| C | 1.Because Mr. Chang has been busy these days, it's ______whether he will come to the party. (A) unlikely (B) impossible (C) doubtful (D) inevitable |
| D | 2.I'm quite ______to the weather in Taiwan, so I think I'll stay here for another year. (A) devoted (B) satisfied (C) pleased (D) accustomed |
| A | 3.Mr. Smith won't tolerate talking during class; he says it ______others. (A) disturbs (B) deserves (C) destroys (D) dismisses |
| A | 4. On the basis of the clues, can you predict the ______of the story? (A) outcome (B) headline (C) cause (D) performance |
| B | 5. A good reader can often figure out what new words mean by using ______. (A) contact (B) context (C) content (D) contest |
| C | 6. I wonder why she ______turned up the radio when I was studying. (A) sympathetically (B) primarily (C) deliberately (D) thoroughly |
| B | 7. It suddenly ______me that I had to get to the airport to meet a friend. (A) took (B) struck (C) occurred (D) surprised |
| A | 8. Being a very careful person, he is quite______in giving his comments. (A) reserved (B) melancholy (C) complicated (D) generous |
| B | 9. Most viewers agreed that the movie ______was not as good as the book. (A) routine (B) version (C) copy (D) issue |
| C | 10. The native greeted the travelers in a ______language which was strange to them. (A) contrary (B) relative (C) peculiar (D) spiral |
| B | The umbrella is not a new invention. The Chinese 11 umbrellas in the
eleventh century B.C. 12 China they traveled to India, Persia, and Egypt.
But in Greece and Rome, men 13 use them. They believed umbrellas were 14 for women.
When the Spanish explorers went to Mexico, they saw the Aztec kings 15
umbrellas. English explorers found out that Indian princes also carried
umbrellas on the east coast of North America. It 16 that people in different parts of the world invented umbrellas at different times.
England was probably the first country in Europe 17 ordinary people used umbrellas 18 the rain. England has a rainy climate, and umbrellas are
very useful there.
The umbrella is now a very ordinary 19 . Everybody uses it today. It keeps the rain and the sun off people. Some umbrellas fold up, 20 it is easy to
carry them.
【題組】11. (A) have had (B) had (C) have (D) having |
| A | 【題組】12. (A) From (B) In (C) For (D) Around |
| C | 【題組】13. (A) would (B) could (C) wouldn't (D) won't |
| B | 【題組】14. (A) likely (B) only (C) nearly (D) possibly |
| D | 【題組】15. (A) used (B) to use (C) used to (D) using |
| A | 【題組】16. (A) seems (B) likes (C) looks (D) maybe |
| D | 【題組】17. (A) what (B) when (C) which (D) where |
| C | 【題組】18. (A) below (B) of (C) against (D) from |
| B | 【題組】19. (A) subject (B) object (C) matter (D) elemen |
| A | 【題組】20. (A) so (B) for (C) unless (D) but |
| C | A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions. 21 , the way people
think about themselves 22 a profound effect on all areas of their lives. For
instance, people who have a 23 sense of self-esteem usually act with
confidence. 24 they have self-assurance, they do not need constant praise and encouragement from others to feel 25 about themselves. Self-confident people are their own best friends. They participate 26 life enthusiastically
and spontaneously. They are not affected by 27 others think they "should"
do. People 28 high self-esteem are not hurt by criticism; they do not 29
criticism as personal rejection. 30 , they tend to believe criticism to be
suggestion for improvement.
【題組】21. (A) By and by (B) Luckily (C) In general (D) Even so |
| D | 【題組】22. (A) have (B) having (C) to have (D) has |
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（ , 則）
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| B | 【題組】24. (A) Until (B) Because (C) Unless (D) However |
| D | 【題組】25. (A) best (B) correct (C) well (D) good |
| C | 【題組】26. (A) to (B) at (C) in (D) on |
| D | 【題組】27. (A) which (B) how (C) why (D) what |
| C | 【題組】28. (A) losing (B) by (C) with (D) have |
| D | 【題組】29. (A) like (B) look (C) watch (D) regard |
| A | 【題組】30. (A) Instead (B) In addition (C) Thus (D) In case |
| D | 31~33
Most heroes are people like you. But what makes them heroes? They find special courage when they need it. They are brave enough to help in an
emergency while others may stand by. A hero sees what needs to be done and does it.
Sometimes heroes are rewarded for their brave acts. One such reward is
the Carnegie Medal. It is given to people who act bravely and face danger
to save the lives of others.
The medal was named after Andrew Carnegie. In 1886, Carnegie heard
about a young man by the name of William Hunter who lost his life trying to save two other boys from drowning. Carnegie became a very rich businessman and set aside money to honor heroes like William. Sometimes these
heroes are in need or are hurt. If so, they receive money as well as the
Carnegie Medal.
Over 6,000 people have received the Carnegie Medal. Some have saved
people from drowning or from burning buildings. Others have pulled people in front of moving trains or saved them from attacks by wild animals. All these heroes have one thing in common, however. They put someone else's
safety ahead of their own.
【題組】31. The Carnegie Medal is given to those who are (A) sick and poor. (B) rich and famous. (C) young and brave. (D) unselfish and courageous. |
| C | 【題組】32. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) William Hunter was a very brave boy. (B) Hunter saved Carnegie from drowning. (C) Some heroes have been rewarded for their bravery. (D) Carnegie was a rich businessman and liked to help people. |
| A | 【題組】33. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Carnegie knew Hunter in person. (B) Brave deeds can take many different forms. (C) Over 6,000 people are Carnegie Medal recipients. (D) Some heroes have received money as well as the Medal. |
| C | 34~36
On May 26, 1977, George Willig traveled to the top of the 1,350-foot-tall
World Trade Center in New York City. He did not take the elevator,
however. Instead, like a human fly, George Willig climbed the outside of the immense 110-story building. His climb, which began at 6:30 a.m., took
three and a half hours to finish.
At the top, Willig was greeted by both police and reporters. Some of the
police officers asked him for his autograph. Then they wanted to put him in jail and charged him with violation of law for climbing the building without a
permit. Furthermore, the city also planned to sue him for a quarter of a
million dollars. The amount, the police department reported, would pay the costs of rushing special equipment and eighty police officers in order to
save him.
By the next day, city officials had reevaluated the situation. At City Hall,
Mayor Abraham Beame hosted a news conference that turned into a
ceremony in George Willig's honor. Beame announced that the city would not punish "The Human Fly." Instead, he would be fined a penny for each
of the 110 floors he had climbed. Instead of punishing Willig, the city
treated him as a hero who attempted the impossible and met the challenge.
【題組】34. George Willig reached the top of the World Trade Center in New York at (A) six thirty in the morning of May 26, 1977. (B) six thirty in the evening of May 26, 1977. (C) ten o'clock in the morning of May 26, 1977. (D) ten o'clock in the evening of May 26, 1977. |
| A | 【題組】35. This passage is a story about (A) a man who enjoys dangers and risks. (B) a human being who can fly like a fly. (C) a man who has escaped from the jail. (D) a fly which climbs like a human being. |
| C | 【題組】36. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Willig was fined $250,000. (B) Willig was sent to prison for a year. (C) Willig was honored in a party and fined only $1.10. (D) Willig climbed the World Trade Center with permission. |
| D | 37~40
Printing is one of the most important means of communication. Without it
you would not now be reading this passage. Even the development of
radio and television has not diminished the importance of printing.
The first printing was done from wood blocks one letter at a time by hand. This was a slow process, requiring much skill and patience, and every page of every book had to be cut separately.
A great step forward was the use of movable type. The Chinese discovered this in the 11th century, but it was not known in Europe until about 1440. In this method of printing, individual letters were made from separate pieces
of metal. If these letters were linked over and pressed on to paper, they
would print the words. When the printing was finished, the letters could be taken apart and rearranged to print something else.
One of the first European books to be printed in movable type was
Johannes Gutenberg's 42-line Bible. The first book to be printed likewise in English was about the history of Troy. It was printed in Flanders in 1474 by an Englishman, William Caxton. In 1476 he returned to England and established a printing press at Westminster. Altogether he printed nearly 80
books, many being his own translations from the French.
【題組】37. Printing is important because (A) it is a Chinese invention. (B) it has made reading books possible. (C) it has helped to develop radio and television. (D) William Caxton printed 80 books in English. |
| D | 【題組】38. The use of movable type was first introduced by (A) William Caxton. (B) the Europeans. (C) Johannes Gutenberg. (D) The Chinese. |
| C | 【題組】39. According to the passage, the use of movable type was considered as a "great step forward" because (A) it did not need a lot of wood. (B) it required less skill and patience. (C) the printing letters could be reused. (D) every page of every book required individual carving. |
| D | 【題組】40. The first English book printed in movable type was (A) done from wood blocks one letter at a time. (B) done in a printing press at Westminster. (C) Johannes Gutenberg's 42-line Bible. (D) about the history of Troy. |
| C,E | For many years, people thought the 41 of smoking were 42 to smokers. But new studies have found that smoke from cigarettes can be 43 to non-smokers too. In December 1987, a U.S. Government report 44 that non-smokers could risk getting lung cancer from 45 in other people's cigarette smoke. Another study looked at non-smoking 46 athletes who had smoking parents or friends. Being 47 cigarette smoke hurt the athletes' lungs, and made them 48 more than athletes who did not have smokers close 49 , the study said. Studies like these have promoted the banning of smoking in 50 places. (AB) activated (AC) cough (AD) breathing (AE) adopting (BC) indicated (BD) symptoms (BE) near (CD) harmful (CE) damages (DE) limited (ABC) to (ABD) by (ABE) weak (BCD) teenage (BCE) public 【題組】41. |
| D,E | 【題組】42. |
| C,D | 【題組】43. |
| B,C | 【題組】44. |
| A,D | 【題組】45. |
| B,C,D | 【題組】46. |
| B,E | 【題組】47. |
| A,C | 【題組】48. |
| A,B,D | 【題組】49. |
| B,C,E | 【題組】50. |
| 申論題 | 1. (中譯英)對於什麼是最佳的渡假方式，大家都有不同的看法。 |
| 申論題 | 2. (中譯英)有些人喜歡到寧靜的森林中去，在那兒他們可以暫時遠離人群。 |
| 申論題 | 3. (中譯英)有些人卻寧願到大都市去，因為他們可以參觀博物館或購物。 |
| 申論題 | 4. (中譯英)還有一些人喜歡到海邊去，讓海浪沖走他們的煩惱。 |
| 申論題 | 5. 有少數人則決定留在家裡，做一些像打掃屋子之類的事。 |
| 申論題 | Ⅱ. 英文作文(20分) 說明：1. 請把作文寫在答案卷上，違者不予計分。 2. 文章可以分段，也可以不分段。 3. 評分標準：內容5分，組織5分，文法4分，用字與拼字4分， 體例(格式、標點、大小寫)2分。 題目：Things Are Not As Difficult As They Appear 在成長的過程中，有些事情在開始的時候你可能覺得很難，但經過一番努力後就不再認為因難了。請寫一篇至少一百二十個單字的英文作文，描述一個親身的經驗。文章的頭兩句必須是： Things are not as difficult as they appear. I have a personal experience to prove this. |
| A | 1-3題為題組
(Julia and May are sitting on the sofa talking.)
Julia: Would you excuse me for a moment? My mom is on the line.
May: 1 .
(twenty minutes later)
Julia: Sorry to keep you waiting. Now, 2 .
May: We were just talking about going out to a show, 3 we might have to do it some other time. 【題組】1. (A) Certainly. (B) Not at all. (C) What's the matter? (D) All right. |
| D | 【題組】2. (A) Shall we continue our discussion? (B) What are you going to say? (C) What did you say? (D) Where were we? |
| A | 【題組】3. (A) but I'm afraid (B) so I think (C) unless it seems (D) as you know |
| D | 4-5題為題組
(John, Bill, and Sue are at a party.)
John: Where do you work, Bill?
Bill: I'm in foreign trade. 4 .
John: I'm an English teacher.
Bill: And you, Sue? 5 .
Sue: I'm a flight attendant.
Bill: Really?
John: Yes, she travels all over the world. 【題組】4. (A) Do you speak English? (B) Are you a worker, too? (C) How do you like it? (D) How about you? |
| C | 【題組】5. (A) Do you know each other? (B) Where have you been? (C) What do you do? (D) How are you? |
| D | 6-8題為題組
(Maria and Jane are talking over the telephone.)
Maria: Hello. May I speak to Eric Sung?
Jane: 6 .
Maria: I see. When do you expect him back?
Jane: 7 .
Maria: Yes. Just tell him Maria Moskovik called.
Jane: I'm sorry, I didn't catch your last name.
Maria: 8 .
Jane: O.K. I'll give him the message.
【題組】6. (A) Hold on. I'll connect you. (B) Sure. Wait a moment, please. (C) I'm sorry, he's not come yet. (D) I'm sorry, he's out at this moment. |
| C | 【題組】7. (A) I'm not sure. May I leave a message? (B) Any moment. Do you want to talk to him? (C) I'm not sure. Can I take a message? (D) I'm sorry, his line is busy. |
| B | 【題組】8. (A) That's all right. (B) Moskovik, M-O-S-K-O-V-I-K. (C) It's an unusual name. (D) Don't worry. Eric and I are old friends. |
| A | 9-10題為題組
(Tom and Jack are lost on their tour in England.)
Tom: Well, it looks like we're lost.
Jack: 9 .
Tom: Who do you ask in a strange town?
Jack: 10 .
Tom: Where can we find one?
Jack: See, there is one over there. 【題組】9. (A) Don't worry. All we have to do is ask. (B) What should we see next? (C) I'm scared. Let's go home. (D) Yes, we just lost a tire. |
| B | 【題組】10. (A) Who knows! (B) You ask a policeman. (C) There is a police station there. (D) I don't see any police station. |
| D | 11. I sometimes take John's coat for my own, because the two of them look so______. (A) original (B) cheerful (C) curious (D) similar |
| A | 12. George at first had difficulty swimming across the pool, but he finally succeeded on his fourth______. (A) attempt (B) process (C) instance (D) display |
| D | 13. Several motorists were______waiting for the light to change. (A) impossibly (B) impracticably (C) importantly (D) impatiently |
| A | 14. Mary wrote a letter of______to the manufacturer after her new car broke down three times in the same week. (A) complaint (B) repair (C) depression (D) madness |
| B | 15. John's poor math score must have______him a lot, because he is not attending the class any more. (A) expelled (B) discouraged (C) impressed (D) finished |
| B | 16. The issue of environmental protection has not received much attention until very______. (A) seriously (B) recently (C) amazingly (D) dangerously |
| D | 17. The old man could______swallow because his throat was too dry. (A) actually (B) strictly (C) exactly (D) hardly |
| B | 18. We are more than willing to______our ties with those countries that are friendly to us. (A) appeal (B) strengthen (C) expect (D) connect |
| B | 19. The artist is famous for his genius and great______. (A) fragrance (B) originality (C) sculptor (D) therapy |
| C | 20. Although some things are______, they nevertheless exist. (A) important (B) intelligible (C) invisible (D) interesting |
| C | 21-30題為題組
America encourages its young people to drink. 21 , our society makes drinking a part of every celebration. Our personal celebrations, 22 weddings, promotions, graduations, and anniversaries, are 23 linked with drinking. 24 children can attend any family affair without seeing the adults enjoying their liquor. Drinking is part of our national celebrations as well. The Fourth of July means beer and New Year's Eve is an entire night dedicated to the proposition that everyone must get 25 . Secondly, the shows young people watch on television encourage them to drink. On 26 every soap opera, the characters drink casually and often. The rock videos young people watch over and over again feature alcohol, too. 27 on the videos sit in bars, nightclubs, and roadhouses. Drinking, the message goes, is cool. The strongest encouragement to drink that young people receive, 28 , comes from advertisers. Beer companies often sponsor the sports events young people watch. In addition, advertisements for liquor, on TV and in print, show situations that are 29 to the young. People hoist their glasses 30 they are sitting around ski lodges, sailing, dancing, or enjoying a football game. We may say we don't want our children to drink, but our messages say just the opposite. 【題組】21. (A) For example (B) Afterwards (C) For one thing (D) On the whole |
| B | 【題組】22. (A) so as (B) such as (C) as such (D) such that |
| C | 【題組】23. (A) simply (B) clumsily (C) closely (D) carefully |
| A | 【題組】24. (A) Few (B) Little (C) Small (D) Many |
| D | 【題組】25. (A) drink (B) to drink (C) drinking (D) drunk |
| A | 【題組】26. (A) almost (B) mostly (C) altogether (D) hardly |
| C | 【題組】27. (A) Stories (B) Drinks (C) Characters (D) Messages |
| D | 【題組】28. (A) furthermore (B) consequently (C) moreover (D) however |
| C | 【題組】29. (A) attentive (B) attributive (C) attractive (D) accustomed |
| B | 【題組】30. (A) where (B) while (C) what (D) why |
| B | 31-40題為題組
Although Grants Pass, Oregon, is a fairly small town, it offers much to amuse summer visitors. Water sports are 31 the most popular tourist attraction. Visitors can go rafting down the Rogue River 32 . swimming in the Applegate River. Fishing in the area is another popular activity. Lots of people also go hunting for wild berries that grow along the roadsides. 33 , there are lovely, clean campgrounds where campers can park their vehicles. 34 those who prefer to stay in town, Grants Pass offers several nice hotels. In town, tourists can browse through 35 number of interesting shops, such as antique stores and the shop that sells items 36 from Oregon's beautiful myrtlewood. Another fun 37 is shopping at the open market where local folks sell produce grown in their gardens. And 38 , Grants Pass has a lot of places to eat, ranging from a low-calorie dessert place to lovely restaurants, some of which offer good food and gorgeous views.
39 you can see, Grants Pass offers a lot to do in the summer. 40 you want to give your family a nice, wholesome vacation, try visiting this charming town. 【題組】31. (A) far from (B) by far (C) a bit far (D) as far |
| D | 【題組】32. (A) also (B) but (C) for (D) or |
| A | 【題組】33. (A) In addition (B) In due time (C) For instance (D) By and large |
| B | 【題組】34. (A) About (B) For (C) With (D) In |
| C | 【題組】35. (A) the (B) this (C) a (D) that |
| C | 【題組】36. (A) to make (B) make (C) made (D) making |
| A | 【題組】37. (A) activity (B) advice (C) proposal (D) sport |
| D | 【題組】38. (A) fairly (B) happily (C) gorgeously (D) finally |
| A | 【題組】39. (A) As (B) Since (C) Until (D) Then |
| C | 【題組】40. (A) Where (B) What (C) If (D) That |
| C | 41-43題為題組
Breaking into the computer codes (known as 'hacking') of banks, large companies or even government departments is the latest game for super-intelligent teenagers. One young hacker said, "Hacking is just intellectual. It's your brain against the computer. It's like climbing Mount Everest—it's something you have to do. You don't even need a very expensive computer—but you must understand everything about all kinds of computers."
At the moment most of these games are just fun for young people. But how long will it be before criminal gangs, like the Mafia, start to use computer experts to help them in their crimes? Future bank robbers will not need explosives to blow open bank safes—all they will need is someone who can break computer codes. Already in Britain people say that computer crimes are costing companies between 500 million pounds and 2.5 billion pounds a year. 【題組】41. The preceding passage refers to the word 'hacking' in the context of (A) climbing Mount Everest. (B) a game for young individuals. (C) breaking into computer codes. (D) physically dismantling a solid object. |
| B | 【題組】42. According to the passage, breaking into computer codes of banks, large companies, and government departments is (A) a widespread criminal practice. (B) a game for computer literate individuals. (C) being studied by the Mafia for fun. (D) soon to replace coding bank safes. |
| D | 【題組】43. Based on the passage, in order to break into computer codes, one needs (A) an elaborate and expensive multi-media computer. (B) a group of computer science students. (C) the help and financial support from the Mafia. (D) a thorough understanding of a variety of computers. |
| A | 44-46題為題組
There is increasing scientific evidence that large cars cause more highway accidents than small cars. In the news recently was the story of a woman who died of a heart attack while driving her station wagon. The car was moving so fast that it went through the highway-dividing fence, resulting in a collision in which five people died. Those unnecessary deaths are attributable in part to the woman's choice of a large automobile. A lighter and smaller car probably wouldn't have gone through the fence, its remaining energy would have been much less, and this would have reduced the chances of serious injury or death. Because of its small size, it might have missed the other car completely. The present design of the oversized automobile is largely responsible not only for increasing death toll on the highways but also for the rapid depletion of our resources of petroleum, for the pollution of our environment, and for the congestion and inconvenience of our cities. 【題組】44. For the five highway deaths, the author blames (A) a large heavy station wagon. (B) the lack of more smaller vehicles. (C) the woman's ill-timed heart attack. (D) a weak highway-dividing fence. |
| B,C | 【題組】45. What is the author's main point in the passage above? (A) Large cars should be banned by the government. (B) Large cars are less safe and less economical than small cars. (C) Small cars are safer for the occupants than large cars. (D) A woman's heart attack caused the death of five people. |
| A | 【題組】46. The author's statement about the highway fence's ability to retain a smaller and lighter car (A) is the author's assumption. (B) derives from scientific evidence. (C) rests upon fact. (D) can never be verified. |
| B | 47-50題為題組
Three pilot whales are believed to be swimming freely off the Atlantic Coast today. Their names are Tag, Notch, and Baby. These seagoing mammals are among the lucky survivors of a whale-stranding last December at Cape Cod.
As many as 60 pilot whales swam ashore. Scientists are still trying to find out why whales have this self-destructive behavior. Many of the whales died on the beach—crushed by their own weight. Whale experts found Tag, Notch, Baby alive. The three were believed to be too young to survive on their own of returned to sea.
The three whales were taken in a van to the New England Aquarium in Boston, Mass. They were kept in a 60,000-gallon tank for seven months. Only a few people worked with the whales so that they would not become too accustomed to human beings.
Early this past summer the three whales were pronounced fit enough to be returned to the Atlantic Ocean. A month after their release, the whales were spotted. They were found in a group of 50 whales about 60 miles from where they had seen set free. 【題組】47. The 60 pilot whales swam ashore as a result of (A) a large winter storm off the coast of Cape Cod. (B) a behavior currently unknown to scientists. (C) a genetic phenomenon currently being studied by whale experts. (D) the return to their annual spawning ground near Cape Cod. |
| C | 【題組】48. The pilot whales died on the beaches of Cape Cod due to (A) the lack of salt water to facilitate their respiration. (B) the lack of nutrition to maintain their enormous body weight. (C) their body structure unable to support their body weight out of water. (D) a phenomenon yet to be figured out by scientists. |
| C | 【題組】49. The three whales Tag, Notch, and Baby were rescued because (A) younger whales have a greater chance of survival than the others. (B) amongst the many whales found beached, these three were deemed the healthiest. (C) they were alive when the rescue team found them. (D) the rescue crew liked them very much. |
| D | 【題組】50. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Scientists are studying the suicidal behavior of pilot whales. (B) Tag, Notch, and Baby were too young to survive by themselves in the sea. (C) Pilot Whales are mammals that can become used to human beings. (D) After their release, Tag, Notch, and Baby were never seen again. |
| 申論題 | 一、中譯英
說明：試將以下五個中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。每句4分。 【題組】1. 昨天在回家的路上，我看到一個小女孩在路邊哭泣。 |
| 申論題 | 【題組】2. 我趕緊跑過去，問她到底發生了什麼事。 |
| 申論題 | 【題組】3. 小女孩說她按了好幾次門鈴，卻沒有人來開門。 |
| 申論題 | 【題組】4. 看到她哭得那麼傷心，我就陪她等媽媽回來。 |
| 申論題 | 【題組】5. 雖然晚了半個鐘頭才回到家，我覺得我做了一件有意義的事 |
| 申論題 | 二、英文作文 說明：依提示在「答案卷」上寫一封100至150字的信。評分標準：內容5分，組織5分，文法4分，用字拼字4分，體例（格式、標點、大小寫）2分。 提示： 1. 高中生王治平收到美國筆友George的來信，告訴治平他要隨父母到台灣來住兩年左右，並問治平： "Can you give me some advice and suggestions so that I know what I should do and what I should not do when I am in Taiwan?" 現在請你以治平的身份，擬一封適當的回信給George，歡迎他來台灣，並且針對他的問題，提出一些具體的建議。 2. 回信的上下款應依下列方式寫出。 |
| C | 1. The main______of this test is to find out how much you have learned in high school. (A) countenance (B) discipline (C) objective (D) procedure |
| A | 2. I hope to live in a student dormitory when I am in college. I am tired of______to school in a crowded bus every day. (A) commuting (B) dropping (C) swaying (D) wandering |
| B | 3. They were behind schedule and had to apply for______manpower to complete their project in time. (A) basic (B) extra (C) introductory (D) profound |
| C | 4. Out of ______and consideration, I always write a thank-you note when someone sends me a gift. (A) concentration (B) convenience (C) courtesy (D) courtship |
| A | 5. The boy______to the teacher for his improper behavior. (A) apologized (B) appealed (C) approached (D) attached |
| D | 6. The problem with Jane is that she tends to take criticism too______and gets angry easily. (A) eventually (B) positively (C) intimately (D) personally |
| A | 7. Almost everybody is a______of many different Times New Roman ; we show different faces to different people. (A) combination (B) communication (C) competition (D) complication |
| C | 8. John has been working at the computer for twenty-four hours. He______needs a good rest. (A) accidentally (B) efficiently (C) obviously (D) previously |
| D | 9. Nowadays students can______information from a variety of sources, such as computers, television, and compact discs. (A) press (B) express (C) oppress (D) access |
| B | 10. Sorry for being late. Someone gave me______directions and I got totally lost. (A) dreary (B) faulty (C) handy (D) steady |
| B | 說明：第11至20題，請選出與劃線部份語意最接近的字詞，標示在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。 【題組】11. Doctors have repeatedly warned people of the serious effect of noise on their hearing. (A) curve (B) impact (C) increase (D) shortcoming |
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| D | 【題組】13. The bridge collapsed under the weight of the heavy truck. (A) gave up (B) gave off (C) gave over (D) gave in |
| B | 【題組】14. My initial offer was turned down politely. But when I tried again in my most sincere tone, it was gladly accepted. (A) numerous (B) original (C) responsible (D) talented |
| A | 【題組】15. The outdoor concert was canceled because of rain. (A) called off (B) cut off (C) put off (D) taken off |
| C | 【題組】16. It's next to impossible for me to finish the homework in three days. (A) second (B) never (C) almost (D) usually |
| C | 【題組】17. Every now and then they go to a movie together. (A) Always (B) Never (C) Occasionally (D) Seldom |
| A | 【題組】18. I was held up by a traffic jam on the freeway for about an hour. (A) delayed (B) maintained (C)raised (D) supported |
| B | 【題組】19. I tell you once and for all that you must not do such a stupid thing again. (A) at times (B) for the last time (C) more than once (D) once more |
| D | 【題組】20. I am curious about how John came by such a large sum of money. (A) brought (B) spent (C) paid (D) obtained |
| D | 21-30題為題組
When Levi Strauss arrived in the United States from Bavaria, he was only seventeen, poor, and knew very ( 21 ) English. Like most immigrants, he was ( 22 ) a better life. So, when gold was discovered in the West in 1849, he ( 23 ) thousands of others and rushed to California.
( 24 ) he planned to open a shop in San Francisco, he took many goods with him,
( 25 ) a large quantity of canvas. He hoped to sell ( 26 ) as material for tents or wagon covers. Business, however, was not ( 27 ) he had expected. ( 28 ) , as he sat in a cafe in a small town, he had an idea. He saw a man with a hole in the leg of his trousers and
( 29 ) realized what Californians ( 30 ) for the rough work they were doing—good, strong trousers! 【題組】21. (A) easy (B) some (C) small (D) little |
| C | 【題組】22. (A) looking after (B) looking at (C) looking for (D) looking into" |
| D | 【題組】23. (A) took (B) avoided (C) paid (D) joined |
| B | 【題組】24. (A) Although (B) Because (C) If (D) Unless |
| A | 【題組】25. (A) including (B) included (C) being included (D) was including |
| C | 【題組】26. (A) much (B) one (C) it (D) others |
| B | 【題組】27. (A) as far as (B) as good as (C) as soon as (D) as well as |
| A | 【題組】28. (A) One day (B) Another day (C) Someday (D) The other day |
| D | 【題組】29. (A) casually (B) frequently (C) regularly (D) suddenly |
| A | 【題組】30. (A) needed (B) need (C) needing (D) have needed |
| B | 31-40題為題組
All forms of life have an instinctive urge to survive. Nature provides ( 31 ) with the means of survival. We have learned much about survival from ( 32 ) forms of animal life. Lizards, ( 33 ) can change the color of their skin and ( 34 ) the trees and leaves around them. ( 35 ) , they cannot be detected by other animals that threaten them. Nature provides other forms of protection ( 36 ) environmental dangers. Human beings, too, ( 37 ) special devices to protect ( 38 ) . Their skin is very ( 39 ) to temperature changes. ( 40 ) warm weather, sweating helps humans regulate their body temperature. 【題組】31. (A) it (B) them (C) this (D) which |
| D | 【題組】32. (A) better (B) fewer (C) less (D) lower |
| B | 【題組】33. (A) however (B) for instance (C) in case (D) more or less |
| A | 【題組】34. (A) blend with (B) differ from (C) gaze upon (D) migrate to |
| B | 【題組】35. (A) Nevertheless (B) As a result (C) In contrast (D) On the other hand |
| C | 【題組】36. (A) about (B) above (C) against (D) around |
| D | 【題組】37. (A) give (B) are going to give (C) have given (D) have been given |
| C | 【題組】38. (A) himself (B) itself (C) themselves (D) yourselves |
| C | 【題組】39. (A) sensational (B) sensible (C) sensitive (D) sentimental |
| A | 【題組】40. (A) During (B) Instead of (C) Over (D) Through |
| D | 41-43題為題組
Oct. 6, 1996
Dear Tom,
It seems only yesterday that Jack and I were helping you learn your ABC's—and now you have finished high school and been accepted at Taipei University.
We are both very proud of you, Tom. We have followed your high-school career with joy and pleasure and know that your four years at college will be even more rewarding. A word of congratulation just doesn't seem enough, so I am sending you a gift that I'm sure you will find. useful—an unabridged dictionary. Jack says you'll not only find it handy in your studies, but a great argument-saver when playing Scrabble with your friends.
Mom and Dad are coming here for a weekend next month. Please try to take a few days off and come to join us. We are looking forward to seeing you.
Love,
Sally
【題組】41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for writing the letter? (A) To congratulate Tom on his wonderful achievement. (B) To tell Tom of his parents' planned visit. (C) To invite Tom to join a weekend family get-together. (D) To ask Tom to go home for the weekend. |
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| B | 【題組】43. On the basis of the letter, is the most likely relationship between Sally and Tom? (A) Mother and son. (B) Sister and brother. (C) Grandmother and grandson. (D) Niece and nephew. |
| D | 44-46題為題組
Generally speaking, all foreigners coming to Taiwan should apply for entry visas through the embassies or consulates of the Republic of China, or agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As of May 1, 1995, all nationals of the following 15 countries are exempted from securing visas for entry into the Republic of China: U.S.A., Japan, Canada, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Holland, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Germany, Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal. The maximum duration of stay is 14 days. Requirements for a 14-day non-visa entry are: passport good for at least six months, confirmed onward ticket within 14 days, no violation of law recorded.
If it is necessary to stay more than 14 days and less than 30 days, nationals of the specific countries holding a 14-day non-visa entry should in the meantime apply for a landing-visa with the authorized office in the CKS airport from the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The landing-visa fee is NT$1,500. 【題組】44. When an American lady wants to enter Taiwan for a one-week sight-seeing trip, one of the requirements is (A) to obtain a landing-visa at the CKS airport. (B) to apply for a visa before leaving the U.S.A. (C) to make sure her passport was issued before May 1, 1995. (D) to make sure her passport is valid for more than six months on the date of arrival. |
| C | 【題組】45. If a British businessman wants to visit some trade partners in Taiwan for about three weeks, what should he do? (A) He should obtain a visa for entry into the Republic of China before getting on board the flight to Taiwan (B) He should travel with a friend who is from any of the other 14 countries mentioned. (C) He must obtain a landing-visa at the CKS airport. (D) He just needs to apply for a non-visa entry when he arrives at the CKS airport. |
| D | 【題組】46. Which of the following is needed for a landing-visa? (A) A passport that is valid for more than six months. (B) A 14-day non-visa entry. (C) An application fee of NT$1,500. (D) All of the above. |
| B | 47-50題為題組
The brain, which weighs less than 2.2 pounds, is perhaps the most complicated organ in our bodies. Although scientists have not been able to solve all the mysteries of this amazing organ, they have made some progress. They have found that certain parts of the brain are responsible for learning, memory, and language.
Recent studies indicate that the two halves of the brain—the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere—play extremely important roles in learning and communicating. The left hemisphere deals with rules, lists of information, and short-term memory. In contrast, the right hemisphere deals with feelings, colors, and long-term memory. Scientists recognize the importance of both hemispheres in the learning of all sorts, including language learning.
Scientists now relate left and right hemispheres to the way different individuals learn languages. They believe that some learners use one half of their brains more than the other half. Left-brained learners usually concentrate on memorizing les and lists. They use logic, definition, and repetition to learn. Right-brained learners look for a general picture and concentrate on relating new information to what they already know. They use associations and intuition to learn. Most people fall into one of these types. If teachers know whether their students are left-brained or right-brained, they can help them learn better. 【題組】47. Mary is a typical left-brained learner. Which of the following descriptions does NOT fit her? (A) She thinks in a very logical way. (B) She is very artistic and romantic. (C) She often scores A in sentence-combining tests. (D) She is very good at math. |
| D | 【題組】48. What is the most significant implication that teachers can draw from the above information? They should (A) encourage students to memorize rules. (B) show students how to use logic to solve problems (C) urge students to relate new information to what they already know. (D) try to find out the best learning styles for individual students. |
| A | 【題組】49. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (A) Damage of one hemisphere does not always cause complete loss of speech. (B) Remembering one's way home involves short-term memory. (C) Language learning takes place only in one hemisphere. (D) Scientists have solved all the mysteries of the brain. |
| D | 【題組】50. What is the best title of this passage? (A) The Short-term and Long-term Memory (B) Discoveries in the Field of Hemispheres (C) A Recent Scientific Discovery (D) The Amazing Human Brain |
| 申論題 | 第二部分：非選擇題
一、中譯英
說明：請將以下短文中劃線的五個中文句子，根據上下文譯成正確、通順、達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。每題4分，共20分。
1-5題為題組
1.你有沒有想過未來的旅館會是什麼樣子? You need not wonder any longer. A hotel in Japan will give you a preview. The name of this hotel is the Capsule Inn; its rooms rent for eleven dollars a night. 2.每個房間附有一部收音機，一台電視機和一個鬧鐘。 3.此外，所有房間都有空調。 But here any resemblance to a twentieth-century hotel ends. The rooms are small plastic capsules, and each capsule is about five feet high, by five feet wide, and by seven feet deep. Guests have to crawl into bed through a large porthole entrance. 4.廁所及洗衣設施位於旅館的共同區域。 5.信不信由你，這家旅館幾乎經常是客滿, perhaps because the price of the rooms is as small as the rooms themselves. 【題組】1. |
| 申論題 | 【題組】2. |
| 申論題 | 【題組】3. |
| 申論題 | 【題組】4. |
| 申論題 | 【題組】5. |
| 申論題 | 二、作文 說明：1.請依下列提示寫一篇英文作文在「答案卷」上寫。文長以120字為 原則。 2.評分標準：內容5分，組織5分，文法4分，用字拼字4分，體例 （格式、標點、大小寫）2分。 背景提示： 西元1939年紐約世界博覽會前夕，主辦單位在會址的地底下埋了一個時間膠囊(time capsule)，裡面放了許多最能代表當時生活方式的物品，如電話機、開罐器、手錶、香煙、以及一塊煤炭等。這個密封的盒子，要等到西元1939年才打開，以便讓五千年後的人知道1930年代的生活型態。 現在有一個國際性基金會也預備舉辦類似的活動，要將一個真空密閉的時間膠囊埋在地底，膠囊中的東西都不會腐壞，好讓一千年以後的人知道1996年世界各地區的生活方式。該基金會公開向各國人士徵求建議。 提示： 請你寫一篇英文短文前往應徵，提出最能代表我國人民生活現狀的物品兩件(體積不限)，說明你選擇這兩件物品的理由，並以“ The two things I would like to put in the time capsule are...”作為短文的開頭。 |
| C | 1. What a small computer! Does it really______? (A) bite (B) type (C) work (D) use |
| B | 2. For your own______, please don't open the door until the train fully stops. (A) humanity (B) safety (C) liberty (D) vanity |
| B | 3. Peter told Marie that he couldn't attend her birthday party because he had been engaged. (A) necessarily (B) previously (C) cautiously (D) possibly |
| D | 4. For hours, we have heard nothing but negative criticism. Why can't you say something more______? (A) ambitious (B) synthetic (C) determined (D) constructive |
| C | 5. This library is famous for its wide______of books. You can find books on any topic you are interested in. (A) technology (B) connection (C) variety (D) amazement |
| A | 6. The child was______. He just sat there and waited for something to happen. (A) passive (B) expressive (C) extensive (D) persuasive |
| B | 7. After dinner, Richard offered to pay the bill, but May insisted that they do it______. (A) generously (B) separately (C) completely (D) extensively |
| A | 8. This TV program will______young viewers' understanding of the changing world. (A) broaden (B) soften (C) tighten (D) lengthen |
| B | 9. I like everything about the apartment______the rent. It is too expensive. (A) as for (B) except for (C) instead of (D) in place of |
| A | 10.______all the newspaper and television attention, the problem of child abuse has become well-known. (A) As a result of (B) Apart from (C) In addition to (D) Regardless of |
| C | 11. Tim: Someone left a schoolbag on the bus. Sam: See if______a name inside the bag. (A) it was (B) this has (C) there is (D) they had |
| C | 12. Joe:______you come to our party tonight? Sue: No, but I wish I could. (A) Must (B) Shall (C) Can (D) May |
| D | 13. Jack: I wish I were a millionaire. I could buy whatever I want. Jane: Well, it may be true.______we must bear in mind that the love of money is also the root of all evil. (A) So (B) Or (C) For (D) But |
| B | 14. Tony: May I have some more coffee, please? Anne: I'm sorry, but there doesn't seem to be______. (A) left any (B) any left (C) leaving any (D) any leaving |
| D | 15. Tom: I was looking for John all afternoon. Where was he? Pete: I don't know. He______to a movie. (A) would go (B) might go (C) would have gone (D) might have gone |
| C | 16. Do you think Teresa asked that question on purpose? (A) accidentally (B) gradually (C) intentionally (D) permanently 。 |
| D | 17. Every Taiwanese student should know what ‘M.I.T.’ stands for. (A) holds (B) orders (C) means (D) represents |
| A | 18. John’s reckless behavior gave rise to endless trouble for his parents. (A) caused (B) covered (C) lifted (D) saved |
| A | 19. The idea of becoming famous appeals to many people. (A) attracts (B) enjoys (C) claims (D) requires |
| D | 20. Mike fainted under the hot sun in his rice field. When he came to, he saw a stranger beside him. (A) Rose (B) discovered (C) entered (D) awoke |
| B | 21-25題為題組
Climbing the most difficult mountains requires a very special mental condition. ( 21) the climber is doing something very difficult, everything that he or she sees, hears, or (22) must come together to help in the work of climbing. All of the parts of the body work together smoothly and quietly
(23) each part feels what is happening in the other parts. There is no room for thinking about what time it is, or about how one looks. (24) thinking must focus on what is happening at that moment, and the mind and the body become one. Only by entering this quiet mental state ( 25) a climber really do his or her best. 【題組】 21. (A) Despite (B) Because (C) Unless (D) Although |
| D | 【題組】22. (A) points (B) says (C) walks (D) feels |
| C | 【題組】23. (A) or (B) if (C) as (D) but |
| B | 【題組】24. (A) One (B) All (C) Some (D) Few |
| A | 【題組】25. (A) can (B) shall (C) must (D) should |
| C | 26-30題為題組
John: What was the weather like while you were camping?
Jack: (26) It rained for a few days towards the end of our holiday, but mostly it was fine. We weren’t able to visit the Rainbow Waterfalls as we planned, but…
John: (27)
Jack: Well, apart from that, we did everything we wanted to—hiking, fishing and swimming. We even managed to visit an aboriginal village in the forest.
John: (28) did you get so far?
Jack: We rode bicycles there. We also went to the beach several times.
John: Did you take your bikes with you?
Jack: No, we rented some at the nearby village.
John: Where did you stay (29) ?
Jack: Oh, in a lovely valley, about three miles north of the National Park.
John: I remember when we went camping last summer. We forgot to take a can-opener along!
Jack: (30) Do you know what happened to us? A goat came in our tent at night and ate most of our food! 【題組】 26. (A) It couldn't be better (B) Don't mention it (C) Not too bad (D) It was terrible |
| A | 【題組】27. (A) What a pity! (B) Oh, how wonderful! (C) Oh, that was great! (D) No big deal! |
| B | 【題組】28. (A) How often (B) How on earth (C) How hard (D) How was that |
| B | 【題組】29. (A) at all (B) after all (C) above all (D) at most |
| C | 【題組】30. (A) That's great (B) You deserve it (C) That's nothing (D) That's terrible |
| A | 31-40題為題組
The people in the room were tense. Five young engineers were sitting with their (31) . They were trying to settle details of an important new plant site for a major client.
Suddenly one of the young engineers gave what he thought was a good solution (32) the problem. What he had to say was (33) by an uncomfortable silence. The boss then laughingly pointed out that the same proposal had been made and (34) some minutes before.
The incident seemed funny (35) the time, but several months later it did not. After the project had been successfully finished, most of the engineers who had worked on it were (36) . But the young man who had made a fool of himself at the meeting was not on the list.
(37) The young engineer swore that he had never heard the proposal made and rejected.
(38) He was a victim of a bad listening habit that he didn’t know he had.
Bad listening habits can hurt you a lot in your daily living. Much of your success, both in your work and social life, (39) how you listen. A number of major industries and more than twenty leading colleges (40) . They have set up “listening clinics” and courses to find out what is wrong—and what to do about it. 【題組】 31. (A) boss (B) friend (C) client (D) doctor |
| C | 【題組】32. (A) of (B) at (C) to (D) in |
| C | 【題組】33. (A) turned (B) created (C) greeted (D) generated |
| D | 【題組】34. (A) agreed to (B) put up (C) called upon (D) turned down |
| B | 【題組】35. (A) in (B) at (C) on (D) for |
| B | 【題組】36. (A) succeeded (B) promoted (C) exhausted (D) aroused |
| A | 【題組】37. (A) What had happened? (B) Why must it be finished? (C) Where did the event take place? (D) When will they have another project? |
| D | 【題組】38. (A) The engineer was too young. (B) It took a whole month. (C) The boss was satisfied. (D) He was right. |
| A | 【題組】39. (A) is related to (B) has an impact on (C) have a lot to do with (D) are of great importance to |
| D | 【題組】40. (A) are also interested in the rejected proposal (B) have resolved the mystery of listening comprehension (C) are doing extensive research on the young engineer (D) have become very concerned about our bad listening habits |
| B | 41-43題為題組
I wonder how often your family has bought new furniture, curtains or kitchen equipment and then wondered how to dispose of the old items that still have quite a lot of life left in them.
It was in response to this situation that The Carpenters’ Shop was opened in the town of Walsall, Staffordshire. Run by a team of church volunteers, the shop will collect any surplus, good-quality items and store them until they can be redistributed to the people who are needing those particular things.
Many have been helped through the scheme, including single parents, disabled people and the elderly, and those who have lost all their household possessions through a disaster such as a house fire.
It’s an admirable project, and it is worth finding out if a similar one operates in your hometown. Participation costs the donor nothing and can make such a difference to others. 【題組】 41. The phrase dispose of in the first paragraph can best be replaced by______. (A) put up with (B) get rid of (C) look down upon (D) take notice of |
| A | 【題組】42. The purpose of setting up The Carpenters’ Shop was______. (A) to help those who could not afford certain household items (B) to open a furniture store run by church volunteers (C) to teach people how to destroy disposable furniture (D) to sell good-quality furniture to disabled people |
| B | 【題組】43. What is the author’s opinion of an item that someone doesn’t need any longer? (A) It's normally out of style. (B) It should be donated to charity. (C) It's an admirable project. (D) There may be something wrong with it. |
| A | 44-47題為題組
What can you do if you ‘lose’ the data from your disks? To find an expert, who would recover the lost information for you, is probably the easiest solution. Jack Olson is one of these experts. Jack and a few of his friends set up a company called “Jack’s Disk Doctor Service” in 1984. They work from home and give all the money they earn to charity. The fees are always the same, no matter how precious the data on the disk is. Some people, however, are so grateful that they send extra money to Jack or to the charities his company supports. One oil company offered him $2000 for his help and an architect even sent him a blank check.
It would be difficult to put a value on the things rescued by the Disk Doctor. There have been disks containing medical research, television scripts, manuscripts of whole books, a lawyer’s papers for a court case, and even Margaret Thatcher’s travel plan for a visit to eastern Europe. For this last case, Jack had to go in person to Thatcher's office ‘for security reasons’!
Disks are usually sent to the Disk Doctor by post, but sometimes people are in such a hurry that they cannot wait for the mail to come. For example, some radio scripts had to be rushed by taxi to Jack’s house because they were needed for broadcasting the next day. When the material has been recovered, the disk is returned to the sender with a diagnosis and a prescription for avoiding the problem in the future. One grateful client, an author, put a “thank you” to Jack in the front of his book. “Jack saved me from a heart attack,” he wrote. “But,” says Jack, “most people don’t take any notice of the doctor’s advice!” 【題組】 44. What does the word rescued in the second paragraph mean? (A) recovered (B) prescribed (C) examined (D) discovered |
| D | 【題組】45. Why did the architect send Jack a blank check? (A) The architect did not have any money (B) The architect did it for security reasons (C) The architect always followed the doctor's advice (D) The architect thought Jack's service was priceless |
| B | 【題組】46. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Jack’s Disk Doctor Service has only one standard fee. (B) Jack and his company have made a fortune from their service. (C) Margaret Thatcher is a very important person. (D) Jack’s clients are from all walks of life. |
| C | 【題組】47. From the statement “But … most people don’t take any notice of the doctor's advice!” we can infer that______. (A) most people don’t take medicine regularly (B) many of Jack’s patients would probably get sick again (C) many of Jack’s clients have sought for his help more than once (D) most people don’t read the instruction when using a computer |
| C | 48-51題為題組
Do you know the meaning of the word “relationship”? Here is an easy way of understanding it. Whenever two people come together, even for a brief moment, they exchange looks, feelings, thoughts, ideas, and energy. Their relationship is how they interact with each other. Everything that happens in the world happens through relationships. We human beings need to love and be loved, and this will come from our relationship with others. Accordingly, anyone who wishes to love and be loved will want to establish lasting relationships.
Here are a few tips to help us create enduring relationships. First, know our steps. The relationship between two people is like the art of dancing. Before we can dance with a partner, we need to be able to dance by ourselves. We need to feel the rhythm of the music, hear how it inspires us to move and learn our unique style of movement and expression. Second, trust. As the key building block for enduring relationships, trust is a bond that evolves as two persons get to know each other and experience safety in opening their hearts. Trust develops when we respect each other’s needs and develop a history of common experience and caring. Third, be intimate. While intimacy is often limited to the sexual bond, we can be intimate with many people without sexuality. That is, by relating heart to heart. We need to be seen and known by another person. In this way, intimacy enables us to thrive and grow. Lastly, treat relationship as an organism. A new relationship is like an embryo that requires time, care and attention to grow into whatever may evolve. In our proper relationship with others, we will be known and seen for who we are, and love will come out of the seeing and the knowing. 【題組】 48. The author writes the above passage chiefly to______. (A) encourage readers to build blocks for intimacy (B) tell readers that things happen through feelings (C) help readers establish sound relationships (D) urge readers to become expert dancers |
| D | 【題組】49. The word tips in the second paragraph refers to______. (A) fees (B) services (C) limitations (D) suggestions |
| D | 【題組】50. According to the passage, which of the following is true? (A) Intimacy is limited to the sexual bond. (B) “Trust” blocks the way to durable relationships. (C) If you do not dance, you cannot establish relationships. (D) Exposure of one’s inner thoughts is essential for enduring relationships. |
| A | 【題組】51. The love we desire will come from all of the following EXCEPT . (A) being fond of the embryo (B) interacting with people (C) trusting our friends (D) being intimate with others |
| A | 52-55題為題組
Penghu, Nov.24—Two Russians, a father and a son, were rescued Saturday near the Penghu Islands off southwestern Taiwan after their sailboat broke down and began drifting.
Medvedev Vladimir, 43, and his son, Maxsine, 14, sailed from an unnamed eastern Russian seaport on August 18, to begin an ambitious around-the-world cruise.
Their voyage, down the coastline of northeastern mainland China, through the East China Sea, then down the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea, had been smooth until four days ago when the mainsail of their twin-mast sailboat “Kawasaki” was smashed by strong winds on the high seas.
The father-and-son team started the inboard engine. However, after less than two days, the engine broke down.
Near the “black ditch” of Penghu, battered by winds of up to 70 knots, the rear sail was torn into shreds. The rudder also stopped responding.
Surprised by the father and son’s “pale faces” and their battered vessel, the Penghu police and fishers in Paisha rescued them. Speaking only limited English, the Vladimirs spent five hours trying to explain their presence.
It is not immediately known whether the “Kawasaki” can be repaired on the fishing island of Penghu, or when the Vladimirs will be able to set off again and continue their around-the-world voyage. 【題組】 52. What was the purpose of the voyage of the Vladimirs? (A) To go around the world. (B) To visit the Penghu Islands. (C) To look for their lost family members. (D) To start the inboard engine of their vessel. |
| C | 【題組】53. Which course (direction) did the Vladimirs take to get to Penghu? (A) East. (B) West. (C) South. (D) North. |
| C | 【題組】54. When did the “Kawasaki” first get into trouble during the voyage? (A) Less than two days after departure from Russia. (B) About four days before the inboard engine was started. (C) After it had sailed from Russia for more than three months. (D) Only after it drifted to Paisha County of the Penghu Islands. |
| D | 【題組】55. What did the Vladimirs decide to do after they were rescued? (A) To stay in Penghu and do some fishing. (B) To sell the boat and return to Russia. (C) To repair the boat and sail back to Russia. (D) They had not made any decision yet. |
| 申論題 | 簡答題
Do you know that happy folks recover from illness much more readily than people who are depressed and always complaining?
The old sages always used to say that laughter was the best medicine—indeed, better than medicine.
Someone else remarked that “a merry heart does good, like medicine”—and infectious laughter is often catching. Don’t you find it so? I like the anonymous verse which sums it all up:
When wholesome laughter fills the air,
Some ills will soon depart;
For laughter is good medicine
That helps to cheer the heart. 【題組】 1. According to the passage, what type of people are more likely to get well sooner when they get sick? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】2. Which word in the passage means ‘very wise men’? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】3. Which word in the passage is closest in meaning to ‘infectious’? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】4. Who is the author of the poem? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】5. In the poem, which word rhymes with ‘depart’? |
| 申論題 | 英文作文 提示： 你同意 “Laughter is better than medicine” 這種說法嗎？以你自己或親朋好友的經驗或你所知道的故事為例，加以說明。你的論點無論是正面或是反面都不會影響你的得分。 |
| D | 1. Follow the_______closely, and you will find it easy to assemble the bicycle. (A) functions (B) diagnoses (C) appointments(D) instructions |
| B | 2. If I can help you with the project, don’t_______to call me. (A) concern (B) hesitate (C) notify (D) submit |
| C | 3._______between good friends should be resolved, not ignored. (A) Compliments (B) Concerns (C) Conflicts (D) Connections |
| B | 4. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference _______. (A) comfortably (B) individually (C) intelligently (D) respectfully |
| C | 5. Mr. Wang’s arguments were very_______, and the committee finally accepted his proposal. (A) artificial (B) inappropriate (C) persuasive (D) descriptive |
| D | 6. The woman is so_______that she cries every time she hears a sad story. (A) casual (B) harsh (C) intimate (D) sentimental |
| A | 7. We_______believe that with your intelligence and hard work, you will pass the exam without any difficulty. (A) firmly (B) extremely (C) strictly (D) inquiringly |
| B | 8. If we walk at this slow_______, we’ll never get to our destination on time. (A) mood (B) pace (C) tide (D) access |
| C | 9. The territorial dispute can be_______back to the year 1917, when the two countries were at war. (A) held (B) recalled (C) traced (D) switched |
| A | 10. One key factor to success is to have a definite goal first and then do your best to_______the goal. (A) attain (B) contest (C) encounter (D) struggle |
| A | 11. Jane and Sue are twins, but they seem to have nothing_______. (A) in common (B) in comparison (C) in contact (D) in contrast |
| A | 12. How did the traffic accident_______? (A) come about (B) come around (C) come off (D) come over |
| A | 13. During the lunch hour, Jane_______her notes so she would remember them for the test. (A) ran into (B) ran off (C) ran out of (D) ran over |
| D | 14. We shall expect you at eight o’clock;_______, it’s an informal dinner. (A) by accident (B) by all means (C) by the way (D) by then |
| C | 15. Stricter measures have been taken to_______potential dangers concerning cigarette-smoking. (A) ward off (B) give in (C) check out (D) hang up |
| B | 16. Henry: Please help me return these books to the library, James. James: What? Henry: I asked you_______me return these books to the library. (A) help (B) to help (C) helped (D) would help |
| B | 17. Mary: Are you ready to go? I can give you a ride. Betty: Thanks, but I think I’ll wait until the mail_______. (A) will come (B) comes (C) to come (D) come |
| C | 18. Alice: There’s a very good movie on television at eight tonight. John: Maybe I’ll get home_______ to see it. (A) so early (B) much early (C) early enough (D) too early |
| B | 19. Mr. Lin: Don’t you think our government should build another nuclear power plant in Taiwan? Mr. Liu: Well, I wish I _______agree with you, but I don’t. (A) had to (B) could (C) do (D) have to |
| D | 20. Mary: Did you ask Tom_______? Helen: No, I didn’t, but I will. (A) where had he gone for the summer vacation (B) where was he going for the summer vacation (C) where he goes for the summer vacation (D) where he went for the summer vacation |
| B | 二、綜合測驗（20%）
說明：第21至40題，每題有一個空格。請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，標示在答案卡之「選擇題第一部分」。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。
21-30題為題組
There was once a man in Puerto Rico who had a wonderful parrot. The parrot was (21) , there was no other bird like him in the whole world. He could learn to say any word-- (22) one. He could not say the name of his native town, Catano.
The man (23) everything he could to teach the parrot to say “Catano,” but he never (24) . At first he was very gentle with the bird, but gradually he lost his (25) . “You stupid bird!
(26) can’t you learn to say that one word? Say ‘Catano’ or I’ll kill you!” But the parrot would not say it. Many times the man screamed, “Say ‘Catano’ or I’ll kill you!” But the bird would not
(27) the name.
Finally the man gave up. He picked up the parrot and threw the bird into the chicken house. In the chicken house, there were four old chickens, waiting to be killed (28) Sunday’s dinner. “You are even more stupid than the chickens,” the man said as he was leaving.
The next morning, the man went out to the chicken house. When he opened the door, he was
(29) by what he saw. He could not believe his eyes and ears!
On the floor (30) three dead chickens. The parrot was screaming at the fourth, “Say ‘Catano’ or I’ll kill you!”
【題組】21. (A) lonely (B) unique (C) sorrowful (D) personal |
| C | 【題組】22. (A) without (B) beyond (C) except (D) despite |
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| D | 【題組】24. (A) failed (B) attempted (C) changed (D) succeeded |
| C | 【題組】25. (A) pet (B) thing (C) temper (D) possession |
| B | 【題組】26. (A) How (B) Why (C) What (D) When |
| C | 【題組】27. (A) tell (B) talk (C) repeat (D) converse |
| D | 【題組】28. (A) in (B) on (C) at (D) for |
| B | 【題組】29. (A) worried (B) shocked (C) delighted (D) blinded |
| A | 【題組】30. (A) lay (B) laid (C) lied (D) lying |
| C | 31-40題為題組
Perhaps most of us are familiar with the saying “Laugh and the world (31) with you, weep and you weep alone.”(32) did you know that according to recent research, people are losing the art of laughter and it could have a (33) effect on our health?
In 1930 we laughed on average for 19 minutes each day, but by 1980 it (34) to six minutes. Children, (35) , can see the funny side of things more often and may laugh up to 400 times a day.
By exhaling air from the lungs in short (36) of laughter, breathing is quickened and heartbeats increased, which achieves (37) good as ten minutes on an exercise bike. Laughter, too, has a beneficial effect on our immune system, (38) the production of white blood cells and increasing our resistance to infection.(39) makes a difference to our appearance, too, when we relax our facial muscles!
Laughter (40) is the best medicine, so why not give yourself a treat? Have a good laugh today--and feel better for it.
【題組】31. (A) fights (B) sings (C) laughs (D) cries |
| B | 【題組】32. (A) How (B) But (C) So (D) When |
| B | 【題組】33. (A) good (B) serious (C) few (D) heavy |
| D | 【題組】34. (A) has been decreasing (B) was decreasing (C) should have decreased (D) had decreased |
| D | 【題組】35. (A) as a result (B) in addition (C) by chance (D) on the other hand |
| A | 【題組】36. (A) bursts (B) breaks (C) circles (D) pieces |
| B | 【題組】37. (A) as many (B) as much (C) so many (D) so much |
| C | 【題組】38. (A) encourages (B) encouraged (C) encouraging (D) to encourage |
| A | 【題組】39. (A) It (B) There (C) What (D) Where |
| D | 【題組】40. (A) hardly (B) kindly (C) rarely (D) really |
| C | 41-43題為題組
One of the most unusual graduation speakers of the 1983 commencement season was not a person at all. The speaker was Robot Redford, a robot who delivered the commencement address at a community college in suburban Maryland.
The speaker, carefully programmed, arrived on the stage under its own power and proceeded to tell the audience of 658 graduates, their families, and friends that they would have to learn to work with robots and technology to solve society’s problems. The robot described itself as an extension of a person to help humans increase the workload. Although this particular robot can be programmed to speak, the voice heard wasn’t that of the robot, because it was feared that the robot’s voice was not loud enough to carry throughout the hall. An amplified voice of a human was used instead, while the listeners watched the robot.
Robot Redford was followed by a person, William Bakaleinikoff, who spoke about the need for cooperation between people and technology. Mr. Bakaleinikoff’s experience with his topic included the fact that he had created Robot Redford and had provided the voice for the robot’s words to the graduates.
There was quite a bit of controversy over the choice of a robot as a commencement speaker. Some students thought it was insensitive and degrading to use a robot. Others thought the idea was clever and innovative.
“I’ll never forget this speech,” said one graduate. “You forget a political leader, but you won’t forget a robot.”
【題組】41. Robot Redford’s speech was discussed in this article mainly because_______. (A) it was political (B) it was psychological (C) it was controversial (D) it was insensitive |
| D | 【題組】42. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Robot Redford was a talking machine. (B) Robot Redford walked to the stage by itself. (C) Robot Redford made a graduation speech in 1983. (D) Robot Redford graduated from a college in Maryland. |
| B | 【題組】43. Which of the following statements can be supported by the passage? (A) A robot was designed to let humans decrease their productivity. (B) Robot Redford was the brainchild of William Bakaleinikoff. (C) Everybody in the commencement was pleased with the arrangement. (D) Robot Redford’s speech was too difficult to understand. |
| B | 44-46題為題組
Summers with father were always enjoyable. Swimming, hiking, boating, fishing--the days were not long enough to contain all of our activities. There never seemed to be enough time to go to church, which disturbed some friends and relatives. Accused of neglecting this part of our education, my father still instituted a summer school for my brother and me. His summer course included ancient history, which Papa felt our schools neglected, and navigation, in which we first had a formal examination in the dining room, part of which consisted of tying several knots in a given time limit. Then we were each separately sent on what was grandly referred to as a cruise in my father’s 18-foot boat, spending the night on board, and loaded down, according to my mother, with enough food for a week. I remember that on my cruise I was required to formally plot our course, using the tide table, even though our goal was an island I could see quite clearly across the water in the distance.
【題組】44. As used in the passage, “navigation” clearly means_______. (A) going to a summer school (B) the practice of sailing a boat (C) the act of piloting an airplane (D) a formal examination in a dining room |
| A | 【題組】45. Which of the following activities was NOT planned by the father for his children’s summer education? (A) Going to church. (B) Going hiking. (C) Going swimming. (D) Studying ancient history. |
| D | 【題組】46. The main reason for holding the summer school was _______. (A) to show the children the importance of religion (B) to teach the children how to spend a night on board (C) to reward the children for completing summer school (D) to make up for things missing in a regular classroom |
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| B | 【題組】48. According to Mayor Tiberi, Paris will be decorated mostly by_______. (A) flowers (B) lights (C) new buildings (D) towers |
| C | 【題組】49. What is “the Seine” mentioned in the passage? (A) A tall monument. (B) The name of the new tower. (C) A river. (D) A crowded street. |
| A | 【題組】50. Why is the new tower made of wood? (A) To serve as a symbol of environmental concerns. (B) To reduce the weight and ensure the safety. (C) Out of the consideration of the limited budget. (D) To form a contrast with the iron structure of the old tower. |
| C,E | 61-70題為題組
People in the United States (61) tell stories a lot more than they do today. In earlier days, people were (62) by the stories they told and the stories that were told (63) them. Storytelling was a (64) of passing on family history, of giving meaning to experience, of understanding (65) happens in people’s lives and of passing that (66) on.
(67) , television, movies, and books have taken over the once personal and (68) activity of storytelling. We have (69) believe that storytelling is just for children. However, recent studies have shown (70) interest in storytelling for adults is returning. (AB) come to (AC) knowledge (AD) Today
(AE) Therefore (BC) that (BD) about
(BE) interested (CD) what (CE) used to
(DE) intimate (ABC) known (ABD) way
【題組】61 |
| A,B,C | 【題組】62 . |
| B,D | 【題組】63 . |
| A,B,D | 【題組】64 . |
| C,D | 【題組】65 |
| A,C | 【題組】66 |
| A,D | 【題組】67 |
| D,E | 【題組】68 . |
| A,B | 【題組】69 |
| B,C | 【題組】70 |
| 申論題 | 參：非選擇題
一、短詩閱讀（10%）
說明：以下為一篇短詩，請於閱讀後，以單字或片語簡答詩後所附之問題。請先標明題號，再將答案寫在「答案卷」上。每題答對得2分。
1-5題為題組
April Rain Song
by Langston Hughes
Let the rain kiss you.
Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops.
Let the rain sing you a lullaby.
The rain makes still pools on the sidewalk.
The rain makes running pools in the gutter.
The rain plays a little sleep-song on our roof at night－
And I love the rain.
【題組】1. Which season of the year serves as the setting of the poem? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】2. Which word in the poem is closest in meaning to sleep-song? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】3. What does the phrase silver liquid drops refer to? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】4. Which word in the poem is opposite in meaning to running? |
| 申論題 | 【題組】5. Which of the following words best describes the rain in this poem: boring, harsh, depressing, heavy, hopeful, or musical? |
| 申論題 | 二、英文作文（20%） 說明：1.請依提示在「答案卷」上寫一篇英文作文。 2.文長以120字左右為原則。 提示： 每個人在不同的情況下對雨可能有不同的感受。請寫一篇短文，敘述你在某一個下雨天的實際經歷或看到的景象，並據此敘述你對雨的感覺。 |