1. I'm at war with the _______ of my students. Their behavior shows no interest or energy to learn.
(A) apathy (B) encumbrance (C) euphonium (D) exhilaration
4. Last night, we were woken by a piercing _______ from outside. We all wondered where that sound came from.
(A) shrine (B) shrub (C) shutter (D) shriek
6. The incessant rain had a(n) _______ effect on the town’s old infrastructure, leading to several road closures.
(A) negligible (B) deleterious (C) beneficial (D) indifferent
III. Cloze Test: Choose the answer that best fits the text.
Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. It is one of the biggest ___18___ of the year for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. ___19___ over a five-day
period, the Festival of Lights involves different celebrations and traditions. The peak of the festival ___20___ the third day and the date changes
annually around the Hindu and lunar calendar. This year, the festival ___21___ on Friday, November 1st. Like any other special occasion, many
transform their homes in an ___22___ fashion.
【題組】19. (A) Living (B) Lasted (C) Observed (D) Practicing
Intrinsically motivated activities are ones___23___there is no apparent reward except the activity itself. People seem to engage in the activities
for their own sake and___24___they lead to an extrinsic reward. Intrinsically motivated behaviors are___25___bringing about certain internally
rewarding consequences, namely, feeling of competence and self-determination. ___26___, extrinsic motivation is fueled by the anticipation of a
reward from outside and beyond ___27___. Typical extrinsic rewards are money, prizes, grades, and even certain types of positive feedback. 【題組】23. (A) about those (B) about which (C) for it (D) for which
Stress has become a favorite subject of everyday conversation. It is not___28___to hear friends and family members talk about the difficulty
they have in managing the stress of everyday life and the efforts they___29___to control the events that cause stress. Most of us understand the results
of not controlling our reactions to stress. Forty-three percent of all adults suffer terrible health effects from stress. Most physician office visits are for
___30___illnesses and complaints. Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death— heart disease, cancer, lung disease, accidents, liver disease,
and suicide. Currently, health care costs___31___about twelve percent of the gross domestic product. Yet, while stress may damage our health, it is
sometimes necessary, ___32___desirable. Exciting or challenging events like the birth of a child, completion of a major project at work, or moving
to a new city generate as much stress as___33___tragedy or disaster. And without stress, life would be dull. 【題組】29. (A) make (B) spend (C) cost (D) take
This year's art festival is unlike any other. For the first time, it includes a section dedicated entirely to digital art, a decision that has sparked much
debate among traditional artists. Some argue that digital art is not "real" art since it does not involve physical materials like paint and canvas. Others
believe it is a legitimate form of expression that ___34___ the boundaries of art. As the festival ___35___, it becomes clear that digital art is attracting
a large number of visitors. The most talked-about piece is a digital installation that ___36___ a famous classical painting into a three-dimensional
experience. This work not only ___37___ traditional views on art but also ___38___ questions about the role of technology in art creation. 【題組】35. (A) ends (B) begins (C) progresses (D) stops
The use of perfume is often associated with mystery, fantasy and imagination. People wear perfume to please others, to leave a good impression,
to surround themselves with a pleasing, lingering scent. Although perfume does have a long history, it has not always carried a hint of romance.
The word perfume comes from the Latin phrase, “per” meaning “thorough” and “fumus” meaning “smoke”. The French later gave the name
“parfum” to the smells produced by burning incense. Indeed, the first form of perfume was incense, made by the Mesopotamians about 4000 years
ago. Ancient cultures burned a variety of resins and wood at their religious ceremonies. Incense made its way to Egypt around 3000 B.C. but until the
beginning of Egypt’s Golden Age, perfumes were used only in religious rituals. They became available to all Egyptians as the priests gradually
relinquished their exclusive rights. The ancient Greeks can take credit for the first liquid perfume. But it was the development of distillation by the
Arabs that made perfume manufacture viable. Perfume enjoyed huge success during the seventeenth century, especially in France. Hygiene in those
days was pretty spotty and fragrances were used to mask the unpleasant body odors. In England perfumes were used extensively during the reigns of
Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. All public places were scented during Elizabeth’s rule because she could not tolerate bad smells.
Perfume underwent profound change in the nineteenth century. Changing tastes and the development of chemistry laid the foundations for modern
perfumery. At the turn of the century, perfume usually was derived from a single-flower fragrance. Today, perfumes are extremely complex, made up
of many natural and synthetic chemicals, often referred to as “notes” or “overtones.” Chanel No 5 was the first perfume created by applying modern
chemical principles and the first to contain synthetics. Today, both synthetic and natural ingredients are used in perfumery. Natural components
include extracts of flowers, leaves, roots and citrus fruit. Animal extracts derived from musk, whales or beaver are also used. Chemists have become
very adept at producing synthetic versions of many natural compounds, greatly facilitating perfume manufacture.
There are many nuances to fragrance. Like a musical composition, it has different notes. The top note is what you smell when you first sample
the perfume. This lasts only for 5 to 10 minutes. The middle note is the scent that begins to emerge after the fragrance blends with your own unique
skin chemistry. It usually takes about 20 minutes for the middle note to develop fully. The base note is the final expression of your perfume, that is,
the scent produced when the fragrance has dried. It’s the smell that lingers. Because we all have different skin types, the same perfume can smell
differently on different people. 【題組】45. The first form of perfume was used _______.
(A) to mask unpleasant body odors
(B) to leave a good impression
(C) in religious rituals
(D) in chemistry laboratories
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational sector marks a significant shift in teaching and learning practices. AI's ability to
customize learning experiences based on individual student needs and learning patterns is perhaps its most groundbreaking contribution. By analyzing
student responses and learning behaviors, AI tools can modify lesson plans and instructional approaches to better suit each learner's pace and style.
In addition to enhancing personalized learning, AI is instrumental in streamlining administrative tasks for educators. Tasks such as grading
assignments and managing schedules, which traditionally consumed a significant amount of time, are now efficiently handled by AI systems. This
shift allows teachers to devote more time to engaging directly with students and enhancing their teaching strategies. Furthermore, AI facilitates access
to a wealth of resources and learning materials, enabling students to explore topics beyond the constraints of their textbooks.
However, this technological advancement does not come without challenges. Issues such as ensuring equitable access to AI technology and
safeguarding student data privacy are paramount concerns that educators and policymakers must address.
As AI continues to evolve, its impact on the educational landscape promises to be profound, reshaping how educators teach and students learn
in an increasingly digital world. 【題組】48. What is the primary focus of the passage?
(A) The transformative impact of AI on teaching and learning practices
(B) The role of AI in modernizing administrative tasks in education
(C) The various types of challenges posed by AI in the educational sector
(D) Privacy concerns related to the use of AI in teaching and learning practices
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