英文對話練習
Lucy: Recently, the debate between “subsidizing Taipower’s losses” and “giving NT$10,000 to everyone” has sparked a lot of discussions. Which one do you think is more suitable?
露西：最近「撥補台電虧損」和「普發一萬」的議題引起熱烈討論。你們覺得哪一個更適合？
Kate: I personally support giving NT$10,000 in cash. It can directly stimulate consumer spending.
凱特：我比較支持普發一萬元現金，這樣能直接刺激消費。
Ben: Honestly, I think it makes more sense to allocate the budget to support the energy sector. Taipower is facing significant losses.
班：老實說，我認為把預算用來支持電力產業比較合理。台電現在虧損很嚴重。
Kate: I believe Taipower should review its original energy policy to see how it can avoid incurring further massive losses.
凱特：我覺得台電應該檢討原本的能源政策，看看如何避免繼續產生巨大虧損。
Ben: You have a point. But what if Taipower can’t cover its operating costs, leading to power shortages or unstable electricity prices? This would have a greater impact on people’s lives.
班：你說得有道理。不過，如果台電因為無法承擔運營成本而造成電力短缺或電價不穩，那怎麼辦？這樣對民眾的生活會有更大的影響。
Lucy: Whether we choose to “subsidize Taipower’s losses” or “give NT$10,000 to everyone,” the budget allocation must be done carefully to ensure every penny is spent where it’s most needed.
露西：無論是選擇「撥補台電虧損」還是「普發一萬」，預算分配都必須謹慎，確保每一分錢都用在最需要的地方。
英文單字片語
| 英文 | 中文 |
|---|---|
| subsidize | 補貼 |
| universal cash handout | 普發現金 |
| consumer spending | 消費支出 |
| Taipower | 台電 |
| power shortage | 電力短缺 |
| electricity prices | 電價 |
| budget | 預算 |
| allocation | 分配 |
| government subsidy | 政府補貼 |
| fiscal surplus | 財政盈餘 |
多益模擬試題
TOEIC 句子填空
1.The government is considering a new relief package that includes a ______ cash payment to stimulate consumer spending.
(A) refund
(B) universal
(C) voluntary
(D) preventive
解析：答案選(B)，根據語意，應該填入形容詞 universal（普遍的），修飾 cash payment。
2.Due to rising global fuel prices, Taipower’s ______ have reached record highs this year.
(A) benefits
(B) investments
(C) losses
(D) donations
解析：答案選(C)，根據文意，燃料價格上漲造成「虧損（losses）」增加。
TOEIC 閱讀理解
Headline: Debate Continues over Cash Handouts vs. Taipower Subsidies
The Executive Yuan is still weighing options on how to allocate the NT$200 billion budget surplus. Two main proposals have emerged:
- One is to distribute NT$10,000 to every citizen as a universal cash handout.
- The other is to offer a government subsidy to Taipower, which has suffered significant operating losses due to high global fuel prices.
Lawmakers are expected to vote on the issue next week.
What is the article mainly about?
(A) Taipower’s expansion plans in rural areas
(B) How citizens can apply for cash handouts
(C) Different proposals for spending a budget surplus
(D) Reforms in the national energy pricing system
解析：本文提到兩大方案：普發現金或補貼台電虧損，重點在「如何運用預算盈餘」，所以答案選(C)，其他選項與主旨不符或未提及。
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