115 關務特考四等 機械工程(選試英文) 外國文(英文) 考古題詳解
第 1 題
If you apply too much pressure on the frozen glass, it might ____.
核心觀念
本題考查英文單字詞義、語意搭配與情境判斷。
句型為：
If you apply too much pressure on the frozen glass, it might ____.
其中：
- apply pressure on：對……施加壓力
- too much pressure：過大的壓力
- might + 原形動詞：可能會……
- frozen glass：結冰的玻璃
玻璃屬於易碎材質，受到過大的壓力時，最自然的結果是「裂開」。
解題方法
先觀察主詞 it 指的是前面的 the frozen glass，再依據「對結冰玻璃施加過大壓力」的情境，判斷玻璃會產生的結果。
句意為：
如果你對結冰的玻璃施加過大的壓力，它可能會裂開。
因此空格應填入表示「裂開」的動詞 crack。
選項分析
(A) mend 修補、修理
mend 是「修補、修理」，通常指修復已經破損的物品，例如：
- mend a broken chair：修理壞掉的椅子
- mend a torn shirt：縫補撕破的襯衫
過大的壓力不會使玻璃自行修復，因此不符合句意。
(B) seal 密封、封住
seal 是「密封、封住」，例如：
- seal an envelope：封住信封
- seal a container：密封容器
玻璃受到壓力時，不會因而產生「密封」的結果，因此不合乎語意。
第 2 題
She was afraid she would ____ all her resources before completing the project.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞的字義與搭配用法，並結合句意判斷。句型為：
She was afraid she would ____ all her resources before completing the project.
空格位於助動詞 would 之後，因此須使用原形動詞。關鍵片語是 exhaust all one’s resources，表示「耗盡某人的所有資源」。
解題方法
先判斷句意：
她擔心自己在完成專案之前，就會耗盡所有資源。
「在完成專案之前」表示專案尚未完成，資源可能已經用完，因此空格應填入具有「耗盡、用光」之意的動詞。
exhaust 可作及物動詞，常見用法包括：
- exhaust one’s resources：耗盡某人的資源
- exhaust one’s savings：花光某人的積蓄
- exhaust one’s energy：耗盡某人的精力
- exhaust all possibilities：窮盡所有可能性
因此填入 exhaust 後，句意與文法皆正確。
選項分析
(A) exhaust：正確。 exhaust 作及物動詞時，意為「耗盡、用光」。 exhaust all her resources 表示「耗盡她所有的資源」，符合句意。
(B) increase：錯誤。 increase 意為「增加、增長」，與 resources 搭配時可表示「增加資源」，但本句中的 was afraid 表示擔心不利結果；
第 3 題
The vigorous speech of the president ____ this year's summit.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞字義、詞性與語境搭配。
句意為：「總統的慷慨激昂演說使今年的峰會達到高潮。」
關鍵字如下：
- vigorous：有力的、充滿活力的；此處可譯為「慷慨激昂的」。
- speech：演說，名詞，作主詞。
- summit：高峰會、峰會，名詞。
- climax：高潮；作動詞時，表示「使……達到高潮」或「達到高潮」。
句子需要一個過去式動詞，形成：
The vigorous speech of the president climaxed this year's summit.
解題方法
先依句型判斷：
主詞為 The vigorous speech of the president，受詞為 this year's summit，因此空格應填入能夠接受 summit 作受詞的動詞。
再依語意判斷，總統的演說與峰會之間最合理的關係是「使峰會達到高潮」。climax 作及物動詞時，正好具有此意；因主詞為單數且事件發生於今年已完成的活動，使用過去式 climaxed。
完整句意為：
總統慷慨激昂的演說使今年的峰會達到高潮。
選項分析
(A) climaxed：正確
climax 作動詞時，意為「使……達到高潮」或「以……作為高潮」。句中總統的演說是峰會的高潮，因此：
The speech climaxed this year's summit.
語意與文法均可成立，故選 A。
(B) climbed：錯誤
climb 意為「攀登、爬升、上升」，通常表示人或物向較高處移動，也可表示數字、價格等上升。
例如：
第 4 題
In the rainy season, clothes always feel very ____ as if they would never turn dry.
核心觀念
本題考查英文形容詞的字義辨析，以及上下文語意判斷。
句意為：
In the rainy season, clothes always feel very ____ as if they would never turn dry. 雨季時，衣服總是感覺非常____，彷彿永遠都不會變乾。
關鍵線索是 rainy season、never turn dry，表示衣服因為潮濕而不易乾燥，因此空格應填入表示「潮濕的」之形容詞。
解題方法
先確認空格需要形容衣服狀態的形容詞，再依後半句 as if they would never turn dry 判斷語意。
衣服「永遠不會變乾」代表衣服含有水氣、處於濕濕的狀態，因此應選擇 damp。
完整句意為：
In the rainy season, clothes always feel very damp as if they would never turn dry. 雨季時，衣服總是感覺非常潮濕，彷彿永遠都不會變乾。
選項分析
(A) damp — 正確
damp 是形容詞，意為「潮濕的、微濕的」。常用來形容衣服、房間、天氣等帶有濕氣的狀態。
例如：
- The clothes are still damp. 這些衣服仍然是濕的。
- The room feels damp in winter. 這個房間在冬天感覺很潮濕。
本句以「雨季」及「不會變乾」作為語境提示，與 damp 的意思完全吻合。
(B) decent — 錯誤
decent 意為「得體的、合宜的、不錯的、像樣的」，通常用來形容行為、服裝、待遇、生活條件或品質。
例如：
- She found a decent job. 她找到一份不錯的工作。
- He was wearing decent clothes. 他穿著得體的衣服。
第 5 題
We have to ____ our shoes before entering the lab every day.
核心觀念
本題考「字義辨析」與「語境判斷」。
句意為：
We have to ____ our shoes before entering the lab every day. 我們每天進入實驗室前，必須先＿＿鞋子。
空格前有 have to，後面必須接原形動詞。四個選項皆可作動詞，因此關鍵在於判斷哪個動詞符合「鞋子」及「進入實驗室前」的語意。
解題方法
polish 作動詞時，意為「擦亮、磨光、擦拭使有光澤」。polish our shoes 是常見搭配，表示「擦亮鞋子、擦鞋」。
因此句子可翻譯為：
我們每天進入實驗室前，必須先把鞋子擦亮。
雖然實際上實驗室入內前更常見的要求可能是「脫鞋」或「消毒鞋子」，但題目提供的四個選項中，只有 polish 能與 shoes 合理搭配，且官方答案為 B，應依此作答。
選項分析
- (A) publish
publish 意為「出版、發表、公布」，例如：
publish a book：出版一本書publish an article：發表文章
鞋子不能作為「出版或發表」的對象，因此 publish our shoes 不合語意。
- (B) polish
polish 作動詞意為「擦亮、磨光」，polish shoes 是固定且自然的搭配，符合句意。
例句：
第 6 題
The kidney plays a ____ role in the removal of waste from the body.
核心觀念
本題考查字義辨析與英文慣用搭配。
句型為：
The kidney plays a ____ role in the removal of waste from the body.
其中，play a/an + 形容詞 + role 表示「扮演……的角色、發揮……的作用」。空格需填入能修飾 role，且符合句意的形容詞。
vital 意為「極其重要的、攸關生死的」，vital role 是常見搭配，表示「至關重要的作用」。
全句意為：
腎臟在排除體內廢物方面扮演極其重要的角色。
解題方法
先掌握句意：腎臟負責過濾血液，協助排出體內代謝廢物，因此在人體排除廢物的過程中具有「非常重要的」作用。
再比較各選項的詞義：
violent：暴力的、猛烈的visual：視覺的、視力的violet：紫色的；紫羅蘭vital：極其重要的、不可或缺的
只有 vital 能合理修飾 role，形成 play a vital role，故選 D。
選項分析
(A) violent
violent 意為「暴力的、猛烈的」，例如：
violent behavior：暴力行為a violent storm：猛烈的暴風雨
violent role 表示「暴力的角色」，與腎臟排除廢物的功能無關，語意不通，因此錯誤。
(B) visual
visual 意為「視覺的、視力的」，例如：
visual effects：視覺效果visual information：視覺資訊
第 7 題
In most living rooms within a ____ apartment you will see a couch, a coffee table, and lamps.
核心觀念
本題考查字彙辨析與分詞形容詞的語意。句意為：
「在大多數有家具的公寓客廳裡，你會看見沙發、咖啡桌和燈具。」
空格後的名詞為 apartment，需要填入能描述公寓家具配置狀態的形容詞。furnished 表示「配有家具的、家具齊全的」，符合句意。
解題方法
先觀察後方列出的物品：
- a couch：沙發
- a coffee table：咖啡桌
- lamps：燈具
這些都是室內家具或陳設，因此空格應選擇表示「配備家具」的字。代入後：
In most living rooms within a furnished apartment you will see a couch, a coffee table, and lamps.
意思是「在大多數家具齊全的公寓客廳裡，你會看到沙發、咖啡桌和燈具」，語意通順，故選 (B)。
選項分析
(A) constructing
constructing 是動詞 construct 的現在分詞，表示「正在建造的」。若要表達「正在建造中的公寓」，通常說：
an apartment under construction
而不說 a constructing apartment。此外，正在建造中的公寓通常尚未完成，也不會以客廳內已有沙發、咖啡桌和燈具作為描述重點，因此不合文法與語意。
(B) furnished
第 8 題
The team did a(n) ____ job in completing the project and won the supervisor's praise.
核心觀念
本題考查英文形容詞的字義與語境判斷。
句意為：「團隊以極為出色的表現完成了專案，並贏得主管的讚賞。」
關鍵線索是 won the supervisor's praise（贏得主管的讚賞）。能獲得主管稱讚，表示團隊完成的工作品質優良，因此空格應填入具有「傑出的、優異的」之意的形容詞。
解題方法
句型為：
The team did a(n) ____ job in completing the project and won the supervisor's praise.
其中：
- do a/an + 形容詞 + job：表示「做了一件……的工作」
- in completing the project：在完成專案這件事上
- won the supervisor's praise：贏得主管的讚賞
後半句提供正面語意，因此前半句的形容詞也應為正面評價。四個選項中，只有 outstanding 符合「表現傑出」的語意。
完整句意為：
The team did an outstanding job in completing the project and won the supervisor's praise. 團隊以傑出的表現完成了專案，並贏得主管的讚賞。
選項分析
(A) depressing
depressing 意為「令人沮喪的、令人憂鬱的」。
若填入句中，意為「團隊做了一件令人沮喪的工作，並贏得主管的讚賞」，前後語意矛盾。除非題目另有特殊反諷情境，depressing job 不會與 won the supervisor's praise 搭配，因此錯誤。
(B) insulting
insulting 意為「侮辱性的、冒犯人的」。
第 9 題
Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly are ____ to maintaining good health.
核心觀念
本題考「形容詞與介系詞的搭配」及字義判斷。
句型為：
Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly are ____ to maintaining good health.
主詞是「均衡飲食與規律運動」，語意是在說這兩件事對維持健康的重要性，因此空格應填入表示「關鍵的、極重要的」形容詞，並與介系詞 to 搭配。
critical to 表示「對……至關重要」，符合本句語意。
解題方法
先判斷句意：
均衡飲食和規律運動對維持良好健康是____的。
句中談論健康維持的方法，合理語意應為「非常重要」。再檢查各選項的字義與搭配：
be critical to + 名詞或動名詞
本題的 maintaining good health 是動名詞片語，表示「維持良好健康這件事」，因此：
Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly are critical to maintaining good health.
意思是：
均衡飲食和規律運動對維持良好健康至關重要。
選項分析
(A) critical：正確。
critical 可表示「關鍵的、至關重要的」。常見搭配為：
- be critical to success：對成功至關重要
- be critical to national security：對國家安全至關重要
- be critical to maintaining good health：對維持良好健康至關重要
第 10 題
According to research, listening to natural sounds can lower stress and ____ perceived pain.
核心觀念
本題考查英文語意與動詞搭配。句意為：
According to research, listening to natural sounds can lower stress and ____ perceived pain. 根據研究，聆聽自然聲音可以降低壓力並減輕感受到的疼痛。
句中已有動詞片語 lower stress，連接詞 and 後面應接另一個與 lower 意義相近、能與 pain 搭配的動詞。relieve pain 是常見搭配，意思是「減輕疼痛」。
解題方法
先判斷句意：
lower stress：降低壓力____ perceived pain：減輕所感受到的疼痛
能與 pain 搭配且符合「減輕」語意的動詞是 relieve。
perceived pain 中的 perceived 是過去分詞作形容詞，表示「被感受到的、主觀感受到的」。因此整句可翻譯為：
根據研究，聆聽自然聲音可以降低壓力並減輕主觀感受到的疼痛。
選項分析
(A) strengthen
strengthen 意為「加強、增強」，例如：
- strengthen the economy：強化經濟
- strengthen the muscles：增強肌肉
若填入句中，會變成「增強所感受到的疼痛」，與研究所要表達的正面效果及上下文語意不符，因此錯誤。
(B) motivate
motivate 意為「激勵、促使」，通常搭配人或行為，例如：
第 11 題
The host reminded the audience to ____ notifications on smartphones before the violin concert.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞與名詞的語意搭配，以及特定情境下的字義判斷。
句意為：
主持人提醒觀眾在小提琴音樂會開始前，先將智慧型手機上的通知____。
音樂會進行時，手機通知聲或震動會干擾演出，因此空格應填入表示「使……靜音、關閉聲音」的動詞 mute。
解題方法
先判斷情境：演奏會開始前，主持人提醒觀眾處理手機通知，目的在於避免通知聲干擾演出。
再檢視各選項的基本意思：
- turn on：打開、開啟
- keep on：持續、繼續
- access：存取、進入、取得
- mute：使靜音、關閉聲音
與「避免手機通知干擾音樂會」最符合的是 mute notifications，意思是「將通知設為靜音」。
完整句子為：
The host reminded the audience to mute notifications on smartphones before the violin concert.
選項分析
(A) turn on
turn on 表示「打開、開啟」，例如：
Turn on the lights. 打開電燈。
若填入本句，會變成「提醒觀眾在音樂會前開啟手機通知」，此舉反而增加通知聲或震動干擾演出的機會，與語境不合，因此錯誤。
(B) keep on
keep on 表示「繼續做某事」或「持續保持某種狀態」，例如：
Keep on working. 繼續工作。
第 12 題
Eating healthy food and exercising regularly can ____ your body and help you stay strong.
核心觀念
本題考查「字義判斷」與「語意搭配」。句意為：
Eating healthy food and exercising regularly can ____ your body and help you stay strong. 吃健康的食物並且規律運動，能夠____你的身體，並幫助你保持強健。
空格後接 your body，需要填入表示「使身體更強壯、增強體魄」的及物動詞。
解題方法
先掌握句中的語意線索：
- Eating healthy food：吃健康的食物
- exercising regularly：規律運動
- help you stay strong：幫助你保持強壯
前半句與後半句語意相互呼應，因此空格應填入「強化、增強」之意。fortify 作及物動詞時，表示「強化、增強；使更堅固」，可用於身體、健康、防禦力等，最符合句意。
完整句意為：
Eating healthy food and exercising regularly can fortify your body and help you stay strong. 吃健康的食物並規律運動，能夠增強你的體魄，並幫助你保持強健。
選項分析
(A) elaborate
作動詞時表示「詳細說明、闡述」，常見搭配為 elaborate on something，意為「詳細說明某事」。
例如：
Could you elaborate on your proposal? 你可以詳細說明你的提案嗎？
elaborate your body 不符合語意與慣用搭配。健康飲食與運動不是「詳細說明」身體，因此錯誤。
(B) fortify
第 13 題
He has successfully ____ his friends to join the hiking trip by showing them photos of the beautiful trail.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞字義與搭配用法。句意為：
他藉由展示美麗步道的照片，成功地說服朋友們參加健行之旅。
句型為：
表示「說服某人做某事」。因此空格應填入 convinced。
解題方法
先觀察句中關鍵結構：
has successfully ____ his friends to join
空格後接「人」，再接 。符合「說服某人做某事」的固定句型：
convince someone to do something
由於前面有助動詞 ，且句意表示「已經成功說服」，須使用過去分詞 ，形成現在完成式：
has successfully convinced his friends to join the hiking trip
完整句意是「他藉由向朋友展示美麗步道的照片，成功說服他們參加健行之旅」。
選項分析
(A) convinced：正確。
意為「說服、使信服」。其常見句型為：
- convince someone to do something：說服某人做某事
- convince someone that...：使某人相信……
- convince someone of something：使某人相信某事
本句為 ，且過去分詞 與 搭配正確。
(B) contended：錯誤。
主要表示「主張、爭辯」，常見用法為：
- contend that...：主張……
- contend with...：與……抗爭、處理……
例如：
He contended that the decision was unfair. 他主張這項決定不公平。
第 14 題
Helen bought a bed frame in the furniture store and ____ it by herself at home.
核心觀念
本題考查英文單字辨析、動詞搭配及語境判斷。
句意為：「Helen 在家具店買了一個床架，並且在家裡獨自把它組裝起來。」
床架通常以零組件形式購買，回家後需要「組裝」，因此應使用 assemble。其過去式為 assembled。
句型為：
Helen bought a bed frame ... and assembled it by herself at home.
其中：
- assemble：組裝、裝配
- it：代替前面的 a bed frame
- by herself：她自己、獨自地
解題方法
先觀察空格後的受詞 it，指的是前面的 a bed frame。接著依照語境判斷 Helen 買回床架後，在家中最合理的動作。
家具通常由數個零件組成，買回家後需要將零件組合，因此使用 assemble a bed frame，意為「組裝床架」。
此外，題目使用過去式 bought，並以 and 連接另一個動作，所以空格中的動詞也應使用過去式 assembled。
選項分析
(A) resembled
resemble 意為「像、與……相似」，通常用於描述兩個人或兩件事物外表、特徵相似，例如：
The child resembles her mother. 那個孩子很像她的母親。
resembled it 意為「像它」，與 Helen 買床架後在家中進行的動作不合。床架也不是被拿來與其他事物比較相似之處，因此錯誤。
(B) assembled
第 15 題
A teacher should be ____ when dealing with students' arguments.
核心觀念
本題考「字義辨析」與語境判斷。句意為：
教師在處理學生爭執時，應該要保持____。
空格位於 should be 之後，需填入形容詞；語意上則要求教師面對學生爭論時保持公平、不偏袒任何一方。因此正確答案為 impartial。
解題方法
先判斷句型：
A teacher should be + 形容詞 + when dealing with students' arguments.
再依語境判斷教師處理學生爭執時應具備的態度。理想作法是公平聽取雙方說法，依據事實處理，不因個人好惡偏袒任何學生。
impartial 意為「公正的、不偏不倚的」，與教師處理學生爭執的情境完全吻合。
選項分析
(A) impatient
意為「不耐煩的、沒有耐性的」。
若教師面對學生爭執時不耐煩，可能草率處理問題，並非題目所要求的正面態度，因此不合語意。
(B) improper
意為「不適當的、不正當的」。
句意若填入此字，會變成「教師處理學生爭執時應該是不適當的」，語意明顯不合理。此字也不是描述公正處理爭議的適切用語。
第 16 題
Farmers harvest many kinds of crops in this ____ land.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的字義與語境判斷。句意為：
Farmers harvest many kinds of crops in this ____ land. 農夫在這片＿＿的土地上收成許多種類的作物。
能夠生產多種農作物的土地，應具備「肥沃、多產」的特性，因此空格需填入 fertile。
解題方法
先抓住關鍵語意：
- harvest many kinds of crops：收成許多種類的農作物
- land：土地
土地能使農作物生長良好，通常用 fertile land 表示「肥沃的土地」。因此句子完整意思為：
Farmers harvest many kinds of crops in this fertile land. 農夫在這片肥沃的土地上收成許多種類的農作物。
選項分析
(A) futile
意為「徒勞的、無效的」，通常形容行動、努力或嘗試，例如 futile efforts（徒勞的努力）。土地不會以「徒勞的」描述，與句意不合，故錯誤。
(B) fertile
第 17 題
In Japan, ____ fruits like pineapples and bananas are more expensive.
核心觀念
本題考查「形容詞的詞義判斷」與「語意搭配」。空格後為名詞 fruits，需要填入能合理修飾水果種類的形容詞；後面的 like pineapples and bananas 提供具體例子，提示空格所指的是一類水果。
解題方法
先觀察句意：
In Japan, ____ fruits like pineapples and bananas are more expensive.
句意為：「在日本，像鳳梨和香蕉這類的＿＿水果比較昂貴。」
鳳梨與香蕉都屬於生長於熱帶、通常需要較高溫度的水果，因此空格應填入表示「熱帶的」的形容詞 tropical。
完整句意為：
在日本，像鳳梨和香蕉這類熱帶水果比較昂貴。
選項分析
(A) tropical：正確，意為「熱帶的」。 tropical fruits 是常見搭配，指熱帶水果；鳳梨與香蕉正是典型例子。由於日本並非熱帶地區，這類水果多需進口，價格較高，符合句子語意。
(B) proper：錯誤，意為「適當的、正確的、正式的」或「本身的」。 例如：
- proper behavior：適當的行為
- the proper way：正確的方法
proper fruits 並非本句要表達的自然搭配，也無法說明鳳梨與香蕉為何在日本較昂貴。
第 18 題
He never likes watching magic, so his face was full of ____ when he saw the magician pull a rabbit out of the hat on TV.
核心觀念
本題考「語境判斷」與「抽象名詞詞義辨析」。
句中關鍵線索是：
- never likes watching magic：他從來不喜歡看魔術。
- so：因此，表示前後具有因果關係。
- his face was full of ____：他的臉上充滿某種情緒或表情。
既然他不喜歡看魔術，即使看到魔術師從帽子裡拉出兔子，也不會感到欣賞或佩服，最合理的情緒是「無聊、厭倦」。
解題方法
先抓因果連接詞 so，確認空格內容必須符合「不喜歡看魔術」所造成的反應。
再逐一判斷各選項的詞義：
- 若是不喜歡某項活動，常見結果是感到無聊，對應 boredom。
- appreciation 與 admiration 都是正面情緒，與前文的否定態度不一致。
- blessing 表示祝福、恩典，與觀看魔術時的臉部表情無關。
因此空格應填入 boredom：
He never likes watching magic, so his face was full of boredom when he saw the magician pull a rabbit out of the hat on TV.
句意為：
他從來不喜歡看魔術，所以當他在電視上看到魔術師從帽子裡拉出兔子時，臉上充滿了無聊的表情。
選項分析
(A) appreciation
Appreciation 意為「欣賞、感激、鑑賞」。例如：
She showed her appreciation for the artist’s work.
意為「她表達了對該藝術家作品的欣賞」。
本題中，主詞「從來不喜歡看魔術」，並沒有欣賞魔術的態度，因此語意不合，錯誤。
(B) admiration
第 19 題
The army was no match for the ____ storm that destroyed their camp.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的詞義辨析，以及固定用語 be no match for 的理解。
- mighty：強大的、威猛的
- storm：暴風雨、風暴
- be no match for someone/something：不是某人或某物的對手，表示完全無法抵抗或抗衡
句意是：軍隊無法抵抗那場摧毀他們營地的強大暴風雨。
解題方法
空格位於名詞 storm 前方，因此應填入能修飾「暴風雨」且符合語意的形容詞。
句中已有 destroyed their camp，表示這場暴風雨威力十分強大；前方又使用 The army was no match for，強調軍隊完全無法抵擋。因此，最符合語意的形容詞是 mighty。
完整句子為：
The army was no match for the mighty storm that destroyed their camp.
翻譯：
軍隊完全無法抵抗那場摧毀他們營地的強大暴風雨。
選項分析
(A) tiny
意為「極小的、微小的」。 tiny storm 表示「很小的暴風雨」，與後面的 destroyed their camp 及 was no match for 所呈現的強大破壞力不符，因此錯誤
第 20 題
Some human feelings such as love may be considered an ____ concept that's hard to define precisely.
核心觀念
本題考「字義判斷」與「形容詞搭配名詞」：
句意為：「有些人類的情感，例如愛，可能被視為一種難以精確定義的 ____ 概念。」
空格後為名詞 concept，需填入能描述「愛」這類難以具體界定之概念的形容詞。abstract 意為「抽象的」，正符合句意。
此外，abstract 以母音音素開頭，因此前面的不定冠詞使用 an： 。
解題方法
先掌握句中的關鍵線索：
- human feelings such as love：愛屬於人類的情感，並非可以直接看見或量測的具體物體。
- hard to define precisely：難以精確定義，表示其內涵較概括、非具體明確。
- concept：概念本身常與「抽象」搭配。
因此，句意是指「愛是一種抽象概念」，填入 abstract 後，文法與語意均完整：
Some human feelings such as love may be considered an abstract concept that's hard to define precisely.
中文為：「有些人類情感，例如愛，可能被視為一種難以精確定義的抽象概念。」
選項分析
(A) obvious 明顯的、顯而易見的
第 21 題
The severe joint pain restricted Grandpa's ____ to the point where he couldn't even stand or walk.
核心觀念
本題考查字義辨析與語境判斷。句意為：
嚴重的關節疼痛限制了爺爺的＿＿，以至於他甚至無法站立或行走。
空格後出現「couldn't even stand or walk」，表示爺爺的「活動、移動能力」受到限制，因此應填入 mobility。
解題方法
先抓住關鍵語意：
- restricted：限制、妨礙
- stand or walk：站立或行走
- 「限制某人的……」中的名詞，應與身體移動能力有關
mobility 意為「活動能力、移動能力」，可指一個人行走、移動或自由活動的能力。句中表示關節疼痛嚴重到限制爺爺的活動能力，符合前後文。
完整句意為：
嚴重的關節疼痛限制了爺爺的活動能力，嚴重到他甚至無法站立或行走。
選項分析
(A) proximity
proximity 意為「接近、鄰近」，通常表示人、事物或地點之間的距離很近，例如：
- the proximity of the school to the station 學校鄰近車站
「關節疼痛限制爺爺的接近程度」不符合語意，且與後方「無法站立或行走」沒有直接關聯，因此錯誤。
(B) mobility
mobility 意為「活動能力、移動能力」，特別可用於描述一個人行走、移動或自由活動的能力。
第 22 題
The powerful storm dropped ____ rain, engulfing the roadway and trapping multiple vehicles.
核心觀念
本題考「字義判斷」與「形容詞修飾名詞」的用法。句中空格位於名詞 rain 前，需填入能描述雨勢或雨水效果的形容詞。
句意為：
強烈的暴風雨降下了＿＿的雨水，淹沒道路並困住多輛車輛。
後半句 engulfing the roadway and trapping multiple vehicles 表示雨勢非常猛烈，造成道路被水淹沒、車輛受困，因此空格應選擇具有「大量、猛烈、使人浸濕」之意的字。
解題方法
先判斷句意與語意範圍：
- powerful storm：強烈的暴風雨。
- engulfing the roadway：淹沒道路。
- trapping multiple vehicles：困住多輛車輛。
由這些線索可知，雨勢應具有「滂沱、傾盆、使人或物完全濕透」的特徵。drenching 是動詞 drench 的現在分詞，也可作形容詞使用，表示「使……濕透的、傾盆而下的」。
因此：
drenching rain = 傾盆大雨、滂沱大雨
放入句中語意完整：
The powerful storm dropped drenching rain, engulfing the roadway and trapping multiple vehicles.
選項分析
(A) enticing
enticing 意為「誘人的、吸引人的」，來自動詞 entice，例如：
- an enticing offer：誘人的提議
- an enticing smell：誘人的氣味
enticing rain 表示「誘人的雨」，與暴風雨淹沒道路、困住車輛的語境不合，故錯誤。
(B) trembling
第 23 題
While some view graffiti as an art form, many consider it ____ and property damage.
核心觀念
本題考「字義辨識」與「語意搭配」。句意為：
雖然有些人把塗鴉視為一種藝術形式，許多人卻認為塗鴉是____以及財產損害。
空格後接 and property damage，因此空格應填入與「財產損害」意義相近，且能描述破壞他人財物行為的名詞。
解題方法
句中的 While A, B 表示讓步關係：
- 有些人認為塗鴉是藝術；
- 許多人則認為塗鴉具有負面性質。
其中 property damage 意為「財產損害」，和「故意破壞公共或私人財物」的 vandalism 意義相互呼應。因此：
many consider it vandalism and property damage 許多人認為這是破壞公物行為及財產損害。
選項分析
(A) mentalism
mentalism 指「心靈主義」，也可指著重心理或心智作用的學說，與塗鴉破壞財物的語意無關。填入後成為「心靈主義以及財產損害」，語意不通，錯誤。
(B) mechanism
mechanism 指「機制、機械裝置、運作方式」。它通常用於說明某種制度、設備或現象如何運作，例如 the mechanism of government（政府的運
第 24 題
The wolf pack fiercely protected its ____ from intruders to ensure it had enough food and resources.
核心觀念
本題考查英文單字辨義與語境判斷，重點在於根據句中動詞與情境選擇最合適的名詞。
句意為：
狼群猛烈地保護牠們的＿＿，防止入侵者進入，以確保有足夠的食物與資源。
關鍵線索是：
- wolf pack：狼群
- protected ... from intruders：保護……免受入侵者侵擾
- food and resources：食物與資源
狼群為了取得並保有食物與資源，通常會防衛自己的「領域、地盤」，因此空格應填 territory。
解題方法
先判斷句意所需的名詞類型。句中提到「入侵者」以及「食物與資源」，表示狼群正在防守某個具有空間範圍的地方。
territory 意為「領土、領域、地盤」，常與下列搭配使用：
- protect one’s territory：保護自己的地盤
- defend a territory：保衛領域
- intruders enter a territory：入侵者進入某個領域
填入後：
The wolf pack fiercely protected its territory from intruders to ensure it had enough food and resources.
意思是：
狼群猛烈地保護自己的地盤，防止入侵者進入，以確保有足夠的食物與資源。
語意與搭配均完整。
選項分析
(A) territory 領土；領域；地盤
第 25 題
This stadium successfully ____ thousands of people who had lost their homes in the destructive wildfires.
核心觀念
本題考「動詞字義與搭配」。句意是：這座體育場成功地安置了數千名因破壞性野火而失去家園的人。
關鍵動詞是 accommodate，可表示：
- 提供足夠的空間容納某人或某物
- 提供住宿、安置
- 遷就、配合某人的需求
句型為：
accommodate + 人／物
因此，體育場作為臨時避難場所，能「容納、安置」失去家園的人，最符合句意。
解題方法
先判斷主詞與受詞之間的語意關係：
- 主詞：This stadium（這座體育場）
- 受詞：thousands of people（數千人）
- 情境：人們因野火失去家園，需要臨時居住或安置地點
能與「體育場」及「失去家園的人」形成合理搭配的動詞，是 accommodated，表示體育場提供空間讓這些人暫住或避難。
完整句意為：
This stadium successfully accommodated thousands of people who had lost their homes in the destructive wildfires. 這座體育場成功安置了數千名在破壞性野火中失去家園的人。
選項分析
(A) accommodated：正確
accommodate 作及物動詞時，可表示「容納、安置」。體育場能提供空間給災民暫住，符合句意及搭配。
- The shelter accommodated hundreds of homeless people.
- 避難所安置了數百名無家可歸的人。
(B) equipped：錯誤
equip 表示「裝備、配備」，通常使用：
equip + 人／物 + with + 設備
或：
第 26 題
【題組共用題幹】
Swipe, tap, double-tap—boom! Social media is no longer just a distraction—it's a nonstop trend machine, shaping culture at ____ speed. One moment, a forgotten '90s song is back on the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge; the next, everyone's dipping their fries ____ ice cream because an influencer called it a “must-try.” A single tweet can spark a global debate, and yesterday's hottest slang is already ____—farewell, “YOLO,” hello, “rizz.” From Instagram to YouTube, ordinary people become influencers overnight. Need a fashion update? Scroll for inspiration. Looking for a quick recipe? There's a video for that. Even pets gain ____—your neighbor's cat might be more well-known than you! But with trends comes risk: misinformation spreads as fast as memes. ____ social media fuels creativity and connection, it's crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see. Stay trendy, think critically, and enjoy the ride!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查英文固定搭配與語境判斷。空格位於：
shaping culture at ____ speed
其中 at + 形容詞 + speed 表示「以……的速度」。前文提到社群媒體能迅速讓歌曲、流行語、飲食方式與個人成為全球話題，因此空格應填入表示「極快」的形容詞。
解題方法
關鍵搭配是 at lightning speed，意思是「以閃電般的速度、飛快地」。
將答案代入：
Social media is no longer just a distraction—it's a nonstop trend machine, shaping culture at lightning speed.
句意為：
社群媒體不再只是令人分心的事物，而是不停製造潮流的機器，以閃電般的速度形塑文化。
後文提到：
- 過時歌曲因病毒式舞蹈挑戰重新登上排行榜；
- 網紅推薦某種吃法，大家立即跟進；
- 一則推文能引發全球討論；
- 昨天流行的俚語很快就被新詞取代。
這些內容都與「速度非常快」相呼應，因此選 lightning。
選項分析
(A) glacial
glacial 原意為「冰河的」，引申為「極慢的」。
at glacial speed
第 27 題
【題組共用題幹】
Swipe, tap, double-tap—boom! Social media is no longer just a distraction—it's a nonstop trend machine, shaping culture at ____ speed. One moment, a forgotten '90s song is back on the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge; the next, everyone's dipping their fries ____ ice cream because an influencer called it a “must-try.” A single tweet can spark a global debate, and yesterday's hottest slang is already ____—farewell, “YOLO,” hello, “rizz.” From Instagram to YouTube, ordinary people become influencers overnight. Need a fashion update? Scroll for inspiration. Looking for a quick recipe? There's a video for that. Even pets gain ____—your neighbor's cat might be more well-known than you! But with trends comes risk: misinformation spreads as fast as memes. ____ social media fuels creativity and connection, it's crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see. Stay trendy, think critically, and enjoy the ride!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查介系詞搭配，句中關鍵結構為：
everyone's dipping their fries ____ ice cream
動詞 dip 表示「將某物短暫浸入液體或柔軟食物中」，常用搭配為：
- dip A in B：把 A 沾入／浸入 B
- dip A into B：把 A 沾入／浸入 B
因此，將 fries（薯條）沾入 ice cream（冰淇淋）應使用 in。
解題方法
先判斷空格前後的語意關係：
- their fries 是被沾入的物品；
- ice cream 是沾取、浸入的對象；
- 「把薯條沾進冰淇淋」的英文慣用表達為 dip their fries in ice cream。
完整句意為：
下一刻，大家都在把薯條沾進冰淇淋，因為某位網紅稱這是「必試美食」。
故空格應填 in。
選項分析
- (A) in：正確
dip A in B 是固定且自然的搭配，表示「把 A 浸入或沾入 B」。 例：She dipped the bread in the soup. （她把麵包沾入湯裡。）
- (B) on：錯誤
第 28 題
【題組共用題幹】
Swipe, tap, double-tap—boom! Social media is no longer just a distraction—it's a nonstop trend machine, shaping culture at ____ speed. One moment, a forgotten '90s song is back on the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge; the next, everyone's dipping their fries ____ ice cream because an influencer called it a “must-try.” A single tweet can spark a global debate, and yesterday's hottest slang is already ____—farewell, “YOLO,” hello, “rizz.” From Instagram to YouTube, ordinary people become influencers overnight. Need a fashion update? Scroll for inspiration. Looking for a quick recipe? There's a video for that. Even pets gain ____—your neighbor's cat might be more well-known than you! But with trends comes risk: misinformation spreads as fast as memes. ____ social media fuels creativity and connection, it's crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see. Stay trendy, think critically, and enjoy the ride!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的詞義辨析與上下文判讀。
句中：
yesterday's hottest slang is already ____—farewell, “YOLO,” hello, “rizz.”
意思是：「昨天最熱門的俚語如今已經____了——告別『YOLO』，迎接『rizz』。」
前文提到社群媒體上的流行趨勢變化極快，昨天流行的用語，今天就被新的用語取代。因此空格應填入表示「過時的、不再流行的」形容詞。
解題方法
判斷重點在於前後對比：
- “yesterday's hottest slang” 表示「昨天最熱門的俚語」。
- “farewell, ‘YOLO,’ hello, ‘rizz’” 表示舊流行語被新流行語取代。
- 因此空格需要表達「已不再流行、已經過時」的意思。
完整句意為：
昨天最熱門的俚語已經過時了——告別「YOLO」，迎接「rizz」。
選項分析
(A) current
current 表示「目前的、現行的、流行中的」。
若填入後為：
yesterday's hottest slang is already current
意思變成「昨天最熱門的俚語現在仍是流行的」，與後面的「告別 YOLO、迎接 rizz」所呈現的舊詞被新詞取代之意矛盾，因此錯誤。
(B) modern
第 29 題
【題組共用題幹】
Swipe, tap, double-tap—boom! Social media is no longer just a distraction—it's a nonstop trend machine, shaping culture at ____ speed. One moment, a forgotten '90s song is back on the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge; the next, everyone's dipping their fries ____ ice cream because an influencer called it a “must-try.” A single tweet can spark a global debate, and yesterday's hottest slang is already ____—farewell, “YOLO,” hello, “rizz.” From Instagram to YouTube, ordinary people become influencers overnight. Need a fashion update? Scroll for inspiration. Looking for a quick recipe? There's a video for that. Even pets gain ____—your neighbor's cat might be more well-known than you! But with trends comes risk: misinformation spreads as fast as memes. ____ social media fuels creativity and connection, it's crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see. Stay trendy, think critically, and enjoy the ride!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查英文單字的語意判斷與上下文理解。空格位於：
Even pets gain ____—your neighbor's cat might be more well-known than you!
句意為「就連寵物也獲得了____——你鄰居家的貓可能比你還出名！」空格需要填入表示「名聲、聲望」的名詞，且與後面的 more well-known 語意一致。
解題方法
先抓句中的語意線索：
- pets gain ____：寵物「獲得某種事物」。
- more well-known than you：鄰居家的貓可能比你「更為人所知、更出名」。
因此，空格應填入「名氣、聲望」之意的正面名詞。四個選項中，只有 fame 符合。
完整句意為：
Even pets gain fame—your neighbor's cat might be more well-known than you!
意思是：
就連寵物也能獲得名氣——你鄰居家的貓可能比你還出名！
選項分析
- (A) fame 名聲、名氣
第 30 題
【題組共用題幹】
Swipe, tap, double-tap—boom! Social media is no longer just a distraction—it's a nonstop trend machine, shaping culture at ____ speed. One moment, a forgotten '90s song is back on the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge; the next, everyone's dipping their fries ____ ice cream because an influencer called it a “must-try.” A single tweet can spark a global debate, and yesterday's hottest slang is already ____—farewell, “YOLO,” hello, “rizz.” From Instagram to YouTube, ordinary people become influencers overnight. Need a fashion update? Scroll for inspiration. Looking for a quick recipe? There's a video for that. Even pets gain ____—your neighbor's cat might be more well-known than you! But with trends comes risk: misinformation spreads as fast as memes. ____ social media fuels creativity and connection, it's crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see. Stay trendy, think critically, and enjoy the ride!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考「連接詞與介系詞片語的用法」，並測驗上下文的邏輯關係。
空格後為完整子句：
social media fuels creativity and connection
其中：
- 主詞：social media
- 動詞：fuels
- 受詞：creativity and connection
因此，空格應填能直接引導完整子句的連接詞，且語意須符合前後文。
解題方法
前文指出社群媒體雖能帶來創意與連結，但也伴隨錯誤資訊快速散播的風險。後句接著說：
it's crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see.
前後形成「一方面具有正面作用，另一方面仍有風險」的讓步、對比關係，可理解為：
儘管社群媒體能促進創意與連結，在相信所見的一切之前，查證事實仍然十分重要。
因此應使用可引導完整子句、表示「雖然／儘管」的連接詞 While：
While social media fuels creativity and connection, it's crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see.
選項分析
(A) Due to
Due to 是介系詞片語，意思是「由於」，後面通常接名詞、代名詞或動名詞，不能直接接完整子句。
例如：
- Due to misinformation, people may be misled.
- Due to social media’s rapid growth, trends spread quickly.
題目若填入：
Due to social media fuels creativity and connection
會變成介系詞片語後直接接「主詞＋動詞」的完整子句，文法不正確；且「由於社群媒體促進創意與連結，因此查證事實很重要」也不如原文的讓步語氣自然。故錯誤。
(B) Despite
Despite 是介系詞，意思是「儘管」，後面須接名詞、代名詞或動名詞，不能直接接完整子句。
正確形式如：
- Despite its benefits, social media has certain risks.
- Despite social media’s ability to connect people, misinformation can spread quickl
第 31 題
【題組共用題幹】
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is going to change our life in many exciting ways. Just imagine that we have a smart tutor available 24 hours a day to help us with homework, to ____ tricky subjects, or to quiz us before tests. AI can also introduce learning resources ____ our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and ____. It can also help teachers grade assignments and track our progress, ____ teachers can spend more time supporting us. In the future, AI might even help us explore new ____ paths or hobbies by suggesting interesting activities or skills to try. AI is a tool that can make learning easier, more interesting, and even shape our future!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查英文動詞的字義、搭配與上下文語意。空格位於：
help us with homework, to ____ tricky subjects, or to quiz us before tests
句型為：
help us to + 原形動詞, to + 原形動詞, or to + 原形動詞
因此空格應填入能與 tricky subjects 搭配，且符合「智慧家教協助學習」語意的動詞。
解題方法
先觀察並列結構：
- to help us with homework
- to ____ tricky subjects
- to quiz us before tests
三者皆描述 AI 能提供的學習協助。句意為：AI 可以協助我們完成作業、解釋棘手的科目，或在考試前考考我們。
其中 explain 表示「解釋、說明」，可接名詞作受詞：
explain tricky subjects 解釋棘手的科目或難懂的主題
填入後句意通順：
to explain tricky subjects
因此正確答案為 (A) explain。
選項分析
(A) explain：正確
explain 是「解釋、說明」，可直接接受詞，常見用法包括：
- explain a problem：解釋問題
- explain a difficult concept：解釋困難的概念
- explain tricky subjects：解釋棘手的科目或主題
放入本文後，與「協助作業」及「考前測驗」並列，語意自然。
(B) ignore：錯誤
第 32 題
【題組共用題幹】
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is going to change our life in many exciting ways. Just imagine that we have a smart tutor available 24 hours a day to help us with homework, to ____ tricky subjects, or to quiz us before tests. AI can also introduce learning resources ____ our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and ____. It can also help teachers grade assignments and track our progress, ____ teachers can spend more time supporting us. In the future, AI might even help us explore new ____ paths or hobbies by suggesting interesting activities or skills to try. AI is a tool that can make learning easier, more interesting, and even shape our future!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查片語的語意與搭配。句子為：
AI can also introduce learning resources ____ our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and ____.
空格後接名詞片語 our interests and strengths，需要填入表示「以……為依據、根據……」的介系詞片語，說明 AI 推薦學習資源的依據。
解題方法
將各選項代入句中判斷語意：
AI can also introduce learning resources based on our interests and strengths.
句意為：
AI 也能根據我們的興趣與優勢，介紹適合的學習資源，讓學習更有趣、更有成效。
其中 be based on／based on 表示「以……為基礎」、「根據……」。此處 based on our interests and strengths 作為後置修飾語，修飾前面的 learning resources，表示「根據我們的興趣與優勢所提供的學習資源」。
選項分析
- (A) based on：正確
based on 表示「根據、以……為基礎」。 learning resources based on our interests and strengths 意為「根據我們的興趣與優勢所提供的學習資源」，符合上下文語意與文法結構
第 33 題
【題組共用題幹】
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is going to change our life in many exciting ways. Just imagine that we have a smart tutor available 24 hours a day to help us with homework, to ____ tricky subjects, or to quiz us before tests. AI can also introduce learning resources ____ our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and ____. It can also help teachers grade assignments and track our progress, ____ teachers can spend more time supporting us. In the future, AI might even help us explore new ____ paths or hobbies by suggesting interesting activities or skills to try. AI is a tool that can make learning easier, more interesting, and even shape our future!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查：
- 字義判斷：依上下文選出符合語意的形容詞。
- 平行結構：
more fun and ____中，空格應填與fun性質相近的形容詞。 - 語意搭配：前文提到 AI 能依照學習者的興趣與優勢提供資源，因此後文應表達「個人化」的學習方式。
句意為：AI 能介紹符合我們興趣與優勢的學習資源，使學習變得更有趣且更具個人化。
解題方法
先觀察空格所在句：
AI can also introduce learning resources ____ our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and ____.
前半句指出 AI 會依照個人的興趣與優勢提供學習資源，強調「針對個人需求設計」。因此後半句的 making studying more fun and ____ 應承接此概念，表示學習不僅更有趣，也更符合個人需求。
personalized 意為「個人化的、量身打造的」，與前文的 our interests and strengths 形成明確呼應，且可與 fun 並列作為 making 的受詞補語：
make studying more fun and personalized 使學習變得更有趣且更個人化
選項分析
(A) heavy
heavy 意為「沉重的、繁重的」。
make studying more fun and heavy 表示「使學習更有趣且更沉重」，語意互相衝突，也不符合 AI 依照個人興趣與優
第 34 題
【題組共用題幹】
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is going to change our life in many exciting ways. Just imagine that we have a smart tutor available 24 hours a day to help us with homework, to ____ tricky subjects, or to quiz us before tests. AI can also introduce learning resources ____ our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and ____. It can also help teachers grade assignments and track our progress, ____ teachers can spend more time supporting us. In the future, AI might even help us explore new ____ paths or hobbies by suggesting interesting activities or skills to try. AI is a tool that can make learning easier, more interesting, and even shape our future!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查對等連接詞（coordinating conjunction）的語意與句子邏輯。
句型為：
AI can help teachers grade assignments and track our progress, ____ teachers can spend more time supporting us.
前句表示「人工智慧能協助教師批改作業並追蹤學習進度」，後句表示「教師因此能花更多時間支持學生」，前後具有「原因／結果」關係。因此應使用 so，表示「所以、因此」。
完整句意為：
人工智慧也能協助教師批改作業並追蹤我們的學習進度，因此教師能花更多時間支持我們。
解題方法
先判斷空格前後兩個子句的邏輯：
- AI 協助教師批改作業、追蹤進度。
- 教師因此有更多時間支持學生。
前句是原因，後句是結果，最符合「所以、因此」的連接詞為 so。
句型結構如下：
因此：
AI can help teachers grade assignments and track our progress, so teachers can spend more time supporting us.
選項分析
(A) but
but 表示「但是」，用於連接具有轉折或對比關係的子句。
第 35 題
【題組共用題幹】
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is going to change our life in many exciting ways. Just imagine that we have a smart tutor available 24 hours a day to help us with homework, to ____ tricky subjects, or to quiz us before tests. AI can also introduce learning resources ____ our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and ____. It can also help teachers grade assignments and track our progress, ____ teachers can spend more time supporting us. In the future, AI might even help us explore new ____ paths or hobbies by suggesting interesting activities or skills to try. AI is a tool that can make learning easier, more interesting, and even shape our future!
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查字義、語意與詞語搭配。空格位於：
AI might even help us explore new ____ paths or hobbies
結構為「explore new + 名詞 + paths」，需填入能與 paths 搭配，且符合「探索未來發展方向」語意的名詞。
解題方法
文章主旨是 AI 協助學生學習、發掘興趣，甚至影響未來發展。句中提到：
suggesting interesting activities or skills to try
表示 AI 能依據個人興趣，建議值得嘗試的活動或技能，進而協助學生探索未來的職涯方向或興趣。
因此，空格應填入 career，形成固定且自然的搭配：
explore new career paths or hobbies 探索新的職涯道路或嗜好
選項分析
(A) alien
alien 作形容詞時表示「外來的、異國的、外星的」；作名詞時表示「外國人、外星人」。
alien paths 可勉強理解為「陌生或外來的道路」，但不符合本文談論學習、興趣與未來發展的語境，也不是自然的慣用搭配。
(B) career
第 36 題
【題組共用題幹】
In an age of cloud storage and instant backups, it's tempting to believe our memories—photos, documents, conversations—are safe and permanent. Yet digital memory is surprisingly ____. Servers can crash, file formats become outdated, and platforms may shut down with little or no notice. Unlike printed photographs or handwritten letters, digital records can ____ silently or be buried in the clutter of poorly organized cloud folders. The overwhelming volume of trivial files creates a kind of digital noise, drowning out what once felt ____. Even worse, our reliance on technology to remember for us may weaken our own sense of memory and identity. Few people print photos, write journals, or preserve their stories in tangible forms. This shift ____ important cultural questions about what we choose to remember and how we preserve it. Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is a matter of ____. Future generations may not inherit photo albums or handwritten notes, but a trail of disappearing data.
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀中的「上下文語意判斷」與形容詞詞義辨識。空格位於：
Yet digital memory is surprisingly ____.
後文接著說明數位資料可能因伺服器故障、檔案格式過時、平台停止服務而消失，因此空格應填入表示「脆弱、不穩定、容易受損」的形容詞。
解題方法
先抓轉折語 Yet。前句認為雲端儲存與即時備份讓人以為記憶安全且永久；Yet 表示後文要提出相反觀點，說明數位記憶其實並不可靠。
接著觀察後文列出的具體原因：
- Servers can crash：伺服器可能當機。
- File formats become outdated：檔案格式可能過時。
- Platforms may shut down：平台可能停止服務。
- Digital records can ____ silently：數位紀錄可能無聲無息地消失。
這些內容共同指向 fragile，表示「脆弱的、易受損的、不牢靠的」。
選項分析
(A) lasting：持久的、長久的。
此字與前句的 safe and permanent 語意相近。若填入：
digital memory is surprisingly lasting
便會變成「數位記憶出乎意料地持久」，與後文所說的伺服器故障、格式過時、平台關閉等風險相矛盾，因此錯誤。
第 37 題
【題組共用題幹】
In an age of cloud storage and instant backups, it's tempting to believe our memories—photos, documents, conversations—are safe and permanent. Yet digital memory is surprisingly ____. Servers can crash, file formats become outdated, and platforms may shut down with little or no notice. Unlike printed photographs or handwritten letters, digital records can ____ silently or be buried in the clutter of poorly organized cloud folders. The overwhelming volume of trivial files creates a kind of digital noise, drowning out what once felt ____. Even worse, our reliance on technology to remember for us may weaken our own sense of memory and identity. Few people print photos, write journals, or preserve their stories in tangible forms. This shift ____ important cultural questions about what we choose to remember and how we preserve it. Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is a matter of ____. Future generations may not inherit photo albums or handwritten notes, but a trail of disappearing data.
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查：
- 字義辨析：判斷動詞是否符合上下文語意。
- 詞性與句型：確認動詞能否接在
can後面，並與副詞silently搭配。 - 語意搭配：
vanish silently表示「悄然消失」，符合數位資料可能因故障、格式淘汰或平台關閉而消失的語境。
關鍵句為：
Unlike printed photographs or handwritten letters, digital records can ____ silently.
句型為：
subject + can + 原形動詞 + 副詞
因此空格應填入能表達「消失」且可獨立使用的原形動詞。
解題方法
先觀察上下文。文章指出數位記憶並不安全且不具永久性，原因包括：
- 伺服器可能故障；
- 檔案格式可能過時；
- 平台可能突然停止服務；
- 數位資料可能被大量雜訊掩蓋。
因此，digital records can ____ silently 的合理語意是「數位紀錄可能悄然消失」。
填入 vanish 後：
Digital records can vanish silently.
意思是「數位紀錄可能悄然消失」，文法與語意皆正確。
選項分析
(A) keep
keep 主要表示「保留、持續、繼續」。若表示「保留某物」，通常需要受詞，例如：
keep the records
若表示「持續做某事」，則常用：
keep doing something
digital records can keep silently 缺少完整語意，不能表示「資料悄然消失」，故錯誤。
(B) permit
permit 表示「允許、准許」，通常接受詞，常見句型為：
permit someone to do something permit something
例如：
第 38 題
【題組共用題幹】
In an age of cloud storage and instant backups, it's tempting to believe our memories—photos, documents, conversations—are safe and permanent. Yet digital memory is surprisingly ____. Servers can crash, file formats become outdated, and platforms may shut down with little or no notice. Unlike printed photographs or handwritten letters, digital records can ____ silently or be buried in the clutter of poorly organized cloud folders. The overwhelming volume of trivial files creates a kind of digital noise, drowning out what once felt ____. Even worse, our reliance on technology to remember for us may weaken our own sense of memory and identity. Few people print photos, write journals, or preserve their stories in tangible forms. This shift ____ important cultural questions about what we choose to remember and how we preserve it. Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is a matter of ____. Future generations may not inherit photo albums or handwritten notes, but a trail of disappearing data.
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考測驗閱讀理解中的「語意連貫與詞彙判斷」。解題重點是根據上下文，判斷數位保存問題與「記憶、身分、文化保存」之間的關聯。
文章指出：
- 數位資料並不一定永久存在；
- 檔案可能遺失、損壞或被雜訊淹沒；
- 人們過度依賴科技記憶，可能削弱自身的記憶與身分認同；
- 因此，數位保存不只是技術問題，也涉及人類選擇保存哪些記憶，以及如何傳承文化。
故空格所需的語意，應與「重要性、價值、文化意義」有關。
解題方法
先觀察空格所在句：
Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is a matter of ____.
前文提到數位保存牽涉「我們選擇記住什麼」以及「如何保存記憶」，後文又說未來世代可能只繼承一串逐漸消失的資料。這表示作者認為數位保存具有重要的文化與人文價值，而不只是伺服器、檔案格式等技術層面的問題。
四個選項中，只有 meaningful 能表達「具有意義的、重要的」這層正面概念，因此依官方答案選 A。
完整語意可理解為：
數位保存不只是尚未解決的技術問題，也是具有意義的議題。
選項分析
(A) meaningful
正確。meaningful 意為「有意義的、重要的、值得重視的」。文章談到記憶、身分認同、文化傳承等人文議題，顯示數位保存具有深層意義，與全文主旨一致。
(B) temporary
錯誤。temporary 意為「暫時的、非永久的」。文章確實指出數位資料可能消失，因此 temporary 與部分內容相關；但若填入後，語意會變成「數位保存是暫時性的議題」，無法承接後文關於文化記憶與世代傳承的重要性，也削弱作者所要強調的價值判斷。
(C) irrelevant
第 39 題
【題組共用題幹】
In an age of cloud storage and instant backups, it's tempting to believe our memories—photos, documents, conversations—are safe and permanent. Yet digital memory is surprisingly ____. Servers can crash, file formats become outdated, and platforms may shut down with little or no notice. Unlike printed photographs or handwritten letters, digital records can ____ silently or be buried in the clutter of poorly organized cloud folders. The overwhelming volume of trivial files creates a kind of digital noise, drowning out what once felt ____. Even worse, our reliance on technology to remember for us may weaken our own sense of memory and identity. Few people print photos, write journals, or preserve their stories in tangible forms. This shift ____ important cultural questions about what we choose to remember and how we preserve it. Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is a matter of ____. Future generations may not inherit photo albums or handwritten notes, but a trail of disappearing data.
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考查字義判斷、上下文語意與動詞搭配。第 39 題句子為：
This shift ____ important cultural questions about what we choose to remember and how we preserve it.
句意是：「這項轉變引發了重要的文化問題：我們選擇記住什麼，以及如何保存這些記憶。」
關鍵搭配為 raise questions，意為「提出問題、引發問題、引起關注」。因此空格應填 raises。
解題方法
- 先判斷主詞與動詞的數：
主詞為 This shift，是第三人稱單數，因此動詞須使用第三人稱單數形式。
- 再依上下文判斷語意：
前文指出，人們越來越依賴科技保存記憶，卻很少列印照片、書寫日記或以實體形式保存故事。這種轉變會使人思考記憶保存與文化傳承的問題。
- 選擇能表達「引發問題」的動詞：
raise questions 是固定且自然的搭配，且 raises 符合主詞單數的文法要求。
完整句為：
This shift raises important cultural questions about what we choose to remember and how we preserve it.
翻譯為：
這項轉變引發了重要的文化問題，涉及我們選擇記住什麼，以及如何保存這些記憶。
選項分析
(A) solves
solve 意為「解決」。 This shift solves important cultural questions 表示「這項轉變解決了重要的文化問題」，與上下文不符。文章是在指出數位記憶帶來新的疑問與文化挑戰，並非表示問題已經獲得解決。此外，常見搭配是 solve a problem，而不是以 solve questions 表達「引發問題」。
(B) ignores
第 40 題
【題組共用題幹】
In an age of cloud storage and instant backups, it's tempting to believe our memories—photos, documents, conversations—are safe and permanent. Yet digital memory is surprisingly ____. Servers can crash, file formats become outdated, and platforms may shut down with little or no notice. Unlike printed photographs or handwritten letters, digital records can ____ silently or be buried in the clutter of poorly organized cloud folders. The overwhelming volume of trivial files creates a kind of digital noise, drowning out what once felt ____. Even worse, our reliance on technology to remember for us may weaken our own sense of memory and identity. Few people print photos, write journals, or preserve their stories in tangible forms. This shift ____ important cultural questions about what we choose to remember and how we preserve it. Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is a matter of ____. Future generations may not inherit photo albums or handwritten notes, but a trail of disappearing data.
- ____.
核心觀念
本題考的是篇章理解與字義辨析，重點在於根據上下文判斷空格所需的名詞。
文章主旨是：數位資料雖然便於保存，卻可能因設備故障、格式淘汰、平台停止服務或資料雜亂而消失。因此，數位保存不只是技術問題，也涉及人類希望留給後代什麼，以及文化與記憶如何延續的問題。
最後一句：
Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is a matter of ____.
句型為：
a matter of + 名詞
空格需要填入能表達「留給後代的傳承、遺產」的名詞。
解題方法
先掌握文章的論述方向：
- 數位記憶並不一定安全永久。
- 數位紀錄可能消失，也可能被大量無意義檔案淹沒。
- 人們越依賴科技記憶，越少以照片、日記等實體形式保存故事。
- 這種轉變引發文化問題：人類要記住什麼，以及要如何保存這些記憶。
- 未來世代未必能繼承相簿或手寫筆記，只能面對一串可能消失的數位資料。
因此，最後要表達的是「數位保存關係到人類要為後代留下什麼」，也就是一種傳承或遺產的概念。legacy 正好符合此語意。
選項分析
(A) legacy 傳承；遺產
legacy 可指留給後代的遺產，也可指一個人、一個世代或一種文化所留下的影響與記憶。
文中討論人類如何保存照片、故事與文化記憶，並指出未來世代是否能繼承這些資料。因此：
a matter of legacy
第 41 題
【題組共用題幹】
Tea bags have become a common way to make tea, but there are several reasons why they may not be the best choice. First, many tea bags are made from materials that are not good for the environment. Most traditional tea bags are made from plastic or other synthetic materials. When these bags are thrown away, they do not break down easily and can pollute the environment. This is a big problem in our efforts to reduce waste and protect nature.
Another issue with tea bags is the quality of tea inside them. Often, the tea in tea bags is not the best quality. It is usually made from tea dust or small broken leaves, which can lead to a weaker flavor. In contrast, loose-leaf tea tends to have better taste because it is made from whole, high-quality tea leaves. For tea lovers, this difference in taste is important.
Moreover, many tea bags contain small amounts of chemicals. To keep the bags in their shape and prevent them from tearing, some companies use chemicals that might not be safe for health, especially when the tea is steeped at high temperatures. The heat can cause the chemicals to break down. This can release small particles into the tea, which we might drink. Over time, these tiny particles can collect in our bodies and possibly cause harm. These chemicals can affect our health and cause problems like hormone changes or other health issues.
In conclusion, while tea bags are convenient, they have several drawbacks, such as their impact on the environment, lower tea quality, and potential health risks. For a better tea experience, using loose-leaf tea is often the better option.
- Which of the following questions may this passage mainly address?
核心觀念
本題考「文章主旨」與「主要討論問題」。判斷主旨時，須觀察全文反覆強調的核心內容，而非只挑選其中一個細節。
本文依序說明茶包的三項缺點：
- 材質不易分解，造成環境污染。
- 茶包內多為茶粉或碎葉，茶葉品質與風味較差。
- 高溫沖泡時，茶袋中的化學物質可能釋出，帶來健康疑慮。
文章最後總結指出，茶包雖然方便，卻有環境、品質及健康方面的缺點。因此，全文主要是在探討「茶包有什麼問題」。
解題方法
先找各段共同的論述方向：
- 第一段：茶包對環境不利。
- 第二段：茶包中的茶葉品質較低。
- 第三段：茶包可能產生健康風險。
- 第四段：總結茶包的多項缺點，並提出使用散茶作為較佳選擇。
三個主體段落都在說明茶包的負面影響，文章主旨可概括為：
Tea bags are convenient, but they have several disadvantages.
因此，能統整全文內容的選項為「茶包有什麼問題」。
選項分析
(A) What's wrong with tea bags?
正確。此選項意為「茶包有什麼問題？」能完整涵蓋文章所討論的環境污染、茶葉品質不佳及健康風險三項內容，與文章主旨一致。
第 42 題
【題組共用題幹】
Tea bags have become a common way to make tea, but there are several reasons why they may not be the best choice. First, many tea bags are made from materials that are not good for the environment. Most traditional tea bags are made from plastic or other synthetic materials. When these bags are thrown away, they do not break down easily and can pollute the environment. This is a big problem in our efforts to reduce waste and protect nature.
Another issue with tea bags is the quality of tea inside them. Often, the tea in tea bags is not the best quality. It is usually made from tea dust or small broken leaves, which can lead to a weaker flavor. In contrast, loose-leaf tea tends to have better taste because it is made from whole, high-quality tea leaves. For tea lovers, this difference in taste is important.
Moreover, many tea bags contain small amounts of chemicals. To keep the bags in their shape and prevent them from tearing, some companies use chemicals that might not be safe for health, especially when the tea is steeped at high temperatures. The heat can cause the chemicals to break down. This can release small particles into the tea, which we might drink. Over time, these tiny particles can collect in our bodies and possibly cause harm. These chemicals can affect our health and cause problems like hormone changes or other health issues.
In conclusion, while tea bags are convenient, they have several drawbacks, such as their impact on the environment, lower tea quality, and potential health risks. For a better tea experience, using loose-leaf tea is often the better option.
- According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解，重點是：
- 根據文章明示資訊判斷正誤。
- 辨認選項是否為原文的同義改寫。
- 注意選項加入原文沒有的資訊，或將原文意思反轉的陷阱。
文章主旨是：茶包雖然方便，但在環境影響、茶葉品質及健康風險方面都有缺點，因此散茶通常是較佳選擇。
解題方法
先找出各選項對應的原文：
- 茶包的茶葉品質： “Often, the tea in tea bags is not the best quality.” 茶包中的茶通常不是最佳品質。
- 茶包內的茶葉來源： “It is usually made from tea dust or small broken leaves.” 茶包茶葉通常由茶粉或細小碎葉製成。
- 散茶的品質： “loose-leaf tea tends to have better taste because it is made from whole, high-quality tea leaves.” 散茶由完整且高品質的茶葉製成，因此味道通常較佳。
由此可知，文章明確將茶包茶葉與散茶比較，並指出茶包內的茶葉品質較低。因此，選項 (C) 是原文的正確改寫。
選項分析
(A) High-end tea tasters appreciate tea more from tea bags than loose leaves.
錯誤。
文章指出散茶由完整、高品質的茶葉製成，味道通常優於茶包茶葉。文章沒有表示高級品茶者更欣賞茶包，反而強調茶葉品質與風味上的差異。
此外，原文只提到 “For tea lovers, this difference in taste is important”，意思是茶愛好者重視兩者的味道差異，並非表示他們偏好茶包。
(B) Tea bags were designed to be recyclable in the first place.
錯誤。
文章指出許多傳統茶包由塑膠或合成材料製成，丟棄後不易分解，會造成環境污染。這與「一開始就是為了回收而設計」的意思相反。
第 43 題
【題組共用題幹】
Tea bags have become a common way to make tea, but there are several reasons why they may not be the best choice. First, many tea bags are made from materials that are not good for the environment. Most traditional tea bags are made from plastic or other synthetic materials. When these bags are thrown away, they do not break down easily and can pollute the environment. This is a big problem in our efforts to reduce waste and protect nature.
Another issue with tea bags is the quality of tea inside them. Often, the tea in tea bags is not the best quality. It is usually made from tea dust or small broken leaves, which can lead to a weaker flavor. In contrast, loose-leaf tea tends to have better taste because it is made from whole, high-quality tea leaves. For tea lovers, this difference in taste is important.
Moreover, many tea bags contain small amounts of chemicals. To keep the bags in their shape and prevent them from tearing, some companies use chemicals that might not be safe for health, especially when the tea is steeped at high temperatures. The heat can cause the chemicals to break down. This can release small particles into the tea, which we might drink. Over time, these tiny particles can collect in our bodies and possibly cause harm. These chemicals can affect our health and cause problems like hormone changes or other health issues.
In conclusion, while tea bags are convenient, they have several drawbacks, such as their impact on the environment, lower tea quality, and potential health risks. For a better tea experience, using loose-leaf tea is often the better option.
- According to the passage, which of the following is closest in meaning to “steeped”?
核心觀念
本題考查字義判斷與語境理解。steep 作動詞時，意為「將食物或茶葉浸泡於液體中」，尤其常用於茶、咖啡或香草浸泡在熱水中的情境；steeped 是其過去分詞，意為「浸泡的」。
題幹中的句子為：
some chemicals might not be safe for health, especially when the tea is steeped at high temperatures.
意為「有些化學物質可能對健康不安全，尤其是茶葉在高溫下浸泡時」。因此，steeped 最接近 soaked，即「浸泡」。
解題方法
判斷 steeped 的意思時，應掌握兩個線索：
- 搭配對象：主詞是
the tea，茶通常是放入熱水中浸泡，而不是油炸、烘烤或降落。 - 語境內容：句中出現
at high temperatures，表示茶在高溫熱水中浸泡，符合steep的常見用法。
因此：
steeped = 「浸泡」
soaked = 「浸泡、浸濕」
兩者語意最接近，故選 (A)。
選項分析
- (A) Soaked：浸泡的、浸濕的
第 44 題
【題組共用題幹】
Tea bags have become a common way to make tea, but there are several reasons why they may not be the best choice. First, many tea bags are made from materials that are not good for the environment. Most traditional tea bags are made from plastic or other synthetic materials. When these bags are thrown away, they do not break down easily and can pollute the environment. This is a big problem in our efforts to reduce waste and protect nature.
Another issue with tea bags is the quality of tea inside them. Often, the tea in tea bags is not the best quality. It is usually made from tea dust or small broken leaves, which can lead to a weaker flavor. In contrast, loose-leaf tea tends to have better taste because it is made from whole, high-quality tea leaves. For tea lovers, this difference in taste is important.
Moreover, many tea bags contain small amounts of chemicals. To keep the bags in their shape and prevent them from tearing, some companies use chemicals that might not be safe for health, especially when the tea is steeped at high temperatures. The heat can cause the chemicals to break down. This can release small particles into the tea, which we might drink. Over time, these tiny particles can collect in our bodies and possibly cause harm. These chemicals can affect our health and cause problems like hormone changes or other health issues.
In conclusion, while tea bags are convenient, they have several drawbacks, such as their impact on the environment, lower tea quality, and potential health risks. For a better tea experience, using loose-leaf tea is often the better option.
- In which of the following does the passage most likely to appear?
核心觀念
本題考查「文章主旨與文章體裁判斷」。解題時須根據全文討論的核心議題，判斷文章最適合刊登在哪一類出版品。
本文指出茶包的三項缺點：
- 茶包材質不易分解，會造成環境污染。
- 茶包內的茶葉品質通常不如散茶。
- 茶包中的化學物質在高溫沖泡下可能釋出，進而影響人體健康。
其中第三段及結論特別強調化學物質、人體吸收、荷爾蒙變化與健康問題，因此文章整體最接近健康與生活安全議題。
解題方法
判斷文章可能出處時，應觀察：
- 文章的主要討論對象；
- 內容所強調的影響；
- 結論希望讀者採取的做法。
本文雖然同時提到環境保護與茶葉品質，但第三段篇幅較長，詳細說明高溫、化學物質、人體累積及健康危害；結論也將「potential health risks」列為茶包的重要缺點。因此，最符合的文章來源是健康報告。
選項分析
(A) An investment magazine.（投資雜誌）
錯誤。投資雜誌通常討論股票、基金、產業趨勢、公司營收或投資策略。本文完全沒有涉及金融市場、企業經營或投資報酬，故不可能是投資雜誌的主要內容。
(B) A gardening guide.（園藝指南）
第 45 題
【題組共用題幹】
Tea bags have become a common way to make tea, but there are several reasons why they may not be the best choice. First, many tea bags are made from materials that are not good for the environment. Most traditional tea bags are made from plastic or other synthetic materials. When these bags are thrown away, they do not break down easily and can pollute the environment. This is a big problem in our efforts to reduce waste and protect nature.
Another issue with tea bags is the quality of tea inside them. Often, the tea in tea bags is not the best quality. It is usually made from tea dust or small broken leaves, which can lead to a weaker flavor. In contrast, loose-leaf tea tends to have better taste because it is made from whole, high-quality tea leaves. For tea lovers, this difference in taste is important.
Moreover, many tea bags contain small amounts of chemicals. To keep the bags in their shape and prevent them from tearing, some companies use chemicals that might not be safe for health, especially when the tea is steeped at high temperatures. The heat can cause the chemicals to break down. This can release small particles into the tea, which we might drink. Over time, these tiny particles can collect in our bodies and possibly cause harm. These chemicals can affect our health and cause problems like hormone changes or other health issues.
In conclusion, while tea bags are convenient, they have several drawbacks, such as their impact on the environment, lower tea quality, and potential health risks. For a better tea experience, using loose-leaf tea is often the better option.
- In what tone is the passage written?
核心觀念
本題考查閱讀理解中的「語氣（tone）」判斷。解題重點是觀察作者如何組織內容、呈現觀點，以及是否具有特定情緒或修辭色彩。
- Analytical（分析性的）：依據事實、理由與因果關係，分項說明某一現象的優缺點。
- Humorous（幽默的）：帶有笑點、趣味或輕鬆逗趣的表達。
- Dubious（懷疑的）：對某件事抱持不確定、不信任或質疑態度。
- Sarcastic（諷刺的）：表面稱讚，實際上挖苦、嘲諷或反話批評。
解題方法
全文採取條列式的論述方式，依序提出不使用茶包的三項理由：
- 茶包材質不易分解，會造成環境污染。
- 茶包內通常是茶粉或碎葉，茶葉品質與風味較差。
- 茶包中的化學物質在高溫浸泡下可能釋出，對健康造成疑慮。
文章大量使用表示原因與結果的語句，例如：
- “When these bags are thrown away, they do not break down easily and can pollute the environment.”
- “which can lead to a weaker flavor”
- “The heat can cause the chemicals to break down.”
- “This can release small particles into the tea.”
可見作者是透過理由、證據與因果關係分析茶包的缺點，最後提出使用散茶較佳的結論。因此全文語氣屬於 analytical。
第 46 題
【題組共用題幹】
Rabbits have three special features of their digestive system that makes feeding the right diet important. Firstly, their teeth grow continuously—an evolutionary adaptation to a coarse or rough fibrous diet found in the wild. In order to keep their teeth from overgrowing, rabbits chew their food in a circular direction—front to back and side to side. This brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length. This chewing motion is therefore essential for good dental health but only occurs if they spend long periods of time eating long fibrous material like fresh grass and grass hay (this should comprise about 80% of the overall diet). Eating an excessive amount of short-length foodstuffs (such as grain, chaff, and pellets) encourages them to chew up and down like people. The teeth then don't come into wear and dental disease develops quickly. Secondly, fiber is needed to keep the intestinal tract moving (peristalsis). Low fiber diets can slow, or even stop, this movement. Bloat quickly develops, which is often fatal.
Thirdly, rabbits are termed “hindgut fermenters,” meaning that they have a large caecum (a little like our appendix but much, much bigger). Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health. Without high levels of fiber in their diet, this process stops, and the rabbit weakens and dies.
- What is this passage mainly about?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「主旨判斷」。解題重點是找出文章反覆說明的核心概念，而非只注意某一項細節。
本文圍繞兔子的消化系統，說明纖維對兔子具有三項重要功能：
- 長纖維食物能促進正確的咀嚼方式，維持牙齒正常磨損。
- 纖維能維持腸道蠕動，避免腸胃停滯與腹脹。
- 纖維在盲腸中經由發酵產生維持健康所需的養分。
因此，全文主旨是「纖維對兔子的消化系統及整體健康十分重要」。
解題方法
判斷主旨時，應先觀察文章的重複關鍵字與段落結構。本文多次出現：
- fiber
- fibrous material
- high levels of fiber
- digestive system
- intestinal tract
- caecum
- fermentation
文章開頭先指出兔子的消化系統有三項特殊之處，接著依序說明纖維對牙齒、腸道蠕動及盲腸發酵的作用。三個段落雖然各自說明不同功能，但共同指向同一結論：兔子必須攝取足量纖維，才能維持正常消化與健康。
因此，最能完整涵蓋全文內容的選項為 (B) Fiber is important to the digestive system of rabbits.
選項分析
(A) Most rabbits like to eat food with fiber because it tastes delicious.
錯誤。文章討論的是纖維對兔子牙齒、腸道蠕動及盲腸發酵的生理功能，並未提到兔子因為覺得纖維食物美味而喜歡食用。此選項將「生理上的必要性」誤解為「口味上的喜好」，且 delicious 並非文章重點。
(B) Fiber is important to the digestive system of rabbits.
第 47 題
【題組共用題幹】
Rabbits have three special features of their digestive system that makes feeding the right diet important. Firstly, their teeth grow continuously—an evolutionary adaptation to a coarse or rough fibrous diet found in the wild. In order to keep their teeth from overgrowing, rabbits chew their food in a circular direction—front to back and side to side. This brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length. This chewing motion is therefore essential for good dental health but only occurs if they spend long periods of time eating long fibrous material like fresh grass and grass hay (this should comprise about 80% of the overall diet). Eating an excessive amount of short-length foodstuffs (such as grain, chaff, and pellets) encourages them to chew up and down like people. The teeth then don't come into wear and dental disease develops quickly. Secondly, fiber is needed to keep the intestinal tract moving (peristalsis). Low fiber diets can slow, or even stop, this movement. Bloat quickly develops, which is often fatal.
Thirdly, rabbits are termed “hindgut fermenters,” meaning that they have a large caecum (a little like our appendix but much, much bigger). Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health. Without high levels of fiber in their diet, this process stops, and the rabbit weakens and dies.
- According to the passage, which of the following explains why rabbits chew their food in a circular direction?
核心觀念
本題考查「細節理解」與「因果關係判斷」。解題關鍵在於找出題幹中直接回答「為什麼兔子要以圓周方向咀嚼食物」的句子。
文中明確指出：
“This brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length.”
意思是：這種圓周方向的咀嚼方式，能讓兔子的所有牙齒都受到適當磨耗，並維持正確長度。
兔子的牙齒會持續生長，因此必須透過長時間咀嚼青草、乾草等高纖維食物，使牙齒自然磨耗，避免過度生長而導致牙齒疾病。
解題方法
先定位題目所問的原因：
why rabbits chew their food in a circular direction
接著回到文章尋找 “circular direction” 附近的因果說明。題幹先說明兔子為了避免牙齒過度生長，會採取「由前往後、左右來回」的圓周方向咀嚼；隨後立即說明這種動作的結果：
It brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length.
因此，正確選項應完整對應「讓所有牙齒受到磨耗，並維持適當長度」這項功能。
選項分析
(A) It helps them develop stronger jaws and sharpen their teeth. 這種咀嚼方式能幫助兔子發展更強壯的下顎並磨利牙齒。
錯誤。文章沒有提到圓周方向咀嚼能使下顎變強，也沒有說明其作用是「磨利」牙齒。文中強調的是牙齒受到適當磨耗並維持正確長度，而不是使牙齒變得更尖銳。
(B) It helps them avoid developing unnecessary stronger jaws and teeth.
第 48 題
【題組共用題幹】
Rabbits have three special features of their digestive system that makes feeding the right diet important. Firstly, their teeth grow continuously—an evolutionary adaptation to a coarse or rough fibrous diet found in the wild. In order to keep their teeth from overgrowing, rabbits chew their food in a circular direction—front to back and side to side. This brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length. This chewing motion is therefore essential for good dental health but only occurs if they spend long periods of time eating long fibrous material like fresh grass and grass hay (this should comprise about 80% of the overall diet). Eating an excessive amount of short-length foodstuffs (such as grain, chaff, and pellets) encourages them to chew up and down like people. The teeth then don't come into wear and dental disease develops quickly. Secondly, fiber is needed to keep the intestinal tract moving (peristalsis). Low fiber diets can slow, or even stop, this movement. Bloat quickly develops, which is often fatal.
Thirdly, rabbits are termed “hindgut fermenters,” meaning that they have a large caecum (a little like our appendix but much, much bigger). Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health. Without high levels of fiber in their diet, this process stops, and the rabbit weakens and dies.
- According to the passage, which of the following foods will prevent a rabbit's teeth from wearing?
核心觀念
本題考兔子的牙齒如何磨耗。兔子的牙齒會持續生長，必須長時間咀嚼新鮮草或牧草等長纖維食物，才能讓牙齒正常磨耗。文中指出，過量食用穀物、糠屑或顆粒飼料等短纖維食物，會使兔子改成上下咀嚼，牙齒無法充分磨耗，進而引發牙齒疾病。
解題方法
先定位題幹中與牙齒磨耗直接相關的句子：兔子須長時間食用長纖維食物，例如新鮮草與草類乾草，才能維持牙齒正常磨耗；相對地，過量食用 grain、chaff、pellets 會使牙齒無法磨耗。
題目問的是哪種食物「無法防止」兔子的牙齒磨耗問題，因此從文中列出的短纖維食物中選答案。
選項分析
第 49 題
【題組共用題幹】
Rabbits have three special features of their digestive system that makes feeding the right diet important. Firstly, their teeth grow continuously—an evolutionary adaptation to a coarse or rough fibrous diet found in the wild. In order to keep their teeth from overgrowing, rabbits chew their food in a circular direction—front to back and side to side. This brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length. This chewing motion is therefore essential for good dental health but only occurs if they spend long periods of time eating long fibrous material like fresh grass and grass hay (this should comprise about 80% of the overall diet). Eating an excessive amount of short-length foodstuffs (such as grain, chaff, and pellets) encourages them to chew up and down like people. The teeth then don't come into wear and dental disease develops quickly. Secondly, fiber is needed to keep the intestinal tract moving (peristalsis). Low fiber diets can slow, or even stop, this movement. Bloat quickly develops, which is often fatal.
Thirdly, rabbits are termed “hindgut fermenters,” meaning that they have a large caecum (a little like our appendix but much, much bigger). Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health. Without high levels of fiber in their diet, this process stops, and the rabbit weakens and dies.
- Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
核心觀念
本題考查閱讀理解中的「文章語氣」（tone）。判斷語氣時，應觀察作者的寫作目的、用字及整體表達方式，而非只看個別帶有負面意義的字詞。
本文主要說明兔子消化系統的三項特殊構造，以及高纖維飲食對兔子牙齒、腸道蠕動與盲腸發酵的重要性，屬於客觀介紹與知識說明。
解題方法
判斷文章語氣可從下列三點切入：
- 寫作目的：本文提供兔子飲食與消化系統的相關知識。
- 內容呈現：文章按照「首先（Firstly）」、「其次（Secondly）」、「第三（Thirdly）」的順序，條理分明地列舉三項原因。
- 作者態度：文章沒有嘲諷、抱怨或冷漠語氣，而是以客觀、說明性的方式解釋相關生理機制。
因此，本文的語氣是 informative（提供資訊的、說明性的）。
選項分析
(A) Informative.
正確。文章說明兔子具有三項特殊的消化系統特徵：
- 兔子的牙齒會持續生長，因此需要咀嚼長纖維食物來磨損牙齒。
- 纖維有助於維持腸道蠕動，避免脹氣。
- 兔子是「後腸發酵動物」（hindgut fermenters），需要在盲腸中分解纖維並取得重要養分。
全文以解釋事實、傳達知識為主，並未表現強烈情緒，因此語氣屬於 informative。
(B) Ironic.
第 50 題
【題組共用題幹】
Rabbits have three special features of their digestive system that makes feeding the right diet important. Firstly, their teeth grow continuously—an evolutionary adaptation to a coarse or rough fibrous diet found in the wild. In order to keep their teeth from overgrowing, rabbits chew their food in a circular direction—front to back and side to side. This brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length. This chewing motion is therefore essential for good dental health but only occurs if they spend long periods of time eating long fibrous material like fresh grass and grass hay (this should comprise about 80% of the overall diet). Eating an excessive amount of short-length foodstuffs (such as grain, chaff, and pellets) encourages them to chew up and down like people. The teeth then don't come into wear and dental disease develops quickly. Secondly, fiber is needed to keep the intestinal tract moving (peristalsis). Low fiber diets can slow, or even stop, this movement. Bloat quickly develops, which is often fatal.
Thirdly, rabbits are termed “hindgut fermenters,” meaning that they have a large caecum (a little like our appendix but much, much bigger). Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health. Without high levels of fiber in their diet, this process stops, and the rabbit weakens and dies.
- According to the passage, where do rabbits' essential nutrients come from?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「關鍵訊息定位」與「因果關係判讀」。
文章說明兔子的消化系統具有三項特徵，其中第三項指出：
Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health.
意思是：纖維會在盲腸（caecum）中經由發酵被消化，並釋放對兔子健康不可或缺的營養素。
因此，兔子的必要營養素來自「在盲腸中消化的纖維」。
解題方法
先定位題目關鍵字：
- essential nutrients：必要的營養素
- come from：來自
- caecum：盲腸
- fibers：纖維
回到文章第三段，可找到直接對應的句子：
Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health.
句中明確表示「纖維在盲腸中被消化，釋放必要營養素」，與選項 (B) The fibers digested in the caecum 完全相符。
選項分析
(A) The grains chewed in the mouth.
錯誤。文章提到 grain（穀物）屬於短纖維食物，兔子吃過量時會以類似人類的上下咀嚼方式進食，造成牙齒無法正常磨耗，進而引發牙齒疾病。