TOEIC 閱讀 Part 7 — 題目

段落

Excerpt from the Sterling Corp. Employee Handbook: Section 4: Use of Company Resources and Conduct

Welcome to Sterling Corp! We are delighted to have you on our team. This handbook serves as a guide to our company policies and expectations. Please familiarize yourself with its contents.

4.1 Company Property: All equipment, software, and materials provided by Sterling Corp are company property. They are intended for business use only. Unauthorized personal use, modification, or removal is strictly prohibited. Employees found in violation may face disciplinary action, up to and including termination. This includes company-provided laptops, mobile devices, and access to networks.

4.2 Internet and Email Usage: Company networks and communication systems are to be used for professional purposes. Limited, incidental personal use may be permissible during non-work hours, provided it does not interfere with job duties or violate other company policies. Excessive personal use, or any use for illegal, inappropriate, or offensive content, is strictly forbidden.

4.3 Professional Conduct: Sterling Corp expects all employees to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. We strive to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Employees are also expected to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations, including those pertaining to non-disclosure agreements and the ethical use of proprietary information.

4.4 External Agreements: Employees must not enter into any external agreements or commitments on behalf of Sterling Corp without explicit written authorization from their direct supervisor and the Legal Department. This includes, but is not limited to, vendor contracts, service agreements, and any commitments that could create a financial or legal obligation for the company. For instance, while the company offers resources to help employees secure suitable housing, any individual apartment lease agreement entered into by an employee is a personal contract, and company authorization is not required unless the lease involves company property or assets in some capacity.

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題目

According to section 4.1, what is a consequence of misusing company property?

選項

  1. A. A formal warning and a review of internet usage.
  2. B. Mandatory attendance at a company property seminar.
  3. C. Potential disciplinary action, possibly including termination. ✓
  4. D. A temporary suspension of network access privileges.

正確答案

C. Potential disciplinary action, possibly including termination.

解析

📖 文章翻譯 — 歡迎加入 Sterling Corp！我們很高興您成為我們團隊的一員。本員工手冊旨在作為公司政策與期望的指南。請務必熟悉其內容。 4.1 公司財產：所有 Sterling Corp 提供的設備、軟體和材料均為公司財產，僅供商業用途。嚴禁未經授權的個人使用、修改或攜出。違反規定的員工將面臨紀律處分，最嚴重可能包括終止僱傭關係。
📝 答案解析 — 正確答案是「潛在的紀律處分，可能包括終止僱傭關係」。文章明確指出，「違反規定的員工將面臨紀律處分，最嚴重可能包括終止僱傭關係」（Employees found in violation may face disciplinary action, up to and including termination）。這直接對應了選項 C 的內容。
💡 應試技巧 — 尋找原文中的「程度限定詞」或「嚴重性詞語」。在此題中，「up to and including」表明了處分的最高級別，是解讀「後果」的關鍵。
📊 錯誤選項分析 — A) 正式警告和網路使用審查 — 雖然可能是紀律處分的一部分，但原文的「up to and including termination」顯示了更嚴重的後果。 B) 必須參加公司財產研討會 — 手冊中並未提及此類強制性研討會。 D) 暫時中止網路存取權限 — 這也是一種可能的紀律處分，但原文的「termination」（終止）是最嚴重的結果，選項 C 涵蓋了最嚴重的潛在後果。

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