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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 word "domains" in line 3 is closest in meaning to (A) fields (B) locations (C) organizations (D) occupations

2. What can be inferred from the passage about the agricultural sector of the economy after the Civil War? (A) New technological developments had little effect on farmers. (B) The percentage of the total population working in agriculture declined. (C) Many farms destroyed in the war were rebuilt after the war. (D) Farmers achieved new prosperity because of better rural transportation.

3. The word "fundamental" in line 7 is closest in meaning to (A) possible (B) basic (C) gradual (D) unique

4. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as part of the "new factory system?" (A) A change in the organization of factories. (B) A growth in the complexity of factories. (C) An increase in the size of factories. (D) An increase in the cost of manufacturing industrial products.

5. Which of the following statements about manufacturing before 1870 can be inferred from the passage? (A) Most manufacturing activity was highly organized. (B) Most manufacturing occurred in relatively small plants. (C) The most commonly manufactured goods were cotton presses. (D) Manufacturing and agriculture each made up about half of the nation's economy.

6. The word "skilled" in line 16 is closest in meaning to (A) hardworking (B) expert (C) well-paid (D) industrial

7. The word "presided over" in line 20 are closest in meaning to (A) managed (B) led to (C) worked in (D) produced

8. The author mentions the Baldwin Locomotive Works in lines 23-24 because it was (A) a well-known metal-works (B) the first plant of its kind in Philadelphia (C) typical of the large factories that were becoming more common (D) typical of factories that consisted of a single building

9. The word "celestial" in line 1 could best be replaced by (A) visible (B) astronomical (C) glowing (D) scientific

10. The word "entities" in line 4 is closest in meaning to (A) factors (B) processes (C) objects (D) puzzles

11. In the first paragraph, the author describes objects in the universe in terms of their (A) color (B) origin (C) location (D) shape

12. Which of the following is the best representation of the clouds of radio emission described in the first paragraph? (A) （图） (B) （图） (C) （图） (D) （图）

13. According to the passage, scientists do not fully understand why double radio sources (A) have not eventually disappeared (B) cannot be observed with a telescope (C) are beginning to slow down (D) are not as big as some planets and stars

14. The word "their" in line 22 refers to (A) speeds (B) directions (C) electrons (D) clouds

15. According to the passage, what happens when electrons and gas collide in space? (A) The gas becomes more condensed (B) The gas becomes less radiated (C) The electrons disperse (D) The electrons become negatively charged

16. The author suggests that astronomers consider the study of cosmic jets to be (A) an obsolete scientific field (B) an unprofitable venture (C) an intriguing challenge (D) a subjective debate

17. In what lines does the passage compare the size of double radio sources with that of other galaxies? (A) Lines 4-6 (B) Lines 12-14 (C) Lines 19-20 (D) Lines 23-24

18. Where in the passage does the author mention a technology that aided in the understanding of double radio sources? (A) Line 2 (B) Line 7 (C) Line 17 (D) Line 21

19. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses (A) specific double radio sources (B) an explanation of the synchrotron process (C) possible reasons for the presence of cosmic jets (D) the discovery of the first double radio sources.

20. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) There was great demand for the work of eighteenth-century artisans. (B) Skilled sculptors did not exist in the United States in the 1770's. (C) Many foreign sculptors worked in the United States after 1776. (D) American sculptors were hampered by a lack of tools and materials.

21. The word "motifs" in line 3 is closest in meaning to (A) tools (B) prints (C) signatures (D) designs

22. The work of which of the following could be seen in burial grounds? (A) European sculptors (B) Carpenters (C) Stone carves (D) Cabinetmakers

23. The word "other" in line 6 refers to (A) craftspeople (B) decorations (C) ornamentations (D) shop signs

24. The word "distinct" in line 9 is closest in meaning to (A) separate (B) assembled (C) notable (D) inferior

25. The word "rare" in line 11 is closest in meaning to (A) festive (B) infrequent (C) delightful (D) unexpected

26. Why does the author mention Joseph Wilton in line 13? (A) He was an English sculptor who did work in the United States. (B) He was well known for his wood carvings (C) He produced sculpture for churches. (D) He settled in the United States in 1776.

27. What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England? (A) Such sculpture was less expensive to produce locally than to import (B) Such sculpture was not available in the United States. (C) Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally. (D) The materials found abroad were superior.

28. How did the work of American carvers in 1776 differ from that of contemporary sculptors? (A) It was less time-consuming (B) It was more dangerous. (C) It was more expensive. (D) It was less refined.

29. What is the main topic of the passage? (A) Weather variations in the desert (B) Adaptations of desert animals (C) Diseased of desert animals (D) Human use of desert animals.

30. According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals? (A) It helps them hide from predators. (B) It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors. (C) It helps them see their young at night (D) It keeps them cool at night.

31. The word "maintaining" in line 4 is closest in meaning to (A) measuring (B) inheriting (C) preserving (D) delaying

32. The author uses of Grant's gazelle as an example of (A) an animal with a low average temperature (B) an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel (C) a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures (D) a desert animal with a constant body temperature

33. When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower? (A) Just before sunrise (B) In the middle of the day (C) Just after sunset (D) Just after drinking

34. The word "tolerate" in line 13 is closest in meaning to (A) endure (B) replace (C) compensate (D) reduce

35. What causes water intoxication? (A) Drinking too much water very quickly (B) Drinking polluted water (C) Bacteria in water (D) Lack of water.

36. What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals? (A) They do not need to eat much food. (B) They can eat large quantities quickly (C) They easily lose their appetites. (D) They can travel long distances looking for food.

37. Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph? (A) To show how they use camels. (B) To contrast them to desert mammals. (C) To give instructions about desert survival. (D) To show how they have adapted to desert life.

38. The word "obtain" in line 23 is closest in meaning to (A) digest (B) carry (C) save (D) get

39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals? (A) Variation in body temperatures (B) Eating while dehydrated (C) Drinking water quickly (D) Being active at night.

40. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The construction of apartments in the United States. (B) Causes and effects of rent control (C) The fluctuations of rental prices (D) The shortage of affordable housing in the United States.

41. The word "They" in line 9 refers to (A) the tenants (B) their leases (C) places (D) rent controls.

42. Which of the following was NOT a reason for the introduction of rent controls in Santa Monica, California? (A) Rapid population growth (B) Inflation (C) Economic conditions during wartime (D) Record-high housing prices

43. The phrase "roll back" in lines 11-12 is closest in meaning to (A) credit (B) measure (C) vary (D) reduce

44. The word "stimulating" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) experimenting with (B) identifying (C) estimating (D) encouraging

45. It can be inferred that the purpose of rent control is to (A) protect tenants (B) promote construction (C) increase vacancy rates (D) decrease sales of rental units

46. The word "depressed" in line 19 is closest in meaning to (A) saddened (B) created (C) lowered (D) defeated

47. The information in the last paragraph supports which of the following statements? (A) San Francisco has eliminated its rent control laws. (B) Rent control leads to a reduction in the construction of housing units (C) Luxury apartments are rarely built when there is rent control (D) There is a growing need for government-subsidized housing.

48. According to the passage, which of the following cities does NOT currently have rent controls? (A) Santa Monica (B) Dallas (C) San Francisco (D) New York City

49. The word "stringent" in line 23 is closest in meaning to (A) straightforward (B) strict (C) expanded (D) efficient

50. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT exempt from rent control? (A) Luxury apartments (B) Commercial development (C) Moderately priced apartments (D) Office space.

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