カテゴリー: 英検準1級

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21. The charity showed great (  mercy  ) by providing aid to those in need during the crisis.
    a) mercy               b) errand                   c) swarm
    
    Mercy: When you have mercy, it means you are being kind and forgiving to someone who has made a mistake or done something wrong.
    
22. She went on a quick (  errand  ) to the grocery store to pick up some milk and bread.
    a) curator             b) errand                   c) collision
    
    Errand: An errand is a small task or job that you do for someone else, like going to the store to buy something for your mom.
    
23. A (  swarm  ) of bees gathered around the hive, buzzing loudly in the warm summer air.
    a) swarm                         b) archive                  c) practitioner
    
    Swarm: A swarm is a big group of things, like bees or birds, all gathered closely together.
    
24. Understanding the (  fundamentals  ) is essential for excelling in higher-level math.
    a) fundamentals   b) spike                      c) toll
    
    Fundamental: Something that is fundamental is very basic or important, like the first building blocks you need to understand before you can learn more complicated things.
    
25. The museum (  curator  ) carefully preserved and documented each item in its collection.
    a) curator             b) collision                 c) archive
    
    Curator: A curator is a person who takes care of a collection of things, like a museum curator who looks after all the art pieces.
    
26. The two cars narrowly avoided a (  collision  ) at the intersection by braking just in time.
    a) practitioner      b) collision                 c) mercy
    
    Collision: A collision happens when two things crash into each other, like when two cars bump into each other.
    
27. The medical (  practitioner  ) had years of experience treating patients with various ailments.
    a) spike                 b) practitioner           c) toll
    
    Archive: An archive is a place where important documents or records are kept safe for a long time, like old letters, photos, or historical papers.
    
28. The number of COVID-19 cases saw a sharp ( spike  ) in the last week.
    a) toll                    b) spike                     c) swarm
    
    Practitioner: A practitioner is someone who regularly does a certain activity or job, like a doctor who practices medicine or a musician who practices playing an instrument.
    
29. The highway (  toll  ) had to be paid before entering the city.  
    a) collision      　　　b) toll                       c) errand
    
    Spike: A spike is a sharp, pointed object or increase in something, like a spike on a graph going up suddenly.
    
30. Historians sifted through the ancient (  archive  ) to uncover clues about the civilization’s past.
    a) archive             b) mercy                    c) fundamentals

Toll: A toll is a fee or payment you have to make in order to use something, like paying money to drive on a toll road.

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11. The (  evaporation  ) of water from the surface of the lake contributes to the formation of clouds.
    a) evaporation 　　b) output                   c) notion
    
    Evaporation: Evaporation is when a liquid, like water, turns into a gas, like steam, because of heat from the sun or another source.
    
12. The corrupt official was caught accepting a (  bribe  ) in exchange for political favors.
    a) shaft                  b) bribe                      c) senator
    
    Bribe: A bribe is when someone gives money or something valuable to someone else in exchange for them doing something they’re not supposed to do, like breaking a rule or giving special treatment.
    
13. The factory increased its (  output  ) by implementing new efficiency measures.
    a) spiral                b) revolt                    c) output
    
    Output: Output is what you get as a result of doing something, like the amount of work you produce or the number of things you make.
    
14. Citizens took to the streets in (  revolt  ) against the oppressive regime.
    a) revolt 　　　　b) compartment 　　c) notion
    
    Revolt: Revolt is when a group of people rise up against the government or authority because they’re unhappy with the way things are being done.
    
15. The train had a designated (  compartment  ) for passengers to store their luggage.
    a) compartment   b) evaporation          c) shaft
    
    Compartment: A compartment is like a small section or space that’s separate from the rest, often used for organizing things or keeping them apart.
    
16. She had a vague (  notion  ) of how to solve the puzzle, but she wasn’t sure.
    a) notion              b) senator                 c) rage
    
    Notion: A notion is an idea or belief about something, even if it’s not based on facts or evidence.
    
17. The (  senator  ) delivered a passionate speech on behalf of his constituents.
    a) output              b) senator                 c) spiral
    
    Senator: A senator is a person who is elected to represent a state or region in the government’s upper legislative body.
    
18. The elevator ( shaft  ) descended several floors before coming to a stop.
    a) rage                  b) shaft                      c) bribe
    
    Shaft: A shaft is a long, narrow part or passage, like the long part of an arrow or the deep hole that an elevator moves up and down in.
    
19. His ( rage  ) knew no bounds when he discovered the betrayal of his closest friend.
    a) spiral                b) compartment       c) rage
    
    Rage: Rage is a very strong and intense feeling of anger or fury.
    
20. The dancer executed a graceful (  spiral  ) across the stage, captivating the audience.
    a) notion              b) spiral                     c) evaporation
    
    Spiral: A spiral is a shape that winds around and around, getting smaller or bigger as it goes, like a spring or a staircase.
    

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1. The (  scout  ) was sent ahead to survey the terrain before the army moved forward.
   a) scout 　　　　b) inquiry 　　c) thread
   
   Scout: A scout is someone, who goes out to explore or look for information, like a scout in the woods looking for a good campsite.
   
2. The factory was fined for releasing (  sewage  ) into the river.
   a) compensation b) luggage 　c) sewage
   
   Sewage: Sewage is dirty water and waste that comes from toilets, sinks, and drains in houses and buildings.
   
3. Employees received a bonus as (  compensation  ) for their outstanding performance.
   a) copper 　　　b) compensation 　c) vice
   
   Compensation: Compensation is something, usually money, that someone receives in exchange for something they lost or suffered, like getting paid for a job or getting money because of an injury.
   
4. Be careful not to pull too hard on the (  thread  ) or it might break.
   a) pesticide 　　b) thread 　　　c) scout
   
   Thread: Thread is a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other material that’s used for sewing or weaving.
   
5. The thieves were caught trying to steal (  copper  ) wiring from the construction site.
   a) copper 　　　b) cuisine 　　　c) inquiry
   
   Copper: Copper is a reddish-brown metal that’s used for making things like pipes, wires, and coins.
   
6. Always use gloves when handling (  pesticide  ) to avoid any health risks.
   a) luggage 　　　b) pesticide 　　c) vice
   
   Pesticide: A pesticide is a chemical substance that’s used to kill pests, like insects or weeds, that can damage crops or cause problems.
   
7. She decided to explore the local ( cuisine  ) by trying different restaurants in the area.
   a) cuisine 　　　b) thread 　　　　c) compensation
   
   Cuisine: Cuisine refers to the style or method of cooking, especially associated with a particular region or culture, like Italian cuisine or Chinese cuisine.
   
8. After a long flight, passengers waited eagerly for their (  luggage  ) to appear on the carousel.
   a) inquiry 　　　b) luggage 　　　c) scout
   
   Luggage: Luggage is the bags, suitcases, or containers that you use to carry your clothes and other belongings when you travel.
   
9. The committee launched an (  inquiry  ) into the allegations of corruption within the organization.
   a) vice 　　　　b) inquiry 　　　　c) copper
   
   Inquiry: An inquiry is a formal investigation or question about something, often to gather information or find out more details.
   
10. Smoking is considered a (  vice  ) that can lead to various health problems.
    a) compensation b) vice 　　　　　c) sewage
    
    Vice: Vice refers to immoral or wicked behavior, like gambling, drinking too much alcohol, or other bad habits.