14. Please ensure that the employees have freedom to _____ their own judgment, to offer their suggestions, and
to point out problems.
(A) excuse (B) elevate (C) expire (D) exercise
25. He _____ the importance of planning. His presentation highlighted the benefits of strategic thinking.
(A) emphasized (B) emphasized on (C) emphasized that (D) emphasized for
29. _____ extensive research, the majority of the accessible material on the subject was conflicting and
untrustworthy.
(A) Despite (B) Despite that (C) In spite (D) Although
三、克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】
第一篇：
Social networking websites, like MySpace or Facebook, are supposed to be __31__ as users promise not to
use the sites to promote products. In reality, though, users __32__ their favorite bands, their favorite books, etc. on
these platforms. Brand developers have found ways to advertise without actually advertising. And they benefit from
being __33__ websites that feel comfortable and personal to their users. Some people think those who promote
products should be banned from the websites for __34__ , while some others believe that it is __35__ that
advertising will leak onto these sites. 【題組】33. (A) studied by (B) attached to (C) removed from (D) monitored within
第二篇：
For many, there is a __36__ between maintaining a healthy state of mind and lapsing into mental
illness. English writer Charles Dickens, for example, believed this to be true. Dickens himself had reportedly
suffered from __37__ disorder. Friends said that he was at a low ebb every time he started working on a
new novel, but that his mood would gradually __38__ as he wrote. As he neared completion of a novel,
however, his behavior would again become increasingly __39__ . Therefore, he had deep __40__ for the
mentally ill. Struggling to sleep at night, he would pass a local psychiatric hospital and reflect on how the
patients were not much different from anyone else. 【題組】37. (A) sleep (B) bipolar (C) genetic (D) civil
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：
Are you considering online dating but feeling nervous? Believe me, you’re not the only one. But the Internet
is a great way to meet fun, eligible people. Here are some tips for staying safe and having a good time:
Get specific in your online profile. Write about yourself in a way that paints a vivid picture of who you are.
Don’t just say you love to travel but include a brief story about your journey to Africa. How is someone going to be
interested if you just say you love dogs and movies?
Never disclose too much personal information. No matter how charming your online pen pal is, no one
deserves your phone number. That way, the person won’t be able to keep calling if you’ve decided later you’re not
interested. And never give out a home address until after you’ve gone on a few dates.
Give someone the chance to impress you. When communicating with someone for the first time, you may
think this person isn’t attractive enough and quickly decide not to meet. But you could be depriving yourself of a
fantastic opportunity if you don’t give this person a second chance. Don’t be rigid； first impressions aren’t always
the whole story.
Telling little white lies could backfire. Be honest online because it’s the right thing to do – and because you
will have to live with the consequences of any fibs you tell. Most people would get angry when they find out their
online date is 30 pounds heavier or 10 years older than he or she claimed to be. Don’t exaggerate and don’t set
yourself up to be a disappointment. You want to exceed expectations.
Refrain from doing all the talking. It’s so much fun to express yourself online that you might not realize your
potential date has not been typing much back. Or you might feel so nervous when you talk on the phone that you
monopolize the conversation. It’s important that you give the other person time to talk and that you listen
attentively. Communication should be reciprocal. 【題組】44. What could “little white lies” lead to?
(A) You would get kicked out from the dating website.
(B) You would let your date down when you meet.
(C) You would be shot from behind by your date.
(D) You would also be lied to by your date afterwards.
第二篇：
Archaeological discoveries and literary texts prove that dance has existed for thousands of years. Many
ancient paintings show dancing figures involved in important religious functions. In Egypt, dancing was used to
honor the gods and those who passed away. The Greeks later mimicked this Egyptian custom in spiritual contexts,
such as temple ceremonies. Additionally, the Greek philosopher Aristotle ranked the art of dance as equal to poetry.
Gifted dancers, he believed, could use rhythmic gestures to communicate everything from character traits to
specific actions just as clearly as words could.
Many of today’s formal dances, like the waltz, were developed in the royal courts during the European
Renaissance. The love of dance among the upper class also led to the creation of ballet. Ballet began as a fluid
interpretation of fencing and audiences, including commoners, were charmed by the dancers’ graceful movements.
King Louis the XIV was so fascinated by the style that he brought many talented performers together and founded
the first professional ballet company.
During the 1920s, dancing for amusement started gaining wider acceptance, and the number of newly
invented dances soared. In America, this obsession was the foundation of a novel competition: the dance marathon,
where contestants showed off their dancing skills and physical endurance. During every hour, couples would dance
for 45 minutes and then take a 15-minute break. It was not unusual for these marathons to last for weeks or even
months! The longest one ended after 5,152 hours, and the winning pair got $2,000, about 1.5 times the average of
American’s annual salary at the time!
Dancing may not be inherently romantic, but occasions of love are often accompanied by special dances,
especially marriages. In Morocco, belly dancers lead guests into the reception hall to kick off the party. Wedding
goers in Mexico form the shape of a heart around the newlyweds while they share their first dance as a married
couple. And in Italy, guests at a wedding party join together for the tarantella, a dance for good luck. Legend has it
that this lively dance cured a woman bitten by a poisonous spider. 【題組】50. How do people in different countries dance in marital occasions?
(A) Mexican couples come down the aisle after wedding guests give the first dance.
(B) Italian newlyweds dance tarantella to cure wounds of insect bites.
(C) Moroccan wedding goers do a belly dance to start the party.
(D) Italian wedding attendees dance together for good luck.
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