114年 - 全民英檢中高級閱讀測驗第三回#130726

1. The students were ______ assigned to different project teams based on their skills and interests. (A) discretely (B) furiously (C) invitingly (D) notoriously

2. She joined the club ______ out of curiosity, not because she wanted to compete.(A) purely(B) newly(C) fixedly(D) daringly

3. She added a few drops of vanilla ______ to the cake batter to enhance the flavor.(A) nurture(B) extract(C) booth(D) procession

4. The manager decided to ______ a new training program to help employees improve their skills. (A) blast (B) initiate (C) mark (D) deviate

5. The company decided to ______ more resources to employee training to improve work efficiency. (A) formulate (B) allocate (C) elicit (D) segregate

6. She forgot to set her alarm and ______ arrived late to the meeting.(A) however(B) thus(C) yet(D) while

7. The customer became ______ when the store refused to give him a refund.(A) guilty(B) existing(C) notable(D) hostile

8. The book had _____ on the table untouched for weeks.(A) striven(B) forsaken(C) doomed(D) lain

9. She ______ won the competition by following all the rules and performing her best.(A) grossly(B) fiercely(C) legitimately(D) seriously

10. The storm caused ______ damage to the school, but most classrooms were safe.(A) lavish(B) extravagant(C) exaggerated(D) partial

11. (A) alters (B) embarks (C) maintains (D) refreshes

12. (A) but (B) while (C) also (D) whenever

13. (A) more or less (B) other than (C) rather than (D) most likely

14. (A) valuing (B) valued (C) values (D) value

15. (A) that (B) what (C) who (D) where

16. (A) ask (B) make (C) justify (D) serve

17. (A) Simplicity is key(B) As some may say(C) Decorations are powerful(D) Functions should be emphasized

18. (A) as (B) for (C) to (D) over

19. (A) across (B) for (C) to (D) beyond

20. (A) balancing (B) balances (C) balance (D) balanced
Part III: Reading Comprehension

21. What is shown in the table?(A) A record of sales figures(B) A detailed project timeline(C) A list of planned engagements(D) A checklist of items to purchase

22. What will Lisa Reynolds be doing at 2 pm on the first day?(A) Guiding medical trainees(B) Reviewing medical documents(C) Joining a professional discussion(D) Providing patient care

23. What is the purpose of the passage?(A) To analyze a recent fashion trend(B) To introduce a historic site(C) To promote a tourist holiday package(D) To urge the audience to value cultural preservation

24. What is NOT mentioned as a feature inside the Castle?(A) A grand library(B) Historical artifacts(C) A beautiful garden(D) Lush forests

25. What is true about the Castle?(A) It is located on a high point.(B) It is modern archetecture.(C) It features a restaurant and bar.(D) The museum is inside the library.

26. What is the article mainly about?(A) The impact of poor communication on discussions(B) Several ways to build critical thinking skills(C) Techniques for winning arguments effectively(D) A formal skill for presenting opposing views

27. According to the article, which is NOT likely a factor how a debate team is
evaluated?(A) How well their arguments are supported(B) How effectively they cooperate as a team(C) How they organize their notes during the debate(D) How clearly they express their viewpoints

28. According to the article, what is an advantage of debating?(A) Winning all arguments in the future(B) Enhancing physical strength(C) Practicing comunicating with others(D) Always being on the affirmative side

29. According to the article, what is most likely a trait of a good debater?(A) Listens carefully to understand opposing arguments(B) Interrupts opponents to weaken their arguments(C) Takes a long time to organize responses after listening(D) Speaks with hesitation during the debate

30. What is the purpose of the first passage?(A) To confirm a new order(B) To recruit a new employee(C) To apply for a job(D) To gather tools for a project

31. What is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of this position?(A) Implement marketing strategies to promote(B) Manage of the company's social media platforms(C) Visit clients to promote and sell services(D) Work with other teams for promotions

32. What is NOT mentioned as a requirement of this position?(A) Experience in marketing or digital advertising(B) A degree in marketing or a related field(C) The ability to manage multiple tasks(D) Experience in conducting face-to-face sales

33. What does Emma Johnson plan to do?(A) Look for someone to join her team(B) Pursue a new career opportunity(C) Book an appointment for a meeting(D) Request professional advice on her career

34. What might keep Emma from getting this position? (A) An unprofessional tone in her email (B) A lack of required work experience (C) A weak recommendation from a former boss (D) An incomplete educational background

35. What is this article mainly about?(A) Cultural practices in coastal regions(B) A natural ocean phenomenon(C) A rare geological formation(D) Factors influencing climate change

36. According to the article, what is NOT true about the Gulf Stream?(A) It moves along the ocean’s surface.(B) It travels across the Atlantic Ocean.(C) It transports heat from warmer regions.(D) It makes warm water cold.

37. What is true about the types of sea current?(A) Surface currents brings warm water.(B) Deep-water currents are caused by the wind.(C) Surface currents flow toward warmer areas.(D) Deep-water currents helps create the climate of Western Europe.

38. According to the article, which of the following is NOT an effect of sea currents on humans? (A) Support marine industries (B) Produces sea water and salt (C) Spread plastic across oceans (D) Play a role in leisure activities

39. According to the article, what is a likely result of El Niño and La Niña?(A) Tsunamis(B) Shifts in ocean temperature(C) Coastal erosion(D) Irregular activity in all ocean currents

40. Where does this article most likely appear?(A) In a scientific magazine(B) In a psychology report(C) In an economics journal(D) In a phone directory