TOEIC 리스닝 파트 3 — 문제

지문

Man: Hi Sarah, thanks for taking my call. I wanted to follow up on our office supply order.
Woman: Oh, hi Mark. Yes, I was just reviewing the latest quote from Stellar Office Solutions.
Man: Right. We've been using them for years, but their new quote seems to have a significant increase across the board, especially for printer ink and paper.
Woman: I noticed that too. It's about a 15% jump from our last order. I was hoping to negotiate a better rate before we commit.
Man: Exactly my thought. Their representative, David Chen, mentioned there might be some flexibility if we're willing to consider a longer contract term, perhaps two years instead of one.
Woman: Hmm, a two-year commitment is quite substantial for our office supply needs. Our requirements can fluctuate. Did you discuss specific quantities or new product lines?
Man: Not yet. I wanted to get your take first. The last order was placed six months ago, and it was for standard items. This price hike is quite sudden.
Woman: I agree. Let's schedule a brief meeting this afternoon. I'd like to explore alternatives or at least push back on this increase. Maybe we can leverage our loyalty as a long-term customer.
Man: Sounds like a plan. I'll check my calendar and send you an invite. Let's aim for 3 PM?

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문제

What is the primary concern regarding the new quote?

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  1. A. The delivery timeline is too long
  2. B. The price has increased significantly ✓
  3. C. Fewer items are being offered
  4. D. The supplier is unreliable

정답

B. The price has increased significantly

해설

📖 지문해석 — 남자는 Sarah에게 사무용품 주문에 대해 문의하고, Sarah는 Stellar Office Solutions의 최신 견적을 검토 중이라고 답합니다. 남자는 이전 주문보다 전반적으로, 특히 잉크와 종이 가격이 상당히 올랐다고 지적합니다. Sarah는 15% 정도 상승했으며, 계약 전에 협상해야겠다고 말합니다.
📝 정답이유 — 남자는 "their new quote seems to have a significant increase across the board, especially for printer ink and paper"라고 명확히 말하며 가격 인상이 주요 문제임을 언급합니다. Sarah도 "It's about a 15% jump from our last order"라고 동의합니다. 따라서 “The price has increased significantly”가 답입니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 3에서는 대화의 주제나 문제점을 파악하는 것이 중요합니다. 핵심적인 문제 제기 문장(“significant increase”, “15% jump”)을 주의 깊게 들어 화자가 무엇에 대해 우려하는지 파악해야 합니다.
📊 오답분석 — X) The delivery timeline is too long — 배달 시간에 대한 언급은 대화에 없습니다. X) Fewer items are being offered — 제공 품목 수의 감소에 대한 정보는 언급되지 않았습니다. X) The supplier is unreliable — 공급업체가 믿을 수 없다는 내용이 아니라 가격에 대한 문제입니다.

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