To escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, the couple sold their house in the big city and decided to liveincountryside for good.
(A)accidentally
(B)intensively
(C)mysteriously
(D)permanently
Hand nerve repair surgery is a complex andprocedure that aims to reconnect any broken nerves.
(A)delicate
(B)eloquent
(C)ignorant
(D)rehearsal
The successful music festivala variety of musical styles, as well as aboriginal foods, crafts, and drinks.
(A)dismissed
(B)shrank
(C)downgraded
(D)featured
The firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped occupants by, ignoring personal safety.
(A)instinct
(B)intensity
(C)maturity
(D)insult
The mayorquestions about his scandal involving the actress.
(A)dodged
(B)consumed
(C)bounced
(D)stitched
To quickly gather the main ideas of the article, she decided tothrough it before the meeting.
(A)brim
(B)rim
(C)skim
(D)trim
Hoping tothe country’s economy, the government is carrying out a new fiscal policy.
(A)worsen
(B)regress
(C)degrade
(D)improve
The charity deservesfor helping many poor families make ends meet during the recession.
(A)casualty
(B)descent
(C)credit
(D)penalty
The long-termunder the sun might cause serious damage to us such as aging, skin burns, or skin cancer.
(A)benefit
(B)approach
(C)exposure
(D)reflection
Don’t put your wool sweater in the washing machine; it may.
(A)shrink
(B)separate
(C)shovel
(D)splash請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題:Behavioral scientists have found that good listening is one of the most important things we can do to improve ourrelationships, develop our worldview, and even change people’s minds. Listening in a one-on-one conversation is aboutbeing interested in another person and making them feel
. There are no universally agreed-upon definitions ofhigh-quality listening, but researchers have found that merely smiling and nodding at set intervals doesn’t quite work.Therefore, in addition to actively attending to a speaker’s words, good listeners also use questions and body languagethat
their understanding and their desire to understand.Once the conversation begins, one of the most important things you can do is try not to interrupt. This doesn't meanyou need to stay completely silent. If you do interject,
, look for natural pauses to ask open-ended questions thathelp the speaker dive deeper into their own thoughts.Another great way is
summarizing what you just heard and asking if you’ve missed anything. This wouldshow the speaker that you’re truly trying to understand them rather than just waiting for your
to talk. Finally,don’t be afraid of silence; it’s okay to ask for a moment to formulate your response and take a second to think, which canbenefit the speaker as well.41
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(B)ignored
(C)understood
(D)emptied42
(A)hide
(B)indicate
(C)challenge
(D)reduce43
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(B)thus
(C)that is
(D)however44
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(C)for
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(B)limit
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(D)turn請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題:A zoo is a place where captive animals are put on display for humans to see. The focus of most modern zoos isconservation and education. While zoo advocates and conservationists argue that zoos save endangered species andeducate the public, many animal rights activists believe the cost of confining animals outweighs the benefits, and that theviolation of the rights of individual animals—even in efforts to fend off extinction—cannot be justified.By bringing people and animals together, zoos educate the public and foster an appreciation of other species,supporters argued. Zoos save endangered species by bringing them into a safe environment, where they are protectedfrom poachers, habitat loss, starvation, and predators. Besides, seeing an animal in person is a much more personal andmore memorable experience than seeing that animal in a nature documentary and is more likely to foster an empatheticattitude toward animals. Some zoos help rehabilitate wildlife and take in exotic pets that people no longer want or are nolonger able to care for.But from an animal rights standpoint, humans do not have a right to breed, capture, and confine other animals—evenif those species are endangered. Being a member of an endangered species doesn't mean the individual animals should beafforded fewer rights. Animals in captivity suffer from boredom, stress, and confinement. Maintaining species diversitywithin captive breeding facilities is also a challenge. Animals sometimes escape their enclosures, endangering themselvesas well as people. Likewise, people ignore warnings or accidentally get too close to animals, leading to horrific outcomes.In making a case for or against zoos, both sides argue that they’re saving animals. Whether or not zoos benefit theanimal community, they certainly do make money. As long as there is demand for them, zoos will continue to exist.
What is the main idea of this passage?
(A)The pros and cons about the zoo.
(B)The way how the zoos make money.
(C)The tremendous cost of running a zoo.
(D)The importance of animal conservation.
According to the advocates, which of the following is the benefit of the zoo?
(A)Zoo animals in captivity get enough food and water.
(B)Zoos help maintain the species diversity in the nature.
(C)Zoos can educate the public and foster appreciations.
(D)Zoos offer ideal habitats for all animals.
Why do animal rights activists oppose the existence of zoos?
(A)Zoos offer too much food and space to animals.
(B)Zoos foster an empathetic attitude toward animals.
(C)Zoos should not interfere with the life of any species.
(D)Zoos should not make money at the expense of animals.
According to the passage, which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “exotic”?
(A)Common
(B)Unusual
(C)Ordinary
(D)Creative
What can be inferred about the author's belief in zoos?
(A)Zoos will continue to exist.
(B)Running zoos earns big money.
(C)Everyone should be a zoo advocate.
(D)Animal rights activists are in great demand.