TOEIC 聽力 Part 4 — 題目

段落

Good morning, everyone. As Chairman of the Board, I'm pleased to present the financial highlights for the third quarter. Our robust performance demonstrates the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.2 billion, a 15% increase year-over-year. Net profit stood at $250 million, exceeding analyst expectations. This remarkable growth was primarily driven by strong sales in our emerging markets division and significant inroads in sustainable technology. We anticipate this positive momentum will continue into the final quarter, reinforcing our commitment to delivering sustained shareholder value. Thank you.

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題目

What contributed to the company's growth?

選項

  1. A. Increased sales in developing regions and new technology. ✓
  2. B. Reduced operational costs and staff reductions.
  3. C. Successful marketing campaigns and public relations.
  4. D. Acquisition of rival companies and market dominance.

正確答案

A. Increased sales in developing regions and new technology.

解析

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📝 答案解析 — 正確答案是「開發中國家銷售增加和新技術」。文中明確提到：「This remarkable growth was primarily driven by strong sales in our emerging markets division and significant inroads in sustainable technology。」「Emerging markets」對應「開發中國家」、「strong sales」對應「銷售增加」，而「sustainable technology」則為「新技術」。
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