ChatGPTでTOEICリーディングPart7の問題に挑戦！

TOEICは、日本で多くの人が受ける英語の試験の1つです。TOEICリーディング読解問題のPart7は、特にビジネスに関する文書を読む能力を測るためのセクションであり、多くの受験者にとって挑戦的なもので、制限時間内にすべてを解き切ることは困難です。Part7を解くためには、正確な理解力と迅速な読解能力が必要です。

今回はAIチャットサービスのChatGPTを使ってTOEIC公式問題集１ リーディングパート7の読解問題（サンプル問題）に挑戦してみました。

すでにPart5、Part6の問題で検証してみました。果たしてPart7の結果はどうなるでしょうか。

→Part5の結果はコチラ

→Part6の結果はコチラ

―ChatGPTの始め方はコチラをご覧ください。

ChatGPTにTOEICリーディングPart７の問題を解く

では早速サンプル問題で検証していきましょう。

公式TOEIC問題集 1　Part7 サンプル問題19-20

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 19-20 refer to the following text-message chain.

SAM BACH (11:59)

My first flight was delayed, so I missed my connection in Beijing.      

SAM BACH (12:00)

So now, I’m going to be on a flight arriving in Kansai at 18:00.

AKIRA OTANI (12:05)

OK. Same airline?

SAM BACH (12:06)

It’s still Fly Right Airlines. It will be later in the day but still in time for our client meeting.

AKIRA OTANI (12:06)

I’ll confirm the arrival time. Do you have any checked bags?

SAM BACH (12:10)

I do. Would you mind meeting me at the door after I go through customs?

AKIRA OTANI (12:15)

Sure thing. Parking spots can be hard to find, but now HI have extra time to drive around and look.

SAM BACH (12:16)

Yes, sorry about that. See you then!

19. What is suggested about Mr. Bach?

(A) He has been to Kansai more than once.
(B) He currently works in Beijing.
(C) He is on a business trip.
(D) He works for Fly Right Airlines.

20. At 12:15, what does Mr. Otani mean when he writes, “Sure thing”?

(A) He has confirmed the arrival time of a flight.
(B) He is certain he will be able to find a parking place.
(C) He agrees to wait at the door near the customs area.
(D) He knows Mr. Bach must pass through customs.

公式TOEIC問題集 1　Part7 サンプル問題19-20

【ChatGPTの解答】

19. Answer: (C) He is on a business trip.

The text message chain suggests that Mr. Bach is on a business trip, as he mentions a “client meeting” that he needs to attend in Kansai.

《DeepLによる翻訳》

テキストメッセージのチェーンから、Bachさんは関西で出席する必要のある “client meeting “に言及し、出張中であることが示唆される。

20. Answer: (C) He agrees to wait at the door near the customs area.

When Mr. Bach asks if Mr. Otani can meet him at the door after he goes through customs, Mr. Otani responds with “Sure thing,” indicating that he agrees to wait for Mr. Bach at the door.

《DeepLによる翻訳》

Bachさんが「税関を通った後、Otaniさんと玄関で待ち合わせできるか」と尋ねると、Otaniさんは “Sure thing” と答え、玄関でバッハ氏を待つことに同意したことを示している。

結果

2問とも正解でその理由も納得できます。しっかり文脈をとらえているかのように解いています。

公式TOEIC問題集 1　Part7 サンプル問題21-24

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 21-24 refer to the following information.

Noticeboard Space Available to Community Groups

Mooringtown Library is pleased to invite local community groups to use the free advertising space on its new noticeboard, located outside the front entrance of the library. Space on the board is available for up to four weeks at a time.

Notices must be approved in advance at the library’s front desk and must meet the following requirements. All content must be suitable for public display. The notice must be written or printed on standard-quality paper with dimensions of either 8.5 in. x 11 in. or 5.5 in. x 8.5 in. The desired start and end date for display should be written in the front bottom right corner.　—[1]—　.Any notices that do not meet these requirements will not be considered and will be discarded. — [2] —.

—[3] 一. Submissions are now being accepted at the Mooringtown Library front desk. Please have the actual notice, in the format in which you would like it to appear, with you when you arrive. Within one business day, you will receive a call confirming that your notice has been added to the board. — [4]—.

Mooringtown Library www.mooringtownlib.co.au

21.What is indicated about advertising space on the Mooringtown Library noticeboard?

(A) It is available at no charge.
(B) It can be used for any length of time.
(C) It is open to all area businesses.
(D) It is intended mainly for sporting events.

22. What is NOT a stated requirement for a notice to be placed on the board?

(A) It must be of a particular size.
(B) It must be marked with posting dates.
(C) It must be reviewed beforehand.
(D) It must be signed by a librarian.

23. What should an advertiser bring to the library when making a submission?

(A) An outline of proposed content
(B) A final version of the notice
(C) A completed submission form
(D) A letter from an organization

24. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?

“The name and telephone number of the person posting the notice must be clearly marked on the back.”

(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]

公式TOEIC問題集 1　Part7 サンプル問題21-24

【ChatGPTの解答】

21. Answer: (A) It is available at no charge.

The text states that the advertising space on the Mooringtown Library noticeboard is free, indicating that it is available at no charge.

《DeepLによる翻訳》

本文では、Mooringtown Libraryの掲示板の広告スペースは無料であるとしており、無償で利用できることがわかる。

22. Answer: (D) It must be signed by a librarian.

The text mentions requirements for notices to be placed on the board, including size, posting dates, and review, but it does not mention that the notice must be signed by a librarian.

《DeepLによる翻訳》

本文では、掲示板に掲示する通知について、サイズ、掲示時期、審査などの要件に言及していますが、通知には図書館員の署名が必要であることには触れていません。

23. Answer: (B) A final version of the notice

The text states that when making a submission, an advertiser should bring “the actual notice, in the format in which you would like it to appear,” indicating that a final version of the notice should be brought to the library.

《DeepLによる翻訳》
広告主は入稿の際、「掲載を希望する形式の実際の告知物」を持参するよう記載されており、告知物の最終版を図書館に持参することが示されている。

24．:Answer: (B) [2]　不正解
The sentence “The name and telephone number of the person posting the notice must be clearly marked on the back” is a requirement for notices that do not meet the stated requirements, and it is presented as a continuation of the sentence in [2], which states that notices that do not meet the requirements will not be considered and will be discarded. Therefore, it best belongs in [2].

《DeepLによる翻訳》
「掲示者の氏名と電話番号を裏面に明記しなければならない」という文は、記載要件を満たさない通知に対する要件であり、要件を満たさない通知は考慮されず廃棄されるという[2]の文の続きとして提示されるものである。したがって、[2]に属するのが最も適切である。

この問題は不正解だったので、つぎのようなやり取りをしました

Yes, you are correct. The sentence “The name and telephone number of the person posting the notice must be clearly marked on the back” should belong in position [1], where the notice requirements are being described. Thank you for pointing that out.

結果
4問中3問正解でした。不正解だった24番は指摘して修正されました。

公式TOEIC問題集 1　Part7 サンプル問題25-29

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 25-29 refer to the following advertisement, online shopping cart, and e-mail.

Sparky Paints, Inc.

Sparky Paints, Inc., makes it easy to select the right colors for your home. Browse through hundreds of colors on our Web site, www.sparkypai#nts.com. Select your top colors, and well send free samples right to your door. Our color samples are three times larger than typical samples found in home-improvement stores and come with self-adhesive backing, allowing you to adhere them to your walls so you can easily see how colors will coordinate in your home. When you’re ready to begin painting, simply select your chosen colors online, and well ship the paint of your choice to arrive at your home within 3-5 business days, or within 2 business days for an additional expedited shipping fee.

*Actual colors may differ slightly from what appears on your monitor. For this reason, we recommend ordering several samples in similar shades.

http://www.sparkypaints.com/shoppingcart

Sparky Paints, Inc.

Order Summary #3397 Customer: Arun Phan

Item       Size      Quantity             Price

Caspian Blue SP 237    n/a         1            $0.00
Deep Sea Blue SP 298 n/a         1            $0.00
Stormy Blue SP 722      n/a         1            $0.00
Misty Gray SP 944         Gallon  2            $50.00

TAX (8 percent)              $4.00
Expedited shipping        $18.99
Total     $72.99

Proceed to Checkout

From:    Arun Phan <arun.phan@tnet.com>
To:        Customer Support <support@sparkypaints.com>
Date:     March 12
Subject: Order #3397

Hello,

Thanks for sending my order #3397 —　it arrived this morning. Unfortunately, the paint was not the one I had asked for. I had selected color SP 944 but received SP 945 (Ocean Waves). They appear right next to each other on your Web site, so the two may have been confused at your end. Could you send me the correct paint, along with additional samples that are close in color to SP 722? That sample worked well in my house; the others looked too green on my walls.

Thank you,

Arun Phan

25. In the advertisement, the word “top” in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to

(A) maximum
(B) favorite
(C) important
(D) upper

26. What are Sparky Paints customers advised to do?

(A) Apply an adhesive to color samples
(B) Visit a store to compare paint colors
(C) Adjust the color on their computer monitors
(D) Order samples of several similar colors

27. What is most likely true about order #3397?

(A) It arrived within two business days.
(B) It included an extra sample.
(C) It was shipped in February.
(D) It contained four gallons of paint.

28. Which color does Mr. Phan indicate that he likes?

(A) Caspian Blue
(B) Deep Sea Blue
(C) Stormy Blue
(D) Misty Gray

29. What problem did Mr. Phan mention in his e-mail?

(A) He received the wrong item.
(B) He was charged the wrong price.
(C) The delivery time was too long.
(D) The instructions were too confusing

公式TOEIC問題集 1　Part7 サンプル問題25-29

【ChatGPTの解答】

25. Answer: (B) favorite.

The word “top” in this context refers to the colors that the customer likes the most. “Top colors” can be interpreted as “favorite colors.”

《DeepLによる翻訳》
ここでいう “トップ “とは、お客様が最も好きな色という意味です。”トップカラー “は、”好きな色 “と解釈することができます。

26. Answer: (D) Order samples of several similar colors.

The advertisement advises customers to order several samples in similar shades. This is because the actual colors may differ slightly from what appears on a customer’s monitor.

《DeepLによる翻訳》
広告では、「同じような色合いのサンプルをいくつか注文してください」とアドバイスしています。これは、お客様のモニターで見る色と実際の色が若干異なる場合があるからです。

27. Answer: (A) It arrived within two business days.

The online shopping cart does not provide any information about when the order was placed or shipped, but the email from Mr. Phan is dated March 12th and refers to the order as having already arrived. The advertisement indicates that expedited shipping takes 2 business days, so it is most likely that Mr. Phan paid for expedited shipping and received his order within that time frame.

《DeepLによる翻訳》
オンライン・ショッピング・カートは、注文や発送がいつ行われたかについての情報を提供しませんが、Phan さんからの電子メールは3月12日の日付で、注文がすでに到着したことを述べています。広告では、迅速な発送には2営業日かかるとされているので、Phanさんは迅速な発送の料金を払い、その期間内に注文を受け取った可能性が高い。

28. Answer: (D) Misty Gray 不正解

In his email, Mr. Phan mentions that he ordered two gallons of paint in color SP 944 and that he liked the sample of color SP 722. He does not mention any of the other colors, so the answer is (D) Misty Gray, which is the color he ordered.

《DeepLによる翻訳》
Phan さんのメールでは、SP 944 色の塗料を 2 ガロン注文したこと、SP 722 色のサンプルが気に入ったことが書かれています。他の色については一切触れていないので、答えは(D) Misty Grayで、これは彼が注文した色である。

不正解だったので次のようなメッセージを送りました。

その返答が下記のようになり、間違いを訂正しました。

29. Answer: (A) He received the wrong item.

Mr. Phan indicates in his email that he received color SP 945 (Ocean Waves) instead of the color he had selected (SP 944). This suggests that there was a mix-up in the order and he received the wrong item.

《DeepLによる翻訳》
Phan さんのメールによると、彼が選択した色（SP 944）ではなく、SP 945（オーシャンウェーブス）が届いたとのことです。このことから、注文に手違いがあり、間違った商品を受け取ってしまったと考えられます。

結果

トリプルパッセージ5問中4問正解でした。間違えた問題も指摘すること訂正されました。

まとめ

今回のTOEIC Part7のTOEIC公式問題集１のPart7サンプル問題を解いた結果、11問中9問正解でした。正解だった問題は、解答の根拠を正しく指摘していました。

24番と28番の問題は最初間違えていましたが、指摘を受けて正解になりました。解くスピードに関しては、人間よりも圧倒的に速いペースで解答していました。トリプルパッセージの問題は10秒ぐらいで解いていました。

今回の結果を踏まえると、現時点でも平均的なTOEIC受験者よりも高得点が取れる感触があります。どこかのタイミングで本番の試験と同じ54問（Part7）で試したいと思います。

最後に、人工知能の発展により、ChatGPTがより高い正解率を達成できるようになることが予想されます。今後も進化を続けるChatGPTに注目です。