109 學年度第一學期第二次期中考 普通科英文
範圍:複習週記 13-14 回；學測 107-105 年；妙妙卷 12 回；課本 L5-8(L7 全)
1. The purpose of
of education is to help a student _____
a sound mind in a sound body.
(A) deprive
(B) develop
(C) distribute
(D) contribute
2. Nowadays, college students aged from 18 to 22 _____ for 15 percent of the total
population in Taiwan.
(A) rate (B) rank (C) account (D) accompany
3. It is
quite natural and easy for children to _____
a new language, but it is rather difficult
for an adult to learn a foreign language. (A) acquire (B) perish (C) inquire (D) polish
4. According to ____ , there are fewer and fewer newborn babies every yea Therefore, many
primary schools are faced with the prospect of being shut down ause there are not enough
students to enroll in these schools. (A) statements (B) statesmen (C) statistics (D) stereotypes
5. Having a college _____
is one of the requirements for those who want to apply this job
opening.
(A) diplomat (B) document (c) diploma (D) dormitory
6. For an undergraduate to graduate from university, he/she has to take at least 120 _____.
(A) objectives. (B) candidates (C) selections (D) credits
7. Before kids enter elementary school, most of them go to _____
to learn what school is
like.
(A) kindergarten (B) charity (C) impulse (D) amusement
8. Malala Yousafzai, fighting on behalf girls, hopes that they can enjoy _____
access to
education as boys. (A) equal (B) native (C) justified
(D) abused
9. In order to learn more about the English literature, Jason decided to _____ in
English
when he entered university. (A) dwell (B) major (C) supervise (D) invest
10. _____ is also an important part of schooling. If a child stays home to study by himself /
herself, he/she may never learn how to get along with others.
(A) Individualism (B) Independence (C) Socialization (D) Civilization
11. My brother went to a military _____ because he was interested in becoming a soldier, or
even a general.
(A) academy (B) accommodation (C) anniversary academy (D) association
12. Students are encouraged to go to prestigious universities,
where they can have _____ to
more teaching resources and research equipment.
(A) arrogance (B) access
(C) abundance (D) approval
13. Our professor asked us to turn in our term paper on time. Any _____ would result in a
failure. (A) punctuality (B) delay (C) scandal (D) epidemic
14. Ken was admitted to his ideal university not only because of his excellent academic
_____ but also because of the several honors he had won in contests.
(A) performance (B) priority (D) technique (C) facility
15. Our teacher asked us to review the whole material _____ so that we could get high
scores in the final examination. (A) relatively (B) thoroughly (C) casually (D) prematurely
excellent academic
Which university is the first one that appeared on earth? That depends on 16 . If you
define a university. If you define it 17 "an institution of higher learning," then the answer
must be the Academy of Plato 18 in 385 BC. But if you consider a university to be ―a
corporation of students," then the University of Constantinpole, which was founded in 435
AD and reorganized in 849 AD, is considered to be the earliest university. However, if the
definition of a university is assumed to mean an institution of higher education and research
which 19 academic degrees at all levels (bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctorate)
as in the modern 20 of the word, then the medieval Madrasahs known as Jami'ah
(university in Arabic) founded in the 9th century would be the first one.
16. (A) how
(B) when
(C) what (D) whether
17. (A) as (B) to (C) for (D) with
18. (A) to establish (B) establishing (C) was established (D) established
19. (A) combines (B) rewards (C) issues (D) assists
20. (A) period (B) system (C) sense (D) theory
In Western culture, parents generally expect their children to leave home when they
reach young adulthood. However, the appearance of the "Boomerang Generation" has
changed such expectation. This is the term often 21 the current
generation of young
adults, born approximately between 1975 and 1986. These young people are called the
Boomerang Generation because they choose to cohabitate with their parents after a brief
period
of living 22 , thus ―boomeranging‖ back to their place of origin. Professor Roderic
Beaujot in University of Western Ontario discusses the phenomenon 23 , citing Canadian
census data showing that in 1981, 27.5% of Canadians aged 20 to 29 lived with their parents.
In 2001 the figure has 24
to 41%. Interestingly, the 18th through 21
stbirthdays of this
generation coincide
25 the economic downturn starting with lapse of the stock market
bubble in 2000. To maintain their middle-class lifestyle, many
college graduates choose to
live with parents in the recessive economy, thus creating the new group of the Boomerang
Generation.
21. (A) applied to (B) referred to (C) limited to (D) meant to
22. (A) to their advantage (B) at their end (C) of their choice (D) on their own
23. (A) at random (B) in detail (C) in short (D) in no time
24. (A) raised (B) risen (C) aroused (D) arisen
25. (A) at (B) by (C) off (D) with
Have you ever wondered why non-native speakers of English have trouble with the
Language? Let's face it: English is a ridiculous language. There is no egg in the eggplant, no
ham in the hamburger, and 26. pine 26. apple in the pineapple. 27 ,English muffins were not
invented in England and French fries didn't originate in France.
We sometimes take English 28. , but if we examine its paradoxes we will find that the
language shows no logic at all. 29., quicksand takes you down slowly and boxing rings are
square. If a vegetarian eats vegetables, then what 30. does a humanitarian eat! Why do
people recite at a play yet play at a recital, park on driveways and drive on parkways? If we
contemplate the lunacy of the English language, we can surely feel great empathy with those
who have a hard time learning English.
26. (A) either~or (B) neither~nor (C) not only~but also (D) less than
27. (A) Besides (B) Therefore (C) Nevertheless (D) As a result
28. (A) easy (B) seriously (C) into consideration (D) for granted
29. (A) Apart from that (B) For example (C) To sum up (D) In other words
30. (A) at all (B) in the long run (C) on earth (D) after all
It is an established fact that chimpanzees are quite intelligent animals. According to a
study, they are the only animals, 31. human beings, that learn certain cultural behaviors from
those around them-such as grooming, hunting or how to crack open nuts. Scientists define
culture 32. a set of socially-learned behaviors that differ between populations; in other words,
various populations may 33. the same task in different ways
In the past, culture used to be considered to be not only unique 34. humans but also
responsible for 35. us human beings from all other forms of life. Recently however,
researchers studying chimpanzees have challenged this 36.. According to them, natural
populations of chimpanzees have been found to 37. greatly in their behavior. For example,
studies of chimpanzees in eastern and western Africa show that some use only stone tools to
crack nuts open 38. others use both wooden and stone tools. Moreover, researchers have also
found that 39. differences cannot be explained away by the small genetic differences
between various groups of chimpanzees. Therefore, they suggest that the behavioral patterns
vary 40. social learning and, therefore, can be considered cultural.
(A) carry out (B) concept (C) such (D) while (E) other than (F)as (G) distinguishing
(H) as a result of (I) vary (J) to
1.With increasing emphasis on ecological preservation, more and more wildlife _____ are
being set up. (A) recreations (B) reserves (C) landmarks (D) habitats
2. A small car is more _____ in that it consumes less gasoline. (A) competent (B)
economical (C) continuous (D) massive
3. Factories that are found_____ wastewater into rivers will be severely fined by
Environmental Protection Administration.
(A) investing (B) dismissing (C) discharging (D) dominating
4. Cutting the amount of garbage by recycling is a top _____ of the Environmental
Protection Administration today.
(A) publication (B) disturbance (C) possession (D) priority
5. Based on the findings of their research, many scientists are discussing the _____ of
temperature change in an effort to warn people of global warming.
(A) motivation (B) significance (C) approach (D) comment
6. The exhaust emitted by all kinds of vehicles not only causes air pollution but _____a
threat to our health. (A) supposes (B) proposes (C) poses (D) disposes
7. The car manufacturer will launch a new fuel-_____ car next month, which is expected to
consume less energy. (A) efficient (B) deficient (C) sufficient (D) proficient
8. Worldwide, the fossil fuels used for transportation _____ to over 13% of the greenhouse
effect. (A) combine (B) compensate (C) calculate (D) contribute
9. Zero Garbage means that garbage will be reduced to zero by recycling and reusing it ____.
(A) generally (B) completely (C) presently (D) generously
10. The giant panda's _____ is threatened by a continual loss of its natural habitat, which
results from people's excessive exploitation of land.
(A) alternative (B) insurance (C) survival (D) popularity
11. One of the reasons why polar bears are on the edge of going extinct is that the _____
environment they live in is destroyed. (A) hesitant (B) ecological (C) ultimate (D) classified
12. Since the early 1960s, population growth on the world level has _____decreased. In the
developed countries, population growth is even zero.
(A) politically (B) potentially (D) consistently (C) miserably
13. An Inconvenient Truth focuses on Al Gore and his tours in support of his efforts to
educate the public about the severity of the climate _____.
(A) crisis (B) segment (C) density (D) diversity
14. The desire to "live green‖ actually has great _____on the decisions we make on a daily
basis - from driving less to recycling more. (A) benefit (B) measure . (C) impact (D) concept
15. The area is famous for biological _____ with over one hundred floral species.
(A) diversity (B) inflation (C) yield (D) esteem
Some scientists believe global warming is part of a natural cycle and will take care of it
itself. Volcanoes, forest fires, and ocean variability are natural occurrences that change
climate conditions. Might nature correct the warming trend itself? ―That seems very unlikely.
Science doesn't give you certainties; science gives you 16. . We think that it's likely that
climate warming of the last few decades isn't due to the usual causes, but it's due primarily to
humans 17. greenhouse gases to the atmosphere,‖ said Richard Somerville of the Scripps
Institution of Oceanography.
If the Earth is, in fact, engaged in a long-term warming cycle — and humanity is
contributing to it - can it be reversed? Somerville believes it can be. ―Yes, but not 18. ‖
Possible solutions to global warming 19. from the simple to the complex – from changing a
light bulb to engineering giant reflectors in space. The most talked about solutions involve
expanded use of alternative energy technologies, and less reliance on fossil fuels. ―Part of
that is going to happen 20. we, as consumers, step forward and become more conscious in
our buying habits to get more energy-efficient products, said Somerville.
16. (A) likelihood (B) guarantee (C)illusion (D) fiction
17.(A) added (B) adding (C) to add (D) not to add
18. (A) for now (B) vice versa (C) in haste (D)overnight
19. (A) cover (B) stretch (C) range (D) span
20. (A) unless (B) if (C) through (D) since
What is recycling? It can take many forms. Basically, recycling means re-using materials
that would 21. be thrown away. 22. the different types of recyclable ducts are kitchen waste,
fabric, glass, plastic, paper, and metal. Recycling reduces the energy needed to replace a
product. 23. , a new aluminum can made from rec ones requires only a as only a 24.of the
energy needed to make a new can from raw metal.
Recycling also helps conserve the environment. Using recycled paper reduces the
number of trees lumbered, which decreases soil 25. and helps preserve a balanced ecosystem.
21. (A) forever (B) otherwise (C) eventually (D) hastily
22. (A) Besides (B) Among (C) Beyond (D) Except
23. (A) In addition (B) By contrast (C) As a result (D) For example
24. (A) fraction (B) total (C) herd (D) drop
25. (A) enlargement (B) expansion (C) erosion (D) establishment
We are now caught in a seriously contaminated world. In other words, we are 26. with a
global ecological crisis. Among all the ecological problems is acid rain, which is a potential
27. to the world. The problem starts, scientists have discovered, with the worldwide burning
of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, the chief
components of acid rain, are 28. smokestacks and exhaust pipes. These pollutants hover
above the earth, 29. everywhere. As rain falls, it dissolves them and returns to the earth 30.
acid rain, snow, or fog.
26. (A) meeting (B) faced (C) encountered (D) suffering
27. (A) target (B) vehicle (C) menace (D) shelter
29. (A) floating (B) sustaining (C) brightening (D) withering
30. (A) in (B) as (C) by (D) for
Scientists believe that something very serious is happening to the Earth, and they 31. that
there will be major changes in the climate. One of the reasons 32. the Earth is growing
warmer is due to the amount of ozone in our atmosphere. Ozone is also a gas, a 33. of
oxygen. In the 34. atmosphere, very far from the Earth, a layer of ozone helps to protect the
Earth 35. 95 percent of the harmful light that comes from the Sun. If your skin receives too
much of this light, you could 36. skin cancer. We need the ozone layer to protect ourselves.
But the ozone layer is in 37. . Scientists have observed that the ozone layer is becoming 38.
and that above Antarctica there is a 39. This allows too much of the Sun's dangerous light 40.
our atmosphere and makes the Earth warmer.
(A) form (B) from (C)predict (D) upper (E) develop
(F)why (G) trouble (H) thin (I)hole (J) into
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1. Mangoes are a _____ fruit here in Taiwan; most of them reach their peak of sweetness in July.
(A) mature (B) usual (C) seasonal (D) particular
2. Writing term papers and giving oral reports are typical course _____ for college students.
(A) requirements (B) techniques (C) situations (D) principles
3. If we work hard to _____ our dreams when we are young, we will not feel that we missed out on something when we get old.
(A) distribute (B) fulfill (C) convince (D) monitor
4. Few people will trust you if you continue making _____ promises and never make efforts to keep them.
(A) chilly (B) liberal (C) hollow (D) definite
5. Becky _____ her ankle while she was playing tennis last week. Now it still hurts badly.
(A) slipped (B) dumped (C) twisted (D) recovered
6. Research shows that men and women usually think differently. For example, they have quite different _____ about what marriage means in their life.
(A) decisions (B) beliefs (C) styles (D) degrees
7. The new manager is very _____. For instance, the employees are given much shorter deadlines for the same tasks than before.
(A) persuasive (B) tolerable (C) suspicious (D) demanding
8. While the couple were looking _____ for their missing children, the kids were actually having fun in the woods nearby.
(A) anxiously (B) precisely (C) evidently (D) distinctly
9. After delivering a very powerful speech, the award winner was _____ by a group of fans asking for her signature.
(A) deposited (B) reserved (C) vanished (D) surrounded
10. The interviewees were trying very hard to _____ the interviewers that they were very capable and should be given the job.
(A) credit (B) impress (C) relieve (D) acquire
11. After the first snow of the year, the entire grassland disappeared under a _____ of snow.
(A) flake (B) blossom (C) blanket (D) flash
12. Peter likes books with wide _____, which provide him with enough space to write notes.
(A) angles (B) margins (C) exceptions (D) limitations
13. At the beginning of the semester, the teacher told the students that late assignments would receive a low grade as a _____.
(A) hardship (B) comment (C) bargain (D) penalty
14. Various studies have been _____ in this hospital to explore the link between a high-fat diet and cancer.
(A) conducted (B) confirmed (C) implied (D) improved
15. Intense, fast-moving fires raged across much of California last week. The _____ firestorm has claimed the lives of thirty people.
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It has long been assumed that creativity is some unusual trait enjoyed by the few. However, according to a wide array of scientific and sociological research, creativity is 16 a sign of rare genius than a natural human potential. Thus, it can be nurtured and encouraged.
It is believed that taking breaks from a problem can help 17 a moment of insight or stimulate new ideas. Unconventional solutions can also be explored. That is why some of the most successful companies in the world, such as 3M and Google, encourage their employees to 18 all sorts of relaxing activities, such as playing pinball and wandering about the campus. During such breaks, the mind turns inward, 19 it can subconsciously puzzle over subtle meanings and connections.
Another way to increase creativity is to take risks. This is because many breakthroughs come up when people venture 20 their usual routines or areas of expertise. This can be done by, for example, learning new skills or traveling to new countries.
16. (A) more (B) less (C) better (D) worse
17. (A) spark (B) carve (C) drill (D) grind
18. (A) refer to (B) answer for (C) take part in (D) put up with
19. (A) if (B) but (C) where (D) which
20. (A) into (B) without (C) under (D) beyond
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Hair usually gets greasy when it has not been washed because it soaks up oil—hence the need for shampoo! 21 this oil-absorbing feature might not always be so great for our hygiene, it can be great for the environment.
Matter of Trust, a nonprofit organization, has an innovative solution for removing the large-scale oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, using the ultimate renewable 22 : human hair, of which there is an unlimited supply. Since its founding in 1998, Matter of Trust has collected donations of human hair and animal fur to 23 the thousands of oil spills that happen each year. The hair and fur are made into mats and brooms and sent to 24 waters to absorb the oil.
Across the United States each day, 300,000 pounds of hair and fur are cut. Matter of Trust is helping organize the collection of this 25 hair and fur through thousands of salons, pet groomers, and ranchers. Individuals can also speak to local hair stylists and pet groomers about sending in leftover hair and fur.
21. (A) For (B) While (C) In case (D) As long as
22. (A) equipment (B) ingredient (C) product (D) resource
23. (A) get away with (B) clean up after (C) run out of (D) look down upon
24. (A) pollute (B) polluting (C) polluted (D) pollution
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You must have had this kind of experience: While in the middle of a normal dream, you suddenly realize that you are dreaming. This kind of dream is called a “lucid dream.” The term “lucid” means clear; lucid dreamers know that they are dreaming and 26 they are dreaming of. It is different from daydreaming. When a person is having a lucid dream, the person’s body is 27 ; when a person daydreams, his/her body is awake. Thus, daydreams are really just waking thoughts. In lucid dreams, however, we are completely immersed in the dream world.
Yet, lucid dreaming is 28 just having a clear dream. It is your chance to play around with the extraordinary abilities buried in unused parts of your brain. 29 , it is a way for you to put the deepest areas of your brain to good use while you’re sleeping. You can be an everyday Jane Doe or John Smith while awake but a superhero while sleeping, 30 who you are in real life. All the obstacles of reality can be set aside and you are able to accomplish tasks that you could never manage in waking reality.
26. (A) what (B) why (C) when (D) which
27. (A) apart (B) absent (C) alone (D) asleep
28. (A) related to (B) aside from (C) more than (D) nothing but
29. (A) In other words (B) By no means (C) At any cost (D) On the contrary
30. (A) such as (B) regardless of (C) with respect to (D) on behalf of
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Fortune cookies, commonly served after meals at Chinese restaurants in the U.S., are characterized by a fortune, which is written on a small piece of paper tucked inside the cookie. There are several 31 stories about the origin of the fortune cookie. None of them, however, has been proven to be entirely true.
One of these stories 32 the cookie’s origin back to 13th- and 14th-century China, which was then occupied by the Mongols. According to the legend, notes of 33 plans for a revolution to overthrow the Mongols were hidden in mooncakes that would ordinarily have been stuffed with sweet bean paste. The revolution turned out to be 34 and eventually led to the formation of the Ming Dynasty. This story may sound highly credible, but there seems to be no solid evidence that it inspired the creation of the 35 we know of today as fortune cookies.
Another 36 claims that David Jung, a Chinese immigrant living in Los Angeles, created the fortune cookie in 1918. Concerned about the poor people he saw wandering near his shop, he made cookies and passed them out free on the streets. Each cookie 37 a strip of paper inside with an inspirational Bible quotation on it.
However, the more generally accepted story is that the fortune cookie first 38 in either 1907 or 1914 in San Francisco, created by a Japanese immigrant, Makoto Hagiwara. The fortune cookie was based on a Japanese snack, but Hagiwara sweetened the recipe to appeal to American 39 . He enclosed thank-you notes in the cookies and served them to his guests with tea. Within a few years, Chinese restaurant owners in San Francisco had copied the recipe and 40 the thank-you notes with fortune notes. Such fortune cookies became common in Chinese restaurants in the U.S. after World War II.
(A) account (B) appeared (C) competing (D) contained (E) replaced
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For more than two hundred years, the White House has stood as a symbol of the United States Presidency, the U.S. government, and the American people. In 1790, President George Washington declared that the federal government would reside in a district “not exceeding ten miles square … on the river Potomac.” As preparations began, a competition was held to find a builder of the “President’s House.” Nine proposals were submitted, and the Irish-born architect James Hoban won the gold medal for his practical and handsome design. Construction began when the first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792. Although President Washington oversaw the construction of the house, he never lived in it. It was not until 1800, when the White House was nearly completed, that its first residents, President John Adams and his wife Abigail, moved in.
American presidents can express their individual style in how they decorate the house and in how they receive the public. Thomas Jefferson held the first inaugural open house in 1805; many of those who attended the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol simply followed him home. President Jefferson also opened the house for public tours, and it has remained open, except during wartime, ever since. In addition, Jefferson welcomed visitors to annual receptions on New Year’s Day and on the Fourth of July. Abraham Lincoln did the same, but then the inaugural crowds became far too large for the White House to accommodate comfortably, and this also created a security issue. It was not until Grover Cleveland’s first presidency that some effective crowd control measures were implemented to address the problem caused by this practice.
At various times in history, the White House has been known as the “President’s Palace,” the “President’s House,” and the “Executive Mansion.” President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901. 41. What is this passage mainly about?
(A) The design of the White House. (B) The location of the White House.
(C) The importance of the White House. (D) The history of the White House.
42. What does ―this practice‖ refer to in the second paragraph? (A) Holding an inaugural open house.
(B) Accommodating the crowds comfortably. (C) Decorating the White House.
(D) Joining in the swearing-in ceremony.
43. Who initiated the construction of the White House?
(A) John Adams. (B) James Hoban.
(C) George Washington. (D) Thomas Jefferson.
44. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the White House? (A) The White House has had several names.
(B) The designer of the White House was an American president. (C) People were not allowed to visit the White House during wartime. (D) The White House is located in a district not larger than ten miles square. 第 45 至 48 題為題組
West Nile is a tropical disease that begins in birds, which pass it on to mosquitoes that then go on to infect human beings with a bite. Most people who contract West Nile do not experience any symptoms at all, but, if they do, symptoms typically develop between 3 to 14 days after a mosquito bite. About 1 in 5 persons suffers fever,
headaches, and body aches, usually lasting a week or so. A far less lucky 1 in 150 experiences high fever, tremors, paralysis, and coma. Some—especially the elderly and those with weak immune systems—die.
That is what made the major outbreaks of West Nile in the U.S. in the summer of 2012 so scary. The situation was particularly bad in Dallas, Texas, where the West Nile virus killed 10 people and sickened more than 200. The city declared a state of emergency and began aerial spraying of a pesticide to kill the mosquitoes, even though residents argued that the pesticide could be more dangerous than the disease.
Why was the summer of 2012 so hospitable to the West Nile virus and the mosquitoes that carry it? Blame the weather. An extremely mild winter allowed more mosquitoes than usual to survive, while the unusually high temperatures in that scorching summer further increased their number by speeding up their life cycle. The economic crisis may have also played a role: Homeowners who were not able to pay their bank loans were forced to abandon their properties, sometimes leaving behind swimming pools that made excellent mosquito breeding grounds.
The severity of tropical diseases is also a matter of whether governments are capable—and willing—to defend their populations against infections. Dallas County was not doing some of the key things to slow the spread of West Nile, such as testing dead birds and setting mosquito traps to test for the presence of the disease. Tropical infections are thus as much related to government inaction as they are to climate.
45. What is this passage mainly about? (A) West Nile and methods to fight it. (B) West Nile and governmental efficiency.
(C) West Nile and the conditions its virus thrives in. (D) West Nile and its relation to tropical diseases.
46. Which of the following statements is true about West Nile? (A) Its symptoms usually appear within two weeks. (B) It is spread through air and water in tropical areas.
(C) Over 20% of people who contract it will suffer severe symptoms. (D) It comes from direct human contact with birds infected with the virus. 47. What did Dallas County do to fight off West Nile?
(A) They sprayed pesticide from the air.
(B) They asked citizens to stay away from dead birds. (C) They encouraged citizens to get vaccinations. (D) They drained the swimming pools in the county.
48. Which of the following is a reason why Dallas was hit most seriously in the U.S. in 2012? (A) The increasing population in Texas raised the risk of contracting the disease.
(B) The government did not issue a warning about the disease in time. (C) The residents worried about the county’s decision and action. (D) The weather of the previous winter was not as cold as usual.
第 49 至 52 題為題組
Most parts of Taiwan have access to sufficient supplies of fresh water for drinking. But fresh water can be in short supply in many arid regions of the world such as Saudi Arabia, where there are limited water resources. As the world population continues to grow, shortages of fresh water will occur more often and the need for additional water supplies will become critical. Some may ask, “Since the ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth, why not just get drinking water from the ocean?”
To turn seawater into fresh water, we need to remove the salt in seawater, that is, to desalinate seawater. The problem is that the desalination of water requires a lot of energy. Salt dissolves very easily in water, forming strong chemical bonds, and those bonds are difficult to break. The energy and technology to desalinate water are both expensive, and this means that desalinating water can be costly.
There are environmental costs of desalination as well. Sea life can get sucked into desalination plants, killing small ocean creatures like baby fish and plankton, upsetting the food chain. Also, there is the problem of what to do with the separated salt, which is left over as a very concentrated brine. Pumping this super-salty water back into the ocean can harm local aquatic life. Reducing these impacts is possible, but it adds to the costs.
Despite the economic and environmental hurdles, desalination is becoming increasingly attractive as human beings are using up fresh water from other sources. At present, desalinating seawater is the only viable way to provide water to growing populations in rural areas of the Middle East and North Africa. Therefore, the race is on to find a cheaper, cleaner, and more energy-efficient way of desalinating seawater, and promising new findings are being reported.
49. Which of the following is closest in meaning to ―arid‖ in the first paragraph?
(A) Occupied. (B) Isolated. (C) Dry. (D) Remote.
50. What is the second paragraph mainly about? (A) The high cost of desalinating seawater.
(B) The major chemical characteristics of seawater. (C) The urgent need to turn seawater into fresh water.
(D) The amount of energy produced in the desalination of seawater. 51. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A) Mixing salt with water is not as easy as removing salt from seawater.
(B) Desalinating seawater may kill some sea creatures and disturb the food chain. (C) Covering 70% of the Earth, the ocean has always satisfied human needs for water. (D) The increasing population in Saudi Arabia has resulted in shortages of fresh water. 52. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude toward the future of desalination?
(A) Amazed. (B) Doubtful. (C) Conservative. (D) Hopeful.
第 53 至 56 題為題組
Four millennia ago, an ancient Babylonian wrote down what is possibly the first lullaby. It is a rather threatening lullaby, in which the baby is scolded for disturbing the house god with its crying and warned of terrifying consequences. It may have got the baby to sleep, but its message is far from comforting: If he/she does not stop crying, the demon will eat him/her. This lullaby may sound more scary than sleep-inducing, yet it is true that many lullabies—including those sung today—have dark undertones.
Research has shown that lullabies, when used correctly, can soothe and possibly even help to heal an infant; but it is the caretaker’s voice and the rhythm and melody of the music that babies respond to, not the content of the song. Then, what is the function of the content? According to studies, some lullabies provide advice, like the Babylonian lullaby, and quite a few others offer the space to sing the unsung, say the unsayable. Lyrics to those lullabies can indeed be interpreted as a reflection of the caregiver’s emotions.
Researchers believe that a large part of the function of lullabies is to help a mother vocalize her worries and concerns. The mother’s fear of loss especially makes sense since the infant/toddler years of life are fragile ones. Since there is a special physical bond between mother and child during this period, mothers feel they can sing to their child about their own fears and anxieties. Lullabies, therefore, serve as therapy for the mother. In addition, the songs are seemingly trying to work some magic—as if, by singing, the mother is saying, “Sadness has already touched this house; no need to come by again.”
53. Which of the following titles best describes the main idea of this passage?
(A) The Origin of Lullabies (B) The Functions of Lullabies
(C) Threatening Lullabies (D) Sleep-Inducing Lullabies
54. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ―undertones‖ in the first paragraph?
(A) Consequences. (B) Vocals. (C) Whispers. (D) Messages.
55. What does the author use to support the idea that lullabies can have a soothing effect?
(A) Research reports. (B) Examples found in history.
(C) Stories of caretakers. (D) The author’s personal experiences.
56. According to this passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Scary lullabies better help babies fall asleep.
(B) Mothers prefer to sing lullabies with a joyful melody. (C) Lullabies comfort not only the baby but also the mother. (D) Babies react to both the music and the lyrics of lullabies.
第 壹 部 分 ： 單 選 題 （ 占 7 2 分 ）
一 、 詞 彙 題 （ 占 1 5 分 ）
說明︰第1題至第15題，每題有4個選項，其中只有一個是正確或最適當的選項，請畫記在答案卡之「選
擇題答案區」。各題答對者，得1分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
1. John’s clock is not functioning _____. The alarm rings even when it’s not set to go off.
(A) tenderly (B) properly (C) solidly (D) favorably
2. Michael has decided to _____ a career in physics and has set his mind on becoming a professor.
(A) pursue (B) swear (C) reserve (D) draft
3. Peter plans to hike in a _____ part of Africa, where he might not meet another human being for days.
(A) native (B) tricky (C) remote (D) vacant
4. People in this community tend to _____ with the group they belong to, and often put group interests before personal ones.
(A) appoint (B) eliminate (C) occupy (D) identify
5. I mistook the man for a well-known actor and asked for his autograph; it was really _____.
6. After spending most of her salary on rent and food, Amelia _____ had any money left for entertainment and other expenses.
(A) barely (B) fairly (C) merely (D) readily
7. In the Bermuda Triangle, a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, some airplanes and ships were reported to have mysteriously disappeared without a _____.
(A) guide (B) trace (C) code (D) print
8. Shouting greetings and waving a big sign, Tony _____ the passing shoppers to visit his shop and buy the freshly baked bread.
(A) accessed (B) edited (C) imposed (D) urged
9. With a continuous 3 km stretch of golden sand, the beach attracts artists around the world each summer to create amazing _____ with its fine soft sand.
(A) constitutions (B) objections (C) sculptures (D) adventures
10. The clouds parted and a _____ of light fell on the church, through the windows, and onto the floor.
(A) dip (B) beam (C) spark (D) path
11. Instead of a gift, Tim’s grandmother always _____ some money in the birthday card she gave him.
(A) enclosed (B) installed (C) preserved (D) rewarded
12. While winning a gold _____ is what every Olympic athlete dreams of, it becomes meaningless if it is achieved by cheating.
(A) signal (B) glory (C) medal (D) profit
13. The thief went into the apartment building and stole some jewelry. He then _____ himself as a security guard and walked out the front gate.
(A) balanced (B) calculated (C) disguised (D) registered
14. Due to numerous accidents that occurred while people were playing Pokémon GO, players were advised to be _____ of possible dangers in the environment.
(A) aware (B) ashamed (C) doubtful (D) guilty
15. Sherlock Holmes, a detective in a popular fiction series, has impressed readers with his amazing powers of _____ and his knowledge of trivial facts.
二 、 綜 合 測 驗 （ 占 1 5 分 ）
說明︰第16題至第30題，每題一個空格，請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，並畫記在答案卡之「選擇
題答案區」。各題答對者，得1分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
第 16 至 20 題為題組
You begin to notice a bit of pain on your eyelid each time you blink. You 16 the mirror to find a tiny red spot on the base of your lower lashes. These 17 are probably the beginning of an eye stye.
An eye stye is a small bump, resembling a pimple, that develops when an oil gland at the edge of an eyelid becomes infected by bacteria. These bacteria are found in the nose and are easily 18 to the eye when you rub your nose, then your eye. Pus will build up in the center of the stye, causing a yellowish spot. Usually a stye is accompanied by a swollen eye.
19 a stye can look unpleasant at times, it is usually harmless and doesn’t cause vision problems. Most styes heal on their own within a few days. You might speed up healing time by gently pressing a warm washcloth 20 your eyelid for 10 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day. Make sure you don’t squeeze or pop a stye like you would a pimple. Doing so may cause a severe eye infection.
16. (A) check out (B) look into (C) watch over (D) see
through
17. (A) incidents (B) measures (C) symptoms (D) explanations
18. (A) attracted (B) contributed (C) exposed (D) transferred
19. (A) As (B) If (C) Unless (D) Although
20. (A) against (B) among (C) about (D) after
第 21 至 25 題為題組
Shoes are hugely important for protecting our feet, especially in places like Africa, where healthcare provision is limited. Unfortunately, shoes are not always readily available for people living in poverty, 21 shoes that are the right size. Almost as soon as a child receives shoes to wear, he/she is likely to have grown out of them. Then the child has to 22 with shoes that are too small. The Shoe That Grows, created by a charity called Because International, changes all this. It allows children to 23 their shoes’ size as their feet grow.
The innovative footwear resembles a common sandal and is made of leather straps and rubber soles, a material similar to that used in tires. They come 24 two sizes, and can expand in three places. The straps on the heel and toe control the length of the shoe, 25 the two on either side allow for different widths. With this special design, the shoes can “grow” up to five sizes and last for at least five years.
21. (A) except for (B) provided with (C) far from (D) let alone
22. (A) get done (B) get lost (C) make do (D) make believe
23. (A) adjust (B) explore (C) insert (D) overlook
24. (A) by (B) in (C) from (D) down
第 26 至 30 題為題組
Research has proven that weather plays a part in our moods: Warmer temperatures and exposure to sunshine increase positive thinking, whereas cold, rainy days bring anxiety and fatigue. 26 , many people believe that bad weather can reduce productivity and efficiency.
There is, however, a significant 27 between such beliefs and the actual effect of weather on people’s performance at work. Using empirical data from laboratory experiments 28 observations of a mid-sized Japanese bank in real life, researchers find that weather conditions indeed influence a worker’s focus. When the weather is bad, individuals tend to focus more on their work rather than thinking about activities they could 29 outside of work. But photos showing outdoor activities, such as sailing on a sunny day or walking in the woods, can greatly distract workers and thus 30 their productivity. The findings conclude that workers are actually most productive when the weather is lousy—and only if nothing reminds them of good weather.
26. (A) At most (B) In contrast (C) Literally (D) Accordingly
27. (A) gap (B) link (C) clue (D) ratio
28. (A) out of (B) as well as (C) in case of (D) due to
29. (A) break off (B) approve of (C) engage in (D) take over
30. (A) reform (B) lower (C) switch (D) demand
三 、 文 意 選 填 （ 占 1 0 分 ）
說明：第31題至第40題，每題一個空格，請依文意在文章後所提供的 (A) 到 (J) 選項中分別選出最
適當者，並將其英文字母代號畫記在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。各題答對者，得1分；答錯、
未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
第 31 至 40 題為題組
The widespread popularity of onions is not limited to modern-day kitchens. There is evidence of onions being used for culinary and medicinal purposes all over the ancient world. Nonetheless, no culture 31 onions quite as much as the ancient Egyptians. For them, the onion was not just food or medicine; it held significant 32 meaning. Onions were considered to be 33 of eternal life. The circle-within-a-circle structure of an onion, for them, 34 the eternity of existence. According to certain documents, ancient Egyptians also used onions for medicinal purposes, but they likely would have viewed the 35 power of the vegetable as magical, rather than medical.
Onions are depicted in many paintings 36 inside pyramids and tombs that span the history of ancient Egypt. They 37 as a funeral offering shown upon the altars of the gods. The dead were buried with onions and onion flowers on or around various 38 of their bodies. Mummies have also been found with onions and onion flowers 39 their pelvis, chest, ears, eyes, and feet.
Some scholars theorize that onions may have been used for the dead because it was believed that their strong scent would 40 the dead to breathe again. Other researchers believe it was because onions were known for their special curative properties, which would be helpful in the afterlife.
(A) reflected (B) parts (C) admired (D) functioned (E) prompt
四 、 閱 讀 測 驗 （ 占 3 2 分 ）
說明︰第41題至第56題，每題請分別根據各篇文章之文意選出最適當的一個選項，請畫記在答案卡之
「選擇題答案區」。各題答對者，得2分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分
計算。
第 41 至 44 題為題組
Is your dog an Einstein or a Charmer? For US $60, a recently-founded company called Dognition will help you learn more about your dog’s cognitive traits. It offers an online test telling you about the brain behind the bark.
Dognition’s test measures a dog’s intellect in several aspects—from empathy to memory to reasoning skills. But don’t expect it to measure your pet’s IQ. Dr. Hare, one of the venture’s co-founders, says a dog’s intelligence can’t be described with a single number. Just as humans have a wide range of intelligences, so do dogs. The question is what type your dog relies on more.
After you plunk your money down, Dognition’s website will take you through a questionnaire about your dog: For example, how excited does your dog get around other dogs, or children? Do fireworks scare your pup? Then, Dognition guides you through tests that are as fun as playing fetch or hide-and-seek. At the end, you get a report of your dog’s cognitive profile.
Your dog could fall into one of nine categories: Ace, Stargazer, Maverick, Charmer, Socialite, Protodog, Einstein, Expert, or Renaissance Dog. That can give you something to brag about on Dognition’s Facebook page. It also can shed new light on why dogs do the things they do. For example, a Charmer is a dog that trusts you so much that it would prefer to solve problems using information you give it rather than information it can get with its own eyes.
Dognition helps people understand their dogs in ways that they have never been able to do. This new understanding can enrich the relationship between dogs and their owners.
41. What is the third paragraph mainly about?
(A) The theory behind the questionnaire used in the Dognition test. (B) The procedure for evaluating a dog’s intellect on Dognition. (C) The products one can get by paying a fee to Dognition. (D) The characteristics of the activities Dognition offers.
42. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Different dogs display strengths in different intelligences.
(B) A dog’s cognitive profile is composed of nine cognitive skills. (C) The purpose of Dognition’s testing is to control a dog’s behavior.
(D) A dog’s intelligence can be ranked based on the score of a Dognition’s test.
43. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word ―venture‖ in the second paragraph?
(A) Creative measurement. (B) Risky attempt.
(C) Non-profit organization. (D) New business.
44. According to the passage, what would a Charmer most likely do?
(A) Stay away from people whenever possible. (B) Imitate how other dogs solve problems.
(C) Rely on its owner to point out where a treat is. (D) Follow its own senses to get what it wants. 第 45 至 48 題為題組
Capoeira is a martial art that combines elements of fight, acrobatics, drumming, singing, dance, and rituals. It involves a variety of techniques that make use of the hands, feet, legs, arms, and head. Although Capoeira appears dancelike, many of its basic techniques are similar to those in other martial arts.
Capoeira was created nearly 500 years ago in Brazil by African slaves. It is believed that the martial art was connected with tribal fighting in Africa, in which people fought body to body, without weapons, in order to acquire a
bride or desired woman. In the sixteenth century, when the Africans were taken from their homes to Brazil against their will and kept in slavery, Capoeira began to take form among the community of slaves for self-defense. But it soon became a strong weapon in the life-or-death struggle against their oppressors. When the slave owners realized the power of Capoeira, they began to punish those who practiced it. Capoeiristas learned to camouflage the forbidden fights with singing, clapping, and dancing as though it were simply entertainment.
At first, Capoeira was considered illegal in Brazil. However, a man known as Mestre Bimba devoted a great deal of time and effort to convincing the Brazilian authorities that Capoeira has great cultural value and should become an official fighting style. He succeeded in his endeavor and transformed the martial art into Brazil’s national sport. He and Mestre Pastinha were the first to open schools, and the Capoeira tree grew, spreading its branches across the world. Nowadays, it is performed in movies and music clips. Capoeira is also believed to have influenced several dancing styles like breaking and hip-hop.
45. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) The history of Capoeira. (B) The values of Capoeira.
(C) The contribution of Capoeira. (D) The techniques of Capoeira.
46. Which of the following will probably NOT be found in the performance of Capoeira?
(A) Singing with drums. (B) Sweeping with the legs.
(C) Stabbing with swords. (D) Striking with the hands.
47. What is the author’s attitude toward Capoeira as a sport?
(A) Admiring. (B) Objective. (C) Doubtful. (D) Harsh.
48. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about Capoeira? (A) It was greatly influenced by modern dancing styles.
(B) It was initially created as a type of dance and ritual.
(C) It was mainly performed to protect a bride or desired woman.
(D) It was officially recognized in Brazil through the effort of Mestre Bimba. 第 49 至 52 題為題組
Winslow Homer (1836-1910) is regarded by many as the greatest American painter of the nineteenth century. Born and raised in Boston, he began his career at age eighteen in his hometown, working as an apprentice at a printing company. Skilled at drawing, he soon made a name for himself making illustrations for novels, sheet music, magazines, and children’s books.
He then moved to New York City, where he worked as a freelance illustrator with Harper’s Weekly, a popular magazine of the time, and began painting. Homer was assigned to cover the inauguration of President Lincoln and, later, the Civil War. His pictures of the Union troops won international recognition. Homer moved to England and, after a two-year stay, returned to America. He settled permanently in Maine in 1883.
From the late 1850s until his death in 1910, Winslow Homer produced a body of work distinguished by its thoughtful expression and its independence from artistic conventions. A man of multiple talents, Homer excelled equally in the arts of illustration, oil painting, and watercolor. Many of his works—depictions of children at play and in school, farm girls attending to their work, hunters and their prey—have become classic images of nineteenth-century American life. Others speak to more universal themes such as the primal relationship of humans to nature.
This two-week exhibition highlights a wide and representative range of Homer’s art. It shows his extraordinary career from the battlefields, farmland, and coastal villages of America, to the North Sea fishing village of Cullercoats, the rocky coast of Maine, the Adirondacks, and the Caribbean. The exhibition offers viewers an opportunity to experience and appreciate the breadth of his remarkable artistic achievement.
49. Where does this passage most likely appear?
(A) On an ad featuring contemporary arts. (B) On a website of an art gallery.
(C) In a booklet on American-born British artists. (D) In an encyclopedia on the art of printing. 50. Which of the following is true about Homer’s career?
(A) He achieved international fame with his vivid paintings of England. (B) He is considered the greatest illustrator in the history of American art. (C) He is better known for his watercolors than his illustrations and oil paintings. (D) He first established his reputation as an illustrator in his hometown of Boston. 51. According to the passage, which of the following best characterizes Homer’s art?
(A) His pictures vividly portrayed the life of nineteenth-century Americans. (B) His art thoughtfully expressed the voices of people suffering from war. (C) His style faithfully conformed to the artistic traditions of his time. (D) His paintings constantly reflected his desire to escape from society. 52. What does ―Others‖ in the third paragraph refer to?
(A) Other artists. (B) Other themes. (C) Other works. (D) Other images.
第 53 至 56 題為題組
Tea, the most typical English drink, became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess, Catherine of Braganza, the queen of Charles II. A lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal, she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the seventeenth century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes, and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British institution, the “tea break.” However, drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.
Around 1800, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anne Maria, began the popular practice of “afternoon tea,” a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock. Until then, people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices, with something (e.g., jam or cucumbers) between them. Before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon, involving tea and sandwiches, had become part of the British way of life.
As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century, its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society. Thus, tea became Britain’s favorite drink. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor. This meal has become known as “high tea.”
Today, tea can be drunk at any time of the day, and accounts for over two-fifths of all beverages consumed in Britain—with the exception of water.
53. How is this passage organized?
(A) By cause and effect. (B) In the order of importance.
(C) In the sequence of time. (D) By comparison and contrast.
54. What does the phrase ―a lasting British institution‖ in the first paragraph mean?
(A) The most popular British organization. (B) A long-standing tradition in the UK.
(C) The last tea company in London. (D) A well-established British business.
55. According to the passage, why was tea NOT a common drink of everyday life in the seventeenth century? (A) It was only served at coffee houses in London. (B) It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.
(C) It was forbidden outside of the business setting. (D) It was too expensive for most people. 56. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
(A) High tea was served later in the day than afternoon tea in the nineteenth century. (B) British people had tea breaks twice a day in the eighteenth century.
(C) Princess Catherine brought tea to England after visiting Portugal. (D) The Earl of Sandwich started the afternoon tea ceremony.
第 壹 部 分 ： 單 選 題 （ 占 7 2 分 ）
一 、 詞 彙 題 （ 占 1 5 分 ）
說明︰第1題至第15題，每題有4個選項，其中只有一個是正確或最適當的選項，請畫記在答案卡之「選
擇題答案區」。各題答對者，得1分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
1. Posters of the local rock band were displayed in store windows to promote the sale of their _____ tickets.
(A) journey (B) traffic (C) concert (D) record
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
3. The newcomer speaks with a strong Irish
_____
; he must be from Ireland.(A) accent (B) identity (C) gratitude (D) signature
4. Although Maggie has been physically
_____
to her wheelchair since the car accident, she does not limit herself to indoor activities.(A) ceased (B) committed (C) confined (D) conveyed
5. All passengers riding in cars are required to fasten their seatbelts in order to reduce the risk of
_____
in case of an accident.(A) injury (B) offense (C) sacrifice (D) victim
6. The principal of this school is a man of exceptional
_____
. He sets aside a part of his salary for a scholarship fund for children from needy families.(A) security (B) maturity (C) facility (D) generosity
7. 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
8. Most of the area is covered by woods, where bird species are so
_____
that it is a paradise for birdwatchers.(A) durable (B) private (C) realistic (D) numerous
9. In most cases, the committee members can reach agreement quickly.
_____
, however, they differ greatly in opinion and have a hard time making decisions.(A) Occasionally (B) Automatically (C) Enormously (D) Innocently
security for their future.
(A) isolation (B) promotion (C) retirement (D) announcement
11. In winter, our skin tends to become dry and
_____
, a problem which is usually treated by applying lotions or creams.(A) alert (B) itchy (C) steady (D) flexible
12. Benson married Julie soon after he had
_____
her heart and gained her parents’ approval.(A) conquered (B) estimated (C) guaranteed (D) intensified
13. The recent flood completely
_____
my parents’ farm. The farmhouse and fruit trees were all gone and nothing was left.(A) ruined (B) cracked (C) hastened (D) neglected
14. The results of this survey are not reliable because the people it questioned were not a typical or
_____
sample of the entire population that was studied.(A) primitive (B) spiritual (C) representative (D) informative
15. In line with the worldwide green movement, carmakers have been working hard to make their new models more
_____
friendly to reduce pollution.二 、 綜 合 測 驗 （ 占 1 5 分 ）
說明︰第16題至第30題，每題一個空格，請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，請畫記在答案卡之「選擇
題答案區」。各題答對者，得1分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
第 16 至 20 題為題組
Bill and Sam decided to kidnap the son of a banker to compensate for their business loss. They kidnapped the boy and hid him in a cave. They asked for a ransom of $2,000 to return the boy. 16 , their plan quickly got out of control. Their young captive 17 to be a mischievous boy. He viewed the kidnapping as a wonderful camping trip. He demanded that his kidnappers play tiring games with him, such as riding Bill as a horse for nine miles. Bill and Sam were soon desperate and decided to 18 the little terror. They lowered the price to $1,500. Yet, knowing perfectly well 19 a troublemaker his son was, the father refused to give them any money. 20 , he asked the kidnappers to pay him $250 to take the boy back. To persuade the boy to return home, Bill and Sam had to tell him that his father was taking him bear-hunting. The kidnappers finally handed over the boy and $250 to the banker and fled town as quickly as they could.
16. (A) However (B) Otherwise (C) Furthermore (D)
Accordingly
17. (A) made believe (B) got along (C) turned out (D) felt like
18. (A) hold on to (B) get rid of (C) make fun of (D) take
advantage of
19. (A) how (B) that (C) why (D) what
20. (A) Namely (B) Altogether (C) Simply (D) Instead
第 21 至 25 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 21 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 22 to different parts of his body. The sensors pick up signals from the person’s blood pressure, pulse, and perspiration. 23 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 24 truthful.
Well-trained examiners can usually detect lying with a high degree of 25 when they use a polygraph. However, because different people behave differently when lying, a polygraph test is by no means perfect.
21. (A) what (B) when (C) how (D) why
22. (A) adapted (B) attached (C) related (D) restricted
23. (A) Before (B) Among (C) Without (D) Throughout
24. (A) was being (B) would be (C) was to be (D) would have
been
25. (A) quantity (B) accuracy (C) possibility(D) emergency
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International trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries. Trade is driven by different production costs in different countries, making 26 cheaper for some countries to import goods rather than make them. A country is said to have a comparative advantage over another when it can produce a commodity more cheaply. This comparative advantage is 27 by key factors of production such as land, capital, and labor.
While international trade has long been conducted in history, its economic, social, and political importance has been 28 in recent centuries. During the 1990s, international trade grew by nearly 8.6% each year. In the year 1990 alone, the growth in trade in services was as high as 19%.
Today, all countries are involved in, and to varying degrees dependent on, trade with other countries.
29 international trade, nations would be limited to the goods and services produced within their own borders. Trade is certainly a main 30 force for globalization. It is also the subject of many international agreements that aim to govern and facilitate international trade, such as those negotiated through the World Trade Organization (WTO).
26. (A) them (B) such (C) what (D) it
27. (A) installed (B) reserved (C) opposed (D) determined
28. (A) to the point (B) on the rise (C) off the hook (D) for the
record
29. (A) Despite (B) Between (C) Without (D) Under
30. (A) driving (B) pulling (C) riding (D) bringing
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Are forests always created by nature? A man from rural India proves that this is not necessarily 31 .
Abdul Kareem, who used to be an airline ticketing agent, has a great love for the woods. Though he never went to college, he can talk about plants and trees like an expert. In 1977, he bought a piece of rocky wasteland with the 32 of growing trees on it. In the beginning, people thought he was
33 to waste his time and money on the land. But he simply 34 them and kept working on the soil and planting trees there. The land was so 35 that it had to be watered several times a day. Kareem had to fetch the water from a source that was a kilometer away. In the first two years, none of the trees he planted 36 . However, in the third year, several young trees started growing. Greatly
37 by the result, Kareem planted more trees and his man-made forest began to take shape.
Kareem let his forest grow naturally, without using fertilizers or insecticides. He believed in the ability of nature to renew itself without the 38 of humans. That’s why he did not allow fallen leaves or twigs from the forest to be removed.
After years of hard work, Kareem has not only realized his dream but also transformed a piece of
39 property into a beautiful forest. Today, his forest is home to 1,500 medicinal plants, 2,000 varieties of trees, rare birds, animals, and insects. Now, scientists from all over the world come to visit his 40 . They hope to find the secret of his success.
(A) deserted (B) interference (C) vision (D) crazy (E) creation
