Day 57:Part3 実践演習 ― 5会話15問に挑戦
なぜやるか
昨日は先読みの手順とPart3の設問パターンを学びました。今日は量を増やして実践に慣れる日です。
5会話・15問を連続で解きます。今日のポイントは1つだけ:
「必ず先読みをしてから音声を再生する」
先読みなしで解き始めると、昨日学んだことが身につきません。少し手間でも、必ず設問3つを読んでから音声を聞く習慣をつけましょう。
Part3 実践演習(5会話・15問)
会話1
先読み:音声の前に設問1〜3を読む
設問1: What is the man calling about?
– (A) A job interview result
– (B) A product defect
– (C) An appointment confirmation
– (D) A billing error
設問2: What does the woman say about the appointment?
– (A) It has been canceled.
– (B) It needs to be rescheduled.
– (C) It is confirmed for Tuesday at ten.
– (D) It was moved to a different location.
設問3: What will the woman send to the man?
– (A) A contract
– (B) A reminder email
– (C) A product catalog
– (D) A map to the office
音声:
スクリプト:
Man: Hello, this is David Chen. I’m calling to confirm my appointment with Dr. Williams scheduled for next Tuesday.
Woman: Hello, Mr. Chen. Yes, your appointment is confirmed for Tuesday the fourteenth at ten A.M.
Man: Great. Could you also send me the address of the clinic? I’m not sure where it’s located.
Woman: Of course. I’ll send you a confirmation email with all the details including the address and directions. You should receive it within the next few minutes.
Man: Perfect. Thank you very much.
解答と解説:
| 設問 | 正解 | 解説 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (C) An appointment confirmation | “calling to confirm my appointment”が直接の根拠 |
| 2 | (C) It is confirmed for Tuesday at ten. | “confirmed for Tuesday the fourteenth at ten A.M.”が根拠 |
| 3 | (B) A reminder email | “I’ll send you a confirmation email with all the details including the address” → emailが正解。(D)のmapは含まれるが、選択肢はemail |
会話2
先読み:音声の前に設問1〜3を読む
設問1: Where do the speakers most likely work?
– (A) At a restaurant
– (B) At a publishing company
– (C) At a hospital
– (D) At a retail store
設問2: What problem do they discuss?
– (A) A supplier has raised its prices.
– (B) The delivery was delayed.
– (C) There is an error in the printed materials.
– (D) A customer complained about the service.
設問3: What will the man do immediately?
– (A) Contact the printing company
– (B) Rewrite the brochure content
– (C) Speak with the sales manager
– (D) Refund customers who purchased the brochures
音声:
スクリプト:
Woman: Have you had a chance to look at the new product brochures that just came in from the printer?
Man: I have. And I noticed there’s a problem — the pricing information on page four is incorrect. It shows last year’s prices, not the current ones.
Woman: Oh no. How many copies did they print?
Man: About five hundred. We can’t distribute these to customers with the wrong prices. I’ll call the printing company right now and ask them to reprint the affected pages.
Woman: Good idea. We still have a few days before the trade show, so we should be fine if they act quickly.
解答と解説:
| 設問 | 正解 | 解説 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (B) At a publishing company | “product brochures”、”printer”、”trade show”の文脈。製品パンフレットを扱う会社 |
| 2 | (C) There is an error in the printed materials. | “pricing information on page four is incorrect”が根拠 |
| 3 | (A) Contact the printing company | “I’ll call the printing company right now”が直接の根拠 |
会話3
先読み:音声の前に設問1〜3を読む
設問1: What are the speakers planning?
– (A) A staff training session
– (B) A business trip to another city
– (C) An office renovation
– (D) A client presentation
設問2: What concern does the woman express?
– (A) The budget is too high.
– (B) The timeline is too tight.
– (C) The client has not responded.
– (D) The team lacks the necessary skills.
設問3: What does the man offer to do?
– (A) Extend the project deadline
– (B) Hire additional designers
– (C) Present the first draft by Monday
– (D) Schedule a meeting with the client
音声:
スクリプト:
Woman: So, how are things going with the Anderson account presentation? The client meeting is next Wednesday.
Man: It’s coming along. We have the main slides ready, but the design team is still working on the visuals. I think we need a few more days.
Woman: A few more days? That’s cutting it close. We need time to review everything and make revisions before the meeting.
Man: I understand. How about I share the first draft with you by Monday morning? That gives you two full days to review and make any changes you need.
Woman: Monday morning works. Just make sure the key financial figures are accurate before you send it over.
Man: Absolutely. I’ll double-check everything this weekend.
解答と解説:
| 設問 | 正解 | 解説 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (D) A client presentation | “Anderson account presentation”、”client meeting is next Wednesday” |
| 2 | (B) The timeline is too tight. | “That’s cutting it close.”(時間がギリギリ)が根拠。”cutting it close”はTOEICでも出る慣用表現 |
| 3 | (C) Present the first draft by Monday | “I share the first draft with you by Monday morning”が根拠 |
会話4
先読み:音声の前に設問1〜3を読む
設問1: What type of facility are the speakers discussing?
– (A) A gym
– (B) A library
– (C) A conference center
– (D) A hotel
設問2: What does the man say about the parking situation?
– (A) Parking is free for all guests.
– (B) The parking lot is under construction.
– (C) Guests must use a nearby public parking garage.
– (D) Parking passes are available at the front desk.
設問3: What is the woman’s concern?
– (A) The room rate is too expensive.
– (B) The conference center is too far away.
– (C) Her colleagues are arriving by car.
– (D) The event has already started.
音声:
スクリプト:
Woman: Hi, I’m organizing a business conference for about eighty people in two weeks. Do you have a space that could accommodate that?
Man: Certainly. Our main hall can hold up to one hundred and twenty, and it comes fully equipped with audio-visual systems and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Woman: That sounds perfect. One thing I need to ask about is parking. Several of my colleagues will be driving in from out of town.
Man: We don’t have our own parking lot, unfortunately. However, there’s a public parking garage just a two-minute walk from here. We provide guests with a discount voucher that covers the first three hours.
Woman: I see. That might be inconvenient for some of them. Could I get more details about the voucher?
Man: Of course. I’ll email you the full information along with our pricing package.
解答と解説:
| 設問 | 正解 | 解説 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (C) A conference center | “business conference”、”main hall”、”audio-visual systems”から |
| 2 | (C) Guests must use a nearby public parking garage. | “there’s a public parking garage just a two-minute walk from here”が根拠 |
| 3 | (C) Her colleagues are arriving by car. | “several of my colleagues will be driving in from out of town”が根拠 |
会話5
先読み:音声の前に設問1〜3を読む
設問1: What is the purpose of this conversation?
– (A) To discuss a new employee’s performance
– (B) To review a job applicant
– (C) To plan a welcome party for a new colleague
– (D) To announce a promotion
設問2: What does the woman say is impressive about the applicant?
– (A) Her international work experience
– (B) Her language skills
– (C) Her technical certifications
– (D) Her leadership record
設問3: What do the speakers decide to do next?
– (A) Offer the position immediately
– (B) Interview one more candidate
– (C) Call the applicant’s references
– (D) Schedule a second interview
音声:
スクリプト:
Man: So, what did you think of the candidate we interviewed this morning — Ms. Martinez?
Woman: I was quite impressed, actually. She has over eight years of experience in supply chain management, and she’s worked in both Europe and Asia. That international background could be really valuable for us.
Man: I agree. Her technical knowledge was solid too. The only thing I’m unsure about is her leadership experience. The role requires managing a team of about fifteen people.
Woman: That’s a fair point. She mentioned leading a small team of five, but this would be a significant step up. How about we invite her back for a second interview and ask more specifically about her management style?
Man: That sounds like a good plan. I’ll reach out to her today to set that up.
解答と解説:
| 設問 | 正解 | 解説 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (B) To review a job applicant | “candidate we interviewed”、”the role requires”から採用検討の会話 |
| 2 | (A) Her international work experience | “worked in both Europe and Asia. That international background could be really valuable”が根拠 |
| 3 | (D) Schedule a second interview | “invite her back for a second interview” → “I’ll reach out to her today to set that up” |
先読みの精度チェック
今日の5会話を終えて確認しましょう。
| チェック項目 | ✓ |
|---|---|
| 音声を再生する前に、毎回設問3つを読んだ | |
| “What will 〜 do next?”系の設問では、会話の最後の”I’ll〜”に注目できた | |
| 選択肢のキーワードを先にチェックして、音声を聞きながら答えを絞れた | |
| 消去法を使えた(「これは絶対違う」と思った選択肢を先に消した) |
精読課題
会話3(男性の発言): How about I share the first draft with you by Monday morning? That gives you two full days to review and make any changes you need.
精読:
→ How about I share the first draft (with you) (by Monday morning)?
→ That gives you two full days (to review and make any changes) [(that) you need].
→ “How about I〜?” = 私が〜するのはどうですか?(提案)
→ 訳:「月曜日の朝までに第一稿をお送りするのはいかがでしょうか。そうすれば修正のために丸2日間時間が取れます。」
会話5(女性の発言): She mentioned leading a small team of five, but this would be a significant step up.
精読:
→ She mentioned leading a small team (of five), but this would be a significant step up.
→ 骨格:She mentioned leading a team, but this would be a step up.
→ “step up” = 大きな前進、レベルアップ
→ 訳:「彼女は5人の小チームを率いた経験があると述べていましたが、今回は大幅なステップアップになるでしょう。」
単語学習(Day 57)
復習:Day 56の単語から5語テスト
| # | 英語 | 意味は? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | venue | 会場 |
| 2 | valid | 有効な |
| 3 | transit | 輸送中 |
| 4 | upcoming | 近づいている、まもなくの |
| 5 | undergo | 経験する、受ける |
Day 57の単語(27語):
| # | 英語 | 意味 | 一言メモ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1513 | warehouse | 倉庫 | “store items in a warehouse”(倉庫に保管する) |
| 1514 | warranty | 保証(書) | “a two-year warranty”(2年間の保証) |
| 1515 | withdraw | 引き出す、撤回する | “withdraw cash”(現金を引き出す) |
| 1516 | workshop | ワークショップ、研修 | “attend a workshop”(ワークショップに参加する) |
| 1517 | worth | 〜の価値がある | “worth trying”(試す価値がある)。”It’s worth it.”(やる価値がある) |
| 1518 | wrap up | 終わらせる、まとめる | “wrap up the meeting”(会議をまとめる) |
| 1519 | year-end | 年末の | “year-end review”(年末評価) |
| 1520 | yield | 生み出す、譲る | “yield good results”(良い結果を生み出す) |
| 1521 | absent | 欠席している | “be absent from work”(仕事を欠席する) |
| 1522 | accommodate | 収容する、対応する | “accommodate twenty guests”(20人のゲストを収容する) |
| 1523 | accurate | 正確な | “accurate information”(正確な情報) |
| 1524 | acknowledge | 認める、確認する | “acknowledge receipt”(受領を確認する) |
| 1525 | acquire | 取得する | “acquire new skills”(新しいスキルを習得する) |
| 1526 | adequate | 十分な | “adequate resources”(十分なリソース) |
| 1527 | adjust | 調整する | “adjust the schedule”(スケジュールを調整する) |
| 1528 | allocate | 割り当てる | “allocate the budget”(予算を割り当てる) |
| 1529 | anticipate | 予想する | “anticipate the demand”(需要を予測する) |
| 1530 | apologize | 謝る | “apologize for the delay”(遅延について謝罪する) |
| 1531 | applicable | 適用可能な | “not applicable”(N/A:該当なし) |
| 1532 | appreciate | 感謝する、理解する | “I appreciate your help.”(ご協力に感謝します)。TOEICで超頻出 |
| 1533 | appropriate | 適切な | “appropriate measures”(適切な措置) |
| 1534 | approximate | おおよその | “approximate cost”(概算費用) |
| 1535 | assess | 評価する | “assess the damage”(損害を評価する) |
| 1536 | attach | 添付する | “attach a file”(ファイルを添付する) |
| 1537 | attempt | 試みる | “attempt to solve”(解決を試みる) |
| 1538 | authorize | 権限を与える | “authorized personnel only”(権限を持つ者のみ) |
| 1539 | await | 待つ | “await your response”(ご返答をお待ちしています)。フォーマルな表現 |
やり方(まとめ)
| 順番 | 内容 | 時間 |
|---|---|---|
| ① | 会話1〜3:先読み→音声→解答(各10分) | 30分 |
| ② | 会話4〜5:先読み→音声→解答(各10分) | 20分 |
| ③ | 間違えた問題の会話を聞き直す | 5〜10分 |
| ④ | 精読課題 | 5分 |
| ⑤ | 単語復習+新規 | 20分 |
| 合計 | 約80〜85分 |
Day 56〜57のまとめ
| Day | 内容 | ポイント |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Part3の解き方+4会話12問 | 先読みの手順・設問パターン7種 |
| 57 | Part3 実践演習5会話15問 | 先読みを習慣化・消去法 |
明日はPart4(説明文問題)の解き方に入ります。 アナウンス・スピーチ・ニュースなど、1人で話す形式です。Part3と解き方は同じですが、話し手が1人なので文体・語彙がよりフォーマルになります。
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