外國文(日文兼試移民專業英文)考古題｜歷屆國考試題彙整

In Pakistan, an airplane was brieflywhen a passenger was suspected of being infected withH5N1. (A)distinguished (B)quarantined (C)perceived (D)recognized

When Mr. and Mrs. Smith stayed at a hotel, they tookrooms for themselves and their twochildren. (A)adjacent (B)glutinous (C)occupied (D)restrictive

This is the first study to show howto air pollution influences cognitive function in a nationalsample of older men and women. (A)examination (B)expiration (C)exposure (D)expansion

If a foreign banker knowingly assisted a taxpayer in concealing a foreign account or evading taxes, thebanker can be charged with conspiracy tothe Ministry of Finance. (A)authorize (B)fraud (C)prohibit (D)waive

The President did eventually sign a minor but lauded executive order that haltedof certainchildren of illegal immigrants. (A)exportation (B)clarification (C)deportation (D)exemplification

National-security agencies invest hundreds of millions of dollars yearly in software tohackersand cybercriminals from invading our profiles. (A)deter (B)alter (C)gather (D)whisper

We live at a time in which societies are becoming increasinglyand multicultural. And,globalization forces us to interact across national, cultural, religious and other boundaries. (A)equivocal (B)fallacious (C)magnetic (D)heterogeneous

In the spring of 1889, Van Gogh entered anat Saint-Remy after suffering what he described asmoods of indescribable anguish, following the episode in which he cut off his left ear. (A)boycott (B)forum (C)asylum (D)variation

Today, it is notfor younger speakers in Taiwan to be equally fluent in Taiwanese and Mandarin. (A)unseen (B)uncommon (C)unheard (D)undaunted

Social media has significantly transformed our communication methods byboth virality andefficiency. (A)endangering (B)enhancing (C)envisioning (D)evolving請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題Earthquakes are caused by the movement of 50-mile-thick plates that comprise the earth’s crust. Morethan two thousand earthquakes occur daily somewhere on our planet, but about 95 percent of them are tooweak to be felt

sensitive seismometers.

are felt by humans, most cause relatively littledamage, particularly if they occur in sparely

areas.Scientists have observed that certain phenomena seem to occur before an earthquake as the pressure withinthe plates intensifies. Myriads of tiny cracks appear in the rock, causing it to expand and uplift the ground aboveit. The pressure squeezes water out of the rock, thereby

nearby water levels. Also the rock becomesmore resistant to electric current, and radon gas is released. Scientists hope that these

phenomena willprovide keys to predict when and where an earthquake will occur, thereby enabling them to warn people toevacuate the area. While the earthquake itself cannot be prevented, at least lives may be saved.11 (A)accepting by (B)except by (C)additional to (D)in addition12 (A)Of those (B)Among them that (C)Of those that (D)Of them13 (A)inhabiting (B)inhabit (C)inhabitant (D)inhabited14 (A)rises (B)raising (C)raises (D)arising15 (A)interrelated (B)interrelate (C)opposite (D)oppositional請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題There are basically two types of stress placed on human beings. One type involves physical activity andits demands; the other type is the result of mental and emotional demands. Whether physical or emotional inorigin, stress causes the body to react in similar ways. In the first stage, your body prepares to meet the stress.The heartbeat and respiration rates increase, and the pupils of the eyes dilate; the blood sugar level increases,and the perspiration rate speeds up, while digestion slows down as blood and muscular activity is divertedelsewhere. In the second stage, your body returns to normal and repairs any damage caused by the stressfulsituation. However, if stress continues, the body cannot repair itself, and the final stage, exhaustion, thenbegins. If this stage continues, physical and emotional damage will occur. These stages of stress reaction aregenerally the same, whether the stress is caused by a cross-country run, a first date, buying a house, or narrowlymissing an automobile accident.Stress from physical activity, if not carried too far, is actually beneficial. Probably most harmful of allstresses is guilt. This common emotion is useful to have when it helps us realize that we have, in fact,committed some error, violated our own rules or social norms. If we did not feel guilt, we would never doanything except the things that brought us immediate pleasure—we’d never obey the law, work, or even studyin school, unless we wanted to do so in the first place. As a person’s conscience develops, guilt feelings becomeinevitable; guilt is the sorrow we experience when we know we have done something incorrect.Many of us as children learned rules that we no longer need. For instance, a successful business personneeds not feel guilty about spending a little too much money on a vacation, or should she/he feel guilty thatshe/he can combine a business trip with some swimming and golf at an ocean resort. But many people do feelguilty over such apparently innocent actions. Excessive guilt can make life not worth living; guilt can causeself-hatred as well as other fears and anxieties that cause all life’s successes to be bittersweet, at best.Guilt and the worry that often accompanies this major stress are difficult to eradicate, but people subjectto excessive guilt feelings should realize, as simple as it sounds, that no one is perfect. People cannot alwaysbe cheerful and helpful to everyone they meet. Another good lesson is that mistakes should be forgotten, notlingered over and brought out to examine periodically.A life without stress would be boring. Just as we need a little guilt to keep us correct, and a little worry tomake us plan ahead, we need a little stress to stay interested in life. But, when stress begins to bother you,change your routine. Take your mind off your worries with some activities, whether tennis, yoga, gardening,or meditation. Or talk your worries over with someone else; you may discover a solution you had overlookedbefore.

What is the best title for the passage? (A)Key findings about stress (B)Stress: Causes, symptoms, and management (C)The best way to escape stress (D)Physical stress and mental stress

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A)Worry often accompanies guilt. (B)Some of us feel guilty about very innocent actions. (C)A person’s respiration rate increases during a stressful situation. (D)Guilt has no beneficial effects on human beings.

We can conclude from this passage that. (A)a stress-free life would be ideal (B)an increase in heartbeat rate can only be caused by mental stress (C)guilt is often self-induced (D)worry is a more dangerous form of stress than is guilt

The passage suggests that. (A)physical and mental stress in normal amounts are advantageous to man (B)worry often causes physical stress (C)physical stress can be more dangerous than mental stress (D)the body is ill-equipped to deal with stress

According to the passage, the word “dilate” means. (A)redden (B)depress (C)focus (D)expand

While TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) claimed the April-third earthquake didnot have a majoron its production, it saw some disruption to its operations. (A)satisfaction (B)impact (C)interest (D)license

Those who facilitate or aid foreigners to engage in activities in Taiwan that are inconsistent with thereasons of their permitted visit or residence shall beto a fine of NT$200,000 or more and up toNT $1 million. (A)subject (B)object (C)projected (D)rejected

Before arriving in Taiwan, pleasean online immigration arrival card on the website of theNational Immigration Agency. (A)communicate (B)complete (C)contempt (D)contemplate

The maximum duration of prohibition from entering Taiwan for foreigners who overstay beyond theperiod of visit or residence in Taiwan has been revised from 3 years to 7 years. (A)improved (B)sensible (C)authorized (D)evident

For foreigners who have no certain domicile or residence in Taiwan, the National Immigration Agencyof the Ministry of the Interior may order such foreigners to exit the State voluntarily within ten days priorto the forcible. (A)deportation (B)importation (C)exportation (D)teleportation

Nationals without household registration who hold a valid R.O.C. (Taiwan) biometric passport andpossess a return ticket arefrom applying for an entry permit. (A)excelled (B)examined (C)exempt (D)performed

Law enforcement agencies have11 people who ran a food fraud operation that produced morethan 68,000 gallons of olive oil unfit for consumption. (A)occupied (B)rested (C)joined (D)arrested

On February 14th, a Chinese fishing boat overturned while being chased by the Taiwanese coast guards,killing two Chinese fishermen on board. Whilebetween Taiwan and China soared,disinformation about the incident also took off. (A)peace (B)tension (C)match (D)sanctions

For any applicant who is unable to pay the fee, he/she may request a feeby submitting his/hercase for further consideration. (A)increase (B)expansion (C)waiver (D)resistance

Remember toyour address with this office to ensure that you can receive all correspondence andnotifications from us in a timely manner. (A)fill (B)retrieve (C)update (D)inform請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題Before children can read, the process of comprehending text begins when someone reads a picture book tothem. Young children listen to the words, see the pictures in the book, and may start to

the words onthe page with the words they are hearing and the ideas these words represent. In order to learn comprehension

, students need modeling, practice, and feedback. For example, when students preview a text, they tapinto what they already know and that knowledge will help them understand the text they are about to read. Inother words, their

knowledge provides a framework for any new information they read. Moreover,when students make predictions about the text they are about to read, this exercise sets up

based ontheir prior knowledge about similar topics. As they read, students may mentally revise their prediction as theygain more information. In addition, identifying the main ideas and making a summary requires studentsto

what points are important and put those points in their own words. Furthermore, asking andanswering questions about a text is another strategy that helps students focus on the meaning of the text.Teachers can help by modeling both the process of asking good questions and strategies for finding the answersin the text.11 (A)associate (B)contact (C)cling (D)organize12 (A)restrictions (B)regulations (C)simulations (D)strategies13 (A)perished (B)acquired (C)excluded (D)paralyzed14 (A)locations (B)operations (C)establishments (D)expectations15 (A)dislocate (B)determine (C)unsettle (D)cultivate請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題The United States has more immigrants than any other country in the world. Today, more than 40 millionpeople living in the US were born in another country, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants.Also, the population of immigrants is very diverse, with just about every country in the world representedamong US immigrants. Pew Research Center regularly publishes statistical portraits of the nation’s foreign-born population, which include historical trends since 1960. These portraits provide more details on the USimmigrant population.The US foreign-born population reached a record 44.8 million in 2018. Since 1965, when US immigrationlaws replaced a national quota system, the number of immigrants living in the US has more than quadrupled.Immigrants today account for 13.7% of the US population, nearly triple the share (4.8%) in 1970. However,today’s immigrant share remains below the record 14.8% share in 1890 when 9.2 million immigrants lived inthe US.Most immigrants (77%) are in the country legally, while almost a quarter are unauthorized, according to newPew Research Center estimates based on census data adjusted for undercount. In 2017, 45% were naturalizedUS citizens, 27% of immigrants were permanent residents, and 5% were temporary residents in 2017. Another23% of all immigrants were unauthorized immigrants. From 1990 to 2007, the unauthorized immigrantpopulation was more than tripled in size – from 3.5 million to a record high of 12.2 million in 2007. By 2017,that number had declined by 1.7 million, or 14%. There were 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the USin 2017, accounting for 3.2% of the nation’s population. The decline in the unauthorized immigrant populationis due largely to a fall in the number from Mexico – the single largest group of unauthorized immigrants in theUS.

What is the best title for this passage? (A)Diverse Backgrounds of Immigrants. (B)Key Findings about US Immigrants. (C)Reasons for Becoming Immigrants. (D)Rights and Obligations of Immigrants.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A)The number of immigrants in the US occupies one-fifth of the total of immigrants in the world. (B)The year of 2018 marked the record high for the foreign-born population in the US. (C)More than one-third of immigrants in the US are unauthorized. (D)The US used to have a national quota system.

What is the focus of the final paragraph? (A)The legal status of immigrants in the US. (B)The establishment of Pew Research Center. (C)The importance of National Census. (D)The influence of immigrants from Mexico.

According to the passage, what is the main contributor to the decline in the unauthorized immigrantpopulation in 2017? (A)The implementation of new immigration laws in the US. (B)The undercount adjustment to the census data. (C)The increase of naturalized citizens and permanent residents. (D)The decrease of immigrants from Mexico.

According to the passage, which of the following statistics is NOT correct? (A)Ever since the US immigration laws replaced a national quota system in 1965, the number ofimmigrants living in the US has grown more than six times. (B)In 1970, immigrants accounted for 4.8% of the US population. (C)In 2017, about 23% of all immigrants were unauthorized immigrants. (D)In 2017, unauthorized immigrants in the US accounted for 3.2% of the US population.

A new economic immigration bill was passed in 2018 to recruit foreign workers and talent necessary forTaiwan’s national development without affectingjob opportunities and wage level. (A)intrinsic (B)communal (C)societal (D)domestic

Interpol is an international organization thatworldwide police cooperation and crime control. (A)probes (B)mediates (C)facilitates (D)alleviates

The law provides that an asylum seeker, a recognized refugee, or a person under humanitarian protectionmay not beto the situation which would threaten his/her life or freedom. (A)returned (B)replaced (C)refined (D)relayed

Under the Level 3 epidemic alert, the visa extension will be automaticallyon the agency’scomputer system. Visitors who would like formal documentation can have their passports stamped at theservice stations as well. (A)registered (B)enlisted (C)coined (D)forged

The Coast Guard Administration seized thousands of packs ofcigarettes, which had a streetvalue of 14 million NTD, from a fishing boat in Keelung. (A)snuggled (B)smuggled (C)smashed (D)shrugged

While some immigrants are able to hold dual or multiple citizenship, others are required totheiroriginal citizenship if they officially change their nationality. (A)announce (B)denounce (C)renounce (D)pronounce

Tennis star Novak Djokovic faced deportation after the Australian governmenthis visa on publicinterest grounds, three days before the Australian Open was to begin. (A)erased (B)disarmed (C)discharged (D)revoked

The digital environment opens new channels for education; however, children can also come acrossharmful and violent content orof information online. (A)manipulation (B)manifestation (C)marginalization (D)materialization

Inspired by Malala’s courage, many young people all over the globe are joining herto combatgender discrimination. (A)cruiser (B)crusade (C)comrade (D)command

The chapters in this book combine theory and extensive empirical data to provide a balanced account ofgovernment performance under the president’s. (A)reign (B)forum (C)bureau (D)commission請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題For more than ten years, sociologist Martin Jankowski did participant observation of thirty-seven gangsin Boston, Los Angeles, and New York City.

stereotypes, Jankowski did not find that the motive forjoining was to escape from a broken home because there were as many members from

as from brokenhomes. Neither did Jankowski find that they joined to seek a substitute family since as many boys said they wereclose to their families as said they were not. Rather, the boys joined to gain access to money, to have

, suchas girls and drugs, to maintain anonymity in committing crimes, to get protection, and to help the community.This last reason may seem surprising, but in some neighborhoods, gangs protect residents from outsiders. Theboys also saw the gang as a(n)

to the dead-end jobs held by their parents.Neighborhood residents are

about gangs. On the one hand, they fear the violence. On the otherhand, many adults once belonged to gangs, and stated that since gang members are the children of people wholive in the neighborhood, they often provide better protection than the police.11 (A)Owing to (B)As a result of (C)In opposition to (D)In agreement with12 (A)rich (B)tidy (C)foster (D)intact13 (A)recreation (B)aspiration (C)delusion (D)fusion14 (A)dilemma (B)treatment (C)alternative (D)orientation15 (A)frustrated (B)ambivalent (C)determined (D)light-hearted請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題College classrooms are often drab and dreary places. Walls are painted a variation of “institutional gray”;furniture is easy to clean, but uncomfortable and unattractive. Chairs are lined up in straight rows facing theteacher’s desk or lectern. In one study, over 80% of university students rated their classrooms negatively,describing them as ugly, cramped, stuffy, and uncomfortable. The research by environmental psychologists isbeginning to show that unattractive classrooms are not only unappealing; they may also adversely affectacademic performance.A more carefully controlled study of classroom environments was conducted a few years ago. Theresearchers selected two identical classrooms located side by side in the psychology building. The controlclassroom, which they called the “sterile classroom,” had white walls, a gray carpet, and rows of plastic desks.Besides, an alcohol-based beautiful hand sanitizer was placed in the room for students to use. The experimentalclassroom, which they called the “friendly classroom,” was redecorated with the help of a design consultant.Several walls were painted bright colors, art posters hung on the walls, large plants added to the room, andcolorful Chinese kites hung from the ceiling. In addition to traditional desks, a part of the room was outfittedwith area rugs, color-coordinated cushions, and wooden cubes to provide nontraditional seating.The researchers investigated how these two different environments affected performance in actual collegeclasses. Two professors teaching introductory psychology agreed to participate in the study although they werenot informed of the purpose of the research. When school began, each class was randomly assigned to one ofthe two rooms. Halfway through the term, the classes switched rooms. Thus, students in both classes spent halfthe term in the control room and half in the experimental room. Students were not told they were being studied;the switch in rooms was explained as occurring because the original room was needed for videotaping. Themost striking finding from this study was that students performed significantly better on regular course examswhen they were in the friendly rather than the sterile room.

According to this passage, the word “sterile” means. (A)lifeless (B)clean (C)empty (D)safe

The main pattern of organization of the second paragraph is. (A)time order (B)definition and example (C)cause and effect (D)comparison and/or contrast

We can conclude from the passage that the two professors might have guessed the purpose of the studythey were in because. (A)they had read about the interests of the researchers (B)one of the two rooms they taught in was decorated unusually (C)research assistants gave them hints about the purpose of the study (D)the study was carried out many times before they participated in this study

The sentence “” best expresses the central point of this passage. (A)College classrooms are often drab and dreary places. (B)In one study, over 80% of university students rated their classrooms negatively, describing them asugly, cramped, stuffy, and uncomfortable. (C)The research by environmental psychologists is beginning to show that unattractive classrooms are notonly unappealing; they may also adversely affect academic performance. (D)The researchers investigated how these two different environments affected performance in actualcollege classes.

The sentence “” is NOT relevant support for the setting of the two classrooms designed by theresearchers. (A)The researchers selected two identical classrooms located side by side in the psychology building. (B)Besides, an alcohol-based beautiful hand sanitizer was placed in the room for students to use. (C)Several walls were painted bright colors, art posters hung on the walls, large plants added to the room,and colorful Chinese kites hung from the ceiling. (D)In addition to traditional desks, a part of the room was outfitted with area rugs, color-coordinatedcushions, and wooden cubes to provide nontraditional seating.

from Ireland, Italy, Germany, Poland, Greece, and other nations settled in the East Coast of theUnited States in the 19th century for different purposes. (A)Shipments (B)Exportation (C)Importation (D)Immigrants

The court’s decision was notbecause there were a few judges who voted the other way. (A)permeable (B)unanimous (C)far-fetching (D)considerable

His teachings were striking and, not only because of a variety of innovative teaching methods heused but because of what he taught. (A)ritualized (B)mundane (C)redundant (D)memorable

This wildlifeis specifically built to provide a safe place for captive animals that become unwantedfor a variety of reasons. (A)butchery (B)stationary (C)sanctuary (D)bureaucracy

Eight officers in this corrupt city police department were arrested forcocaine. (A)resisting (B)trafficking (C)eliminating (D)illuminating

The President reminded the officials that they should raise their level ofin debate and avoidtautology to achieve persuasion. (A)ambiguity (B)eloquence (C)fascination (D)disapproval

The manager’s wife divorced him after thethat he was having an affair with his subordinates. (A)objective (B)revelation (C)assistance (D)perseverance

Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one’s own cultural group isto all other groups or culture. (A)inferior (B)superior (C)congruent (D)equal

Only by standing incan they stay together to fight against and overcome any atrocious tyranny. (A)regime (B)treason (C)solidarity (D)meditation

Many people in this country urge that laws that prohibit age discrimination and laborbe enactedas soon as possible. (A)hypocrisy (B)obligation (C)exploitation (D)promulgation請依下文回答第11 題至第15 題At no other time in history have sports played such a dominant role in daily life. Thanks to the

of theInternet and television, adults and children alike consume sports at an astonishing rate. When we are notphysically involved in sports, we play them via video games or in fantasy leagues, and we watch them on TV.The celebrity status of top athletes speaks to the importance we attach to sporting events.

, athleticendeavors have a tremendous economic, political, and cultural influence on our society. Hosting sportingevents can boost tourism and revenue for a city. Sports in society can even influence our understanding ofgender roles and socio-economic issues, and they can help

city-, state-, and national identity.Sports’

effect on culture is especially evident among those who may not enjoy playing or watchingsports—these people often still know the names of key players, and they may still take national pride inOlympic medals. In fact, sports in society are so vital that the United Nations has

them a human right:Sport and play are human rights that must be respected and enforced worldwide; sport has been increasinglyrecognized and used as a low-cost and high-impact tool in humanitarian development and peace-buildingefforts.11 (A)retribution (B)prevalence (C)negligence (D)depredation12 (A)However (B)Indifferently (C)Accordingly (D)Contradictorily13 (A)frame (B)destruct (C)collapse (D)conceal14 (A)immense (B)illegitimate (C)surpassable (D)surmountable15 (A)attached (B)declared (C)attributed (D)denounced請依下文回答第16 題至第20 題The incredible thing about television is that characters have the potential to be represented in a milliondifferent ways. Unfortunately, producers tend to stick to the same few archetypes and tropes. Nearly everyshow about high schoolers includes a tough jock or a rebellious bad boy. As such, it is no surprise that televisionfollows a few patterns and stereotypes when it comes to portraying intelligence.One of the most obvious and frankly painful depictions of intelligence is the socially awkward genius. Inspite of their high IQs and brilliant minds, these characters have trouble understanding jokes and other socialcues. For instance, nearly every character in “The Big Bang Theory” acts this way. Most of the show’s humorcomes from the contrast between the awkwardness of the brilliant physicists like Sheldon and Leonard, andthe “normal” people like Penny, the waitress who lives across the hall. Another kind of intelligent character isthe one whose abilities are limited to helping the protagonist. We thus can see that in the show “Arrow,” FelicitySmoak is a computer whiz who worked as an IT girl for superhero Oliver Queen’s company before joining“Team Arrow” as a hacker. She could do anything from finding shortcuts during a car chase to sending a greedycriminal’s illegally-earned income to a charity as a twisted form of blackmail—all from the comfort of hercomputer screen. However, when she wasn’t busy saving the world, she was reduced to little more than OliverQueen’s love interest. The final type of smart character is the one that is constantly picked on. In a high schoolscenario, it’s the nerdy kid who gets shoved into lockers and made fun of. The show “Glee” created an entireseries based on this idea. Even after the glee club won awards and competitions, it was still met with resentmentfrom the majority of the student body. Although the audience wanted the students in the glee club to succeed,the prevailing theme throughout the show was that the kids who were smart and hard-working were not theones who were cool and popular.The fact is, smart people aren’t as unique as television makes them out to be. They should not be marveledat like zoo animals or be used as an easy target. Additionally, the characters who are presented in the mediashouldn’t have their intelligence be their defining characteristic. Although television has come a long way innormalizing intelligence, there is still more ground to be gained in creating characters that are complex andinteresting—not just smart.

Which of the following patterns of organization does the author most likely use when developing thispassage? (A)Simple listing. (B)Cause and effect. (C)Comparison and contrast. (D)Generalization and example.

Which of the following may be the best title for this passage? (A)Intelligence in the Media (B)Integrity of TV Characters (C)Characters in the TV Movies (D)Resentment of the Audience

According to the passage, which of the following statements about the TV character is NOT true? (A)A clever person is usually used as an easy target. (B)Character stereotyping is a common phenomenon. (C)A genius is usually of great help only to the leading character. (D)Characters with great intelligence are usually funny and complex.

According to the passage, why were the students in the glee club still met with resentment from themajority of the student body even after they won awards and competitions? (A)They don’t have high IQs and brilliant minds. (B)They are neither tough jocks nor rebellious bad boys. (C)They are not considered popular and do not act cool. (D)They are not computer whizzes who work as IT specialists.

Which of the following can best describe the tone the author creates? (A)Critical. (B)Indignant. (C)Irreverent. (D)Contemptuous.

Global _____ refers to the ability of a workforce to move from one country to another and successfullysettle down. (A)management (B)awareness (C)crisis (D)mobility

Most countries have made much effort in _____ human trafficking, and Taiwan is no exception. (A)committing (B)generalizing (C)puzzling (D)combating

When filling out the application form, please write _____ so the clerks can understand the written content. (A)practically (B)frequently (C)legibly (D)hardly

A significant _____ of the demonstration taking place yesterday was the large number of participants. (A)aspect (B)appointment (C)asset (D)charity

This entry permit is only _____, valid for three months. (A)solitary (B)temporary (C)subtle (D)habitual

According to official statistics, immigrants _____ almost 14% of the U.S. population. (A)contain (B)continue (C)conclude (D)comprise

The results of a 2019 poll found that 81% of Americans supported a path to _____ for undocumentedimmigrants. (A)civilization (B)civics (C)citizenship (D)conclusion

Successfully _____ travelers can use e-Gates in the major airports and seaports of Taiwan. (A)enrolled (B)bounded (C)tightened (D)segregated

The action to _____ an existing ARC must be taken within 30 days prior to its expiration date. (A)exceed (B)excel (C)extinct (D)extend

In the eyes of the jury members, the explanation furnished by the defendant was _____ reasonable andlogical. (A)ordinarily (B)entirely (C)irregularly (D)alternately

In that community, the locals and the foreigners have a good relationship which is _____ supportive. (A)only (B)promptly (C)mutually (D)separately

Recently, with the raging development of COVID-19, many countries have mandated new arrivals to be_____ for 14 days. (A)squared (B)exposed (C)drenched (D)quarantined

In a workplace, you should develop a good _____ with colleagues, and they will be willing to help youwhen needed. (A)rapport (B)disparity (C)adaptation (D)improvisation

People _____ may hold different views on various issues; that is why communication plays a key role inbuilding understanding. (A)below the average (B)by the way (C)from one generation to the next (D)at low tide

Some _____ of immigration argue that the freedom of movement both within and between countries is abasic human right. (A)provocations (B)proponents (C)prospectors (D)prototypes

The uneven development typical of our economic system means that the difference between the most_____ and the poorest countries is growing bigger all the time. (A)establishing (B)affluent (C)collective (D)processed

Competition from immigrants in a particular profession may _____ underemployment in that profession,but increase wages for other natives. (A)captivate (B)eradicate (C)resolve (D)aggravate請回答下列第18題至第20題Failure: We all avoid it, and most of us fear it. However, without failure, progress would be impossible.Indeed, the word success comes from the Latin succedere, meaning “to come after.” And what does successusually come after? Failure. It seems that one cannot exist without the other.Accepting failure is not easy for many, though. We are often reluctant to admit failure because ourprofessional reputations depend on success. However, things are slowly changing, notably in the field ofbusiness and science. In the past decade, for instance, some scientific journals－mostly in medicine andconservation－have published reports of failed experiments. The belief is that the science community can alsolearn from “negative” results and that this can eventually lead to positive outcomes.In many ways, the business world already understands the value of negative results. To encourageentrepreneurship, the Netherlands-based ABN AMRO bank started an Institute of Brilliant Failures to learnmore about what works and what doesn’t in banking. Similarly, Eli Lilly and Company, the pharmaceuticalcorporation, has “R&D outcome celebrations”－failure parties－to study data about drugs that don’t work.(Almost 90 percent of all drug trials fail, and the drugs cannot be sold.)In fact, one of the business world’s most famous failures eventually became one of its biggest successes,in part because the product’s makers learned from their mistakes. In the early 1990s, Apple Corporation createda hand-held device called the Apple Newton. The product, though unique at the time, was expensive and heavy;moreover, some of its most important features didn’t work properly. Consequently, it became one of Apple’sbiggest failures, and in 1998, the company stopped selling it. However, Apple’s CEO, Steve Jobs, believed theproduct had potential and he began to explore ways of improving it. In time, this led to the creation of theiPhone and the iPad, two of the company’s most successful products.The story of the Apple Newton can teach us another important lesson about failure. Not only should wetry to learn from it; if we want to succeed, we must also be persistent. Though Apple stopped selling the Newtonin 1998, the first iPhone wasn’t available until 2007. It took a lot of research and hard work to go from theApple Newton to iPhone, but in the end, the effort paid off.Ultimately, there is a lot we can learn by studying mistakes. Perhaps the most important lesson is thatfailure and success are two sides of the same coin. One truly cannot exist without the other.

What is the best way to summarize the reading passage? (A)Success and fear are basically the same thing. (B)Failure is always followed by success. (C)You may need to fail before you can succeed. (D)Accepting failure is very difficult.

Why are some scientific journals starting to publish the results of failed experiments? (A)to encourage new experiments in other fields (B)so that people can discuss and share their findings at failure parties (C)to admit that the scientific community makes mistakes (D)because of the belief that negative results can lead to successful outcomes

Which advice would the author most likely agree with? (A)If you want to be successful, ask successful people what they did to succeed. (B)Accept that some people fail and not everyone is meant to succeed. (C)If you make a mistake, ask yourself what went wrong and try to learn from it. (D)You should think of failure and success as the same thing.