TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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**Innovations & Insights: The Horizon Weekly**

**Date:** October 26, 2023

**From the Editor's Desk:**
Welcome to this week's edition of Horizon Weekly, your go-to source for the latest happenings at Horizon Enterprises. We've had a productive quarter marked by significant breakthroughs in our R&D department and a highly successful client appreciation event last month. Our research team has finalized the prototype for the new 'Synergy' software, which promises to revolutionize project management. We expect a beta launch early next year.

**Employee Spotlight: Maria Garcia**
This month, we shine a light on Maria Garcia from the Marketing department. Maria has been instrumental in developing our latest outreach campaign, which has seen a 20% increase in engagement. Congratulations, Maria!

**Upcoming Events & Important Notices:**
Mark your calendars! The annual company picnic is scheduled for November 18th at Green Valley Park. More details on activities and sign-ups will follow soon.

Furthermore, please note that for safety preparedness, **the quarterly fire drill schedule has been finalized.** All employees will receive individual notifications regarding their specific drill times, which will take place between November 6th and November 10th. Ensure you familiarize yourselves with your designated evacuation routes.

**Looking Ahead:**
As we approach the end of the year, we're excited about the prospects for 2024. Stay tuned for more updates in our next issue!

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문제

What does the newsletter indicate about the 'Synergy' software?

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  1. A. It has already been launched.
  2. B. It is designed for employee training.
  3. C. A beta version is expected next year. ✓
  4. D. Maria Garcia is leading its development.

정답

C. A beta version is expected next year.

해설

📖 지문해석 — Horizon Enterprises의 주간 뉴스레터 'Innovations & Insights'는 R&D 부서의 혁신과 클라이언트 감사 행사 성공을 알립니다. 특히, 프로젝트 관리 방식을 혁신할 것으로 기대되는 'Synergy' 소프트웨어의 시제품 개발이 완료되었으며, 내년 초 베타 출시가 예정되어 있습니다.
📝 정답이유 — 보기 'A beta version is expected next year.'가 정답인 이유는 본문에서 "We expect a beta launch early next year."라고 명시적으로 언급하고 있기 때문입니다. 'Expect'는 '예상하다', '기대하다'를 의미하며, 'beta launch'는 '베타 버전 출시'를 의미합니다.
💡 실전팁 — 'Part 7: 세부 정보 찾기' 문제에서는 'when'(언제)에 해당하는 시간 단서를 찾는 것이 중요합니다. 본문에서 'early next year'라는 시간 표현을 발견하면, 시간 관련 질문에 대한 답일 가능성이 높으니 집중하세요.
📊 오답분석 — X) It has already been launched. — 본문은 'beta launch'가 'early next year'에 있을 것이라고 하여, 이미 출시되었다는 내용은 없습니다. X) It is designed for employee training. — 본문은 'Synergy' 소프트웨어의 목적을 'project management' 혁신으로 설명하며, 직원 교육용이라는 언급은 없습니다. X) Maria Garcia is leading its development. — Maria Garcia는 직원 소개란에 등장하지만, 'Synergy' 소프트웨어 개발�� 이끌고 있다는 직접적인 정보는 없습니다.

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