TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題

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Subject: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
To: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>, David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>, Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 10:15 AM

Team,

I regret to inform you that the launch of the Project Phoenix marketing campaign will be slightly delayed. The unforeseen technical issues identified during final testing of the backend integration pose a significant hurdle. Our developers are working around the clock to resolve them, but it’s become clear we won't meet our original November 1st target. I wanted to provide an immediate update before our scheduled meeting this afternoon. Sarah, please coordinate with your team to assess the impact on our promotional materials. David, can you provide an updated timeline for the technical fixes? Elena, please draft a communication plan for our external stakeholders.

Best,
Michael Harrison

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Subject: Re: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
Cc: David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>, Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 10:40 AM

Michael,

Thanks for the heads-up. My team can pivot quickly. We’ll hold off on sending the final proofs to print and adjust the digital assets. I'll have an impact assessment for you by end of day.

Sarah Jenkins

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Subject: Re: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
Cc: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>, Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 11:05 AM

Michael,

We're looking at an additional 5-7 business days for the backend integration, assuming no further complications. This puts our revised launch window at November 8th-10th. I'll circulate a more detailed report with the specific outstanding issues shortly.

David Lee

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Subject: Re: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
Cc: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>, David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 11:20 AM

Understood, Michael. I'll prepare a concise statement for our key partners emphasizing the minor scope adjustment and the continued commitment to quality. I'll also draft an internal memo to manage expectations within the company. I'll have initial drafts ready for your review by tomorrow morning.

Elena Petrova

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問題

What is indicated about the initial launch date for Project Phoenix?

選択肢

  1. A. It was originally set for November 1st. ✓
  2. B. It was contingent on client approval.
  3. C. It was postponed indefinitely.
  4. D. It was successfully met by the team.

正解

A. It was originally set for November 1st.

解説

📖 本文の和訳
このメールは、Project Phoenixのマーケティングキャンペーンのローンチが技術的な問題により若干延期されることを通知するものです。開発チームは問題解決に取り組んでいますが、当初の開始日を満たすことができないことは明らかになっています。

📝 正解理由
正解は「It was originally set for November 1st.」です。本文中の「it’s become clear we won't meet our original No」というフレーズは、元々予定されていたローンチ日があったことを示唆しており、メールの日付が10月23日であることを考慮すると、11月1日が元の予定日であった可能性が高いと推測できます。

💡 実践的ヒント
Part 7の日付関連問題では、メールや通知などの作成日を「基準時点」とし、言及されている他の日付との時間的関係を把握することが重要です。「original」、「previously」、「scheduled」などの手がかりに注目してください。

📊 不正解選択肢分析
X) It was contingent on client approval. — 本文にはクライアントの承認に関する言及は一切ありません。
X) It was postponed indefinitely. — 「slightly delayed」と述べられているため、無期限延期ではありません。
X) It was successfully met by the team. — 「won't meet our original」という表現から、チームは成功裏に達成できませんでした。

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