TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

지문

Subject: Urgent: Project Chimera Timeline Adjustment
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@globaltech.com>
To: Sarah Chen <s.chen@globaltech.com>, David Lee <d.lee@globaltech.com>
Date: October 23, 10:15 AM

Team,

Regrettably, we need to address a delay in the Project Chimera timeline. The recent supply chain disruptions have significantly impacted the delivery of critical components for Phase 2. As a result, the target completion date for Phase 2, originally set for November 15th, will need to be pushed back. I'll be scheduling a meeting early next week to discuss the revised schedule and mitigation strategies. Please come prepared with any insights or potential solutions from your respective departments.

Best regards,
Michael Harrison
Project Lead

Subject: Re: Urgent: Project Chimera Timeline Adjustment
From: Sarah Chen <s.chen@globaltech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@globaltech.com>
Date: October 23, 11:30 AM

Michael,

Thanks for the heads-up. This isn't entirely unexpected given the global climate. From the engineering perspective, we can potentially reallocate some resources from Project Orion to accelerate our work on the available components, but this would inevitably impact Orion's progress. I'll flag this with my team and see what feasible options we have for the upcoming discussion. Would you prefer a morning or afternoon slot for the meeting next week?

Regards,
Sarah Chen
Head of Engineering

Subject: Re: Urgent: Project Chimera Timeline Adjustment
From: David Lee <d.lee@globaltech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@globaltech.com>
Date: October 23, 1:45 PM

Michael,

Acknowledged. My team in procurement has been struggling with the prolonged lead times for the specialized sensors. We've explored alternative suppliers, but quality assurance is a major concern. I agree a meeting is crucial. I'm available anytime Tuesday or Wednesday. Perhaps we could consider a compressed timeline for Phase 3 to partially offset this delay, assuming Phase 2 doesn't experience further hitches?

Thanks,
David Lee
Head of Procurement

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문제

What is the intended action for the upcoming meeting?

보기

  1. A. To finalize a revised project schedule and strategies. ✓
  2. B. To announce the new project manager for Chimera.
  3. C. To celebrate the successful launch of Phase 1.
  4. D. To review the quarterly financial performance.

정답

A. To finalize a revised project schedule and strategies.

해설

📖 지문 분석 — 이메일은 Project Chimera의 2단계 납품 지연에 대해 팀원들에게 알리기 위한 것입니다. 주요 부품 공급망 문제로 인해 원래 11월 15일이었던 2단계 완료 목표일이 연기될 예정입니다. 11월 15일은 이미 지연되었기 때문에, 실제 약속 날짜가 아닙니다.
📝 정답 이유 — 이메일은 "I'll be scheduling a meeting early next week to discuss the revised schedule and mitig..."라고 명시하며, 이는 다음 주에 회의를 열어 수정된 일정과 완화 전략을 논의할 것임을 나타냅니다. 따라서 '수정된 프로젝트 일정 및 전략 확정'이 회의의 의도된 조치입니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7 이메일 문제에서는 'Subject' 라인과 첫 단락을 주의 깊게 읽어 이메일의 전반적인 목적을 파악하세요. 이 경우 'Urgent: Project Chimera Timeline Adjustment'라는 제목과 바로 이어지는 지연 사유 설명이 핵심입니다.
📊 오답분석 —
X) 새로운 프로젝트 매니저 발표 - 본문에서 새로운 매니저에 대한 언급은 전혀 없습니다.
X) 1단계 성공적인 출시 축하 - 이메일은 지연에 관한 것이며, 1단계 출시 축하와는 관련이 없습니다.
X) 분기별 재무 실적 검토 - 논의될 내용으로 '수정된 일정'이 언급되었을 뿐, 재무 실적은 주제가 아닙니다.

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