
四、閱讀測驗【請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案】 
第一篇 
Public speaking is the art of speaking to a group of people in an organized way. Its purpose may be to provide the 
listeners with information, persuade them to do or believe something, or simply to entertain them. Humans have been 
making speeches almost as long as they have been able to talk. The first book about public speaking was written more 
than 2,400 years ago in ancient Greece.     
Any effective leader is almost certainly a skillful public speaker. It can even make up for a lack of skills in other 
things. Good public speakers can persuade people to do all kinds of things, both bad and good. Adolf Hitler, the leader 
of Germany in World War II, was a talented speaker who led his country down a destructive path. Martin Luther King, 
another brilliant speaker, inspired millions with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.   
Many people try to improve their public speaking skills by joining a club. Some organizations provide training 
and  opportunities  to  practice  public  speaking.  Members  also  learn  by  observing  others  speak.  They  are  taught 
techniques such as controlling the voice, choosing vocabulary, using gestures, and developing a relationship with the 
audience. All kinds of people join these clubs. One aim of the clubs is to help people overcome their fear of speaking 
to an audience. This fear is a type of “stage fright,” a fear that affects some actors. It is believed to be the most 
common human fear, and affects up to 75 percent of people.   
 
【3】31. How many reasons are given in the first paragraph for public speaking?   
 One   Two   Three   Four 
【1】32. What does the passage imply about the ancient Greeks? 
 They considered public speaking important. 
 Only a few of them received an education. 
 They wrote books on many different topics. 
 They did not often allow public speaking.   
【4】33. The passage describes Adolf Hitler and Martin Luther King in order to . 
 demonstrate how speaking make up for a lack of other skills 
 give examples of the good acts that both men inspired in people 
 point out similarities between their speeches and achievements 
 show how good speakers can influence people in different ways 
【2】34. The passage does NOT say that members of public speaking clubs learn to .   
 use gestures     make people laugh 
 control their voices     use the right words 
【3】35. How many people are afraid of public speaking?   
 About half   One in ten   Three out of four   About 90 percent   
 
第二篇 
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects a lot of people around the globe, especially in industrialized countries. In 
the West alone, it is estimated that more than sixty million people suffer from insomnia and this number is growing 
every day. Patients of insomnia complain that they have a hard time getting to sleep, suffer from interrupted sleep, or 
wake up too early. 
The reasons for insomnia are both physical and psychological. If a person drinks alcohol, coffee, or tea before 
sleep, s/he will have a greater chance to encounter sleep problems. Besides, eating or exercising too much will also 
affect  sleep  qualities.  Sometimes,  a  person’s  physical  conditions,  such  as  arthritis,  toothache,  or  asthma,  will  also 
cause her/him to sleep badly. 
The overriding psychological factor that results in insomnia is pressure. Oftentimes, when a person’s pressure is 
relieved, her/his sleep pattern is back to normal again. If a person suffers from insomnia more than one week, s/he had 
better see a doctor.   
Insomnia can sometimes be attributed to environmental factors a well. For example, if a person’s bedroom is too 
noisy or bright, bombarded with bloodsucker mosquitoes, s/he will so find it hard to sleep well.     
Hopefully, by understanding more about the causes of insomnia, you will come up with your own methods to 
fight against insomnia. Have a good night’s sleep.   
 
【1】36. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?   
 Several factors may contribute to sleep disorder.   
 Western people tend to drink more alcohol, coffee, and tea.   
 Eating or exercising too much does not help relieve pressure. 
 A person with physical conditions had better see a doctor soon.   
【4】37. Which of the following statements is NOT true?     
 One of the complaints from insomnia patients is interrupted sleep. 
 In many cases, a person sleeps well again if her/his pressure disappears. 
 The number of Western people who suffer from insomnia is increasing.   
 No matter what happens, insomnia patients need not seek medical help.   
【2】38.Which of the following expressions does not refer to a similar phenomenon as the others?   
 Insomnia   Sleeping late     Sleep disorder     Having difficulty sleeping   
【3】39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a category that may cause sleep disorder?   
 The body   The mind   The earthquake   The environment 
【1】40. What is the main purpose of this passage?   
 To explore sleep disorder and its fundamental causes. 
 To argue that insomnia is an incurable physical condition. 
 To explain why people need enough sleep to keep in shape. 
 To support the theory that insomnia results from physical factors alone.   
 
貳、英文【翻譯 2題,占 50 分】 
第一題:中翻英【配分 25 分】 
根據今天發布的官方數據顯示,美國貿易赤字連續第 2個月萎縮,歸功於出口創新高以及進口的中國
貨品減少。4月美國貿易逆差較 3月縮小 2.1%,降至 462 億美元,遠優於分析師普遍預期的擴大 3.4%。拜
玉米、黃豆、燃油和其他油品的出口訂單增加之賜,4月美國貨品和服務出口額合計成長 0.3%,達到 2,112
億美元,刷新歷史上最高紀錄。目前正值全球主要國家正準備開打貿易戰,導火線是美國總統川普上週決定
對歐盟、加拿大和墨西哥進口鋼鋁課徵懲罰性關稅。 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
第二題:英翻中【配分 25 分】 
The Bank of Japan revised down its inflation assessment and stuck to an ultra-loose monetary policy on Friday, 
bucking the global trend toward tightening. As Japan’s core consumer-price index, which excludes fresh food prices, 
rose 0.7% from a year earlier in April, decelerating for two consecutive months, the BOJ’s policy board voted 8-1 
to stay on an easing path. The Bank left the yield target on 10-year Japanese government bonds around zero and the 
short-term deposit rate at minus 0.1%, while keeping its pledge to buy government bonds at an annual rate of ¥80 
trillion ($725 billion). The decision contrasts with other central banks including the Federal Reserve, which on 
Wednesday raised its policy rate for the second time this year and set the stage for two more increases in 2018.