102年 - 102 大學入學考試中心指定科目參考試卷：英文#124720

1. Although Tom is well over 60 years old, his skin still looks soft and smooth. We can hardly find any_____ on his face.(A) cripples (B) invasions (C) wrinkles (D) obstacles

2. Peter looked around to make sure that nobody would _____ the secret he planned to tell Mary. He wanted no one else but Mary to know it.(A) applaud (B) exceed (C) initiate (D) overhear

3. Kitty apologized and promised her father that she would never do it again after he spoke ______ to her for not handing in her homework.(A) mortally (B) harshly (C) randomly (D) visually

4. More and more children eat junk food because it is easily _____. They can get it in every supermarket and almost every corner store.(A) accessible (B) collective (C) disastrous (D) inevitable

5. Latin used to be one of the world’s most _____ languages. It was spoken in most European countries before the 15th century.(A) neutral (B) luxurious (C) diverse (D) widespread

6. The glasses in this box are very _____. Please ask the moving company to handle this box with special care.(A) distinct (B) fragile (C) sturdy (D) trivial

7. Gardening is Susan’s favorite _____. She spends most of her weekends taking care of the plants and flowers in her backyard.(A) pastime (B) pioneer (C) pension (D) portrait

8. Mary and Jane often fight over which radio station to listen to. Their _____ arises mainly from their different tastes in music.(A) venture (B) consent (C) dispute (D) temptation

9. Anita’s health has _____ sharply since she had a heart attack last year. She can barely move around in her own house.(A) deserved (B) deteriorated (C) digested (D) disconnected

10. Cellular phones certainly have the _____ of being very convenient especially when you have an emergency.(A) mask (B) merit (C) motion (D) muscle

11. (A) contain (B) contained (C) containing (D) to contain

12. (A) came up with (B) dropped out (C) made out (D) put up with

13. (A) in (B) by (C) for (D) with

14. (A) race (B) scout (C) master (D) parent

15. (A) whatever (B) wherever (C) whichever (D) whomever

16. (A) confront (B) remove (C) follow (D) lead

17. (A) about (B) through (C) under (D) without

18. (A) rural (B) social (C) clinical (D) mental

19. (A) Failing (B) Missing (C) Passing (D) Waiting

20. (A) don’t (B) do (C) are (D) aren’t

21.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

22.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

23.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

24.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

25.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

26.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

27.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

28.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

29.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

30.(AB) reliable (AC) label (AD) invented (AE) measurement (BC) technically (BD) digitally (BE) protective (CD) remotely (CE) middle (DE) primitive (ABC) player (ABD) converted

31.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.

32.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.

33.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.

34.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.

35.(AB) As a newcomer to vegetable gardening, Mayberry is hardly alone. (AC) This year, some 43 million U.S. households will grow vegetables, fruit or herbs. (AD) Many of Mayberry’s neighbors have become healthy by eating organic vegetables. (AE) That is, a dollar invested in seeds and seedlings can yield more than $8 worth of produce. (BC) Along with dozens of her neighbors, Mayberry was planting cucumbers, carrots, onions and tomatoes. (BD) Still others see stretching and bending in the garden as a worthy supplement to huffing and puffing in the local gym.

36. Which of the following titles best describes the passage?(A) The Economic Value of English Oak.(B) How British Squirrels Survive Winters.(C) English Oak: What Do We Know about It?(D) A Comparison between English Oak and Steel.

37. Which of the following does “Those” in the second paragraph refer to?(A) Acorns. (B) Leaves. (C) Oak trees. (D) Squirrels and jays.

38. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) English oak used in old buildings is not as durable as steel.(B) Oak timber can be made into thousands of drinking straws.(C) In England, oak trees support more insects than other trees.(D) English oak is rare due to its heavy use in the construction industry.

39. Which of the following questions can NOT be answered by the passage?(A) How many species of insects does English oak support?(B) How does English oak live for 1,000 years or more?(C) What does English oak provide for jays in winter?(D) Why do buildings made of English oak survive for centuries?

40. According to the passage, when may the “lipstick effect” occur?(A) When people’s budgets are tight.(B) When the economy is recovering.(C) When women want to look attractive.(D) When cosmetic companies put lipstick on sale.

41. Why are people unhappy when lipstick is selling well?(A) Because women are too wasteful.(B) Because it affects industrial production.(C) Because it is a sign of an economic recession.(D) Because Estée Lauder is making too much money.

42. Which of the following does pick-me-up most likely mean?(A) Something that sells very well.(B) Something that costs you a fortune.(C) Something that makes you feel better.(D) Something that you can buy anywhere.

43. According to the “lipstick effect” theory, which of the following items might be bought by men during
an economic recession?(A) A gold watch.(B) A necktie.(C) A trip around the world.(D) A big house.

44. Why are diamonds from some areas called “blood diamonds”?(A) They resemble blood in color.(B) They cause loss of human life.(C) They represent love and passion.(D) They are of exceptionally high quality.

45. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs about diamonds from Liberia?(A) They are mostly conflict-free.(B) Most of them are labeled correctly.(C) They are still traded to support wars.(D) They have been carefully investigated by the KPCS.

46. What is the major aim of the KPCS?(A) To promote the sale of rough diamonds.(B) To produce movies like Blood Diamond.(C) To penalize those who sell blood diamonds.(D) To document where diamonds are mined.

47. What is the author’s attitude towards blood diamonds?(A) Indifferent.(B) Threatening.(C) Sympathetic.(D) Disapproving.

48. What can be inferred from this passage?(A) It’s useless to maintain minority languages.(B) It’s impossible to destroy dominant languages.(C) It’s necessary to abolish official language policies.(D) It’s urgent to help maintain endangered languages.

49. According to the passage, what is one benefit of studying an aboriginal language?(A) To obtain a higher social status.(B) To get a better understanding of nature.(C) To develop the written form of the language.(D) To promote the cultural standards of that language.

50. According to the passage, which of the following is a reason for the disappearance of languages?(A) They are difficult to learn.(B) They have too many varieties.(C) They cannot be translated into other languages.(D) They are not spoken by the younger generation.

51. Why is there greater language diversity in Bolivia than on the European continent?(A) Languages have lost their prestige in Europe.(B) Europe has a longer history of civilization than Bolivia.(C) No language groups are particularly powerful in Bolivia.(D) Europeans are more gifted in learning languages than Bolivians.

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