Day 43:Part7 シングルパッセージ⑤ 模試形式(15問)

なぜやるか

今日はシングルパッセージの最終日です。5パッセージ・15問を本番に近い形で一気に解きます。

本番では、シングルパッセージ10個・29問を約25分で解く必要があります。今日は半分の量なので、13分以内を目標にしてください。

Part7 シングルパッセージ模試(5パッセージ・15問)

タイマーをセットしてスタートしてください。


パッセージ1:テキストメッセージ(3問)

Questions 1-3 refer to the following text message chain.

Karen Lee [9:15 A.M.]Hi David, are you coming to the client presentation at 2:00 today? I noticed you weren’t on the attendee list.

David Park [9:22 A.M.]Actually, I’m supposed to be there. Can you add me to the list? I’ve been working on the financial projections section of the presentation.

Karen Lee [9:25 A.M.]Done! By the way, Ms. Roberts from accounting wants to review the projections before the meeting. Can you send them to her by noon?

David Park [9:28 A.M.]Sure, I’ll have them ready by 11:30. I just need to double-check a few numbers with the sales team first.

Q1. What is David’s role in the presentation?
(A) He is the client. (B) He prepared the financial projections. (C) He booked the conference room. (D) He designed the slides.
(B) “I’ve been working on the financial projections section”

Q2. What does Karen ask David to do?
(A) Cancel the meeting (B) Invite more attendees (C) Send projections to Ms. Roberts by noon (D) Prepare a new presentation
(C) “Ms. Roberts… wants to review the projections… Can you send them to her by noon?”

Q3. At 9:28 A.M., what does David indicate he will do first?
(A) Contact Ms. Roberts (B) Verify numbers with the sales team (C) Print the financial report (D) Reschedule the meeting
(B) “I just need to double-check a few numbers with the sales team first”


パッセージ2:お知らせ(3問)

Questions 4-6 refer to the following notice.

NOTICE TO ALL PASSENGERS

Effective April 1, Citywide Transit Authority will implement the following changes to bus routes in the downtown area:

• Route 15: Will be extended to include stops at Central Hospital and Riverside Mall. The extended route will add approximately 10 minutes to the total travel time.
• Route 22: Will operate every 15 minutes during peak hours (7:00–9:00 A.M. and 5:00–7:00 P.M.) instead of the current 20-minute intervals.
• Route 38: Will be discontinued due to low ridership. Passengers who currently use this route are advised to use Route 15 or Route 22 as alternatives.

Updated route maps and schedules are available at all transit stations, on our website at www.citytransit.org, and through the Citywide Transit mobile app.

For questions or comments, please contact our customer service department at (555) 234-5678.

Q4. What change will be made to Route 22?
(A) It will be discontinued. (B) It will run more frequently during rush hours. (C) It will be extended to new stops. (D) Its fare will increase.
(B) “Will operate every 15 minutes during peak hours… instead of the current 20-minute intervals” より頻繁に運行

Q5. Why is Route 38 being discontinued?
(A) It is being replaced by a new route. (B) The roads are under construction. (C) Not enough people use it. (D) The buses need maintenance.
(C) “discontinued due to low ridership” 利用者が少ないため

Q6. Where can passengers find updated schedule information?
(A) Only at transit stations (B) At stations, online, and through a mobile app (C) Only through the mobile app (D) By calling customer service
(B) “available at all transit stations, on our website… and through the Citywide Transit mobile app” 3つの方法


パッセージ3:メール(3問)

Questions 7-9 refer to the following email.

From: Facilities Management
To: All Building Tenants
Date: May 5
Subject: Water Supply Interruption

Dear Tenants,

Please be advised that the water supply to the building will be temporarily interrupted on Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. This interruption is necessary for the replacement of aging water pipes on the third and fourth floors.

During this time, water will not be available in restrooms, kitchens, or any other facilities in the building. We strongly recommend that tenants store an adequate supply of drinking water before the scheduled maintenance begins.

The work is being performed by Henderson Plumbing Services, which has been contracted to complete the project within a single day to minimize disruption. Barring any unforeseen complications, full water service should be restored by 2:00 P.M.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Q7. What is the purpose of the email?
(A) To announce a rent increase (B) To notify tenants about a water outage (C) To introduce a new maintenance company (D) To schedule building inspections
(B) “water supply to the building will be temporarily interrupted

Q8. What should tenants do before the maintenance?
(A) Move their vehicles (B) Close their windows (C) Store drinking water (D) Turn off electrical appliances
(C) “We strongly recommend that tenants store an adequate supply of drinking water

Q9. What is indicated about the maintenance work?
(A) It will take several days. (B) It is planned to be completed in one day. (C) It was requested by tenants. (D) It will only affect the first floor.
(B) “contracted to complete the project within a single day


パッセージ4:ニュース記事(3問)

Questions 10-12 refer to the following article.

Peterson’s Bookstore, a beloved independent bookshop that has been serving the Oakville community for over 40 years, has announced that it will be closing its doors permanently at the end of this month.

Owner Margaret Peterson, 68, cited declining sales and increasing competition from online retailers as the primary reasons for the closure. “It breaks my heart to make this decision,” said Ms. Peterson, “but the reality is that our sales have dropped by nearly 50% over the past five years.”

The store, located on Main Street, has been a cornerstone of the community since it was founded by Ms. Peterson’s father, Harold Peterson, in 1983. It has hosted countless book readings, author signings, and children’s story hours over the decades.

A farewell event will be held at the store on the last Saturday of the month. All remaining inventory will be sold at 70% off the original price.

Q10. Why is Peterson’s Bookstore closing?
(A) The building is being demolished. (B) The owner is moving to another city. (C) Sales have significantly declined. (D) The lease has expired.
(C) “declining sales and increasing competition from online retailers” + “sales have dropped by nearly 50%”

Q11. Who founded the bookstore?
(A) Margaret Peterson (B) Harold Peterson (C) An online retailer (D) The Oakville community
(B) “founded by Ms. Peterson’s father, Harold Peterson, in 1983″

Q12. What will happen at the farewell event?
(A) New books will be introduced. (B) A new owner will be announced. (C) Books will be sold at a 70% discount. (D) The community will vote on the store’s future.
(C) “All remaining inventory will be sold at 70% off the original price”


パッセージ5:クーポン/割引情報(3問)

Questions 13-15 refer to the following coupon.

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
FRESH HARVEST RESTAURANT
SPECIAL OFFER
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Present this coupon and receive 20% OFF your entire meal!

Valid: Monday through Thursday only
Expires: June 30

Terms and Conditions:
• Valid for dine-in only. Not valid for takeout or delivery orders.
• Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, or discounts.
• Maximum discount of $30 per table.
• One coupon per table per visit.
• Excludes alcoholic beverages.
• Not valid on public holidays.

Fresh Harvest Restaurant
789 Garden Avenue | Open daily 11:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Reservations: (555) 987-6543
www.freshharvestrestaurant.com

Q13. On which days can the coupon be used?
(A) Every day of the week (B) Weekends only (C) Monday through Thursday (D) Friday through Sunday
(C) “Valid: Monday through Thursday only”

Q14. What is the maximum savings a customer can receive with this coupon?
(A) $20 (B) $25 (C) $30 (D) No limit
(C) “Maximum discount of $30 per table”

Q15. Which of the following is NOT a restriction on the coupon?
(A) It cannot be used for delivery. (B) It cannot be used on holidays. (C) It cannot be used for alcohol. (D) It cannot be used for lunch.
(D) NOT問題。(A) Not valid for takeout or delivery ✓、(B) Not valid on public holidays ✓、(C) Excludes alcoholic beverages ✓。(D) lunchに関する制限は記載なし(レストランは11:00 A.M.から営業)


精読課題:パッセージ4(ニュース記事)を精読する


文1: Peterson’s Bookstore, a beloved independent bookshop that has been serving the Oakville community for over 40 years, has announced that it will be closing its doors permanently at the end of this month.

精読:
→ Peterson’s Bookstore, a beloved independent bookshop that has been serving the Oakville community (for over 40 years), has announced that it will be closing its doors permanently (at the end) (of this month).
→ 骨格:Peterson’s Bookstore has announced that it will be closing.
→ 訳:「40年以上にわたりオークビルのコミュニティに奉仕してきた愛すべき独立系書店ピーターソンズ・ブックストアが、今月末に完全閉店することを発表しました。」


文2: Owner Margaret Peterson, 68, cited declining sales and increasing competition from online retailers as the primary reasons for the closure.

精読:
→ Owner Margaret Peterson, 68, cited declining sales and increasing competition (from online retailers) (as the primary reasons) (for the closure).
→ 骨格:Margaret Peterson cited sales and competition as the reasons.
→ 訳:「オーナーのマーガレット・ピーターソン(68歳)は、売上の減少とオンライン小売業者からの競争激化を閉店の主な理由として挙げました。」


文3: The store, located on Main Street, has been a cornerstone of the community since it was founded by Ms. Peterson’s father, Harold Peterson, in 1983.

精読:
→ The store, (located (on Main Street)), has been a cornerstone (of the community) since it was founded (by Ms. Peterson’s father), Harold Peterson, (in 1983).
→ 骨格:The store has been a cornerstone since it was founded.
→ 訳:「メインストリートに位置するこの店は、1983年にピーターソン氏の父ハロルド・ピーターソンによって創業されて以来、コミュニティの礎となってきました。」


自分でもやってみましょう: パッセージ3(水道工事メール)の文も精読してみてください。特に “The work is being performed by Henderson Plumbing Services, which has been contracted to complete the project within a single day to minimize disruption.” は、関係代名詞・受動態・不定詞が入った複合的な文です。

解答一覧

Q正解Q正解Q正解
1B6B11B
2C7B12C
3B8C13C
4B9B14C
5C10C15D

所要時間チェック

時間判定
13分以内本番ペース
13〜18分良好
18〜23分もう少し。設問を先に読んでキーワードを探す練習を
23分以上全文を読んでいる可能性。必要な部分だけ読む

単語学習(Day 43)

Day 43の単語(27語):

#英語意味一言メモ
1135projection予測Q1。”financial projections”(財務予測)
1136double-check再確認するQ3。”double-check the numbers”(数字を再確認する)
1137implement実施するQ4。”implement changes”(変更を実施する)
1138interval間隔Q4。”20-minute intervals”(20分間隔)
1139ridership乗客数Q5。”low ridership”(利用客の少なさ)
1140discontinue中止するQ5。”Route 38 will be discontinued”
1141interruption中断Q7。”water supply interruption”(給水の中断)
1142adequate十分なQ8。”adequate supply”(十分な量)
1143plumbing配管Q9。”plumbing services”(配管サービス)
1144barring〜がなければQ9。”barring complications”(問題がなければ)
1145unforeseen予期せぬQ9。”unforeseen complications”(予期せぬ問題)
1146restore復旧するQ9。”service will be restored”(サービスが復旧する)
1147beloved愛されたQ10。”a beloved bookshop”(愛された書店)
1148cite引用する、挙げるQ10。”cited declining sales”(売上減少を挙げた)
1149permanently永久にQ10。”closing permanently”(完全に閉店する)
1150cornerstoneQ11。”a cornerstone of the community”
1151countless数えきれないQ11。”countless book readings”(数えきれない朗読会)
1152farewell別れのQ12。”farewell event”(送別イベント)
1153inventory在庫Q12。”remaining inventory”(残りの在庫)
1154dine-in店内飲食Q13。”valid for dine-in only”(店内飲食のみ有効)
1155takeoutテイクアウトQ13。”not valid for takeout”(テイクアウト無効)
1156combine組み合わせるQ14。”cannot be combined with”(〜と併用不可)
1157exclude除外するQ15。”excludes alcoholic beverages”(酒類を除く)
1158peakピーク“peak hours”(ラッシュアワー)
1159aging老朽化した“aging water pipes”(老朽化した水道管)
1160minimize最小化する“minimize disruption”(混乱を最小化する)
1161retailer小売業者“online retailers”(オンライン小売業者)

やり方(まとめ)

順番内容時間
5パッセージ15問を時間を計って解く(目標13分)13〜20分
解答確認+解説を読む15〜20分
精読課題(3文)10〜15分
単語復習+新規20分
合計約60〜75分

シングルパッセージ完了!

5日間(Day 39〜43)でシングルパッセージの問題を合計57問解きました。明日からダブルパッセージに入ります。

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