TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

지문

Subject: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Sarah,

I'm writing to provide an urgent update regarding Project Alpha. We've encountered a significant technical glitch with the new software integration that is proving more complex to resolve than initially anticipated. Our engineering team has been working around the clock, but it appears we won't be able to meet the original launch deadline of November 15th.

After a thorough assessment, we estimate that the earliest we can realistically aim for completion is December 5th. This will allow our team sufficient time to fully debug the system and conduct comprehensive testing to ensure stability. I understand this news is disappointing, but I believe it's crucial to prioritize quality and avoid future disruptions.

Please let me know your thoughts on this revised timeline and how it might impact the marketing and client communication strategies. I'm available for a call anytime today to discuss further.

Best regards,
David Chen
Project Manager, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
To: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi David,

Thank you for the prompt update, difficult as it is to hear. I appreciate your team's dedication to resolving this. A December 5th launch is certainly later than we hoped, and it will require us to adjust our planned outreach considerably. The marketing campaign was designed around a mid-November release, so we'll need to re-evaluate our promotional materials and potentially reschedule some key partnership announcements.

I'm particularly concerned about how this delay will be communicated to our top-tier clients. We promised them advanced access, and this change could affect their perception of our reliability. Leo and I will begin drafting a communication plan immediately. Could you provide a brief, client-friendly summary of the technical issue that we can include? It doesn't need to be overly detailed, just enough to explain the necessity of the postponement without alarming them.

Let's definitely connect later today. I'll send you an invite for a brief video conference at 3 PM PST.

Thanks,
Sarah Miller
Head of Marketing, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
Cc: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Sarah,

Acknowledged. I'll work with you on the communication plan. David, please send over that summary as soon as you can. It's critical that our messaging is clear and consistent. I'll also check with the sales team to see how current client expectations might be managed proactively.

Thanks,
Leo Kim
Client Relations Manager, TechSolutions

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문제

When was Project Alpha originally scheduled to be completed?

보기

  1. A. October 26th
  2. B. November 15th ✓
  3. C. December 5th
  4. D. As soon as possible

정답

B. November 15th

해설

📖 지문 해석
이메일은 Sarah Miller에게 보낸 David Chen의 Project Alpha 업데이트에 관한 것이며, 소프트웨어 통합에서 예상보다 복잡한 기술적 문제가 발생하여 원래 예정되었던 11월 15일의 출시 기한을 맞출 수 없음을 알립니다.

📝 정답 이유
정답은 "November 15th"입니다. 지문에서 David Chen은 "it appears we won't be able to meet the original launch deadline of November 15th."라고 명시적으로 언급하며, 원래 출시 기한이 11월 15일이었음을 밝히고 있습니다.

💡 실전팁
Part 7 시점/기한 관련 문제에서는 'original', 'scheduled', 'due date', 'deadline'과 같은 단어를 포함하여 질문을 주의 깊게 읽고, 지문에서 해당 기한과 관련된 명확한 날짜나 기간을 찾는 데 집중하세요.

📊 오답분석
X) October 26th — 이 날짜는 이메일이 작성된 날짜이며, 요청된 완료 시점이 아닙니다.
X) December 5th — 이 날짜는 지문에 언급되지 않았으며, 새로운 예상 완료 시점을 나타내는 정보도 없습니다.
X) As soon as possible — 이것은 매우 모호한 표현으로, 특정 완료 시점을 나타내지 않습니다. 지문은 구체적인 원래 기한을 명시하고 있습니다.

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