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[8 ～ 9] 다음 글을 읽고 물음에 답하시오.
Water Rates
During the rainy season, when the city’s water supply is at its peak, residents and commercial businesses will enjoy a low off-peak rate.
During the drier months, when demand on the water system is high, rates will increase by about 15 %, to reflect the added cost of supplying water to the city.
This seasonal rate will help us meet our greenest city goal of reducing water consumption by 10 %, which has two benefits for all residents:
▪ Reduce the strain on our existing water system, eliminating the need for costly system upgrades that could lead to higher utility rates.
▪ Help us live within our water means, ensuring that all residents have access to abundant, safe, clean water, no matter how much the city grows.

윗글의 목적으로 가장 적절한 것은?

to report problems with water rates

to advertise a lower water rate year-round

to explain the seasonal water rate changes

to justify the need for water system upgrades

글의 목적은 "to explain the seasonal water rate changes"(계절별 수도 요금 변동을 설명하기)이다.
우기에는 "low off-peak rate"(낮은 비수기 요금), 건기에는 요금이 오른다고 안내한 뒤 이 "seasonal rate"(계절 요금)의 이점을 설명한다.
"to report problems with water rates"는 요금의 문제점을 보고하는 글이 아니어서 맞지 않는다.
"to advertise a lower water rate year-round"는 건기에 요금이 오른다는 내용과 모순된다.
"to justify the need for water system upgrades"는 오히려 비싼 시스템 개선이 필요 없게 된다는 내용과 반대다.