所屬科目:統測◆15外語群英語類◆(二)英文閱讀與寫作
1. The City Council has urged the government to ______ the city’s former airport. (A) arrive (B) reopen (C) depart (D) guide
2. The branch chief of a labor ministry agency was ______ due to the recent bullying case. (A) dismissed (B) disabled (C) dissolved (D) discarded
3. The magic of playing sports is that you are even when you are ______ tired. (A) scared (B) exhausted (C) shocked (D) excited
4. Australia is the first country to try to restrict how young people access certain ______ online. (A) flats (B) processes (C) platforms (D) capacities
5. D-Day was the first day of the Normandy landings that laid the ______ for the Allied defeat of Germany in World War II. (A) descriptions (B) nutritions (C) ingredients (D) foundations
6. It is reported that the gender pay gap is narrowing much faster than it was ______ . (A) previously (B) frequently (C) intentionally (D) ridiculously
7. TSMC strives to set the global standard in sustainability by leveraging advanced technologies to enhance ______ recycling. (A) supply (B) expense (C) budget (D) resource
8. While aboriginals in Taiwan enjoy more political and civil freedoms, they also face ______ in society. (A) disadvantages (B) customs (C) options (D) factors
9. The koala may ______ for up to 18-20 hours every day while being tucked into the fork of the tree. (A) study (B) paint (C) sleep (D) carry
10.The official G7 (Group of Seven) report vowed the group’s continued economic ______ to Ukraine during this difficult time . (A) commute (B) commitment (C) commercial (D) commission
11.Doing exercises is a good way to ______ . (A) pass out (B) throw up (C) keep fit (D) give in
12.Taiwan’s birth rate is ______ and the proportion of aging Taiwanese continues to increase. (A) abandoning (B) declining (C) rejecting (D) ceasing
13.The weather ______ predicts the cold front will bring low temperatures this weekend. (A) reporter (B) writer (C) actress (D) musician
14.In recent years, many companies have started to promote gender in ______ the workplace to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities. (A) stereotype (B) bias (C) difference (D) equality
15.Many people enjoy watching movies at the ______ during the weekend. (A) post office (B) cinema (C) police station (D) hospital
16.When visiting Taiwan, ______ enjoy seeing the beautiful scenery like mountains and beaches. (A) voters (B) natives (C) tourists (D) residents
17.Canada is known for its ______ , where people from various countries live together and respect each other’s cultures. (A) property (B) nationality (C) personality (D) diversity
18.The Amazon rainforest is home to many unusual ______ that can’t be found elsewhere on Earth. (A) objects (B) animals (C) items (D) friends
19.Ueno Zoo opens irregularly on some Mondays even if Monday is a public ______ . (A) relation (B) figure (C) transport (D) holiday
20.Night markets in Taiwan ______ a variety of foods and activities attracting many people to visit. (A) offer (B) grow (C) cook (D) feed
21. (A) have (B) has (C) had (D) will have
22. (A) do not take (B) did not take (C) are not taken (D) have not taken
23. (A) shifting (B) shift (C) shifted (D) to shift
24. (A) though (B) and (C) but (D) yet
25. (A) who (B) which (C) what (D) whose
26. (A) be (B) being (C) been (D) is
27. (A) showed (B) shows (C) showing (D) shown
28. (A) has been (B) is (C) will be (D) was
29. (A) for instance (B) as for (C) not until (D) so far
30. (A) it (B) its (C) it’s (D) its’
31.Based on the first paragraph, which of the following about plastic waste is correct? (A) Plastic waste can normally break down completely in a few years. (B) Plastic waste has undesirable impacts on both marine life and humans. (C) Most plastic waste is produced equally from both the land and the sea. (D) About 20% of plastic waste is produced by ocean animal activities.
32.Which statement accurately describes microplastics? (A) Microplastics are huge, diverse pieces of plastic over 5mm in size. (B) Microplastics are too small to bring destruction to creatures in the sea. (C) Microplastics eventually enter the food chain and are consumed by people. (D) Microplastics can be removed from water over time in a natural manner.
33.Which solution to plastic pollution is NOT mentioned in the passage? (A) Reducing plastic production through government rules can be done well. (B) Creating self-digesting plastics can help to reduce plastic pollution. (C) Using fungi is a biological approach to tackling plastic pollution. (D) Bacteria can be employed as a means to eliminate plastic waste.
34.According to the passage, what suggestion does the author offer for creating a cleaner future? (A) It is necessary for people to focus on recycling plastic and classifying plastic waste properly. (B) It is essential to stop making plastic products as well a s carrying out oceanic activities. (C) People have to be more patient and wait for plastic to break down itself through time. (D) Investigators should conduct more studies to seek ways of reducing plastic pollution.
35.Which heading is most suitable for the passage? (A) The Background to Plastic Production and Pollution (B) The Role of Microplastics in the Marine Life and Food Chain (C) Inventive Approaches to Solve Plastic Pollution (D) Government Regulations for Eliminating Plastic Waste
36.What is the most appropriate title for this article? (A) The Major Benefits of Artificial Intelligence (B) The Drawbacks of Social Media Sites (C) How Technology Improves Cultural Exchange (D) The Worries in an AI-dominated Era
37.According to the article, what is one of the primary concerns related to technology? (A) The exploitation of personal information (B) The growth in employment opportunities (C) The advantages provided by technology (D) The reduction in global communication
38.What does “job displacement” mean in the context of the article? (A) Taking up a new position (B) Having a work disability (C) Being between jobs (D) Becoming unemployed
39.What impact of technology on mental health is discussed in the passage? (A) It helps people enhance their financial skills. (B) It results in feelings of stress and unhappiness. (C) It improves people’s focus and concentration. (D) It helps individuals achieve a balanced life.
40.What viewpoint does the author convey in this article? (A) The difficulties posed by technology cannot be resolved. (B) Technology is a beneficial tool without problems. (C) Technology generates issues that require attention. (D) Technology has the potential to address all societal concerns.