化學工程 114 年外國文(英文)考古題（共 50 題）
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第 1 題
The words of comfort from Jean’s friends served as aduring her time of grief.
(A) compliment
(B) commitment
(C) confrontation
(D) consolation
正解：D

第 2 題
The university received a generousfrom a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students inneed.
(A) application
(B) obligation
(C) endowment
(D) undertaking
正解：C

第 3 題
Theof the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife.
(A) deprivation
(B) restoration
(C) breakdown
(D) crackdown
正解：B

第 4 題
When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, sheopened the door without wakingher sons up.
(A) definitely
(B) digitally
(C) deadly
(D) discreetly
正解：D

第 5 題
Theof the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct.
(A) award
(B) reward
(C) superstition
(D) suspension
正解：D

第 6 題
The storm causedflooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services.
(A) negligible
(B) unprecedented
(C) admirable
(D) undermined
正解：B

第 7 題
Themelody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love.
(A) radiant
(B) content
(C) jubilant
(D) melancholy
正解：D

第 8 題
In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500students and 235members.
(A) board
(B) club
(C) team
(D) faculty
正解：D

第 9 題
Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remainedand continued to pursue her dreams.
(A) fragile
(B) resilient
(C) irritated
(D) aggravated
正解：B

第 10 題
Sophieat John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello tothe ground.
(A) galloped
(B) gasped
(C) glared
(D) gobbled
正解：C

第 11 題
Our company’s product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the pointsincetalks would only drive potential buyers away.
(A) captive
(B) lengthy
(C) punctual
(D) unanimous
正解：B

第 12 題
The airport had beenclosed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened untilthree hours later.
(A) doubtfully
(B) marvelously
(C) stubbornly
(D) temporarily
正解：D

第 13 題
Established in 1960, the Association is a global leader in developing andknowledge aboutfinancial decision making.
(A) disseminating
(B) impersonating
(C) commemorating
(D) subordinating10550－11350
正解：A

第 14 題
Some people areabout the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without adoubt.
(A) hypocritical
(B) skeptical
(C) phenomenal
(D) political
正解：B

第 15 題
The storm continued tothroughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightningilluminating the sky.
(A) urge
(B) rage
(C) pursue
(D) predict請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題The issue of deception, or falsification, is a prevalent concern in various aspects of society. Whether it be inacademic research, business practices, or personal interactions, the act of falsifying information
正解：B

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trust andintegrity. In academic settings, falsifying data or plagiarizing content not only

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ethical standards but alsodiminishes the credibility of scholarly work. Similarly, in business, misleading advertising or financial fraud canlead to significant legal and financial

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, as well as tarnish the reputation of organizations. On a personallevel,

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behavior erodes relationships and erodes the fabric of trust that binds individuals together.Therefore, it is imperative for individuals and institutions to uphold honesty and transparency in all endeavors,fostering a culture of integrity and

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. Only through honesty and authenticity can we cultivate trust and builda more ethical and trustworthy society.16
(A) undermines
(B) strengthens
(C) intensifies
(D) mediates17
(A) sustains
(B) violates
(C) safeguards
(D) verifies18
(A) conquests
(B) attainments
(C) repercussions
(D) implementations19
(A) conscientious
(B) legitimate
(C) forthright
(D) deceitful20
(A) diversity
(B) versatility
(C) ambiguity
(D) accountability請依下文回答第21 題至第25 題Imagine a world where machines are our teachers, our friends, and our companions and where they candrive our cars, diagnose our diseases, and even write our creative content. This is the world of artificialintelligence (AI), and it is a future that is already starting to take
正解：D

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.In movies like The Matrix and Terminator, AI is often

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as a threat to humanity. But in reality, AIhas the potential to be a powerful tool for good. It can help us

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some of the world's biggest problems,such as climate change, disease, and poverty.AI is already being used in a variety of ways today. For example, Tesla, Waymo, and other companies aredeveloping self-driving cars that use AI to

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the road and avoid obstacles. Amazon and other onlineretailers use AI to recommend products to customers

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their past purchases and browsing history. It'salso being used to develop new products and services, such as personalized shopping recommendations andAI-powered chatbots.21
(A) turns
(B) notes
(C) shape
(D) block22
(A) delayed
(B) portrayed
(C) refreshed
(D) tortured23
(A) create
(B) gain
(C) raise
(D) solve24
(A) navigate
(B) expand
(C) detour
(D) obstruct25
(A) aside from
(B) based on
(C) in spite of
(D) on behalf of
正解：B

第 26 題
Social media can be used to bring attention to theof natural resources to secure support for protecting theenvironment.
(A) abuse
(B) flush
(C) spike
(D) weave
正解：A

第 27 題
Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the.
(A) succession
(B) perception
(C) recession
(D) possession
正解：C

第 28 題
With the typhoon, people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance.
(A) appointing
(B) approaching
(C) appreciating
(D) reproaching
正解：B

第 29 題
Tall buildings were a newon the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s.
(A) contest
(B) height
(C) feature
(D) delivery
正解：C

第 30 題
To become globally known, the pianist has beento serious daily practices.
(A) demoted
(B) delivered
(C) devoted
(D) distracted請依下文回答第31 題至35 題Imagine if you could look into the future and see yourself 50 years from now. You could see the wrinkles on your face,how your hair would gray, and how the shape of your face would change
正解：C

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decades of life. It sounds

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somethingout of a fairytale. But a viral “Aged” filter on TikTok is allowing users to look into the face of their

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selves. The newfilter uses AI to estimate

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your face will look like as you age. In a

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of months, the filter got 11 billion views.Young people using the filter reveal a deep fear of getting, and more importantly, looking old.31
(A) after
(B) against
(C) with
(D) under32
(A) if
(B) like
(C) of
(D) to33
(A) future
(B) historic
(C) past
(D) present34
(A) what
(B) when
(C) where
(D) why35
(A) use
(B) matter
(C) few
(D) little請依下文回答第36 題至40 題Tough yet malleable and easy to bend and work with, lead became the chosen metal for water pipes long, long ago—a use that dates back to the ancient Romans. However, lead is notoriously dangerous, with medical and public healthexperts agreeing that there is no safe level of lead in the human body. Then, how does lead get into our tap water? Itenters drinking water when a chemical reaction occurs in plumbing materials that contain lead. This is known as corrosion－dissolving or wearing-away of metal from the pipes and fixtures. This reaction is more severe when water has highacidity or low mineral content. Because we cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water, the best way to know therisk of exposure to lead in drinking water is to identify the potential sources of lead in the service line and householdplumbing. The local water authority is always the first source for testing and identifying lead contamination in the tapwater. Here are a few suggestions for homeowners to cope with the problem:－First and foremost, ask your water provider if you have a lead service line providing water to your home. If youhave a lead service line, ask if there are any programs to assist with removal of the lead service line going to yourhome.－You should be aware that any work, such as water main or service line replacement, could increase exposure tolead while the work is ongoing and for up to six months after the work is completed.－You should ask to have your water tested. Many public water systems will test drinking water for residents uponrequest. There are also laboratories that are certified to test for lead in water.－You need to understand that water sampling results can vary depending on the time of day, season, method ofsampling, flow of water and other factors.
正解：B

第 36 題
According to the passage, which of the following is associated with plumbing materials?
(A) Pipes and fixtures
(B) Mineral content
(C) Certified laboratories
(D) Removal of acidity
正解：A

第 37 題
According to the passage, how does lead get into our tap water?
(A) Water pipes containing lead corrode, and the metal dissolves into the water.
(B) The water authority does not monitor and treat source water that contains lead.
(C) Lead gets into drinking water when the service line replacement is in process.
(D) Drinking water is contaminated when it is tested and sampled by laboratories.
正解：A

第 38 題
According to the passage, why did lead become a chosen material for water pipes?
(A) It is strong and pliable.
(B) It is solid and dense.
(C) It is heavy and compact.
(D) It is resistant to corrosion.
正解：A

第 39 題
According to the passage, what will cause a more severe corrosion in plumbing materials that contain lead?
(A) High mineral content.
(B) High acidity in water.
(C) High temperatures.
(D) Highly toxic chemicals.
正解：B

第 40 題
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
(A) Water service line replacement could increase the exposure to lead while the work is proceeding.
(B) Medical and public health experts agree that there is no safe level of lead in the human body.
(C) Water sampling results can be different depending on the time of day, season, and method of sampling.
(D) The most important thing is to look for a certified laboratory to identify lead contamination.請依下文回答第41 題至45 題Early risers are people who naturally wake up early in the morning. Their body clock causes them to get up while mostof us are still in deep sleep. Researchers said early risers could have some shared DNA from Neanderthals – our
正解：D

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wholived over 40,000 years ago. Neanderthals lived in northern parts of Europe and Asia. They woke up earlier to hunt for orgather food as the sun

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. Scientists have spent a long time looking at why some people are early birds, while othersare night owls. They looked at a medical database with

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information for hundreds of thousands of people. Theycompared the DNA of people who said they were early risers with the Neanderthal DNA. Their research found moreexamples of Neanderthal DNA

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in the early risers. However, it is likely that the Neanderthal DNA is not so strongin many people. The effect of the Neanderthal DNA may be

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as the centuries pass. Our modern lifestyles meanmany of us prefer sleeping in to leaving the comfort of our bed. Nevertheless, it may still be true that the early bird catchesthe worm.41
(A) ancestors
(B) endorsers
(C) ministers
(D) violators42
(A) rose
(B) rises
(C) arise
(D) risen43
(A) genetic
(B) absurd
(C) balding
(D) tactful44
(A) existed
(B) hunched
(C) tokened
(D) wielded45
(A) weakening
(B) inducting
(C) hovering
(D) lavishing請依下文回答第46 題至50 題Is stray animal protection as urgent as it seems? As a matter of fact, I would like to change the movement’s name to“de-privileged animal protection.” Stray animals can neither speak for their own rights nor register as voters. They arethe most unprivileged among the underprivileged. Suppose the whole society sees them not as life but as trash. In thatcase, we would treat foreign laborers, old citizens who live alone, people with disabilities, and all other minority groupssimilarly, as if a domino effect starts to implement itself. However, if we secure the first domino piece, that is, if we canrescue a stray cat out of kindness, shall we fail to treat other species (including humans) in suffering kindly?I recalled a reader from a university abroad saying in his letter to me, “I envy neither democracy nor wealth inTaiwan. But I do envy the kindness and tolerance of Taiwanese people as shown in their kind treatment of non-humanspecies described in your cat book.”Therefore, it is not a matter of cat caring or not (to use the rhetoric of relativism permeating throughout this society,as in “Just as you have the freedom to love cats, so I have the freedom to hate them”). We care for aboriginal kids orstarving kids in Africa, not because we love or do not love them. It is an act of generosity, rightly making us a civilizedbeing.
正解：A

第 46 題
According to the passage, what do foreign laborers, old citizens who live alone, and people with disabilities havein common?
(A) They are in large numbers.
(B) They do not enjoy social benefits.
(C) They suffer from discrimination.
(D) They are often in the news.
正解：C

第 47 題
According to the passage, what can the author’s job be?
(A) A book writer.
(B) A shop owner.
(C) A game developer.
(D) An environment official.
正解：A

第 48 題
Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
(A) Love All People in Suffering
(B) Be Kind to Stray Animals
(C) Live a Life in a Safe Way
(D) Build a Cat-caring Shelter
正解：B

第 49 題
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “permeating” in the context of this passage?
(A) spreading
(B) claiming
(C) inhabiting
(D) outstanding
正解：A

第 50 題
According to the passage, why do people care for stray animals?
(A) It is a volunteer work.
(B) It is a humanitarian act.
(C) It showcases love for the old.
(D) It promotes animals’ positive image.
正解：B

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