TOEIC 閱讀 Part 7 — 題目
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**Innovating for a Greener Tomorrow: Our Latest Sustainability Drive**
**Veridian Dynamics Newsletter - Q3 2023 Edition**
Veridian Dynamics is proud to announce a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. This quarter, we've focused intensely on reducing our operational footprint and championing renewable energy sources across all departments. Our "Green Shift" initiative, launched earlier this year, has already yielded impressive results. We've successfully transitioned 70% of our office lighting to energy-efficient LEDs, contributing to a notable decrease in electricity consumption. Furthermore, our data center has begun utilizing a co-generation system, significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
"Our dedication to sustainability is not merely a corporate policy; it's ingrained in our operational ethos," stated CEO Alistair Finch. "We believe that responsible business practices are paramount to long-term success and a healthier planet. This includes ensuring our infrastructure supports these goals."
One area that has seen tangible improvements is our office equipment management. Recognizing the environmental impact of aging machinery, we've implemented a proactive replacement cycle for key assets. This has not only boosted efficiency but also reduced energy waste. For instance, the recent upgrade of several high-volume printers has streamlined document production and minimized downtime. While these upgrades generally run smoothly, the IT department reminds staff that any issues, such as a persistent **printer repair request** or network connectivity problems, should be logged immediately via the new internal portal. Prompt reporting ensures swift resolution and maintains operational continuity.
Looking ahead, Veridian Dynamics plans to expand its solar energy adoption and further investigate waste reduction strategies in our supply chain. We encourage all employees to participate in upcoming departmental "eco-challenge" events designed to foster a shared sense of responsibility. Your contributions, no matter how small, collectively make a substantial difference.
題目
What is implied about the "Green Shift" initiative?
選項
- A. It is primarily focused on reducing printer repair requests.
- B. It has already achieved measurable positive outcomes. ✓
- C. It requires significant financial investment from employees.
- D. It primarily targets hardware upgrades in the data center.
正確答案
B. It has already achieved measurable positive outcomes.
解析
📖 文章翻譯 — Veridian Dynamics 謹此宣布,我們在對環境負責的承諾上已取得重大進展。本季,我們全力聚焦於減少營運足跡,並在所有部門推廣再生能源。我們今年稍早推出的「綠色轉型」(Green Shift) 計畫,至今已取得令人矚目的成果,例如成功將 70% 的辦公室照明轉換為節能 LED 燈,這對我們整體能源消耗的顯著減少貢獻良多。
📝 答案解析 — 正確答案是「它已取得可衡量的正面成果」。文中明確指出「'Green Shift' initiative... has already yielded impressive results」(綠色轉型計畫...已取得令人矚目的成果),並以「successfully transitioned 70% of our office lighting to energy-efficient LEDs」(成功將 70% 的辦公室照明轉換為節能 LED 燈) 作為具體證據,證明計畫已帶來可量化的正面效益。
💡 應試技巧 — 尋找表示「成果」、「成效」或「結果」的關鍵詞,例如「results」、「outcomes」、「achieved」、「impact」等,並確認上下文是否與正面效益相關,即可快速鎖定答案。
📊 錯誤選項分析 —
X) 它主要專注於減少印表機維修請求 — 文章未提及與印表機維修相關的資訊。
X) 它需要員工投入鉅額的財務投資 — 此選項完全沒有在文中提及,且與計畫的環保性質不符。
X) 它主要針對資料中心的硬體升級 — 文章重點是「減少營運足跡」和「推廣再生能源」,並未特指資料中心硬體升級。
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