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TOEFL 閱讀測驗題庫 - 詞語填空
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TOEFL 閱讀測驗題庫 - 日常生活閱讀
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TOEFL 閱讀測驗題庫 - 學術文本閱讀
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文章目錄
2026 年 TOEFL 閱讀部分的新變革
自 2026 年起，TOEFL iBT 閱讀部分將採用自適應（adaptive）格式。 你將完成兩個模組：你在第一個模組的表現將決定第二個模組的難度與長度。如果你在第一模組表現良好，第二模組將變得更具挑戰性。 總共題數大約在35至50題左右。 下面列出閱讀測驗中的題型：
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詞語填空 (Complete the Words) |
根據文法線索與上下文填入段落中缺少的字詞。 |
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日常生活閱讀 (Read in Daily Life) |
閱讀日常生活中的文字，如電子郵件、公告、通知或簡短訊息，並回答相關問題。 |
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學術文本閱讀 (Readn an Academic Passage) |
閱讀約 200 字的短篇實用學術文章，回答涉及主旨與細節理解的問題。 |
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閱讀新制的主要特色：
- 自適應設計：第一模組的作答結果會影響第二模組的題目難度與題數。
- 題目數量不固定：全區題數可能介於約 35 到 50 題之間。
- 兩個獨立模組：每個模組都有獨立計時，一旦進入第二模組就不能返回第一模組。
- 更實用、現代化的內容：題材相比舊版本更加貼近生活與時代。
2026 TOEFL 閱讀範例題目
Complete The Words Sample Task
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse marine ecosystems on Earth, home to thousands of species of fish, invertebrates, and plants.
Built b tiny ani called coral polyps, th reefs gr slowly ov time b forming ha calcium carbonate skele.
Coral reefs thr in wa, shallow waters and depend on a symbiotic relationship with algae called zooxanthellae, which live inside the coral and provide it with energy through photosynthesis.
Threats such as rising ocean temperatures, pollution, and overfishing can lead to coral bleaching and the decline of these vital underwater habitats.
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spellcheck Answers1. y
2. mal
3. ese
4. ow
5. er
6. y
7. rd
8. tons
9. ive
10. rm
Read In Daily Life Sample Task
1. What is the main purpose of this email?
- To confirm the user's subscription
- To confirm the user's unsubscription
- To offer a discount for resubscribing
- To promote a new product launch
2. Which of the following best infers why the sender included a resubscribe option?
- To comply with anti-spam laws
- To track user engagement
- To reduce subscription costs
- To retain users who unsubscribed unintentionally
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spellcheck Answers1. B
2. D
Hello,
You have successfully unsubscribed from our newsletter. We're sorry to see you go, but we respect your decision. You will no longer receive updates, promotions, or news from us. If this was a mistake or you change your mind, you can resubscribe anytime through our website.
Thank you for being with us.
You have successfully unsubscribed from our newsletter. We're sorry to see you go, but we respect your decision. You will no longer receive updates, promotions, or news from us. If this was a mistake or you change your mind, you can resubscribe anytime through our website.
Thank you for being with us.
Academic Passages Sample Task
1. The word "pervasive" in the passage is closest in meaning to
- widespread
- confusing
- unpredictable
- restricted
- Near the shoreline where plankton are found
- In the aphotic zones where sunlight is absent
- Around the surface during daylight
- On the ocean floor above hydrothermal vents
- Although the precise chemistry varies among groups, most bioluminescent reactions follow a common pattern.
- The enzyme luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of a small molecule called luciferin, releasing energy as photons.
- Some animals package the reactants in dedicated organs, while others rely on symbiotic bacteria that perform the reaction externally.
- Because the process generates little heat, it is far more efficient than the incandescent bulbs invented by humans.
- To show it is safer than human inventions
- To emphasize its efficiency compared to light bulbs
- To claim marine life evolved to avoid damage
- To argue energy is lost in the process
- creating distractions to escape danger
- eliminating shadows for camouflage
- secretly communicating with their own kind
- attracting prey with bright red light
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spellcheck Answers1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. D
The Ocean’s Living Lights
From flickering plankton near the shoreline to the steady glow of deep-sea anglerfish, bioluminescence is a pervasive feature of the oceans. Scientists estimate that more than three-quarters of marine species can generate light, yet the phenomenon is unevenly distributed: it reaches its peak in the aphotic, or lightless, zones where sunlight never penetrates. There, flashes and glimmers replace vision based on reflected light.
Although the precise chemistry varies among groups, most bioluminescent reactions follow a common pattern. The enzyme luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of a small molecule called luciferin, releasing energy as photons. Some animals package the reactants in dedicated organs, while others rely on symbiotic bacteria that perform the reaction externally. Because the process generates little heat, it is far more efficient than the incandescent bulbs invented by humans.
The light serves multiple ecological purposes. Deep-sea shrimp eject luminous clouds to distract predators, squid use it for counter-illumination to erase their shadows, and a few fish emit rare red wavelengths to communicate in secrecy because most marine eyes are blind to red. Beyond ecology, the same chemistry is guiding technological innovation: researchers insert the luciferase gene into cells to track tumors in live mice and to develop low-energy medical imaging devices. Thus, studying glowing creatures illuminates both ocean life and human health.
From flickering plankton near the shoreline to the steady glow of deep-sea anglerfish, bioluminescence is a pervasive feature of the oceans. Scientists estimate that more than three-quarters of marine species can generate light, yet the phenomenon is unevenly distributed: it reaches its peak in the aphotic, or lightless, zones where sunlight never penetrates. There, flashes and glimmers replace vision based on reflected light.
Although the precise chemistry varies among groups, most bioluminescent reactions follow a common pattern. The enzyme luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of a small molecule called luciferin, releasing energy as photons. Some animals package the reactants in dedicated organs, while others rely on symbiotic bacteria that perform the reaction externally. Because the process generates little heat, it is far more efficient than the incandescent bulbs invented by humans.
The light serves multiple ecological purposes. Deep-sea shrimp eject luminous clouds to distract predators, squid use it for counter-illumination to erase their shadows, and a few fish emit rare red wavelengths to communicate in secrecy because most marine eyes are blind to red. Beyond ecology, the same chemistry is guiding technological innovation: researchers insert the luciferase gene into cells to track tumors in live mice and to develop low-energy medical imaging devices. Thus, studying glowing creatures illuminates both ocean life and human health.
9 種 TOEFL 閱讀題型
即使有些閱讀文章看起來相當艱澀，你其實不需要完全理解每一個細節。 只要掌握各種題型的解題策略，即使沒有百分之百讀懂文章，你仍然能在 TOEFL 閱讀中取得高分。 而你要做的第一件事，就是先熟悉所有 TOEFL 閱讀題型。
9 種 TOEFL 閱讀題型
TOEFL 閱讀題目大致可分成以下 9 類：
- Vocabulary（字彙題）— 找出文中單字的意思
- Inference（推論題）— 根據線索推出隱含的意思
- Gist Purpose (主旨內容題）— 找出文章的大意
- Rhetorical Purpose（目的題）— 判斷作者為何寫出某句話
- Negative Factual Information（否定事實資訊題）— 找出文中「沒提到或不正確」的資訊
- Detail（細節題）— 根據文章中的具體細節回答問題
- Organization（組織題）— 找出文中不同段落的關系
- Select in Passage（段落選句題）— 選出回答的問題句子
- Complete the Words（詞語填空題）— 正確補全每一個空格的單字。
我們的完整教學會逐一拆解每種題型、示範解題思路，讓你一步一步建立穩固的閱讀技巧。 如果想查看所有課程內容，只要建立一個免費帳號，就能開始 7 天免費試用。
免費試用接下來，你會看到9 種 TOEFL 閱讀題型範例。
Detail Question
Which of the following is mentioned as an example of a governmental nudge?
- Placing fruit at eye level in a cafeteria
- Automatically enrolling citizens in pension plans
- Publishing nutrition labels on packaged food
- Imposing fines for late tax payments
Detail Question
Detail questions ask about information that is clearly stated in the passage.
The correct answer is explicitly mentioned (not implied), often as a specific fact, number, or description.
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spellcheck AnswerAnswer: B
(B) The correct answer is automatically enrolling citizens in pension plans. Paragraph 2 notes that governments "automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out," explicitly naming this as a governmental nudge.
(A) Placing fruit at eye level in a cafeteria is incorrect because the passage presents it as a general example of a nudge, not specifically a government action.
(C) Publishing nutrition labels on packaged food is incorrect; the passage never mentions this practice.
(D) Imposing fines for late tax payments is incorrect because fines are a coercive penalty, not a subtle nudge, and they are not mentioned in the text.
[1] In 2008, behavioral economists Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein popularized the idea of the “nudge,” a subtle change in the choice architecture that steers people toward a desired behavior without removing alternatives. Placing fruit at eye-level in a cafeteria, for example, can increase healthy eating because the human brain tends to select the most salient option.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
Gist Purpose Question
What is the main purpose of this post?
- To promote new workout classes
- To advertise a mental health book sale
- To announce a free community event focused on mental health
- To recruit new members for the studio
Gist Purpose Question
Gist purpose questions ask why the passage (or an entire section of it) was written.
The correct answer expresses the author’s overall goal, not a small detail.
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spellcheck AnswerAnswer: C
(C) The correct answer is to announce a free community event focused on mental health. In paragraph 1, the post says, "we are launching a Monthly Mental Health Talk Series ... These free sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. ... and are open to both members and non-members." This wording shows the main purpose is to inform the community about a free mental-health-centered event.
(A) 'To promote new workout classes' is incorrect because the passage never mentions any exercise or fitness classes; it focuses exclusively on mental health talks.
(B) 'To advertise a mental health book sale' is incorrect; there is no reference to books or sales in either paragraph.
(D) 'To recruit new members for the studio' is incorrect; although non-members are welcome, the text does not aim to persuade people to join the studio but rather to attend the talks.
Community well-being goes beyond physical fitness. At Horizon Wellness Studio, we are launching a Monthly Mental Health Talk Series in collaboration with local therapists and counselors. These free sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in our community room and are open to both members and non-members.
Topics will include stress management, mindfulness, work-life balance, and establishing healthy routines. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where open dialogue and shared experiences can support mental and emotional health in our neighborhood.
Topics will include stress management, mindfulness, work-life balance, and establishing healthy routines. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where open dialogue and shared experiences can support mental and emotional health in our neighborhood.
Rhetorical Purpose Question
What is the author's purpose in mentioning "snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles" in paragraph 3?
- To prove that dinosaurs could not survive because they were endothermic
- To question whether climate change tied to sea levels is enough to explain dinosaur extinction
- To list examples of animals that were better at producing internal body heat than dinosaurs
- To argue that reptiles were unaffected by climate change during the Cretaceous
Rhetorical Purpose Question
Rhetorical purpose questions ask why the author included a specific detail, example, or phrase.
The answer is not stated directly. You must connect the referenced detail to the paragraph’s main point.
You will often see wording like: Why does the author mention ___?
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spellcheck AnswerAnswer: B
The author mentions surviving reptiles to challenge the idea that climate change alone caused dinosaur extinction. If other cold-blooded animals survived extreme temperatures, then climate shifts tied to sea levels may not fully explain why dinosaurs disappeared.
[3] However, if this were accurate, how did ectothermic species such as snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles persist through the icy winters and sweltering summers? These animals are dependent on the environmental conditions to maintain a habitable body temperature. It's perplexing why these creatures weren't impacted, yet dinosaurs were rendered too incapacitated to manage, especially considering the theory posited by some scholars that dinosaurs were endothermic. Detractors also emphasize that the shallow seaways had alternately retreated from and advanced towards the continents numerous times throughout the Mesozoic, so why were the dinosaurs able to survive the climatic shifts related to the earlier variations, but not this one? The theory of a simple climatic alteration tied to sea levels, although initially compelling, fails to thoroughly explain all the available data.
Vocabulary Question
The word “liberate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
- protect
- measure
- observe
- release
Vocabulary Question
In a vocabulary question, you choose the answer closest in meaning to a highlighted word or phrase as it is used in the passage.
Focus on the sentence meaning and nearby context, not only the dictionary definition.
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spellcheck AnswersAnswer: D
(D) The correct answer is release. In paragraph 1, the sentence reads, "photons transfer their energy to electrons inside the material, freeing them from their atomic bonds." The verb "freeing" shows that the photons cause electrons to be set loose; therefore, "liberate" is closest in meaning to "release."
(A) "Protect" is incorrect because protecting means keeping something safe or shielding it, which is the opposite of freeing electrons from their bonds.
(B) "Measure" is incorrect; measuring concerns quantifying or gauging, which does not match the idea of electrons being set free.
(C) "Observe" is incorrect because observing involves watching or monitoring, not causing electrons to escape their bonds.
[1] Solar photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electricity by manipulating the behavior of photons, the energy packets that make up light. When sunlight strikes a silicon-based cell, photons transfer their energy to electrons inside the material, freeing them from their atomic bonds. This process, called the photoelectric effect, was first explained by Albert Einstein and underpins all modern solar technology. However, only photons carrying the right amount of energy can liberate electrons; the rest pass through or become heat.
Negative Factual Information Question
All of the following contributed to a stable ancient Martian hydrological cycle EXCEPT
- hydrogen from volcanic eruptions
- pressure from a dense atmosphere
- carbon dioxide and hydrogen combination
- intense sunlight from the young Sun
Negative Factual Information Question
You can recognize a negative factual information question by the word NOT or EXCEPT.
The correct answer is the choice that is not supported by the paragraph.
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spellcheck AnswerAnswer: D
(D) The correct answer is intense sunlight from the young Sun. Paragraph 2 notes that "These gases would have allowed the young Sun’s weaker light to maintain a stable hydrological cycle." Because the sunlight was weaker, not intense, it could not have been a contributing factor; therefore, option d is the exception.
(A) Hydrogen from volcanic eruptions is incorrect as an exception because paragraph 2 explicitly says "small amounts of hydrogen, released by volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts, may have combined with CO₂ to amplify the greenhouse effect," meaning it did contribute.
(B) Pressure from a dense atmosphere is not the exception; paragraph 1 states that "early Mars possessed a dense atmosphere rich in greenhouse gases that trapped solar heat," which helped sustain surface water.
(C) The combination of carbon dioxide and hydrogen clearly aided the greenhouse effect as stated in paragraph 2, so it is not the factor that failed to support the hydrological cycle.
[1] Scientists have long been puzzled by evidence that rivers once criss-crossed the surface of Mars. To carve such channels, the planet must have been warm enough for liquid water, yet today Mars is a frozen desert. One explanation is that early Mars possessed a dense atmosphere rich in greenhouse gases that trapped solar heat. Clues about this vanished air are preserved in mineral deposits and isotopic ratios measured by orbiters.
[2] Research using climate models indicates that carbon dioxide alone could not have sustained temperatures above the freezing point. Instead, small amounts of hydrogen, released by volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts, may have combined with CO₂ to amplify the greenhouse effect. These gases would have allowed the young Sun’s weaker light to maintain a stable hydrological cycle, producing rain, lakes, and the deltas now observed by rovers.
[3] The question, then, is why this clement climate faded. Most scientists think the solar wind gradually stripped the Martian atmosphere after the planet’s global magnetic field shut down. Without magnetic shielding, lightweight molecules escaped into space, thinning the air and ending the warm era. Understanding this transition is not merely historical curiosity; it guides the search for habitable exoplanets whose atmospheres may likewise be vulnerable to stellar winds.
[2] Research using climate models indicates that carbon dioxide alone could not have sustained temperatures above the freezing point. Instead, small amounts of hydrogen, released by volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts, may have combined with CO₂ to amplify the greenhouse effect. These gases would have allowed the young Sun’s weaker light to maintain a stable hydrological cycle, producing rain, lakes, and the deltas now observed by rovers.
[3] The question, then, is why this clement climate faded. Most scientists think the solar wind gradually stripped the Martian atmosphere after the planet’s global magnetic field shut down. Without magnetic shielding, lightweight molecules escaped into space, thinning the air and ending the warm era. Understanding this transition is not merely historical curiosity; it guides the search for habitable exoplanets whose atmospheres may likewise be vulnerable to stellar winds.
Inference Question
What can be inferred about workers who combine autonomy with high income in the gig economy?
- They experience greater job security due to strong networks and savings.
- They depend on gigs as their only source of income.
- They are mostly recent immigrants to the country.
- They are subject to more customer biases than other groups.
Inference Question
In an inference question, the correct answer is not directly stated.
You must draw a logical conclusion based on information in the paragraph.
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spellcheck AnswerAnswer: A
(A) The correct answer is they experience greater job security due to strong networks and savings. Paragraph 2 states: 'Workers possessing valued skills, strong professional networks, and emergency savings can use gigs strategically, combining autonomy with high income,' suggesting these resources help them achieve more stability and success.
(B) 'They depend on gigs as their only source of income' is incorrect; the passage contrasts strategic users of gigs (who combine gigs with autonomy and high income) with those who rely on gigs as their main livelihood, usually more marginalized populations.
(C) 'They are mostly recent immigrants to the country' is incorrect as the passage specifies that marginalized groups such as immigrants usually bear the full weight of instability, not the group described here.
(D) 'They are subject to more customer biases than other groups' is incorrect. The passage notes customer biases negatively impact marginalized workers, not well-networked, high-income gig workers.
[1] Rideshare drivers delivering food late at night, freelance designers bidding for global projects, and neighbors renting spare bedrooms all participate in what sociologists describe as the “gig economy.” This labor model is distinguished by short-term contracts arranged through digital platforms rather than long-standing employment relationships. Because barriers to entry appear low—a car, a laptop, or a smartphone often suffice—the gig economy is frequently celebrated as democratizing work. Yet, contemporary research emphasizes that such flexibility is paired with precariousness; earnings fluctuate, benefits are scarce, and legal protections are ambiguous.
[2] The stratifying effects of the gig economy become visible when examining who can actually thrive within it. Workers possessing valued skills, strong professional networks, and emergency savings can use gigs strategically, combining autonomy with high income. By contrast, individuals already marginalized in traditional labor markets—immigrants, racial minorities, and the formerly incarcerated—often rely on gigs as their primary livelihood and thus bear the full weight of instability. Digital rating systems intensify these inequalities. A single low score can sharply reduce future job offers, and studies show that customer biases regarding accent, gender, and even profile pictures seep into supposedly objective algorithms. Consequently, platforms may reproduce offline hierarchies in a new technological guise.
[3] Debates about regulating the gig economy reveal competing sociological visions of work and citizenship. Some scholars advocate extending the welfare state—mandating minimum pay rates, portable benefits, and collective bargaining rights—to mitigate the precarious nature of platform labor. Others warn that heavy regulation could stifle the very flexibility that attracts both workers and consumers. A third perspective urges focusing on data transparency, arguing that opening algorithmic “black boxes” would allow researchers and policymakers to detect discrimination and design targeted interventions. Ultimately, the gig economy serves as a social laboratory, forcing societies to confront classic questions about inequality, security, and the meaning of decent work in digital capitalism.
[2] The stratifying effects of the gig economy become visible when examining who can actually thrive within it. Workers possessing valued skills, strong professional networks, and emergency savings can use gigs strategically, combining autonomy with high income. By contrast, individuals already marginalized in traditional labor markets—immigrants, racial minorities, and the formerly incarcerated—often rely on gigs as their primary livelihood and thus bear the full weight of instability. Digital rating systems intensify these inequalities. A single low score can sharply reduce future job offers, and studies show that customer biases regarding accent, gender, and even profile pictures seep into supposedly objective algorithms. Consequently, platforms may reproduce offline hierarchies in a new technological guise.
[3] Debates about regulating the gig economy reveal competing sociological visions of work and citizenship. Some scholars advocate extending the welfare state—mandating minimum pay rates, portable benefits, and collective bargaining rights—to mitigate the precarious nature of platform labor. Others warn that heavy regulation could stifle the very flexibility that attracts both workers and consumers. A third perspective urges focusing on data transparency, arguing that opening algorithmic “black boxes” would allow researchers and policymakers to detect discrimination and design targeted interventions. Ultimately, the gig economy serves as a social laboratory, forcing societies to confront classic questions about inequality, security, and the meaning of decent work in digital capitalism.
Organization Question
How does paragraph 3 relate to paragraph 2?
- Paragraph 3 provides statistical evidence supporting claims in paragraph 2.
- Paragraph 3 presents objections to the applications described in paragraph 2.
- Paragraph 3 introduces historical background for concepts in paragraph 2.
- Paragraph 3 repeats examples from paragraph 2 without adding new information.
Organization Question
Organization questions ask you to understand how ideas are arranged or connected within a passage. They may focus on how information is ordered or how one paragraph relates to another.
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spellcheck AnswerAnswer: D
(D) The correct answer is prominent. In paragraph 1, the passage states that "the human brain tends to select the most salient option," meaning the option that stands out the most. "Prominent" shares this idea of standing out or being highly noticeable, making it the closest synonym.
(A) "Disputed" is incorrect because it refers to something that is argued about or contested, which does not relate to the idea of standing out.
(B) "Nutritious" is incorrect since it describes food that provides nourishment and does not convey the meaning of visibility or noticeability.
(C) "Distant" is incorrect as it refers to something far away in space or time, unrelated to the sense of being attention-grabbing or noticeable.
[1] In 2008, behavioral economists Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein popularized the idea of the “nudge,” a subtle change in the choice architecture that steers people toward a desired behavior without removing alternatives. Placing fruit at eye-level in a cafeteria, for example, can increase healthy eating because the human brain tends to select the most salient option.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
Select in Passage Question
Click on the sentence in paragraph 2 that describes how the movement of the jet stream affects weather conditions in Chicago.
Select in Passage Question
In a select in passage question, you click on the sentence in the passage that answers the question.
The correct sentence must directly support the idea asked about, not just relate to the topic.
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spellcheck AnswerAnswer: Sentence 'Thus, a single atmospheric ribbon helps determine whether Chicago experiences a heat wave or a blizzard.
(D) The correct answer is 'Thus, a single atmospheric ribbon helps determine whether Chicago experiences a heat wave or a blizzard.' This is the fourth sentence of paragraph 2 and directly states how changes in the jet stream can result in either extremely hot or extremely cold weather in Chicago.
(A) The first sentence explains where jet streams form and why they are strong, but does not mention weather in Chicago.
(B) The second sentence talks about the general impact on weather systems but does not specifically refer to Chicago or provide a concrete example.
(C) The third sentence describes the effects of northward and southward movement of the jet stream, but it discusses mid-latitude cities in general, not Chicago's specific weather outcomes.
[1] High above Earth's surface, narrow corridors of fast-moving air known as jet streams circle the globe at altitudes of about 10 to 15 kilometers. Discovered by military aviators during World War II, these winds can exceed 300 kilometers per hour. Commercial pilots still pay close attention to them today, timing routes to ride a favorable tailwind and save fuel while avoiding opposing currents that slow a flight.
[2] Jet streams form along the boundaries of warm and cold air masses, so they are strongest where temperature contrasts are greatest. As the current meanders, it steers weather systems below, guiding storm tracks and influencing regional temperatures. When the polar jet arches northward, mild subtropical air can flood mid-latitude cities; when it plunges southward, frigid Arctic air follows. Thus, a single atmospheric ribbon helps determine whether Chicago experiences a heat wave or a blizzard.
[2] Jet streams form along the boundaries of warm and cold air masses, so they are strongest where temperature contrasts are greatest. As the current meanders, it steers weather systems below, guiding storm tracks and influencing regional temperatures. When the polar jet arches northward, mild subtropical air can flood mid-latitude cities; when it plunges southward, frigid Arctic air follows. Thus, a single atmospheric ribbon helps determine whether Chicago experiences a heat wave or a blizzard.
Complete the Words
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse marine ecosystems on Earth, home to thousands of species of fish, invertebrates, and plants.
Built b tiny ani called coral polyps, th reefs gr slowly ov time b forming ha calcium carbonate skele.
Coral reefs thr in wa, shallow waters and depend on a symbiotic relationship with algae called zooxanthellae, which live inside the coral and provide it with energy through photosynthesis.
Threats such as rising ocean temperatures, pollution, and overfishing can lead to coral bleaching and the decline of these vital underwater habitats.
Complete the Words Question
Complete the Words Question
In this type of questions, you will see short academic texts in which parts of words are missing. You must complete each word correctly based on the surrounding context.
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spellcheck Answer1. y
2. mal
3. ese
4. ow
5. er
6. y
7. rd
8. tons
9. ive
10. rm
如何準備 TOEFL 閱讀測驗
大多數學生在 TOEFL 閱讀失利，通常是因為以下兩個原因：
- 閱讀速度太慢
- 缺乏有效的閱讀策略
提升你的閱讀速度
想提升閱讀速度，你需要加強字彙量，並練習把長句拆開分析。 拆句的一個實用技巧就是先找出句子的主詞與動詞。只要找到主詞和動詞，你通常就能掌握句子的主要意思。 TOEFL 閱讀文章常見的寫法是把好幾個概念串成很長的複合句，讓學生一次要吸收大量資訊。看到長句別被嚇到，只要抓住主詞和動詞，其他資訊就會自然連起來。 你可以閱讀這篇文章："How to Read Faster By Breaking Down Long Sentences"。 裡面有更多實用技巧，能讓你越讀越快、有效提升閱讀分數。 或者，你也可以先觀看以下三部教學影片，示範如何拆解長句。
TOEFL 閱讀課程 - 拆解長句 Part 1：基本拆解
TOEFL 閱讀課程 - 拆解長句 Part 2：把長句變短句
TOEFL 閱讀課程 - 拆解長句 Part 3：文法重點
閱讀速度慢的另一個缺點是，你會更難在文章中快速「略讀（skimming）」或「掃讀（scanning）」找關鍵字或主旨。 快速略讀文章找出重點，是成功運用閱讀策略、並提升 TOEFL 閱讀分數的重要能力。 更重要的是，略讀能幫你在有限時間內完成所有題目。
開始運用有效的 TOEFL 閱讀解題策略
當你能以每分鐘至少 220 字的速度閱讀並理解文章後，你就準備好使用我們的閱讀策略了。 以下是這個策略的逐步操作指南：
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先讀每一段的第一句。
先讀每段第一句，快速掌握文章的整體走向。此時別把整篇文章讀完，否則效率會很低。許多學生就是花太多時間在完整閱讀，結果到最後時間不夠。 -
採用「先看題目」的作法
從第 1 題開始閱讀題幹（不要看選項，選項只會讓你混淆並浪費時間）。 理解題幹後，再回到文章「從最前面開始」找答案。 答完第 1 題後，用同樣方式找第 2 題、第 3 題……一直到最後。 TOEFL 的閱讀題通常按照文章的順序出題，因此早期題目的答案會出現在文章前段，後面的題目則出現在文章後段。 -
不要卡住！
我們之前提過，但太重要所以再提醒一次： 如果某題花太久還找不到答案，你一定要先跳過！ 把會的題目都答完，再回來處理困難的題目。 別把好幾分鐘浪費在一題只值 1 分的題目上。 （想現在試試這個策略嗎？免費試做一份閱讀模考）
TOEFL 閱讀的三步驟學習系統
現在你已了解閱讀測驗的結構，也練習過有效的時間管理策略，是時候正式開始準備 TOEFL 閱讀了。以下是我們的三大學習步驟。
Step 1：完成所有 TOEFL 閱讀課程
這一步看似簡單，但絕對必要。請確實完成所有提供給你的閱讀課程，特別是時間管理與解題技巧相關的部分。這些技巧能幫助你更快找到答案，也能降低壓力。壓力會嚴重影響表現，因此做好準備、保持自信非常重要。
Step 2：大量練習！
在這一步，你要使用我們的閱讀練習來反覆應用所學的技巧。
所有練習都在題庫裡：點此進入題庫。
你也可以使用我們的 TOEFL 模擬測驗系統，提升作答速度，並管理考試時的壓力與節奏。
模擬系統的介面與正式 TOEFL 幾乎一模一樣。
我們提供 4 份保留模考（題目不會出現在題庫中），以及 15 份一般練習測驗。
每完成一次練習，我們的 TOEFL instructor 軟體都會記錄你的分數，分析你的強項與弱點，並依照需求提供專屬學習建議與讀書進度。
Step 3：從「檢討」中真正進步
這一步是最關鍵的。你需要花很多時間在這一步上，因為進步沒有捷徑，只有努力。
以下是完成 Step 3 的具體方法：
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檢討並重新做所有錯題，確保你真正理解錯誤原因。
不確定自己為什麼答錯嗎？
你可以透過Ask an Instructor 功能向我們的老師提問（所有訂閱方案皆包含）。
老師會回答任何與 TOEFL 或英文相關的問題。
你只需要點擊題目旁的
按鈕即可。老師會在 1–3 個工作天內回覆你。
- 反覆閱讀文章段落，直到真正弄懂文章意思。
- 把不懂的單字記錄下來，查清楚意思並熟記。
- 學習並注意文章中的轉折詞，幫助你理解句與句之間的邏輯關係。
- 如果你對某個學術領域的文章特別吃力，就去學習該領域的字彙表。 若可以，做一些字彙卡片每天背。等你再回來做題，你會發現那類題目已經不再困難。
按鈕即可。老師會在 1–3 個工作天內回覆你。
TOEFL 閱讀練習題
我們的 TOEFL 閱讀練習題在設計上完全比照正式 TOEFL 測驗，不論是難度、排版、甚至操作方式，都做到幾乎一模一樣。 如果你好奇我們提供了多少閱讀練習，可以直接 打開閱讀題目選單 自己看看。 此外，我們還提供 4 份從未曝光過的 TOEFL 模擬測驗，意味著除了平時的模考練習之外，還會有額外 12 套題目以「正式模考形式」呈現。 只要前往 TOEFL Practice Test 區域即可使用，但請注意：模擬測驗僅限高級會員使用。
TOEFL 閱讀其實是最容易準備的部分。我們相信，只要你掌握前面提到的解題策略，並在考前完成所有可用的閱讀練習題，你就能在閱讀部分獲得高分。
如果你想透過字彙提升閱讀速度，我們的字彙系統會非常有幫助，包含：
- TOEFL Vocabulary Lists（每個單字都有迷你課程教你正確使用方式）
- TOEFL Vocabulary Flashcards（清楚記錄你已掌握與尚未掌握的單字）
- TOEFL Vocabulary Training（互動式練習，加速記憶）
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想在 TOEFL 閱讀考到高分，良好的英文閱讀理解能力絕對不可少。 使用我們平台的資源當然能大幅提升你的閱讀實力，但有時候，你可能也想看看一些「非 TOEFL」的內容—— 輕鬆一點，但仍然能幫助提升閱讀力。
以下是幾個非常實用、又完全免費的英文閱讀資源，你一定可以從中受益。
1. FluentU - 7 Easy English Reading Resources
這個網站本身並非針對 TOEFL 閱讀設計，但它整理了多個「高品質、免費」的英文閱讀資源。 小提醒：請往下滑一點才會看到資源列表，但絕對值得一看！
2. British Council - Upper B2 閱讀文章與練習
你聽過 British Council 嗎？他們是 IELTS 的官方命題單位 之一。 這裡提供大量 B2 等級的閱讀文章與理解練習。 使用方式很簡單：點左下角的 stories 或 magazine，兩者內容類似，選任何一篇你感興趣的文章就可以開始練習。
3. ETS TOEFL - 官方免費與付費資源
由 TOEFL 官方提供的準備資源永遠不會錯。 往下滑就能找到免費的閱讀練習素材，非常有助於提升你的 TOEFL 閱讀成績。
4. Wikipedia
如果要練習 TOEFL 閱讀，Wikipedia 絕對是必備資源之一。 它基本上可以視為「無限閱讀題庫」——你能想到的主題幾乎都找得到，而且涵蓋 100% TOEFL 文章會用到的類型。 唯一的小缺點是內容偶爾較枯燥，但如果把它當成閱讀訓練，它會變成非常有效的工具。