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Part 7 (초대장)
토익의 Part7에 자주 등장하는 양식에는 초대장, 일정표나 시간표, 메뉴, 운송장, 주문서 등이 있습니다. 긴 내용의 지문이 아니라 도표로 간단하게 제시되는 형태로 많이 출제되므로 질문을 먼저 읽고 해당되는 내용을 지문에서 빠르게 찾아내도록 해야 합니다.

[초대장에서 자주 사용되는 표현]
Welcome to ~에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
We invite you to 당신을 ~에 초대합니다.
You are cordially invited to 당신을 ~에 정중히 초대합니다.
A party will be held. 파티가 열릴 것 입니다.
To celebrate the opening 개장을 축하하기 위해
Seats are limited. 좌석은 제한되어 있습니다.
Invitation only 초대받은 사람만 올 수 있음
RSVP = répondez s‘il vous plaît(please reply) 회답 주시기 바랍니다.

Question 1-2 refer to the following invitation.

INVITATION
To the Local Food and Wine Festival

We cordially invite anyone interested in food and wine to the 5th Local Food and Wine Festival. This year’s exhibition is supported by the Rural Community Corporation.

The exhibition has been known for a variety of participants from our community. That is why it can be a great opportunity for companies to build a networking with them and share the latest trends in the food and wine industries. Through the exhibit, companies can introduce themselves to potential sellers and buyers. We hope you will join us at the exhibition.

Location: Main Conference Hall at Wingon Hotel
Date: From September 27 to September 30
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m.
*Only September 30, the time will be extended until 7:00p.m. to accommodate working professionals.

Because the number of booths is limited, we recommend you sign up early to secure your place you want. To register, please fill out and return the registration form no later than September 15. We are looking forward to seeing you.

1. When does the exhibition close on the last day?
(a) At 5:00 p.m.
(b) At 6:00 p.m.
(c) At 7:00 p.m.
(d) At 8:00 p.m.

2. What does the invitation suggest about the exhibition?
(a) The participants are coming from all over the world.
(b) The exhibition is held biannually.
(c) The participants can get many business contacts in the exhibition.
(d) The registration for the exhibition is on a first-come-first-served basis.


[1번 해설] 지문 ‘Only September 30, the time will be extended until 7:00p.m. to accommodate working professionals:9월 30일에는 직장인들을 위해 7시까지 연장됩니다’로 (c) At 7:00 p.m.가 정답이다.

[2번 해설] 지문 ‘That is why it can be a great opportunity for companies to build a networking with them:그러므로 네트워킹을 쌓을 수 있는 좋은 기회가 될 것입니다’로 많은 사업적인 거래처를 알게 된다는 (c) The participants can get many business contacts in the exhibition가 정답이다.