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第49至52題為題組
51. According to the passage， what is the best way to store olive oil?
(A) In a plastic container in a damp cellar.
(B) In a clear glass bottle near the kitchen stove.
(C) In an airtight glass bottle in a kitchen cupboard.
(D) In an airproof bottle next to a well-lighted window.

第49至52題為題組
52. What is the IOC trying to do?
(A) Train more qualified olive oil tasters.
(B) Improve the ways of grading olive oil.
(C) Look for new techniques to boost production.
(D) Build better connections among industry members.

第53至56題為題組
Researchers in Japan have installed on a train a speaker that barks like a dog and snorts like a deer in order to prevent collisions with animals on the tracks.
The country has been troubled by a problem with trains colliding with deer on its railways. According to Japan’s transport ministry， there were 613 cases of train services suspended or delayed for at least 30 minutes resulting from collisions with deer and other wild animals in 2016-17.
Deer are attracted to railway lines because of a need for iron in their diets. They lick the rails to pick up iron filings caused by the action of wheels against tracks. This dietary need has led to a constant battle to keep the deer separate from the unforgiving nature of tons of onrushing rolling stock. In the past， flashing red lights and even lion faces have been unsuccessfully trialed in an attempt to keep deer off the tracks.
This new device has been invented by a team at the country’s Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI). RTRI officials explain that deer have a habit of repeatedly snorting short， shrill sounds to alert other deer when they perceive danger. The barking of the hound， which drives deer to panic， strengthens the effect of the warning noise， according to the RTRI. When the deer hear a combination of a 3-second-long recording of a deer’s snort and 20 seconds of a barking dog， they panic and flee rapidly.
RTRI researchers say late-night tests， at times when deer are most frequently seen by railway tracks， have resulted in a 45 percent reduction of deer sighting. Future plans include static barking sites where deer are commonly seen， but “the noises will not be blared in areas where people live beside the tracks.””
53. Why are deer attracted to train tracks?
(A) They mate at night near railways.
(B) They need nutrition from train tracks.
(C) They like to snort at the passing train.
(D) They sharpen their horns rubbing against the rails.”

第53至56題為題組
54. What device has NOT been used to solve the railway problem in Japan?
(A) Flashing lights.
(B) Barking speakers.
(C) Noisy train tracks.
(D) Lion face paintings.

第53至56題為題組
55. Which of the following is true about the deer issue discussed in the passage?
(A) RTRI’s new invention prompts deer to run away.
(B) People living near the tracks complain about deer snorts.
(C) 45 percent of train delays in Japan was caused by deer collision.
(D) A combination of sound and visual devices attracts more deer to the tracks.

第53至56題為題組
56. What does the author mean by “the unforgiving nature of tons of onrushing rolling stock”” in the third paragraph?
(A) The heavy weight of iron materials.
(B) The cruelty of a barking hound.
(C) The battle between deer and other animals.
(D) The danger of a fast-moving train.”

第41至44題為題組
Is your dog an Einstein or a Charmer? For US $60， a recently-founded company called Dognition will help you learn more about your dog’s cognitive traits. It offers an online test telling you about the brain behind the bark.
Dognition’s test measures a dog’s intellect in several aspects—from empathy to memory to reasoning skills. But don’t expect it to measure your pet’s IQ. Dr. Hare， one of the venture’s co-founders， says a dog’s intelligence can’t be described with a single number. Just as humans have a wide range of intelligences， so do dogs. The question is what type your dog relies on more.
After you plunk your money down， Dognition’s website will take you through a questionnaire about your dog: For example， how excited does your dog get around other dogs， or children? Do fireworks scare your pup? Then， Dognition guides you through tests that are as fun as playing fetch or hide-and-seek. At the end， you get a report of your dog’s cognitive profile.
Your dog could fall into one of nine categories: Ace， Stargazer， Maverick， Charmer， Socialite， Protodog， Einstein， Expert， or Renaissance Dog. That can give you something to brag about on Dognition’s Facebook page. It also can shed new light on why dogs do the things they do. For example， a Charmer is a dog that trusts you so much that it would prefer to solve problems using information you give it rather than information it can get with its own eyes.
Dognition helps people understand their dogs in ways that they have never been able to do. This new understanding can enrich the relationship between dogs and their owners.
41. What is the third paragraph mainly about?
(A) The theory behind the questionnaire used in the Dognition test.
(B) The procedure for evaluating a dog’s intellect on Dognition.
(C) The products one can get by paying a fee to Dognition.
(D) The characteristics of the activities Dognition offers.

第41至44題為題組
42. According to the passage， which of the following statements is true?
(A) Different dogs display strengths in different intelligences.
(B) A dog’s cognitive profile is composed of nine cognitive skills.
(C) The purpose of Dognition’s testing is to control a dog’s behavior.
(D) A dog’s intelligence can be ranked based on the score of a Dognition’s test.

第41至44題為題組
44. According to the passage， what would a Charmer most likely do?
(A) Stay away from people whenever possible.
(B) Imitate how other dogs solve problems.
(C) Rely on its owner to point out where a treat is.
(D) Follow its own senses to get what it wants.