48 Which of the following is NOT a correct reference of the abbreviations in the passage?
(A) TCGA: Taiwan Coast Guard Administration
(B) NPA: National Police Agency
(C) M.O.: modus operandi
(D) DEA: DNA Examination Association in the United States

44 (A) taking to (B) taken to (C) being taken to (D) took to

45 (A) On the contrary (B) Unlikely (C) Meanwhile (D) Similarly

46 Which of the following serves as the best title for the passage? (A) NPA and DEA solve crime case. (B) TCGA cracks down drug smuggling organization. (C) Drug value hits record high. (D) Smuggling vehicle has been changed.

47 Based on the passage, which word or phrase in the following is different from the others in meaning? (A) barrels (B) smuggling group (C) syndicate (D) cartel

49 Which of the following is a clue for TCGA to find out that the drug did not come from the traditional Golden Triangle region? (A) The suspects’ appearance and accent (B) The suspects’ communication and the drug packing materials (C) The suspects’ identification and the trafficking route (D) The suspects’ criminal patterns and the drug’s value

50 At the end of the passage, why is the drug industry chain considered “brand new”? (A) The volume of drugs broke records. (B) The drugs came from a new region. (C) The gangsters used oil barrels as cover. (D) The communication data was unavailable.

41 The customs officers conducted _____ searches to uncover attempts to smuggle prohibited items through the airport. (A) restless (B) reckless (C) thorough (D) notorious

42 In _____ of their life-risking dedication, the city honored the firefighters who responded to the devastating wildfire. (A) disregard (B) distribution (C) retribution (D) recognition

43 The police sergeant commended the officers for their bravery in _____ the armed suspect. (A) apprehending (B) comprehending (C) releasing (D) relieving

44 The government implemented _____ penalties for offenders as part of its efforts to curb crime and improve public safety. (A) strict (B) loose (C) neutral (D) moderate