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

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.

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.

1 下列何者不符合經濟學概念？ (A)研究人們面對有限資源時該如何取捨選擇 (B)資源有限是客觀因素、慾望無窮為主觀條件 (C)因為資源有限，所以並無法達到效用極大 (D)不僅消費者需要選擇，生產者也面臨選擇

2 假設 A 與 B 為某國生產可能曲線上的兩個生產組合，如下圖所示。在現有技術與生產資源不變的情況下，直線 AB（圖中未繪出）上的任一生產組合點（不含 A 與 B 兩點）滿足下列何種性質？ (A)可達成，有效率 (B)可達成，無效率 (C)無法達成，有效率 (D)無法達成，無效率

3 假設 A、B 國都只生產與消費 X 與 Y 兩種產品，且 A 國出口 X 產品到 B 國，並自 B 國進口 Y 產品， 相對於 B 國： (A) A 國生產 X 產品具比較利益 (B) A 國生產 Y 產品具比較利益 (C) A 國生產 X 產品的機會成本較高 (D) A 國生產 Y 產品的機會成本較低

4 若某一國家成為香蕉的出口者，則該國香蕉市場中的消費者剩餘會   ①   ，生產者剩餘會   ②   ，社會總剩餘會  ③  。①、②、③分別為： (A)增加；減少；增加 (B)增加；減少；減少 (C)減少；增加；減少 (D)減少；增加；增加

5 假設 A 與 B 兩產品為消費互補品，今因原物料短缺使得 B 產品的供給減少，下列敘述何者正確？ (A) A 產品價格上升、交易量上升 (B) A 產品價格上升、交易量下降 (C) A 產品價格下降、交易量上升 (D) A 產品價格下降、交易量下降