TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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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.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 the revised start date for the alpha testing phase?

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  1. A. November 6th
  2. B. November 20th ✓
  3. C. October 30th
  4. D. December 4th

정답

B. November 20th

해설

📖 지문 해석 — 이메일은 Project X 팀에게 발송되었으며, Marcus Davies로부터 받은 내용입니다. 이메일은 해외 부품 공급업체의 예상치 못한 물류 문제로 인해 알파 테스터 시작일이 11월 6일에서 11월 20일로 변경되었음을 알립니다. 이로 인해 베타 테스터 및 최종 배포 날짜도 연기될 것으로 예상됩니다.
📝 정답 이유 — 질문은 알파 테스터 시작일에 대한 수정된 날짜를 묻고 있으며, 지문에서 "the alpha testing phase, originally slated to begin on November 6th, will now commence on November 20th"라고 명확하게 언급하고 있습니다. 따라서 수정된 시작일은 11월 20일입니다.
💡 실전팁 — 날짜 변경 관련 질문에서는 'originally' (원래)와 'now' (지금) 또는 'will now commence' (이제 시작할 것이다)와 같은 단서를 찾아 원래 날짜와 수정된 날짜를 구분하는 것이 중요합니다.
📊 오답분석
X) November 6th — 이 날짜는 원래의 알파 테스터 시작일이며, 수정된 날짜가 아닙니다.
X) October 30th — 이 날짜는 지문에 전혀 언급되지 않았습니다.
X) December 4th — 이 날짜는 지문에 언급되지 않았으며, 두 주 연기가 있을 경우 예상될 수 있는 날짜와도 맞지 않습니다.

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