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1 John was determined to take on a part-time job to make ________ money for his upcoming schooling. (A) extra (B) harsh (C) marital (D) unique

2 Before taking the job, Jim ________ over the possibilities, weighing the good against the bad. (A) pondered (B) merged (C) reinforced (D) conveyed

3 Edward always makes rash promises about what he is going to do, but he never ________ those promises. (A) suspends (B) reveals (C) fulfills (D) coerces

4 Some children suffer from malnutrition, mainly because they are ________ dairy products. (A) aware of (B) deficient in (C) informed of (D) reluctant in

5 It is important to ________ a healthy diet and exercise regularly to keep your body in good shape. (A) neglect (B) disregard (C) maintain (D) relinquish

6 The global economic recession has caused August car sales to ________ the industry's expectations. (A) put up with (B) come up with (C) fall short of (D) grow out of

7 Awareness of skin cancer has led us to be more ________ of prolonged exposure to sunlight. (A) remorseful (B) cautious (C) deficient (D) spontaneous

8 She was ________ for the scholarship because she had a high GPA and participated in many extracurricular activities. (A) detained (B) procured (C) eligible (D) negligible

9 The typewriter, replaced by computers and other more advanced devices, is now considered a(n) ________ technology. (A) conceptual (B) obsolete (C) automatic (D) convertible

10 Despite the protest of a few workers, we finally managed to reach a about a ________ non-smoking area in the office. (A) conservation (B) consequence (C) consensus (D) conquest

11 By paying homage to the nation's founding fathers, some politicians were able to ______ a sense of national pride and unity among different parties. (A) abate (B) distain (C) instill (D) nullify

12 Although rumor has it that previous elections in the school were ________ by the former principal, there has never been any evidence. (A) rigged (B) revealed (C) reckoned (D) related

13 When we ask the students to choose between red and green apples, they always go for the ________ option; they think green apples taste better. (A) late (B) later (C) latter (D) belated

14 The film industry has long noticed that as they ________ to other countries, their films are receiving more attention and a larger fan base. (A) reduce (B) immigrate (C) dissolve (D) mitigate

15 Although still being treated with breast cancer, the supermodel appeared on the TV interview ________, looking young and beautiful as always. (A) dubiously (B) glamorously (C) notoriously (D) reminiscently

16 After the ________ of his legs due to a terrible car accident three years ago, the man now can finally move around on a wheelchair. (A) amputation (B) mummification (C) decomposition (D) reflection

17 After hearing my explanation, the customs officer who had been ________ in the first place stamped my passport to let me go without examining my luggage. (A) carefree (B) sophisticated (C) merciful (D) suspicious

18 If you agree with what he proposed, then we would have a ________ decision and close this meeting much earlier than planned. (A) unanimous (B) conflicting (C) divided (D) unknown

19 Many nations decided to _______ economic sanctions on the invading country. (A) expose (B) impose (C) recap (D) depose

20 After a series of protests, the king was forced with no other option but to ________ his throne. (A) renounce (B) regard (C) yield (D) yodel

21 What topic is the passage primarily concerned with? (A) The development of Cubism. (B) Contemporary artists in Europe. (C) Modern art movements in the United States. (D) The influence of photography on landscape painters.

22 According to the passage, in which year may European art trends affect art forms in the United States? (A) 1936 (B) 1901 (C) 1905 (D) 1913

23 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a means through which American artists learned about new movements? (A) Trips to Europe. (B) The Armory Show of 1913. (C) Lessons from successful artists. (D) The exhibitions at the gallery "291."

24 Why does the author mention Alfred Stieglitz? (A) To compare him to other artists of the time. (B) To give an example of someone who had an influence on modern art. (C) To point out that many artists learned their craft by studying with him. (D) To demonstrate that photography was the major influence in modern art.

25 According to the passage, which of the following was a major new movement in twentieth-century art? (A) Cubism. (B) Realism. (C) Impressionism. (D) The rational tradition.

一、英譯中：請將下列文章翻譯成中文。
       A reciprocal tariff is a tax or trade restriction that one country places on another in response to similar actions taken by that country. The idea behind reciprocal tariffs is to create balance in trade between nations. If one country raises tariffs on goods from another, the affected country might respond by imposing its own tariffs on imports from the first country. This response is meant to protect local businesses, preserve jobs, and fix trade imbalances.
      Reciprocal tariffs can lead to a back-and-forth increase in trade barriers, potentially resulting in a trade war that negatively impacts both economies. Such situations can disrupt supply chains, raise prices for consumers, and slow down economic growth. It is important for countries to communicate openly and work together to settle trade issues instead of turning to reciprocal tariffs.

二、英文寫作：請根據下列指示寫一篇英文作文。
“Public trust is the foundation of effective governance.”
Discuss the factors that influence public trust in government institutions. Propose measures that civil servants can take to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen confidence.