閱讀技巧 (Reading Comprehension)

Exercise 392
Purpose: Increasing reading comprehension skills /加強閱讀技巧
Writing Effective Career Statements /有效撰寫英文職涯經歷


Pick the work or expression whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the underlined word or expression in the following passages.

 

1.    Taiwan has become a globally leading manufacturing center, especially in computer-related products.
  A. regionally
  B.  internationally
  C.   locally
   
2. Although imported information systems are adopted extensively in manufacturing, analyzed information is typically insufficient to help staff to complete their tasks effectively.
  A. developed and manufactured domestically
  B. developed and manufactured regionally
  C. developed abroad
     
3.  Although imported information systems are adopted extensively in manufacturing, analyzed information is typically insufficient to help staff to complete their tasks effectively.
  A.  borrowed
  B. used
  C. gained
     
4.  Although imported information systems are adopted extensively in manufacturing, analyzed information is typically insufficient to help staff to complete their tasks effectively.
  A. narrowly
  B. barely
  C. widely
     
5.  Although imported information systems are adopted extensively in manufacturing, analyzed information is typically insufficient to help staff to complete their tasks effectively.
  A. ample
  B. inadequate
  C. supple
     
6.  Thus, overwork remains critical to manufacturing many products rapidly.
  A. producing
  B. relaying
  C.  retrieving
     
7. Accordingly, death due to overworking has been much discussed recently.
  A. However
  B.  Thus
  C.  Finally
     
8. Individuals who grow up in such a competitive environment strive to work efficiently.
  A.  lagging
  B. emulous
  C. dormant
     
9. Individuals who grow up in such a competitive environment strive to work efficiently.
  A.  energize
  B.  collaborate
  C.  aim
     
10. Thus, methods of upgrading information systems to suit Taiwan's unique manufacturing processes and management culture are increasingly important.
  A. decelerating
  B.  elevating
  C. degrading
     
11. Thus, methods of upgrading information systems to suit Taiwan’s unique manufacturing processes and management culture are increasingly important.
  A. satisfy
  B.  negate
  C. void
     
12. Thus, methods of upgrading information systems to suit Taiwan's unique manufacturing processes and management culture are increasingly important.
  A. antiquated
 

B.

 archaic
  C. novel
     
13. An excellent system depends not only on information technology but also on the appropriate consideration of management issues.
  A. evolving
 

B.

 emerging
  C. tip top
     
14. An excellent system depends not only on information technology but also on the appropriate consideration of management issues.
  A. feasible
 

B.

 pending
  C. tentative
     
15. Therefore, following her completion of a graduate degree in Business Management and several years of work experience in the information sector, Amy hopes to further her expertise in this area through employment in a globally renowned corporation, such as GHI Corporation.
  A. explanatory
 

B.

 exegetic
  C. proficiency
     
16. Therefore, following her completion of a graduate degree in Business Management and several years of work experience in the information sector, Amy hopes to further her expertise in this area through employment in a globally renowned corporation, such as GHI Corporation.
  A. internship
 

B.

 work
  C. apprenticeship
     
17. Therefore, following her completion of a graduate degree in Business Management and several years of work experience in the information sector, Amy hopes to further her expertise in this area through employment in a globally renowned corporation, such as GHI Corporation.
  A. eminent
 

B.

 abominable
  C. despicable
     
18. She is confident in her ability to pursue a research career in this field and, in so doing, to contribute significantly to society.
  A. barely
 

B.

 slightly
  C. markedly
     

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