TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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A Message from Our CEO: Continued Growth and Community Focus

Dear Valued Employees,

It’s inspiring to reflect on our collective achievements this past quarter. We’ve not only exceeded our sales targets by 15% but also successfully launched the new employee wellness portal, which has seen remarkable engagement.

This quarter's success is a testament to your dedication and hard work. We’re particularly proud of the cross-departmental collaboration that streamlined our project management processes, significantly improving efficiency.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce the upcoming company picnic in August, a small token of our appreciation for your ongoing contributions. Details regarding the venue and activities will be shared shortly.

Furthermore, we are exploring initiatives to support our employees in managing household financial responsibilities, including providing resources for simpler utility bill payment options. We believe that supporting your well-being extends beyond the office walls.

Finally, I want to congratulate the Marketing team for their innovative campaign that significantly boosted our brand visibility. Your efforts are truly commendable.

Thank you for making Apex Solutions a leader in our industry.

Sincerely,
Jane Doe
CEO, Apex Solutions

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문제

According to the CEO's message, what has contributed to the company's efficiency?

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  1. A. The successful implementation of a new marketing campaign.
  2. B. Increased sales figures from the previous quarter.
  3. C. Improved project management through teamwork. ✓
  4. D. The launch of the employee wellness portal.

정답

C. Improved project management through teamwork.

해설

📖 지문 해석 — CEO의 메시지에 따르면, 이번 분기 성공은 직원들의 헌신과 노력 덕분이며, 특히 부서 간 협업을 통해 프로젝트 관리 프로세스를 간소화하여 효율성을 크게 증진시킨 점을 자랑스럽게 생각합니다.
📝 정답이유 — 정답은 "Improved project management through teamwork."입니다. 지문에서 "We’re particularly proud of the cross-departmental collaboration that streamlined our project management processes, significantly improving efficiency."라고 명시적으로 언급하며, 이것이 효율성 향상에 기여했다고 밝히고 있습니다. 'cross-departmental collaboration'은 'teamwork'로, 'streamlined our project management processes'는 'Improved project management'으로 자연스럽게 연결됩니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서 효율성, 성공 요인 등에 대한 질문이 나오면, 지문에서 'contribute to', 'thanks to', 'due to'와 같은 숙어를 찾거나, 'cause', 'led to', 'resulted in' 등의 동사구를 집중적으로 확인하세요.
📊 오답분석 —
X) The successful implementation of a new marketing campaign. — 마케팅 캠페인에 대한 언급은 지문에 없습니다.
X) Increased sales figures from the previous quarter. — 판매량 증가는 수치로 언급되었지만, 효율성 향상의 직접적인 원인으로 언급되지는 않았습니다.
X) The launch of the employee wellness portal. — 직원 복지 포털 출시는 성공적으로 이루어졌으나, 효율성 향상의 구체적인 원인으로 지목되지 않았습니다.

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