藍級 · 健康醫療 · Vol.01
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✦ 醫療保健
Q1
The physical therapist noted that the patient's __ had improved significantly after six weeks of rehabilitation exercises.
【中譯】物理治療師指出,患者的__在經過六週復健運動後有顯著改善。
limp = 因傷或術後產生的跛行步態,與句中「復健運動後改善」的情境直接對應。
stride 語意方向相反,形容穩健有力的步伐而非跛行
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| stride | n | /straɪd/ | 大步走、步幅 | a confident stride(指自信穩健的步伐,與「跛行」語意相反) |
| stance | n | /stæns/ | 站姿、立場 | a defensive stance(多指站立姿勢或立場觀點,非跛行步態) |
| limp | n | /lɪmp/ | 跛行、瘸腳走路的樣子 | the patient's limp ✓(因傷或術後產生的跛行步態,復健醫療常見用詞) |
| posture | n | /ˈpɒstʃər/ | 姿勢、體態 | poor posture(多指坐姿或站姿的體態問題,非行走時的跛行) |
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Q2
The kindergarten teacher noticed that the boy would often __ on the first sound of a word, especially when he felt nervous speaking in front of the class.
【中譯】幼兒園老師注意到,這名男孩經常在單字的第一個音上__,尤其是在班上緊張發言時更為明顯。
stutter = 口吃、結巴,指在說話時於特定音節(尤其是字首音)反覆卡頓或重複的言語現象。
mumble語意相近但指含糊不清而非重複卡頓;whisper/shout皆與音量有關,語意不符
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| mumble | v | /ˈmʌmbəl/ | 含糊地說 | 語意不夠精確,mumble指發音含糊不清,而非在特定音節上重複卡頓 |
| whisper | v | /ˈwɪspər/ | 低語 | 語意不符,指音量小而非重複卡頓 |
| stutter | v | /ˈstʌtər/ | 口吃、結巴 | would often stutter on the first sound ✓(在字首音節反覆卡頓的口吃現象) |
| shout | v | /ʃaʊt/ | 大喊 | 語意不符 |
字詞家族
in front of
phr. 在…面前(相關詞)
Q3
Each spring, the farm must __ a few does from the herd whose milk yield has dropped below the minimum threshold.
【中譯】每年春天,牧場必須從羊群中__幾隻產乳量已低於最低門檻的母羊。
cull=從群體中汰除表現不佳的個體,符合『汰除產乳量低於門檻的母羊』的語境;breed為繁殖(方向相反)、groom為梳理毛髮、herd為驅趕聚集,皆不符
breed與『羊群管理』的語境相關易生聯想干擾,但語意為『繁殖增加』,與『汰除』方向相反
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| herd | v | /hɜːrd/ | 驅趕聚集(放牧) | herd the goats(驅趕聚集羊群移動,與淘汰處置無關) |
| breed | v | /briːd/ | 繁殖 | breed goats(繁殖增加羊隻數量,與『汰除』方向相反) |
| groom | v | /ɡruːm/ | 梳理毛髮 | groom the goats(梳理清潔外觀,與淘汰處置無關) |
| cull | v | /kʌl/ | 淘汰、汰除 | cull a few does ✓(從羊群中汰除產能不佳的個體) |
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Q4
Two nursing candidates __ to submit their background check documents before the application deadline.
【中譯】兩位護理應徵者__在申請截止日前提交其背景審查文件。
fail to V = 未能做某事,固定句型;missed/lacked/lost 皆不能直接接不定詞 to submit。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| lacked | v | /lækt/ | 缺乏(過去式) | lacked 通常接名詞受詞(lacked the documents),不接不定詞 to submit |
| missed | v | /mɪst/ | 錯過(過去式) | missed the deadline 為固定搭配,但 missed to submit 不符合英文語法(missed 接 Ving 或直接受詞,不接 to V) |
| failed | v | /feɪld/ | 未能;失敗(過去式) | failed to submit ✓(未能完成某事,固定搭配 fail to V) |
| lost | v | /lɒst/ | 失去;遺失(過去式) | lost 通常接具體物品受詞,不搭配 to V 結構表示『未能做某事』 |
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Q5
__ the pilot program yielded promising results, the hospital board postponed its hospital-wide rollout pending further budget review.
【中譯】__試辦計畫已產生令人期待的成果,醫院董事會仍延後其全院推行,等待進一步的預算審查。
空格後為完整子句(the pilot program yielded...),且前後語意為「儘管成果佳,仍延後」→ 讓步連接詞 Although
Despite 為介系詞不可直接接完整子句;Because 因果語意與句意不符
連接詞子句解題:① 判斷空格後是否為完整子句(S+V)→ 用連接詞而非介系詞 ② 語意判斷:讓步(Although/Even though) vs 原因(Because/Since) vs 條件(Unless/If) ③ Despite/Because of 為介系詞,後接名詞
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| Although | conj. | /ɔːlˈðoʊ/ | 雖然(連接詞) | Although + S + V ✓(後接完整子句,表讓步) |
| Despite | prep. | /dɪˈspaɪt/ | 儘管(介系詞) | despite + N/V-ing(不可直接接完整子句) |
| Because | conj. | /bɪˈkɔːz/ | 因為(連接詞) | Because + S + V(因果關係,與後文「延後」語意不符) |
| Unless | conj. | /ənˈles/ | 除非(連接詞) | Unless + S + V(條件語意,與句意不符) |
Q6
Eating smaller meals throughout the day can improve __ and reduce the discomfort some people feel after large dinners.
【中譯】一天中少量多餐可以改善__,並減少部分人在大量晚餐後感到的不適。
improve + 受詞,需名詞 → digestion ✓;digest動詞原形;digestive/digestible為形容詞
同字根不同詞性:digestion/digest/digestive/digestible
Word Form解題:動詞improve後需名詞受詞
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| digestible | adj | /daɪˈdʒɛstəbəl/ | 可消化的(形容詞) | easily digestible food(形容詞修飾名詞,不能單獨作受詞) |
| digest | v | /daɪˈdʒɛst/ | 消化(動詞原形) | improve digest文法錯誤——improve後需名詞受詞非動詞原形 |
| digestive | adj | /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/ | 消化的(形容詞) | digestive system(形容詞修飾名詞,不能單獨作受詞) |
| digestion | n | /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ | 消化(名詞) | improve digestion ✓(動詞improve+名詞受詞) |
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Q7
Employees with a family __ to repetitive strain injuries are encouraged to request an ergonomic workstation assessment.
【中譯】有家族性__(重複性拉傷)病史的員工,鼓勵申請人體工學工作站評估。
空格前為 a family(限定詞+名詞),後接 to + N,空格須為名詞作 family 的中心語 → predisposition ✓(a family predisposition to = 家族性易罹患傾向)
predisposed/predisposing 皆為形容詞,易與名詞混淆;此處句構需要名詞。
Word Form 判斷:the/a + N + __ + to N 結構,空格通常為名詞;同字根:predispose(v)/predisposition(n)/predisposed(adj)/predisposing(adj)
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| predisposition | n | /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ | 傾向;體質上的易感性(名詞) | a family predisposition to sth ✓(介系詞 to 前需為名詞) |
| predispose | v | /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/ | 使傾向於(動詞原形) | predispose sb to sth(動詞,不能填在名詞受詞位置) |
| predisposed | adj | /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/ | 有傾向的(形容詞) | be predisposed to(形容詞需搭配 be 動詞,此處空格前為名詞 family,不成立) |
| predisposing | adj | /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/ | 誘發…的(形容詞,修飾名詞) | a predisposing factor(形容詞修飾名詞,此處空格本身須作名詞中心語) |
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Q8
The health inspector's report will __ three specific violations found during last week's surprise visit to the kitchen.
【中譯】衛生稽查員的報告將__上週突擊訪視廚房時發現的三項具體違規事項。
will __ three violations → 空格需動詞原形;cite 指指出、列舉違規事項,符合未來式will後的動詞需求。
citation 詞形相近易誤選,但為名詞不能填入will後的動詞位置。
Word Form 解題:① 空格前 will → 需動詞原形 ② 四選項同字根不同詞性 ③ 選符合未來式的動詞原形 cite
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| citing | v-ing | /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ | 引用中(現在分詞) | will 後須接動詞原形,不可接現在分詞 |
| citation | n | /saɪˈteɪʃən/ | 引用、傳票(名詞) | issue a citation(名詞,不能接在 will __ 未來式動詞位置) |
| cited | v-ed | /ˈsaɪtɪd/ | 已引用的(過去式/過去分詞) | will 後須接動詞原形,不可接過去式 |
| cite | v | /saɪt/ | 引用、指出違規(動詞原形) | will cite three violations ✓(未來式will+動詞原形,指報告將列出違規事項) |
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Q9
Savings from the switch to generic supplies should more than __ the cost of the new sterilization equipment within a year.
【中譯】改用學名品耗材所省下的費用,應能在一年內__新滅菌設備的成本而有餘。
offset = 以一項金額抵銷另一項,符合「省下的費用可抵銷新設備成本」語境;overturn 指推翻;overhear 指無意聽到;overlook 指忽略,皆不符。
選項多為 over- 開頭的形近動詞;offset 拼寫與之相似(off-),但為財務「抵銷」專用詞
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| offset | v | /ˌɔːfˈset/ | 抵銷(以一項收益或成本平衡另一項) | savings offset the cost ✓(省下的費用抵銷成本) |
| overturn | v | /ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn/ | 推翻 | overturn a ruling(推翻裁決,語意不符) |
| overhear | v | /ˌoʊvərˈhɪr/ | 無意間聽到 | overhear a conversation(無意聽到對話,語意不符) |
| overlook | v | /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/ | 忽略;俯瞰 | overlook a detail(忽略細節,語意不符) |
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counterbalance
v. 抵消平衡(近義詞)
compensate for
phr.v. 彌補(近義詞)
Q10
Our aftercare handout focuses on the __ of mild dehydration symptoms within the first hour of treatment, such as headache and fatigue.
【中譯】我們的療程後衛教單張重點在於治療開始後第一小時內__輕度脫水症狀(如頭痛與疲勞)。
冠詞the之後須接名詞核心,作介系詞on的受詞,故選eradication。
eradicated/eradicating皆為形容詞,字形與名詞eradication相近,易誤選。
Word Form解題步驟:①冠詞the之後須接名詞受詞 ②四選項同字根不同詞性 ③eradicate(v.)/eradication(n.)/eradicated(p.p.adj.)/eradicating(pres.p.adj.)。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| eradicate | v | /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/ | 根除(動詞原形) | eradicate symptoms(動詞原形,不能填在冠詞the之後的名詞位置) |
| eradicating | adj/pres.p. | /ɪˈrædɪkeɪtɪŋ/ | 根除性的(現在分詞形容詞) | 同上,不符冠詞+__結構 |
| eradicated | adj/p.p. | /ɪˈrædɪkeɪtɪd/ | 已根除的(過去分詞形容詞) | 冠詞the之後不可直接接形容詞充當名詞核心 |
| eradication | n | /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/ | 根除(名詞) | focuses on the eradication of mild dehydration symptoms ✓(冠詞the後需名詞核心,作介系詞on的受詞) |
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Q11
The committee provided a clear __ for the decision to expand telehealth services to rural clinics.
【中譯】委員會針對將遠距醫療服務擴大至鄉村診所的決定,提供了明確的__。
a clear __ for 結構須填名詞 → justification(正當理由)
justifiable 為形容詞,不能單獨作受詞核心
Word Form 解題步驟:① 冠詞+形容詞後接 __ for 須填名詞 ② 四選項同字根不同詞性 → 選符合句法位置者 ③ 同字根:justify/justification/justifiable/justifiably
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| justify | v | /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ | 證明合理、辯護(動詞) | justify a decision(動詞原形,不能接在冠詞後受詞位置) |
| justifiable | adj | /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbl/ | 有理由的(形容詞) | a justifiable decision(形容詞修飾名詞,不能單獨作受詞核心) |
| justification | n | /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | 正當理由、辯護(名詞) | provided a clear justification for ✓(動詞+形容詞+名詞的受詞核心) |
| justifiably | adv | /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbli/ | 有理由地(副詞) | justifiably concerned(副詞,不符名詞位置) |
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Q12
Early __ of contamination during the inspection process prevented the tainted batch from reaching store shelves.
【中譯】檢驗過程中及早__出污染,避免了受污染批次流入商店貨架。
Early + 空格 + of,空格須為名詞主語,detection(偵測、發現)符合語法與語意「及早發現污染」。
同字根四詞性混淆:detect(v)/detection(n)/detected(adj)/detectable(adj)
Word Form 解題:形容詞 Early 之後須接名詞主語,排除動詞原形與形容詞形式
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| detectable | adj | /dɪˈtɛktəbl/ | 可偵測的(形容詞) | detectable contamination(形容詞,表「可被偵測」的特性,不能作句子主語) |
| detect | v | /dɪˈtɛkt/ | 偵測(動詞原形) | detect(動詞原形,不能置於 Early 之後作句子主語) |
| detected | adj/v-ed | /dɪˈtɛktɪd/ | 被偵測到的(形容詞/過去分詞) | detected contamination(形容詞應修飾名詞,不能單獨作主語) |
| detection | n | /dɪˈtɛkʃən/ | 偵測;發現(名詞) | Early detection of contamination ✓(形容詞 Early + 空格 + of,須為名詞主語) |
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Q13
Early screening has led to a __ reduction in the number of late-stage diagnoses reported at the regional health center this year.
【中譯】早期篩檢已使該區域醫療中心今年通報的晚期確診案例出現__的下降。
significant reduction = 顯著的下降(統計或程度上明顯);sufficient/sensitive/consistent 語意皆不符。
sensitive 與 significant 字形相近,易混淆。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| significant | adj | /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ | 顯著的;重大的 | a significant reduction ✓(修飾程度變化,統計上明顯) |
| sufficient | adj | /səˈfɪʃənt/ | 足夠的 | 語意不符:足夠≠顯著 |
| sensitive | adj | /ˈsɛnsətɪv/ | 敏感的 | 字形相近但語意不符:敏感≠顯著 |
| consistent | adj | /kənˈsɪstənt/ | 一致的 | 語意不符:一致≠顯著下降 |
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Q14
The clinic recommends that balance exercises be performed __ strength training rather than as a replacement for it, since the two approaches address different aspects of recovery.
【中譯】本診所建議平衡訓練應__肌力訓練一起進行,而非取而代之,因為這兩種方法針對的是復健的不同層面。
balance exercises be performed __ strength training rather than as a replacement for it...,須表『與……協同搭配進行,而非取代』的關係 → in tandem with✓;in lieu of表取代(方向相反)、at the expense of表犧牲代價、on behalf of表代表,皆不符此處協同搭配邏輯
in lieu of語意方向恰好相反(表取代而非協同搭配),為最強陷阱
in tandem with + N:正式介系詞片語,表『與……協同進行、搭配』,強調兩項措施並行互補而非互斥;區別於in lieu of(取代,方向相反)
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| in tandem with | prep. phr | /ɪn ˈtændəm wɪð/ | 與……協同進行、搭配 | balance exercises be performed in tandem with strength training ✓(表『與……協同搭配進行』) |
| in lieu of | prep. phr | /ɪn lu: ʌv/ | 代替、而非 | balance exercises be performed in lieu of strength training(表『取代』,與此處『協同搭配而非取代』的語意相反) |
| at the expense of | prep. phr | /æt ðə ɪkˈspɛns ʌv/ | 以犧牲……為代價 | balance exercises be performed at the expense of strength training(表『犧牲另一項』的負面代價語意,與此處協同搭配的語意不符) |
| on behalf of | prep. phr | /ɒn bɪˈhɑːf ʌv/ | 代表、為了……的利益 | balance exercises be performed on behalf of strength training(表『代表某方』,語意與此處協同搭配的動作關係不符) |
Q15
Doctors advised the patient to monitor daily blood sugar __ closely, especially after meals.
【中譯】醫師建議病患密切監測每日血糖的__,尤其是餐後時段。
fluctuation(s) = 波動(醫學上常指血糖、血壓等數值變化);fluency(流暢度)/fluidity(流動性)/fruition(實現)語意皆不符。
fluctuation/fluency/fluidity/fruition 字首相似字組
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| fluidity | n | /fluˈɪdəti/ | 流動性 | 非標準醫學用詞,語意不符 |
| fluency | n | /ˈfluːənsi/ | 流暢度 | 語意不符 |
| fluctuation | n | /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/ | 波動 | blood sugar fluctuation(s) ✓ |
| fruition | n | /fruˈɪʃən/ | 實現、成果 | 語意完全不符 |
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Q16
The old vaccine required __ rather than a standard injection.
【中譯】這款舊式疫苗需要__,而非標準注射方式。
scarification = 劃痕接種法(在皮膚上劃出微小傷痕以接種疫苗的舊式方法),符合「舊式疫苗需要特殊接種方式」的語境
clarification/qualification/ratification 字尾皆為 -ification,但語意皆不符
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| scarification | n | /ˌskærəfɪˈkeɪʃn/ | 劃痕接種法 | required scarification rather than a standard injection ✓(需要劃痕接種法,而非標準注射,標準醫學用詞) |
| clarification | n | /ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn/ | 澄清、說明 | required clarification rather than a standard injection(語意不通,澄清與疫苗接種方式無關) |
| qualification | n | /ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ | 資格 | required qualification rather than a standard injection(語意不通,資格與疫苗接種方式無關) |
| ratification | n | /ˌrætəfɪˈkeɪʃn/ | 批准 | required ratification rather than a standard injection(語意不通,批准與疫苗接種方式無關) |
字詞家族
Q17
The clinic leadership's urgent __ to adopt the new digital recordkeeping system immediately met with mixed reactions from veterinary staff.
【中譯】診所領導階層力促立即採用新數位病歷系統的呼籲,隨即引來獸醫人員褒貶不一的反應。
The clinic leadership's urgent __ to adopt...(所有格's+形容詞+空格+to)→ 需名詞作中心語 → exhortation ✓;exhort為動詞原形;exhortative/exhortatively皆非名詞,不能單獨作中心語。
exhort 為動詞原形;exhortative/exhortatively 詞性不符,不能單獨作中心語
Word Form 解題步驟:① 所有格's+形容詞之後、不定詞to之前若僅有空格,需填名詞作中心語 ② 同字根四詞性辨析:exhort(v.)/exhortation(n.)/exhortative(adj.)/exhortatively(adv., 罕用)③ 語意:強烈勸告他人採取行動。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| exhort | v | /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/ | 力勸、極力敦促(動詞原形,不能置於所有格之後作中心語) | the clinic leadership's urgent exhort to adopt the new digital recordkeeping system immediately met with mixed reactions from veterinary staff(文法錯誤,動詞原形不能作名詞中心語) |
| exhortation | n | /ˌɛɡzɔːrˈteɪʃən/ | 力勸、敦促、呼籲(名詞,指強烈勸告他人採取行動) | the clinic leadership's urgent exhortation to adopt the new digital recordkeeping system immediately met with mixed reactions from veterinary staff ✓(診所領導階層力促立即採用新數位病歷系統的呼籲,隨即引來獸醫人員褒貶不一的反應;所有格's+形容詞urgent+空格+to=標準名詞片語) |
| exhortative | adj | /ɪɡˈzɔːrtətɪv/ | 勸誡性質的(形容詞,不能單獨作中心語) | the clinic leadership's urgent exhortative to adopt the new digital recordkeeping system immediately met with mixed reactions from veterinary staff(形容詞不能單獨作中心語) |
| exhortatively | adv | (副詞,不能作中心語,罕用) | | the clinic leadership's urgent exhortatively to adopt the new digital recordkeeping system immediately met with mixed reactions from veterinary staff(副詞不能作中心語) |
字詞家族
digital recordkeeping
n.phr. 數位病歷紀錄
mixed reaction
n.phr. 褒貶不一的反應
Q18
Physical therapists often assess the entire kinetic chain, rather than just the injured joint, to identify the true source of the pain.
【中譯】物理治療師,經常評估整個__鏈,而非僅僅檢視受傷的關節,以找出疼痛的真正根源。
kinetic chain 意指動力鏈,為物理治療領域的慣用術語,句意為物理治療師,經常評估整個動力鏈,而非僅僅檢視受傷的關節,以找出疼痛的真正根源,與 kinetic 的語意直接吻合。
| 單字/片語 | 詞性 | 音標 | 主要意思 | 搭配用法 |
|---|
| static | adj. | /ˈstætɪk/ | 靜態的 | Physical therapists often assess the entire static chain, rather than just the injured joint, to identify the true source of the pain(static chain 並非物理治療領域的慣用術語,語意不合,物理治療師評估的是身體動作時的連動關係,而非靜止狀態) |
| linear | adj. | /ˈlɪniər/ | 線性的 | Physical therapists often assess the entire linear chain, rather than just the injured joint, to identify the true source of the pain(linear chain 並非物理治療領域的慣用術語,語意不合,人體關節與肌肉的連動關係並非單純線性排列) |
| kinetic | adj.(正確) | /kɪˈnetɪk/ | 動力的 | Physical therapists often assess the entire kinetic chain, rather than just the injured joint, to identify the true source of the pain ✓(物理治療師,經常評估整個動力鏈,而非僅僅檢視受傷的關節,以找出疼痛的真正根源,kinetic chain 為物理治療領域的慣用術語,恰好呼應語境) |
| vertical | adj. | /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/ | 垂直的 | Physical therapists often assess the entire vertical chain, rather than just the injured joint, to identify the true source of the pain(vertical chain 並非物理治療領域的慣用術語,語意不合,人體關節連動關係並非僅限於垂直方向) |
▸ 餐飲業:廚房衛生與食安規範更新備忘錄
MEMORANDUM
To: All Kitchen and Service Staff
From: Rachel Kim, General Manager
Re: Updated Kitchen Hygiene Protocol
Following our recent health inspection, several areas for improvement were identified. To ensure we maintain the highest standards, a revised kitchen hygiene protocol will take 131 on August 1.
The most significant change involves the frequency of surface cleaning. All preparation counters must now be sanitized after each use, not just at the end of each shift. 132
Additionally, disposable gloves must be replaced every time a staff member switches between handling raw and cooked items. This practice has been strongly 133 by the local health authority and is now required by regulation.
I understand these changes may slow down operations initially. 134, customer safety is our top priority, and I am confident the team will adapt quickly.
Please review the updated guidelines posted in the staff break room and direct any questions to your shift supervisor.
Rachel Kim
General Manager
Q19
🔑 take effect = 生效、開始實施,為固定片語,符合「修訂版規範將於8月1日生效」語境;affect 為動詞「影響」;effort 為「努力」;offense 為「冒犯」,皆無法與 take 構成「生效」的固定片語。
Q20
🔑 本段說明備料檯面須在每次使用後消毒,插入(A)「每個工作站將放置清潔日誌,以便員工記錄每次完成的消毒」自然承接「每次使用後消毒」的要求,提供落實追蹤的具體措施;(B)(C)(D) 皆與廚房衛生規範無關。
A
A cleaning log will be placed at each station so that staff can record each completed sanitation.
B
The restaurant's outdoor seating area was recently repainted in brighter colors.
C
Several new dessert items have been added to the weekend brunch menu.
D
The company plans to host a team-building retreat at a nearby resort next month.
Q21
🔑 endorsed = 背書支持、認可,符合「這項做法已受到衛生主管機關的強力認可」語境;enrolled 指登記註冊;enclosed 指附上圍住;encountered 指遭遇碰到,皆與「認可背書」不同。
Q22
🔑 However = 然而,承接「這些變更可能在初期減慢作業(讓步)」並轉折至「顧客安全是首要考量」,前後為讓步轉折,邏輯最連貫;Furthermore 表遞進;Otherwise 表否則;Meanwhile 表同時,皆不符此處轉折邏輯。
◉ 醫療保健:植物性疫苗成分替代研究報導
醫療保健:植物性疫苗成分替代研究報導
TOEIC · article
Researchers Explore Plant-Based Alternative for Vaccine Production
A team of biochemists at Ashford University has spent the past three years investigating whether a compound derived from a common leafy plant could replace an animal-derived ingredient currently used in several widely distributed vaccines.
The ingredient in question, an adjuvant that helps stimulate a stronger immune response, has traditionally been extracted from a specific species of marine organism. Supply of this material has become increasingly unpredictable in recent years, driving up production costs and occasionally causing shortages during periods of high demand.
Early laboratory results suggest that the plant-based alternative triggers a comparable immune response in test subjects, though the research team cautions that several more years of testing will be needed before the compound could be approved for use in commercial vaccine production. 'We're encouraged by what we've seen so far, but we don't want to overstate where we are in the process,' said lead researcher Dr. Amara Osei.
If successful, the switch could make vaccine production less vulnerable to supply disruptions and potentially lower costs for manufacturers, savings that industry analysts believe could eventually be passed on to healthcare systems. The research has been funded jointly by a government health innovation grant and two pharmaceutical companies interested in diversifying their supply chains.
The team's next phase of research, which begins this fall, will test the compound's stability under different storage conditions, a critical factor for vaccines that must often be transported to remote areas without reliable refrigeration.
Q23
What is this article primarily about?
🔑 首段開宗明義說明研究團隊正探討植物性化合物是否能取代動物性疫苗成分,此為文章主旨。
A
Ongoing research into a plant-based alternative to an animal-derived vaccine ingredient
B
A newly approved vaccine for a specific disease
C
A shortage of vaccines in remote healthcare facilities
D
A partnership between two universities on unrelated research
Q24
What can be inferred about the current animal-derived ingredient?
🔑 第二段提到「近年來這項原料的供應日益不穩定,推高了生產成本」,可推知供應不穩定已影響生產成本。
A
Its supply has become unreliable, affecting production costs
B
It has been banned by health regulators
C
It causes severe allergic reactions in most patients
D
It is no longer used in any vaccines
Q25
In the third paragraph, the word "overstate" is closest in meaning to
🔑 don't want to overstate where we are 意指「不想誇大目前的進展」,closest in meaning to exaggerate;並非重複、翻譯或計算之意。
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