一般行政 101 年英文考古題（共 50 題） 資料來源：考選部歷屆試題｜法律人 LawPlayer 整理 https://lawplayer.com/exam/general-administration/101-english 第 1 題 Computers are to most businesses. In other words, most businesses can not be operated without computers. (A) initial (B) indispensable (C) innovative (D) disruptive 正解：B 第 2 題 I don’t know why you can’t get along with your twin sister. I thought twins should be very with each other. (A) compatible (B) competitive (C) compressed (D) confused 正解：A 第 3 題 With no transportation , I have to go to school on foot every day. (A) foldable (B) invisible (C) portable (D) available 正解：D 第 4 題 He is a figure in the art world. Some think that he is a genius, while others look on him as a lunatic who justputs different elements together. (A) bureaucratic (B) controversial (C) sentimental (D) vicious 正解：B 第 5 題 Jane invested in stocks and shares, thinking they were going to be ; unfortunately, she lost all her savings. (A) massive (B) frugal (C) wasteful (D) profitable 正解：D 第 6 題 The problem of global warming has become more and more serious. That is why we have to put the issue ofenvironmental protection back on our . (A) agenda (B) alternative (C) anecdote (D) assembly 正解：A 第 7 題 Jim’s talent makes him , and he turns his nose up at others’ achievements. (A) submissive (B) extravagant (C) supportive (D) arrogant 正解：D 第 8 題 As she is allergic to materials, she has to buy clothes made of cotton and linen. (A) synthetic (B) sympathetic (C) systematic (D) simplistic 正解：A 第 9 題 The sales of cigarettes have dropped and the number of smokers has in Taiwan recently. (A) degenerated (B) condensed (C) decreased (D) subsided 正解：C 第 10 題 One of the greatest concerns of the government is the abrupt rise of the unemployment rate, which might implyeconomic . (A) recessions (B) reactions (C) reservations (D) recreations 正解：A 第 11 題 You didn’t do your homework. I want to hear your . (A) expectation (B) explanation (C) revolution (D) evolution 正解：B 第 12 題 Some people go to fortune-tellers, while others use playing cards to try to their future. (A) predict (B) forget (C) pursue (D) remember 正解：A 第 13 題 The mayor decided to a cellphone etiquette campaign to advocate the proper use of cellphones. (A) constitute (B) launch (C) overcome (D) violate 正解：B 第 14 題 Mary has in bed since last week. (A) lay (B) lied (C) laid (D) lain 正解：D 第 15 題 Billy is a smart and secretary. He never wastes his time on trifles. (A) fluent (B) affluent (C) efficient (D) sufficient 正解：C 第 16 題 Coming out of the doctor’s office, the lady approached her husband and in his ear, “I’m pregnant.” (A) commanded (B) whispered (C) splashed (D) quarreled 正解：B 第 17 題 Fathers and sons have a long history of disagreeing on many subjects, when the sons are teenagers. (A) reluctantly (B) occasionally (C) particularly (D) fortunately 正解：C 第 18 題 In some department stores, there is a place where you can yourself by playing video games. (A) erase (B) behave (C) support (D) entertain 正解：D 第 19 題 The company’s work schedule is ; its employees can choose to work in the morning or in the afternoon. (A) colorful (B) flexible (C) punctual (D) professional 正解：B 第 20 題 This vacuum cleaner won’t work if it isn’t in. (A) given (B) soaked (C) plugged (D) connected 正解：C 第 21 題 The Sydney Opera House, with its gleaming white sails breathtaking against the backdrop of the harbor, is the mosticon of the city. (A) eligible (B) reversible (C) expressible (D) recognizable 正解：D 第 22 題 Every candidate in an election needs a catchy campaign to attract voters’ attention. (A) schedule (B) slogan (C) budget (D) partner 正解：B 第 23 題 After taking a short break, the presenter took a drink from his cup and his talk. (A) resolved (B) presumed (C) preceded (D) resumed 正解：D 第 24 題 Four employees were absent today. One was sick, another took her maternity leave, and were on a business trip. (A) another (B) the others (C) others (D) the other 正解：B 第 25 題 He burned the candle at both ends his already fragile health. Finally, he breathed his last breath with his goalachieved. (A) in terms of (B) by means of (C) at the expense of (D) in consideration of 正解：C 第 26 題 I to contact a friend living in Hualien for the past few days, but I still cannot reach him. (A) had tried (B) have been trying (C) had been trying (D) tried 正解：B 第 27 題 The church, in a war, was never rebuilt. (A) destroyed (B) destroying (C) that had destroyed (D) which destroyed 正解：A 第 28 題 Since my opinion is yours, why not ask another person to judge whose is better? (A) depending on (B) in conflict with (C) in comparison with (D) in touch with 正解：B 第 29 題 The outstanding performance of the two world-class ballerinas was truly . They won thunderous applause. (A) a feast for the eyes (B) a thorn in the flesh (C) a pearl in the palm (D) a pie in the sky 正解：A 第 30 題 George was very angry because his girlfriend . He waited for her in the rain for over an hour before leaving. (A) fixed him up (B) stood him up (C) made up with him (D) went steady with him 正解：B 第 31 題 At the annual party, the Chief Executive Officer three department supervisors and named them Leaders of theYear. (A) left out (B) knocked over (C) singled out (D) took over 正解：C 第 32 題 Don’t ask me. I just have no idea about . (A) whose car is this (B) whose car this is (C) this is whose car (D) whose this car is 正解：B 第 33 題 How many of us would do the same thing ? (A) supposed the chance gives us (B) only we were given the chance (C) if given the chance (D) by the chance given us 正解：C 第 34 題 They promised to finish the work on time and . (A) so have they (B) so they did (C) so they have done (D) so they had done 正解：B 第 35 題 , he simply found a way to discard it and avoid it entirely. (A) He was unable to solve the problem (B) Was unable to solve the problem (C) Be unable to solve the problem (D) Unable to solve the problem 正解：D 第 36 題 Boss: You look run-down.Staff: I caught a bad cold last week.Boss: Well, do you want to take sick leave?Staff: I guess so. Even though I seem to be over the worst of it.Boss: Don’t give the bug to anyone in the office. (A) Where are you leaving? (B) Running makes me tired. (C) Don’t look down upon that man! (D) I’ve been feeling under the weather. 正解：D 第 37 題 Joan: I’ve heard a lot about you recently. People say you designed a flawless project for your company.Bob: Well, . My coworkers gave me lots of wonderful advice.Joan: You are so humble! (A) you beat me (B) search me (C) I’m flattered (D) by all means 正解：C 第 38 題 Wendy: What are you doing, Jenny?Jenny: Just surfing the Net. Did you know Levi’s originally made jeans for workers?Wendy: You mean the jeans we’re wearing now? (A) Really? (B) Needless to say. (C) You are telling me. (D) No sweat. 正解：A 第 39 題 Lilly: Poor Paul. He’s been swamped with work these days.Kathy: .Lilly: Certainly. He needs a break to relieve his pressure. (A) He’d better not take the short cut. (B) No wonder he is always in good shape. (C) He really needs to have some time off. (D) He can’t have his cake and eat it. 正解：C 第 40 題 John: I am so confused. Pat wants to be my roommate.Mary: That’s good, isn’t it?John: Yeah, . People say that he snores a lot.Mary: Well, I guess you’ve really got a problem. (A) but it’s too good to be true (B) but there is something that really bothers me (C) but everything starts well ends well (D) but there is something that makes me proud 正解：B 第 41 題 Tim: I haven’t seen you for ages.Tom:Tim: I wouldn’t have, either, if someone had not mentioned your name. (A) You haven’t changed very much. (B) I recognized you at first sight. (C) I didn’t recognize you at first. (D) I hardly thought I would miss you so much. 正解：C 第 42 題 Hairstylist: Hi, I am Christine. What can I do for you?Customer: I want to have a new hairstyle, but I don’t want to change my hair too much.Hairstylist:Customer: That’s a good idea. (A) OK. I will dye your hair bright green. (B) Don’t worry. I will use a lot of conditioner. (C) I am really good at shaving heads. (D) Then I suggest trimming your hair a little. 正解：D 第 43 題 John: How did your interview go?Peter: I didn’t do a good job. I was too nervous.John: Everyone is nervous in an interview. (A) Too bad. (B) Don’t mention it. (C) Take it easy. (D) You must be kidding.請依下文回答第44 題至第46 題。A great deal of gender-role socialization takes place in the home. Fathers engage in 44 “rough-housing” play withtheir sons than with their daughters, even in infancy. As children grow, boys and girls are encouraged to play withdifferent types of toys. 45 gender differences are found in toy preferences. In general, boys have less flexibility to playwith “feminine” toys than girls 46 with “masculine” toys. Many studies have demonstrated the influence ofgender-role socialization. 正解：C 第 44 題 (A)the (B)much (C)more (D)very (A) the (B) much (C) more (D) very 正解：C 第 45 題 (A)Permissive (B)Impossible (C)Submissive (D)Substantial (A) Permissive (B) Impossible (C) Submissive (D) Substantial 正解：D 第 46 題 (A)do (B)are (C)have (D)can請依下文回答第47 題至第50 題。With cloning technology now available, we will need to consider if cloning is ethically acceptable. For example, isthere any way to prevent the abuses of cloning without blocking beneficial medical and scientific progress? Humancloning research could bring about substantial health benefits, including the creation of animals with human-compatibleorgans for transplantation. Cloning could also be used to help scientists understand how genes are turned on and off,which could provide important information about the causes of cancer and the mechanism of aging.Another issue is the use of cloning to treat infertility. Reproductive technology, once considered controversial, isnow accepted by the public. Why not allow a woman who is unable to conceive naturally to clone a child by placing herown DNA inside of a donor egg?Yet, what about our sense of identity and ancestry? Imagine giving birth to a clone of yourself—or your mother,father, or grandfather. Familial relationships could become increasingly complex. How can we prevent sinisterapplications of cloning, such as the creation of clones that would serve as slaves or a source of body parts? What effectwill cloning have on theology? Is each human life unique? Would a clone have a soul? Finally, what will happen toclones that are failed experiments? Will they be disposed of like other experiments that have gone awry? These are justsome of the issues that should be considered before a national policy on cloning is formulated. (A) do (B) are (C) have (D) can請依下文回答第47 題至第50 題。With cloning technology now available, we will need to consider if cloning is ethically acceptable. For example, isthere any way to prevent the abuses of cloning without blocking beneficial medical and scientific progress? Humancloning research could bring about substantial health benefits, including the creation of animals with human-compatibleorgans for transplantation. Cloning could also be used to help scientists understand how genes are turned on and off,which could provide important information about the causes of cancer and the mechanism of aging.Another issue is the use of cloning to treat infertility. Reproductive technology, once considered controversial, isnow accepted by the public. Why not allow a woman who is unable to conceive naturally to clone a child by placing herown DNA inside of a donor egg?Yet, what about our sense of identity and ancestry? Imagine giving birth to a clone of yourself—or your mother,father, or grandfather. Familial relationships could become increasingly complex. How can we prevent sinisterapplications of cloning, such as the creation of clones that would serve as slaves or a source of body parts? What effectwill cloning have on theology? Is each human life unique? Would a clone have a soul? Finally, what will happen toclones that are failed experiments? Will they be disposed of like other experiments that have gone awry? These are justsome of the issues that should be considered before a national policy on cloning is formulated. 正解：A 第 47 題 What does the word “controversial” mean? (A) Disputable (B) Manageable (C) Plausible (D) Conventional 正解：A 第 48 題 Which of the following statements is NOT an advantage of human cloning mentioned in this passage? (A) Human cloning can help scientists understand how genes work. (B) Human cloning can help improve organ transplantation. (C) Human cloning can help scientists find out how human beings get old. (D) Human cloning can bring dead people back to life. 正解：D 第 49 題 According to this passage, which of the following is NOT a possible problem caused by human cloning? (A) Failed human clones may be thrown away. (B) Relationships among family members may be confusing. (C) Infertility will be very common. (D) Human clones may be used as a source of body parts. 正解：C 第 50 題 Which of the following statements best states the main idea of the passage? (A) Human cloning research can improve reproductive technology and thus help infertile couples have kids. (B) With so many possible ethical problems, we should think twice before setting up a national policy on cloning. (C) The way to prevent the abuses of cloning may hinder beneficial medical and scientific progress. (D) Human cloning research should be stopped because it is not ethically acceptable. 正解：B 題目與答案為考試當年公告版本，實務標準請以現行規範為準。