TOEIC 리딩 파트 7 — 문제

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Subject: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi Sarah,

I'm writing to provide an urgent update regarding Project Alpha. We've encountered a significant technical glitch with the new software integration that is proving more complex to resolve than initially anticipated. Our engineering team has been working around the clock, but it appears we won't be able to meet the original launch deadline of November 15th.

After a thorough assessment, we estimate that the earliest we can realistically aim for completion is December 5th. This will allow our team sufficient time to fully debug the system and conduct comprehensive testing to ensure stability. I understand this news is disappointing, but I believe it's crucial to prioritize quality and avoid future disruptions.

Please let me know your thoughts on this revised timeline and how it might impact the marketing and client communication strategies. I'm available for a call anytime today to discuss further.

Best regards,
David Chen
Project Manager, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
To: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
CC: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Hi David,

Thank you for the prompt update, difficult as it is to hear. I appreciate your team's dedication to resolving this. A December 5th launch is certainly later than we hoped, and it will require us to adjust our planned outreach considerably. The marketing campaign was designed around a mid-November release, so we'll need to re-evaluate our promotional materials and potentially reschedule some key partnership announcements.

I'm particularly concerned about how this delay will be communicated to our top-tier clients. We promised them advanced access, and this change could affect their perception of our reliability. Leo and I will begin drafting a communication plan immediately. Could you provide a brief, client-friendly summary of the technical issue that we can include? It doesn't need to be overly detailed, just enough to explain the necessity of the postponement without alarming them.

Let's definitely connect later today. I'll send you an invite for a brief video conference at 3 PM PST.

Thanks,
Sarah Miller
Head of Marketing, TechSolutions

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Subject: RE: RE: RE: Project Alpha Update - URGENT
From: Leo Kim <lkim@techsolutions.com>
To: Sarah Miller <smiller@techsolutions.com>
Cc: David Chen <dchen@techsolutions.com>
Date: October 26, 2023

Sarah,

Acknowledged. I'll work with you on the communication plan. David, please send over that summary as soon as you can. It's critical that our messaging is clear and consistent. I'll also check with the sales team to see how current client expectations might be managed proactively.

Thanks,
Leo Kim
Client Relations Manager, TechSolutions

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문제

What is the main reason for the project's postponement?

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  1. A. A technical issue with the new software ✓
  2. B. A lack of available staff members
  3. C. An unexpected increase in material costs
  4. D. A conflict in scheduling with another project

정답

A. A technical issue with the new software

해설

📖 지문해석 — 이메일은 TechSolutions의 David Chen이 Sarah Miller에게 보낸 것으로, Project Alpha에 대한 긴급 업데이트 내용을 담고 있습니다. 새로운 소프트웨어 통합 작업 중 예상보다 복잡한 기술적 결함이 발견되어, 11월 15일 원래 마감일을 맞추기 어렵다는 내용입니다.
📝 정답이유 — 정답은 A) "A technical issue with the new software"입니다. 지문에서 "We've encountered a significant technical glitch with the new software integration that is proving more complex to resolve than initially anticipated."라고 명시적으로 언급하며, 이것이 연기의 주된 이유임을 나타냅니다. 'glitch'와 'complex to resolve'는 기술적 문제를 의미합니다.
💡 실전팁 — Part 7에서 원인-결과(cause-and-effect) 질문이 나올 때는, 문제와 해결책, 이유와 결과 등을 연결하는 핵심 어휘(예: glitch, issue, problem, cause, reason, therefore, result, consequence)에 주목하세요.
📊 오답분석 — X) A lack of available staff members — 직원 부족에 대한 언급은 지문에 전혀 없습니다. X) An unexpected increase in material costs — 재료비 상승에 대한 내용은 언급되지 않았습니다. X) A conflict in scheduling with another project — 다른 프로젝트와의 일정 충돌에 대한 정보도 마찬가지로 지문에 없습니다.

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