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1(D).

43 Tony: I broke my arm last night. Carol: ___Did you have a car accident? Tony: No, I fell off my horse.
(A) Don’t worry.
(B) It’s very kind of you.
(C) Isn’t that wonderful?
(D) How did that happen?

2(D).

12 In India, eighty percent of the entire ____ are Hindus.
(A) solution
(B) tradition
(C) population
(D) organization

3(B).

36 Nobody knows what food we can eat now because many businessmen think only of profits _____ people’s health.
(A) in fact
(B) instead of
(C) for certain
(D) by contrast

4(D).

Annie: I’m so happy you can come over for lunch. Tina: _____ We enjoy the meal very much.
(A)Forget it.
(B)I beg your pardon.
(C)Never mind.
(D)Thanks for inviting us.

5(B).

2. There is ______ about her ability.
(A)not problem
(B)not question
(C)no problem
(D)no doubt

6(B).

21 Please tell me more about _____. I want to know you better.
(A) you
(B) yourself
(C) us
(D) myself

7(C).

37 Most people find it hard to__________ the summer heat so they prefer staying in a cool room to going outdoors.
(A)hit
(B)bear
(C)make
(D)keep

8(A).

Alice is _____ of her classmate’s better performance.
(A)careful
(B)racial
(C)jealous
(D)public

9(D).

But for your help, I ______ then.
(A) should fail　　
(B) should have failed　　
(C) failed　　
(D) fail　　

10(D).

48 I don’t remember ever ____ a versatile person like our English teacher before.
(A)meet
(B)met
(C)meeting
(D)to meet

11(D).

請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題

Umbilical cord blood was once discarded as waste material but is now known to be a useful source of blood stem cells. After a baby is born, cord blood is left in the umbilical cord and placenta. It is easy to collect, with no risk to the mother or baby. It contains haematopoietic (blood) stem cells: rare cells normally found in the bone marrow. Haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can make every type of cell in the blood – red cells, white cells and platelets. They have been used for many years in bone marrow transplants to treat blood diseases.

Cord blood is used to treat children with cancerous blood disorders such as leukemia, or genetic blood diseases like Fanconi anemia. The cord blood is transplanted into the patient, where the HSCs can make new, healthy blood cells to replace those damaged by the patient’s disease or by a medical treatment such as chemotherapy for cancer. In this way, cord blood offers a useful alternative to bone marrow transplants for some patients. It also seems to be less likely than bone marrow to cause immune rejection or complications such as Graft versus Host Disease.

However, cord blood transplants also have limitations. Treatment of adults with cord blood has so far proved to be very challenging, despite some successes. Cord blood can also only be used to treat blood diseases. No therapies for non-blood-related diseases have yet been developed using HSCs from either cord blood or adult bone marrow. A major limitation of cord blood transplantation is that the blood obtained from a single umbilical cord does not contain as many haematopoietic stem cells as a bone marrow donation. A transplant containing too few HSCs may fail or could lead to slow formation of new blood in the body in the early days after transplantation. This has been partially overcome by transplanting blood from two umbilical cords into larger children and adults. Some researchers have also tried to increase the total number of HSCs obtained from each umbilical cord by collecting additional blood from the placenta. Much research is focused on trying to increase the number of HSCs that can be obtained from one cord blood sample by growing and multiplying the cells in the laboratory. This is known as “ex vivo expansion”. Several preliminary clinical trials using this technique are underway. The results so far are mixed: some results suggest that ex vivo expansion reduces the time taken for new blood cells to appear in the body after transplantation; however, adult patients still appear to need blood from two umbilical cords. Neither solution is entirely satisfactory.

【題組】49 When the scientists apply the cord blood treatment to adults patients, which of the following procedure is true?
(A)They use only part of the cord blood.
(B) They collect all blood cells from the womb.
(C)They cultivate stem cells in the laboratory.
(D) They give up on test on chemotherapy for cancer.

12(B).

第 46 題至第 50 題為題組

Problem solver. Creative. Works well under pressure.

These are key personality traits employers will be seeking no matter what position they’re hiring for—and chances are, you resume probably already showcases them in some way. But these days, hiring managers from some firms aren’t content to take job seekers at their word—they want to see it to believe it.

And that’s why some companies have turned the interview process on its head. Instead of the traditional questions you might expect in an interview, they’re giving candidates problems to solve—problems which, at first glance, might seem totally random. Google, for example, has been known to ask, “How many people are using Facebook in San Francisco at 2:30 PM on a Friday?” Hewlett-Packard asks, “If Germans were the tallest people in the world, how would you prove it?”

No doubt, these are tough questions but there is no need to panic. Your interviewer isn’t necessarily looking for a right answer. He wants simply to determine how quickly you can think on your feet, how you’ll approach a difficult situation, and, most importantly, whether you can remain positive and proactive and make progress in the face of a challenge.

【題組】47 According to the passage, which of the following is an essential characteristic of a potential employee in the eye of the employer?
(A) Good command of English.
(B) Attractive appearance.
(C) Great computer skills.
(D) Problem-solving ability.

13(A).

第 41 題至第 45 題為題組

Music is such an important part of most people’s lives, and the advent of the Internet and iTunes has really changed the way we interact with our music. 41 we are in the car, at the gym, or relaxing after a hard day of work, music can work magic. Today, it is not 42 to have thousands of songs on your music playlist. 43 , many people have so much music that it is literally out of control! Today’s digital players offer a wealth of ways to 44 and organize music, but if you are not careful, it can quickly become a nightmare. Ask yourself: How many duplicate songs do you have in your collection? How many songs are listed as “track unknown”? If this describes you, then you may be interested in a great new plug-in service called TuneUp that is coming to the 45 of millions of music lovers.

【題組】41
(A) Though
(B) Whether
(C) Since
(D) However

14(C).

Look at your street outside your window. Is it wide? Is it narrow? Read about other streets. Then 39 if your answer is the same. One street is very wide. It is in Argentina. It is the main street of Buenos Aires. It is 40 9 de Julio Avenue. (Argentina’s birthday is on July 9, 1816.) How wide is this street? It has twelve lanes! It is over 360 feet wide! One street is very narrow. It is in Germany. It is in the city of Reutlingen. Its name is Spreuerhof Street. It 41 in 1727. 42 a car nor a bike can go down it. Two people can’t walk 43 at the same time. Some people have to turn sideways. Its widest part is twenty inches. Its narrowest part is just twelve inches!
【題組】43
(A)abreast
(B)abroad
(C)against
(D)afterwards

15(B).

Dear All,
You’re invited to attend Rachel and John’s housewarming party at 7 Worthworth Road, Lancaster on Sunday, May 25. The party will begin at 11:30 am. We will have a pot luck lunch or ______41______ for those who has just got up. But you can also bring along your ______42______ food or anything you would like to share with us. House wine and homemade cheese are particularly welcome! We will also ______43______ food to those who do not eat meat or dairy products. You do not need to dress up. Wear ______44______ you find comfortable. After the meal, songs and dances will be performed. And there are a lot more ______45______ coming up on the day. Therefore, don’t hesitate to join us for this special occasion. Do come and enjoy yourselves!

Cheers,
Rachel and John Dickenson
Email: rmdickenson@gamil.com

【題組】41
(A)loss
(B)dinner
(C)brunch
(D)napkin

16(D).

請依下文回答第 39 題至第 43 題： Fast-food restaurants are a familiar sight in almost every city and town in the United States. The first fast-food restaurants sold 39 a few kinds of foods. For example, when the first McDonald’s 40 in 1948, its menu had only five items: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, shakes, and sodas. Today, most fast-food restaurants 41 a wide variety of items. Hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, pancakes, eggs and more are 42 for a quick meal. Many fast-food restaurants are part of large nationwide chains. This is 43 you will find restaurants that look the same and serve the same food all over the country.
【題組】40
(A) seen
(B) opened
(C) ran
(D) stood

17(C).

請依下文回答第 36 題至第 40 題

Pete is 36 years old and works for the post office. He has worked there for 12 years. His salary is good, and benefits are excellent. All postal workers have health insurance and a good 36 plan. Pete works hard, 37 misses work, and is never late. He’s reliable, and his supervisors know that they can 38 on him. He also gets along well with the other workers. Pete loves sports. He played football and baseball in high school, and he still jogs three or four times a week. Pete doesn’t drink or smoke, but he has one big 39 . He loves to 40 . He buys a lottery ticket every day. He goes to the racetrack every week. He also bets on football, basketball, and baseball games. Sometimes, he wins a lot of money, but sometimes he loses a lot. This makes his wife, Gloria, angry. “You should stop betting,” she tells Pete. “I’ll stop betting if you lose 40 pounds,” he replies.

【題組】39
(A) weakness
(B) chance
(C) tendency
(D) attraction

18(D).

　　Halloween was not Mary’s favorite holiday. Oh, sure, when she was a little kid, Mary liked dressing up in a 36 and going trick or treat. But now she was getting a little old for all that. In fact, the day after Halloween, Mary would 37 thirteen. She would 38 think she is just a little kid. Mary would never admit it, but she had one other big 39 for not liking Halloween. When your birthday falls on November 1, no one ever makes a big 40 out of it－because it is right after Halloween!
【題組】37
(A)move
(B)change
(C)shift
(D)turn

19(C).

請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題
French children are considered as behaving themselves much better than children from other countries. French children usually listen more to their parents but are also seen as being more independent. The reason why French children are "better" kids has to do with the different parenting style made by the French couple. French parents always think of themselves first and let their children know about it. They often follow the rule when teaching their children. For example, they never allow their children to have snacks between meals because they want their children to stay hungry when having their real meals. And when they say no to their children, they really mean it.People might think that French parents are hard with their children, but they are not, in fact. They never punish their children but teach them in a loving way. While letting themselves have the time besides being parents, French parents also give their children free time to be themselves. Early in their childhood, French children sleep on their own and do not share the bed with their parents. Similarly, German parents make their children lead an independent life earlier. For instance, they have their children walk to school by themselves and let them make their own decisions.
Both French and German parents put an emphasis on teaching their children to be independent while also asking them to show their respect to their parents and other people. Another parenting style, which is called as the "Tiger Mom" style, aims at training their children under very hard conditions to make them become better persons in the future. In order to enable the children to reach the high goals set up by the parents, this kind of parenting often obeys a hard rule. Ignoring totally the children’s interests and needs, those parents always push their children to the limits and ask them to achieve impossible goals. Some people regard this kind of parenting as helpful to the children as certain children who are parented under this kind of style can achieve to a high level. But there are still others who see it as cruel and unhealthy. No matter what kind of parenting it is, it is better for the parents to think about whether their parenting style can suit their children. If not, it is wise for the parents to think about not hurting their relationship with their children.
【題組】 49 What does the author think of the “Tiger Mom” parenting style?
(A) Parents should not choose this kind of parenting.
(B) Children feel happy under this kind of parenting.
(C) It takes time and money to practice this kind of parenting.
(D) There are both good and bad sides about this kind of parenting.

20(B).

The thieves struck on the morning of August 22, 2004, not long after the Munch Museum had opened. The Sunday peace was broken by the shouting of the two men storming into the exhibition area. Using a gun to force the guards to the ground, they took two paintings off the wall and left. The whole thing took less than 5 minutes. The crime was seen as a shame to Norway, which regards Munch’s paintings as among its most valued cultural treasures. One and a half years on, six men were charged and their trial began February 14, 2006. The police may catch the thieves, but they don’t have the paintings. In the first place, the police took so long to arrive. By the time they did, the original witnesses were gone and the crime scene had been changed with other visitors. The only evidence they got was an unclear photo of two guys taken by the security camera. The police began to make some arrest 8 months later. As for the museum, it closed after the robbery and reopened 10 months later, after adding $6 million security equipment.
【題組】49. When did the Museum reopen?
(A)April 2005.
(B)June 2005.
(C)February 2006.
(D)December 2006.

21(B).

請依下文回答第 31 題至第 35 題 Halloween is just around the corner. When I 31 in the U.S., I always made sure I had lots of candy duringHalloween. That’s because on Halloween night all the neighborhood kids would put on scary 32 and gotrick-or-treating from house to house. They would knock on the door and 33 , “Trick or treat?” You would thenhave to put candy, 34 chocolate, in their bags. After a night of trick-or-treating most kids would 35 a bagfulof different types of candies that would take weeks to eat.
【題組】 34
(A) nearly
(B) usually
(C) randomly
(D) scarcely

22(C).

請依下文回答第 26 題至第 30 題
In the United States Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. local time on the second Sunday in March. On the first Sunday in November areas on Daylight Saving Time return to Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. When Daylight Saving Time begins, turn your clocks ahead one hour. At the end of Daylight Saving Time turn your clocks back one hour.
For most Americans, Daylight Saving Time means only one thing: losing an hour’s sleep. So what is the point?This is actually a reasonable question, according to a growing body of scientific research.
Most of North America and Europe follows Daylight Saving Time, while the majority of countries elsewhere do not. When clocks in almost all of the United States spring forward by an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, it will likely prompt an increase in heart attacks and strokes, cause more car accidents and reduce worker productivity, according to studies. It will also fail to cut the nation’s energy bill, contrary to what the experts once believed.
Disruptions, even minor ones, to human beings’ sleep patterns can have outsized effects, according to researchers. “Our study suggests that sudden, even small changes in sleep could have detrimental effects,” Amneet Sandhu of the University of Colorado told Reuters in 2014 after his study of Michigan hospital data showed a 25 percent jump in heart attacks on the Monday after Daylight Saving Time began.
Daylight Saving Time, which runs until the fall, was widely adopted during World War Two as an energy-saving measure. The rationale was that a later sunset meant people would spend fewer hours using lights inside their homes in the evening.
But studies have generally failed to show significant energy savings associated with the shift.

Plenty of people expressed frustration on social media on Saturday, as the prospect of losing an hour’s sleep loomed large. Abolishing Daylight Saving Time – or conversely, extending it year-round – would require a law passed by U.S. Congress. States are allowed to opt out of Daylight Saving Time, but all states are required to follow standard time from November to March. Legislators in some states have tried unsuccessfully to pass laws abandoning Daylight Saving Time, but Arizona and Hawaii are the only states that do not reset their clocks twice a year. For everyone else, Sunday morning will come just a little bit earlier than usual.

【題組】29 What is the rationale of “Daylight Saving Time?”
(A) If people work and sleep according to the sun, they will be healthier.
(B) Changing the time will make industries and workers more productive.
(C) People may consume less energy with the help of longer periods of sunlight.
(D) People can collect more energy through solar panels in summer time.

23(B).

請回答第 41 題至第 45 題 Wedding customs vary from culture to culture. In the United States, for example, the night before a man gets married, his friends give a party for him. This party is only for men. When the bride gets dressed for her wedding, she puts on “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” When she enters the church, everyone stands up. After the groom puts the ring on his bride’s finger, he kisses her. As the newly-wed leave the church, the guests throw rice at them. At the wedding party, the bride dances with her father before she does with her new husband. Finally, friends and family decorate the groom’s car with empty cans and colored paper before he and his bride leave the party to begin their honeymoon.
【題組】41 According to the passage, wedding customs are
(A)different from culture to culture.
(B)important in the United States.
(C)seldom followed in America.
(D)similar all over the world.

24(B).

The Harvard University Center for the Environment（HUCE）encourages research and education about the environment. The Center _____42_____ its strength from teachers and students across the University. The most important problems _____43_____ our natural environment are complex. They often _____44_____ cooperation by scholars of many fields of learning. Therefore, the Center seeks to provide the future Harvard-educated researchers, policymakers and business leaders with a special environmental education that emphasizes cooperation, while promoting joint efforts among different parts of the University as well as _____45_____ the University and the outside world. In short, the Center supports research _____46_____ to the environment. By holding public lectures and informal discussions, the Center connects people with an interest in the environment.
【題組】45
(A)between
(B)without
(C)against
(D)opposite

25(C).

When his two daughters were growing up, Walt Disney often accompanied them to local amusement parks on Sunday. There he noticed that the youngsters entertained 26 quite easily but the adults had little to do. To his way of thinking, a park should appeal 27 the sense of wonder and exploration (to the child) in everyone. His vision 28 a reality on July 17, 1955, when Disneyland opend in Anaheim, California. Now, it’s the start of a new millennium, and “the little park that Walt built ”is 29 forty-five years of magic with ongoing festivities, including a dazzling new parade, that 30 on the true stars of this long-running show: the incomparable Disney characters. Disneyland has grown and changed over the past forty-five years. Attractions have come and gone, but the park’s appeal has remained constant.
【題組】29
(A) taking
(B) entertaining
(C) celebrating
(D) selling

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