1. ...as he knew his grandfather to be a respectable man who was in good health.
……因為他認為祖父是一位身體健康的可敬人士。 理由:
a. (A) sustainable a. 永續的；能維持的
According to the report, this worldwide economic growth is sustainable.
根據這份報告，全球的經濟會持續成長。
(B) nutritious a. 有營養的
Everyone benefits from plenty of exercise, rest, and a nutritious diet.
每個人都能從大量運動、休息及營養的飲食中獲益。
(C) respectable a. 值得尊敬的
We should always conduct ourselves in a respectable fashion.
我們的行為舉止應該要讓人值得尊敬。
＊in a / an... fashion 以……的方式
(D) harmful a. 有害的
Sunglasses help block out harmful UV rays.
太陽眼鏡有助於阻擋有害的紫外線。
＊block out... 把……阻擋在外
b. 根據語意，(C) 項應為正選。 2. In other words, the old man was perfectly sane and healthy, except for his sight.
換句話說，除了視力以外，這位老先生的心智十分健全也非常健康。 理由:
a. (A) in addition to... 除了……（還有……）（本身包含在內）
同: apart from...
In addition to the cost, we need to consider the time.
除了成本之外，我們還需要考慮到時間。
(B) in / with regard to... 關於……
I sent an e-mail to Paul in regard to the plan for Thursday.
我寄給保羅一封關於週四計畫的電子郵件。
(C) such as... 例如／諸如……
Some research has indicated that caffeine may prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's.
某個研究指出咖啡因可以預防疾病，像是阿茲海默症。
＊indicate vt. 指出；指示
(D) except for...
除了……外（本身不包含在內）
All of us signed up for the French class except for Emily.
除了愛蜜麗，我們都報名上法文課。
b. 根據語意，(D) 項應為正選。 3. Statistics about the disorder are hard to come by because many sufferers of CBS do not report it.
關於這種失調的統計數據很難取得，因為許多邦納特症候群患者都不會通報。 理由:
a. (A) come by... 取得／獲得……
How did you come by that scar on your face?
你臉上的疤是怎麼來的？
(B) depend on... 依賴／依靠……
Kevin is trustworthy, so you can depend on him for anything.
凱文值得信任，所以你任何事都可以依賴他。
(C) head for... 動身前往……
Let's head for the restaurant to get a bite to eat.
咱們去那家餐廳吃點東西吧。
(D) escape from... 從……逃跑／逃走
The fly was trying desperately to escape from the spider's web.
這隻蒼蠅拼命想逃離蜘蛛網。
＊desperately adv. 拼命地
b. 根據語意，(A) 項應為正選。 4. Most people associate hallucinations with drug addiction or insanity, so CBS patients are often unwilling to divulge their condition.
大多數人都會將幻覺與毒癮或精神失常聯想在一起，因此邦納特症候群患者經常不願意透露他們的病情。 理由:
a. (A) prolong vt. 延長；拖延
Eric's presentation is definitely going to prolong the meeting.
艾瑞克的報告絕對會拖長開會的時間。
(B) divulge vt. 洩漏；透露
I unintentionally divulged Nathan's big secret to Cathy.
我不小心把內森的大祕密洩漏給凱西了。
＊unintentionally adv. 無意間
(C) conduct vt. 執行，實行
衍: conduct a survey 進行一項調查
Gary conducted a survey about the cafeteria food at his school.
蓋瑞針對學校自助餐進行了一項調查。
(D) suffocate vt. & vi.（使）窒息
The unpleasant cigarette smoke almost suffocated me.
這令人討厭的菸味讓我快要沒辦法呼吸。
Infants risk suffocating while sleeping on adult mattresses.
嬰兒若睡在成人的床墊上會有窒息的危險。
＊mattress n. 床墊
b. 根據語意，(B) 項應為正選。 5. A lessening or even loss of healthy vision as we age is perfectly normal.
隨著年齡的增長，我們的健康視力下降或甚至喪失都是完全正常的事。 理由:
a. (A) adorable a. 可愛的；討喜的
The bride was pretty, but the adorable flower girl stole the show.
新娘雖然很美，卻被可愛的花童搶去了風頭。
＊steal the show 搶盡風頭；搶戲
(B) sterile a. 無法生育的
Jessica had learned early in her marriage that her husband was sterile.
潔西卡結婚不久就得知她的丈夫不能生育。
(C) normal a. 正常的
Airlines get more than three times the normal amount of business during holidays.
假日期間，航空公司的生意比平常好三倍以上。
(D) diverse a. 各式各樣的，多樣的
The United States is known for its diverse culture.
美國因其多元的文化而著名。
b. 根據語意，(C) 項應為正選。 6. Our brains apparently fill in images that they think we should be seeing when actual visual information is not available.
顯然我們的大腦會在真正的視覺信息不存在的情況填入一些其認為我們應該看得到的影像。 理由:
a. (A) frankly adv. 坦白地，直率地
衍: Frankly speaking, S + V 坦白說，……
Frankly speaking, Larry is not the man I want for this project.
坦白說，賴瑞不是我在這項計畫要找的人。
(B) narrowly adv. 勉強地，驚險地
We narrowly escaped being injured in the accident.
我們驚險地在那意外中毫髮無傷。
(C) physically adv. 身體上地
Teaching jobs can be both physically and intellectually demanding.
教學是勞心勞力的工作。
＊intellectually adv. 智力上地
(D) apparently adv. 顯然地；似乎
We were surprised when Ken's apparently successful company declared bankruptcy.
當阿肯看似相當成功的公司宣布破產時，我們都大感震驚。
b. 根據語意，(D) 項應為正選。 7. Hallucinations may cause anxiety when they first appear.
當幻覺最初出現時可能會引起焦慮。 理由:
a. (A) anxiety n. 焦慮，憂心
Andrew lit a cigarette, trying to mask his anxiety.
安德魯點了根菸，試圖掩飾自己的焦慮。
＊mask vt. 偽裝，掩飾 & n. 面具
(B) digestion n. 消化
The doctor suggested David take in more fruits and vegetables to help his digestion.
醫生建議大衛攝取蔬果以幫助消化。
(C) similarity n. 相似（處）
There are a few similarities between the two products.
這兩種產品有些許相似之處。
(D) retirement n. 退休
The mayor officially announced his retirement yesterday.
這位市長昨天正式宣布他退休的事。
b. 根據語意，(A) 項應為正選。 | 
