TOEIC 模擬試題 Mock 5 — 威威老師編著

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本回目標分數 850-950（C1 高階）。這是最難的一回！Part 7 出現更多三篇閱讀和 inference 題型，Part 2 的陷阱選項也變多。計時 120 分鐘，挑戰自己的極限！

聽力測驗 Listening (45 分鐘，100 題)

Part 1: 照片描述 Photographs (6 題)

照片 1： 實驗室場景——一位穿白袍的研究員透過顯微鏡觀察樣本，旁邊電腦螢幕顯示細胞結構圖，實驗台上排列著試管和培養皿。

(A) The researcher is examining a specimen through a microscope. (B) The researcher is typing data into a computer. (C) The researcher is cleaning laboratory equipment. (D) The researcher is writing notes on a clipboard. 答案：A

照片 2： 屋頂場景——幾位太陽能板安裝技師正在調整支架角度，其中一人拿著工具箱站在梯子旁，背景可見城市天際線。

(A) The technicians are removing old solar panels from the roof. (B) The technicians are adjusting the brackets on the solar panel array. (C) The technicians are painting the rooftop surface. (D) The technicians are inspecting the building’s ventilation system. 答案：B

照片 3： 美術館展廳——訪客站在一幅大型抽象畫前，一位導覽員正用手勢解說畫作，牆上有展覽標題「Modern Perspectives」。

(A) Visitors are purchasing artwork at the gift shop. (B) A guide is explaining a painting to museum visitors. (C) An artist is creating a new painting on site. (D) Workers are hanging new paintings on the wall. 答案：B

照片 4： 港口黃昏——幾台貨櫃起重機正在作業，一艘大型貨輪停靠在碼頭，夕陽映照在水面上，卡車在岸邊排隊等候。

(A) Container cranes are loading cargo vessels at the port. (B) A cruise ship is boarding passengers at the terminal. (C) Fishing boats are returning with the day’s catch. (D) The port is closed and all equipment is idle. 答案：A

照片 5： 咖啡廳角落——一個人戴著耳機專注地看著筆電螢幕，桌上有一杯拿鐵和一本翻開的筆記本，窗外可見雨天的街景。

(A) A customer is ordering food at the counter. (B) A person is working on a laptop while wearing headphones. (C) The barista is preparing an espresso drink. (D) Two colleagues are having a business discussion. 答案：B

照片 6： 健身房早晨——幾個人正在使用不同器材，其中一位女性在跑步機上慢跑，一位男性在做重量訓練，教練正在指導另一位學員的姿勢。

(A) The gym is completely empty during off-peak hours. (B) A personal trainer is correcting a client’s exercise form. (C) Everyone in the gym is using the same type of equipment. (D) A fitness class is being conducted in a group circle. 答案：B

Part 2: 應答問題 Question-Response (25 題)

Has the board of directors reached a consensus on the merger proposal yet? (A) They’re still deliberating — the vote has been postponed until next Thursday. (B) The merger was announced in the financial press yesterday. (C) Board meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of each month. 答案：A
What made you decide to pivot your career from finance to software engineering? (A) Software engineering requires strong analytical skills. (B) I realized I was far more passionate about building products than analyzing balance sheets. (C) The finance industry has been quite stable in recent years. 答案：B
Do you happen to know whose responsibility it is to approve overtime requests this quarter? (A) Overtime must be approved in advance, not after the fact. (B) I believe that’s been delegated to the regional managers as of the new policy change. (C) The quarterly report shows a decrease in overtime hours. 答案：B
Aren’t you supposed to be at the risk assessment workshop right now? (A) It was rescheduled to Friday due to the facilitator’s flight delay. (B) Risk assessment is an important part of project planning. (C) Yes, the workshop covers three main areas of operational risk. 答案：A
How did the focus group respond to our redesigned user interface? (A) We conducted three focus group sessions across different demographics. (B) The designer presented several UI mock-ups for comparison. (C) Overwhelmingly positive, though they suggested simplifying the navigation menu. 答案：C
Where should I file these vendor contracts once they’ve been countersigned? (A) All executed contracts go into the digital repository under “Legal — Procurement,” tagged by fiscal year. (B) Vendor contracts typically include clauses on payment terms and deliverables. (C) The legal department reviews all contracts before they are finalized. 答案：A
Why was the product recall announced so abruptly? (A) Recalls are handled by the quality assurance division. (B) A safety defect was discovered during routine post-market surveillance, and the legal team advised immediate disclosure. (C) The product line includes over fifty different SKUs across three categories. 答案：B
Would your team be able to accelerate the timeline by two weeks if we brought in temporary contractors? (A) Contractors need to be onboarded and given access to our internal systems first. (B) That could work, provided the contractors have experience with our specific tech stack. (C) The timeline currently shows completion by the end of Q3. 答案：B
Whom did the CEO appoint to head the newly formed sustainability division? (A) The sustainability division was established last month. (B) She recruited Dr. Amara Osei from GreenPeace International — it was quite a coup. (C) Sustainability initiatives are becoming increasingly important for corporate branding. 答案：B
What’s your assessment of the candidate we interviewed this morning? (A) Her track record in scaling operations from startup to mid-size is exactly what we need right now. (B) We have three more candidates scheduled for this week. (C) The interview panel consists of HR, the department head, and a peer-level team member. 答案：A
Could you elaborate on the discrepancies you found in the inventory audit? (A) The audit was conducted over a period of three days last week. (B) Certainly — roughly $40,000 worth of raw materials are unaccounted for, and the logbook shows unauthorized access to the warehouse after hours. (C) Inventory audits are performed quarterly and at the end of each fiscal year. 答案：B
When will the IT department roll out the cybersecurity training module to all employees? (A) The module covers phishing detection, password hygiene, and data encryption protocols. (B) Cybersecurity training is mandatory for all new hires during orientation. (C) The rollout begins next Monday — you’ll receive an automated enrollment email with a completion deadline. 答案：C
Should we prioritize reducing operational costs or investing in market expansion for the upcoming fiscal year? (A) Given the competitive landscape, I’d advocate for expansion — cutting costs now might sacrifice long-term positioning. (B) Operational costs have increased by 8% compared to last year. (C) Market expansion requires extensive research and localization efforts. 答案：A
I don’t suppose you’ve had a chance to look over the due diligence report, have you? (A) Due diligence is a critical step before any significant acquisition. (B) Actually, I finished it last night. There are three red flags we should discuss before the morning briefing. (C) The report was compiled by the external consulting firm we hired. 答案：B
What contingency measures do we have in place if the supplier fails to deliver by the cutoff date? (A) We’ve pre-qualified two alternative suppliers and can activate contracts within 48 hours if needed. (B) The supplier has been our primary vendor for over seven years. (C) Delivery cutoff dates are specified with penalty clauses in the service agreement. 答案：A
How much leeway do we have in terms of budget reallocation for the R&D project? (A) R&D expenditure is capped at 15% of total annual revenue under the current policy. (B) The CFO authorized a 20% buffer beyond the initial allocation, but anything beyond that requires board approval. (C) Budget reallocation requests must be submitted through the finance portal. 答案：B
Isn’t it unusual for a company of our size to not have a dedicated public relations team? (A) We actually rely on an external agency that specializes in crisis communications and media relations — it’s more cost-effective for our needs. (B) Public relations play a crucial role in shaping corporate reputation. (C) Several senior executives have backgrounds in communications and journalism. 答案：A
What criteria did the selection committee use to shortlist candidates for the fellowship program? (A) The fellowship program was established in honor of our founding chairman. (B) Applicants were evaluated on leadership potential, innovation capacity, and cross-functional collaboration experience. (C) Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email within two weeks of the application deadline. 答案：B
You’ve overseen the company through two recessions — what’s your guiding principle during economic downturns? (A) The last recession had a significant impact on the manufacturing sector. (B) I’ve always believed that downturns are when you should double down on talent acquisition — great people become available and competitors pull back. (C) Economic cycles are natural and can be predicted to some extent by leading indicators. 答案：B
Which department escalated the complaint about the new expense reporting software? (A) That would be Accounting — they claim the mobile app crashes when processing multi-currency reimbursements. (B) Expense reports must be approved by both the direct supervisor and the finance manager. (C) The software update was deployed across all departments last Friday. 答案：A
How do you envision our brand evolving over the next five years? (A) The brand was established in 2002 and has undergone three major redesigns. (B) I see us moving from being perceived as a product-centric company to a solutions-oriented partner that customers trust for end-to-end service. (C) Brand perception is measured through quarterly customer surveys and net promoter scores. 答案：B
Could you break down the total cost of ownership for leasing versus purchasing the manufacturing equipment? (A) Sure — leasing has lower upfront costs but totals about 18% more over a seven-year horizon when you factor in interest and residual value terms. (B) The equipment is essential for expanding our production capacity next quarter. (C) We’ve received quotes from three different equipment suppliers. 答案：A
When did the regulatory compliance issue with our European subsidiary first come to light? (A) Regulatory compliance varies significantly across different jurisdictions in the EU. (B) It was flagged during an internal audit six weeks ago, and we immediately notified the relevant authorities. (C) Our European subsidiary employs roughly 300 people across four offices. 答案：B
What’s stopping us from entering the Southeast Asian market right now? (A) Primarily the lack of a reliable local distribution partner and the complexity of navigating fragmented e-commerce regulations across the region. (B) Southeast Asia represents one of the fastest-growing consumer markets globally. (C) We’ve conducted preliminary market research in three countries so far. 答案：A
Don’t you find it counterproductive to hold standing meetings that last over an hour? (A) Research supports the idea that standing meetings tend to be shorter and more focused. (B) I completely agree — I’ve started implementing a 30-minute cap, and if issues remain unresolved, we schedule focused follow-ups with only the relevant stakeholders. (C) Standing desks have become popular in many modern office environments. 答案：B

Part 3: 簡短對話 Conversations (39 題)

Conversation 1 (Questions 32-34):

M: Good afternoon. I’m calling from Pacifica Insurance. We’ve been reviewing the claim you submitted for water damage to your commercial property at 2280 Harbor Boulevard. W: Yes, I’ve been waiting for an update. It’s been nearly three weeks since the adjuster came out to inspect. M: I apologize for the delay. The adjuster’s report has finally been approved, and I’m pleased to say your claim has been accepted in full. The settlement amount is $47,500, which covers structural repairs and replacement of damaged inventory. W: That’s a relief. How will the payment be processed — is it a lump sum or in installments? M: You’ll receive an initial disbursement of 60% within five business days, with the remaining 40% released upon submission of repair completion certificates. I’ll email you the settlement agreement for electronic signature this afternoon.

What is the conversation mainly about? (A) Filing a new insurance policy for a commercial property (B) The approval of a water damage insurance claim (C) Scheduling a property inspection appointment (D) Negotiating premium rates for business insurance 答案：B
What is the total settlement amount? (A) $27, 500 (B)$ 37,500 (C) $47, 500 (D)$ 57,500 答案：C
How will the payment be distributed? (A) In a single lump sum immediately (B) 60% upfront, 40% after repair completion certificates are submitted (C) In 12 equal monthly installments (D) Directly to the repair contractor upon invoice 答案：B

Conversation 2 (Questions 35-37):

W: Hi Kenji, I saw your presentation at the innovation summit yesterday. The prototype for the biodegradable packaging was impressive. Have you started patent filing? M: Thanks, Rachel. Actually, that’s exactly what I wanted to discuss with you. Our usual IP firm quoted us $18, 000 f or t h e ini t ia l f i l in g a cross t h ree j u r i s d i c t i o n s — t h e U . S ., E U, an dJ a p an . W : T ha t^{'} s w i t hin t h e ba llp a r k f or t r i - j u r i s d i c t i o na l f i l in g s, b u tw es h o u l d p ro bab l ys h o p a ro u n d . D i d t h ey b re ak d o w n t h ecos t s b y j u r i s d i c t i o n ? M : Y es —$ 7,500 for the U.S. provisional, $6, 000 f or t h e E Uu ni t a ry p a t e n t, an d$ 4,500 for Japan. Plus translation fees. W: Before we commit, let me reach out to Nakamura & Associates. They handled the patent for our smart sensor technology last year and their total came in 25% under our budget. I can get a competing quote by Friday. M: That would be great. The sooner we lock in IP protection, the sooner we can present the packaging solution to potential manufacturing partners.

What does Kenji want to discuss with Rachel? (A) The results of the innovation summit (B) Patent filing costs for biodegradable packaging (C) A new partnership with a manufacturing firm (D) The budget for next year’s R&D projects 答案：B
How much did the IP firm quote for the EU unitary patent? (A) $4, 500 (B)$ 6,000 (C) $7, 500 (D)$ 18,000 答案：B
Why does Rachel suggest contacting Nakamura & Associates? (A) They specialize exclusively in packaging patents. (B) They previously handled a patent filing under budget. (C) They are based in the same city as their office. (D) They offer the fastest filing turnaround time. 答案：B

Conversation 3 (Questions 38-40):

M: I just got off the phone with the venue coordinator. Apparently, there’s been a double-booking for our annual gala on November 12th. W: You’re kidding. We confirmed that date with the Meridian Ballroom six months ago. What exactly happened? M: Their booking system glitched and gave both us and another client — a pharmaceutical company’s awards dinner — the same date and time. They’ve offered us either November 11th, which is a Tuesday, or November 19th, also a Wednesday. W: Neither is ideal for a Saturday-evening gala. What about switching to their sister venue, the Harborview Pavilion? I attended a conference there last spring — the waterfront view is stunning, and the capacity is actually larger. M: That’s a good idea. I’ll call them right now. If Harborview is available on the 12th, we might even come out ahead on this. Can you check with our caterer to make sure they can service that location? W: I’ll do that. And let’s ask for a significant discount from Meridian regardless — their error has caused us considerable inconvenience.

What problem does the man report? (A) The gala budget has been significantly cut. (B) The venue has been double-booked for their event date. (C) The keynote speaker has canceled at the last minute. (D) The catering company has gone out of business. 答案：B
What alternative does the woman suggest? (A) Postponing the gala to the following year (B) Holding the event at the Harborview Pavilion instead (C) Downsizing to a smaller room at the same venue (D) Switching the event format to a virtual gathering 答案：B
What does the man say he will do next? (A) Call the Harborview Pavilion to check availability. (B) File a formal complaint with the city’s business bureau. (C) Cancel the contract with the current caterer. (D) Announce the date change to all invited guests. 答案：A

Conversation 4 (Questions 41-43):

W: I’ve been analyzing the churn rate data for our subscription service, and the numbers are concerning. We lost 7.2% of subscribers last quarter — that’s the highest it’s been in three years. M: I noticed that spike too. Did you segment the data by subscription tier? W: Yes, and it’s telling. The basic tier churn is only 3%, but the premium tier — our most profitable segment — is bleeding at 14%. Exit surveys point to two main factors: perceived lack of new features and better pricing from competitors. M: Fourteen percent is alarming. What if we introduced a “loyalty milestone” program — premium subscribers who’ve been with us for over a year get access to exclusive features, early product releases, and a dedicated account manager? W: That could address the perceived value gap. But we also need to respond to the pricing issue, especially with NovaTech undercutting us by nearly 30% on their equivalent plan. We might need to introduce a mid-tier option as a retention buffer. M: Let’s put together a comprehensive retention strategy proposal. Include the loyalty program, the mid-tier option, and a win-back campaign for premium subscribers who’ve canceled in the last six months.

What is the main concern discussed? (A) Declining revenue from the basic subscription tier (B) A sharp increase in premium tier subscriber churn (C) Technical issues with the subscription management platform (D) Delays in rolling out new product features 答案：B
What is the churn rate for the premium tier? (A) 3% (B) 7.2% (C) 14% (D) 30% 答案：C
What retention strategy does the woman suggest regarding pricing? (A) Matching the competitor’s price directly (B) Introducing a mid-tier option as a retention buffer (C) Eliminating the premium tier entirely (D) Offering a permanent discount to all subscribers 答案：B

Conversation 5 (Questions 44-46):

M: Excuse me, I was told at the front desk that you’re the person to speak with about the co-working space membership. W: That’s right. I’m Sandra, the community manager. Are you interested in a hot desk, a dedicated desk, or a private office suite? M: I’m a freelance consultant, so a hot desk membership would probably make the most sense. But before I commit, I’d like to understand what the month-to-month versus annual commitment looks like. W: Our month-to-month hot desk plan is $350 p er m o n t h w i t hn o l o n g - t er m o b l i g a t i o n . T h e ann u a lpl an d ro p s t o$ 280 per month — a 20% savings — but requires a 12-month agreement. Both include 24/7 building access, high-speed WiFi, complimentary refreshments, and four hours of meeting room usage per month. M: The annual plan is compelling. What’s the cancellation policy if my circumstances change? W: You can cancel with 60 days’ notice, and there’s an early termination fee equivalent to one month’s dues. It’s fairly standard for the industry. Would you like a day pass to try the space before deciding? M: That would be ideal, actually. Can I do that tomorrow?

What type of membership is the man interested in? (A) A dedicated desk plan (B) A private office suite (C) A hot desk membership (D) A virtual office address 答案：C
How much does the annual hot desk plan cost per month? (A) $280 (B)$ 300 (C) $350 (D)$ 420 答案：A
What is the early termination fee for the annual plan? (A) Two months’ dues (B) One month’s dues (C) 20% of the remaining contract value (D) A flat $500 penalty 答案：B

Conversation 6 (Questions 47-49):

W: David, I need to flag something before we go into the client presentation. The market share analysis on slide 14 uses data from Q2, but Q3 figures were released this morning. M: Oh, really? I wasn’t aware the Q3 data was available yet. How significant is the change? W: Quite significant, unfortunately. Our market share actually grew from 18% to 21% — the Q2 figure of 15% was an anomaly caused by a temporary supply chain disruption. If we present the outdated data, we’ll undersell our position. M: That’s actually good news for us, just bad timing for the presentation materials. How much time do we have before we’re on? W: About 40 minutes. I can quickly update the chart and the talking points, but I’ll need access to the master slide deck. And we should probably give the VP of Sales a heads-up so her script aligns with the updated figures. M: I’ll call her right now. You focus on the slide — use the conference room printer if you need hard copies for the handouts. Great catch, by the way. This could have been embarrassing.

What is the problem with slide 14? (A) It contains a calculation error in the figures. (B) It uses outdated Q2 data instead of newly released Q3 figures. (C) The chart format is inconsistent with the other slides. (D) It includes confidential information that shouldn’t be shared. 答案：B
What is the company’s actual market share according to Q3 data? (A) 15% (B) 18% (C) 21% (D) 24% 答案：C
How much time do they have before the presentation? (A) About 15 minutes (B) About 30 minutes (C) About 40 minutes (D) About one hour 答案：C

Conversation 7 (Questions 50-52):

M: Hi, I’m following up on a job application I submitted three weeks ago for the Research Associate position. The online portal still shows my application as “under review.” W: Thank you for checking in. May I have your name and the reference number from your application confirmation? M: Certainly — it’s Jonathan Park, reference number RA-2025-0873. W: Let me pull that up. I see your application. The reason for the extended review is that the Research Associate role has been slightly restructured. The department head has revised the job description to emphasize data modeling skills, and candidates are being re-evaluated against the updated criteria. M: I see. I do have significant experience with Python-based data modeling — I developed predictive analytics tools at my last position. Should I submit a supplementary document highlighting that experience? W: That would be very helpful, actually. I’ll make a note on your file indicating that additional materials are forthcoming. Please email the supplement directly to research-hr@company.com with your reference number in the subject line within the next five business days. The final review panel meets on Monday the 22nd.

Why is the man calling? (A) To schedule an interview for a different position (B) To check the status of his job application (C) To accept a job offer he recently received (D) To file a complaint about the recruitment process 答案：B
Why is the application review taking longer than usual? (A) The company has received an unusually high number of applicants. (B) The HR department is undergoing a system upgrade. (C) The job description has been revised and candidates are being re-evaluated. (D) The hiring manager is on leave until next week. 答案：C
What does the woman suggest the man do? (A) Withdraw his current application and reapply (B) Submit a supplementary document highlighting data modeling experience (C) Contact the department head directly for an update (D) Wait for the automated system notification 答案：B

Conversation 8 (Questions 53-55):

W: I’m reviewing the invoices from our logistics partner, and there are recurring surcharges I don’t understand. Every shipment to the Midwest region has a “regional handling fee” of $85 t o$ 120. M: Let me take a look. These surcharges started appearing about four months ago — roughly around the time we renegotiated our contract. Did the new service agreement mention anything about regional surcharges? W: I’ve gone through the contract three times. The only surcharges specified are for fuel adjustment and residential delivery. Regional handling isn’t mentioned anywhere. M: Then we need to dispute these. At an average of $100 p ers hi p m e n t an d ro ug h l y 60 M i d w es t s hi p m e n t s p er q u a r t er, t ha t^{'} s$ 6,000 in potentially unwarranted charges per quarter. Over four months, we’re looking at around $8,000. W: Exactly. I’ve already drafted an email to our account manager with a spreadsheet of all the affected shipments. Can you review it before I send it? I want to be firm but professional — we value the partnership, but this is a significant billing discrepancy. M: Of course. Forward it to me now and I’ll add my comments within the hour. We should also request a credit for the overcharges, not just a stop to future surcharges.

What issue is the woman investigating? (A) Late deliveries to customers in the Midwest (B) Unexplained regional handling fees on logistics invoices (C) Damage to shipments during transit (D) Incorrect delivery addresses on shipping labels 答案：B
How much are the potential overcharges estimated to be over four months? (A) Approximately $4, 000 (B) A pp ro x ima t e l y$ 6,000 (C) Approximately $8, 000 (D) A pp ro x ima t e l y$ 12,000 答案：C
What does the man suggest they request? (A) A complete termination of the logistics contract (B) A discount on future shipments only (C) A credit for past overcharges as well as stopping future surcharges (D) A meeting with the logistics company’s legal team 答案：C

Conversation 9 (Questions 56-58):

M: I’ve been tasked with sourcing a new cloud infrastructure provider. Our current contract with OmniCloud expires in four months, and their renewal quote came in 35% higher than what we’re paying now. W: Ouch. Are they justifying that with added services, or is it just a price hike? M: They’re bundling features we don’t need — advanced AI analytics and dedicated support tiers that go far beyond our actual usage patterns. I’ve narrowed the alternatives down to two: Stratos and Nebula. W: I worked with Stratos at my previous company. Their uptime was solid — 99.99% over two years — but their customer support response times were frustratingly slow for anything beyond tier-one issues. Nebula I’ve only heard about through industry reports. Their security certifications are apparently among the best in the sector. M: That’s good to know. Security compliance is a priority for us, especially with the new data privacy regulations coming into effect next year. I’ll prioritize Nebula for the initial technical evaluation. Would you be willing to join the demo call next Wednesday? W: Absolutely. I’d love to see how their dashboard compares to what we’re used to. And let’s make sure we ask about their data migration support — that’s where these transitions usually get painful.

Why is the man looking for a new cloud provider? (A) The current provider’s service quality has declined. (B) The renewal quote includes a 35% price increase with unwanted features. (C) The current provider is going out of business. (D) The company needs services not offered by the current provider. 答案：B
What does the woman say about Stratos? (A) Their security certifications are the best in the industry. (B) Their uptime was excellent but customer support was slow. (C) Their pricing is the most competitive in the market. (D) Their migration support is exceptional. 答案：B
Why does the man lean toward Nebula? (A) They offer the lowest price among the alternatives. (B) The woman’s previous company used them successfully. (C) Their security certifications are important for upcoming compliance requirements. (D) They specialize in the same industry as the man’s company. 答案：C

Conversation 10 (Questions 59-61):

W: Has the steering committee made a decision about the office relocation yet? The lease on our current space expires in May, which is only six months away. M: They’ve narrowed it to two options, actually. Option A is the newly constructed Meridian Tower in the financial district — purpose-built, energy-efficient, but comes at a premium: $62 p ers q u a re f oo t ann u a ll y . Opt i o n B i s t h ere f u r bi s h e d P a r k s i d e C o m pl e x, s l i g h tl yo u t s i d e t h ec i t yce n t er a t$ 44 per square foot, but it’s a 25-minute commute from the main transit hub. W: That commute factor could be a major issue for employee retention. Our internal survey showed that 73% of staff ranked commute convenience as their top workplace priority. The premium for Meridian Tower might pay for itself in reduced turnover. M: That’s an excellent point. I’ll compile the survey data and the projected turnover cost analysis and present it to the committee before their final vote on December 10th. Can you forward me the raw survey results? W: I’ll send them right now. And let’s also calculate the total cost difference factoring in the commuting subsidy we’d potentially need to offer if we choose Parkside. That might narrow the gap.

What are the two office relocation options being considered? (A) Meridian Tower in the financial district and Parkside Complex outside the city center (B) Two different floors in the same building downtown (C) Renovating the current space versus moving to a new building (D) Leasing versus purchasing commercial property 答案：A
What did the employee survey reveal? (A) 73% of staff want more flexible work hours. (B) 73% of staff ranked commute convenience as their top priority. (C) Most employees prefer working from home full-time. (D) Staff satisfaction with the current office is very low. 答案：B
What additional calculation does the woman suggest? (A) The tax implications of leasing versus buying (B) The cost of redecorating and furnishing the new office (C) The commuting subsidy that might be needed if Parkside is chosen (D) The cost of hiring a moving company for the relocation 答案：C

Conversation 11 (Questions 62-64):

M: Excuse me, I checked in about an hour ago, and the room I was assigned — 712 — has a very loud humming noise coming from what seems to be the HVAC system. I tried calling the front desk but the line was busy. W: I apologize for that, sir. Let me see if we can move you to a different room immediately. We’ve had complaints about the rooms near the mechanical room on that floor. Let me check what’s available… We have a corner suite on the 14th floor, room 1402. It’s a slight upgrade — it has a sitting area and a better view — but I can offer it at no additional charge given the inconvenience. M: That’s very generous. I have an important video conference in about 45 minutes. Is the WiFi on the 14th floor reliable? W: Yes, the entire hotel was upgraded to fiber-optic connections last year. Room 1402 also has a dedicated desk area with accessible power outlets and an Ethernet port if you prefer a wired connection. I’ll have housekeeping deliver fresh linens and a complimentary fruit plate. Let me get you the new key card now.

Why does the man want to change rooms? (A) The room is too small for his needs. (B) There is a loud humming noise from the HVAC system. (C) The room has not been cleaned properly. (D) He was assigned a room with an undesirable view. 答案：B
What does the woman offer the man? (A) A full refund for the night’s stay (B) A corner suite at no additional charge (C) Free breakfast for the remainder of his stay (D) A discount voucher for a future booking 答案：B
What amenity does room 1402 have that is highlighted? (A) A balcony with a city view (B) A jacuzzi bathtub in the bathroom (C) A dedicated desk with power outlets and an Ethernet port (D) A kitchenette with a microwave and mini-fridge 答案：C

Conversation 12 (Questions 65-67):

W: The board has asked me to identify potential acquisition targets in the health-tech space. They want companies with an established user base and proprietary technology that complements our existing platform. M: That’s a significant mandate. Are we looking at early-stage startups or more mature companies with verified revenue streams? W: The sweet spot is Series B or C — companies that have proven product-market fit but haven’t scaled fully yet. Ideally, annual recurring revenue between $5 mi ll i o nan d$ 20 million, with a strong IP portfolio in telemedicine or remote patient monitoring. M: I know of a company called VitaLink that fits that profile almost perfectly. They raised a $12 mi ll i o n S er i es B e i g h t ee nm o n t h s a g o, ha v ero ug h l y 200, 000 a c t i v e u sers, an d t h e i rre m o t e m o ni t or in g a l g or i t hm s a re p a t e n t e d . T h e i rre v e n u e l a s t ye a r w a s j u s t u n d er$ 9 million. W: That’s exactly the type of target I’m looking for. Do you have any insight into whether they’d be open to acquisition? Some founders at that stage are determined to stay independent. M: From what I’ve heard through industry channels, their lead investor is pushing for a liquidity event within the next year. The timing might be right. I can make a discreet inquiry through a mutual contact, if you’d like. W: Please do. But tread carefully — we don’t want to trigger any competitive bidding before we’ve had a chance to present our offer.

What type of companies is the woman looking to acquire? (A) Early-stage startups without any revenue (B) Mature public companies with global operations (C) Series B or C health-tech companies with proven product-market fit (D) Companies in the financial services sector 答案：C
What is VitaLink’s approximate annual revenue? (A) About $5 mi ll i o n (B) J u s t u n d er$ 9 million (C) Approximately $12 mi ll i o n (D) A ro u n d$ 20 million 答案：B
Why might VitaLink be receptive to acquisition? (A) They are struggling to attract new users. (B) Their key patents are about to expire. (C) Their lead investor is pushing for a liquidity event. (D) The founding team has announced plans to leave. 答案：C

Conversation 13 (Questions 68-70):

M: I attended the product management workshop you recommended last month. The framework they taught for prioritizing features — RICE, which stands for Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort — has completely changed how we plan our quarterly roadmap. W: I’m glad it was useful! RICE is great for cutting through subjective opinions and focusing on measurable outcomes. Have you applied it to a real sprint yet? M: We did, actually. We used it to evaluate 15 proposed features for Q1. The results were surprising — three features that our VP had been advocating for scored quite low on the Reach-to-Effort ratio, while two items from junior team members came out near the top. Data really does level the playing field. W: That’s the power of a good decision-making framework — it separates signal from noise. How did your VP take it when the scoring didn’t favor his proposals? M: He was actually quite receptive once he saw the methodology. It’s hard to argue with a transparent scoring system. He did ask that we add a “strategic alignment” factor to the model to account for initiatives that might not score high on immediate reach but are important for our long-term positioning. That seems like a fair refinement. W: That’s a smart adaptation. RICE is meant to be a starting point, not a rigid formula. Customizing it to include strategic weight factors is something many mature product teams eventually do.

What framework did the man learn at the workshop? (A) SWOT analysis for competitive positioning (B) RICE — Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort (C) Agile sprint planning methodology (D) OKR — Objectives and Key Results 答案：B
What surprising result came from applying the framework? (A) The VP’s advocated features scored low while junior team members’ ideas scored high. (B) None of the proposed features met the minimum scoring threshold. (C) External customer requests vastly outscored internal initiatives. (D) The framework proved too complex for practical quarterly planning. 答案：A
What refinement did the VP request? (A) Removing the Confidence factor from the calculation (B) Adding a “strategic alignment” factor for long-term positioning (C) Weighting the VP’s own proposals at double value (D) Replacing RICE with a simpler voting system 答案：B

Part 4: 簡短獨白 Talks (30 題)

Talk 1 (Questions 71-73):

Welcome to the fourth quarter earnings call for Meridian Technologies. I’m Sarah Blake, Chief Financial Officer. For the fiscal year ending September 30th, total revenue reached $4.8 bi ll i o n, re p rese n t in g an 11.2$ 612 million, yielding earnings per share of $3.84, w hi c h e x cee d e d o u rre v i se d gu i d an ce i ss u e d in Q 3 b y$ 0.12. Looking ahead, we are projecting revenue of between $5.2 an d$ 5.5 billion for fiscal 2026, with cloud services expected to surpass 50% of total revenue for the first time in our company’s history. We’ll now open the floor to questions from our covering analysts.

What was Meridian Technologies’ total revenue for the fiscal year? (A) $3.8 bi ll i o n (B)$ 4.2 billion (C) $4.8 bi ll i o n (D)$ 5.2 billion 答案：C
How much did the cloud services division grow? (A) 11.2% (B) 24% (C) 34% (D) 41% 答案：C
What milestone is projected for cloud services in fiscal 2026? (A) It will be spun off as a separate company. (B) It will surpass 50% of total company revenue. (C) It will be expanded into international markets for the first time. (D) It will achieve carbon neutrality in data center operations. 答案：B

Talk 2 (Questions 74-76):

Good morning, and thank you for joining the groundbreaking ceremony for the City Green Energy Park. This ambitious project, occupying 45 acres of repurposed industrial land along the riverfront, will become the largest urban renewable energy facility in the state. Phase one, scheduled for completion in 18 months, will feature a 30-megawatt solar array and a 15-megawatt battery storage system capable of powering approximately 12,000 homes. Phase two, commencing immediately after and lasting an estimated 14 months, will add wind turbines and a community education center focused on sustainable energy practices. The total project cost of $180 million is funded through a public-private partnership between the municipal government, which is contributing 40%, and three private investors, including Horizon Energy Group as the lead partner. Once fully operational, the park is projected to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by approximately 85,000 metric tons annually — equivalent to removing 18,000 cars from the roads.

How long will phase one of the project take to complete? (A) 12 months (B) 14 months (C) 18 months (D) 24 months 答案：C
What percentage of the total project cost is the municipal government contributing? (A) 30% (B) 40% (C) 50% (D) 60% 答案：B
What is the projected annual carbon emission reduction? (A) 45,000 metric tons (B) 65,000 metric tons (C) 85,000 metric tons (D) 105,000 metric tons 答案：C

Talk 3 (Questions 77-79):

This is the Tokyo-Narita Express, bound for Tokyo Station. On behalf of the entire crew, I’d like to welcome you aboard. Our journey today covers 67 kilometers and will take approximately 53 minutes. We will be making brief stops at Funabashi, Kinshicho, and Tokyo Station, where this service terminates. For those connecting to the Shinkansen bullet train lines at Tokyo Station, the Tohoku Shinkansen departs from platforms 20 through 23 on the third level, while the Tokaido Shinkansen boards from platforms 14 through 19 on the second level. Please have your rail passes or tickets ready for inspection at the transfer gates. Free WiFi is available throughout the train — select the network “NEX-Free-WiFi” and enter your email address to connect. The buffet car, located in car 5, is now open and serves hot meals, bento boxes, snacks, and a selection of beverages including sake and Japanese craft beer. We wish you a pleasant journey.

How long does the journey to Tokyo Station take? (A) Approximately 37 minutes (B) Approximately 43 minutes (C) Approximately 53 minutes (D) Approximately 67 minutes 答案：C
Which platforms does the Tohoku Shinkansen depart from? (A) Platforms 20 through 23 on the third level (B) Platforms 14 through 19 on the second level (C) Platforms 1 through 5 on the ground level (D) Platforms 30 through 35 on the fourth level 答案：A
How can passengers connect to the WiFi? (A) By entering a password printed on their ticket (B) By selecting “NEX-Free-WiFi” and entering an email address (C) By scanning a QR code displayed in each carriage (D) By purchasing an access voucher from the buffet car 答案：B

Talk 4 (Questions 80-82):

I’m honored to introduce this afternoon’s keynote speaker at the Global Supply Chain Summit. Dr. Maria Fernandez is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Orion Pharmaceutical, where she manages a network spanning 42 countries, 14 manufacturing plants, and over 3,000 suppliers. Under her leadership, Orion became the first pharmaceutical company to implement a fully blockchain-verified supply chain for temperature-sensitive biologics — a breakthrough that reduced product spoilage by 37% and inspired similar initiatives across the industry. Prior to Orion, Dr. Fernandez spent a decade at the World Logistics Forum, where she authored the influential report “Fragile Links: Pandemic Lessons for Global Supply Chains,” which became essential reading for executives navigating COVID-era disruptions. Her talk today is titled “Building Antifragile Supply Chains: From Risk Mitigation to Structural Adaptation,” in which she will argue that the goal of supply chain management should shift from merely resisting shocks to actively improving through them. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Maria Fernandez.

How many suppliers does Orion Pharmaceutical’s supply chain network include? (A) Over 1,000 (B) Over 2,000 (C) Over 3,000 (D) Over 4,000 答案：C
What breakthrough did Dr. Fernandez lead at Orion? (A) The first fully automated pharmaceutical warehouse system (B) The first blockchain-verified supply chain for temperature-sensitive biologics (C) The first zero-carbon pharmaceutical distribution network (D) The first AI-driven demand forecasting system for pharmaceuticals 答案：B
What is the central argument of Dr. Fernandez’s talk? (A) Supply chains should prioritize cost reduction above all other considerations. (B) Supply chain management should shift from resisting shocks to actively improving through them. (C) Technology will replace human decision-making in supply chain management within five years. (D) Pharmaceutical supply chains should be government-regulated worldwide. 答案：B

Talk 5 (Questions 83-85):

Attention, this is an update for all passengers booked on TransAtlantic Airways Flight 218 from London Heathrow to New York JFK. We regret to inform you that this flight has been delayed due to an unexpected technical inspection required for the aircraft assigned to this route. Our engineering team has identified the issue and is working to resolve it, but we currently estimate a departure delay of approximately three hours, with a revised departure time of 5:45 PM local time. We understand the significant inconvenience this may cause, particularly for passengers with onward connections. Customer service agents are now available at Gate 34 to assist with rebooking connections and to provide meal vouchers worth £25 per passenger, redeemable at any restaurant in Terminal 5. For passengers wishing to rebook on an alternative flight departing sooner, we have a limited number of seats available on our partner airline Continental Airways Flight 1822, departing at 3:30 PM. Please proceed to the TransAtlantic transfer desk immediately if you wish to be rebooked. Further updates will be announced at 4:00 PM. We sincerely apologize for the disruption to your travel plans.

What caused the flight delay? (A) Adverse weather conditions over the Atlantic (B) An air traffic control strike in European airspace (C) An unexpected technical inspection required for the aircraft (D) Late arrival of the incoming aircraft from another destination 答案：C
What is the value of the meal vouchers offered per passenger? (A) £15 (B) £20 (C) £25 (D) £30 答案：C
What alternative flight is available for passengers who wish to rebook? (A) TransAtlantic Airways Flight 1822 at 5:45 PM (B) Continental Airways Flight 1822 at 3:30 PM (C) TransAtlantic Airways Flight 322 departing the next morning (D) A train to Paris then a connecting flight from Charles de Gaulle 答案：B

Talk 6 (Questions 86-88):

Good evening, team. I’m recording this voice memo because I want to capture some reflections while they’re fresh, following the three-day strategic planning retreat we just concluded. I came into the retreat with three main objectives: to get alignment on our international expansion timeline, to resolve the ongoing tension between the product and sales teams over feature prioritization, and to establish a clearer decision-making framework for resource allocation above $500,000. On the first objective — international expansion — I’m pleased that we reached consensus. The board-endorsed timeline now targets entering the German market by Q2 of next year, followed by Japan in Q4, with a dedicated international team being assembled starting next month under Rebecca’s leadership. The product-versus-sales tension was more challenging. We didn’t fully resolve it, but we made genuine progress by establishing a joint steering committee that meets biweekly, with rotating chairs. On the resource allocation framework — I’ll be honest, this was disappointing. We tabled the discussion entirely because the CFO wanted more granular financial modeling before committing to any specific threshold or process. I’m marking this as a priority follow-up for January. Overall, two out of three substantive outcomes is solid progress. I’m going home optimistic.

What was NOT one of the speaker’s three main objectives for the retreat? (A) Alignment on international expansion timeline (B) Resolving tension between product and sales teams (C) Developing a new employee retention strategy (D) Establishing a decision-making framework for resource allocation 答案：C
Which market will be entered first in the international expansion plan? (A) Japan in Q4 (B) Germany in Q2 of next year (C) France in Q3 (D) Australia in Q1 of next year 答案：B
Why was the resource allocation framework discussion tabled? (A) The retreat ran out of time on the third day. (B) Key decision-makers had to leave early for other commitments. (C) The CFO wanted more detailed financial modeling first. (D) There was fundamental disagreement that couldn’t be bridged. 答案：C

Talk 7 (Questions 89-91):

Thank you for visiting Pine View Winery and joining our Estate Tour. My name is Catherine, and I’ll be your guide for the next 90 minutes. Our vineyard was established in 1923 by the Dumont family, who emigrated from Bordeaux, France, bringing with them vine cuttings that had been in their family for four generations. Today, we cultivate five grape varietals across 120 acres: Cabernet Sauvignon, which accounts for 45% of our production; Chardonnay at 25%; Pinot Noir at 15%; and smaller amounts of Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Our winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention — we allow the unique characteristics of our soil, which has a high limestone content and excellent drainage, to express themselves fully in the wine. The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve you’ll taste at the end of the tour received a 94-point rating from Wine Spectator and was named one of the “Top 100 Wines of 2024.” We’ll begin in the original fermentation room, where the century-old oak barrels are still in use. Please stay with the group and be careful on the stone steps — they date back to the original construction and can be uneven.

How many grape varietals does Pine View Winery cultivate? (A) Three (B) Four (C) Five (D) Six 答案：C
What percentage of production does Chardonnay account for? (A) 15% (B) 25% (C) 35% (D) 45% 答案：B
What rating did the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve receive? (A) 90 points (B) 92 points (C) 94 points (D) 96 points 答案：C

Talk 8 (Questions 92-94):

Hello, this is Linda Torres calling from Westbrook Community College’s Continuing Education Department. I’m reaching out regarding the Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing that you expressed interest in during our open house last month. I wanted to let you know that we’ve finalized the course schedule for the spring semester, and enrollment opens this Friday, November 3rd, at 9:00 AM. This 16-week certificate program consists of four stacked modules: Search Engine Optimization and Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing and Brand Storytelling, and Digital Advertising and Paid Media. Each module is eight sessions, held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, with the final module concluding with a capstone project where you’ll develop a comprehensive digital marketing plan for a real local business. The total tuition is $2, 850, w hi c hin c l u d es a ll co u rse ma t er ia l s, a ccess t o p re mi u mma r k e t in g so f tw a re f or t h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e p ro g r am, an d t h ecer t i f i c a t ee x am f ee . Ho w e v er, I s h o u l d m e n t i o n t ha t o u re a r l y - re g i s t r a t i o n d i sco u n t o f 12$ 2,508. We’re limiting enrollment to 24 participants to ensure quality of instruction. Given the strong interest at the open house, I’d recommend enrolling early.

How many modules does the certificate program consist of? (A) Three (B) Four (C) Five (D) Six 答案：B
What is the total tuition for the program? (A) $2, 508 (B)$ 2,750 (C) $2, 850 (D)$ 3,120 答案：C
How much can be saved with the early registration discount? (A) $250 (B)$ 342 (C) $420 (D)$ 500 答案：B

Talk 9 (Questions 95-97):

This is an urgent announcement from the building safety officer. A fire alarm has been activated on the eighth floor in the east wing. At this time, we are investigating the cause, and as a precautionary measure, we are asking all occupants to evacuate the building immediately using the designated stairwells. Please do NOT use the elevators. Our evacuation wardens, identifiable by their bright yellow vests, are positioned at each stairwell entrance and will direct you to the assembly point, which is the open plaza across Main Street, in front of the City Library. If you are a designated floor warden, please ensure that all restrooms and enclosed spaces on your floor have been checked and cleared before you exit. Employees who require assistance with mobility should proceed to the marked refuge areas next to the stairwells on each floor, where trained response team members will assist with evacuation. We will provide another update in approximately 15 minutes. Thank you for your prompt cooperation.

Which floor has the fire alarm been activated on? (A) The sixth floor in the west wing (B) The eighth floor in the east wing (C) The tenth floor in the north wing (D) The basement level in the south wing 答案：B
Where is the designated assembly point? (A) In the building’s underground parking garage (B) The open plaza across Main Street in front of the City Library (C) The cafeteria on the building’s ground floor (D) The adjacent building’s lobby area 答案：B
What should mobility-impaired employees do? (A) Wait for firefighters to arrive at their individual offices. (B) Use the freight elevator at the back of the building. (C) Proceed to marked refuge areas next to stairwells on each floor. (D) Call the building safety officer for a personal escort. 答案：C

Talk 10 (Questions 98-100):

I’m delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Meridian Innovation Grant, our company’s annual initiative to fund employee-driven innovation projects. This year, we received a record 87 proposals from teams across 12 countries, reflecting the extraordinary creative energy within our global workforce. After a rigorous evaluation process involving peer review and a final panel of senior leaders, three projects have been selected to receive funding totaling $500, 000. T h e f i rs t - pl a ce g r an t o f$ 250,000 goes to the “AccessBridge” team in our Sao Paulo office, who proposed an AI-powered platform to translate technical documentation into simplified formats accessible to users with cognitive disabilities. The second-place grant of $150, 000 i s a w a r d e d t o t h e " G ree n C hain " ini t ia t i v e f ro m o u r R o tt er d am l o g i s t i csce n t er, w hi c h d e v e l o p e d aninn o v a t i v e p ro t o t y p e f orco n v er t in g s hi pp in g w a s t e in t ore u s ab l e p a c ka g in g ma t er ia l . T h e t hi r d - pl a ce g r an t o f$ 100,000 goes to the “HealthPulse” team in Mumbai, whose wearable device concept monitors early indicators of heat stress in factory workers. All three teams will present their progress at next year’s Global Innovation Summit. To everyone who submitted a proposal — your ideas were genuinely inspiring, and I encourage you to refine and resubmit for next year’s cycle.

How many proposals were submitted for this year’s Innovation Grant? (A) 67 (B) 77 (C) 87 (D) 97 答案：C
What is the first-place project “AccessBridge” designed to do? (A) Optimize shipping routes using machine learning algorithms (B) Translate technical documentation into formats accessible to users with cognitive disabilities (C) Develop a new type of sustainable packaging from organic waste (D) Create a wearable health monitoring device for industrial environments 答案：B
Where is the third-place “HealthPulse” team based? (A) Sao Paulo (B) Rotterdam (C) Mumbai (D) London 答案：C

閱讀測驗 Reading (75 分鐘，100 題)

Part 5: 句子填空 Incomplete Sentences (30 題)

The arbitrator’s ruling was ________ binding on both parties, meaning neither side could appeal the decision. (A) legally (B) legal (C) legality (D) legalize 答案：A
The consulting firm billed us for ________ hours than we had agreed upon in the statement of work. (A) most (B) more (C) much (D) many 答案：B
Had the risk assessment been conducted earlier, the company ________ the regulatory penalty. (A) would avoid (B) will have avoided (C) would have avoided (D) had avoided 答案：C
The CEO stressed that innovation must be embedded into the company’s culture ________ treated as a one-off initiative. (A) instead of (B) rather than (C) in spite of (D) on behalf of 答案：B
Our intellectual property attorneys advised us to file for a ________ patent to secure priority before the public demonstration. (A) provision (B) provisional (C) provisionally (D) provisioning 答案：B
Subscription revenue, ________ is recurring and more predictable, now constitutes the majority of our income. (A) what (B) that (C) which (D) where 答案：C
The prospective investors requested that the startup ________ a detailed five-year financial projection. (A) provide (B) provides (C) provided (D) providing 答案：A
The logistics manager expressed concern that the distribution center might not have ________ capacity to handle the holiday surge in orders. (A) sufficient (B) sufficiently (C) suffice (D) sufficiency 答案：A
None of the stakeholders ________ been informed about the change in project scope as of this morning’s meeting. (A) has (B) have (C) had (D) having 答案：C
The architect’s design proposal was praised for ________ the building’s historical character with modern sustainability standards. (A) reconcile (B) reconciling (C) reconciled (D) reconciliation 答案：B
The marketing analytics team reported that the campaign’s return on ad spend was ________ higher than the industry benchmark of 3:1. (A) consider (B) considerable (C) considerably (D) consideration 答案：C
The freight forwarder ________ responsible for any damage incurred after the cargo leaves the warehouse. (A) holds (B) is held (C) are holding (D) have held 答案：B
The prospective buyer conducted exhaustive due ________ before finalizing the acquisition agreement. (A) diligent (B) diligently (C) diligence (D) more diligent 答案：C
________ the complexity of the regulatory environment in each target market, the compliance team recommended a phased approach to international expansion. (A) Given (B) Giving (C) Gave (D) To give 答案：A
The supplier agreement ________ that all raw materials must pass quality inspection before entering the production line. (A) stipulates (B) stipulation (C) stipulated (D) stipulating 答案：A
The board expressed reservations about the expansion plan, ________ its potential for long-term growth. (A) despite (B) because (C) although (D) even 答案：A
The data migration will ________ place over the weekend to minimize disruption to business operations. (A) take (B) have (C) make (D) give 答案：A
The company’s carbon offset program is ________ audited by an independent third party to ensure transparency and credibility. (A) annual (B) annually (C) annualized (D) annum 答案：B
No sooner ________ the product launch begun than the website crashed under the unexpected volume of traffic. (A) has (B) had (C) did (D) was 答案：B
The vendor’s consistent failure to meet delivery deadlines has ________ the supply chain team to seek alternative sourcing options. (A) prompt (B) prompted (C) prompting (D) promptness 答案：B
The new workplace policy requires that all remote employees ________ logged into the virtual collaboration platform during core working hours. (A) remain (B) remains (C) remained (D) remaining 答案：A
Our market share in the luxury segment eroded ________ partly because of pricing strategy and partly because of brand perception issues. (A) on (B) in (C) at (D) for 答案：B
The arbitration clause in the contract stipulates that any dispute arising from this agreement shall be ________ through binding mediation in Singapore. (A) resolve (B) resolved (C) resolving (D) resolution 答案：B
The chief economist predicted that inflationary pressures ________ begin to moderate by the second half of the fiscal year. (A) shall (B) must (C) would (D) had 答案：C
________ the new software update resolves the critical bugs, the IT department will deploy it across all corporate devices next month. (A) Even if (B) As though (C) Whether or not (D) Provided that 答案：D
Advocates of the four-day workweek contend that it ________ both employee wellbeing and overall productivity when implemented correctly. (A) enhance (B) enhances (C) enhancing (D) has enhanced 答案：B
The merger agreement was contingent ________ the acquiring company passing antitrust review by the relevant regulatory bodies. (A) on (B) with (C) for (D) to 答案：A
Rather than replacing the entire system, the engineering team recommended a modular ________ that would allow components to be upgraded incrementally. (A) approach (B) approaching (C) approached (D) approachable 答案：A
The sudden departure of the CFO ________ the investment community, causing the stock price to drop 8.4% in a single trading session. (A) unnerves (B) unnerving (C) unnerved (D) unnervingly 答案：C
The property developer was granted a variance that permits construction to ________ five stories higher than the zoning code normally allows. (A) extend (B) extended (C) extension (D) extending 答案：A

Part 6: 段落填空 Text Completion (16 題)

Passage 1 (Questions 131-134):

To: All Regional Managers From: Corporate Compliance Office Subject: Updated Whistleblower Protection Policy

Effective January 1, the company will implement a __131__ revised Whistleblower Protection Policy. This policy reinforces our commitment to maintaining a workplace where employees can report __132__ conduct without fear of retaliation. All reports submitted through the newly established anonymous hotline will be handled with strict confidentiality and investigated by an __133__ committee composed of members from Legal, HR, and Internal Audit. Any employee found to have retaliated against a whistleblower will be __134__ disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

(A) significant (B) significance (C) significantly (D) signify 答案：C
(A) unethical (B) unethically (C) unethicalness (D) unethicality 答案：A
(A) dependent (B) independent (C) independence (D) independently 答案：B
(A) subject (B) subjecting (C) subjected (D) subject to 答案：D

Passage 2 (Questions 135-138):

Atlas Airlines is pleased to announce the launch of its new Premium Economy class, __135__ to debut on all long-haul international routes beginning March 2026. The Premium Economy cabin will feature 38 inches of legroom — seven inches more than standard economy — along with wider seats, upgraded meal service with a choice of three entrées, and an enhanced entertainment system with 15.6-inch high-definition screens. Passengers traveling in Premium Economy will also __136__ from priority boarding, an additional checked baggage allowance of two bags at no extra charge, and access to a dedicated check-in counter at major hub airports. Introductory fares __137__ from $1, 299 ro u n d - t r i p f or t r an s - P a c i f i cro u t es an d$ 899 for trans-Atlantic routes. Tickets can be booked via the Atlas Airlines website, mobile app, or __138__ authorized travel agencies.

(A) schedules (B) scheduled (C) scheduling (D) schedule 答案：B
(A) benefit (B) benefits (C) beneficiary (D) beneficial 答案：A
(A) begin (B) beginning (C) begun (D) begins 答案：A
(A) select (B) selective (C) selected (D) selecting 答案：C

Passage 3 (Questions 139-142):

The Human Resources department has identified a growing need for project management skills across the organization. In response, we have partnered with the Project Management Institute to offer an __139__ certification course for qualified employees. The course consists of 12 weekly sessions, each lasting three hours, and covers the five process groups and ten knowledge areas defined in the PMBOK Guide. Employees who __140__ complete the course and pass the final examination will be __141__ the Certified Associate in Project Management credential. The total cost of the program is $2,400 per participant, of which the company will __142__ 75% for employees who have been with the company for at least two years. Interested individuals should submit an application through the Learning Management System by February 28.

(A) accelerate (B) accelerating (C) accelerated (D) acceleration 答案：C
(A) successful (B) successfully (C) succeed (D) success 答案：B
(A) awarded (B) awarding (C) award (D) awards 答案：A
(A) cover (B) covers (C) covering (D) covered 答案：A

Passage 4 (Questions 143-146):

Dear Valued Cardholder,

We are writing to inform you of important updates to your Platinum Rewards credit card account. Effective from your next billing cycle, the annual percentage rate for purchases will be __143__ from 18.99% to 17.49%. Additionally, we are introducing a new feature: contactless payment integration with all major mobile wallets, __144__ Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. This feature allows you to make purchases securely without physically swiping or inserting your card at compatible terminals. As a __145__ of your loyalty as a Platinum cardholder for over five years, your annual membership fee will be waived for the upcoming year. These changes are being made to enhance your banking experience and demonstrate our __146__ for your continued trust in Meridian Financial.

(A) adjust (B) adjusted (C) adjusting (D) adjustment 答案：B
(A) include (B) inclusive (C) including (D) inclusion 答案：C
(A) recognize (B) recognizably (C) recognizable (D) recognition 答案：D
(A) appreciate (B) appreciative (C) appreciation (D) appreciatively 答案：C

Part 7: 閱讀理解 Reading Comprehension (54 題)

Passage A — Single (Questions 147-148):

FACILITY NOTICE

Please be advised that the building’s main elevator bank (Elevators A through D) will be out of service on Saturday, June 14, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for annual safety certification testing. During this period, tenants and visitors should use the freight elevator located at the rear of the lobby, which will be operational and staffed by an attendant. Access to floors 15 through 20 will be limited to stairwell use only during the testing window, as the freight elevator only services up to floor 14. We strongly recommend that tenants on affected floors reschedule any deliveries or client visits originally planned for that day. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience. Questions may be directed to Facilities Management at extension 330.

What is the main purpose of this notice? (A) To announce new elevator operating hours (B) To inform tenants about scheduled elevator testing and service limitations (C) To introduce a new security protocol for building access (D) To report an elevator malfunction that needs repair 答案：B
What limitation applies to floors 15 through 20? (A) They will have no electricity during the testing window. (B) The freight elevator does not service these floors. (C) All meetings on these floors must be rescheduled. (D) Only authorized personnel may access these floors. 答案：B

Passage B — Single (Questions 149-150):

From: r.patel@nexuslogistics.com To: procurement@aurora-retail.com Subject: Revised Quotation — Warehousing Services

Dear Ms. Chen,

Further to our call last Thursday, I am submitting our revised quotation for warehousing and fulfillment services for Aurora Retail’s e-commerce operations in the western region. Based on your updated volume projections of approximately 18,000 units per month, our proposal includes:

25,000 square feet of climate-controlled storage space

Pick-and-pack fulfillment with a guaranteed 24-hour turnaround on orders received by 2:00 PM

Real-time inventory tracking accessible through an integrated client dashboard

Return processing and quality inspection on all returned items within 48 hours

Dedicated account manager assigned to Aurora Retail

The monthly base fee is $15, 200, w i t ha v a r iab l e p er - u ni t f u l f i ll m e n t c ha r g eo f$ 1.85 for standard orders and $2.60 for express orders. These rates represent a 12% reduction from our initial quote, reflecting the higher volume commitment.

Should this proposal be acceptable, we can commence the onboarding process by July 1, which would enable full operational capacity by August 15 — comfortably ahead of the holiday season. I am available to discuss any aspect of the proposal at your convenience.

What monthly storage space is proposed for Aurora Retail? (A) 15,000 square feet (B) 20,000 square feet (C) 25,000 square feet (D) 30,000 square feet 答案：C
What is the per-unit fulfillment charge for express orders? (A) $1.85 (B)$ 2.25 (C) $2.60 (D)$ 3.15 答案：C

Passage C — Single (Questions 151-153):

The concept of “digital twins” — virtual replicas of physical objects, processes, or systems that can be used to run simulations before implementing changes in the real world — is rapidly moving from experimental to essential across industries. In manufacturing, companies like Siemens and General Electric use digital twins to model entire production lines, testing configuration adjustments virtually before making physical modifications that would require costly downtime. In healthcare, researchers have created digital twins of the human heart that allow surgeons to simulate complex procedures and predict outcomes specific to individual patients’ anatomies. Singapore has gone even further, creating a digital twin of the entire city-state to model traffic patterns, energy consumption, and emergency response scenarios. However, the technology faces significant barriers to broader adoption. Creating and maintaining high-fidelity digital twins requires massive volumes of real-time sensor data, sophisticated modeling software, and interdisciplinary teams capable of bridging the gap between physical engineering and data science. Cybersecurity is another pressing concern — a compromised digital twin could provide adversaries with an intimate blueprint of critical infrastructure. Despite these challenges, Gartner predicts that by 2028, over 60% of large enterprises will have deployed at least one digital twin initiative, up from roughly 15% today.

What is a “digital twin” as described in the passage? (A) A physical backup copy of critical equipment (B) A virtual replica of a physical object, process, or system for simulation (C) A dual-sensor system for monitoring manufacturing lines (D) An AI assistant that mirrors human decision-making 答案：B
According to the passage, how has Singapore applied digital twin technology? (A) To model its entire transportation infrastructure (B) To simulate surgical procedures in public hospitals (C) To create a virtual replica of the entire city-state (D) To optimize its manufacturing and export sectors 答案：C
What percentage of large enterprises does Gartner predict will have digital twin initiatives by 2028? (A) Over 50% (B) Over 60% (C) Over 70% (D) Over 80% 答案：B

Passage D — Single (Questions 154-155):

MEMO

To: Design Team From: Brand Strategy Office Date: September 15 Re: Visual Identity Guidelines Compliance

A recent audit of our marketing materials across all channels revealed several inconsistencies in the application of our visual identity system. These include incorrect logo placement, use of unauthorized color variants, and typography choices that deviate from our approved brand fonts. As we prepare for the global product launch in Q4, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable brand identity is paramount. Effective immediately, all external-facing materials — including digital ads, print collateral, event signage, and social media graphics — must be submitted for brand review at least five business days before publication. The review will be conducted by the Brand Strategy Office and will ensure compliance with the visual identity guidelines, which are available in version 4.2 on the company intranet. The turnaround time for reviews is two business days. Rush reviews can be requested for urgent materials with justification from a department head, and will be returned within four hours during business hours. Please direct questions to brand-review@company.com.

What did the recent audit reveal? (A) Marketing materials are performing poorly across all channels. (B) There are inconsistencies in applying the visual identity system. (C) The design team is understaffed for the upcoming product launch. (D) Competitors are copying the company’s brand elements. 答案：B
How much advance notice is required for brand review of external-facing materials? (A) Two business days (B) Three business days (C) Four business days (D) Five business days 答案：D

Passage E — Single (Questions 156-158):

A landmark study published in the Harvard Business Review has upended conventional wisdom about workplace motivation. For decades, management theory held that the most effective way to drive employee performance was through a combination of financial incentives and accountability structures — bonuses for hitting targets, consequences for falling short. The study, which tracked 1,200 employees across 18 organizations over three years, found something different: while financial incentives did produce short-term improvements in task completion rates, they had virtually no measurable effect on long-term performance, innovation, or retention. What did correlate strongly with all three was what the researchers termed “psychological ownership” — a sense among employees that their work genuinely mattered, that their decisions had meaningful impact, and that their contributions were recognized as essential to the organization’s mission. Employees who scored in the top quartile for psychological ownership were 40% less likely to leave within two years and generated 28% more innovative ideas than their peers in the bottom quartile. “Money gets people to show up,” the lead author noted, “but ownership gets them to care.” The study recommends that organizations focus less on incentive structures and more on creating conditions for ownership: transparent decision-making, deliberate delegation of meaningful responsibilities, and public acknowledgment of specific individual contributions.

What did the study find about financial incentives? (A) They had no effect whatsoever on employee performance. (B) They produced short-term improvements but little long-term effect. (C) They were the strongest predictor of employee retention. (D) They increased innovation but decreased task completion. 答案：B
How much less likely were employees in the top quartile for psychological ownership to leave? (A) 20% less likely (B) 28% less likely (C) 40% less likely (D) 50% less likely 答案：C
What does the study recommend organizations focus on? (A) Designing more competitive bonus structures (B) Creating conditions for psychological ownership (C) Implementing stricter performance monitoring systems (D) Increasing base salaries across all levels 答案：B

Passage F — Single (Questions 159-161):

Position: Director of Sustainability Location: Amsterdam (hybrid with international travel 30%) Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer

The Opportunity: GreenPath Industries, a global leader in sustainable building materials with operations in 28 countries, seeks a Director of Sustainability to spearhead our ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality across our entire value chain by 2035. This is a newly created executive-level role reflecting our conviction that sustainability is not a compliance function but a core driver of business strategy and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions

Lead cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability metrics into product design, manufacturing, and supply chain operations

Oversee annual sustainability reporting aligned with GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks

Engage with investors, regulators, and NGOs on the company’s environmental strategy and progress

Manage a departmental budget of $12 million and a team of 35 sustainability professionals

The Ideal Candidate:

Advanced degree in environmental science, sustainability management, or related discipline

Minimum 12 years of progressive experience, including 5+ years at a director level in a multinational industrial context

Demonstrated track record of achieving measurable emissions reductions at scale

Deep familiarity with carbon accounting methodologies and evolving regulatory frameworks (EU Taxonomy, CSRD)

Exceptional stakeholder management skills across cultures and organizational levels

What does the passage indicate about the sustainability role at GreenPath? (A) It is an entry-level position within the compliance department. (B) It is a newly created executive-level role reporting to the CSO. (C) It is a temporary contract position for the carbon neutrality project. (D) It is a replacement for the previous director who retired. 答案：B
What is the annual departmental budget managed by this role? (A) $8 mi ll i o n (B)$ 10 million (C) $12 mi ll i o n (D)$ 15 million 答案：C
What minimum years of experience at director level is required? (A) 3 years (B) 5 years (C) 8 years (D) 12 years 答案：B

Passage G — Single (Questions 162-164):

The “subscription economy” — in which customers pay recurring fees for ongoing access to products or services rather than purchasing them outright — has expanded far beyond software and streaming. From razor blades to rental cars, pet food to fitness classes, companies are betting that consumers will prefer the convenience and predictability of subscriptions over the friction of repeated buying decisions. The numbers appear to validate this bet: subscription businesses have grown revenues 4.6 times faster than the S&P 500 over the past decade, according to the Subscription Trade Association. However, a 2025 consumer survey by McKinsey reveals a more nuanced picture. While 74% of respondents said they value the convenience of subscriptions, 38% also reported that they had canceled at least three subscriptions in the past year due to “subscription fatigue” — the feeling of being overwhelmed by too many recurring commitments. Even more striking, 42% of respondents said they had inadvertently continued paying for a subscription they had forgotten about, for an average of four months. Regulatory attention is also intensifying: the U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently proposed a “click to cancel” rule requiring companies to make subscription cancellation as easy as enrollment. Industry analysts suggest that the next phase of the subscription economy will favor providers who offer genuine ongoing value rather than those who rely on inertia and cumbersome cancellation processes.

By how much have subscription businesses grown relative to the S&P 500? (A) 2.3 times faster (B) 3.5 times faster (C) 4.6 times faster (D) 5.2 times faster 答案：C
What percentage of survey respondents reported subscription fatigue? (A) 28% (B) 38% (C) 42% (D) 74% 答案：B
What regulatory proposal is mentioned in the passage? (A) A cap on subscription price increases (B) A mandatory free trial period for all subscriptions (C) A “click to cancel” rule requiring easy cancellation (D) A tax on subscription-based business models 答案：C

Passage H — Single (Questions 165-167):

Trade Show Exhibition Confirmation

Thank you for registering as an exhibitor at the International Food & Beverage Expo 2026.

Exhibitor Details:

Company: Pacific Rim Spices Co., Ltd.

Booth Number: C-217

Hall: Innovation Hall (Level 2)

Booth Size: 10’ × 10’ (100 sq. ft.) Standard Package

Standard Package Includes:

8’ high back wall and 3’ high side rails with company name signage

One 6’ draped table, two chairs, and a wastebasket

Standard electrical outlet (110V, 500W)

WiFi connectivity (shared, basic bandwidth)

Listing in the official exhibition directory (print and digital)

Move-In and Move-Out:

Move-in: Monday, April 20, 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM

Move-out: Thursday, April 23, 5:00 PM — 10:00 PM (no early dismantling)

Important Reminders:

All booth designs involving suspended elements or structures over 8’ require advance approval by March 31.

Additional electrical requirements must be ordered through the venue’s official contractor by April 1.

Exhibitor badges (up to 4 included) can be collected at the Exhibitor Registration Desk from April 19.

What is the booth number assigned to Pacific Rim Spices? (A) B-102 (B) C-217 (C) D-305 (D) E-118 答案：B
What is the deadline for submitting additional electrical requirements? (A) March 15 (B) March 31 (C) April 1 (D) April 19 答案：C
What is the policy regarding early dismantling of booths? (A) It requires permission from the event organizer at least 24 hours in advance. (B) It is allowed on the last day of the exhibition only. (C) It is not permitted under any circumstances. (D) It incurs a penalty fee of $250 if done without authorization. 答案：C

Passage I — Double (Questions 168-172):

Document 1: Email

To: alicia.vega@stellar-brands.com From: ken.tanaka@retail-analytics.co Subject: Urgent: Anomaly in Customer Sentiment Data

Dear Ms. Vega,

I’m reaching out because our weekly monitoring of your brand’s social sentiment has flagged something concerning. Over the past 72 hours, negative mentions of your “FreshBrew” coffee line have spiked 340% compared to your six-month baseline. The dominant theme in the negative posts is an unpleasant “chemical aftertaste” — a phrase that appeared in only 0.3% of historical mentions but now dominates 62% of FreshBrew conversations.

The spike correlates precisely with the distribution of Batch FB-2241, which began arriving in retail stores last Monday across three states: California, Oregon, and Washington. I strongly recommend that your quality team pull a retention sample from this batch immediately and conduct a sensory evaluation. If there’s a production issue, containing it before it affects additional batches will be critical for limiting reputational damage.

I’ve attached a detailed sentiment breakdown with the top keywords, geographic distribution, and a timeline of the spike. Please call me if you’d like to discuss our recommended crisis communication strategy.

Document 2: Internal Report (Excerpt)

Quality Control Investigation — Batch FB-2241

Date: October 8 Investigator: Maria Santos, QC Manager

Methodology:

Three retention samples from Batch FB-2241 were retrieved from the archive

Samples were evaluated against a control sample from Batch FB-2240 (produced same day, different shift)

Cupping protocol followed SCA standards — 3 tasters, blind evaluation

Findings:

All three tasters independently identified a “chlorine-like” note in samples from Batch FB-2241 that is absent from Batch FB-2240

Water quality logs from the production date show that the filtration system’s carbon filter was overdue for replacement by 11 days

The scheduled filter change was logged but marked as “deferred due to production backlog”

Root Cause: Insufficient filtration of municipal water used in the brewing process. The exhausted carbon filter failed to remove residual chlorine, which imparted the detected off-flavor.

Affected Volume: Approximately 14,200 units distributed across the West Coast region. All units are still within their “best by” window.

Recommendation: Issue a voluntary product withdrawal for Batch FB-2241. Notify affected retailers and provide full credit for returned stock. Implement a system-level control preventing production line operation when scheduled filter maintenance is overdue.

What issue does Mr. Tanaka’s email alert Stellar Brands to? (A) A decline in overall sales of the FreshBrew coffee line (B) A 340% spike in negative social sentiment about an off-taste (C) A competitor launching a similar product at a lower price (D) A shipping delay affecting deliveries in three states 答案：B
What was the root cause of the quality issue? (A) Contaminated coffee beans from a new supplier (B) A packaging defect causing premature oxidation (C) An exhausted carbon filter failing to remove chlorine from water (D) Incorrect roasting temperature during a production run 答案：C
How many units were affected by the quality issue? (A) Approximately 8,500 units (B) Approximately 10,200 units (C) Approximately 14,200 units (D) Approximately 18,400 units 答案：C
Why was the filter replacement not performed on schedule? (A) The replacement filter was out of stock. (B) It was deferred due to production backlog. (C) The maintenance team was not notified. (D) The filter was incorrectly thought to still be effective. 答案：B
What recommendation does the QC report make? (A) Increase the brewing temperature for all future batches (B) Issue a voluntary product withdrawal and prevent operation with overdue maintenance (C) Switch to bottled water for all production going forward (D) Discontinue the FreshBrew product line entirely 答案：B

Passage J — Double (Questions 173-177):

Document 1: Formal Complaint Letter

November 22, 2025

Mr. Andreas Mueller General Manager Grand Regency Hotel & Spa 1400 Ocean Drive, Miami, FL 33139

Re: Unsatisfactory Experience — Reservation GRH-55892

Dear Mr. Mueller,

I am writing to express my profound disappointment with my stay at the Grand Regency from November 15 to 18, which fell dramatically short of the standards one expects from a property of your reputation and price point.

First, the “ocean-view executive suite” I reserved — at a rate of $680 per night — overlooked not the ocean but the hotel’s service courtyard, with delivery trucks arriving as early as 5:30 AM. When I brought this to the front desk’s attention, I was told that “partial ocean view” is the hotel’s standard classification, despite your website displaying a panoramic ocean photograph for this room category.

Second, the in-room climate control was non-functional for the first 24 hours, maintaining a constant 76°F (24°C) despite being set to 68°F (20°C). Engineering visited twice but could not resolve the issue until the second day.

Third, a room-service dinner I ordered on the 16th arrived 85 minutes after ordering — 40 minutes beyond the quoted 45-minute window — and the lobster bisque was served lukewarm, despite the menu’s emphasis on its “signature presentation.”

I have been a loyal guest of the Grand Regency chain for over a decade and have never encountered such a concentration of service failures. I request a full refund of one night’s stay ($680) and an assurance that these operational shortcomings will be addressed.

Document 2: Response Letter

December 3, 2025

Ms. Patricia Langford 2250 Peachtree Lane Atlanta, GA 30309

Dear Ms. Langford,

Thank you for taking the time to document your experience at the Grand Regency Miami in such detail. I have personally reviewed each of the issues you raised, and I want to offer not an excuse but an unqualified apology. We failed to deliver the experience you had every right to expect, and that failure rests entirely with us.

Regarding the room classification: you are entirely correct that the website imagery for our executive suites was misleading. I have directed our digital marketing team to replace those photographs with accurate representations of the actual view categories within the week. The misrepresentation was inadvertent but indefensible.

The HVAC issue has been traced to a faulty zone controller that has since been replaced. Engineering has been instructed to proactively test climate control systems in all suites before guest arrival, rather than relying on post-check-in reporting.

As for the room-service delay, we experienced an unexpected shortage of kitchen staff that evening due to illness, and our duty manager made the poor decision not to proactively inform affected guests or adjust quoted wait times. Protocols have been revised.

In addition to refunding one night’s stay as you requested, I have credited your loyalty account with 50,000 bonus points — valued at approximately $750 toward future stays. I hope you will give us an opportunity to demonstrate that your previous positive experiences with our brand, not this isolated failure, represent the Grand Regency standard.

How much did Ms. Langford pay per night for her suite? (A) $480 (B)$ 580 (C) $680 (D)$ 780 答案：C
What was the actual view from Ms. Langford’s room? (A) A panoramic ocean view as advertised (B) A partial view of the beach and boardwalk (C) The hotel’s service courtyard (D) Another wing of the hotel building 答案：C
How long did the room-service dinner take to arrive? (A) 45 minutes (B) 65 minutes (C) 85 minutes (D) 105 minutes 答案：C
What caused the room-service delay? (A) A malfunction in the kitchen ordering system (B) An unexpected shortage of kitchen staff due to illness (C) The lobster bisque required additional preparation time (D) A large banquet event that took priority over room service 答案：B
In addition to the refund, what compensation did the hotel offer? (A) A complimentary three-night stay at any Grand Regency property (B) A $750 c a s h re imb u rse m e n t c h ec k (C) 50, 000 l oy a lt y p o in t s v a l u e d a t a pp ro x ima t e l y$ 750 (D) A free upgrade to the presidential suite on her next visit 答案：C

Passage K — Single (Questions 178-180):

The field of neuromarketing — which applies neuroscience techniques such as fMRI brain scanning and eye-tracking to understand consumer behavior — has grown from an academic curiosity into a billion-dollar industry. Proponents argue that traditional market research methods like surveys and focus groups capture only what consumers SAY they think, which is often quite different from what they actually feel and do. Neuromarketing, by measuring subconscious physiological responses, promises to reveal the deeper emotional drivers of purchasing decisions that consumers themselves may not be consciously aware of. A famous 2004 study by Read Montague at Baylor College of Medicine, for example, found that when participants knew they were drinking Coca-Cola, their brain activity patterns differed significantly from when they drank it without knowing the brand — suggesting that brand perception literally changes the neurological experience of a product. However, the ethical implications are substantial. Critics argue that neuromarketing, by targeting subconscious neural processes that consumers cannot consciously control, undermines the very notion of informed consumer choice. Several consumer advocacy groups have called for regulatory guidelines requiring disclosure when neuromarketing techniques are used in product development or advertising. Meanwhile, the technology continues to advance: newer methods such as facial coding — analyzing micro-expressions to gauge emotional responses — can now be deployed remotely via webcam, dramatically lowering costs and expanding the potential scope of application beyond high-budget products.

What is the main advantage of neuromarketing over traditional research, according to proponents? (A) It is significantly less expensive than surveys and focus groups. (B) It can reveal subconscious emotional drivers that consumers may not be aware of. (C) It requires no specialized equipment or trained personnel. (D) It produces results that are easier for executives to understand. 答案：B
What did the 2004 Baylor College study demonstrate? (A) Consumers prefer Pepsi to Coca-Cola in blind taste tests. (B) Brain scans can predict which advertisements will be most effective. (C) Brand knowledge changes how the brain neurologically experiences a product. (D) Neuromarketing techniques are no more accurate than traditional surveys. 答案：C
What ethical concern do critics raise about neuromarketing? (A) The technology is too expensive to be accessible to small businesses. (B) It relies on outdated neuroscience that has since been disproven. (C) It undermines informed consumer choice by targeting subconscious processes. (D) The brain scanning equipment poses health risks to research participants. 答案：C

Passage L — Single (Questions 181-182):

Annual Company Retreat — Itinerary at a Glance

Location: Silver Pines Mountain Resort, Colorado Dates: August 7-9, 2026

Time Day 1 (Thu) Day 2 (Fri) Day 3 (Sat)
7:30-8:30 AM — Breakfast Buffet (Lodge) Breakfast Buffet (Lodge)
9:00-10:30 AM Arrivals & Check-in (rooms ready by 3 PM) Strategy Keynote: “Our 2030 Vision” (Main Hall) Team Hackathon Presentations (Main Hall)
10:45-12:00 PM Free time / Resort exploration Dept. Breakout Sessions (assigned rooms) Panel: “Lessons Learned & Looking Forward”
12:00-1:30 PM Welcome Lunch (Terrace Grill) Networking Lunch by Cross-Functional Groups Closing Lunch & Awards Ceremony
1:30-3:30 PM Team Challenge: Outdoor Ropes Course Innovation Workshops (3 tracks, choose 1) Departures (shuttle to airport at 2:00 and 4:00 PM)
3:30-5:30 PM Open Discussion: “What’s Working, What’s Not” Free time / Hiking / Spa
6:00-8:00 PM BBQ Dinner & Campfire (Lakeside) Formal Dinner & Talent Show (Ballroom)
8:30 PM onward Stargazing Session (optional) Karaoke & Social Mixer (Lounge)

Time	Day 1 (Thu)	Day 2 (Fri)	Day 3 (Sat)
7:30-8:30 AM	—	Breakfast Buffet (Lodge)	Breakfast Buffet (Lodge)
9:00-10:30 AM	Arrivals & Check-in (rooms ready by 3 PM)	Strategy Keynote: “Our 2030 Vision” (Main Hall)	Team Hackathon Presentations (Main Hall)
10:45-12:00 PM	Free time / Resort exploration	Dept. Breakout Sessions (assigned rooms)	Panel: “Lessons Learned & Looking Forward”
12:00-1:30 PM	Welcome Lunch (Terrace Grill)	Networking Lunch by Cross-Functional Groups	Closing Lunch & Awards Ceremony
1:30-3:30 PM	Team Challenge: Outdoor Ropes Course	Innovation Workshops (3 tracks, choose 1)	Departures (shuttle to airport at 2:00 and 4:00 PM)
3:30-5:30 PM	Open Discussion: “What’s Working, What’s Not”	Free time / Hiking / Spa
6:00-8:00 PM	BBQ Dinner & Campfire (Lakeside)	Formal Dinner & Talent Show (Ballroom)
8:30 PM onward	Stargazing Session (optional)	Karaoke & Social Mixer (Lounge)

When are the Innovation Workshops scheduled? (A) Day 1, 1:30-3:30 PM (B) Day 2, 1:30-3:30 PM (C) Day 2, 3:30-5:30 PM (D) Day 3, 10:45-12:00 PM 答案：B
On which day does the talent show take place? (A) Day 1 (B) Day 2 (C) Day 3 (D) It is not specified in the itinerary. 答案：B

Passage M — Single (Questions 183-185):

In a significant shift for the global automotive industry, seven major car manufacturers last month announced the formation of the Universal Battery Consortium, a joint venture dedicated to developing a standardized electric vehicle battery platform. The member companies — which include Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, Hyundai, General Motors, BMW, and Nissan — collectively represent 62% of global vehicle production. The consortium’s stated goal is to establish a common battery architecture by 2030, encompassing physical dimensions, electrical interfaces, thermal management systems, and communication protocols between batteries and vehicles. If successful, standardization could address one of the most significant barriers to EV adoption: charging infrastructure fragmentation. Currently, competing proprietary battery systems require different charging connectors and communication protocols, making it expensive and logistically challenging to build universal charging networks. A standardized platform would allow any compliant vehicle to charge at any compliant station, analogous to how USB-C standardized data and charging connections across electronic devices. Skeptics, however, point to the immense technical and commercial hurdles. Battery technology is a primary differentiator for automakers — Tesla’s battery efficiency, for instance, is widely considered its core competitive advantage — and companies have historically been reluctant to cede control over this critical component. Moreover, battery chemistry continues to evolve rapidly, with solid-state batteries potentially rendering current lithium-ion designs obsolete within the next decade. Whether the consortium can overcome these centrifugal forces remains to be seen.

What is the stated goal of the Universal Battery Consortium? (A) To merge all seven automakers into a single company by 2035 (B) To establish a standardized EV battery platform across manufacturers (C) To lobby governments for electric vehicle subsidies and tax credits (D) To jointly purchase lithium and cobalt from mining companies 答案：B
What collective share of global vehicle production do the consortium members represent? (A) 42% (B) 52% (C) 62% (D) 72% 答案：C
What challenge do skeptics identify regarding the consortium? (A) The member companies lack the technical expertise to collaborate effectively. (B) Battery technology is a primary competitive differentiator, making standardization difficult. (C) Government regulations in different countries prohibit battery standardization. (D) The consortium’s funding is insufficient for the stated objectives. 答案：B

Passage N — Triple (Questions 186-190):

Document 1: Email Query

To: event-planning@venture-summit.com From: sophie.cho@nexus-capital.com Subject: Founder’s Track Application Clarification

Dear Venture Summit Team,

I am the founder and CEO of Entropy AI, a seed-stage startup developing explainable AI tools for clinical diagnostics. We were accepted into the Founder’s Track at the upcoming Venture Summit in San Francisco (March 15-17), but I had several questions about how the program works that aren’t clearly addressed in the acceptance materials:

How are the one-on-one investor meetings structured? Do we receive investor profiles in advance, or is it speed-dating style with real-time matching?

What’s the expected format and duration for the pitch on Demo Day? Is it a traditional pitch deck presentation, or are there specific constraints (e.g., 3-minute pitch, no slides, Q&A panel format)?

Is there any provision for remote participation in the mentor office hours? Our CTO has a schedule conflict but would add tremendous value to those discussions.

Thank you for clarifying. We’re genuinely excited to participate.

Document 2: Founder’s Track Program Overview

Venture Summit Founder’s Track — 40 Selected Startups

The Founder’s Track is a curated three-day program embedded within the broader Venture Summit, designed to connect exceptional early-stage founders with the capital, mentorship, and peer networks they need to scale.

Program Components:

Investor Matching:

One month prior to the summit, founders upload a company profile, pitch deck, and funding ask to the Venture Summit matching platform

The platform’s algorithm pairs each startup with up to 15 investors based on sector, stage, check size, and stated interests

Investors rank their interest; mutual matches result in a scheduled 20-minute meeting during the summit

Unmatched slots become open networking during designated “Investor Office Hours” (Day 2, 2:00-5:00 PM)

Demo Day (Day 3):

Each founder delivers a 4-minute pitch on the main stage, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A from a panel of investors and industry experts

Pitch format is flexible (slides allowed but not mandatory), with strict time enforcement

Top 5 startups, as voted by the investor panel, receive an additional 20-minute deep-dive session with a curated set of investors

Mentor Office Hours:

30-minute slots with domain experts from venture capital, product, growth, legal, and operations

Schedule established two weeks pre-summit based on founder preference rankings

In-person only; mentors are physically present at the venue

Document 3: Email Response

To: sophie.cho@nexus-capital.com From: marcus.reed@venture-summit.com Subject: RE: Founder’s Track Application Clarification

Dear Sophie,

Congratulations again on your acceptance — we were genuinely impressed by Entropy AI’s approach to explainable AI in clinical settings. Let me address each of your questions:

On investor meetings: As described in the attached program overview (apologies if it wasn’t clear in your initial acceptance packet), the matching is algorithm-driven based on mutual preferences. You’ll receive your confirmed meeting schedule roughly 10 days before the summit. I’d strongly recommend researching each matched investor’s portfolio and recent investment thesis in advance — the most successful meetings tend to be those where the founder can immediately speak to why their startup is relevant to THAT specific investor’s interests.

On Demo Day format: 4-minute pitch, 3-minute Q&A. Your slides, if you use them, need to be submitted to our AV team by March 10. One strategic suggestion: given your company’s technical depth, consider spending only about 60 seconds on the technology itself and devoting the bulk of your time to the clinical problem, the market opportunity, and early traction data. Investors on Demo Day panels tend to respond most to clear problem statements and evidence of market pull — especially in health-tech, where adoption cycles can be long and complex.

On remote participation for mentor sessions: Unfortunately, mentor office hours are strictly in-person — this is a deliberate design choice to foster the kind of serendipitous connections that happen when people are physically co-located. However, if you’d like, I can connect you directly with two of our mentors who specialize in health-tech AI for a virtual pre-summit consultation. Just let me know.

Looking forward to seeing you in San Francisco.

In the investor matching process, how many investors can each startup be paired with? (A) Up to 10 investors (B) Up to 15 investors (C) Up to 20 investors (D) An unlimited number, based on availability 答案：B
What is the format of the Demo Day pitch? (A) A 10-minute presentation with slides and a 5-minute Q&A (B) A 4-minute pitch followed by 3 minutes of Q&A (C) A 15-minute fireside chat with a moderator (D) A 2-minute elevator pitch with no Q&A 答案：B
What advice does Marcus give Sophie about her Demo Day pitch? (A) Focus exclusively on the technical specifications of the AI platform. (B) Spend most of the time on the clinical problem, market opportunity, and traction data. (C) Avoid mentioning competitors to prevent signaling market vulnerability. (D) Use at least 12 slides to thoroughly cover all aspects of the business. 答案：B
What is the deadline for submitting presentation slides? (A) March 1 (B) March 10 (C) March 15 (D) Not specified — they can be submitted on the day 答案：B
What alternative does Marcus offer for the remote participation limitation? (A) A live video stream of all mentor office hours sessions (B) A direct connection to two health-tech AI mentors for virtual pre-summit consultation (C) A guarantee that remote participation will be available at next year’s summit (D) A post-summit summary report of all mentor sessions 答案：B

Passage O — Single (Questions 191-192):

SECURITY INCIDENT REPORT

Incident ID: SEC-2025-0891 Date Detected: October 14, 2025, 08:23 UTC Date Resolved: October 14, 2025, 11:47 UTC Severity: Medium (P2) Affected System: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform — production environment

Summary: At 08:23 UTC, our automated monitoring system detected anomalous database queries originating from a compromised employee credential. The queries were attempting to extract customer contact records — specifically names, email addresses, and phone numbers — from the CRM database. The affected credential belonged to a mid-level sales representative whose account had been compromised through a successful spear-phishing attack executed the previous evening.

Containment Actions Taken:

The compromised account was disabled at 08:31 UTC (8 minutes from detection)

All active sessions associated with the account were terminated

The source IP address (traced to a VPN exit node in a non-standard jurisdiction) was blocked at the firewall level

The database schema was temporarily locked to read-only for non-administrator accounts at 08:45 UTC as a precaution

Impact Assessment: Forensics analysis of query logs confirmed that approximately 2,800 customer records were exfiltrated before containment. No financial data, passwords, or government identification numbers were included in the accessed records. Affected customers have been notified per GDPR and CCPA requirements. The read-only restriction was lifted at 11:47 UTC after verification that no other accounts showed signs of compromise.

What triggered the detection of the security incident? (A) A complaint from an affected customer about unauthorized charges (B) The sales representative reporting their account had been hacked (C) Automated monitoring detecting anomalous database queries (D) A routine security audit of all employee access credentials 答案：C
How many customer records were confirmed to be exfiltrated? (A) Approximately 1,800 (B) Approximately 2,800 (C) Approximately 3,800 (D) Approximately 4,800 答案：B

Passage P — Single (Questions 193-195):

The economic theory of “creative destruction” — coined by the Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter in 1942 — describes the process by which innovation and technological progress simultaneously create new industries and destroy old ones. Capitalism, Schumpeter argued, is characterized not by equilibrium but by a ceaseless process of industrial mutation that “incessantly revolutionizes the economic structure from within.” This concept has become a lens through which to understand the disruption wrought by platform-based businesses over the past two decades: Amazon decimating brick-and-mortar retail, Netflix rendering video rental stores obsolete, Uber transforming urban transportation. A 2025 analysis by the OECD quantified the acceleration of this phenomenon, finding that the average lifespan of companies in the S&P 500 has fallen from 33 years in 1965 to 19 years in 2025, and is projected to drop to 14 years by 2030. While creative destruction is often framed as an unalloyed public good — consumers benefit from lower prices, greater convenience, and relentless innovation — the OECD report sounds a cautionary note. The economic benefits of this churn, it finds, are accruing increasingly to a small number of platform owners and their investors, while the costs — dislocated workers, hollowed-out main streets, eroded local tax bases — are borne disproportionately by communities without the resources or policy tools to adapt. The report argues that governments must shift from merely celebrating disruption to actively managing its consequences, through stronger social safety nets, portable benefits systems, and investment in lifelong reskilling infrastructure.

According to the OECD analysis, what was the average lifespan of S&P 500 companies in 1965? (A) 14 years (B) 19 years (C) 33 years (D) 45 years 答案：C
What is the projected average lifespan of S&P 500 companies by 2030? (A) 10 years (B) 14 years (C) 19 years (D) 25 years 答案：B
What caution does the OECD report express about creative destruction? (A) The pace of disruption is actually slowing rather than accelerating. (B) The costs of creative destruction fall disproportionately on vulnerable communities. (C) Schumpeter’s original theory has been mathematically disproven. (D) Consumers are not actually benefiting from recent technological innovations. 答案：B

Passage Q — Single (Questions 196-198):

The emergence of autonomous AI agents — AI systems that can independently execute complex, multi-step tasks without continuous human guidance — represents a paradigm shift beyond the familiar world of chatbots and content generation. Unlike a large language model that responds to a single prompt, an autonomous agent can break down a high-level goal (“plan a three-day business trip to Chicago within my company’s travel policy”), execute a sequence of subtasks (searching for flights, comparing hotel options, cross-referencing with calendar availability, completing expense pre-approval forms), and adapt when obstacles arise (a preferred hotel is fully booked, so it adjusts to a comparable alternative). Early enterprise deployments, documented in a 2025 MIT Technology Review report, suggest that autonomous agents can reduce the time spent on administrative coordination by 40 to 60%. An insurance company in the pilot study deployed agents to handle claims intake — collecting documentation from hospitals, repair shops, and policyholders; cross-checking against policy terms; and routing complete claim packages to human adjusters for final approval. The system reduced claims processing time from an average of 12 days to 4 days. However, the report also documents failures: agents have made booking errors that violated corporate travel policies, sent emails with tone-inappropriate language to clients, and in one case, an agent tasked with “optimizing a manufacturing schedule” proposed a reconfiguration that was technically efficient but would have violated union contract provisions — a constraint the agent was never explicitly given. The report concludes that the greatest challenge is not technical capability but “boundary specification” — precisely and comprehensively defining the constraints within which autonomy is safe and permissible.

How did the insurance company’s autonomous agent system affect claims processing time? (A) Reduced from 20 days to 10 days (B) Reduced from 16 days to 8 days (C) Reduced from 12 days to 4 days (D) Reduced from 8 days to 2 days 答案：C
What failure example does the report document? (A) An agent deleted critical company data by accident. (B) An agent proposed a manufacturing schedule that violated union contract provisions. (C) An agent failed to complete any multi-step task successfully. (D) An agent caused a security breach by sharing confidential data externally. 答案：B
What does the MIT report identify as the greatest challenge for autonomous AI agents? (A) The computational cost of running the underlying models (B) Employee resistance to adopting new AI technologies (C) The lack of government regulations for AI deployment (D) Precisely defining the constraints within which autonomy is safe 答案：D

Passage R — Single (Questions 199-200):

Workforce Diversity Report — Fiscal Year 2025

Total Employees: 4,820 (as of December 31, 2025)

Gender Representation (%):

Level Women Men Non-Binary / Undisclosed
Board of Directors 33% 67% 0%
Executive Leadership (VP+) 28% 70% 2%
Senior Management 32% 66% 2%
Mid-Level Management 41% 57% 2%
Individual Contributors 48% 49% 3%

Key Developments vs. FY2024:

Women in executive leadership increased from 22% to 28%, driven by external recruitment and internal promotion pathways

Board diversity improved from 25% to 33% women following two new appointments in March

The overall gender pay gap narrowed from 8.2% to 5.7% (adjusted for role and tenure)

Representation of underrepresented minorities in management roles increased from 18% to 23%

Priority Goals for FY2026:

Achieve 35% women in executive leadership

Reduce adjusted gender pay gap to below 4%

Expand mentorship and sponsorship programs to 500 participants (from 320 in FY2025)

Level	Women	Men	Non-Binary / Undisclosed
Board of Directors	33%	67%	0%
Executive Leadership (VP+)	28%	70%	2%
Senior Management	32%	66%	2%
Mid-Level Management	41%	57%	2%
Individual Contributors	48%	49%	3%

What percentage of executive leadership positions were held by women in FY2025? (A) 22% (B) 28% (C) 32% (D) 33% 答案：B
What is the target for women in executive leadership in FY2026? (A) 30% (B) 33% (C) 35% (D) 40% 答案：C

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## 答案與解析 Answer Key

Listening Answer Key

Reading Answer Key

分數換算表 Score Conversion

聽力正確	聽力分數	閱讀正確	閱讀分數	總分
96-100	470-495	96-100	470-495	940-990
86-95	435-470	86-95	435-470	870-939
76-85	385-435	76-85	385-435	770-869
66-75	315-385	66-75	315-385	630-769
56-65	245-315	56-65	245-315	490-629
Below 55	10-245	Below 55	10-245	10-489

本回重點單字 (15 Key Vocabulary Words)

英文	中文	出現位置
exfiltrate	竊取/外洩（數據）	Part 7 Passage O
spear-phishing	針對性釣魚攻擊	Part 7 Passage O
psychological ownership	心理擁有感	Part 7 Passage E
decarbonization	脫碳/減碳	Part 7 Passage F
creative destruction	創造性破壞	Part 7 Passage P
provisional patent	臨時專利	Part 5 Q105
pre-crastination	（已於 Mock 4 出現）	—
antifragile	反脆弱的	Part 4 Talk 4
granular	細化的/顆粒度的	Part 4 Talk 6
variance	變通許可（建築）	Part 5 Q130
contingent	取決於/以…為條件	Part 5 Q127
neuromarketing	神經行銷學	Part 7 Passage K
consortium	聯盟/財團	Part 7 Passage M
churn	客戶流失率	Part 3 Conv 4
autonomous agent	自主AI代理	Part 7 Passage Q

威威老師考後提醒

這是最難的 Mock 5！目標分數 850-950，屬於 C1 高階水準。如果你能穩定拿到 850 以上，TOEIC 對你來說已經不再是挑戰，可以開始準備 TOEFL 或 IELTS 了。檢討時特別注意 Part 6 和 Part 7 的 inference 題型——不是直接從文章擷取答案，而是需要推論的題目，正是高分群拉開差距的關鍵。加油，你已經站在巔峰了！

解鎖內容

TOEIC-Mock-5

TOEIC 模擬試題 Mock 5 — 威威老師編著

聽力測驗 Listening (45 分鐘，100 題)

Part 1: 照片描述 Photographs (6 題)

Part 2: 應答問題 Question-Response (25 題)

Part 3: 簡短對話 Conversations (39 題)

Part 4: 簡短獨白 Talks (30 題)

閱讀測驗 Reading (75 分鐘，100 題)

Part 5: 句子填空 Incomplete Sentences (30 題)

Part 6: 段落填空 Text Completion (16 題)

Part 7: 閱讀理解 Reading Comprehension (54 題)

Listening Answer Key

Reading Answer Key

分數換算表 Score Conversion

本回重點單字 (15 Key Vocabulary Words)

關係圖譜

目錄

反向連結

TOEIC-Mock-5

TOEIC 模擬試題 Mock 5 — 威威老師編著

聽力測驗 Listening (45 分鐘，100 題)

Part 1: 照片描述 Photographs (6 題)

Part 2: 應答問題 Question-Response (25 題)

Part 3: 簡短對話 Conversations (39 題)

Part 4: 簡短獨白 Talks (30 題)

閱讀測驗 Reading (75 分鐘，100 題)

Part 5: 句子填空 Incomplete Sentences (30 題)

Part 6: 段落填空 Text Completion (16 題)

Part 7: 閱讀理解 Reading Comprehension (54 題)

Listening Answer Key

Reading Answer Key

分數換算表 Score Conversion

本回重點單字 (15 Key Vocabulary Words)

威威學習信

關係圖譜

目錄

反向連結