Day 11｜ニュース記事の精読

今日のテーマ

TOEIC Part 7で「ニュース記事・プレスリリース」は頻出形式の一つです。
広告（Day 10）の説得的な文体とは対照的な、客観的・情報密度の高い報道文体に慣れることが目標です。

ニュース記事に特有の構造パターン

逆ピラミッド構造（Inverted Pyramid）

【ニュース記事の構造】① リード文（Lead）← 最も重要な情報を1文で→ 「誰が・何を・いつ・どこで」を凝縮→ ここがTS！② ボディ（Body）→ 詳細・背景・引用・データ ← SS③ 末尾（Tail）→ 今後の予定・関係者のコメント ← SS（最も重要度が低い）

ニュース記事の典型的な5W1H

ニュース記事で頻出の表現

やり方

確認問題

Section A｜ニュース記事のトピックセンテンス（リード文）を特定する（10問）

指示：次のニュース記事の段落を読み、トピックセンテンス（リード文）の番号を答えなさい。また、リード文が答えている「5W（誰が・何を・いつ・どこで・なぜ）」を確認せよ。

A-1

① Fujikawa Electronics announced (on Tuesday) (that it will close its semiconductor manufacturing plant) (in Kumamoto Prefecture) (by the end of March next year). ② The decision will affect approximately 1,400 workers (at the facility). ③ (According to the company), the closure reflects shifting demand (in the global chip market) and the high operational costs (of maintaining aging equipment). ④ Fujikawa said (it plans to offer relocation packages and retraining programs) (to all affected employees).

A-2

① The Ministry (of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) confirmed (that construction (of the new Chuo Shinkansen extension) (between Nagoya and Osaka)) will begin (no earlier than 2035). ② The revised timeline represents a two-year delay (from the previous target) (of 2033). ③ (The setback) is primarily attributed (to ongoing negotiations (over tunneling rights) (through protected mountain regions) (in the Kiso Valley)). ④ (Despite the delay), the ministry expressed confidence (that the line will be operational) (by 2045).

A-3

① (Japan’s largest convenience store chain), FamilyStop, reported (that its domestic store count surpassed 25,000 locations) (for the first time) (as of the end of last fiscal year). ② The milestone was reached (following the acquisition of 380 stores) (from a regional chain) (in the Tohoku region). ③ FamilyStop now operates (in all 47 prefectures). ④ (With an average of 4.2 new store openings per day last year), the company shows no signs (of slowing its domestic expansion).

A-4

① Nishinomiya-based software developer DataVault has secured a 4.8 billion yen investment (from a consortium (of technology funds)), (in what is being described as the largest Series B round raised by a Japanese cybersecurity startup). ② The funds will be used (to expand DataVault’s cloud-based threat detection platform) (into Southeast Asian markets). ③ (According to CEO Maiko Shimada), the company plans (to hire 400 additional engineers) (over the next two years). ④ DataVault’s platform currently serves 3,800 corporate clients (in Japan).

A-5

① Consumer prices (in Japan) rose (by 3.1 percent) (year on year) (in February), (according to data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (on Friday)). ② The increase was driven (primarily by higher costs) (for fresh vegetables, utility services, and imported goods). ③ Core inflation, (which excludes fresh food and energy), came in (at 2.4 percent), (slightly above analysts’ forecasts of 2.2 percent). ④ The figures are expected (to influence the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decisions) (at its meeting next month).

A-6

① (A joint venture) (between Tohoku Steel Works and South Korean manufacturer KoraTech) will build a new electric arc furnace (in Sendai) (capable of processing 1.2 million tons of recycled steel per year). ② The facility, (scheduled to begin operations in 2028), will be the largest (of its kind) (in East Asia). ③ (The two companies) have committed (a combined investment) (of 82 billion yen). ④ (Environmental advocates have praised the project), citing the significant reduction (in carbon emissions) compared (to traditional blast furnace methods).

A-7

① Osaka-based cosmetics brand HANA unveiled (its first fully AI-designed product line) (at a press event) (in Tokyo) (on Wednesday). ② The eight-product range, (named HANA Neural), uses formulas (generated entirely by the company’s proprietary machine learning system), (which analyzed over 900,000 customer reviews and skin analysis data points). ③ The products will go (on sale) (at department stores and online) (from April 1). ④ (Industry analysts have described the launch as a potential turning point for AI-driven product development in the Japanese beauty sector).

A-8

① The city (of Sapporo) has approved a 15-year plan (to develop a 340-hectare urban innovation district) (on the site) (of a former industrial complex) (in the Shiroishi ward). ② The project, (called Sapporo Future Campus), will include research laboratories, co-working facilities, startup incubators, and 4,200 new residential units. ③ (According to city officials), the development is expected (to create 18,000 permanent jobs) and attract (an estimated 45 billion yen) (in private sector investment) (over the lifespan of the project). ④ Preliminary earthworks are scheduled (to begin in spring of next year), (pending final environmental assessments).

A-9

① (Global shipping container rates have fallen to their lowest level in three years), (according to the Drewry World Container Index released this week). ② The benchmark rate (for shipping a 40-foot container from Shanghai to Tokyo) dropped (by 34 percent) (compared to the same period last year). ③ Industry analysts attribute the decline (to a surplus of container vessels entering service) (following last year’s massive shipbuilding orders). ④ (However), the International Maritime Organization warned (that renewed geopolitical tensions in key shipping lanes could quickly reverse the trend).

A-10

① Japan’s labor ministry reported (that the country’s unemployment rate fell) (to 2.3 percent) (in January), (the lowest level recorded since comparable data collection began in 1953). ② The figure represents a 0.2 percentage point improvement (from December). ③ (The tightening labor market has intensified pressure on companies to raise wages), (with several major corporations already announcing above-inflation pay increases for this fiscal year). ④ Economists caution (that the low unemployment figure may partly reflect a shrinking working-age population) rather than genuine improvements (in labor demand).

Section B｜ニュース記事の段落構造を分析する（15問）

指示：各文が「TS（リード文）」「背景」「詳細・事実」「引用・コメント」「データ・数値」「今後の見通し」「対立する視点」のどれにあたるかを答えなさい。また、記事全体のテーマを20字以内で述べよ。

B-1

① The Japanese government unveiled a 500 billion yen emergency stimulus package (on Monday), (designed to support households and businesses affected by rising energy costs). ② The package includes direct cash transfers (of 30,000 yen per household), reduced electricity and gas billing subsidies, and low-interest loans (for small businesses). ③ (Prime Minister Hayashi stated) (that the measures would take effect from the start of next month) and remain (in place for at least six months). ④ (Critics from the opposition bloc have argued) (that the package is insufficient) and (that more structural reforms are needed) (to address the root causes of energy price volatility).

B-2

① Yashiro Automotive Group reported a record operating profit (of 1.24 trillion yen) (for the fiscal year ending March 31), (surpassing its previous record set in 2022 by 18 percent). ② Strong overseas sales, (particularly in North America and Southeast Asia), and a favorable exchange rate (contributed to the exceptional result). ③ (The company also benefited from) the rapid adoption (of its new hybrid vehicle lineup), (which now accounts for 43 percent of total sales). ④ (Looking ahead), Yashiro forecast a 7 percent decline (in operating profit) (for the current fiscal year), citing increased R&D spending (on next-generation electric vehicle platforms). ⑤ (Its share price rose) (by 3.4 percent) (following the announcement).

B-3

① (A new study) (published in the Journal of Environmental Science) has found (that microplastic concentrations in Japan’s inland rivers have increased by an average of 62 percent over the past decade). ② Researchers (from Kyoto University) analyzed water samples (from 84 river systems) (across the country) (between 2015 and 2025). ③ (The study identified synthetic textile washing and single-use plastic packaging as the two largest sources of river microplastics). ④ (Lead researcher Professor Tanaka) called (for mandatory microplastic filtration systems) (in municipal wastewater treatment facilities) (by 2030). ⑤ (The Environment Ministry said it would review the findings) (when deciding on future plastic policy revisions).

B-4

① Telecom operator ClearLink Japan confirmed (on Thursday) (that it will acquire rival network provider Stellex Communications) (in a deal valued at approximately 780 billion yen). ② The all-cash transaction is expected (to close) (by the end of the third quarter), (subject to approval from the Japan Fair Trade Commission). ③ (The combined entity) would control approximately 34 percent (of Japan’s mobile phone subscriber base), (creating the country’s second-largest mobile carrier). ④ (Stellex shareholders will receive 2,340 yen per share), representing a 22 percent premium (over the company’s closing price) (on Wednesday). ⑤ Both companies’ boards have unanimously approved the transaction.

B-5

① The number (of foreign visitors to Japan) reached 42.3 million (last year), (surpassing the pre-pandemic record of 31.9 million set in 2019). ② China’s return as the top source market, combined (with strong growth in visitors) (from India, Australia, and the Middle East), drove the record. ③ (Tourism spending also set a new high), totaling 9.2 trillion yen — an average (of 218,000 yen per visitor). ④ (However), accommodation shortages (in popular destinations) (such as Kyoto, Nara, and Nikko) have prompted local governments (to introduce visitor caps and surcharges). ⑤ (The Japan Tourism Agency said it aims to further grow inbound tourism) (while developing policies to address overtourism).

B-6

① Hiroshima-based pharma company MediKa announced (that its treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis has received regulatory approval) (from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). ② The approval follows a six-year clinical trial program (involving 1,800 patients) (across 12 countries). ③ (The drug, known as Revkaline), demonstrated an 87 percent success rate (in cases where existing antibiotics had failed). ④ MediKa’s CEO described the approval as “a landmark moment for patients who have exhausted all other options.” ⑤ (The company said it will price the treatment at 280,000 yen per course) and (that applications for reimbursement under Japan’s national health insurance scheme have already been submitted).

B-7

① (Shares in retail conglomerate Taniguchi Holdings fell by 11.2 percent) (on Monday), (their sharpest single-day decline in four years), (after the company issued a profit warning for the current fiscal year). ② Taniguchi said (it now expects operating profit to fall by 18 to 22 percent), (citing weaker-than-expected consumer spending and higher logistics costs). ③ (The company also disclosed) (that its flagship department store division has seen foot traffic decline by 9 percent year on year). ④ (Three brokerage firms downgraded the stock) (following the announcement). ⑤ (Taniguchi’s management said) (it will present a revised medium-term business plan) (at an investor briefing) (next month).

B-8

① The Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched a new program (on Monday) (to provide free Japanese language training to foreign residents) (who arrived in Japan within the last three years). ② (The initiative), (called Tokyo Welcome Language Program), will offer twice-weekly evening classes (at 34 community centers) (across all 23 wards). ③ (According to the metropolitan government), an estimated 380,000 foreign residents (in Tokyo) currently have limited Japanese proficiency. ④ (Funding for the program is drawn from a 3.2 billion yen municipal budget allocation) (approved last October). ⑤ (Governor Aoyama said) (the program is part of a broader strategy to make Tokyo “the world’s most welcoming global city by 2030.”).

B-9

① A wildfire (that broke out) (in a forested area (near Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture)) (last weekend) has been contained, (according to the Tochigi Prefectural Fire Department). ② The fire burned (through approximately 480 hectares) (before being extinguished) (by a combination of aerial water bombing and ground crew efforts). ③ No fatalities were reported, but 23 residents (from two nearby villages) had to be evacuated. ④ (Investigators believe) (the fire was started by an unattended campfire), (though an official determination is still pending). ⑤ (The incident has renewed calls from environmental groups for stricter campfire regulations in Japan’s national parks).

B-10

① (Japan’s top five trading companies) reported a combined net profit (of 6.8 trillion yen) (for the fiscal year ending March), (the highest collective earnings on record). ② (The result was driven) (by strong commodity prices), (record energy trading revenues), and (improved performance in food and logistics divisions). ③ Mitsuwa Trading led the group (with a net profit of 1.9 trillion yen), (up 14 percent from the prior year). ④ (All five companies raised their shareholder dividends), (with Mitsuwa and Aoyagi Group each increasing dividends by more than 20 percent). ⑤ (Analysts expect the robust earnings to continue in the current fiscal year), (despite a projected softening in global commodity prices).

B-11

① A new high-speed rail link (between central Nagoya and Chubu Centrair International Airport) (is set to open) (in March next year), (shaving travel time from the current 28 minutes to just 12 minutes). ② The 36-kilometer line will be served (by new-generation maglev-technology train sets), (each capable of carrying up to 240 passengers at a top speed of 360 km/h). ③ (The project was completed seven months ahead of its original schedule), (after the construction consortium adopted prefabricated tunnel sections). ④ (Airport operator Centrair Group predicted) (that the faster link will increase airport passenger throughput by 15 percent annually). ⑤ (Season tickets for commuters and airline crews will be available from February 1).

B-12

① (An independent investigation commissioned by the Financial Services Agency) has found (that a major regional bank improperly sold investment products to over 8,400 elderly customers). ② (The probe revealed) (that sales staff were incentivized to push high-commission products regardless of whether they matched customers’ risk profiles). ③ (The FSA ordered the bank to suspend new investment product sales for 60 days) and (to compensate affected customers). ④ (The bank’s president tendered his resignation) (following the announcement of the investigation’s findings). ⑤ (Compensation for affected customers is estimated at approximately 12 billion yen), (according to industry sources).

B-13

① (Japan’s population fell by a record 898,000 people last year) (to 121.4 million), (its fifteenth consecutive year of decline), (according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications). ② (The natural decrease) (births minus deaths) was 724,000, while net international migration added approximately 170,000 people (partially offsetting the decline). ③ (At the current rate of decline), the ministry projects (that Japan’s population will fall below 100 million) (by 2056). ④ (The government has pledged to increase spending on childcare and fertility support to 4.8 trillion yen annually by 2028). ⑤ (Demographers remain skeptical that financial incentives alone can reverse the trend), (citing structural and cultural barriers to higher birth rates).

B-14

① (A coalition of 14 Asia-Pacific nations signed a landmark digital trade agreement) (in Singapore on Friday), (establishing common standards for cross-border data flows, e-commerce regulations, and AI governance). ② Japan and South Korea, (both first-time signatories), joined established members including Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand. ③ (The agreement is expected to reduce compliance costs for businesses operating across member countries by an estimated 15 to 20 percent). ④ (China, which had applied for membership in 2023, was not included in the final agreement) (following disagreements over data localization requirements). ⑤ (Trade ministers will convene again in six months) (to review an implementation timeline).

B-15

① (Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding across southern Kyushu over three days last week) caused damage (estimated at over 95 billion yen) (to infrastructure, agricultural land, and residential property). ② (According to the Cabinet Office), the hardest-hit areas were Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures, (where over 12,000 households were temporarily evacuated). ③ The national government activated emergency relief funding (of 15 billion yen) (to assist in immediate recovery efforts). ④ (Agricultural losses alone are estimated at 32 billion yen), (with rice paddies, greenhouses, and citrus orchards among the most severely affected). ⑤ (The Japan Meteorological Agency warned) (that the region remains at elevated risk of further flooding due to saturated ground conditions).

Section C｜ニュース記事全文の精読と設問応答（15問）

指示：次のニュース記事を読み、設問に日本語で答えなさい。

C-1〜C-3（記事1：合併と業界再編）

Ryohin Home and Clearcraft Announce Merger to Create Japan’s Largest Home Furnishings Retailer

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① Ryohin Home, Japan’s second-largest home furnishings retailer, and Clearcraft, (known for its premium handcrafted furniture lines), announced (on Monday) (that they will merge in a share exchange deal) (valued at approximately 1.1 trillion yen). ② The combined company, (to be known as Ryocraft Holdings), is expected (to command a 27 percent share of Japan’s home furnishings market).

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③ (Both companies’ boards approved the deal unanimously), (with the merger expected to be completed by October 31), (subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals). ④ (Under the terms of the deal), Clearcraft shareholders will receive 1.8 Ryohin shares (for each Clearcraft share held). ⑤ Ryohin’s existing management team will lead the combined entity, (with Clearcraft’s CEO taking on a newly created role of Chief Design Officer).

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⑥ (The two companies said the merger would generate annual cost synergies of at least 28 billion yen within three years), (primarily through combined purchasing, shared logistics infrastructure, and reduced administrative overlap). ⑦ (The deal also positions Ryocraft) (to expand internationally), (with both companies having expressed interest in entering the Southeast Asian market through joint ventures or acquisitions).

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⑧ (Analyst reactions were broadly positive), (with several noting that the combination addresses both companies’ individual weaknesses — Ryohin’s limited design prestige and Clearcraft’s distribution scale). ⑨ (One concern raised by analysts) is (that integrating two distinct corporate cultures and brand identities within a single entity will present significant management challenges).

C-1：この記事のリード文（①文）が答えている「5W」を全て日本語で答えよ。

C-2：合併による「メリット」と「懸念点」をそれぞれ本文から読み取り、日本語で答えよ。

C-3：④文「Clearcraft shareholders will receive 1.8 Ryohin shares for each Clearcraft share held」を日本語に訳し、「share exchange deal」（株式交換）とはどういう仕組みかを説明せよ。

C-4〜C-6（記事2：科学技術ニュース）

Osaka University Team Achieves Breakthrough in Room-Temperature Superconductivity

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① (A team of physicists and materials scientists) (from Osaka University) announced (on Wednesday) (that they have successfully demonstrated stable superconductivity in a newly synthesized compound at room temperature) — a discovery (that scientists have pursued for over a century). ② The material, (designated OUC-7), exhibits zero electrical resistance (at temperatures up to 28 degrees Celsius), (eliminating the need for the extreme cooling systems required by existing superconductors).

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③ (The team’s findings), (published in the journal Nature Physics), describe (how OUC-7 was created by combining a rare earth element with a bismuth-based compound under high-pressure conditions). ④ (Peer reviewers have described the results as “extraordinary” but have called for independent replication) (before the findings can be fully accepted by the scientific community).

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⑤ (If the discovery is confirmed), the practical implications could be transformative: (electric grids that transmit power with zero energy loss), (magnetic levitation trains that require no cooling infrastructure), and (medical imaging systems that are dramatically cheaper and more portable). ⑥ (Professor Haruki Watanabe, the team’s lead researcher), called the breakthrough “the first truly viable step toward a practical superconducting future.”

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⑦ (Several major electronics and energy companies have already contacted the university about licensing agreements). ⑧ (However), the timeline (for commercial applications) remains unclear, (with most experts estimating a minimum of 10 to 15 years before industrial-scale deployment becomes feasible).

C-4：①②文から「OUC-7とはどのような物質か」を日本語で3点にまとめよ。

C-5：⑤文には3つの「if の実現後の効果」が並列されている。それぞれを日本語で答えよ。また、この文のifの種類（仮定法か否か）を説明せよ。

C-6：④文の「peer reviewers have described the results as “extraordinary” but have called for independent replication」の「have called for〜」とはどういう意味か。また、科学報道においてこの表現が重要な理由を説明せよ。

C-7〜C-9（記事3：経済・政策ニュース）

Japan Sets 2035 Target to Phase Out New Gasoline Vehicle Sales

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① The Japanese government formally announced (on Thursday) (a policy mandating that all new passenger vehicles sold in Japan must be electrified) (by 2035), (joining the European Union and the United Kingdom in setting a hard deadline for the end of gasoline-only car sales). ② (The policy does not ban hybrid vehicles), (which will remain eligible for sale beyond 2035).

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③ (The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) said (the government will invest 4 trillion yen in EV charging infrastructure, battery manufacturing incentives, and consumer purchase subsidies over the next decade). ④ (As of last year), Japan had approximately 180,000 public EV charging points, (compared to over 900,000 in China and 480,000 in Europe), (highlighting the infrastructure gap that the investment aims to close).

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⑤ (Japan’s major automakers, including Yashiro and Takeda Motor, issued cautious responses). ⑥ Yashiro’s CEO said (the company “supports the long-term direction of policy” but expressed concern over the pace of battery supply chain development in Japan). ⑦ (An industry group representing domestic automakers warned) (that aggressive timelines risked disadvantaging Japanese manufacturers against Chinese EV competitors who have a multi-year head start).

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⑧ (Environmental organizations broadly welcomed the announcement). ⑨ (However), (Greentech Japan noted) (that the 2035 target excludes commercial vehicles, which account for roughly 30 percent of Japan’s transport-related CO₂ emissions). ⑩ (The government said commercial vehicles will be addressed in a separate policy review scheduled for next year).

C-7：この政策の「対象」「非対象」「政府の投資内容」を、本文から整理して日本語で答えよ。

C-8：段落3では自動車メーカーの反応が述べられている。「支持している点」と「懸念点」をそれぞれ答えよ。

C-9：④文のデータ（充電インフラ比較）を使い、「日本がEVシフトにあたって直面している課題」を日本語で説明せよ。

C-10〜C-12（記事4：企業不祥事）

Nishihara Foods Recalls 3 Million Units Amid Food Safety Concerns

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① Nishihara Foods, one of Japan’s largest snack manufacturers, announced (on Friday) (a nationwide recall of approximately 3 million units of its Kura Rice Crackers range) (following the discovery of trace amounts of a non-approved preservative in several production batches). ② The affected products were distributed (between March 12 and April 30) and are sold (under four product codes: KR-201, KR-202, KR-203, and KR-204).

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③ (The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirmed) (that the preservative detected, methylparaben, is not approved for use in rice-based snacks in Japan) (under current food additive regulations), (though it noted the detected levels are significantly below internationally recognized harm thresholds). ④ No reports (of illness or adverse reactions) (linked to the products) have been received (to date).

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⑤ Nishihara Foods said (the substance was introduced inadvertently due to cross-contamination from a shared mixing unit used for a separate product line for which methylparaben is an approved ingredient). ⑥ (The company has halted production at its Nagano facility) and (said the contaminated unit has been taken offline for a full inspection and deep clean). ⑦ (An independent food safety auditor has been engaged to review the contamination event and recommend process improvements).

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⑧ (Consumers holding the affected products are advised to stop consuming them and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund) — (no receipt is required). ⑨ (The company has also set up a dedicated consumer hotline at 0120-XXX-XXX, available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily until further notice). ⑩ (Nishihara Foods’ shares fell by 6.8 percent following the announcement).

C-10：リコールの「対象製品」「対象期間」「問題となった成分」「健康への影響の有無」を日本語で整理せよ。

C-11：⑤文は「汚染がなぜ起きたか」を説明している。原因を日本語でわかりやすく説明せよ。

C-12：消費者が取るべき行動を3点、本文から読み取り答えよ。また⑧文の「no receipt is required」がなぜ特記されているか説明せよ。

C-13〜C-15（記事5：インフラ・環境ニュース）

Kansai Water Authority Completes 12-Year Infrastructure Renewal Project

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① (The Kansai Wide-Area Water Authority) confirmed (on Tuesday) (that it has completed the final phase of a 12-year, 1.4 trillion yen infrastructure renewal project), (replacing 3,800 kilometers of aging water pipelines across Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama Prefectures). ② The project, (launched in 2013 in response to concerns about deteriorating infrastructure dating from the 1960s), is the largest water system upgrade undertaken in Japan since the postwar reconstruction era.

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③ (The new pipeline network uses corrosion-resistant polymer-coated steel), (reducing the expected interval between major repairs from 30 years to 60 years). ④ (Water pressure consistency across the network has improved by 22 percent), (reducing instances of low-pressure supply complaints from approximately 4,400 per year to under 200). ⑤ (The upgrade also incorporates 2,100 smart monitoring sensors) (capable of detecting leaks and pressure anomalies in real time), (which officials say will further reduce water loss from the network by an estimated 31 percent annually).

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⑥ (The project was completed four months ahead of schedule and at a cost 6.8 percent below the original budget estimate of 1.5 trillion yen). ⑦ (Authority chairman Hiroshi Kanda attributed the savings primarily to) (bulk procurement efficiencies and the use of a new AI-driven project scheduling system) (that was adopted midway through the project). ⑧ (The technology provider for the AI system), (a spinoff from Osaka University), has since received inquiries (from seven overseas municipal authorities) (interested in licensing the approach).

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⑨ (Environmental advocates praised the completion), noting (that the reduced water loss will decrease the energy required to pump and treat water) (by approximately 28 percent), (with corresponding reductions in the authority’s carbon footprint). ⑩ (The authority said it would present a new 10-year infrastructure maintenance plan to the regional council next spring).

C-13：このプロジェクトの「規模・対象エリア・完了時の評価」を本文から読み取り、日本語でまとめよ。

C-14：③〜⑤文で述べられている「新パイプラインの技術的な改善点」を3点、日本語で答えよ。

C-15：⑦文の骨格S・V・Oを示せ。また「attributed the savings primarily to〜」の「attribute A to B」の構造を説明せよ。

今日の重要語（10語）

本日のまとめ

今日のチェック：
– [ ] ニュース記事のリード文（TS）を素早く特定できる
– [ ] 5W1Hを記事から素早く抜き出せる
– [ ] according to〜 / 〜said など引用表現の意味がわかる

Phase 2 進捗

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