113年 - 113 全國高級中等學校學生技藝競賽考試_商業類:職場英文#141485

1. Established in 1209, Cambridge University has ____ some of the greatest minds in various fields. (A) allocated (B) scrambled (C) dedicated (D) nurtured

2. Art is ____ hard to define, and so are the differences between good art and bad art. (A) incidentally (B) notoriously (C) plentifully (D) destructively

3. As Southeast and East Asia are culturally diverse, it is hardly surprising that the various countries in these parts often face different challenges and ____ to gender equality. (A) exhibitions (B) distributions (C) obstacles (D) lawsuits

4. BBC explains that tensions between Jews and Arabs grew when the international community gave the UK the task of ____ a “national home” in Palestine for Jewish people. (A) refreshing (B) crumbling (C) diminishing (D) launching

5. UN ____ Israel for inflicting “enormous destruction” in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank as the army continues to lay siege. (A) astonishes (B) contends (C) guides (D) condemns

6. The company decided to ____ the two smaller departments into one larger department to improve efficiency. (A) abuse (B) betray (C) merge (D) purify

7. After the devastating earthquake, the community gathered to express their sadness and ____ the loss of their homes. (A) govern (B) mourn (C) scorn (D) yearn

8. The scientist’s work became widely recognized and ____ in the field of biology, setting a standard for future research. (A) portable (B) horrible (C) notable (D) variable

9. Due to the rise in pollution, the protective ____ layer in the Earth's atmosphere is becoming thinner, which is a cause for global concern. (A) issue (B) lotus (C) mound (D) ozone

10. The scientist found it difficult to explain the unusual ____ of light observed in his research. (A) navigation (B) phenomenon (C) rebellion (D) sanitation

11. After the storm, the riverbanks were ____ with a large amount of debris and fallen trees. (A) plagued (B) revived (C) terrified (D) staggered

12. The company successfully reached its predetermined sales ____ for the year, exceeding expectations. (A) prose (B) quota (C) rally (D) saint

13. The government decided to implement a new tax to increase its ____ during the fiscal year. (A) mustard (B) revenue (C) scenario (D) terrace

14. The ancient artifact was discovered in the ruins of a once-great ___, suggesting a powerful civilization once thrived there. (A) realm (B) skull (C) trout (D) sibling

15. The persuasive speech was filled with ___, using carefully crafted language and emotional appeals to sway the audience. (A) epidemic (B) graphic (C) mechanic (D) rhetoric

16. After the volcanic eruption, rescue teams were sent to ___ as many lives as possible from the rubble. (A) allege (B) indulge (C) oblige (D) salvage

17. The new technology expands the ___ of possibilities for medical treatments, offering more potential solutions for various diseases. (A) scent (B) scope (C) scoop (D) scrap

18. I was eager to have my first work experience, so I accepted the offer, joined the gang and hit the guy they told me to. I remember having ___ regret over what just happened. (A) reliant (B) ignorant (C) instant (D) resistant

19. In this AI era, if the industries do not come up with the most creative chip design or the most powerful calculation, the chances of ___ are almost non-existent. (A) refusal (B) proposal (C) withdrawal (D) survival

20. We have sold a lot in the past month, so our supplies are now running low. Just luckily, our vendor still has some items in ___. (A) stock (B) advance (C) addition (D) vain 

21. (A) plan (B) plans (C) planned (D) planning

22. (A) vary (B) vomit (C) venture (D) verbalize

23. (A) aspiring (B) expiring (C) retiring (D) inquiring

24. (A) signs up (B) sorts out (C) stands out (D) settles down

25. (A) edible (B) feeble (C) viable (D) adorable

26. (A) as (B) yet (C) unless (D) although

27. (A) Similarly (B) However (C) Consequently (D) Likewise

28. (A) novice (B) nominee (C) narrative (D) navigation

29. (A) preferred (B) protected (C) perceived (D) proceeded

30. (A) propels (B) plummeted (C) paralyzes (D) penetrates

31. (A) sacred (B) wicked  (C) limited (D) renowned 

32. (A) increasing (B) frustrating  (C) exhausting (D) demanding 

33. (A) return  (B) recite  (C) refute  (D) reside 

34. (A) Conversely  (B) Fortunately  (C) Undoubtedly  (D) Additionally 

35. (A) execute  (B) expand  (C) extract (D) exclude 

36. What is the primary focus of the 2023 McKinsey report? (A) The significance of diversity in leadership for company success (B) The challenges of adapting to new technological advancements (C) The importance of financial investment strategies in companies (D) The strategies companies can use to improve employee well-being

37. What does the report suggest about achieving fair representation in leadership? (A) It is an unrealistic goal for most companies. (B) It has been fully achieved by every company. (C) It is within reach, but progress has been uneven. (D) It is dependent on government regulations and policies.

38. How does the report expand the understanding of the impact of diversity? (A) It exclusively concentrates on the financial advantages of diversity. (B) It explores how diversity connects to social and environmental outcomes. (C) It mainly investigates the influence of diversity on employee satisfaction. (D) It emphasizes the difficulties of applying diversity initiatives across cultures.

39. What is one of the five strategies the report suggests for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in companies? (A) Limiting feedback from employees on DEI efforts (B) Avoiding local context when implementing DEI objectives (C) Integrating DEI efforts into the company’s main strategies (D) Mandating strict quotas for diverse representation at all levels

40. Which statement best reflects the overall message of the report? (B) The argument for diversity in the workplace is weak and inconclusive. (A) Diversity is a complicated topic with uncertain advantages for businesses. (C) Businesses should prioritize diversity only if it directly boosts their profits. (D) Diversity is crucial for companies aiming to succeed in today’s environment. 

41. Which of the following sentences best describes the last two paragraphs of this passage? (A) TSMC raises its chip prices greatly within a short time. (B) The market demand influences TSMC's pricing policy. (C) The world chip industry is still handicapped by TSMC. (D) TSMC gains more market share because of AI technologies.

42. According to the passage, in which of the following cities does TSMC NOT found a factory? (A) Milan (B) Kumamoto (C) Dresden (D) Phoenix

43. How many companies established the joint venture ESMC? (A) Two. (B) Three. (C) Four. (D) Five.

44. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? (A) TSMC would keep raising its capabilities and adjusting its production costs. (B) AI technologies is expected to boost TSMC's growth by 10% in 2024 alone. (C) Employment opportunities can be increased in Dresden and Kumamoto. (D) Bosch, Infineon and NXP altogether own the largest shares of ESMC.

45. Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura hopes to (A) transform Dresden into a semiconductor industry hub. (B) follow the model of Taiwan's Hsinchu Science Park. (C) build two chip factories in Kumamoto significantly. (D) establish a successful semiconductor industry in Germany. 

46. What was the primary objective of the study conducted at the Southeastern U.S. university? (A) To investigate how frequently online racism appears in student publications and social media platforms (B) To categorize and identify the most common types of racist remarks found in online student discussions (C) To investigate how online racism affects Black students and evaluate strategies to encourage others to intervene (D) To compare the experiences of Black and White students with online racism within the university community

47. Based on the passage, what does the word "bystander" in the phrase "bystander intervention" most likely mean? (A) A student who is too directly affected by racist comments online (B) A person who witnesses an event but is not directly involved in it (C) An individual who actively participates in spreading online racism (D) Someone who is responsible for creating and enforcing online rules

48. What was the purpose of the full intervention used in the study? (A) To provide emotional support to only Black students facing online racism (B) To educate faculty members on dealing with racism in the classrooms (C) To offer Black students tools for managing their emotional well-being (D) To guide White students on how to effectively respond to racist comments

49. Based on the passage, which bar chart best matches the description of the results from the study on interventions promoting bystander response to online racism? (A) (B) (C) (D)

50. What is the key message conveyed in the final paragraph of the text? (A). The most effective way to combat online racism is to avoid engaging in online discussions altogether. (B) Online racism is not an inevitable part of online communication and cannot be completely eradicated. (C) Everyone has a role to play in addressing online racism and creating a more inclusive environment. (D) Combating online racism is solely the responsibility of universities and online platform administrators.