TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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Subject: Important Update: Client Management Software Launch Delay
From: Michael H. <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
Date: Monday, October 23, 10:15 AM
To: Project Team <projectteam@techsolutions.com>

Dear Team,

I'm writing to inform you that the launch of the new client management software will be delayed from its originally scheduled date of November 15th to December 1st. This decision was made after discussions with the development lead, Sarah Jenkins, regarding unexpected technical challenges encountered during the final testing phase. We are committed to delivering a robust and error-free product, and this additional time is crucial for ensuring its quality.

I understand this news may be disappointing, but I believe it's in the best interest of our clients and our company. Sarah will provide a more detailed report on the technical issues by end of day tomorrow. In the meantime, please adjust your individual timelines and communicate any potential impact on related tasks to your respective managers. We will schedule a team meeting later this week to discuss revised project milestones and address any concerns you may have.

Thank you for your understanding and continued hard work.

Best regards,
Michael Harrison
Project Manager

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Subject: RE: Important Update: Client Management Software Launch Delay
From: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@techsolutions.com>
Date: Monday, October 23, 11:30 AM
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>

Hi Michael,

Thanks for informing the team. I've already started compiling the detailed report on the backend integration issues we've been facing. It's more complex than initially anticipated, particularly with the legacy system compatibility. I expect to have the full report ready for your review by tomorrow afternoon, well within your deadline.

I agree that prioritizing quality over a rushed launch is the right approach. I'll also start drafting some alternative strategies for mitigating future integration risks. Please let me know if there's anything else you need from me for the team meeting.

Regards,
Sarah Jenkins
Development Lead

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Subject: RE: Important Update: Client Management Software Launch Delay
From: Emily Chen <e.chen@techsolutions.com>
Date: Monday, October 23, 1:45 PM
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
CC: Project Team <projectteam@techsolutions.com>

Michael,

Thank you for the update. While a delay is never ideal, I appreciate the transparency and the focus on product quality. My team has already begun adjusting our marketing campaign schedule, and we can easily shift the launch communications to align with the new December 1st date. We'll also take this extra time to refine our user training materials.

I look forward to the team meeting to discuss the revised plan. Please keep us informed about the schedule for that.

Best,
Emily Chen
Marketing Manager

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문제

What specific challenge does Sarah Jenkins mention?

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  1. A. Marketing campaign adjustments
  2. B. Budget constraints
  3. C. Backend integration with legacy systems ✓
  4. D. Staffing shortages

정답

C. Backend integration with legacy systems

해설

📖 Passage translation / 지문해석
이메일은 테크솔루션스의 마이클 H.가 프로젝트 팀에게 보낸 것으로, 새로운 고객 관리 소프트웨어 출시가 11월 15일에서 12월 1일로 연기되었음을 알립니다. 이러한 결정은 최종 테스트 단계에서 발생한 예상치 못한 기술적 문제에 대해 개발 책임자인 사라 젠킨스와의 논의 이후 내려졌습니다.

📝 Why this answer / 정답이유
정답은 "Backend integration with legacy systems"입니다. 지문에서 "unexpected technical challenges encountered during the final testing phase"라고 언급하며, 이는 개발 책임자인 사라 젠킨스와의 논의를 통해 파악된 문제입니다. 이러한 기술적 문제는 주로 기존 시스템과의 백엔드 통합 과정에서 발생합니다.

💡 Test-day tip / 실전팁
Part 7의 세부 정보 질문에서는 '원인', '이유', '문제점' 등을 묻는 키워드를 찾아 지문 속 관련 문장을 정확히 찾는 연습을 하세요. 'challenging', 'problem', 'issue', 'difficulty'와 같은 단어들이 단서가 될 수 있습니다.

📊 Wrong-option analysis / 오답분석
X) Marketing campaign adjustments — 마케팅 캠페인 조정은 출시 연기의 결과일 수는 있으나, 사라 젠킨스가 언급한 구체적인 '기술적 문제'는 아닙니다.
X) Budget constraints — 예산 제약은 일반적인 회사 문제이지만, 지문은 '기술적 도전'을 구체적으로 언급하고 있습니다.
X) Staffing shortages — 인력 부족도 연기 사유가 될 수 있지만, 이메일은 '기술적 문제'라는 특정 원인을 명시하고 있습니다.

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