TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題
パッセージ
Inter-Office Memo: Q3 Update & System Maintenance
To: All Staff
From: IT Department
Date: October 26, 2023
Subject: Important Information Regarding Upcoming System Maintenance and Software Update
Dear Team,
This notice serves to inform all personnel about essential system maintenance scheduled for the upcoming weekend, November 4th-5th. During this period, our core business systems, including the client database, project management tools, and internal communication platforms, will undergo a significant upgrade. This proactive measure is crucial for enhancing system security, improving performance, and ensuring the stability of our network infrastructure.
The most significant change will be the implementation of a new version of our internal CRM software. This software update notification details key features of the upgraded system, which aims to streamline client interaction tracking and reporting.
Expected Downtime: The system will be unavailable from 8:00 PM on Friday, November 3rd, to 6:00 AM on Monday, November 6th. We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve our technological resources. Detailed guides on navigating the new CRM interface will be provided by the end of next week.
Impact on Daily Operations: While we strive to minimize disruption, please plan your work accordingly. Ensure all critical tasks requiring system access are completed before the maintenance window begins. Our support team will be on standby for urgent issues during the transition period.
We are excited about the benefits this upgrade will bring, including increased efficiency and enhanced data security. Thank you for your continued dedication.
Sincerely,
The IT Department
問題
What is the primary reason for the system upgrade?
選択肢
- A. To reduce operational costs
- B. To implement a new CRM software version
- C. To improve security and performance ✓
- D. To prepare for a new product launch
正解
C. To improve security and performance
解説
📖 本文の和訳 — この通知は、来たる11月4日から5日にかけて予定されている、不可欠なシステムメンテナンスについて全職員にお知らせするものです。この期間中、クライアントデータベース、プロジェクト管理ツール、内部コミュニケーションプラットフォームを含む当社のコアビジネスシステムは、重要なアップグレードを受けます。
📝 正解理由 — 本文には「This proactive measure is crucial for enhancing system security, improving perfo[rmance].」と明確に記載されています。したがって、システムセキュリティの強化とパフォーマンスの向上が、システムのアップグレードにおける主な理由であることがわかります。これは選択肢3の「To improve security and performance」と完全に一致します。
💡 実践的ヒント — Part 7で理由を尋ねる問題では、「because」、「due to」、「in order to」、「for the purpose of」のような理由を示す表現や、本文中のように「crucial for ~ing」、「essential for ~ing」(〜に不可欠である、〜に重要である)といったフレーズを探してください。
📊 誤答分析 —
X) To reduce operational costs — 運用コストの削減については、本文に一切言及されていません。
X) To implement a new CRM software version — 新しいCRMソフトウェアのバージョン実装は、アップグレードの「主な」理由とは言えません。本文はより包括的なシステム改善について述べています。
X) To prepare for a new product launch — 新製品発売の準備に関する内容は、本文で触れられていません。
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