None of the high-school students whothe exam bothered to bring their grade reports home.
(A)framed
(B)flunked
(C)flew
(D)flowed
The greatof the Internet and social media makes it easy to spread false information.
(A)consumption
(B)reduction
(C)popularity
(D)deduction
Ignoring maintenance issues can beto the longevity of your car.
(A)detrimental
(B)appropriate
(C)complaisant
(D)hibernating
Fake news can be a dangerous way of obtaining information; readers need to develop a(n)mindsetwhen reading news stories.
(A)critical
(B)efficient
(C)durable
(D)identical
In many modern cars, most of the mechanical parts areand can only be dismantled by a qualifiedmechanic.
(A)sealed
(B)numbed
(C)resigned
(D)gulled
In this country, employees areto retire when they reach the age of 60.
(A)fertile
(B)ignorant
(C)eligible
(D)bulky
In my freshman year, I took a world history class and since then, my love for history grew.
(A)experimentally
(B)expeditiously
(C)expensively
(D)exponentially
can result from a diet that is rich in fat and sugar.
(A)Prestige
(B)Obesity
(C)Hospitality
(D)Inflation
Thethat the teacher asked his students to role-play for their conversation practice is to act as aboss and an employee.
(A)savage
(B)sanctuary
(C)scenario
(D)scenery
Breathing helps you calm down and thinkin the face of stress, fear, and overwhelming emotion.
(A)furiously
(B)loosely
(C)rationally
(D)gloomily
Samuel felt furious when he wasby his colleagues with their words of contempt.
(A)tanned
(B)testified
(C)thrived
(D)taunted
Near the end of the marathon, Bruce was burned out and collapsed from.
(A)momentum
(B)exhaustion
(C)intuition
(D)sentiment
This plan is onlybecause many details are not finalized yet.
(A)colloquial
(B)glamorous
(C)marginal
(D)tentative
Many buildingsin the earthquake and hundreds of people were rendered homeless as a result.
(A)collapsed
(B)thrived
(C)boomed
(D)mushroomed
The company decided toits most experienced staff during the restructuring process to ensurecontinuity and expertise.
(A)retire
(B)retain
(C)refund
(D)reflect50910-51210
The line between failure and success is so fine that what seems hopeless failure may turn tosuccess.
(A)glorious
(B)obedient
(C)portable
(D)tolerant
When staying up studying hard for the exam, she could not help but doze off after her energy hadbeen.
(A)relieved
(B)exposed
(C)released
(D)exhausted
A restauranttypically includes the name and address of the restaurant, as well as a list of all theitems ordered, their prices and the total cost.
(A)receipt
(B)receiver
(C)reception
(D)record
After the heavy rain, the once-clear hiking trail became amess, making it difficult to walk withoutslipping.
(A)muddy
(B)crystal
(C)defensive
(D)suggestive請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題:Drug abuse has been a serious problem in many developed countries. It exacts a heavy toll on individuals,families, and societies, and thus leads to many detrimental
People who think critically caninformation and make good decisions, rather than blindlyaccepting what they are told.
(A)evaluate
(B)dismiss
(C)ignore
(D)reduce請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題:AI technology has become controversial nowadays. Some of the biggest names in tech are
. Physically, the misuse of drugs and alcoholcan cause a range of health issues, including organ damage and increased vulnerability to infectious diseases.Moreover, substance abuse often precipitates mental health disorders such as
forartificial intelligence labs to stop the training of the most powerful AI systems for at least six months in anopen letter. Elon Musk was among the dozens of tech leaders, professors and researchers
and anxiety. It may thus
signed theletter, published by the Future of Life Institute. The letter comes just two weeks after OpenAI announced GPT-4, an even more powerful version of the technology that underpins the viral AI chatbot tool, ChatGPT. In earlytests and a company demo, the technology was shown drafting lawsuits,
existing psychological concerns and diminish overall well-being. Socially, addiction can strainrelationships, erode trust, and
standardized exams andbuilding a working website from a hand-drawn sketch. “Advanced AI could represent a
individuals from their support networks. Additionally, drug misusefrequently leads to their difficulties in maintaining everyday lives, as individuals may prioritize obtaining drugsor alcohol over meeting
change in thehistory of life on Earth, and should be planned for and managed with care and resources,” the letter said.“Unfortunately, this level of planning and management is not happening,
needs such as food, water, and clothes. Ultimately, the outcomes of drugabuse extend beyond the individual and affect communities and societies at large; this highlights the urgentneed for prevention, intervention, and support services.11
(A)sequences
(B)revolutions
(C)resolutions
(D)consequences12
(A)reference
(B)depression
(C)joyfulness
(D)contentment13
(A)worsen
(B)enclose
(C)conclude
(D)accomplish14
(A)endure
(B)ensure
(C)isolate
(D)impose15
(A)reluctant
(B)fundamental
(C)magnificent
(D)outstanding請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題:Environmental Art is a very broad term. It embraces a variety of practices and movements such as, andnot limited to, land art, earth art, sustainable art, and conceptual art. As a movement, environmental art emergedin the 1960s. The leading artists associated with this type of art included Jean-Max Albert, Piotr Kowalski, NilsUdo and Robert Smithson.Although we associate environmentalism as a recent phenomenon, it is not a new concept. Early interestin the environment was a feature of the romantic movement in the early 19th century. The poet WilliamWordsworth had traveled extensively in the Lake District and wrote that it is a “sort of national property inwhich every man has a right and interest who has an eye to perceive and a heart to enjoy.” The origins of thismovement can be traced to the industrial revolution when there was an outpouring of response to increasinglevels of smoke pollution in the atmosphere.Even before that time, we could argue that environmental art began with the paleolithic cave paintings ofour ancestors. The cave paintings represented aspects of nature important to early humans such as animals andhuman figures.Although currently there is no strict definition of environmental art, it spans scientific, social, and politicalareas and primarily addresses environmental issues. The movement also encompasses other topics of concernsuch as climate change and the climate movement. The impact of environmental art spans the globe and isrepresented by a range of organizations from regional grassroots groups to large entities with many differentexpressions that vary from country to country.50910-51210Many of the artists who identify with the environmental movement have explored the relationship betweenmankind and the natural environment. These artists are often concerned about ecology, health, and humanrights issues and dedicate their art to these subjects.The creators of environmental art help us understand nature, the eco-systems, the environmental forcesand materials to be aware of, and the damaged environmental areas of concern. Needless to say, artists who arededicated to pursuing the many areas of environmental art play an important role in the art world as well as oursociety. They raise awareness about the multi-faceted and serious environmental problems facing our planet.
recent months have seen AIlabs locked in an out-of-control race to develop and deploy ever more powerful digital minds that no one – noteven their creators – can understand, predict, or reliably control.” If a pause is not put in place soon, the lettersaid governments should step in.11
(A)calling
(B)lasting
(C)telling
(D)handing12
(A)where
(B)which
(C)who
(D)what13
(A)failing
(B)passing
(C)working
(D)hiding14
(A)profound
(B)least
(C)scarce
(D)negligent15
(A)suppose
(B)unless
(C)in case
(D)even though請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題:Doctors without Borders, or Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), is an international organization thatprovides medical assistance to millions of people around the world. The organization was created in 1971 byjournalists and doctors in France. Now it works in over 60 countries. Its primary goal is to help people in crisissituations, such as wars, natural disasters, or extreme poverty.MSF raises money from private donors. This allows the organization to work independently from othergovernments, religions, or militaries and to assist individuals regardless of their nationality or affiliation. Withthis money, MSF creates medical teams of doctors, nurses, and other health-care professionals. MSF requiresthese teams to have experience in the medical field and to make a commitment to their work.MSF sends medical teams to countries where there are major needs. For example, a team might go to arefugee camp. Another team might go to a poor country with a lack of doctors and medicines. The teams studythe situation and decide what care is needed. MSF can offer many different types of services. During a war,they may provide mental health services. After a natural disaster like an earthquake, they may rebuild hospitalsand shelters to help the country recover.While MSF’s medical teams are working in a country, their primary concern is quality medical assistance.However, if a team learns about a new problem, they will speak out so that the international communitybecomes aware of the situation. MSF will use media, such as newspaper articles or Twitter feeds, to inform theworld. For instance, MSF created a campaign called “Starved for Attention.” Global countries were madeaware of the issue of childhood malnutrition through this campaign.After MSF has helped a country, they may leave and give its programs to the local citizens of that country.This allows MSF to use its resources to help the next country. However, MSF will not leave a country until theemergency situation has improved. MSF wants to be sure that the country will continue to get medical careafter they leave. Through this process, MSF continues to have a positive impact on a community even after theorganization has left a country.
Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage?
(A)What is Environmental Art?
(B)The Future of Environmental Art.
(C)Environmental Art and Climate Changes.
(D)Between Environmental Art and Science.
What is the main purpose of this passage?
(A)To show what MSF most requires.
(B)To explain how MSF operates.
(C)To describe the origins of MSF.
(D)To emphasize the skills of MSF’s doctors.
According to the passage, which of the following shows the first interest in the environment?
(A)Capitalism.
(B)Liberalism.
(C)Realism.
(D)Romanticism.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “affiliation” in the passage?
(A)Connection.
(B)Circumstance.
(C)Ethnicity.
(D)Possession.
Which of the following has the closest meaning to the word “paleolithic” in the passage?
(A)Artificial.
(B)Contemporary.
(C)Prehistorical.
(D)Futuristic.
Which of the following MSF services is NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A)They build homes for earthquake victims.
(B)They help people with their mental health.
(C)They plan an anti-poaching campaign.
(D)They assist people in receiving good medical care.
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
(A)Only few countries have developed environmental art.
(B)Environmental art has global influences on different areas.
(C)Environmental art mainly focuses on representing pure nature.
(D)Environmental paintings are only related to animals and human figures.
What is the main point of the fourth paragraph?
(A)MSF could make the world aware of local problems.
(B)MSF is very good at using social media such as Twitter.
(C)Malnutrition in children is MSF’s primary concern.
(D)The MSF team often faces opposition from the local government.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned about the environmental artists’concerns?
(A)Pursuing many areas of environmental art in the art world.
(B)Pursuing individual reputation in the area of environmental arts.
(C)Understanding the eco-systems and the environmental forces.
(D)Raising attention to different types of environmental problems.
Which of the following statements about MSF is true when it decides when to leave a country?
(A)It does not rely on local citizens to carry out its program.
(B)It knows how to use its resources to assist the next country.
(C)It understands how to deal with emergency situations.
(D)It will not leave a country until medical care is guaranteed.