Recent studies suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are doing--we areworking longer hours and taking fewer vacations.
(A)whatever is expected
(B)just the opposite
(C)the fair share
(D)as much as can be
You should not be too heartbroken when a relationship doesn’t work out because not everything will _____forever.
(A)last
(B)keep
(C)know
(D)leave
Don’tgoing to see the doctor, or your illness will get worse.
(A)put off
(B)put out
(C)put up
(D)put on
I was having a fever this morning so I calledsick today.
(A)around
(B)about
(C)off
(D)in
The talented young man can play many musical instruments well, including piano and _____.
(A)brunch
(B)matter
(C)tennis
(D)violin
Police are still looking foror information that can help them find the missing girl.
(A)beats
(B)waves
(C)clues
(D)plates
Some experts say that only 30 percent of communication comes from talking. Ourand other non-verbal actions matter, too.
(A)mixtures
(B)textures
(C)lectures
(D)gestures
After accepting help from the Board of International Education, she was finally able to realize her dream ofstudying _____.
(A)abroad
(B)aboard
(C)along
(D)apart
my mother, washing clothes by hand is better than using a washing machine.
(A)According to
(B)Looking over
(C)Responding to
(D)Speaking of
The Department of Cultural Affairs makes efforts to preserve the historicin order to cherish andprotect the local cultures.
(A)advantage
(B)boundary
(C)heritage
(D)mystery
These computers all look the same to me. Can you show me the _____?
(A)dislikes
(B)differences
(C)difficulties
(D)decisions
The government has posted a surprising list of new kinds of animals which may die off soon if we don’ttake.
(A)option
(B)behavior
(C)deed
(D)action
It won't be easy tosuch a heavy box without any help.
(A)lift
(B)pick
(C)rest
(D)rise
When balloons _____, they often scare people because of the loud noise.
(A)burst
(B)track
(C)collect
(D)destroy
Jeff got an email about the meeting tomorrow andit to his coworkers.
(A)forced
(B)fostered
(C)forwarded
(D)followed
You should mark the date on yourso you won't forget about our appointment next month.
(A)post office
(B)newspaper
(C)calendar
(D)householder請依下文回答第42 題至第46 題:When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, somedayyou'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked inthe mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I amabout to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to changesomething.Remembering "I'll be dead soon" is enough to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything--allexternal expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure--these things just fall away in the face of death,leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid thetrap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
A basic knowledge of computer technology is a _____ in today's business world.
(A)must
(B)will
(C)can
(D)might
The seemingly ancient India Pavilion is full of marvelous modern.
(A)technologies
(B)antiques
(C)boutiques
(D)objections
According to this passage, what does "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainlybe right." mean?
(A)Life is short, so we should always try our best to make ourselves happy.
(B)Life is full of dangers, so we should always be careful.
(C)Everyone will die, so we should recognize what is truly important in life.
(D)Death is the fate that everyone shares, so we should not be afraid.
Official support would be _____ to the completion and success of this project.
(A)external
(B)essential
(C)eternal
(D)exceptional
In a society where water is, it has to be shared fairly among individuals.
(A)explicit
(B)replete
(C)precious
(D)sufficient
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?
(A)If today were my last day, I can do whatever I want.
(B)Knowing we'll die soon may help us make the right choice.
(C)Remembering that I am going to die is the best way to overcome challenges.
(D)If you know you are already naked, you may avoid worrying about losing things in life.
After the man found a steady job, he could finally get financial _____.
(A)indifference
(B)incidence
(C)inconvenience
(D)independence
Joseph is very anxious about applying for this job, because there are many ________ for the same position.
(A)competitors
(B)contributors
(C)composers
(D)conductors
According to this passage, what is the writer's attitude toward life?
(A)Pessimistic.
(B)Optimistic.
(C)Doubtful.
(D)Helpless.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no foreign visitors are allowed to transfer or _____ at this international airportfor their connecting flights.
(A)transform
(B)testify
(C)terminate
(D)transit
The serial murdererhis victim to a deserted apartment where he could easily harm her.
(A)lured
(B)sponsored
(C)glorified
(D)favored
According to the passage, how should we face death?
(A)Take it as a goal.
(B)Take it as an enemy.
(C)Take it as a reminder.
(D)Take it as a devil.
The _____ has succeeded in persuading the landlord to reduce the rent for his new apartment.
(A)candidate
(B)applicant
(C)tenant
(D)employee請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:There is much debate about whether homeschooling has an impact on the social skills of children. People whohave reservations against the idea of homeschooling mention this as one of the biggest concerns while those whosupport homeschooling feel that there is no real impediment to children being socially adept even if they areeducated at home.The argument of those who feel that social skills cannot be imparted in a home setting is that there is no peerinteraction on a daily basis. The process of children meeting others of their own age and negotiating their way inand out of friendships and disagreements are all part of the social development of children. Homeschooling doesnot provide for this kind of relationships very easily. While a parent may be able to create lesson plans to help hisor her children master algebra and history, it is a lot trickier to impart social skills. There is the concern thathomeschools may well end up keeping children in a very cocooned environment for a long time, thus not givingthem the resilience needed to interact with all kinds of people. The world is marked by diversity of thought, race,religion among many other differences, and there is no easy way to provide an exposure to all this in the secludedsetting of homeschools.The counter-argument from homeschooling advocates is that homeschooling does not mean a hermit-likeexistence for the children. For one, most homeschooling parents make it a point to use outside resources such asmuseums and libraries as teaching resources, and they do not just have children pore over books to acquire studyskills. These kinds of outings make for natural interactions with the world around. Moreover, there are also groupactivities where several homeschooling families come together for field trips and such activities. Some communitiesoffer classes, such as swimming classes, targeted at homeschoolers. The idea here is to make sure that thehomeschooled children meet other children. Social skills do not have to be developed only with people who are theexact same age. As long as there is scope for forming meaningful relationships, social skills will get solidified.The topic draws a lot of debate with people offering anecdotal evidence of social misfits who attended regularschools versus homeschoolers who never quite seem to know how to engage with others of their age group. Thereis enough evidence to suggest that the social skills of each person are defined by their individual circumstances. Soa homeschooled child who has had adequate occasions for social exposure and interaction has no reason to be anyless adept than a child who has attended a school outside the house.
David was granted aon his new invention—a device that can detect the sudden change of the water levelin the river.
(A)progression
(B)patron
(C)prevention
(D)patent請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題Look at the following information and answer the questions.Reservation Completed!Your reservation is completed. Please click to pay online. You must complete payment by12/18, or the reservation will be cancelled automatically.Reservation DetailsReservation Number06213156IdentificationA123454321Mobile0919123456E-mailgeorgebrown@gmail.comTripDateTrain No.FromToDepartureArrivalFareSeatOutbound12/30621TaipeiTaichung09:4610:46TWD 700Car 9-16AClass: Standard CarPassenger: Adult 1Total Amount TWD 700
Which of the following may be the best title of the passage?
(A)The Process of Life.
(B)The Factors of Death.
(C)How to Face Challenges in Life.
(D)How to Prepare for Death.請依下文回答第47 題至第50 題:Most progress against air-pollution has been cheaper than expected. Smog controls on automobiles, forexample, were
What is this passage mainly about?
(A)To discuss whether homeschooled children have problems with social skills.
(B)To explain how to integrate education of social skills into homeschooling.
(C)To analyze the impediments to enhancing social skills for homeschoolers.
(D)To indicate the necessity of imparting social skills for homeschoolers.
What ticket reservation does George make?
(A)A bus ticket.
(B)A train ticket.
(C)A flight ticket.
(D)A concert ticket.
to cost thousands of dollars for each vehicle. Today's new cars emit less than 2 percent asmuch smog-forming pollution as the cars of 1970, and the cars are still as affordable today as they were then. Acid-rain control has cost about 10 percent of what was expected in 1990, when Congress
According to the passage, what is the author’s attitude toward homeschooling?
(A)Doubtful.
(B)Distressing.
(C)Empathetic.
(D)Objective.
Which of the following messages is not shown?
(A)The seat number.
(B)The special discount.
(C)The reservation number.
(D)The date to use the ticket.
new rules. At thattime, opponents said the regulations would cause a "clean-air recession";
Which of the following is correct about the opinions on the effects of homeschooling on social skills?
(A)Homeschoolers are deprived of all the chances of enhancing their social skills.
(B)Social skills can only be acquired through interactions with peers of the same age.
(C)Homeschoolers may not be inferior to regular school goers in their social skills.
(D)Parents are the best partners for homeschoolers to practice social interactions.
What information does George not have to offer in order to book the ticket?
(A)Phone number.
(B)E-mail address.
(C)Identification number.
(D)Driver’s licence number.
, the economy boomed.Greenhouse gases, being global, are the biggest air-pollution problem the world ever
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “solidified” in the third paragraph?
(A)Compromised.
(B)Constrained.
(C)Confined.
(D)Consolidated.
When is the deadline to pay for the reserved ticket?
(A)December 17.
(B)December 18.
(C)December 29.
(D)December 30.
Which of the following is this passage most likely from?
(A)An education report.
(B)A technology manual.
(C)A political gazette.
(D)A home economics vignette.
Which of the following statements is true?
(A)The ticket is for an adult and a child.
(B)The travel time takes more than an hour.
(C)The reserved seat is a business class seat.
(D)The arrival time in Taichung is scheduled at 10:46.