When young people travel, many of them would choose to stay at a youth hostel, a cheap where ten or morepeople sleep in one room.
(A)accommodation
(B)compliance
(C)furnishing
(D)installation
Harry carries a box everywhere. I am about what is in the box.
(A)eager
(B)jealous
(C)obvious
(D)curious
The city government declared its commitment to clean up all the school walls covered with racist .
(A)foci
(B)graffiti
(C)stimuli
(D)syllabi
If you must ride your bicycle at night, you need to wear light or bright-colored clothing to increase your tooncoming traffic.
(A)perception
(B)visibility
(C)recognition
(D)sensitivity
My doctor a new and healthy diet for me as I had suffered from eating junk foods for years.
(A)exercised
(B)governed
(C)reduced
(D)recommended
A truck on the highway caused many other vehicles stuck in traffic for more than an hour during themorning rush hour.
(A)hunted
(B)launched
(C)stalled
(D)treaded
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) is a British television series about two private detectives, one alive, one dead,played by comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
(A)rightfully
(B)privately
(C)personally
(D)respectively
These sentences in your writing are . You just kept repeating and rephrasing the same message.
(A)anonymous
(B)eloquent
(C)indispensable
(D)redundant
For many people who want to learn to swim, the first they have to overcome is to put their face into thewater.
(A)defeat
(B)diving
(C)hint
(D)hurdle
It has become a tradition for this company to ten percent of its annual profits to charities or organizationsthat help people in need.
(A)allocate
(B)constitute
(C)dispatch
(D)establish
The bullet-proof vests were to the policemen who were assigned to arrest the escaped convict.
(A)endowed
(B)distributed
(C)obtained
(D)equipped
Heat waves are the most fatal type of weather phenomenon. The average annual number of deaths attributedto heat is about 400 in the country.
(A)comprehensive
(B)excessive
(C)indispensable
(D)miserable
Flaubert was extremely : by the age of sixteen he was writing stories in the romantic taste, which werepublished only after his death.
(A)critical
(B)immature
(C)precocious
(D)theoretical
Work hard, you can earn more money to support your family.
(A)but
(B)or
(C)and
(D)than
People who were chronic binge drinkers often made decisions that would put them at high risk of losing money.
(A)People who drank too much continually risked their money in the stock market in the end.
(B)Habitual heavy drinkers tended to make risky decisions leading to losing money.
(C)People who were alcoholic often made decisions that prevented them from taking risks.
(D)Those who indulged in material comforts were at great risk of losing too much money.
Being entirely by land and with no access to the ocean, the country cannot easily transport its products toother countries.
(A)enclosed
(B)manipulated
(C)polarized
(D)refilled
Cindy: Susan, would you like some more rice noodles?Susan:Cindy: Here you are.Susan: Thanks a lot. It’s very kind of you.
(A)No, thanks. They look very delicious.
(B)Thank you. I’m stuffed.
(C)Yes, please. They are really very delicious.
(D)Thanks. But I really can’t.
It seems that few American exports have proved as popular as credit cards.
(A)Credit cards seem to have been among the most popular exports from the United States.
(B)The United States seems to have exported more credit cards than any other countries have.
(C)When it comes to American exports, credit cards seem to have been the least popular ones.
(D)American credit cards seem to have more overseas users than local users in the United States.請依下文回答第37 題至第40 題People evolve a language in order to describe and thus control their circumstances, or in order not to be submergedby a reality that they cannot articulate. A Frenchman living in Paris speaks a subtly and crucially different language fromthat of the man living in Marseilles; 37 sounds very much like a man living in Quebec; and they would all havegreat difficulty in apprehending what the man from Guadeloupe, or Martinique, is saying, 38 the man fromSenegal—although the “common” language of all these areas is French. But each has paid, and is paying, a different pricefor this “common” language, in which, as it turns out, they are not saying, and cannot be saying, the same things: theyeach have very different realities to articulate or control.What joins all languages and all men is the necessity to confront life, in order, not inconceivably, to outwit death: theprice for this is the acceptance and achievement of one’s temporal identity. So that, for example, though it is not taught inthe schools, the south of France still clings to its ancient and musical Provencal, which resists being described as a“dialect.” And much of the 39 in the Basque countries, and in Wales, is due to the Basque and Welshdetermination not to allow their languages to be destroyed. This determination also 40 the flames in Irelandfor among the many indignities the Irish have been forced to undergo at English hands is the English contempt for theirlanguage.
Most people living in the suburbs take the train to their offices in the city every day.
(A)commuter
(B)freight
(C)stationary
(D)voyage請依下文回答第38 題至第42 題At the start of the Dark Ages, there were no galaxies, no stars, and no planets. Even if there had been, wewould not be able to spot them. That is because hydrogen-gas clouds are nearly opaque to 38 light. Noordinary 39 will ever be able to see what happened afterward. 40 somehow the matter that started as asea of individual atoms managed to transform itself into something more. So back in the early 1990s, Avi Loebat Harvard University began lobbying theorists to make a major push to 41 through computer simulationshow the first stars formed. The plan was to 42 the young universe digitally, plug in equations for therelevant physics, and see what must have happened.
Mary: What do you usually do on your day off, John?John: Well, I always get up very early, around 5 o’clock. And I lift weights for an hour.Mary:John: No, and then I usually jog for about two hours.
(A)I don’t believe you!
(B)You’re kidding!
(C)I like to do that, too!
(D)You are so energetic!請依下文回答第38 題至第42 題Few would deny that what we see in the media affects the way we think and act. Advertisers know this 38 anyoneelse, paying millions of dollars every year to sell their products. For 39 time television advertising in the UnitedStates, companies pay up to two million dollars for a single forty-second advertisement. In that short time, a companyexpects to influence enough buyers both to 40 the cost of the ad itself, and to make a profit from the ad.In the competition for audience attention, advertisers will do almost anything they can think of to sell their products.A common 41 in commercial advertising is to tie the advertised product to sex or glamour, even when these featuresdo not 42 relate to the product. How many times have we seen a pretty woman selling a car? Other ads may makeexaggerated claims about the effectiveness of their products.
(A)each
(B)either
(C)one
(D)neither
(A)visible
(B)visionary
(C)visionless
(D)visual
(A)sooner than
(B)better than
(C)more or less as
(D)not far from
(A)in terms of
(B)to say nothing of
(C)in accordance with
(D)together with
(A)feeds
(B)fights
(C)lowers
(D)quenches請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題The story of Orlando’s stunning transformation from swamp and sinkhole to a metropolis began, inevitably, withWalt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Disney first flew over central Florida in an airplane on the fateful day of November 22,1963. The Kennedy assassination would mark America forever. So would the decision Walt Disney made that day to turnan inland Florida agricultural center into an epicenter of world tourism.Disney chose Orlando first because it was at the confluence of two of the most important thoroughfares, what todayare Interstate 4 and Florida’s Turnpike. Moreover, since Walt Disney’s original theme park—Disneyland, in southernCalifornia—covered fewer than 300 acres and was soon ringed with the suburban blight that its success inevitablyattracted—motels, strip malls, and copycat amusement parks, Disney hoped to rectify in Florida his mistake of notmaking Disneyland big enough. He set out to create a new, bigger, better Magic Kingdom. Here, arriving visitors wouldnot be permitted to choose their own parking spaces; smiling Disney characters would do that for them. Besides, water inthis Magic Kingdom could not be the tannic brown common in central Florida. So Bay Lake was drained, the sludgeremoved, and clear water pumped into the resulting lagoon. Even dry land would be turned into another Disney illusion:As you traverse the theme park, you are actually walking on the roof of an immense, underground control building fromwhich the operation is run, staffed, and supplied.
(A)induce
(B)deduce
(C)reduce
(D)seduce
(A)flaw
(B)issue
(C)cost
(D)tactic
Why is November 22, 1963 important in the history of Orlando?
(A)President Kennedy was assassinated on that day.
(B)The location for Disney World was chosen on that day.
(C)Mickey Mouse flew over Orlando in an airplane on that day.
(D)Disney World was first open to the public in Orlando on that day.
(A)directly
(B)hardly
(C)consequently
(D)vaguely請依下文回答第43 題至第46 題Researchers in a new field of science called chronobiology are studying the body’s natural rhythms, or patterns, tofind out just what makes people sleepy. Chronobiologists have learned that a person’s temperature, blood pressure, andhormone levels go up and down in a regular pattern that repeats itself every twenty-four hours. The daily cycle of bodytemperature affects how a person feels at different times during the day. For most people, body temperature begins todrop in the early evening. This slows other bodily functions and makes you feel drowsy. Around daybreak, bodytemperature rises and you begin to feel more alert.Many chronobiologists now think that the time of day a person gets drug treatment for cancer affects the success oftreatment. Other studies are revealing that we do different types of work better at different times of the day. Physicalcoordination, for example, peaks during the afternoon. And some studies show that eight to nine hours of sleep everynight might not be necessary. Frequent naps might work just as well or even better. Findings such as these are helpingpeople to organize their lives so that they work with their natural rhythms rather than against them.
Where is the first Disney theme park?
(A)In southern California
(B)In central California
(C)In northern Florida
(D)In inland Florida
Fashion has always been demonized by moralists, and often represented as a threat to pre-existing models ofdecorum, gender definitions, and the boundaries between them.
(A)Fashion, viewed by moralists as a social evil, is believed to represent pre-existing behavior models and genderroles in the society.
(B)Fashion is a threat to established models of good manners and gender roles which have long been criticized bymoralists.
(C)Moralists have always criticized fashion for its potential to destroy new decorum models and gender roles.
(D)Moralists have long viewed fashion as an evil that threatens good behavior and clearly-defined gender roles inthe society.
What do chronobiologists study?
(A)The best time for people to get treatment.
(B)How our body reacts to temperature.
(C)How our body works and why people feel sleepy.
(D)Efficient ways to improve our health.
According to the article, why did Walt Disney build a theme park in Orlando?
(A)Orlando had a tradition of tourism.
(B)Orlando was famous for its clear water.
(C)Orlando was a metropolis in the 1960s.
(D)Orlando was a meeting point of highways.
Making a good first impression begins with a conscious decision to put your best foot forward. And then, wheneverpossible, you must make the effort to live up to that impression.
(A)Living up to the first impression is easier once the best foot is put forward.
(B)It is possible to put your best foot forward every time by remaining conscious.
(C)It is just as important to make a good first impression as to maintain it at all times.
(D)The first impression of someone cannot be changed unless it is done with a conscious effort.
Which of the following statements is true?
(A)Body temperature varies from day to day.
(B)When body temperature decreases, our energy level also goes down.
(C)The change of temperature has little to do with our bodily functions.
(D)For most people, body temperature drops to the lowest in the early morning.
According to the article, what was the problem with the Disneyland in California?
(A)Its success made it overcrowded.
(B)It provided nothing but a Disney illusion.
(C)It was too far away from hotels, motels, and malls.
(D)It failed to compete with other amusement parks.
Officials across the country have been busying themselves with what until three or four years ago would have beenan unthinkable task: persuading migrants to stay.
(A)All officials of the country have been busy with a vital task they should have done three years ago: persuadingmigrants to stay.
(B)Officials of the country have been busy persuading migrants to stay, which would have been unthinkable three orfour years ago.
(C)Not until three or four years ago did the officials across the country think of the remarkable task: persuadingmigrants to stay.
(D)Officials of the country have been trying hard to ask migrants to stay, which won’t be done until three or fouryears from now.
What does the word “drowsy” mean?
(A)Sober
(B)Vigorous
(C)Hungry
(D)Sleepy
According to the article, which of the following statements is true about the Disney World in Orlando?
(A)It was built in memory of President Kennedy.
(B)It is Disney characters that do the parking for visitors.
(C)It is smaller but better than the Disney theme park in California.
(D)It invites tourists to visit its underground control building.請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題Eugene O’Kelly was the chief executive officer (CEO) of KPMG—one of the largest accounting firms in the world.On May 24, 2005, Eugene visited his doctor with a full calendar and a lifetime of plans on his mind. Before this meeting,he was in the prime of his life. However, during the meeting, his doctor told him that he was diagnosed as having braincancer. All of a sudden, his lifetime of plans dwindled to 100 days, leaving him just enough time to say goodbye. All theplans he had made as CEO were shattered. However, instead of falling into despair and confining himself in denial,Eugene decided to take a more constructive approach to face his “fate,” not spending an ounce of energy lamenting thetime that he had lost. Eugene made the most of every moment to discover the world around him—nature, connection withloved ones, and living in the moment—as if he had never seen it before. He searched for ways to live a more vivid andmeaningful life and to savor or enjoy what was within his reach without aspiring for the impossible. He even completedan inspirational memoir (Chasing Daylight) in three-and-a-half months, reminding people to embrace the fragile, fleetingmoments of our lives. Throughout the memoir, Eugene attempts to send a message to the readers:The past is your guide.The present is a gift, so live it to the fullest.The future is for dreamers. Dream. Dream all you can—without reservation.
The only way to prevent e-waste from flooding our cities is to carve a new and more responsible direction for it toflow in.
(A)To design a more reliable new way to store e-waste is the only solution to prevent our cities from beingsabotaged by it.
(B)A more reliable new method to solve the problem of e-waste is the only way for our cities to avoid beingflooded.
(C)In order to stop the circulation of e-waste, innovated and clear instructions are needed in our cities.
(D)Prevention of e-waste in our flooded cities is the only way to a new and more reliable instruction.編號第47 題至第50 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複。Conditions in which people live vary from place to place. That is, we all live and grow up in differentenvironments. 47 These kinds of differences—and of course, similarities—are studied by cross-culturalpsychology. 48 It also explores the ways in which particular human activities are influenced by different,sometimes dissimilar, social and cultural forces.49 It also establishes psychological universals, that is, phenomena common for people in several,many, or perhaps all cultures. In general, human personality traits are relatively enduring patterns of thinking,feeling, and acting. 50 For example, it was found that the same composition of personality is common inpeople in various countries such as Germany, Portugal, Israel, China, Korea, and Japan. These universal traitsinclude neuroticism, extroversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
What advice will a chronobiologist give to doctors?
(A)Studying their patients’ body patterns before giving drug treatment.
(B)Sufficient sleep has a better healing effect than drugs.
(C)Taking a nap before prescribing drugs.
(D)Treatment carried out around daybreak is usually more effective.請依下文回答第47 題至第50 題Many single-child parents face a dilemma: whether or not to have a second child. Because there are no otherchildren in the family for an only child to associate with, he or she might feel lonely at times. Besides, it is often reportedthat an only child may be more spoiled than one with siblings. A single child will not easily learn to negotiate with others,leaving the child less capable of interacting well with people his or her own age.However, for some single-child parents, particularly those with busy careers, the pressures of devoting time andenergy to a second child can seem too overwhelming. For other parents, the financial burden of having a second childmay be the prime consideration.Advocates of single-child families argue that there are advantages for both the child and the parents. With just onechild, there is less potential for family arguments arising from favoritism. Moreover, the parents can give, and the childcan receive, more quality time and attention. This often leads to increased self-esteem and confidence.Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to the question. The circumstances affecting each set of parents are unique,and what is appropriate for one family may not be for another.
Which of the following may be the best title of this passage?
(A)Seize the Day
(B)A Journey to Success
(C)An Inconvenient Truth
(D)Keys to becoming a Successful Accountant
(A)Cross-cultural psychology cares not only about differences between cultural groups.
(B)Cross-cultural psychology researchers draw their conclusions from at least two samples representing two culturalgroups.
(C)Human actions and mental sets may also fluctuate from group to group.
(D)In particular, cross-cultural psychology examines the linkages between cultural norms and behavior.
What is this passage mainly about?
(A)The challenges parents face in child-raising.
(B)The pros and cons of having a second child.
(C)Parents’ roles in children’s development.
(D)The growing concern about the declining birthrate.
What can we infer about Eugene O’Kelly’s lifestyle before he learned about his cancer?
(A)Busy
(B)Relaxed
(C)Peaceful
(D)Persistent
(A)Cross-cultural psychology involves more than a single observation made by a psychotherapist.
(B)Human actions and mental sets may also fluctuate from group to group.
(C)Cross-cultural psychology researchers draw their conclusions from at least two samples representing two culturalgroups.
(D)In particular, cross-cultural psychology examines the linkages between cultural norms and behavior.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why parents do not want a second child?
(A)They have demanding jobs.
(B)They have low self-esteem.
(C)They have a heavy economic burden.
(D)They don’t have enough time and energy.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A)Eugene was in denial of his suffering.
(B)Eugene faced his illness with courage.
(C)Eugene’s memoir described his affection for the next life.
(D)Eugene’s health condition was not as critical as it seemed.
(A)Perhaps the structure of human personality is one of such universals.
(B)Cross-cultural psychology cares not only about differences between cultural groups.
(C)Cross-cultural psychology involves more than a single observation made by a psychotherapist.
(D)Human actions and mental sets may also fluctuate from group to group.
Based on the passage, what would the writer probably agree on?
(A)An only child is a naughty child.
(B)Parents should have at least two children.
(C)To have a second child or not is not a simple decision to be made.
(D)Career women can afford to raise a second child.
What does the underlined word “dwindled” in the passage mean?
(A)Reduced
(B)Doubled
(C)Defined
(D)Kindled
(A)Perhaps the structure of human personality is one of such universals.
(B)Cross-cultural psychology cares not only about differences between cultural groups.
(C)Cross-cultural psychology researchers draw their conclusions from at least two samples representing two culturalgroups.
(D)In particular, cross-cultural psychology examines the linkages between cultural norms and behavior.
What does the word “sibling” mean in the first paragraph?
(A)A brother or sister
(B)A father or mother
(C)A nephew or niece
(D)An uncle or aunt
Which of the following words best describes Eugene O’Kelly’s attitude towards the remaining days of his life?
(A)Fearful
(B)Enthusiastic
(C)Depressed
(D)Indifferent