitive rates and secure handling of your belongings. Call us today at 555-0198 for a free estimate, and mention this ad to receive a 10 percent discount.

正解：(B) A moving company

Are you looking for a reliable moving company? = 信頼できる引越し会社をお探しですか？

【スクリプト】

This is a reminder for all staff. The annual company banquet will be held on Saturday, December 14th, at the Grand Hotel. The event will start at six P.M. Please let the front desk know by Wednesday if you plan to attend so we can confirm the number of guests.

正解：(B) Confirm their attendance

Please let the front desk know by Wednesday if you plan to attend = 出席するなら水曜までに受付に知らせてほしい。

【スクリプト】

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the tenth anniversary celebration of Oakwood Publishing. Over the past decade, our company has grown from a small team of five to an organization of over 200 employees. I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of our editorial staff. This year, we published a record number of novels, and our reputation in the industry continues to grow. Let’s raise our glasses to another successful decade.

正解：(C) To celebrate the company’s anniversary

welcome to the tenth anniversary celebration = 10周年記念のお祝い。

正解：(B) It published a record number of novels.

we published a record number of novels = 過去最多の小説を出版した。

正解：(C) Company employees

our company / our editorial staff / Let’s raise our glasses = 社内のスピーチ。

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Hello, this is David Park calling from City Auto Repair. I’m calling about your vehicle. We’ve completed the inspection and found that the brake pads need to be replaced. The overall cost, including parts and labor, will be approximately $350. Please call us back at 555-0276 to let us know how you’d like to proceed.

正解：(D) To report on a vehicle inspection

I’m calling about your vehicle. We’ve completed the inspection = 車の点検結果について電話。

正解：(D) Call back to give instructions

Please call us back … to let us know how you’d like to proceed = 折り返し電話で指示を。

【スクリプト】

Good morning. I’m Sarah Kim, the director of the Westfield Community Center. I’d like to welcome you all to this year’s volunteer orientation. Before we begin, let me go over a few important points. First, all participants must sign in at the front desk each day they volunteer. Second, please wear your ID badge at all times while on-site. And finally, if you observe any safety issues, report them to a staff member immediately. Now, let’s watch a short video about our programs.

正解：(D) The director of a community center

I’m Sarah Kim, the director of the Westfield Community Center.

正解：(D) Sign in at the front desk

all participants must sign in at the front desk each day = 毎日受付でサインインする。

正解：(C) Report it to a staff member

if you observe any safety issues, report them to a staff member immediately.

【スクリプト】

Attention, shoppers. Thank you for visiting Sunrise Department Store. We’d like to let you know about some exciting changes. Starting next week, our store hours will be extended. We will now be open from 8 A.M. to 10 P.M., seven days a week. In addition, we are pleased to announce the opening of a new food court on the third floor. We invite you to explore the variety of dining options available. Thank you for your continued support.

正解：(D) Extended store hours

our store hours will be extended = 営業時間が延長される。

正解：(C) A food court

the opening of a new food court on the third floor.

正解：(C) Try the new dining options

We invite you to explore the variety of dining options available.

【スクリプト】

Hello, this is Marcus from Lakewood Property Management. I’m calling about the apartment you inquired about on our website. The two-bedroom unit on Elm Street is still available. The monthly rent is $1,400, and that includes water and gas. However, electricity is not included. If you’d like to schedule a viewing, we have openings this Saturday morning or next Tuesday afternoon. Please give me a call back at 555-0389 at your earliest convenience.

正解：(A) Water and gas

The monthly rent is $1,400, and that includes water and gas. However, electricity is not included.

正解：(A) This Saturday or next Tuesday

we have openings this Saturday morning or next Tuesday afternoon.

正解：(C) Call the speaker back

Please give me a call back at 555-0389.

正解：(A) $1,400

The monthly rent is $1,400.

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Good afternoon, everyone. I’d like to begin this afternoon’s assembly by sharing some exciting news. As many of you know, our company has been working on a major project to develop a new line of household cleaning products. I’m pleased to report that the product testing phase is now complete, and the results have exceeded our expectations. Based on these findings, we’ve decided to move the product launch date forward by two weeks. The marketing team will begin the advertising campaign next Monday. I’d like to thank everyone who contributed to this achievement. Your dedication has been truly amazing.

正解：(A) The completion of product testing

the product testing phase is now complete, and the results have exceeded our expectations.

正解：(C) Move the launch date forward

we’ve decided to move the product launch date forward by two weeks.

正解：(C) The advertising campaign will begin.

The marketing team will begin the advertising campaign next Monday.

【スクリプト】

Hello, everyone. Welcome to the City Museum’s annual lecture series. Tonight’s speaker is Dr. Robert Tanaka, a leading expert in Asian art history. Dr. Tanaka has spent over 20 years studying traditional Japanese sculpture and has published several award-winning books on the subject. His latest work explores the relationship between ancient craftsmanship and contemporary design. After the lecture, there will be a 30-minute question-and-answer session. Refreshments will be served in the lobby afterward. Now, please join me in welcoming Dr. Tanaka.

正解：(A) At a museum

Welcome to the City Museum’s annual lecture series.

正解：(C) Asian art history

a leading expert in Asian art history / studying traditional Japanese sculpture.

正解：(D) A question-and-answer session

After the lecture, there will be a 30-minute question-and-answer session.

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Good morning. This is your daily traffic update on WKRN Radio. Due to a water main break on Highway 12, the southbound lanes are currently closed between Exit 5 and Exit 8. Crews are on-site and repairs are expected to take until approximately 2 P.M. Drivers heading south are advised to take the Route 9 detour via Maple Avenue. In other news, construction on the downtown bridge is ahead of schedule and is now expected to be completed by the end of next month. We’ll have another update for you at noon.

正解：(A) A water main break

Due to a water main break on Highway 12, the southbound lanes are currently closed.

正解：(A) Take a detour via Maple Avenue

Drivers heading south are advised to take the Route 9 detour via Maple Avenue.

正解：(D) It is ahead of schedule.

construction on the downtown bridge is ahead of schedule.

【スクリプト】

Thank you all for coming to this morning’s staff meeting. I have a few updates to share. First, our client, Norwood Industries, has requested that we submit the revised proposal by next Wednesday. I know that’s earlier than expected, but I’m confident we can meet the deadline. Second, the company is offering a new savings plan for all full-time employees. Details will be sent via email later today. Finally, I’d like to remind everyone that the office will be closed next Friday for a national holiday. Please plan your work accordingly.

正解：(A) It needs to be submitted earlier than planned.

our client has requested that we submit the revised proposal by next Wednesday. I know that’s earlier than expected.

正解：(D) Via email

Details will be sent via email later today.

正解：(D) For a national holiday

the office will be closed next Friday for a national holiday.

【スクリプト】

Good evening, and welcome to the Riverside Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner. Tonight, we are here to honor some of the most outstanding business leaders in our community. Our first award goes to Ms. Linda Foster, the founder of Foster’s Organic Market. Since she founded the company 15 years ago, it has grown from a single store to a chain of 12 locations across the state. Ms. Foster is also known for her generous contributions to local food banks. Her dedication to both business excellence and community service makes her a truly deserving recipient of this year’s Business Leader of the Year award. Please join me in congratulating Ms. Foster.

正解：(D) An awards dinner

welcome to the Riverside Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner.

正解：(A) It has expanded to 12 locations.

it has grown from a single store to a chain of 12 locations across the state.

正解：(A) Her contributions to local food banks

Ms. Foster is also known for her generous contributions to local food banks.