In Pakistan, an airplane was brieflywhen a passenger was suspected of being infected withH5N1.
(A)distinguished
(B)quarantined
(C)perceived
(D)recognized
When Mr. and Mrs. Smith stayed at a hotel, they tookrooms for themselves and their twochildren.
(A)adjacent
(B)glutinous
(C)occupied
(D)restrictive
This is the first study to show howto air pollution influences cognitive function in a nationalsample of older men and women.
(A)examination
(B)expiration
(C)exposure
(D)expansion
If a foreign banker knowingly assisted a taxpayer in concealing a foreign account or evading taxes, thebanker can be charged with conspiracy tothe Ministry of Finance.
(A)authorize
(B)fraud
(C)prohibit
(D)waive
The President did eventually sign a minor but lauded executive order that haltedof certainchildren of illegal immigrants.
(A)exportation
(B)clarification
(C)deportation
(D)exemplification
National-security agencies invest hundreds of millions of dollars yearly in software tohackersand cybercriminals from invading our profiles.
(A)deter
(B)alter
(C)gather
(D)whisper
We live at a time in which societies are becoming increasinglyand multicultural. And,globalization forces us to interact across national, cultural, religious and other boundaries.
(A)equivocal
(B)fallacious
(C)magnetic
(D)heterogeneous
In the spring of 1889, Van Gogh entered anat Saint-Remy after suffering what he described asmoods of indescribable anguish, following the episode in which he cut off his left ear.
(A)boycott
(B)forum
(C)asylum
(D)variation
Today, it is notfor younger speakers in Taiwan to be equally fluent in Taiwanese and Mandarin.
(A)unseen
(B)uncommon
(C)unheard
(D)undaunted
Social media has significantly transformed our communication methods byboth virality andefficiency.
(A)endangering
(B)enhancing
(C)envisioning
(D)evolving請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題Earthquakes are caused by the movement of 50-mile-thick plates that comprise the earth’s crust. Morethan two thousand earthquakes occur daily somewhere on our planet, but about 95 percent of them are tooweak to be felt
sensitive seismometers.
are felt by humans, most cause relatively littledamage, particularly if they occur in sparely
areas.Scientists have observed that certain phenomena seem to occur before an earthquake as the pressure withinthe plates intensifies. Myriads of tiny cracks appear in the rock, causing it to expand and uplift the ground aboveit. The pressure squeezes water out of the rock, thereby
nearby water levels. Also the rock becomesmore resistant to electric current, and radon gas is released. Scientists hope that these
phenomena willprovide keys to predict when and where an earthquake will occur, thereby enabling them to warn people toevacuate the area. While the earthquake itself cannot be prevented, at least lives may be saved.11
(A)accepting by
(B)except by
(C)additional to
(D)in addition12
(A)Of those
(B)Among them that
(C)Of those that
(D)Of them13
(A)inhabiting
(B)inhabit
(C)inhabitant
(D)inhabited14
(A)rises
(B)raising
(C)raises
(D)arising15
(A)interrelated
(B)interrelate
(C)opposite
(D)oppositional請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題There are basically two types of stress placed on human beings. One type involves physical activity andits demands; the other type is the result of mental and emotional demands. Whether physical or emotional inorigin, stress causes the body to react in similar ways. In the first stage, your body prepares to meet the stress.The heartbeat and respiration rates increase, and the pupils of the eyes dilate; the blood sugar level increases,and the perspiration rate speeds up, while digestion slows down as blood and muscular activity is divertedelsewhere. In the second stage, your body returns to normal and repairs any damage caused by the stressfulsituation. However, if stress continues, the body cannot repair itself, and the final stage, exhaustion, thenbegins. If this stage continues, physical and emotional damage will occur. These stages of stress reaction aregenerally the same, whether the stress is caused by a cross-country run, a first date, buying a house, or narrowlymissing an automobile accident.Stress from physical activity, if not carried too far, is actually beneficial. Probably most harmful of allstresses is guilt. This common emotion is useful to have when it helps us realize that we have, in fact,committed some error, violated our own rules or social norms. If we did not feel guilt, we would never doanything except the things that brought us immediate pleasure—we’d never obey the law, work, or even studyin school, unless we wanted to do so in the first place. As a person’s conscience develops, guilt feelings becomeinevitable; guilt is the sorrow we experience when we know we have done something incorrect.Many of us as children learned rules that we no longer need. For instance, a successful business personneeds not feel guilty about spending a little too much money on a vacation, or should she/he feel guilty thatshe/he can combine a business trip with some swimming and golf at an ocean resort. But many people do feelguilty over such apparently innocent actions. Excessive guilt can make life not worth living; guilt can causeself-hatred as well as other fears and anxieties that cause all life’s successes to be bittersweet, at best.Guilt and the worry that often accompanies this major stress are difficult to eradicate, but people subjectto excessive guilt feelings should realize, as simple as it sounds, that no one is perfect. People cannot alwaysbe cheerful and helpful to everyone they meet. Another good lesson is that mistakes should be forgotten, notlingered over and brought out to examine periodically.A life without stress would be boring. Just as we need a little guilt to keep us correct, and a little worry tomake us plan ahead, we need a little stress to stay interested in life. But, when stress begins to bother you,change your routine. Take your mind off your worries with some activities, whether tennis, yoga, gardening,or meditation. Or talk your worries over with someone else; you may discover a solution you had overlookedbefore.
What is the best title for the passage?
(A)Key findings about stress
(B)Stress: Causes, symptoms, and management
(C)The best way to escape stress
(D)Physical stress and mental stress
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
(A)Worry often accompanies guilt.
(B)Some of us feel guilty about very innocent actions.
(C)A person’s respiration rate increases during a stressful situation.
(D)Guilt has no beneficial effects on human beings.
We can conclude from this passage that.
(A)a stress-free life would be ideal
(B)an increase in heartbeat rate can only be caused by mental stress
(C)guilt is often self-induced
(D)worry is a more dangerous form of stress than is guilt
The passage suggests that.
(A)physical and mental stress in normal amounts are advantageous to man
(B)worry often causes physical stress
(C)physical stress can be more dangerous than mental stress
(D)the body is ill-equipped to deal with stress
According to the passage, the word “dilate” means.
(A)redden
(B)depress
(C)focus
(D)expand
While TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) claimed the April-third earthquake didnot have a majoron its production, it saw some disruption to its operations.
(A)satisfaction
(B)impact
(C)interest
(D)license
Those who facilitate or aid foreigners to engage in activities in Taiwan that are inconsistent with thereasons of their permitted visit or residence shall beto a fine of NT$200,000 or more and up toNT $1 million.
(A)subject
(B)object
(C)projected
(D)rejected
Before arriving in Taiwan, pleasean online immigration arrival card on the website of theNational Immigration Agency.
(A)communicate
(B)complete
(C)contempt
(D)contemplate
The maximum duration of prohibition from entering Taiwan for foreigners who overstay beyond theperiod of visit or residence in Taiwan has been revised from 3 years to 7 years.
(A)improved
(B)sensible
(C)authorized
(D)evident
For foreigners who have no certain domicile or residence in Taiwan, the National Immigration Agencyof the Ministry of the Interior may order such foreigners to exit the State voluntarily within ten days priorto the forcible.
(A)deportation
(B)importation
(C)exportation
(D)teleportation
Nationals without household registration who hold a valid R.O.C. (Taiwan) biometric passport andpossess a return ticket arefrom applying for an entry permit.
(A)excelled
(B)examined
(C)exempt
(D)performed
Law enforcement agencies have11 people who ran a food fraud operation that produced morethan 68,000 gallons of olive oil unfit for consumption.
(A)occupied
(B)rested
(C)joined
(D)arrested
On February 14th, a Chinese fishing boat overturned while being chased by the Taiwanese coast guards,killing two Chinese fishermen on board. Whilebetween Taiwan and China soared,disinformation about the incident also took off.
(A)peace
(B)tension
(C)match
(D)sanctions
For any applicant who is unable to pay the fee, he/she may request a feeby submitting his/hercase for further consideration.
(A)increase
(B)expansion
(C)waiver
(D)resistance
Remember toyour address with this office to ensure that you can receive all correspondence andnotifications from us in a timely manner.
(A)fill
(B)retrieve
(C)update
(D)inform請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題Before children can read, the process of comprehending text begins when someone reads a picture book tothem. Young children listen to the words, see the pictures in the book, and may start to
the words onthe page with the words they are hearing and the ideas these words represent. In order to learn comprehension
, students need modeling, practice, and feedback. For example, when students preview a text, they tapinto what they already know and that knowledge will help them understand the text they are about to read. Inother words, their
knowledge provides a framework for any new information they read. Moreover,when students make predictions about the text they are about to read, this exercise sets up
based ontheir prior knowledge about similar topics. As they read, students may mentally revise their prediction as theygain more information. In addition, identifying the main ideas and making a summary requires studentsto
what points are important and put those points in their own words. Furthermore, asking andanswering questions about a text is another strategy that helps students focus on the meaning of the text.Teachers can help by modeling both the process of asking good questions and strategies for finding the answersin the text.11
(A)associate
(B)contact
(C)cling
(D)organize12
(A)restrictions
(B)regulations
(C)simulations
(D)strategies13
(A)perished
(B)acquired
(C)excluded
(D)paralyzed14
(A)locations
(B)operations
(C)establishments
(D)expectations15
(A)dislocate
(B)determine
(C)unsettle
(D)cultivate請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world. Today, more than 40 millionpeople living in the US were born in another country, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants.Also, the population of immigrants is very diverse, with just about every country in the world representedamong US immigrants. Pew Research Center regularly publishes statistical portraits of the nation’s foreign-born population, which include historical trends since 1960. These portraits provide more details on the USimmigrant population.The US foreign-born population reached a record 44.8 million in 2018. Since 1965, when US immigrationlaws replaced a national quota system, the number of immigrants living in the US has more than quadrupled.Immigrants today account for 13.7% of the US population, nearly triple the share (4.8%) in 1970. However,today’s immigrant share remains below the record 14.8% share in 1890 when 9.2 million immigrants lived inthe US.Most immigrants (77%) are in the country legally, while almost a quarter are unauthorized, according to newPew Research Center estimates based on census data adjusted for undercount. In 2017, 45% were naturalizedUS citizens, 27% of immigrants were permanent residents, and 5% were temporary residents in 2017. Another23% of all immigrants were unauthorized immigrants. From 1990 to 2007, the unauthorized immigrantpopulation was more than tripled in size – from 3.5 million to a record high of 12.2 million in 2007. By 2017,that number had declined by 1.7 million, or 14%. There were 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the USin 2017, accounting for 3.2% of the nation’s population. The decline in the unauthorized immigrant populationis due largely to a fall in the number from Mexico – the single largest group of unauthorized immigrants in theUS.
What is the best title for this passage?
(A)Diverse Backgrounds of Immigrants.
(B)Key Findings about US Immigrants.
(C)Reasons for Becoming Immigrants.
(D)Rights and Obligations of Immigrants.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
(A)The number of immigrants in the US occupies one-fifth of the total of immigrants in the world.
(B)The year of 2018 marked the record high for the foreign-born population in the US.
(C)More than one-third of immigrants in the US are unauthorized.
(D)The US used to have a national quota system.
What is the focus of the final paragraph?
(A)The legal status of immigrants in the US.
(B)The establishment of Pew Research Center.
(C)The importance of National Census.
(D)The influence of immigrants from Mexico.
According to the passage, what is the main contributor to the decline in the unauthorized immigrantpopulation in 2017?
(A)The implementation of new immigration laws in the US.
(B)The undercount adjustment to the census data.
(C)The increase of naturalized citizens and permanent residents.
(D)The decrease of immigrants from Mexico.
According to the passage, which of the following statistics is NOT correct?
(A)Ever since the US immigration laws replaced a national quota system in 1965, the number ofimmigrants living in the US has grown more than six times.
(B)In 1970, immigrants accounted for 4.8% of the US population.
(C)In 2017, about 23% of all immigrants were unauthorized immigrants.
(D)In 2017, unauthorized immigrants in the US accounted for 3.2% of the US population.
In response to the company's unethical practices, consumers organized a widespread, refusing topurchase their products.
(A)salutation
(B)embrace
(C)boycott
(D)obligation
Upon discovering the unjust treatment of marginalized communities, I felt a surge of, promptingme to join the protest for social justice.
(A)sincerity
(B)reservation
(C)tolerance
(D)indignation
The esteemed judge willover the high-profile trial, ensuring an impartial legal process for allparties involved.
(A)concede
(B)preside
(C)evolve
(D)auction
She delivered a/anlecture, presenting complex ideas in a logical manner that allowed the studentsto easily engage with the subject matter.
(A)obscure
(B)abstract
(C)coherent
(D)gloomy
The hiker remainedof venturing too close to the edge of the steep cliff, prioritizing their safetyabove any desire for a breathtaking view.
(A)jolly
(B)wary
(C)lofty
(D)moody
Despite their best efforts, the team's performance during the championship match waslackluster,resulting in a crushing defeat.
(A)miserably
(B)excellently
(C)exceptionally
(D)triumphantly
Smuggled migrants often face dangerous conditions and becometo trafficking and other abusesat the hands of smugglers.
(A)variable
(B)versatile
(C)vulnerable
(D)venerable
Slowing or stoppingmovements of people and goods across national borders is a top priority forlaw enforcement agencies in Southeast Asia.
(A)illicit
(B)legitimate
(C)authorized
(D)lawful
Money laundering in crypto, though currently low, is expected to rapidly increase, enablinginternationalcriminal crimes.
(A)average
(B)acculturation
(C)infinitesimal
(D)unprecedented
The Argentine footballer arrived in China without a valid visa and had to wait at the airport for anone.
(A)expedited
(B)expanded
(C)extended
(D)expired請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題Drug abuse is a pervasive issue that poses significant threats to individuals and society. The adverseeffects of drug addiction can be
, leading to physical and psychological harm. Substance abuse candeteriorate an individual's overall well-being and
their ability to function properly. The impactof drug abuse
beyond the individual. It places a burden on families, communities, and healthcaresystems. Furthermore, the economic costs associated with drug abuse, including healthcare expenses and lostproductivity, are
. Drug addiction clearly takes a heavy
on the individual's physical healthand their mental well-being. There is no question that addressing this issue is of great urgency.11
(A)recreational
(B)reminiscent
(C)devastating
(D)differentiating12
(A)impair
(B)advance
(C)illustrate
(D)affiliate13
(A)contends
(B)abridges
(C)extends
(D)bridges14
(A)minimal
(B)staggering
(C)negligent
(D)affording15
(A)glance
(B)stroll
(C)glare
(D)toll請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題Space colonization, once a topic confined to science fiction, has now become a plausible idea. With rapidadvancements in technology and growing interest from both public and private entities, the possibilities ofhumans establishing permanent settlements in space are gaining momentum.Space colonization is driven by the vision of expanding human presence beyond Earth and ensuring thelong-term survival of our species. Scientists believe that establishing self-sustaining colonies on celestialbodies such as the Moon, Mars, or even asteroids could provide a solution to future challenges on Earth,including overpopulation and resource depletion. One of the main hurdles in space colonization is thedevelopment of reliable transportation systems. Achieving routine and affordable access to space is critical forlarge-scale migration. The emergence of reusable rocket technology has significantly lowered the cost ofreaching orbit. Moreover, ongoing research on advanced propulsion systems, such as ion engines and nuclearpropulsion, could further enhance our ability to travel longer distances within the solar system. Creatinghabitable environments in space is another essential aspect of colonization. This involves designing closed-loop life support systems that can sustain human life for extended periods. NASA's International Space Station(ISS) serves as a crucial testing ground for developing and refining these technologies. Advances in areas likehydroponics, 3D printing, and energy generation have the potential to enable self-sufficient habitats in space.While the challenges are immense, space colonization offers several benefits. One significant advantage isthe potential to exploit extraterrestrial resources. Asteroids, for instance, contain valuable metals like platinumand gold, as well as water ice, which can be utilized for life support and fuel production. By harnessing theseresources, space settlers could establish sustainable economies and reduce dependence on Earth's limitedreserves. The prospect of space migration also opens up new frontiers for scientific discovery. Studyingcelestial bodies firsthand can deepen our understanding of the universe and shed light on fundamental questionsabout the origin and nature of life. Furthermore, the development of technologies and methodologies requiredfor space colonization could have far-reaching applications on Earth, benefiting industries such as medicine,energy, and materials science.In conclusion, space colonization has transitioned from science fiction to an attainable goal, opening upnew possibilities for humanity. Unlocking the potential of space migration could mark a significant chapter inour history, allowing us to explore, flourish, and secure the long-term survival of our species beyond the limitsof Earth.
According to the passage, which of the following is one of the main goals of space colonization?
(A)Establishing self-sustaining colonies on celestial bodies.
(B)Expanding human presence on Earth.
(C)Ensuring the long-term survival of extraterrestrial species.
(D)Investigating the origin of the universe.
Which of the following is one potential benefit of space colonization mentioned in the passage?
(A)Reducing dependence on Earth's limited reserves.
(B)Discovering new forms of extraterrestrial life.
(C)Preserving the natural environment on Earth.
(D)Promoting international collaboration in space exploration.
According to the passage, which of the following about space colonization is correct?
(A)Space colonization is mainly driven by the desire to study the origin and nature of life on Earth.
(B)Reusable rocket technology has prominently contributed to lowering the cost of reaching space.
(C)Closed-loop life support systems play an insignificant role in sustaining human life in space.
(D)Space colonization has seemingly negligible potential benefits for certain industries like energy.
According to the passage, which of the following is a plausible inference?
(A)Space colonization will eliminate all possible challenges and risks associated with human survival inspace.
(B)The success of space colonization may depend exclusively on the availability of extraterrestrialresources.
(C)Space colonization is likely to have the foreseeable potential to revolutionize various industries onEarth.
(D)The development of space colonization technologies will lead to the immediate exploration of distantgalaxies.
Which of the following can be considered the most suitable tone for this passage?
(A)Questioning.
(B)Mocking.
(C)Sympathetic.
(D)Optimistic.
The company has not yet received an invitation to attend the event, is to be held from May 2 toMay 5. (A)when (B)how (C)which (D)what
The government is to sign an with U.S. government for preventing the criminals from travellingto Taiwan. (A)accord (B)according (C)accordance (D)accordion
of heart attack include chest pain, cold sweating and nausea, developing into trouble breathingand loss of consciousness in the most serious cases . (A)Symbols (B)Symptoms (C)Symphonies (D)Symposiums
Many citizens view the rapid influx of immigrants with anxiety, worrying that the nation might failto the streams of new arrivals pouring in annually. (A)circulate (B)accumulate (C)assimilate (D)ventilate
A visitor visa holder will be allowed to travel to Taiwan before the of the visa. (A)expiration (B)aspiration (C)expertise (D)expansion
the truth during an immigration inspection is a violation of Immigration Act and thus punishableby law. (A)Relating (B)Misrepresenting (C)Misjudging (D)Rehabilitating
To follow a Mediterranean-style diet, which include high consumption of olive oil, fruits, andvegetables, and low consumption of red meat, would decrease the chance of developing disease. (A)congenital (B)contemptuous (C)cardinal (D)cardiovascular
After several rounds of recruitment, a number of potential candidates finally as the president’snational security advisers. (A)emerge (B)emigrate (C)enforce (D)employ
In recent years, increasing numbers of refugees and migrants from Syria are crossing the Mediterraneanto search for in Europe. (A)sanitary (B)sanctuary (C)stationary (D)stationery
The major argument against immigration is that so many migrants fail to with the localcommunity and culture and this leads to social tension and even unrest. (A)integrate (B)implement (C)incorporate (D)interfere請依下文回答第 11 題至第15 題:For United States Government personnel abroad to host a banquet, round tables of six or more persons allowmore flexibility than rectangular ones. Often it is more convenient to 11 at two or more tables of six ormore persons. The advantage of this arrangement is that it affords more places of honor as the host andhostess can each have a co-hostess and cohost at their 12 tables. At seated meals, foreign guests shouldhave precedence 13 Americans of comparable rank with the exception of an American Ambassador.American officials present on such occasions should understand that it is 14 to cede one’s rank to arepresentative of another country. They should forget precedence among themselves and be prepared to beseated in any way that will make conversation easier and will take language abilities into account. To avoidany misunderstanding, it would be well for the host or hostess to inform in advance any guest, whetherAmerican or foreign, who are not seated according to protocol, of the reason for this 15 from the norm.When a high official is a guest, they should obtain his prior permission.11 (A)address (B)adhere (C)entertain (D)encourage12 (A)respective (B)responsible (C)responsive (D)restrictive13 (A)ahead (B)before (C)of (D)over14 (A)customary (B)reliable (C)regulatory (D)controversial15 (A)adventure (B)departure (C)puncture (D)rupture請依下文回答第 16 題至第20 題:Since the 1980s, immigration has drastically increased, making the city more ethnically and linguisticallydiverse. More than half of the people in Vancouver do not speak English as their first language. Almost 30%of the city’s inhabitants are of Chinese heritage. In the 1980s, an influx of immigrants from Hong Kong inanticipation of the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China, combined with an increase inimmigrants from mainland China and previous immigrants from Taiwan, established in Vancouver one ofthe highest concentrations of ethnic Chinese residents in North America. This arrival of Asian immigrantscontinued a tradition of immigration from around the world that had established Vancouver as thesecond-most popular destination for immigrants in Canada after Toronto. Other significant Asian ethnicgroups in Vancouver are Filipino, Japanese, Korean, as well as sizeable communities of Vietnamese,Indonesians, and Cambodians.Despite increases in Latin American immigration to Vancouver in the 1980s and '90s, recent immigration hasbeen comparatively low, and African immigration has been similarly stagnant. The black population ofVancouver is rather scant in comparison to other Canadian major cities. The neighborhood of Strathcona wasthe core of the city’s Jewish community. Hogan’s Alley, a small area adjacent to Chinatown, just off MainStreet at Prior, was once home to a significant black community.Prior to the Hong Kong diaspora of the 1990s, the largest non-British ethnic groups in the city were Irish andGerman, followed by Scandinavian, Italian, Ukrainian and Chinese. From the mid-1950s until the 1980s,many Portuguese immigrants came to Vancouver and the city had the third-largest Portuguese population inCanada in 2001. Eastern Europeans began immigrating after the Soviet takeover of Eastern Europe afterWorld War II. Greek immigration increased in the late 1960s and early '70s, with most settling in theKitsilano area.16What is this passage mainly about? (A)Demographics in Vancouver. (B)Languages in Vancouver. (C)How to immigrate to Vancouver. (D)How to make a living in Vancouver.17According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is true? (A)Since the 1980s, immigration has declined in Vancouver. (B)Half of the people in Vancouver do not speak English as their first language. (C)More than half of the city’s inhabitants are of Eastern Europe heritage. (D)An influx of immigrants from Taiwan became the most numerous ethnic Chinese residents inVancouver.18According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A)Immigrants from around the world established Toronto as the most popular destination in Canada. (B)There was a larger black population in Vancouver than in other Canadian major cities. (C)The neighborhood of Strathcona was the center of the city’s Jewish community. (D)Hogan’s Alley was once home to a significant black community.19When was a Polish family most likely to immigrate to Vancouver? (A)Before World War I. (B)Since the 1980s. (C)After World War I. (D)After World War II.20What does the word “stagnant” mean? (A)Statistical. (B)Spectacular. (C)Staggering. (D)Sluggish.
Illegal immigrants are considered by some to be an economic on the country because they useservices while paying almost no taxes.drain
(A)response
(B)indicator
(C)reform
(D)
Most immigrants readily form or join existing cultural, recreational, social or "homeland" associations,where mutual aid and cooperative efforts .
(A)confiscate
(B)discriminate
(C)eradicate
(D)germinate
For countries where dual citizenships are not permitted, the of original nationality should berequired.renunciation
(A)recalibration
(B)retribution
(C)restoration
(D)
In many countries, the immigration law puts a ban on employing aliens unless they arelawfully for permanent residence or authorized to be employed.admitted
(A)applied
(B)
(C)accustomed
(D)attributed
Tourism operators targeting senior tourists usually provide activities that are not too physically .adapting
(A)demanding
(B)adjusting
(C)yielding
(D)
A passenger would be deemed a/an when he/she is interdicted by an immigration officer forattempting to use a stolen passport to board a plane.
(A)agent
(B)courier
(C)broker
(D)impostor
People who skip or skimp on breakfast are more likely to have signs of plaque in their arteries thanthose who eat breakfast.
(A)submissive
(B)subordinate
(C)subsidiary
(D)substantial
Gender stereotypes are set in children as early as age 6, so it's crucial to introduce anage- curriculum with regard to gender equality.proof
(A)appropriate
(B)eligible
(C)resistant
(D)
Love, positivity, health, and family are all ingredients found in the to happiness.receipt
(A)reception
(B)reaction
(C)recipe
(D)
Full-time foreign students are not to receive a work permit. That is, they are not allowed towork temporarily in this country.eligible
(A)overloaded
(B)overruled
(C)exclusive
(D)請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題:Roger White (2016) assumes that religion is a potential marker of cultural similarity betweensocieties. Two societies that share a common religion or that 11 the same dominant religion are likelymore culturally similar than are two societies that stick to different religious beliefs. Similar to language, whichacts as a representation of culture and a means 12 culture can be transmitted, to the extent that religiousviews 13 or influence broader attitudes, norms, expectations, and mores, it can be viewed as a 14 thatallows culture to be communicated across people and time periods. 15 , the researcher employs two measuresoff religious distance between parent and host countries as a potential proxy variable for culturaldifferences. The results obtained from his study support his assumptions.
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(B)Surprisingly
(C)Unexpectedly
(D)請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題:In April 1968, Britain was debating the Race Relations Act, which made it illegal to deny a personemployment, housing or public services based on race or national origin. The law was intended to protectimmigrants from Commonwealth nations, especially former colonies in the Caribbean, India, and Pakistan.The first of these immigrants, 492 Jamaicans, had arrived 20 years earlier. Hundreds of thousands followed."The immigrants were called over," says Sathnam Sanghera, an author whose Sikh parents emigrated fromIndia during that time. "There was a labor shortage. There weren't enough people to run the factories after thewar." The immigrants were granted British citizenship and helped rebuild Britain after World War II. But theyfaced racism. Landlords wouldn't rent to them. Some employers turned them away. The Race Relations Actwas intended to protect immigrants.The tension was especially obvious in Wolverhampton, one of the first cities in Britain to experience massimmigration. Enoch Powell, who represented Wolverhampton in Parliament, feared a race war comingbecause of mass immigration. On April 20, 1968, he took the stage at a Conservative Party event at theMidlands Hotel in Birmingham and gave an incendiary speech that would come to define him — and dividehis country. In the speech, Powell warned, "that tragic and intractable phenomenon which we watch withhorror on the other side of the Atlantic ... is coming upon us here by our own volition and our own neglect."He attacked the bill that outlawed discrimination. He said it was whites who were facing deprivation and thatBritain "must be mad, literally mad, as a nation to be permitting" large numbers of immigrants to enter. TheTimes of London immediately labeled it an "evil speech." Conservative Party leader Edward Heath dismissedPowell from the party leadership. But polls showed a majority of Britons supported Powell. Many protested,saying, "Powell was right." The speech emboldened racists.16 What is this passage mainly about?Race Relations Act.
(A)Wolverhampton's
(B)mass immigration.Britain's making immigration laws.
(C)Anti
(D)-immigration in Britain.17Which of the following best describes the intention of drafting the Race Relations Act?To boost
(A)population growth of the country.To
(B)welcome commonwealth nationals to become labors in Britain.To safeguard immigrants from being treated based on race.
(C)To trigger race war in Wolverhampton.
(D)18What is the main idea of the second paragraph?Sathnam Sanghera's parents emigrated
(A)from India.Factories did not have enough people
(B)after World War II.Immigrants helped rebuild Britain but faced racism.
(C)Details of the
(D)Race Relations Act are explained.19According to the third paragraph, why did Powell attack the bill?Immigrants were being mistreated.
(A)People neglected immigration
(B)laws.Britain must permit large numbers of immigrants to enter.
(C)White people were being discriminated.
(D)20Which of the following is true about Enoch Powell and his speech?Powell's speech
(A)initiated Britain's immigration laws.Powell's speech
(B)terminated the Race Relations Act.Powell's political party did not support his racist view.
(C)Powell
(D)was right about the prospect of improved race relations.
Police arrested a man suspected of burning an old factory building. The suspect was reported near the buildingwhen the fire started.
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(B)having been
(C)being
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Deforestation is a real threat to the wildlife. In fact, deforestation is certain species.
(A)cleaning up
(B)taking off
(C)wiping out
(D)pressing down
If you are a shopaholic, you are person.
(A)a compulsive
(B)an impulsive
(C)a comprehensive
(D)an irresolute
The trouble with Tanya is she always wants to have her cake and it.
(A)leave
(B)cut
(C)eat
(D)bake
Many people are multilingual, but people speak more than ten languages.
(A)a few
(B)a little
(C)few
(D)little
Scott’s teacher Mrs. Lee is very worried about him because his country has recently into war.
(A)drafted
(B)mingled
(C)probed
(D)erupted
The teachers discussed Jim, was poor study habits.
(A)whose problems
(B)of whose problem
(C)one of whose problems
(D)most of whose problem
Only if it rains, .
(A)the picnic will be canceled
(B)the picnic will cancel
(C)will the picnic cancel
(D)will the picnic be canceled
You are for any damages when you rent a car.
(A)obliged
(B)mandatory
(C)liable
(D)compulsory
Many North Americans have pets. Pets usually live in the house and are treated with great care and .
(A)isolation
(B)affection
(C)saturation
(D)ramification
If a person wears “no name” brands, he or she is not “in”, or accepted. Some people say that this is a symptom of asociety that is interested in surface, not .
(A)courtship
(B)material
(C)incentive
(D)substance
The American cowboy has long been a of the American belief in rugged individualism and the frontier spirit.
(A)disgrace
(B)symbol
(C)domino
(D)smear
A salesclerk who takes a break when customers are waiting is the thing that gets on my .
(A)angers
(B)barriers
(C)nerves
(D)attentions
The sight of beggars on city streets and the of the homeless may inspire sympathy but also concern.
(A)plight
(B)prowess
(C)priority
(D)prejudice
Sleep is a basic human need, as basic as the need for .
(A)quota
(B)slogan
(C)oxygen
(D)censor請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題:Have you noticed that the brightest students you knew in school are not necessarily the ones who have gone farthest inlife? We all know some people who have 16 IQs, but are successful in their work, social relationships, love lives, and inmaintaining physical and mental well-being. They are much more successful than many people who have higher IQs. Why do“smart” people think “dumb,” and vice versa? The answer is that there is a second kind of intelligence that is unrelated to IQtests, but is related, 17 , to social skills and coping with emotions.When people who are obviously bright get passed over for the key promotions or remain frustrated and unfulfilled in theirfamily lives, they naturally ask, “Where did I go wrong?” They try to figure out where they went wrong intellectually, but thatis not where the problem 18 . Although a high IQ does contribute to success in many life endeavors, it is far from thewhole story, or even the most important part. A high IQ equips us to learn from books and lectures, but it does not ensure thatwe know how to 19 practical lessons from experience. That requires an altogether different type of intelligence.In fact, we have two “minds” operating all the time. Besides our rational intelligence, we have a second kind ofintelligence, which IQ tests do not measure. It is experiential intelligence. While the rational mind learns by abstracting andanalyzing, the experiential mind learns directly from experience. While the rational mind solves problems by using 20 ,the experiential mind operates by intuitive wisdom. Both contribute to one’s success in life.