高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文自由測驗(難度:隨機)-阿摩線上測驗

阿摩：成長的路上不是我有話要說，而是聽得懂、看得懂

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1(C).

35. The secretary sent the attendees the _____ seven days in advance to remind them of what to discuss at the meeting.
(A)agenda
(B)novice
(C)scandal
(D)venture

2(C).

32 These plants are able to ______ and produce fruit even with limited sunlight.
(A) vanish
(B) revolt
(C) thrive
(D) linger

3(C).

40 Countless lives are saved each year because _____ of blood make certain surgical procedures possible.
(A) transmutations
(B) transfusions
(C) transductions
(D) transfections

4(C).

37 The idyllic image of the Mediterranean is beginning to _____ as plane crashes, beach attacks and refugee deaths now raise tourists’ fears about the region.
(A)fade
(B)glow
(C)hatch
(D)leak

5(C).

請依下文回答第 36 題至第 40 題 If you want to know where Google is headed, look through Google Lens. The artificially intelligent, augmented reality feature seemed to generate the most interest at Google’s developer conference. Of all announcements, it best encapsulated what Google’s transition to an “AI first” company means. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai underscored the tool as a key reflection of Google’s direction. “All of Google was built because we started understanding text and web pages. So the fact that computers can understand images and videos has profound implications for our core mission,” he said so in his introduction of Lens. During a demo, Google showed off how you could point your camera at something and Lens would tell you what it is－like, it could identify the flower you’re preparing to shoot. In another example, Pichai showed how Lens could do a common task－connecting you to a home’s Wi-Fi network by snapping a photo of the sticker on the router. A third example was a photo of a business’s storefront－and Google Lens could pull up the name, rating and other business listing information in a card that appeared over the photo. The technology basically turns the camera from a passive tool that’s capturing the world around you to one that’s allowing you to interact with what’s in your camera’s viewfinder. Later, during a Google Home demonstration, the company showed how Lens would be integrated into Google Assistant. Through a new button in the Assistant app, users will be able to launch Lens and insert a photo into the conversation with the Assistant, where it can process the data the photo contains. To show how this could work, Google’s Scott Huffman holds his camera up to a concert marquee for a Stone Foxes show and Google Assistant pulls up info on ticket sales. “Add this to my calendar,” he says－and it does. The integration of Lens into Assistant can also help with translations. Huffman demonstrates this by holding up his camera to a sign in Japanese, tapping the Lens icon and saying “What does this say?” Google Assistant then translates the text. Pichai said in his founders’ letter a year ago that part of this shift to being an AI first company meant computing would be less device-centric. Lens is an example of being less device-centric, on mobile. The technology behind Lens is essentially nothing new, and that also tells us something about where Google is going. This is not to say that Google is done coming up with new technologies, but that there are a lot of capabilities the company is still putting together into useful products.
【題組】39 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
(A) Google is shifting its emphasis on high tech devices such as Google Assitant.
(B) Google’s core mission centers around the computer application of image processing.
(C) Google Lens can be integrated into Google Assistant for tasks.
(D) Google is focusing on providing useful products that utilizes artificial intelligence.

6(C).

請依下文回答第 31 題至第 35 題 Nowadays, in public or private places, we tend to scroll mindlessly through our social media feeds when we have a few spare minutes (or for some, hours). And as we probably know intuitively, and as the research is confirming, it is not the best habit when it comes to our collective psychology. The American Academy of Pediatrics has warned about the potential for negative effects of social media in young kids and teens, including cyber-bullying and “Facebook depression.” But the same risks may be true for adults, across generations. A review study suggests “Facebook Addiction Disorder” because addiction criteria, such as neglect of personal life, mental preoccupation, escapism, mood modifying experiences, tolerance and concealing the addictive behavior, appear to be present in some people who use social networks excessively. A study also shows when people stop using the Internet, they also undergo small but measurable physiological effects. Rather than enhancing well-being, as frequent interactions with supportive offline social networks powerfully do, the current findings demonstrate that interacting with Facebook may predict the opposite result for young adults—it may undermine it. In fact, another study found that social media use is linked to greater feelings of social isolation, mentally and physically. Facebook is also a jealousy generator. We fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others as we scroll through our feeds, and make judgments about how we measure up. One study looked at how we make comparisons to others posts, in “upward” or “downward” directions—that is, feeling that we are either worse or better off than our friends. It turned out that both types of comparisons made people feel worse, which is surprising, since in real life, only upward comparisons (feeling another person has it better than you) makes people feel bad. But in the social network world, it seems that any kind of comparison is linked to depressive symptoms. All of this is not to say that there is no benefit to social media—obviously it keeps us connected across great distances, and helps us find people we had lost touch with years ago. But getting on social networks when you have some time to kill, or, worse, need an emotional lift, is very likely a bad idea. If you are feeling brave, try taking a little break, and see how it goes. And if you are going to keep “using,” then at least try to use in moderation.
【題組】31 What is the main idea of this passage?
(A) Aware of social networks’ disadvantages, people should use them moderately.
(B) Social networks are good things that keep people connected across distances.
(C) Comparing ourselves with others is not healthy and may bring frustration.
(D) People nowadays spend too much time scrolling social media feeds.

7(C).

請依下文回答第26題至第30題：
Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a transformative force in the modern world, reshaping industries,strengthening our daily lives, and raising profound questions about the future. AI __26__ thedevelopment of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such aslearning, problem-solving, and decision-making. One of the most visible applications of AI is in automation, __27__ machines can carry out repetitive tasks more efficiently and accurately than humans. This haspromoted advancements in manufacturing, logistics, and customer service, streamlining operations andreducing costs. AI's impact on healthcare is substantial. Machine learning algorithms can analyze vastamounts of medical data to assist in disease __28__ , drug discovery, and personalized treatment plans. Infinance, AI is used for fraud detection, algorithmic trading, and risk assessment. AI's presence is also felt inour daily lives, with virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa __29__ voice interactions a commonoccurrence. Recommender systems on streaming platforms and e-commerce websites use AI to tailorcontent and products to individual preferences. However, AI also raises ethical and societal concerns.Questions about job displacement, bias in algorithms, and data privacy are hotly debated. Ensuring that AIbenefits all of society __30__ mitigating potential risks is a complex challenge. The future of AI holdsgreat promise, from autonomous vehicles to advanced healthcare solutions. It will continue to shape ourworld, necessitating careful consideration of its implications as we navigate the path forward.
【題組】27
(A) where
(B) which
(C) that
(D) whether

8(C).

請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題

Doraemon, a well-known Japanese comic book character, was created by Fujiko F. Fujio in 1969. It was first made intoanimation in 1973. Ever since its creation, Doraemon has been valued in Japan and many other countries for itsrecreational and educational benefits.

Doraemon is a robot cat traveling back in time from the twenty-second century to the present in order to help a boynamed Nobita, a fifth grader. Unlike normal cats, Doraemon does not have ears. He has a blue body, caused by a mousebite, an event that later indirectly had his body metal taken off. As is known, Doraemon eats and sleeps like a normalperson and his favorite food is dorayaki, a Japanese treat filled with red bean paste.Among many of Doraemon’s fantastic gadgets, the fourth-dimensional pocket is definitely the most eye-catching one.Whenever it is necessary, Doraemon can take out from this magic pocket inestimable kinds of futuristic tools, such as

“Anywhere Door,” “Take-copter,” “Gulliver Tunnel,” and “Time Cloth,” to name but a very few. Interestingly, somegreat inventions in this day and age have literally been created after Doraemon’s gadgets.One of the major themes in the comic book Doraemon is the discussion of Nobita’s personality. Despite Nobita’sdisability to handle daily life well, Doraemon encourages him in one way or another to fight for what he needs. Doraemonknows that despite his many flaws, Nobita is honest and kind-hearted, and sometimes even courageous when his belovedones are in danger, including Shizuka of course, a neighborhood girl whom he has a crush on. Today, Doraemoncontinues to provide children with laughter and imagination. It is popular not only in Japan but also in many other partsof the world.

【題組】48 What does the word “inestimable” in this passage most likely mean?
(A) Without a name.
(B) Too old to be useful.
(C) Without any value.
(D) Too many to be counted.

9(C).

請依下文回答第 41 題至第 45 題：
We live a fast-paced life. Everything happens quickly nowadays, and efficiency is the key theme of our society. Email has replaced the paper letter. Words flow from our fingertips faster than ever before, but not everyone is happy about it. Some people prefer writing slowly. Tom Hanks, American actor, director, filmmaker, and collector of more than 100 typewriters, is one of them. The 58-year-old Oscar winner is__41__the sound his typewriters make. He can choose from a variety of them, each of which__42__its own sound. The volume and rhythm are determined by the force with which the fingers hit the keys. The collecting process itself, hunting and searching for rare pieces, is also a great pleasure. The__43__, however, is often tied to the price tag. Some vintage typewriters cost hundreds of dollars or more. Luckily his acting career is lucrative enough to pay for his hobby. Tom Hanks is not alone. More and more young people are tired of digital technology and looking for a better experience of writing. They enjoy typing because they can focus on thinking; they would not be__44__by email, googling, or Facebook.__45__ , typewriters are entirely powered by your fingertips. They do not require electricity, so you can gracefully carry on writing in a sudden power outage.
【題組】41
(A) attending to
(B) weary of
(C) insisting on
(D) fascinated with

10(C).

請依下文回答第 41 題至第 45 題 For some people, summer is the time to head indoors to exercise. But others welcome the heat as a way to sweat more and get a better workout. Indeed, I’ve long regarded the sweatiness of my exercise sessions as a sign of how hard I was pushing myself. But it turns out I’ve been wrong: How much you sweat doesn’t necessarily correlate with how intense your workout is or how many calories you burn. When your body temperature rises, your eccrine glands secrete sweat, and the evaporation of moisture from your skin helps you cool off. Of course, sweating can occur for other reasons, such as stress or fear. That type of sweat comes from the apocrine glands, which are located mainly in the underarm and groin. How much we sweat during exercise is due to a number of factors, including gender (men tend to sweat more than women) and age (younger people sweat more than older people) as well as genetics, temperature and humidity. Weight plays a role as well. Larger people tend to sweat more, because their bodies generate more heat. Another contributor is fitness level. Surprisingly, fit people tend to sweat sooner during exercise and more copiously than those who are less fit. Research suggests that as your fitness level improves, your body’s heat-regulating system becomes more efficient, cooling you down faster and allowing you to work harder. Don’t be misled by the loss of a few pounds after a high-sweat workout. This is simply water weight that you gain back when you rehydrate and doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve burned lots of calories.
【題組】42 According to the passage, why do some people like the heat in summer?
(A) They believe the heat leads to a better workout.
(B) They like the outdoor exercise.
(C) They know our skin helps us cool off.
(D) They feel stressful during exercise.

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