114年 - 全民英檢中高級閱讀測驗第七回#130738

1. She used a special app to ______ unwanted messages from her inbox.(A)filter(B) merge(C) peek(D) sh( A )atter

2. She was ______ upset, although she tried to hide her feelings during the meeting.(A) broadly(B) evidently(C) frankly(D) ideally

3. ______ the weather was getting worse, they decided to cancel the outdoor event.(A) Thus(B) Nonetheless(C) Not only(D) Since

4. With enough sunlight and water, the plants in the garden began to ______.(A) erupt(B) flourish(C) hover(D) part

5. I’m still not sure whether the conference will ______ in this room.(A) be begun(B) be held(C) be hosting(D) be placed

6. The success of the project can be ______ everyone's hard work and cooperation.(A) explained by(B) resulted from(C) belonged to(D) contributed to

7. Additional costs will be ______ if the payment is late.(A) avoided(B) incurred(C) provided(D) collected

8. The team ______ after hearing that they had won the championship.(A) reminded(B) responded(C) rejoiced(D) recovered

9. The rescue ______ arrived within minutes to help the people trapped in the building.(A) initiative(B) protocol(C) squad(D) action

10. The students were ______ in the language through daily conversation and cultural
activities.(A) immersed(B) immerses(C) immersive(D) immersively
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11. (A) in (B) to (C) as (D) at

12. (A) for (B) to (C) than (D) if

13. (A) In addition (B) As a result (C) For example (D) Before long

14. (A) where (B) when (C) how (D) which

15. (A) This method is often used in science and math classes.(B) It also allows them to apply what they’ve learned in new situations.(C) However, some students prefer to study in groups.(D) The teacher asked them to repeat the words several times.

16. (A) first (B) especially (C) inevitably (D) merely

17. (A) When (B) As (C) During (D) While

18. (A) for example (B) likewise (C) fortunately (D) to be continued

19. (A) specific (B) plausible (C) initial (D) drastic

20. (A) From time to time (B) In no time (C) Time after time (D) Over time

21. What is the main purpose of this advertisement?(A) To announce a special sale event(B) To explain the benefits of staying organized at home(C) To introduce a practical piece of furniture(D) To ask for donations of secondhand furniture

22. What is true about the Multi-Use Storage Cabinet?(A) It is designed for the kitchen only.(B) It is practical and beautiful.(C) It comes with a matching table.(D) It has a function in reducing stress.

23. What is the article mainly about?(A) The influence of public opinion polls on society(B) How poll results can be influenced by strategies(C) Guidelines for answering poll questions correctly(D) The role of media in spreading poll information

24. According to the article, why might a poll be designed to shape opinions?(A) The organizers have a strong bias.(B) The organizers hope to earn a large profit.(C) The organizers want to create support.(D) The organizers belong to a particular political group.

25. According to the article, what is NOT a tactic to affect a poll's outcome?(A) Invite friends and family to answer the poll(B) Craft the wording of the questions carefully(C) Change the sequence of the questions if necessary(D) Place the poll on different platforms based on participants' backgrounds

26. What is the main purpose of this passage?(A) To promote a daily health plan(B) To recruit professional fitness trainers(C) To invite people to sign up for a fitness center(D) To introduce a newly launched health company

27. According to the article, which health aspect is NOT supported by VitaCore?(A) Bone stability(B) Cell protection(C) Sleep support(D) Stress relaxation

28. What is most likely true about VitaCore?(A) It produces healthy food products.(B) It offers a mobile app for users.(C) It provides product plans for different needs.(D) It focuses on beauty and lifestyle services.

29. If a person orders Advanced Plans for the whole family of 4 people, how much will
they need to pay?(A) $99(B) $116(C) $156(D) $198

30. What is the first article mainly about?(A) Creative writing(B) Formal events planning(C) Communication skills(D) Fact check reasoning

31. According to the author, what are some features of myths?(A) They tend to spread quickly among people.(B) They are always based on research.(C) They contain only interesting imformation.(D) They are all from hearsay.

32. What is NOT a suggestion mentioned in the article?(A) Gather information about the myth(B) Let myths fade naturally over time(C) Share the truth politely with people who believe the myth(D) Examine the myth carefully using critical thinking

33. Who are most likely Kevin and Sophie?(A) Parent and child(B) Good friends(C) Strangers(D) Seller and client

34. What is most likely true about Kevin?(A) He is getting ready for something.(B) He is working on debunking a myth.(C) He is a university researcher.(D) He is supervising Sophie at work.

35. What do “living stones” refer to in the article?,(A) An idea that cannot be transformed.(B) A non-living thing that looks like a living thing.(C) An extremely humid environment.(D) A kind of plant that resembles a stone.

36. What key factor is emphasized in the article about caring for plants?(A) Soil quality(B) Air circulation(C) Planting space(D) Humidity level

37. What is true about watering delicate plants?(A) The more water they receive, the better they grow.(B) They need to be watered often in small but repeated doses.(C) You can check orchid roots to know when to water them.(D) Lithops respond well to frequent watering.

38. According to the article, what is true about water's role in helping delicate plants survive? (A) It must be removed from the air to keep the plants healthy. (B) It is suggested to use a humidifier during the winter. (C) Wet soil can replace sunlight in keeping plants healthy. (D) Trays with pebbles provide water to nourish the plant.

39. What does the article suggest about choosing plants?(A) A green thumb will help you choose.(B) Matching the plants with stones.(C) Choose only plants that prefer humidity.(D) Taking care of fewer plants in the beginning.

40. What is mentioned as the most important element when caring for plants?(A) Patience(B) Learning(C) Humidity(D) Luck