所屬科目:基礎能力測驗(英文)
1 The film highlighted the struggles and ______ of immigrants as they adapted to life in difficult surroundings. (A) luxury (B) coziness (C) resilience (D) abundance
2 This chemical compound produces toxic micro-organisms, and they will _______ the growth of certain plants. (A) descend (B) migrate (C) glimpse (D) inhibit
3 The charity event was organized to ______ funds for those local orphanages which lack even basic facilities. (A) raise (B) deplete (C) contend (D) squander
4 The new system is much more ______ than the old one, saving us time and money. (A) dysfunctional (B) efficient (C) problematic (D) irrational
5 Environmental groups are making great efforts to ______ harmful plastic usage, encouraging sustainable practices to protect oceans and wildlife from further damage. (A) abolish (B) counsel (C) preside (D) polish
6 Many entrepreneurs engage in _______ by donating to charity for a particular cause. (A) serendipity (B) philanthropy (C) bibliography (D) anthropology
7 Because the company’s old elevator hadn’t been inspected in years, the manager worried it could become a serious _______ if someone got injured. (A) profit (B) legacy (C) liability (D) pension
8 The events in the story are told _______, starting with the character’s childhood and ending with his adulthood. (A) accidentally (B) chronologically (C) quantitatively (D) qualitatively
9 The rapid evolution of robot technology presents significant _______ to our current legal and ethical frameworks. (A) charities (B) outlets (C) challenges (D) outfits
10 The statue stood in a ______ spot at the center of the park, where all visitors could see it the moment they entered through the main gate. (A) vague (B) distant (C) prominent (D) suspicious
11 (A) along (B) beside (C) despite (D) opposite
12 (A) flap (B) volume (C) sole (D) void
13 (A) complicating (B) confusing (C) simplifying (D) seducing
14 (A) compile (B) embrace (C) invade (D) retreat
15 (A) fragile trust (B) mental clarity (C) ethical dilemma (D) arrogant attitude
16 What is this passage mainly about? (A) Discussing different types of narcissistic personalities and how they evolve. (B) Examining why some people are more likely to be attracted to narcissistic partners. (C) Identifying the traits and manipulative behaviors of narcissists in relationships. (D) Understanding how to develop a stronger emotional bond with a narcissistic partner.
17 According to the passage, which of the following is true about people in a relationship with narcissists? (A) They are likely to experience a decline in self-confidence over time. (B) They can change the narcissists’ behavior through patience and understanding. (C) They can maintain a balanced relationship if they manage to set firm boundaries. (D) They are responsible for the narcissists’ behavior and should improve the relationship.
18 What does unwavering sense of entitlement most likely mean in the passage? (A) A weak need for constant admiration. (B) An inability to recognize narcissists’ mistakes. (C) A refusal to acknowledge others’ emotions. (D) A persistent belief that narcissists deserve special treatments.
19 According to the passage, why is “gaslighting” used as a key tactic by narcissists? (A) To create deep, meaningful emotional bonds. (B) To feel empathetic for their partners. (C) To maintain control by making their partners doubt their own reality. (D) To recognize the manipulative nature of the relationship early on.
20 What is the author’s primary intention in writing the passage? (A) To refute a clinical explanation of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). (B) To question strategies for effectively managing a relationship with a narcissist. (C) To compare different types of manipulative behaviors in toxic relationships. (D) To warn readers about psychological and emotional risks of dating a narcissist.