( ) 20. For the new position, I am going to have my English teacher as a ___ because she knows me well.

(A) substance

(B) fragrance

(C) tolerance

(D) reference

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三、閱讀測驗：以下有3篇短文，共有15個題目，為第36至第50題，每題有4個選項，請分別根據各篇文章之文意選出最適當的一個選項。 第3頁 / 共6頁 According to a recent study, as a country develops, rates of colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, rise alongside it. The "western" lifestyle that comes with a country's growing economy is thought to be behind the increase in rates. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world. It affected 1.4 million people in 2012 and is predicted to increase by 60%, to more than 2.2 million cases -- and 1.1 million deaths -- by 2030. This form of cancer is a common result of poor lifestyle choices such as a bad diet, low levels of exercise, smoking and drinking excessive alcohol. More importantly, this type of cancer was found to be on the rise in low and middle-income countries as their economies develop. Decades ago you did not see so much of it in low-income countries. There were more infection-related cancers. But today, lifestyle diseases -- and cancers -- are making more of an appearance. Countries where colorectal cancer numbers -- and death rates -- were on the rise include China, Russia, and Brazil, which have all undergone rapid economic development over the past decade. Bowel cancer is a slow growing disease and the symptoms only develop at a later stage. Symptoms mainly affect the bowel and abdomen region and include blood in feces, pain in the abdomen or back passage, or lumps in that same region. Early detection is important and drives down the mortality. Once symptoms have developed, it is likely the cancer will have spread. Primary prevention is key, through increased awareness and healthier lifestyle. Early detection and increasing opportunities for screening in all affected countries and not just the affluent ones are also important. These measures, in turn, would benefit other disease epidemics, such as obesity and diabetes. Obesity is known to be linked with colorectal cancer. ( ) 36. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? (A) There is a relationship between overweight and colorectal cancer. (B) Colorectal cancer generally results from poor lifestyle choices. (C) Bowel cancer can be found easily at the early stage. (D) In Russia, colorectal cancer numbers were rising.

( ) 37. What does the phrase "drives down" in paragraph 2 most likely mean? (A) To cause something to decrease rapidly. (B) To drive a vehicle along some path. (C) To drive some vehicle downward. (D) To transport a vehicle to a place.

( ) 38. What does the word "It" In line 4 refer to? (A) poor lifestyle. (B) western lifestyle. (C) Colorectal cancer. (D) Growing economy.

( ) 39. According to the passage, which of the following may indicate the symptom of bowel cancer? (A) Coughing. (B) Back pain. (C) Loss of appetite. (D) Blood in body waste.

( ) 40. What is the main purpose of the second paragraph? (A) Medicines for bowel cancer. (B) Prevention of bowel cancer. (C) Abdomen and bowel cancer. (D) Screening for bowel cancer. 第 4 頁 / 共 6 頁 The Christmas gifts have been delivered, and Secret Santa’s jobs are done. Now, the work begins for Optoro. Optoro is a start-up company, and it aims to reduce the environmental costs of another great holiday tradition: returns. Americans returned $260 billion in merchandise last year according to the National Retail Federation. And a quarter of that was during the holiday season. As e-commerce sales surge and free return shipping becomes the norm, shoppers return even more. However, little known to shoppers is that a majority of returned items never make it back to retailers’ shelves. Instead, many of them end up in landfills. According to some estimates, as much as two million tons of returned items are thrown away each year, enough to fill over 200,000 garbage trucks. Returns are not just a big loss for retailers. They are a big and growing environmental burden. Growing together with the rise of online sales, Optoro is becoming a key player in the “reverse logistics” industry handling returns in the United States. And it is attracting investors’ attention. Optoro declined to disclose sales, but said it processed about 10 million returned items a year and has raised $80 million in funding from Silicon Valley investors.

( ) 41. What is the passage mainly about? (A) Increasing e-commerce sales and free returns. (B) A company that dealt with returned gifts. (C) How people return gifts after holidays. (D) Why Americans returned their gift.

( ) 42. Which of the following is NOT true regarding Optoro? (A) It is a new company. (B) It announces its sales every year. (C) It is capable of raising money from investors. (D) It plays an important role in taking care of returned products.

( ) 43. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? (A) Shoppers are fully aware of where their returns are treated. (B) Gift returns have something to do with e-commerce. (C) Returns have become another holiday tradition. (D) Optoro grows together with e-commerce.

( ) 44. What does the word “They” in line 9 refer to? (A) Landfills. (B) Shoppers. (C) Returns. (D) Trucks.

( ) 45. What does the phrase “reverse logistics” in the 2nd paragraph most likely mean? (A) Operations related to the reuse of products. (B) Action that attracts investors’ attention. (C) A growing environmental burden. (D) The rise of online sales. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. The flight of UAVs may be controlled by a given degree of remote control from an operator. UAVs are often preferred for missions that are too dull, dirty or dangerous for manned aircraft. They have and are mostly found in special operation applications. In the United States, for example, government agencies use UAVs to patrol the nation’s borders, watch property, and locate criminals. Drones are also used to gather weather information from the atmosphere. According to scientists, the drones could help weather experts improve their predictions. Meteorologists say their 第5頁 / 共6頁 weather forecasts would be more accurate if they had information from many parts of the atmosphere. Nowadays, UAVs are increasingly used in recreational purposes. First of all, they must be operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines. Secondly, the aircraft is limited to 55 pounds unless otherwise certified. Thirdly, the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft. Lastly, when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the UAV provides the airport air traffic control tower with prior notice of the operation.

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