TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題

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Subject: Project Chimera - Schedule Update
From: elena.petrova@solaris-tech.com
To: project-chimera-team@solaris-tech.com
Date: October 26, 9:30 AM

Dear Team,

I regret to inform you that Project Chimera's Phase 2 rollout will experience an unforeseen delay. The integration of the new server infrastructure has encountered several critical compatibility issues, which our current resources are struggling to resolve within the stipulated timeframe. We are actively working on a revised timeline and will circulate it by end of day tomorrow. Your patience and continued dedication are appreciated.

Best regards,
Elena Petrova
Project Lead

---Attachment: Project Chimera - Phase 2 Assessment.pdf---

Subject: Re: Project Chimera - Schedule Update
From: david.chen@solaris-tech.com
To: elena.petrova@solaris-tech.com
Date: October 26, 11:15 AM

Hi Elena,

Thanks for the update. Could you provide a bit more detail on the 'critical compatibility issues'? Specifically, are these software or hardware related, or a combination? Understanding the root cause would help us anticipate potential hurdles during future deployments. Also, will this delay impact the client presentation scheduled for November 15th?

Thanks,
David Chen
Senior Systems Architect

Subject: Re: Project Chimera - Schedule Update
From: elena.petrova@solaris-tech.com
To: david.chen@solaris-tech.com, project-chimera-team@solaris-tech.com
Date: October 26, 1:40 PM

Hi David,

To clarify, the issues are primarily hardware-software interface conflicts, particularly with the legacy systems we're trying to integrate. Our vendor has been alerted and is dispatching a specialist. Regarding the client presentation, we are assessing the impact, but it's highly probable we'll need to push it back. I will confirm this in the updated timeline. Your points about anticipating future hurdles are well taken – we'll ensure a more thorough pre-integration assessment next time.

Regards,
Elena Petrova

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問題

What is the primary reason for the delay?

選択肢

  1. A. Problems integrating new server infrastructure ✓
  2. B. Insufficient budget allocation for Phase 2
  3. C. Lack of trained personnel to manage the systems
  4. D. External vendor failed to deliver components on time

正解

A. Problems integrating new server infrastructure

解説

📖 本文の和訳 — 件名：プロジェクト・キメラ - スケジュール更新。皆さん、プロジェクト・キメラのフェーズ2展開に予期せぬ遅延が生じることをお知らせいたします。新しいサーバーインフラの統合において、いくつかの重大な互換性の問題が発生しており、現在のリソースでは所定の期間内に解決することが困難な状況です。現在、改訂されたタイムラインを積極的に作成しており、明日終業時までに配布します。皆様のご理解と継続的なご協力に感謝いたします。
📝 回答理由 — 正解は「Problems integrating new server infrastructure」です。本文中で「新しいサーバーインフラの統合において、いくつかの重大な互換性の問題が発生しており (The integration of the new server infrastructure has encountered several critical compatibility issues)」と明確に述べられており、これが遅延の直接的な原因であることが示されています。
💡 試験対策 — Part 7で原因を問う問題では、「because」「due to」「since」などの理由を示す接続詞や、「encountered」「resulted in」「led to」のような原因と結果を表す動詞を含む文に注目すると、正解を見つけやすくなります。
📊 不正解の選択肢分析 —
X) Insufficient budget allocation for Phase 2 — 予算不足については本文中に一切言及されていません。
X) Lack of trained personnel to manage the systems — システムを管理する訓練された人材の不足についても、直接的な言及はありません。
X) External vendor failed to deliver components on time — 外部ベンダーの部品納入遅延についても、本文では触れられていません。

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