TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題
パッセージ
**Innovations & Insights: The Horizon Weekly**
**Date:** October 26, 2023
**From the Editor's Desk:**
Welcome to this week's edition of Horizon Weekly, your go-to source for the latest happenings at Horizon Enterprises. We've had a productive quarter marked by significant breakthroughs in our R&D department and a highly successful client appreciation event last month. Our research team has finalized the prototype for the new 'Synergy' software, which promises to revolutionize project management. We expect a beta launch early next year.
**Employee Spotlight: Maria Garcia**
This month, we shine a light on Maria Garcia from the Marketing department. Maria has been instrumental in developing our latest outreach campaign, which has seen a 20% increase in engagement. Congratulations, Maria!
**Upcoming Events & Important Notices:**
Mark your calendars! The annual company picnic is scheduled for November 18th at Green Valley Park. More details on activities and sign-ups will follow soon.
Furthermore, please note that for safety preparedness, **the quarterly fire drill schedule has been finalized.** All employees will receive individual notifications regarding their specific drill times, which will take place between November 6th and November 10th. Ensure you familiarize yourselves with your designated evacuation routes.
**Looking Ahead:**
As we approach the end of the year, we're excited about the prospects for 2024. Stay tuned for more updates in our next issue!
問題
What is the primary purpose of this company newsletter article?
選択肢
- A. To announce the upcoming fire drill schedule.
- B. To provide updates on employee training programs.
- C. To highlight recent company achievements and upcoming events. ✓
- D. To introduce new members of the management team.
正解
C. To highlight recent company achievements and upcoming events.
解説
📖 本文の和訳 — この社内ニュースレターは、Horizon Enterprisesの最新情報をお届けする「Horizon Weekly」の今週号です。研究開発部門の大きな進歩と、先月開催された大変成功した顧客感謝イベントに特徴づけられる、生産的な四半期を終えました。研究チームは、プロジェクト管理に革命をもたらすと期待される新ソフトウェア「Synergy」のプロトタイプを完成させました。来年初頭にベータ版のローンチを見込んでいます。
📝 정답이유 — 正解は「To highlight recent company achievements and upcoming events.」(最近の会社の成果と今後のイベントを強調するため)です。本文では、R&D部門の「significant breakthroughs」(大きな進歩)や「highly successful client appreciation event」(大変成功した顧客感謝イベント)に言及し、最近の業績を強調しています。さらに、新ソフトウェア「Synergy」の「beta launch early next year」(来年初頭のベータ版ローンチ)について触れ、今後の予定も示唆しています。
💡 실전팁 — Part 7の目的問題では、記事の冒頭部分(導入部)で、その記事が何について書かれているかの概要や目的が示されていることが多いです。この問題では、編集者からの挨拶で「latest happenings at Horizon Enterprises」と述べており、その後に具体的な出来事が続くことから、目的を推測する手がかりになります。
📊 오답분석 — X) To announce the upcoming fire drill schedule. — 記事の内容に、防火訓練のスケジュールに関する言及は一切ありません。X) To provide updates on employee training programs. — 従業員研修プログラムに関する具体的な情報は提供されていません。X) To introduce new members of the management team. — 新しい経営陣のメンバー紹介に関する内容もありません。
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