TOEIC Reading Part 7 — Soal

Bacaan

Subject: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Sarah,

I'm writing to provide an urgent update regarding Project Alpha. We've encountered a significant technical glitch with the new software integration that is proving more complex to resolve than initially anticipated. Our engineering team has been working around the clock, but it appears we won't be able to meet the original launch deadline of November 15th.

After a thorough assessment, we estimate that the earliest we can realistically aim for completion is December 5th. This will allow our team sufficient time to fully debug the system and conduct comprehensive testing to ensure stability. I understand this news is disappointing, but I believe it's crucial to prioritize quality and avoid future disruptions.

Please let me know your thoughts on this revised timeline and how it might impact the marketing and client communication strategies. I'm available for a call anytime today to discuss further.

Best regards,
David Chen
Project Manager, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
To: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi David,

Thank you for the prompt update, difficult as it is to hear. I appreciate your team's dedication to resolving this. A December 5th launch is certainly later than we hoped, and it will require us to adjust our planned outreach considerably. The marketing campaign was designed around a mid-November release, so we'll need to re-evaluate our promotional materials and potentially reschedule some key partnership announcements.

I'm particularly concerned about how this delay will be communicated to our top-tier clients. We promised them advanced access, and this change could affect their perception of our reliability. Leo and I will begin drafting a communication plan immediately. Could you provide a brief, client-friendly summary of the technical issue that we can include? It doesn't need to be overly detailed, just enough to explain the necessity of the postponement without alarming them.

Let's definitely connect later today. I'll send you an invite for a brief video conference at 3 PM PST.

Thanks,
Sarah Miller
Head of Marketing, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
Cc: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Sarah,

Acknowledged. I'll work with you on the communication plan. David, please send over that summary as soon as you can. It's critical that our messaging is clear and consistent. I'll also check with the sales team to see how current client expectations might be managed proactively.

Thanks,
Leo Kim
Client Relations Manager, TechSolutions

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Soal

What is the main reason for the project's postponement?

Pilihan

  1. A. A technical issue with the new software ✓
  2. B. A lack of available staff members
  3. C. An unexpected increase in material costs
  4. D. A conflict in scheduling with another project

Jawaban

A. A technical issue with the new software

Pembahasan

📖 Terjemahan Bacaan — Email ini dari David Chen dari TechSolutions kepada Sarah Miller memberikan pembaruan mendesak mengenai Proyek Alpha, menyatakan bahwa mereka menemukan kendala teknis yang signifikan dengan integrasi perangkat lunak baru yang ternyata lebih kompleks dari perkiraan, sehingga tidak dapat memenuhi tenggat waktu peluncuran asli 15 November.
📝 Alasan Jawaban — Jawaban yang benar adalah A "A technical issue with the new software". Teks secara eksplisit menyatakan, "We've encountered a significant technical glitch with the new software integration that is proving more complex to resolve than initially anticipated." (Kami telah menemukan kendala teknis yang signifikan dengan integrasi perangkat lunak baru yang ternyata lebih kompleks penyelesaiannya daripada yang diperkirakan semula). Kata 'glitch' dan frasa 'complex to resolve' secara jelas menunjukkan adanya masalah teknis sebagai alasan penundaan.
💡 Tips Hari Ujian — Untuk pertanyaan mengenai "alasan utama" di Bagian 7 TOEIC, carilah kata kunci yang secara langsung menunjukkan adanya masalah atau hambatan, seperti 'issue', 'problem', 'difficulty', 'challenge', 'glitch', 'delay', atau 'postponement', beserta penjelasan yang menyertainya.
📊 Analisis Opsi Salah — X) A lack of available staff members — Tidak ada penyebutan tentang kekurangan staf yang tersedia dalam teks. X) An unexpected increase in material costs — Tidak ada informasi tentang peningkatan biaya material yang tak terduga. X) A conflict in scheduling with another project — Tidak ada informasi tentang konflik penjadwalan dengan proyek lain.

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