TOEIC Reading Part 7 — Soal

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Subject: Project Alpha - Schedule Update
From: Mark Davies <mark.davies@innovatech.com>
Date: October 26, 9:30 AM
To: Sarah Chen <sarah.chen@innovatech.com>

Dear Sarah,

I regret to inform you that we've encountered an unforeseen complication with Project Alpha, specifically concerning the integration of the new software module. This will unfortunately lead to a slight delay in our original timeline.

The development team is working diligently to resolve the issue, and we anticipate having a clearer revised schedule by end of day tomorrow. I will provide a more detailed update then.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
Mark Davies

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Subject: Re: Project Alpha - Schedule Update
From: Sarah Chen <sarah.chen@innovatech.com>
Date: October 26, 10:15 AM
To: Mark Davies <mark.davies@innovatech.com>

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the heads-up. This is certainly not ideal, as the client presentation is scheduled for November 15th. A delay, even a minor one, could have significant implications for our client relationship.

Could you please ensure that the development team prioritizes a quick resolution? I'd appreciate it if you could also include potential mitigation strategies in your updated schedule tomorrow. We need to be prepared to address any client concerns proactively.

Regards,
Sarah Chen

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Subject: Re: Project Alpha - Schedule Update
From: Mark Davies <mark.davies@innovatech.com>
Date: October 27, 4:00 PM
To: Sarah Chen <sarah.chen@innovatech.com>

Hi Sarah,

Following up on our earlier discussion. The team has identified the root cause of the integration issue and has already implemented a fix. We're currently conducting rigorous testing to ensure stability.

Good news: While there was a minor setback, we've managed to catch up. The revised schedule indicates that we are back on track for the original November 15th deadline. We don't foresee any further delays.

I've attached the detailed report with the revised timeline and testing results. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Mark Davies

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Soal

What is the primary purpose of Mr. Davies' initial email?

Pilihan

  1. A. To inform about a delay in a project timeline. ✓
  2. B. To request an extension for a project deadline.
  3. C. To apologize for poor project management.
  4. D. To confirm the successful completion of a task.

Jawaban

A. To inform about a delay in a project timeline.

Pembahasan

📖 Terjemahan Teks — Bapak Mark Davies memberi tahu Ibu Sarah bahwa telah terjadi komplikasi tak terduga terkait integrasi modul perangkat lunak baru untuk Proyek Alpha, yang akan menyebabkan penundaan kecil pada jadwal awal. Ia menambahkan bahwa tim pengembang sedang berupaya keras menyelesaikan masalah tersebut, dan mereka memperkirakan akan memberikan pembaruan jadwal yang direvisi dengan lebih jelas pada akhir hari esok.
📝 Alasan Memilih Jawaban — Jawaban yang benar adalah "Untuk memberitahu tentang penundaan dalam jadwal proyek (To inform about a delay in a project timeline.)". Petunjuk yang jelas dalam teks seperti "menemukan komplikasi tak terduga (encountered an unforeseen complication)" dan "penundaan kecil dalam jadwal asli kami (a slight delay in our original timeline)" secara langsung menunjukkan bahwa ada penundaan yang terjadi pada proyek tersebut.
💡 Tips Hari Ujian — Pertanyaan tentang tujuan utama email di Bagian 7 sering kali memiliki inti informasinya di kalimat pembuka. Perhatikan frasa seperti "Saya menyesal memberitahukan bahwa... (I regret to inform you that...)", yang sering digunakan untuk menyampaikan berita buruk atau masalah yang terjadi.
📊 Analisis Pilihan Salah — X) Untuk meminta perpanjangan tenggat waktu proyek. — Email ini memberitahukan penundaan yang telah terjadi, bukan permintaan perpanjangan. X) Untuk meminta maaf atas manajemen proyek yang buruk. — Meskipun ada permintaan maaf, email tersebut tidak secara spesifik menyebutkan "manajemen proyek yang buruk". X) Untuk mengkonfirmasi penyelesaian tugas yang berhasil. — Isi teks membahas penundaan tugas, yang merupakan kebalikan dari penyelesaian yang berhasil.

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