聯合國氣候變化綱要公約(UNFCCC)締約方第18 屆大會在2012 年年底舉行,世界各國正在加強採取行動對抗氣候變遷。因應國際趨勢,我國行政院環境保護署也將「溫室氣體減量法」列為推動重點。上文的作法符合下列何者的理念?
(A)里約宣言
(B)森林原則
(C)京都議定書
(D)生物多樣性公約George Washington first proposed a military school in 1783. Two decades 36 Washington’s first proposal, onMarch 16, 1802, the United States Military Academy opened. It was located at West Point, New York, 50 miles north ofManhattan.West Point became an important American school in the years before the Civil War, establishing 37 as thecountry’s finest school of engineering and science. Its graduates held 38 roles in American life. They 39 began toserve as junior officers, many later rising to command armies on both sides of the Civil War.40 the later years of the 19th century, West Point focused on military courses. When the United States enteredWorld War I, its graduates had charge of almost every major field command.請依上文回答第36 題至第40 題
Cashier: The total is $2,500. Will this be cash or charge?Mary:Cashier: No, I’m afraid not.
(A)How will you like it?
(B)Do you take JCB Card?
(C)Do you have change?
(D)Should I write you a check?
I need to go to the to exchange my new basketball shoes.
(A)clinic
(B)mall
(C)coffee shop
(D)restaurant
(A)one
(B)them
(C)itself
(D)theirs
Diane: You’ll never believe this!Jane: ?Diane: I got an A on my math test.Jane: That’s great. Congratulations!
(A)How’s it going?
(B)How’ve you been?
(C)What happened?
(D)Why not?
Eating breakfast every morning is very important for students. It enables them to have enough to learn newthings.
(A)interest
(B)energy
(C)dream
(D)fun
(A)small
(B)doubtful
(C)empty
(D)key
Jason is very busy. He does not have time reading newspapers or watching TV.
(A)lots
(B)several
(C)much
(D)some
The endings of the modern movies are often open, the viewers in doubt as to the final outcome of thecharacters.
(A)left
(B)leaves
(C)left to
(D)leaving
(A)also
(B)never
(C)barely
(D)seldom
Jeff has a cookbook with him, so he knows what to cook for his family.
(A)handy
(B)delicious
(C)juicy
(D)scary
This luggage is three times as heavy that.
(A)for
(B)as
(C)of
(D)than
(A)Although
(B)Whether
(C)During
(D)When
He went to the library and a book.
(A)made
(B)bought
(C)lent
(D)borrowed請回答第41 題至第45 題:Many people cannot tell the difference between the lotus and the water lily because the flowers and leaves have a similarappearance and both kinds of flowers grow in quiet ponds or lakes. In some ways, however, these flowers are verydifferent. First of all, lotus flowers usually reach up out of the water, while the water lily rests on the floating leaves.Secondly, the pads or ridged leaves of the lotus flowers are completely rounded while those of the water lily have a splitin them from the outer edge to the center. Finally, the lotus flower has the religious significance of purity in Asia whilethe water lily is mostly associated with feminine beauty and nymphs (water spirits), as in Greek culture. Although theyhave different characteristics and meanings, both the lotus and the water lily are highly appreciated in various cultures.
Some people like football and like basketball.
(A)other
(B)others
(C)another
(D)the other
Genie: Excuse me.John: Take the first right after the post office.Genie: Thank you very much.
(A)Is it far away from the post office?
(B)I think you are standing in my way.
(C)Can you give me a ride to the post office?
(D)How can I get to the park?
The common natural habitat for the water lily and the lotus is
(A)on the bank of a river.
(B)in a pond or a lake.
(C)above a waterfall.
(D)in a fast-running brook.
John: Hello, is Mark there?Mary: Yes.John:Mary: Well, he’s busy right now.
(A)Where is he?
(B)May I speak to him?
(C)I’ll call again later.
(D)This is John speaking.
Louise: You look nice in your new dress. Where did you buy it?Francis: Oh,
(A)I bought it an hour ago.
(B)I bought it with my mother.
(C)I got it at a department store.
(D)I also got a new pair of shoes.
Which statement is NOT true?
(A)The leaves of the water lily float on the water.
(B)The leaves of the water lily are completely round.
(C)The leaves of the water lily have ridges.
(D)The leaves of the water lily are also called pads.
Lisa: I’m going to the supermarket. Do you need anything?John:Lisa: Sure. Anything else?
(A)Yes. It’s great.
(B)May I take your order?
(C)Yes, please do.
(D)Could you buy some bread for me?Online learning is also called distance education. Many American colleges and universities have been offering it foryears. Online classes are usually taught by 43 who have been trained in online teaching. These classes can be highlyinteractive, 44 students communicate with each other and their teachers. Some classes require students to all log in atthe same time so they can 45 live lectures by a professor. Students can also ask questions and work together on teamprojects. Many schools offer online education. Students should be especially careful of programs that offer a degree 46for little or no work. These are known as diploma mills, and are illegal in the United States. Educational advisers also saythat before you enter any program, make sure the work will 47 in your country.
If the boy to his parents, he wouldn’t have been in trouble.
(A)had listened
(B)has listened
(C)listens
(D)listened
According to the paragraph, the lotus flower is mostly known to be
(A)a flower found at weddings.
(B)a religious symbol.
(C)an extinct plant.
(D)a poisonous flower.
It was a windy and rainy night; , I decided to go out.
(A)hence
(B)although
(C)therefore
(D)however
In the West, the water lily is associated with
(A)beautiful water spirits.
(B)purity of mind and body.
(C)female fertility.
(D)everlasting love.
(A)where
(B)which
(C)that
(D)when
Their research project failed, yet John and his team-workers are .
(A)worth praise
(B)worth praising
(C)worthy praise
(D)worthwhile praising
This paragraph is mainly a
(A)story about the lives of plants.
(B)debate about religions.
(C)comparison of two kinds of flowers.
(D)plea for conservation of nature.請回答第46 題至第50 題:The appearance of smartphones has changed people’s life to a large degree. Not only can people use them to make andreceive phone calls, they can 46 use them to surf on the Internet, send and receive emails, communicate with eachother through video and make new friends. They have helped make human contact become easier and more 47 thanbefore. Besides helping people to connect 48 each other, smartphones allow people to have fun. People can watchvideos and movies online as well as play many different online games either with themselves or with others. Using thecamera function 49 by smartphones, people can take pictures of themselves, their family and friends and even thingsthat interest them. Now smartphones have also been used as a kind of credit card. 50 , people can use them to pay fortheir grocery shopping without taking the money with them.
(A)join
(B)participate
(C)make
(D)listen
The movie was okay, but I would rather to the concert last night.
(A)go
(B)went
(C)have gone
(D)have been gone
(A)also
(B)but
(C)again
(D)never
(A)exchange
(B)in return
(C)require
(D)in need
Nancy must have been me because I haven’t seen her for a month.
(A)avoiding
(B)climbing
(C)receiving
(D)swallowing
(A)helpful
(B)general
(C)confusing
(D)frequent
(A)regard
(B)be regarded
(C)recognize
(D)be recognizedIn 1888, Vincent Van Gogh moved to Arles, a town in southern France. The artist Paul Gauguin moved there too,and they became good friends. The weather was beautiful, and they were both inspired by the colorful countryside.They painted daily and talked about art, but they didn’t have much money. Van Gogh often became sad and couldn’tpaint. One day he became very angry and argued with Gauguin. Gauguin left Arles, and shortly after, Van Gogh cut offa piece of his own ear.After a while, Van Gogh began to paint again. He sent some paintings to Paris but couldn’t sell them. Then, in 1890,early on a Sunday evening, Van Gogh went out to the countryside with his paints. He took out a gun and shot himself inthe chest. His brother Theo traveled from Paris to be with him. Two days later, Van Gogh died.In his short, sad life, Van Gogh painted 200 paintings. He sold only one of them. In 1990, one of his paintings wassold for 82.5 million U.S. dollars.
Denise spent hours sitting in front of her desk. She still could not out how to solve the puzzle.
(A)set
(B)figure
(C)look
(D)knock
(A)from
(B)for
(C)with
(D)about
This passage is mainly about .
(A)a short friendship between Van Gogh and Gauguin
(B)the reason why Van Gogh cut off his own ear
(C)Van Gogh’s life in Arles as an unknown painter
(D)Theo’s brotherly love for Vincent Van Gogh
With just four weeks left in the Presidential it’s impossible to say who will win.
(A)campaign
(B)admission
(C)defense
(D)station
(A)provide
(B)provided
(C)providing
(D)to provide
Which of the following statements is correct?
(A)Van Gogh could not paint any more after his crazy act.
(B)Van Gogh did not attempt to kill himself.
(C)Theo came from Paris to attend Van Gogh’s funeral.
(D)Van Gogh killed himself in the countryside.
The of this book is a winner of the Nobel Prize.
(A)tutor
(B)singer
(C)trainer
(D)author
(A)As well
(B)Such as
(C)For instance
(D)As if
One of Van Gogh’s paintings was sold for 82.5 million U.S. dollars about years after his death.
(A)50
(B)100
(C)150
(D)200