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 mountain climbers had towith freezing temperatures and a lack of oxygen as they pushed toward thesummit.
(A)collide
(B)compose
(C)conflict
(D)contend
During the interview, the politicianhis answers to avoid taking a clear stance on the controversial issue.
(A)hedged
(B)devoted
(C)provoked
(D)conducted
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
Some people accept the scientists’that lives may exist on Mars.
(A)innovation
(B)intervention
(C)interpretation
(D)interrogation
The mayora deep sense of loss to the families of the mine explosion victims.
(A)captured
(B)conveyed
(C)supposed
(D)replied
All of the spa resorts arefrom the hotel via free public transportation.
(A)accessible
(B)subsequent
(C)vulnerable
(D)aggressive
Thebetween the two sisters was so striking that people often mistook them for twins.
(A)expenditure
(B)prosecution
(C)resemblance
(D)subsistence
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 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,
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
—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
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,
, important to strike a balance between online and offline interactions.Spending time face-to-face with family and friends helps
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.”
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.
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 is similar in meaning to the word “lethal”?
(A)Faint.
(B)Fluid.
(C)Deadly.
(D)Darkening.
What will our cells become when we lose water 4% of body weight?
(A)Smaller.
(B)Larger.
(C)Active.
(D)Thicker.
What stage is it when kidneys are damaged because of dehydration?
(A)Stage 1.
(B)Stage 2.
(C)Stage 3.
(D)Stage 4.