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37 These two nations finally _____ to war after their negotiation failed.
resisted refrained resorted retracted
38 This nice apartment which has a good _____ to the MRT station was sold at a very high price.
decoration garden studio access
39 The strike was called to _____ better wages and working conditions for the employees.
deceive demand deploy depart
40 To book a hotel room, you will need to make a 50% _____ in advance with your credit card.
decision defense demand deposit
請依下文回答第 41 題至第 45 題:
A recent study from Brazil finds a connection between vegetarianism and mental health issues. The study,
in which 14,216 people between 35 to 74 years old were surveyed, shows that individuals following vegetarian
diets are more 41 to depression. In fact, those who don’t eat meat are twice more likely to have a depressive
episode than meat consumers.
While there is evidence 42 to a lack of meat consumption causing more mental health issues, there are
some conflicting studies that find no correlation between vegetarian diets and mood effects. According to these
studies, it might be too straightforward to 43 that the former is causing the latter via nutritional deficiency. A
healthy diet goes 44 identifying as a vegetarian or non-vegetarian. There are other 45 not examined but
are plausibly linked to both vegetarianism and depression. One thing for sure is that a balanced intake accompanied
by regular exercise is essential in maintaining physical and mental health.
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請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題:
Most food staples are inexpensive, plant-based foods, usually full of calories for energy. There are more than 50,000
edible plants in the world, but just 15 of them provide 90 percent of the world’s food energy intake. Rice, corn, and wheat
make up two-thirds of this. Food staples traditionally depend on what plants are native to a region.
Rice is a food staple for more than 3.5 billion people around the world, particularly in Asia, Latin America, and
parts of Africa. Rice has been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years. Scientists believe people first domesticated rice
in India or Southeast Asia. Rice arrived in Japan in about 3,000 years ago. The Portuguese most likely introduced it into
South America in the 16th century. Today, the world’s largest rice producers are China, India, and Indonesia. Outside of
Asia, Brazil is the largest rice producer.
Corn is native to Central America, where it was domesticated by the Aztecs and Mayans. The United States is the
world’s largest corn grower, producing more than 40 percent of the world’s corn. Corn is often used to produce corn oil,
sweeteners such as corn syrup, and cornstarch, which is used as a sweetener and thickening agent in home cooking. Also,
alcohol from fermented corn is the source of bourbon whiskey.
WheatwasfirstdomesticatedintheMiddle East.Wheat growswellintemperateclimates,eventhose with ashortgrowing
season. Today, China, India, the United States, Russia, and France are among the largest wheat producers in the world. The
majority of breads are made with wheat flour. Wheat flour is also used in pasta, pastries, crackers, breakfast cereals, and noodles.
In addition to cereal grains, roots, and tubers are common food staples, particularly in tropical regions. Yams are an
important food in the rainforests of West Africa. Potatoes are native to the cold climate of the Andes Mountains. They
were introduced to Europeby explorers of the 16th century and are now a food staple in Europe andparts of the Americas.
46 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
People first grew corn in Central America. Potatoes were first domesticated in Europe.
Wheat was first cultivated in the Middle East. People in India or Southeast Asia grew rice first.
47 According to the passage, which of the following best describes the role a food staple plays in human society?
A product that is manufactured mainly for exportation.
A town used as a center for the sale of commodities in bulk.
A small piece of wire used to fasten sheets of paper together.
A food that makes up the dominant part of a population’s diet.
48 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a product made from corn?
Corn oil. Liquor. Sweeteners. Breakfast cereals.
49 Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “temperate” in the passage?
Mild. Dull. Harsh. Thrifty.
50 Which of the following is most likely to be the source of this passage?
A geographic magazine. An interior design brochure.
An exhibition pamphlet. A product manual.