34 Scientists noted that there could be diseases developing when your waist _____ 90 centimeters or more.
(A) enhances
(B) measures
(C) overweighs
(D) reduces

40.J型熱電耦溫度計適合之量測範圍為何？ (A)0℃～1400℃ (B)-200℃～1100℃ (C)-200℃～850℃ (D)-250℃～400℃

31 The report showed that the national health insurance system would be seriously _____ if people continued abusing this under-charging system. (A) depreciated (B) illegitimatized (C) misrepresented (D) undermined

32 The chief global purchaser tried to _____ ideas by saying, “If you have any new technologies you think we’d be interested in, be sure to let us know.” (A) abate (B) evacuate (C) foster (D) solicit

33 Over the course of human history, waterways have been ______ for irrigation, urban development, navigation, and energy. (A) elaborated (B) intimidated (C) manipulated (D) transplanted

35 This brilliant young man likes to explore the relationship between human mind and behavior; he has decided to major in _______ in college. (A) biology (B) dermatology (C) hydrology (D) psychology

36 Chinese martial arts, such as qigong and tai chi chuan, are practiced by many for their reputed restorative and ____ effects, especially for chronic illnesses. (A) boisterous (B) celestial (C) discreet (D) therapeutic

37 With the iPad sweeping consumers off their feet, electronic makers worldwide are aiming for a slice of the growing tablet PC pie. (A) Because of the great success of the iPad, electronic makers worldwide are targeting the growing market of tablet PCs. (B) With the iPad’s popularity around the world, electronic makers worldwide now turn to the production of tablet PC pies. (C) With the encouragement of the iPad’s success, electronic makers worldwide now focus on designing innovative PCs. (D) Because of the popularity of the iPad, electronic makers worldwide realize that the tablet PC pie market is growing.

38 What does the underlined term “desistance phenomenon” refer to? (A) The rise of criminality in the mid-teens. (B) The rise of criminality after the mid-teens. (C) The decline of crime rate in the mid-teens. (D) The decline of crime rate after the mid-teens.

39 What is the passage mainly about? (A) The relationship between age and crime rate. (B) The relationship between money and sex. (C) The relationship between crime and morality. (D) The relationship between mid-teens and adults.

40 Which of the following is NOT among the major causes of adolescent criminality? (A) A lack of economic and social skills. (B) The peers who defy conventional morality. (C) The development of legitimate sources of money and sex. (D) The independence from adults who enforce conventional standards.