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✦ 槌球俱樂部經營(秋季邀請賽暨草坪維護公告)
Q1
Club volunteers __ the lawn twice a week during tournament season to keep the playing surface fast and even.
【中譯】俱樂部志工在錦標賽季節每週__草坪兩次,以維持球場表面的速度與平整度。
A
sweep
B
rake
C
plow
D
mow
解題關鍵
mow=修剪(草坪),指定期修剪草坪以維持表面平整快速,符合『維持球場表面速度與平整度』的語境;rake為耙除雜物、plow為犁田整地、sweep為掃除,皆與草坪修剪動作不符
陷阱提示
rake同為草坪養護相關動作易混淆,但為耙除落葉雜物而非修剪草坪本身,為最強陷阱
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sweepv/swiːp/掃除sweep the walkway(掃除步道的動作,與草坪修剪不符)
rakev/reɪk/耙除rake the fallen leaves(耙除落葉等雜物的動作,非修剪草坪本身)
plowv/plaʊ/犁(田)plow the field(翻土整地的動作,與草坪修剪不符)
mowv/moʊ/修剪(草坪)mow the lawn twice a week ✓(定期修剪草坪以維持表面平整度)
字詞家族
mow
v. 修剪(草坪)
Q2
Orders __ so quickly after the product's feature was mentioned online that the warehouse couldn't keep up.
【中譯】
A
rolled up
B
slowed down
C
backed off
D
broke down
解題關鍵
rolled up 指快速累積,句意為在產品功能被網路提及後,訂單迅速累積,倉庫一時應付不來,與 rolled up 的語意直接吻合。
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rolled upphr.v./roʊld ʌp/快速累積rolled up 指「快速累積」,恰好呼應句子描述在產品功能被網路提及後,訂單迅速累積,倉庫一時應付不來的語意
slowed downphr.v./sloʊd daʊn/趨緩;變慢slowed down 指「趨緩、變慢」,與句子描述訂單在產品功能被提及後迅速累積的語意相反
backed offphr.v./bækt ɔf/退縮backed off 指「退縮」,與句子描述訂單迅速累積、倉庫應付不來的語意不符
broke downphr.v./broʊk daʊn/故障;瓦解broke down 指「故障、瓦解」,通常用於機器設備,與句子描述訂單量迅速累積的語意不符
Q3
The company's original prototype design was __ after several rounds of investor feedback.
【中譯】
A
reissue
B
reissued
C
reissuing
D
reissues
解題關鍵
was 之後須接過去分詞構成被動語態,reissued 文法正確,句意為該公司原始的原型設計,在經過數輪投資人意見回饋後,重新發行,文法與語意皆正確。
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reissuev./riˈɪʃu/(動詞原形,誤用)reissue 是動詞原形,was 之後須接過去分詞構成被動語態,動詞原形不能擔任此角色,文法不合
reissuedv./riˈɪʃud/(過去分詞,正確)重新發行reissued 是過去分詞,意指重新發行,接在 was 之後構成被動語態,文法正確,恰好呼應句子描述該公司原始的原型設計,在經過數輪投資人意見回饋後,重新發行的語意
reissuingv./riˈɪʃuɪŋ/(現在分詞,誤用)reissuing 是現在分詞,was 之後須接過去分詞構成被動語態,現在分詞不能擔任此角色,文法不合
reissuesv./riˈɪʃuz/(動詞第三人稱單數,誤用)reissues 是動詞第三人稱單數,was 之後須接過去分詞構成被動語態,此形式不能擔任此角色,文法不合
Q4
The legal team's briefing explained how the __ of a former executive to face fraud charges abroad could affect the company's reputation.
【中譯】
A
extradite
B
extradited
C
extraditing
D
extradition
解題關鍵
the 之後須接名詞,並接 of 引導的介系詞片語,extradition 文法正確,句意為法務團隊的簡報,說明將一位前任高階主管引渡至海外,面對詐欺指控一事,可能如何影響公司聲譽,文法與語意皆正確。
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extraditev./ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/(動詞原形)引渡extradite 是動詞原形,the 之後須接名詞作受詞核心,動詞原形不能擔任此角色,文法不合
extraditedv./ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪtɪd/(動詞過去式)已引渡extradited 是動詞過去式,the 之後須接名詞作受詞核心,過去式動詞不能擔任此角色,文法不合
extraditingv./ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪtɪŋ/(動名詞/現在分詞)引渡中extraditing 是動名詞或現在分詞,此處須接純名詞,並接 of 引導的介系詞片語,動名詞不能擔任此角色,文法不合
extraditionn./ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/(名詞)引渡extradition 是名詞,可作 the ___ of a former executive 的受詞核心,指法務團隊的簡報,說明將一位前任高階主管引渡至海外,面對詐欺指控一事,可能如何影響公司聲譽,文法與語意皆正確
Q5
The company is seriously considering franchising its most popular restaurant concept nationwide next year.
【中譯】這家公司,正認真考慮明年將其最受歡迎的餐廳經營概念,進行加盟授權,推廣至全國。
A
franchising
B
franchise
C
franchised
D
franchises
解題關鍵
動詞 considering 後須接動名詞,franchising 文法正確,句意為這家公司,正認真考慮明年將其最受歡迎的餐廳經營概念,進行加盟授權,推廣至全國,文法與語意皆正確。
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franchisingn./gerund(正確)/ˈfrænˌtʃaɪzɪŋ/加盟授權The company is seriously considering franchising its most popular restaurant concept nationwide next year ✓(這家公司,正認真考慮明年將其最受歡迎的餐廳經營概念,進行加盟授權,推廣至全國,considering後須接動名詞,franchising為動名詞,文法正確)
franchisev.(原形,詞性誤用)/ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/授予加盟權The company is seriously considering franchise its most popular restaurant concept nationwide next year(considering後須接動名詞,動詞原形不可置於此處,文法不合)
franchisedv.(過去式,詞性誤用)/ˈfrænˌtʃaɪzd/已授予加盟權的The company is seriously considering franchised its most popular restaurant concept nationwide next year(considering後須接動名詞,過去式動詞不可置於此處,文法不合)
franchisesv.(第三人稱單數,詞性誤用)/ˈfrænˌtʃaɪzɪz/授予加盟權(第三人稱單數)The company is seriously considering franchises its most popular restaurant concept nationwide next year(considering後須接動名詞,第三人稱單數動詞不可置於此處,文法不合)
Q6
Industry analysts are working to __ energy consumption patterns for the next decade, taking into account the accelerating adoption of renewable sources and electric vehicle fleets.
【中譯】行業分析師正致力於考量再生能源快速採用和電動車隊,__未來十年的能源消耗模式。
A
forecast
B
ignore
C
contradict
D
conceal
解題關鍵
語境描述「分析師預測未來能源消耗模式」;forecast(預測/預報)最準確,B2 詞彙。
陷阱提示
ignore/conceal 為反向語意;contradict 為反駁(語意不符)。
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forecastv/ˈfɔːrkæst/預測;預報forecast energy patterns ✓(預測能源消耗模式)
ignorev/ɪɡˈnɔːr/忽視;不理會ignore patterns(忽視,語意相反)
contradictv/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/反駁;矛盾contradict patterns(反駁,語意不符)
concealv/kənˈsiːl/隱藏;隱瞞conceal patterns(隱藏,語意相反)
字詞家族
forecast
v. 預測;預報;n. 預測;預報
forecaster
n. 預測者;預報員
forecasting
n. 預測;預報工作
Q7
The company's __ into new markets took several years to complete.
【中譯】這家公司拓展至新市場的多元化過程花了好幾年才完成。
A
diversifying
B
diversified
C
diversification
D
diversify
解題關鍵
company's __ into 結構須填名詞 → diversification(多元化)
陷阱提示
diversified 為過去分詞形容詞、diversifying 為現在分詞,皆不能單獨作 company's 後的名詞核心
文法補充
Word Form 解題步驟:① company's + __ + into 結構須填名詞 ② 區分動詞原形/名詞/形容詞/現在分詞 ③ 同字根:diversify/diversification/diversified/diversifying
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diversifyingadj (v-ing)/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪɪŋ/多元化中的(現在分詞)The company's diversifying into new markets(現在分詞不可作 company's 後的名詞核心)
diversifiedadj/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/已多元化的(過去分詞)The company's diversified into new markets(過去分詞不可作 company's 後的名詞核心)
diversificationn/daɪˌvɜːrsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/多元化(名詞)The company's diversification into new markets ✓(company's + 名詞 + into,標準結構)
diversifyv/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪ/使多元化(動詞原形)The company's diversify into new markets(動詞原形不可作 company's 後的名詞核心)
字詞家族
diversify
v. 使多元化
diversification
n. 多元化
diversified
adj. 已多元化的
diversifying
adj. 多元化中的
Q8
The company's __ output rose sharply after the transformation project reorganized daily operations.
【中譯】轉型專案重新調整日常營運後,公司的__產出大幅提升。
A
produce
B
production
C
productive
D
productively
解題關鍵
所有格 the company's + __ + 名詞 output 之間須填形容詞 → productive(有生產力的)
陷阱提示
production 為名詞不可疊加修飾 output;produce 為動詞原形、productively 為副詞,皆不能置於所有格與名詞之間
文法補充
Word Form 解題步驟:① the company's + __ + output 須為形容詞 ② 區分動詞原形/名詞/形容詞/副詞 ③ 同字根:produce/production/productive/productively
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producev/prəˈdjuːs/生產(動詞原形)the company's produce output rose sharply after the transformation project reorganized daily operations(所有格+名詞片語中不可插入動詞原形)
productionn/prəˈdʌkʃn/生產(名詞)the company's production output rose sharply after the transformation project reorganized daily operations(名詞不可直接修飾另一個名詞 output)
productiveadj/prəˈdʌktɪv/有生產力的the company's productive output rose sharply after the transformation project reorganized daily operations ✓(形容詞修飾名詞 output,標準結構)
productivelyadv/prəˈdʌktɪvli/有效率地(副詞)the company's productively output rose sharply after the transformation project reorganized daily operations(副詞不可修飾名詞)
字詞家族
produce
v. 生產
production
n. 生產
productive
adj. 有生產力的
productively
adv. 有效率地
Q9
The founder's __ approach to packaging design set the brand apart from larger competitors.
【中譯】創辦人在包裝設計上__的做法,讓這個品牌有別於規模更大的競爭對手。
A
create
B
creation
C
creative
D
creatively
解題關鍵
所有格 the founder's + __ + 名詞 approach 之間須填形容詞 → creative(有創意的)
陷阱提示
creation 為名詞不可疊加修飾 approach;create 為動詞原形、creatively 為副詞,皆不能置於所有格與名詞之間
文法補充
Word Form 解題步驟:① the founder's + __ + approach 須為形容詞 ② 區分動詞原形/名詞/形容詞/副詞 ③ 同字根:create/creation/creative/creatively
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createv/kriˈeɪt/創造(動詞原形)the founder's create approach to packaging design(所有格+名詞片語中不可插入動詞原形)
creationn/kriˈeɪʃn/創造(名詞)the founder's creation approach to packaging design(名詞不可直接修飾另一個名詞 approach,語意不通順)
creativeadj/kriˈeɪtɪv/有創意的(形容詞)the founder's creative approach to packaging design set the brand apart ✓(形容詞修飾名詞 approach,標準結構)
creativelyadv/kriˈeɪtɪvli/有創意地(副詞)the founder's creatively approach to packaging design(副詞不可修飾名詞)
字詞家族
create
v. 創造
creation
n. 創造、創作
creative
adj. 有創意的
creatively
adv. 有創意地
Q10
The company's promotional video was criticized for trying to __ the founder's early struggles as effortless triumphs.
【中譯】
A
glorification
B
glorified
C
glorify
D
glorifying
解題關鍵
trying to + 原形動詞為固定句型,四個選項為 glorify 的詞形變化,只有原形動詞 glorify 能接在 to 之後,文法正確。
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glorificationn./ˌɡlɔrəfəˈkeɪʃən/美化;頌揚(名詞)glorification 是名詞,但 trying to 之後須接原形動詞,名詞在此處文法不合
glorifiedv./ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪd/已被美化的glorified 是過去分詞,trying to 之後須接原形動詞,過去分詞在此處文法不合
glorifyv./ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪ/美化;過度頌揚(原形動詞)trying to + 原形動詞為固定句型,glorify 是原形動詞,文法與語意皆正確
glorifyingv-ing/ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪɪŋ/正在美化(現在分詞)glorifying 是現在分詞,trying to 之後須接原形動詞,現在分詞在此處文法不合
Q11
The scientists presented additional __ to support their initial findings.
【中譯】
A
corroborate
B
corroborated
C
corroborating
D
corroboration
解題關鍵
additional 之後須接名詞作 presented 的受詞,corroboration 文法正確,句意為科學家們提出了額外的佐證,以支持他們最初的研究發現,文法與語意皆正確。
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corroboratev./kəˈrɑbəˌreɪt/(動詞原形)證實corroborate 是動詞原形,additional 之後須接名詞作 presented 的受詞,動詞原形不能擔任此角色,文法不合
corroboratedv-ed./kəˈrɑbəˌreɪtɪd/(過去分詞)已證實corroborated 是過去分詞,additional 之後須接名詞作受詞,過去分詞不能擔任此角色,文法不合
corroboratingv-ing./kəˈrɑbəˌreɪtɪŋ/(現在分詞)證實中corroborating 是現在分詞,雖可作動名詞,但此處與 additional 的慣用搭配應為名詞 corroboration,而非現在分詞形式,文法不合
corroborationn./kəˌrɑbəˈreɪʃən/(名詞)佐證;證實corroboration 是名詞,可接在 additional 之後作 presented 的受詞,指科學家們提出了額外的佐證,以支持他們最初的研究發現,文法與語意皆正確
Q12
The company will __ its newest tablet at a press event next month.
【中譯】公司將於下個月的記者會上__其最新款平板。
A
unfold
B
unwind
C
unload
D
unveil
解題關鍵
unveil = 首次公開、發表,符合「記者會上發表新產品」語境
陷阱提示
unfold/unwind/unload 與 unveil 字首 un- 相同,易混淆
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
unfoldv/ʌnˈfoʊld/展開(計畫、故事)The company will unfold its newest tablet at a press event next month(不合邏輯搭配:unfold 常接計畫或故事,不接實體產品的公開發表)
unwindv/ʌnˈwaɪnd/放鬆、解開The company will unwind its newest tablet at a press event next month(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符)
unloadv/ʌnˈloʊd/卸貨The company will unload its newest tablet at a press event next month(不合邏輯搭配,語域不符)
unveilv/ʌnˈveɪl/首次公開、發表The company will unveil its newest tablet at a press event next month ✓(公司將於下個月的記者會上發表其最新款平板,標準用詞)
字詞家族
unveil
v. 首次公開、發表
unveiled
v. 發表(過去式)
reveal
v. 揭露(近義字)
conceal
v. 隱藏(反義概念)
Q13
The intern will __ initial findings at Friday's briefing.
【中譯】實習生將於週五簡報中__初步發現。
A
prevent
B
pretend
C
preside
D
present
解題關鍵
present = 展示、報告,符合「實習生將於週五簡報中報告初步發現」語境
陷阱提示
prevent/pretend/preside 與 present 字首 pre- 相同,易混淆
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
preventv/prɪˈvent/阻止The intern will prevent initial findings at Friday's briefing(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符)
pretendv/prɪˈtend/假裝The intern will pretend initial findings at Friday's briefing(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符)
presidev/prɪˈzaɪd/主持(通常接 over)The intern will preside initial findings at Friday's briefing(不合文法:preside 為不及物動詞,須接 over)
presentv/prɪˈzent/展示、報告The intern will present initial findings at Friday's briefing ✓(實習生將於週五簡報中報告初步發現,標準用詞)
字詞家族
present
v. 展示、報告
presentation
n. 報告(名詞衍生)
display
v. 展示(近義字)
withhold
v. 保留(反義概念)
Q14
The R&D team tested a new __ for the product's beverage line.
【中譯】研發團隊為這項產品的飲品產線測試了一台新__。
A
cup sealer
B
cup holder
C
cup washer
D
cup carrier
解題關鍵
cup sealer = 封杯機(用於封住飲料杯口的包裝設備),符合「研發團隊測試飲品產線新設備」的語境
陷阱提示
cup holder/cup washer/cup carrier 皆與 cup sealer 語意相近但功能不同
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
cup sealern/kʌp ˈsiːlər/封杯機tested a new cup sealer for the beverage line ✓(測試新的封杯機,標準飲品包裝設備用詞)
cup holdern/kʌp ˈhoʊldər/杯架tested a new cup holder for the beverage line(語意不符,杯架不是包裝設備)
cup washern/kʌp ˈwɑːʃər/洗杯機tested a new cup washer for the beverage line(語意較不符,此處重點是封口而非清洗)
cup carriern/kʌp ˈkæriər/飲料提袋tested a new cup carrier for the beverage line(語意不符,飲料提袋是攜帶用品,不是產線包裝設備)
字詞家族
cup sealer
n. 封杯機
beverage
n. 飲品(相關字)
prototype
n. 原型(相關字)
packaging
n. 包裝(相關字)
Q15
The board wants to __ the shift toward online sales this year.
【中譯】董事會希望今年能__朝線上銷售的轉型。
A
accelerate
B
decelerate
C
celebrate
D
accentuate
解題關鍵
accelerate = 加速,符合「董事會希望今年加速轉型」語境
陷阱提示
decelerate/celebrate/accentuate 與 accelerate 字形相近,易混淆
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
acceleratev/əkˈseləreɪt/加速wants to accelerate the shift toward online sales this year ✓(董事會希望今年加速朝線上銷售的轉型,標準用詞)
deceleratev/ˌdiːˈseləreɪt/減速wants to decelerate the shift toward online sales this year(語意方向相反,不符董事會期望)
celebratev/ˈseləbreɪt/慶祝wants to celebrate the shift toward online sales this year(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符)
accentuatev/əkˈsentʃueɪt/強調、突顯wants to accentuate the shift toward online sales this year(語意不符:強調轉型不同於加速轉型)
字詞家族
accelerate
v. 加速
acceleration
n. 加速(名詞衍生)
speed up
phr.v. 加快(近義字)
delay
v. 延遲(反義概念)
Q16
The team will __ a brief summary after each testing round.
【中譯】團隊將於每輪測試後__一份簡短摘要。
A
draft
B
drift
C
graft
D
craft
解題關鍵
draft = 起草,符合「團隊將於每輪測試後起草一份簡短摘要」語境
陷阱提示
drift/graft/craft 與 draft 字尾 -aft/-ift 相近,易混淆
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
draftv/dræft/起草The team will draft a brief summary after each testing round ✓(團隊將於每輪測試後起草一份簡短摘要,標準用詞)
driftv/drɪft/漂流The team will drift a brief summary after each testing round(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符)
graftv/ɡræft/嫁接The team will graft a brief summary after each testing round(不合邏輯搭配,語意不符)
craftv/kræft/精心製作The team will craft a brief summary after each testing round(語意不夠精確:craft 強調精工製作,較不符合簡短摘要的語境)
字詞家族
draft
v. 起草
draft
n. 草稿(同形名詞)
compose
v. 撰寫(近義字)
finalize
v. 定案(反義概念)
▸ 產品開發部門新品充電配件上市前進度:工程協作、測試結果、設計調整與定價確認
產品開發部門新品充電配件上市前進度:工程協作、測試結果、設計調整與定價確認
To: Product Development Team
From: Priya Nair, VP of Product
Re: New Charging Accessory Line — Status Update

This memo summarizes where things stand on the new charging accessory line ahead of next month's trade show. Before we finalize the prototype specifications, I want the engineering team to 131 with our supply chain partners about component lead times.

The industrial design team completed the third round of housing revisions last week, and initial drop-test results look promising. 132 Marketing has already begun drafting promotional materials based on the current prototype photos.

133 customer feedback from the beta trial, we have revised the charging port design to reduce overheating during extended use. This revision also includes a small indicator light that customers specifically requested.

Final pricing will be confirmed 134 the results of the upcoming distributor survey, which closes at the end of next week. We expect to share the confirmed price points with regional sales leads by the following Monday.

I appreciate everyone's flexibility as we move through these final weeks before launch, and I will send a more detailed timeline once the survey results are in.
Q17
🔑 want sb to + 原形動詞為固定句型,四個選項是 follow up 的詞形變化,只有原形動詞 follow up 能接在 to 之後,文法正確。
A
followed up
B
follow up
C
following up
D
follows up
Q18
🔑 前句談耐摔測試結果理想,後句提到行銷團隊已根據原型照片草擬宣傳素材;(D) 的 results/marketing/materials 與前後句直接呼應,其餘三句都是與本次產品進度無關的辦公室瑣事,話題突兀。
A
Building security will conduct a routine fire drill next Tuesday afternoon.
B
Employees are encouraged to submit their expense reports before the fifteenth of each month.
C
The cafeteria menu will feature a new seasonal salad starting Monday.
D
These results give the marketing team enough confidence to start building launch materials now.
Q19
🔑 in response to + 原因為固定搭配,表示「根據...而採取行動」,與下文修改充電接口設計以回應顧客回饋的因果關係吻合。
A
In exchange for
B
In addition to
C
In contrast to
D
In response to
Q20
🔑 based on + 依據為固定搭配,句意「最終定價將依調查結果確認」,與 based on 表達的依據關係吻合,其餘三個介系詞片語皆無法表達此因果邏輯。
A
based on
B
regardless of
C
instead of
D
in place of
企業擴張顧問聘用信件
131

After reviewing several proposals, we believe Ferris Consulting Group is the most 132 firm to guide us through this process.

Their standard rate is listed at $150 per hour, but they mentioned during our call that this figure is 133 for a long-term engagement.

The initial deposit is fully 134 if we decide not to proceed after the first planning session. Let us know whether a follow-up call this week would be helpful. We look forward to moving ahead with this partnership soon and hope to begin the engagement by early next month.
Q21
🔑 後句談在審閱數份提案後,我們認為 Ferris Consulting Group,是最有能力帶領我們完成此流程的公司;(A)說明本信件,接續先前,關於聘請顧問,協助這項擴張專案的討論,適合作為信件開頭句,統整後續各段說明的主題,語意最連貫,其餘三句分別談停車場本週末將封閉重鋪、茶水間上個月裝了新的販賣機,或公司尾牙將在大廳舉行,與本信主旨無關,話題突兀。
A
This email follows up on hiring a consultant for the expansion project.
B
The parking garage will be closed for repaving this weekend.
C
A new vending machine was installed in the break room last month.
D
Our office holiday party will be held in the main lobby this year.
Q22
🔑 competent 意指有能力的、勝任的,句意為在審閱數份提案後,我們認為 Ferris Consulting Group,是最有能力帶領我們完成此流程的公司,與 competent 的語意直接吻合。
A
distant
B
forgetful
C
competent
D
talkative
Q23
🔑 is 之後須接形容詞,negotiable 文法正確,句意為在通話中,他們提到,若簽訂長期合作,這個數字,是可協商的,文法與語意皆正確。
A
negotiate
B
negotiable
C
negotiation
D
negotiated
Q24
🔑 refundable 意指可退款的,句意為若我們在首次規劃會議後,決定不繼續合作,訂金將全額退還,與 refundable 的語意直接吻合。
A
visible
B
disposable
C
memorable
D
refundable
◉ 企業發展:企業刊物介紹新品原型的開發流程
企業發展:企業刊物介紹新品原型的開發流程
TOEIC · article
Behind the Scenes: How We Build Better Prototypes

Every new product at our company starts as a rough idea sketched on a whiteboard. From there, our design team spends weeks turning that idea into a working prototype. This year alone, the team completed twelve different prototypes across three product lines.

Once a prototype exists, reviewers evaluate each version on five key measures. These measures include safety, cost, durability, ease of use, and customer appeal. Prototypes that score well move forward to small-batch testing with real customers. Those that fall short return to the design team for another round of changes.

Continued investment in this process has paid off. Customer satisfaction scores for new products have risen steadily over the past two years. Company leaders credit this improvement to the careful, repeated testing that happens long before any product reaches store shelves.

In the months ahead, the design team plans to pursue several new approaches. These include faster testing methods and closer collaboration with manufacturing partners. Staff interested in joining the design team should watch for open positions later this year.
Q25
What is the main purpose of this article?
🔑 全文自第一段起說明原型從構想到成品的整個開發流程,並於後續段落補充評估方式與未來規劃,故正解為 (A)
A
To describe how the company develops prototypes
B
To announce a new product launch date
C
To advertise open design positions
D
To compare two competing companies
Q26
In paragraph 3, the word "credit" is closest in meaning to
🔑 前句提到公司高層將顧客滿意度的進步歸功於反覆進行的細膩測試,credit 在此指「歸功於」,與 attribute 語意最相近
A
blame
B
ignore
C
attribute
D
forget
Q27
According to the article, what happens to prototypes that do not score well?
🔑 第二段提到,表現未達標準的原型會退回設計團隊再做一輪調整,故正解為 (D)
A
They are immediately discarded
B
They are sold at a discount
C
They are shown to customers anyway
D
They return to the design team
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