請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題: Cheese is a dairy product, derived from milk and produced in wide ranges of flavors, textures, and forms. There are hundreds of different types of cheese around the world, and they are made mostly from the milk of cows but also other mammals, including sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels, and yaks. Cheese also contains water. A soft cheese, like Brie, contains more water than a hard cheese, like Parmesan. Since it contains vitamins and protein, cheese is nutritious,which can be used both as a food itself and in many different types of cooking. Cheese is produced through a process called “fermentation.” The process of making cheese was probably discovered by chance. Ancient people used to make bags, using the skin from an animal’s stomach. When they used these skin bags to carry milk, bacteria from the animal’s skin reacted with the milk. Then the milk was fermented, and the result was cheese. Around 4,000 years ago, people started to breed animals and process their milk. Today, cheese making is a very scientific process. First, the milk that will be used is pasteurized, which means that it is heated to remove all bacteria. Then specially cultivated bacteria, called“cultures,” are added to the milk. The milk is kept fairly warm during this period to help the cultures grow. As they grow,the cultures sometimes release bubbles of carbon dioxide. These bubbles help make the holes in Swiss cheese. Next, as the milk ripens, it forms a solid substance. This substance is called “curd.” The curd is removed, and the water is drained from it. The curd forms the basis of the cheese and may be treated in different ways. Finally, once it is matured and dried,the cheese is ready.
【題組】46 Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
(A) The Culture of Cheese. (B) The Nutrition of Cheese. (C) The Birth of Cheese. (D) The Advantage of Cheese.
10 若所得稅的稅收(T)為所得(Y)超過免稅額(F)的部分按單一稅率(t)
課徵:T=t ×(Y-F);在所得高於免稅額的情況下,有關平均稅率(AT)、 稅收的所得彈性(ET)之敘述,下列何者正確? (A) AT 與 F 呈反向變動,ET 大於 1 (B) AT 與 F 呈同向變動,ET 大於 1 (C) AT 與 F 呈反向變動,ET 等於 1 (D) AT 與 F 呈同向變動,ET 等於 1
請依下文回答第21題至第25題: A workers' strike is a powerful and often last-resort collective action taken by employees to demand betterworking conditions, fair wages, and improved benefits from their employers. It is a manifestation of thefundamental right of workers to organize and advocate for their rights. Strikes typically occur whennegotiations between labor unions or worker representatives and employers reach an impasse. Workers, __21__ that their concerns are not adequately addressed, may decide to withhold their labor as __22__ exerting pressure. This form of protest can be disruptive to businesses and industries, but it
serves as an important mechanism for addressing grievances and achieving necessary changes in theworkplace. Although strikes can be challenging for both workers and employers, they often lead to positiveoutcomes. They can force employers to reconsider their positions and come back to the negotiating tablewith a more conciliatory approach. __23__ , strikes have brought about significant improvements inworking conditions, salary increases, and enhanced job security. However, strikes are not without theirrisks. Workers may lose income during a strike, and employers may face disruptions to their operationsand image damage. Therefore, they are typically considered a last resort after other __24__ forresolution, such as mediation or arbitration, __25__ .
【題組】23 (A) In no way (B) In some cases (C) In essence (D) In contrast