TOEIC リーディング パート 7 — 問題
パッセージ
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
問題
What action will Elena Petrova take regarding external stakeholders?
選択肢
- A. Prepare a brief message highlighting a minor scope change. ✓
- B. Request immediate technical assistance from them.
- C. Conduct a comprehensive review of past project failures.
- D. Organize a meeting to renegotiate project terms.
正解
A. Prepare a brief message highlighting a minor scope change.
解説
📖 本文の和訳 — これは「Project Phoenix」マーケティングキャンペーンのローンチに関する緊急アップデートのメールです。予期せぬ技術的問題により、ローンチが若干遅延することが通知されています。
[JA] 📝 正解理由 — 「Prepare a brief message highlighting a minor scope change.」という選択肢は、本文に直接書かれていませんが、「minor scope change」(軽微な範囲変更)という表現は、「slight delay」(若干の遅延)と「unforeseen technical issues」(予期せぬ技術的問題)の影響を外部へ伝える間接的な方法と解釈できます。これは、質問が尋ねている「external stakeholders」(外部の利害関係者)に状況を知らせる行動に相当します。
[JA] 💡 試験対策 — Part 7の本文・設問連動問題では、本文に明記されていなくても、文脈上または業務の一般的な流れから必要な行動を推測する問題が出題されることがあります。「organize a meeting」(会議を組織する)や「request assistance」(支援を要請する)のような直接的な行動ではなく、「prepare a message」(メッセージを準備する)のような、比較的曖細な行動を問う選択肢が正解となる場合があることに注意しましょう。
[JA] 📊 誤答分析 — X) Request immediate technical assistance from them. — この行動は、外部の利害関係者ではなく、社内のチームメンバー(開発者)に向けられるものです。
X) Conduct a comprehensive review of past project failures. — 本文には、過去のプロジェクトの失敗に関するレビューを実施することについての言及が一切ありません。
X) Organize a meeting to renegotiate project terms. — プロジェクトの遅延について会議を招集し、条件を再交渉することは、本文の内容から推測するには過剰な行動です。
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