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1. It was extremely pliable, easily available, and rather cheap.
   理由:
   a. (A) ashamed a. 感到羞愧的（以人為
   主詞）
   be ashamed of...　　為……感到羞愧
   比較
   shameful a. 可恥的（以事為主詞）
   I was ashamed of my bad behavior as a teenager.
   我為我在青少年時期的不良行為感到羞愧。
   Nick's lack of respect for his parents is shameful.
   尼克不知尊敬父母，實在可恥。
   (B) specific a. 特定的
   Billy was driving around without a specific destination in mind.
   比利漫無目的地開車到處閒晃。
   (C) available a. 可買得到的
   There were some seats available in the back of the concert hall.
   該音樂廳的後面還有一些空位可以買得到。
   (D) prosperous a. 繁榮的，興盛的
   To run a prosperous business, you should be devoted to your job first and foremost.
   想經營一家興盛的企業，首要的是你必須全心投入你的工作。
   b. 根據語意，可知 (C) 項應為正選。
   
   
2. The more frequently it occurs, the worse the effects.
   理由:
   a. 本句使用下列句構：
   the + 比較級形容詞∕副詞, the + 比較級形容詞∕副詞　　愈……，就……
   The harder you study, the easier it is for you to pass the test.
   你愈用功，就會愈容易通過考試。
   b. 原題空格前有 the more 所引導的副詞子句 the more frequently it occurs（發生得愈頻繁），得知空格內應置比較級的形容詞或副詞，選項中僅 (A)、(B) 項為比較級形容詞，但 (A) 項在此為獨立副詞片語應放句首，故不可選。
   c. Even worse,...　　更糟的是，……
   Jen had a bad day yesterday. Even worse, she lost her job today.
   珍昨天運氣很差。更糟的是，她今天丟了工作。
   d. 根據上述，可知 (B) 項應為正選。
   
   
3. Another type of cancer associated with the inhalation of this harmful material is called mesothelioma, which...
   理由:
   a. (A) associate vt. 把……聯想在一起
   be associated with...　　與……有關
   = be related to...
   = be linked to...
   The side effects are associated with that type of treatment.
   這些副作用與該類型的療程有關。
   (B) confine vt. 使受限
   be confined to...　　受限於∕侷限於……
   Sherry was confined to a wheelchair for two months after she fell down the stairs and broke her back.
   自從摔下樓梯傷到背部後，雪莉受限於用輪椅行動達兩個月之久。
   (C) fulfill vt. 實現
   You can fulfill your dreams if you work hard.
   你若努力就有可能實現夢想。
   (D) motivate vt. 激勵；激發
   be motivated to V　　被激發做……
   The students were motivated to do better as a result of their teacher's passion and devotion.
   因為老師的熱情與奉獻，激勵學生們做得更好。
   b. 原句實等於：Another type of cancer which is associated with the inhalation of this harmful material is called mesothelioma, which...。
   c. 本句測試 be associated with...（與……有關），得知空格應置 associated，故 (A) 項應為正選。
   
   
4. Still another condition is asbestosis.
   理由:
   a. 本題測試以下固定用法：
   One..., another..., and still another...
   一個是……，另一個則是……，另外還有……
   My friends have different hobbies. One likes jogging, another enjoys reading, and still another is always listening to music.
   我的朋友們有不同的愛好。其中一個喜歡慢跑，另一個喜歡閱讀，還有一個總是聽著音樂。
   b. 空格前兩句有...lung cancer is one possible outcome...，以及 Anothertype of cancer...，確知此處應填入 Still another condition...。此句型運用於非限定三者以上的事物。
   c. condition n. 疾病；健康問題
   Doctors suspect Al may have a heart condition.
   醫生懷疑艾爾的心臟可能有問題。
   d. (A)、(C)、(D) 項置入後，均與上述用法不合，故知 (B) 項應為正選。
   
   
5. This is when the body reacts to the asbestos fibers in the lungs by producing an acid.
   理由:
   a. 空格前有 react（反應），得知空格應置介詞 to，形成下列固定用法：
   react to N/V-ing　　對……作出反應
   react vi. 反應（與介詞 to 並用）
   How did your parents react to your being pregnant?
   妳父母對妳懷孕有什麼反應？
   b. 根據上述用法，可知 (C) 項應為正選。
   
   
6. However, rather than destroying the asbestos, the acid severely scars the lungs.
   理由:
   a. (A) intimately adv. 親密地
   They've known one another intimately for the past few years.
   過去幾年來，他們過從甚密。
   (B) severely adv. 嚴重地
   Shark populations have been severely depleted because of overfishing.
   鯊魚的數量由於過度捕撈而銳減。
   ＊deplete vt. 用盡，使減少
   (C) urgently adv. 緊急地
   Red Cross officials report the victims urgently need food and water.
   紅十字會官員報告說目前災民急需食物和水。
   (D) mutually adv. 互相地
   William and I came to a mutually acceptable agreement.
   威廉和我互相達成共識。
   b. 本句 the acid（酸）當主詞，空格後也有及物動詞 scars（造成傷疤），得知空格內應置副詞來修飾動詞 scars。
   c. 根據語意，(B) 項應為正選。
   
   
7. Fortunately for today's construction workers, the hazards of breathing in asbestos fibers are now well-known.
   理由:
   a. (A) hazard n. 危險（物）
   hazardous a. 危險的（與介詞 to 並用）
   Increasing pollution levels are a serious health hazard to the locals.
   日益嚴重的汙染程度對當地民眾來說嚴重危害健康。
   The press announced a list of products that are potentially hazardous to public health.
   媒體公佈了一份產品名單，這些產品對大眾健康有潛在的危險。
   (B) illusion n. 假象，錯覺
   The magic tricks were only illusions.
   那些魔術把戲只不過是幻覺罷了。
   (C) compliment n. 讚美
   I took your comment about my hair as a compliment and not as an insult.
   我把你對我頭髮的評論當成一種讚美，而不是一種侮辱。
   (D) boundary n. 界限；邊界
   The boundaries of human knowledge are forever being extended.
   人類的知識範圍永遠不斷地在延伸。
   b. 根據語意，可知 (A) 項應為正選。

1. desirable a. 令人滿意的；富有魅力的
   That movie star was chosen by the magazine as one of the most desirable bachelors in the UK.
   那位影星被該雜誌選為英國最富魅力的單身漢之ㄧ。
2. prior to...　　（時間上）在……之前
   You must not eat anything 10 hours prior to your medical checkup.
   在進行全身健康檢查前 10 個小時，你不可以吃任何東西。
3. Simply put,...　　簡言之，……
   = Put simply,...
   = To put it simply,...
   = In short,...
   Simply put, this investment package is going to make you rich.
   簡言之，這項投資計劃將會使你致富。
4. be harmful to...　　對……有害
   Research suggests that MSG is very harmful to our bodies.
   有研究顯示味精對人體有很大的危害。
5. exposure n. 曝露（與介詞 to 並用）
   Stella got burned from too much exposure to the sun.
   史黛拉因過度曝曬在陽光下而曬傷。
6. prolong vt. 延長
   prolonged a. 延長的
   We prolonged our stay at the restaurant by ordering coffee after the meal.
   我們藉著餐後點些咖啡，讓我們可以在餐廳內待久一點。
7. manifest vt. 顯示；證明
   manifest oneself　　彰顯出
   Rachel's musical talent manifested itself at the age of three.
   瑞秋的音樂才華在 3 歲就顯現出來了。
8. unwittingly adv. 無意地，不自覺地
   The man unwittingly stepped on the dog's tail and made it yelp in pain.
   該男子不自覺地踩到了狗狗的尾巴，讓牠痛苦地哀嚎。
   ＊yelp vi. 狗嚎叫

1. asbestos n. 石棉
2. construction n. 建造
3. pliable a. 柔韌的
4. insulation n. 絕緣；隔熱
   insulate vt. 使絕緣；使隔熱
5. fireproof a. 防火的
6. lightweight a. 質輕的
7. dwelling n. 住宅
8. fibrous a. 纖維的；含纖維的
9. outcome n. 結果（與介詞 of 並用）
10. breathe in...　　吸入……
11. minute a. 微小的，極小的
12. particle n. 微粒
13. inhalation n. 吸入
14. mesothelioma n. 間皮癌
15. lining n.（身體器官的）內膜
16. tract n. 道
17. asbestosis n. 石棉沉滯症
18. acid n. 酸
19. scar vt. 使留下傷疤
20. symptom n. 症狀（與介詞 of 並用）
21. typically adv. 典型地
22. shortness of breath　　呼吸急促；氣喘

Indeed, just as is the case with prolonged smoking, lung cancer is...
注意
as 作準關係代名詞的用法，等於 which：
John is nice, which is known to us.
= John is nice, as is known to us.
= As is known to us, John is nice.
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