106年 - 106國立臺灣師範大學碩士班招生考試_各系所:英文#99233

1. Depending on the circumstance, I always tell women (especially) when traveling alone, ______ all jewelry and leave it at home. (A) remove (B) retain (C) refrain (D) retrieve

2. During aging, and particularly with some genetic conditions, the efficiency of the DNA repair system is______ , leading to the accumulation of damage, and in our view this could be very detrimental. (A) boosted (B) strengthened (C) ruined (D) compromised

3. Although the benefit of drinking coffee to protect and repair DNA strands needs further investigation, there are numerous studies that have already proven______ health benefits from drinking coffee. (A) giant (B) substantial (C) sufficient (D) inevitable

4. It's still unclear how much coffee you need to drink to reap the memory-improving rewards, but in the meantime, it's perfectly okay to______ several cups a day, as long as it's not interfering with your sleep. (A) swallow (B) indulge in (C) absorb (D) sip at

5. A superstition is an action that is______ science. (A) compatible with(B) neglected in (C) inconsistent with(D) intolerable for

6. Even if you don't have any appointments, she recommends acting as if you were going out. Get out of bed, get dressed, and______ your usual routine. (A) stick with (B) insist in (C) abide by (D) conform to

7. People______ can be a very detrimental way of living. (A) caring (B) mingling (C) greeting (D) pleasing

8. The______ lights before taking off the runway and landing are a flight precaution used to help passengers' eyes adjust quicker during an emergency evacuation. (A) flashed (B) cancelled (C) darkened (D) dimmed

9. Jackie Kennedy is often thought as the epitome of First Lady______. (A) image (B) glamour (C) propriety (D) representative

10. When a problem arises, our instinct is to go into self-______ mode, blaming others to keep face among our peers. (A) defense (B) appeasing (C) effacing (D) motivating

11. Being a perfectionist has its perks, but one huge______ is that you can take on too much work because you feel like you're the only one who can do it right. (A) edge (B) advantage (C) downside (D) downturn

12. By discussing every little frustration, you're just replaying those annoyances and______your anger. (A) dwelling on (B) making sense of (C) avoiding (D) reining in

13. Denying feelings of anger is______ passive-aggressive behavior. (A)just (B) classic (C) questionable (D) normal

14. While all of us like to put off ______tasks from time to time, people with passive-aggressive personalities rely on procrastination as a way of frustrating others. (A) challenging (B) damaging (C) unpleasant (D) trivial

15. While you may think you're being polite in an interview, addressing an employer as "ma'am" will instantly make her feel______ , a feeling nobody wants to have. (A) elderly (B) ancient (C) primitive (D) abandoned

16. (A) reward(B) honor(C) gift(D) donor

17. (A) best(B) most (C) highest(D) only

18. (A) distinction(B) distinct(C) instinct(D) instruction

19. (A) office (B) White House (C) nation (D) state

20. (A) work (B) giving (C)compromise (D) service

21. (A) script (B) recognition (C) paper (D) proclamation

22. (A) charge himself (B) relieve him (C) relieve self (D) compose himself

23. (A) Speaking of (B) Indicating (C) Addressing (D) Informing

24. (A) sense (B) emotion (C) imagination (D) urge

25. (A) improper (B) improbable (C) immortal (D) immaculate

26. (A) noted (B) famed (C) known (D) nascent

27. (A) rough (B) dough (C) plough (D) novel

28. (A) sight (B) instinct (C) wit (D) gaze

29. (A) make my way to (B) pave my way toward(C) reach my way for(D) walk my path

30. (A) above (B) below (C) over (D) under

31. (A) Lastly (B) Mostly (C) Willingly (D) Lately

32. (A) have come (B) followed (C) started (D) have begun

33. (A) novice (B) guru (C) rookie (D) mentor

34. (A) be now (B) being present (C) in here (D) at now

35. (A) introspect (B) perspective (C) attention (D) mindfulness

36. According to the author, souvenirs from a trip are (A) something travellers cannot resist (B) something that will make a trip more memorable (C) something which travellers can give up (D) something that varies a lot in quality

37. Which of the following is not a tip of taking great photos offered by Ms. Amrossi? (A) Do "compare and contrast" shots (B) Keep a must-take shot lists (C) Focus only on famous tourist spots (D) Explore taking photos of things that simply appeal

38. What do we need to consider when shopping for a camera according to Ms. Amrossi? (A) It should come with multi-function (B) It should cost under $100 (C) It should be small and light (D) It should allow for editing

39. What does Ms. Amrossi imply by experimenting with angles in taking pictures? (A) This allows us to discover scenes we normally would ignore (B) This allows us to tell a story of our own (C) This enables us to show our talent to become a professional photographer (D) This enables us to get closer to the everyday life of the locals

40. What is one of the benefits of keeping a shot list? (A) so that we do not need to spend time deciding which scenes to take (B) so that we do not take too many photos and go over the storage limit (C) so that we can stay focused (D) so that we can make sure we do not forget everything about the trip

41. What does "directionally challenged" mean in Line 2? (A) the challenge involved in making sense where we are (B) having a good sense of direction is innately challenging (C) without technology, it is difficult to know where we are (D) those who have a weak sense of direction

42. Which concept mentioned in the article is similar to the idea of "context" which a physical map is better able to provide in Line 7? (A) panorama (B) overview (C) connectiveness (D) self-awareness

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43. How do GPS devices or apps on smartphones help or not help with our sense of direction? (A) These gadgets do not help us to develop our sense of direction because we need to learn by ourselves (B) These gadgets do not help us to develop our sense of direction because we do not get to see a complete map on the small screens (C) These gadgets help us to develop our sense of direction because we would get used to the routes we travel with the help of those devices (D) These gadgets help us to develop our sense of direction because they give us an overview of where we are

44. What does the statement means, "When our automatic responses take over, we usually wind up lost emotionally and sometimes physically"? (A) When we have a weak sense of direction, we often get frustrated (B) When we resort to our instinct, we often fail to find our way (C) When we succumb to fear, we often lose our sense of direction completely (D) When we stop being mindful of where we are, it is easy to get lost

45. Which of the following does not help us to get oriented? (A) connect with the Earth through tactile way (B) engage our brain when traveling to unknown places (C) jot down comments when traveling to unknown places (D) become emotional when traveling to unknown places

46. What may be inferred from the article? (A) Our sense of direction is innate (B) GPS may fail us for its lack of providing clear context of where we are (C) It is crucial that we keep physical maps whenever we travel (D) Without instruction, it is unlikely that we learn how to enhance our sense of direction

47. What may be the things to do when staying with someone in despair? (A) Give promises that we will solve their problems for them (B) Be with the person and listen intently (C) Talk to their relatives as soon as possible (D) Find out what their interal despair is about

48. What does the author mean by "'engage in conversation" (L3-4)? (A) To chat about anything (B) To acknowledge everything the person in despair says (C) To carry on a conversation, preferably non-stop (D) To find out everything about the person in despair

49. What is a key strategy to help the person in despair stay focused? (A) To make them feel hopeful (B) To make them feel that they are not alone (C) To stress that their problems will soon be a history (D) All of the above

50. Which of the following may be considered an effective conversation with persons in despair? (A) Try to finish their sentences for them (B) Try to divert their attention by talking about more interesting topics (C) Try to praise them as much as we can (D) Try to ask questions but not pass judgment

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