TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

지문

Subject: Project X Update: Schedule Adjustment
From: Marcus Davies <m.davies@innovatech.com>
To: Project X Team <projectx@innovatech.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Dear Team,

I'm writing to inform you about the current status of Project X and recent changes to our timeline. Due to unforeseen logistical challenges with our overseas component supplier, the alpha testing phase, originally slated to begin on November 6th, will now commence on November 20th. This will subsequently shift the beta testing and final deployment dates as well. We anticipate a two-week overall delay in the project’s completion.

I understand this news is disruptive, but our priority remains delivering a high-quality product. We are actively exploring expedited shipping options and alternative local suppliers to mitigate further delays. I will schedule a team meeting for Monday, October 30th, at 10:00 AM in Conference Room B to discuss the revised timeline in detail and strategize on how to manage the downstream impact. Please come prepared to share any potential bottlenecks or solutions within your respective areas.

Thank you for your understanding and continued dedication.

Best regards,
Marcus Davies
Project Lead

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Subject: Re: Project X Update: Schedule Adjustment
From: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@innovatech.com>
To: Marcus Davies <m.davies@innovatech.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Marcus,

Thanks for the update. While the delay isn't ideal, I appreciate the proactive communication. I've already started reviewing the revised dates and believe we can absorb the shift in the marketing rollout without major issues, provided the new November 20th start for alpha testing holds. I'll need to adjust some campaign launch dates, but nothing catastrophic. My main concern would be if further supplier issues arise, pushing us into the holiday retail season.

Could you clarify if we've explored the possibility of using Supplier Q for the optics components? They're pricier, but their lead times are significantly shorter, and they're local. It might offset some of the delay, even if it impacts the budget slightly. Just a thought.

See you Monday.

Best,
Sarah Jenkins
Head of Marketing

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Subject: Re: Project X Update: Schedule Adjustment
From: David Chen <d.chen@innovatech.com>
To: Marcus Davies <m.davies@innovatech.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Marcus,

Acknowledged. The engineering team will adjust our internal schedules accordingly. We'll prioritize the bug fixes identified during the preliminary internal testing to ensure the alpha phase runs as smoothly as possible once components arrive. I'll prepare a revised task breakdown for Monday's meeting.

I share Sarah's sentiment about managing potential further delays. The QA team's capacity is somewhat limited during the holiday period, so any additional slippage would require significant overtime or a compromise on testing thoroughness. Let's aim to stick to this revised plan.

Regards,
David Chen
Head of Engineering

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문제

What is indicated about Supplier Q?

보기

  1. A. They are an overseas component supplier.
  2. B. They offer more competitive pricing for optics components.
  3. C. They have shorter lead times and are locally based. ✓
  4. D. They are the primary cause of the current project delay.

정답

C. They have shorter lead times and are locally based.

해설

📖 지문해석 — 이메일은 Project X의 현재 상태와 일정 변경에 관한 정보를 제공합니다. 해외 부품 공급업체와의 예상치 못한 물류 문제로 인해 알파 테스트 시작 날짜가 11월 6일에서 11월 20일로 연기되었습니다. 이로 인해 베타 테스트 및 최종 배포일도 변경될 것입니다.
📝 정답이유 — 선택지 A는 "They are an overseas component supplier."로, 지문에서 "our overseas component supplier"라고 명시적으로 언급되어 있으므로 Suppliers Q에 대한 정보와 일치합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서는 동의어 또는 구문 변형을 찾는 것이 중요합니다. 'overseas component supplier'라는 표현은 Supplier Q가 어떤 종류의 회사인지를 보여주는 직접적인 단서입니다.
📊 오답분석 — X) They offer more competitive pricing for optics components. — 이메일에는 가격이나 광학 부품에 대한 언급이 전혀 없습니다. X) They have shorter lead times and are locally based. — 지문은 이들이 'overseas'라고 명시하므로 지역 기반이라는 설명과 모순됩니다. X) They are the primary cause of the current project delay. — 이들이 지연의 원인임은 암시하지만, 'primary'(주요한)라는 단어를 언급하는 근거는 없습니다.

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