With advances in digital and information technology, the healthcare sector canon the use of big dataanalytics.
(A)capitalize
(B)tantalize
(C)verbalize
(D)vandalize
Do not open any message with an attachment entitled “POSTCARD,”whoever sent it to you. It is a viruswhich opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which “burns” the whole hard disc C of your computer.
(A)instead of
(B)in relation to
(C)regardless of
(D)in terms of
Long time ago, books were a scarce commodity in Europe. Each new copy of a text needed to beduplicatedfrom an earlier edition by hand.
(A)ineffectually
(B)laboriously
(C)uneventfully
(D)carelessly
Due to global warming, a consistent pattern ofof ice wall in Arctic is observed.
(A)reception
(B)recession
(C)recognition
(D)recreation
Thistransnational enterprise is well-known for offering a wide range of services.
(A)multifaceted
(B)volatile
(C)constricted
(D)relentless
More and more TV channels with the proliferation of shouting-match political talk shows make votersbyirrationality during an election season.
(A)fueled
(B)visualized
(C)fulfilled
(D)verified
The helpless critichis anger in a furious letter to the newspaper.
(A)made out
(B)consumed
(C)derived
(D)gave vent to
The employer was forced to negotiate with their employees for a 7-day strike,he expected the negativeimpact of this incident.
(A)as if
(B)despite that
(C)so that
(D)what if
It was impossible to sue them forthe contract because the deadline for finishing the project had not beenspecified.
(A)reimbursing
(B)bailing
(C)breaching
(D)receiving
An ideal meal shouldof some combination of meat, rice, beans and vegetables. Just eating one of them isnot healthy.
(A)regard
(B)locate
(C)accuse
(D)consist
The game is a typical open-world action game, with a huge city to explore, annumber of collectibles tofind, and lots of bad guys to beat up.
(A)obscene
(B)obsolete
(C)oily
(D)obese
Ivan was lucky enough to be granted theof dining with the superstar in a fancy restaurant.
(A)dignity
(B)attendance
(C)privilege
(D)submission
Studies show that how a teacherhis classroom assessment policies not only influences what students learnbut also how they learn.
(A)achieves
(B)prolongs
(C)implements
(D)succeeds
In today’s global economy, a second language mayyou with the ability to understand the way business isdone overseas and maximize your potential.
(A)equip
(B)evade
(C)erupt
(D)exert
Brucethe order of the court by going near his wife and abusing her one more time until she was wounded.
(A)darted
(B)decreed
(C)deduced
(D)defied
For this examination, the first part was easy,the second part was extremely challenging.
(A)whereas
(B)whether
(C)meanwhile
(D)hence
The coastline in this country has become a joyfulfor enthusiastic surfers who love going around differentideal spots for surfing.
(A)haste
(B)haul
(C)haven
(D)hazard
The instant noodle does not look particularly good, but the advertiser makes it look quiteon the TVcommercial.
(A)attractive
(B)equal
(C)individual
(D)obvious
People see the woman in white as ratherbecause she often wanders around the street holding scissors andcutting off the leaves from the trees along the road.
(A)barren
(B)captive
(C)decent
(D)eccentric請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:The relationship between high heels and power depends on the historical time and place. In fact, they were originallyworn to convey
Many university graduates prefer employment in the government to that in the private.
(A)compartments
(B)eras
(C)partitions
(D)sectors請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:We live a fast-paced life. Everything happens quickly nowadays, and efficiency is the key theme of our society.Email has replaced the paper letter. Words flow from our fingertips faster than ever before, but not everyone is happyabout it. Some people prefer writing slowly. Tom Hanks, American actor, director, filmmaker, and collector of more than100 typewriters, is one of them. The 58-year-old Oscar winner is
. The heel was introduced to Europe from Asia in the late 16th century, and was originally wornby men for horse riding because the heel
the sound his typewriters make. He can choosefrom a variety of them, each of which
the foot in the stirrup when riding.
its own sound. The volume and rhythm are determined by the force withwhich the fingers hit the keys. The collecting process itself, hunting and searching for rare pieces, is also a great pleasure.The
in the European mindwith the military strength of Persia, the heel was enthusiastically adopted by men, and only later worn by
, however, is often tied to the price tag. Some vintage typewriters cost hundreds of dollars or more. Luckilyhis acting career is lucrative enough to pay for his hobby. Tom Hanks is not alone. More and more young people are tiredof digital technology and looking for a better experience of writing. They enjoy typing because they can focus onthinking; they would not be
. LouisXIV, who ruled France between 1643 and 1715, was one of the first heel influencers. His ornate shoes were
by email, googling, or Facebook.
anyphysical exertion – therefore emphasizing his powerful status.41
(A)capitalism
(B)masculinity
(C)femininity
(D)consumerism42
(A)surrounded
(B)seduced
(C)secured
(D)seasoned43
(A)Decorated
(B)Organized
(C)Associated
(D)Consumed44
(A)men and boys
(B)horses and riders
(C)women and children
(D)Europeans and Asians45
(A)unsuitable for
(B)uncontrollable for
(C)supportive of
(D)disposed of請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:When you’re feeling low, it’s easy to convince yourself to stay there. After all, how can you fall when you’re alreadyon the ground? Nevertheless, your heart wants to heal so give it what it wants. Thus, help yourself get back on your feetwith these five self-care tips when you’re feeling broken.First, step outside for some fresh air. Whether you’re still a student in school or constantly working in front of acomputer, it’s easy to feel congested by deadlines, projects and never-ending tasks. Make use of your mornings, lunchbreaks and evenings when you’re off the clock to step outside for walks, which will help clear your head and improveyour mood. Furthermore, spending time outdoors also helps improve our concentration. Even if you can’t step outsideright away, just crack open a window when you can and allow nature to heal you.Second, take a nap. When we don’t get enough sleep, our moods can take a turn for the worse and spiral down intoan endless abyss. If you’re feeling cranky from exhaustion, take some time, even if it’s just half an hour to curl up on thecouch and close your eyes. Once you wake up, you’ll feel better rested and you’ll make up for lost time by carrying outyour daily tasks with a fresh and sharp mind.Third, allow yourself to be ordinary. We are all perfectly imperfect. Take a break from using Instagram filters andFacebook posts that show your life only at its best. Social media is a place where we can share our favorite momentswith others but it has also become a platform where people feel pressured to compete with others. Sometimes, it feelsmore like a beauty pageant instead of a second home. Your sense of self is worth more than a digitalized reputation,embrace your flaws and allow yourself to be average, simple and sincere is always better.Fourth, clean and give your space a makeover. Cleaning doesn’t have to be overly excessive to make a difference.Whether it means organizing your bookshelf or clipping your favorite photos onto the wall, changes, big or small canenhance the atmosphere. After all, you spend a lot of time in your space. Giving it some love and attention can go a longway.Fifth, reach out and tell someone about what you’ve been going through. Feeling down often leads to shutting down.We fear burdening others and as this develops into a habit, we suffer silently making it harder to heal. Don’t feel ashamedabout your struggles, sometimes you just need someone to hear your story, and you’d be surprised with how much peopleunderstand you.
, typewriters are entirely powered by yourfingertips. They do not require electricity, so you can gracefully carry on writing in a sudden power outage.41
(A)attending to
(B)weary of
(C)insisting on
(D)fascinated with42
(A)produces
(B)reduces
(C)excludes
(D)includes43
(A)ignorance
(B)advantage
(C)sorrow
(D)reward44
(A)enlightened
(B)stimulated
(C)abolished
(D)distracted45
(A)By accident
(B)Better yet
(C)For starters
(D)In short請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:Scientists say it could take at least 1,500 years before humans make contact with species of aliens, or for them tocommunicate with or find us. Astronomers from Cornell University in the USA combined two existing theories aboutthe possibility of life existing on other planets to form a new equation. One of these theories is the Fermi Paradoxdescribed by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950. This states that while billions of Earth-like planets exist in our galaxy, notone has made contact with Earth yet. The other is the mediocrity principle, which suggests that because there is life onEarth, it will typically exist on Earth-like planets throughout the universe.Study author Evan Solomonides will soon present a research paper on his theory. He said, “We haven’t heard fromaliens yet, as space is a big place, but that doesn’t mean no one is out there.” According to Solomonides, extraterrestrialscould have received signals from Earth. However, he proposes that ET would not have been able to decipher them. Hesaid they would need to decode the light waves into sounds and analyze 3,000 human languages to understand anymessages. He said that signals from Earth have only reached about 8,500 stars and that the Milky Way galaxy alonecontains 200 billion stars. He added, “If we stop listening or looking, we may miss the signals. So we should keeplooking.”
What is the main idea of this passage?
(A)How to deal with depressed emotions.
(B)How to go on a trip on your own.
(C)How to develop a relationship with a friend.
(D)How to behave yourself.
According to the passage, what might be preventing extraterrestrials from approaching Earth any time soon?
(A)The difficulty in deciphering human languages.
(B)The long histories of 200 billion stars.
(C)The similarity among human and alien species.
(D)The number of planets in the Milky Way galaxy.
According to the passage, if you want to step out to nature but cannot go out right away, what could you do?
(A)Draw a picture of nature scenery.
(B)Just forget it.
(C)Use Instagram or Facebook.
(D)Just open a window.
According to the passage, which of the following hypotheses is made by scientists from Cornell University?
(A)The mediocrity principle rules out the possibility of life forms on other planets.
(B)Aliens from Earth-like planets might use light waves to communicate.
(C)Extraterrestrials from 8,500 planets might have translated signals from Earth.
(D)Aliens might need to interpret about 3,000 languages to understand Earth.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “cranky”?
(A)Annoyed or upset.
(B)Unique or unusual.
(C)Twisted or distorted.
(D)Stupid or silly.
According to the passage, what does the word “paradox” in the Fermi Paradox imply?
(A)An observation based on coherent evidence.
(B)A theory based on contradictory statements.
(C)A conclusion based on extraterrestrial correspondences.
(D)A hypothesis based on mediocre calculations.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
(A)Stepping outside for walks can help clear your head and improve your mood.
(B)It is important to keep cleaning your room and always keep it tidy.
(C)Don’t be too critical of yourself and just be yourself.
(D)Sometimes you need to express your stories to others.
What could be the central message of the passage?
(A)Still more attempts need to be made to reach out to other planets in the Milky Way galaxy.
(B)Cornell astronomers might propose new forms of communication in our galaxy.
(C)Extraterrestrials from 8,500 stars might be speaking similar languages to those on Earth.
(D)Evan Solomonides will soon propose a theory to challenge the possibility of life on other planets.
Mary failed her test and was really upset. According to the passage, which of the following measures may NOThelp her feel better?
(A)Take Mary out for a walk in the woods.
(B)Chat with Mary and let her express her feelings.
(C)Tell Mary to calm down and keep working hard.
(D)Suggest that Mary take a rest for a while.
What might be the most suitable title for this passage?
(A)The Scientific Methods of Extraterrestrial Communication
(B)The Aliens Are Decoding and Analyzing Human Languages
(C)We May Not Meet Extraterrestrials Until Beyond the Year 3500
(D)The Quantity of Our Galaxy Hinders Reception of Human Signals