109 學年度第二學期 第二次學競題庫
1. In early 2020, the COVID-19 virus spread all over the world and killed hundreds of
thousands. Bill Gates, __(1)__ is one of the world’s smartest people, had been warning about a possible outbreak of a disease like this for years. For example, in 2015 Gates gave a powerful TED talk called The Next Outbreak? We’re not Ready. In the speech, he said that it is __(2)__ looking at the Ebola crisis of 2014. We were not able to deal with Ebola effectively then.
__(3)__, the world’s reaction had many problems. One was that there were no experts ready to investigate* it. __(4)__ was that efforts to stop the virus were delayed. Still another was that no one was ready to come up with a treatment. Although Ebola was contained before it spread too far, Gates warned that the next time we probably wouldn’t be so lucky. Most countries train large armies that are ready to go to war if necessary. But we don’t have the same trained staff ready to handle a virus outbreak. __(5)__, the world is paying for its lack of preparation. If the leaders of the world had taken Gates’s TED talk seriously, maybe COVID-19 would have been far less serious.註：investigate 調查
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2. Today, we review Disney’s Zootopia. This movie introduces a young rabbit named Judy Hopps. Through hard work, Judy __(1)__ everything that stands in her way in order to realize her dream of becoming the first ever rabbit police officer.
Zootopia is a story about rising to challenges. Judy reminds us of Mulan, also a Disney character, who makes those around her __ (2)__ she is a man so that she may serve in her country’s army. __(3)__ to accept the things that hold them back, both characters show us that anything is possible if we have enough courage and make enough effort.
Judy’s story may come from the inner struggles of Walt Disney himself, who __(4)__ lived through several difficult years before finding success. In conclusion, Zootopia is well worth watching. __(5)__ having a great story, it shares a positive message—you should always follow your dreams. This is surely a message that everyone can support.
（ ）(1) (A) requests (B) conveys (C) overcomes (D) rescues （ ）(2) (A) believed (B) believing (C) believes (D) believe （ ）(3) (A) Refuses (B) Refusing (C) Refused (D) Refuse （ ）(4) (A) suddenly (B) fortunately (C) similarly (D) finally
（ ）(5) (A) In addition to (B) In spite of (C) In honor of (D) In comparison with 3. Have you ever been inspired by a TED talk? Abby Wambach, a hugely successful soccer player, was influenced by one __(1)__ talk delivered by British writer George Monbiot. In it, Monbiot __(2)__ how wolves had been wiped out from Yellowstone National Park. When wolves were later reintroduced to the park, there were __(3)__ positive results. One was a reduction* in the number of deer, __(4)__ usually ate too much vegetation. Another was that bird species increased. __(5)__ was that beavers* began damming more streams. This in turn created more habitats* for even more animals __(6)__ plants to live in. Basically, balance was restored* to the whole park __(7)__ the reintroduction of the wolves.
In 2018, Wambach gave a speech to graduates at Barnard College. She told the students to “be the wolves” described in Monbiot’s talk, __(8)__ them to fight for a better tomorrow for themselves. People would __(9)__ change the system __(9)__ they united. Her speech was posted online and soon went viral. In 2019, she expanded* the speech into a book called Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game. In the book, she
encouraged her readers to __(10)__ the “Wolfpack rules” __(10)__. Borrowing again the theme of wolves from Monbiot’s TED talk, she hoped that people could unite as a pack and change their lives for the better.註 ：reduction 減少 beaver 河狸 habitat 棲息地 restore 恢復 expand 擴大
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4. Did you know that a ticket to a TED talk can cost thousands of dollars? TED did not put the videos online __(1)__ 2006. Now everyone can watch them __(2)__ on the TED website. In 2009, the __(3)__ made another step toward making TED talks more accessible*. This was a new kind of talk known __(4)__ TEDx. These talks are similar to regular TED ones in many ways. For example, TEDx talks are mainly given by __(5)__, experts, and academics. Many of __(6)__ talks are also posted online, with over 100,000 currently available. This gives people more chances to listen to the talks and __(7)__. The main difference, __(8)__, is that anyone who gets a license* from TED can host a TEDx talk. He or she just has to follow a few rules. One is that the event should not be used to make money. Another is that speakers may neither be paid nor be
charged. __(9)__ is that TED will have the right to edit and share videos of the speech. TEDx has also launched TEDx in a Box, a program __(10)__ provides people in developing countries with a box of resources* they need to put on talks. If you love watching TED talks, then log on* to the TEDx section of the website, and you’ll find thousands to choose from.
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（ ）(5) (A) celebrities (B) series (C) foundations (D) conferences （ ）(6) (A) such (B) so (C) one (D) that
（ ）(7) (A) broaden their horizons (B) take it personally (C) rise to their feet (D) take it off
（ ）(8) (A) therefore (B) besides (C) moreover (D) however
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5. As one of the youngest speakers that make it to the TED stage, Thomas Suarez delivered a TED talk in 2011 at the age of only twelve. He has taught himself to create apps for the iPhone, __(1)__ them for sale on the App Store. His most popular app so far is called Bustin Jieber. In this game, players can hit or “bust” Justin Bieber when his head pokes out from a hole. The boy also started his own company, too. For kids, learning how to do __(2)__ things is not easy, though, because it may be difficult for them to get the background knowledge by themselves. Suarez could not do it __(3)__ he learned basic programming languages first, and then studied the software development kit* that was released with the iPhone. After he learned how to
create apps, he started an app club at his school to teach other kids to build and share their own creations. When an app created in the club was published, the locals could get it __(4)__ while people from other districts* would need to pay for it. In his talk, he points out that these days, students often know more than their parent or teachers about new __(5)__. Thus he encourages other young kids to learn more and see what they can achieve!
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（ ）(4) (A) for free (B) for example (C) at least (D) at present （ ）(5) (A) discussion (B) technology (C) fascination (D) fiction
6. The Walt Disney Company gives the public a positive message. It tells people to never __(1)__ pursuing their dreams. This message, __(2)__, is conveyed in “When You Wish Upon a Star.” This song, first __(3)__ in the 1940 Disney movie Pinocchio, tells us: “If your heart is in your dreams, no request is too extreme.” If you want something, nothing can stop you __(4)__ achieving it.
Walt Disney’s success also showed this. Disney had a passion for drawing from a young age and established the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio at twenty-two. He had failures, hardships and experienced poverty, but he believed his efforts would __(5)__. He created Mickey Mouse. This rescued his career and helped him __(6)__ a kingdom. Disney said he began “with a dream and a mouse.”
In Mulan, Mulan uses her wits __(7)__ her country. __(8)__ dedication, she shows dreams shouldn’t be forsaken. __(9)__, Judy, the cute bunny in Zootopia, wants to be a police officer. She talks all the time about it, but nobody takes her seriously. Just __(10)__ Mulan, she succeeds by never giving up.
The Walt Disney Company was built upon the dreams of a young man, and its inspirational movies and songs tell us to dare to dream.
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7. Did you know that nearly one million foreigners live in Taiwan? Most are from other Asian countries. A small percentage are of European background, and a much smaller percentage are Black. What is life like for a Black person born or living in Taiwan? Even though there are more Black people in Taiwan today __(1)__, Taiwanese people still look at them a lot when they see them. This attention can make them feel uncomfortable. According to one Black student in Taiwan, although Taiwanese people are almost always very polite to her, she sometimes hears them __(2)__ about her. People also tend to ask her the same questions again and again. For example, they always ask her __(3)__ she washes her hair, or they try to touch her hair. She sometimes finds this annoying, but at least she knows that they don’t mean to __(4)__ her. If
you encounter a Black person in Taiwan, it is essential __(5)__ you remember that he or she is a human just like you, so you don’t need to treat that person in a special or different way. （ ）(1) (A) than before (B) as before (C) of before (D) from before
（ ）(2) (A) staring (B) whispering (C) apologizing (D) pretending （ ）(3) (A) it (B) what (C) if (D) of
（ ）(4) (A) make fun of (B) make peace with (C) meet with (D) take advantage of （ ）(5) (A) what (B) which (C) whom (D) that
8. Mark was a student, like most, who was extremely busy. To keep up with his studies and social life, he often stayed up very late or even all night. He believed that he didn’t need as much sleep as others. His ideas changed, __(1)__, when he watched a TED talk called Sleep is Your Superpower. In it, presenter Matt Walker detailed the positive effects which you will experience if you get to __(2)__ more, and the negative effects if you don’t. On the positive side, sleeping more improves our memory, learning ability, and physical condition. On the other hand, with less sleep, our chances of forgetting things and of getting diseases go up as our age __(3)__. Walker said that you will not get better sleep __(4)__ you make it a habit of going to bed at the same time every night. Mark finally realized just how important sleep was. He decided to __(5)__ the speaker’s advice __(5)__. Within a short time, he noticed that he was performing better in school, felt livelier*, and he even caught colds less often than his friends. （ ）(1) (A) however (B) besides (C) instead (D) therefore
（ ）(2) (A) sleeping (B) sleep (C) slept (D) sleeps
（ ）(3) (A) ranges (B) discusses (C) increases (D) collects （ ）(4) (A) so (B) until (C) whether (D) that
（ ）(5) (A) take; away (B) carry; through (C) blow; up (D) give; a try
9. I think I might be the only kid that didn’t enjoy Disneyworld. __(1)__ age nine, I went there with my brother and parents on a family trip. __(2)__ a fear of amusement park rides, I hadn’t been looking forward to it. Once we arrived, all I wanted to do was __(3)__ and __(3)__ quietly. Still, __(4)__ my anxiety, my parents did their best to help me have a good time. My father kept __(5)__ out rides or attractions that might interest me. “Look, this one is about space,” he said, pointing to Space Mountain. I actually had a great __(6)__ for space, so I decided to give it a try. We got on the ride, and soon, I __(7)__ fear and wanted to get off, but it was too late. My dad saw my fear and assured me that it was perfectly safe. “There is nothing to be afraid of. Just __(8)__ that you are sitting in a spaceship,” he said. Then our car took off. To my amazement, it really felt like I was flying around in space. I no longer felt scared, and __(9)__ I began to
actually enjoy it! My dad had made my fears __(10)__ by showing me that I didn’t have to be scared. Afterward, I even said, “Let’s go again!”
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