Day 36：Part6 入門＋問題演習①（3パッセージ・12問）

Part6とは？

Part6は「長文穴埋め問題」です。 4つの文章（メール・手紙・お知らせなど）にそれぞれ4つの空所があり、合計16問です。

Part5との違い：
– Part5：1文の中で解く → 空所の前後だけ見ればOK
– Part6：文章全体の流れの中で解く → 前後の文も読む必要がある

Part6の問題タイプ：

文挿入問題がPart6の最大の特徴です。 1パッセージに1問は文挿入問題が出ます。

文挿入問題の解き方

1. 空所の前後の文を読む（空所の直前の文と直後の文）
2. 代名詞・指示語に注目する（this, that, these, itなどが何を指しているか）
3. 接続副詞に注目する（However, Therefore, In additionなど → 文の流れがわかる）
4. 時間の流れに注目する（過去→現在→未来の順になっているか）

Part6 問題演習①（3パッセージ・12問）

パッセージ1：メール

Questions 1-4 refer to the following email.

From: Sarah Johnson, HR Director
To: All Employees
Subject: Annual Performance Reviews

Dear Team,

I am writing to inform you that annual performance reviews will be __(1) during the week of April 7-11. Each employee will meet with ____(2) direct supervisor for approximately 30 minutes.

______(3). Please prepare a brief summary of your accomplishments over the past year, as well as any goals you would like to set for the coming year.

If you have any scheduling conflicts during that week, please contact the HR department ______(4) so that we can arrange an alternative time.

Best regards,
Sarah Johnson

Q1.
(A) conducted (B) conducting (C) conduct (D) conduction
→ (A) conducted
→ will be ______ → 未来の受動態（will be + 過去分詞）。reviewsは「実施される」側

Q2.
(A) they (B) their (C) them (D) theirs
→ (B) their
→ ______ + direct supervisor（名詞）→ 所有格

Q3.
(A) The reviews have been completed successfully.
(B) We encourage you to come prepared for your review session.
(C) The company will be closed during the holiday season.
(D) New employees are not required to participate.
→ (B)
→ 文挿入問題。次の文が「過去1年の成果の要約を準備してください」なので、その前に「準備して来ることを勧めます」が来るのが自然

Q4.
(A) approximately (B) immediately (C) frequently (D) recently
→ (B) immediately
→ 「すぐに人事部に連絡してください」。scheduling conflictsがあるなら「すぐに」連絡すべき

パッセージ2：お知らせ

Questions 5-8 refer to the following notice.

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS

The management office would like to inform all residents that maintenance work on the building’s heating system will begin on Monday, November 4, and is ______(5) to be completed by Friday, November 8.

During this period, the heating system will be temporarily ______(6). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

______(7). Portable heaters will be available for loan from the management office on the first floor.

For more information, please contact the management office at 555-0123 or visit ______(8) website at www.grandtower.com.

Grand Tower Management

Q5.
(A) expect (B) expected (C) expecting (D) expectation
→ (B) expected
→ is ______ to be completed → is expected to 〜 ＝「〜する見込みだ」

Q6.
(A) unavailable (B) available (C) reliable (D) valuable
→ (A) unavailable
→ メンテナンス中だから暖房は「利用できない」状態になる

Q7.
(A) The work has already been finished ahead of schedule.
(B) Residents are encouraged to keep windows open during this time.
(C) However, we understand that temperatures may drop during this period.
(D) The heating system was installed last year.
→ (C)
→ 文挿入問題。前の文で「暖房が一時的に使えなくなる」→ 「しかし、この期間中に気温が下がる可能性があることを理解しています」→ 次の文で「ポータブルヒーターを貸し出します」。Howeverで転換し、解決策につなげる流れ

Q8.
(A) our (B) your (C) their (D) its
→ (A) our
→ Grand Tower Managementが「私たちの」ウェブサイトと言っている。管理事務所の視点

パッセージ3：ビジネスレター

Questions 9-12 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Yamamoto,

Thank you for your recent inquiry ______(9) our consulting services. We are pleased to inform you that our firm has extensive experience in helping companies streamline their operations.

Our team of ______(10) consultants will work closely with your staff to identify areas for improvement and develop a customized plan.

______(11). We are confident that our approach will lead to significant cost savings and improved efficiency for your organization.

Please feel free to contact me at your ______(12) to schedule an initial consultation. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Sincerely,
David Chen
Senior Consultant

Q9.
(A) regarding (B) although (C) because (D) however
→ (A) regarding
→ inquiry ______ our consulting services → 「コンサルティングサービスに関するお問い合わせ」→ 前置詞

Q10.
(A) experience (B) experienced (C) experiencing (D) experiential
→ (B) experienced
→ Our team of ______ consultants → consultants（名詞）の前 → 形容詞。「経験豊富なコンサルタント」

Q11.
(A) We have decided to discontinue this service effective immediately.
(B) Our previous clients have reported an average of 20% reduction in operational costs.
(C) The consultation fee has not yet been determined.
(D) Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with your request at this time.
→ (B)
→ 文挿入問題。前の文が「カスタマイズされた計画を策定します」、後の文が「大幅なコスト削減と効率向上をもたらすと確信しています」→ その間に「過去のクライアントは平均20%のコスト削減を報告しています」が最も自然。実績を示して自信の根拠を提示

Q12.
(A) convenience (B) convenient (C) conveniently (D) convene
→ (A) convenience
→ at your ______ → “at your convenience” ＝「ご都合のよいときに」。定型表現。名詞

解答一覧

精読課題：パッセージ1を精読する

パッセージ1のメールから、以下の3文を精読してください。

やり方

1. 前置詞＋名詞のかたまりを（ ）で囲む
2. 骨格（S＋V＋O/C）を見つける
3. 全文を日本語に訳す

文1： I am writing to inform you that annual performance reviews will be conducted during the week of April 7-11.

精読：
→ I am writing (to inform you) that annual performance reviews will be conducted (during the week) (of April 7-11).
→ 骨格：I am writing that reviews will be conducted.
→ 訳：「年次業績評価が4月7日から11日の週に実施されることをお知らせするためにメールしています。」

文2： Each employee will meet with their direct supervisor for approximately 30 minutes.

精読：
→ Each employee will meet (with their direct supervisor) (for approximately 30 minutes).
→ 骨格：Each employee will meet.
→ 訳：「各従業員は直属の上司と約30分間面談します。」

文3： If you have any scheduling conflicts during that week, please contact the HR department immediately so that we can arrange an alternative time.

精読：
→ If you have any scheduling conflicts (during that week), please contact the HR department immediately so that we can arrange an alternative time.
→ 骨格：Please contact the HR department.
→ 訳：「その週に予定の重複がある場合は、代わりの時間を手配できるよう、すぐに人事部にご連絡ください。」

自分でもやってみましょう： パッセージ2・3からも好きな文を選んで、同じように精読してみてください。

単語学習（Day 36）

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