In their efforts to help prevent water pollution, maritime police can inspect ships for illegalof wasteor oil.
(A)dumping
(B)leakage
(C)storage
(D)transport
When arriving at a maritime collision, coast guards must firstthe area to prevent further accidentsinvolving people and nearby vessels.
(A)disturb
(B)leave
(C)observe
(D)secure
As part of their resourceduties, they work to combat illegitimate fishing and overfishing in order toprotect marine biodiversity.
(A)allocation
(B)conservation
(C)depletion
(D)extraction
When navigating, a coast guard officer should pay close attention to weather conditions bychangesin wind, visibility and sea state.
(A)guessing
(B)ignoring
(C)monitoring
(D)triggering
To signal for help, the officer fired ainto the night sky, alerting nearby vessels to their location.
(A)boarding ladder
(B)flare gun
(C)search light
(D)VHF radio
An instance of a ship striking a stationary object such as a pier or another unmoving vessel is referred to asa(n).
(A)collision
(B)run dead
(C)derailment
(D)allision
The ship sank because watertight doors between eachwere not closed tightly.
(A)hatchway
(B)girder
(C)beam
(D)bulkhead請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題The Taiwan Coast Guard Administration (CGA) safeguards Taiwan's maritime interests. It operates as alaw
A sea turtle was foundin a fixed fishing net area, and it was immediately rescued andtransferred to the R.O.C. Coast Guard Security Inspection Station for subsequent placement andrelease into the wild.
(A)occupied
(B)secured
(C)requested
(D)trapped
agency under the Ocean Affairs Council. The CGA was formed on February 1, 2000. Thisformation occurred
After one fisherman reported that two boatsat sea, the Coast Guard Administrationdispatched a rescue operation immediately.
(A)collided
(B)combined
(C)corresponded
(D)costumed
the merging of multiple agencies. Its main objective is the security of Taiwan'scoastline and surrounding waters. Key commitments of the CGA include protecting Taiwan's territorial waters.It also focuses on preventing illegal activities such as
The investigation of criminal acts shall be based on the principles of territorial, nationality,the principle of nationality of the victim, and the principle of protection.
(A)fumigation
(B)jurisdiction
(C)obligation
(D)separation
and illegal immigration. Conserving marineecosystems is another key commitment.
The R.O.C. Coast Guard isthe security inspection of vessels or other water transportvehicles entering and leaving the port and personnel at trading ports.
(A)in case of
(B)in charge of
(C)in consequence of
(D)in place of
, this agency responds to search and rescue operations. It alsoensures the safe and
In 2018, the Coast Guard Administration was changed to beto the Ocean Affairs Councilto continue to perform maritime and coastal patrol law enforcement work.
(A)affiliated
(B)deviated
(C)suspended
(D)reversed
use of the seas. This is achieved by upholding maritime laws and regulations.41
(A)consolidation
(B)enforcement
(C)federal
(D)security42
(A)beyond
(B)during
(C)through
(D)within43
(A)scamming
(B)smuggling
(C)soliciting
(D)stalking44
(A)However
(B)Likewise
(C)Moreover
(D)Therefore45
(A)fearful
(B)hopeful
(C)lawful
(D)powerful請依下文回答第21 題至第25 題There have been several notable incidents in Taiwan involving Coast Guard law enforcement actions,including arrests and prosecutions. For example, in June 2024, a 60-year-old Chinese man, surnamed Ruan,entered Taiwan aboard a speedboat via the Tamsui River, raising national security concerns. According toreports, Ruan was a former captain in China’s navy and managed to bypass several layers of maritime defensebefore being intercepted by Taiwan’s Coast Guard near Taipei Harbor. Upon his arrest, authorities found helacked legal documentation for entry. He was subsequently detained and investigated by prosecutors for illegalentry under Taiwan’s immigration laws. In court, Ruan admitted to entering Taiwan without authorization andwas sentenced to eight months in prison. The incident sparked a broader debate over Taiwan’s coastal securitymeasures and prompted the Coast Guard Administration to review and tighten patrol operations in sensitivemaritime areas.
The effectiveness of coast guards inthe impact of natural disasters, by reducing damageand saving lives, is vital for protecting coastal communities.
(A)dodging
(B)escalating
(C)mitigating
(D)banishing
What did Taiwanese authorities find during Ruan’s arrest?
(A)A stolen Taiwanese identification card
(B)Deadly weapons in a large duffel bag
(C)Illegal drugs prepared for distribution
(D)No valid paperwork to access Taiwan
The Coast Guard intercepted a vesselof smuggling drugs off the southern shorelinebecause its erratic course and heavy cargo raised red flags.
(A)suspected
(B)alleged
(C)accused
(D)guilty
What was Ruan’s former occupation?
(A)Cargo ship operator
(B)Fisherman
(C)Military officer
(D)Security guard
Enforcing documentation requirements is a critical part of the coast guards’ mission to prevent illegaltrafficking ofgoods, such as those that are flammable, corrosive, or poisonous.
(A)valuable
(B)commercial
(C)local
(D)hazardous
What was the primary role of the Coast Guard in Ruan's case?
(A)Conducting a counterintelligence operation and investigation
(B)Stopping unauthorised entry and ensuring national security
(C)Providing assistance to Taiwanese immigration authorities
(D)Surveying foreign ship movements near the coastal waters
Maritime police training emphasizes the ability to differentiate between legitimate maritimepractices and illegal ones, enabling them to, or capture and detain, individuals attemptingto conduct smuggling operations.
(A)comprehend
(B)apprehend
(C)reprehend
(D)miscomprehend
How did Taiwan's legal system respond to Ruan’s actions?
(A)It focused on deportation rather than punishment
(B)It offered a plea bargain in exchange for information
(C)It prioritized defense over individual criminal charges
(D)It convicted him and imposed a prison term after a trial
To ensure environmental protection, maritime police employ variousmethods, includingremote sensing technology like aerial patrols and underwater sonar, to monitor maritime activitiesand detect illegal dumping or fishing.
(A)surveillance
(B)training
(C)assessment
(D)analysis請依下文回答第51 題至第55 題Navigation has never been a task that can be accomplished by one person or one skill alone, butrather a multi-disciplinary collaboration that combines wisdom, technology and experience. An excellentcrew member must be proficient in various marine operation processes, including ship operation, dailyengine
What is implied about Taiwan’s coastal security after the Ruan incident?
(A)Taiwan may need to station warships along its coastline full-time
(B)Certain existing coastal security measures were found to be inadequate
(C)Strengthening maritime security may require international collaboration
(D)We must consider shifting defensive responsibilities to smaller regional units
, and emergency repair of system abnormalities, all of which are related to the safety of theship itself and the lives of the crew. In addition, navigation planning also needs to take into account tides,ocean
, port restrictions and maritime traffic density to ensure that the voyage is both safe andefficient. The construction of the vessel that carries the crew is also important. The stability, waveresistance and
of a ship all depend on the scientific design of its skeleton structure and the use ofmaterials. Finally, before leaving the port, the ship needs to
the latest meteorological maps andsea condition simulations and make risk predictions based on the climate characteristics of different seaareas. Therefore, only by fully mastering seamanship, navigation technology, knowledge of ship structureand the ability to interpret sea conditions can one take the lead in the
maritime environment andensure the safe arrival of the ship and crew.51
(A)inclination
(B)suspension
(C)maintenance
(D)tolerance52
(A)cabins
(B)clinics
(C)contents
(D)currents53
(A)availability
(B)durability
(C)probability
(D)visibility54
(A)analyze
(B)comply
(C)obstruct
(D)transform55
(A)ever-changing
(B)ever-green
(C)ever-present
(D)ever-victorious請依下文回答第56 題至第60 題At around 10 o’clock this morning, a fishing boat suffered a sudden mechanical failure while sailingin the northeast waters of Taiwan, causing it to lose power, which then caused a fire in the engine room,and the situation was critical. After receiving the report, the Coast Guard Administration immediatelydispatched the Wanli ship and speedboat for the rescue and successfully rescued all 8 crew members onboard. Two of them were sent to the hospital for treatment due to burns and smoke inhalation.According to preliminary investigations, the fishing boat was conducting ocean-going operations atthe time. The captain reported that the engine suddenly vibrated abnormally and then stalled.Subsequently, a large amount of thick smoke came out of the engine room, and the fire spread rapidly ina short period. The crew tried to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher but failed. The fire could not becontrolled. Some people jumped into the sea to escape, while some called for help through the emergencyradio.After receiving the notification at 10:20, the Coast Guard Administration immediately activated theemergency response mechanism, dispatched the Wanli ship and the Northeast Sea Area patrol boat to theincident area, and contacted the Air Force Command for backup. When the coast guard arrived at the sceneat 11:10, smoke was still coming out of the fishing boat’s engine room. Rescuers immediately used watercannons to help cool down the body while launching a search and rescue operation. After about 40 minutesof emergency operations, the three people who fell into the sea and were floating on the sea weresuccessfully rescued. Another five trapped crew members were found on the boat, and all of them wererescued.After a preliminary examination, two crew members had obvious burns and continued coughing,suspected of inhaling excessive smoke. They were immediately sent to Keelung Chang Gung MemorialHospital by helicopter for emergency treatment. The remaining six people were not seriously injured andhave been arranged by the Coast Guard to return to shore to rest.The Coast Guard Administration stated that the detailed cause of the accident still needs to be furtherclarified. The hull has been secured to prevent further drifting, and special personnel have been arrangedto monitor possible subsequent pollution risks. The agency stressed that it will continue to strengthen itsemergency response capabilities at sea to ensure maritime safety and efficiency in rescuing lives.
What is the primary cause of this shipwreck?
(A)The bad weather at sea
(B)The problem of the engine
(C)The power of the captain
(D)The fire from the kitchen
Which of the following statements is true about this accident?
(A)All crew members were sent to the hospital.
(B)Two crew members were falling into the sea.
(C)The detailed cause will be investigated.
(D)There is no fire extinguisher on the fishing boat.
When did the rescue mission end?
(A)10:20
(B)11:10
(C)11:40
(D)11:50
Which of the following means of transport did not participate in the rescue operation?
(A)The fishing boat
(B)The Wanli ship
(C)The patrol boat
(D)The helicopter
Which paragraph of this article shows the subsequent operations of this accident?
(A)The second paragraph
(B)The third paragraph
(C)The fourth paragraph
(D)The fifth paragraph