38. The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow, so you should bring an umbrella just in case.
(A) authentic
(B) patient
(C) occasional
(D) aggressive

39. The local volunteers worked tirelessly to food and water to the victims of the sudden flood. (A) distribute (B) exaggerate (C) overcharge (D) strengthen

40. Online shopping always offers a way to purchase everyday items without leaving your house. (A) circular (B) temporary (C) convenient (D) troublesome 請依下文回答第 41 題至第 45 題： High temperatures are expected to continue baking large sections of the island through the end of the week. This potentially sees new daily temperature records 41 between Thursday and Sunday. Temperatures were forecast to 42 8-12 degrees above average in a number of southern cities, continuing a trend that began earlier in the week as a(n) 43 heat wave expands further into the northern cities of the country, said TBS News meteorologist Nolan. The latest wave of potential record highs follows records set in more than a dozen cities on Wednesday, when many cities 44 38 degrees or higher. The heat wave that initially brought unusual warmth to the south last week has been slowly moving northward with forecasts, 45 it would arrive on the northeastern coast by Friday. Along the way, it may fuel a series of potentially severe storms across parts of the region.

41. (A) connected (B) related (C) taken (D) made

42. (A) indulge (B) defeat (C) consent (D) remain

43. (A) precious (B) inferior (C) neutral (D) massive

44. (A) hit (B) beat (C) take (D) move

45. (A) withdrawing (B) transferring (C) indicating (D) suppressing 請依下文回答第46題至第50題： It is a universally acknowledged truth that Jane Austen, born in 1775, is one of the most beloved English novelists, and that her works still inspire readers today. She is renowned for her novels Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. Her stories often explore themes of love, marriage, and social status in late 18th century British society and are written with wit and insight. These enduring qualities have helped maintain her popularity across generations of readers. To honor her legacy, the Jane Austen Festival is held every September in Bath, England. She lived there for several years, and the city is depicted in two of her novels. The festival began in 2001 as a modest weekend gathering with merely a few attendees. Over time, it has evolved into a ten-day event that attracts thousands of Austen fans. This year, the festival will take place from September 12 to September 21. It provides fans with an opportunity to celebrate her works and experience the historical setting that influenced her writing. Festival-goers can participate in a wide variety of immersive activities that vividly recreate the social life and cultural atmosphere of Jane Austen’s time. Participants dressed in elaborate Jane Austen-style attire assemble on the streets of Bath and walk through the city, transporting visitors back to Jane Austen’s era. Beyond the promenade, the festival offers walking tours of locations significant to Austen’s life and novels. Additional events such as tea parties, costumed balls, theater performances, and literary readings allow participants to experience life in the early 19th century. As this year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, the festival is of special significance. It will be celebrated on a grander scale, with expanded programing and larger crowds. For those who wish not only to read about her world but to step into it, this celebration offers a unique and memorable way to experience both history and literature firsthand.

46. What is this passage mainly about? (A) Jane Austen and her most famous works. (B) A tribute to Jane Austen at the Bath festival. (C) The birthplace of Jane Austen and her life in Bath. (D) Famous summer festivals in Britain.

47. According to the passage, which of the following statements about Jane Austen is true? (A) Born in 1855, she is one of the most beloved English novelists. (B) Her novels are mainly about politics in 18th century British society. (C) The Jane Austen Festival is held every September in London. (D) She once lived in Bath, which appears in two of her novels.

48. Which of the following activities at the Austen Festival is NOT mentioned in the passage? (A) Participants can dress in Jane Austen-style costumes. (B) They can go to tea parties and experience the social life of her time. (C) They can play ball games that were popular in the 19th century. (D) They can watch theatrical performances based on her novels.

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