王莉莉正在撰寫研究報告,題目為:「我國中央政府的組織與職權」,下列是其報告的部分內容,依我國憲法增修條文的規定,何者才是正確的觀點?
(A)總統是國家的最高行政首長,由人民直選產生
(B)行政院院長由總統提名,經立法院同意後任命
(C)立法院具有憲法修正案、領土變更案的提案權
(D)司法院負責糾舉、彈劾違法或失職的公務人員Throughout his life Vincent van Gogh was poor, often hungry, and ill. When he died in 1890 at the age of 37, itseemed that his work would be forgotten. All that has changed, and Vincent is now perhaps the most famous painter ofall. In 1990 his painting “Dr. Gachet” was sold in New York for over $82 million, making it one of the most expensivepictures in the world. Van Gogh’s paintings are colorful, bold, and showing strong feelings. Although painted more than100 years ago they caught the world in an exciting way. Yet this skill had to be learned and practiced. In this book wewill review Vincent’s development from beginner to great artist. We will also tell the story of his life and explain how hismajor works came to be created. You can see the way he painted when you read this book, and you can try out some ofthe same methods.依上文回答36 至40 題
When was Vincent van Gogh born?
(A)In 1837
(B)In 1853
(C)In 1906
(D)In 1927
Jack: What a beautiful flower arrangement!Lily:Jack: I surely do.
(A)Thank you for buying me the book.
(B)Well, I’d better be going.
(C)I’m glad you like it.
(D)Where did you get it?
What can we learn about “Dr. Gachet” from this passage?
(A)“Dr. Gachet” was sold before Van Gogh died.
(B)“Dr. Gachet” was a very expensive picture.
(C)“Dr. Gachet” taught Van Gogh how to draw pictures.
(D)“Dr. Gachet” made Van Gogh a rich artist.
Clerk: What would you like, sir?Customer: Two Double Cheese Burgers.Clerk: OK, that’ll be $12.00 even.Customer:Clerk: Thank you, sir. Next, please.
(A)Give me five.
(B)Here you are.
(C)Excuse me.
(D)Is that all?
Which is true about Vincent van Gogh from this passage?
(A)He was remembered for his paintings.
(B)He read lots of books on medicine.
(C)He met Dr. Gachet in New York.
(D)He wrote books on how to draw pictures.
The sick dogs to the animal hospital this morning.
(A)took
(B)taken
(C)were taken
(D)have been taking
According to the passage, what made Vincent van Gogh a great artist?
(A)He was hungry and ill.
(B)He painted with strong feelings and good skill.
(C)His work has been forgotten by people.
(D)He made a lot of money while he was alive.
I’m a stranger here. Could you please show me the train station is?
(A)which
(B)how long
(C)where
(D)what
This passage is most likely from a book entitled .
(A)Oxford English Dictionary
(B)Medical Education
(C)Computer Manuel
(D)Famous Artists
You should your cell phone at the movies and theatres. Others might be annoyed by the ringing of thephone.
(A)add to
(B)cut down
(C)pay for
(D)turn offThe first Americans probably came from Asia to North America 25,000 years ago or more. Over time theydeveloped ways of farming and societies with different languages and cultures. About the time of the Roman Empire,there was a culture of the Mayas in Central America. Mayan society was known to be very advanced with their ownsystem of mathematics and one of the best calendars in the world. They had a system of writing that was like ancientChinese characters. Around the ninth century the population of the Mayans dropped. No one knows whether there was aproblem of a change in the climate, war with other groups, or the wearing out of the soil. It was more than a thousandyears later that Columbus discovered America. When he saw land after the trip across the Atlantic Ocean, he thought hewas in India.(請依據上述文章,回答41~45 題)
Man: I think there are some more kids at the door. Do we have any more candy?Woman: Of course we do.Kids:Woman: Well, what have we here? A monster, a ghost, and who are you?
(A)Happy New Year!
(B)Trick or treat!
(C)Merry Christmas!
(D)Happy birthday!
The first people to come to America were most likely from .
(A)India
(B)Asia
(C)Rome
(D)Maya
John: May I speak to Tom, please?Tom’s Mom: He’s not home.John: No, thanks. I’ll call him later.
(A)Can I have your phone number?
(B)Will you hold on for a moment?
(C)Would you like to leave a message?
(D)Will you call him thirty minutes later?
The Roman Empire was a culture existing .
(A)25,000 years ago
(B)a thousand years before the Mayan culture
(C)after Columbus discovered America
(D)at the same time of the Mayan culture
George: Hi, Tina. ?Tina: Sure, of course. But you have to give it back to me by tomorrow.George: Sure. I will. I won’t forget.
(A)Could I borrow your bicycle
(B)Do I lend you my bicycle
(C)How do I give you my bicycle
(D)When can I loan you my bicycleSince 1945 there has been an important change in cities in the United States and Canada─the growth of shoppingcenters. Before World War II (1939-1945), cities 44 department stores, other smaller stores, and offices. Thesewere in the center of the city, 45 downtown. Around downtown there were areas with houses and apartments.After World War II, as cities grew bigger and bigger, it became more and more difficult to drive downtown to goshopping. Store 46 decided they could do more business if they left downtown and moved closer to the newareas with houses and apartments. 47 , today we find large and small shopping centers on the main streets of thoseareas. A large shopping center has fifty to one hundred stores of all kinds 48 a large parking lot for cars aroundit, and parking in the parking lot is free. Downtown in most cities is not as important as it was before 1945.
According to the article, the Mayan society was very advanced in .
(A)the farming system
(B)mathematics
(C)sailing
(D)changing the climate
(A)have
(B)had
(C)which have
(D)that had
The calendar is something that a culture uses to .
(A)make statues out of stone
(B)count the days and years
(C)write with
(D)fight a war
(A)which it called
(B)that was called
(C)calling
(D)called
The reason the Mayan culture dropped in population is .
(A)still unknown
(B)because the people wore out the soil
(C)because of the calendar
(D)because of warMany people do not smoke and do not like smoking. These nonsmokers are very 46 about the bad effects onpeople’s health from smoking. They have helped 47 laws to restrict smoking in public places. Nonsmokers believethat the smoke from other people can also hurt them. This is true. Scientists also believe that “second-hand smoke,” thesmoke that nonsmokers breathe in from smokers, is very 48 . Because of this, many restaurants and offices in theUnited States and Canada limit the places where people can smoke. Many airlines and hotels do not 49 smoking atall. Things are changing. People want to stay healthy and live better lives.It is not easy to quit smoking, but it is the smartest thing to do. If you quit smoking, your chance of getting lungcancer decreases within one year after you stop. After ten years, the chance is 50 the same as for nonsmokers. It ispossible to quit smoking. You can start leading a healthier and better life today if you make the decision to stop smokingnow. Good luck!(請依據上述文章,回答46~50 題)
(A)customers
(B)lawyers
(C)owners
(D)gardeners
(A)happy
(B)brave
(C)concerned
(D)necessary
(A)As a result
(B)However
(C)Perhaps
(D)Otherwise
(A)pass
(B)passes
(C)passed
(D)passing
(A)without
(B)which has
(C)they have
(D)with
(A)helpful
(B)general
(C)dangerous
(D)comfortable
Ms. Chang let Wayne her car to pick up his friend at the airport.
(A)use
(B)used
(C)using
(D)to use
(A)permit
(B)prevent
(C)develop
(D)increase
Before the fire was put out, it the life of three people.
(A)claims
(B)had claimed
(C)claimed
(D)was claimed