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科目：TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language)托福 | 選擇題數：50 | 申論題數：0

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1. The author refers to the ocean bottom as a "frontier" in line 2 because it (A) is not a popular area for scientific research (B) contains a wide variety of life forms (C) attracts courageous explorers (D) is an unknown territory

2. The word "inaccessible" in line 3 is closest in meaning to (A) unrecognizable (B) unreachable (C) unusable (D) unsafe

3. The author mentions outer space in line 7 because (A) the Earth's climate millions of years ago was similar to conditions in outer space (B) it is similar to the ocean floor in being alien to the human environment (C) rock formations in outer space are similar to those found on the ocean floor (D) techniques used by scientists to explore outer space were similar to those used in ocean exploration

4. Which of the following is true of the Glomar Challenger? (A) It is a type of submarine. (B) It is an ongoing project. (C) It has gone on over 100 voyages. (D) It made its first DSDP voyage in 1968.

5. The word "extracting" in line 13 is closest in meaning to (A) breaking (B) locating (C) removing (D) analyzing

6. The Deep Sea Drilling Project was significant because it was (A) an attempt to find new sources of oil and gas (B) the first extensive exploration of the ocean bottom (C) composed of geologists from all over the world (D) funded entirely by the gas and oil industry

7. The word "strength" in line 21 is closest in meaning to (A) basis (B) purpose (C) discovery (D) endurance

8. The word "they" in line 26 refers to (A) years (B) climates (C) sediments (D) cores

9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as being a result of the Deep Sea Drilling Project? (A) Geologists were able to determine the Earth's appearance hundreds of millions of years ago. (B) Two geological theories became more widely accepted by scientists. (C) Information was revealed about the Earth's past climatic changes. (D) Geologists observed forms of marine life never before seen.

10. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) Educational changes in Canadian society. (B) Canada during the Second World War (C) Population trends in postwar Canada (D) Standards of living in Canada

11. According to the passage, when did Canada's baby boom begin? (A) In the decade after 1911 (B) After 1945 (C) During the depression of the 1930's (D) In 1966

12. The word "five" in line 3 refers to (A) Canadians (B) Years (C) Decades (D) Marriages

13. The word "surging" in line 4 is closest in meaning to (A) new (B) extra (C) accelerating (D) surprising

14. The author suggests that in Canada during the 1950's (A) the urban population decreased rapidly (B) fewer people married (C) economic conditions were poor (D) the birth rate was very high

15. The word "trend" in line 11 is closest in meaning to (A) tendency (B) aim (C) growth (D) directive

16. The word "peak" in line 14 is closest in meaning to (A) pointed (B) dismal (C) mountain (D) maximum

17. When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level? (A) 1966 (B) 1957 (C) 1956 (D) 1951

18. The author mentions all of the following as causes of declines in population growth after 1957 EXCEPT (A) people being better educated (B) people getting married earlier (C) better standards of living (D) couples buying houses

19. It can be inferred from the passage that before the industrial Revolution (A) families were larger (B) population statistic were unreliable (C) the population grew steadily (D) economic conditions were bad

20. The word "It" in line 25 refers to (A) horizon (B) population wave (C) nine percent (D) first half

21. The phrase "prior to" in line 26 is closest in meaning to (A) behind (B) Since (C) During (D) Preceding

22. The world "Advocates" in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following? (A) Proponents (B) Merchants (C) Inspectors (D) Consumers

23. In line 4, the word "others" refers to (A) advantages (B) advocates (C) organic foods (D) products

24. The "welcome development" mentioned in line 6 is an increase in (A) interest in food safety and nutritional quality of the typical North American diet (B) the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet (C) the amount of healthy food grown in North America (D) the number of consumers in North America

25. According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term "organic foods"? (A) It is accepted by most nutritionists. (B) It has been used only in recent years. (C) It has no fixed meaning. (D) It is seldom used by consumers.

26. The word "unsubstantiated" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) unbelievable (B) uncontested (C) unpopular (D) unverified

27. The word "maintain" in line 20 is closest in meaning to (A) improve (B) monitor (C) preserve (D) restore

28. The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because (A) organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods (B) many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods (C) conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods (D) too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops.

29. According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods are often (A) careless (B) mistaken (C) thrifty (D) wealthy

30. What is the author's attitude toward the claims made by advocates of health foods? (A) Very enthusiastic (B) Somewhat favorable (C) Neutral (D) Skeptical

31. What does the passage many discuss? (A) The origins of theater (B) The role of ritual in modern dance (C) The importance of storytelling (D) The variety of early religious activities.

32. The word "they" in line 4 refers to (A) seasonal changes (B) natural forces (C) theories (D) human beings

33. What aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph? (A) The reason drams is often unpredictable (B) The seasons in which dramas were performed (C) The connection between myths and dramatic plots (D) The importance of costumes in early drama

34. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual? (A) Dance (B) Costumes (C) Music (D) Magic

35. The word "considerable" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) thoughtful (B) substantial (C) relational (D) ceremonial

36. The word "enactment" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) establishment (B) performance (C) authorization (D) season

37. The word "they" in line 16 refers to (A) mistakes (B) costumes (C) animals (D) performers

38. According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama? (A) Ritual uses music whereas drama does not. (B) Ritual is shorter than drama. (C) Ritual requires fewer performers than drama. (D) Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.

39. The passage supports which of the following statements? (A) No one really knows how the theater began (B) Myths are no longer represented dramatically. (C) Storytelling is an important part of dance (D) Dramatic activities require the use of costumes.

40. Where in the passage does the author discuss the separation of the stage and the audience? (A) Lines 8-9 (B) Lines 12-14 (C) Lines 19-20 (D) Lines 22-24

41. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) Wartime expenditures (B) Problems facing the United States after the war (C) Methods of repairing the damage caused by the war (D) The results of government efforts to revive the economy

42. The word " Staggering" in line 1 is closest in meaning to (A) specialized (B) confusing (C) various (D) overwhelming

43. The word "devastated" in line 3 is closest in meaning to (A) developing (B) ruined (C) complicated (D) fragile

44. According to the passage, which of the following statements about the damage in the South is correct? (A) It was worse than in the North. (B) The cost was less than expected (C) It was centered in the border states. (D) It was remedied rather quickly.

45. The passage refers to all of the following as necessary steps following the Civil War EXCEPT (A) helping soldiers readjust (B) restructuring industry (C) returning government to normal (D) increasing taxes

46. The word "task" in line 15 refers to (A) raising the tax level (B) sensible financial choices (C) worse decisions about former slaves (D) reconstruction of damaged areas

47. Why does the author mention a popular song in lines 22-23? (A) To give attitude towards the South (B) To illustrate the Northern love of music (C) To emphasize the cultural differences between the North and the South (D) To compare the Northern and Southern presidents

48. Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase " _____it was unlikely that a jury from Virginia . a Southern Confederate state ,would convict them" (lines 25-26)? (A) Virginians felt betrayed by Jefferson Davis (B) A popular song insulted Virginians (C) Virginians were loyal to their leaders (D) All of the Virginia military leaders had been put in chains.

49. The word "them" in line 26 refers to (A) charges (B) leaders (C) days (D) irons

50. It can be inferred from the passage that President Johnson pardoned the Southern leaders in order to (A) raise money for the North (B) repair the physical damage in the South (C) prevent Northern leaders from punishing more Southerners (D) help the nation recover from the war

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