2019年5月7日星期二

多益回數練習第 4 回

多益練習多益回數練習第 4 回成績：18 分，多益成績：150 分

【Picture】【T004L102】
1. The man is deterred from climbing.
2. The man is enjoying the grand vista.
3. The man is climbing up the mountain.
4. The man is going to hang-glide.
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) 照片上的男士並沒有be deterred from + V-ing「被制止做某事…」，climb「登山」。
(C) climb up~「攀登…」，圖中的男士並沒有正在爬山。
(D) go to hang-glide「飛滑翔翼」。
試題詳解︰
在照片中，可以看到男士正在enjoy the grand vista「欣賞壯麗的美景」，故選(B)。
【Picture】【T004L103】
1. The couple are having a pleasant lunch.
2. The couple are experiencing extreme fatigue.
3. The woman is inhibiting the man from eating.
4. The woman is being affectionate to the man.
Choice : B Answer : A

(B) experience是動詞「感受、經歷」，extreme是形容詞「極度的」，fatigue是名詞「勞累、疲倦」。
(C) inhibit + O + from + V-ing「阻止某人做某事」，照片中的女士並沒有不讓男士吃東西。
(D) affectionate是形容詞「深情款款的、表示關愛的」。
試題詳解︰
由圖片可看出這對couple「夫婦、情侶」正一起have a pleasant lunch「享用愉快的午餐」，故選(A)。
【Picture】【T004L101】
1. The child is scrutinizing the leaf.
2. The child is taking a bite of the leaf.
3. The child is being very vigilant.
4. The child is plastering the leaf with glue.
Choice : C Answer : A

(B) 照片裡的小孩沒有take a bite~「咬一口…」樹葉。
(C) vigilant是形容詞「警覺的、警戒的」。
(D) plaster是動詞「貼滿」，glue「膠水」。
試題詳解︰
scrutinize是動詞「仔細觀察」，leaf是名詞「樹葉、葉子」，因此(A)是正確答案。
【Q&A】【T004L204】

Why did you pay so much for that piece of art?
1. The seller was very vigilant about the artwork.
2. The seller told me that it's worthless.
3. The seller turned out to be a con artist.
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) vigilant「謹慎的」，artwork是名詞「藝術品」，回答「賣家十分謹慎地珍藏藝術品」，與問題無關。
(B) worthless是形容詞「毫無價值的」，和上一句話矛盾。
試題詳解︰
問題是問為什麼出高價買that piece of art「那件藝術品」，回答seller「賣方」，turn out to be~「原來是…、事實證明…」，con artist「騙子、行騙高手」，故選(C)。
【Q&A】【T004L201】

Why is that child so disobedient?
1. Her parents are too lax with discipline.
2. The child is consistently crying.
3. She has two older siblings.
Choice : A Answer : A

(B) consistently「持續，一直地」。
(C) sibling是名詞「兄、弟、姐、妹、」。
試題詳解︰
以Why…?詢問為什麼那個小孩如此disobedient「不聽話」，正確答案是說明小孩不聽話的原因，故選(A)由於父母too tax with discipline「疏於管教」。
【Q&A】【T004L206】

What's the matter with this photograph?
1. The people in it are absolutely radiant.
2. The photographer really liked taking it.
3. The sun seems to have discolored it.
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) absolutely「非常地」，radiant是形容詞「容光煥發的」。
(B) 回答photographer「攝影師」非常喜歡take photograph「拍照、攝影」，與問題無關。
試題詳解︰
問題是What’s the matter with~?「…怎麼了？有什麼問題嗎?」，photograph是名詞「相片、攝影」，回答因為太陽使照片discolor「褪色、變色」了，故選(C)。
【Q&A】【T004L203】

I can't wait to go on this shopping spree!
1. Yeah, especially when someone else is paying.
2. Yeah, it's going to be really boring and tedious.
3. Yeah, I want to spend as little as possible.
Choice : C Answer : A

(B) boring「無趣的」，tedious「乏味的」。
(C) spend「花費」，as little as possible 「盡可能少」。
試題詳解︰
I can’t wait to~「我等不及要…」，go on a shopping spree「大肆採購、瘋狂血拼」，針對陳述句回答「特別是有人要付錢的時候」就更迫不及待了，故選(A)。
【Q&A】【T004L205】

What line of work is she in?
1. She is in a row of factory workers.
2. She is in the field of medicine.
3. She is en route to her office.
Choice : B Answer : B

(A) a row of~「一排…」，factory worker「工廠員工」。
(C) en route = on the way「在途中、在路上」。
試題詳解︰
問What line of work is she in?「她是從事哪方面的工作?」，故選(B)in the field of medicine「醫學領域」。
【Q&A】【T004L202】

Why didn't I see him at the party?
1. He didn't see you dancing away there.
2. He was masquerading as his friend.
3. He was having a lot to eat there.
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) 回答「因為他沒有看到你當時就在不遠處跳著舞」，與問題無關。
(C) have a lot to eat「拿了很多要吃的食物」。
試題詳解︰
問題直譯是「怎麼在聚會上沒有看到他?」，正確答案是解釋因為當時他已經masquerade「喬裝、假扮」成另外一個人，所以才沒有認出他來，故選(B)。
【Q&A】【T004L207】

What are all those flower arrangements for?
1. They are collecting them to put into an album.
2. They're for paying homage to that child.
3. They are going to be planted in the garden.
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) collect是動詞「收藏」，album「相簿」。
(C) be planted「被種植在…」，garden「花園」，花藝禮品通常用於佈置會場或裝飾，而不是用於種植。
試題詳解︰
問題問flower arrangements「花藝佈置」的用處，正確答案要選(B)那些花禮是for + V-ing「用來做…」，pay homage to~「向…表達敬意」。
W:Thanks for helping me on such short notice; I really need to get these tickets and itinerary.
M:No problem. I know the locale well, so it shouldn't be too much trouble.
W:Oh good! When I think about it, the magnitude of this trip seems so overwhelming! There are so many people and details to think about.
M:Don't worry about it. I've worked here for awhile so I've had extensive experience with requests like yours. I should have everything ready for you this afternoon.
W:I really appreciate this! You make me feel so much more relaxed. You deserve a special reward.
1. What does the woman need tickets for?
  1. A helicopter ride
  2. Meals and hotels
  3. Entrance to a park
  4. An excursion
  Choice : A Answer : D
  
  (A) 全文沒有提到A helicopter ride「乘直升機兜風」。
  (B) Meals and hotels「餐飲和住宿」。
  (C) Entrance to a park「園區入場」。
  試題詳解︰
  女士第一句話提到一定要取得tickets「機票、入場卷」和itinerary「行程表」，以及女士第二句話說明...the magnitude of this trip seems so overwhelming「此次的行程規劃相當困難」，可以得知女士預計籌備參加(D)An excursion「旅行、遠足」。
2. What can be inferred about the man?
  1. He works at a phone company.
  2. He works at a school.
  3. He works at a travel agency.
  4. He works at a furniture store.
  Choice : B Answer : C
  
  (A) a phone company「電話公司」。
  (B) a school「學校」。
  (D) a furniture store「家具店」。
  試題詳解︰
  從男士第二句話I’ve worked here for awhile so I’ve had extensive experience with requests like yours「我在這裡已經一陣子了，所以累積了豐富的經驗，一定可以符合你的需求」，對話內容也提到有關於tickets and itinerary以及trip，因此可以infer「推測」男士在travel agency「旅行社」工作，故(C)為正解。
3. Why does the woman think the man deserves a prize?
  1. Because he's very calm and helpful
  2. Because he's of great importance
  3. Because he won a contest
  4. Because he's worked for a long time.
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) of importance = important「重要的」。
  (C) win a contest「贏得比賽」。
  (D) 「他已經工作了很長一段時間了」並不合適。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士最後一句話You make me feel so much more relaxed「你讓我輕鬆放心多了」，可以得知女士認為男士deserve a prize = deserve an reward「值得獎賞」的原因是選項(A)，男士的態度calm and helpful「不急不徐而且樂於幫忙的」。
W:What's on the agenda today?
M:We need to discuss the alignment of the new machines in our production facility.
W:That is definitely crucial. It seems that Mr. Smith hasn't been able to actualize the proposed plans yet because of the compatibility of these new machines.
M:Yes, they seem to be a pitfall at the moment, but I'm sure we can work things out.
1. What do the two people need to do now?
  1. Talk about how to integrate the equipment
  2. Find out how to bring new machines to the plant
  3. Ask Mr. Smith to solve the problem
  4. Find ways to get along with Mr. Smith
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  (B) bring new machines to the plant「工廠引進新型機械設備」，不是兩人商討的主軸。
  (C) solve the problem「解決問題」。
  (D) get along with~「與…和睦相處」。
  試題詳解︰
  從男士第一句話We need to discuss the alignment of the new machines…「我們需要商量關於新機械設備整合的相關問題…」，可以得知對話的兩個人該做的是商討integrate the equipment「整合機械設備」，故選(A)。
2. What hasn't Mr. Smith been able to do?
  1. To come to work lately
  2. To make the future project a reality
  3. To find ways to work with others
  4. To not have so much broken equipment
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  (A) To come to work lately「最近能夠來上班」。
  (C) To find ways to work with others「設法與人共事」。
  (D) To not have so much broken equipment「減少設備損壞」與話題無關。
  試題詳解︰
  女士第二句話提到It seems that Mr. Smith hasn’t been able to actualize the proposed plans yet…「看來，Mr. Smith一直未能實施預定的計劃」，故Mr. Smith到目前為止都還無法make the future project a reality「具體實現遠景目標」，故選(B)。
3. What does the woman think about the topic of discussion?
  1. It's extremely unnecessary.
  2. It's extremely important.
  3. It's a waste of time.
  4. It can be put aside for awhile.
  Choice : C Answer : B
  
  (A) unnecessary是形容詞「多餘的、不必要的」。
  (C) a waste of time「浪費時間」。
  (D) put aside for awhile「暫時擱置一旁」。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士的第二句話That’s definitely crucial「這絕對是至關緊要的」，可以得知女士認為此次討論的主題是extremely important「極為重要的」，故選(B)。
M:I need to get those numbers from you as soon as possible.
W:Which ones? Do you mean the forecasts for next quarter's earnings?
M:Yes, those. I want to see where some of the larger fluctuations might occur.
W:I'll get them to you right away. Is it okay if I've already incorporated them into the sales report I was going to send you later?
M:Terrific! You're really on top of things. Thanks for your consistent work.
1. What is the man looking for?
  1. Information that predicts future trends
  2. Information that calculates past data
  3. Information about current sales figures
  4. Information about variations in weather
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) calculate「核算、估計」，past data「過去的數據」。
  (C) current「目前的」，sales figures「銷售數值」。
  (D) variations in weather「天氣變化」。
  試題詳解︰
  從女士的第一句話提到的the forecasts for the next quarter’s earnings「下季的預測營利」，以及男士第二句話提到I want to see where some of the larger fluctuations might occur「我想要知道哪些市場行情可能出現劇烈波動的走勢」，故選(A)「市場的未來趨勢」。
2. What is the woman unsure of?
  1. Whether the sales account is what the man needs
  2. Whether the figures can be included with other data
  3. Whether the man is pleased or not with her work
  4. Whether the deadline is imminent or far off
  Choice : B Answer : B
  
  (A) 全對話沒有提到sales account「銷售帳戶」。
  (C) be pleased「感到高興」。
  (D) deadline是名詞「截止日期」，imminent是形容詞「即將到來的」，far off「久遠的」。
  試題詳解︰
  be unsure of~「對…感到不確定的」，女士感到不確定的地方可以從女士的第二句話Is it okay if I’ve already incorporated them into the sales report…「我已經把你要的數據資料一併放入等會要寄給你的銷售報告當中，不知道這樣做是否妥當」，故選(B)Whether「是否」，figures「數字」，be included with~「被包含在…」。
3. Why is the man pleased with the woman?
  1. Her desk is really neat and organized.
  2. Her work is trustworthy and systematic.
  3. She is very creative and innovative.
  4. She is very efficient and dependable.
  Choice : C Answer : D
  
  (A) 全對話沒有提到女士的辦公桌非常neat and organized 「乾淨整齊的」。
  (B) 回答「交付給女士的工作成果值得信賴而且很有系統」，不是最合適的選項，女士能夠立刻寄出男士所需要的資料，是指女士做事情有效率很可靠，所以讓男士很放心。
  (C) creative and innovative「具備創造力和創新思維」。
  試題詳解︰
  從男士的最後一句話提到Terrific! You’re really on top of things「太棒了﹗你可以完全掌握全局」，可以得知男士很滿意女士的工作表現，因為女士efficient and dependable「有效率又可靠」，故選(D)。
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the show of a lifetime! This evening, we are proud to present Acadia's production of the musical The Rain in Spain. This performance is one that has never been done before on such a grand scale. Because of the acrobatics involved in this performance, we ask, for the performers' security, that you do not use flash photography at any time. We trust that you will enjoy this variation on The Rain in Spain. At this time, we would like to ask that you take your seat and turn off all cell phones so that all patrons can have an enjoyable evening. We thank you for your support. Enjoy the show!
1. Where is this announcement likely being heard?
  1. Inside an office building
  2. Inside a hockey arena
  3. Inside a theater
  4. Inside a school
  Choice : A Answer : C
  
  (A) Inside an office building「在辦公大樓中」。
  (B) Inside a hockey arena「在曲棍球場中」。
  (D) Inside a school「在學校裡」。
  試題詳解︰
  根據第二句話後面提到…the musical The Rain in Spain「西班牙之雨音樂劇」可以得知這是Inside a theater「在歌劇院裡」的介紹詞，故選(C)。
2. Why should flash photography not be used?
  1. Because they don't want people to sell the photos
  2. Because they want to keep the actors safe
  3. Because they don't want interference from the noise
  4. Because the show is about videos, not photography
  Choice : D Answer : B
  
  (A) sell the photos「販售照片」。
  (C) 「表演者不想被噪音干擾」。
  (D) 「表演主題有關影像而非攝影」。
  試題詳解︰
  介紹詞第四句當中提到…we ask, for the performers’ security, that you do not use flash photography at any time「為了表演者的安全，全程禁用閃光燈拍照攝影」，故選(B)keep + O + safe「保持…的安全」。
3. Why should people turn off their phones?
  1. So the lights from the phones won't bother the actors
  2. So the actors can concentrate on their job
  3. So audience members can listen to each other speak
  4. So audience members can have a pleasant experience
  Choice : C Answer : A
  
  (A) the lights from the phones「手機燈光」，bother是動詞「打擾」，actor「表演者」。
  (B) concentrate on~「全神貫注於…」。
  (D) 「觀眾可以聽到彼此的談話」，不合邏輯。
  試題詳解︰
  倒數第三句話後面提到…turn off all cell phones so that all patrons can have an enjoyable evening「…所有的手機都關掉，讓所有觀眾共享美好的夜晚」，故選(C)所有audience members「觀眾」都能留下美好的經驗與回憶。
Attention all passengers. Due to inclement weather and forecasts of continuing blizzards in the upstate area, all flights leaving this airport as of noon today have been cancelled until further notice. We apologize for this inconvenience. For further information about your particular flight, please contact the agent at your respective airline counter. For those passengers who are in transit, please make your way to the baggage carousels on level two to pick up your belongings. Then, proceed to one of our agents who are standing by to help with accommodation arrangements. Again, we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
1. When will departing flights resume service?
  1. As of noon today
  2. As of noon tomorrow
  3. When the pilots are ready
  4. Not until further notice
  Choice : D Answer : D
  
  (A) As of noon today「截至今日中午十二時」。
  (B) 沒有提到「明天中午以前」會恢復運作。
  (C) pilot是名詞「飛行員」，與本文無關。
  試題詳解︰
  根據第二句話後面…all flights leaving this airport as of noon today have been cancelled until further notice「今天中午十二時之前出發的航班全部取消，直至另行通知」，departing flights「起飛班次」要等候通知才能resume service「恢復運作」，故選(D)。
2. What should passengers who are passing through this airport do?
  1. Eat some lunch
  2. Choose a counter
  3. Talk to a flight attendant
  4. Pick up bags
  Choice : B Answer : D
  
  (A) 沒有提到「吃午餐」。
  (B) Choose a counter「選擇機場櫃台」。
  (C) Talk to flight attendant「和空服員交談」。
  試題詳解︰
  倒數第三句話For those passengers who are in transit = who are passing through this airport「過境旅客」，please make your way to...pick up your belongings「請到二樓行李轉盤處領取您的托運行李」，故選(D)。
3. Who should passengers speak with to get a hotel?
  1. Employees of the airline they have a flight with
  2. Employees of any airline
  3. Employees in the luggage area
  4. Employees of the hotel
  Choice : B Answer : C
  
  (A) employee「員工」，「這趟班次上的機組人員」。
  (B) 「任何一家航空公司的員工」。
  (D) 「飯店員工」。
  試題詳解︰
  根據倒數第二句話提到Then, proceed to one of our agents who are standing by to help with accommodation arrangements「然後請洽詢在旁預備好的服務人員，協助您有關住宿的安排」，故選(C)。
【Vocabulary】【T004R101】
You need to demonstrate ______ in typing before you can pass the course.
1. proficiency
2. proficiencies
3. proficient
4. proficiently
Choice : D Answer : A

(B) proficiency為不可數名詞，沒有複數形。
(C) proficient是形容詞「熟練的、精通的」。
(D) proficiently是副詞「得心應手地、熟練地」。
試題詳解︰
不可數名詞proficiency「精通、熟練」做為整個句子的受詞，in typing「在打字方面」，故選(A)。
【Vocabulary】【T004R108】
She is always ______ when watching the children.
1. vigilante
2. vigil
3. vigilantly
4. vigilant
Choice : B Answer : D

(A) vigilante是名詞「義警」。
(B) vigil是名詞「值班、守夜」。
(C) vigilantly是副詞「謹慎小心地」。
試題詳解︰
此句的句型為S + V + SC，故空格填入形容詞vigilant「謹慎、小心」做主詞補語，故(D)為正解。
【Vocabulary】【T004R106】
The water levels ______ a lot after heavy rainfall.
1. contrast
2. adapt
3. vary
4. conform
Choice : D Answer : C

(A) contrast動詞「使成對比、使成對照」，用於比較兩者之間的差異，在此不適用。
(B) adapt「適應、應變」。
(D) conform「順應、服從」。
試題詳解︰
整個句子缺動詞，故根據句意放入動詞vary「變化、改變」，此句直譯為「暴雨過後水位明顯改變」，故選(C)。
【Vocabulary】【T004R105】
The prisoner found himself ______ by two guards.
1. flanks
2. flanking
3. flanked
4. flank
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) flanks，第三人稱，單數，現在式。
(B) flanking是現在分詞有主動的意思，此句的主語
prisoner「囚犯」是被架著走，應該使用被動語態。
(D) flank，第一、二人稱複數，現在式。
試題詳解︰
此句型為S + find + O + V-en「發現…被…」， flanked是動詞flank「側面有…、兩側有…」的過去分詞表被動語態，修飾前面的himself，故選(C)「囚犯發覺自己被兩名看守人員架著走」。
【Vocabulary】【T004R102】
______ my words and you will be successful.
1. Listen
2. Heed
3. Recognize
4. Receive
Choice : C Answer : B

(A) 有意地集中注意力聽是用Listen，不及物動詞
Listen後面有受詞時必須有介詞to。
(C) Recognize是動詞「辨識、分辨出」。
(D) Receive是動詞「收到、接收」。
試題詳解︰
此句是祈使句以動詞的原形做開頭，且省略主詞。Heed my words and you will be successful「聽我的話你才能成功」，故(B)為正解。
【Vocabulary】【T004R107】
He must be rich! He sure shops for some ______ items.
1. big-ticket
2. economical
3. inferior
4. second-rate
Choice : A Answer : A

(B) economical是形容詞「經濟實惠的、省錢的」。
(C) inferior是形容詞「劣等的」。
(D) second-rate是形容詞「二流的、次級的」。
試題詳解︰
句子開始就強調He must be rich「他一定很有錢」，買的東西一定是big-ticket items「高價商品」，故選(A)。
【Vocabulary】【T004R103】
Can you please help me ______ the kids?
1. round up
2. rounded up
3. round ups
4. rounds up
Choice : A Answer : A

(B) rounded up是過去式動詞。
(C) 沒有round ups的用法。
(D) rounds up，第三人稱，單數，現在式。
試題詳解︰
Can you please~? 「可以請你…?」，help + O + (to) + V，round up「聚集在一起、集中」，故選(A)。
【Vocabulary】【T004R104】
She mentioned ______ that she wasn't going to be there today.
1. passively
2. fleeting
3. permanently
4. in passing
Choice : B Answer : D

(A) passively是副詞「被動地」。
(B) fleeting是形容詞「短暫的、閃現的」。
(C) permanently是副詞「永久地」。
試題詳解︰
mention in passing是慣用語「順便一提…」，直譯為「喔，對了，她還提到她今天不過去了」，故選(D)。
【Vocabulary】【T004R109】
I feel terrible for them. The robber really ______ their house.
1. spoiled
2. defeated
3. sacked
4. overthrew
Choice : B Answer : C

(A) spoil是動詞「破壞…的興致、損壞…的價值」。
(B) defeat是動詞「擊敗、戰勝」。
(D) overthrow是動詞「推翻、廢除」。
試題詳解︰
robber是「強盜」，整句缺動詞，故空格內應放入動詞，根據句意要選(C)sack their house「闖入家裡搶劫」。
Kentucky Fried Chicken is introducing a new recipe: grilled chicken. Its fast food __1__ have already added this item to its menus, and have noticed that the healthier __2__ is a good seller. KFC hopes that this new rollout will attract health-conscious customers that haven't found fried chicken to be __3__. Some customers have said this new secret recipe for Kentucky Grilled Chicken is even better than the fried version. __4__, this new item will only be available in the United States, but they hope to eventually penetrate international markets
1. 1. counterpart
  2. countering
  3. counterparts
  4. counters
  Choice : D Answer : C
  
  (A) counterpart是單數名詞，應改為複數名詞。
  (B) countering是動詞counter「抵制、反擊」的現在分詞，句子看到所有格Its，空格應填入被其修飾的名詞。
  (D) counters是名詞counter「櫃檯、結帳處」的複數形，與句意不符。
  試題詳解︰
  空格後面使用複數形動詞，故空格內應該填入複數名詞counterparts，形成It’s fast food counterparts…「其速食店的主要的競爭對手」，故選(C)。
2. 1. decision
  2. alternative
  3. preference
  4. opportunity
  Choice : D Answer : B
  
  (A) decision是「決定、決策」。
  (C) preference是「偏好、偏愛」。
  (D) opportunity是「機會、時機」。
  試題詳解︰
  文章一開始就提到KFC「肯德基」這個以炸雞著稱的快餐品牌首次推出grilled chicken「烤雞」口味，空格內填入alternative「可供選擇的事物」形成…have noticed that the healthier alternative…「其速食店的主要競爭者早已發現這種更為健康的選擇」，故選(B)。
3. 1. tantalization
  2. tantalized
  3. tantalize
  4. tantalizing
  Choice : A Answer : D
  
  (A) tantalization是名詞「美味、美食」。
  (B) tantalized是過去分詞作形容詞「感到難以抗拒的」，肯德基烤雞並不會自己感到美味。
  (C) tantalize是原形動詞「誘人、使難以自拔」。
  試題詳解︰
  空格前面句子的句型為S + find + O + to + be + OC，故空格內填入現在分詞作形容詞tantalizing「令人難以抗拒的、令人感到饞涎欲滴的」作受詞補語，故選(D)。
4. 1. Currently
  2. But
  3. Whenever
  4. Else
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  (B) But「然而」用於表示前後內容矛盾或對立的時候，通常會把想要傳達的內容放在but後面的敘述中，一個句子不能同時放入兩個相同的連接詞but。
  (C) 複合關係副詞Whenever「無論何時、每當…」，必須引領副詞子句，並不會單獨存在。
  (D) Else = Otherwise「否則、不然的話」，用來連接兩個對等子句。
  試題詳解︰
  空格後面的句子…this new item will only be available in the United States, but they hope to eventually penetrate international markets「新推的肯德基烤雞目前僅在美國銷售，期盼未來能打入國際市場」，空格填入副詞Currently「目前地」修飾整個句子，故選(A)。
短文關鍵字詞︰
property「房子、房地產」
mind-boggling「難以理解的」
dubious「不可信的」、result「結果」
based on your preferences「根據您的喜好」
initial「首次、初期的」
financing「資金、財務狀況」、ongoing「持續的」update「最新消息」
the first 5 listings「前五項服務內容」
1. Why should home buyers choose Dream Homes Company?
  1. They're tired of ads that are difficult to understand.
  2. They're bored of looking at similar ads.
  3. They want to have a house by June 30.
  4. They want to find a house that's not listed publicly.
  Choice : C Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  廣告一開始就說明Tired of the mind-boggling advertisements?「厭倦了密密麻麻的廣告嗎?」以及Stop searching through dubious ads with…, and call us DREAM HOMES COMPANY「別再搜尋那些不實廣告了…請盡快來電夢想家房屋公司」，故home buyers「購屋者」選擇這家房屋公司的原因是(A)「購屋者受夠了造成消費者誤解的廣告」。
2. What happens at the last meeting?
  1. Dream Homes will hand you the key to the house.
  2. Dream Homes will give you back extra money.
  3. Dream Homes will help you get money to pay for the house.
  4. Dream Homes will take a photo of you in front of the house.
  Choice : B Answer : C
  
  試題詳解︰
  廣告倒數第二行當中提到Final meeting「最後一次會議」的主旨是we help you secure financing and finish all paperwork「協助您取得資金並完成所有作業手續」，故選(C)。
3. What word would best replace “slim” in line 3?
  1. trim
  2. remote
  3. lean
  4. considerable
  Choice : B Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  廣告當中第三行提到slim chance = remote chance是「機會渺茫的」，其最接近形容詞slim「可能性不大的」同意字是形容詞remote「渺茫的、遙遙無期的」，而不是(A)trim「苗條的、井然有序的」、(C)lean「脂肪少的」、也不是(D)considerable「可觀的」，故選(B)。
短文關鍵字詞︰
Manufacturing Operations「生產營運」
lucrative「賺大錢的、獲利多的」
industry trends「產業趨勢」
market intelligence「市場情報」
accounting and budgeting「會計與預算」
in a pertinent field「相關領域」
leadership「領導力」
business strategy「經營策略」
1. What does a commodity manager need to do?
  1. Create a new salary and benefit plan
  2. Create an internal supply-chain management system
  3. Help APEO employees improve communication skills
  4. Help APEO establish a presence among their dealers
  Choice : D Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  在招募函Job responsibilities「工作職責」的第二點有提到Represent APEO to external suppliers「代表APEO對外與供應商交流」，故commodity manager「商品經理」該做的事情要選(D)make a presence「代表出席」，dealer「交易商、經銷商」。
2. What is one benefit APEO does NOT provide?
  1. Vacation days
  2. Health benefits
  3. Excellent salary
  4. Pension plan
  Choice : B Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  APEO提供的employee benefits「員工福利」可從倒數第五行得知有annual leave「年假」、sick leave「病假」、medical & dental plans「醫療險以及牙醫險」、life insurance plans「人壽保險」，以及招募函一開始提到a lucrative job「高薪工作」，故可得知APEO並沒有提供(D)Pension plan「退休金方案」。
3. What does an applicant need to do to apply for the job?
  1. Email a copy of his/her resume
  2. Email a completed application form
  3. Email to let them know he/she wants the position
  4. Email the company with a cover letter
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  招募信倒數第三行提到Send applications with CV to「請將履歷附上求職信寄到…」，故applicant「應徵者」必須要寄出resume「個人履歷」，故選(A)。
4. The term “mobilize” under Requirements, in bullet 5, is closest in meaning to
  1. organize
  2. collect
  3. go
  4. shift
  Choice : D Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  在Requirements「必備條件」的bullet 5「第五點」出現的動詞mobilize「動員、組織」，其最接近的同意字是(A)organize「組織、成立」，而不是(B)collect「收集、匯集」、(C)go「出席、去做」、也不是(D)shift「轉換、輪班」，故(A)為正解。
短文關鍵字詞︰
venue「聚會地點」、flexible「彈性、可變動的」
put up「掛起、擺放」
silent auction「無聲拍賣會」
estimated costs「估計費用」
available「有空位的」、inquiry「詢問」
preliminary「初步的」、in person「親自、當面」
capacity「容量」、per plate「每盤」
extend a discount「提供折扣」、finalize「定案」enclosure「附件」
1. What is the reason for the party?
  1. To honor the head of a charity
  2. To surprise the leader of a charity
  3. To transfer leadership of a charity
  4. To reveal the new leader of a charity
  Choice : B Answer : A
  
  試題詳解︰
  上文第二行後面提到I am hoping to hold this charity function, which will pay homage to the President of the Cancer Research Foundation…「我希望能借此次慈善活動向癌症研究基金會會長致上最崇高的敬意…」，故舉行這次晚宴的目的是(A)honor「給予表揚」，the head of a charity「慈善會會長」。
2. What does the woman want at the party?
  1. Hors d'oeuvres
  2. Served meals
  3. Appetizers
  4. Drinks only
  Choice : D Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  上文第四行提到I plan to…and would like to have a formal sit-down dinner「預計會有八十多位賓客到場，屆時希望能在餐廳舉辦正式晚宴」，故女士對餐廳的要求要選(B)Served meals「正式的餐點」，而不是(A)Hors d’oeuvres「開胃冷盤」、(C)Appetizers「開胃菜」、也不是(D)Drinks only「僅供茶水或酒類飲料」。
3. What has Ray Eithe included with his letter?
  1. Formal press releases about the restaurant
  2. Customer recommendations about the restaurant
  3. Quotes from newspaper commentators about the restaurant
  4. Restaurant reviewer comments about the restaurant
  Choice : A Answer : B
  
  試題詳解︰
  文章下文的回信內容第二行提到I have also included some anecdotal references with this letter to assure you of our clients’ satisfaction「為了確保服務品質，隨信附上其他客人的滿意度調查表給您參考」，故回信附上的是(B)customer recommendations「客戶建議」。
4. The phrase “count my chickens before they hatch” in line 7 of the first letter, is closest in meaning to
  1. put all my eggs in one basket
  2. put you off by asking too many questions
  3. number the animals that will be born
  4. plan anything before it can happen
  Choice : A Answer : D
  
  試題詳解︰
  上文第七行提到count my chickens before they hatch「高興得太早、過早指望」，其最接近之定義要選(D)。
5. How many guests will there be at the party?
  1. From forty to one hundred
  2. Exactly eighty
  3. More than eighty
  4. Over one hundred
  Choice : C Answer : C
  
  試題詳解︰
  上文第四行後面提到…over 80 guests at this function「會有超過八十名的嘉賓出席這次宴會」，故選(C)。

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