18. Doctor: Good afternoon, Mr. Johnson. What can I do for you?

Mr. Johnson: Well doctor, I’ve been having a dry cough for a few days, and I think I may also have a bit of a fever.

Doctor: Mm, __________ It’s 39 degrees. Do you have any difficulty breathing?

Mr. Johnson: Yes, I do. I think I may have lost my sense of taste and smell, too.
(A) could you take a breath?
(B) let me check your medical record.
(C) let me take your temperature.
(D) could you keep your voice down?

14. The company developed three types of software, _______ data analysis, cybersecurity, and customer relationship management. (A) accidentally (B) elegantly (C) fiercely (D) namely

15. The umbrella Jenny just bought is made of very _______ material so that it can be used for a relatively long time. (A) durable (B) furious (C) ignorant (D) occasional

16. Sam: This is my first time studying abroad. It’s been exciting, but I’ve got to admit that I’ve been feeling homesick lately.Laura: I bet. Is there anything you can do to cope with homesickness?Sam: Well, I try to get involved in campus activities and make new friends. __________Laura: That’s great! Building new connections and learning the local culture can be really rewarding. Your parents would be happy about that, too. (A) And that makes me miss my family more. (B) So I can’t fly home for the summer vacation. (C) So I don’t have time to work on my assignments. (D) And that keeps my mind off feelings of loneliness.

17. Jessica: Did you hear about the big factory fire last week?Benjamin: Yeah, it’s sad to see quite a few people die from the heavy smoke.Jessica: I’m wondering how often your workers are trained in fire drills, so they know what to do if there is a fire.Benjamin: Fire safety is a big deal. To get well prepared in case of a fire, __________ (A) we learn to play with fire. (B) we hold drills on a regular basis. (C) we switch off the smoke detector. (D) we set fire to some safety equipment.

19. Tom: Aren’t you worried that AI is gonna take away our jobs after we graduate?Ellen: Well, AI has replaced some routine tasks, such as data entry and customer services. But it also creates new jobs, like data scientists and prompt engineers.Tom: I see. __________ We also need to know what jobs might be starting to change.Ellen: Right. Continuous learning will be the key to success in the future. (A) It’s not all about job loss. (B) AI has taken over all the jobs. (C) The new jobs might be too easy for us. (D) What AI can do has nothing to do with jobs.

20. Taxi driver: I’ll put your luggage in the trunk for you. Where would you like me to drive you?James: To the airport, please. By the way, __________Taxi driver: Yes, sure. ( 40 minutes later ) Here we are. That’ll be NT$ 450, please.James: Thanks for the ride. Keep the change. (A) can you pick us up at the entrance? (B) who will you meet in the entrance? (C) can you drop us off near the entrance? (D) which entrance are you looking for?

21. Julia: How’s your new place? That’s quite far away from your parents, isn’t it?Daniel: It’s really nice. __________Julia: Have you met your neighbors yet?Daniel: Yes, I met them yesterday. They’re friendly and care about the environment. They keep the neighborhood clean and green. (A) I wish I had time to meet my neighbors soon. (B) I want to find a new apartment for rent in your area. (C) I see my parents every day after I moved in their house. (D) I feel relaxed in the apartment after I finished unpacking.

22. Alex: The Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area is incredible. I’ve never felt so calm and connected to nature.Sarah: I see what you mean. Being out here and away from the city is like a reset for our soul.Alex: The towering trees, the flowing rivers, and the starry night sky—they’re all breathtaking. __________ Sarah: Absolutely. The Earth is a gift that we should never take for granted. (A) We should be home rather than spend time outdoors. (B) We should be careful not to damage the environment. (C) We should use up natural resources as fast as we can. (D) We should learn to keep ourselves busy during the day.

23. Sophie: I’d like to apply for the opening position as a part-time library assistant.Bob: Okay! Fill out the application form and turn it in, please. Sophie: __________ Bob: We’ll inform you in a week if we find you qualified for this position. (A) Where can I find the city’s largest public library? (B) What are the opening hours of the public library? (C) Whom should I ask if I have questions about the form? (D) When will I hear from you after submitting the form?

24. Receptionist: Hello, Hogwarts Language College. How may I help you?Mandy: Yes, I’d like to attend one of your evening classes.Receptionist: Okay, __________Mandy: It’s English course A165 for intermediate students. I’d like a long course for twelve weeks. (A) which class are you keen on? (B) which college are you in favor of? (C) could I get your contact details, please? (D) would you like to come for a math class first?