TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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Subject: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Sarah,

I'm writing to provide an urgent update regarding Project Alpha. We've encountered a significant technical glitch with the new software integration that is proving more complex to resolve than initially anticipated. Our engineering team has been working around the clock, but it appears we won't be able to meet the original launch deadline of November 15th.

After a thorough assessment, we estimate that the earliest we can realistically aim for completion is December 5th. This will allow our team sufficient time to fully debug the system and conduct comprehensive testing to ensure stability. I understand this news is disappointing, but I believe it's crucial to prioritize quality and avoid future disruptions.

Please let me know your thoughts on this revised timeline and how it might impact the marketing and client communication strategies. I'm available for a call anytime today to discuss further.

Best regards,
David Chen
Project Manager, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
To: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi David,

Thank you for the prompt update, difficult as it is to hear. I appreciate your team's dedication to resolving this. A December 5th launch is certainly later than we hoped, and it will require us to adjust our planned outreach considerably. The marketing campaign was designed around a mid-November release, so we'll need to re-evaluate our promotional materials and potentially reschedule some key partnership announcements.

I'm particularly concerned about how this delay will be communicated to our top-tier clients. We promised them advanced access, and this change could affect their perception of our reliability. Leo and I will begin drafting a communication plan immediately. Could you provide a brief, client-friendly summary of the technical issue that we can include? It doesn't need to be overly detailed, just enough to explain the necessity of the postponement without alarming them.

Let's definitely connect later today. I'll send you an invite for a brief video conference at 3 PM PST.

Thanks,
Sarah Miller
Head of Marketing, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
Cc: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Sarah,

Acknowledged. I'll work with you on the communication plan. David, please send over that summary as soon as you can. It's critical that our messaging is clear and consistent. I'll also check with the sales team to see how current client expectations might be managed proactively.

Thanks,
Leo Kim
Client Relations Manager, TechSolutions

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문제

What is Sarah Miller's primary concern regarding the project delay?

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  1. A. The increased cost of the marketing campaign
  2. B. The need to reschedule internal team meetings
  3. C. How key clients will perceive the company's dependability ✓
  4. D. The difficulty in finding new partnership opportunities

정답

C. How key clients will perceive the company's dependability

해설

📖 지문 번역
이메일은 Project Alpha의 긴급 업데이트 상황을 전달합니다. 새로운 소프트웨어 통합에 심각한 기술적 문제가 발생했으며, 이는 예상보다 해결이 복잡합니다. 엔지니어링 팀은 밤낮으로 일했지만, 11월 15일의 원래 출시 마감일을 맞추지 못할 것으로 보입니다.

📝 정답이유
정답은 "How key clients will perceive the company's dependability" (주요 고객들이 회사의 신뢰성을 어떻게 인식할지)입니다. 비록 이메일에 명시적으로 언급되지는 않았지만, 프로젝트 지연은 고객의 신뢰성에 직접적인 영향을 미치므로 사업에서 가장 중요한 우려 사항 중 하나이기 때문입니다.

💡 실전팁
Part 7에서 'primary concern' (주요 우려 사항) 또는 'main reason' (주요 이유)를 묻는 질문은 지문에 직접적으로 명시되지 않은 경우가 많습니다. 상황의 맥락과 비즈니스 상의 영향을 추론해야 합니다.

📊 오답분석
X) The increased cost of the marketing campaign (마케팅 캠페인의 비용 증가) — 출시일 지연이 마케팅 비용 증가로 이어질 수 있지만, 이것이 회사의 '주요' 우려 사항이라고 명시할 근거는 없습니다.
X) The need to reschedule internal team meetings (내부 팀 회의 일정 변경 필요성) — 이것은 지연의 결과일 수 있지만, 외부 고객에 대한 영향만큼 중요하거나 '주요'한 우려 사항으로 보기는 어렵습니다.
X) The difficulty in finding new partnership opportunities (새로운 파트너십 기회를 찾는 어려움) — 지연이 장기적으로 파트너십에 영향을 줄 수는 있으나, 이메일에서 직접적으로 언급된 우려 사항은 아닙니다.

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