所屬科目:四技二專、二技統測◆英文
1. People discussed food safety as the main _______ of concern after news reports on unsafe hot chili pepper powder. (A) command (B) freedom (C) subject (D) village
2. In order to maintain a positive brand image, a business should take negative comments seriously, not treat them as _______. (A) candy apples (B) dark horses (C) night owls (D) sour grapes
3. Liam was happy to see his child’s display of _______, learning to ride a bike without training wheels. (A) alphabet (B) bravery (C) element (D) summary
4. One of the missions for the _______ is to act as a go-between for the two countries involved in the conflict. (A) ambassador (B) geography (C) ownership (D) porcelain
5. After the global pandemic, the _______ business in many countries grew popular again and made profits from travelers. (A) chimney (B) mystery (C) stadium (D) tourism
6. The warning system, through mobile phone messages,_______ people to prepare for the strong typhoon and helped reduce damage. (A) enabled (B) imported (C) splashed (D) tightened
7. The parents will have to _______ the trip because their child is seriously ill and needs to be cared for. (A) broadcast (B) multiply (C) postpone (D) whisper
8. Pollution can _______ the quality of soil and water, thus making it difficult for farmers to grow healthy food. (A) compete (B) destroy (C) harvest (D) steam
9. The sudden increase in cyberattacks has created a significant _______ to national security and personal privacy. (A) collar (B) colony (C) thread (D) threat
10. The invention of the silicon chip was a _______ in the history of the computer. It has greatly changed our lives for the better. (A) landmark (B) ministry (C) sacrifice (D) telegraph
11. The government must find a way to _______ the problems caused by increasing traffic jams in the city. (A) recycle (B) resemble (C) resolve (D) revenge
12. Jason prefers to _______ chop garlic so as to add a strong flavor to his Taiwanese beef noodle soup. (A) abstractly (B) coarsely (C) enormously (D) spiritually
13. Despite his impressive achievements at work, Tony remained modest and never _______ about his success. (A) boasted (B) kneeled (C) reformed (D) wakened
14. More and more young adults have been suffering from mental illnesses such as anxiety and _______ over the past few years. (A) admiration (B) depression (C) evaluation (D) profession
15. The nationwide trade fair held each year has become a source of _______ for college students to explore new ideas. (A) acquaintance (B) graduation (C) inspiration (D) resistance
26. (A) taking a short nap (B) having a good bath (C) relaxing on the couch (D) going for a short walk
27. (A) calls off (B) leaves out (C) speeds up (D) turns down
28. (A) At first (B) In addition (C) Consequently (D) Nevertheless
29. (A) compared with (B) resulted from (C) produced by (D) suited for
30. (A) inspiring for (B) to inspire (C) inspired by (D) who inspired
31. (A) use two forms of energy (B) are poorly equipped (C) carry on-board crew (D) have many functions
32. (A) Before (B) Since (C) During (D) Upon
33. (A) free and equal (B) safe and sound (C) grateful and humbled (D) armed and dangerous
34. (A) thoughtfully written novels (B) brightly shining diamond rings (C) beautifully restored buildings (D) swiftly flowing mountain streams
35. (A) preserve (B) preserves (C) preserving (D) preserved
36. (A) good space to cook (B) nice spot to relax (C) great sports arena (D) major business location
37. (A) pray (B) slip (C) endure (D) develop
38. Which of the countries has more than half of its high school students who agree that their teachers expect too much from them? (A) Canada. (B) Wales. (C) Germany. (D) Israel.
39. Which of the statements is true about high school students’ perceptions of their teachers’ expectations? (A) Less than one-fifth of female students in the USA agree with their teachers’ high expectations. (B) An equal percentage of male and female students in Wales agree with the target statement. (C) In comparison with male students, a higher percentage of female students agree with the target statement. (D) The difference in the perceptions of teachers’ expectations between Canadian male and female students is the smallest.
40. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the chart? (A) High school students in Germany experience a lot of stress solely because of their teachers’ expectations. (B) American male and female students differ greatly in their views on teachers’ expectations and stress levels. (C) Overall, male high school students experience less stress from their teachers’ expectations than female students. (D) High school students in Canada have the lowest teachers’ expectations and stress levels compared with those in other countries.
41. Which of the following is the most likely title for the chart? (A) AI’s Impact on Productivity and Wages Relationship (B) AI’s Impact on Automation and Information Technology (C) Employment Shares by AI Exposure and Complementarity (D) Employment Locations for High- and Low-Exposure to AI
42. According to the chart, which of the following statements is true? (A) AI exposure in low-income countries is expected to be 40 percent. (B) About 80 percent of employment is not exposed to AI in emerging markets. (C) The percentages of AI exposure and complementarity are equal worldwide. (D) In advanced economies, nearly 60 percent of jobs are highly exposed to AI.
43. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the chart? (A) Advanced economies can benefit from AI for work productivity. (B) Low-income countries tend to be better equipped for AI adoption. (C) Emerging markets and low-income countries face zero risk from AI. (D) The potential impact of AI on the global labor market has been very fast.
44. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? (A) The Treatment for a Stroke (B) The Nutrients in Fruit Juices (C) Drinks for Your Blood Vessels (D) Drinking Tea for Your Heart Health
45. According to the passage, which of the following drinks is considered most useful for health? (A) Water and tea. (B) Fruit juice and water. (C) Coffee and soft drink. (D) Soft drink and fruit juice.
46. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Drinking black and green tea daily is especially helpful in reducing stroke risk. (B) Drinking more than four cups of coffee daily has positive effects on blood vessels. (C) Drinking one processed fruit juice daily has a higher stroke risk than one soft drink. (D) Drinking more than seven glasses of water daily can be effective for stroke prevention.
47. Which of the changes did Taiwan’s MOA make about wild animals in July 2024? (A) It allowed more zoos to keep wild animals. (B) It began allowing visitors to feed wild animals. (C) It encouraged wild animal interactions with people. (D) It banned live performances involving wild animals.
48. What might happen to zoos or aquariums in Taiwan that do not follow the new regulations? (A) They might lose their permits. (B) They might close down forever. (C) They might reduce ticket prices. (D) They might release all their animals.
49. Which of the following countries will continue to hold dolphin performances until at least 2025? (A) Canada. (B) Taiwan. (C) Switzerland. (D) United Kingdom.
50. Which of the following is NOT a condition for keeping wild animal shows under the new laws? (A) Offering educational insights. (B) Displaying animals’ natural behaviors. (C) Promoting interactions between animals. (D) Fostering an emotional bond with people.