40. (A) diminish (B) constrain (C) accelerate (D) undermine 四、閱讀測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】第一篇： Many people think hobbies are just extra activities for free time. When life gets busy, fun activities are often the first things people give up. However, studies suggest that hobbies are not only enjoyable but can also support a person’s health and emotional well-being. A hobby can be almost anything. Some people read, cook, garden, play music, or take walks. Others join clubs or do sports with friends. A hobby does not need to look important to other people. What matters is whether the activity is meaningful and enjoyable to the person doing it. Since people choose hobbies freely, hobbies can give them a sense of control that is often missing from work or school. Research shows that hobbies may be connected with several benefits. People who spend time on enjoyable activities often feel less stress and report a better mood. They may also feel more satisfied with life. Some hobbies help people build social relationships. For example, a person who joins a book club or sports team may meet new friends. Even hobbies people do alone, such as drawing or baking, can help them relax and recover energy. Still, many adults do not spend enough time on hobbies. Some think leisure is not very important. Others feel guilty using time on activities that do not bring a clear result. Yet this idea may be too narrow. Time spent on a hobby is not always time lost. In fact, hobbies may help people return to their duties with more patience, better focus, and a calmer mind. In modern life, people are often told to keep working and achieving more. Hobbies remind us that enjoyment also matters. They may not solve every problem, but they can help make life healthier and more balanced.

45. In the fourth paragraph, what does the word “narrow” most nearly mean? (A) too limited in thinking (B) too difficult to explain (C) too emotional to accept (D) too simple to notice 第二篇： Michelin has been in business for more than a hundred years. While the company is best known for producing tires, it surprised many people in 1900 by publishing a travel guide for drivers. The guide offered practical advice on where to stay, eat, and refuel. What began as a small project to promote travel eventually developed into one of the most respected restaurant review systems in the world. Over the years, the Michelin Guide has become a symbol of culinary excellence. It is now published in over twenty countries and is trusted by chefs and travelers who seek unforgettable dining experiences. A restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide can quickly gain national or even international fame and attract visitors from home and abroad. One thing that makes the Michelin Guide unique is its strong sense of secrecy. Nobody knows who the inspectors are or when they might appear. This is because Michelin believes that sending an anonymous inspector to a restaurant is the only way to get an honest review. These inspectors visit restaurants and judge everything from the taste and creativity of the dishes to the service and the overall atmosphere. Only restaurants that meet the highest standards earn Michelin stars — one, two, or three — The more, the better. Michelin is extremely selective. In 2025, only 157 restaurants worldwide hold the rare three-star rating. Earning a Michelin star brings pride and success, but also great pressure. Some chefs work tirelessly to keep their stars, fearing they might lose them. One famous French chef even ended his life after his restaurant lost a star. Many diners also go to extremes, traveling long distances and spending large sums of money just to eat at Michelin-starred restaurants. For them, dining at such places is more than a meal — it is a remarkable culinary adventure.

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