It was _____ that very day even though we had the fan rattling behind us.
(A)rollicking
(B)stifling
(C)rummaging
(D)rumbling
“Patient zero” is a term used to describe the first humanby a viral or bacterial disease in an outbreak.
(A)recovered
(B)contacted
(C)infected
(D)detected
Whether to place a child for _____ is a difficult decision, so the law allows the parents a certain period of time tochange their minds.
(A)adaptation
(B)adoption
(C)auction
(D)audition
If your skin type is _____ oily, the pores around the T-zone would produce the most oil and tend toward blackheadformation.
(A)prehistorically
(B)predominantly
(C)predictably
(D)preeminently
The bank files a lawsuit against Jack because he has fallen behind with hispayments for more than 6months.
(A)mortgage
(B)management
(C)magnification
(D)mortification
The murderer who brutally killed five people was _____ to death last week.
(A)admitted
(B)confirmed
(C)sentenced
(D)terminated
The news of the forest fire filled them with _____ because they had just had a good vacation there.
(A)dismay
(B)relief
(C)turbulence
(D)lucidity
Mary and I didn’thaving so much fun when we explored the old town district last night.
(A)anticipate
(B)approach
(C)allow
(D)accumulate
Sharon told me that she could hardly _____ on the meager salary she earned at her full-time job.
(A)stay
(B)lift
(C)respond
(D)survive
After their general had been captivated, the enemy troops were forced to _____ after months of intense fighting.
(A)survive
(B)weather
(C)surrender
(D)withstand
Mr. Farrhearing Patricia's excuses about being late, so he fired her.
(A)was made out of
(B)was fed up with
(C)looked out for
(D)put up with
The mayor was forced to _____ after being accused of allegedly sexually harassing several women.
(A)reckon
(B)reform
(C)resign
(D)retreat
Many successful leaders believe that a _____ approach should be taken in order to solve complex problems, withfeasible solutions often being preferred over more idealistic ones.
(A)resilient
(B)resistant
(C)pragmatic
(D)precarious
Unless viewed with a microscope, neithernor viruses can be seen by the naked eye.
(A)bacteria
(B)deadlines
(C)portraits
(D)wildlife
The manager was found to _____ his coworkers into conducting illegal actions in the investigation.
(A)coerce
(B)stride
(C)invade
(D)devour
The thriller movie had the audience on the _____ of their seats, who eagerly anticipated the next twist and turn inthe plot.
(A)ledge
(B)surface
(C)edge
(D)corner
The manager needsdata to draw up the new marketing plan.
(A)considerate
(B)accurate
(C)nasty
(D)outdated
Most contemporary pleas for animal welfare _____ the termination of cruelty to animals.
(A)abdicate
(B)annul
(C)advocate
(D)adjourn
We were told about the meeting just one day before. Our report was prepared in such a _____ and contained severalmistakes.
(A)stupor
(B)privilege
(C)haste
(D)torment
The bar creates a relaxing, and this makes it a good place for gatherings.
(A)hemisphere
(B)atmosphere
(C)horizon
(D)astonishment
The public punishment of the multinational e-commerce company is also an _____ or hidden warning for anyoneelse thinking of making a similar marketing move.
(A)implicit
(B)impartial
(C)accessible
(D)amiable
Instead of treating you like an expert, some caring and sympathetic doctors would give you more _____explanations.
(A)ambiguous
(B)furious
(C)portable
(D)comprehensible
It is said that the newly invented kitchencan sanitize your N95 masks with dry heat.
(A)appliance
(B)application
(C)appreciation
(D)appointment
Because of common _____, closely related species may share some characteristics of collective behavior.
(A)invasion
(B)ancestry
(C)obligation
(D)empathy
Autumn for Max is a _____ season and it easily brings about his deeper feelings and thoughts of just about anything.
(A)compulsory
(B)legitimate
(C)negligible
(D)sentimental
In the deadly explosion, cars and trucks were thrown into the air andend over end.
(A)altered
(B)concealed
(C)extended
(D)flipped
Research indicates that chronic fatigue is one of the _____ features that can cause depression.
(A)brisk
(B)marshy
(C)salient
(D)judicial
In Japan, combined junior high and senior high schools are mostly _____, but the number of public ones isincreasing.
(A)collective
(B)communal
(C)shared
(D)private
The general manager’s refusal to sell the companya major blow to our plans.
(A)constituted
(B)distributed
(C)elaborated
(D)terminated請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題When initiating a conversation, note how close you are standing to the person opposite you. Personal space is anessential concept in many cultures, and how much or little you give often
Health providers in low and middle income countries often work in resource-constrained environments thateffectively _____ their ability to implement the national guidelines.
(A)undergird
(B)underlie
(C)undermine
(D)underwrite
Patricia's recent behaviors have become so _____ that nobody can really understand what she is doing.
(A)integral
(B)lavish
(C)obscure
(D)relevant
the first impression you make.
If you are laid off, you may apply for unemployment _____ to help you meet expenses while you seek newemployment.
(A)compensation
(B)enhancement
(C)improvement
(D)qualification
I enjoy going to see musicals at the theater because the live performances and music are very _____ to me.
(A)captious
(B)captivating
(C)precarious
(D)preventive
,in most Western nations, locals do not like standing close to one another. In these countries, it is customary for people toback away when they feel their space has been
During harsh winters, local people often suffer from _____, getting stuck in the severe snow storm for hours.
(A)droughts
(B)blizzards
(C)torrents
(D)thunders
Uncle Jones is always a bit _____; therefore, his relatives and acquaintances keep him at a great distance.
(A)proficient
(B)elastic
(C)decent
(D)eccentric
. On the other hand, South Americans stand in close
If the union is to launch an _____ strike, it is using a lot of time to force the company to concede, but it would alsomean that the issues are difficult to resolve.
(A)indefinite
(B)indeterminate
(C)instantaneous
(D)instrumental
We can see many coral reefs occur in shallow water where the sun provides _____ energy for them to grow rapidly.
(A)lucrative
(B)abundant
(C)exuberant
(D)modest
toone another. When you are meeting one of them, keep in mind that it’s
The profitability ratios are declining and the debt ratio is rising; _____, the financial condition of the firm is introuble.
(A)in a row
(B)in a nutshell
(C)in contrast
(D)in case
The retired aircraft will be _____ and some of its parts can be reused in other airplanes.
(A)detoured
(B)dismantled
(C)diminished
(D)descended請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:When he moved from South Africa to New York City, Norman Rosenthal, a psychiatrist, noticed he felt moredepressed during the cold, short days of the city’s winters than he had in his home country. Years later, he published thefirst paper to scientifically name the winter blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Subsequent studies have foundthat the seasonal depression affects those in northern latitudes more and that about 10 percent of SAD sufferers havesymptoms in the summertime instead.The most commonly reported symptoms of winter depression are hypersomnia, the desire to sleep more than usual,as well as an increased appetite and lack of interest in things. According to experts, most people experience symptomsin young adulthood, but SAD can begin at any stage of life. The condition also varies by sex. About three times as manywomen as men get SAD.But why does less daylight make some people clinically depressed? One leading theory is that the change in daylightdisrupts our bodies' release of melatonin, a hormone the brain releases every night to promote sleep. As the supply ofdaylight dwindles in winter, melatonin may wear off later. That means in the morning the body is still in a state ofbiological night. As for summer SAD, triggers might include the heat and humidity. Instead of feeling lethargic, summerSAD patients more often feel irritable and agitated.Experts say a professional diagnosis is a crucial first step toward treatment and self-diagnosis is not suggested. Onecommon treatment is sitting in front of a bright box of light for 30 minutes to signal to the body that it’s time to wake up.But the drawback to light boxes is that they only work on the day that you use them, so you need to use them daily.Another treatment that may have longer lasting benefits is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a form of talk therapy.As negative thinking tends to breed negative emotions, CBT aims to encourage more neutral thoughts. For example, “Ihate winter” might be reframed as “winter isn’t my favorite season, but I still find things to enjoy.” Moreover, findingwintertime hobbies may also help. People with SAD often have hobbies that are summer specific, such as growinggardens or beach going. Instead of hibernating under a blanket, people are encouraged to find indoor hobbies, such asknitting, reading, or going to the gym, to boost their mood. Whether using light or talk therapy, there is no reason to notseek mental health treatment, even if symptoms are only present for a few months out of the year.
to step backwards during a conversation.A good rule of thumb is to stand at least an arm’s length away from your speaking partner.41
(A)affects
(B)upsets
(C)defeats
(D)reduces42
(A)In contrast
(B)In conclusion
(C)For example
(D)At least43
(A)observed
(B)violated
(C)induced
(D)provided44
(A)animosity
(B)allocation
(C)proximity
(D)prominence45
(A)contagious
(B)disrespectful
(C)militant
(D)rebellious請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American who emigrated to New York City in 1884, was a scientist and visionary whodeveloped the basis for alternating current (AC) that most of us use today and pioneered numerous technologies that improveour everyday lives. Without his contribution to the AC electric power, we would be fifty years behind technologically thanwhere we are today.In 1884, Tesla left Europe and worked for Thomas Edison, the developer of direct current (DC). It was said thatEdison promised Tesla $50,000 to fix the problems with his DC system. When Tesla succeeded and demanded his reward,Edison claimed the offer was a joke, saying “When you become a full-fledged American, you will appreciate an Americanjoke.” This prompted Tesla to quit and he ended up in a battle with Edison. Today, Tesla’s AC system is predominantly usedto power most of the world’s electricity. DC motors are still used for some industrial machines, but often require moremaintenance.It is not just AC power that Tesla worked on. Motors, radios, X-rays, neon signs were advanced by his extraordinarymind. History often touts Italian entrepreneur Guglielmo Marconi as the inventor of radio, but actually he was usingtechnology from seventeen of Tesla’s patents. The two inventors became embroiled in a patent war. In 1943, the UnitedStates Supreme Court revoked Marconi’s radio patents in favor of Tesla. Unfortunately, Tesla and Marconi had alreadypassed away by the time the court handed down their decision.Tesla also invented one of the world’s earliest remote control and was a pioneer of X-ray technology. He took someof the first X-ray images of the human body and was one of the first scientists to hypothesize that X-rays could be harmful.The brilliant inventor contributed to reusable energy as well. Nine out of the twelve patents used to build the world’s firsthydroelectric station, erected at Niagara Falls, New York, belonged to Tesla. He helped pave the way toward clean energybecause he understood the physics behind energy and what might be possible in the future.Often referred to as “the man who invented the 20th century,” Tesla was involved in many more discoveries andcreations. When he died in 1943, there was so much interest in what he was working on that the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation (FBI) raided his hotel room within hours of his death. Experts say Tesla envisioned his inventions improvingpeople’s lives. Indeed, his innovative ideas were milestones of technology. The great pioneer believed “Invention is themost important product of men’s creative brain.”
The mission of the World Wildlife Fund is to conserve and reduce the most pressing threats to the _____ of life onEarth.
(A)symptom
(B)diversity
(C)alignment
(D)allowance
According to the passage, what prompted Norman Rosenthal to study seasonal depression?
(A)His patients’ symptoms.
(B)His personal experiences.
(C)Problems of previous studies.
(D)Rising cases of New York City adults.
What is the passage mainly about?
(A)The battle between Edison and Tesla.
(B)Tesla's inventions that shaped our lives.
(C)The influence of Tesla on modern scientists.
(D)Tesla's famous patents and industrial revolution.
Depression in nursing homes can be due to a variety of stressors, e.g., loss of independence and privacy, as well astheir struggles watching the health of others _____ around them.
(A)deteriorate
(B)dedicate
(C)determine
(D)deliberate
According to the passage, what has to be done before receiving SAD treatments?
(A)Getting a good light box.
(B)Talking to family or friends.
(C)Seeking a professional diagnosis.
(D)Comparing the effects of different treatments.
Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word “revoked” in the third paragraph?
(A)Applied.
(B)Legalized.
(C)Canceled.
(D)Determined.
Modern dancers often perform _____ movements and gestures, which symbolize or suggest deeper meanings.
(A)allusive
(B)expansive
(C)concrete
(D)prudent
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT helpful in treating SAD?
(A)Using light boxes daily.
(B)Being indoors and resting in winter.
(C)Regulating the production of melatonin.
(D)Changing the way people think.
According to the passage, why did Tesla resign from working for Edison?
(A)Tesla looked down on Edison's system.
(B)Edison refused to pay a promised reward.
(C)Edison stole Tesla's ideas of alternating current.
(D)Tesla failed to fix the problem with the DC system.
In contrast to abstract numbers, people tend to gravitate toward vivid information like examples or _____ andemphasize information that is easy to recall.
(A)abbreviations
(B)advocates
(C)aesthetics
(D)anecdotes
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “lethargic” in the passage?
(A)Guarded.
(B)Furious.
(C)Inactive.
(D)Superior.
Which of the following is NOT true about Tesla?
(A)He put forward ideas to make X-rays safer.
(B)He created one of the first remote controls.
(C)His AC system is more widely used than Edison's DC system.
(D)His patents were applied in the design of the first hydroelectric station.
The lawyers expressed serious doubts about the _____ of imposing military regulations on civilians.
(A)sanctimony
(B)sacrilege
(C)legitimacy
(D)liberation
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A)SAD affects men more than women.
(B)Summer SAD is less common than winter SAD.
(C)Winter depression is often triggered by humidity.
(D)Sufferers of winter depression are likely to lose appetite.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
(A)Not until recently did Tesla become widely known.
(B)Edison mocked Tesla for not being a real American.
(C)Having won the case against Marconi meant a lot to Tesla.
(D)The US government had approached Tesla for cooperation.
With the many cultural and social changes happening in our country, music teachers have expressed the need andwant to create more diverse representation in their music _____.
(A)addiction
(B)repertoire
(C)harmony
(D)auction