TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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**Agent:** Thank you for contacting SecurePark Solutions. My name is Alex. How can I help you today?
**Customer:** Hi Alex, I saw your ad for the new automated gate opener. Can you tell me more about its features?
**Agent:** Certainly! Our new AutoGate 3000 is equipped with advanced security protocols and remote access capabilities. It's designed for seamless integration with existing systems.
**Customer:** That sounds interesting. We're looking for a way to better manage access to our corporate facility. We currently have issues with unauthorized vehicles entering, and our current system struggles with heavy traffic flow, especially during peak hours.
**Agent:** I understand. While the AutoGate 3000 enhances security, our specialized parking lot maintenance solutions might be more relevant to your traffic flow and unauthorized access concerns. Have you considered our smart sensor network and integrated access control software?
**Customer:** Parking lot maintenance? I thought you only did gate openers.
**Agent:** We offer a comprehensive suite of services! Our sensor network can monitor vehicle presence, detect blockages, and even identify potential security breaches in real-time. The access control software then uses this data to manage entry and exit, ensuring only authorized vehicles pass through. It also helps optimize traffic flow, reducing congestion.
**Customer:** So, it's not just about the gate itself, but managing the entire parking area?
**Agent:** Precisely. Our solutions are tailored to improve overall parking lot efficiency and security, addressing issues like unauthorized entry and traffic management, which are often linked to inadequate parking lot maintenance.
**Customer:** That makes sense. Our current parking lot maintenance schedule is quite basic. Could you send me some information on the smart sensor network and the access control software?

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문제

What is the primary function of the smart sensor network?

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  1. A. To operate the automated gate opener
  2. B. To monitor vehicle access and detect issues ✓
  3. C. To manage the parking lot maintenance schedule
  4. D. To enforce security protocols for the facility

정답

B. To monitor vehicle access and detect issues

해설

📖 지문해석 — SecurePark Solutions 상담원 Alex와 고객 간의 대화입니다. 고객은 새로운 자동 게이트 개폐기에 대해 문의하고 있으며, 이 시스템의 기능에 대해 더 알고 싶어합니다.
📝 정답이유 — 정답은 "To monitor vehicle access and detect issues"입니다. 지문에서 고객은 "We're looking for a way to better manage access to our corporate facility. We currently have issues with unauthorized vehicles entering..."라고 말합니다. 이는 시스템이 차량 접근을 관리하고 문제를 감지하는 데 사용된다는 것을 직접적으로 나타냅니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서 'primary function' 또는 'main purpose'를 묻는 질문은 지문 초반이나 특정 기능에 대한 설명 부분에 답이 숨어있는 경우가 많습니다. 이 문제는 고객이 문제점을 언급하며 솔루션을 찾는 맥락에서 나왔으므로, 문제점과 해결책을 연결하는 부분을 찾아야 합니다.
📊 오답분석 — X) To operate the automated gate opener — 이것은 시스템의 기능 중 하나일 수 있지만, 고객이 언급한 '관리'와 '문제'를 해결하는 '주요' 목적은 아닙니다. X) To manage the parking lot maintenance schedule — 본문에서 주차장 유지보수 일정에 대한 언급은 전혀 없습니다. X) To enforce security protocols for the facility — 보안 프로토콜 강화는 부수적인 효과일 수 있으나, 'unauthorized vehicles'라는 구체적인 문제를 언급하며 접근 관리를 개선하려는 것이 핵심입니다.

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