2019年5月7日星期二

多益回數練習第 3 回

多益練習多益回數練習第 3 回成績：24 分，多益成績：180 分

【Picture】【T003L102】
1. The woman is nestling the phone.
2. The woman is keenly concentrating.
3. The woman is typing vigorously on her laptop.
4. The woman is having a goofy conversation.
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) 女士並沒有nestle the phone「依偎著電話」。
(C) type「打字」，vigorously是副詞「精力充沛地」。
(D) 無法從圖片當中得知女士的談話內容是否為a goofy conversation「愚蠢的對話」。
試題詳解︰
在照片中，可看到女人是keenly「強烈地、非常」 concentrating「集中精神、全神貫注」，故選(B)。
【Picture】【T003L103】
1. The woman is thrilled to be talking to the man.
2. The woman is telling the man to halt.
3. The colleagues are having a ball.
4. The colleagues appear to be in a quandary.
Choice : C Answer : D

(A) 女士並沒有be thrilled「極為激動」，也沒有表現任何要與男士說話的表情或舉動。
(B) 女士完全沒有開口說話，halt動詞「停止、暫停」。
(C) have a ball是俚語「玩得盡興、狂歡」和圖片無關。
試題詳解︰
由圖片可看出兩位colleagues「同事」正討論著公事，appear to be~「似乎是…、看來是…」，in a quandary「陷入進退兩難的困境、束手無策」，故選(D)。
【Picture】【T003L101】
1. The man is frolicking with his laptop.
2. The man is intimidated by his laptop.
3. The man is perched on the bed with his laptop.
4. The man is standing on the bed with his laptop.
Choice : D Answer : C

(A) frolic「嬉戲、嬉鬧」，動詞frolic的現在進行式字尾必須加上k之後再加上ing。
(B) 男士沒有be intimidated「受恐嚇、受威脅」。
(D) stand on the bed「站在床上」與圖片不符合。
試題詳解︰
perch on the bed「靠坐在床上」，laptop「手提電腦」，因此(C)是正確答案。
【Q&A】【T003L205】

What put you in such a jovial mood?
1. I just got some extremely bad news.
2. I just heard that I won the lottery.
3. I just found out that I've been laid off.
Choice : B Answer : B

(A) 回答「剛得到壞消息」不可能還會心情愉悅，extremely是副詞「極其、非常」。
(C) 回答「剛得知自己被解僱」也不可能還有愉悅的心情，find out「發現、得知」，lay off「解雇」。
試題詳解︰
What put you~?「什麼讓你…？」，in such a jovial mood「心情可以這麼愉悅」，故選(B)因為剛得知win the lottery「中樂透」，win的動詞三態為win-won-won。
【Q&A】【T003L207】

Why do you look like you're in a panic?
1. My boss just caught me off guard.
2. My boss is taking us out to celebrate.
3. My boss is giving me a raise next week.
Choice : C Answer : A

(B) take sb out「帶某人出去」，celebrate「慶祝」。
(C) give sb a raise「幫某人加薪」。
試題詳解︰
問為什麼look like + N/N Cl.「看起來像…」，名詞子句you’re in a panic「處於驚慌之中」，故回答因為「剛剛老闆趁我不注意時突擊檢查，讓我一時措手不及」，故選(A)catch sb off guard「趁某人不備」。
【Q&A】【T003L201】

You seem to be very familiar with her.
1. Yes, she is often with her family.
2. Yes, she is a regular patron of our store.
3. Yes, she is new to the store.
Choice : B Answer : B

(A) 回答「她經常和家人一起」，和問題無關。
(C) 回答「她是店家的新顧客」，並不合適。
試題詳解︰
針對陳述句說明You seem to be~「你看起來似乎…」，familiar with~「和…熟捻」，回答Yes表示因為對方是店家的regular patron「常客」，所以才比較有往來，故選(B)。
【Q&A】【T003L202】

I wish I could go back to the spa again!
1. Me neither! It was not a good experience.
2. Me too! There were so many animals to see.
3. I agree. It definitely rejuvenated me.
Choice : A Answer : C

(A) Me neither「我也不想再去」，表示同意前面的否定句的時候，才會用neither。
(B) 回答Me too! There were so many animals to see「我也還想再去，可以看到各式各樣的動物」不合適。
試題詳解︰
第一句話I wish I could~「希望自己能夠…」再去那間spa「休閒健身中心」，因此回答I agree表示贊同，並補充說明「健身水療館讓自己重拾活力」，故選(C) definitely「確實」，rejuvenate「使年輕」。
【Q&A】【T003L204】

I don't think there's a grain of truth to that story.
1. That's because it's fiction!
2. That's because it's made of wheat!
3. That's because it's real!
Choice : C Answer : A

(B) made of wheat「小麥製成」，與話題無關。
(C) real「真實的、非憑空想像的」，和上一句話矛盾。
試題詳解︰
陳述句表示I don’t think~「我不認為…」，there’s a grain of truth to that story「這個故事有任何事實根據」，因此回答That’s because~「那是因為…」，故事情結是fiction「虛構、假想」，故選(A)。
【Q&A】【T003L206】

How are you going to design your new office?
1. I think I'll buy it at that new store.
2. I'm going to find a new place really soon.
3. I'll pick out very utilitarian furniture.
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) 回答「我會去新開的商店購買」與問題無關。
(B) 「我很快就會找到一個新地點」並無直接回答問題。
試題詳解︰
一開始問「打算如何設計你的新辦公室?」，選(C)回答「我會挑最實用的傢俱」最為合適，pick out「挑出、選出」，utilitarian「實用的」，furniture「家具」。
【Q&A】【T003L203】

Do you two ever get along?
1. We never see eye-to-eye on anything.
2. We never go anywhere together.
3. We go to the beach sometimes.
Choice : B Answer : A

(B) 「沒有機會一起出去過」並不表示相處不好。
(C) 回答「我們偶爾會一起去海邊」與對話無關。
試題詳解︰
問題是問Do you two ever~「你們倆究竟是否曾經…」，get along是「相處融洽」，因此回答我們從沒辦法see eye-to-eye on~「對…有一致的看法」，因此選項(A)為正解。
W: Thank you for calling C&K Gas Services. How may I help you today?
M: I'm calling to inquire about possibly changing some of my electrical lines to gas lines.
W: That's a great idea! Natural gas is making a comeback and it's a great investment.
M: How much of an adjustment is it? I don't think I'd change anything if it involves too much money and construction.
W: I'll have to get some more details from you before I could answer your question. Let me first get your address to see if we already have gas lines running in your area. Then I'll have one of our representatives return your call.
M: Sure thing! Thanks for your help.
1. What can be inferred about the woman?
  1. She is a construction worker.
  2. She is a receptionist.
  3. She is a business consultant.
  4. She is a grocery store clerk.
  Choice : B Answer : B
  
  (A) construction worker「建築工人」。
  (C) business consultant「業務諮詢顧問」。
  (D) grocery store clerk「雜貨店店員」。
  試題詳解︰
  女士第一句話Thank you for calling…How may I help you today?「感謝您的來電…請問今天有什麼可以為您服務的嗎?」，因此可以infer「推測」一開始說話的女性是一名receptionist「櫃檯人員」，故選(B)。
2. What is the man concerned about?
  1. The change might be too expensive.
  2. The adjusters might come too quickly.
  3. The change might be constructed soon.
  4. The change might be too different.
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) 全文沒有提到adjuster「裝配工人」太早來了。
  (C) 尚未決定是否進行construction「施工、建設」。
  (D) 「大幅改變」與話題無關。
  試題詳解︰
  男士第二句話How much of an adjustment is it? I don’t think I’d change...「管線重新裝修費用為何? 如果價錢太貴，施工又太麻煩的話，就不要了」，因此男士concern about「關切」的是選項(A)「管線重新安裝的費用可能過高」。
3. Where is this conversation taking place?
  1. At the man's home
  2. At a gas company
  3. On the telephone
  4. n the subway
  Choice : D Answer : C
  
  (A) At the man’s home「在男士的家裡」。
  (B) At a gas company「在天然氣公司」。
  (D) On the subway「搭地鐵時」。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士的第一句話Thank you for calling…以及男士的第一句話I’m calling to inquire about…可以得知談話內容是On the telephone「透過電話」，take place「進行、發生」，正確選項為(C)。
W: I'm so glad we all get to work together again on yet another new research development project.
M: Our team is very close-knit. I'm sure we'll come up with yet another great invention.
W: We seem to be able to help each other get over mental blocks and set each other on course.
M: Let's get started then! I'm excited to work on improving this manufacturing equipment.
1. What is special about this work team?
  1. They are very supportive of one another.
  2. They are very skilled at their jobs.
  3. They have the same interests and hobbies.
  4. They have lots of time to work with each other.
  Choice : A Answer : A
  
  (B) be skilled at~「專精於…」。
  (C) interest and hobby「興趣愛好」。
  (D) 「工作相處的時間很長」不是團隊的特別之處。
  試題詳解︰
  從男士第一句話提到work team「工作團隊」非常close-knit「緊密結合」並且help each other「互相協助」，因此這個團隊的精神在於「齊心協力、互助扶持」，supportive是形容詞「支持、鼓勵的」，故選(A)。
2. How does the team work together?
  1. They do each other's job if someone is gone.
  2. They upend each other's ideas all the time.
  3. They buck against each other at meetings.
  4. They alleviate each other's obstacles.
  Choice : D Answer : D
  
  (A) do each other’s job「幫忙做彼此的工作」，gone是形容詞「不在、離開」。
  (B) upend each other’s ideas「反駁彼此的想法」，all the time「始終」。
  (C) buck against~「強烈反對…」，at meeting「會議上」。
  試題詳解︰
  問題為「團隊如何一起合作共事？」，可從女士的第二句中間談話內容...help each other get over mental block and set each other on course「協助克服彼此的心理障礙進而勝任所擔任之職責」，故選(D)They alleviate each other’s obstacles「幫忙降低彼此工作的障礙」。
3. What project are they working on?
  1. A new sales technique
  2. A new production line
  3. An upgrade of the machinery
  4. An increase in production
  Choice : A Answer : C
  
  (A) A new sales technique「新的銷售技巧」。
  (B) A new production line「新生產線」。
  (D) An increase in production「提高產量」。
  試題詳解︰
  男士最後一句話…work on + V-ing「著手進行…」，improving this manufacturing equipment「改良生產設備」，故男士正在進行的project「工程計畫」為(C)An upgrade of the machinery「提升機械設備與技術」。
M: I'm not sure if I want to go see that snazzy new doctor everyone is talking about.
W: Why not? I've heard he is quite savvy and up-to-date with medical technology and theories.
M: I guess it couldn't hurt. I have been having this chronic pain for a long time. I'm just worried that he might be too strange and that I'll get some outlandish advice.
W: It might be liberating to hear another opinion. I really think you should go. Don't limit yourself to traditional methods and views.
M: You're right. Thanks for the help.
1. What is the man worried about?
  1. The doctor is too snappy.
  2. The doctor is too new.
  3. The doctor is too exciting.
  4. The doctor is too weird.
  Choice : B Answer : D
  
  (A) 男士並不擔心醫生過於snappy「煩躁的」。
  (B) 「醫生經驗不足」不是男士擔心的主因。
  (C) 「醫生情緒太激動」與話題無關。
  試題詳解︰
  男士第四句話提到I’m just worried that he might be too strange and that I’ll get some outlandish advice「我只是擔心醫生可能會建議我接受過於新奇另類的療法」，因此男士所煩惱的是選項(D)「醫生有別於傳統的醫療方式」，weird是形容詞「不尋常、奇怪的」。
2. Why does the woman think the man should see the doctor?
  1. To be freed from his beliefs
  2. To find out other possibilities for his problem
  3. To learn about new technological initiatives
  4. To finally set some limitations
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  (A) To be freed from beliefs「放下舊有的看法」。
  (C) 女士並無建議他去學習醫生的new technological initiatives「先進的技術與醫療措施」。
  (D) 女士建議男士不要侷限自己只接受傳統的醫療方式，set some limitations「設限」。
  試題詳解︰
  女士第二句話提到It might be liberating to hear another opinion「應該要抱持著開放的心胸，多聽聽其它醫師的建議」，故選(B)「找出其它可能潛在的問題」，possibility「可能性」。
3. What's so special about this doctor?
  1. He is knowledgeable and modern.
  2. He has practical advice and is senior.
  3. He has a liberal approach to medicine.
  4. He gives odd advice to all his patients.
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  (B) practical advice「實用的忠告」，senior「資深的」。
  (C) liberal approach「持開放的態度」。
  (D) odd advice「反常的意見」，patient「病患」。
  試題詳解︰
  女士的第一句話Why not?「何不試試新醫生的診治呢?」，建議男士去找那名家喻戶曉snazzy new doctor「將最新醫術嘉惠病患的新醫生」，因為這位醫生savvy and up-to-date with medical technology and theories「結合最先進的醫療設備和技術」，故選(A)「俱備專業知識與先進技術」。
Attention all Blizzard fans! Wasn't that a fantastic first period? Stick around after the game to celebrate the Blizzard's continuing supremacy in the minor leagues. There's going to be an after-party in the hall next to the arena. We'll have hot dogs, hamburgers and cocoa, as well as lots of carnival games and raffles. Tickets will go on sale after the second period, and cost five dollars for adults and two dollars for children. Come join us for a rocking good time and help the Blizzards garner funds for their next season!
1. Where is this announcement likely being heard?
  1. At a hockey game
  2. At a department store
  3. On the radio
  4. At an office building
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  (B) At a department store「在百貨公司」。
  (C) On the radio「透過廣播」。
  (D) At an office building「在辦公大樓」。
  試題詳解︰
  從第一句話Attention all Blizzard fans「所有擁戴支持Blizzard的朋友們，請注意」，以及第三句話Stick around after the game「比賽結束後請不要離開」，可得知這是at a hockey game「在曲棍球比賽」現場宣布消息，故選(A)。
2. When is this party being held?
  1. During second period
  2. After the first period
  3. After the game
  4. Later tonight
  Choice : A Answer : C
  
  (A) During second period「在第二階段的比賽期間」。
  (B) After the first period「在比賽第一階段過後」。
  (D) Later tonight「在今晚稍後」。
  試題詳解︰
  從第四句話There’s going to be an after-party…「緊接著馬上要舉行的是賽後聯歡會」，可得知慶祝會是賽後~be held「…被舉行」，hold動詞三態為hold-held-held，故選(C)。
3. Why is there going to be a party?
  1. To show off the new carnival
  2. To capitalize on fans' enthusiasm
  3. To help the team fundraise
  4. To comfort the downtrodden team
  Choice : A Answer : C
  
  (A) To show off the new carnival「大肆宣傳新嘉年華會」。
  (B) To capitalize on/upon~「充分利用…」fans’ enthusiasm「粉絲的熱情」。
  (D) To comfort the downtrodden team「安撫球隊被打壓後的心情」。
  試題詳解︰
  最後一句話Come join us for a rocking good time and help the Blizzards garner funds for their next season「來加入我們歡度熱鬧美好的時光，並協助球員籌募下一季比賽資金」，garner是動詞「獲得」，fund是可數名詞「資金、現款」，故舉行聚會的主要目的是fundraise動詞「籌款」，故選(C)。
Can I have your attention please? This is an announcement from the front desk at Inglebert's Hospital. During regular visiting hours, which are from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and from 8am to 9pm on weekends, we'd like to remind all visitors to enter and exit only from the East doors as the main doors will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience while this construction on the main entrance is underway. Thank you for your understanding as we make this hospital come of age as a better place for all.
1. What is the announcer asking people to do?
  1. Go through the main doors
  2. Go through the doors in the east
  3. Go through the construction site
  4. Go through the hospital to a better place
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  (A) 第三句話後半部已經提到…as the main doors will not be available「由於大門無法使用」，故不可能再從大門進出。
  (C) 經由construction site「工地、施工現場」。
  (D) 「經過醫院後會到一個更棒的地方」跟本文無關。
  試題詳解︰
  根據第三句話During regular visiting hours…we’d like to remind all visitors to enter and exit only from the East doors…「我們要提醒大家只能由東側門進出醫院來探望病患」，故選(B)。
2. What is the purpose of the announcement?
  1. To provide an update
  2. To provide a report
  3. To find a missing child
  4. To issue a reminder.
  Choice : B Answer : D
  
  (A) To provide a update「提供最新消息」。
  (B) To provide a report「發表報告」。
  (C) To find a missing child「找尋走失的小孩」。
  試題詳解︰
  倒數第二句話We apologize for the inconvenience while…is underway「施工期間造成訪客進出入困擾與不便，我們深感抱歉」，訪客只能由東側門進出入醫院，是因為...this construction on the main entrance is underway「主入口正在進行施工」，故the purpose of the announcement「公告的主旨」為(D)issue動詞「宣佈」，reminder名詞「通知、提醒」。
3. Why is the main door not available?
  1. The hospital is opting for a new entrance.
  2. The main door is wreaking havoc.
  3. The main door is being renovated.
  4. The hospital is closed from 8am to 6pm.
  Choice : B Answer : C
  
  (A) 醫院正在opt「選擇」哪裡才適合做為entrance「入口」，跟題目「大門為什麼無法使用」無關。
  (B) wreak havoc「造成損壞」，大門並沒有慘遭破壞。
  (D) ~be closed「不開放、下班、停止營業」。
  試題詳解︰
  根據倒數第二句話後面部分提到…be underway「…正在進行當中」，可得知the main door is being renovated「大門正在進行翻修工作」，故選(C)。
【Vocabulary】【T003R108】
I find that it is always ______ to speak in front of a large crowd.
1. insinuating
2. intimate
3. insulting
4. intimidating
Choice : C Answer : D

(A) insinuating是分詞形容詞「巴結的、諂媚的」。
(B) intimate是形容詞「親密的、關係密切的」。
(C) insulting是分詞形容詞「有冒犯性的、侮辱的」。
試題詳解︰
It + is + Adj + to + V「做…是(令人) …的」，speak in front of a large crowd「在大眾面前發言」，故選(D)intimidating是分詞形容詞「令人膽怯的」。
【Vocabulary】【T003R101】
It's always amazing to see a baby ______ know how to do certain things.
1. innate
2. innateness
3. innately
4. innating
Choice : C Answer : C

(A) innate是形容詞「與生俱來的、先天的」。
(B) innateness是名詞「天賦」。
(D) innating 不是正確的用法。
試題詳解︰
It’s + amazing + to + V~「令人驚訝的是…」，用副詞innately「天賦地、天生就有地」修飾空格後面的動詞know「懂得、知道」，故(C)為正解。
【Vocabulary】【T003R105】
I dared him to go for a swim in the ______ waters.
1. cosy
2. frigid
3. indifferent
4. calm
Choice : B Answer : B

(A) cozy是形容詞「舒適愜意的」。
(C) indifferent是形容詞「冷漠的、漠不關心的」。
(D) calm是形容詞「平靜、冷靜的」。
試題詳解︰
句中dare是動詞「激某人做某事、諒某人沒膽量做某事」，go for a swim「去游泳」，根據句意「我諒他才不敢在冷颼颼的水裡游泳」，frigid「嚴寒的」，故選(B)。
【Vocabulary】【T003R106】
I just wanted you to know that my kids ______ at the party.
1. having a ball
2. have a ball
3. had a ball
4. has a ball
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) having a ball，現在分詞，在此不適用。
(B) have a ball，第一、二人稱複數，現在式，不適用。
(D) has a ball，第三人稱單數，現在式，不適用。
試題詳解︰
為符合動詞在句子前後的平衡，主要句子的動詞為過去式動詞wanted，後面名詞子句的動詞也要用過去式had a ball「狂歡、玩得痛快」，故選(C)。
【Vocabulary】【T003R103】
The new program we implemented is really ______.
1. happening
2. wondering
3. swelling
4. burgeoning
Choice : D Answer : D

(A) happening是動詞happen「發生」的現在進行式。
(B) wondering是形容詞「疑惑的」。
(C) swelling是動詞swell「腫脹、擴大」的現在進行式。
試題詳解︰
主語是The new program we implemented「我們近期執行的企劃」，根據句意空格內應填入分詞形容詞burgeoning「迅速發展」，故選(D)。
【Vocabulary】【T003R102】
The popularity of this clothing line has become ______.
1. epidemic
2. epidemically
3. epidemical
4. epidemics
Choice : B Answer : A

(B) 副詞epidemically在此不適用。
(C) 沒有epidemical做形容詞的用法。
(D) 主語為單數，應配合使用單數名詞，epidemics是epidemic的複數型「風尚、流行」。
試題詳解︰
主語是The popularity of this clothing line，根據SVC的句型，故選(A)epidemic是形容詞「流行、潮流的」，整句句意為「該系列服裝熱潮持續蔓延」。
【Vocabulary】【T003R104】
______ of the big game in town, the place was swarming with tourists.
1. Due
2. Because
3. Resulting
4. For the reason
Choice : B Answer : B

(A) 正確用法是due to + N「由於…、因為…」。
(C) 正確用法是result from + N 「起因於…」。
(D) for the reason of「為了…的緣故」，不符合句意。
試題詳解︰
because of + N「由於…、因為…」，swarm with~「充滿~、擠滿~」，故選(B)。
【Vocabulary】【T003R107】
His long explanations were to ______ any misconceptions you had.
1. dispel
2. dispelled
3. dispelling
4. dispels
Choice : D Answer : A

(B) dispelled是dispel的過去式或過去分詞。
(C) dispelling是dispel的現在分詞。
(D) dispels，第三人稱單數、現在式。
試題詳解︰
空格的前面是不定詞to 形成名詞片語to + V做主詞補語，因此空格應該填入動詞原形dispel「消除、化解」，misconception是「誤解」，故選(A)。
【Vocabulary】【T003R109】
Those siblings ______ seem to be able to stop bickering.
1. not
2. otherwise
3. never
4. continuously
Choice : D Answer : C

(A) 用not來否定術語動詞，其詞序應該是助動詞do/does/did not + 原形動詞seem。
(B) otherwise是連結句意的副詞「否則」，在此不適用。
(D) continuously「接連地、連續不斷地」，不符合句意。
試題詳解︰
頻率副詞never在此句的位置要在一般動詞seem之前，或be動詞、助動詞之後，故選(C)「這些兄弟姐妹似乎爭吵不斷」，bicker是動詞「(為小事)鬥嘴」。
Can Cuba handle an influx of tourists? The U.S. Congress is pushing for an end to the travel ban for its citizens to the country of Cuba. __1 __, Cuba hosts a myriad of tourists from Canada and Europe. However, even without the extra American visitors, tourists often complain about the bad food, slow service and poor infrastructure. In the first two months of 2009, __2__ tourism was up 4.9 percent as compared to 2008, and many wonder what Cuba would do with more tourists. Already, the more attractive hotels are often filled to capacity, and even asking for simple requests like an extra roll of toilet paper is difficult. It looks like Cuba will have to make some __3__ efforts to its tourism industry. Others wonder whether Cuba's already high prices will increase, and if so, would tourists still be willing to __4__ money to visit the Communist country.
1. 1. Honestly
  2. Currently
  3. Apparently
  4. Dramatically
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  (A) Honestly「坦白說、誠實地」。
  (C) Apparently「顯然地」。
  (D) Dramatically「急劇地、戲劇性地」。
  試題詳解︰
  第一行第二句話The U.S. Congress is pushing for an end…country of Cuba「美國國會正設法取消其公民赴古巴旅行的禁令」，古巴currently「目前」接待著a myriad of tourists from Canada and Europe「大批加拿大和歐洲的遊客」，說明了古巴目前觀光產業的營運狀況，故空格內填入(B)Currently「目前」最合適。
2. 1. aggregation
  2. aggressive
  3. aggregate
  4. aggregated
  Choice : D Answer : C
  
  (A) aggregation是名詞「聚集、集成」。
  (B) aggressive是形容詞「挑釁的、好鬥的」。
  (D) aggregated「總加起來」，動詞過去式，通常用於被動語態。
  試題詳解︰
  空格前面為In the first two months of 2009...，空格後面為…as compared to 2008「相較於2008年」，故空格填入aggregate=a total「總計的」，…aggregate tourism was up 4.9 percent…「旅遊業比2008年成長百分之四點九」，根據句意(C)為正解。
3. 1. restore
  2. restorative
  3. restoring
  4. restoratively
  Choice : B Answer : B
  
  (A) restore是動詞「修復、重建」。
  (C) restoring是restore的現在分詞。
  (D) 沒有副詞restoratively的用法。
  試題詳解︰
  make an effort「努力」，用形容詞restorative「恢復」去修飾後面的efforts，故選(B)make some restorative efforts「努力使其復甦」tourism industry「觀光產業」。
4. 1. shell out
  2. reach out
  3. give out
  4. hand out
  Choice : A Answer : A
  
  (B) reach out「伸手取(物)、伸出(手)」。
  (C) give out「耗盡、公佈、發出」。
  (D) hand out「發給、提出、給予」。
  試題詳解︰
  空格前面的be willing to + V「願意…」，根據句意填入片語shell out「掏出、支付」，故選(A)「願意付錢去…」。
To: customerservice@refrigerate.com
From: mmacintosh@mac.com
Subject: Refrigerator and Poor Sales Services
Date: May 2, 2009

To Whom It May Concern:
I was in your store today to buy a refrigerator (Haker model #2385). This was not a purchase I was making on a whim. One of your employees informed me that only the floor model was available and that no more orders were coming in. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor to obtain further information, but the employee refused to help. I also wasn't trying to wreak havoc when I asked if I could purchase the floor model, but at a discount, since there were many dents in it. The sales person was jarringly indignant and said that this was an impossibility. I would like a reply as soon as possible as I would like to continue to do business with your company.

Sincerely,
Margaret Macintosh

To: mmacintosh@mac.com
From: customerservice@refrigerate.com
Subject: Re: Refrigerator and Poor Sales Services
Date: May 4, 2009

Dear Ms. Macintosh,
We really appreciate your patronage. A hallmark of our company is our excellent service, so I apologize for the poor service you received. As to your request about the refrigerator, the production company has recently diversified, and as a result, will no longer be producing that model. We have, however, contacted our other stores, and have found one in stock at a nearby location. Please let me know if you would still like to purchase this fridge. I will also be giving you a 10% discount on your next future purchase.

Please feel free to email me with any further concerns. We hope to continue to raise the bar of quality in our company.
Serving you with pleasure,
Will Reick
Manager, Department of Customer Relations
Refrigerate Corporation

短文關鍵字詞︰
To whom it may concern「(用作正式信件的開頭)敬啟者」
floor model「家電或是家具的樣品」
obtain「取得」、wreak havoc「蓄意擾亂」
dents「刮痕」、jarringly「不悅地」
indignant「憤怒的」、patronage「光顧、惠顧」hallmark「特色、宗旨」、diversify「推出新款」in stock「庫存」、fridge=refrigerator「冰箱」
1. What was the problem with the refrigerator?
  1. The type Margaret wanted was broken and dented.
  2. The type Margaret wanted was out of stock.
  3. The type Margaret wanted was the wrong color.
  4. The type Margaret wanted was ordered late.
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  Margaret原本想買的型號是Haker moder#2385，上文第二行店員回答…only the floor model was available and that no more orders were coming in「目前只剩下樣品，沒有現貨，日後也不再進貨」，故選(B)be out of stock「無存貨」。
2. What was the sales person's attitude?
  1. He was ungrateful.
  2. He was saddened.
  3. He was accommodating.
  4. He was annoyed.
  Choice : A Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  上文的倒數第三行The sales person was jarringly indignant…「銷售人員的口氣很差…」，故銷售員的attitude「態度」是annoyed「發怒的」，而不是(A)ungrateful「不領情的」、(B)saddened「悲傷的」、也不是(C)accommodating「親切的」，故選(D)。
3. What is a feature of the refrigerator company?
  1. To have many types of refrigerators available.
  2. To provide first-rate customer assistance.
  3. To provide refrigerators at the lowest cost possible.
  4. To give free delivery service to all locations.
  Choice : A Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  在文章下文第一行提到A hallmark of our company is our excellent service…「優質的服務是本公司的宗旨」可以知道a feature of the refrigerator company「冰箱公司特色」是(B)first-rate「第一流的」，customer assistance「客戶支援」。
4. The phrase “on a whim” at the beginning of the first email, is closest in meaning to
  1. arbitrarily
  2. unusually
  3. amusingly
  4. seriously
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  上文文章第一行最後提到片語on a whim「一時心血來潮」，其最相近的之同意字要選(A)arbitrarily「行動倉促地」，而不是(B)unusually「不尋常地」、(C)amusingly「有趣地」、也不是(D)seriously「嚴肅地」，故選(A)。
5. What does Will Reick hope for?
  1. The company will increase salaries.
  2. The company will boost employee morale.
  3. The company will set a higher standard.
  4. The company will upgrade its products.
  Choice : D Answer : C
  
  試題詳解︰
  在下文最後一段Will Reick提到We hope to continue to raise the bar of quality in our company「我們期望公司重視品質水準的提升，以達企業的永續經營」，故選(C)set a higher standard「設立更高的品質目標」。
短文關鍵字詞︰
memorandum「備忘錄」
flooding「洪水、水災」、dire effects「災害」
volatile nature of the torrential rains「飄忽不定的豪大雨」
associate「同事、夥伴」、at least「至少」
attention「關注」
be up and running again「再度正常運作」
1. What is the purpose of this memo?
  1. To keep supervisors updated on a concern
  2. To revise a previous announcement
  3. To inform supervisors of a change in policy
  4. To inform supervisors of an upcoming project
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  在備忘錄一開始的地方註明受文者為Supervisors「各級主管」，SUBJECT「主題」為Update on Situation in Abeotsville「Abeotsville的最新狀況」，故備忘錄主旨為(A)keep sb updated「想某人報告最新近況」，concern「憂慮、擔心」。
2. When might the factory be functional?
  1. Today
  2. In three days
  3. In five days
  4. In seven days
  Choice : C Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  問factory = plant「工廠」何時be functional「運作、營運」，可從文章倒數第二行提到...at least a week before the plant can be up and running again，故選(D)。
3. How should supervisors handle their clients?
  1. Tell them that their products will be ready soon.
  2. Tell them that they are really important.
  3. Let them know about the dangerous situation.
  4. Let them know that they can find others to work with.
  Choice : D Answer : C
  
  試題詳解︰
  第三行最後一句話提到I realize that this…but please inform them…「受洪水影響，請客戶諒解公司為確保員工的工作安全，暫停工廠營運」，題目是How should supervisors handle their clients「各級主管該如何向客戶解釋」，故選(C)「讓客戶了解洪水帶來的危險性」。
4. The term in line 2, “halt”, is closest in meaning to
  1. arrest
  2. finish
  3. pioneer
  4. cease
  Choice : A Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  選項的答案分別有(A)arrest動詞「逮捕」、(B)finish動詞「使完成、做完」、(C)pioneer動詞「當先鋒、當開拓者」、(D)cease動詞「使終止、結束」，故最接近文章第二行的halt「使暫停、停止」之同意字要選(D)。
短文關鍵字詞︰
kitchen appliance「廚房電器」
claim your rebate「索取折扣現金」
submit「繳交」
the dated invoice「註明購買日期的發票」
sales receipt「購買收據」
qualifying purchase「符合折扣資格的產品」
original UPC and bar code label(s)「原商品序號條碼」
postmark「加蓋郵戳」
all terms and conditions「所有的條款及條件」
1. What happens to any requests sent in after 60 days of purchase?
  1. The rebate will be given to the customer faster.
  2. The rebate will be considered invalid.
  3. The rebate will be mailed later than 8-10 weeks.
  4. The rebate will be sent back to the customer.
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  倒數第三段中間Requests must be postmarked within 60 days of the purchase date「欲申請折扣退款，須於六十日內寄回申請表格，以郵戳為憑」，並補充說明Rebates submitted after this date will be declared void「超過規定期限，其申請無效」，故選(B)invalid形容詞「無效的」。
2. What must be done for the claim to be valid?
  1. Send in a duplicate of the proof of payment.
  2. Send in the original proof of payment.
  3. Send in a cutout of the proof of payment.
  4. Send in any proof of payment with a date.
  Choice : A Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  文章條列項目第二項Submit a copy of the dated invoice or sales receipt...說明折扣的申請程序，可得知需要a copy of = a duplicate of「副本」，也就是the proof payment「付款證明」，故選(A)。
3. What word or phrase would best replace “after” in line 6?
  1. Once.
  2. Behind.
  3. As soon as.
  4. Subsequent to.
  Choice : C Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  文章第六行中的after「在…之後」之同意字或片語是(D)Subsequent to「在…之後」，而不是(A)Once「曾經、一旦」、(B)Behind「在…後面」，也不是(D)As soon as「一經…立即…」，故選(D)

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