TOEIC Reading Part 7 — Questão
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Subject: Project Alpha - Schedule Update
From: Mark Davies <mark.davies@innovatech.com>
Date: October 26, 9:30 AM
To: Sarah Chen <sarah.chen@innovatech.com>
Dear Sarah,
I regret to inform you that we've encountered an unforeseen complication with Project Alpha, specifically concerning the integration of the new software module. This will unfortunately lead to a slight delay in our original timeline.
The development team is working diligently to resolve the issue, and we anticipate having a clearer revised schedule by end of day tomorrow. I will provide a more detailed update then.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Mark Davies
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Subject: Re: Project Alpha - Schedule Update
From: Sarah Chen <sarah.chen@innovatech.com>
Date: October 26, 10:15 AM
To: Mark Davies <mark.davies@innovatech.com>
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the heads-up. This is certainly not ideal, as the client presentation is scheduled for November 15th. A delay, even a minor one, could have significant implications for our client relationship.
Could you please ensure that the development team prioritizes a quick resolution? I'd appreciate it if you could also include potential mitigation strategies in your updated schedule tomorrow. We need to be prepared to address any client concerns proactively.
Regards,
Sarah Chen
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Subject: Re: Project Alpha - Schedule Update
From: Mark Davies <mark.davies@innovatech.com>
Date: October 27, 4:00 PM
To: Sarah Chen <sarah.chen@innovatech.com>
Hi Sarah,
Following up on our earlier discussion. The team has identified the root cause of the integration issue and has already implemented a fix. We're currently conducting rigorous testing to ensure stability.
Good news: While there was a minor setback, we've managed to catch up. The revised schedule indicates that we are back on track for the original November 15th deadline. We don't foresee any further delays.
I've attached the detailed report with the revised timeline and testing results. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Mark Davies
Questão
What is the primary purpose of Mr. Davies' initial email?
Alternativas
- A. To inform about a delay in a project timeline. ✓
- B. To request an extension for a project deadline.
- C. To apologize for poor project management.
- D. To confirm the successful completion of a task.
Resposta correta
A. To inform about a delay in a project timeline.
Explicação
📖 Tradução da Passagem — O Sr. Mark Davies está informando a Sra. Sarah que surgiu uma complicação inesperada relacionada à integração do novo módulo de software para o Projeto Alpha, o que causará um pequeno atraso no cronograma original. Ele acrescenta que a equipe de desenvolvimento está trabalhando diligentemente para resolver o problema e que eles esperam fornecer uma atualização mais clara do cronograma revisado até o final do dia de amanhã.
📝 Razão da Escolha da Resposta — A resposta correta é "Informar sobre um atraso no cronograma do projeto (To inform about a delay in a project timeline.)". Pistas claras na passagem como "encontraram uma complicação inesperada (encountered an unforeseen complication)" e "um pequeno atraso em nosso cronograma original (a slight delay in our original timeline)" indicam diretamente que houve um atraso no projeto.
💡 Dica para o Dia da Prova — Perguntas sobre o propósito principal de um e-mail na Parte 7 frequentemente contêm a informação central na frase de abertura. Procure por frases como "Lamento informar que... (I regret to inform you that...)", que são comumente usadas para transmitir más notícias ou problemas que surgiram.
📊 Análise de Opções Incorretas — X) Solicitar uma extensão para o prazo do projeto. — Este e-mail é para informar sobre um atraso que ocorreu, não um pedido de extensão. X) Pedir desculpas por má gestão do projeto. — Embora haja um pedido de desculpas, o e-mail não menciona especificamente "má gestão do projeto". X) Confirmar a conclusão bem-sucedida de uma tarefa. — O conteúdo da passagem é sobre o atraso de uma tarefa, o que é o oposto de uma conclusão bem-sucedida.
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