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______ arriving at the train station, please kindly call us so we can arrange transportation to pick you up. |
A.Upon(正解) |
B.Over |
C.At |
D.In |
請你在一抵達車站後,就馬上打電話給我們,以方便我們安排車輛去載你。
理由: a. 本句測試『一......就......』的用法: On / Upon + V_ing, 主詞 + 動詞 一......就...... 例: Upon hearing the good news, I felt quite excited. = As soon as I heard the good news, I felt quite excited. = The moment I heard the good news, I felt quite excited. (我一聽到這則好消息,就感到十分興奮。) b. 根據上述,空格後有動名詞 arriving,之前應置入介詞 Upon,Upon arriving 表『一到達』, 合乎語意,故 (A) 應為正選。 | |
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Question 2. |
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The night view from the top of the hill is ______ fabulous that my wife and I have determined to buy a house there. |
A.so(正解) |
B.very |
C.much |
D.more |
山頂上的夜景那麼美麗,因此我太太和我決定在那兒買棟房子。
理由: a. 本句測試下列句構: so + adj.∕adv. + that + 主詞 + 動詞 如此......以致於...... 例: He is so kind that everybody likes him very much. (他是個大好人,因此每個人都很喜歡他。)
He studied so hard that he scored very high on the test. (他那麼用功,因此考試得了高分。) b. 原句中空格後有形容詞 fabulous(很棒的), 之後又有 that 所引導的副詞子句,得知空格內應置入 so。 c. 類似句構: such + N. + that + 主詞 + 動詞 如此的......以致於...... 例: He is such a nice boy that everyone likes him very much. (他是那麼乖的孩子,因此大家都喜歡他。) d. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. fabulous a. 很棒的 = wonderful = great b. determine vt. 決定,下定決心 determine to V 決定要...... = make up one's mind to V 例: I have determined to study abroad. (我已下定決心出國深造。) | |
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Question 3. |
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A few admissions requirements are waived for applicants ______ family members either now attend or have attended this university. |
A.their |
B.that |
C.those |
D.whose(正解) |
申請者若有家屬目前於本大學就讀或曾就讀本校者,不受限於若干入學條件的規定。
理由: a. 本句測試關係代名詞所有格的用法: 關係代名詞所有格 whose(......的)可引導形容詞子句,修飾之前的名詞,並有連接詞功能,使該形容詞子句與前面的主要子句連接。 例: This is Neil, his father is a famous photographer. (╳) → This is Neil, whose father is a famous photographer. (○) (這位是尼爾,他父親是位名攝影師。) b. 根據上述,原題若選 (A) 時,則形成下列錯誤句法: A few admissions requirements are waived for applicants their family members either now attend or have attended this university. (╳) → A few admissions requirements are waived for applicants whose family members either now attend or have attended this university. (○)
c. 根據上述,(D) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. admission n. 入學許可(與介詞 to 並用) 例: Helen was offered admission to the local college. (海倫獲得了當地大學的入學許可。) b. requirement n. 要求;條件(與介詞 for 並用) 例: A college degree is a requirement for this job. (大學文憑是這份工作所須具備的條件。) c. waive vt. 取消;放棄 例: She wanted to defend herself, so she waived the right to find a lawyer. (她想要替自己辯護,所以放棄找律師的權利。) | |
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Question 4. |
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For your convenience, we have decided to send ______ tax documents to you by the end of this month. |
A.your(正解) |
B.you |
C.yourself |
D.yours |
為了您的方便起見,我們決定將您的報稅文件於月底前寄發給你。
理由: a. 原句中有 your 及 you,得知空格內亦應填入所有格 your(你的), 故 (A) 應為正選。 b. (C) 項的 yourself(你自己)為反身代名詞,在句中應作及物動詞的受詞。 例: You should learn to respect yourself. (你應當學習如何尊重自己。) (D) 項的 yours,為所有格代名詞,表『你的東西』, 之後不可再接名詞。 例: This book is mine, not yours. (這本書是我的東西,不是你的。) 其他重點: a. convenience n. 方便
at one's convenience 在某人方便的時候 例: Give me a call at your convenience. (你方便的時候打通電話給我。) b. document n. 文件 c. by the end of this month 月底以前 | |
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Question 5. |
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Please ______ the directions carefully before answering the following questions and check your answers after you finish the test. |
A.read(正解) |
B.reading |
C.to read |
D.reads |
請仔細閱讀說明後再回答下列問題,並在完成測驗後檢查答案。
理由: a. 句首若有副詞 Please(請)時,之後須置入原形動詞,以形成祈使句。 例: Please sit down. (請坐。) b. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: directions n. 使用說明(恆用複數) direction n. 方向(與介詞 in 並用) 例: The car dashed off in that direction. (車子朝那個方向疾馳而去。) | |
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Question 6. |
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The rock 'n' roll band drew a capacity audience at the concert hall with its ______ performance. |
A.excite |
B.excites |
C.excited |
D.exciting(正解) |
這支搖滾樂團在音樂廳的精采演出吸引了滿場的觀眾。
理由: a. 空格後有名詞 performance(演出), 得知空格內應置入形容詞以修飾該名詞。選項中(C) 與 (D) 皆為形容詞,但: excited a. 感到興奮的(修飾人) 例: I feel quite excited about the good news. (我對這則好消息感到興奮。) exciting a. 令人興奮的(修飾事物) 例: That was really exciting news. (那真是令人興奮的消息。) b. 根據語意,(D) 應為正選。 其他重點: draw a capacity audience 吸引滿場的觀眾 | |
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Question 7. |
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I may take a train to Chicago because traveling by train takes two hours less ______ traveling by bus. |
A.as |
B.with |
C.than(正解) |
D.excitement |
我可能會搭火車到芝加哥,因為火車比巴士快兩個小時。
理由: a. 空格前有比較級副詞 less(更少地),得知空格內應置入比較級連接詞 than(比), 故(C) 應為正選。 b. 凡句中有比較級形容詞或比較級副詞時,均以 than 作連接詞。 例: She is more beautiful than Mary. (她比瑪莉漂亮。) I have fewer friends than Peter. (我的朋友比彼得少。) | |
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Question 8. |
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Hopefully the Turnbull Textile Company will increase its production ______ 12 percent when the new factory is established. |
A.by(正解) |
B.with |
C.in |
D.on |
Turnbull 紡織公司希望新工廠建立後能增加百分之 12 的生產量。
理由: a. 本句測試介詞 by 表『以......之差』的用法: 例: I am older than Peter by five years. (我比彼得大 5 歲。) We beat the team by two points. (我們以兩分之差擊敗了這支隊伍。)
b. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: textile n. 紡織 | |
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Question 9. |
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Without the support of the board of directors, the project would never _____ completed as scheduled. |
A.was |
B.been |
C.have been(正解) |
D.had been |
若是沒有董事會的支持,該計劃絕不可能在預定的時間完成。
理由: a. 本句測試以介詞 without(沒有)形成的假設語氣。 1) 與現在事實相反: Without + N, 主詞 + 助動詞過去式(如 would、should、could、might)+ 原形動詞 例: Without your help, I couldn't do the work now. (若是沒有你的幫助,我現在就無法做這份工作。) 2) 與過去事實相反: Without + N, 主詞 + 助動詞過去式(如 would、should、could、might)+ have + 過去分詞 例: Without your help, I couldn't have finished the work yesterday. (若是沒有你的幫助,我昨天就無法完成這份工作。)
b. 根據上述,空格前有過去式助動詞 would,得知之後須加 have,再加過去分詞 been,形成與過去事實相反的假設語氣,故 (C) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. the board of directors 董事會 b. as scheduled 按預定時間(使用時多置於句尾) 例: You have to finish the work as scheduled. (你必須按預定時間完成這份工作。) | |
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Question 10. |
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The company kept its losses secret, so ______ anyone knew it was already on the verge of bankruptcy. |
A.hardly(正解) |
B.almost |
C.most |
D.generally |
公司隱瞞了虧損,因此幾乎沒有人知道公司已瀕臨破產。
理由: a. (A) hardly adv. 幾乎不(與 any 並用)
例: He has hardly any money left. = He has almost no money left. (他幾乎沒剩什麼錢。) (B) almost adv. 幾乎 例: Almost anybody can do this easy job. (幾乎任何人都能做這份簡單的工作。)
(C) most a. 大部份的(之後須接複數可數名詞或不可數名詞) 例: Most students in the class study very hard. (這個班上大部份的學生都很用功。) (D) generally adv. 普遍地 例: Generally, people who live in this area are rich. (住在這個地區的人普遍都很富有。) b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. keep...secret 隱瞞...... = keep...a secret 例: She wants to keep her relationship with Eric a secret. (她不想讓其他人知道她正在跟艾瑞克交往。) b. be on the verge of... 瀕臨......的邊緣 | |
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Question 11. |
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Unfortunately, after Epoch Computers merged with that Japanese company, the ______ of its stock dropped. |
A.value(正解) |
B.nature |
C.cost |
D.receipt |
不幸地,當時代電腦與那間日本公司合併後,股價就下跌了。
理由: a. (A) value n. 價值 (B) nature n. 大自然(不可數,前不可接冠詞); 性質(可數,前可接冠詞) 例: I love nature. (我愛大自然。) What is the nature of this job? (這份工作的性質是什麼?) (C) cost n. 花費 at the cost of... 花費......;犧牲...... 例: Paul attained the goal at the cost of his health. (保羅達成了目標,卻犧牲了健康。) (D) receipt n. 收據 b. 根據語意,(A)應為正選。 其他重點: a. epoch n. 時代 b. merge vt. 合併 merge with... 與......合併 例: His department will merge with mine. (他的部門將和我的部門合併。) | |
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Question 12. |
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I'm afraid that we can't go on with our project because we don't have much money at our _____. |
A.disposing |
B.dispose |
C.disposes |
D.disposal(正解) |
我們沒有充裕的資金可運用,所以我們恐怕無法繼續進行該計劃。
理由: a. 本句測試下列固定片語: at one's disposal 任由某人處置 例: A car is at your disposal on weekends. (每逢週末都有一輛車子可供你支配。) b. 根據上述,(D) 應為正選。 c. (B) dispose [ dI`spoz ] vi. 處理(與介詞 of 並用) dispose of... 處理...... 例: How should we dispose of the garbage? = How should we get rid of the garbage? (我們應該如何處理這些垃圾?) | |
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Question 13. |
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A recent survey shows that the average American generates ______ much trash as the average European. |
A.twice |
B.twice as(正解) |
C.as twice |
D.twice more |
最近一項調查顯示,美國人平均生產的垃圾量是歐洲人的兩倍。
理由: a. 本句測試下列倍數詞的結構: 倍數詞 + as + adj.∕adv. + as... ......是......的若干倍 使用上列句構時,可先造一個有副詞或形容詞的句子。 例:She is beautiful. (她很美麗。 beautiful是adj.) He studies hard. (他很用功。 hard是adv.) 再於形容詞或副詞前後加上 as: 例: She is as beautiful as Mary. (她和瑪莉一樣美麗。) He studies as hard as John. (他和約翰一樣用功。) 接下來在第一個 as 前接上倍數詞(如 twice、three times、four times...) 例: She is twice as beautiful as Mary. (她比瑪莉美麗兩倍。) He studies three times as hard as John. (他比約翰用功三倍。) b. 根據上述,(B) 應為正選。 twice as much trash as... 是......兩倍的垃圾 | |
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Question 14. |
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No one ______ the meeting had the authority to make any changes on the proposal until an agreement was reached. |
A.attended |
B.attends |
C.attending(正解) |
D.should attend |
在達成協議前,與會人士無權針對該方案做出任何改變。
理由: a. 本句測試形容詞子句化簡為現在分詞片語的用法。 以關係代名詞 who 或 which 引導的形容詞子句中,若 who 或 which 作主詞時,該形容詞子句可變成現在分詞片語,原則如下: 1) 刪除 who 或 which。 2) 之後的動詞變成現在分詞,若該動詞為 be 動詞,則一律改為 being,並可省略。
例: I hate any student who doesn't bother to study. = I hate any student not bothering to study. (懶得唸書的學生我都討厭。) b. 根據上述,故 (C) 應為正選。原句實等於: No one who attended the meeting had the authority to make any changes... 上列句中,可將 who 刪除,之後的動詞 attended 變成現在分詞 attending,即成原句構。 其他重點: a. authority n. 權力 have the authority to V 有權力做...... 例: Who gave you the authority to sign the contract? (誰給你權力去簽訂這份合約的?) b. make a change on sth 對某物做出改變 c. reach an agreement 達成協議 = come to an agreement 例: After a lengthy discussion, we finally reached an agreement. (經過冗長的討論,我們終於達成了協議。) | |
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Question 15. |
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The committee voted _____ to rule out the possibility of constructing a factory in this area for fear of causing water pollution. |
A.critically |
B.generally |
C.increasingly |
D.unanimously(正解) |
委員會一致投票排除在該區興建工廠的可能性,唯恐造成水污染。
理由: a. (A) critically ] adv. 嚴苛地 (B) generally adv. 一般地 Generally speaking, ... 一般而言,......;大體而言,...... = In general, ... = On the whole, ... = By and large, ... 例: Generally speaking, there are two main political parties in the country. (大體而言,這個國家有兩大政黨。)
(C) increasingly adv. 漸增地 例: The problem is getting increasingly serious. (這問題變得越來越嚴重。) (D) unanimously adv. 一致地,毫無異議地 b. 根據語意,(D) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. rule out the possibility of... 排除......的可能性 b. construct vt. 興建 c. for fear of... 唯恐...... 例: For fear of drowning, Emily never goes swimming. (艾蜜麗唯恐會溺水,所以她從不去游泳。) | |
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Question 16. |
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It was already eight when the general manager showed up, so there was very ______ time for us to talk before the seminar. |
A.few |
B.little(正解) |
C.brief |
D.no |
總經理出現時已經是 8 點了,因此研討會前我們沒有多少時間可以談話。
理由: a. (A) few a. 沒幾個(之後須接複數名詞) a few 一些(之後亦須接複數名詞) 例: He has few friends. (他沒幾個朋友。) I have a few good friends. (我有一些好朋友。) (B) little a. 沒多少(之後須接不可數名詞) a little 還有一些(之後亦須接不可數名詞) 例: He has little money. (他沒多少錢。) I still have a little money. (我還有一些錢。)
(C) brief a. 簡短的 a brief speech 簡短的演說 (D) no a. 沒有(不可被 very 修飾) 例: I have very no money. (×) → I have no money. (○) (我沒有錢。) b. 根據上述,空格後有不可數名詞 time(時間), 故 (B) 應為正選。 其他重點: seminar n. 研討會 | |
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Question 17. |
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The fast food restaurant should have made money, but employee demands on management forced it into ______. |
A.bankruptcy(正解) |
B.robbery |
C.construction |
D.excitement |
這間速食店本來應該會賺錢的,但員工對其資方的要求使其破產。
理由: a. (A) bankruptcy n. 破產 be on the verge of bankruptcy 瀕臨破產的邊緣 例: Because of poor management, the company is on the verge of bankruptcy. (由於管理不善,該公司瀕臨破產的邊緣。) (B) robbery n. 搶劫 rob vt. 搶劫 rob sb of sth 搶奪某人的某物 例: The bandit robbed the woman of all her money. (這名強盜搶走了該婦女所有的錢財。) (C) construction n. 建造 be under construction 興建中 例: The building is under construction now. (這棟建築物正在興建中。) (D) excitement n. 興奮 To one's excitement, ... 令某人興奮的是,...... 例: To my excitement, Christmas is around the corner. (令我興奮的是,聖誕節就快到了。) b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。 | |
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Question 18. |
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The staff members should do the best they can to collect all the information ______ for the upcoming meeting. |
A.required(正解) |
B.called |
C.valued |
D.questioned |
工作人員應盡全力為即將召開的會議蒐集所有必備的資料。
理由: a. (A) require vt. 需要 例: This radio requires two batteries. (這台收音機需要兩顆電池。)
(B) call vt. 召喚 (C) value vt. 珍惜 例: I value your friendship. = I cherish your friendship. = I treasure your friendship. (我珍惜你的友情。) (D) question vt. 質疑 例: I have never questioned your honesty. (我從來沒有質疑過你的誠信。) b. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. ...all the information required for the upcoming meeting. = ... all the information that is required for the upcoming meeting. ......這場即將召開的會議所有必備的資料。 b. do the best one can to + V 盡(某人)全力做某事 例: You should do the best you can to help him. = You should do your best to help him. = You should do all you can to help him. = You should do whatever you can do help him. = You should do your utmost to help him. (你應該要盡全力幫助他。) | |
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Question 19. |
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That restaurant is quite popular around here. I'm afraid we have to ______ a table if we want to eat there tonight. |
A.reserve(正解) |
B.conserve |
C.preserve |
D.deserve |
那家餐廳在這帶很受歡迎。如果我們今晚想在那兒用餐,恐怕必須訂位才行。
理由: a. (A) reserve vt. 預訂 例: I would like to reserve a room for two nights. = I would like to make a reservation for a room for two nights. = I would like to book a room for two nights. (我想預訂一間房間,要住兩個晚上。)
(B) conserve vt. 節約使用 conserve energy 節約能源 例: We should do our best to conserve energy. (我們應該要盡全力節約能源。)
(C) preserve vt. 儲存 例: All the food should be preserved in the refrigerator. (所有的食物都應該儲存在冰箱裡。) (D) deserve vt. 應得 例: Such a good boy deserves our praise. (這麼乖的孩子應得到我們的讚美。) b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。 | |
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Question 20. |
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All laboratory analyses must be made _____ to resident doctors no later than May 31. |
A.frequent |
B.additional |
C.available(正解) |
D.employable |
所有實驗室的分析最遲得在 5 月 31 日以前提供給住院醫師。
理由: a. 本句測試下列固定句構: make sth available to sb 將某物準備好提供給某人 available a. 現有的;可提供的 例: Videotapes of the film are not available anymore here. (這裡不再販售這部電影的錄影帶了。)
b. (A) frequent a. 經常的 (B) additional a. 額外的 an additional + 數字 額外的...... = an extra + 數字 例: We need an additional 50,000 dollars for the project. (我們另需 5 萬元來完成這項計劃。) (D) employable a. 可僱用的 c. 根據語意及用法,(C) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. analyses n. 分析(複數) analysis n. 分析(單數) b. resident a. 居住的 & n. 居民 a resident doctor 住院醫生 c. no later than... 最遲不超過...... 例: The report should be finished no later than March 1. (這份報告最遲應該在 3 月 1 日以前完成。) | |
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Question 21. |
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Public opinion was against the government's argument that national security prevented officials ______ information. |
A.provided |
B.provides |
C.to provide |
D.from providing(正解) |
政府認為國家安全可防止官員提供情報,但輿論對此皆持反對態度。
理由: a. 本句測試表『預防』或『防止』的動詞與介詞之間的關係。下列動詞均與 from 並用:prevent(防止)、 keep(防止)、 prohibit(禁止)、 ban(禁止)、 bar(禁止)。 例: You should do something to prevent him from smoking too much. = You should do something to prohibit him from smoking too much. (你應該想辦法不要讓他抽那麼多煙。) b. 根據上述,(D) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. forbid 也表『禁止』, 但接了受詞之後,可接不定詞片語或 from 加動名詞。 例: I forbid him to do it. = I forbid him from doing it. (我禁止他做這件事。) b. public opinion 輿論 c. argument n. 論點 d. national security 國家安全 | |
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Question 22. |
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To ensure that you stand a good chance of getting the job, your application form must be postmarked _____ Friday, July 31. |
A.no more than |
B.no less than |
C.no later than(正解) |
D.in advance |
為確保您有可能得到這份工作,您的應徵表格上的郵戳日期最遲不得超過 7 月 31 日星期五。
理由: a. 本句測試『最遲不晚於......』的片語用法。 no later than... 最遲不晚於......,最晚在......之前 例: This report should be finished no later than Friday. = This report should be finished by Friday. (這份報告最晚應該在星期五以前完成。) b. 根據上述,空格後有日期,故 (C) 應為正選。 c. (A) no more than + 數字 最多不超過...... 例: He has no more than two hundred dollars. (他的錢最多不超過 200 元。) (B) no less than + 數字 至少...... = at least + 數字 例: This country is no less than a thousand years old. (這個國家至少有一千年的歷史。) (D) in advance 事先 例: It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. (你如果事先訂票,會比較便宜。) 其他重點: a. ensure vt. 確保 例: Hard work ensures your success. (努力能確保你的成功。) b. stand a good chance of... 很有可能...... 例: You'll stand a good chance of passing the test if you study hard. (你如果用功唸書,就很有可能會通過考試。) c. postmark vt. 在(郵件)上蓋郵戳 | |
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Question 23. |
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News of the closing of the factory was _____ before employees were notified, creating a problem for the management. |
A.released(正解) |
B.relieved |
C.remained |
D.remembered |
工廠關閉的消息在通知員工前就被發布,造成了資方的困擾。
理由: a. (A) release vt. 發布(消息等); 釋放(囚犯、嫌犯等) 例: According to the news released in the evening, seven people were killed in the car accident. (根據傍晚發布的新聞,這場車禍中有 7 人喪生。) John was released from prison after serving a five-year sentence. (約翰入獄服刑 5 年後獲釋。) (B) relieve vt. 減輕、紓解(痛苦、壓力等) 例: Dr. Smith told him to get some rest to relieve his stress. (史密斯醫師吩咐他要好好休息,以減輕壓力。) (C) remain vi. 保持(無被動用法,之後接形容詞) 例: To remain healthy, you should exercise every day. (為了保持身體健康,你應該要每天運動。) (D) remember vt. 記得 b. 根據語意,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. notify vt. 通知 notify sb of sth 通知某人某事 例: They notified the police of the date of the gathering. (他們通知警方該集會的日期。) b. the management 資方;管理部門 | |
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Question 24. |
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The supervisor is planning to stay with us _____ a period of four days in order to help solve the worsening financial problems of our company. |
A.of |
B.in |
C.for(正解) |
D.past |
監督人正計劃與我們共處為期 4 天的時間,以協助解決我們公司日益惡化的財務問題。
理由: a. 本句測試下列固定片語: for a period of + 一段時間 為期...... 例: I'm going to stay here for a period of half a year. (我準備在這裡待上半年的時間。) b. 根據上述,(C) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. supervisor n. 監督人;管理人 b. ...help solve the problem ......協助解決問題 = ...help to solve the problem 注意: help 之後的 to 可省略,直接接原形動詞。 例: If I have time, I will help (to) write the letter. (我若有空,會幫忙寫信。) | |
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Question 25. |
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J.C. Smith, Inc. produces a variety of auto parts, ______ are exported to such countries as Mexico, Spain, and Thailand. |
A.most of them |
B.with most of them |
C.most of which(正解) |
D.they most |
J.C. 史密斯公司生產各式汽車零件,當中大部份外銷到墨西哥、西班牙和泰國等國家。
理由: a. 本句測試下列句構: 主要子句句尾有名詞時,之後可接『數量詞 + of + 關係代名詞的受格(即 whom 或which)引導的形容詞子句』, 以修飾之前主要子句句尾的名詞。
例: Steve has taught many students, some of them have become great scientists. (╳,兩句無連接詞連接) * 上列句中,Steve 為主詞,引導一個主要子句,some of them 也是主詞,引導另一主要子句,但兩句無連接詞連接。 → Steve has taught many students, some of whom have become great scientists. (○) (史提夫教了很多學生,有些已經成為偉大的科學家。) I have bought five cakes, two of them will be given to you. (╳) * 上列句中,無連接詞連接兩句。 → I have bought five cakes, two of which will be given to you. (○) (我買了 5 塊蛋糕,其中兩塊會給你。) b. 根據上述,原句空格前有 J.C. Smith, Inc. 作主詞引導的主要子句,若選 (A) 時 most of them 成為另一子句的主詞,造成兩句無連接詞,故應選 (C) most of which,使 which 變成關係代名詞,代替之前的名詞 a variety of auto parts(各式各樣的汽車零件)。 其他重點: a. a variety of... 各式各樣的...... 例: This bar provides its customers with a variety of drinks. (這間酒館提供顧客各式各樣的飲料。) b. export vt. 輸出 import vt. 輸入 | |
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Question 26. |
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_______ in the late 1980's with a staff of only ten, this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea, thanks to its sound management. |
A.Established(正解) |
B.Establishing |
C.Been established |
D.Having established |
該電腦公司成立於 1980 年代末,員工僅有 10 人。如今因其健全的管理制度,該公司已成為南韓電腦業的龍頭。
理由: a. 本句測試分詞構句: 凡兩句在一起,須有連接詞連接。若無連接詞時,往往第一個句子應改為分詞片語,原則如下: 1) 若第一個句子主詞與第二個句子主詞相同時,將第一個句子的主詞刪除。 2) 之後的動詞變現在分詞。 3) 若該動詞為 be 動詞時,變成現在分詞 being,being 可省略。 例: I was tired after all the work, I went to bed early. (╳,兩句無連接詞連接) → (Being) tired after all the work, I went to bed early. (○) → Tired after all the work, I went to bed early. (○) (我在完成所有的工作後感到很疲憊,所以提早就寢。) b. 根據上述,原句原為: This computer company was established in the late 1980's..., this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea... (╳,兩句無連接詞連接) → (Being) established in the late 1980's..., this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea... (○) → Established in the late 1980's..., this computer company has become the biggest in South Korea... (○) c. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. staff n.(全體)職員(集合名詞,不可數) 例: We have 20 staffs in our company. (╳) → We have a staff of 20 in our company. (○) = We have 20 staff members in our company.(○) (我們公司有 20 位職員。) b. thanks to... 由於...... = because of... c. sound a. 健全的 a sound system 健全的制度 | |
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Question 27. |
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For the fifth year in a row, the ______ of sick days taken by employees has gone down. |
A.number(正解) |
B.amount |
C.volume |
D.date |
連續 5 年以來,員工請病假的天數下降。
理由: a. 本句測試 number 和 amount 與數字的關係。 1) number 須與複數名詞並用: a large / small number of + 複數名詞 許多的∕少數的...... 例: A large number of people came to the party. (許多人來參加這場派對。) the number of + 複數名詞 某物的數量 例: The number of people who came to the party was staggering. (來參加這場派對的人數多到驚人。) 2) amount 應與不可數名詞並用: a large / small amount of + 不可數名詞 大量的∕少量的...... b. 原句空格後有可數複數名詞 sick days(病假), 故得知空格內應置入 (A) number。 c. 根據上述,(A) 應為正選。 其他重點: a. volume n. 量(= amount); 音量 a large volume of information 大量的資訊 = a large amount of information b. in a row 連續地 例: It has been raining for five days in a row. = It has been raining for five consecutive days. (已經連續下 5 天的雨了。) | |
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Question 28. |
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Video game makers saw sales drop dramatically in October, but analysts still expect the industry ______ the year with record_breaking sales. |
A.ending |
B.end |
C.to end(正解) |
D.in ending |
電玩製造業者發現 10 月的業績急速下跌,但分析家仍預期年終將達到破紀錄的銷售業績。
理由: a. 本句測試 expect(預期∕期望)的用法: expect sb / sth to V 期望某人∕某物...... 例: We expect the train to arrive at 10:00. (我們預期火車會在 10 點到達。) b. 根據上述,(C) 應為正選。 | |
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Question 29. |
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Ivy.com announced this morning that it had ______ all the money it needed to further expand its market share in Asia. |
A.risen |
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