TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題
パッセージ
Subject: Application Received - Marketing Specialist Position
Dear Ms. Anya Sharma,
Thank you for your interest in the Marketing Specialist position at Innovate Solutions. We have received your application and are currently reviewing it.
Our hiring team is particularly impressed with your experience in managing social media campaigns and your familiarity with SEO best practices, which are crucial for our upcoming website redesign project. We anticipate the need for a candidate with a strong understanding of digital marketing strategies to support this initiative.
We will contact shortlisted candidates within the next two weeks to schedule an initial interview.
Sincerely,
The Hiring Team
Innovate Solutions
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Subject: Re: Application Received - Marketing Specialist Position
Dear Hiring Team,
Thank you for acknowledging receipt of my application. I am very enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to Innovate Solutions, especially given your exciting website redesign project. I am confident that my skills align well with the requirements outlined in the job description and look forward to the possibility of discussing my qualifications further.
Best regards,
Anya Sharma
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Subject: Re: Application Received - Marketing Specialist Position
Dear Ms. Sharma,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been shortlisted for the Marketing Specialist position. We would like to invite you for an interview on Tuesday, July 25th, at 10:00 AM at our office. Please let us know if this time works for you.
Regards,
David Lee
HR Manager
Innovate Solutions
問題
What is the primary purpose of this email chain?
選択肢
- A. To announce a new job opening and solicit applications. ✓
- B. To discuss the progress of a website redesign project.
- C. To schedule an interview for a marketing position.
- D. To provide feedback on a candidate's resume.
正解
A. To announce a new job opening and solicit applications.
解説
📖 本文の和訳 — このメールは、Anya Sharma 様に Innovate Solutions のマーケティングスペシャリスト職への応募を受け付けたことを通知し、現在応募書類を審査中であることを伝えています。特にソーシャルメディアキャンペーンの管理経験とSEOのベストプラクティスへの習熟を高く評価しており、これらが今後のウェブサイト再設計プロジェクトに不可欠であると述べています。
📝 正解理由 — 件名「Application Received - Marketing Specialist Position」と冒頭の文「Thank you for your interest in the Marketing Specialist position... We have received your application」は、応募書類が受理されたことを明確に示しています。したがって、このメールの主な目的は、新しい求人公募の告知や応募の勧誘ではなく、既に受け取った応募に関する確認と、そのプロセスについての案内です。
💡 試験対策 — Part 7 のEメール問題では、件名(Subject)と冒頭の一文(Opening sentence)が、Eメールの目的を把握するための最も重要な手がかりとなることがよくあります。この二つにまず注意深く目を通してください。
📊 誤答分析 —
X) To announce a new job opening and solicit applications. — このEメールは既に申請を受け取ったと明記しているため、新しい求人募集の告知ではありません。
X) To discuss the progress of a website redesign project. — ウェブサイトの再設計プロジェクトは、応募者のスキルを説明するための背景として言及されているだけで、プロジェクトの進捗状況自体を議論することが目的ではありません。
X) To schedule an interview for a marketing position. — 面接のスケジュール調整に関する言及は一切なく、現在は応募書類を審査している段階です。
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