6. European heat is becoming both more severe _____ more frequent.
(A) but
(B) and
(C) or
(D) nor

7. As the economy continues to _____, demand for quick and convenient meal options is also increasing. (A) grow (B) grew (C) growing (D) grown

8. Germany is the _____ user of coal for power generation in Europe. (A) big (B) bigger (C) biggest (D) most bigger

9. _____ the firefighters rushed to the scene, they found the bus driver trapped inside the vehicle. (A) If (B) Since (C) Until (D) When

10. Amazon strongly dominates in the UK, _____ it accounts for about 30% of online retail sales. (A) which (B) where (C) what (D) why 三、克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】 Staying active in hot weather can be challenging. Pushing through a run or football match in extreme heat can be not only uncomfortable 11 dangerous, putting us at risk of heatstroke. “Walking, cycling, and exercising outdoors become more physically demanding and 12 comfortable when temperatures are high,” says Christian García-Witulski, an environmental lifestyle epidemiologist. However, if we reduce our physical activity each time it feels too hot 13 exercise outside, it can contribute to long-term health risks. Recent research has warned that rising temperatures 14 climate change could lead to people moving less in the heat and result in an estimated 470,000 to 700,000 premature deaths per year by 2050. So how do we stay 15 while staying active? The most impactful change most people can make is to exercise when it is cooler, such as in the morning or evening.

11. (A) and (B) or (C) as well as (D) but also

12. (A) more (B) less (C) rather (D) very

13. (A) to (B) too (C) when (D) in

14. (A) because (B) for (C) due to (D) in terms of

15. (A) hot (B) cool (C) frozen (D) warm 【請接續背面】 四、閱讀測驗 Few foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, loved as both a junk-food treat and an everyday food for millions of people around the world. What began as a post-war solution to hunger in Japan has since become a global guilty pleasure, providing quick, affordable, and satisfying meals for the masses. But it’s no secret that instant noodles aren’t healthy. Every so often, new studies emerge explaining how they increase the risk of heart disease and other health problems— surprising almost no one. In a world that increasingly values healthy eating, as plant-based diets and wellness become the focus for many, the instant noodle market is still expected to expand rapidly. According to various estimates, the global industry could grow from $64.67 billion in 2025 to $98.46 billion by 2032. Scientists have an easy explanation for their popularity: addiction. Researchers studying highly processed foods say their high-calorie content and delicious mix of salt, fat, and carbohydrates make people want to keep eating them. The manufacturers, however, offer another explanation. “The reason instant noodles have been widely embraced around the world as a ‘comfort food’ lies in their ability to offer universal values that people seek in food — namely, delicious taste, convenience, preservability, affordability, and safety,” says a representative of Nissin Foods Group. In an era filled with busy schedules and endless daily choices, having a reliable and quick food option is something to be thankful for. Maybe that’s why processed noodles, notorious as they are, continue to thrive as a global food culture.

16. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Instant noodles are becoming healthier because of new technology. (B) Although instant noodles are unhealthy, they remain popular for several reasons. (C) Plant-based diets will soon replace instant noodles worldwide. (D) Scientists and food companies agree that instant noodles should be avoided.

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