化學工程 110 年英文考古題

Several stylishcan be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognizethe prototype. (A)visionaries (B)variations (C)vocations (D)valuations

Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (A)cautious (B)crucial (C)trivial (D)valid

Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one couldclearly see that he has thislook on his face. (A)radiate (B)radish (C)radiant (D)ragged

A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (A)panel (B)detector (C)organism (D)mechanism

The robberran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he wastrying to escape with his raid. (A)immensely (B)implicitly (C)incidentally (D)indifferently

_____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (A)Proudly (B)Generally (C)Independently (D)Pessimistically

Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started tosoon after. (A)underscore (B)illustrate (C)deteriorate (D)stimulate

Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk knowtwo hours in advance. (A)announcement (B)appointment (C)assembly (D)argument

The journalist was finally caughtall the stories he had made up for the newspaper he workedfor. (A)dazzling (B)equating (C)fabricating (D)greasing

“Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said SusanRedline, M.D. (A)improvingly (B)importantly (C)significantly (D)conventionally

Even in the face of personal, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what shecan to make the world a better place. (A)adversity (B)contribution (C)denomination (D)opulence

_____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix hasbeen a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (A)Ultimate (B)Making (C)Taking (D)Preliminary

Although many people still view Bosnia with, its dramatic landscapes and singular historyare making it an increasingly popular destination. (A)ingenuity (B)proximity (C)revelation (D)trepidation

We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up. (A)surrender (B)resign (C)withdraw (D)decline

What you are getting now is aschedule for events in the coming year, which should befinalized by the end of this month. (A)permanent (B)tentative (C)terminal (D)deviating

The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with theinconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (A)despite (B)concerning (C)provided (D)regardless

When traveling along the coast, weacross the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historicalsite. (A)sneaked (B)skipped (C)scrambled (D)stumbled

Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that ifhe misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed. (A)warning (B)judgement (C)support (D)permission

Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is notanymore. You need to apply for a new one. (A)vacant (B)valid (C)variable (D)verified請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題A significant event that marked me indelibly occurred when I was twelve. That year my school helda music

The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (A)exported (B)excelled (C)expelled (D)exposed

and I was one of the students chosen to play the piano. I managed to get up the steps tothe stage without any problem, but as I walked across the stage, I fell. Out of the audience, a voice saidloudly and clearly, “Ayah! A baikah shouldn't be allowed to perform in public” I got up before anyonecould get on stage to help me and, with tears

The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (A)compliments (B)complaints (C)committees (D)competitions請依下文回答第12 題至第16 題The Buddhist attitude towards death is fundamentally conditioned by a belief in reincarnation.

uncontrollably down my face, I rushed to the pianoand began to play. Beethoven's “Fur Elise” had never been played so

Hindus,Buddhists believe that, after death, the soul is reborn in another body. The kind of body and the station of life intowhich the individual is reborn

fast before or since, but Imanaged to finish the whole piece. That I managed to do so made me feel really strong. I never againfeared

upon the kind of life he or she led previously. Those who led virtuous livesand attained merit are reborn into conditions that allow them to practice even greater virtue and to achieve a yetmore

. In later years I was reminded of this experience from time to time. During my fourth yearas an assistant professor at the University of California at Berkeley, I won a

incarnation. The

teaching award.11 (A)citadel (B)recital (C)script (D)score12 (A)blurring (B)rising (C)fleeing (D)streaming13 (A)fiendishly (B)categorically (C)adversely (D)transiently14 (A)research (B)rigor (C)ridicule (D)rebellion15 (A)distinguished (B)distinguishing (C)extinguished (D)extinguishing請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題For most pet lovers, pets are parts of the family. For some, pets are even more important than familymembers. They see pets as indispensable partners, and spoil and love them as much as or more than parentsdo their kids. Therefore, their mission in life becomes

also holds true; those who lead depraved lives can suffer a series ofrebirths, each lower and more wretched than the last. This process is not endless, however. The soul seeks theupward path, and after innumerable incarnations can, through meditation and contemplation, become aware of theuniversal meaning of things. The Buddha is released from the cycle of death and rebirth,

their pet’s well-being, and making surethey stay healthy and active.For instance, pet lovers often wish to

the forms andchanges of the material universe, and dwells forever in a timeless, formless, and unchanging state known as Nirvana.12 (A)In addition to (B)In common with (C)Likewise (D)Same of13 (A)depend (B)keep (C)switch (D)turn14 (A)advanced (B)retarded (C)conditioned (D)defected15 (A)significance (B)difference (C)diversion (D)reverse16 (A)follows (B)detaches (C)embodies (D)transcends請依下文回答第17 題至第20 題An experimental Ebola drug healed all 18 monkeys infected with the deadly virus in a study,

what their pets do when they are away. In orderto

hopesthat the treatment might help fight the outbreak raging through west Africa — once more of it can be made. Themonkeys were given the drug, ZMapp, three to five days after they were infected with the virus and when mostwere showing symptoms. It is not known how well the drug would work in people, who can take up to 21 days toshow symptoms and are not infected

their pets, a new technology called a “smart collar” was developed. This wearable

the lab monkeys were. Several experts said it is not possible to

enablespet owners to follow their pets’ activities. It can also observe pets’ health and exercise habits. Voyce HealthMonitor, which collects health information about a dog, is an example.In addition to following pets’ behavior and gathering pets’ health information, some products featurea microphone and built-in speaker which allow pet owners to communicate with their pets when they arenot present. The

awindow of opportunity for treating people, but that it was encouraging that the animals

in technology have made the relationship between pets and their owners moreconvenient and accessible.16 (A)looking after (B)looking away (C)looking down (D)looking up17 (A)maintain (B)migrate (C)monitor (D)moderate18 (A)get rid of (B)do justice to (C)keep track of (D)make way for19 (A)component (B)device (C)inventory (D)issue20 (A)advances (B)impediments (C)responses (D)fulfillments請依下文回答第21 題至第25 題A Tokyo-bound flight made a U-turn while flying over the Pacific Ocean and returned to Los Angelesbecause one passenger, for reasons still unclear, had boarded the wrong flight. All Nippon Airways Flight175 left the Los Angeles International Airport at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Pacific Standard Time, spentabout eight hours in the air and landed back in California just after 7:30 p.m., majorly inconveniencing itspassengers, including model Chrissy Teigen, who live-tweeted the “flight to nowhere” to her 9.2 millionfollowers. Teigen, who was traveling with her husband John Legend, wrote on Twitter that the plane wasturned around about four hours into the flight. The Twitter world watched in amusement as Teigen kepther followers updated on the ordeal, which apparently involved an hours-long wait at the airport,unanswered questions, some police presence and a microwaveable Ramen meal.The incident involved two brothers, one of whom was an authorized All Nippon Airways, or ANA,passenger while the other had a United Airlines ticket, Transportation Security Administration spokesmanMike England said.The brothers, who were not identified, went through security screening without incident and hadvalid passports and boarding passes. Both were headed to Tokyo and were scheduled to leave around thesame time. Both ended up on the ANA flight even though only one of them was an authorized passenger.It remains unclear how that happened. The airline said the decision to turn around was part of a securityprocedure.Weather concerns, mechanical problems, medical issues and terrorist threats are among the commonreasons for diverting a plane. Others are unusual, but not unheard of.In 2015, for example, a British Airways flight flew back to Heathrow Airport just 30 minutes intothe seven-hour flight to Dubai because of an overwhelming odor coming from the lavatory. A similarincident happened earlier this year, when a SpiceJet flight headed to New Delhi was diverted because ofa “very foul smell” coming from the lavatory.

when treated even afteradvanced disease developed.17 (A)crushing (B)reducing (C)deleting (D)boosting18 (A)with (B)against (C)the place (D)the way19 (A)conclude (B)broadcast (C)estimate (D)isolate20 (A)progressed (B)regressed (C)recovered (D)prevented請依下文回答第21 題至第25 題There is an app for everything these days. You have a mobile app for waking you up in the morning to onethat lets you play music from your favorite play store, read the news and watch the latest TV serials. But what is itthat makes an app truly great and keep users from removing it from their devices later on? The

What is the main subject of this passage? (A)Airline customer complaints. (B)Violent treatment. (C)Unusual flights. (D)Client-oriented services.

fordevelopers who create these apps is pretty fierce. Studies show an app that doesn't keep users interested wouldbe

What is the main reason for the ANA flight to turn back to Los Angeles? (A)The famous model Chrissy Teigen attracted 9.2 million followers on Twitter. (B)The Security Administration Mike England needed to investigate the two brothers. (C)The airline was required to check the overwhelming odor in the lavatory. (D)One of the two brothers boarded ANA with a United Airlines ticket.

within the first three days. It is important to understand that people share things which evokepositive emotion or provide them with good experiences. A mobile app that offers value is also likely to berecommended by a friend or acquaintance more. If you want your app to be shared a lot after

Which of the following statements best describes the author's opinion about the flight turning back? (A)Flight delay is not acceptable. (B)It sounds ridiculous but unavoidable. (C)It is a second-best solution. (D)The passengers should fight for their rights.

, ask yourselfsome questions: Does your app offer something your target audience will like? Does it have anything worth sharing?You also need to avoid

Which of the following reasons for diverting a plane has been mentioned in this passage? (A)Toilet problems. (B)Police presence. (C)Publicity stunts. (D)Twitter updates.

your users by giving them unnecessary features, advertisements, or untimely pushnotifications. Another important tip is always to test your app on real users, which can help you pinpoint annoyancesand use them as a basis to improve your product. Anything from connectivity to navigation that makes usersexperience inconvenience in any way is a

What can be inferred from the passage? (A)Most causes of flight delay are beyond control of airlines. (B)Passengers on board are aware of what they should not do. (C)Long-haul passengers might get extravagant compensations. (D)To fly fast and on schedule is the top priority for all airlines.

. How successful your product is depends on your users. Youneed to look out for anything that might prompt users to abandon your app.21 (A)communication (B)competition (C)cooperation (D)consideration22 (A)uninstalling (B)installing (C)installed (D)uninstalled23 (A)launch (B)purchase (C)production (D)lease24 (A)pleasing (B)annoying (C)informing (D)testing25 (A)kind gesture (B)positive attitude (C)quick solution (D)red flag請依下文回答第26 題至第30 題In contrast to other host cities who have often taken on the Olympic Games without clear objectives, theorganizers of the Barcelona Olympics set one major goal: the transformation of Barcelona into one of Europe’s greatcenters of tourism and business. For this reason, the organizers worked to

the direct costs of hosting theGames while focusing their investment on improvements that would benefit the city for years to come. Theconstruction of sports venues

less than 10% of the construction costs; the rest of the money went to expandingroads, green spaces, housing, hotels, and business centers. Most notably, the Olympic Village was built to reconnectthe city with its waterfront; an attractive port was added, and over two miles of beaches were created. In terms of itsdirect profit from the Games, Barcelona had a modest surplus of about $5 million.

, the positive effects in futureyears were immense. The improvements to the waterfront and roads greatly improved the quality of life. Furthermore,the Olympics helped

Barcelona from an often-overlooked city to a prime destination for tourism andbusiness. In 1990, it was ranked as only the 11th-best European city to do business in, but by 2011 it had

tonumber four. Tourism doubled, and the Olympics generated over 20,000 permanent jobs for the city.26 (A)minimize (B)dismiss (C)suspend (D)shorten27 (A)put down (B)accounted for (C)was made from (D)was composed of28 (A)In the meantime (B)Inversely (C)As a result (D)On the other hand29 (A)transform (B)migrate (C)transmit (D)initiate30 (A)descended (B)soared (C)alighted (D)merged請依下文回答第31 題至第35 題Researchers have found interesting facts about birth order. Psychologists say many firstborns face pressure tosucceed from their parents. They tend to be the parents’ main focus until a brother or sister is born. These facts mayhelp explain why firstborn children tend to be high achieving. Firstborns tend to score higher on intelligence testsand are usually taller and healthier than siblings born after them. Firstborns tend to be highly successful. More thanhalf of all members of Congress are firstborns, as have been many U.S. presidents.Studies show middle children can feel lost in a family because they have to deal with parents on the one handand with siblings on the other. This position often helps them learn to negotiate conflicts. It can help make themhighly competitive. They are often less self-confident than their siblings and are the most likely to get into argumentsand become rebels.Researchers has shown that youngest children can be the focus of the rest of the family, but sometimes feellost while the focus is on older children. They tend to be the most emotionally sensitive siblings. That may be whymany of them draw attention to themselves with humor or artistic interests. This fact may help explains why manyyoungest children become artists or performers.Not everyone, however, agrees that birth order is important. For example, Serena Williams says she ismotivated by sibling rivalry, not birth order. “No one gets more motivated than [Venus], her sister, because I don’twant her to catch up with me.”

Why do first children tend to be high achievers? (A)Their parents usually focus on them a lot. (B)They learn to deal with their parents and siblings. (C)Their parents force them to be. (D)They need to compete with the youngest for attention.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “rebels”? (A)Supporters. (B)Criminals. (C)Fighters. (D)Gangsters.

Which of the following traits does NOT describe firstborns? (A)Highly intelligent. (B)Healthier than their siblings. (C)Artistic. (D)Highly successful.

What does Serena Williams' statement mean? (A)Her achievements connect closely to her birth order. (B)Her success is driven more by sibling competitiveness. (C)She is forced by her sister to become successful while she only wants to stay normal. (D)She does not like her sister to steal her thunder on the tennis court.

What is the main idea of this passage? (A)One’s birth order may say something about one’s personality to some extent. (B)One’s personality is determined solely and completely by birth order. (C)One’s siblings usually have a negative influence on one’s personality. (D)It is always a blessing to be born first and to have a sibling.請依下文回答第36 題至第40 題The idea of parallel universes, worlds that exist side by side along with our own, used to be viewed withsuspicion by scientists as being the realm of cranks and at best, mystics. Any scientists who dared to work onparallel universes were often subject to ridicule.However, the tide has turned dramatically today and the issue of parallel universes has come to fascinatescientists well beyond mere speculation. Physicists and astronomers around the world are now wondering whatparallel universes may look like and how they were born. It has been postulated that parallel universes occupy thesame space as our own in some ghostly manner.Like our own universe, a parallel universe is an intersection of time and space and contains matter, stars,galaxies, and living things. In other words, parallel universes are very similar to our own. There may be humanbeings who are duplicates of ourselves. Furthermore, they are connected to us multidimensionally throughmechanisms explainable only by the theory of quantum physics. Normally, parallel universes do not interact witheach other. However, some scientists believe that at times the so-called wormholes may open up, making it possibleto communicate and travel between them.It is very likely that our universe is not alone at all. Instead, it is one of many possible parallel universes. Still,some scientists smugly refuse to admit that parallel universes or dimensions can exist next to ours, just beyond ourgrasp.

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage? (A)Some scientists still do not believe the existence of parallel universes. (B)Matter and living things are not likely to exist within a parallel universe. (C)Quantum physics can be used to explain multidimensional connections. (D)The idea of parallel universes was not supported by scientists in the past.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word “duplicates”? (A)Copies. (B)Hostages. (C)Fantasies. (D)Acquaintances.

What function are wormholes believed to perform by some scientists? (A)Offering the channel for communication. (B)Blocking the possibility of multidimensional travel. (C)Acting as the mechanism that explains quantum physics. (D)Interfering with parallel universes in some ghostly manner.

Where is a parallel universe most likely to be found according to this passage? (A)A system where no wormhole exists. (B)The same space as our own universe. (C)A plane in which galaxies can be found. (D)The birthplace of physicists and astronomers.

What is the main purpose of this passage? (A)To analyze the origin of parallel universes and to discover how they were formed. (B)To prove the existence of parallel universes and to argue against all the opposite beliefs. (C)To show the difference between parallel universes and wormholes and to explain its reasons. (D)To reveal various attitudes toward the idea of a parallel universe and to introduce its basic nature.請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題I got sick last July with a crushing flu-like illness, and since then I have suffered from insomnia, day chills andnight sweats, nausea, debilitating fatigue, low blood sugar, low appetite, shooting pain, anxiety, and more. This iswhy you have not seen me around much. I have had to cancel or turn down so much of my work and have missedso many friend and family experiences. I have seen eight doctors, two acupuncturists, and an herbalist. Finally onemonth ago I was diagnosed with Lyme disease.Lyme disease, first reported in the town of Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975, is an infectious disease caused by thebacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans by ticks. Usually, the tick must be attached for 24 to48 hours to transmit infection. One of the signs of infection is a “bull’s eye” rash, a sign that bacteria are multiplyingin the bloodstream. The rash is neither itchy nor painful, and about 25-50% of infected people do not develop arash. I never had this bull’s eye rash, and I was never aware of a tick bite last summer. Ticks are very tiny and mostpeople with Lyme disease have no memory of a tick bite. Besides the rash, early symptoms include fever, sorethroat, headache and fatigue, many of which are common in other diseases. These are why the disease is oftenmisdiagnosed. I’ve been misdirected by doctors for the past ten months. I just learned that May is Lyme DiseaseAwareness Month. Here is some more information we all need to know.Lyme disease is estimated to affect 300,000 people a year in the United States. Infections are most commonin the spring and early summer. Lyme disease is best treated in the early stages. Early treatment is a simple 14 to21 day course of oral antibiotics to eliminate infection. If it is not diagnosed and treated early, the bacteria canspread and go into hiding in different parts of the body. Months or years later, patients may develop problems withthe brain and nervous system.I’d like to thank everyone close to me who has been a huge support. I have been receiving antibiotic treatmentfor one week and hoping for the best recovery. Late Lyme detection makes the disease difficult to treat and heal,but I am hopeful.

What is the author's main purpose to write this passage? (A)To describe medical symptoms to doctors. (B)To alert friends and family to an infectious disease. (C)To urge the government to take action against a disease. (D)To make a complaint to medical staff about misdiagnosis.

According to the passage, which is one of the reasons that Lyme disease is difficult to be diagnosed? (A)It is common to be bitten by ticks. (B)There are few experts in this disease. (C)Many patients do not develop rashes. (D)The bacteria are not visible to the naked eye.

What is the author’s tone in the last paragraph? (A)Optimistic. (B)Curious. (C)Defensive. (D)Worried.

Which of the following statements about Lyme disease is true? (A)Cold weather increases the risk of infection. (B)The disease can be transmitted through water or food. (C)Treatment is not easy even if the disease is diagnosed early. (D)The duration of tick attachment is a factor in bacteria transmission.

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage? (A)The passage was written near the end of summer. (B)The author has been hospitalized for the past ten months. (C)Lyme disease is named after the place where it was first discovered. (D)The medical expenses have led to financial hardships for the author.請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20s and 30s living in urban areas. They aretypically described as affluent or middle-class young Bohemians who, with a varied non-mainstream fashionsensibility, value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and alternativemusic, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter. The term in its current usage first appeared in the 1990s and becameworldwide popular in the 2010s.Hipsters tend to be well educated and often have liberal arts degrees, or degrees in mathematics and sciences,which also require certain creative and analytical thinking abilities. Consequently, many hipsters tend to have jobsin the music, art, and fashion industries. Hipsters are also very racially open-minded, and the greatest number ofinter-racial couples in any urban environment are typically found within the hipster subculture.Although “hipsterism” is really a state of mind, it is also often intertwined with distinct fashion sensibilities.Hipsters reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers. In comparison to the much largermainstream mass, they are pioneers and leaders of the latest cultural trends and ideals. For example, the surge ofjeans made to look old and worn, that have become prevalent at stores such as The Gap, American Eagle,Abercrombie and Fitch, and Hollister, were originally paraded by hipsters who shopped in thrift stores years beforesuch clothing items were mass produced and sold to the mainstream consumers.The true irony here is that many people who look down upon hipster culture are in fact unknowingly followinga path that hipsters have carved out years before them. This phenomenon applies to music as well, as many bandshave become successful and known to mainstream audiences only because hipsters first found and listened to themas early-adopters of new culture. Once certain concepts of fashion and music have reached mainstream audiences,hipsters just move on to something new and improved.Nowadays, the word “hipster” is used in a mixed sense—both positive and negative. In a less positive way, it isoften used to describe someone who is pretentious, overly trendy, or overrefined. Interestingly, members of the subculturetypically do not self-identify as hipsters in either sense. Some analysts contend that the notion of the contemporary hipsteris actually a myth created by marketing to serve various kinds of commercially-related purposes.

Where is this passage most likely to be seen? (A)A financial services report. (B)A political science textbook. (C)A food and health magazine. (D)A fashion and lifestyle website.

What is the second paragraph mainly about? (A)Hipsters' general educational backgrounds. (B)Hipsters' being found racially open-minded. (C)Typical personal traits and profiles of hipsters. (D)Creative and analytical thinking abilities of hipsters.

What is the third paragraph mainly about? (A)The influence of hipsters on fashion trends. (B)The surge of the old-and-worn looking jeans. (C)The stores where mainstream consumers like to shop. (D)The link between hipsters and mainstream consumers.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about hipsters? (A)Hipsters generally show distinct cultural and fashion sensibilities. (B)Members of the hipster subculture enjoy being labeled as hipsters. (C)Many hipsters tend to work in the music, art, and fashion industries. (D)Hipsters have helped new fashion and music trends reach the public.

What does “prevalent” in the third paragraph mean? (A)Recent. (B)Typical. (C)Popular. (D)Creative.