複選題

41. The thinning of the ozone layer that protects the Earth ( A )with the sun's intense heat is tremendous and it has apparently ( B )caused increase of the Earth's temperature that is capable of ( C )creating heat waves to ( D )affected countries.
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D

37. What problem are the global businesses in Asian areas facing, according to the passage?(A) Struggling to find the skilled workforce.(B) Struggling to find the workforce with similar value.(C) Frequent job changing of the company employees.(D) Consist job hogging of the company leaders.

38. Which of the followings is important for some large global companies to expand their business, according to the passage?(A) To create a mix of skills and backgrounds of the employees.(B) To cope with a workplace for consistent job hoppers.(C) To create a corporate value to fit the job-hopping trend.(D) To stick with a consistent value that the companies create.

39. Why is Kaplan, an education giant, mentioned in the passage?(A) To show how a company can expand its brand through hiring potential employees.(B) To illustrate how a company meet potential candidates before job applying.(C) To show how a global company encourages job searchers apply for its jobs.(D) To illustrate how a company can boost skills of new hires and expand its brand.

40. What does the word "launched" mean in the passage?(A) Released.(B) Expanded.(C) Promoted.(D) Initiated.

複選題42. The volcano eruption covered all of the western U.S. are among the largest known to have ever ( A )occurred on Earth, ( B )produced drastic climate change ( C )in the ( D )aftermath.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

43. Fatigue and alcohol are two known triggers for memory lapse, ( A )so ( B )avoid these can help in situations ( C )where you need to ( D )stay sharp.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

44. No matter ( A ) how many times she ( B )has tried to stop, she just can't give up ( C )search for the perfect recipe that many have said ( D ) not existing.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

45. According to eight police officers who emerged ( A )from different directions ( B )to deliver eight variations of warnings, pedestrians ( C ) forbid to cross from one side to ( D ) the other.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

46. There are three reasons why Norway is one of the best countries in the world. First, it has an excellent health care system. All Norwegians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Norway has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and most of the people continue studying at university. Finally, its cities are clean and efficiently managed. Norwegian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result,________.(A) Norway is ideal for higher education.(B) Norway is a perfect sightseeing location for tourists.(C). Norway is affordable for most people to love.(D) Norway is a desirable place to live.

47.________. From the earliest times, kings used initial rings to sign document. Later, during Greek times, when Alexander the Great died, his vast kingdom was divided among his generals, who also got copies of his signet ring. They used these themselves and even allowed trusted advisors to use them. Finally, the custom spread among the common people, and nearly everybody who couldn't write signed official documents with a signet ring. Rings thus became a sign of contractual agreement, which meaning was eventually applied to wedding rings.(A) The importance of the rings is initially documented since earlier times in history.(B) The custom of using rings in weddings is documented officially since Greek times.(C) The use of wedding rings has evolved as the latest of all the bridal traditions.(D) The use of rings has been popular for new-weds for a long time.