
貳、英文
一、字彙【請依照句子前後文意,選出最適當的答案】
【2】26. The new computer model’s primary ________ is the processor’s speed. It’s way too slow.
beverage drawback glamour pipeline
【1】27. Many people in Taiwan rely on astrology to determine whether two people are ________ with each other.
compatible formidable municipal questionable
【3】28. Without a decisive leader, the organizing process was redundant and ________.
coherent hospitable insufficient vocational
【2】29. ________ differences run deeper than skin color. They affect a person’s speech, manner, and beliefs.
Acute Ethnic Ironic Untold
【4】30. Japan has weighed economic ________ against South Korea, cutting off crucial supplies for the semiconductor
industry.
fragments nutrients refunds sanctions
【3】31. Jane has become _____ as she faces difficulties with a calmer and more thoughtful manner than she did.
loyal greedy mature reluctant
【2】32. When World War II broke out, my grandfather fled his country and thus became a _____.
genius refugee detergent scooter
【3】33. If a government or public agency does not do its job, opposition parties, experts and people will start to _____ it.
boast sponsor criticize maintain
二、文法測驗【請在下列各題中選出最適當的答案】
【1】34. The historic building ________ in the ancient city became a popular tourist attraction after its restoration.
situated situating is situated is situating
【4】35. ________ the child displayed slow mental growth does not give her father the right to lock her up for a decade.
As But Since That
【1】36. Thin as the girl ________, she still can’t crawl under the car to save her cat.
is can be to be will be
【2】37. At the conference regarding terrorism, the organization leader declares it’s time that all global citizens ________ to
help.
have pitched pitched in pitching in to pitch in
【4】38. Not only the marine biologist but also her research colleagues ________ trying to locate the endangered species for
years.
is are has been have been
【4】39. In contrast with ________ of the southern region, the sheep dwelling here didn’t struggle against being kept in the
same barn.
this that these those
【2】40. According to the regulations, all goods must pass through a machine ________ prohibited substances are detected.
on that by which from where to those
三、克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案】
Perhaps part of Jane Austen’s greatness is because her brilliance might come as a surprise. From the raw biographical details
of her life, she appears pretty ordinary. She was born in 1775 and died in 1817, five months shy 41 her 42nd birthday.
She was once engaged, for less than 24 hours, but never married. She lived the vast majority of her life in a few counties in
rural England, 42 six years in the bustling metropolis of Bath, which she hated. 43 , her life circumstances were
quite standard for an unmarried country woman of modest means. However, she was raised in a family that was highly literate.
Her parents were encouraging, especially her father, and her youthful literary inclinations were supported and applauded. We
know little else about her life 44 after her death her elder sister burned most of her letters and censored the rest; her
family controlled most of the remaining available 45 about her and were scrupulous in creating her image as a deeply
virtuous, modest woman. Even her epitaph in the north nave of Winchester Cathedral makes no mention of her writing!
【3】41. by in of with
【1】42. except for as to for the sake of because of
【4】43. By rule On time In spite In short
【2】44. although because once unless
【3】45. applause encouragements information offspring
四、閱讀測驗【請在下列各題中選出最適當的答案】
The mysteries of an ancient civilization on the island of Malta have recently drawn interest. The Temple Culture began
nearly 6,000 years ago and numbered several thousand people at most, far denser than the mainland Europe. Archeologists
want to understand the reasons behind this prosperity—and its eventual, sudden collapse.
By drilling earth cores and using carbon dating, an estimation can be placed on the period of the soil. Pollen grains are
individually analyzed to reveal nutrients in the soil. The islanders’ lifestyles are also assessed from tens of thousands of
human bones from a burial site.
From the findings, these people seemed to understand the importance of soil management to fend off starvation. They
reared dairy animals rather than prioritizing meat, mixed manure back into the soil and may even have carted soil washed
down to the valleys back uphill to refresh the upland fields.
Their demise may have occurred around 2350 BC, a period during which, according to tree ring analysis, the whole
region suffered a catastrophic climate event—possibly a dust cloud caused by a volcanic eruption. Although the
circumstances are still uncertain, the new discoveries have stirred up excitement regarding ancient agriculture, religion, and
lifestyles, opening doors to more knowledge about life from another era.
【4】46. What is this article mainly about?
New techniques used in archeology.
Ideal plantation and livestock.
Consequences of overpopulation.
The rise and fall of an ancient culture.
【3】47. According to the article, which of the following is NOT carried out by archeologists in order to analyze the Temple
Culture?
Drilling earth cores.
Examining pollen grains.
Rearing dairy animals.
Assessing human remains.
【1】48. According to the article, which of the following is NOT true about the islanders?
They prioritized meat in their diet.
They carted soil from the valleys uphill.
They mixed manure into the soil as fertilizer.
They paid attention to soil preservation.
【2】49. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to demise in the fourth paragraph?
Deduction
Destruction
Detention
Depiction
【2】50. What is the author’s attitude regarding the new discoveries?
Concerned
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Doubtful