ChatGPTを使って、TOEIC問題集を作成しました。
問題1: 次の文の意味に最も近いものを選択肢から選んでください：
The new manager hit the ground running and quickly gained the trust of her team.
A) The new manager immediately started jogging and gained the trust of her team.
B) The new manager was slow to start but eventually earned the trust of her team.
C) The new manager was overwhelmed by the workload and lost the trust of her team.
D) The new manager started quickly and gained the trust of her team without delay.
解答: D) The new manager started quickly and gained the trust of her team without delay.
説明: "hit the ground running"は、何かを迅速に始めて成功を収めることを意味します。文脈から考えると、選択肢Dが最も適切です。他の選択肢は文脈に合わない意味を持っています。
問題2: 次の表現の意味に最も近いものを選択肢から選んでください：
The CEO's decision to cut corners led to a decrease in product quality.
A) The CEO's decision to take shortcuts led to an increase in product quality.
B) The CEO's decision to increase efficiency led to an improvement in product quality.
C) The CEO's decision to cut costs led to a decline in product quality.
D) The CEO's decision to prioritize quality led to an enhancement in product quality.
解答: C) The CEO's decision to cut costs led to a decline in product quality.
説明: "cut corners"は「手抜きをする」という意味であり、通常は品質が犠牲になる行動を指します。文脈から考えると、選択肢Cが最も適切です。
問題3: 次の熟語の意味に最も近いものを選択肢から選んでください：
The new software is expected to roll out next month.
A) The new software is expected to be withdrawn next month.
B) The new software is expected to be delayed until next month.
C) The new software is expected to be introduced next month.
D) The new software is expected to be upgraded next month.
解答: C) The new software is expected to be introduced next month.
説明: "roll out"は新しい製品やサービスを導入することを意味し、通常は計画的に行われることを示します。文脈から考えると、選択肢Cが最も適切です。
