Day 76:模試①復習④ ― Part7読解スキルを磨く
なぜやるか
Part7(長文読解)はTOEICで最も時間がかかるパートです。今日は読むスピードと正解率を同時に上げるテクニックを学び、追加練習をします。
Part7 速読3テクニック
テクニック①:先読み(設問から読む)
本文を最初から読まず、まず設問を読んで「何を探すか」を決める。
手順:
1. 設問1〜3(または1〜5)を30秒で読む
2. キーワードをチェック(固有名詞・数字・What/When/Where)
3. 本文を読みながらキーワードを探す
例: 設問に”when will the event take place”とあれば、日付・曜日に集中して読む
テクニック②:スキャニング(検索読み)
特定の情報を見つけるための読み方。 全文を読まず、目的の単語・数字を素早く探す。
向いている設問:
– “According to the announcement, what is the deadline?”(数字・日付を探す)
– “What is the name of the new product?”(固有名詞を探す)
– “Where should customers send their applications?”(場所・連絡先を探す)
コツ: 設問のキーワード(”deadline” / “product name” / “address”)と同じ単語か、その言い換えを本文で探す
テクニック③:スキミング(概要読み)
全体の話題・構造を掴む読み方。 各段落の最初の1文と最後の1文だけ読む。
向いている設問:
– “What is the main purpose of this announcement?”(目的を問う)
– “Who is the intended audience?”(読者層を問う)
– “What is being advertised?”(広告内容を問う)
コツ: 第1段落(What: 何の話か)→ 最終段落(結論・行動を促す文)の順に読む
Part7のよく間違えるパターン
パターン①:選択肢の言い換えに気づかない
- 本文:”sent to the address on file” → 選択肢:”delivered to the registered address”
- 対策:同じ「意味」を異なる言葉で言っている選択肢を探す
パターン②:「NOT問題」で正しい選択肢を選ぶ
- “Which of the following is NOT mentioned?” → 本文に書かれていない選択肢が正解
- 対策:4つの選択肢を一つずつ本文で確認。3つが本文に記載ある→残り1つが正解
パターン③:ダブルパッセージで2つの文書を混同する
- 文書Aに書いてあることと文書Bに書いてあることを混同する
- 対策:設問に”according to the advertisement”など文書の指定があれば、そちらだけ読む
Part7追加練習(1文章・5問)
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Media Relations, Thornbridge Capital
Subject: Thornbridge Capital Completes Acquisition of Eastfield Financial Services
Toronto, October 14 — Thornbridge Capital Group today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Eastfield Financial Services, a leading provider of personal and small business financial planning services in the Greater Toronto Area.
The transaction, valued at approximately $180 million, was completed ahead of the originally expected timeline, following regulatory approval received last week. Eastfield Financial Services, founded in 1998, operates seventeen branch offices across Ontario and serves more than ninety thousand clients.
Under the terms of the acquisition, all Eastfield branch offices will continue to operate under their current name for an initial period of twelve months. After this transitional period, the branches will be rebranded under the Thornbridge Capital name. Existing Eastfield employees will be retained, and no immediate job losses are anticipated.
“This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our strategy to expand our presence in the retail financial services market,” said Thornbridge Capital CEO Howard Blake. “We look forward to welcoming Eastfield’s clients and employees to the Thornbridge family.”
Clients of Eastfield Financial Services who have questions about the transition are encouraged to contact their local branch or call the dedicated client helpline at 1-800-555-7422.
問題1: What is the purpose of this press release?
– (A) To introduce the leadership team of a new company
– (B) To announce the completion of a company takeover
– (C) To describe a new financial product being launched
– (D) To report on quarterly earnings
正解:(B) 解説: “announced the successful completion of its acquisition”(買収の完了を発表)
問題2: How much was the deal worth?
– (A) $18 million
– (B) $180 million
– (C) $190 million
– (D) $800 million
正解:(B) 解説: “transaction, valued at approximately $180 million”
問題3: What will happen to Eastfield’s branch offices in the next twelve months?
– (A) They will all be closed.
– (B) They will be merged into a single location.
– (C) They will continue to operate under the Eastfield name.
– (D) They will immediately adopt the Thornbridge brand.
正解:(C) 解説: “all Eastfield branch offices will continue to operate under their current name for an initial period of twelve months”
問題4: What does the press release say about Eastfield employees?
– (A) They will all need to reapply for their positions.
– (B) Some will be transferred to Thornbridge headquarters.
– (C) Their jobs will be kept.
– (D) They will receive a pay increase.
正解:(C) 解説: “Existing Eastfield employees will be retained, and no immediate job losses are anticipated” → “jobs will be kept”が言い換え
問題5: Who should Eastfield clients contact if they have questions?
– (A) Thornbridge Capital headquarters in Toronto
– (B) Their assigned financial advisor
– (C) The local branch or a dedicated helpline
– (D) Howard Blake directly
正解:(C) 解説: “contact their local branch or call the dedicated client helpline”
5問の成績チェック
| 問題数 | 正解数 | 目標 |
|---|---|---|
| 5問 | 4問以上 |
精読課題
プレスリリースの一文: The transaction, valued at approximately $180 million, was completed ahead of the originally expected timeline, following regulatory approval received last week.
精読:
→ The transaction, (valued at approximately $180 million), was completed (ahead of the originally expected timeline), (following regulatory approval received last week).
→ 骨格:The transaction was completed ahead of schedule.
→ “valued at”(〜と評価された)→ 過去分詞が名詞を修飾(挿入句)
→ “ahead of schedule”(予定より早く)
→ “following” = 〜の後で(前置詞)
→ 訳:「約1億8000万ドル相当のこの取引は、先週の規制当局の承認を受け、当初の予定より早く完了しました。」
プレスリリースの一文: This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our strategy to expand our presence in the retail financial services market.
精読:
→ This acquisition represents (a significant step forward) (in our strategy to expand our presence in the retail financial services market).
→ 骨格:This acquisition is a step forward in our strategy.
→ “significant step forward” = 大きな前進
→ “expand our presence” = プレゼンスを拡大する(市場での存在感を高める)
→ 訳:「この買収は、リテール金融サービス市場でのプレゼンスを拡大する戦略における大きな前進を意味します。」
単語学習(Day 76)
復習:Day 75の単語から5語テスト
| # | 英語 | 意味は? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pending | 保留中の |
| 2 | prominent | 著名な |
| 3 | reluctant | 気乗りしない |
| 4 | retain | 維持する |
| 5 | preliminary | 予備的な |
Day 76の単語(27語):
| # | 英語 | 意味 | 一言メモ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | revenue | 収益 | “total revenue”(総収益) |
| 2027 | rigorous | 厳格な | “rigorous testing”(厳格なテスト) |
| 2028 | robust | 強固な | “robust growth”(堅調な成長) |
| 2029 | sanction | 承認する、制裁 | “official sanction”(公式承認) |
| 2030 | scrutinize | 精査する | “scrutinize the data”(データを精査する) |
| 2031 | seamless | シームレスな | “seamless transition”(シームレスな移行) |
| 2032 | sector | 部門 | “public sector”(公共部門) |
| 2033 | segment | セグメント、区分 | “market segment”(市場セグメント) |
| 2034 | sequential | 順序立てた | “sequential steps”(順序立てたステップ) |
| 2035 | shortfall | 不足 | “budget shortfall”(予算不足) |
| 2036 | simultaneously | 同時に | “run simultaneously”(同時に行う) |
| 2037 | solicit | 求める | “solicit feedback”(フィードバックを求める) |
| 2038 | sophisticated | 洗練された | “sophisticated technology”(洗練された技術) |
| 2039 | streamline | 合理化する | “streamline processes”(プロセスを合理化する) |
| 2040 | stringent | 厳格な | “stringent regulations”(厳しい規制) |
| 2041 | substantial | 相当な | “substantial investment”(相当な投資) |
| 2042 | supplement | 補完する | “supplement income”(収入を補う) |
| 2043 | sustain | 維持する | “sustain growth”(成長を維持する) |
| 2044 | tactful | 思慮深い | “tactful approach”(思慮深いアプローチ) |
| 2045 | tentative | 仮の、暫定的な | “tentative schedule”(暫定スケジュール) |
| 2046 | terminate | 終了する | “terminate the agreement”(合意を終了する) |
| 2047 | thorough | 徹底的な | “thorough investigation”(徹底的な調査) |
| 2048 | transparent | 透明な | “transparent pricing”(透明な価格設定) |
| 2049 | trend | 傾向 | “emerging trend”(新興トレンド) |
| 2050 | underway | 進行中の | “project is underway”(プロジェクトが進行中) |
| 2051 | uniform | 統一した | “uniform standards”(統一された基準) |
| 2052 | unify | 統一する | “unify the team”(チームを統一する) |
やり方(まとめ)
| 順番 | 内容 | 時間 |
|---|---|---|
| ① | 速読3テクニックを読む | 10分 |
| ② | Part7追加練習(5問)を解く | 10分 |
| ③ | 答え合わせ+各問題でどのテクニックを使ったか確認 | 10分 |
| ④ | 精読課題 | 5分 |
| ⑤ | 単語復習+新規 | 20分 |
| 合計 | 約55分 |
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