26. ____ a marvelous talent in compelling melody, Mozart has been regarded as one of the greatest musicians in history.
(A) Suppressed by (B) Accused of (C) Identified of (D) Gifted with
27. These days, your smartphone is more than just a way to call or text people—it serves as an external _____ brain that holds all
the important data in your life.
(A) forefront (B) left (C) right (D) backup
29. The spacecraft _____ at the International Space Station on April 24, after about a 23-hour ride.
(A) attached (B) launched (C) succeeded (D) docked
30. Online school did not allow students to learn to their fullest ability; distractions at home affected people’s ability to focus, and
_______ from other students affected people’s motivation.
(A) discussion (B) collaboration (C) isolation (D) prevention
31. Many Indians say they do not know if they are infected with the coronavirus because overwhelmed labs have stopped _____
tests.
(A) delivering (B) inserting (C) practicing (D) processing
32. Apple has warned of potential product shortages later in the year. Industries around the world are struggling to ____ a surge
in demand for products such as cars, high-tech gadgets and smartphones.
(A) meet (B) have (C) report (D) need
34. After his parents fell seriously ill with Covid-19, Mr. Koli went on a _______ hunt for oxygen and medical care. His experience
is all too common in India as the pandemic spirals out of control.
(A) desperate (B) danger (C) private (D) pleasant
38. Prior to booking a restaurant for the banquet, Amy had the staff ________ what kind of food they preferred.
(A) indicate (B) to indicate (C) indicated (D) indicating
39. Poverty is a huge problem in this city. The ____ of wealth is a real issue. I can’t believe how incredibly poor some people are.
(A) desperation (B) distribution (C) dilution (D) depletion
The term culture shock, is used to describe the feeling of unease or loss you might experience when visiting or living in a country that
is not your own. You might have problems being in a place where you don’t speak the language and everyday life is quite different from
what you’re used to. Initially, this reaction—this shock—may be caused by the feeling that the foreign culture is a threat to your own
culture and identity.
Less well known, however, is the term reverse culture shock, which refers to the difficulties someone can experience on the return to
their native country after living abroad. Most people accept that culture shock is a normal part of being in a foreign country. However, it is
not so widely understood that people coming home after a stay abroad might also experience a similar kind of culture shock. Living in
another country changes you: once you’re home, you’re no longer the same person you left. With global traveling, more and more people
live abroad for longer periods of time. It is difficult to dismiss reverse culture shock as something that only happens to a handful of people.
It is clearly becoming a more common problem. 【題組】41. According to the passages, how does one feel about the culture shock?
(A) They lose their meaning of life.
(B) Their daily schedule turns messy.
(C) They feel insecure about who they are and how they should behave.
(D) They stick to their habitual way of life.
【題組】42. When does the reverse culture shock happen?
(A) When one travels.
(B) When one goes back to his or her own country.
(C) When one misses his or her hometown.
(D) When one moves to another place because of their jobs