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2.但是在這個快速改變的世界中，他們必須學習如何有效地因應新的挑戰。

第16至20題為題組
It has long been assumed that creativity is some unusual trait enjoyed by the few. However， according to a wide array of scientific and sociological research， creativity is ___16___ a sign of rare genius than a natural human potential.
(A) more
(B) less
(C) better
(D) worse

第16至20題為題組
During such breaks， the mind turns inward， ___19___ it can subconsciously puzzle over subtle meanings and connections.
(A) if
(B) but
(C) where
(D) which

第21至25題為題組
Hair usually gets greasy when it has not been washed because it soaks up oil—hence the need for shampoo! ___21___ this oil-absorbing feature might not always be so great for our hygiene， it can be great for the environment.
(A) For
(B) While
(C) In case
(D) As long as

第21至25題為題組
The hair and fur are made into mats and brooms and sent to ___24___ waters to absorb the oil.
(A) pollute
(B) polluting
(C) polluted
(D) pollution

第26至30題為題組
You must have had this kind of experience: While in the middle of a normal dream， you suddenly realize that you are dreaming. This kind of dream is called a “lucid dream.”” The term “”lucid”” means clear; lucid dreamers know that they are dreaming and ___26___ they are dreaming of.
(A) what
(B) why
(C) when
(D) which”

一、中譯英（占8分）
說明：1.請將以下中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。
2.請依序作答，並標明子題號。每題4分，共8分。
1.近年來，有越來越多超級颱風，通常造成嚴重災害。

2.颱風暴發時，我們應準備足夠的食物，並待在室內，若有必要，應迅速移動至安全的地方。

第16至20題為題組
The art and tradition of using all-natural paste from the henna plant to create temporary henna tattoos goes back to ancient Asia and the Middle East. Over the centuries， henna tattoos ___16___ used in weddings and holiday celebrations because they are thought to carry blessings from the gods.
(A) were being
(B) have been
(C) will be
(D) had to be

第21至25題為題組
The researchers noticed that small drops of water on the wheat leaves would move to combine and form a larger drop. As they were moving， the energy of the droplets in motion would be released. This energy allowed the water ___24___ into the air， which looked just like sneezing!
(A) jump
(B) to jump
(C) jumping
(D) jumped