字體：小 中 大 |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014/10/04 15:12:23瀏覽775｜回應0｜推薦0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part A: Sentence Completion
This part of the test has 15 incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D. You are to choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
1. Taroko Gorge (太魯閣), a ______ scenic spot, is located in Hualien. A. formal B. well-known C. warm-hearted D. graceful
2. The committee went ______ the proposals for a second time. A. over B. away C. under D. on
3. In my opinion, it’s important not to ______ in this kind of political dispute. A. put down B. take sides C. give off D. tell apart
4. The current economic recession is threatening the ______ of many people in the country. A. substance B. maturity C. qualifications D. livelihoods
5. Yu-lin and her brothers gave their parents a big party in ______ of their 50th wedding anniversary. A. care B. favor C. honor D. charge
6. Due to Typhoon Emerson, the price of vegetables has ______ greatly over the past few days. A. adjusted B. influenced C. expanded D. fluctuated
7. Don’t be troubled by Amanda’s frequent angry moods. It’s just ______ of her illness. A. a manifestation B. a consistency C. an abundance D. an enforcement 8.
Bruce read two film scripts; he didn’t enjoy one, a comedy, but he did enjoy ______, a thriller. A. other B. another C. one another D. the other
9. Tourists have left a lot of soda cans and plastic bags in and ______ the park. A. at B. on C. around D. through
10. When Paul and Ann were children, they ______ visit their cousins in A. might B. would C. were to D. should
11. ______ that something like this would happen to me. A. I never did my wildest dreams imagine in B. I did never imagine in my wildest dreams C. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine D. In my wildest dreams did I never imagine
12. Some of Curt Wilder’s books have been widely read ______ others have remained relatively unknown. A. since B. until C. except D. while
13. Kuo-hwa, an optimist, is always cheerful, ______ hardships with an eagerness to overcome them. A. facing B. faces C. faced D. to face
14. To our surprise, Tina was given permission to enter the third grade, although she ______ the previous grade. A. doesn’t pass B. hadn’t passed C. oughtn’t to pass D. not passing
15. I hope to do as ______ swimming this summer as I did last year. A. a lot B. possible C. much D. many times
R
Part B: Cloze
This part of the test has two passages. Each passage contains seven or eight missing words or phrases. Beneath each passage, you will see seven or eight items with four choices, marked A, B, C, and D. You are to choose the best answer for each missing word or phrase in the two passages. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
Questions 16–22
The digital age is dawning, and that’s good news for Asian companies. Already, a high (16) of the world’s new digital products, such as DVD players and digital cameras, are being produced there, not only (17) manufacturing costs are lower there than in North America and Europe, but also because companies, of course, have long been admired for their ability to design (19) . manufacture consumer products that incorporate the latest technology while (20) the most-desired functions. Now other Asian countries like
16. A. percentage B. level C. quality D. influence
17. A. until B. because C. after D. that
18. A. recreation B. animation C. innovation D. organization
19. A. some B. to C. once D. and
20. A. offering B. offered C. did offer D. would offer
21. A. taking its leave B. paving its way C. catching its breath D. following its lead
22. A. on B. with C. at D. in
Questions 23–30
In gardens and forests around the world, there is more and more evidence that the earth’s atmosphere is warming up. In (26) . In other words, as the atmosphere has gotten warmer, the growing season for vegetation has become a little bit longer each year. On the European continent, summer is (27) eleven days longer than it was forty years ago. The 1990s were the warmest decade of the twentieth century, and the changes in air temperatures (28) ocean temperatures as well. (29) rapidly, and high ocean temperatures are also damaging the coral reefs. (30) , there is no evidence that global warming is either slowing down or coming to an end.
23. A. use B. used C. are used D. were used
24. A. instead B. well C. away D. upwards
25. A. showing B. show C. shown D. showed
26. A. soon B. then C. later D. once
Part C:
In this part of the test, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. You are to choose the best answer, A, B, C, or D, to each question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
Questions 31–32
New Projects of the Sino-Israeli Petrochemical Company
31. Which plant is expected to report the highest production volume per year? A. The B. The C. The D. The
32. Which plant will probably cost the most to construct? A. The B. The C. The D. The Questions 33-35
The ROC Air Force has purchased a new “Air Force One,” the popular name for the aircraft used by senior officials of the ROC, including the president and vice-president. Like the previous “Air Force One,” which was leased from China Airlines, the new aircraft is a Boeing 737-800, which is capable of carrying up to 189 passengers and costs around US$45 million. It differs from the earlier aircraft, however, in its on-board instrumentation, which includes an advanced radar system and state-of-the-art communications equipment. In the event of a crisis, these facilities will enable the president to remain in contact with armed forces commanders while he is on board “Air Force One.” Two teams of ROC air force pilots will receive training in the
33. What would be a good title for this article? A. President Approves Purchase of New “Air Force One” B. New “Air Force One” More Expensive C. New, Improved “Air Force One” D. ROC Pilots Trained to Fly “Air Force One”
34. In what way is the new aircraft like the previous one? A. It has a similar radar system. B. It can carry nearly 190 passengers. C. It is leased from China Airlines. D. Its communications equipment is the same.
35. This passage points out that the new communications equipment will be used by the president A. during national emergencies. B. during takeoffs and landings. C. during flight training. D. during equipment failure.
Questions 36–38
36. What is the purpose of this letter? A. To apologize B. To quit a job C. To ask for a raise D. To apply for a position
37. At her new job, how much will Susan be earning? A. Not mentioned in the letter B. Much more money than she is making now C. Slightly less money than she is making now D. Slightly more money than she is making now
38. What suggestion does Susan make? A. Reduce employees’ working hours B. Increase the pay for the new editor C. Offer classes for employees D. Hire an assistant for the new editor
Over time, cacti literally reshaped themselves to fit their environment, by increasing their bulk and reducing the surface area they expose to the sun. Cacti stopped bearing leaves; they could no longer afford to supply broad-surfaced appendages with water. When the cacti dispensed with foliage, their stems and branches took over the leaves’ work of manufacturing food. By drawing energy from almost constant sunlight and moisture from their water-storing interior pulp, cacti can function all year round and flower even during lenghty droughts. Many other adaptations help cacti survive in a harsh environment. Their shallow, widespread root systems absorb maximum moisture in a region of brief rainstorms and thin quick-draining soil. The waxy finish on their tough skins retards moisture loss, and their armament of sharp spines affords protection from sun, wind and from the depredations of hungry, thirsty desert creatures.
39. What is the best title for this passage? A. The Habits of Flower Plants B. How the Cactus Became Extinct C. How Cacti Adjusted to Their Environment D. Using Cacti to Survive in the Desert
40. How did cacti reduce their need for water? A. By storing more food in their pulp B. By getting rid of their leaves C. By increasing their exposure to the sun D. By developing inner vessels to transport water
41. According to this passage, what is the function of cactus spines? A. To absorb water B. To produce food C. To discourage animals D. To draw sunlight
Questions 42–45
In any group of elderly people, it is common to see some women who are unable to stand completely upright. Their backs and heads are bent forward slightly, as if they were carrying a heavy load. This is usually a sign of a bone problem that has developed over a number of years, a problem called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis literally means porous bones—bones that are filled with tiny holes. Our bones are in a constant state of change, continuously broken down and rebuilt through the body’s chemical processes. Two kinds of cells are important in these processes: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts renew the old bone by dissolving or reabsorbing it; this leaves an empty space. Osteoblasts then fill this empty space with new bone. When the rate of bone renewal doesn’t equal the rate of breakdown, bone loss results. When the bone loss becomes advanced, it is called osteoporosis. The bones don’t actually change shape with osteoporosis; rather, they become porous, and therefore are more likely to break. Often the first sign of osteoporosis is a bone fracture following a minor fall or accident.
42. What is the main subject of the article? A. Treatment for osteoporosis B. Exercise and osteoporosis C. Prevention of osteoporosis D. Description of osteoporosis
43. What causes osteoporosis? A. Carrying heavy loads B. Poor standing posture C. Too many broken bones D. Insufficient bone renewal
44. What is true of healthy bones? A. They are always being rebuilt. B. They slowly become bent. C. They gradually grow porous. D. They are rarely broken down.
45. What happens during osteoporosis? A. The bones change shape. B. The bones become spongy. C. The osteoblasts fill the bone with holes. D. The osteoclasts stop dissolving the bone.
Questions 46–50
One of the largest youth organizations in the world is the 4-H, an organization of clubs for young people between 9 and 19. The main purpose of 4-H is to provide young people with the practical skills and understanding they will need to become useful members of their communities. The four H’s stand for head, heart, hands, and health. When 4-H clubs first began in The 4-H program in In addition to the 4-H clubs in the
46. What is the 4-H? A. A fitness club B. A development project C. An international firm D. An educational program
47. Who are most of the 4-H members? A. Elementary and high school students B. Adults and teenagers C. Government and business leaders D. Young people from rural areas
A. Through the sale of farm products B. Through its membership fees C. Through government and private support D. Through international economic projects
49. According to the article, what is the modern trend in 4-H clubs? A. A decreased emphasis on agricultural projects B. Balancing younger and older membership C. More volunteer leadership in local clubs D. Larger involvement of government agencies
50. What would probably be a typical 4-H activity? A. An overseas tour B. Recycling paper C. A cooking contest D. Building a school
- The End - |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ( 知識學習｜語言 ) |
