TOEIC Listening Part 3 — Soalan
Petikan
Sarah: Thanks for coming, everyone. Let's get straight to it. The main goal today is to firm up the timeline for the 'Phoenix' project launch.
John: Right. I've drafted a preliminary schedule based on our last discussion. We're looking at a potential launch in early Q3.
Maria: Q3? That seems a bit aggressive, John. Marketing needs at least six weeks post-development for the campaign.
Sarah: Maria has a point. We need to factor that in. John, can you adjust the schedule to reflect that? Perhaps pushing the development completion date back slightly?
John: I can try. It might impact the initial resource allocation, though. I'll need to review that section.
Maria: While we're discussing schedules, I also need to book my annual health checkup appointment. Does anyone know if Dr. Evans's office has openings next Friday afternoon?
Sarah: I'm not sure about Dr. Evans, but my clinic has some slots available. I can send you the details if you're interested. We should probably finish this project discussion first, though.
John: Agreed. Let's focus here. I'll rework the schedule and circulate it by end of day. We can address any further concerns in our follow-up meeting.
Soalan
Why does Maria think the proposed timeline is aggressive?
Pilihan
- A. It doesn't account for marketing campaign duration. ✓
- B. It doesn't allow enough time for development.
- C. It conflicts with other project deadlines.
- D. It hasn't been approved by management.
Jawapan
A. It doesn't account for marketing campaign duration.
Penjelasan
📖 Terjemahan Petikan — Sarah mengadakan keperluan untuk memuktamadkan garis masa pelancaran projek 'Phoenix', dan John membentangkan jadual awal yang mencadangkan pelancaran pada awal Suku ke-3. Maria berpendapat garis masa itu agak agresif, menyatakan bahawa pemasaran memerlukan sekurang-kurangnya enam minggu pasca-pembangunan untuk kempen.
📝 Sebab Jawapan — Maria berpendapat mengenai garis masa yang dikemukakan John: "Q3? That seems a bit aggressive, John." Sebabnya dinyatakan serta-merta selepas itu dalam ayat: "Marketing needs at least six weeks post-development for the campaign." Ini bermakna beliau menganggap garis masa itu terlalu tergesa-gesa kerana ia tidak mengambil kira tempoh kempen pemasaran yang diperlukan.
💡 Petua Hari Ujian — Dalam Bahagian 3/4, ketidaksetujuan atau kebimbangan jurucakap sering menjadi petunjuk kepada jawapan yang betul. Beri perhatian teliti pada perkataan yang menunjukkan nada negatif seperti 'aggressive', 'difficult', 'too soon', 'problem', 'issue'.
📊 Analisis Pilihan Jawangan Salah —
X) It doesn't allow enough time for development. — Tiada penyebutan bahawa masa pembangunan tidak mencukupi dalam petikan. Maria membangkitkan isu tempoh kempen pemasaran.
X) It conflicts with other project deadlines. — Tiada penyebutan konflik dengan tarikh akhir projek lain.
X) It hasn't been approved by management. — Tiada perbincangan mengenai sama ada pengurusan telah meluluskannya atau tidak.