1 Most people are generally ______ about social media interactions because they could express
themselves more freely. (A) indifferent (B) inclined (C) enthusiastic (D) declined
2 The last wild Tasmanian tiger is believed to have been shot in 1930 by a farmer who ______ it prowling
near a hen house on his farm. (A) spared (B) spotted (C) teased (D) tossed
3 Evidence as to the major underlying mechanisms of the defect remains ______ ; hence, further research
is needed. (A) erosive (B) elusive (C) eternal (D) editorial
5 Studies show that leaders with ______ are likeable. They tend to motivate and influence a group of
people to work together. (A) charisma (B) disposal (C) enrichment (D) guard
6 The employee’s performance ______ was considered very positive, so she was offered a promotion.
(A) deduction (B) appraisal (C) induction (D) reprimand
7 Life is beautiful and worth celebrating, but one should be always ready to face ______ and challenges.
(A) contribution (B) adversity (C) felicity (D) consolation
9 The ______ of virtual reality technology allowed me to experience things in a way that I never thought
was possible. (A) costume (B) novelty (C) nonsense (D) commonplace
11 The politician’s bombastic remarks, filled with exaggerated promises and claims, failed to ______ the
skeptical crowd of voters. (A) approve (B) eliminate (C) convince (D) negate
13 Nothing is better than visiting the national park during spring and seeing ______ vegetation beneath the
trees. (A) stingy (B) barren (C) lush (D) meager
15 In terms of infant nutrition, from 6 months of age, breast milk should be ______ a variety of adequate,
safe and nutrient-dense foods. (A) composed of (B) implemented by (C) complemented with (D) consumed with
請依下文回答第 16 題至第 20 題: Drinking culture exists in almost every country around the world because alcohol consumption has become anintegral part of socializing in many cultures. However, since different countries have their own beliefs andpractices about drinking alcohol, it is better to heed to those different traditions and customs in order not to getyourself embarrassed or even in trouble while you are in a different land. Different countries, for instance, dohave their own drinking etiquette, times, places and regulations. In the UK, almost everyone knows that youwill be discriminated if you don’t buy your round before leaving a pub or bar. In the Czech Republic, it is wiseto place your beermat on top of your drinking cup to indicate that you’re finished with your drinking. Or yourempty cup will get filling up even if you don’t want to drink any more. In Germany, always keep your eyecontacts with people you’re having a toast with. If you don’t, you’ll be condemned with having seven yearsof bad luck. In Japan, however, you should avoid offending your colleagues, especially those who are yourseniors, by averting your head from them. Drinking times also vary in different cultures. People in the UK, Iceland, and the Czech Republic tend to drinkafter the midday, in the evening or even after the midnight in the case of Iceland, whereas it is customable forpeople in Spain, France, Russia, and Germany to drink during lunch. The German even drink on Sundaymornings known as Frühschoppen. It is a drinking gathering for family members after their Sunday morningchurch service. Drinking regulations also diverge in many countries. Rules about where to purchase andconsume alcohol as well as the proper drinking age do differ from nation to nation. In Germany as in somecountries, it is allowed to drink in public places while in Russia, people can only consume alcohol in bars,restaurants and their homes. In Iceland and other countries, you are unable to buy alcohol from supermarketsand other grocery stores as it is rigorously supervised. Apart from purchasing it in bars and restaurants, peoplecan only obtain it from government-run vinbudin. The so-called “dry” countries in the world are referred tothose nations that treat drinking as entirely illegal. It is worthy of note that in countries like the Kingdom ofBrunei, Saudi Arabia, and parts of the UAE and India, people can sometimes get punished for drinking alcohol.
【題組】16 Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
(A) Drinking Etiquette and Regulations in Europe. (B) The Beneficial and Harmful Sides of Drinking. (C) Various Practices of Drinking around the World. (D) Various Discriminations Led by Drinking.
【題組】19 According to this passage, why are some nations referred to as “dry” countries?
(A) Because drinking is considered breaking the law. (B) Because there is a shortage of water and alcohol. (C) Because most of those countries have desert lands. (D) Because those countries regard alcohol as poisonous.
【題組】20 According to the passage, which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “condemned”?
(A) Cursed. (B) Loaded. (C) Respected. (D) Regulated.