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Q1
The defective lenses were __ to the recycling unit rather than the shipping department.
【中譯】有瑕疵的鏡片被__到回收單位,而非出貨部門。
A
consign
B
consignment
C
consigning
D
consigned
解題關鍵
空格前為被動過去式were,須接過去分詞動詞 → consigned ✓(表『瑕疵鏡片已被運交至回收單位』)
陷阱提示
consigning易誤選為進行式,但被動過去式were後須接過去分詞
文法補充
Word Form解題步驟:① 找空格前後語法線索(were後→過去分詞表被動)② 四選項同字根不同詞性 → 選符合句法位置的詞性 ③ 常見同字根:consign(v)/consignment(n)/consigned(v.p.p.)/consigning(v-ing)
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
consignv/kənˈsaɪn/運交;委交(動詞原形)were consign,語法不通(被動過去式were後須接過去分詞,不可接動詞原形)
consignmentn/kənˈsaɪnmənt/運交;委交(名詞)were consignment,語法不通(名詞不能直接接在were之後充當補語動詞)
consigningv-ing/kənˈsaɪnɪŋ/運交中(現在分詞)were consigning,語法不通(被動過去式were後不可直接接現在分詞,would form進行式而非被動式)
consignedv/kənˈsaɪnd/已運交(過去分詞)were consigned to the recycling unit ✓(被動過去式were + 過去分詞,表『已被運交』)
字詞家族
consign
v. 運交;委交
recycling unit
n.phr. 回收單位
Q2
The new furniture line features __ legs that give each chair a lighter, more modern silhouette.
【中譯】新款家具系列的椅腳採用__設計,賦予每張椅子更輕盈、現代的輪廓。
A
taper
B
tapered
C
tapering
D
untapered
解題關鍵
__ legs:需要形容詞修飾legs,且語意須為「已呈漸細形狀」→ tapered ✓;taper動詞不符位置、tapering偏動態過程、untapered語意相反(粗細一致)。
陷阱提示
untapered 語意方向與 tapered 相反,易誤選
文法補充
Word Form 判斷:__+N=形容詞修飾名詞位置;同字根 taper/tapered/tapering/untapered
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
taperv/ˈteɪpər/逐漸變細(動詞原形)the legs taper toward the bottom(動詞原形,不能直接修飾名詞legs作形容詞用)
taperedadj/ˈteɪpərd/漸細的、錐形的(形容詞)tapered legs ✓(形容詞修飾名詞legs,描述漸細的椅腳設計)
taperingadj/v-ing/ˈteɪpərɪŋ/正在變細的(現在分詞)a tapering process(較常描述動態變化的過程,不如tapered精準形容固定的家具形狀設計)
untaperedadj/ʌnˈteɪpərd/未漸細的、粗細一致的untapered legs(形容詞但語意相反:粗細一致而非漸細)
字詞家族
taper
v. 逐漸變細
tapered
adj. 漸細的
silhouette
n. 輪廓
feature
v. 以…為特色
Q3
An internal audit revealed that the supplier had quietly attempted to __ lower-grade steel for the alloy listed in the original contract.
【中譯】內部稽核發現,供應商曾試圖悄悄以__較低等級的鋼材,取代原合約所列的合金。
A
substituting
B
substitution
C
substituted
D
substitute
解題關鍵
不定詞to後須接動詞原形 → substitute ✓(表『試圖以較低等級鋼材取代原合約所列合金』)
陷阱提示
substitution易誤選為熟悉的名詞形式,但不定詞to後句法位置須為動詞原形
文法補充
Word Form解題步驟:① 找空格前後語法線索(不定詞to後→動詞原形)② 四選項同字根不同詞性 → 選符合句法位置的詞性 ③ 常見同字根:substitute(v)/substitution(n)/substituted(v.p.p./adj)/substituting(v-ing)
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
substitutingv-ing/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪŋ/正在替代(現在分詞)had attempted to substituting,語法不通(不定詞to後須接動詞原形,不可接現在分詞)
substitutionn/ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃn/替代,取代(名詞)had attempted to substitution,語法不通(不定詞to後須接動詞原形,不可接名詞)
substitutedv.p.p./adj/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪd/已被替代的(過去分詞)had attempted to substituted,語法不通(不定詞to後須接動詞原形,不可接過去分詞)
substitutev/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/替代,以……取代(動詞原形)had attempted to substitute lower-grade steel for the alloy ✓(不定詞to + 動詞原形)
字詞家族
substitute
v. 替代,以……取代
substitution
n. 替代,取代
substituted
adj./v.p.p. 已被替代的
substituting
v-ing 正在替代
Q4
Unlike the all-foam models, the __ line uses a network of individually wrapped steel coils to provide additional support and airflow.
【中譯】與全泡棉款式不同,__系列採用由個別獨立包裹的鋼製彈簧網絡,以提供額外支撐與透氣性。
A
intersecting
B
interspersed
C
interstate
D
innerspring
解題關鍵
the innerspring line uses a network of individually wrapped steel coils=內置彈簧系列採用個別獨立包裹的鋼製彈簧網絡,提供額外支撐與透氣性,與全泡棉款式形成對比。
陷阱提示
interspersed/interstate/intersecting皆為與innerspring字首形似但語意不同的陷阱字。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
intersectingadj/ˌɪntərˈsɛktɪŋ/交叉的the intersecting line(『交叉的』僅描述結構外觀,非指『內置彈簧』這一特定產品類別名稱)
interspersedadj/ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/散布交錯的the interspersed line(『散布交錯的』與『內置彈簧』的產品類別語意不符,字首相似陷阱)
interstateadj/ˈɪntərsteɪt/州際的the interstate line(『州際的』與『床墊彈簧結構』語意完全無關,字首相似陷阱)
innerspringadj/ˈɪnərsprɪŋ/內置彈簧的the innerspring line uses a network of individually wrapped steel coils ✓(內置彈簧系列採用個別獨立包裹的鋼製彈簧網絡,提供額外支撐與透氣性)
字詞家族
innerspring
adj. 內置彈簧的
coil
n. 彈簧圈(相關詞)
airflow
n. 氣流;透氣性
all-foam
adj. 全泡棉的(對比詞)
Q5
Rumors of an __ merger have made many factory workers anxious about their job security.
【中譯】
A
impending
B
abandoned
C
celebrated
D
forgotten
解題關鍵
impending 意指即將發生的、迫近的,句意為即將發生的合併傳聞,讓許多廠內員工,對工作保障感到焦慮,與 impending 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
impendingadj./ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/即將發生的;迫近的impending 意指即將發生的、迫近的,恰好呼應句子描述即將發生的合併傳聞,讓許多廠內員工,對工作保障感到焦慮的語意
abandonedadj./əˈbændənd/遭遺棄的abandoned 意指遭遺棄的,與句子描述即將發生的合併傳聞,讓許多廠內員工,對工作保障感到焦慮的語意不符
celebratedadj./ˈsɛləˌbreɪtɪd/受慶祝的;著名的celebrated 意指受慶祝的、著名的,與句子描述即將發生的合併傳聞,讓許多廠內員工,對工作保障感到焦慮的語意不符
forgottenadj./fərˈgɑtən/被遺忘的forgotten 意指被遺忘的,與句子描述即將發生的合併傳聞,讓許多廠內員工,對工作保障感到焦慮的語意不符
Q6
Workers inserted temporary metal shims between the panels to keep them aligned while the adhesive cured.
【中譯】作業員,於面板間插入暫時性金屬__,以在膠合劑固化期間保持對齊。
A
napkin
B
umbrella
C
pillow
D
shims
解題關鍵
shims 意指墊片、墊塊,句意為作業員,於面板間插入暫時性金屬墊片,以在膠合劑固化期間保持對齊,與 shims 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
napkinn./ˈnæpkɪn/餐巾紙Workers inserted temporary metal napkin between the panels to keep them aligned(不合邏輯搭配,餐巾紙與面板間固定對齊的語意完全無關)
umbrellan./ʌmˈbrɛlə/雨傘Workers inserted temporary metal umbrella between the panels to keep them aligned(不合邏輯搭配,雨傘與面板間固定對齊的語意完全無關)
pillown./ˈpɪloʊ/枕頭Workers inserted temporary metal pillow between the panels to keep them aligned(不合邏輯搭配,枕頭與面板間固定對齊的語意完全無關)
shimsn.(正確)/ʃɪmz/墊片、墊塊Workers inserted temporary metal shims between the panels to keep them aligned while the adhesive cured ✓(作業員,於面板間插入暫時性金屬墊片,以在膠合劑固化期間保持對齊,恰好呼應以薄型墊塊暫時校正結構對齊的語境)
Q7
Employees rolled their eyes at the manager's __ remarks about "working smarter, not harder."
【中譯】
A
groundbreaking
B
candid
C
platitudinous
D
meticulous
解題關鍵
platitudinous 意指陳腔濫調的,句意為員工們,對於經理,關於更聰明地工作,而非更辛苦地工作的陳腔濫調發言,翻了白眼,與 platitudinous 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
groundbreakingadj./ˈgraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/突破性的groundbreaking 意指突破性的,與句子描述員工們,對於經理,關於更聰明地工作,而非更辛苦地工作的陳腔濫調發言,翻了白眼的語意方向相反
candidadj./ˈkændɪd/坦率的candid 意指坦率的,與句子描述員工們,對於經理,關於更聰明地工作,而非更辛苦地工作的陳腔濫調發言,翻了白眼的語意不符
platitudinousadj./ˌplætəˈtudənəs/陳腔濫調的platitudinous 意指陳腔濫調的,恰好呼應句子描述員工們,對於經理,關於更聰明地工作,而非更辛苦地工作的陳腔濫調發言,翻了白眼的語意
meticulousadj./məˈtɪkjələs/一絲不苟的meticulous 意指一絲不苟的,與句子描述員工們,對於經理,關於更聰明地工作,而非更辛苦地工作的陳腔濫調發言,翻了白眼的語意不符
Q8
Photos submitted with the warranty claim showed a visibly __ mattress surface, with one side noticeably lower than the other.
【中譯】保固申請所附照片顯示床墊表面明顯__,一側明顯比另一側低陷。
A
lopped
B
lopsided
C
lapsed
D
elapsed
解題關鍵
showed a visibly lopsided mattress surface, with one side noticeably lower than the other=保固申請所附照片顯示床墊表面明顯不對稱歪斜,一側明顯比另一側低陷。
陷阱提示
lopped/lapsed/elapsed皆為與lopsided字形部分相近但語意不同的陷阱字。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
loppedadj/lɒpt/已被砍掉的(過去分詞)showed a visibly lopped mattress surface(『已被砍掉的』與『表面不對稱歪斜』語意完全不同,字首相似陷阱)
lopsidedadj/ˈlɒpsaɪdɪd/不對稱歪斜的showed a visibly lopsided mattress surface ✓(保固申請所附照片顯示床墊表面明顯不對稱歪斜,一側比另一側低陷)
lapsedadj/ˈlæpst/已過期失效的showed a visibly lapsed mattress surface(『已過期失效的』通常指保固過期,與『表面歪斜』語意不符,字形部分相似陷阱)
elapsedadj/ɪˈlæpst/已過去的(時間)showed a visibly elapsed mattress surface(『已過去的』用於描述時間流逝,與『表面歪斜』語意完全無關,字形部分相似陷阱)
字詞家族
lopsided
adj. 不對稱歪斜的
warranty claim
n. phr. 保固申請
noticeably
adv. 明顯地(相關詞)
submit
v. 提交
Q9
Compared with the earlier alloy, the new composite material proved far more __ during the stamping process, reducing tool wear significantly.
【中譯】與先前的合金相比,這種新複合材料在沖壓過程中證實__得多,大幅降低了工具磨損。
A
retractable
B
traceable
C
tractable
D
intractable
解題關鍵
a tractable material = 容易加工處理的材料;intractable為其反義字(難處理的),是常見陷阱
陷阱提示
intractable 與 tractable 字根相同,僅多了否定字首in-,語意恰好相反
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
retractableadj/rɪˈtræktəbl/可伸縮收回的a retractable roof(可伸縮的屋頂,語意不符)
traceableadj/ˈtreɪsəbl/可追蹤的a traceable shipment(可追蹤的貨件,語意不符)
tractableadj/ˈtræktəbl/易於處理的、易加工的a tractable material ✓(容易加工處理的材料)
intractableadj/ɪnˈtræktəbl/難處理的、棘手的an intractable problem(棘手難解的問題,語意恰好相反)
字詞家族
tractable
adj. 易於處理的
tractability
n. 易處理性
intractable
adj. 難處理的(反義詞)
malleable
adj. 可塑的(近義詞)
Q10
Despite working overtime for weeks, the factory's __ output failed to meet the holiday season's demand.
【中譯】
A
meager
B
abundant
C
flawless
D
routine
解題關鍵
meager 意指微薄的、不足的,句意為儘管已連續數週加班,這家工廠微薄的產出,仍無法滿足假期季節之需求,與 meager 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
meageradj./ˈmiɡər/微薄的、不足的meager 意指微薄的、不足的,恰好呼應句子描述儘管已連續數週加班,這家工廠微薄的產出,仍無法滿足假期季節之需求的語意
abundantadj./əˈbʌndənt/豐富的abundant 意指豐富的,與句子描述儘管已連續數週加班,這家工廠微薄的產出,仍無法滿足假期季節之需求的語意不符
flawlessadj./ˈflɔləs/完美無瑕的flawless 意指完美無瑕的,與句子描述儘管已連續數週加班,這家工廠微薄的產出,仍無法滿足假期季節之需求的語意不符
routineadj./ruˈtin/例行的routine 意指例行的,與句子描述儘管已連續數週加班,這家工廠微薄的產出,仍無法滿足假期季節之需求的語意不符
Q11
The plant manager was dismissed after auditors discovered he had been accepting a __ from one of the equipment suppliers.
【中譯】
A
warranty
B
discount
C
kickback
D
pension
解題關鍵
kickback 意指回扣,句意為在稽核人員發現這位廠長,一直收受某設備供應商的回扣後,他遭到解僱,與 kickback 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
warrantyn./ˈwɔːrənti/保固warranty 意指保固,與句子描述在稽核人員發現這位廠長,一直收受某設備供應商的回扣後,他遭到解僱的語意不符
discountn./ˈdɪskaʊnt/折扣discount 意指折扣,與句子描述在稽核人員發現這位廠長,一直收受某設備供應商的回扣後,他遭到解僱的語意不符
kickbackn./ˈkɪkbæk/回扣kickback 意指回扣,恰好呼應句子描述在稽核人員發現這位廠長,一直收受某設備供應商的回扣後,他遭到解僱的語意
pensionn./ˈpɛnʃən/退休金pension 意指退休金,與句子描述在稽核人員發現這位廠長,一直收受某設備供應商的回扣後,他遭到解僱的語意不符
Q12
The newly hired technician approached the malfunctioning machine with visible __, unsure of what might happen next.
【中譯】
A
trepidation
B
confidence
C
curiosity
D
boredom
解題關鍵
trepidation 意指恐懼、忐忑不安,句意為這位新聘的技術員,帶著明顯的忐忑不安,靠近那台故障的機台,不確定接下來會發生什麼事,與 trepidation 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
trepidationn./ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/恐懼、忐忑不安trepidation 意指恐懼、忐忑不安,恰好呼應句子描述這位新聘的技術員,帶著明顯的忐忑不安,靠近那台故障的機台,不確定接下來會發生什麼事的語意
confidencen./ˈkɑnfɪdəns/自信confidence 意指自信,與句子描述這位新聘的技術員,帶著明顯的忐忑不安,靠近那台故障的機台,不確定接下來會發生什麼事的語意方向相反
curiosityn./ˌkjʊriˈɑsəti/好奇心curiosity 意指好奇心,與句子描述這位新聘的技術員,帶著明顯的忐忑不安,靠近那台故障的機台,不確定接下來會發生什麼事的語意不符
boredomn./ˈbɔrdəm/無聊、厭倦boredom 意指無聊、厭倦,與句子描述這位新聘的技術員,帶著明顯的忐忑不安,靠近那台故障的機台,不確定接下來會發生什麼事的語意不符
Q13
Unlike nocturnal species, __ animals are most active during daylight hours.
【中譯】
A
diurnal
B
punctual
C
fluent
D
modest
解題關鍵
diurnal 意指日行性的,句意為與夜行性物種不同,日行性動物,在白天時段,最為活躍,與 diurnal 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
diurnaladj./daɪˈɜrnəl/日行性的diurnal 意指日行性的,恰好呼應句子描述與夜行性物種不同,日行性動物,在白天時段,最為活躍的語意
punctualadj./ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/準時的punctual 意指準時的,與句子描述與夜行性物種不同,日行性動物,在白天時段,最為活躍的語意不符
fluentadj./ˈfluənt/流利的fluent 意指流利的,與句子描述與夜行性物種不同,日行性動物,在白天時段,最為活躍的語意不符
modestadj./ˈmɑdɪst/謙虛的modest 意指謙虛的,與句子描述與夜行性物種不同,日行性動物,在白天時段,最為活躍的語意不符
Q14
The factory's outdated equipment put the entire production line in a __ state, risking a complete shutdown at any moment.
【中譯】
A
parlous
B
stable
C
modern
D
efficient
解題關鍵
parlous 意指危急的、不穩定的,句意為工廠老舊的設備,使整條產線,陷入危急狀態,隨時可能面臨全面停工,與 parlous 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
parlousadj./ˈpɑrləs/危急的、不穩定的parlous 意指危急的、不穩定的,恰好呼應句子描述工廠老舊的設備,使整條產線,陷入危急狀態,隨時可能面臨全面停工的語意
stableadj./ˈsteɪbəl/穩定的stable 意指穩定的,與句子描述工廠老舊的設備,使整條產線,陷入危急狀態,隨時可能面臨全面停工的語意方向相反
modernadj./ˈmɑdərn/現代的modern 意指現代的,與句子描述工廠老舊的設備使整條產線陷入危急狀態隨時可能面臨全面停工的語意不符
efficientadj./ɪˈfɪʃənt/有效率的efficient 意指有效率的,與句子描述工廠老舊的設備使整條產線陷入危急狀態隨時可能面臨全面停工的語意不符
Q15
The factory announced the cancellation of the weekend shift due to a sudden drop in demand.
【中譯】工廠因需求量驟減,宣布__週末班別。
A
cancellation
B
napkin
C
umbrella
D
pillow
解題關鍵
cancellation 意指取消,句意為工廠因需求量驟減,宣布取消週末班別,與 cancellation 的語意直接吻合。
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
cancellationn.(正確)/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/取消The factory announced the cancellation of the weekend shift due to a sudden drop in demand ✓(工廠因需求量驟減,宣布取消週末班別,恰好呼應需求下滑導致班別取消的語境)
napkinn./ˈnæpkɪn/餐巾紙The factory announced the napkin of the weekend shift due to a sudden drop in demand(不合邏輯搭配,餐巾紙與宣布取消班別的語意完全無關)
umbrellan./ʌmˈbrɛlə/雨傘The factory announced the umbrella of the weekend shift due to a sudden drop in demand(不合邏輯搭配,雨傘與宣布取消班別的語意完全無關)
pillown./ˈpɪloʊ/枕頭The factory announced the pillow of the weekend shift due to a sudden drop in demand(不合邏輯搭配,枕頭與宣布取消班別的語意完全無關)
Q16
The new automated facility achieved a __ output of 50,000 units per day, nearly triple the capacity of the plant it replaced.
【中譯】這座新的自動化工廠達成每日五萬件的__產量,幾乎是它所取代的舊廠三倍的產能。
A
precarious
B
prodigious
C
provisional
D
prosaic
解題關鍵
prodigious=驚人的、巨大的;描述新工廠達成的產量規模驚人,語意最貼切。
陷阱提示
precarious/provisional/prosaic 語意皆不符合『驚人巨大的產量』
單字/片語詞性音標主要意思搭配用法
precariousadj/prɪˈkɛəriəs/不穩定的、危險的a precarious situation(語意不符,指不穩定危險)
prodigiousadj/prəˈdɪdʒəs/驚人的、巨大的a prodigious output ✓(形容產量極為龐大驚人)
provisionaladj/prəˈvɪʒənəl/臨時的、暫定的a provisional agreement(語意不符)
prosaicadj/proʊˈzeɪɪk/平淡無奇的a prosaic explanation(語意相反,指平凡乏味)
字詞家族
prodigious
adj. 驚人的
prodigiously
adv. 驚人地
prodigy
n. 天才、奇才
immense
adj. 巨大的(近義字)
▸ 零售製造:新產品線上市通知電子郵件
零售製造:新產品線上市通知電子郵件
Dear Valued Retail Partners,

We are excited to announce the launch of our new EcoPrime product line, which will be 141 to all authorized distributors beginning July 15, 2026. This collection represents our most significant product innovation to date, combining eco-friendly materials with advanced performance features.

Orders placed before July 1 will receive a 12% early-bird discount 142 you submit the completed order form alongside your current valid distributor agreement. Please ensure your account details are up to date before placing your order. 143

We are confident that the EcoPrime line will resonate strongly with today's environmentally conscious consumers. 144

For questions regarding the order process or product specifications, please contact your dedicated account manager.

Warm regards,
Regional Sales Team
Q17
🔑 be available to + 對象 = 可供(某群體)取得/使用;新品上市通知的標準商業英語表達;distributed 偏物流分發;delivered 偏實物送達;announced 語意重複
A
distributed
B
announced
C
delivered
D
available
Q18
🔑 on the condition that = 以…為明確條件(強調「折扣成立的前提條件」);正式書面商業英語;provided that 語意最接近但本輪迴避;as long as 偏口語;in the event that 偏預防性低概率語氣
A
on the condition that
B
in the event that
C
provided that
D
as long as
Q19
🔑 前句「請確保帳戶資料更新」→ 需要補充「若未更新可能發生的後果」以強化行動動機;(B) 「未提供更新帳戶資料可能導致處理延誤或取消訂單」= 直接承接前文警示,邏輯最連貫;(A) 切換到產品材料介紹;(C) 物流時效是新話題;(D) 銷售代表協助是另一個話題
A
The EcoPrime line features a patented biodegradable composite material developed in partnership with leading research institutes.
B
Failure to provide updated account information may result in processing delays or order cancellation.
C
Our logistics team will ensure that all early-bird orders are dispatched within 24 hours of confirmation.
D
Regional sales representatives will be available to assist with product demonstrations upon request.
Q20
🔑 前句確信 EcoPrime 將吸引環保消費者,後句引導聯繫帳戶經理;中間需要一個提供後續行動資訊的句子;(D) 「詳細產品手冊和樣品套件將在五個工作日內寄至您的登記地址」= 具體後續行動,完美銜接正式信件結尾;(A) 提交監管機構審查,偏法規語境;(B) 包裝重新設計,已在前文說明產品創新;(C) 預計延誤,與「充滿信心」的語氣矛盾
A
Detailed pricing information and product catalogues have been submitted to all regulatory authorities for review.
B
The EcoPrime packaging has been redesigned to reduce plastic content by over 40 percent compared to previous lines.
C
A comprehensive product brochure and sample kit will be sent to your registered address within the next five business days.
D
We anticipate shipping delays due to high initial demand and advise placing orders well in advance.
山羊牧場:手工山羊乳酪每週生產排程備忘錄
To: Cheesemaking Crew
From: Production Manager
Re: Weekly Cheese Production Schedule

Starting this week, cheesemaking days will move from Tuesday and Friday to Monday and Thursday, so that the curds have a full day to drain before the weekend delivery run.

On production mornings, the fresh milk should be warmed to 30°C before a small amount of rennet is added. Once small curds begin to form, gently cut the mixture into pea-sized pieces to help the 131 separate more fully from the solid curds.

132 the smooth, dense texture our chèvre customers expect. 133

After the curds are gently 134 by hand into molds, allow them to drain for at least twelve hours before salting.

Please note that any batch left unattended for more than ten minutes during the coagulation stage must be discarded, as uneven curd formation cannot be corrected later.

Thank you for your continued attention to detail.
Q21
🔑 whey=乳清,指凝乳形成過程中與固態凝乳分離出的液態部分,符合『切塊幫助其分離』的專業描述;broth為高湯、brine為鹽水(用於後續醃漬非凝乳分離階段)、residue過於籠統,皆不符
A
residue
B
broth
C
brine
D
whey
Q22
🔑 Only with + 名詞片語(表限制性條件)置句首,觸發助動詞倒裝:aux + S + V → can the batch reach ✓;the batch can reach/the batch does reach皆為正常語序,違反Only with前置倒裝規則;batch being able to reach為非限定動詞片語,句法不合;本題為全鏈首次以Only with觸發之倒裝角度(與Only when/Only if/Only after/Only by等已用觸發詞區隔)
A
can the batch reach
B
the batch can reach
C
the batch does reach
D
batch being able to reach
Q23
🔑 (A) 說明溫度些微波動即可能使質地變差,承接前句『唯有仔細監控溫度才能達到理想質地』的邏輯,解釋監控如此重要的原因;(B)羊群數量、(C)清潔程序、(D)市場需求皆與此處『溫度監控與質地』的邏輯無關
A
The farm's herd currently consists of thirty-two Nubian and Alpine goats.
B
A single spike of even two or three degrees can cause the curds to become rubbery instead of creamy.
C
Cheesemaking equipment should be sanitized using the standard three-step washing procedure.
D
Local demand for fresh chèvre has grown steadily over the past two years.
Q24
🔑 ladled=以勺舀取,符合手工山羊乳酪常見的溫和轉移凝乳塊至模具的工序;poured/dumped語氣過於粗魯直接、strained指過濾分離乳清而非轉移凝乳塊,皆不符
A
dumped
B
poured
C
ladled
D
strained
◉ 零售製造:零售連鎖企業定價與收購策略遭監管調查新聞報導
零售製造:零售連鎖企業定價與收購策略遭監管調查新聞報導
TOEIC · article
REGULATORS EXAMINE CROSSGATE RETAIL'S PRICING AND ACQUISITION PRACTICES

A new report has raised questions about pricing and acquisition practices at Crossgate Retail, one of the region's largest supermarket chains.

Regulators commissioned an independent study last year to examine pricing practices across the retail chain's regional markets, following a wave of customer complaints about sudden price increases.

Despite the ongoing investigation, the company's expansion into two new regional markets proceeded as planned, with two additional stores opening last month.

The report accused several executives of profiteering during a period of high consumer demand, charging prices far above what the market would normally bear on essential household goods.

Investigators are also examining whether the company's acquisition strategy amounts to unlawful monopolization of the regional supply chain, particularly its recent purchase of three competing grocery chains.

Crossgate Retail has denied any wrongdoing and says it will fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
Q25
What is the main topic of this article?
🔑 文章開頭即說明一份新報告對Crossgate零售的定價與收購做法提出質疑,全文圍繞獨立研究、擴張計畫、牟取暴利指控與壟斷調查展開,故(A)正確;(B)(C)(D)全文皆未提及
A
A regulatory investigation into a retail chain's pricing and acquisition practices
B
The grand opening of a new supermarket location
C
A retail chain's new employee benefits program
D
A partnership between two competing supermarket chains
Q26
What can be inferred about Crossgate Retail's response to the investigation?
🔑 文中提到『Crossgate零售否認有任何不當行為,並表示將全力配合此項調查』,且擴張計畫仍按計畫進行,可推論該公司堅稱清白同時持續正常營運,故選(A);(B)(C)(D)文中皆未提及或與原文相反
A
It maintains it has done nothing wrong while continuing normal operations
B
It has admitted to all the accusations in the report
C
It has stopped all business operations during the investigation
D
It has fired all executives named in the report
Q27
The word "profiteering" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
🔑 profiteering於文中形容高階主管在消費需求高漲期間收取過高價格的行為,語意最接近making excessive profit by exploiting high demand(利用高需求牟取過高利潤);其餘選項皆與原文描述不符
A
making excessive profit by exploiting high demand
B
donating profits to local charities
C
reducing prices to attract more customers
D
reporting financial losses to shareholders
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