2019年5月7日星期二

多益回數練習第 1 回

多益練習多益回數練習第 1 回成績：18 分，多益成績：150 分

【Picture】【T001L103】
1. The two people are setting the table for a meal.
2. The two people are enjoying lunch by the harbor.
3. The two people are dispassionate about each other.
4. The two people are watching the boats at the harbor.
Choice : D Answer : B

(A) set the table「擺放餐具」，meal「一餐、一頓飯」。
(C) dispassionate是形容詞「冷靜的、平心靜氣的」，和照片不符合。each other「彼此」，通常指兩者互相，one another通常指「三者或更多的互相」。
(D) watch the boat「觀賞船」，照片雖然有船，但照片上的男女並沒有望向遊艇。
試題詳解︰
enjoy lunch「享用午餐」，by the harbor「在海港旁」。
【Picture】【T001L102】
1. The woman is mingling with the man.
2. The man is schmoozing with the woman.
3. The man is pointing at the telephone in his hand.
4. The woman is showing the man some information.
Choice : D Answer : D

(A) mingle with…「與…應酬、交往」。
(B) schmooze with…「閒談、聊天」。
(C) point at the telephone 是「指向電話」。
試題詳解︰
show是動詞「給…看、展示」的意思，information指的是不可數名詞「資料、資訊」。在照片中，女士正在出示一些資訊給男士看，因此(D)是正確答案。
【Picture】【T001L101】
1. The two men are about to have lunch.
2. The boss is greeting a client.
3. The two men are working at their desks.
4. The boss is walking around the office.
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) be about to…「正打算、即將要」，have lunch是「吃午餐」，透過照片無法判斷兩人是不是「正打算要去吃午餐」。
(C) work at one's desk是「坐在辦公桌前工作」，需注意work與(D)選項的walk發音不同。
(D) walk around「走來走去」。
試題詳解︰
boss是名詞「老闆」，greet a client是「迎接客戶」。
【Q&A】【T001L203】

Stop being in denial about the worsening state of the economy.
1. I'm just trying to be optimistic.
2. Clients are asking for more.
3. I'm quitting my job soon.
Choice : A Answer : A

(B) client「客戶」，和問題無關。
(C) quit my job「辭掉我的工作」，雖然談到經濟，但是和辭去工作並無直接關係。
試題詳解︰
stop + V-ing「停止…」是表示忠告、勸解的祈使句，也可根據說話者的語調掌握句子內容，in denial「否定的」，worsening state of the economy「日益惡化的經濟狀況」。I'm just…表示對經濟狀況的樂觀態度是最適當的答案，optimistic「樂觀的」。
【Q&A】【T001L204】

Have you ever seen such an avid reader?
1. She is excited about going to the bookstore.
2. She is very expressive when writing books.
3. She really enjoys relaxing with books.
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) excited about something「對某事物感到開心」，go to the bookstore「去書店」，讓人聯想到和reader「讀者」有關，不過不是合適答案。
(B) expressive是形容詞「善於表達的」，write books「寫書」和問題無關。
試題詳解︰
Have you ever…?「你曾經…嗎?」，an avid reader是「廢寢忘食的讀書人」，對方詢問「你曾看過這樣廢寢忘食沉迷書中的人嗎?」可以聽出驚嘆的語氣，所以選項(C)表示「因沉浸書香而感到放鬆自在」為正解。
【Q&A】【T001L207】

Let me pick your brain regarding this new plan.
1. What would you like to know?
2. Where would you choose to go?
3. What option would you decide on?
Choice : C Answer : A

(B) choose「選擇」，回答「你決定要去哪?」不合適。
(C) option是名詞「選擇」，decide on「決定採用」。
試題詳解︰
Let me…「讓我來…」，pick your brain「向你學習、討教」，regarding「關於、有關」，故回答選項(A)「你有哪些地方需要了解?」為正解。
【Q&A】【T001L202】

The price has dropped markedly.
1. Yes, things are much cheaper now.
2. You can mark that down!
3. I hope the prices keep rising.
Choice : B Answer : A

(B) 使用與問題中類似的字詞mark…down「記下…」與問題中的markedly「顯著地、明顯地」會混淆。
(C) 題目說明價格最近明顯下降，回答「我希望價位能持續上升」並不符合題意，keep + V-ing「持續…」，rise是動詞「上升、增加」。
試題詳解︰
drop是動詞「下降」，markedly是副詞「顯著地、明顯地」，針對此陳述句表示「價格明顯下跌」，Yes/No可以成為正確答案表示贊同或反對。比較的兩方差異很大時，可在比較級前面加much或far，much cheaper或far cheaper是「便宜多了」。
【Q&A】【T001L206】

Would you please bring me up to speed on the project?
1. Everyone is running around.
2. Everything is very quick.
3. Everything is running smoothly.
Choice : C Answer : C

(A) run around是「到處跑」，與問題無關。
(B) quick尤指動作上的「迅速、立刻」，但問句be up to speed on…「跟上…形勢、瞭解…最新情況」卻是詢問企劃案的進度與最新狀況。
試題詳解︰
在請求句中Would you please…?「能不能~?」，詢問是否可以「提供給我企劃案的最新進度?」，選項(C)run smoothly表「順利運作」為正解。
【Q&A】【T001L201】

When do you want to roll out the new product?
1. It's better to wait until the markets are open.
2. Let's launch at the beginning of next quarter.
3. The product's roll out speed depends on the market.
Choice : A Answer : B

(A) It’s better to…「做…比較好」，這是一種表示提議的回答方式，並不清楚地針對When做回答，open是形容詞「開始營業」。
(C) 重複問題中出現的roll out「推出」是常見的出題陷阱，roll out speed「新產品推出的速度」，depend on…「根據…」。
試題詳解︰
因為詢問When do you…?因此針對時間做回答的Let's launch…at…「讓我們在…開始…」是最適當的答案，at the beginning of…「在…開始的時候」，quarter 「季度」。
【Q&A】【T001L205】

I just bought this outfit at random.
1. Well, it seems like you go shopping frequently.
2. Well, it looks like you put thought into it.
3. Well, it is an organized way to buy clothes.
Choice : A Answer : B

(A) It seems like…「似乎…、好像…」，frequently是副詞「經常地」，在偶然機會之下買了新衣服，無法推斷是否經常逛街購物。
(C) organized是形容詞「有條理的、有系統的」，回答「這是一種很有系統的購衣方式」與題意不符。
試題詳解︰
outfit是名詞「服裝」，at random有「隨意地、偶然地」的意思，正確選項(B)。回應對方最近偶然地買下一套服裝，並回答表示「對方是經過考慮過後才買下這套服裝的」，put thought into something「考慮某事」。
W: Here is the incredible permanent exhibition I was telling you about. It includes paintings by our famed local artist, Mariah Whitley.
M: The paintings are really vivid and colorful. I can see why people would be captivated by her works.
W: Mariah attributes most of her works to ordinary lives. Her art certainly captures very specific memories of small town life.
M: I'm glad you brought me here. Thank you!
1. In what location could these people be?
  1. In a gym
  2. In a museum
  3. In a playground
  4. In a swimming pool
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  (A) gym「體育館、健身房」非正解。
  (C) playground是「遊樂場、操場」不是合適答案。
  (D) swimming pool「游泳池」，全文都沒有提到。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士的第一句話提到permanent exhibition「長期展覽」，painting「繪畫、油畫」，以及famed local artist「當地著名的藝術家」可以推斷對話location「地點、場所」在museum「博物館、展覽館」。
2. Why do people like Mariah Whitley's art?
  1. The art is lively.
  2. The art is ordinary.
  3. The art is expensive.
  4. The art is famous.
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) ordinary「平淡無奇的」。
  (C) expensive「昂貴的」。
  (D) famous「著名的」。
  試題詳解︰
  男士第一句話中提到作者的畫相當vivid「栩栩如生的」且colorful「色彩鮮豔的」，人們因此be captivated by…「因…而著迷、因…被吸引」，work「作品」，可得知選項(A)The art is lively「其藝術作品很生動」為正解。
3. On what does Mariah base her paintings?
  1. She bases them on her job.
  2. She bases them on people.
  3. She bases them on feelings.
  4. She bases them on nature.
  Choice : D Answer : B
  
  (A) job「工作、職業」。
  (C) feelings「感覺、感受」。
  (D) nature「大自然、人的本性、天性」。
  試題詳解︰
  女士第二句話提出Mariah Whitlet將自己大部分的作品attribute…to…「把…歸屬在…」，ordinary lives「一般日常生活」，她的作品也能夠capture「刻畫、表達」，very specific memories of small town life「獨特的小鎮生活回憶」，因此(B)說明女士base her paintings on people「將作品著重在描繪人物」為正解。
W: How was the lunch meeting?
M: Great. Not only was the food really good, but I was also able to network with several key players in my field.
W: Really? Make sure you stay in touch with them.
M: I agree. I need to make sure I cultivate these relationships with them, but I feel like I'm too busy to keep in touch with these business contacts on a regular basis.
W: It's part of the business. Remember how our relationship with Mr. Worthley helped us build our client base? It'll certainly help improve our business if these new contacts refer their clients to us.
M: That's very true. It'll be worth the time and money to keep meeting them for lunch regularly.
1. Why did the man have a meeting?
  1. He wanted to have lunch.
  2. He was meeting with potential clients.
  3. He wanted to create business contacts.
  4. He wanted to be away from the office.
  Choice : C Answer : C
  
  (A) have lunch「吃午餐」不是開會重點。
  (B) meet with potential clients 「會見潛力客戶」不是主要目的，而是男士第二句話中提到cultivate relationships with key players「與重要人物培養良好關係」。
  (D) be away from…「離開…」，office「辦公室」與問題無關。
  試題詳解︰
  男士一開始第一句話提到希望夠經由餐會與key player「重要人物」network「建立工作關係」。從女士第二句話回答make sure…「確定…、設法…」，stay in touch with「與…保持聯繫」，能夠引導找出答案為(C)create business contacts「建立業務的門路」。
2. What problem does the man have?
  1. He doesn't know Mr. Worthley.
  2. He doesn't want to improve.
  3. He has no money.
  4. He has very little time.
  Choice : B Answer : D
  
  (A) 女士第三句話說明Mr. Worthley幫助公司build client base「建立客戶群」，男士回答That’s very true「非常正確」，可見男士認識Mr. Worthley。
  (B) improve「改善、改進」，男士並沒有提到不想改善問題。
  (C) 男士第三句當中提到It’ll be worth the time and money to…「投入時間和金錢去做…是值得的」，因此缺乏資金不是正解。
  試題詳解︰
  男士第二句話表示自己too busy to…「太忙碌以至於無法…」可以得知他沒有足夠的時間，故(D)為正解。
3. What does the woman think the man should do?
  1. Go out for lunch more often
  2. Maintain the clients in the field
  3. Touch base regularly with the contacts
  4. Refer clients to their business
  Choice : B Answer : C
  
  (A) 女士建議男士要經常和企業裡的重要人物透過餐會聯繫感情或資訊交流，不是更常出外用餐。
  (B) maintain the clients「維持客戶群」並不合適。
  (D) refer…to…「把…交給、把…介紹給」，女士並沒有建議男士要介紹客戶給公司。
  試題詳解︰
  女士第三句話認為和關鍵人物保持聯繫是part of the business「屬於業務的一部分」，因此選項(C)女士認為男士應該和重要人物保持連絡為正解，touch base with…「和…聯繫」，regularly「經常地、定期地」，contact是名詞「聯絡人」。
W: Welcome! How may I help you?
M: My wife and I would like to check in.
W: Do you have reservations?
M: I believe so. They should be under the name ""Smith.""
W: Ah, yes. I found them. That will be for two nights with a queen-sized bed.
M: But we asked for a king-sized bed.
W: Sorry, unfortunately we have no more rooms that match your request.
M: I guess that'll be okay.
W: Before I give you the keys, would you like the option of having one of our staff familiarize you with our grounds and services?
M: Sure! We've heard there's lots to do here.
W: You're right. We have lots of activities that cover almost everyone's pastimes. Enjoy your stay with us!
1. Where could the conversation be taking place?
  1. At a resort
  2. At an airport
  3. At a friend's house
  4. At an amusement park
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  (B) airport「機場」。
  (C) a friend’s house「朋友家」。
  (D) an amusement park「遊樂園」。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士剛開始說的話，以及男士說check in「在旅館辦理登記、入住手續」，以及接下來討論reservations「訂房」，queen-sized bed「大床」，king-sized bed「特
  大床」可以推測對話場景在resort「休閒渡假村」。
2. What can be inferred about the woman?
  1. She is a maid.
  2. She is a customer.
  3. She is a front-desk clerk.
  4. She is an entertainer.
  Choice : D Answer : C
  
  (A) maid「侍女、女僕」。
  (B) customer「顧客」。
  (D) entertainer「藝人」。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士剛開始說welcome「歡迎光臨」就可以infer「推測」，女士是休閒渡假村的front-desk clerk「櫃檯人員」。
3. What was the problem with the Smiths' room?
  1. It had two beds in it.
  2. It wasn't very clean.
  3. It didn't have a window.
  4. It didn't have the right bed.
  Choice : D Answer : D
  
  (A) 從女士第三句話開始可以推斷沒有床的數量問題。
  (B) clean是形容詞「整潔、乾淨的」，並無抱怨髒亂。
  (C) window是「窗戶」，沒有在話題中提到。
  試題詳解︰
  從男士的第三句話指出「我們當初要求的是特大床，而不是一般的大床」可以判斷，故(D)「床鋪大小尺寸和當初要求有差別」為合適答案。
Come and buy your raffle tickets quickly before they are all sold out! Fundraising is underway for this year's charity to help kids with cancer. We will be selling raffle tickets in the lobby all this week. You can buy one for twenty dollars, or three for fifty. Prizes are incredible - there are all-expenses paid vacations, laptops and other electronic goods, and even a grand prize of a brand new car! Odds of winning are one in three, and the best part is that you get the chance to advocate for a sick kid. Let's work together to eradicate this illness in young people.
1. Where will tickets be sold?
  1. In the yard
  2. In the office
  3. In the lobby
  4. In the hall
  Choice : B Answer : C
  
  (A) yard「庭院」。
  (B) office「辦公室」。
  (D) hall「門廳、走廊」。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士第三句話中提到We will be selling raffle tickets in the lobby all this week。raffle ticket「有獎彩票、抽獎票卷」，lobby「飯店或大建築物的前廳、休息廳」，故選(C)，販賣地點在lobby。
2. What are the chances of winning?
  1. One in two
  2. One in three
  3. One in four
  4. One in five
  Choice : D Answer : B
  
  (A) One in two「二分之一」。
  (C) One in three「三分之一」。
  (D) One in five「五分之一」。
  試題詳解︰
  在解說當中倒數第二句提到odds of winning「中獎機率」，可得知贏的機率為one in three「三分之一」。
3. Why are raffle tickets being sold?
  1. To raise money for ill children
  2. To raise money for a hospital
  3. To raise money for the office
  4. To raise money for a new car
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) 根據第二句話說明charity「慈善機構」主要是為了幫助kids with cancer「癌症兒童」fundraising「籌募資金」，而不是為了整個hospital「醫院」。
  (C) 籌募的基金不是為了office「公司、辦公室」。
  (D) 全文沒有提到new car「新車」。
  試題詳解︰
  販售raffle tickets「有獎彩票、抽獎票卷」的原因，可從倒數第二句you get the chance to advocate for a sick kid「有機會能夠保護聲援病童」，因此(A)To raise money for ill children「為患病兒童籌集資金」為正解。
Our company is pleased to inform you that a new initiative is underway. There will be special incentives this month for all our employees. Each week, we will be giving out awards. These awards will be given to employees who are able to sell more products than their weekly quotas. As well, employees who demonstrate innovative sales techniques will also be eligible for awards. Each week, we will announce through e-mail which prizes will be handed out. These incentives will include monetary bonuses, paid vacation days, cruises for two, and much more. As a company, we aim to proliferate our business, and we want to recognize that we can not do that without our valued employees.
1. Why is the company giving incentives?
  1. To help their business prosper
  2. To propagate more employees
  3. To use up their extra resources
  4. To increase the worth of employees
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) propagate是動詞「增加」，未提到增加員工人數。
  (C) use up是「耗盡、用完」，extra「額外的」，resource「資源」，不是為了用盡資源。
  (D) increase the worth of employee「提升員工價值」。
  試題詳解︰
  第四句說明These awards will be given to employees who are able to sell more products「這些獎項將頒給那些能夠售出更多產品的員工」，可以得知公司給予incentive「激勵、獎勵」的原因為選項(A)To help their business prosper「幫助公司蓬勃發展」。
2. Who will receive awards?
  1. Sales managers
  2. Innovative employees
  3. Employees with techniques
  4. Human Resources managers
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  (A) sales managers「銷售經理」。
  (C) employees with techniques「具備技術的員工」。
  (D) Human Resources managers「人力資源經理人」。
  試題詳解︰
  根據第五句話提到employees who demonstrate innovative sales techniques「能夠展現創新銷售技巧的員工」，能夠eligible「符合資格的、具備條件的」獲得award「獎勵、獎品」，故(B)為合適答案。
3. What prizes will be available?
  1. Promotion, bonus and new products
  2. Lunch, certificates and raises
  3. Gift certificates, food and concert tickets
  4. Money, trips and days off work
  Choice : B Answer : D
  
  (A) 雖然有提到bonus「獎金、紅利」，但是解說中沒提到promotion「晉升」或new products「新產品」。
  (B) 未提certificates and raises「證書與加薪」。
  (C) 未提gift certificates「禮卷」、food and concert tickets「美食以及音樂會門票」。
  試題詳解︰
  公司將提供什麼樣的prize「獎品、獎賞」，be available「可獲得的」，可從說話者倒數第二句話中得知會有monetary bonuses「獎金紅利」，paid vacation days「有薪假期」，cruises for two「遊艇雙人行」，故(D)為正解，trips「旅遊」，day off「休假」。
【Vocabulary】【T001R104】
I ______ the bookshelf before I can take it out the door.
1. have dismantled
2. dismantling
3. dismantle
4. must dismantle
Choice : C Answer : D

(A) have dismantled現在完成式不適用。
(B) dismantling現在分詞不適用。
(C) dismantle簡單現在式不適用。
試題詳解︰
must「必須」表示說話者的強烈意向，dismantle為動詞「拆開、拆卸」，bookshelf「書架」，take it out the door「拿、帶、運出門」，根據句意must do something before I can…「必須先…才可以…」，故(D)為最符合句意之選項。
【Vocabulary】【T001R108】
Because of the weather, there was an ______ of our travel plans.
1. alteration
2. altered
3. alternating
4. alternative
Choice : B Answer : A

(B) 動詞過去式、過去分詞altered。
(C) 動詞現在進行式、現在分詞alternating。
(D) 形容詞alternative「可供替代的」。
試題詳解︰
because of…「因為…」，定冠詞an後面以及介系詞of的前面應接名詞alteration「更改、變動」。
【Vocabulary】【T001R103】
The classroom teacher needs to ______ her teaching to meet the needs of all students.
1. differentiate
2. differentiated
3. differentiating
4. have differentiate
Choice : C Answer : A

(B) 過去式、過去分詞differentiated不適當。
(C) 現在分詞differentiating不適當。
(D) 兩個動詞have differentiate不適當。
試題詳解︰
當一般動詞的need to+原形動詞，表示「有必要做…」，原形動詞differentiate意思是「區分、辨別」，合適答案為(A)「課堂上教師需要區分學習者的具體狀況與需求，施行不同的教導(因材施教)」。
【Vocabulary】【T001R105】
She is an ______ reader of science fiction books.
1. avidly
2. avid
3. interesting
4. interested
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) avidly是副詞「渴望地」，無法修飾後面的名詞。
(C) interesting reader「很有趣的讀者」。
(D) interested reader「感興趣的讀者」，非合適選項。
試題詳解︰
空格上的單字因為在of的前面該用名詞，所以選項(B) an avid reader「書迷、廢寢忘食的讀書人」為正解，science fiction books「科幻書籍」。
【Vocabulary】【T001R109】
It is difficult to ______ a new language.
1. acquired
2. acquire
3. acquisition
4. acquiring
Choice : D Answer : B

(A) 動詞過去式、過去分詞acquired。
(C) 名詞acquisition「(知識、技能等的)習得」。
(D) 動詞現在進行式、現在分詞acquiring。
試題詳解︰
常用句型It’s difficult to + 原形動詞「做…是困難的」，因此選項(B)原形動詞acquire「獲得、習得」為正解，acquire a new language「習得一種新語言」。
【Vocabulary】【T001R102】
This article I’m reading is extremely ______ .
1. thought-provoking
2. thought-provoked
3. thoughtful-provoked
4. thoughtless-provoking
Choice : A Answer : A

(B) 過去分詞thought-provoked「感到發人深省的」，文章不會自己感覺，故不能選(B)。
(C) 沒有thoughtful-provoked的用法。
(D) 沒有thoughtful-provoking的用法。
試題詳解︰
article「文章」，extremely是副詞「非常地」，複合形容詞thought-provoking「(使)發人深省的」，a thought-provoking article=an article that provokes thought，故(A)作主詞補語的現在分詞為正解。
【Vocabulary】【T001R107】
Before I could give her the note, my colleague ______ it.
1. intercepts
2. intercepted
3. interception
4. will intercept
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) intercepts第三人稱單數形動詞、現在式。
(C) interception名詞「攔截」。
(D) will intercept動詞、未來式。
試題詳解︰
連接詞before連接兩個句子，在這裡表示第一個動作發生後，隨即產生了第二個動作，兩者皆用過去式，動詞intercept是指「攔截」。
【Vocabulary】【T001R101】
Our phone representatives ______ to take your call.
1. stands by
2. has stood by
3. are standing by
4. that stand by
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) stands by第三人稱單數形動詞、現在式。
(B) has stood by第三人稱單數形動詞、現在完成式。
(D) that子句用在這裡，句子就缺動詞了。
試題詳解︰
主語為our phone representatives「我們的電話客服代表」為複數形，所以要選複數形動詞，故(C)為正解，stand by「隨時待命準備中」。
【Vocabulary】【T001R106】
He is ______ about his poor handling of his finances.
1. in excitement
2. in adjustment
3. in refusal
4. in denial
Choice : C Answer : D

(A) in excitement「欣喜若狂」。
(B) in adjustment「調整、校正」。
(C) in refusal「拒絕」。
試題詳解︰
in denial「否認」，poor handling of his finances「財務狀況處理不佳」，故(D)「他否認資金處理不當」為正解。
Are eight children too many? What if they came all at once? A woman in California recently gave birth to octuplets. When added to her already large brood of six other children, this single mother's family size suddenly __1__. With the financial crisis and the overpopulation of our world being some of the __2__ societal concerns, right now some people __3__ the wisdom of this young mother. Currently, there is no law in the United States stating a limit on the number of embryos that can be implanted, which is how this woman had eight children at once. __4__, the young mom claims that these are her children and she wouldn't change a single thing; she loves them and has always dreamed of being a mother.
1. 1. spike
  2. spikes
  3. spiked
  4. will spike
  Choice : A Answer : C
  
  (A) spike原形動詞，並不適當。
  (B) spikes第三人稱單數形動詞、現在式，並不適當。
  (D) will spike動詞未來式，並不適當。
  試題詳解︰
  選項都出現動詞spike「暴增」，在when引領的副詞子句when added to her already large brood of six other children是用過去式動詞敘述過去的動作或情況，並且是先發生在主要子句this single mother’s family size suddenly spiked之前，故過去式spiked的(C)為正解。
2. 1. foremost
  2. principle
  3. regular
  4. involved
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  (B) principle「規範、原則」。
  (C) regular「有規律的」。
  (D) involved「關係密切、有關聯的」。
  試題詳解︰
  此處要選副詞foremost「最重要地」去修飾後面的形容詞societal「關於社會的」，故(A)最為適當。
3. 1. are questioning
  2. question
  3. had questioned
  4. will be questioning
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) 原形動詞question。
  (C) 過去完成式had questioned。
  (D) 未來進行式will be questioning。
  試題詳解︰
  文中出現right now「現在、此時此刻、正在」，因此選項(A)動詞現在進行式are questioning為正解。
4. 1. And
  2. However
  3. Then
  4. So
  Choice : B Answer : B
  
  (A) 連接詞And放在句首，表「所以、因而」，通常用於非正式寫作當中，根據句意在此不適用。
  (C) 承上啟下的連接副詞Then為「因此、然後」根據句意在此不適用。
  (D) 連接詞So為「所以、因此」，在此不適用。
  試題詳解︰
  文章中倒數第二句提到美國政府並沒有法律限制the number of embryos「胚胎、胎兒的數目」，那位母親強調就算社會質疑她的智慧，但她仍claim「宣稱」自己愛孩子的心永不變，在此用(B)連接副詞however「但是、然而」突顯對比前面之句子。
The Taiwan government's recent distribution of government shopping vouchers is not only boosting domestic spending, but is also having an impact environmentally. Recently, Taiwan has been experiencing a proliferation in sales of locally made energy-saving electric appliances because of these shopping vouchers. In addition to the vouchers, the Bureau of Energy has also provided an incentive of NT$2,000 to consumers who purchase Taiwan-made appliances that have energy-saving labels. With the two incentives, applications for the NT$2,000 subsidy has quadrupled. The government is hoping that this trend will continue, boosting domestic consumer spending as well as the amount of energy Taiwan can save. Consumption used by energy-saving appliances like washing machines, air conditioners, and refrigerators makes a marked difference when compared with older appliances. This difference can save an estimated 20 to 40 percent of energy. With the continued need to be environmentally friendly, this is another step forward for Taiwan to make an impact globally.

短文關鍵字詞︰
distribution「分配方式」
shopping vouchers「購物券」、boost「提升」domestic spending「國內消費」、impact「影響」proliferation「迅速增加」
electric appliances「電器」
in addition to「除…之外」
the Bureau of Energy「能源局」
subsidy「補助金」、quadruple「(使)變為四倍」environmentally friendly「環保的」
1. What has helped increase sales of environmentally-friendly machines?
  1. An increased interest in helping save the world
  2. A desire to help the government make more money
  3. The money that can be saved from using these machines
  4. The monetary enticement from government initiatives
  Choice : A Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  根據文句中第二句Recently, Taiwan has been…because of these shopping vouchers得知幫助提高銷售環保電器的主因是政府發給的消費券，因此選項(D)The monetary enticement form government initiatives「政府提倡的獎勵金制度」為正解。
2. What will the government give a consumer who buys a locally-made energy-saving appliance?
  1. Some financial assistance
  2. A brand new appliance
  3. An energy-saving award
  4. Savings on their electricity bill
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  第三句當中提到能源局提供an incentive of NT$2,000「獎勵金兩千元」給購買locally-made「國產」節能電器的消費者，故(A)some financial assistance「資金補助」為正解。
3. Why does the Taiwan government want an increase in sales of these appliances?
  1. To help the government double its wealth
  2. To help locals become more modernized
  3. To make Taiwan-made appliances more appealing globally
  4. To make a noticeable difference in energy consumption
  Choice : D Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  倒數第三句中說明The government is hoping…政府提倡購買節能電器，因為新推出的機種跟舊機型相比更能節省能耗，故(D)「在能耗上有顯著差異」為正解，noticeable「顯著的」，energy consumption「耗能量」。
Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to extend my appreciation for the wonderful treatment I was given at the bank last week on January 30, 2009. I chose a teller at random to open a new bank account with your branch. I just dropped in on a whim and didn't expect that I would be able to do much that day. However, the teller was incredibly kind and helpful. Mr. Sim went above and beyond the call of duty to not only help me open my account, but he also helped me get the paperwork I needed from another branch. He made calls to other branches for me, helped me fill out all the required forms, and treated me like a customer with elite status.

I hope that this message will be relayed to Mr. Sim and that your company will reward him well for his great attitude and service.

I look forward to this continued great service while I am a client of your bank.

Sincerely,

Samantha Stephens

To: Samantha Stephens
From: Regina Toby, Customer Service Supervisor
Subject: Re: Commendation on Your Service

Dear Ms. Stephens,
I thank you for your encouraging sentiments towards the employees at our bank. As a company, we appreciate it when customers tell us how we're doing. I have passed your message onto Mr. Sim, and can assure you that he was commended for his exceptional assistance to you.

We hope that we can continue to serve you well in the future, as clients are our foremost concern.

Sincerely,

Regina Toby
Customer Service Supervisor
Bank of ABC

短文關鍵字詞︰
appreciation「感謝」、treatment「待遇」
at random「隨機地、隨意地」
open an account「開戶」、drop in「突然造訪」on a whim「心血來潮、一時興起」
the call of duty「職務的需求」、fill out「填寫」
elite「上層集團、優秀的精英」
relay to「轉發給…」、reward「獎勵」
look forward to「盼望」
encouraging「鼓舞人心的」
sentiment「觀點、情緒」
commend「稱讚、表揚」
exceptional「卓越的、優秀的」
assistance「協助」
foremost concern「首要的關注」
1. Who is Mr. Sim?
  1. A teller at the bank
  2. A customer of the bank
  3. A supervisor at the bank
  4. A receptionist at the bank
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  第一封信的第一段第四句提到Mr.Sim這名teller「銀行出納員」熱心助人，故(A)為正解。
2. When was the first email written?
  1. In January
  2. In February
  3. In March
  4. In April
  Choice : A Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  第一封信一開始第一句話就提出事件發生在上星期的一月三十號，因此可判斷寫信的時間是在二月份。
3. What did Mr. Sim do that impressed Samantha?
  1. He helped her deposit money.
  2. He helped her with a smile on his face.
  3. He helped her withdraw from her account.
  4. He helped her gather necessary documents.
  Choice : C Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  第一封信第五、六句中提到Mr.Sim暫放當下職務協助客戶的細心過程讓顧客倍感尊貴，並沒有提及
  (A)deposit「存款」、(B)a smile on his face「臉上掛著笑容」、(C)withdraw「提款、取款」。
4. The phrase “went above and beyond the call of duty ” in paragraph 1, line 4, is closest in meaning to
  1. Exceeded expectations
  2. Underwent military service
  3. Required responsibility
  4. Undertook obligations
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  第一段第四行above and beyond the call of duty最接近之定義為(A)Exceeded expectations「超出所預期的職責」為正解，並非(B)Underwent military service「服兵役」、(C)Required responsibility「必要的責任」、(D)Undertook Obligations「承擔義務」。
5. What can be inferred from Regina Toby's email?
  1. Mr. Sim was unhappy.
  2. Mr. Sim was praised.
  3. Mr. Sim was promoted.
  4. Mr. Sim was insulted.
  Choice : B Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  從第二封信第三句可以infer「推斷」訊息已轉達給Mr.Sim，並且assure「向…保證」他已接受表揚，故(B)為正解，praised「表揚」， promoted「升遷」，insulted「羞辱、辱罵」。
TOMMY TOYS CORPORATION
MEMORANDUM

TO: Harry Roberts, Marketing Manager
FROM: John Hu, Human Resources Manager
DATE: January 23, 2009
SUBJECT: Applications for the Post of Junior Manager (Job Ref. No: AB20381)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I am writing to inform you of the status of applications for the post of a Junior Manager in your Marketing Department.

Basing the preliminary interviews on your criteria, we have short-listed several candidates for you to interview. The selected candidates are predominantly recent MBA graduates. Please review the attached resumes and cover letters, as well as my notes from the interviews, and inform me of the following:
• names of candidates you wish to interview
• dates and times of your availability for the interviews
• specific items you would like to know about each candidate

Also, please review my suggestions for interview questions as to avoid repetition in the second interviews. Feel free to alter any of the questions.

If there are any other requests, please let me know. We need to follow-up with these selected candidates soon, so I would appreciate your reply by January 30.

Sincerely,

John Hu
Human Resources Manager

短文關鍵字詞︰
corporation「企業」、memorandum「備忘錄」post of a Junior Manager「副理的職缺」preliminary interview「初步面試」
criteria「標準」
predominantly「主要地、多數情況下地」
graduate「畢業生」
attached resumes「附上的簡歷」
cover letter「求職信」、availability「有空」
alter「更改、變動」
1. What can be inferred about Mr. Roberts?
  1. He is one of the leaders of the Marketing Department.
  2. He is seeking MBA candidates for a position.
  3. He is a manager of the Human Resources Department.
  4. He wants Mr. Hu to hire a Junior Manager.
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  這封信的一開始指名收件者是Harry Roberts，為Marketing Manager「銷售經理」，故(A)最適當。
2. Why does Mr. Roberts need to reply to Mr. Hu soon?
  1. So Mr. Hu can change the interview questions right away
  2. So Mr. Hu can contact the candidates in a timely manner
  3. So Mr. Hu can review the documents
  4. So Mr. Hu can book a meeting room
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  信件最後一段當中提到We need to…by January 30可得知Mr.Hu希望盡快收到回覆才可以follow-up with selected candidates「後續連絡候選人」，故(B)為正解，contact「聯繫」，in a timely manner「即時」。
3. According to the email, what does Mr. Roberts need to do?
  1. Choose which questions to repeat
  2. Choose the best person for the job
  3. Choose when to do the interviews
  4. Choose which resumes to read
  Choice : D Answer : C
  
  試題詳解︰
  根據文章中間部分的三個重點提到Mr.Hu希望Mr. Roberts能夠提供給他names of candidates「候選人名單」、dates and times「可進行面試之日期和時間」、specific items「欲了解之具體事項」。
4. The word “repetition” in paragraph 3, line 1, is closest in meaning to
  1. variation
  2. monotony
  3. rhythm
  4. redundancy
  Choice : B Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  repetition「重複」的同意字為(D)redundancy「多餘、累贅」，而不是(A)variation「變化、變異」、(B)monotony「千篇一律、單調」、(C)rhythm「韻律、節奏」。

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