revealing

a.（衣服）暴露的，使身體過分裸露的、透露內情的；發人深省的
Revealing clothes show more of the body than is usual;showing something that was not previously known or seen

She was shocked by a culture where performers compete to wear more revealing costumes an and often undergo cosmetic surgery and breast augmentations.

A joke can be very revealing about what someone’s really thinking.

implemented

v.實施，貫徹
to start using a plan or system

Several new technique advancements were implemented into the algorithm.

rigid

a.頑固的；不易改變的
stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved

We were disappointed that they insisted on such a rigid interpretation of the rules.

urge

v.敦促；驅策；力勸
to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing

Lawyers will urge the parents to take further legal action.

withdraw

v.抽回；取回；提取；撤回；撤離；退出；移回
to take or move out or back, or to remove

This credit card allows you to withdraw up to £200 a day from ATMs.

magnify

v.放大，擴大
to make something look larger than it is, especially by looking at it through a lens

Although our skin looks smooth, when magnified it is full of bumps and holes.

knob

n.球形把手；（機器等的）旋鈕
a round handle, or a small, round device for controlling a machine or electrical equipment

Turn/Twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume.

reluctant

a.勉強的；不情願的
not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.

oral

a.口頭的；口述的
spoken and not written

We particularly concentrate on oral fluency.

reimbursement

n.報銷
the act of paying back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you, or the amount that is paid back

Employees can apply for reimbursement of travel expenses.

possession

n.所有物，個人物品；財產
something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time

Please remember to take all your personal possessions with you when you leave the aircraft

enroll

v.（使）加入；註冊；招（生）；吸收
to put yourself or someone else onto the official list of members of a course, college, or group

It is hoped that this change will decreased the number of students enrolled in day classes and thus guarantee individual access to computers for all students in computer classes.

iBT Independent Speaking Task 65

Do you agree or disagree: Students should wear uniform in school? Please include specific details and examples in your opinion.

I agree that students should wear uniform in school. Because they don't have to worry about what clothes for school every day. When I was a high school student, my school do not require students to wear uniforms to school, so one of my classmate wear different cloth every day but she usually late for school, because she can't always decide which clothes to wear to school.

There are many benefits to going to school in uniform, so I support that students should go to school in uniform.

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overcrowded

a.過分擁擠的；擁擠不堪的
containing too many people or things

Students complain that daytime computer classes have become increasingly overcrowded and there are no longer enough computers available.

encounter

n.偶然相遇，邂逅，不期而遇
a meeting, especially one that happens by chance

A clear understanding of life seems to be necessary for further biological studies, especially as researchers continue to encounter newer and more unusual of life.

iBT Independent Speaking Task 59

One should live a relaxed life instead of always hurrying. Do you agree or disagree which the above statement? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

I agree with the opinion that one should live a relaxed life, because always hurrying is not good for your health, and it is cause mistakes easily.

For example, When I hurry to school because I would be late, I usually forget to bring my lunch box, and my stomach pain on the way to school.

So I think always hurrying is not a good habit, one should live a relaxed life.

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iBT Independent Speaking Task 46

Everyone has to leave home sometimes. What do you miss most when you are away from home? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.

What I miss most when I am away from home is my little puppy named Snoopy. He is my first pet since I was a high school student. He is adorable, He's always at the door waiting for me to come home from school every day and always sleeps with me every night.

I miss Snoopy when I am away from home.

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criterion

n.（作出評判、決定或處理的）標準，準則
a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something

Although viruses fail to meet criteria of life, which are met by animals, plants, and even bacteria, it seems intuitively wrong to casually classify viruses in the same category as inanimate objects.

meet

v滿足；達到，完成
to fulfill, satisfy, or achieve

Although viruses fail to meet the criteria of life, which are met by animals, plants, and even bacteria, it seems intuitively wrong to casually classify viruses in the same category as inanimate objects.

inanimate

a.無生命的
having none of the characteristics of life that an animal or plant has

Although viruses fail to meet criteria of life, which are met by animals, plants, and even bacteria, it seems intuitively wrong to casually classify viruses in the same category as inanimate objects.

perplex

v.使困惑，使茫然；使擔憂
to confuse and worry someone slightly by being difficult to understand or solve

As biologists pursue virus research, the question of how to define life becomes increasingly perplexing because viruses are defined as not being alive.

iBT Independent Speaking Task 35

What do you think are the characteristics of a good parent?

In my opinion, the characteristics of a good parent are patience and listening to kids.

For example, my best friend is a good father that taught his son to play tennis patiently then his son became a very famous tennis player in the world. My sister is also a good parent too, she listened to her daughter's explanations and pointed out what is a wrong thing and what is a good attitude, her daughter is a kind lady today and became a good teacher in high school.

Because I know the good things that I told before, so I believe that patience and listening to children are the characteristic of a good parent.

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iBT Indenpendent Speaking Task 20

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inherent

a.內在的；固有的，生來就有的
existing as a natural or basic part of something

The ODT was the first attempt to automate the entire Dvorak technique process and attempt to eliminate some of the inherent subjectivity.

subjectivity

n.客觀性
the influence of personal beliefs or feelings, rather than facts

The ODT was the first attempt to automate the entire Devorak technique process and attempt to eliminate some of the inherent subjectivity.

infect

v.（疾病）傳染，感染
to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant

Using a filter which eliminates bacteria, he tried to filter disease germs from liquid extracted from leaves infected with Tobacco Mosaic disease.

eliminate

v.排除,消除
to remove or take away someone or something

The ODT was the first attempt to automate the entire Devorak technique process and attempt to eliminate some of the inherent subjectivity.

Using a filter which eliminates bacteria, he tried to filter disease germs from liquid extracted from leaves infected with Tobacco Mosaic disease.

iBT Independent Speaking Task 32

Some believe that TV, newspaper,  and radio have more influence on individuals than their relatives and friends, while others believe not. Which statement do you prefer? Please give your opinion with specific examples and details.

For me, I believe that TV, newspaper, and radio have more influence on individuals than their relatives and friends. Because I believe news from TV, and newspapers are objective and professional.

For example, my dad told me that COVID is like a cold and that it will be good to get more rest and drink more water, but I don't believe it, however, I will believe when a doctor interviewed on TV news said the same.

That's why I agree that TV, newspaper, and radio have more influence than relatives and friends.

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iBT Independent Speaking Task 24

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please give specific reasons for your opinion. Parents should restrict the TV programs that are watched by their kids instead of letting the kids watch TV programs freely.

In my opinion, I agree that parents should restrict the TV programs that are watched by their kids. Because kids like watching TV very much. If they are not restricted, kids will watch TV all the time and not do any other things.

On the other hand, watching TV too much is not good for children's eyes, so children should be encouraged to do some outdoor activities instead of watching TV all the time.

That's why I agree that parents should restrict the TV programs watched by their kids.

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extract

v.取出；拔出；提取
to remove or take out something

Using a filter which eliminates bacteria, he tried to filter disease germs from liquid extracted from leaves infected with Tobacco Mosaic disease.

iBT Independent Speaking Task 20

Describe the characteristics of a good teacher. Please state with specific examples and details.

In my opinion, the characteristic of a good teachers are patience and listening to students.

For example, my English teacher is a good teacher that she was very patient and kept correcting my incorrect pronunciation again and again, and she also listened to my ideas that help me to improve my English writing. My physics teacher is also a good teacher, he patiently guided me to find the answers of physics issues , listened to my explanations and pointed out my logical errors.

They are great teachers who changed my life, so I believe that patience and listening to students are the characteristic of a good teachers.

iBT Independent Speaking 15

Some students prefer to choose universities located in big cities. Others would like to study in universities located in small towns. Please state your opinion and explain why.

For me, I prefer to study at a university located in a small town. Because I hate the noise and air pollution of the big cities, and life in the small town is slower-paced that it suits my personality.

On the other hand, Living in the small town is cheaper than big city, and there are too many places where are easy to spend money in big cities, such as department stores, movie theaters. So,studying at a university in a small town I can concentrate on studying without being interrupted by other things and saving money.

That's why I prefer to study at a university located in a small town.

iBT Independent Speaking Task 11

Describe a place that you like best in your city. Please state why you like it with specific examples and details.

The place I like best in my city is a bookstore. Because there is a big bookstore in my city, fortunately, I like reading books and I always pay attention to the latest published literature books and novels. The bookstore is the place where I can find the books that I want.

On the other hand, it is always hot in my city every season, and the air-conditioned bookstore is always cool. I can stay in the bookstore all day in the summertime. That is why I love the bookstore in my city.

germ

n.病菌；細菌
a very small organism that causes disease

Using a filter which eliminates bacteria, he tried to filter disease germs from liquid extracted from leaves infected with Tobacco Mosaic disease.

organism

n.生物體；有機體；微生物
a single living plant, animal, virus, etc.

Viruses are microscopic collections of genetic material that cause illness in human beings and other living organisms.

iBT Independent Speaaking Task 4

Some people believe that the high school should teach music and art as other basic science. Some people think that providing music and art education for high school students is not necessary. What is your opinion and why?

I believe that the high school should teach music and art as other basic science. Because the basic science courses are more difficult and cause psychological pressure easily, studying music and art benefits students' mental health.

For example, I always feel good that there was a music class after physic class. If I was in basic science courses all day, I would have a hard time and a bad mood.

That's why I think the high school should teach music and art as basic science.

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microscopic

a.極小的；需要用顯微鏡才可看見的
very small and only able to be seen with a microscope

Viruses are microscopic collections of genetic material that cause illness in human beings and other living organisms.

suffering

n.疼痛；折磨；痛苦
physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling

The drugs did nothing to alleviate her suffering.