
三、克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案】 
第一篇: 
In the 18th century, Jeremy Bentham developed plans for a new type of prison. He called his prison a Panopticon, 
from the Greek word   41 “all-seeing.” It was designed with a central guard tower from which every prisoner could 
be  42   24 hours a day, seven days a week. At any given time, prisoners could never be sure   43   they were 
being watched or not, and therefore they would be less likely to break prison rules.   44 , Bentham said that the 
guards might even leave from time to time. Two centuries later, in 1949, British author George Orwell, in his classic 
novel 1984, wrote about a future society where it is impossible to evade   45   by the authorities. In the novel, 
citizens are constantly reminded of the authorities’ presence by the phrase “Big Brother is watching you.” 
 
【1】41.  meaning   by means of   meant to   of meaning   
【2】42.  separated   observed       released   trusted   
【4】43.  while   what     because     if   
【1】44.  In fact   After all   On the other hand   To begin with   
【3】45.  contribution   consideration   surveillance   instruction 
 
第二篇:   
Not  only  are  teens  the  driving  force  behind  today’s  trends  but  they  also  have  the  financial  means  to 
consume.   46   the age  of 18,  and often  before, many  young  people  have part-time jobs. Much  of the 
money they earn is   47   income to spend on products they want. No matter how little they make, there is 
always something in their price range for sale. And   48   their own money, they are still at a stage in life 
when their parents are willing to provide for them. So   49   marketers focus on youth, their campaigns 
affect both teens and their parents. Parents feel pressure to provide their teenagers with the latest products as 
a way to keep their   50   in society. Therefore, teenagers are the most important to reach because they 
have a huge impact on their parents.   
 
【2】46.  With   By  For   Despite   
【3】47.  relative   constant   disposable   secret   
【1】48.  in addition to  due to   by means of   in terms of   
【4】49.  as if     if only     as soon as     even though   
【2】50.  age     status   income     view 
四、閱讀測驗【請在下列各題中選出最適當的答案】 
第一篇: 
In the past, geographic boundaries strictly framed a country. The internal affairs of one country, at that time, had little 
influence on other countries, even the neighboring ones. Therefore, incidents of food safety only affected and spread 
within one country, one city, one island or one village. However, with globalization, goods and products can flow freely 
between countries, regions, and continents. The food safety problem is therefore no longer a national or regional issue, but 
rather a global one. 
The Chinese milk scandal in 2008 involved infant formula and other food stuff adulterated with melamine. The incident 
almost caused a global panic, since the adulterated products were not only sold in the mainland, but also exported to 
overseas markets, including Hong Kong.   
In 2011, industrial plasticizer was detected in some beverages produced in Taiwan, causing health concerns among 
consumers in regions where Taiwanese beverages were quite popular. The plasticizer was detected in some Hong Kong 
food and medicines as well. 
Worse still, in Germany, people were warned not to eat cucumbers until tests could identify the source of a deadly E. 
coli outbreak. This outbreak was particularly nasty as young women were struck down, suffering from symptoms 
including stomach cramps and severe diarrhea. The scare spread across Europe, with 16 people killed. In many people's 
minds, European countries have the strictest standards and checking procedures on their food safety. But the E. coli 
cucumber incident brought home the reality that it was not an effective defense against such an outbreak. 
These diverse food safety issues from various parts of the world are ample evidence that food safety is not an endemic 
Chinese problem. In fact, food safety is not even directly related to the development level of a place, thanks, no doubt, to 
the connectivity of our age. If we do not maintain our vigilance, people's confidence in food safety can be shattered 
instantly—even in a developed country. 
 
【2】51. What is the passage mainly about? 
 Food safety incidents in Asia.   Food safety as a global issue. 
 Food safety and the development level of a place.   Food safety standards in European countries. 
 
【1】52. Which of the following statements is true? 
 Food safety issues no longer affect only one country or region. 
 More developed countries have less to worry about food safety. 
 The Chinese are responsible for most food safety problems. 
 Globalization has its limits in terms of the food people eat. 
【3】53. Why does the author mention Germany in paragraph 4? 
 To compare food safety standards in Asia and Europe. 
 To prove that highly developed countries have fewer food safety incidents. 
 To illustrate that food safety issues exist in all parts of the world. 
 To show that cucumbers are no longer safe to eat. 
【4】54. Which of the following statements would the author probably agree with? 
 Asian residents are less careful about the food they eat. 
 Taiwan has stricter food safety standards than China and Hong Kong. 
 It is safer to eat local food instead of food imported from other countries 
 We need to be extra careful about food safety no matter where we live. 
【1】55. Where would this passage most likely appear? 
 In a newspaper as an opinion editorial.   In a magazine about world cuisines. 
 In a textbook chapter on globalization.   In the instruction manual for a new cooking device. 
 
第二篇: 
The first time I lived in China, I was amazed to see so many different Chinese faces; I never knew that there could 
be such a diversity of faces in a population that seemed so alike. I was so surprised to see such a difference. The ironic 
part of all this was that I was one of those faces. You see, I am an overseas Chinese. 
I had come to China to teach as a foreign teacher at a university in Guangzhou. It seemed my lifelong dream of 
coming back to my “motherland” was being fulfilled. Yet I remembered that sooner or later I would have to open my 
mouth and my secret identity would be discovered. 
My first experience of being questioned as to why I did not know any Chinese was when I went to get my bike 
fixed. “What?” said the bike repairman, “You are Chinese, so you should know how to speak Chinese.” I tried to 
explain in my limited Chinese (Cantonese) that in America, everyone speaks English and that unless you are fortunate 
enough to go to Chinese school, you speak only English. Somehow, I was unable to convince the bike repairman that I 
honestly wanted to be more in tune with my Chinese side but had never had that opportunity up until now. 
I grew up in the very diverse multicultural mix of Hawaii, which is noted for being a melting pot. Therefore, 
coming to China was a culture shock for me. However, by the end of my first year in China, not only had I mastered 
the language, but I was able to blend in like a native. To my delight, I was able to bargain things down to almost half 
the price, order dishes at restaurants for my American friends, and carry on a normal conversation with anyone on the 
street. I could also spit out bones on the table without worrying it was bad manners or not, and I mastered the fine art 
of biking around the congested streets without getting hit, and eating almost anything with no questions asked.   
 
【4】56. What is the reading mainly about?   
 A wonderful trip to China.     A miserable experience of culture shock.   
 An effective way to learn Chinese culture.     An American finding her Chinese face.   
【1】57. How did the narrator feel about her teaching in China before going there?   
 She was looking forward to such an experience.   She was not very excited about it.   
 She was unwilling to expose her identity.     She was worried about her Chinese fluency.   
【2】58. What does the phrase “to be more in tune with my Chinese side” mean in the second paragraph?   
 To speak Chinese as fluently as local people do.   
 To be more familiar with the Chinese part of my identity.   
 To learn more about Chinese culture. 
 To have a better connection with my Chinese friends.   
【4】59. Which of the following is NOT the mentioned as part of the writer’s experience in China? 
 Having a conversation with locals on the street.     Ordering dishes at a restaurant.   
 Bargaining over the price while shopping.     Having a meal with table manners.   
【3】60. Based on the reading, what is the most direct way to blend in like a native?   
 Having as many friends as possible.     Eating or behaving like locals.   
 Mastering the Chinese language.     Mastering the skill of bike riding.