22 Grandma has been suffering from ________ back pain for many years.
(A) chronic
(B) organic
(C) graphic
(D) drowsy
B
A
(A) chronic(慢性的、長期的)
(B) organic(有機的、器官的)
(C) graphic(圖像的、生動的)
(D) drowsy(昏昏欲睡的)
奶奶多年來一直遭受背痛的困擾
23 At least a third of all Americans are battling obesity, and fast food is a leading ________.
(A) accumulation
(B) escalation
(C) cultivation
(D) culprit
B
D
至少1/3美國人與肥胖問題奮鬥,而速食正是主要的罪犯源頭。
.(A) accumulation 累積
B) escalation 上升級
C)cultivation 栽種 culture文化培養
(D) culprit。罪犯 問題來源。
30 The evidence linking the suspect to the crime was ________ and lacked substantial proof.
(A) tenuous
(B) enduring
(C) robust
(D) solid
C
A
將嫌疑人與犯罪聯繫起來的證據________且缺乏實質性證據。
(A) tenuous
(B) enduring
(C) robust
(D) solid
(A) 脆弱
(B) 持久
(C) 穩健
(D) 固體
31 Tom was excited because the ________ forecast predicted new job offers for him.
(A) telescope
(B) holocaust
(C) horoscope
(D) telegraph
B
(A)望遠鏡
(B) 大屠殺
(C) 星座運勢
(D) 電報
32 A ________ justice system deals with cases of crimes committed by young defendants who are under the age of 18.
(A) judgmental
(B) juvenile
(C) latent
(D) lethal
A
B
33 Liability car insurance pays for your legal defense and judgments or ________ if you’re sued because of a car accident.
(A) settlements
(B) parliaments
(C) distortions
(D) excavations
B
如果您因車禍被起訴,責任汽車保險將支付您的法律辯護和判決或和解費用
ㅤㅤ
A settlements 和解
B parliaments 國會
C distortions 扭曲
D excavations 挖掘
37 The aroma of freshly baked cookies ________ in the kitchen, tempting everyone to indulge.
(A) lingered
(B) vanished
(C) disappeared
(D) weakened
C
A
中文解析:
句子描述剛出爐的餅乾散發出的香氣讓人垂涎,因此需要選擇一個能表達「香氣持續存在」的詞語。lingered 表示「徘徊、持續」,最符合句意。
各選項分析:
• (A) lingered(徘徊、持續)
正確:表示香氣在廚房中持續存在,符合情境。
• (B) vanished(消失)
表示完全消失,與餅乾香氣誘惑人的情境不符。
• (C) disappeared(消失)
與 vanished 含義相近,表示香氣消失,不符合文意。
• (D) weakened(減弱)
表示香氣變淡,但不如 lingered 能表達香氣持續存在並誘惑人的情境。
38 Thanks to the frequent rainfall in spring, there should be an ________ supply of fresh water for the villagers this summer.
(A) abundant
(B) explicit
(C) undermining
(D) obscure
B
A
由於春季頻繁的降雨,今年夏天應該會有_____的淡水供應給村民。
(A) abundant /əˈbʌndənt/ (充足的、豐富的)
(B) explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ (明確的、清楚的)
(C) undermining /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋ/ (破壞的、損害的)
(D) obscure /əbˈskjʊr/ (模糊的、不明確的)
正確答案是 (A) abundant。
由於春季頻繁的降雨,今年夏天應該會有_充足的_淡水供應給村民。
40 Planting more trees can help ________ the effects of pollution on the environment.
(A) aggravate
(B) intensify
(C) mitigate
(D) provoke
D
C
種植更多樹木可以幫助_____污染對環境的影響。
(A) aggravate /ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/ (加重、惡化)
(B) intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/ (加強、增強)
(C) mitigate /ˈmɪtəˌɡeɪt/ (減輕、緩和)
(D) provoke /prəˈvoʊk/ (激怒、引起)
正確答案是 (C) mitigate。
種植更多樹木可以幫助_減輕_污染對環境的影響。
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請依下文回答第 41 題至第 45 題:
Labor issues encompass a broad range of challenges that can have profound influences on many aspects. At the individual level, labor disputes can lead to job insecurity, financial strain, and emotional __41__ for workers. Their livelihoods and overall well-being were hence seriously __42__ . Unfair labor practices, such as wage theft, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions, can further exacerbate these challenges, __43__ workers’ health, dignity, and basic rights. From a business perspective, labor issues can disrupt operations, damage reputation, and incur significant financial costs like legal fees and lost productivity. Moreover, labor __44__ can break relationships between employers and employees, eroding trust and cooperation, which are essential for a productive work environment. At a societal level, __45__ labor issues can contribute to widening inequalities, social unrest, and economic instability. All the above underscore the importance of fair labor practices between employers and laborers.
41
(A) stress
(B) comfort
(C) relief
(D) upgrade
B
A
(A) stress /strɛs/ (壓力)
(B) comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ (舒適、安慰)
(C) relief /rɪˈliːf/ (緩解、寬慰)
(D) upgrade /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/ (升級、提升)
正確答案是 (A) stress。
勞工議題包含了廣泛的挑戰,這些挑戰會對許多方面產生深遠的影響。在個人層面上,勞資糾紛可能導致工作不安定、財務緊張,以及情緒上的_壓力_。
42
(A) promoted
(B) advanced
(C) impacted
(D) enhanced
D
C
(C) impacted(受到影響)
前文提到勞工的生活和整體福祉會受到嚴重影響,因此需要一個表示「影響」的詞語。
• 中文解析:他們的生計和整體福祉因此受到嚴重影響。
45
(A) solved
(B) tolerated
(C) negotiated
(D) unresolved
A
D
(D) unresolved(未解決的)
句子提到「未解決的」勞資問題會加劇社會不平等、社會動盪和經濟不穩定,因此選擇 unresolved 最為合適。
• 中文解析:未解決的勞資問題可能會加劇不平等、社會動盪和經濟不穩定。