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【英文】英語類組試題
I. Vocabulary: Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
C1. Thanks to the speed and convenience of modern travel, ______ that used to take a long time to travel
to can now be reached quickly and easily.
(A) journeys
(B) expeditions
(C) destinations
(D) explorations
D2. The investigators are still looking into whether the government official is involved in ______ the
stock market.
(A) ravaging
(B) prosecuting
(C) investing
(D) manipulating
A3. In the United States, you can’t buy medicine such as antibiotics over-the-counter. You can only get
them with a(n) ______.
(A) prescription
(B) description
(C) subscription
(D) inscription
B4. The first guiding principle of Newman’s Own is that its food products are all- natural, with no added
______.
(A) artificial
(B) preservatives
(C) recipes
(D) process
D5. The movie was criticized for containing ______ images of women in that country; they appeared to
be stupid and greedy.
(A) positive
(B) universal
(C) flattering
(D) stereotypical
C6. The euro is widely used to conduct international ______ and is an important national reserve
currency.
(A) commercial
(B) revenues
(C) transaction
(D) transport
C7. A massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake has wreaked havoc on Japan, setting off a powerful and ______
10-meter tsunami and causing explosions at four nuclear power plants.
(A) accelerating
(B) booming
(C) devastating
(D) territorial
A8. Research shows that trained therapists can help survivors of torture, but that ______ efforts to treat
them can backfire.
(A) inept
(B) inpatient
(C) interior
(D) inclusive
B9. Her seemingly cool, ______ demeanor is admired by her community, who expect their members to
stay calm and sedate.
(A) unsecured
(B) unaffected
(C) unfamiliar
(D) unnatural
A10. As you ride past in a train, you have the unique feeling that houses and trees are ______.
(A) receding
(B) retracing
(C) proceeding
(D) progressing
D11. He has a unique talent to inspire and ______ each person to recognize his or her own personal
uniqueness and value.
(A) compile
(B) compute
(C) comply
(D) compel
A12. Many educators ______ rewarding children for their good behaviors.
(A) advocate
(B) adhere
(C) adapt
(D) advice
C13. Pollution of the atmosphere is an ______ price to pay for so-called progress; we must take every
precaution not to pollute the air.
(A) extract
(B) embrace
(C) excessive
(D) exotic
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D14. The full-time teachers are ______ to participate in extensive teacher training program, which takes
effect on the first day of this month.
(A) evolved
(B) elevated
(C) elicited
(D) eligible
B15. The bank has arranged for card members to receive one thousand dollars of ______life insurance.
(A) compliant
(B) complimentary
(C) comprehensible
(D) compromise
II. Sentence Structure: Choose the most suitable answer.
A16. Many plants can grow in water, without any soil, ______ nutrients are added.
(A) as long as
(B) as far as
(C) above all
(D) of necessity
C17. The relative size of an insect’s wing is much greater than ______.
(A) of a bird’s wing
(B) a wing of a bird is
(C) that of a bird’s wing
(D) that wing of a bird
A18. In Japan, the natural and nuclear disaster ______ on March 11 have exposed the fragility of its
postwar economic order, and a recovery will not be a return to the status quo.
(A) unleashed
(B) unleashing
(C) had unleashed
(D) was unleashing
C19. Looking through picture ______ picture, Miss Wang does not find a match for anyone she knows.
(A) of
(B) for
(C) after
(D) with
B20. Staying in a hotel costs _____ renting a room in a dormitory for a month.
(A) twice more than
(B) twice as much as
(C) as much twice as
(D) as much as twice
B21. Decaying matter on the forest floor is a _______ source of the acidity in mountain lakes than _____
that falls on the lakes.
(A) far great...the acid rain is
(B) far greater…is the acid rain
(C) much great…the acid rain is
(D) more great…is the acid rain
D22. The power company is not ______ the damage ______ the 8-scale earthquake which is beyond its
control.
(A) liable to…results in
(B) reliable with…resulting in
(C) reliable on…results from
(D) liable for…resulting from
C23. There is evidence that solar energy either is now economically competitive with conventional
sources of heat ______ so within a few years.
(A) will be or
(B) but will be
(C) or will be
(D) and will be
D24. When a cell becomes too large, it splits in half and forms two new ones, ______its own cell wall
and protoplasm.
(A) each has
(B) with each
(C) has each
(D) each with
B25. ______ the meaning and symbolism of Anthurium with its open, heart- shaped flowers and tropical
disposition, it's no wonder that Anthuriums have come to symbolize hospitality.
(A) In addition to
(B) Owing to
(C) Instead of
(D) Concerning
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III. Error Correction: Identify the underlined word(s) or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.
B26. The problem of gun control in America will continue to grow in a vicious cycle, with more and
(A)
more people buy guns to protect themselves from more and more people who have guns.
(B) (C) (D)
D27. Leaders of the Group of 8 wealthiest industrialized nations pledged to send billions of dollars in
(A) (B)
aid to Egypt and Tunisia, hoping to reduce the threat which economic stagnation could undermine the
(C) (D)
transition to democracy.
A28. Long exposed to nuclear radiation will cause genetic defects and pregnant women to deliver
(A) (B) (C) (D)
abnormal babies.
C29. Drug addiction will cause stimulating effect which destroys the young before he can live and
(A) (B) (C)
the aged before they can die.
(D)
C30. Providing financial support for needy students was dated back to the early days of American
(A) (B) (C)
higher education.
(D)
IV. Reading Cloze: Select the best answer to complete the texts.
Passage 1
The butterfly effect is a hallmark of chaotic systems. Simple systems are described by linear
equations 31 , for example, increasing a cause produces a proportional increase in an effect. 32 ,
chaotic systems are described by nonlinear equations, which allow for subtler and more intricate
interactions. For example, the economy is nonlinear because a rise in interest rates does not automatically
produce a corresponding change in consumer spending. Weather is nonlinear 33 a change in the
wind speed in one location does not automatically produce a corresponding change in another location.
34 their name, chaotic systems are not necessarily random. In fact, many chaotic systems
have a kind of underlying order that explains the general features of their behavior 35 details at any
particular moment remain unpredictable. In a sense, many chaotic systems--like the weather--are
"predictably unpredictable." Our understanding of chaotic systems is increasing at a tremendous rate, but
much remains to be learned about them.
A31.
(A) in which
(B) among them
(C) therefore
(D) nevertheless
C32.
(A) Meanwhile
(B) Because
(C) In contrast
(D) No matter what
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C33
(A) when
(B) if
(C) because
(D) how
B34.
(A) Regarding
(B) Despite
(C) Because
(D) Due to
D35
(A) with respect to
(B) what if
(C) even
(D) even while
Passage 2
Blogging is beginning to replace dialogue journals as a tool due to its ease of use and the ability to
36 multiple users. Blogging is the process by which the user creates a Web site with entries made in
a journal style and 37 in a reverse chronological order. In the classroom, blogging allows for
students to post and for teachers to respond in real time and at any location with internet 38 . As a
constantly available writing space that can be created in mere minutes, a blog can be a great way to
simply get students writing. English learners will gain fluency as writers when they 39 to keep on
writing.
However, educational blogs should be set up 40 issues of safety and protecting personal identity
in mind. When a blog is established, school names and students’ last names should be avoided. Check
with your school district on acceptable use policies.
A36.
(A) accommodate
(B) comprise
(C) integrate
(D) cooperate
D37.
(A) developed
(B) decided
(C) disconnected
(D) displayed
B38
(A) combination
(B) connectivity
(C) installment
(D) instrumentality
A39.
(A) are motivated
(B) motivated
(C) are motivating
(D) motivating
C40
(A) by
(B) at
(C) with
(D) for
V. Reading Comprehension
Passage 1
As the job market has become more competitive these past few years, job seekers have to know
how to present themselves at a job interview. To increase the chance of obtaining employment, it is
necessary for job seekers to do some research before the interview. If a position requires excellent sales
skills, give one or more specific examples of your successful past performance. Keep in mind that you
need to convince your prospective employer that you are the person who is most qualified for the
vacancy. Demonstrate your enthusiasm, confidence, and commitment to the company you are looking
forward to working for. If challenged by a series of tough questions by the interviewer, do not panic or
feel awkward. Respond with an affirmative and positive attitude. Take this opportunity to show the
potential employer that you will be valuable to the company. The more you prepare for the interview,
the more likely it will be that you will get the job.
B41. Who may be interested in this article?
(A) Those who are looking for an employee.
(B) Those who are looking for a job.
(C) Those who plan to set up a new business.
(D) Those who want to work abroad.
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A42. The paragraph tells job seekers ______.
(A) how to present themselves at a job interview
(B) how to dress properly at a job interview
(C) how to do research after a job interview
(D) how to convince the prospective employer that they are smart
D43. Which statement is TRUE about the current job market?
(A) Most jobs do not pay well.
(B) It is easy to find a well-paid job.
(C) There are no opportunities for graduates.
(D) The competition is fierce.
A44. According to the paragraph, what should a candidate do at a job interview?
(A) Present successful performances in previous jobs.
(B) Negotiate for a higher salary and better benefits.
(C) Ask about the financial condition of the company.
(D) Explain the reason for leaving the previous job.
C45. According to the paragraph, who is more likely to get a job offer?
(A) A person who has just graduated from college.
(B) A person who has many years of work experience.
(C) A person who shows enthusiasm for the position.
(D) A person who has a good educational background.
Passage 2
Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners plot their position, inform them that
land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominent points on the
coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Every lighthouse has a distinctive pattern of light known as its characteristic. There are five basic
characteristics: fixed, flashing, occulting, group flashing, and group occulting. A fixed signal is a steady
beam. A flashing signal has periods of darkness longer than periods of light, while an occulting signal’s
periods of light are longer. A group-flashing light gives off two or more flashes at regular intervals, and a
group-occulting signal consists of a fixed light with two or more periods of darkness at regular intervals.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped
with radio beacons. The three types of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which
metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both
glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical
structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some are shaped like pyramids, and others look like wooden
houses sitting on high platforms. Still others are skeletal towers of steel. Where lighthouses might be
confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-marker patterns—designs of checks and stripes
painted in vivid colors on lighthouses walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keeper was lonely and difficult, if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse
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keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely
automated with human supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in navigational
technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There are only about 340 functioning
lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared with about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only
about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommissioned lighthouses have
been preserved as historical monuments.
C46. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the functions of lighthouses?
(A) To help sailors determine their location.
(B) To warn of danger from rocks and reefs.
(C) To notify sailors that bad weather is approaching.
(D) To indicate that land is near.
A47. According to the passage, what kind of signal has long periods of light that are regularly broken by
two or more periods of darkness?
(A) Group occulting.
(B) Flashing.
(C) Occulting.
(D) Group flashing.
D48. It can be concluded from the passage that lighthouses with day-marker patterns would most likely
be found in areas where _____.
(A) the weather is frequently bad
(B) the structures themselves cannot be easily seen by passing mariners
(C) there are not many lighthouses
(D) there are a number of lighthouses with similar structures
B49. The author implies that, compared with those of the past, contemporary lighthouses _____.
(A) employ more powerful lights
(B) require less maintenance
(C) are more difficult to operate
(D) are more romantic
D50. Which of the following is true of the fourth paragraph?
(A) There are more lighthouses in the United States now than there were in 1900.
(B) There are more lighthouses in the United States today than in any other country.
(C) There are more functioning lighthouses in the United States today than there are lighthouses
preserved as historical monuments.
(D) There were more lighthouses in the United States in 1900 than there are elsewhere in the world
today.