112年外交特考-三等外國文

After winning the lottery, the life of this poor woman has turned from _____ to riches.

At the climate summit, for the first time, the delegates decided to _____ for the damage an overheating world is inflicting on poor countries.

The attempt is an implicit _____ to public discontent after mass street protests against the restrictions.

When border tensions _____, India staged a trade war of sorts against China.

Surviving cancer was a painful _____ that taught me the true value of life.

The new CEO implemented several changes that differed significantly from those of her _____.

Even if the cake looked delicious, John did not _____ temptation and ordered something else.

8 When he gave that series of lectures at the university last year, William received a nice _____ for them.

The intensity of her emotions was _____ and she had to take a moment to compose herself.

The attorney general’s office decided to _____ the accused for the embezzlement of company funds.

As negotiations between the workers’ union and management _____ over the proposed contract, tension began to rise and eventually led to a union conflict.

The thought of her unfaithful husband getting her possessions when she dies _____ her.

My grandmother always _____ the decline in moral standards in today’s society, and seeing all the crimes in the news, I really cannot blame her for that.

Carrie is such a serious animal-lover that she refuses to buy or use anything that is made of _____ leather.

The company plans to invest in an _____ wind farm to generate clean energy.

Which of the following best shows the organization of this passage?

Why does the author mention COVID-19 in the first paragraph?

Which of the following is the best example of “blocking out time for social media”?

Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to the word “despondent” in the third paragraph?

What can be inferred from this passage?