TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題

パッセージ

**Innovating for a Greener Tomorrow: Our Latest Sustainability Drive**

**Veridian Dynamics Newsletter - Q3 2023 Edition**

Veridian Dynamics is proud to announce a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. This quarter, we've focused intensely on reducing our operational footprint and championing renewable energy sources across all departments. Our "Green Shift" initiative, launched earlier this year, has already yielded impressive results. We've successfully transitioned 70% of our office lighting to energy-efficient LEDs, contributing to a notable decrease in electricity consumption. Furthermore, our data center has begun utilizing a co-generation system, significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

"Our dedication to sustainability is not merely a corporate policy; it's ingrained in our operational ethos," stated CEO Alistair Finch. "We believe that responsible business practices are paramount to long-term success and a healthier planet. This includes ensuring our infrastructure supports these goals."

One area that has seen tangible improvements is our office equipment management. Recognizing the environmental impact of aging machinery, we've implemented a proactive replacement cycle for key assets. This has not only boosted efficiency but also reduced energy waste. For instance, the recent upgrade of several high-volume printers has streamlined document production and minimized downtime. While these upgrades generally run smoothly, the IT department reminds staff that any issues, such as a persistent **printer repair request** or network connectivity problems, should be logged immediately via the new internal portal. Prompt reporting ensures swift resolution and maintains operational continuity.

Looking ahead, Veridian Dynamics plans to expand its solar energy adoption and further investigate waste reduction strategies in our supply chain. We encourage all employees to participate in upcoming departmental "eco-challenge" events designed to foster a shared sense of responsibility. Your contributions, no matter how small, collectively make a substantial difference.

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問題

What is implied about the "Green Shift" initiative?

選択肢

  1. A. It is primarily focused on reducing printer repair requests.
  2. B. It has already achieved measurable positive outcomes. ✓
  3. C. It requires significant financial investment from employees.
  4. D. It primarily targets hardware upgrades in the data center.

正解

B. It has already achieved measurable positive outcomes.

解説

📖 Passage translation / 本文の和訳
Veridian Dynamics Newsletter - Q3 2023 Edition — Veridian Dynamicsは、環境保全への継続的な取り組みにおける重要な進歩を発表できることを誇りに思っています。今四半期、私たちは事業活動のフットプリントを削減し、全社にわたって再生可能エネルギー源を推進することに重点を置いてきました。「Green Shift」イニシアチブは、今年初めに開始され、すでに印象的な結果をもたらしています。

📝 Why this answer / 정답이유
選択肢1が正解です。本文には、「Green Shift」イニシアチブが「すでに印象的な結果をもたらしている (has already yielded impressive results)」と記載されています。これは、このイニシアチブが測定可能な肯定的な成果をすでに達成していることを直接示唆しています。手がかりとなる語句は、「Green Shift」イニシアチブと「yielded impressive results」です。

💡 Test-day tip / 実戦テクニック
Part 7の含意問題では、状態や結果を示唆する文章を本文から探してください。キーワードの言及を見つけるだけでなく、その影響や状況を説明している部分を見つけることが重要です。

📊 Wrong-option analysis / オチヨウブンセキ
X) It is primarily focused on reducing printer repair requests. — 本文は事業活動のフットプリント削減と再生可能エネルギーの推進に言及しており、プリンター修理ではありません。
X) It requires significant financial investment from employees. — 従業員による投資については本文で言及されていません。
X) It primarily targets hardware upgrades in the data center. — エネルギー効率はデータセンターに適用される可能性がありますが、本文では具体的に「オフィス照明 (office lighting)」を例として挙げており、データセンターのみに限定していません。

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