Even with the restaurant’s the-customer-is-always-right policy, the waiter was stillby the guests’ rudeattitudes and languages.
(A)irritated
(B)furnished
(C)portrayed
(D)relieved
Aof 7.0 earthquake attacked the northern part of the country so harshly that it caused hundreds of peopleto lose their lives and properties.
(A)magnitude
(B)maintenance
(C)majesty
(D)manifesto
The school is making additional efforts to educate students about the negativeof drug abuse.
(A)decorations
(B)percentages
(C)monuments
(D)consequences
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 grass turned brown in the summer while the grapesand died on the vine.
(A)sprinkled
(B)shriveled
(C)scattered
(D)shuffled
Thefled the scene when they heard the sound of approaching footsteps.
(A)burgers
(B)bulges
(C)butchers
(D)burglars
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
International trade allows countries to expand their markets and access goods that may not have beenavailable.
(A)domestically
(B)analytically
(C)colloquially
(D)emphatically
The constant rainfallthe structure of the old bridge, making it unsafe for vehicles.
(A)compiles
(B)examines
(C)eliminates
(D)weakens
During the interview, the politicianhis answers to avoid taking a clear stance on the controversial issue.
(A)hedged
(B)devoted
(C)provoked
(D)conducted
Leo likes nagging at his sons whenever heof their behaviors.
(A)nominates
(B)disapproves
(C)narrates
(D)appreciates
When walking into a crowded room, we cannot help but look forfaces to release our nerves.
(A)familiar
(B)panic
(C)horrible
(D)severe
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
The payment for the tuition can be made into be paid partially each month until the full amount is paid.
(A)installment
(B)retail
(C)wholesale
(D)deposit
Many young people abuse drugs without thinking the severe.
(A)dominance
(B)convenience
(C)consequence
(D)acquaintance
Some people accept the scientists’that lives may exist on Mars.
(A)innovation
(B)intervention
(C)interpretation
(D)interrogation
To prevent attention deficit disorder related totechnology use, one should limit smartphone use.
(A)excessive
(B)concrete
(C)persuasive
(D)rampage
The attack remains mysterious, and the authorities are not revealing ayet.
(A)motive
(B)package
(C)prisoner
(D)moment
The mayora deep sense of loss to the families of the mine explosion victims.
(A)captured
(B)conveyed
(C)supposed
(D)replied
After the rainstorm, the hiking trail becameand slippery, making it difficult to traverse.
(A)smooth
(B)straightforward
(C)muddy
(D)transparent
Over 50% of the members claimed to have participated in those activities, while only 32% attendedregularly.
(A)occasionally
(B)generously
(C)remarkably
(D)tremendously
All of the spa resorts arefrom the hotel via free public transportation.
(A)accessible
(B)subsequent
(C)vulnerable
(D)aggressive
Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety; it canyou when you are down.
(A)elate
(B)amble
(C)glean
(D)libel
Athletes use great courage andto overcome the limits of the human body.
(A)attachment
(B)determination
(C)depression
(D)significance
Thebetween the two sisters was so striking that people often mistook them for twins.
(A)expenditure
(B)prosecution
(C)resemblance
(D)subsistence
Thein the contract led to disputes between the two parties involved, intensifying misunderstandings.
(A)lucidity
(B)precision
(C)ambiguity
(D)explicitness
Students can get to know the moon’s features better by observing thesurface through telescopes.
(A)civil
(B)grave
(C)lunar
(D)tasty
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 room waslit, making it difficult to see the details of the painting on the wall.
(A)brightly
(B)obviously
(C)densely
(D)scarcely
Each student is a unique, different in ability, interests, potential, and learning styles.
(A)association
(B)individual
(C)recreation
(D)supplement請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:Maglev trains, a fusion of “magnetic” and “levitation,” utilize magnetism to offer a fast and smooth railway service.Instead of wheels, these trains have special electromagnetic systems
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,
As the story, we learned that the boy became an orphan when he was one year old.
(A)allowed
(B)called
(C)undone
(D)unfolded請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:In today’s rapidly evolving society, a growing concern regarding some young adults has been raised. They donot
them up and move them forward. Theyzoom along the tracks at incredible speeds, far exceeding those of traditional trains. They can achieve speeds above 300miles per hour,
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
the same level of work ethic as their parents did in previous generations. This shift can be attributed tovarious factors, including technological improvements, changing cultural values, and differing economic landscapes.Their parents often had to
bullet trains usually go around 200 miles per hour. What makes maglev trains special is thatthey don’t touch the ground, so there is no friction, which means they can go extremely fast without any
—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
their leisure time and work long hours in physically demanding jobs. In contrast,today’s youth are more likely to seek careers that offer better work-life
. Rightnow, there are only a limited number of these amazing trains in
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,
and personal fulfillment. First,opportunities for remote work and passive income have been created by the
, but they are expected to become more popularin the future. They operate quietly, are cost-effective to maintain, and produce minimal pollution
, important to strike a balance between online and offline interactions.Spending time face-to-face with family and friends helps
of digital technology, which cansometimes lead to a perception of reduced effort. Additionally, the cultural emphasis on self-care and mental healthhas reshaped priorities, with many young adults valuing basic,
to certain othertypes of trains. In fact, it is predicted that they may be even as popular as air transportation one day!41
(A)pushed
(B)pushes
(C)that push
(D)that are pushed42
(A)that
(B)what
(C)which
(D)while43
(A)ambassador
(B)conference
(C)participle
(D)resistance44
(A)biography
(B)detective
(C)operation
(D)sacrifice45
(A)compared
(B)educated
(C)perfumed
(D)whistled請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:We all have the same number of hours each day, and it’s up to us to decide how we spend them. According to “the5-hour rule,” how we choose to spend those hours might mean the difference between success and mediocrity.There are 24 hours in a day. The average person sleeps around eight hours, with the Dutch sleeping the most andthe Singaporeans the least. After we subtract 7 hours of working time, we’re down to 9 remaining hours. Much of those9 hours are taken up by shopping, housework, unpaid labor (e.g. care work), eating and drinking. Of course, there aremassive cultural differences. For instance, people in France, Greece, Italy and Spain report spending more time eatingthan people in most other European countries. The country where people spend the least time eating and drinking is theUSA (63 minutes).Most people have at least a few hours to do with what they want. For more than half of the population, those hoursare wasted away on non-work-related phone worship. But these are not the people who will become the entrepreneurs,innovators, and success stories of tomorrow.The “5-hour rule” is the rule where we spend one hour a day learning, reflecting, and thinking. We do this five timesa week, which makes up the “5-hour” rule. The rule dates to Benjamin Franklin, who would devote an hour each dayspecifically to learning something new. Today, Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Gates all employ some version ofthe 5-hour rule.So, why not give the 5-hour rule a go? At worst, it will make you a bit more interesting at the next family gathering.At best, it might make you a few million dollars.
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.”
well-being over relentless, never-ending hardwork. However, it’s necessary to recognize that these changes reflect broader societal transformations and theadaptation to new economic realities rather than a mere lack of diligence or ambition.41
(A)cease
(B)ignore
(C)exhibit
(D)abandon42
(A)launch
(B)sacrifice
(C)increase
(D)strengthen43
(A)balance
(B)inequality
(C)extension
(D)impression44
(A)objection
(B)ignorance
(C)advancements
(D)postponements45
(A)essential
(B)luxurious
(C)dependent
(D)occasional請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:Geriatric medicine is a growing medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of older people. Older ageinvolves a distinct set of challenges. Many older people are living with multiple long-term conditions and are much morevulnerable to a range of problems. Your reactions to medication also change in older age. A geriatrician is a specialistwhen it comes to how different conditions interact with one another, how various medications will affect you, and howto spot the signs of potential problems such as vulnerability to falls.Geriatricians see patients with a wide range of common conditions, most of which are chronic disease such asdiabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, dementia, and even depression. Geriatricians work alongside differentspecialties to plan and coordinate patients’ care. They can work in many different medical settings, but are mainly basedin hospital outpatient wards like GP visits.One of the key roles a geriatrician plays is in carrying out a comprehensive medical assessment. When you go tothe GP (general practitioner), you might have a number of complaints, not all of which can necessarily be addressed fully.A geriatrician’s job is to work out the most important problems you face, including those you haven’t identified yourself,and to put together a program of individualized care. A geriatrician’s work is a complex balancing act, and listening toyour priorities and the things that are most important for you in life is a key part of the role.Geriatricians are also important when planning your care after an operation or accident. They will work withclinicians as well as social care staff to plan your care and help you maintain your independence. Geriatricians are alsotrained to talk to patients towards the end of their life and help them make appropriate plans. This can include setting outtreatment preferences in advance and planning care at the very end of life.
Which of the following is the main concept of the “5-hour rule” mentioned in the passage?
(A)Spending five hours a day on housework.
(B)Spending five hours a day on doing experiments.
(C)Spending five hours a day on reflecting something new.
(D)Spending one hour a day on learning five days a week.
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 this passage?
(A)The revolution in medicine to lengthen lives.
(B)The introduction of a medical specialty.
(C)The new perspective on modern medicine.
(D)The importance of preventive health care.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A)Most people have no free time left after work and sleep.
(B)Only people in the USA have free time after work and sleep.
(C)Everyone spends their free time on non-productive activities.
(D)The average person has nine hours of free time for personal activities.
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.
Which of the following can best describe the tone of the passage?
(A)Sarcastic.
(B)Factual.
(C)Pessimistic.
(D)Hilarious.
According to the passage, which country’s residents spend the least amount of time eating and drinking?
(A)USA.
(B)Spain.
(C)France.
(D)Singapore.
According to the passage, which of the following is similar in meaning to the word “lethal”?
(A)Faint.
(B)Fluid.
(C)Deadly.
(D)Darkening.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a geriatrician’s treatment?
(A)Taking care of a wide range of chronic diseases for the elderly.
(B)Making comprehensive evaluations about the patient’s life.
(C)Providing psychological consults to patients who may or will die.
(D)Performing operations for the elderly people who fall.
According to the passage, who is credited with creating the “5-hour rule”?
(A)Bill Gates.
(B)Elon Musk.
(C)Oprah Winfrey.
(D)Benjamin Franklin.
What will our cells become when we lose water 4% of body weight?
(A)Smaller.
(B)Larger.
(C)Active.
(D)Thicker.
According to the passage, which of the following statements about a geriatrician is NOT true?
(A)A geriatrician usually works alone in a clinic.
(B)A geriatrician should be a good adviser and listener.
(C)A geriatrician needs integration ability to treat his patients.
(D)A geriatrician will deal with problems according to the priority.
According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred about people who follow the “5-hour rule”?
(A)They may not experience failure.
(B)They may eat out a lot to save time.
(C)They may establish successful businesses.
(D)They may not have time for social interactions.
What stage is it when kidneys are damaged because of dehydration?
(A)Stage 1.
(B)Stage 2.
(C)Stage 3.
(D)Stage 4.
Which of the following can we infer from the passage?
(A)Geriatric medicine is not necessary in those countries with fewer elderly people.
(B)Geriatric medicine may play a very important role in aging societies.
(C)Geriatricians are not specialists; they are caregivers to the elderly.
(D)Geriatricians focus on the treatment of elderly physical health.