二 、綜合測驗 :
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Gender equality is a basic human right. There has __(21)__ progress
in the last few decades: more girls are going to school, fewer young
girls are forced into marriage and more women are serving in positions
of leadership. __(22)__ these improvements, many challenges remain.
For instance, it’s been reported that 1 in 5 women have experienced
physical violence by an intimate partner within a year period. Besides,
women’s contributions are __(23)__ likely to be understated. The
effects of the pandemic could reverse the __(24)__ progress that has
been made on gender equality. Women are the hardest hit by this
pandemic. In response, UN Women has set up priorities to soften the
impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women and girls __(25)__ to achieve
gender equality and empower all women and girls in the world. 【題組】22. (A) On top of
(B) Rather
(C) Despite
(D) Instead