TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題
パッセージ
A recent dining experience at "The Gilded Spoon" left me with mixed impressions. The ambiance, a blend of modern chic and rustic charm, was undeniably pleasant, creating a comfortable setting for the evening. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered excellent recommendations, particularly regarding wine pairings. The food itself was superb; the pan-seared scallops were cooked to perfection, and the truffle risotto was decadently creamy. However, the service, while generally attentive, occasionally faltered during peak hours. There was a noticeable delay in receiving our appetizers, and clearing the main course plates took longer than expected. Despite these minor hiccups, the overall quality of the cuisine and the efforts of the staff to engage with us about their recent involvement in a local community volunteer program made for a memorable meal. I would certainly consider returning, perhaps on a less busy weeknight. The restaurant's commitment to community initiatives is also commendable.
問題
Which statement best describes the reviewer's opinion of the food?
選択肢
- A. The scallop dish lacked seasoning.
- B. The scallop dish was prepared flawlessly. ✓
- C. The risotto was described as watery.
- D. The wine suggested was not suitable.
正解
B. The scallop dish was prepared flawlessly.
解説
📖 本文の和訳 — 「The Gilded Spoon」での最近の食事体験は、私に複雑な印象を残しました。モダンなシックさと素朴な魅力が融合した雰囲気は、間違いなく心地よく、夜の快適な空間を演出しました。私たちのサーバーはメニューについて知識が豊富で、特にワインのペアリングに関して、素晴らしい推薦をしてくれました。料理自体は素晴らしかったです。パンで焼いたホタテは完璧に調理されており、トリュフのリゾットは贅沢でクリーミーでした。しかし、サービスは全体的に行き届いていましたが、ピーク時には時折滞りがありました。前菜が届くまでに顕著な遅延がありました。
📝 정답이유 — 正解は「The scallop dish was prepared flawlessly.」(ホタテ料理は完璧に調理された)です。本文には「the pan-seared scallops were cooked to perfection」と明確に記載されています。「cooked to perfection」は「完璧に調理された」、つまり「非の打ちどころなく準備された」という意味であり、選択肢2の「prepared flawlessly」と完全に一致します。
💡 실전팁 — Part 7の、特定の料理やサービスに対する評価を問う問題では、形容詞や副詞句の正確な解釈が求められることがよくあります。「cooked to perfection」、「decadently creamy」、「unpleasant」のような、肯定的または否定的な評価を示す語彙に注目してください。
📊 오답분석 —
X) The scallop dish lacked seasoning. — ホタテ料理に味付けが足りなかったという記述は本文にありません。むしろ「cooked to perfection」は肯定的な評価です。
X) The risotto was described as watery. — リゾットは「decadently creamy」(贅沢でクリーミー)と描写されており、「watery」(水っぽい)という説明はありません。
X) The wine suggested was not suitable. — サーバーはワインの提案を「excellent」(素晴らしい)と述べているため、ワインが適していなかったというのは事実に反します。
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