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36 Adam is knowledgeable about almost everything because he likes to read .
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37 I don’t know what has been bothering you . If I have done something wrong, you could just tell me.
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38 There are no direct flights between Taiwan and Dublin, so I have to in London.
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39 Most small cuts will stop bleeding in a short time; if this one does not, you need to go to the hospital and
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40 As a leading of human rights, the lawyer is strongly opposed to the death penalty.
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請依下文回答第 41 題至第 45 題:
Today, many foods are genetically engineered (GE). GE foods are an example of how science is trying to 41
nature. Scientists use a special process to put new genetic information into a plant. 42 , the plant’s DNA, or
genetic code, changes. For instance, to protect a plant from a certain virus, scientists can put a gene into the plant to
make it more 43 to the virus. Such development seems positive. Why then has there been a worldwide negative
reaction to GE foods?
The answer is simple: genetically changed plants are 44 the same as the original ones. Think of something
like GE tomatoes. They may be larger and juicier, but they may contain DNA from plants such as nuts or even from
animals such as fish. Opponents of GE foods say that the great 45 is for people allergic to substances such as nuts
or fish. That tasty tomato could cause an allergic reaction—possibly even death for someone with severe allergies. Yet
a person with allergies might never know that the tomato contained the substance.
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請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題:
An old proverb says that “Necessity is the mother of invention.” But if you look at real-life stories of technology,
you’ll see that not all inventions were planned. Some of them were accidents!
In the 1940s, a scientist named Percy Spencer was working to develop radar systems for the U.S. military. One
day, in his laboratory, he noticed that a chocolate bar in his pocket had gotten very soft and melted even though it
wasn’t hot in the room. He was standing next to a machine called a magnetron. Quickly, he did an experiment, putting
some kernels of corn next to the magnetron. In a minute, he had popcorn. And that was how the microwave oven was
invented.
“Accidental inventions” have been happening for a long time. In 1839, a salesman was experimenting with a new
product from Brazil called rubber. It could be used to make erasers, but it melted at high temperatures, and broke when
it was cold. The inventor tried mixing it with different chemicals, but nothing worked until he accidentally dropped it
on a hot stove. Heat made the rubber strong and flexible. Thanks to Charles Goodyear ’s accident, we now have rubber
tires for our cars, and rubber soles for our shoes.
46 Originally, what did Percy Spencer intend to build up?
Hot stoves. Magnetrons. Radar systems. Microwave ovens.
47 Which of the following statements about Charles Goodyear is true?
He lived in Brazil. He invented rubber.
He was a salesperson. He majored in chemistry.
48 How did the author explain the idea of “accidental invention”?
By giving a definition. By presenting contrasts.
By providing examples. By describing its origins.
49 What does the pronoun “it” in the third paragraph refer to?
Rubber. An eraser. Brazil. An invention.
50 What can we conclude from the passage?
Before scientists succeed, they meet with a lot of accidents.
When people need something, they will find a way to do it.
Inventors usually have difficulty getting fresh inspiration.
Not all technological advances are made through careful plans.