Front

The author's latest novel presents a __________ exploration of the complexities of human relationships, which is insightful.

Back

profound

Answer explanation

profound

解釋（中文）：作者的最新小說對人際關係的複雜性進行了深刻的探索，"profound" 意為深刻的, 與insightful意義吻合。

Explanation (English): The author's latest novel presents a deep exploration of the complexities of human relationships, and "profound" means deep.

Front

The paint of the wall needs to be __________.

Back

stripped

Answer explanation

stripped

解釋（中文）：牆上的油漆需要被剝離，"stripped" 意為剝離。

Explanation (English): The paint of the wall needs to be removed, and "stripped" means to remove.

Front

Mary needs to be _________________ because she is feeling bad nowadays.

Back

consoled

Answer explanation

consoled

解釋（中文）：瑪麗最近感覺不好，需要被安慰，"consoled" 意為安慰。

Explanation (English): Mary is feeling bad and needs to be comforted, and "consoled" means to comfort.

Front

Rainy weather __________ my headache.

Back

triggers

Answer explanation

English Explanation:  

Correct answer is triggers.  

- Context: Rainy weather commonly causes headaches (due to pressure changes, humidity, etc.)  

- Logic: "Triggers" means "causes/initiates", fitting the cause-effect relationship  

正確答案為 triggers（觸發）。

- 語境：雨天通常會引發頭痛（氣壓變化、濕度等）

- 邏輯：triggers 表示"導致/引發"，符合因果關係

Front

It's very important to follow classroom _______ , such as only doing what you should do.

Back

protocols

Answer explanation

English Explanation:  

Correct answer is protocols.  

- Key word: "follow" matches "protocols" (formal rules/procedures)  

- Elimination:  

  - preliminary (initial steps) ❌  

  - talks (conversations) ❌  

  - leaders (people in charge) ❌  

中文解釋：

正確答案為 protocols（規定/守則）。

- 關鍵詞：follow（遵守）對應 protocols（正式規則）

- 錯誤選項排除：

- preliminary（初步的）❌

- talks（談話）❌

- leaders（領導者）❌

Front

The plant is found throughout the western ___________ of the country.

Back

region

Answer explanation

English Explanation:  

- Region refers to a geographical area, matching "western part of the country"  

- Grammar: "western" requires a singular noun (region) 

中文解釋：

- region（地區）指地理區域，符合"國家西部"的描述

- 語法：western + 名詞（需單數形式）

Front

They now hope to ______________ a centre in Cuba.

Back

establish

Answer explanation

Explanation (English): The sentence expresses the hope to set up a center in Cuba, and "establish" means to set up, which fits the context.

解釋：句子表達的是希望在古巴建立一個中心，"establish" 意為建立，符合語境。

Front

His knowledge of music is __________ because he is really into songs.

Back

extensive

Answer explanation

解釋（中文）：由於他對音樂非常感興趣，因此他的音樂知識應該是廣泛的，"extensive" 意為廣泛的。

Explanation (English): Since he is really into music, his knowledge of music is likely to be extensive, meaning wide-ranging.

Front

Many scientists are concerned about the __________ effects of pollution on marine life.

Back

detrimental

Answer explanation

detrimental

解釋（中文）：科學家們擔心污染對海洋生物的有害影響，"detrimental" 意為有害的。

Explanation (English): Scientists are concerned about the harmful effects of pollution on marine life, and "detrimental" means harmful.

Front

The committee reached a __________ decision after hours of deliberation.

Back

unanimous

Answer explanation

unanimous

解釋（中文）：委員會經過數小時的審議後達成一致決定，"unanimous" 意為一致的。

Explanation (English): The committee reached a unanimous decision after hours of deliberation, meaning everyone agreed.