機械工程 115 年外國文(英文)考古題｜50 題含解答【免費下載】- 法律人

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第 1 題

John was determined to take on a part-time job to makemoney for his upcoming schooling.

(A)extra✓ 正解

(B)harsh

(C)marital

(D)unique

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第 2 題

Before taking the job, Jimover the possibilities, weighing the good against the bad.

(A)pondered✓ 正解

(B)merged

(C)reinforced

(D)conveyed

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第 3 題

Edward always makes rash promises about what he is going to do, but he neverthose promises.

(A)suspends

(B)reveals

(C)fulfills✓ 正解

(D)coerces10540－11340

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第 4 題

Some children suffer from malnutrition, mainly because they aredairy products.

(A)aware of

(B)deficient in✓ 正解

(C)informed of

(D)reluctant in

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第 5 題

It is important toa healthy diet and exercise regularly to keep your body in good shape.

(A)neglect

(B)disregard

(C)maintain✓ 正解

(D)relinquish

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第 6 題

The global economic recession has caused August car sales tothe industry's expectations.

(A)put up with

(B)come up with

(C)fall short of✓ 正解

(D)grow out of

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第 7 題

Awareness of skin cancer has led us to be moreof prolonged exposure to sunlight.

(A)remorseful

(B)cautious✓ 正解

(C)deficient

(D)spontaneous

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第 8 題

She wasfor the scholarship because she had a high GPA and participated in many extracurricularactivities.

(A)detained

(B)procured

(C)eligible✓ 正解

(D)negligible

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第 9 題

The typewriter, replaced by computers and other more advanced devices, is now considereda(n)technology.

(A)conceptual

(B)obsolete✓ 正解

(C)automatic

(D)convertible

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第 10 題

Despite the protest of a few workers, we finally managed to reach aabout a non-smoking area inthe office.

(A)conservation

(B)consequence

(C)consensus✓ 正解

(D)conquest

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第 11 題

By paying homage to the nation's founding fathers, some politicians were able to ______ a sense ofnational pride and unity among different parties.

(A)abate

(B)distain

(C)instill✓ 正解

(D)nullify

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第 12 題

Although rumor has it that previous elections in the school wereby the former principal, therehas never been any evidence.

(A)rigged✓ 正解

(B)revealed

(C)reckoned

(D)related

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第 13 題

When we ask the students to choose between red and green apples, they always go for theoption;they think green apples taste better.

(A)late

(B)later

(C)latter✓ 正解

(D)belated

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第 14 題

The film industry has long noticed that as theyto other countries, their films are receiving moreattention and a larger fan base.

(A)reduce

(B)immigrate✓ 正解

(C)dissolve

(D)mitigate

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第 15 題

Although still being treated with breast cancer, the supermodel appeared on the TV interview,looking young and beautiful as always.

(A)dubiously

(B)glamorously✓ 正解

(C)notoriously

(D)reminiscently

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第 16 題

After theof his legs due to a terrible car accident three years ago, the man now can finally movearound on a wheelchair.

(A)amputation✓ 正解

(B)mummification

(C)decomposition

(D)reflection

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第 17 題

After hearing my explanation, the customs officer who had beenin the first place stamped mypassport to let me go without examining my luggage.

(A)carefree

(B)sophisticated

(C)merciful

(D)suspicious✓ 正解

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第 18 題

If you agree with what he proposed, then we would have adecision and close this meeting muchearlier than planned.

(A)unanimous✓ 正解

(B)conflicting

(C)divided

(D)unknown10540－11340

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第 19 題

Many nations decided to _______ economic sanctions on the invading country.

(A)expose

(B)impose✓ 正解

(C)recap

(D)depose

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第 20 題

After a series of protests, the king was forced with no other option but tohis throne.

(A)renounce✓ 正解

(B)regard

(C)yield

(D)yodel請依下文回答第21 題至第25 題Between about 1910 and 1930, new artistic movements in European art were making themselves felt inthe United States. American artists became acquainted with the new art on their trips to Paris and at theexhibitions in the famous New York gallery “291” (named after its address on Fifth Avenue) of thephotographer Alfred Stieglitz. But most important in the spread of the modern movements in the United Stateswas the sensational Armory Show of 1913 held in New York, in which the works of many of the leadingEuropean artists were seen along with the works of a number of progressive American painters.Several of the American modernists who were influenced by the Armory Show found the urban landscape,especially New York, an appealing subject. Compared with the works of the realist painters, the works ofAmerican modernists were much further removed from the actual appearance of the city; they were moreinterested in the “feel” of the city; and more concerned with the meaning behind the appearance. However,both the painters of the “Ash Can School” and the later realists were still tied to nineteenth-century or earlierstyles, while the early modernists shared in the international breakthroughs of the art of the twentieth century.The greatest of these breakthroughs was Cubism, which developed most fully in France between 1907 and1914, and brought about a major revolution in Western painting. It overturned the rational tradition that hadbeen built upon since the Renaissance. In Cubism, natural forms were broken down analytically into geometricshapes. No longer was a clear differentiation made between the figure and the background of a painting: theobjects represented and the surface on which they were painted became one. The Cubists abandoned theconventional single vantage point of the viewer, and objects depicted from multiple viewpoints were shown atthe same time.

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第 21 題

What topic is the passage primarily concerned with?

(A)The development of Cubism.

(B)Contemporary artists in Europe.

(C)Modern art movements in the United States.✓ 正解

(D)The influence of photography on landscape painters.

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第 22 題

According to the passage, in which year may European art trends affect art forms in the United States?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)✓ 正解

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第 23 題

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a means through which American artists learned about newmovements?

(A)Trips to Europe.

(B)The Armory Show of 1913.

(C)Lessons from successful artists.✓ 正解

(D)The exhibitions at the gallery "291."

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第 24 題

Why does the author mention Alfred Stieglitz?

(A)To compare him to other artists of the time.

(B)To give an example of someone who had an influence on modern art.✓ 正解

(C)To point out that many artists learned their craft by studying with him.

(D)To demonstrate that photography was the major influence in modern art.

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第 25 題

According to the passage, which of the following was a major new movement in twentieth-century art?

(A)Cubism.✓ 正解

(B)Realism.

(C)Impressionism.

(D)The rational tradition.

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第 26 題

speed. One moment, a forgotten ’90s song is back on the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge; thenext, everyone’s dipping their fries

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ice cream because an influencer called it a “must-try.” A single tweet canspark a global debate, and yesterday’s hottest slang is already

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—farewell, “YOLO,” hello, “rizz.” FromInstagram to YouTube, ordinary people become influencers overnight. Need a fashion update? Scroll for inspiration.Looking for a quick recipe? There’s a video for that. Even pets gain

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—your neighbor’s cat might be more well-known than you! But with trends comes risk: misinformation spreads as fast as memes.

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social media fuelscreativity and connection, it’s crucial to fact-check before believing everything you see. Stay trendy, think critically, andenjoy the ride!26

(A)glacial

(B)measured

(C)leisurely✓ 正解

(D)lightning27

(A)in

(B)on

(C)at✓ 正解

(D)of28

(A)current

(B)modern

(C)outdated✓ 正解

(D)contemporary29

(A)fame

(B)shame

(C)dishonor✓ 正解

(D)scandal30

(A)Due to

(B)Despite

(C)While✓ 正解

(D)In addition to請依下文回答第31 題至第35 題AI (Artificial Intelligence) is going to change our life in many exciting ways. Just imagine that we have a smarttutor available 24 hours a day to help us with homework, to

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tricky subjects, or to quiz us before tests. AI canalso introduce learning resources

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our interests and strengths, making studying more fun and

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. It canalso help teachers grade assignments and track our progress,

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teachers can spend more time supporting us. Inthe future, AI might even help us explore new

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paths or hobbies by suggesting interesting activities or skills totry. AI is a tool that can make learning easier, more interesting, and even shape our future!31

(A)explain

(B)ignore✓ 正解

(C)maintain

(D)overlook32

(A)based on

(B)contrary to✓ 正解

(C)in spite of

(D)with eyes off33

(A)heavy

(B)messy✓ 正解

(C)personalized

(D)unfriendly34

(A)but

(B)if✓ 正解

(C)nor

(D)so35

(A)alien

(B)career✓ 正解

(C)gender

(D)storage請依下文回答第36 題至第40 題In an age of cloud storage and instant backups, it’s tempting to believe our memories—photos, documents,conversations—are safe and permanent. Yet digital memory is surprisingly

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. Servers can crash, file formatsbecome outdated, and platforms may shut down with little or no notice. Unlike printed photographs or handwritten letters,digital records can

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silently or be buried in the clutter of poorly organized cloud folders. The overwhelmingvolume of trivial files creates a kind of digital noise, drowning out what once felt

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. Even worse, our reliance ontechnology to remember for us may weaken our own sense of memory and identity. Few people print photos, writejournals, or preserve their stories in tangible forms. This shift

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important cultural questions about what wechoose to remember and how we preserve it. Digital preservation is not merely a technical unresolved issue—it is amatter of

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. Future generations may not inherit photo albums or handwritten notes, but a trail of disappearing data.36

(A)lasting✓ 正解

(B)fragile

(C)helpful

(D)concrete37

(A)keep✓ 正解

(B)permit

(C)vanish

(D)negotiate38

(A)meaningful✓ 正解

(B)temporary

(C)irrelevant

(D)unimportant39

(A)solves✓ 正解

(B)ignores

(C)deletes

(D)raises40

(A)legacy✓ 正解

(B)privacy

(C)subordination

(D)transportation請依下文回答第41 題至第45 題Tea bags have become a common way to make tea, but there are several reasons why they may not be the bestchoice. First, many tea bags are made from materials that are not good for the environment. Most traditional tea bags aremade from plastic or other synthetic materials. When these bags are thrown away, they do not break down easily andcan pollute the environment. This is a big problem in our efforts to reduce waste and protect nature.Another issue with tea bags is the quality of tea inside them. Often, the tea in tea bags is not the best quality. It isusually made from tea dust or small broken leaves, which can lead to a weaker flavor. In contrast, loose-leaf tea tends tohave better taste because it is made from whole, high-quality tea leaves. For tea lovers, this difference in taste isimportant.Moreover, many tea bags contain small amounts of chemicals. To keep the bags in their shape and prevent themfrom tearing, some companies use chemicals that might not be safe for health, especially when the tea is steeped at hightemperatures. The heat can cause the chemicals to break down. This can release small particles into the tea, which wemight drink. Over time, these tiny particles can collect in our bodies and possibly cause harm. These chemicals can affectour health and cause problems like hormone changes or other health issues.In conclusion, while tea bags are convenient, they have several drawbacks, such as their impact on the environment,lower tea quality, and potential health risks. For a better tea experience, using loose-leaf tea is often the better option.

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第 41 題

Which of the following questions may this passage mainly address?

(A)What’s wrong with tea bags?✓ 正解

(B)How common are tea bags?

(C)Are tea bags environmentally friendly?

(D)What are the alternatives to tea bags?

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第 42 題

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

(A)High-end tea tasters appreciate tea more from tea bags than loose leaves.

(B)Tea bags were designed to be recyclable in the first place.

(C)The tea in tea bags is understood to be of lesser quality and value.✓ 正解

(D)An ecological process is involved in making tea bags stay in shape.

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第 43 題

According to the passage, which of the following is closest in meaning to “steeped”?

(A)Soaked.✓ 正解

(B)Fried.

(C)Baked.

(D)Landed.

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第 44 題

In which of the following does the passage most likely to appear?

(A)An investment magazine.

(B)A gardening guide.

(C)A health report.✓ 正解

(D)A fashion brochure.

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第 45 題

In what tone is the passage written?

(A)Analytical.✓ 正解

(B)Humorous.

(C)Dubious.

(D)Sarcastic.請依下文回答第46 題至第50 題Rabbits have three special features of their digestive system that makes feeding the right diet important. Firstly,their teeth grow continuously—an evolutionary adaptation to a coarse or rough fibrous diet found in the wild. In orderto keep their teeth from overgrowing, rabbits chew their food in a circular direction—front to back and side to side. Thisbrings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length. This chewing motion is therefore essential for gooddental health but only occurs if they spend long periods of time eating long fibrous material like fresh grass and grasshay (this should comprise about 80% of the overall diet). Eating an excessive amount of short-length foodstuffs (such asgrain, chaff, and pellets) encourages them to chew up and down like people. The teeth then don’t come into wear anddental disease develops quickly. Secondly, fiber is needed to keep the intestinal tract moving (peristalsis). Low fiberdiets can slow, or even stop, this movement. Bloat quickly develops, which is often fatal.Thirdly, rabbits are termed “hindgut fermenters,” meaning that they have a large caecum (a little like our appendixbut much, much bigger). Fiber is digested in the caecum (fermentation), releasing nutrients essential to their health.Without high levels of fiber in their diet, this process stops, and the rabbit weakens and dies.

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第 46 題

What is this passage mainly about?

(A)Most rabbits like to eat food with fiber because it tastes delicious.

(B)Fiber is important to the digestive system of rabbits.✓ 正解

(C)Rabbits get sick because they are fed with long fibrous material.

(D)Humans and rabbits share a very similar type of digestive systems.

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第 47 題

According to the passage, which of the following explains why rabbits chew their food in a circular direction?

(A)It helps them develop stronger jaws and sharpen their teeth.

(B)It helps them avoid developing unnecessary stronger jaws and teeth.

(C)It provides opportunities for them to chew quietly in the wild.

(D)It brings all their teeth into wear and keeps them at the right length.✓ 正解

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第 48 題

According to the passage, which of the following foods will prevent a rabbit’s teeth from wearing?

(A)Grain.✓ 正解

(B)Chaff.

(C)Hay.

(D)Pellets.

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第 49 題

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

(A)Informative.✓ 正解

(B)Ironic.

(C)Irritated.

(D)Indifferent.

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第 50 題

According to the passage, where do rabbits’ essential nutrients come from?

(A)The grains chewed in the mouth.

(B)The fibers digested in the caecum.✓ 正解

(C)The food stuck in the stomach.

(D)The grass unchewed in the mouth.