8. Chen Chieh-hsien (陳傑憲)_____ the WBSC Premier12 2024 MVP (Most Valuable Player) due to his magnificent performance.
(A) was named after
(B) made fun of
(C) was in charge of
(D) stood out as

4. After looking at his grandfather’s _____ on the wall, John was happy to discover that his grandfather and he really looked alike. (A) cattle (B) jewelry (C) portrait (D) whistle

5. It is risky for people to touch plants in rainforests because some plants can be _____ to humans. (A) fashionable (B) jealous (C) poisonous (D) reasonable

6. Governments have the _____ to punish people who drink and drive. (A) authority (B) bargain (C) courtesy (D) infection

7. During the night, the sensor lights in the park will _____ turn on by themselves when someone is passing by. (A) automatically (B) organically (C) productively (D) selfishly

9. Mary came to me and introduced herself again.   Apparently  , she thought that I had forgotten her name. (A) actively (B) entirely (C) internally (D) obviously

10. My sister decided to   abandon   her old habits and start a fresh chapter in her life. (A) bring about (B) carry on (C) give up (D) run into 

Ⅱ. 對話題：第 11 至 20 題，請依對話內容選出一個最適合的答案，使其成為有意義 的對話。 11. Dad: Hey, you’re always on your phone! Son: I know. I just like playing games and watching videos. Dad: But if you use the phone too much, you might hurt your eyes. Son: ____________ Dad: Yeah, let’s go jogging. It’s more fun. (A) Then I should use it less. (B) Should I use a new phone? (C) Do you like to watch videos, too? (D) So you should play online games.

12. Lucy: Do you know that plastics can take 20 years to break down? John: That’s awful! We really need to use less plastic. Lucy: I agree. ____________ John: Great idea! I’ll try that, too. (A) No wonder I prefer buying plastic containers. (B) So I keep using plastic straws for all my drinks. (C) That’s why I always carry my own water bottle. (D) And I make sure to throw away everything I buy.

13. Vendor: These vegetables are chemical free. Customer: They look great. But what about the eggs? ____________ Vendor: Of course! We get them straight from the farm every morning. They are the best. (A) Are they fresh? (B) How much are they? (C) Do you plant them? (D) How do you cook them?

14. Ken: The line is too long! Let’s cut in line, so we can get into the theater in time. July: No way. ____________  Ken: OK. Let’s go to the back of the line. (A) Which theater do you prefer? (B) Which movie are we going to see? (C) How much do you pay for two adults? (D) How can you even think of doing that?