TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

지문

Subject: Project Alpha - Status Update
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
To: Project Alpha Team <alpha.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: Monday, October 23, 10:15 AM

Team,

I'm writing to provide an update on Project Alpha. Due to an unexpected complication with the integration of the new module, we anticipate a slight delay in our projected completion date. We're working diligently to resolve this, but it will likely push our timeline back by approximately one week. I will schedule a brief meeting later today to discuss revised milestones. Appreciate your understanding.

Best,
Michael Harrison
Project Lead

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Subject: Re: Project Alpha - Status Update
From: Sarah Chen <s.chen@techsolutions.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
Cc: Project Alpha Team <alpha.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: Monday, October 23, 10:40 AM

Michael,

Thanks for the immediate notification. Could you please send out an updated project schedule once you've had a chance to revise it? Also, will this impact the client demonstration scheduled for November 10th? It would be helpful to manage client expectations proactively.

Regards,
Sarah Chen
Senior Developer

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Subject: Re: Project Alpha - Status Update
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Chen <s.chen@techsolutions.com>
Cc: Project Alpha Team <alpha.team@techsolutions.com>
Date: Monday, October 23, 10:55 AM

Sarah,

You're welcome. Yes, I'll circulate a revised schedule by end of day. Regarding the client demo, I believe we can still proceed as planned, but we may need to adjust the scope slightly for that specific presentation. I'll confirm after reviewing the latest progress metrics. Our main priority is to ensure the stability and functionality of the integrated module before full deployment.

Best,
Michael Harrison

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문제

What is the expected duration of the project delay?

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  1. A. Approximately one week. ✓
  2. B. Two to three business days.
  3. C. Until the client demonstration.
  4. D. Indefinite, pending module stability.

정답

A. Approximately one week.

해설

📖 지문해석 — 이메일은 Project Alpha의 진행 상황을 업데이트합니다. 새로운 모듈 통합과 관련된 예상치 못한 복잡성으로 인해 프로젝트 완료 예정일이 약간 지연될 것으로 예상됩니다. 팀은 이를 해결하기 위해 노력하고 있지만, 일정은 약 1주일 정도 늦춰질 것으로 보입니다. 수정된 마일스톤을 논의하기 위한 짧은 회의가 오늘 오후에 예정될 것입니다.
📝 정답이유 — 정답은 "Approximately one week."입니다. 본문에서 "it will likely push our timeline back by approximately one week."라는 문장은 지연 기간이 약 1주일임을 명확히 나타냅니다. 'approximately'는 '대략'이라는 뜻으로, 옵션의 'approximately'와 정확히 일치합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서 시간 관련 질문(기간, 날짜, 시간)에는 명확한 수치나 기간을 나타내는 표현을 찾으세요. 'approximately', 'around', 'about', 'by', 'until', 'since', 'for'와 같은 전치사 및 부사를 주의 깊게 살펴보세요.
📊 오답분석 — X) Two to three business days. — 본문에 언급된 기간과 일치하지 않는 추측입니다. X) Until the client demonstration. — 지연 기간이 아니라, 지연이 발생할 수 있는 상황이나 마감일에 대한 정보로, 질문에서 묻는 'expected duration'(예상된 기간)과는 다릅니다. X) Indefinite, pending module stability. — 'slight delay'(약간의 지연) 및 'approximately one week'(약 1주일)이라는 표현과 상반됩니다.

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