Her art exhibit was aof imaginative sculptures and paintings that captured the audience’s imagination.
(A)kaleidoscope
(B)monotony
(C)dullness
(D)tedium
To escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, the couple sold their house in the big city and decided to liveincountryside for good.
(A)accidentally
(B)intensively
(C)mysteriously
(D)permanently
The spokesperson’s vague and elusive response did little tothe growing public concern over thecontaminated water.
(A)alleviate
(B)suffocate
(C)ornament
(D)rehabilitate
The generous host provided a/anamount of food and drinks for all the guests at the party.
(A)ample
(B)scarce
(C)meager
(D)insufficient
Hand nerve repair surgery is a complex andprocedure that aims to reconnect any broken nerves.
(A)delicate
(B)eloquent
(C)ignorant
(D)rehearsal
The mountain climbers had towith freezing temperatures and a lack of oxygen as they pushed toward thesummit.
(A)collide
(B)compose
(C)conflict
(D)contend
After I submitted the receipt, the company agreed tome for the travel expenses incurred during the business trip.
(A)subtract
(B)reimburse
(C)console
(D)condone
The successful music festivala variety of musical styles, as well as aboriginal foods, crafts, and drinks.
(A)dismissed
(B)shrank
(C)downgraded
(D)featured
During the interview, the politicianhis answers to avoid taking a clear stance on the controversial issue.
(A)hedged
(B)devoted
(C)provoked
(D)conducted
Even with proper training and care, some wild animals cannot becomeand affectionate companions.
(A)fierce
(B)seductive
(C)tame
(D)flexible
The firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped occupants by, ignoring personal safety.
(A)instinct
(B)intensity
(C)maturity
(D)insult
The publication of Harry Potter helpedJ. K. Rowling’s reputation as one of the most famous Englishnovelists.
(A)solicit
(B)solidify
(C)revolve
(D)resolve
Working inoften leads to mistakes that could have been avoided with a more careful approach.
(A)moderation
(B)prudence
(C)restraint
(D)haste
The mayorquestions about his scandal involving the actress.
(A)dodged
(B)consumed
(C)bounced
(D)stitched
Some people accept the scientists’that lives may exist on Mars.
(A)innovation
(B)intervention
(C)interpretation
(D)interrogation
The team members worked together totheir efforts, each contributing their skills and expertise to achievea common goal efficiently and effectively.
(A)diminish
(B)divide
(C)condense
(D)coordinate
To quickly gather the main ideas of the article, she decided tothrough it before the meeting.
(A)brim
(B)rim
(C)skim
(D)trim
The mayora deep sense of loss to the families of the mine explosion victims.
(A)captured
(B)conveyed
(C)supposed
(D)replied
The old man is asas a mule; he never listens to others’ opinions.
(A)approximate
(B)intimate
(C)passionate
(D)obstinate
Hoping tothe country’s economy, the government is carrying out a new fiscal policy.
(A)worsen
(B)regress
(C)degrade
(D)improve
All of the spa resorts arefrom the hotel via free public transportation.
(A)accessible
(B)subsequent
(C)vulnerable
(D)aggressive
My three-year old nieceshowed off the birthday present that she liked very much.
(A)gleefully
(B)miserably
(C)pathetically
(D)fluently
The charity deservesfor helping many poor families make ends meet during the recession.
(A)casualty
(B)descent
(C)credit
(D)penalty
Thebetween the two sisters was so striking that people often mistook them for twins.
(A)expenditure
(B)prosecution
(C)resemblance
(D)subsistence
All students wereby the puzzle given by the instructor as none of them was able to solve it.
(A)baffled
(B)bailed
(C)barged
(D)banned
The long-termunder the sun might cause serious damage to us such as aging, skin burns, or skin cancer.
(A)benefit
(B)approach
(C)exposure
(D)reflection
Music has a material side which wethrough the sense of hearing and a spiritual side that reaches usthrough the imaginative and emotional part of us.
(A)apprehend
(B)reprehend
(C)express
(D)extend
The imminent threat of a thunderstormus to quickly gather our belongings and seek shelter indoors beforethe rain started pouring down.
(A)promoted
(B)prompted
(C)prevented
(D)preempted請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:The world renowned Songkran, much celebrated on April 13th each year, is the Thai New Year’s national day. In orderto let people go home for this holiday, the Thai government
Don’t put your wool sweater in the washing machine; it may.
(A)shrink
(B)separate
(C)shovel
(D)splash請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:Behavioral scientists have found that good listening is one of the most important things we can do to improve ourrelationships, develop our worldview, and even change people’s minds. Listening in a one-on-one conversation is aboutbeing interested in another person and making them feel
The eagle that was severely injured in a storm returned to the wild this week after.
(A)contention
(B)implementation
(C)subordination
(D)rehabilitation請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:The advent of the internet has profoundly impacted nearly every aspect of our daily life. It has, for instance,
the festival to a seven-day holiday beginning fromApril 9th to 16th. The word, “Songkran,” which is “samkrānti” in Sanskrit, carries the meaning of “astrological passage”with its
. There are no universally agreed-upon definitions ofhigh-quality listening, but researchers have found that merely smiling and nodding at set intervals doesn’t quite work.Therefore, in addition to actively attending to a speaker’s words, good listeners also use questions and body languagethat
transformed the way people communicate with each other. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.allow individuals to express ideas instantly. Messages that once took days or weeks to arrive can now be transmitted ina matter of seconds. Not only has communication become faster, but it has also become more
of transformation or change. Viewed as ritual cleansing, the Songkran celebrations have people engagethemselves to water fighting in public. It has thus become
their understanding and their desire to understand.Once the conversation begins, one of the most important things you can do is try not to interrupt. This doesn't meanyou need to stay completely silent. If you do interject,
—people now useimages, emojis, videos, and voice messages to express themselves. Online forums, blogs, and video-sharing sites havenew forms of interaction, enabling people from different cultures to engage in meaningful conversations. Nevertheless,the rise of digital communication has also raised concerns about privacy, cyberbullying, and mental health. Constantconnectivity can
and widespread among Thai and foreign visitors. Theorigin of Songkran Festival can be
, look for natural pauses to ask open-ended questions thathelp the speaker dive deeper into their own thoughts.Another great way is
information overload and feelings of isolation. The curated nature of online identities maycontribute to low self-esteem, particularly among younger users who compare themselves to unrealistic portrayals onsocial media. In this digital era, it is,
back to a Buddhist folk myth concerning harvest and spring. In the city ofSukhavati in Suvvannabhumi, Indra, King of Devas, witnessed the occurrence of corruption in the city where people weresinful for their bad behaviors and they led a life without faith in Dhamma. The king then decided to punish people by havingthem
summarizing what you just heard and asking if you’ve missed anything. This wouldshow the speaker that you’re truly trying to understand them rather than just waiting for your
, important to strike a balance between online and offline interactions.Spending time face-to-face with family and friends helps
by lack of water and food. There is even a drought with a hot sun burning people to death.41
(A)compressed
(B)abridged
(C)extended
(D)abbreviated42
(A)capability
(B)complexity
(C)coincidence
(D)connotation43
(A)prevalent
(B)negligible
(C)isolated
(D)occasional44
(A)traced
(B)spread
(C)merged
(D)disregarded45
(A)nurtured
(B)impaired
(C)intact
(D)sound請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, contribute roughly $500 billion a year to global food production.Being the primary pollinators of most wild plants and many crops, bees are particularly crucial to both ecosystem stabilityand agricultural productivity. However, bee populations have been on the decline worldwide over the years, which hascaptured the attention of scientists, governments, media, and the general public.Several anthropogenic drivers have been associated with declining bee populations, such as disturbances of their naturalhabitats as result of agricultural intensifications and urbanization, climate change, pesticides, and management practices. Bees’habitat loss and fragmentation are considered a major driver of their declines. Besides, climate changes in temperature andrainfall can cause significant alterations in natural habitats, thus reducing their suitability for wild bee populations.Pesticides have received much attention for their potential effects on bees. In a recent study, the research group reviewsimportant agrochemicals with demonstrated deleterious effects on eusocial bees. Using artificial intelligence tools, theresearchers explore how pesticide exposure contributes to declines in populations of honey bees, bumble bees, and stinglessbees. Still, many knowledge gaps remain. Future studies should continue to increase their focus and sophistication whentackling questions concerning the declining bee populations associated with the pesticide contamination.However, little research attention has been given to potential effects of management techniques on bee declines. Notuntil recently, a group of researchers has addressed the importance of improving beekeeping techniques and conservationstrategies to avoid reduction of genetic diversity in both managed and wild honey bees. They conclude that artificial andnatural selection are needed to maintain genetic diversity in honey bees to combat, for example, the bee susceptibility topathogens. However, more research needs to be conducted on potential effects of management techniques on bee declines.It is important to emphasize that scientific efforts alone are not enough. Additional strategies should be encouraged,including improvements of environmental education programs, changes in public awareness about wild bees throughappropriate media coverage, and improvements in dialogue between scientists, industry, stakeholders, and legislators.Only comprehensive approaches, discussed by different societal actors, will result in efficient and long-term strategiesto reduce the decline of wild bee populations.
to talk. Finally,don’t be afraid of silence; it’s okay to ask for a moment to formulate your response and take a second to think, which canbenefit the speaker as well.41
(A)bored
(B)ignored
(C)understood
(D)emptied42
(A)hide
(B)indicate
(C)challenge
(D)reduce43
(A)in fact
(B)thus
(C)that is
(D)however44
(A)at
(B)by
(C)for
(D)to45
(A)path
(B)limit
(C)concern
(D)turn請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:A zoo is a place where captive animals are put on display for humans to see. The focus of most modern zoos isconservation and education. While zoo advocates and conservationists argue that zoos save endangered species andeducate the public, many animal rights activists believe the cost of confining animals outweighs the benefits, and that theviolation of the rights of individual animals—even in efforts to fend off extinction—cannot be justified.By bringing people and animals together, zoos educate the public and foster an appreciation of other species,supporters argued. Zoos save endangered species by bringing them into a safe environment, where they are protectedfrom poachers, habitat loss, starvation, and predators. Besides, seeing an animal in person is a much more personal andmore memorable experience than seeing that animal in a nature documentary and is more likely to foster an empatheticattitude toward animals. Some zoos help rehabilitate wildlife and take in exotic pets that people no longer want or are nolonger able to care for.But from an animal rights standpoint, humans do not have a right to breed, capture, and confine other animals—evenif those species are endangered. Being a member of an endangered species doesn't mean the individual animals should beafforded fewer rights. Animals in captivity suffer from boredom, stress, and confinement. Maintaining species diversitywithin captive breeding facilities is also a challenge. Animals sometimes escape their enclosures, endangering themselvesas well as people. Likewise, people ignore warnings or accidentally get too close to animals, leading to horrific outcomes.In making a case for or against zoos, both sides argue that they’re saving animals. Whether or not zoos benefit theanimal community, they certainly do make money. As long as there is demand for them, zoos will continue to exist.
emotional bonds and enhances real-life social skills.Setting boundaries for screen time and practicing digital detox can also improve one’s mental well-being.41
(A)cautiously
(B)casually
(C)drastically
(D)merely42
(A)multilingual
(B)multimodal
(C)interpretive
(D)integrative43
(A)lead to
(B)fall through
(C)abide by
(D)ease off44
(A)nevertheless
(B)nonetheless
(C)moreover
(D)therefore45
(A)hinder
(B)nurture
(C)suppress
(D)abandon請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:Water is one of the fundamental ingredients for life on Earth and our bodies are mainly composed of it. When we areforced to go without water, things can turn nasty very fast indeed. On average, water makes up about 60-70% of thehuman body, largely depending on your age. Our bodies lose water through our urine, sweat, feces and breath, so wehave to continually replace this by drinking and eating. If we don’t do this, our bodies can become dehydrated. Whenexercising in a hot environment, the human body can lose between 1.5-3 liters of water every hour due to sweat. Another200-1,500 ml can be lost as moisture in exhaled breath, depending on the humidity of the surrounding air. As we losemore water, our ability to cool down through sweating also decreases, making overheating more of a risk. With no waterin a climate of 50 degrees Celsius (122℉), coupled with extreme exercise, dehydration can quickly become lethal.The first stage of dehydration is thirst when we lose body fluid equivalent to just 2% of our body weight. “When thirstkicks in, your body clings to all remaining moisture,” says Dileep Lobo, professor of gastrointestinal surgery, whoresearches fluids and electrolyte balance. “Your kidneys send less water to your bladder, darkening your urine. As yousweat less, your body temperature rises. Your blood becomes thicker and sluggish. To maintain oxygen levels, your heartrate increases.” The rate at which dehydration occurs varies.At the second stage, when we lose water 4% of our body weight, blood pressure drops and fainting can occur. With morewater leaving our bodies than coming in, our blood starts to thicken and become more concentrated, meaning ourcardiovascular system has to work harder to keep our blood pressure up. Our kidneys try to compensate by retaining morewater through reduced urination, and water rushes out of our cells into our blood stream, causing them to shrink in size.The third stage, when 7% of body weight is lost, is organ damage. “Your body is having trouble maintaining bloodpressure,” says Lobo. “To survive, it slows blood flow to non-vital organs, such as your kidneys and gut, causing damage.Without your kidneys filtering your blood, cellular waste quickly builds up. You’re literally dying for a glass of water.”
Which of the following titles best describes this passage?
(A)Pollinators and Their Natural Habitats.
(B)Causes for Declining Bee Populations.
(C)Pollinators and Their Contribution to Food Production.
(D)Measures for Keeping Bees from Becoming Endangered.
What is the main idea of this passage?
(A)The pros and cons about the zoo.
(B)The way how the zoos make money.
(C)The tremendous cost of running a zoo.
(D)The importance of animal conservation.
What would be the best title for the passage?
(A)What We Should Do When Dehydrated.
(B)The Ways Water Leaves Our Bodies.
(C)Regulation of Blood Pressure.
(D)When Our Bodies Lack Water.
What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
(A)A recent study showed deleterious effects of agrochemicals on eusocial bees.
(B)Artificial intelligence tools have been used to explore declining bee populations.
(C)More research is needed to study the link between pesticide use and bee declines.
(D)Researchers are trying to prove damaging effects of pesticides on bee populations.
According to the advocates, which of the following is the benefit of the zoo?
(A)Zoo animals in captivity get enough food and water.
(B)Zoos help maintain the species diversity in the nature.
(C)Zoos can educate the public and foster appreciations.
(D)Zoos offer ideal habitats for all animals.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom caused by a body water loss of 2%?
(A)Slower heart rate.
(B)Darker colored urine.
(C)Higher body temperature.
(D)Slower blood flow.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
(A)Bees’ natural habitat loss is a major driver for their declining populations.
(B)Effects of management techniques on bee declines have been well studied.
(C)Bees’ exposure to pesticide has contributed to declines in their populations.
(D)Changes in public awareness about wild bees can help reduce their declines.
Why do animal rights activists oppose the existence of zoos?
(A)Zoos offer too much food and space to animals.
(B)Zoos foster an empathetic attitude toward animals.
(C)Zoos should not interfere with the life of any species.
(D)Zoos should not make money at the expense of animals.
According to the passage, which of the following is similar in meaning to the word “lethal”?
(A)Faint.
(B)Fluid.
(C)Deadly.
(D)Darkening.
Which of the following best replaces “disturbances” in the second paragraph?
(A)Disclosures
(B)Disengagements
(C)Disruptions
(D)Dissatisfactions
According to the passage, which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “exotic”?
(A)Common
(B)Unusual
(C)Ordinary
(D)Creative
What will our cells become when we lose water 4% of body weight?
(A)Smaller.
(B)Larger.
(C)Active.
(D)Thicker.
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
(A)Declining bee populations is expected to damage global food production.
(B)Controlling climate changes can resolve the problem of bees' habitat loss.
(C)Artificial selection has replaced natural selection for genetic diversity in bees.
(D)Group scientific efforts are key to keeping wild bees from becoming endangered.
What can be inferred about the author's belief in zoos?
(A)Zoos will continue to exist.
(B)Running zoos earns big money.
(C)Everyone should be a zoo advocate.
(D)Animal rights activists are in great demand.
What stage is it when kidneys are damaged because of dehydration?
(A)Stage 1.
(B)Stage 2.
(C)Stage 3.
(D)Stage 4.