TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

지문

Subject: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
To: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>, David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>, Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 10:15 AM

Team,

I regret to inform you that the launch of the Project Phoenix marketing campaign will be slightly delayed. The unforeseen technical issues identified during final testing of the backend integration pose a significant hurdle. Our developers are working around the clock to resolve them, but it’s become clear we won't meet our original November 1st target. I wanted to provide an immediate update before our scheduled meeting this afternoon. Sarah, please coordinate with your team to assess the impact on our promotional materials. David, can you provide an updated timeline for the technical fixes? Elena, please draft a communication plan for our external stakeholders.

Best,
Michael Harrison

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Subject: Re: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
Cc: David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>, Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 10:40 AM

Michael,

Thanks for the heads-up. My team can pivot quickly. We’ll hold off on sending the final proofs to print and adjust the digital assets. I'll have an impact assessment for you by end of day.

Sarah Jenkins

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Subject: Re: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
Cc: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>, Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 11:05 AM

Michael,

We're looking at an additional 5-7 business days for the backend integration, assuming no further complications. This puts our revised launch window at November 8th-10th. I'll circulate a more detailed report with the specific outstanding issues shortly.

David Lee

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Subject: Re: Urgent: Marketing Campaign Launch Update - Project Phoenix
From: Elena Petrova <e.petrova@syntech.com>
To: Michael Harrison <m.harrison@syntech.com>
Cc: Sarah Jenkins <s.jenkins@syntech.com>, David Lee <d.lee@syntech.com>
Date: October 23, 11:20 AM

Understood, Michael. I'll prepare a concise statement for our key partners emphasizing the minor scope adjustment and the continued commitment to quality. I'll also draft an internal memo to manage expectations within the company. I'll have initial drafts ready for your review by tomorrow morning.

Elena Petrova

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문제

What task is Sarah Jenkins assigned after the announcement of the delay?

보기

  1. A. To evaluate the effect on promotional content. ✓
  2. B. To develop a new technical solution.
  3. C. To inform external partners of the updated timeline.
  4. D. To draft an internal company memo.

정답

A. To evaluate the effect on promotional content.

해설

📖 지문해석 — 이메일은 Project Phoenix 마케팅 캠페인 출시가 기술적인 문제로 인해 지연될 것이라고 알립니다. 따라서 추가 조치가 필요함을 시사합니다.
📝 정답이유 — Sarah Jenkins는 "Our developers are working around the clock to resolve them, but it’s become clear we won't meet our original deadline." 이후의 상황에 대한 작업을 할당받습니다. 비록 직접적인 지시는 이메일에 명시되지 않았지만, 지연으로 인해 "promotional content"의 효과를 "evaluate"하는 것이 가장 논리적인 후속 조치입니다. 이는 개발자들이 기술 문제 해결에 집중하고 있음을 암시합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7의 'Implied question' 유형은 본문에 직접적으로 언급되지 않은 정보를 추론해야 합니다. 지연, 문제 발생 등 부정적인 정보 뒤에 오는 내용을 예측하면서 읽고, 그 근거가 될 만한 내용을 옵션에서 찾으세요.
📊 오답분석 —
X) To develop a new technical solution. — 이 작업은 개발자 팀의 책임이며 Sarah Jenkins에게 할당된 것으로 보이지 않습니다.
X) To inform external partners of the updated timeline. — 파트너에게 연락하는 것은 가능한 후속 조치이지만, 현재 이메일은 내부 팀원들에게 발송되었고, Sarah Jenkins가 누구인지, 그녀의 역할이 무엇인지에 대한 추가 정보 없이 이 업무를 할당받았다고 보기는 어렵습니다.
X) To draft an internal company memo. — 내부 메모 작성은 지연 발표의 가능한 결과이지만, 공개된 정보만으로는 Sarah Jenkins에게 이 특정 임무가 주어졌다고 추론할 수 없습니다.

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