106學測英文

第21至25題為題組
Shoes are hugely important for protecting our feet， especially in places like Africa， where healthcare provision is limited. Unfortunately， shoes are not always readily available for people living in poverty， ______ shoes that are the right size.
(A) except for
(B) provided with
(C) far from
(D) let alone

第21至25題為題組
Almost as soon as a child receives shoes to wear， he/she is likely to have grown out of them. Then the child has to ______ with shoes that are too small.
(A) get done
(B) get lost
(C) make do
(D) make believe

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The Shoe That Grows， created by a charity called Because International， changes all this. It allows children to ______ their shoes’ size as their feet grow.
(A) adjust
(B) explore
(C) insert
(D) overlook

第21至25題為題組
The innovative footwear resembles a common sandal and is made of leather straps and rubber soles， a material similar to that used in tires. They come ______ two sizes， and can expand in three places.
(A) by
(B) in
(C) from
(D) down

第21至25題為題組
The straps on the heel and toe control the length of the shoe， ______ the two on either side allow for different widths.
(A) whether
(B) while
(C) with
(D) for

第26至30題為題組
Research has proven that weather plays a part in our moods: Warmer temperatures and exposure to sunshine increase positive thinking， whereas cold， rainy days bring anxiety and fatigue. __26___， many people believe that bad weather can reduce productivity and efficiency.
(A) At most
(B) In contrast
(C) Literally
(D) Accordingly

第26至30題為題組
There is， however， a significant __27__ between such beliefs and the actual effect of weather on people’s performance at work.
(A) gap
(B) link
(C) clue
(D) ratio

第26至30題為題組
Using empirical data from laboratory experiments __28__ observations of a mid-sized Japanese bank in real life， researchers find that weather conditions indeed influence a worker’s focus.
(A) out of
(B) as well as
(C) in case of
(D) due to

第26至30題為題組
When the weather is bad， individuals tend to focus more on their work rather than thinking about activities they could __29__ outside of work.
(A) break off
(B) approve of
(C) engage in
(D) take over

第26至30題為題組
But photos showing outdoor activities， such as sailing on a sunny day or walking in the woods， can greatly distract workers and thus __30__ their productivity.
(A) reform
(B) lower
(C) switch
(D) demand