Most people are generallyabout social media interactions because they could expressthemselves more freely.
(A)indifferent
(B)inclined
(C)enthusiastic
(D)declined
The greatof the Internet and social media makes it easy to spread false information.
(A)consumption
(B)reduction
(C)popularity
(D)deduction
The last wild Tasmanian tiger is believed to have been shot in 1930 by a farmer whoit prowlingnear a hen house on his farm.
(A)spared
(B)spotted
(C)teased
(D)tossed
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
Evidence as to the major underlying mechanisms of the defect remains; hence, further researchis needed.
(A)erosive
(B)elusive
(C)eternal
(D)editorial
In this country, employees areto retire when they reach the age of 60.
(A)fertile
(B)ignorant
(C)eligible
(D)bulky
After the flood finally, all the old landmarks were once more visible.
(A)suppressed
(B)surrendered
(C)subsided
(D)substituted
can result from a diet that is rich in fat and sugar.
(A)Prestige
(B)Obesity
(C)Hospitality
(D)Inflation
Studies show that leaders withare likeable. They tend to motivate and influence a group ofpeople to work together.
(A)charisma
(B)disposal
(C)enrichment
(D)guard
Breathing helps you calm down and thinkin the face of stress, fear, and overwhelming emotion.
(A)furiously
(B)loosely
(C)rationally
(D)gloomily
The employee’s performancewas considered very positive, so she was offered a promotion.
(A)deduction
(B)appraisal
(C)induction
(D)reprimand
Near the end of the marathon, Bruce was burned out and collapsed from.
(A)momentum
(B)exhaustion
(C)intuition
(D)sentiment
Life is beautiful and worth celebrating, but one should be always ready to faceand challenges.
(A)contribution
(B)adversity
(C)felicity
(D)consolation
Many buildingsin the earthquake and hundreds of people were rendered homeless as a result.
(A)collapsed
(B)thrived
(C)boomed
(D)mushroomed
More qualifications will guarantee more opportunities for one toan ideal job.
(A)dismiss
(B)observe
(C)locate
(D)transform
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
Theof virtual reality technology allowed me to experience things in a way that I never thoughtwas possible.
(A)costume
(B)novelty
(C)nonsense
(D)commonplace
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
Drinking lots of water helped tohis thirst after a long and tiring hike through the desert.
(A)ignite
(B)trigger
(C)quench
(D)aggravate
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
The politician’s bombastic remarks, filled with exaggerated promises and claims, failed totheskeptical crowd of voters.
(A)approve
(B)eliminate
(C)convince
(D)negate
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
His job responsibilitiesyours, so you will be sharing some of the work with your teammates.
(A)pierce
(B)overlap
(C)dominate
(D)undergo
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,
Nothing is better than visiting the national park during spring and seeingvegetation beneath thetrees.
(A)stingy
(B)barren
(C)lush
(D)meager
standardized exams andbuilding a working website from a hand-drawn sketch. “Advanced AI could represent a
Scientists have usedengineering to protect various crops such as rice and tomatoes.
(A)genetic
(B)generous
(C)gentrified
(D)gentle
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,
In terms of infant nutrition, from 6 months of age, breast milk should bea variety of adequate,safe and nutrient-dense foods.
(A)composed of
(B)implemented by
(C)complemented with
(D)consumed with請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題:Drinking culture exists in almost every country around the world because alcohol consumption has become anintegral part of socializing in many cultures. However, since different countries have their own beliefs andpractices about drinking alcohol, it is better to heed to those different traditions and customs in order not to getyourself embarrassed or even in trouble while you are in a different land. Different countries, for instance, dohave their own drinking etiquette, times, places and regulations. In the UK, almost everyone knows that youwill be discriminated if you don’t buy your round before leaving a pub or bar. In the Czech Republic, it is wiseto place your beermat on top of your drinking cup to indicate that you’re finished with your drinking. Or yourempty cup will get filling up even if you don’t want to drink any more. In Germany, always keep your eyecontacts with people you’re having a toast with. If you don’t, you’ll be condemned with having seven yearsof bad luck. In Japan, however, you should avoid offending your colleagues, especially those who are yourseniors, by averting your head from them.Drinking times also vary in different cultures. People in the UK, Iceland, and the Czech Republic tend to drinkafter the midday, in the evening or even after the midnight in the case of Iceland, whereas it is customable forpeople in Spain, France, Russia, and Germany to drink during lunch. The German even drink on Sundaymornings known as Frühschoppen. It is a drinking gathering for family members after their Sunday morningchurch service. Drinking regulations also diverge in many countries. Rules about where to purchase andconsume alcohol as well as the proper drinking age do differ from nation to nation. In Germany as in somecountries, it is allowed to drink in public places while in Russia, people can only consume alcohol in bars,restaurants and their homes. In Iceland and other countries, you are unable to buy alcohol from supermarketsand other grocery stores as it is rigorously supervised. Apart from purchasing it in bars and restaurants, peoplecan only obtain it from government-run vinbudin. The so-called “dry” countries in the world are referred tothose nations that treat drinking as entirely illegal. It is worthy of note that in countries like the Kingdom ofBrunei, Saudi Arabia, and parts of the UAE and India, people can sometimes get punished for drinking alcohol.
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 is the best title of this passage?
(A)Drinking Etiquette and Regulations in Europe.
(B)The Beneficial and Harmful Sides of Drinking.
(C)Various Practices of Drinking around the World.
(D)Various Discriminations Led by Drinking.
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.
In what column is this passage most likely to be found?
(A)Politics.
(B)Business.
(C)Medicine.
(D)Living.
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 best describes the tone of the passage?
(A)Intense.
(B)Frustrated.
(C)Arrogant.
(D)Outspoken.
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 this passage, why are some nations referred to as “dry” countries?
(A)Because drinking is considered breaking the law.
(B)Because there is a shortage of water and alcohol.
(C)Because most of those countries have desert lands.
(D)Because those countries regard alcohol as poisonous.
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 closest in meaning to the word “condemned”?
(A)Cursed.
(B)Loaded.
(C)Respected.
(D)Regulated.
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.