114年 - 114 國際經濟商務特種考試_三等_國際經濟商務人員類科國際經貿法律組：英文（含國際貿易政策與法規命令之摘譯與論述）#130962

1 A detailed _______ will be provided so people will know exactly the interesting places to visit one week before the trip. (A) briefing (B) bridging (C) blending (D) branding

2 Health officials warn that a _______ is threatening the forests through particular animals and insects. (A) plague (B) plunge (C) plateau (D) plethora

3 COVID-19 has _______ the globe in ways we could never have imagined, and the automotive industry is no exception. (A) swept (B) supplied (C) swapped (D) supplemented

4 Many parents are anxious about their children’s online purchases that _______ their knowledge and control. (A) boast (B) bypass (C) respect (D) reflect

5 The executive committee of the board of directors will consider how to _______ the strategic plan. (A) complement (B) implement (C) impeach (D) command

6 _______ could cost a fortune on Mother’s Day because of a high demand in the flower market. (A) Diamonds (B) Carnations (C) Chocolates (D) Cosmetics

7 Unlike _______ grains, which undergo extensive milling or other processing, whole grains are sold for consumption with their bran and other constituents intact. (A) refined (B) revised (C) registered (D) redeemed

8 Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, represented the first major effort of the American government to _______ recreational use of land. (A) legislate (B) liberate (C) lease (D) limit

9 The positions of Earth’s landmasses relative to one another 250 million years ago bear little resemblance to what they are today because they are not _______. (A) animated (B) dynamic (C) stationary (D) unsteady

10 My company gave me a travel _______ to cover accommodation, food and incidental expenses when I worked abroad. (A) allowance (B) certificate (C) invoice (D) reception

11 Many instructors have attempted to manage the behavior of texting in class, either by giving students the _______ of high grades or by using punishments. (A) determination (B) incentive (C) provocation (D) allusion

12 The jailing of the former president triggered protests in his home province, which soon _______ into riots and looting across the country. (A) ventilated (B) escalated (C) constellated (D) allocated

13 Early retirement is made possible because of his sizable _______ earned from his investment. (A) unison (B) annuity (C) prescription (D) transcript

14 If people knew that the overall _______ of winning a prize, some might or might not think twice about spending their hard-earned cash on the game. (A) evens (B) options (C) errors (D) odds

15 When the company announced that it was reconsidering its strategy in _______ its resources and staff, many of its employees smelt the risk of being laid off. (A) deploying (B) debriefing (C) defending (D) disturbing

16 To determine whether a major surgery is necessary, a(n) _______ is usually taken on the organ in question. (A) autopsy (B) biopsy (C) orthography (D) podium

17 His wife has been hospitalized for _______ after she gave birth to their first child. (A) depression (B) confession (C) concession (D) recession

18 The country tried to hold a _______ to seek the utmost consensus on this widely debated issue from its people. (A) refectory (B) reference (C) refreshment (D) referendum

19 My parents always try to _______ all my decisions because they have been treating me like a little boy. (A) interfere in (B) interact with (C) refer to (D) result in

20 The recent increase of _____ workforce in the employment landscape is a warning to the labor market as it specifies temporary job opportunities and lack of income security. (A) confident (B) continental (C) contingent (D) independent

21 (A) prehistoric (B) preliminary (C) precipitous (D) prerequisite

22 (A) worsening (B) withholding (C) leading (D) leaving

23 (A) coverage (B) subscription (C) ecosystem (D) application

24 (A) dashboard (B) distress (C) complexity (D) convention

25 (A) hypocrisy (B) heritage (C) hemorrhage (D) hybridity

26 In which of the following may this passage most likely appear? (A) An article comparing GM and Toyota. (B) An article advocating the value of collectivism. (C) A case study paper on GM as a successful story. (D) A paper refuting the importance of evolution theories.

27 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about NUMMI? (A) It was a Toyota plant. (B) It was located in California. (C) It was managed with a team work approach. (D) It outperformed most GM plants.

28 According to the passage, what caused GM’s low competitiveness? (A) It produced low quality products. (B) Its employees were not satisfied with their work. (C) It changed its management approach too drastically. (D) It adopted the self-interest model in its management structure.

29 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about altruistic behavior? (A) It is a puzzle because it cannot be explained by the group selection hypothesis. (B) It shows the explanatory power of the self-interest hypothesis. (C) It has been eliminated by nature’s selection at the individual level. (D) It is a fitness-decreasing trait for the individual but a fitness-increasing trait for the group.

30 Which of the following is the most likely conclusion drawn by the author from the passage? (A) The power of “we” is greater than that of “I.” (B) Toyota demonstrates a more efficient model in selecting employees. (C) The self-interest model suits modern society better. (D) The group selection hypothesis predicts the decline of GM.

31 Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? (A) The Solution to World Hunger. (B) The Brave New World of Human Civilization. (C) The Future of Genetically Engineered Foods. (D) The Mysteries of Human Organisms.

32 According to the passage, how does the technique of genetic engineering differ from that of conventional breeding? (A) It combines organisms that are closely related and genetically similar. (B) It involves crossbreeding through planting seeds from the best crops. (C) It alters tens of thousands of genes between organisms. (D) It transfers a few genes between organisms that are not related to one another.

33 What does Dean DellaPenna think of engineered plants and their impact on agricultural practices around the world? (A) They are a danger to the human body and pose significant risks to the environment. (B) They are the next potential trend of technological advancement to promote agriculture. (C) They are a concern due to their unknown effects and should be treated with caution. (D) They are a scientific phenomenon that is appealing in theory but is not feasible in reality.

34 Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of this passage? (A)Genetically engineered foods have potential, but their benefits and risks should be carefully assessed. (B)Genetically engineered foods are the best solution to addressing the needs of a growing human population. (C)Genetically engineered foods have risks that are still unknown and should never be sold to consumers. (D) Genetically engineered foods can be considered an advanced form of conventional breeding.

35 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? (A) Genetically engineered foods have wasted potential due to farmers and scientists sticking to conventional methods. (B) Genetic engineering is less precise than conventional breeding because it can only transfer a few genes at a time. (C) Genetically engineered foods have actually been consumed by American people without their awareness for decades. (D) Genetically engineered foods can potentially create giant versions of organisms that may threaten human health.

36 Which of the following could be the meaning of “tenuous” in the first paragraph? (A) Weak and unstable. (B) Varied and strengthened. (C) Positive and skill-oriented. (D) Strong and multiple-dimensional.

37 Which of the following could be the best title of this passage? (A) Work Ethics in Job Markets. (B) Practices for a Successful Work Order. (C) Tips for Getting a Full-time Job. (D) Re-inventing the Business Environment.

38 According to the passage, which of the following can individuals do to build a successful career under the impact of globalization and outsourcing? (A) To use outsourcing services and delegate all of the demanding tasks. (B) To develop good communication skills by speaking multiple languages. (C) To construct a strong portfolio showcasing achievements and experiences. (D) To become loyal to employers and expect to work for them as long as possible.

39 Which can best describes the tone of the passage? (A) Objective. (B) Pessimistic. (C) Indifferent. (D) Celebratory.

40 Which of the following is most likely to be the source of the passage? (A) A career-study report. (B) A home-making magazine. (C) A natural-science journal. (D) A political-propaganda newsletter.

一、英譯中：請將下面這段英文譯成正確、流暢的中文。
       Research shows that trade openness can increase women’s incomes and consumption. Eliminating import tariffs raises the average real income for female-headed households compared with male-headed households in more than three-quarters of the 54 developing economies analyzed. On average, real income gains reaped by removing import tariffs would be 2.5 percent greater for households headed by women than for those headed by men. In countries such as Burkina Faso and Cameroon, this increase is equivalent to one year’s spending on education or health.
       Opening up to trade therefore benefits women in developing economies because it expands the sectors where women work, reduces prices for the goods women consume, and allows firms that are more productive to grow. Increased competition generated by trade also makes it costlier to discriminate against women, which narrows the wage gap and improves working conditions for women.

二、英文寫作：請閱讀以下短文之後，撰寫兩段英文。第一段請以英文摘 譯文章重點，約 150-200 字英文。第二段請用英文申論你是否同意政 府不作為是保護本國貿易的良好策略，約 200 字英文。
        近期美國商務部為了強化貿易救濟措施之執行，針對反傾銷稅及 平衡稅規則進行重要的修法，該修正草案已於 2024 年 4 月 24 日生 效。本次重要的修正包括了政府不作為概念之提出、特殊市場狀況要 件之明確化及處理跨國補貼之問題等。修法呈現出美國貿易法為反映 全球貿易現況所做的努力，也提供其國內產業得以對抗不公平貿易之 有力工具。首先，政府不作為之概念係將外國政府怠於執行勞動、環 境、智慧財產權等保護重要權力之法規情況，視為對企業賦予利益之 行為。由於此一不作為會降低企業之生產成本進而對國際貿易造成不 公平，因此美國在此次修法中特別將此概念納入衡量。其次，本次修 法更詳細規範反傾銷法中之特殊市場狀況要件之適用，包含將政府不 作為所造成之成本扭曲現象納入替代價格及比較基準的衡量因素中。