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1. Judy is one of my most valued friends; our friendship has _____ over thirty years. 　

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2. The geopolitical situation demands a reduction in tension in the _____ relationship between the two countries.　

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3. Although air travel has resumed in many parts of the world, airline _____ shortages continue to create flight cancellation and airport chaos.　

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4. No one takes him at his word because he is a _____ individual.　

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5. Migrants who have fled instability and uncertainty in their home countries have arrived at the border in _____.　

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6. The unprecedented heatwaves in different parts of the world represent a _____ of climate change. 　

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7. _____ unpopular, the scandal-ridden politician was hardly able to finish his speech in the booing of the audience.　

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8. The school administration has promised to strengthen security to _____ the concerns of parents. 　

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9. As back-to-school season begins, the national teacher shortage crisis in the US emerges, and it _____ that it's only going to get worse.　

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10. The man _____ by the big India laurel tree is the person your sister talked about.　

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11. We find _____ really hard to believe that Mr. White is the man pickpocketing tourists at the museum.　

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12. Too much time with digital devices（such as computers, tablets, and cellphones）has been linked to a lot of problems, _____ sleep disorders, low self-confidence, and poorer academic performance.　

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13. According to the research reports, the loss of mass from Antarctica’s ice shelves has been twice as _____ as previously estimated.　

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14. Not only _____ the American student speak Chinese well, but she also understands Taiwanese. 　

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15. To build a new building, we need materials like steel and concrete, the production of _____ takes out big amounts of carbon dioxide.　

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16. 克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】
There is much we can learn from dogs. In childhood, they are our best companions, 　26　 to understand our every emotion.
Capitan was a beloved German shepherd with a glossy, dark coat and kind, knowing eyes. He was always 　27　 Miguel’s side, the two of them inseparable as Miguel pushed into his later years.
When Miguel passed away, Capitan disappeared — only to turn up later at the cemetery, lying on Miguel’s grave. He grieved the separation 　28　 death brought. Despite many attempts 　29　 him home, Capitan always ran away, back to the cemetery 15 blocks from the house.
After 12 years at Miguel’s gravesite, Capitan also passed away. He was mourned as a community member, 　30　 to many in the town and an example of the love that connects all living things.

請回答上文編號26　

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17. 請回答上文編號27　

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18. 請回答上文編號28　

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19. 請回答上文編號29　

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20. 請回答上文編號30　

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21. 閱讀測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】
Early in 2021, a little-known app called Clubhouse exploded in popularity. The app had been around since the previous summer, but was only being used by a small handful of wealthy employees at American technology companies. Today, it has millions of users around the world.
Clubhouse is unlike any other app on the market. It allows users to create a room where they can invite others to participate in discussions. The chats are not done through text, but through audio. This way, everyone in the room can literally have a voice and participate in conversations with strangers. Clubhouse differs from other platforms in that the chat rooms are created with certain topics. These can range from the stock market to cooking to politics to…well, there is no limit. One difference, and major benefit, of Clubhouse is that the audio isn’t saved after it’s heard. People can chat without much fear of their opinions being recorded, shared, and saved on the Internet.
People in China and Taiwan took advantage of that feature early in the app’s emerging popularity. It provided an opportunity for people in both countries to talk honestly and peacefully with each other. Some Chinese citizens seemed to express support for Taiwan, mentioning that their schools had forced them to learn only the Chinese side of Taiwan’s history. Many users wanted to know more about Taiwan, and people on both sides had a civil dialogue about their cultures and governments. The heartwarming chats ended soon after, though, when the Chinese authorities blocked the app.
Elsewhere, politicians, such as South Korea’s prime minister, are beginning to use Clubhouse, believing it might one day become essential for keeping in touch with voters. If you’re interested in joining, be aware that you must be invited into the service by an existing user. The same was true for Facebook in its early days, so there is a chance that the invitation-only feature could be dropped in the future.

What is the main idea of the article?　

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22. According to the article, how is Clubhouse different from other apps? 　

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23. What did Clubhouse do for people in Taiwan and China?　

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24. Why does the author mention Facebook in the article?　

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25. Which statement about Clubhouse is NOT true?　

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