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Music has a tendency to get stuck in our heads. Sometimes a tune intrudes on our thoughts and then plays， and replays， in a never-ending loop. This interesting phenomenon becomes a **subject** explored by many scientists. They use a range of terms to describe it—stuck-song syndrome， sticky music， cognitive itch， or most commonly “earworm.”” Earworms can run around our heads for several minutes to numerous hours. As the melody repeats， it becomes embedded into our mind. Even though our ears do not hear the tune， our brain continues to play it.
Earworms often take the form of song fragments rather than entire songs， and the song is usually a familiar one. Researchers are not sure why some songs are more likely to get stuck in our heads than others， but everyone has their own tunes. Often those songs have a simple， upbeat melody and catchy， repetitive lyrics， such as popular commercial jingles and slightly annoying radio hits. Recent or repeated exposure to a song or even a small part of a song can also trigger earworms， as can word associations， such as a phrase similar to the lyrics of a song.
While earworms might be annoying， most people who experience them nevertheless report that they are pleasant or at least neutral. Only a third of people are disturbed by the song in their heads. How people cope with their earworms seems to depend on how they feel about them. Those who have positive feelings about their stuck songs prefer to just “”let them be，”” while those with negative feelings turn to more behavioral responses， which include coping strategies such as singing， talking， or even praying.
49. According to the passage， which of the following is true about an earworm?
(A) It is a creature living inside our ears.
(B) It is a tune memorized in a personal way.
(C) It is a melody repeating in our heads.
(D) It is a commercial recalled through lyrics.”
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51. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature that would trigger earworms?
(A) Tunes repeatedly encountered.
(B) Melodies with smooth rhythms.
(C) Fragments of songs recently heard.
(D) Words similar to the lyrics of a song.
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Got a bug bite problem? Many people who are troubled by skin rashes caused by bug bites use “foggers，”” or “”bug bombs，”” to get rid of the annoying crawlers in their homes. Many people think these bug killers or pesticides will penetrate every place where the insects hide. Actually， quite the opposite is true. Once the pests detect the chemical fog in the room， they’ll hide themselves in walls or other hideaways， where you’ll never be able to treat them effectively.
Ohio State University researchers tested three commercially sold foggers in a study on the effect of foggers on bedbugs. After testing these brands on five different groups of live bedbugs for two hours， the scientists saw that the foggers had little—if any—effect on the insects. The researchers said bedbugs hide in cracks and crevices such as under sheets and mattresses， or deep in carpets where foggers won’t reach. Moreover， bugs that do come in contact with the mist may be resistant to the pesticide.
Foggers， or bug bombs， should really be a measure of last resort. First of all， the gases used in bug bombs are highly flammable and thus pose a serious risk of fire or explosion if the product is not used properly. Second， once a bug bomb is used， every surface in your home will be covered with the toxic pesticide. When you use a bug bomb， a chemical mixture rains down on your counters， furniture， floors， and walls， leaving behind oily and toxic substances. Your health might thus be endangered. Therefore， it is suggested that people leave the problem to the professionals.
53. What is this passage mainly about?
(A) Steps to get rid of bedbugs.
(B) Ways to use foggers correctly.
(C) The ineffectiveness of bug bombs.
(D) The problems caused by insects.”
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55. According to the passage， which of the following statements about foggers is true?
(A) They can cause a fire.
(B) They do not stay on furniture.
(C) They can kill most insects.
(D) They do not contain chemicals.
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2.文長至少120個單詞（words）。
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**What Makes Me Proud to Be Taiwanese**
As a Taiwanese, I am most proud of three things: our people’s kindness, our vibrant food culture, and our democratic society. Taiwanese people are known for their warmth and hospitality—whether it’s helping a lost tourist or offering a seat on the bus, small acts of care are everywhere. Our street food, from beef noodle soup to bubble tea, reflects a rich blend of flavors and traditions that have won global admiration. Moreover, Taiwan is a rare example in Asia of a thriving democracy, where freedom of speech and peaceful transitions of power are deeply valued.
To share these treasures with the world, we can promote them through international media, cultural exchange programs, and tourism campaigns. For example, food festivals abroad or documentaries on Taiwanese democracy could raise global awareness. Social media also offers a powerful platform—by sharing authentic stories of daily life in Taiwan, we can let the world see not just our achievements, but our heart. Through these efforts, I believe more people will come to appreciate the unique beauty of Taiwan. 報錯
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The prickly pear cactus is such a powerful symbol in Mexico that it occupies a prime spot on Mexico’s national flag. The plant was considered sacred by the ancient Aztecs， and modern-day Mexicans eat it， drink it， and even use it in medicines and shampoos. Now scientists have come up with a new use for the bright green plant: producing renewable energy.
Known locally as nopal， the prickly pear is farmed on a massive scale in Mexico. Over the years， only the edible soft inner flesh has been used. The cactus’s thick outer layer (i.e.， husk)， with all those spines， had always been viewed as a waste product until researchers developed a biogas generator to turn the husks into electricity.
The pilot project dedicated to developing the cactus biogas generator began in the south of Mexico City. The area produces 200，000 tons a year of prickly pear cactus—up to 10 tons of which ends up as waste on the floor of the cactus market each day. Then， a local green energy startup company got the idea to turn that waste into energy. The generator is now in place at the cactus market， where the vendors are enthusiastic about this new way to utilize the tons of cactus husks that once went directly into the trash.
The prickly pear has a number of advantages over other biofuel crops， such as wheat， sugarcane， and soybeans. For one thing， only the husk of the cactus is used for generating biofuel， while its inner flesh is still preserved for food. Therefore， using the plant as a fuel source will not put pressure on food prices. Moreover， the cactus requires minimum water， and thus is not grown on traditional agricultural pasture. This means that no increased competition arises for the water or land presently used for food production.
The project in Mexico City has brought new hope to reducing the use of fossil fuels. If it can be expanded， the prickly pear could be the key to Mexico’s energy future.
41. What is the purpose of this passage?
(A) To argue for the benefits of nopales.
(B) To introduce a new source of energy.
(C) To predict the future agriculture policy of Mexico.
(D) To change people’s ideas about energy consumption.
