13. (A) at fault (B) on call (C) in tears (D) off guard
說明 此題考「綜合性理解」。線索為 negative、necessary、reasonably or legally等字;句意是「當過錯在客戶,或公司已經做了所有合理或合法的處理時,這樣的訊息是有必要的。」故選 (A) 過錯(B) 待命、(C) 流淚、(D) 沒有防備,皆不對。
14. (A) till (B) unless (C) because (D) therefore
說明 此題考「上下文語氣轉換」及「文法用法」。till(直到)、unless(除非)、because(因為)為連接詞,therefore(因此)是副詞。前句 An adjustment refusal message requires your best communication skills 的意思為「拒絕要求的訊息需要絕佳的溝通技巧」,後句it is bad news to the receiver 的意思為「對接收訊息的客戶來說是壞消息」,兩句為因果關係,前句是「果」,後句是「因」;而且兩句都是完整子句,故選連接詞 (C) because。
15. (A) by and large (B) over and over (C) at the same time (D) for the same reason
說明 此題同樣考「上下文語氣轉換」。by and large(一般說來)、over and over(一再地)、at the same time(同時)、for the same reason(基於同樣原因)都是副詞片語。空格後的句子You may refuse the request for adjustment and even try to sell the customer more merchandise or service. 提到「不但要拒絕客戶的要求,甚至還要嘗試賣更多商品或服務給客戶。」,因此推論出「拒絕要求」與「留住客戶」要同時進行,故選 (C) at the same time。
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