Book III: L7-L9 Review

Textbook: Vocab

100

The scientist’s unwavering d______n to finding a cure for the rare disease was evident to everyone, as she spent decades working in the laboratory and sacrificing her personal life until the breakthrough was finally achieved.

devotion

* unwavering a. 從不動搖的

200

In an urgent bid to curb soaring inflation without triggering a recession, the central bank raised interest rates, a move that analysts fear might inadvertently stifle the nation's fragile e______y.

economy

* bid v. 努力爭取; curb v. 抑制; inflation n. 通貨膨脹;recession n. (經濟)衰退期; interest rates 利率; inadvertently adv. 非故意地; stifle v. 抑制

300

Although the athlete possessed superior physical strength, she ultimately lost the match due to a p______l barrier, unable to overcome the crippling anxiety and self-doubt that plagued her mind during the crucial final round.

psychological

* crippling a. 嚴重的; plague v. 不斷困擾、折磨

400

Although the coding error appeared minute at first glance, it caused a s______t discrepancy(不一致) in the final results, forcing the entire research team to restart the experiment.

significant

* coding n. 編碼; discrepancy n. 不一致

500

Because the coastal city relies heavily on a single aging dam for protection, it remains highly v______e to severe typhoons; experts warn that even a moderate storm could breach the defenses and cause catastrophic flooding.

vulnerable

* dam n. 水壩; breach v. 破壞; catastrophic a. 災難性的

600

Because the university dormitory was fully occupied, the international students had to seek alternative a______n off-campus, eventually finding a shared apartment with reasonable rent and essential amenities.

accommodation

* dormitory n. 宿舍; amenities n. 便利設施

Textbook: Reading

100

Apart from being a chance for people to show their devotion to the goddess, this annual festival is a spectacular and ______ event.

(A) heart-warm (B) warm-heart (C) heart-warmed (D) heat-warming

(D) heat-warming

* 複合形容詞：N-Ving
* events that warm hearts

200

The festivities do not end until the participants have celebrated ___ nine days and journeyed over 300 kilometers in central Taiwan.

for

* for + 一段時間   表時間的持續

300

Every year, Thailand sees millions of tourists, many of whom have a lot of fun ______(ride) elephants.

riding

* have fun + Ving 做某事得到樂趣

400

When the statue of Mazu finally emerges from the temple in her sedan chair, the crowd surrounds her, ______(excite) to send her off on her long journey.

excited

* 分詞構句：..., and the crowd is excited...

500

______(confine) in small cages, these poor creatures are beaten mercilessly for days and even struck with sharp nails.

confined

*分詞構句：While these poor creatures are confined...

600

As an alternative, visit one of Thailand's three national parks ___ wild elephants roam free.

where

* where= in which

Textbook: Sentence patterns

100

Observing how people are glued to their screens during family dinners, one can't help but ______ the gradual erosion of genuine face-to-face interaction in our digital age.

(A) to lament (B) lamenting (C) lamented (D) lament

(D) lament (v. 對…表示失望)

* can't help but + VR 忍不住...
* can't help + Ving
* erosion n. 逐步的破壞

200

The prestigious university attracts thousands of international applicants annually, most of ______ possess exceptional academic records yet lack significant extracurricular experience.

whom

* N, all/most/some... of which/whom (+ S) + V...
* prestigious a. 有聲望的; exceptional a. 卓越的

300

Given the flood of misinformation on social media, it is no ______ to say that the ability to think critically and verify sources is the single most valuable defense mechanism a modern citizen can possess.

exaggeration

* It is no exaggeration to say that...
* verify v. 證實; mechanism n. 機制

400

Which of the following sentences is grammatically CORRECT?

(A) The widespread belief which distinct learning styles dictate academic success has been challenged by recent cognitive research.

(B) The controversial idea of the government should implement a universal basic income is gaining traction among economists.

(C) The sobering fact that antibiotic resistance poses a catastrophic threat to modern medicine requires immediate global cooperation.

(D) The sudden news what the prime minister had resigned caused the stock market to experience significant volatility.

(C) The sobering fact that antibiotic resistance poses a catastrophic threat to modern medicine requires immediate global cooperation.

* the fact that + S + V
  (that 引導的名詞子句當前方名詞的同位語)

* (A) distinct a. 明顯不同的; dictate v. 影響
   (B) controversial a. 有爭議的; traction n. (觀點或產品   等)變得流行(或被接受)
   (C) sobering a. 令人警醒的; antibiotic resistance 抗生素抗藥性
   (D) prime minister 首相、總理; volatility n. 波動    

500

Please choose the correct sentence.

(A) It’s high time that the Ministry of Education prioritize critical thinking skills over rote memorization in the new syllabus.

(B) It’s high time that society acknowledged the detrimental impact of fast fashion on our global environment.

(C) It’s high time that we should address the widening wealth gap before it causes further social instability.

(D) It’s high time that the administration has implemented stricter regulations regarding data privacy and cybersecurity.

(B) It’s high time society acknowledged the detrimental impact of fast fashion on our global environment.

* (A) rote n. 死記硬背
   (B) detrimental a. 有害的

600

Please choose an "incorrect" sentence.

(A) Seldom are the long-term psychological effects of sleep deprivation taken seriously by ambitious adolescents preparing for the GSAT.

(B) Rarely do we encounter a student who can effortlessly balance rigorous academic demands with significant contributions to community service.

(C) Never have I witnessed such a collective determination to preserve indigenous languages as I did during the cultural exhibition in Taitung.

(D) Hardly the government had implemented the new bilingual policy when a heated debate regarding resource allocation erupted among educators.

(D) Hardly the government had implemented the new bilingual policy when a heated debate regarding resource allocation erupted among educators.

* Never/Seldom/Hardly/Rarely/Barely + be + S/ aux. + S + V...

* (A) deprivation n. 剝奪; GSAT: General Scholastic Ability Test 學測
   (B) rigorous a. 嚴格的
   (D) allocation n. 分配

All+: 2025 Dec.

100

Foxes have figured out how to force ______(open) trash can lids, allowing then to snack to their hearts' desire.

open (adj)

* force + O + adj (強調adj的結果)

200

Cilia prevent many viruses that enter our bodies ______ taking hold and making us ill.

from

* prevent + sb/sth + from + N/Ving 阻止...免於...

300

Keep your devices ______(hide) when not using them, and walk confidently as if you know where you're going.

hidden

* keep + O + OC(Vpp)

400

Mostly active at night, raccoons avoid much of the bustle of human activity, and their intelligence and nimble fingers make getting food ___(easily).

easy

* make + O + OC(adj)

500

______(drive) by food shortages in the wild that are likely caused by climate change, they have been forced into urban areas to scavenge for food.

Driven

* 分詞構句：Because they are driven..., they have been...

600

I ______(addict) to my phone before, but now I can focus better and my grades are up. 

was addicted

* be addicted to + N/Ving 對...上癮的

Level 5-6 Vocab

100

The rapid proliferation of digital devices has fundamentally altered our primary ______ of interaction, shifting the focus from nuanced face-to-face dialogue to instantaneous, text-based exchange.

(A) quest (B) mode (C) organism (D) mount

(B) mode n. 方式、模式

* proliferation n. 激增; nuanced a. 有細微差別的; instantaneous a. 立刻的

(A) quest n. 探索；尋求；追求
(C) organism n. 生物體;有機體
(D) mount n. 山，峰

200

The museum's latest exhibition utilizes haptic feedback and ______ reality to reconstruct the Qing Dynasty, offering students a visceral connection to history that textbooks simply cannot replicate.

(A) radiant (B) virtual (C) rival (D) martial

(B) virtual a. (電腦)虛擬的

* haptic a. 觸(覺)的; visceral a. 發自內心的

* (A) radiant a. 容光煥發的、（熱或光）輻射的
   (C) rival a. 競爭的
   (D) martial a. 軍隊的;戰爭的;軍事的

300

While innate intelligence is an asset, it is the ______ refusal to capitulate in the face of failure that ultimately distinguishes the extraordinary from the mediocre.

(A) approximate            (B) collective
(C) persistent               (D) fabulous

(C) persistent a. 堅持不懈的

* innate a. 天生的; capitulate v. 投降;屈服; mediocre a. 普通的，平庸的

* (A) approximate   a. 大約的
   (B) collective a. 集體的;共同的
   (D) fabulous  a. 極好的；絕佳的

400

Despite the rigorous demands of the high school curriculum in Taiwan, he maintained a steadfast ______ to his basketball team, proving that athletic and academic excellence are not mutually exclusive.

(A) commitment (B) integrity (C) arena (D) specimen

(A) commitment n. 投入、承諾

* rigorous a. 嚴格的，嚴厲的; steadfast a. 堅定的，不動搖的; exclusive a. 排外的, 獨佔的

(B) integrity n. 正直
(C) arena n. (體育比賽或表演用的)場地，競技場
(D) specimen n. 樣品；樣本

500

Although the pressure was mounting during the finals, our debate ______ maintained their composure, meticulously dismantling their opponents' fallacies with a level of precision that deeply impressed the adjudicators.

(A) sponsor (B) pitcher (C) opponent (D) squad

(D) squad n. 小隊、小組

* mount v. 增加, 上升; composure n. 鎮靜, 泰然自若; meticulously adv. 小心翼翼地; dismantle v. 拆開，拆卸; fallacy n. 謬論，謬誤; adjudicator n. 仲裁人

(A) sponsor n. 贊助商
(B) pitcher n. 投手
(C) opponent n. 反對者

600

Environmentalists warn that the rapid ______ of microplastics in the ocean poses an irreversible threat to marine biodiversity and the global food chain.

(A) discrimination           (B) icon
(C) innovation                (D) accumulation

(D) accumulation n. 累積、堆積

* microplastics n. 微塑膠，塑膠微粒; irreversible a. 不可逆轉的; marine a. 海洋的; food chain 食物鏈

* (A) discrimination n. 歧視
   (B) icon n. 圖示
   (C) innovation  n. 新觀念;新方法;（新觀念或方法的）   創造

Current events

100

What combination helps someone recover from a broken heart?

(A) Medication and plenty of sleep
(B) Exercise and therapy
(C) Changing your diet and traveling
(D) Ignoring the problem and waiting

200

"After waiting in line for an hour, I finally tried the new burger spot, and I have to admit, the fries were absolutely bussin."

Based on the sentence above, what is the most accurate definition of "bussin"?

(A) Extremely crowded or busy
(B) Really delicious or excellent
(C) Overpriced and expensive
(D) Disgusting or unappetizing

  

  (B) Really delicious or excellent

300

Where is the world's best place to retire?

(A) France (B) Taiwan (C) Greece (D) Canada

(C) Greece

400

Which country has banned children under the age of 16 from joining many social networks?

(A) the U.S. (B) Japan (C) Australia (D) Spain

(C) Australia

500

According to the news, how is Gen Z fashion changing in 2026?

(A) Students are returning to the tight and structured styles that were popular in the early 2020s.
(B) The trend is shifting toward comfortable, loose-fitting items like baggy pants and oversized hoodies. (C) Gen Z teenagers are rejecting casual clothes in favor of more formal and professional outfits.
(D) Fashion designers are focusing on fitted silhouettes to replace the "slouchy" aesthetic.

(B) The trend is shifting toward comfortable, loose-fitting items like baggy pants and oversized hoodies.

* Gen Z: 泛指1997年至2012年出生的一代人，他們是數位原生代。

* (B) baggy pants 寬褲; oversized hoodies 寬鬆的帽T
   (C) outfit n. (為特定場合或活動而穿的)全套服裝
   (D) silhouettes n. 輪廓; slouchy a. 無力地下垂的; aesthetic n. 美學

600

"Wait, don't interrupt him! He has a strange plan for the project, but let him ______. It might be genius."

(A) drink (B) think (C) sing (D) cook

(D) cook