英検準1級　短文の空所補充【解答2】

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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.