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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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問題

When was Project Alpha originally scheduled to be completed?

選択肢

  1. A. October 26th
  2. B. November 15th ✓
  3. C. December 5th
  4. D. As soon as possible

正解

B. November 15th

解説

📖 本文の和訳
このメールはDavid ChenからSarah MillerへのProject Alphaのアップデートに関するもので、新しいソフトウェア統合で想定よりも複雑な技術的問題が発生し、当初予定されていた11月15日のローンチ期限に間に合わない可能性が高いことを伝えています。

📝 正解理由
正解は「November 15th」です。本文中でDavid Chenは「it appears we won't be able to meet the original launch deadline of November 15th.」と明確に述べており、元のローンチ期限が11月15日であったことを特定しています。

💡 実践的ヒント
Part 7で「original scheduled completion」や「deadline」に関する質問が出た場合、「original」「scheduled」「deadline in the past」「by + past date」といったキーワードに注目し、本文中に提示されている過去の具体的な日付や期限を探しましょう。

📊 誤答分析
X) October 26th — これはメールが送信された日付であり、求められている完了日や期限ではありません。
X) December 5th — この日付は本文中に登場せず、新しい見積もり完了日を示す情報もありません。
X) As soon as possible — これは非常に曖昧な表現であり、具体的な完了日を示していません。本文は具体的な元の期限を明記しています。

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