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My Sashimi Anxiety (我對生魚片的焦慮)Chapter 1: A Delicious Concern (美味的擔憂)

Last Friday, my friends and I went to a high-quality Japanese restaurant to celebrate the weekend.

I ordered a beautiful plate of fresh salmon and tuna sashimi.

While I was enjoying the smooth, delicious fish with a touch of wasabi, a random thought popped into my head. I remembered reading an article about parasites (寄生蟲) in raw seafood. My stomach suddenly felt a bit nervous. I started wondering: if I only eat raw fish once or twice a month, am I still risking my health? Eating raw food always feels like you have to take a leap of faith (放手一搏/憑信任嘗試) regarding food safety.

Chapter 2: The Truth About Freezing (冷凍的真相)

When I got home, I decided to do some research online to calm my worries.

I was relieved to learn that modern food safety standards are very strict.

Most commercial restaurants use a special technique called "flash freezing" (急速冷凍) before serving raw fish. They freeze the seafood at extremely cold temperatures for several days. This process completely destroys any harmful parasites while keeping the fish fresh and tasty. Therefore, if you eat at clean, reputable (信譽良好的) restaurants, the chance of getting sick is extremely low. Learning this fact really helped put my mind at ease (讓我安心/放下心來).

Chapter 3: Smart Choices for Peace of Mind (聰明選擇，安心享用)

So, do you need to stop eating raw fish completely? Absolutely not!

Occasionally enjoying sashimi is actually very healthy because fish is packed with good protein and omega-3 fatty acids (脂肪酸).

However, you should avoid buying raw fish from street stalls with poor hygiene (衛生) or leaving raw seafood out in warm weather. Knowing how to choose safe places to eat allows us to enjoy our meals without constant fear. As long as you choose trustworthy restaurants, enjoying sashimi once in a while is totally fine. Life is too short to worry about everything, so we should just go with the flow (順其自然/隨遇而安) and enjoy good food wisely!

💡 新增：4 個全新日常與健康評論道地說法（附中文發音提示）

1. Take a leap of faith (放手一搏、憑著信任去嘗試/冒險)

   • 發音提示：接近「貼客 額 ㄌㄧ普 歐夫 飛絲」

   • 解析： 常用於當你不確定結果（如第一次吃某種生食或嘗試新事物），但選擇信任並勇敢嘗試的時刻。
2. Put one's mind at ease (讓某人安心、放下心來)

   • 發音提示：接近「噗特 萬絲 買nd 艾特 ㄧ資」

   • 解析： 生活與職場高頻用語。當得知某個正面訊息（例如知道餐廳有急速冷凍殺菌）讓你原本的擔憂消失、心情放鬆時使用。
3. Go with the flow (順其自然、隨遇而安、不強求)

   • 發音提示：接近「勾 威夫 哪 ㄈㄌㄡ」

   • 解析： 非常道地的美式口語。形容面對生活或微小的風險時，放鬆心情、順應當下的節奏去享受生活。
4. Packed with... (充滿...、含有豐富的...)

   • 發音提示：接近「派客特 威夫」

   • 解析： 描述食物營養成分（如鮭魚富含蛋白質）或某個活動行程滿檔時的經典搭配詞，比單純用 "has a lot of" 更自然道地。

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The Secret Behind SHEIN's Success (SHEIN 成功的祕密)Chapter 1: Unbelievable Prices (不可思議的價格)

Last week, my friend showed me a huge box of trendy clothes she bought online.

She got five dresses, three tops, and two pairs of earrings for less than fifty dollars!

I was shocked when I heard the price, so I decided to check out the shopping app, SHEIN. I quickly realized why this online fashion giant is taking over the shopping world. They offer thousands of stylish clothes at extremely cheap prices. For students or young workers on a tight budget, shopping on SHEIN feels like a dream. Their super low prices really hit the sweet spot (打中痛點/達到最完美平衡) for budget-conscious consumers everywhere.

Chapter 2: Daily New Arrivals (天天上新品)

Beyond low prices, another secret to their crazy sales is speed.

Unlike traditional clothing stores that change their inventory (庫存) every season, SHEIN updates its app with thousands of new styles every single day!

They use advanced algorithm (演算法) tools to track fashion trends on social media in real time. As soon as a style becomes popular on TikTok, they can produce it and put it on sale within just two weeks. This ultra-fast production model allows them to stay ahead of all their competitors. Their ability to deliver trendy designs so fast really gives them an edge (給予優勢/勝人一籌) in the modern market.

Chapter 3: Social Media Magic (社群媒體的魔力)

Finally, SHEIN excels (擅長) at social media marketing.

They encourage customers to share "try-on haul" videos on TikTok and Instagram to get discount coupons.

When young shoppers see everyday people showing off their trendy outfits, they want to buy them immediately. Watching these fun videos makes shopping feel like an exciting game. Before you even notice it, you have added ten items to your cart! Their marketing strategy works so well that customers often end up buying far more clothes than they originally planned. Honestly, SHEIN’s clever combination of low prices, fast speed, and social media takes the cake (令人刮目相看/無人能及) in the world of online shopping!

💡 新增：4 個全新日常與商業評論道地說法（附中文發音提示）

1. Hit the sweet spot (打中痛點、達到最完美的平衡/契合點)

   • 發音提示：接近「黑特 哪 死威特 死霸特」

   • 解析： 原本指打球時擊中最佳甜蜜點。在商業或日常中，形容某項產品（如 SHEIN 的超低價格）剛好「完全滿足」消費者的預算與需求，非常吸引人。
2. Give someone an edge (給予某人優勢、讓某人勝人一籌)

   • 發音提示：接近「給夫 某人 額 埃日」

   • 解析： 職場與商業極高頻詞彙。形容某個優點或技術（如超快的新品生產速度）讓品牌在面對其他競爭者時「佔據了顯著的競爭優勢」。
3. Take the cake (令人刮目相看、誇張到無人能及/拿第一名)

   • 發音提示：接近「貼客 哪 ㄎㄟˋ客」

   • 解析： 美式俚語。當形容某個表現或策略（如 SHEIN 將低價與社群結合的行銷方式）做得極為誇張、成果突出到「無人能比」時使用。
4. On a tight budget (預算有限、手頭有點緊)

   • 發音提示：接近「昂 額 太特 巴-吉特」

   • 解析： 描述個人財務或公司規劃時的道地用語。形容手頭上的資金不多（如小資族或學生），在買東西時必須精打細算。

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Questions 1-4 refer to the following press release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Press Office, Apex Logistics ([email protected])

Chicago, IL — September 5 — Apex Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, today announced plans to open a new distribution center in Dallas, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to enhance the company's regional coverage and streamline operations across the South.

Construction of the 150,000-square-foot facility is already underway and is scheduled for --- [1] --- by early next spring. Once operational, the center will create over 200 new jobs in logistics management, warehouse operations, and customer support.

--- [2] ---. "This expansion reflects our commitment to meeting the growing demand for fast and reliable shipping," said Marcus Vance, CEO of Apex Logistics. "Dallas is a strategic hub that will allow us to serve our clients much more efficiently."

To support its sustainability goals, Apex Logistics will equip the facility with energy-efficient lighting and solar panels. --- [3] ---, the company plans to introduce a fleet of electric delivery vehicles at this location.

Qualified candidates interested in employment opportunities are encouraged to submit their applications --- [4] --- the company’s official careers portal. Detailed job listings will be posted starting next month.

題目與答案解析1. Construction of the 150,000-square-foot facility is already underway and is scheduled for --- [1] --- by early next spring.

(A) completion（完成 / 完工）

(B) completely（完全地 / 徹底地）

(C) complete（完成 / 完整的）

(D) completing（正在完成）

• 答案：(A) completion
• 解析：

  介系詞 for 後面需要接名詞或動名詞作為受詞。scheduled for completion 為商務英文極常見的固定搭詞，意思為「預計完工/預計完成」。

  • (A) completion：名詞（完工/完成），符合介系詞 for 後接名詞的文法規則。

  • (B) completely：副詞。
  • (C) complete：原形動詞或形容詞。
  • (D) completing：動名詞（在此句型中，表示「設施被完成」這一狀態，使用名詞 completion 比動名詞更自然貼切）。

2. --- [2] ---. "This expansion reflects our commitment to meeting the growing demand for fast and reliable shipping," said Marcus Vance, CEO of Apex Logistics.

(A) The project was delayed due to unexpected weather conditions.（該項目因意外的天氣狀況而延誤。）

(B) Company executives believe the new location will significantly reduce delivery times.（公司高層相信新據點將大幅縮短送貨時間。）

(C) Customers have complained about recent price increases on international orders.（客戶對最近國際訂單的價格上漲表示抱怨。）

(D) The company recently closed two of its smaller offices in the region.（該公司最近關閉了該地區的兩家小型辦事處。）

• 答案：(B) Company executives believe the new location will significantly reduce delivery times.
• 解析：

  此題為插入句題型。

  • 前文： 提到新設施將在明年初完工，並創造超過 200 個就業機會。

  • 後文： 引用執行長 Marcus Vance 的話：「這次擴展反映了我們滿足快速可靠運輸需求的承諾……能讓我們更有效率地服務客戶。」
  • (B) 選項提到「高層相信新據點能大幅縮短送貨時間」，完美連接前後文關於「擴展效益」與「執行長說明」的情境脈絡。其他選項（延誤、抱怨、關閉辦事處）均與整體擴建計畫的積極正面語氣不符。

3. To support its sustainability goals, Apex Logistics will equip the facility with energy-efficient lighting and solar panels. --- [3] ---, the company plans to introduce a fleet of electric delivery vehicles at this location.

(A) On the contrary（恰恰相反）

(B) Additionally（此外 / 另外）

(C) Otherwise（否則 / 要不然）

(D) Instead（相反地 / 代替）

• 答案：(B) Additionally
• 解析：

  • 前文： 指出公司為了永續目標，將裝備節能照明與太陽能板（措施一）。

  • 後文： 指出公司計畫在此據點引進電動送貨車隊（措施二）。
  • 兩句為遞進補充關係，故需使用表補充追加的連接副詞 (B) Additionally（此外）。
  • (A) On the contrary、(D) Instead：表對比或替代。
  • (C) Otherwise：表條件轉折（否則）。

4. Qualified candidates interested in employment opportunities are encouraged to submit their applications --- [4] --- the company’s official careers portal.

(A) through（透過 / 經由）

(B) about（關於）

(C) among（在……之中）

(D) during（在……期間）

• 答案：(A) through
• 解析：

  這道題考介系詞用法。句意為「鼓勵符合資格的求職者透過公司的官方招聘網站提交申請」。

  • (A) through：介系詞，表示「透過……管道/途徑」（through the portal），符合語意。

  • (B) about：關於。
  • (C) among：在三個以上的群體之中。
  • (D) during：在某段時間期間。

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