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科目：高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文 | 年份：100年 | 選擇題數：40 | 申論題數：5

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所屬科目：高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文

選擇題 (40)

1 I don’t deserve to be punished for the crime I haven’t committed. Don’t make me a _____ of other people’s fault. (A) lame duck (B) black sheep (C) scapegoat (D) wild boar
2 His brother Paul was_____ masterminding the murder of the party’s former secretary-general. (A) reminded of (B) accused of (C) convinced of (D) jealous of
3 The captain knew that under no_____ would he give up his ship. (A) circumstances (B) concerns (C) disputes (D) regulations
4 My boss is such a_____ that he always wants the best and allows no one to make any single mistake. (A) pragmatist (B) protagonist (C) perfectionist (D) pessimist
5 I don’t think I will let Julia use my car. I am a bit_____ about her driving skills, not to mention her sense of direction. (A) curious (B) dubious (C) nocturnal (D) temporal
6 There are many ways to_____ Chinese characters into English letters; Pinyin is only one of them. (A) transform (B) transliterate (C) transmit (D) transport
7 Becoming more environmentally aware, people are_____ having garbage dumps in their neighborhoods. (A) committed to (B) devoted to (C) converted to (D) resistant to
8 After a heated argument over domestic trivials with her husband, Renee refused to_____ . She told her friends that her marriage was over. (A) recognize (B) reconcile (C) renovate (D) replicate
9 Right-wing pundits and religious zealots alike used Samuel Huntington’s “clash of civilizations” thesis to argue that Islamic and Western societies have always been _____ . (A) collateral (B) conscientious (C) incompatible (D) indispensable
10 The ability to maintain physical and mental powers has allowed some individuals to pursue their chosen careers _____their age. (A) regardless of (B) because of (C) in addition to (D) owing to
11 Mary is so_____ that absolutely nothing is ever wasted by her. (A) economic (B) frugal (C) reducible (D) sensible
12 There is going to be a lecture by the famous Nobel Prize winner, Professor Johnson. Come early to _____ a good seat. (A) resist (B) preserve (C) ensure (D) persist
13 Their political ambitions_____ by an absolute monarchy, the French upper classes in the late 17th and the early 18th centuries turned their energies towards entertaining themselves. (A) amplified (B) negotiated (C) petitioned (D) thwarted
14 Although her parents are_____ artists, Selena knows nothing about arts. (A) aspired (B) accomplished (C) distributed (D) persuaded
15 _____ the rising number of suits filed against them, doctors have begun to launch legal counterattacks. (A) Fed up with (B) Delighted at (C) Abundant in (D) Grateful to
16 We always value filial piety, yet how can you be so_____ as to break the hearts of your parents? (A) unthinkable (B) obliged (C) understanding (D) ungrateful
17 Technology cannot prevent disastrous oil spills _____ by human stupidity and greed. (A) aroused (B) caused (C) posed (D) issued
18 Today’s college graduates must be ready to work in a world where jobs are rare and _____ is as prized as knowledge and creativity. (A) adaptability (B) obscurity (C) opportunity (D) vulnerability
19 Giving children immediate and _____ access to the Internet without guiding them is a little like giving them the keys to the car without subjecting them to any driver’s education. (A) literal (B) monitored (C) restrained (D) unbridled
20 In a big city, the neighbors are complete strangers to each other. Even when they are aware of child abuse in a neighbor’s home, they are_____ getting involved. (A) wary of (B) capable of (C) aware of (D) weary of
21 Some words in English represent people’s names;_____ , the word quisling comes from the name of a Norwegian politician. (A) as a result (B) in contrast (C) in that case (D) for instance
22 He had eaten a big plate of spaghetti, and that was _____ the roast beef he had had earlier. (A) inclusive of (B) exclusive of (C) except for (D) aside from
23Even as Japan’s economy falters, a new generation of entrepreneurs is building a global reputation for style and innovation—by returning to the country’s cultural roots. (A) Because of Japan’s healthy economy, Japanese businessmen are easily able to set up an international network to promote products known for their design. (B) In spite of Japan’s shaky economy, young business leaders start seeking inspiration in their own culture to boost its international fame for fashion and creativity. (C) Were it not for its faltering economy, Japan would not see its young businessmen looking for ideas in their own traditional business world to strengthen their standing in the world. (D) With Japan’s unstable economy, young business leaders are experiencing a difficult time keeping their fame for fashion and modernism and, hence, start to seek ideas in their own culture.
24 (A) charting (B) denouncing (C) boycotting (D) hampering
25 (A) variation (B) idiosyncrasy (C) homogeneity (D) segregation
26 (A) distract (B) reflect (C) transform (D) exaggerate
27 (A) only when (B) even if (C) because (D) if
28 (A) abolishing (B) marginalizing (C) weakening (D) embracing
29 The mind cannot close old roads, but it can build innovative parallel ones. (A) Although we cannot get rid of memories of our old routines, we can create new routines to do things. (B) Although we cannot block our minds from old memories, we can create endless new ones. (C) Our minds cannot just reflect what happened in our past; they have to keep creating new future plans. (D) Our minds cannot just rely on our old routines of doing things; they have to keep creating new routines.
30 Remedies that promise to smooth wrinkled skin are a common offering of frauds everywhere. (A) We can find many poor-quality anti-wrinkle skincare products sold on the market around the world. (B) Many of the so-called anti-wrinkle skincare products sold around the world often turn out to be frauds. (C) Many makers of skincare products around the world promise to help consumers fight their wrinkle problems. (D) The so-called anti-wrinkle skincare products offer both promise and frauds to consumers around the world.
31 To most Americans, a summer getaway is a crucial component of the life-work compact: they trade 50 weeks of cubicle-bound servitude for two weeks of sun-dappled bliss, which seems worth it. (A) Most Americans consider a summer break important in their life-work agreement: they are willing to work as a slave in cramped space for a long time in exchange for a fortnight’s holiday under the sun. (B) Most Americans deem it important to have a summer trip to escape from their jammed work schedule: they think it worthwhile to sell cheese for a long time to purchase others’ happy service under the sun. (C) Most Americans think it important to have a perk of two weeks’ leave when signing a life-work contract: they think it worthwhile to sell their own labor in a cube to earn a fortnight’s holiday under the sun. (D) Most Americans think it vital to escape from work in summer so they decide to conduct business for 50 weeks to earn two weeks’ of others’ happy service under the sun.
32 I think the police are barking up the wrong tree by starting their enquiries nearly 100 miles from where the murder happened. (A) The murder did not happen under the tree 100 miles away from here. (B) The police are directing their enquiries of the murder in the wrong direction. (C) The police are trying very hard to find the tree near which the murder happened. (D) The police have not found the tree near which the murder happened.
33 If any final proof were needed of Susan’s remarkable abilities, it would be found in the way she performed in the difficult three-hour entrance examination. (A) Susan did very well in the three-hour entrance examination, which proved her great abilities. (B) Susan found the three-hour entrance examination very difficult, which she did not pass. (C) Susan’s performance in the three-hour entrance examination proved to be unimpressive. (D) Susan could do all well except in the three-hour entrance examination.
34 Our discussion should dispense with political slogans and go straight to the heart of the matter. (A) Our discussion should include political ideas so that we can go into the matter more thoroughly. (B) Our discussion should do without the political catchwords and deal with the crucial matter. (C) Our discussion is filled with political slogans that go straight to the heart. (D) Our discussion should be agreed with political slogans and deal with the heartfelt matter.
35 Germany’s productivity has overtaken America in some industries, but elsewhere the United States has clung on to its lead. (A) Although Germany has defeated America in some industries, America still plays a leading role in many other industries. (B) Some American industries have been taken over by German companies, while American companies have taken over industries in other countries. (C) Even though German companies have outperformed American companies in the United States, American industries are more productive in the rest of the world. (D) Because Germany is more productive than America in some industries, the United States has to follow the lead of Germany to develop their industries elsewhere.
36 Some people have stopped paying attention to any form of media because they have consciously decided they do not want to be constantly depressed by factors and facts they cannot control. (A) Some people have stopped caring about news from any media because they have constantly suffered from depression. (B) Some people have turned away from the media in order to free themselves from sources of depression they cannot control. (C) Some people believe that ignoring media news is an effective way to cope with their constant depression problems. (D) Some people believe that media news brings them everything but a lot of depressing factors and facts they cannot control.
37 These people stand for democracy, not from any reasoned conclusion about the proper ordering of human society, but because they had grown up in the middle of democracy and knew how it worked. (A) They are for democracy because democracy has been part of their life and they are familiar with it. (B) They question democracy because they wonder whether it is good for the ordering of human society. (C) They support democracy because they have done serious research about it and well understand how it works. (D) They are against democracy because they grew up under the democratic system and know its problems well.
38 Making an important decision based on elevated emotions is almost always a recipe for a disaster. (A) You should avoid making an important decision when you are emotionally disordered. (B) The decision you make when you are strongly emotional is usually not a good one. (C) There is a causal link between an important decision you make and your emotional condition. (D) Making an important decision when you are very emotional usually leads to severe consequences.
39 The so-called “contemporary pilgrim”—weary souls of the material world—are now searching for the meaning in life, not the meaning of life. (A) Those who are sick and tired of the material world are getting engaged in the quest for what they care about in life. (B) Those who are getting tired of their materialistic lifestyles are taking on the mission of searching for meaningful lifestyles. (C) Those who are worried about the dark side of the material world are looking for the bright side of the material world in life. (D) Those who are torn apart by the negative effects of their materialistic lifestyles are starting a soul-searching journey for their lives.
40 As we live in a multicultural society, it is imperative to recognize and respect difference and diversity of cultures. (A) In a multicultural society, people need to respect difference and diversity of cultures. (B) Difference of cultures diversifies people in a multicultural society. (C) The imperative of recognition differentiates a multicultural society. (D) We are encouraged to recognize and respect difference and diversity of cultures.

申論題 (5)

⑴ We face an enemy of ruthless ambition, unconstrained by law or morality. The terrorists despise other religions and have defiled their own.（7 分）
⑵ Taiwan’s business people are uniquely poised to draw on the mainland’s talents and resources to bolster the fortunes of the people on Taiwan.（7 分）
⑴美國尼克森總統在 1972 年大陸之旅簽署了上海公報，這是開啟了中共資本主義 改革之門的三份公報中，第一份也是最重要的公報。（8 分）
⑵要餵飽預期在 2025 年接近 80 億的人口，整個世界需要加倍生產食物並且改善糧 食的分配。（8 分）
三、英文作文：（20 分）  
Write an English essay of NO MORE THAN 250 words on the following topic: What Makes a Good Leader? Divide your essay into two paragraphs. In the first paragraph, specify what you think are required of a good leader; in the second, provide an example to support your arguments.