所屬科目:高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文
1 She ________ practiced the piano every day until she finally mastered the difficult song. (A) stagnantly (B) sluggishly (C) countlessly (D) relentlessly
2 The jury voted unanimously to ________ the defendant of fraud after reviewing all the evidence. (A) acquire (B) convict (C) exaggerate (D) validate
3 Her dance movements were so ________ that they looked effortless; we could easily see each motion flow smoothly into the next. (A) fluid (B) horrible (C) awkward (D) dreadful
4 Due to ________ demand, the factory made a substantial investment in new equipment. (A) falling (B) declining (C) reducing (D) rising
5 He tried to ________ his classmates into doing his share of the group project by threatening to report them. (A) bully (B) shield (C) defend (D) befriend
6 Many top tourist destinations are now ________ tougher restrictions as they grapple with overtourism. (A) transfusing (B) leveling (C) imposing (D) entitling
7 Wearing a helmet is ________ when riding a motorcycle in this country, so if you don’t, you can be fined by the police. (A) optional (B) voluntary (C) compulsory (D) despensable
8 Even though Jake had no savings or plan, he made a(n) ________ decision to quit his job without thinking it through. (A) objective (B) impulsive (C) deliberate (D) considerate
9 The new CEO introduced a series of reforms to ________ the company’s malfuctioned management system. (A) sustain (B) renovate (C) preserve (D) conserve
10 She faced the difficult situation with remarkable ________, refusing to panic even when things went terribly wrong. (A) sarcasm (B) suspicion (C) composure (D) negligence
11 The novel’s intricate plot and deep character development make it a ________ piece of literature. (A) trivial (B) profound (C) mundane (D) superficial
12 The new manager was criticized for being ________ cautious, often delaying important decisions out of fear of making mistakes. (A) excessively (B) moderately (C) reasonably (D) reluctantly
13 The government will ________ new guidelines next week to improve public health safety. (A) issue (B) abandon (C) remove (D) discard
14 She looked at the scenic ocean, amazed by its ________ beauty and endless waves. (A) worthless (B) homeless (C) boundless (D) ruthless
15 This NGO organization focuses on creating a safe environment for endangered species through habitat ________ and conservation efforts. (A) restoration (B) intonation (C) curation (D) alienation
16 Facing several obstacles, the team managed to complete the project thoroughly,________ the supervisor’s expectations. (A) receding (B) exceeding (C) preceding (D) conceding
17 Despite his determination to concentrate, the constant notifications from his phone left him ________ during the lecture. (A) attracted (B) enhanced (C) surrounded (D) distracted
18 Thanks to its wide base and solid construction, the bookshelf showed impressive ________ during the earthquake. (A) stability (B) probability (C) productivity (D) sensitivity
19 After being accused of a scandal, the notorious politician decided to ________ from the election. (A) abandon (B) deflect (C) deceive (D) withdraw
20 He was known for his ________ sense of humor, always ready with a clever remark. (A) dull (B) witty (C) tedious (D) sluggish
21 After years of fruitful dedication and hard work, she finally ________ her dream of becoming a published author. (A) attained (B) forfeited (C) surrendered (D) overlooked
22 The school is ________ a new digital attendance system to improve accuracy and save time. (A) conflicting (B) conducing (C) implementing (D) implicating
23 Her daily training routine showed her deep ________ to becoming a professional dancer. (A) comprehension (B) complexity (C) commitment (D) complication
24 Although the suspects soon ________ the police of their innocence, there was still suspicion of their involvement. (A) concluded (B) confessed (C) convinced (D) confused
25 The maximum ________ is up to seven years of imprisonment or an unlimited fine. (A) quantity (B) penalty (C) security (D) warranty
26 We must understand how to ________ between what should be remembered and what should be forgotten. (A) commercialize (B) rehabilitate (C) tranquilize (D) differentiate
27 She showed incredible resilience in the face of ________, never letting hardships stop her from achieving her goal. (A) adversity (B) complicity (C) commodity (D) hybridity
28 Smart technologies have heightened tourists’ likelihood of returning to a specific location by ________ the power of interactive technologies. (A) harnessing (B) hampering (C) harassing (D) hardening
29 Drivers who ________ the law by using mobile phones behind the wheel will be heavily fined. (A) covet (B) flout (C) outrage (D) tangle
30 The ship’s captain, seasoned by years at sea, remained calm as the ________ approached, issuing orders with precision while the crew rushed to secure the deck. (A) missionary (B) innovator (C) peacemaker (D) tempest
31 (A) Once (B) Twice (C) Although (D) Despite
32 (A) suffers (B) benefits (C) ignores (D) refuses
33 (A) rising (B) dropping (C) soaring (D) climbing
34 (A) remain (B) prove (C) look (D) leave
35 (A) prevail (B) diminish (C) vanish (D) dwindle
36 What is this passage mainly about? (A) Traditional family roles are totally disappearing in cities. (B) Pets are becoming too expensive for most families to own. (C) Pets are increasingly treated as children in modern households. (D) Urban living makes it difficult to keep animals as companions.
37 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the “furry kid” trend? (A) The economic rewards of owning pets. (B) The instability of economic conditions. (C) The high cost of raising human children. (D) The pressures of career-centered lifestyles.
38 What does the word “anthropomorphized” in the first paragraph most likely mean? (A) Trained to behave like other animals. (B) Rejected as part of modern lifestyles. (C) Treated as if they were human beings. (D) Placed in shelters due to overpopulation.
39 According to the passage, what broader social issue may the furry kid trend reflect? (A) A return to conservative parenting structures. (B) A rejection of traditional pet care practices. (C) An improvement in modern child-rearing skills. (D) A rise in social isolation and family redefinition.
40 What does the author suggest society should do in response to this furry-kid trend? (A) Limit pet adoption to rural households. (B) Promote child-rearing over pet ownership. (C) Balance love for pets with responsible care. (D) Discourage media portrayal of pet parenting.