114新北市高中教師聯招英文題目詳解

The director’s decision to cast an unknown actor in the lead role proved to be a _____ move, as the film became a huge success.

(A) futile (B) reckless (C) shrewd (D) dubious      C

【解析】「導演決定讓一位無名演員擔任主角,結果證明是一個 ______ 的舉動,因為這部電影大獲成功。」

(A) futile 徒勞的、無效的

futile attempt(徒勞的嘗試)

Their efforts to save the project were ultimately futile.

(他們試圖挽救這個計畫的努力最終徒勞無功。)

同義詞/反義詞: pointless, ineffective;effective, fruitful。

(B) reckless 魯莽的、草率的

reckless decision(魯莽的決定)

His reckless driving put everyone in danger.

(他的魯莽駕駛使所有人陷入危險。)

同義詞/反義詞: rash, careless;cautious, prudent。

(C) shrewd 精明的、有判斷力的

shrewd investor(精明的投資者)

Her shrewd negotiation skills saved the company millions.

(她精明的談判技巧替公司省下數百萬元。)

同義詞/反義詞: astute, insightful;naive, foolish。

(D) dubious 可疑的、不可靠的

dubious claim(可疑的主張)

The plan was rejected because it seemed too dubious.

(該計畫因看起來太可疑而被否決。)

同義詞/反義詞: questionable, suspicious;reliable, trustworthy。 

 The new vaccine was developed to _____ the spread of infectious diseases in densely populated areas.

(A) curb (B) provoke (C) disregard (D) exacerbate       A

【解析】句意為:「這款新疫苗是為了 ______ 在人口密集地區傳播的傳染疾病。」

(A) curb 抑制、控制

curb the spread(控制傳播)

Measures were taken to curb the spread of the virus.

(採取了措施來抑制病毒的擴散。)

同義詞/反義詞: restrain, limit;encourage, accelerate。

(B) provoke 挑起、激發

provoke anger(激起憤怒)

His remarks provoked a heated debate.

(他的言論引發激烈的辯論。)

(C) disregard 無視、忽略

disregard warnings(無視警告)

They disregarded the safety instructions.(他們忽略了安全指示。)

(D) exacerbate 加劇、惡化

exacerbate the problem(使問題惡化)

The hot weather exacerbated his symptoms. 

 With the increasing demands of modern busy life, people often find it difficult to _____ between work and personal responsibilities.

(A) juggle (B) realize (C) admonish (D) undermine      A

【解析】句意為:「隨著現代忙碌生活的需求增加,人們常發現難以 ______ 工作與個人責任之間的關係。」

常見的搭配是 juggle A and B,意指「同時應付、多方兼顧」。

(A) juggle 同時應付、兼顧

juggle work and family(兼顧工作與家庭)

Many parents struggle to juggle multiple responsibilities.

(許多父母努力同時應付多項責任。)

同義詞/反義詞: manage, balance;neglect, drop。

(B) realize 意識到、了解

realize a fact(意識到某事)

She realized her mistake.

(C) admonish 責備、告誡 admonish someone(告誡某人)

The teacher admonished the student for being late.

(D) undermine 削弱、破壞

undermine confidence(削弱信心)

Constant criticism undermined his self-esteem.    

 The new policy was implemented _____, leading to confusion among employees.

(A) methodically (B) haphazardly  (C) seamlessly (D) precisely        B

【解析】句意:「新政策被 ______ 地實施,導致員工之間感到困惑。」

(A) methodically 有條理地、井井有序地

methodically organized(有條理地整理)

She planned the project methodically.(她有條理地規劃這個專案。)

(B) haphazardly 隨意地、雜亂地、沒有計畫地

haphazardly arranged(雜亂地安排)

The files were placed haphazardly on the desk.

(檔案被隨意地放在桌上。)

同義詞/反義詞: randomly, carelessly;systematically, deliberately

(C) seamlessly 無縫地、順利地

seamlessly integrated(順利整合)

The new system was implemented seamlessly.(新系統順利地實施。)

(D) precisely 精確地 precisely measured(精確測量)

The machine operated precisely as expected.

(機器如預期般精準運作。)   

The museum’s latest exhibition showcased an impressive _____ of ancient artifacts from around the world.

(A) assortment  (B) deficiency (C) inversion (D) depletion A

【解析】句意:「博物館最新的展覽展示了令人印象深刻的 ______,其展品來自世界各地的古代文物。」

(A) assortment 各式各樣、分類、混合物

an assortment of items(各式各樣的物品)

The shop offers an assortment of handmade crafts.

(這家店提供各式各樣的手工藝品。)

(B) deficiency 缺乏、不足 a deficiency of resources(資源不足)

The project failed due to a deficiency of funds.

(這個計畫因資金不足而失敗。)

(C) inversion 顛倒、反轉temperature inversion(溫度逆轉)

The inversion of values confused many readers.

(價值觀的顛倒讓許多讀者 感到困惑。)

(D) depletion 耗盡、減少 resource depletion(資源耗竭)

例句: Overfishing has led to the depletion of marine life.

(過度捕撈導致海洋生物的耗竭。)       

The judge’s ruling set a legal _____ that would serve as a good reference for similar cases in the future.

(A) paradox (B) anomaly (C) precedent (D) ambiguity C

【解析】句意:「法官的裁決建立了一項法律上的 ______,將在未來類似案件中作為良好的參考。」

(A) paradox 悖論、矛盾 a paradox in logic(邏輯上的悖論)

It is a paradox that a rich man can feel poor.

(富人也會覺得窮,這是種悖論。)

(B) anomaly 異常、反常的事物 a statistical anomaly(統計上的異常)

The results showed an anomaly that required further investigation.

(結果顯示不尋常之處,需要進一步調查。)

(C) precedent 先例、判例 legal precedent(法律先例)

The ruling established a precedent for future cases.

(此裁決為未來案件建立了先例。)

(D) ambiguity 模糊、曖昧、不明確

legal ambiguity(法律上的模糊不清)

The contract contained several ambiguities.

(這份合約包含數處模糊不清的內容。)       

Many political analysts argue that international organizations must work together to _____ global economic crises.

(A) exacerbate (B) relinquish (C) legalize (D) preempt D

【解析】句意:「許多政治分析家認為,國際組織必須合作以 ______ 全球經濟危機。」

(A) exacerbate 加劇、惡化exacerbate the problem(使問題惡化)

The new policy only exacerbated the economic downturn.

(新政策只會讓經濟衰退更加嚴重。)

(B) relinquish 放棄、交出 relinquish control(放棄控制權)

The company reluctantly relinquished its ownership.

(公司勉強放棄所有權。)

(C) legalize 合法化 legalize an activity(使某活動合法化)

The country decided to legalize certain forms of trade.

(該國決定使某些形式的貿易合法化。)

(D) preempt 預先阻止、搶先行動preempt a crisis(預先阻止危機)

Early intervention can preempt serious economic problems.

(及早介入能預防嚴重的經濟問題。)   

Despite his injuries, the soldier remained _____ in his commitment to completing the mission.

(A) frail (B) hesitant (C) steadfast (D) indifferent C

【解析】「儘管受了傷,這名士兵在完成任務的承諾上仍然 ______。」

(A) frail 虛弱的、脆弱的  frail health(虛弱的健康)

The elderly man is too frail to walk long distances.

(這位老人太虛弱,無法走長距離。)

(B) hesitant 猶豫的、遲疑的 hesitant to act(猶豫不決地行動)

She was hesitant to speak in public.(她在公開場合說話時猶豫不決。)

(C) steadfast 堅定的、忠實的steadfast in purpose(目標堅定)

He remained steadfast in his beliefs despite criticism.

(儘管受到批評,他仍對信念堅定不移。)

(D) indifferent 漠不關心的indifferent to criticism(對批評漠不關心)

She was indifferent to the outcome of the competition.

(她對比賽結果漠不關心。)   

Many students struggle with time management, so they need to learn how to _____ their responsibilities effectively.

(A) relegate (B) fantasize (C) disregard  (D) prioritize       D

【解析】【解析】

「許多學生在時間管理上感到困難,因此他們需要學會如何 ______ 自己的責任。」

(A) relegate 降低地位、委派

relegate a task to someone(將任務委派給某人)

The manager relegated the minor tasks to his assistant.

(經理將一些瑣碎任務交給助理。)

(B) fantasize 幻想、夢想fantasize about success(幻想成功)

She often fantasizes about winning the lottery.(她經常幻想中獎。)

(C) disregard 忽視、不理會disregard the rules(忽視規則)

He disregarded the warning signs.(他忽視了警告標示。)

(D) prioritize 優先處理、給予優先順序

prioritize tasks(為任務排定優先順序)

Students should prioritize their assignments to meet deadlines.

(學生應為作業排定優先順序,以趕上截止日期。)   

 The professor’s theory was met with _____ by the academic community due to its controversial claims.

(A) skepticism (B) admiration (C) consensus (D) apathy      A

【解析】「由於教授的理論包含具爭議性的主張,學術界對此 ______。」

(A) skepticism 懷疑、質疑met with skepticism(受到懷疑)

Her proposal was met with skepticism by the committee.

(她的提案遭到委員會的懷疑。)

(B) admiration 欽佩、讚賞met with admiration(受到讚賞)

The artist’s work was met with admiration from critics.

(這位藝術家的作品受到評論家的讚賞。)

(C) consensus 共識、一致意見reach a consensus(達成共識)

The team reached a consensus after long discussion.

(團隊經過長時間討論後達成共識。)

(D) apathy 冷漠、漠不關心met with apathy(遭到冷漠對待)

The public met the announcement with apathy.

(公眾對該公告反應冷漠。)   

The festival’s lively atmosphere was enhanced by the _____ colors and energetic music.

(A) monotonous (B) drab (C) vibrant (D) insipid C

【解析】「這場節慶的熱鬧氣氛因為 ______ 的色彩以及充滿活力的音樂而更加提升。」

(A) monotonous 單調的——與 lively 不符,語意相反。

The speech was monotonous and failed to capture the audience’s attention.

(演講很單調,無法吸引觀眾。)

(B) drab 無聊的、乏味的——負面詞,與 lively 完全不搭。

The room looked drab with its dull gray walls.

(房間因灰暗的牆壁而顯得沉悶。)

(C) vibrant 鮮豔的、生氣勃勃的——符合 lively atmosphere。

The city is known for its vibrant culture.

(這座城市以其生氣蓬勃的文化聞名。)

(D) insipid 枯燥乏味的——也是負面詞,不會提升 lively 氛圍。

The soup tasted insipid and lacked flavor.(這湯很淡而無味。)    

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing industries and redefining human capabilities. One of its most significant advantages is efficiency—AI-driven automation   13   complex processes, minimizes human error, and enhances productivity.

(A) streamlines (B) broadcasts (C) alternates (D) sterilizes  A

【解析】「AI 驅動的自動化 ______ 複雜的流程、降低人為錯誤並提升生產力。」

語意上,描述 AI 的優勢為「效率」,因此空格應填入能表達「使流程更有效率、更順暢」的動詞。

(A)   streamlines 精簡、使效率化

AI technology streamlines workflow and boosts efficiency.

(AI 技術能使工作流程更順暢並提升效率。)

(B) broadcasts 廣播、播送

(C) alternates 交替、輪流

(D) sterilizes 消毒、滅菌    

In fields such as healthcare, AI-powered diagnostics offer   14   accuracy, detecting diseases at an early stage and facilitating timely interventions.

(A) virulent (B) vindictive (C) infectious (D) unparalleled   D

【解析】「在醫療等領域,AI 驅動的診斷工具提供 ______ 的準確度,能在早期偵測疾病並促進及時治療。」

(A) virulent 劇毒的、惡意的——負面詞,與 accuracy 不搭。

The virulent virus spread rapidly.(劇毒的病毒迅速擴散。)

(B) vindictive 報復性的——形容人,不適用於 accuracy。

She became vindictive after the argument.(爭吵後她變得報復心強。)

(C) infectious 傳染性的——通常形容疾病或笑聲,無法修飾 accuracy。

The disease is highly infectious.(這疾病高度傳染。)

(D) unparalleled 無與倫比的——非常適合形容極高的準確度。

The system provides unparalleled precision.

(這系統提供無與倫比的精準度。)       

    However, the proliferation of AI also presents   15   challenges. The most pressing concern is job displacement; as machines become more adept at executing tasks once performed by humans, entire sectors risk   16   .

(A)   auspicious (B) ambitious (C) formidable (D) remarkable

(A) mediocrity(B) redundancy(C) demonstration(D) accommodation        C

【解析】15.「然而,AI 的普及也帶來了 ______ 的挑戰。」

這裡的 challenges(挑戰)語意偏向困難、棘手,因此空格應填入能形容「艱鉅的、難以應對的」的形容詞。

(A) auspicious 吉利的、順利的

(B) ambitious 有野心的、雄心勃勃的——多形容人或計畫

(C) formidable 強大的、令人敬畏的、難以對付的

The team faced a formidable challenge.(團隊面臨一個艱鉅的挑戰。)

(D) remarkable 非凡的、值得注意的——語意偏正面

16.「最迫切的問題是工作被取代;隨著機器逐漸能執行原本由人完成的任務,整個產業都有 ______ 的風險。」

語意顯然在談「工作被取代」→ 產業有「被淘汰」「變得多餘」的風險。

(A) mediocrity 平庸

(B) redundancy 冗餘、多餘(尤其指勞動力被裁減)——完全符合「job displacement」。

Entire departments faced redundancy.(整個部門面臨裁撤。)

(C) demonstration 示範、示威

(D) accommodation 適應、住宿 

While AI holds immense potential, its development must be approached with   17   . Striking a balance between progress and regulation is crucial to ensuring that AI remains a benign force rather than a disruptive one.

(A) suspense(B) vigilance(C) optimism(D) confidence        B

【解析】「儘管 AI 具有巨大的潛力,其發展必須以 ______ 來面對。」

後文談到「在進步與規範間取得平衡」以及「避免 AI 成為破壞性力量」,語意顯示需要「謹慎、警覺」的態度,而不是盲目樂觀或信任。

(A) suspense 懸念、焦急期待——通常用於故事或情節

(B) vigilance 警覺、警惕

We must approach new technologies with vigilance.

(我們必須以警惕態度面對新科技。)

(C) optimism 樂觀  (D) confidence 信心 

 In the digital epoch, the phenomenon of parenting with a pad has burgeoned, eliciting both approbation and apprehension. Tablets and smartphones, now ubiquitous as digital pacifiers, serve as surrogate 18   , captivating young minds with interactive stimuli.

(A) caregivers (B) caretakers (C) forefathers (D) forerunners       A

【解析】「在數位時代,以平板育兒的現象蓬勃發展……平板與智慧型手機作為數位奶嘴,充當替代性的 ______,以互動刺激吸引幼童心智。」

語意在描述「平板與手機像替代父母職責的角色」,因此需要一個能表示「照顧者、監護者」的詞。

(A) caregivers 照顧者、看護者

(B) caretakers 管理員、多用於照料物品或場所的人(如動物園、建築物),比喻性較弱,不如 (A) 貼切。

(C) forefathers 祖先 (D) forerunners 先驅者    

Proponents laud their pedagogical potential; for example, educational applications and multimedia resources can   19   cognitive development, refine linguistic proficiency, and foster early analytical skills.

(A) inform (B) impede (C) catalyze (D) digitalize C

【解析】「支持者稱讚其教育潛力;例如,教育應用程式與多媒體資源能 ______ 認知發展、提升語言能力,並促進早期分析能力。」

此處描述的是 正面效益,因此空格應填入能表達「促進、加速」的詞。

(A) inform 告知、提供資訊(B) impede 阻礙

(C) catalyze 催化、促進   (D) digitalize 數位化    

 Nevertheless, an overreliance on screens in formative years is fraught with ramifications. Empirical research underscores that excessive screen exposure can hinder social development,  20   attention spans, and even contribute to sleep disturbances.

(A) repair (B) impair (C) expand (D) dispatch      B

【解析】然而,在成長關鍵期過度依賴螢幕會帶來許多後果。實證研究指出,過度的螢幕暴露會阻礙社會發展,_____ 注意力持續時間,甚至造成睡眠問題。」

fraught with:表示「充滿…的」、「充滿風險或困難的」。常用來描述某事物帶有大量的負面因素或複雜後果。

The plan is fraught with difficulties.(這個計畫充滿困難。)

ramifications:指「後果、衍生影響、可能的結果」,通常帶有負面或複雜的含義。

The new law has many legal ramifications.

(這項新法律有許多法律上的衍生影響。)

fraught with ramifications = 「充滿(負面或複雜)後果」

用於句中強調某個行為或事件可能帶來多方面、不利的影響。

(A) repair 修復

(B) impair 損害、削弱——與 hinder 並列,非常符合文意。

Excessive noise can impair concentration.

(過度噪音會削弱注意力。)

(C) expand 擴大 (D) dispatch 派遣、發送

The passive consumption of digital content often supplants unstructured, imaginative play, which is integral to fostering creativity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving prowess. Moreover, children who become habituated to instant digital gratification may exhibit diminished patience and resilience in real-world   21   , struggling with deferred rewards and sustained focus.

(A) displays (B) scenarios(C) revelations(D) combustions   B

【解析】「被動接觸數位內容常取代非結構化的想像遊戲……此外,習慣於即時數位滿足的孩子,在真實世界的 ______ 中可能展現出較低的耐心和韌性,難以應付延遲回報與持續專注。」

空格處需填入能表達「真實生活中情境或情況」的名詞。

(A) displays 展示        (B) scenarios 情境、情節

(C) revelations 揭示、啟示(D) combustions 燃燒    

    Ultimately, while technology is an inexorable facet of contemporary parenting, moderation is imperative. Harmonizing digital engagement with tangible experiences, such as outdoor exploration, storytelling, and face-to-face interaction, remains essential in cultivating wellrounded, emotionally intelligent, and socially   22   individuals primed for the complexities of the modern world.

(A) adept (B) elevated (C) infused (D) outbound A

【解析】「總之,雖然科技是現代育兒不可避免的一部分,但適度使用至關重要。將數位互動與實際經驗(如戶外探索、說故事、面對面互動)相協調,對培養全面、具情緒智慧、且社交上 ______ 的個體至關重要。」

(A) adept 熟練的、擅長的

She is socially adept and handles group interactions well.

(她社交能力強,能很好地應對群體互動。)

(B) elevated 提升的、高尚的

(C) infused 充滿、注入 (D) outbound 外向的 

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