The Chinese Online Writing Lab

1. Why is the Biotechnology Division preparing to install extraction equipment for water and organic solvents, operating lines and packing facilities?          A.  to increase its technical expertise in fermentation, extraction, biological reagents, biomedical materials, biopharmaceuticals and in vitro diagnostics                                                                   B.  to remain flexible and highly responsive to market fluctuations                                                      C.  to manufacture various high value-added products that adhere to FDA standards

2. In what area is the Sales Department committed to educating customers?                                                   A. regarding the health benefits of its  biotechnology products                                                B. regarding its core competence and commercial viability in functional foods and cosmetics                  C. regarding its expertise in fermentation, extraction, biological reagents, biomedical materials, biopharmaceuticals and in vitro diagnostics

3. How has the Sales Department at Taiwan Sugar Corporation stayed in line with corporate goals of enhancing biotechnology product quality, reducing overhead costs and adopting the latest professional technologies?                                                            A. by developing product technologies and technical expertise in fermentation, extraction, biological reagents, biomedical materials, biopharmaceuticals and in vitro diagnostics                                                        B. by adopting an integrated marketing approach that stresses product differentiation                       C. by adhering to FDA standards

4. When are advanced biotechnology products widely anticipated to reach commercialization?                      A. within the next year                                              B. within the next two years                                    C. within the next five years

5.  Why has Taiwan Sugar Corporation invested heavily in developing biotechnology-related technologies?                                                            A. to meet expected strong future market demand B. to determine its core competence and commercial viability in the biotechnology market                         C. to ensure corporate success

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Post-Listening Exercise

Write a paragraph that introduces a division or department (組或部門介紹) by adopting the following structure: 

Describe the setting of your division or department within the larger organization.

Highlight the organizational structure of the division or department.

Point out the staff's strengths and educational backgrounds/ work experience in a particular field.

Spell out the missions of the division or department.

Elaborate on the manufacturing or research capabilities within the division or department.

List the technical services (e.g. industrial and consultancy) that the department or division offers.