24.
(A) locked


(B) fired


(C) shouted


(D) tested

25. (A) slangs (B) theories (C) proverbs (D) networks 第26至30題為題組 The CEO of a big bank in the UK warned that a no-deal Brexit (Brexit: British exit) could tip the UK economy into recession. He told the BBC that a bad Brexit could result in zero or negative economic growth, which would (26) the company's share price. He also said the bank was becoming careful about lending to certain (27) of the economy -- particularly retail and construction. The CEO said: "We are assuming 1-1.5% growth for next year but if we get a bad Brexit then that could be zero or negative and that would affect our profitability and our share price." The news that the bank is withdrawing credit will heap further (28) on the retail sector, which has already seen nearly 2000 stores closed so far this year. "There are some retailers we are having to be a bit more cautious about because they have not made the necessary (29) from bricks and mortar to digital," said the CEO. He also reported worries in construction. "The big construction companies are getting very cautious about where they are putting their capital -- particularly around London." (30), he said small and medium sized companies seemed relatively unaffected and were continuing to borrow, invest and grow their businesses. When the CEO sounds notes of caution about the future, he is talking to all of us.

26. (A) hit (B) enlighten (C) aid (D) distribute

27. (A) salons (B) safaris (C) sectors (D) scopes

28. (A) benefits (B) woes (C) wires (D) benchmarks

29. (A) transplant (B) translation (C) transparency (D) transition

30. (A) On a brighter note (B) To sum up (C) Disappointed to say (D) In spite of yourself 第31至35題為題組 One day two boats collided in thick fog in the Pacific Ocean not far from Prince Rupert, British Columbia. One was a cargo ship carrying lumber, apparently on its way to Prince Rupert. The other was a Canadian National (31) on its regular run from Vancouver to Prince Rupert. Fortunately, there were no (32) among the crews or passengers, but both ships suffered damage close to the water line. In spite of this damage, the two ships managed to reach Prince Rupert under their own steam. According to eyewitnesses, neither of the vessels was going very fast at the time of the accident. (33), because of the weather conditions, the captains did not realize the danger until a few second before the (34) took place. Consequently, there was insufficient time for them to prevent the accident. A spokesman for the port authorities said that a committee would be set up to determine the cause of the accident. The official added (35) government expert would be invited to join the committee. It will take a long time to clarify the truth of the accident.

31. (A) faction (B) facet (C) ferry (D) faculty

32. (A) casualties (B) cavities (C) chaos (D) chambers

33. (A) Moreover (B) However (C) Whatever (D) In addition

34. (A) negotiation (B) collaboration (C) collision (D) navigation

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