1. In some places, people use natural __ such as bamboo to make their walls stronger.
(A) ingredients
(B) combinations
(C) elements
(D) materials

44. Which of the following is most likely the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?(A) To offer solutions to the heavy burden on the national health insurance.(B) To highlight how Taiwan can be a role model for treating people with poor mental health.(C) To recommend a practice that embraces the mentally ill in the community.(D) To raise public awareness of the importance of regular health examinations.

45. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?(A) Areas with more high-income households experience less discrimination.(B) Initiatives proposed by the government come with sufficient funding.(C) Designated facilities for the mentally ill are more ideal than foster families.(D) Efforts are made in Taiwan to accommodate those with mental health issues.

46. In which of the following blanks can the word “stigma” be placed, as used in the last paragraph?(A) “Without the social associated with mental health issues, patients would be capable ofliving like the rest of the public.”(B) “The opening of the community mental health center brought desired for people seekingto reduce their caretaking duties.”(C) “The government announced increased for community mental health services to improvefacilities and services.”(D) “The new community care program provides realistic to help staff offer more effectivetreatment.”

47. Which of the following pictures is Biblioteca Vasconcelos?(2 分)(A) (B)(C) (D)

2. By using computer tomography, scientists were able to __ the Tutankhamen was probably notmurdered, and was about 19 when he died.(A) affect(B) suspect(C) determine(D) remain

3. In other developed countries, buildings are constructed from stronger things, for example concrete walls are _______with steel rod.(A) reinforced(B) enforced(C) installed(D) withdrew

4. By using the Internet and text messaging, everyone in the world could choose or vote freely. Forexample, people could __ a special site as one of the new seven wonders.(A) nominate(B) honor(C) enroll(D) include

5. These firms have been given a tough lesson in the need to __ their markets. Some companies areselling similar products.(A) combine(B) diversify(C) close(D) decide

6. I am __ your proposal.(A) in accord with(B) on accord with(C) at accord with(D) under accord with

7. The economy is starting to __ speed and consumers are starting to get their confidence back.(A) wait on(B) pick up(C) pick on(D) arrive in