113年 - 113 地方政府公務特種考試_四等_各類科：英文#124562

31 The company decided to ________ the number of employees to cut costs. (A) compete (B) declare (C) decrease (D) increase

32 When the ice cream truck finally arrived, the kids were all ________ to get their favorite flavors. (A) dusty (B) eager (C) naval (D) urban

33 Reading stories together can ________ positive relationships between parents and children. (A) destroy (B) destruct (C) create (D) compare

34 The test takers are instructed to write their names in the left ________ of the page. (A) orbit (B) scoop (C) margin (D) panel

35 The prosecutor has collected conclusive proof of the suspect’s ________. (A) glance (B) care (C) guilt (D) concern

36 Which of the following is the best title for the passage? (A) Breaking a Heart Enhances an Ego. (B) Healing a Broken Heart Wastes Time. (C) A Broken Heart Can Be Life-threatening. (D) Revenge Is Not the Cure for a Heartbreak.

37 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a symptom of broken heart syndromes? (A) Difficulty in breathing. (B) Low blood pressure. (C) Weakness in knees. (D) Inability to describe feelings.

38 What does the word “wallowing” mean in the last paragraph? (A) Criticizing others. (B) Remaining sad. (C) Accepting an apology. (D) Exploring the unknown.

39 What is the tone of the author in the last paragraph? (A) Curious. (B) Negative. (C) Ironic. (D) Encouraging.

40 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Being alone for a couple of days is not bad. (B) Forgiveness is a long and challenging journey. (C) The author once experienced broken heart syndromes. (D) More women than men died of broken heart syndromes.

41 According to the passage, which of the following examples conforms to System 1? (A) When making decisions, I tend to give it a lot of thought. (B) When making decisions, I tend to ask friends for their advice. (C) When making decisions, I tend to follow my heart. (D) When making decisions, I tend to ask a fortune-teller for help.

42 According to the passage, which of the following is a necessity to reach a satisfactory outcome? (A) Ignoring the cons. (B) Decision-making processes. (C) Choices of the lazy approach. (D) Reaching for TV remote control.

43 According to the passage, which of the following statements about making a choice is true? (A) It is more delightful than we think. (B) It is simply like doing house chores. (C) It does not benefit decision-makers. (D) It requires us to keep a journal online.

44 According to this passage, what decision-making approach makes people happier? (A) Intuitive approach. (B) Analytic approach. (C) Rational approach. (D) Deliberate approach.

45 According to the passage, how can people benefit more when making a decision? (A) By considering all options thoroughly. (B) By following their “gut feelings.” (C) By collecting many options. (D) By asking a mentor for advice.

46 Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage? (A) The decline of windmills due to industrialization. (B) The uses of windmills over time across the world. (C) The invention of the steam engine and its effects on windmills. (D) The modern significance of windmills and wind turbines.

47 According to the passage, what caused the decline in the use of traditional windmills during the Industrial Revolution? (A) The widespread occurrence of flooding. (B) The creation of the first wind turbine. (C) The increase in environmental consciousness. (D) The development of steam-powered machinery.

48 What was the primary purpose of the earliest windmills? (A) Grinding grain. (B) Pumping water. (C) Generating electricity. (D) Producing steam power.

49 According to the passage, what was the effect of the Oil Crisis of the 1970s on people’s perception of wind energy? (A) It renewed enthusiasm for wind power as a renewable resource. (B) It decreased popularity and acceptance of wind energy. (C) It discontinued existing wind energy initiatives. (D) It exerted no influence on the development of wind energy.

50 Which of the following is closest in meaning to “sustainable” in this passage? (A) Lacking. (B) Equivalent. (C) Specific. (D) Lasting.