John was infected with Ebola virus, and has been _____ to the ward of intensive care. (A)assaulted (B)confined (C)hedged (D)entrusted
Most people have trouble breathing at such a high _____. (A)altitude (B)degree (C)frequency (D)price
Many parents can relate to Robin Williams’ character in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” which helped families _____ the topic ofdivorce. (A)attempt (B)impose (C)tackle (D)notify
Taiwan has strongly _____ Chinese obstruction at an academic conference in Portugal and said it has hurtcross-Taiwan Strait relations. (A)astonished (B)bleached (C)condemned (D)embraced
Souvenir-buying is an _____ part of any trip, an activity we all take part in. Yet almost none of us are any good at it. (A)essential (B)elegant (C)initial (D)organic
Although we had told them not to keep us waiting, they made no to speed up deliveries. (A)trial (B)attempt (C)concern (D)progress請依下文回答第37 題至第40 題:Smart, successful, funny, and handsome, Robin Williams 37 to have it all. And yet, today he is dead.Apparently, by his own choice. But why? What went wrong? The joy, spontaneity, and humor of Robin Williams likely38 the daily torment he endured in his on-again-off-again struggle with depression. He made us laugh out here, but hewas in pain in there. Unfortunately, I know that pain. In his death, we have lost one of the most talented and creativespirits on the planet. Still, his death by suicide should be a wake-up call for us all. It is to remind us that many of us arewalking a 39 line-smiling on the outside while slowly dying on the inside. I didn’t know Robin personally, so Iam unable to speak with any certainty as to why he chose to end his life. But I have 40 that kind of torment andpain. For years, I, too, struggled with depression. And many days, I still do.37 (A)agreed (B)entered (C)returned (D)seemed38 (A)decorated (B)masked (C)poisoned (D)rejected39 (A)clear (B)grey (C)fine (D)sharp40 (A)experienced (B)avoided (C)proposed (D)operated41Aesop’s fables are so familiar to many students that they tend to treat them as “kids’ stuff.” (A)auspiciously (B)condescendingly (C)equivocally (D)omnisciently42In the age, technology isn’t killing courtship. But for many young couples, it’s redefining what romancelooks like. (A)archaic (B)digital (C)medieval (D)pre-natal請依下文回答第43 題至第46 題:People think turkeys are very dumb because they don’t know enough to come in out of the rain. In fact, they’ve beenknown to hold their mouths open during rainstorms and drown! But that’s 43 true of the domesticated turkey. Thewild turkey is one of nature’s most cunning creatures. Wild turkeys are very wary, 44 mothers with chicks. Theyare rarely seen by humans. They hide in the bushes where their natural coloring makes them just about 45 theirnatural enemies. Unlike the domesticated turkey, the wild bird is a powerful flyer. When it is frightened, the wild turkeyspreads its five-to six-foot wings and flies away at up to 50 miles per hour. Even on the ground the bird is 46 andcan run as fast as 25 miles per hour.43 (A)completely (B)partly (C)hardly (D)only44 (A)especially (B)despite (C)except (D)even45 (A)scared of (B)attractive to (C)invisible from (D)confused with46 (A)noisy (B)speedy (C)clumsy (D)handy請依下文回答第47 題至第50 題:Britain’s second-largest city, Birmingham, has a new skyline-only it belongs to its Alabama namesake.Birmingham City Council distributed 720,000 leaflets that praised residents for exceeding recycling targets, carrying amessage that read: “Thank You Birmingham.” The message appeared stamped across a photograph of the city’s skyline.But the photo was not of Birmingham, England, but of Birmingham, Alabama.It’s the second time British officials have mistakenly used images of Birmingham, Alabama. Three lawmakers whorepresent Birmingham at the European Parliament accidentally used a picture of the U.S. city on their Internet site inJanuary.“I would have thought the council would take more care,” said Birmingham resident Jon Cooper. “I can’t believe noone at the town hall noticed.”Britain’s Birmingham is famed for its modernist Bullring shopping mall, with its distinctive metallic curved exterior,and an extensive network of canals, churches, and historical buildings. The Alabama city’s skyline includes the WachoviaTower, University of Alabama buildings, and skyscrapers.Officials said the wrong image was selected from an Internet photo archive. “It’s human error,” said BirminghamCity Council spokesman, Kris Kowalewski. “We accept that the wrong photo was used, but the text and detail containedin the leaflet is wholly correct.”In Alabama, the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce didn’t immediately respond to calls for comment.47Which of the following is the best title? (A)Two Cities with Different Skylines (B)A Successful Recycling Program for Birmingham (C)Birmingham City Council (D)Leaflets Showing the Wrong Birmingham48Which of the following buildings probably appeared in Britain’s Birmingham leaflet? (A)Bullring shopping mall (B)City Council (C)Parliament Building (D)Wachovia Tower49Which of the following statements is true? (A)Birmingham is the largest city in Britain. (B)The Birmingham photo came from an Internet archive. (C)This was the first time images of Birmingham, Alabama, were mistakenly used. (D)The British Birmingham has many new buildings recently and thus a new skyline.50Which of the following about the spokesman of Birmingham City Council in Britain is true? (A)He did not respond to the report.
(B)He wasn’t informed that a mistake was made. (C)He represented Birmingham at the European Parliament. (D)He said that the text in the leaflet was completely correct.
When I asked my nephew to stop texting under the table, my sister snapped at me not to her child.
(A)describle
(B)discipline
(C)deploy
(D)demand
All parents and children experience some degree of anxiety on the first school day.
(A)division
(B)departure
(C)migration
(D)separation
Being overweight is a common phenomenon among many people, but it is also a problem that concerns thembecause growing fat can let people become unhealthy. , in order to stay healhty, losing weight has been acommon goal for people around the world who need to keep fit.
(A)However
(B)Nevertheless
(C)Therefore
(D)On the contrary
all possible means to losing weight, going on a diet is perhaps the most common practice carried out bymany people.
(A)From
(B)Between
(C)Among
(D)In
Fasting, another health-targeted solution to weight control, is increasingly adopted by people as it has become apopular mode of staying in shape. Yet, some people who are to lose weight may go to extremes withfasting. This could have unthinkable consequences on their health.
(A)faithful
(B)liberal
(C)sensitive
(D)desperate
Another safer and scientific way of weight control is conducted by affecting the fat gene. This means that peoplecan affect their fat gene and lose weight by going on a healthy diet and taking more exercise. For whateverreasons people want to manage their weights, is never sacrifice your health for your waistline.
(A)the bottom line
(B)the top secret
(C)the last resort
(D)the highest order
With a population that is more informed and vocal, digital communications are in bringing them togetherand giving them a platform to express themselves.
(A)simultaneous
(B)concordant
(C)instrumental
(D)felicitous
Lucy felt ashamed because she failed to the expectations of her parents.
(A)look into
(B)stand up for
(C)resort to
(D)live up to
Just tell me you want, and I’ll try my best to get it for you.
(A)that
(B)how
(C)what
(D)when請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題Superman is one of the oldest superheroes who has jumped from comic-book pages onto the movie screen. Buthow was he created? In 1933, two Americans—Jerry Siegel, a writer, and Joe Shuster, an artist—wanted to create ahero for the newspaper comics. Eventually, they developed Superman: a champion who will always fight against evil.While no newspaper was interested in him, a comic-book publisher was. In June 1938, Action Comics #1 waspublished. Superman was introduced to the world. This hero was the first one to have amazing “superpowers”: he wassuperfast and superstrong. Superman was almost invincible, and feared by bad guys everywhere. Instantly, he was ahit. Millions of boys and girls (and even adults) began buying Superman comics. They loved reading how Supermanwould conquer villain after villain. In America during the 1930s, many people did not have jobs. Many felt hopeless.When they read about Superman’s adventures, they began to believe in a better future. Superman is no stranger to themass media. He has been the star of newspaper cartoons, movies (released in 1978 and 2006), and television (firstbroadcast in 1951). Young people today still enjoy his adventures. Superman may not have the most excitingpersonality. But people know they can always depend on him.
What is this passage mainly about?
(A)Why Superman became popular.
(B)When the Superman comic books were published.
(C)Who the creators of Superman were.
(D)What Superman can do.
When did American people first know about Superman?
(A)In 1933.
(B)In 1938.
(C)In 1951.
(D)In 1978.
In what media did the creators of Superman originally want their hero to appear?
(A)In movies.
(B)On television.
(C)In newspapers.
(D)In comic books.
What does the word “invincible” mean in this passage?
(A)Not helpful.
(B)Not visible.
(C)Not friendly.
(D)Not conquerable.
Which of the following statements about Superman is true?
(A)He was created by two newspaper reporters.
(B)He appeared on television later than in the movies.
(C)He has the superpowers of superspeed and superstrength.
(D)He appeared in the newspaper first and comic books later.