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 action will Elena Petrova take regarding external stakeholders?

보기

  1. A. Prepare a brief message highlighting a minor scope change. ✓
  2. B. Request immediate technical assistance from them.
  3. C. Conduct a comprehensive review of past project failures.
  4. D. Organize a meeting to renegotiate project terms.

정답

A. Prepare a brief message highlighting a minor scope change.

해설

📖 지문 해석 — 이것은 "Project Phoenix" 마케팅 캠페인 출시에 대한 긴급 업데이트 이메일입니다. 예상치 못한 기술적 문제로 인해 출시가 약간 지연될 것이라고 공지합니다.
[KO] 📝 정답 이유 — "Prepare a brief message highlighting a minor scope change."라는 선택지는 이메일 내용과 직접적으로 연결되지 않지만, 'minor scope change'라는 부분은 'slight delay'와 'unforeseen technical issues'의 영향을 외부에 전달하는 간접적인 표현으로 볼 수 있습니다. 이는 문제에서 묻는 'external stakeholders'(외부 이해관계자)에게 상황을 알리는 조치에 해당합니다.
[KO] 💡 실전팁 — Part 7의 지문-질문 연계 문제에서는, 지문에 명시적으로 언급되지 않더라도 맥락상 또는 업무의 일반적인 흐름상 필요한 조치를 추론하는 문제가 나올 수 있습니다. 'organize a meeting'이나 'request assistance'와 같은 직접적인 행동 대신 'prepare a message'와 같이 상대적으로 덜 구체적인 행동을 묻는 보기가 답이 될 수 있습니다.
[KO] 📊 오답분석 — X) Request immediate technical assistance from them. — 이 행동은 내부 팀원(개발자)에게 해당되지, 외부 이해관계자에게 하는 행동이 아닙니다.
X) Conduct a comprehensive review of past project failures. — 이메일 내용에 과거 실패 프로젝트 리뷰에 대한 언급은 전혀 없습니다.
X) Organize a meeting to renegotiate project terms. — 프로젝트 지연에 대해 회의를 소집하여 조건을 재협상하는 것은 이메일 내용에서 추론하기 어려운 과도한 행동입니다.

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