The story of the first quintuplets in America is an illustration of such power

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【選擇題】

一、綜合測驗 (每題 2 分，共 20 分)

(A) Sometimes, freedom can be misused. The press influences not only ordinary people 1 the government. People enjoy reading about the lives of other people. 2 , very few of them would like themselves to be the topic of such reports. Often, reporters cause individuals great inconvenience by publishing details of their private lives. The story of the first quintuplets in America is an illustration of such power. A couple in Aberdeen had a hard time 3 five children. Life was a struggle. The news of another four girls and one more boy that were on the way shocked the pregnant woman and her husband. They thought that they would certainly face even more problems, but it was this event 4 changed their lives forever. The couple made national headlines. They became famous overnight. They received gifts from strangers. Their lives improved, but they lost something important. Aberdeen went through great changes, too.

Because of endless visitors, plans for a new highway were developed. Even the name of the town on the road signs was changed to “Quint-City, U.S.A.” Clearly, the quintuplets and their family paid the price 5 fame. Their lives would never be the same.

1. (A) as well as (B) and (C) but (D) also

2. (A) Indeed (B) Similarly (C) Yet (D) Therefore

3. (A) were raising (B) raise (C) rise (D) raising

4. (A) that (B) what (C) had (D) ×

5. (A) of (B) for (C) in (D) to

(B) There are several differences between men’s and women’s brains. Mark Gungor, who always talks 6 about gender differences, says that inside men’s brains are many small boxes.

One of them is named the “Nothing Box.” This is a place where men usually go to relax.

Therefore, it is not necessary for men 7 about their problems.

On the other hand, Dr. Amen, a popular writer, believes the parts that control emotion in women’s brains are more active than the parts in men’s. That is, women are more 8 be affected by feelings. That’s why women often cry at the end of arguments with men. Since these parts in men’s brains are 9 active than in women’s brains, men need more excitement and stimulation. It can explain why they can’t help 10 TV channels all the time.

6. (A) humorously (B) fortunately (C) unconsciously (D) shortly 7. (A) to talk (B) not to talk (C) to not talk (D) talking

8. (A) like (B) likely (C) like to (D) likely to

9. (A) less (B) much (C) little (D) most

10. (A) change (B) to change (C) changing (D) to changing

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二、文意選填 (每題 2 分，共 10 分)

(A) got to (B) failure (C) road (D) appearance (E) accomplished

Scarlett Johansson is a successful actress, singer, and activist. She has 11 a lot for

someone who’s only 32 years old. However, her 12 to success was far from easy. She 13 where she is today with hard work and a good attitude toward trying new things. Johansson’s first 14 in a Hollywood movie was in the 1994 film North. It was considered to be one of the worst movies ever made. However, North’s 15 didn’t discourage the 9-year-old Johansson. She pressed on, taking both lead and minor roles.

三、閱讀測驗 (每題 2 分，共 20 分)

(A) Most societies put pressure on people to act in particular ways according to their genders.

From childhood to adulthood, females and males are influenced by the powerful gender stereotypes (刻板印象), which set “normal” patterns of behavior (行為模式).

Boys have traditionally been expected to be “manly” by appearing physically and mentally tough. For example, crying in public and talking about emotions are signs of weakness. By contrast, showing anger is allowed, which makes arguments and fights part of every schoolboy’s life. Parents buy boys toy soldiers, and the media celebrate tough male heroes in violent action movies.

On the other hand, girls have been allowed to appear weak in many situations. Crying in public is treated with understanding, and talking about personal feelings is acceptable. However, expressing anger and acting violently is considered very “unladylike.” Parents give girls dolls, and TV shows and girls' magazines present stereotypical images of gentle, sensitive women.

Nowadays, gender stereotypes have become less strict, because men can show a softer side, while women may reveal a tougher side. Nevertheless, a boy who wishes to study flower

arranging or a girl who wants to play football might still be laughed at. Although gender stereotypes may help men and women form their identities (定位), their influence can also prevent people from “being themselves.”

16. According to the passage, which is NOT a male stereotype?

(A) Admiring movie heroes. (B) Playing with toy soldiers.

(C) Showing anger. (D) Talking about emotions.

17. According to the passage, which is NOT a female stereotype?

(A) Being gentle and sensitive. (B) Acting bravely and tough.

(C) Studying flower arranging. (D) Playing with dolls.

18. Which of the following helps to explain that gender stereotypes have become less strict?

(A) Men can show a softer side. (B) Women can cry in public.

(C) A boy wants to play football. (D) A girl talks about her feelings.

19. ________ set “normal” patterns of behavior for everyone to follow.

(A) Parents (B) Societies (C) Women (D) Men

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20. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

(A) Men stop playing football because of gender stereotypes.

(B) Women aren’t allowed to cry in public.

(C) Gender stereotypes may keep people from being themselves.

(D) Women always listen to their parents.

(B) In May of 2008, two Asian countries were struck by natural disasters. At the beginning of May, a powerful tropical cyclone (熱帶氣旋) called Nargis struck Myanmar and caused severe damage there. At first, Myanmar’s government was not willing to offer details about the

destruction and refused offers of international assistance. However, as the degree of damage raised, the government began to accept emergency supplies from other countries.

Then, on May 12, an earthquake measured 7.9 on the Richter scale (芮氏規模) struck China.

It was the biggest to hit China in recent decades. Sichuan was most affected. Many people in northern Sichuan were killed as buildings fell throughout the area. News of the earthquake grabbed headlines in Taiwan as well as the world in the days that followed. Many news reports focused on the huge number of victims: in total, around 70,000 deaths and 370,000 injuries, with about 18,000 people missing.

Although the Sichuan earthquake received worldwide attention with the media’s help, it was a pity that the disaster in Myanmar was less noted. In fact, it was even worse: 90,000 people died and 56,000 were missing, with more than one million left homeless. This was partly because of delayed relief aid and food shortages. Sadly, the international news media focused only on the Sichuan earthquake, leaving the public unaware of just how terrible the situation was in Myanmar.

As we can see, the press has the power to make a difference, and its influence has become greater than ever in today’s world, where people rely mostly on the press for news and the world’s concerns.

21. What is the purpose of the passage?

(A) To show the power of the press. (B) To criticize the misuse of power.

(C) To introduce two types of disasters. (D) To explain a cultural difference.

22. What can we infer from the passage?

(A) Asian countries should pay more attention to natural disasters.

(B) Governments should not refuse international assistance from other countries.

(C) The world’s media should be the first to arrive wherever a natural disaster strikes.

(D) The media should avoid drawing public attention to one important event only.

23. Which of the following statements about the Sichuan earthquake is true?

(A) It was caused by the cyclone called Nargis.

(B) It occurred in the middle of May in 2008.

(C) About 90,000 people died in it.

(D) It was the biggest earthquake in world history.

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24. What made the disaster in Myanmar less noticed by the world?

(A) The conflict in the country. (B) The laziness of the government.

(C) The ignorance of the media. (D) The indifference of the world.

25. The word “relief” in the third paragraph can be best replaced by _____.

(A) property (B) relation (C) relaxation (D) necessity

四、文法與慣用語選擇 (每題 1 分，共 10 分)

26. Red and yellow belong to warm colors, and ________ orange.

(A) so is (B) does so (C) so does (D) is so

27. I couldn’t believe that my boyfriend broke up with me for Dana because she had more money than I _____.

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

28. With the full moon _____ in the sky, we enjoyed our barbecue in the yard.

(A) shining (B) shine (C) shone (D) was shone

29. There used to be several sporting events _____ in Taitung every year.

(A) to hold (B) is held (C) holding (D) held

30. Though people enjoy gossiping about others, _____ of them like to be gossiped about.

(A) little (B) few (C) a little (D) a few

31. The sunblock will protect your skin _____ getting burned by the sun.

(A) from (B) over (C) to be (D) while

32. The power of the press is so strong _____ it can cause major changes to the ways people live.

(A) and (B) if (C) as (D) that

33. When Mrs. Dalton went back home, the house ________ by her children.

(A) has been tidying up (B) has been tidied up (C) had been tidying up (D) had been tidied up

34. Kenny found the missing child and stayed with him until the police arrived, and ________

was very kind of him.

(A) how (B) that (C) it (D) which

35. My grandfather still plays tennis now and then, ________ he’s in his eighties.

(A) as long as (B) as if (C) even though (D) in case

五、雜誌單字選擇 (每題 1 分，共 10 分)

36. I was wrong to _____ that David could make it to the dinner. He was too busy to come.

(A) greeting (B) assume (C) digital (D) preserve

37. Bringing all the groceries upstairs at once is not ______ --- there are too many things to carry.

(A) twist (B) normally (C) practical (D) chest

38. Mrs. Smith enjoys the _____ of living in her new house. It’s close to everything.

(A) greeting (B) rescue (C) prevention (D) convenience 39. Clean drinking water is to a healthy life.

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(A) essential (B) discourage (C) twist (D) chest

40. It’s _____ to work on the farm. I gained a lot of valuable experience.

(A) dynamic (B) rewarding (C) attitude (D) convenience 41. Jason always maintains a good ______, even if he doesn’t succeed in meeting his goals.

(A) dynamic (B) rewarding (C) convenience (D) attitude

42. The high cost of living in Taipei ______ Chris from moving to city.

(A) discourages (B) accomplishes (C) challenging (D) reward 43. I carefully ______ the items on the desk.

(A) prevent (B) challenging (C) distributed (D) spinal

44. The sun was very strong. __________, the back of my neck burned.

(A) Greeting (B) Consequently (C) Preserve (D) Remove

45. I found this lesson ________, as I wasn’t that familiar with the topic.

(A) challenging (B) prevent (C) distributed (D) spinal

【非選題】

六、單字填空 (每題 1 分，共 10 分)

1. While there are a lot of rich people in this country, many people live below the p____y line.

2. After the earthquake, victims are in u____t need of food and water.

3. He hired a p______e detective to find out if his wife was having an affair.

4. During the World Cup, the two channels are fighting for e______e rights to cover the championship.

5. To find out more d_____s about this job, please call (02) 2700-6300.

6. Jeff spent hours s________fing the Web, looking for information about studying abroad.

7. Health officials say that the reason for the disease is poor housing condition; in other words, they b____e the disease on the poor housing condition.

8. David’s new book made it to the best-seller list because of its beautiful i_________ns and amusing stories.

9. More and more customers made c_____nts about the rude waiter’s poor service, so he was soon fired.

10. It s_____k me that Debra had gone to Japan when I tried to call her this morning.

七、句型改寫 (每題 4 分，共 12 分)

1. There are three foreigners chatting beside me, I guess they include a Japanese, an American, and an Italian. (請依 one… another…the other(s)…提示改寫)

There are three foreigners chatting beside me, I guess one is a Japanese, ________________.

2. The customers don’t agree with the deal. The boss doesn’t accept it as well.

(用 neither 改寫句子)

The customers don’t agree with the deal, _________________________________________.

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3. We are planning to visit the town. The great writer was born in the town.

(用 … N + why/where/when-clause 合併)

→___________________________________________________________________

八、翻譯 (每題 4 分，共 8 分)

1. 雖然他們對這議題有不同的看法，但他們嘗試溝通來協調歧見。(…the gap.) 2. 當 Matthew 開始對 Jack 嘮叨時，他勃然大怒(hit...)並且大喊說：「饒了我吧!」

九、單字英翻中 (送分題) (每題 1 分，共 10 分) 1. protein

2. adapt

3. understandable 4. classic

5. average

6. climate 7. crop

8. prosperous 9. wealth 10. geography