TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題
パッセージ
Subject: Project Alpha - Update and Revised Timeline
From: David Chen <david.chen@innovatecorp.com>
To: Sarah Lee <sarah.lee@innovatecorp.com>
Date: October 26, 9:30 AM
Hi Sarah,
I'm writing to provide an update on Project Alpha. Unfortunately, we’ve encountered some unexpected delays, primarily due to recent staffing shortages within the development team. As a result, the initial target completion date of November 15th will need to be pushed back.
We're currently revising the project schedule and anticipate a new completion date around December 5th. I understand this isn't ideal, but we're working hard to minimize the impact. I'll send a detailed revised timeline by the end of the day.
Best,
David Chen
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Subject: Re: Project Alpha - Update and Revised Timeline
From: Sarah Lee <sarah.lee@innovatecorp.com>
To: David Chen <david.chen@innovatecorp.com>
Date: October 26, 10:15 AM
Thanks for the update, David. It’s certainly not the news we wanted, but I appreciate you keeping me informed. Please do send that revised timeline as soon as it’s ready. I’ll need to communicate this to the stakeholders immediately.
Is there anything we can do on our end to help mitigate these staffing issues? Perhaps reassigning some tasks or providing temporary support from other departments?
Regards,
Sarah Lee
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Subject: Re: Re: Project Alpha - Update and Revised Timeline
From: David Chen <david.chen@innovatecorp.com>
To: Sarah Lee <sarah.lee@innovatecorp.com>
Date: October 26, 11:00 AM
Hi Sarah,
I appreciate the offer. We’re exploring internal options first, but I'll certainly let you know if we identify any areas where your team could lend a hand. For now, the most helpful thing would be for stakeholders to understand the situation and adjust their expectations accordingly.
I'm finalizing the revised timeline now and will send it over shortly.
Thanks,
David
問題
What was the original completion date for Project Alpha?
選択肢
- A. November 15th ✓
- B. December 5th
- C. October 26th
- D. November 5th
正解
A. November 15th
解説
📖 本文の和訳 — このメールは、David ChenからSarah LeeへのProject Alphaのアップデートです。開発チームの人員不足のため、当初の目標完了日である11月15日は12月5日頃に延期される予定です。
📝 正解理由 — 質問はProject Alphaの「original completion date」(当初の完了日)を尋ねています。本文中でDavid Chenは、「the initial target completion date of November 15th will need to be pushed back」(当初の目標完了日である11月15日は延期される必要があります)と明記しており、11月15日を当初の目標完了日としています。
💡 試験対策 — Part 7 の詳細情報に関する質問では、「original」、「initial」、「first」といったキーワードに注意してください。これらは、変更または更新された情報とは区別される、初期の情報を尋ねていることを示すことがよくあります。
📊 選択肢分析 — X) December 5th — これは新しい(改定された)完了日であり、当初の完了日ではありません。 X) October 26th — これはメールの送信日であり、プロジェクトの完了日とは無関係です。 X) November 5th — 本文中に言及されていない日付で、引っ掛けとして使われる可能性があります。
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