
貳、英文【四選一單選選擇題 25 題,占 50 分】
一、字彙【請依照句子前後文意,選出最適當的答案】
【1】11. We don’t know if a person in a controversial ethical case is ________ or guilty.
innocent meaningful scientific violent
【4】12. The Prime Minister complained that he ________ from the previous administration a government filled
with corrupt and untrustworthy top officials.
overheard coiled resided inherited
【4】13. The ________ of the Internet was ARPANET, something used by the US Department of Defense in the
late 1960s.
renaissance melancholy concession predecessor
【2】14. The office was assigned a ________ to design a staircase in a villa located in Miami Indians Creek Island.
glacier project janitor pilgrim
【3】15. Giving a ________ speech in English is a challenge for many non-native speakers.
foreign greedy formal generous
【2】16. Your checked-in luggage ________ varies between 15kg and 23kg depending on which class you book for
our flight.
revolution allowance mischief firecracker
【3】17. If your home is ________ due to heavy rainfall, you can contact the local police office for help.
repeated linked flooded contained
【4】18. The purpose of this regulation is to establish ________ for cooking oil.
uniforms parrots gardeners standards
二、文法測驗【請在下列各題中選出最適當的答案】
【4】19. The marketing manager made a speech ________ he introduced his plans for the whole company.
that which what in which
【2】20. My uncle ________ to San Francisco for a business exhibition there. He will be back next week.
has been has gone was gone was been
【3】21. Why ________ getting more information about President Abraham Lincoln?
are you interesting to are you interesting with
are you interested in are you interested on
【4】22. This beach is our private property. Nobody but you and your children ________ allowed to enter it.
be am is are
【4】23. There are many little pigs in the barn. One is white, ________ is black, and ________ are brown.
other, the other another, other other, the others another, the others
【1】24. ________ I can remember, we only had biscuits, French fries, and popcorns.
As far as As soon as As long as As well as
【2】25. The DNA samples made it possible ________ victims found in this massive train accident.
identify to identify identified identifying
三、克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案】
During All Souls’ Day in England, the poor, mostly children, went from door to door begging for food.
Families baked and shared ’soul cakes’ with them 26 for their prayers for a dead relative – possibly
the origin of trick-or-treating. The tradition of 27 costumes most likely originated from Christians
who wore masks or costumes in order to conceal their identities. There is no evidence of Halloween
celebrations 28 many Irish migrants fleeing from the Potato famine introduced it to Americans in the
19th century. 29 , it still remained mainly confined to the immigrant communities until it slowly
assimilated into mainstream society in the early 1990’s. In the late 1800s, Halloween was transformed into
a holiday focusing on community 30 ghosts and witchcraft, and ’frightening’ or ’grotesque’ elements
were discouraged.
【1】26. in return under way out of sight for good
【4】27. wear wore worn wearing
【2】28. although until because including
【3】29. Instead Thus However Consequently
【1】30. rather than due to in spite of after all
四、閱讀測驗【請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案】
The story of Venice begins in the 5 th century A.D. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, barbarians
from the north were raiding Rome’s former territories. In order to escape these raids, the Venetian population on
the mainland escaped to the nearby marshes, and found refuge on the sandy islands of Torcello, Iesolo and
Malamocco. Although the settlements were initially temporary in nature, the Venetians gradually inhabited the
islands on a permanent basis. In order to have their buildings on a solid foundation, the Venetians first drove
wooden stakes into the sandy ground. Then, wooden platforms were constructed on top of these stakes. Finally,
the buildings were constructed on these platforms. This process took two years and two months to be completed.
On top of that, the wood had to be obtained from the forests of Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro, and
transported to Venice via water. Thus, one can imagine the scale of this undertaking.
The use of wood as a supporting structure may seem as a surprise, since wood is relatively less durable than
stone or metal. The secret to the longevity of Venice’s wooden foundation is the fact that they are submerged
underwater. The decay of wood is caused by microorganisms, such as fungi and bacteria. As the wooden support
in Venice is submerged underwater, they are not exposed to oxygen, one of the elements needed by
microorganisms to survive. In addition, the constant flow of salt water around and through the wood petrifies the
wood over time, turning the wood into a hardened stone-like structure.
As a city surrounded by water, Venice had a distinct advantage over her land-based neighbours. For a start,
Venice was secure from enemy invasions. For instance, Pepin, the son of Charlemagne, attempted to invade
Venice, but failed as he was unable to reach the islands on which the city was built. Venice eventually became a
great maritime power in the Mediterranean. For instance, in 1204, Venice allied itself with the Crusaders and
succeeded in capturing the Byzantine capital, Constantinople. Nevertheless, Venice started to decline in the 15 th
century, and was eventually captured by Napoleon in 1797 when he invaded Italy.
【1】31. What is this article mainly about?
The history and construction of Venice.
The culture and tradition of Venice.
How Venetians became a great maritime power in the Mediterranean.
Why Venice declined and was captured by Napoleon.
【3】32. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “permanent” in Paragraph 1?
identical
clumsy
lasting
prosperous
【4】33. Which area was NOT involved with providing wood for early Venetians?
Croatia
Montenegro
Slovenia
Malamocco
【3】34. Which of the following statements about Venice is NOT true?
Venice benefited from its geographical position if compared with its land-based neighbors.
The Byzantine capital was occupied by the combined force of the Venetians and the Crusaders in 1204.
The Romans escaped to today’s Venice because they made their living on fishing and salt trading.
The Venetians made their first settlements on the sandy islands of Torcello, Iesolo, and Malamocco.
【2】35. Why can Venice’s wooden foundation last for such a long time?
The foundation was built on top of many solid rocks.
The microorganisms that decompose wood are unable to survive in water.
Barbarians from the north did not have a chance to destroy it.
Venetians have good techniques in repairing the wooden foundation.