105年 - 105 國立臺灣大學_碩士班招生考試_部分系所：英文(B)#123756

1. A ____ in bank rates is often viewed as the barometer of a country's economy. (A) recreation (B) persuasion (C) fluctuation (D) confrontation

2. Food safety has recently ____ as a critical issue in Taiwan.(A) embraced (B) emerged (C) emigrated (D) empathized

3. Universal Grammar Theory seems ____ with Krashen's notions. Both state that comprehensible input is essential to make the language acquisition process possible.(A) feasible (B) adaptable (C) desirable (D) compatible

4. It is difficult to ____ the factors which contribute to the spread of the new virus. More extensive research is obviously required.(A) distract (B) dispatch (C) disseminate (D) disentangle

5. As a research scientist, Jenny was ____ for the carefulness of her work and her caution in drawing conclusions.(A) congruous (B) contagious (C) conspicuous (D) contiguous

6. Recent years have seen a dramatic ____ of research concerned with the relationship between motivation and language learning achievement.(A) prosecution (B) proliferation (C) proposition (D) protestation

7. It is believed that the best way to ____ corruption is through development. However, development always takes time. (A) eradicate (B) dedicate (C) captivate (D) advocate

8. Cognitive factors are highly ____ to mental and intellectual functions. Many studies have investigated what cognitive factors make learning successful. (A) pertinent (B) prevalent (C) persistent (D) preeminent

9. Recent research found that creative and enjoyable TV advertisements would make viewers more ____ to sales messages. (A) eligible (B) reputable (C) comparable (D) susceptible

10. Scientists hope that the new study of twins will ____ the shared roles of genetics and environment in the development of cancer. (A) contrast with (B) count on (C) shed light on (D) get away with

11. Some people severely criticized paparazzi for ____ the private lives of famous celebrities. (A) objecting to (B) delving into (C) carrying out (D) grappling with

12. The paper presents findings that ____ the intuitive belief of many language learners. More studies should be undertaken to clarify the discrepancy. (A) strike off (B) divide into (C) gear up for (D) run counter to

13. Thousands of homeless families do not have enough money to buy food, not to mention _______ in a hotel.(A) stay (B) staying (C) have stayed (D) to stay

14. The kitchen appliances need _______. Can you help me out?(A) clean (B) cleaning (C) to clean (D) being cleaned

15. It was _______ cold recently that I caught a bad cold which lasted for two weeks.(A) so (B) too (C) very (D) such

16. _______ if she could attend the lunch meeting, the CEO nodded her head and left the conference room.(A) Ask (B) Asking (C) Asked (D) Having asked

17. If Emily _______ my advice, she might have avoided making the same mistakes at work.(A) takes (B) took (C) has taken (D) had taken

18. The editor demanded that everyone listed as an author _______ the journal's criteria for authorship.(A) met (B) meets (C) meet (D) meeting

19. I _______ in Taipei for five years by the end of this month.(A) am living (B) have lived (C) will live (D) will have lived

20. Elvis Presley is a famous American singer and actor, _______ is known to everyone.(A) as (B) it (C) so (D) what

21. Many international students like to study at National Taiwan University, _______ the faculty and facilities are top-notch.(A) that (B) which (C) whose (D) of which

22. Which of the following sentences is grammatically CORRECT?(A) Vegetarian meals have few calories, they are also healthy.(B) The flavor of the Dutch chocolate ice cream is better than the white chocolate.(C) While driving into town, it suddenly occurred to Mark that he had forgotten his suitcase.(D) Dr. Grabe's article, which I think everyone should read, is optimistic about the future use of alternative energy.

23. (A) raises (B) lessens (C) excludes (D) questions

24. (A) containing (B) convicting (C) consenting (D) confounding

25. (A) why (B) that (C) where (D) how

26. (A) detesting (B) enchanting (C) inhibiting (D) assimilating

27. (A) contact (B) conflict (C) conformity (D) connection

28. (A) or (B) and (C) but (D) with

29. (A) ephemeral (B) expedient (C) eccentric (D) efficacious

30. (A) as (B) of (C) with (D) for

31. (A) is (B) be (C) being (D) been

32. (A) so (B) now (C) except (D) for all

33. (A) contract (B) conduct (C) convert (D) construct

34. (A) composes (B) consists (C) comprises (D) constitutes

35. (A) impediments (B) antecedents (C) supplements (D) contaminants

36. (A) scarce (B) residual (C) abundant (D) prominent

37. (A) profane (B) proficient (C) profound (D) provisional

38. (A) seen (B) seeing (C) to see (D) has seen

39. (A) public (B) publicly (C) the public (D) of publicity

40. (A) adhered (B) adjusted (C) appealed (D) attested

41. (A) Rarely (B) Not only (C) What matters (D) In the following

42. (A) However (B) Likewise (C) Otherwise (D) Conversely

43. Which of the following statements is TRUE?(A) Emoji has long been widely used all over the world.(B) Emoji enhances our abilities to read and write.(C) Emoji enables the user to add tone and to figure out the meaning of the text.(D) Emoji is being used to replace words in our digital communications.

44. Which of the following is the primary meaning of the underlined word "fluke" as it is used in the fourth
paragraph?(A) A chance occurrence(B) A general hypothesis(C) An uncommon activity(D) An unfortunate phenomenon

45. At which place in the article would the following sentence best be inserted?
"Far from emoji dragging us back to the dark ages, their advent has helped recalibrate our emotional intelligence."(A) The place marked by W(B) The place marked by X(C) The place marked by Y(D) The place marked by Z

46. Which of the following adjectives best describes the author's attitude toward the use of emoji? (A) Doubtful (B) Ambitious (C) Supportive (D) Pessimistic

47. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? (A) Pros and cons of music therapy (B) Types of music and their functions (C) Effects of music on the human mind and brain (D) Relationships between music and health ailments

48. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (A) Music improves learning abilities and boosts confidence. (B) Music helps treat all kinds of mental and physical ailments. (C) Music increases the release of endorphins that help increase motivation. (D) Music with strong beats improves dementia patients’ problem-solving skills.

49. Which of the following is the theme of the fourth paragraph (Music also plays a vital role in enhancing
creativity…)? (A) Music improves logical and analytical skills. (B) Music increases creativity and problem-solving skills. (C) Music enhances memory level of right brain-damaged patients. (D) Music activates those schemata most relevant to problem-solving activities.

50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? (A) Musicians can be said to be right-brained. (B) Music improves students’ social and verbal skills. (C) The best musical instrument for music therapy is the flute. (D) There are many benefits of music therapy for cancer patients.