所屬科目:研究所、轉學考(插大)、學士後-英文
1.一、詞彙題
Directions: Choose the answer that best explains the words or phrases underlined in each sentence.
1. It seemed inevitable that the wolves would attack me, for even a gopher will make a fierce defense when he is concerned in his den. (A) certain (B) highly unlikely (C) possible (D) avoidable
2. It is a balanced and symmetric grouping of buildings. (A) parallel and regular, with one side similar to the other (B) sharp and pointed, made up only of squares and rectangles (C) varied with diverse styles, sizes, and shapes (D) marked with historical traces
3. This focus on beauty could result in long-term psychological damage for women who are banking too much on their looks . (A) looking around at too many others for an idea of happiness (B) giving too much importance to their physical appearance (C) working too hard to be successful and make money (D) earning money by having attractive appearance
4. All her achievements were reduced to rubble . (A) found in a field (B) examined by the police (C) made to seem unimportant (D) proudly presented
5. As Miscoi read about it, everything started making sense . (A) became easy to understand (B) became hard to understand (C) began to bother her (D) began to make her happy
6. Stieglitz immortalized her through many beautiful and unusual photographs. (A) changed completely (B) damaged the image of (C) gave permanent meaning to (D) improved with technical skill
7. Germany responded by setting up a philanthropic fund for the benefit of the Czechs. (A) charitable (B) costly (C) false (D) popular
8. The statement is inadequate in light of the massive slaughter and suffering. (A) benefit (B) killing (C) misunderstanding (D) payment
9. It is distressing when the litigious nature of our society prevents us from making apologies. (A) beneficial (B) money-saving (C) peaceful (D) lawsuit-loving
10. Apologies restore equilibrium to personal relationships. (A) anger (B) balance (C) conflict (D) energy
11. (A) rainforest (B) sandbank (C) desert (D) flood
12. (A) fertile (B) fatal (C) vital (D) natal
13. (A) parched (B) poisoned (C) ploughed (D) paved
14. (A) complaints (B) purchases (C) bargains (D) conflicts
15. (A) paid (B) inspired (C) obliged (D) provoked
16. (A) meet (B) cultivate (C) overcome (D) prevent
17. (A) divorced (B) desolate (C) rural (D) bourgeois
18. (A) related (B) relayed (C) replied (D) relied
19. (A) delicious (B) preserved (C) nutritious (D) reserved
20. (A) heap (B) harvest (C) heal (D) heel
21. (A) wasteland (B) poverty (C) nature (D) abuse
22. (A) erosion (B) erudition (C) eclipse (D) errors
23. (A) observation (B) conservation (C) reservation (D) dispensation
24. (A) business (B) preoccupied (C) reliable (D) household
25. (A) ecological (B) economic (C) archaeological (D) geopolitical
三、文法綜合測驗
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct answer.26. __ his illness, Jack continued to work. (A) In spite of (B) Despite of (C) Despite the fact that (D) Inasmuch as
27. Jack is leaving his job because his boss treats him as if he __ his personal slave. (A) is (B) was (C) were (D) had been
28. By the time the hurricane __ the coast of Florida, most of the people living there will be gone. (A) hit (B) has hit (C) will hit (D) hits
29. What kind of music __ right now? (A) are you listening (B) are you hearing (C) do you hear (D) are you listening to
30. The scouts in my school were sure to visit the flooded town, the condition __ was not known. (A) in which (B) where (C) of which (D) that
31. Today, __ people who enjoy winter sports is much greater than that of twenty years ago. (A) a number of (B) a great deal of (C) many (D) the number of
32. Don't walk _ the street! Walk here _ the sidewalk. (A) in/on (B) on/at (C) at/on (D) at/to
33. The government _ that the tasks _ with great success. (A) is confirming / maintained (B) confirms / have been maintained (C) was confirmed / have maintained (D) confirmed / are maintaining
34. Climbers survive in this so-called death zone above eight thousand meters because they spend several months climbing to higher points on the mountain to __ in those conditions. (A) used to live (B) have to live (C) would rather live (D) get used to living
35. Supposedly, digital voice discs, or DVDs as they are called, are _ resistant to scratching _ records. (A) much / than (B) so / as (C) such / that (D) far more / than
1. Walking down the street, a snake startled him.
2. The common cold can make you feel very miserable; therefore, staying at home in bed.
3. She is in very good shape; consequently, she exercises regularly.
4. With excellent nutrition, a generous supply of vitamins, a lot of rest, and plenty of exercise.
5. Not only medicine is important when you're sick, but take care of yourself too.
6. Uncle Herman feels quite well now that he has given up his steady diet of tamales.
7. The magazine that I read, it is about what to increase longevity through better health.
8. The sun shines my window, so that I have my plants in the window box.
9. I heard about a acupuncture clinic it also has a specialist on herbal medicine.
10. Gerald will move wherever there is clean air and water.