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 Sarah Jenkins' primary concern regarding potential further delays?

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  1. A. Increased budget for marketing campaigns
  2. B. Difficulty in finding alternative local suppliers
  3. C. The project extending into the holiday retail season ✓
  4. D. The need for significant overtime from the engineering team

정답

C. The project extending into the holiday retail season

해설

📖 지문해석 — Sarah Jenkins는 잠재적인 추가 지연에 대해 무엇을 가장 우려하고 있습니까? 이메일은 Project X의 일정 조정에 관한 것이며, 해외 부품 공급업체의 예상치 못한 물류 문제로 인해 알파 테스트 시작이 11월 6일에서 11월 20일로 연기된다고 알리고 있습니다. 이로 인해 베타 테스트 및 최종 배포 날짜도 연기될 예정이며, 프로젝트 전체가 2주 지연될 것으로 예상됩니다.
📝 정답이유 — Sarah Jenkins는 "The project extending into the holiday retail season" (프로젝트가 연말 쇼핑 시즌으로 연장되는 것)을 잠재적인 추가 지연에 대한 주요 우려 사항으로 언급합니다. 이메일 본문에서 Marcus Davies는 "This will subsequently shift the beta testing and final deployment dates as well" (이는 베타 테스트 및 최종 배포 날짜도 순차적으로 변경시킬 것입니다)라고 명시하며, 연기가 예정된 날짜를 넘어서기 때문에 이러한 우려가 발생합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서 특정 인물의 우려 사항을 묻는 질문의 경우, 해당 인물의 발언이나 이메일의 'Subject' 또는 'From' 부분을 주의 깊게 살펴보세요. 명시적으로 언급된 감정 표현이나 우려를 나타내는 어휘를 찾는 것이 중요합니다.
📊 오답분석 —
X) Increased budget for marketing campaigns — 마케팅 예산 증가는 본문에서 언급되지 않았으며, 지연으로 인한 직접적인 결과라기보다는 별개의 문제입니다.
X) Difficulty in finding alternative local suppliers — 대체 현지 공급업체 찾기의 어려움은 지연의 원인일 수는 있으나, Sarah Jenkins가 직접적으로 언급한 우려는 아닙니다.
X) The need for significant overtime from the engineering team — 엔지니어링 팀의 상당한 초과 근무 필요성은 잠재적 결과일 수 있지만, Sarah Jenkins가 명확하게 표현한 주요 우려 사항은 아닙니다.

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