TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

지문

Subject: RE: Quantum Project - Phase 2 Delay & Schedule Adjustment
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
To: Project Team <quantum.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Dear Team,

I regret to inform you that Phase 2 of the 'Quantum' project will experience an unforeseen delay of approximately two weeks. This is primarily due to the unexpected complexity encountered during the integration of the new API modules, as well as a slight hold-up in receiving critical hardware components from our supplier, Apex Innovations. We are actively working with Apex to expedite the delivery.

Consequently, the projected completion date for Phase 2 will be shifted from November 10th to November 24th. I understand this poses challenges, and I appreciate your flexibility and continued dedication. We will convene a brief virtual meeting tomorrow at 10:00 AM EST to discuss revised timelines and any potential mitigation strategies. Please review the attached revised project timeline prior to the meeting.

Best regards,
Michael Harrison
Project Lead

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Subject: RE: Quantum Project - Phase 2 Delay & Schedule Adjustment
From: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@techsolutions.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
Cc: Project Team <quantum.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the update. While the delay is certainly unwelcome news, I appreciate the proactive communication. I'll make sure my team adjusts their sprint planning accordingly. Could you confirm if the revised timeline for Phase 3 and subsequent phases will also be impacted, or is this delay strictly limited to Phase 2?

Also, regarding the attached timeline, it seems the file is corrupted or not properly attached. Would you mind re-sending it?

Thanks,
Sarah Jenkins
Team Lead, Development

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Subject: RE: Quantum Project - Phase 2 Delay & Schedule Adjustment
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@techsolutions.com>
Cc: Project Team <quantum.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Sarah,

Apologies for the oversight with the attachment. I've re-sent the updated timeline in a separate email shortly. To answer your other question, yes, the delay in Phase 2 will inevitably push back the start and completion dates for Phase 3 and all subsequent project stages. We'll discuss the full implications and adjusted dates for those phases in tomorrow's meeting.

Thanks for your understanding.

Best,
Michael Harrison

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문제

What will be discussed at tomorrow’s virtual meeting?

보기

  1. A. The effects of the delay on all subsequent project phases. ✓
  2. B. The performance review metrics for the project team.
  3. C. New hiring strategies for additional developers.
  4. D. Budget reallocations for the entire 'Quantum' project.

정답

A. The effects of the delay on all subsequent project phases.

해설

📖 지문 해석 — '퀀텀' 프로젝트 2단계 지연 및 일정 조정에 관한 메일입니다. 2단계 진행에 약 2주간의 예기치 못한 지연이 발생할 것임을 알립니다. 이는 주로 새로운 API 모듈 통합 중 예상치 못한 복잡성 및 공급업체로부터 중요 하드웨어 부품 수령 지연 때문입니다.
📝 정답이유 — 메일 본문에서 "Phase 2 of the 'Quantum' project will experience an unforeseen delay of approximately two weeks. This is primarily due to the unexpected complexity encountered during the integration of the new API modules, as well as a slight hold-up in receiving critical hardware components..."라고 명시되어 있습니다. 이는 해당 옵션에서 언급된 '모든 후속 프로젝트 단계에 대한 지연의 영향'을 논의할 것임을 강력히 시사합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7 지문에서 'delay' (지연) 또는 'postpone' (연기)와 같은 단어가 나오면, 그 결과나 영향에 대한 내용을 묻는 문제가 자주 출제되니 주의 깊게 읽으세요.
📊 오답분석 — X) The performance review metrics for the project team. — 팀 성과 검토 지표에 대한 언급은 지문에 전혀 없습니다. X) New hiring strategies for additional developers. — 신규 개발자 채용 전략은 논의되지 않았습니다. X) Budget reallocations for the entire 'Quantum' project. — 프로젝트 예산 재분배에 대한 내용은 언급되지 않았습니다.

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