Unit 1

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. Sue is so _____ that she always breaks something when she is shopping at a store.

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(A) religious(B) visual(C) clumsy(D) intimate

( ) 2. The movie director adapted this year’s bestseller into a hit and made a ______ .

(A) fortune(B) request(C) companion(D) decision

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( ) 3. John has been scolded by his boss for over ten minutes now. _____, she is not happy about his being late again.

(A) Expressively(B) Apparently(C) Immediately (D) Originally

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( ) 4. Some words, such as “sandwich” and “hamburger,” were _____ the names of people or even towns.

(A) originally(B) ideally(C) relatively(D) sincerely

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( ) 5. Ms. Lin is a loving and caring teacher, but so far her students have shown little _____ for what she has done for them.

(A) consciousness (B) wisdom (C) training(D) appreciation

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( ) 6. John is an experienced salesperson. Just observe closely how he interacts with customers and do _____. Then you will become an expert yourself.

(A) edgewise(B) likewise(C) otherwise(D) clockwise

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二、文法題

( ) 1. As the flights grew longer, a new set of two collection bags was devised, _____ for liquid wastes and the other for solid wastes.

(A) the one(B) someone(C) no one(D) one

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三、文章題

第1至5題為題組

Much like the dove and robin, the bluebird is considered a very lucky sign in most cultures, particularly when seen in the spring. 1 , a woodpecker, when seen near the home, is regarded as a good sign. In contrast, the peacock is not 2 seen as lucky. In places like India, the peacock is considered lucky because the great many “eyes” on its feathers are said to alert it to 3 evil. Peacocks are also highly valued in China and Japan, where they are kept as symbols by the ruling families to 4 their status and wealth. However, the peacock receives only scorn from the rest of the world. The feathers of peacocks are considered the most 5 part of the bird because the eye-shaped markings on them are associated with “evil eyes.” To bring the evil eye into the home is thus believed to invite trouble and sorrow.

( ) 1. (A) Therefore (B) Nevertheless(C) Roughly(D) Similarly

( ) 2. (A) officially (B) mutually (C) universally (D) eventually

( ) 3. (A) approach(B) approaching(C) approached (D) be approaching

( ) 4. (A) replace(B) disguise(C) distinguish (D) represent

( ) 5. (A) unlucky (B) illogical (C) impossible (D) unnecessary

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第6至9題為題組

In many languages, such as English, there is no straightforward way to talk about smell. For want of dedicated odor terminology, English speakers are often forced to use odor-sources such as “flowery” and “vanilla” and metaphors like “sweet” and “oriental” in their descriptions of smell.

But the difficulty with talking about smell is not universal. The Maniq, a group of hunter-gatherers in southern Thailand, can describe smells using at least fifteen different terms, which express only smells and are not applicable across other sensory domains. In addition to Maniq, researchers found that there are also a dozen words for various smells in Jahai, a language spoken by a neighboring hunter-gatherer population.

Interestingly, the difficulty for English speakers to translate smell directly into words seems to have very little to do with the nose’s actual capabilities. According to findings of a recent study, English speakers

are capable of discriminating more than a trillion different odors. Then, why is there a gap between their ability to discriminate scent and their vocabulary? The researchers suggest that surroundings may play a significant role.

Maniq and Jahai speakers live in tropical rainforest regions with a hunting-gathering lifestyle, and these two ethnic groups evaluate their surroundings through their noses to survive in nature. In an environment that is still largely untouched by humans, they are surrounded by smells at all times. They need to use their sense of smell to identify animals that they can hunt, and to recognize objects or events, such as spoiled food, that can pose a danger. Unlike the Maniq and the Jahai, many English speakers inhabit the post-industrial west and do not rely on smells to survive in their environment. This difference may explain the interesting linguistic phenomenon discussed above.

( ) 6. What is the purpose of this passage?

(A) To evaluate the languages used by different ethnic groups.

(B) To prove how civilization slows down language development.

(C) To describe how terms of smell are found in different languages.

(D) To point out the link between language use and the environment.

( ) 7. What does the word “want” in the first paragraph most likely mean?

(A) Lack. (B) Growth. (C) Loss. (D) Search.

( ) 8. Which of the following is true about the Maniq?

(A) They live in a different climate zone from the Jahai.

(B) Their ability to smell is stronger than that of the Jahai.

(C) They use smell terms to describe how food looks and tastes.

(D) Their living environment is similar to that in earlier human history.

( ) 9. Why is it difficult for English speakers to describe smells directly?

(A) They cannot distinguish the smells around them.

(B) The sense of smell is not critical for their survival.

(C) They consider it uncivilized to talk about smells directly.

(D) There are not many sources of odor in their surroundings.

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. CDDAD 6.B

二、1. D

三、1. DCBDA 6. DADB

Unit 2

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. Despite her physical disability, the young blind pianist managed to overcome all ______ to win

the first prize in the international contest.

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(A) privacy(B) ambition(C) fortunes(D) obstacles

( ) 2. At the Book Fair, exhibitors from 21 countries will _______ textbooks, novels, and comic books.

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(A) predict (B) require (C) display (D) target

二、文法題

( ) 1. His father, ______ always hoped that he would get a PhD and become a professor, reacted

with a scoff: “What is all this nonsense?!”

(A) who(B) while(C) that(D) when

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( ) 2. Plants make antioxidants to protect themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light,

______may cause harmful elements to form within the plant cells.

(A) which(B) that(C) what(D) such

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( ) 3. The island is about 7 km long and 0.5 km wide. It is surrounded by about 5,000 other islands, some

of _ are just rocks sticking out of the ground.

(A) them(B) that(C) those(D) which

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三、文章題

第1至4題為題組

Often named as the most prominent contemporary female architect, Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born British woman, is significant for her intellectual toughness and her refusal to compromise on her artistic ideas. For many years, her designs filled the pages of architecture journals but were dismissed as impractical or too radical. Also, being female in a male-dominated field didn’t help her succeed.

Despite these setbacks, her star began to rise when her design for Cincinnati’s new Center for Contemporary Art was selected and built, earning her worldwide acclaim. The New York Times described the building as “the most important new building in America since the Cold War.” Once her talent was recognized, commissions started coming in to design a variety of projects, including public transportation, libraries, and opera houses. In 2004, Hadid became the first woman to win the prestigious Pritzker Prize. She also won the Stirling Prize in 2010 and 2011.

Hadid’s interest in architecture had roots in a trip her family took to the ancient Sumer region in southern Iraq, the site of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, when she was a teenager. She recalled: “The beauty of the landscape—where sand, water, reeds, birds, buildings, and people all somehow flowed together—has never left me. I’m trying to discover—invent, I suppose—an architecture, and forms of urban planning, that do something of the same thing in a contemporary way.”

Nature’s forms appear as a recurrent source of inspiration for Hadid’s architecture. Her designs are daring and visionary experiments with space and with the relationships of buildings to their urban surroundings. She consistently pushes the boundaries of architecture and urban design in the pursuit of a visionary aesthetic that expresses her ideals.

( ) 1. According to the passage, which of the following is true about Hadid’s career in

architecture?

(A) She built the first Center for Contemporary Art in New York.

(B) Her architecture projects mainly involve museums in urban areas.

(C) Her works can be characterized as boldly contemporary and innovative.

(D) Her early designs were often rejected because of her political background.

( ) 2. What does the author mean by “…her star began to rise…” in the second paragraph?

(A) She started to make a fortune.

(B) She became more recognized.

(C) Her designs became classical.

(D) Her ideas started to take shape.

( ) 3. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

(A) The cultural background of Hadid’s family.

(B) The beautiful landscape of Hadid’s hometown.

(C) A vivid recollection of Hadid’s life as a teenager.

(D) A fundamental source of Hadid’s architectural philosophy.

( ) 4. According to the passage, what is a major factor in Hadid’s success?

(A) Her family support.

(B) Her ethnic origin.

(C) Her gender and education.

(D) Her vision and talent.

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第5至 8 題為題組

Todd Bol, a retired businessman, could never have expected that a wooden container he built on his deck one day in 2009 would have the global impact it does today.

Bol built a dollhouse-size structure that looked like a schoolhouse on a post, and he put it on his lawn as a free community library to commemorate his mother, who was a book lover and school teacher. Bol’s prototype gave birth to Little Free Library (LFL), a nonprofit organization that seeks to place small, accessible book exchange boxes in neighborhoods around the world. The concept is simple: Neighbors are invited to share a book, leave a book, or both. Today, there are over 50,000 of these libraries registered in 70 countries.

Almost everyone can register with LFL and start a library as long as the person keeps it in good shape and makes sure that book materials are appropriate for his/her neighborhood. Library owners can create their own library boxes; therefore, the libraries are usually unique in appearance, and there seems to be no limit to the possibilities. One library in California was built out of a used wine crate; another in Texas had tiny stairs and bright colored walls. Once registered, libraries are assigned a number at LFL’s website. The LFL Index lists the locations of all libraries with GPS coordinates and other information. Owners receive a sign that reads “Little Free Library.”

People say they have been more inclined to pick up a book when walking by a Little Free Library, out of curiosity and because it’s convenient. Some sidewalk librarians say they have met more neighbors since having a little library in their front yard. Bol is also most proud of the way Little Free Library is bringing communities together. “It’s started a neighborhood exchange. It gets people talking and more comfortable

with their neighbors,” he says. “This leads to them helping each other.”

( ) 5. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned about Todd Bol?

(A) His mother used to be a school teacher.

(B) He was engaged in trade and commerce.

(C) He provided a great service to his neighborhood.

(D) He built a schoolhouse to pay tribute to his mother.

( ) 6. What is a contribution of Little Free Library?

(A) The LFL Index can improve GPS functions.

(B) It promotes reading and literacy in a simple way.

(C) It helps to strengthen library associations around the world.

(D) Its location satisfies people’s curiosity about their neighbors.

( ) 7. What does “prototype” refer to in the second paragraph?

(A) A community center.

(B) A book exchange box.

(C) A dollhouse on a post.

(D) A nonprofit organization.

( ) 8. Which of the following is true about the operation of a Little Free Library?

(A) The library can come in any shape and color.

(B) There is no limit to the selection of its materials.

(C) The owner must first be assigned a number from the LFL website.

(D) The librarian is in charge of checking the books in and out of the library.

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四、翻譯寫作題

1.

提示：指導別人學習讓他學會一件事物，或是得到別人的指導而自己學會一件事物，都是很好的經驗。請根據你過去幫助別人學習，或得到別人的指導而學會某件事的經驗，寫一篇至少120個單詞的英文作文。文分兩段，第一段說明該次經驗的緣由、內容和過程，第二段說明你對該次經驗的感想。

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. DC

二、1. AAD

三、1.CBDDD 6. BAB

Unit 3

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. The old woman at the street corner must be lost. She is looking around ________ for someone to

help her.

(A) socially(B) accidentally(C) tremendously(D) desperately

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( ) 2. To stick to a tight budget, Robert bought a more ______ LED TV instead of a fancy, expensive 3D

TV.

(A) technical(B) significant(C) affordable(D) expressive

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( ) 3. If we can ______ to, we will take a vacation abroad in the summer.

(A) pay(B) move(C) expose(D) afford

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( ) 4. For hours, we have heard nothing but negative criticism. Why can't you say something more

______?

(A) ambitious(B) synthetic(C) determined(D) constructive

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( ) 5. Instead of giving negative criticism, our teachers usually try to give us ______ feedback so that

we can improve on our papers.

(A) absolute(B) constructive(C) influential(D) peculiar

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( ) 6. This new type of surgery is popular because the recovery time is much shorter than that required

in _____ surgeries.

(A) identical(B) superficial(C) fictional(D) conventional

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( ) 7. This year’s East Asia Summit meetings will focus on critical _____ such as energy conservation, food shortages, and global warming.

(A) issues(B) remarks(C) conducts(D) faculties

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二、文章題

第1至10題為題組

The Getty Center sits more than 800 feet above sea level, towering above the city of Los Angeles. A 0.75-mile-long tramway takes visitors to the top of the hill. At the top, four exhibit pavilions and a visitor center form the heart of an eleven-building complex. The museum was originally constructed to 1 the vast art collection belonging to oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. Today, it is stocked with so many art works that the exhibit arenas can show just a part of them at a time, making the 2 special exhibitions a highlight of any visit to the Getty.

The Center’s award-winning architect, Richard Meier, did an outstanding job of creating a public space that has 3 many visitors. Visitors go to the Getty thinking they are visiting a museum with works of art on the inside. What they discover instead is a work of art with a museum inside. The idea is interesting: The outdoor space can be a completely satisfying 4 experience.

Meier took a few basic 5 : metal, stone and glass. Working with a billion-dollar budget, he combined them to create a work of architecture that can excite visitors as much as the art collection inside does. Around every corner and at every 6 , there is a new view to enchant guests. And then, just when they think they have seen it all, a new fountain or landscape pops up.

The building stone is travertine, 7 from Italy, the same source as for the historic buildings in Rome. A special cutting process exposes the fossils long buried inside the stone, which reveals the delicate treasures 8 under the rough surface. Some of them are set as “feature” stones scattered about the site, waiting to 9 those who find them. The most fantastic one is on the arrival plaza wall, across from the tram station.

In addition to museum tours, the Getty also provides various free on-site tours, including tours of the gardens. These 10 are a must for anyone interested in learning more about Meier’s techniques and ideas.

(A) delight (B) explorations (C) turn (D) surprised

(E) imported (F) over-emphasized (G) artistic(H) hidden

(I) foundations (J) materials (K) house (L) ever-changing

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第 11 至14 題為題組

The Swiss army knife is a popular device that is recognized all over the world. In Switzerland, there is a saying that every good Swiss citizen has one in his or her pocket. But the knife had humble beginnings.

In the late nineteenth century, the Swiss army issued its soldiers a gun that required a special screwdriver to dismantle and clean it. At the same time, canned food was becoming common in the army. Swiss generals decided to issue each soldier a standard knife to serve both as a screwdriver and a can opener.

It was a lifesaver for Swiss knife makers, who were struggling to compete with cheaper German imports. In 1884, Carl Elsener, head of the Swiss knife manufacturer Victorinox, seized that opportunity with both hands, and designed a soldier’s knife that the army loved. It was a simple knife with one big blade, a can opener, and a screwdriver.

A few years after the soldier’s knife was issued, the “Schweizer Offizier Messer,” or Swiss Officer’s Knife, came on the market. Interestingly, the Officer’s Knife was never given

to those serving in the army. The Swiss military purchasers considered the new model with a corkscrew for opening wine not “essential for survival,” so officers had to buy this new model by themselves. But its special multi-functional design later launched the knife as a global brand. After the Second World War, a great number of American soldiers were stationed in Europe. And as they could buy the Swiss army knife at shops on military bases, they bought huge quantities of them. However, it seems that “Schweizer Offizier Messer” was too difficult for them to say, so they just called it the Swiss army knife, and that is the name it is now known by all over the world.

( ) 11. What is the main purpose of the passage?

(A) To explain the origin of the Swiss army knife.

(B) To introduce the functions of the Swiss army knife.

(C) To emphasize the importance of the Swiss army knife.

(D) To tell a story about the designer of the Swiss army knife.

( ) 12. What does “It” in the third paragraph refer to?

(A) The Swiss army needed a knife for every soldier.

(B) Every good Swiss citizen had a knife in his pocket.

(C) Swiss knives were competing with imported knives.

( ) 13. Who gave the name “the Swiss army knife” to the knife discussed in the passage?

(A) Carl Elsener.

(B) Swiss generals.

(C) American soldiers.

(D) German businessmen.

( ) 14. Why didn’t the Swiss army purchase the Swiss Officer’s Knife?

(A) The design of the knife was too simple.

(B) The knife was sold out to American soldiers.

(C) The army had no budget to make the purchase.

(D) The new design was not considered necessary for officers to own.

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三、翻譯寫作題

1. 都會地區的高房價對社會產生了嚴重的影響。

2. 政府正推出新的政策，以滿足人們的住房需求。

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. DCDDB 6.DA

二、1. KLDGJ 6. CEHAB 11.AADC

三、1. High house prices in city areas have had serious effects on society.

2. The government is formulating new policies so as to satisfy people’s housing needs.

Unit 4

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. In a job interview, attitude and personality are usually important _____ that influence the

decision of the interviewers.

(A) factors (B) outcomes (C) missions (D) identities

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( ) 2. We human beings may live without clothes, but food and air are ______ to our life.

(A) magnificent(B) essential(C) influential(D) profitable

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( ) 3. Chinese is a language with many _______ differences. People living in different areas often speak

different dialects.

(A) sociable(B) legendary(C) regional(D) superior

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( ) 4. With rising oil prices, there is an increasing _____ for people to ride bicycles to work.

(A) permit(B) instrument(C) appearance(D) tendency

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二、文法題

( ) 1. Seeing this, Brahma, the chief god, decided to take their divinity away from them and hide it

_____ it could never be found.

(A) though(B) because(C) where(D) when

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( ) 2. It is held in unknown, guarded warehouses ______ only a few people can see it.

(A) which(B) where(C) until(D) unless

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( ) 3. Economic consequences are often most serious in developing countries _____ poultry

raising is an important source of income, and of food, for impoverished rural farmers and

their families.

(A) that(B) until(C) although (D) where

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三、文章題

第1至4題為題組

Since the times of the Greeks and Romans, truffles have been used in Europe as delicacies and even as medicines. They are among the most expensive of the world’s natural foods, often commanding as much as US$250 to US$450 per pound. Truffles are actually mushrooms, but unusual ones. They live in close association with the roots of specific trees and their fruiting bodies grow underground. This is why they are difficult to find.

Truffles are harvested in Europe with the aid of female pigs or truffle dogs, which are able to detect the strong smell of mature truffles underneath the surface of the ground. Female pigs are especially sensitive to the odor of the truffles because it is similar to the smell given off by male pigs. The use of pigs is risky, though, because of their natural tendency to eat any remotely edible thing. For this reason, dogs have been trained to dig into the ground wherever they find this odor, and they willingly exchange their truffle for a piece of bread and a pat on the head. Some truffle merchants dig for their prizes themselves when they see truffle flies hovering around the base of a tree. Once a site has been discovered, truffles can be collected in subsequent years.

To enjoy the wonderful flavor of what has been described as an earthly jewel, you must eat fresh, uncooked specimens shortly after they have been harvested. The strength of their flavor decreases rapidly with time, and much of it is lost before some truffles reach the market. To preserve them, gourmet experts suggest putting them in closed glass jars in a refrigerator. Another recommendation is to store them whole in bland oil.

( ) 1. Why do some people prefer using dogs than pigs in search of truffles?

(A) Dogs have stronger paws to dig.

(B) Dogs usually won’t eat the truffles found.

(C) Dogs have a better sense of smell than pigs.

(D) Dogs are less likely to get excited than pigs.

( ) 2. What is the best way to enjoy truffles as a delicacy?

(A) Eating them cooked with pork.

(B) Eating them uncooked with bland oil.

(C) Eating them fresh right after being collected.

(D) Eating them after being refrigerated.

( ) 3. Which of the following statements is true?

(A) Truffles are roots of some old trees.

(B) Truffles can be found only by dogs and pigs.

(C) Truffles send out a strong odor when they mature.

(D) Truffles cannot be collected at the same place repeatedly.

( ) 4. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

(A) Truffles sold in glass jars are tasteless.

(B) Truffles taste like fruit when eaten fresh.

(C) Truffles are only used for cooking nowadays.

(D) Truffles are expensive because they are difficult to find.

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第 5 至 8 題為題組

Tempeh (or tempe), a traditional soy product from Indonesia, is hailed as the country’s “gift to the world,” like kimchi from Korea or miso from Japan.

A stable, cheap source of protein in Indonesia for centuries, tempeh is a fermented food originating from the island of Java. It was discovered during tofu production when discarded soybean residue caught

microbial spores from the air and grew certain whitish fungi around it. When this fermented residue was found to be edible and tasty, people began producing it at home for daily consumption across the country. This has given rise to many variations in its flavor and texture throughout different Indonesian regions.

Tempeh is high in protein and low in fat, and contains a host of vitamins. In fact, it is the only reported plant-based source of vitamin B12. Apart from being able to help reduce cholesterol, increase bone density, and promote muscle recovery, tempeh has a lot of polyphenols that protect skin cells and slow down the aging process. Best of all, with the same protein quality as meat and the ability to take on many flavors and textures, tempeh is a great meat substitute—something the vegetarian and vegan communities have been quick in adopting.

In addition to its highly nutritional makeup, tempeh has diverse preparation possibilities. It can be served as a main course (usually in curries) or a side dish to be eaten with rice, as a deep-fried snack, or even blended into smoothies and healthy juices. Though not yet a popular food among international diners, you may find tempeh-substituted BLTs (bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwiches) in San Francisco as easily as you can find vegetarian burgers with tempeh patties in Bali.

For the people of Indonesia, tempeh is not just food but also has cultural value. With the Indonesian traditional fabric batik being recognized by UNESCO as “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,” tempeh has great potential for this honor as well.

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( ) 5. Which of the following can be inferred from this passage?

(A) Senior citizens will eat tempeh as vitamin supplement.

(B) Tempeh will soon be more popular than kimchi or miso.

(C) The nutrition of tempeh will be reduced with mass production.

(D) Tempeh is likely to be recognized as an international cultural symbol.

( ) 6. According to the passage, which of the following is true about tempeh?

(A) It is mainly served as a side dish.(B) It is discarded when fungi grow around it.

(C) It is formed from fermented soybeans.(D) It has the same nutritional benefits as kimchi.

( ) 7. What aspects of tempeh are discussed in paragraphs 2 to 4?

(A) Origin nutrition cuisine. (B) Origin cuisine marketing.

(C) Cuisine nutrition marketing. (D) Distribution cuisine nutrition.

( ) 8. What is the passage mainly about?

(A) The preparation of a health food.(B) A traditional delicacy from Java.

(C) A gourmet guide for vegetarians.(D) The cultural heritage of Indonesia.

四、翻譯寫作題

1. 臺灣的夜市早已被認為足以代表我們的在地文化。

2. 每年它們都吸引了成千上萬來自不同國家的觀光客。

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. ABCD

二、1. CBD

三、1. BCCDD 6. CAB

四、1. Taiwan’s night markets have long been considered a symbol of our own local culture.

2. Every year, they attract hundreds and thousands of tourists from many countries.

Unit 5

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. The book is not only informative but also _______, making me laugh and feel relaxed while reading it.

(A) understanding(B) infecting (C) entertaining(D) annoying

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( ) 2. Sherlock Holmes, a detective in a popular fiction series, has impressed readers with his amazing powers of _____ and his knowledge of trivial facts.

(A) innocence(B) estimation(C) assurance(D) observation

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( ) 3. In order to write a report on stars, we decided to ______ the stars in the sky every night.

(A) design(B) seize(C) quote(D) observe

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( ) 4. Research suggests that people with outgoing personalities tend to be more _____, often

expecting that good things will happen.

(A) efficient(B) practical(C) changeable(D) optimistic

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( ) 5. To overcome budget shortages, some small schools in rural areas have set up programs to share

their teaching and library resources.

(A) cooperative(B) objective(C) relative(D) infinitive

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( ) 6. Plants and animals in some deserts must cope with a climate of ______—freezing winters and

very hot summers.

(A) extremes (B) forecasts (C) atmospheres (D) homelands

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二、文法題

( ) 1. The 7,000 pieces—full statues, heads and carved inscriptions—are breathtaking not only for their

individual beauty, but also for ______ they represent: a road map to the origins of much of

Southeast Asian culture.

(A) what(B) which(C) that(D) when

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三、文章題

第1至10題為題組

Football is more than a sport; it is also an invaluable 1 . In teaching young players to cooperate with their fellows on the practice 2 , the game shows them the necessity of teamwork in society. It prepares them to be 3 citizens and persons.

Wherever football is played, the players learn the rough-and-tumble lesson that only through the 4 of each member can the team win. It is a lesson they must always 5 on the field. Off the field, they continue to keep it in mind. In society, the former player does not look upon himself as a lone wolf who has the right to remain 6__from the society and go his own way. He understands his place in the team; he knows he is a member of society and must 7_ himself as such. He realizes that only by cooperating can he do his 8_ in making society what it should be. The man who has played football knows that teamwork is 9_ in modern living. He is also aware that every citizen must do his part if the nation is to 10. So he has little difficulty in adjusting himself to his role in family life and in the business world, and to his duties as a citizen.

(A) cooperation(B) prosper(C) teacher(D) behave(E) isolated

(F) essential(G) better(H) share(I) field(J) remember

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第11至14題為題組

Angry Birds is a video game developed by Finnish computer game developer Rovio Mobile. Inspired primarily by a sketch of stylized wingless birds, the game was first released for Apple’s mobile operating system in December 2009. Since then, over 12 million copies of the game have been purchased from Apple’s App Store.

With its fast-growing popularity worldwide, the game and its characters—angry birds and their enemy pigs—have been referenced in television programs throughout the world. The Israeli comedy A Wonderful Country, one of the nation’s most popular TV programs, satirized recent failed Israeli-Palestinian peace attempts by featuring the Angry Birds in peace negotiations with the pigs. Clips of the segment went viral, getting viewers from all around the world. American television hosts Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart, and Daniel Tosh have referenced the game in comedy sketches on their respective series, Conan, The Daily Show, and Tosh.0. Some of the game’s more notable fans include Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, who plays the iPad version of the game, and author Salman Rushdie, who is believed to be “something of a master at Angry Birds.”

Angry Birds and its characters have also been featured in advertisements in different forms. In March 2011, the characters began appearing in a series of advertisements for Microsoft’s Bing search engine. In the same year, Nokia projected an advertisement in Austin, Texas that included the game’s characters on a downtown building for its new handset. Later, a T-Mobile advertisement filmed in Spain included a real-life mock-up of the game in a city plaza. Nokia also used the game in Malaysia to promote an attempt to set a world record for the largest number of people playing a single mobile game.

Angry Birds has even inspired works of philosophical analogy. A five-part essay entitled “Angry Birds Yoga—How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life” was written by Giridhari Dasar in Brazil, utilizing the characters and gameplay mechanics to interpret various concepts of yoga philosophy. The piece attracted much media attention for its unique method of philosophical presentation.

What is the purpose of the passage?

(A) To explain how the video game Angry Birds was devised.

(B) To investigate why Angry Birds has quickly become well-liked.

(C) To introduce Angry Birds characters in TV programs and advertisements.

(D) To report on the spread of Angry Birds in different media around the world.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “viral” in the second paragraph?

(A) Apparent.(B) Sarcastic.(C) Exciting.(D) Popular.

According to the passage, which of the following people is good at playing Angry Birds?

(A) Giridhari Dasar.(B) Conan O’Brien.(C) Salman Rushdie. (D) Daniel Tosh.

Which of the following is true about the use of Angry Birds, according to the passage?

(A) It has been cited by UK Prime Minister to illustrate political issues.

(B) Its characters are used in advertisements mainly for Apple’s products.

(C) Its real-life mock-up has appeared in an advertisement for mobile phones.

(D) It has been developed into a film about the life of a Brazilian yoga master.

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四、翻譯寫作題

1. 提示︰你最好的朋友最近迷上電玩，因此常常熬夜，疏忽課業，並受到父母的責罵。你（英文名字必須假設為Jack或Jill）打算寫一封信給他/她（英文名字必須假設為Ken或Barbie），適當地給予勸告。

請注意：必須使用上述的Jack或Jill在信末署名，不得使用自己的真實中文或英文名字。

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. CDDDA 6. A

二、1. A

三、1. C IGAJ 6. EDHFB 11.DDCC

Unit 6

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. Although the manager apologized many times for his poor decision, there was nothing he could do to

______ his mistake.

(A) resign(B) retain(C) refresh(D) remedy

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( ) 2. Maria didn’t want to deliver the bad news to David about his failing the job interview. She herself

was quite _____ about it.

(A) awful(B) drowsy(C) tragic(D) upset

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( ) 3. If I can help you with the project, don’t _____ to call me.

(A) concern(B) hesitate(C) notify(D) submit

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( ) 4. Mary wrote a letter of _____ to the manufacturer after her new car broke down three times in

the same week.

(A) complaint(B) repair(C) depression(D) madness

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( ) 5. The boy _____ to the teacher for his improper behavior.

(A) apologized(B) appealed(C) approached(D) attached

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( ) 6. On receiving my letter of complaint, the hotel manager sent me a written ______.

(A) consent (B) scandal (C) lecture (D) apology

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二、文法題

( ) 1. Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world, ______ foreign influences and tourism

regulated by the government to preserve its traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture.

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(A) by(B) with(C) for(D) in

( ) 2. The IQ is the ratio of “mental age” to chronological age times 100, with 100______ the average.

(A) is(B) are(C) been(D) being

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三、文章題

第1至5題為題組

Dear Son,

I am very happy to hear that you are doing well in school. However, I am very concerned with the way you 1_ money. I understand that college students like to 2 parties, movies, and lots of activities, but you also have to learn how to do without certain things. After all, you must live within a limited budget.

3 the extra money you want for this month, I am sorry that I have decided not to send it to you because I think it is time for you to learn how to live without my help. If I give you a hand every time you have problems with money now, what will you do when you no longer have me to support you? Besides, I remember telling you I used to have two part-time jobs when I was in college just to 4 . So, if you need money now, you should try either finding a job or cutting down on your 5 .

I understand it is not easy to live on your own. But learning to budget your money is the first lesson you must learn to be independent. Good luck, son. And remember: never spend more than you earn.

Love,

Mom

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( ) 1. (A) manage(B) restrict(C) charge(D) deposit

( ) 2. (A) indulge in(B) dwell in(C) attend to(D) apply to

( ) 3. (A) Regarded(B) To regard(C) Being regarded(D) Regarding

( ) 4. (A) catch up(B) get my way(C) keep in touch(D) make ends meet

( ) 5. (A) spirit(B) expenses(C) savings(D) estimate

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. DDBAA 6. D

二、1. BD

三、1. AADDB

Unit 7

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. The telephone has changed beyond ______ in recent years. In both form and function, it has become totally different from what it was before.

(A) recognition(B) possession(C) prevention(D) appreciation

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( ) 2. Jerry didn’t ______ his primary school classmate Mary until he listened to her self-introduction.

(A) acquaint(B) acquire(C) recognize(D) realize

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( ) 3. No one knows how the fire broke out. The police have started an ______ into the cause of it.

(A) appreciation(B) extension(C) operation(D) investigation

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( ) 4. The discovery of the new vaccine is an important _______ in the fight against avian flu.

(A) breakthrough(B) commitment(C) demonstration(D) interpretation

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二、文法題

( ) 1. The jewel of the architecture is the 22-domed Transfiguration Church, built in the early 1700s. It is

about 37 m tall, it one of the tallest log structures in the world.

(A) make(B) making(C) made(D) to make

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( ) 2. This is reading for deeper understanding, ____ a thoughtful look at what lies beneath the

surface.

(A) take(B) takes(C) to take(D) taking

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三、文章題

第1至5題為題組

Researchers from a university in Japan have developed “diet-glasses” that play tricks with one’s perception of food, which could be helpful to people on a diet. A camera and a viewing system are built _1 these glasses. As the wearer brings the food toward their mouth, the camera captures an image of the food. It replays the image back through the glasses after processing it on an attached computer. The size of the food they are about to eat is magnified while 2 of their hand remains normal. Their brain is 3 tricked into thinking they are eating more than they really are. The study showed that participants who wore the glasses ate 9.3% less than those who did not wear them.

The team has also developed a special device which uses scent bottles and visual trickery to make the wearers of these glasses think that the plain snack they are eating is 4 than it actually is. The device, for instance, can be set to 5 one’s favorite flavor. Recent experiments with this device showed that 80% of the participants were fooled by the smell. For example, some participants thought that they were eating a chocolate snack, but in fact they were not.

( ) 1. (A) beyond(B) into(C) from(D) with

( ) 2. (A) this(B) that(C) some(D) other

( ) 3. (A) beforehand(B) likewise(C) instead(D) therefore

( ) 4. (A) prettier(B) larger(C) healthier(D) tastier

( ) 5. (A) impress(B) release(C) bother(D) attract

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第 6 至 9 題為題組

Even though she’s just 5 years old, Cindy Smart speaks five languages. She’s a good reader. She can tell time and do simple math, including multiplication and division. She’s not a prodigy. She’s just good programming. Cindy looks like an average doll, with long, blond hair, baby-blue eyes, and a button nose. But loaded with some devices, Cindy is the first doll that can see, think, and do as she’s told.

The eagle-eyed Cindy follows in the path of other breakthrough toys like Sony’s barking Robot Aibo, which was the first to popularize voice command in the late 1990s. Cindy takes Aibo’s innovations one step beyond: she not only follows instructions but also recognizes shapes, colors, and words—and remembers.

The effect is a doll that appears to be learning.

The toy company which produced Cindy Smart spent a decade trying to see how much human nature it could breathe into an inanimate object. Its engineers began researching basic and affordable artificial intelligence, creating minibots that sense light, sounds, and pressure. However, without the sense of sight, their toys seemed to be lacking one of the keenest abilities that life forms use to react to their environment.

So how do the engineers make a doll actually see? In Cindy’s case, it’s a multistep process. When presented a text like “I love you” and asked “Can you read this?” Cindy identifies it as one of 70 preprogrammed commands. Then the inbuilt digital camera scans a 15-degree radius in search of number- or letter-shaped objects. Buried in her belly, Cindy’s 16-bit microprocessor compares the text with her database of 700 words. If it’s a match, “I love you,” she utters.

( ) 6. This passage most likely appears in a _______.

(A) medical report (B) classified ad (C) science journal (D) music magazine

( ) 7. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about Robot Aibo?

(B) It could recognize shapes and colors.

(C) It could respond to spoken commands.

(D) It was put on the market no later than 1990.

(E) It was created much later than Cindy Smart.

( ) 8. The pronoun “it” in the fourth paragraph most likely refers to _____.

(F) the process (B) the object (C) the radius (D) the request

( ) 9. According to the passage, how can Cindy “see”?

(G) She recognizes any text as “I love you.”

(H) She is equipped with a camera to search for text.

(I) She is instructed by an engineer standing next to her.

(J) She makes contact with the shapes of the text with her belly.

【93指考】

第 10 至14 題為題組

Art Fry was a researcher in the 3M Company. He was bothered by a small irritation every Sunday as he sang in the church choir. That is, after he 10 his pages in the hymn book with small bits of paper, the small pieces would invariably fall out all over the floor. One day, an idea 11 Art Fry. He remembered a kind of glue developed by a colleague that everyone thought 12 a failure because it did not stick very well. He then coated the glue on a paper sample and found that it was not only a good bookmark, but it was great for writing notes. It would stay in place 13 you wanted it to. Then you could remove it 14 damage. The resulting product was called the Post-it, one of 3M’s most successful office products.

( ) 10. (A) into(B) out of(C) within(D) without

( ) 11. (A) threw at(B) occurred to(C) looked down upon(D) came up with

( ) 12. (A) is(B) was(C) will be(D) has been

( ) 13. (A) despite that(B) rather than(C) as long as(D) no matter what

( ) 14. (A) marked(B) tore(C) served(D) took

【98學測】

四、翻譯寫作題

1. 提示：以下有兩項即將上市之新科技產品：

如果你有機會獲贈其中一項產品，你會選擇哪一項？請以此為主題，寫一篇至少120個單詞的英文作文。文分兩段，第一段說明你的選擇及理由，並舉例說明你將如何使用這項產品。第二段說明你不選擇另一項產品的理由及該項產品可能衍生的問題。

【102指考】

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. ACDA

二、1. BD

三、1. BBDDB 6.CBDBA 11.BBCD

Unit 8

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. Selling fried chicken at the night market doesn’t seem to be a decent business, but it is actually quite ______.

(A) plentiful(B) precious(C) profitable(D) productive

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( ) 2. If you _____ a traffic law, such as drinking and driving, you may not drive for some time.

(A) destroy(B) violate(C) attack(D) invade

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( ) 3. The science teacher always _____ the use of the laboratory equipment before she lets her students use it on their own.

(A) tolerates(B) associates(C) demonstrates(D) exaggerates

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( ) 4. The profits of Prince Charles’s organic farm go to _____ to help the poor and the sick.

(A) charities(B) bulletins(C) harvests(D) rebels

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( ) 5. The soldier was put on trial for _____ to obey his commanding officer’s order.

(A) refusing(B) regretting(C) resigning(D) restricting

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( ) 6. Applying to college means sending in applications, writing study plans, and so on. It’s a long

_____, and it makes students nervous.

(A) errand(B) operation(C) process(D) display

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二、文法題

( ) 1. If we _ surrounded by an unending abundance of diamonds, we probably wouldn’t value them

very much.

(A) be(B) being(C) to be(D) were

【100學測】

( ) 2. If he sold the stone, he thought, he enough money for the rest of his life.

(A) had(B) had had(C) would have(D) would have had

【97學測】

( ) 3. If we used more of this source of heat and light, it all the power needed throughout the

world.

(A) supplies(B) has supplied(C) was supplying(D) could supply

【99指考】

三、文章題

第1至5題為題組

Anita was shopping with her mother and enjoying it. Interestingly, both of them _1 buying the same pair of jeans.

According to a recent marketing study, young adults influence 88% of household clothing purchases. More often than not, those in their early twenties are the more 2 consumers. There isn’t a brand or a trend that these young people are not aware of. That is why mothers who want to keep abreast of trends usually 3 the experts—their daughters. This tells the retailers of the world that if you want to get into a mother’s 4 , you’ve got to win her daughter over first.

With a DJ playing various kinds of music rather than just rap, and a mix of clothing labels designed more for taste and fashion than for a precise age, department stores have managed to appeal to successful middle-aged women 5 losing their younger customers. They have created a shopping environment where the needs of both mother and daughter are satisfied.

( ) 1. (A) gave up(B) ended up(C) took to(D) used to

( ) 2. (A) informed (B) informative (C) informal (D) informational

( ) 3. (A) deal with (B) head for (C) turn to (D) look into

( ) 4. (A) in (B) while (C) after (D) without

( ) 5. (A) textbook (B) notebook (C) workbook (D) pocketbook

【99學測】

第 6 至 10題為題組

The pineapple, a delicious tropical fruit, has been valued for centuries not only for its distinct and unique taste, but also for its miraculous health and medical benefits. But pineapples can also be a fashionable fruit: Pineapple leaves can 6 a substitute for leather.

The idea was developed when a Spanish designer travelling to the Philippines observed a traditional Filipino shirt 7 together with the fibers of pineapple leaves. After five years of research, she created from pineapple leaves a material which, like real leather, can be used for making bags, shoes, and 8 textile products. It is an eco-friendly and biodegradable fiber.

This eco-friendly leather has clear 9 for the environment, compared to real leather and synthetic leathers. It requires fewer chemicals, making it safer for the workers in factories. Its manufacture also leaves a smaller carbon footprint. In addition, the leftover material following the removal of fibers can even be used as a natural fertilizer back in the pineapple fields.

10 its low cost, this innovative material is already being used by many leading fashion companies to make their products.

( ) 6. (A) bring along(B) turn out(C) account for(D) serve as

( ) 7. (A) wove(B) weaving(C) woven(D) to weave

( ) 8. (A) else(B) those(C) other(D) such

( ) 9. (A) advantages(B) considerations(C) opportunities(D) responsibilities

( ) 10. (A) Due to(B) Nothing but(C) In contrast to(D) On behalf of

【108學測】

四、翻譯寫作題

1. 快速時尚以速度與低價為特色，讓人們可以用負擔得起的價格買到流行的服飾。

2. 然而，它所鼓勵的「快速消費」卻製造了大量的廢棄物，造成巨大的污染問題。

【107指考】

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. CBCAA 6.C

二、1. DCD

三、1. BACDD 6.DCCAA

四、1. Fast fashion features speed and low cost, which makes/making it possible for people to buy/

purchase fashionable clothes at affordable prices.

2. However/Nevertheless/Nonetheless, the “fast consumption” (which/that) it encourages

produces a considerable/enormous/large amount of waste, and results in/resulting in big/

serious / grave pollution problems.

Unit 9

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. I mistook the man for a well-known actor and asked for his autograph; it was really _____.

(A) relaxing (B) embarrassing(C) appealing(D) defending

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( ) 2. This TV program is designed for children, _____ for those under five. It contains no violence or strong language.

(A) particularly (B) sensibly (C) moderately (D) considerably

【108學測】

( ) 3. Sara enjoys amusing her friends by _____ stories.

(A) speaking out(B) setting off(C) making up(D) giving away

【90學測】

二、文法題

( ) 1. For the soul to travel smoothly, the body had to unharmed.

(A) remain(B) remind(C) repair(D) replace

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三、文章題

第1至5題為題組

A polygraph machine, also known as a “lie detector,” is a common part of criminal investigations. The instrument is used to measure 1 a person’s body reacts to questions. The theory underlying it is that lying is stressful, and that this stress can be measured and recorded on a polygraph machine. When a person takes a polygraph test, four to six wires, called sensors, are 2 to different parts of his body. The sensors pick up signals from the person’s blood pressure, pulse, and perspiration. 3 the process of questioning, all the signals are recorded on a single strip of moving paper. Once the questions are finished, the examiner analyzes the results to determine if the person tested 4 truthful. Well-trained examiners can usually detect lying with a high degree of 5 when they use a polygraph. However, because different people behave differently when lying, a polygraph test is by no means perfect.

( ) 1. (A) what(B) when(C) how(D) why

( ) 2. (A) adapted(B) attached(C) related(D) restricted

( ) 3. (A) Before(B) Among(C) Without(D) Throughout

( ) 4. (A) quantity(B) accuracy(C) possibility(D) emergency

( ) 5. (A) was being(B) would be(C) was to be(D) would have been

【105學測】

第6至10題為題組

Most human beings actually decide before they think. When people encounter a complex issue and form an opinion, how thoroughly have they 6 all the important factors involved before they make their decisions? The answer is: not very thoroughly, 7 they are executives, specialized experts, or ordinary people in the street. Very few people, no matter how intelligent or experienced, can 8 all the possibilities or outcomes of a policy or a course of action within just a short period of time. Those who take pride in being decisive often try their best to consider all the factors beforehand. 9 , it is not unusual for them to come up with a decision before they have the time to do so. And 10 an opinion is formed, most of their thinking then is simply trying to find support for it.

( ) 6. (A) conveyed(B) examined(C) solved(D) implied

( ) 7. (A) whoever(B) because(C) whether(D) rather

( ) 8. (A) set out(B) turn out(C) put into practice(D) take into account

( ) 9. (A) However(B) Furthermore(C) Conditionally(D) Similarly

( ) 10. (A) though(B) unless(C) once(D) even

【103學測】

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. BA

二、1. A

三、1. CBDAB 6.BCDAC

Unit 10

一、詞彙題

( ) 1. Nicole is a _____ language learner. Within a short period of time, she has developed a good command of Chinese and Japanese.

(A) convenient(B) popular(C) regular(D) brilliant

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( ) 2. Have you ever ______ how the ancient Egyptians created such marvelous feats of engineering as the pyramids?

(A) concluded(B) wondered(C) admitted(D) persuaded

【95學測】

( ) 3. The newcomer speaks with a strong Irish _____; he must be from Ireland

(A) accent(B) identity(C) gratitude(D) signature

【105學測】

二、文法題

( ) 1. We can try to guess ____ this or that might happen.

(A) since (B) though (C) because (D) whether

【93指考】

三、文章題

Which would you wear to a football game, a sweater or a raincoat? __1__ the raincoat if you thought there was a good chance of rain. Which basketball team is more likely to win, one that is 30 points ahead at the half or its opponent? Teams have been known to come from __2_ to win, but the chances of overcoming that kind of lead are slim.

__3__ of us can be perfectly sure about how things will turn out in the future. But we can, and often do, think of the possibilities. We can try to guess __4__ this or that might happen. In some cases mathematics can help make these guesses more accurate. The branch of mathematics that helps make our guesses more accurate is called probability. Probability is the science of __5__. It is among the fastest growing and most useful parts of today’s mathematics.

第1至5題為題組

( ) 1. (A) Probably (B) Formally (C) Similarly (D) Consequently

( ) 2. (A) above (B) down (C) behind (D) underneath

( ) 3. (A) All (B) Some (C) Many (D) None

( ) 4. (A) since (B) though (C) because (D) whether

( ) 5. (A) sport (B) chance (C) future (D) weather

【93指考補考】

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answers:

一、1. DBA

二、1. D

三、1. ACDDB