지문

Man: I'm trying to finalize the details for our annual holiday party. Have you had any luck with the catering options I sent over?
Woman: Yes, I've looked through them. The menu from 'Gourmet Bites' looks promising, but they're a bit pricier than we budgeted for.
Man: Hmm, that's a concern. We really want to keep costs down this year while still making it special. What about the other option, 'Culinary Creations'?
Woman: They have a more affordable package, and their reviews are excellent. The only snag is finding a suitable date that works for most people. December fills up so quickly.
Man: You're right. Maybe we should send out a quick poll to gauge everyone's availability for a few potential dates in early December. That might help us narrow it down faster.

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문제

What does the man suggest to resolve a scheduling conflict?

보기

1. A. Booking a different venue
2. B. Rescheduling the event to January
3. C. Sending out a survey for availability ✓
4. D. Asking for a budget increase

정답

C. Sending out a survey for availability

해설

📖 지문 해석 — 남자는 연례 홀리데이 파티의 세부 사항을 확정하려 하고, 여자에게 케이터링 옵션에 대해 물었습니다. 여자가 'Gourmet Bites'는 너무 비싸고 'Culinary Creations'는 저렴하지만 날짜를 잡기 어렵다고 답했습니다.
📝 정답 이유 — 남자가 "What about the other option, 'Culinary Creations'?"라고 물었고, 여자가 "They have a more affordable package, and their reviews are excellent. The only snag is finding a suitable date that works for most people. December fills up so quickly."라고 말한 후, 남자는 "Hmm, that's a concern. We really want to keep costs down this year while still making it special. What about the other option, 'Culinary Creations'?"에 이어 "Y"라고 말하며, 이어서 "sending out a survey for availability" (이용 가능 여부 조사를 보내는 것)을 제안할 것임을 암시합니다. 이는 'finding a suitable date that works for most people' (대부분의 사람들에게 맞는 적절한 날짜 찾기)라는 문제점에 대한 해결책으로 언급되었습니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 3에서는 대화의 흐름을 따라가며 문제점과 그에 대한 제안/해결책을 연결하는 것이 중요합니다. ' snag is finding a suitable date...'와 같은 문제점 제기 후, 남자의 반응인 'Hmm, that's a concern' 이후에 나올 내용을 예측하세요.
📊 오답분석 —
X) Booking a different venue (다른 장소 예약) — 대화에서 장소 변경에 대한 언급은 전혀 없습니다.
X) Rescheduling the event to January (행사를 1월로 재조정) — 1월로 옮기는 것은 언급되지 않았으며, 단지 12월이 바쁘다는 점만 나왔습니다.
X) Asking for a budget increase (예산 증액 요청) — 예산을 증액하는 것은 언급되지 않았고, 오히려 예산을 지키려는 의지를 보였습니다.

관련 문제

• What is the man planning to do this afternoon?
• What is the man concerned about regarding last year's entertainment?
• What time does the man need to begin setup?
• When will the promotional materials be ready?
• Why does the man suggest meeting IT early next week?
• What does the woman plan to propose regarding discounts?