Tigers are a(n) ________ species, but they are still hunted for their bones and skins in some areas.
(A) extinct (B) numerous (C) protective (D) endangered
________ care and support that your kids need most. A large amount of pocket money cannot bring them
true happiness.
(A) It is
(B) There is
(C) They are
(D) There are
四、閱讀測驗
Many people think of dirt as being, well, dirty! Parents often tell their children not to play in dirt. And there
are good reasons to be wary. Soil often contains bacteria, parasites and pollutants that can make people sick. With
so many risks, it is no surprise that many people find geophagy—literally the eating of earth or soil—unappetizing.
Yet, geophagy is actually a relatively common practice in many parts of the world. The fact that the eating of
soil is also widespread in the animal kingdom suggests that geophagy may even be a natural process.
Why dirt? Some soils are surprisingly rich in minerals and nutrients such as iron and copper. People can often
get more of these nutrients from geophagy than from taking vitamin supplements. This is why geophagists often
claim to like the “sour taste” of dirt and to have cravings for it. It also explains why geophagy is often most
common among pregnant women and nursing mothers.
In some cases, soil can make dangerous foods safe to consume. People have long known that certain
poisonous wild acorns and potatoes become edible when mixed with soil.
Sometimes, soil is even taken as medicine! Many stomach medications contain the clay Kaolin because it
absorbs bacteria and toxins that cause diarrhea.
Unfortunately, geophagy is also practiced to avoid hunger pains when other food is not enough. In poor
countries, food can become so expensive that people substitute soil for flour or rice. This is a serious social
problem because even mineral-rich soils can’t provide a balanced diet.
【題組】49. According to this article, why is geophagy often most common among pregnant women and nursing
mothers?
(A) Because they want to stop hunger pains.
(B) Because they regard it as a natural process.
(C) Because they hate taking vitamin supplements.
(D) Because they like the taste of dirt as well as the nutrients.
19. After a long economic depression worldwide, people in all countries are extremely ________ about the
future.
(A) excessive (B) allusive (C) apprehensive (D) exclusive
13. Uniqlo will be having a(n) ________ of women’s casual shirts, dresses, and blouses this weekend.(複選) (A) bargain sale (B)clearance sale (C) year end sale (D) anniversary sale
22. ________ harshly he may speak to you, you can be sure that he has only your best interests at heart.
(A) However (B)Whereas (C) Moreover (D) Whether
25. Patrick and William are colleagues. They have known each other ________.(複選) (A) from last year (B)for many years (C) since 2001 (D) only a few years
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