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2026-10-06｜多益文法題庫第 1 冊｜案子資料夾 docs/work/2026-10-05-scene-rewrite

一句話結論
100 題裡改了 82 題，讓每一題都是一個清楚、具體的職場場景。題號、考點、正確答案、四個選項都沒變，所以你的作答紀錄全部對得上。
怎麼看
左欄是原本的句子（紅字＝哪裡不合理），右欄是新句子和它的場景。空格答案用紅色粗體標出來。
新句子已經換進舊網頁和新網站，錄音也全部重錄了。
經過了哪些檢查
改寫 → 兩位審稿員分別逐題檢查（把四個選項都放進去試，確認只有一個答案說得通）→ 修正 → 第三位新審稿員複查（0 題必修）→ 最後小修。
順便修掉三個原本就有的錯：6-10 原本有兩個正解、9-1 原本是課綱教過的示範句、3 題的觀念標籤把 18 和 19 寫反。

第 1 組　7-B 的字

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
1-1
Before signing the contract, the consultant discouraged the client from investing in the faulty project that competitors had already declared unprofitable.
簽約前，顧問勸客戶不要投資那個有問題的專案。競爭對手早就說過，這個專案不會賺錢。
✗ 「有瑕疵的專案」「競爭對手宣布專案不賺錢」講不通；而且句首「簽約前」的主詞變成顧問，簽約的其實是客戶。
The financial consultant discouraged the client from investing in the shopping mall project because construction costs had risen sharply.
建設成本大漲。所以，財務顧問勸客戶不要投資那個購物中心的案子。
場景：建設成本大漲，財務顧問勸客戶不要投資購物中心的案子。
1-2
In a brief report issued yesterday, the general manager explained the new concept to the team responsible for the department's budget.
總經理昨天發了一份簡短的報告。他在報告裡，向負責部門預算的團隊解釋了這個新概念。
✗ 「新概念」沒說是什麼，也沒說為什麼要跟預算團隊解釋，讀完不知道在講什麼。
At Monday's staff meeting, the general manager explained the concept behind the new store layout to the sales staff so that they could answer customers' questions.
週一的員工會議上，總經理向銷售人員解釋新店面配置背後的概念。這樣，他們才能回答顧客的問題。
場景：總經理在員工會議上向銷售人員說明新店面配置，好讓他們回答顧客。
1-3
Please dispose of the old records in the basement before the auditors arrive to verify the expense figures next week.
請把地下室的舊紀錄處理掉。稽核員下週會來核對支出數字，要在他們到之前處理好。
✗ 稽核員要來之前把舊紀錄處理掉，讀起來像在湮滅證據，跟正常職場情境相反。
Before Friday, please dispose of any old documents that you no longer need, as the office is moving to a new building next week.
辦公室下週要搬到新大樓。請在週五前，把不再需要的舊文件處理掉。
場景：辦公室下週搬家，請大家週五前把不要的舊文件處理掉。
1-4
The concept of this project is new to the finance department, which has never funded such a complicated enterprise before.
這個專案的概念，對財務部門來說很新。因為財務部門以前從來沒有出錢支持過這麼複雜的計畫。
✗ 把 enterprise 當「專案」用很彆扭，「專案的概念對財務部很新」也說不出具體是什麼事。
The concept of self-checkout machines is still new to many of the store's older customers, so staff members are available to help them.
對很多年紀較大的顧客來說，自助結帳機這個概念還很新。所以店裡有員工在旁邊幫忙。
場景：年長顧客不熟悉自助結帳機，所以店裡派員工在旁協助。
1-5
In general, consultants charge by the hour, although some firms offer a fixed rate for clients who sign a long-term lease agreement.
一般來說，顧問是按小時收費。不過，如果客戶簽的是長期租約，有些公司會給固定費率。
✗ 顧問收費跟「簽長期租約」沒有關係，lease 是硬塞進來的。
In general, our consultants charge by the hour, although clients who sign a one-year contract can choose a fixed monthly fee instead.
一般來說，我們的顧問是按小時收費。不過，簽一年合約的客戶，可以改選每月固定費用。
場景：顧問公司說明收費方式：平常按小時，簽一年約可改月費。
1-6
After reviewing the expense report on several occasions, the consultant assigned a severe rating to the project yesterday.
顧問看過支出報告好幾次。昨天，他給這個專案打了很嚴厲的評等。
✗ 「給專案打嚴厲的評等」不是常見的職場說法，看了好幾次報告和打評等之間也沒有清楚的因果。
After reviewing the client's request, the director assigned the project to a senior consultant yesterday because it requires a lot of experience.
主管看過客戶的需求。這個案子需要很多經驗，所以昨天他把案子交給一位資深顧問。
場景：主管看完客戶需求，因為案子難，把它指派給資深顧問。
1-7
The faulty results were discouraging to the consultants who had predicted an immediate effect on commercial sales.
顧問們原本預測，這會馬上帶動商業銷售。沒想到結果有問題，讓他們很洩氣。
✗ 「有問題的結果」和「對商業銷售的立即影響」都很抽象，不知道是什麼結果、為什麼令人洩氣。
The first month's sales results were discouraging to the consultants, who had expected the new advertising campaign to bring in many more customers.
顧問們原本預期，新的廣告活動會帶來多很多的顧客。結果第一個月的銷售數字，讓他們很洩氣。
場景：新廣告活動第一個月業績不如預期，讓顧問們很洩氣。
1-8
Each consultant in the finance department is responsible for disposing of confidential files at the end of every fiscal year.
財務部門的每一位顧問，都要負責在每個會計年度結束時，把機密檔案銷毀。
✗ 顧問通常是外部專家，「財務部門裡的每位顧問」負責年底銷毀機密檔案，身分和工作對不上。
Each consultant at our firm is responsible for disposing of client files safely once a project has been completed.
我們公司的每一位顧問，都要負責在案子結束後，把客戶的檔案安全地銷毀。
場景：顧問公司規定：案子結束後，顧問要負責安全銷毀客戶檔案。
1-9
Although the budget is complicated, the general concept behind the plan seems reasonable to most of the participants.
預算雖然很複雜，但大部分參與者都覺得，這個計畫背後的整體概念很合理。
✗ 「計畫」「參與者」都沒交代是什麼，讀完只知道有個預算很複雜的東西，場景不具體。
Although some details still need work, the general concept behind the new training program seems reasonable to most of the managers who attended the meeting.
有些細節還要再修改。不過，參加會議的主管大多覺得，新訓練計畫背後的整體概念很合理。
場景：主管們開會討論新訓練計畫，細節待修但大方向合理。
1-10
Despite the consultant's advice on several occasions, the client postponed the investment until the legal issue was settled.
顧問好幾次給了建議。儘管如此，客戶還是把投資延後了，要等法律問題解決後再說。
✗ 沒說顧問建議什麼，「儘管有建議，客戶延後投資」轉折不成立（建議可能就是延後）。
Despite the consultant's advice to wait, the client bought the office building in March, just before property prices began to fall.
顧問建議客戶再等一等。但客戶還是在三月買下了那棟辦公大樓，結果房價剛好在那之後開始下跌。
場景：顧問建議再等，客戶不聽，三月買了大樓，之後房價就跌了。

第 2 組　7-C 的字

保留沒改：2-1、2-8

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
2-2
Market conditions are constantly changing, so consultants must monitor currency rates closely and react to every incident.
市場狀況一直在變。所以顧問必須密切注意匯率，每次發生狀況都要做出反應。
✗ 「對每一起事件做出反應」很空泛，顧問、匯率、事件湊在一起沒有具體畫面。
Customer needs are constantly changing, so the marketing team reviews its survey results every month and updates its advertising plans.
顧客的需求一直在變。所以行銷團隊每個月都會檢視問卷結果，並更新廣告計畫。
場景：顧客需求常變，行銷團隊每月看問卷、調整廣告計畫。
2-3
The two competitors settled the dispute over the lease entirely out of court after the consultant explored several options.
顧問研究了幾個方案。之後，兩家競爭公司完全在法庭外，解決了租約的爭議。
✗ 兩家「競爭對手」之間不會有租約爭議，顧問「研究選項」也跟和解沒有直接關係。
The supplier and the restaurant chain settled the dispute over the unpaid invoices out of court, which saved both sides time and legal fees.
供應商和連鎖餐廳，為了沒付的帳單起了爭議。他們在法庭外解決了，雙方都省下時間和律師費。
場景：供應商和連鎖餐廳為欠款起爭議，庭外和解省時省錢。
2-4
The project to unify the two rating systems was completed in cooperation with a local consultant who specializes in commerce.
有一個專案，要把兩套評等系統合在一起。這個專案已經完成了，是跟一位當地顧問合作的。這位顧問專精商業。
✗ 「整合兩套評等系統」「專精商業的顧問」都很抽象，看不出是什麼專案。
The hotel's new online booking system was developed in cooperation with a local software company that specializes in reservation software.
飯店新的線上訂房系統，是跟一家當地軟體公司合作開發的。這家公司專門做訂房軟體。
場景：飯店的線上訂房系統，是跟當地軟體公司合作開發的。
2-5
The concept of leasing rather than buying equipment was entirely new to the general public in this region.
設備用租的、不用買，這種做法對這個地區的一般民眾來說，完全是新的。
✗ 一般民眾很少需要租或買「設備」，設備租賃是企業的事，對象和事情對不上。
The concept of ordering groceries online was entirely new to most residents of the town when the supermarket launched its website.
那家超市推出網站的時候，網路訂購生鮮雜貨這個概念，對鎮上大部分居民來說，完全是新的。
場景：超市推出網站時，鎮上居民對網路買菜還很陌生。
2-6
The clients disputed the rent increase last month and requested further information about the maintenance fees.
上個月，客戶對漲房租提出異議。他們也要求提供更多關於維修費的資訊。
✗ 付房租的是租戶，不是「客戶」，誰在對誰抗議講不清楚。
Several shop owners in the mall disputed the rent increase last month and requested further information about the new maintenance fees.
上個月，購物中心裡有幾位店家老闆，對漲房租提出異議。他們也要求提供新維修費的更多資訊。
場景：購物中心的店家老闆對漲租提出異議，並詢問新維修費。
2-7
Because the terms were already precise, the consultant hesitated to suggest further changes to the contract.
合約條款已經寫得很精確了。所以顧問猶豫，要不要再建議修改合約。
✗ 「條款很精確」不是猶豫要不要改的自然理由，因果很勉強。
Because the client had already approved the final draft, the lawyer hesitated to suggest further changes to the contract.
客戶已經同意了最後的版本。所以律師猶豫，要不要再建議修改合約。
場景：客戶已同意定稿，律師猶豫要不要再提修改。
2-9
Employees who cooperate with the audit team during the inspection will receive further guidance on the new procedures.
檢查期間，員工如果配合稽核團隊，就會得到新程序的進一步指導。
✗ 「配合稽核就能得到新程序的指導」沒有因果關係，配合稽核和拿到指導是兩回事。
All employees are asked to cooperate with the audit team during next week's inspection by providing any documents that the auditors request.
下週會有稽核檢查。請所有員工配合稽核團隊，稽核員要什麼文件，就提供什麼文件。
場景：公司通知員工：下週稽核時要配合，提供稽核員要的文件。
2-10
The dispute, which lasted for months and involved several consultants, was finally settled without a legal penalty.
這場爭議拖了好幾個月，牽涉好幾位顧問。最後終於解決了，而且沒有受到法律懲罰。
✗ 沒說爭議是什麼，「牽涉好幾位顧問」「沒有法律懲罰」也不知道為什麼會出現。
The dispute, which lasted for several months, was finally settled when the supplier agreed to replace the damaged goods.
這場爭議拖了好幾個月。最後供應商同意更換受損的貨品，才終於解決。
場景：貨品受損的爭議拖了幾個月，供應商同意換貨才解決。

第 3 組　8-C 的字

保留沒改：3-1、3-2、3-3、3-4、3-6、3-7、3-9、3-10

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
3-5
She graduated from the university in 2024 and joined the enterprise as a consultant in the commerce division shortly afterward.
她 2024 年大學畢業。不久之後，她就進了這家企業，在商業部門當顧問。
✗ 剛畢業就當「企業商業部門的顧問」不自然，enterprise、commerce division 都是為了複習硬塞的。
Ms. Lin graduated from Lakeview University in 2024 and joined our company as a marketing assistant shortly afterward.
林小姐 2024 年從湖景大學畢業。不久之後，她進了我們公司，擔任行銷助理。
場景：新進員工介紹：林小姐 2024 年畢業，之後進公司當行銷助理。
3-8
The freight was delivered on time despite the severe weather, which had discouraged many competitors from shipping.
天氣很惡劣，很多競爭對手因此不敢出貨。儘管如此，這批貨還是準時送到了。
✗ 「天氣讓很多競爭對手不敢出貨」跟這批貨準時送達沒有關係，是硬接上去的。
The freight was delivered exactly on time despite the heavy snow, so the shipping company avoided the late-delivery penalty stated in the contract.
雖然下大雪，貨物還是剛好準時送到。所以貨運公司不用付合約裡寫的延遲罰款。
場景：大雪中貨物仍剛好準時送到，貨運公司不用付合約裡的延遲罰款。

第 4 組　9-D 的字

保留沒改：4-1、4-6

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
4-2
The consultant neglected to inform the client about the freight delay, which caused an obvious dispute.
顧問忘了通知客戶貨運延誤的事。結果引起了很明顯的爭議。
✗ 「造成明顯的爭議」不是自然說法，顧問負責通知貨運延誤也不合身分。
The sales representative neglected to inform the client about the shipping delay, so the client complained to the sales manager the next day.
業務代表忘了通知客戶出貨延誤的事。所以隔天，客戶向業務經理抱怨。
場景：業務忘了通知客戶出貨延誤，客戶隔天向經理抱怨。
4-3
After the consultant observed the records, it was obvious that the growth figures had been neglected for several months.
顧問查看了紀錄。之後大家都看得很清楚：成長數字已經好幾個月沒人管了。
✗ 「成長數字好幾個月被忽略」說不通——數字不會被忽略，也不知道顧問為什麼在看紀錄。
When the store manager reviewed the weekend sales records, it was obvious that the shop needed more staff on Saturdays.
店長看了週末的銷售紀錄。看完就很清楚：週六店裡需要更多人手。
場景：店長看週末業績，發現週六明顯需要加人手。
4-4
According to the memo, applicants must obtain approval from the general manager before disposing of any equipment in the freight division.
備忘錄說，貨運部門的設備不管要處理掉哪一件，申請人都必須先取得總經理的核准。
✗ 「申請人」要處理貨運部門的設備很奇怪，dispose、freight 都是為了複習塞進來的。
According to the memo, employees must obtain approval from their manager before ordering any office equipment that costs more than $500.
備忘錄說，員工要訂購任何超過 500 美元的辦公設備，都必須先取得主管的核准。
場景：公司備忘錄：買超過 500 美元的辦公設備，要先經主管核准。
4-5
The memo sent to all consultants yesterday indicated a notable change in the policy on obtaining permits.
昨天有一份備忘錄寄給所有顧問。內容說，申請許可證的政策有一項重大改變。
✗ 備忘錄只寄給「所有顧問」、講「許可證政策」，沒說是什麼許可、為什麼只寄顧問。
The memo sent to all staff yesterday announced a change in the policy on obtaining parking permits for the company garage.
昨天有一份備忘錄寄給全體員工。內容說，公司車庫停車證的申請規定改了。
場景：公司發備忘錄給全員，公告車庫停車證的申請規定改了。
4-7
Consultants who neglect obvious problems in the growth data risk losing their clients to competitors who observe the market more closely.
有些顧問會忽略成長數據裡明顯的問題。這樣的顧問，客戶可能會被競爭對手搶走，因為對手觀察市場更仔細。
✗ 「成長數據裡的問題」「更仔細觀察市場的對手」很抽象，看不出顧問到底忽略了什麼。
Shop owners who neglect obvious problems with customer service these days risk losing their regular customers to competitors nearby.
現在還在忽略服務上明顯問題的店家老闆，常客可能會被附近的競爭對手搶走。
場景：店家忽略服務問題，常客就會被附近對手搶走。
4-8
Obtaining a permit from the city usually takes three weeks, so please apply well in advance and observe every deadline in the memo.
向市政府申請許可證，通常要三週。所以請提早很多時間申請，也請遵守備忘錄上的每一個期限。
✗ 句尾「遵守備忘錄上的每個期限」是硬接的，跟申請許可證的流程不是同一件事。
Obtaining a building permit from the city usually takes about three weeks, so please submit your application well in advance.
向市政府申請建築許可證，通常要三週左右。所以請提早很多時間送出申請。
場景：建築許可證要等三週，提醒申請人提早送件。
4-9
The memo circulated on Monday made the new procedure for obtaining permits obvious to everyone in the department.
週一發出了一份備忘錄。看了它之後，部門裡每個人都很清楚申請許可證的新流程。
✗ 「讓新流程變得很明顯」英文不自然（流程只會變清楚，不會變 obvious）。
The chart attached to Monday's memo made the drop in online orders obvious to everyone in the department.
週一的備忘錄附了一張圖表。看了它，部門裡每個人都很清楚：網路訂單變少了。
場景：週一備忘錄附的圖表，讓大家一眼看出網路訂單變少。
4-10
During the inspection, the auditors observed that several freight files had been neglected since the previous audit in 2024.
稽核員在檢查時發現：從 2024 年上一次稽核之後，有好幾份貨運檔案一直沒人管。
✗ 「貨運檔案被忽略」意思模糊——檔案沒人更新？沒人看？稽核員發現什麼問題講不清楚。
During last week's inspection, the safety officer observed that several first-aid kits had been neglected since the previous check in 2024.
上週檢查時，安全人員發現：從 2024 年上一次檢查之後，有好幾個急救箱一直沒人檢查。
場景：安全檢查發現好幾個急救箱從 2024 年起就沒人檢查。

第 5 組　9-E 的字

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
5-1
The incident occurred shortly after the consultants had occupied the building, and the general manager was informed by memo.
顧問們搬進大樓後不久，就發生了這起事件。總經理是透過備忘錄得知的。
✗ 沒說是什麼事件，顧問「佔用大樓」、總經理「用備忘錄得知」都不像真實情況。
The power failure occurred shortly after the accounting firm had occupied the third floor and installed its servers, so the building manager called an electrician right away.
會計師事務所搬進三樓、裝好伺服器後不久，就停電了。所以大樓管理員馬上找了電工。
場景：新公司進駐三樓、裝了伺服器後不久停電，管理員馬上找電工。
5-2
Several board members opposed the merger on its merits, but the majority approved it after observing the growth figures.
有幾位董事看了合併案本身的優缺點，反對這個案子。但多數人看了成長數字後，還是批准了。
✗ 「就合併案本身的優劣反對」後又「看了成長數字就批准」，反對和贊成的理由都不清楚。
Several board members opposed the merger because of its high cost, but the majority voted for it after the CEO explained its merits.
有幾位董事因為成本太高，反對這個合併案。但執行長說明它的優點之後，多數人還是投了贊成票。
場景：幾位董事嫌合併太貴而反對，執行長說明優點後多數通過。
5-3
Please submit the memo to the general manager by Friday; otherwise, the request to occupy the larger office will be neglected.
請在週五前把備忘錄交給總經理。不然，你申請換大辦公室的事就會被擱著。
✗ 「交備忘錄給總經理」不是真實流程（備忘錄是發出去的，不是交上去的），「申請被忽略」也不自然。
Please return the signed form to the office manager by Friday; otherwise, your team will not be able to occupy the larger office next month.
請在週五前，把簽好的表格交給辦公室經理。不然，你們團隊下個月就不能搬進比較大的辦公室。
場景：辦公室經理提醒：週五前交表格，不然下個月不能換大辦公室。
5-4
The consultant was occupied with obtaining permits all morning and could not observe the meeting about the freight dispute.
顧問整個早上都在忙著申請許可證。所以他沒辦法去旁聽那場貨運爭議的會議。
✗ 顧問整早「申請許可證」、又要「旁聽貨運爭議會議」，許可證、貨運、爭議都是硬塞的。
The sales manager was occupied with preparing the client presentation all morning, so she could not attend the weekly staff meeting.
業務經理整個早上都在忙著準備給客戶的簡報。所以她沒辦法參加每週的員工會議。
場景：業務經理忙著準備客戶簡報，沒去開週會。
5-5
Before voting on the takeover of the freight company, the board discussed the merits of the two proposals in detail.
董事會要對「收購貨運公司」投票。投票前，他們詳細討論了兩份提案各自的優點。
✗ 對「收購貨運公司」投票卻比較「兩份提案」，收購案和提案的關係說不清；takeover 也是後面才教的字。
Before choosing a new delivery service, the managers discussed the merits of the two proposals in detail at Monday's meeting.
主管們要選一家新的送貨公司。選之前，他們在週一的會議上，詳細討論了兩份提案各自的優點。
場景：主管們比較兩家送貨公司的提案優點，再決定選哪家。
5-6
Unless otherwise stated in the lease agreement, all freight charges and storage fees are paid by the buyer.
所有運費和倉儲費都由買方付，除非租約裡另外寫了不同的規定。
✗ 「租約」裡規定「買方」付運費，租和買混在一起，合約種類對不上。
Unless otherwise stated in the sales contract, all freight charges are paid by the buyer when the goods are delivered.
除非買賣合約裡另外寫了不同的規定，否則貨送到時，所有運費都由買方付。
場景：買賣合約的運費條款：沒另外寫的話，運費由買方付。
5-7
The consultant is strongly opposed to occupying the larger office because the rent would exceed the department's budget.
顧問強烈反對搬進比較大的辦公室。因為租金會超過部門的預算。
✗ 顧問是外部的人，由他來管「部門預算」和要不要換辦公室，身分不合。
The finance director is strongly opposed to occupying the larger office because the rent would exceed the department's budget.
財務主管強烈反對搬進比較大的辦公室。因為租金會超過部門的預算。
場景：財務主管因為租金超出預算，反對換大辦公室。
5-8
Any errors occurring in the freight records during the audit must be reported to the general manager by memo.
稽核期間，貨運紀錄裡如果出現任何錯誤，都必須用備忘錄向總經理報告。
✗ 稽核期間在「貨運紀錄」出錯，還要「用備忘錄」報告總經理，回報方式和對象都不自然。
Any problems occurring during this weekend's computer system upgrade must be reported to the IT department as soon as possible.
這個週末電腦系統要升級。升級期間如果出現任何問題，都必須盡快向資訊部門報告。
場景：週末系統升級，有問題要盡快回報資訊部門。
5-9
It never occurred to the team that the memo about the permits had been neglected for over a month.
關於許可證的那份備忘錄，已經被擱了一個多月。團隊從來沒想到會這樣。
✗ 「沒想到備忘錄被擱置一個月」——備忘錄是發出去的通知，不會被擱置，場景不成立。
It never occurred to the restaurant owner that the music was too loud until several customers complained about it.
餐廳老闆從來沒想過，店裡的音樂太大聲。直到有幾位客人抱怨，他才發現。
場景：餐廳老闆直到客人抱怨，才發現音樂太大聲。
5-10
The merits of the plan were obvious to everyone who observed the results of the first quarter.
看過第一季結果的人，都很清楚這個計畫的優點。
✗ 「這個計畫」沒說是什麼，「觀察第一季結果」也不知道是什麼結果，場景空泛。
The merits of the new flexible work schedule were obvious to everyone who saw the drop in employee sick days.
員工請病假的天數變少了。看過這個數字的人，都很清楚新彈性工時的優點。
場景：實施彈性工時後病假變少，大家都看到它的好處。

第 6 組　9-F 的字

保留沒改：6-2、6-8

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
6-1
Despite the notable growth in sales, the enterprise still owes the bank a considerable amount for the freight equipment.
雖然銷售成長很多，企業還是欠銀行一大筆錢，是買貨運設備的錢。
✗ enterprise 不是多益說公司的自然用字，「貨運設備」也是為了複習 freight 塞進來的。
Despite the strong growth in sales, the company still owes the bank a considerable amount for the delivery trucks that it bought last year.
雖然銷售成長很多，公司還是欠銀行一大筆錢。那是去年買送貨卡車的錢。
場景：公司業績成長，但去年買送貨卡車的貸款還沒還完。
6-3
The growth was particularly notable in the freight division, where the new technique reduced costs by nearly a third.
成長最明顯的是貨運部門。新技術讓那裡的成本降了將近三分之一。
✗ 沒說是什麼的成長，後面又講「成本降低」，成長和降成本不是同一件事。
Sales growth was particularly notable in Asia, as the company opened twelve new stores there last year.
銷售成長在亞洲特別明顯。因為公司去年在那裡開了十二家新店。
場景：公司去年在亞洲開了 12 家店，那裡的銷售成長特別明顯。
6-4
The consultant rejected the notion which the board had proposed, arguing that it neglected the merits of the current lease.
董事會之前提了一個想法，顧問否決了。他的理由是：這個想法忽略了現在這份租約的優點。
✗ 顧問否決董事會的想法（上下顛倒），理由「忽略了租約的優點」也看不出在講什麼。
The board rejected the idea which the sales director had presented at the meeting, arguing that it was too risky.
業務主管在會議上提了一個想法。董事會否決了，理由是風險太高。
場景：業務主管在會上提了個想法，董事會認為風險太高而否決。
6-5
Owing to the severe weather that occurred last weekend, all freight deliveries to the tenants were postponed.
上週末天氣很惡劣。因此，所有要送給租戶的貨都延期了。
✗ 貨是送給「租戶」的很奇怪——送貨對象通常是客戶或門市，tenants 是硬塞的。
Owing to a shortage of drivers last week, all deliveries to stores in the northern region were delayed by two days.
上週司機不夠。因此，送到北部地區門市的貨，全部晚了兩天。
場景：上週司機不足，北部門市的送貨全部晚了兩天。
6-6
The audit focused on one particular area of concern: the disposal of old freight equipment that the company no longer owns.
這次稽核集中在一個特定的問題上：公司怎麼處理舊的貨運設備。這些設備公司已經不再擁有了。
✗ 公司「已經不擁有」的設備，就輪不到它來處理，稽核這件事邏輯不通。
The audit focused on one particular area of concern: the high cost of business travel in the sales department.
這次稽核集中在一個特定的問題上：業務部門的出差費用太高。
場景：稽核重點：業務部的出差費用太高。
6-7
Anyone possessing a valid permit issued by the general manager may occupy the parking area behind the freight office.
只要持有總經理核發的有效許可證，任何人都可以使用貨運辦公室後面的停車區。
✗ 停車證由「總經理」核發、「佔用」停車區、在「貨運辦公室」後面，都不是自然的停車公告說法。
Anyone possessing a valid pass issued by the front desk may enter the factory floor during the tour.
參觀期間，只要持有櫃台核發的有效通行證，任何人都可以進入工廠廠區。
場景：工廠參觀：持有櫃台核發通行證的人才能進廠區。
6-9
The board has no notion of how much the company still owes its freight suppliers after the takeover.
收購之後，公司到底還欠貨運供應商多少錢，董事會完全不知道。
✗ 董事會完全不知道公司欠多少錢不合理（董事會一定會看財報），「收購之後」也沒交代背景。
The new manager had no notion of how much the company still owed its suppliers until she reviewed the accounts.
新經理一開始完全不知道，公司還欠供應商多少錢。直到她查了帳，才知道。
場景：新經理查帳後，才知道公司還欠供應商多少錢。
6-10
Freight costs, in particular fuel charges, have risen particularly rapidly this year and have discouraged many tenants from renewing.
運費今年漲得特別快，尤其是燃料費。很多租戶因此不想續約了。
✗ 租戶因為「運費上漲」不續租，因果接不上；而且原句 particularly 放進去也對，詳解自己標了出題瑕疵。
At the year-end party, the CEO thanked all employees, and the sales team in particular, for their hard work during the company's busiest year ever.
年終派對上，執行長感謝全體員工，特別是業務團隊。今年是公司最忙的一年，謝謝大家的辛苦。
場景：年終派對上，執行長感謝全體員工，特別點名業務團隊。

第 7 組　13-B 的字

保留沒改：7-2

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
7-1
Several consultants volunteered to review the financial statements before the annual audit last week, even though the task was not required.
上週年度稽核之前，有幾位顧問自願審查財務報表。其實這項工作並沒有規定要做。
✗ 顧問「自願」審財報很怪——審財報是會計或稽核的本業，外部顧問不會自願做。
Several salespeople volunteered to help the accounting team prepare for the annual audit last week, even though the task was not part of their regular duties.
上週，有幾位業務員自願幫會計團隊準備年度稽核。其實這不是他們平常的工作。
場景：業務員自願幫會計團隊準備年度稽核。
7-3
Members with unlimited access to the storage area must possess a valid permit and observe the safety rules in the memo.
有些成員可以無限制進出倉儲區。這些人必須持有有效的許可證，也要遵守備忘錄裡的安全規定。
✗ 已經可以「無限制進出」還要「持有許可證」，前後矛盾；「成員」也不知道是什麼成員。
Staff members with unlimited access to the storage room must sign the log book each time they take out equipment.
有些員工可以無限制進出儲藏室。這些人每次拿設備出來，都必須在登記簿上簽名。
場景：能自由進出儲藏室的員工，拿設備時要簽登記簿。
7-4
The financial statement issued yesterday shows notable growth in freight revenue despite the severe shortage of storage space.
昨天公布的財務報表顯示，貨運營收大幅成長。雖然儲存空間嚴重不足，還是有這樣的成長。
✗ 「儲存空間不足」跟「貨運營收成長」沒有轉折關係，despite 接得很勉強。
The financial statement issued yesterday shows strong growth in online sales, which now make up nearly half of the company's revenue.
昨天公布的財務報表顯示，網路銷售成長很多。現在網路銷售已經佔了公司營收的將近一半。
場景：財報顯示網路銷售大幅成長，已佔營收近一半。
7-5
Please warn the staff not to leave freight in the storage corridor, as the auditors will inspect the building next week.
請提醒員工，不要把貨物放在倉儲走廊上。因為稽核員下週會來檢查大樓。
✗ 查帳的「稽核員」不會檢查走廊有沒有堆貨，那是消防檢查的事，人物配錯了。
Please warn the staff not to block the emergency exits with boxes, as fire inspectors will visit the building next week.
請提醒員工，不要用箱子擋住逃生出口。因為消防檢查員下週會來大樓。
場景：下週消防檢查，提醒員工別用箱子擋住逃生出口。
7-6
Volunteering for the safety committee is entirely voluntary, but participation is encouraged in the statement from the general manager.
要不要加入安全委員會，完全是自願的。不過總經理在聲明中鼓勵大家參加。
✗ 「自願參加是自願的」是同義反覆，等於沒講；總經理在「聲明」裡鼓勵參加也不自然。
Volunteering for the weekend beach cleanup is a great way for new employees to meet colleagues from other departments.
週末有淨灘活動。新進員工自願參加，是認識其他部門同事的好方法。
場景：公司淨灘活動：新人自願參加，可以認識其他部門同事。
7-7
The company was warned of the risks of neglecting its storage facilities long before the incident occurred.
公司早就被警告過：忽視自家的倉儲設施會有風險。這是在事件發生很久以前的事。
✗ 「忽視倉儲設施的風險」「事件」都很抽象，不知道發生了什麼事。
Building managers were warned of the risk of flooding in the basement storage area two days before the storm arrived.
暴風雨來的前兩天，大樓管理員就被警告：地下室倉儲區可能會淹水。
場景：暴風雨前兩天，大樓管理員被警告地下倉儲區可能淹水。
7-8
Unlimited storage, which the consultant recommended in her statement, would cost far more than the current budget allows.
顧問在聲明中推薦了無限制的儲存空間。但這樣做的費用，會遠遠超過目前的預算。
✗ 顧問在「聲明」裡推薦儲存空間很奇怪（聲明是對外公告用的），也沒說是哪種儲存。
Unlimited cloud storage, which the IT consultant recommended, would cost far more than the department's current budget allows.
資訊顧問推薦無限制的雲端儲存空間。但這樣做的費用，會遠遠超過部門目前的預算。
場景：資訊顧問推薦無限雲端空間，但費用遠超部門預算。
7-9
The statement issued by the general manager about the storage costs left the investors confused about the company's future.
總經理發了一份關於倉儲成本的聲明。投資人看了之後，對公司的未來感到很困惑。
✗ 總經理為了「倉儲成本」發聲明、讓投資人對公司未來困惑，事情太小、反應太大，對不上。
The statement issued by the CEO about the sudden store closures left many investors confused about the company's future.
執行長針對突然關店的事發了一份聲明。很多投資人看了之後，對公司的未來感到很困惑。
場景：執行長針對突然關店發聲明，投資人看了很困惑。
7-10
Employees who volunteer for overtime during the audit will be given unlimited access to the storage system.
稽核期間，員工如果自願加班，就可以無限制使用倉儲系統。
✗ 自願加班的獎勵是「無限制使用倉儲系統」，獎勵和付出完全不相干。
Employees who volunteer for the weekend shift during the holiday season will receive an extra day of paid leave.
假期旺季期間，員工如果自願排週末班，就可以多一天有薪假。
場景：旺季自願排週末班的員工，可以多一天有薪假。

第 8 組　13-C 的字

保留沒改：8-2、8-9

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
8-1
The tenants occupying the building were warned of the upcoming takeover by the new owner.
新業主即將收購這棟大樓。住在大樓裡的租戶已經被通知了。
✗ takeover 是指收購公司，不用在一棟大樓換屋主；被「警告」要被收購也沒說會對租戶有什麼影響。
The tenants occupying the office building were warned that the elevators would be closed during the upcoming repairs.
電梯即將維修，維修期間會停用。辦公大樓裡的租戶，已經被通知了。
場景：大樓電梯要維修停用，管理方事先通知租戶。
8-3
At the upcoming meeting, the consultant will introduce a technique that significantly reduces storage costs for commercial tenants.
在即將召開的會議上，顧問會介紹一種新技術。這種技術能讓商業租戶的倉儲成本大幅降低。
✗ 一種「技術」能降低「商業租戶的倉儲成本」說不出是什麼技術，顧問、倉儲、租戶是湊在一起的。
At the upcoming workshop, the trainer will introduce a technique that has helped many hotels reduce customer complaints.
在即將舉辦的工作坊上，講師會介紹一種技巧。這種技巧已經幫很多飯店減少了客訴。
場景：工作坊講師要介紹一種幫飯店減少客訴的技巧。
8-4
Before the upcoming audit, every tenant must submit a statement of account and a copy of the current lease.
稽核快要到了。在那之前，每個租戶都必須交一份對帳單，還有一份現在租約的副本。
✗ 大樓的稽核不會要每個租戶交對帳單和租約副本，誰在稽核誰講不清楚。
Before the upcoming trade show, the sales team must print 500 new catalogs, as the old catalogs still show last year's prices.
商展快到了。舊型錄上還是去年的價格，所以業務團隊要在商展前印好 500 本新型錄。
場景：商展前，舊型錄價格過時，業務團隊要印新型錄。
8-5
The takeover, which had been opposed by several tenants and one consultant, was finally completed in March under the new treaty.
這次收購，之前有幾位租戶和一位顧問反對過。最後在三月依照新條約完成了。
✗ 公司收購要依照「新條約」完成說不通（條約是國家之間的），租戶和顧問反對收購也沒交代原因。
The office renovation, which had been delayed by several design changes, was finally completed in March, two months behind schedule.
辦公室整修之前因為幾次設計變更被拖延。最後在三月完成，比原定晚了兩個月。
場景：辦公室整修因設計變更拖延，三月終於完工，晚了兩個月。
8-6
Analysts predicted the takeover would fail because of the tenants' opposition, but the new trade treaty made it possible.
分析師本來預測，因為租戶反對，收購會失敗。但新的貿易條約讓收購變得可行。
✗ 「貿易條約」讓一樁公司收購變可行，條約和收購扯不上關係；租戶反對收購也不合理。
Analysts predicted the takeover would fail because of its high price, but the two companies completed the deal smoothly last month.
分析師本來預測，收購價格太高，會失敗。但上個月，兩家公司順利完成了這筆交易。
場景：分析師以為價格太高收購會失敗，結果上個月順利完成。
8-7
The new technique for tracking freight through the storage system has been adopted by most tenants in the building.
有一種新技術，可以透過倉儲系統追蹤貨物。大樓裡大部分的租戶都已經開始用了。
✗ 辦公大樓的「租戶」採用追蹤貨物的技術不合理，那是物流或倉庫的事。
The new technique for tracking customer orders has reduced shipping errors at the company's main warehouse by nearly half.
有一種追蹤顧客訂單的新技術。它讓公司主倉庫的出貨錯誤，減少了將近一半。
場景：新的訂單追蹤技術讓主倉庫出貨錯誤減少近一半。
8-8
Each of the tenants in the commercial building was aware of the upcoming inspection announced in the statement.
聲明裡公布了即將進行的檢查。商業大樓裡的每一位租戶都知道這件事。
✗ 檢查是在「聲明」裡公布的不自然（聲明是對外的正式表態），也沒說是什麼檢查。
Each of the tenants in the shopping center was aware of the upcoming change in opening hours because the management office had e-mailed everyone.
管理處寄了電子郵件給大家。所以購物中心裡的每一位租戶，都知道營業時間即將調整。
場景：管理處寄信通知，購物中心租戶都知道營業時間要調整。
8-10
The consultant found it difficult to warn the tenants of the upcoming takeover without causing a dispute over the lease.
顧問覺得很難開口提醒租戶即將被收購的事。因為一不小心，就會引起租約的爭議。
✗ 通知租戶「大樓要被收購」的人應該是房東，不是顧問；收購會引起「租約爭議」也沒交代原因。
The landlord found it difficult to warn the tenants of the upcoming water shutdown because many of them were away on vacation.
大樓即將停水。但很多租戶出去度假了，所以房東覺得很難通知到他們。
場景：大樓要停水，但很多租戶在度假，房東很難通知到。

第 9 組　複習組（無新字，全部多益長度）

保留沒改：9-6

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
9-1
The revised budget for the marketing campaign, which the board reviewed last week, indicates a notable increase in freight expenses.
董事會上週審查了修改後的行銷活動預算。這份預算顯示，貨運支出大幅增加。
✗ 行銷活動的預算裡出現「貨運支出」大增，行銷和貨運對不上；而且原句是課綱工具 8 的示範句，違反「教學例句不拿來考」。
The revised budget for the marketing campaign, which the board reviewed last week, indicates a notable increase in spending on online advertising.
董事會上週審查了修改後的行銷活動預算。這份預算顯示，網路廣告的支出大幅增加。
場景：董事會審過的行銷預算顯示，網路廣告支出大增。
9-2
Although the consultant had warned the client on several occasions, the investment was postponed until further notice.
顧問之前已經警告過客戶好幾次。這筆投資被延後了，什麼時候恢復會另外通知。
✗ 「雖然顧問警告過，投資被延後」不是轉折——被警告後延後是順理成章，Although 用錯了。
Although the IT manager had warned the staff about fake e-mails on several occasions, a few employees still clicked on a dangerous link last week.
資訊經理之前已經好幾次提醒員工小心假郵件。但上週還是有幾位員工點了危險的連結。
場景：資訊經理多次提醒小心假郵件，上週還是有員工點了危險連結。
9-3
Employees interested in the upcoming training must obtain approval from their general manager by Friday.
員工如果對即將舉辦的訓練有興趣，必須在週五前取得總經理的核准。
✗ 每個員工都要找「總經理」核准受訓不合理，這種事是直屬主管核准。
Employees interested in the upcoming leadership training must obtain approval from their supervisors by Friday.
員工如果對即將舉辦的領導力訓練有興趣，必須在週五前取得主管的核准。
場景：想參加領導力訓練的員工，週五前要拿到主管核准。
9-4
After observing the storage conditions, the tenants considered the rent increase unacceptable and disputed it entirely in a written statement.
租戶看過倉儲的狀況後，認為漲房租是無法接受的。他們寫了一份書面聲明，全面提出異議。
✗ 「看過倉儲狀況」就反對漲租，倉儲和房租沒有直接關係；「全面異議」也不自然。
Many regular customers considered the price increase unacceptable because the restaurant had also made its portions smaller.
餐廳漲價，同時份量也變小了。所以很多常客認為，這次漲價無法接受。
場景：餐廳漲價又縮份量，常客認為無法接受。
9-5
The general manager has circulated the memo to all tenants; the new storage rules are posted at the entrance now.
總經理已經把備忘錄發給所有租戶了。新的倉儲規定現在就貼在入口處。
✗ 公司的「總經理」發備忘錄給大樓「租戶」，身分不對——管租戶的是大樓管理員。
The event coordinator has circulated the agenda for Friday's conference to all speakers, and a copy has also been posted on the event website.
活動統籌已經把週五研討會的議程，發給所有講者了。活動網站上也貼了一份。
場景：活動統籌把週五研討會議程發給講者，網站上也貼了一份。
9-7
Consultants are required to verify every financial statement carefully before it is issued to the tenants or the board.
顧問必須仔細核對每一份財務報表。核對完，才能發給租戶或董事會。
✗ 財務報表要發給「租戶」不合理，核對財報的也應該是會計，不是顧問。
Accountants are required to verify every financial statement carefully before it is sent to the board of directors.
會計人員必須仔細核對每一份財務報表。核對完，才能送給董事會。
場景：會計人員要先仔細核對財報，才能送董事會。
9-8
As soon as the freight arrives at the storage facility, the tenants will be notified immediately by the general manager.
貨物一送到倉儲設施，總經理就會馬上通知租戶。
✗ 貨到倉庫由「總經理」親自通知「租戶」不合理，而且 as soon as 和 immediately 意思重複。
As soon as the shipment arrives at the warehouse, the store managers will be notified by e-mail so that they can prepare their shelves.
貨一送到倉庫，各店店長就會收到電子郵件通知。這樣他們就能先把貨架準備好。
場景：貨一到倉庫，就寄信通知各店店長準備上架。
9-9
The consultant who opposed the takeover last year now owes the firm an explanation for the notable growth that followed it.
有一位顧問去年反對收購。結果收購之後，公司明顯成長了。所以他現在欠公司一個解釋。
✗ 「欠公司一個解釋」是硬塞 owe；反對收購的顧問不需要為公司成長「解釋」。
The consultant who opposed the takeover last year now admits that it has helped the company grow faster than expected.
有一位顧問去年反對這次收購。他現在承認，收購讓公司成長得比預期還快。
場景：去年反對收購的顧問，現在承認收購讓公司成長更快。
9-10
The proposal was rejected because the board found it impossible to obtain unlimited funding under the current treaty.
在現行的條約下，董事會認為不可能拿到沒有上限的資金。所以這份提案被否決了。
✗ 在「現行條約」下拿不到「無上限資金」——公司提案跟國際條約無關，條約是硬塞的。
The proposal was rejected because the board found it impossible to complete the project within the current budget.
董事會認為，用現在的預算不可能完成這個專案。所以這份提案被否決了。
場景：董事會認為預算內做不完，否決了提案。

第 10 組　複習組（搭配詞集中）

題號原本（哪裡不合理）改成
10-1
In the statement, the consultant blamed the delay on the freight company rather than on the tenants who had occupied the storage area.
顧問在聲明中，把延誤怪到貨運公司頭上。他沒有怪之前佔用倉儲區的租戶。
✗ 顧問在「聲明」裡替「佔用倉儲區的租戶」開脫，誰造成什麼延誤講不清楚。
In her report, the project manager blamed the delay on the shipping company rather than on the factory, which had completed the order on time.
專案經理在報告裡，把延誤怪到貨運公司頭上。她沒有怪工廠，因為工廠準時完成了訂單。
場景：專案經理在報告裡說延誤是貨運公司的錯，不是工廠。
10-2
The board will discuss the takeover of the freight company next quarter, so no memo to the tenants is needed now.
董事會下一季才會討論收購貨運公司的事。所以現在還不需要發備忘錄給租戶。
✗ 公司要收購別家公司，卻要不要「發備忘錄給租戶」，租戶跟這件事無關。
The board will discuss the proposed takeover of the freight company next quarter, so there is no need to inform the staff yet.
董事會下一季才會討論收購貨運公司的提案。所以現在還不需要通知員工。
場景：收購案下一季才討論，現在不用通知員工。
10-3
The general manager explained the new storage technique to the tenants in a detailed memo before the upcoming inspection.
檢查快到了。總經理在那之前寫了一份詳細的備忘錄，向租戶解釋新的倉儲技術。
✗ 總經理向「租戶」解釋倉儲技術不合理——倉儲技術是給倉庫員工用的。
The warehouse manager explained the new storage system to the staff in a detailed memo before the busy holiday season began.
忙碌的假期旺季開始前，倉庫經理寫了一份詳細的備忘錄，向員工解釋新的倉儲系統。
場景：旺季前，倉庫經理寫備忘錄向員工說明新的倉儲系統。
10-4
The inspection of the storage facility was postponed, so the team will carry it out next week after the tenants have been warned.
倉儲設施的檢查延期了。團隊會先通知租戶，然後在下週進行檢查。
✗ 沒說為什麼延期，「等租戶被警告後再檢查」也沒有必要的因果。
The inspection of the storage facility was postponed because the inspector was sick, so she will carry it out next week instead.
檢查員生病了，所以倉儲設施的檢查延期。她會改在下週來檢查。
場景：檢查員生病，倉儲檢查延到下週由她本人來做。
10-5
All freight must be delivered in advance of the treaty deadline; otherwise, the tenants will owe a considerable penalty.
所有貨物都必須在條約的期限之前送到。不然，租戶就要付一大筆罰款。
✗ 「條約期限」前要送貨、晚了「租戶」要付罰款，條約、貨物、租戶三者毫無關係。
All conference registration forms must be submitted in advance of the March 1 deadline; otherwise, a late fee of $50 will be charged.
所有研討會報名表，都必須在 3 月 1 日截止日之前交。不然，會收 50 美元的逾期費。
場景：研討會報名表要在截止日前交，逾期加收 50 美元。
10-6
The consultant sent the tenants a copy of the financial statement before the upcoming meeting about the takeover.
關於收購的會議快要開了。開會前，顧問寄了一份財務報表的副本給租戶。
✗ 顧問把公司「財務報表」寄給租戶、還是為了「收購會議」，寄件人、收件人、文件都對不上。
The property manager sent the tenants a copy of the new lease terms before the upcoming meeting about next year's rent.
關於明年租金的會議快要開了。開會前，物業經理寄了一份新租約條款的副本給租戶。
場景：開租金會議前，物業經理先把新租約條款寄給租戶。
10-7
The delay in obtaining the permit cost the company a considerable amount in storage fees and discouraged several tenants.
許可證一直拿不到，讓公司多花了一大筆倉儲費。好幾位租戶也因此很灰心。
✗ 前半有道理，但結尾「讓好幾位租戶灰心」是硬接的，租戶跟許可證延誤無關。
The delay in obtaining the import permit cost the company a considerable amount in storage fees because the goods had to stay at the port.
進口許可證一直拿不到，貨物只好留在港口。這讓公司多花了一大筆倉儲費。
場景：進口許可證遲遲沒下來，貨卡在港口，公司多付倉儲費。
10-8
Tenants who are not familiar with the new storage technique should attend the upcoming workshop.
如果租戶還不熟悉新的倉儲技術，應該去參加即將舉辦的工作坊。
✗ 「租戶」要學「倉儲技術」不合理，倉儲是房東或倉庫員工的事。
Staff members who are not familiar with the new inventory software should attend the upcoming training workshop on Thursday.
如果員工還不熟悉新的庫存軟體，應該去參加週四即將舉辦的訓練工作坊。
場景：不熟悉新庫存軟體的員工，週四要去上訓練課。
10-9
The volunteers gathered at work early on Monday to prepare the storage area for the general manager's upcoming visit.
總經理快要來視察了。週一一早，志工們就到公司集合，準備整理倉儲區。
✗ 「志工」在「工作場所」集合不自然（志工通常不是在自己公司上班），總經理來視察也不會去看倉儲區。
Several employees were already at work by 7 a.m. on Monday, preparing the meeting room for the general manager's visit.
總經理要來視察。週一早上七點前，幾位員工就已經在公司，忙著準備會議室了。
場景：總經理週一要來，幾位員工七點前就到公司準備會議室。
10-10
The freight company, not the tenants, is to blame for the delay that occurred during the upcoming audit's preparation.
這次延誤該負責的是貨運公司，不是租戶。延誤是在準備即將到來的稽核時發生的。
✗ 延誤「發生在即將到來的稽核準備期間」，已經發生又是即將到來，時間自相矛盾。
The supplier, not our office assistants, is to blame for the missing boxes in last week's order of printer paper.
上週訂的影印紙少了幾箱。該負責的是供應商，不是我們的行政助理。
場景：上週影印紙少了幾箱，錯在供應商，不是行政助理。

本報告的每一項內容都直接從題庫資料產生（原本＝改寫前的備份，改成＝現在的題庫），不是手抄。