The family followed the road to a _____ where three roads met and turned left to a big open area. That's wherethey saw a large number of colorful mushrooms.
(A)junction
(B)reservoir
(C)transition
(D)chariot
The government prohibits the passage of foreign troops and planes across its.
(A)territory
(B)directory
(C)dormitory
(D)inventory
Delegates from different countries participated in the forum to discuss how to _____ their trade relations andpromote economic growth.
(A)strengthen
(B)contempt
(C)disapprove
(D)apprehend
Kate decided toher spending when she was forced to take unpaid leave.
(A)expand
(B)reduce
(C)produce
(D)endure
The two organizations officially came into _____ two years after the adoption of the convention.
(A)patronage
(B)diversion
(C)existence
(D)rehearsal2701
A lot of people aregathered in the square to witness and celebrate a local festival.
(A)facially
(B)joyfully
(C)mentally
(D)sexually
A man arrested in connection with a shooting was charged with illegal _____ of firearms.
(A)possession
(B)resistance
(C)obligation
(D)reluctance
Far from helping the situation, the new regulations are likely tomatters further.
(A)struggle
(B)recognize
(C)persuade
(D)complicate
John’s ice cream business took off in just three months because nobody really works as hard as he does. His _____for work leaves a lasting impression.
(A)seal
(B)zeal
(C)reel
(D)wheel
After several failures, Steve feltand wanted to give up.
(A)frustrated
(B)encouraged
(C)excited
(D)concentrated
You should avoid _____ words or phrases to make sure that every word you use adds something new to your pieceof writing.
(A)redundant
(B)secondary
(C)submissive
(D)undeserved
For many innovative entrepreneurs, E-commerce is aindustry in this technological era.
(A)portable
(B)grateful
(C)prosperous
(D)generous
Landscapes existed before they were constructed as national landscapes and before nationalism _____ as adominant political ideology.
(A)acquired
(B)disappeared
(C)emerged
(D)violated
You will never succeed if youto try all and over again.
(A)return
(B)refrain
(C)refuse
(D)review
Most companies now rely on search engine optimization to improve visibility of their websites, _____ brandawareness and build relationships with customers and prospects.
(A)bombard
(B)bolster
(C)blunt
(D)bulge
This area used to be an agricultural land with dozens of farms, but theof factories has changed itslandscape.
(A)association
(B)construction
(C)production
(D)realization
The destruction of rain forests disturbs the _____ balance because it eliminates animals’ natural habitats in thoseareas.
(A)ecological
(B)evolutionary
(C)interactional
(D)revolutionary
The recently found result stands in sharpto the old one, and further investigation is required.
(A)contrast
(B)expanse
(C)guardian
(D)inquiry
The health organization declared that two infectious diseases had been successfully _____ worldwide.
(A)eradicated
(B)attributed
(C)contributed
(D)fluctuated
I was informed by the employer who spoke withhonesty that I was too old for the job.
(A)brutal
(B)radial
(C)frugal
(D)mortal請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題Noah considered it a sign from God; Aristotle was obsessed with its geometry.
The visitors were amazed at the _____ or the giant mass of ice moving slowly down the valley and spreadingoutward on the land surface.
(A)icebergs
(B)snowstorms
(C)blizzards
(D)glaciers
comes to your mind whenyou see the symbol of a rainbow? In the past few years, the rainbow flag has been internationally known to be closelyrelated to the pride of the LGBTQ+ community. However, the rainbow has come to
We rushed to the mountain top hoping to see snow, only to find that the white snow _____ in the sunlight made itextremely difficult to drive.
(A)boasting
(B)glaring
(C)shielding
(D)fleeting
many different meaningsthat some may not know about. For example, in the 1980s, the rainbow was used as a symbol by the GreenpeaceOrganization, which aimed at protecting the Earth’s environment. Recently, the rainbow has been used by children andadults alike as a sign of encouragement and resilience for
Icarus was the son of the ancient Greek architect, Daedalus, whose flying experience of being too close to the sunended in a _____.
(A)category
(B)catalogue
(C)catastrophe
(D)catalyst
providers like doctors and nurses. Having been aroundfor a long time, the rainbow as a symbol is
Doctors and nutrition specialists ______ a diet high in fiber and low in cholesterol for better health.
(A)advocate
(B)coincide
(C)eliminate
(D)frighten
for everyone. It is important that we all
The pantry is where _______ is normally found, such as dishes, forks and knives that the family use at a meal.
(A)copperware
(B)new ware
(C)glassware
(D)tableware
not only respectbut also empathy when using it or talking about it. That way, we can all relate to its meaning of hope no matter who weare or where we are.41
(A)Where
(B)What
(C)Who
(D)Which42
(A)exclude
(B)say
(C)hold
(D)write43
(A)medicine
(B)instruction
(C)electricity
(D)healthcare44
(A)truly
(B)rarely
(C)hardly
(D)healthily45
(A)play
(B)make
(C)achieve
(D)exercise請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題Doraemon, a well-known Japanese comic book character, was created by Fujiko F. Fujio in 1969. It was first made intoanimation in 1973. Ever since its creation, Doraemon has been valued in Japan and many other countries for itsrecreational and educational benefits.Doraemon is a robot cat traveling back in time from the twenty-second century to the present in order to help a boynamed Nobita, a fifth grader. Unlike normal cats, Doraemon does not have ears. He has a blue body, caused by a mousebite, an event that later indirectly had his body metal taken off. As is known, Doraemon eats and sleeps like a normalperson and his favorite food is dorayaki, a Japanese treat filled with red bean paste.Among many of Doraemon’s fantastic gadgets, the fourth-dimensional pocket is definitely the most eye-catching one.Whenever it is necessary, Doraemon can take out from this magic pocket inestimable kinds of futuristic tools, such as“Anywhere Door,” “Take-copter,” “Gulliver Tunnel,” and “Time Cloth,” to name but a very few. Interestingly, somegreat inventions in this day and age have literally been created after Doraemon’s gadgets.One of the major themes in the comic book Doraemon is the discussion of Nobita’s personality. Despite Nobita’sdisability to handle daily life well, Doraemon encourages him in one way or another to fight for what he needs. Doraemonknows that despite his many flaws, Nobita is honest and kind-hearted, and sometimes even courageous when his belovedones are in danger, including Shizuka of course, a neighborhood girl whom he has a crush on. Today, Doraemoncontinues to provide children with laughter and imagination. It is popular not only in Japan but also in many other partsof the world.
Preventive health options are believed to be a better route than disease treatment, so nutrition and dietary _____are key components of people’s health regimens.
(A)subscriptions
(B)subsidies
(C)supplements
(D)subtleties
What is the purpose of this passage?
(A)To reveal what really motivates Fujiko F. Fujio to create Doraemon.
(B)To describe important features and qualities that are typical of Doraemon.
(C)To explain how Doraemon’s fourth-dimensional pocket may work step by step.
(D)To argue why Doraemon is more popular than many other Japanese comic books.
As sea level rises, saltwater would _____ fresh water resources, limiting the residents’ access to clean water.
(A)consolidate
(B)contain
(C)contaminate
(D)control
Which of the following statements is true according to this passage?
(A)Doraemon travels back in time in order to create a fourth-dimensional pocket.
(B)Some of Doraemon’s gadgets have come into existence and become actual facts.
(C)Doraemon behaves like other robot cats except that he eats a treat named dorayaki.
(D)One of Doraemon’s chief tasks is to teach Nobita how to handle “Anywhere Door” well.
Her reply to my question was ______. I really didn’t know what she meant.
(A)analytical
(B)assessable
(C)accessible
(D)ambiguous
What does the word “inestimable” in this passage most likely mean?
(A)Without a name.
(B)Too old to be useful.
(C)Without any value.
(D)Too many to be counted.
The defense attorney is charged with official misconduct and ______ with witnesses.
(A)tampering
(B)thrusting
(C)exempting
(D)esteeming
Which of the following is NOT discussed in this passage?
(A)Why Doraemon has developed a blue body.
(B)When and by whom Doraemon was first created.
(C)How Doraemon tries to help Nobita gain control over life.
(D)Which of Doraemon’s gadgets is more powerful than the others.
The telescope which the astronomer designed made it possible for him to clearly see the stars and planets that hadonly been dimly _____ before.
(A)perspicuous
(B)inconspicuous
(C)perceptible
(D)unnoticeable
Which of the following words best describes the overall tone of this passage?
(A)Uneasy.
(B)Factual.
(C)Negative.
(D)Accusing.