110年 - [非官方正解]110 國立中正大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文#124731

1. The widening use of big data policing and digital surveillance______a range of civil rights questions,such as privacy and freedom from discrimination.
(A) poses
(C) passes
(B) posts
(D) pastes

2. Not being able to speak a second language is a real______for those hoping to get a job in the import or export business.
(A) interruption
(C) obstacle
(B) protest
(D) hazard

3. Rates of alcohol______vary widely by country, but in general the higher a country's income level, the higher the prevalence of drinking.
(A) consumption
(C) absorption
(B) digestion
(D) immersion

4. Two new studies have found that people with sleep apnea, a common______that causes snoring, fatigue and dangerous pauses in breathing at night, have a higher risk of cancer.
(A) chaos
(C) disorder
(B) confusion
(D) infection

5. Google is already under pressure in 2020, because the US government filed charges accusing Google of______competition law to preserve its monopoly over internet searches and online
advertising.
(A) surviving
(C) offending
(B) violating
(D) abiding

6. The latest research adds to an already miserable picture for the world's wildlife unless______action is taken to preserve habitats and limit climate change.
(A) defensible
(C) highlighted
(B) irresistible
(D) urgent

7. One of the challenges supermarkets face is the market______for and treatment of produce that may have imperfect appearance or do not look aesthetically pleasing.
(A) assertion
(C) claim
(B) declaration
(D) demand

8. Consumers can contribute to the food waste reduction efforts. It starts with an understanding and acceptance that odd-looking or even imperfect fruits and vegetables can be trimmed and are still________.
(A) notable
(C) tempting
(B) edible
(D) attractive

9. With nine years of data on consumer preferences, the supermarkets are able to forecast demand down to the number of cartons of milk that will be______for a day.
(A) gained
(C) obtained
(B) achieved
(D) purchased

10. Food waste is a pertinent issue that requires______and concerted efforts from industry players,government agencies, and the community.
(A) sustained
(C) affected
(B) treasured
(D) resistant

11. Eggs are a high-protein option for breakfast, and while they are also high in cholesterol, many people can probably eat them in __________ without worrying about heart risks.
(A) regulation
(B) moderation
(C) fairness
(D) control

12. Bacon is high in protein, but like other processed meats, shouldn't be __________daily.
(A) assumed
(B) assured
(C) resumed
(D) consumed

13. Among people aged 15 to 49, alcohol use is the single most common risk factor for death and disability. In 2016, alcohol__________for 6.8 percent of male and 2.2 percent of female deaths.
(A) warranted
(B) claimed
(C) justified
(D) accounted

14. The trends of incorporating online tools into the conventional classes may not __________higher education, but they are likely to accelerate the integration of technology into it.
(A) transform
(B) vary
(C) transfer
(D) adjust

15. In an age of social media, as global citizens we all imagine we can best __________the world's
attention by shouting as loudly as possible.
(A) release
(B) capture
(C) announce
(D) arrest

16. Women who drop out of the__________to take care of children often have trouble getting back in. And the longer they stay out, the harder it is.
(A) labor
(B) employment
(C) workforce
(D) manpower

17. Climate change could result in a more abrupt collapse of many animal__________than previously thought, starting in the next decade if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, according to a study published last month in Nature.
(A) distinctions
(B) features
(C) alternatives
(D) species

18. Scientists increasingly say that there is little to no evidence that__________ surfaces can spread the virus.
(A) plagued
(B) diverted
(C) distracted
(D) contaminated

19. Scientists say that in crowded indoor spaces like airports, the virus that is exhaled by__________ people and that lingers in the air is a much greater threat.
(A) distressed
(B) imposed
(C) infected
(D) deflected

20. A country's proficiency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is vital in generating economic growth, __________ scientific innovation and creating good jobs.
(A) proceeding
(B) advancing
(C) revolving
(D) regulating

21. (A) destruction
(B) extinction
(C) elimination
(D) restriction

22. (A) ergonomics
(B) network(C) economy
(D) ecosystem

23. (A) in addition(B) in comparison(C) however(D) on the other hand

24. (A) Opponents(B) Counterparts(C) Competitors(D) Contestants

25. (A) though(B) so
(C) but
(D) since

26. (A) look out (B) care for(C) beware of(D) alert to

27. (A) share(B) section (C) fragment(D) proportion

28. (A) to face (B) being faced(C) facing(D) face

29. (A) by(B) on (C) with(D) for

30. (A) profit(B) benefit (C) force(D) value

31. (A) support(B) inspire (C) encourage(D) awaken

32. (A) What (B) Which(C) This
(D) Those

33. (A) encourage (B) raise(C) promote
(D) preserve

34. (A) Taken (C) Being taking
(B) Take (D) Taking

35. (A) through(B) with (C) for (D) by

36. Which of the followings is the best title of this passage?
(A) Discovery of a giant pangolin. (C) Saving the world's most endangered mammal.
(B) Largest criminal businesses of the world. (D) Using Chinese medicine to save pangolins.

37. According to this passage, how do pangolins behave?
(A) They frequently tidy their dense fur. (C) They use tails to attack predators.
(B) They are active mostly in the daytime. (D) They have weak social bonds.

38. Which of the followings is closest in meaning to the word "hamper" in paragraph 2?
(A) hinder (C) postpone
(B) frustrate (D) deteriorate

39. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage.
Although the defense effectively fights against predators, it does not protect pangolins from illegal wildlife trade.
(A) A. (C) C.
(B) B. (D) D.

40. What does "the mistaken belief" in this passage refer to?
(A) Pangolins' meats are considered a delicacy. (C) Poachers have gain profits from pangolins.
(B) Pangolins' scales can cure diseases. (D) Governments have found rapid tools to protect pangolins.

41. What is the main purpose of this passage?
(A) To provide solutions to deal with a problem.
(B) To compare types of people.
(C) To explain a process.
(D) To describe a specific event and its effects.

42. Why does the author mention chronic procrastinators' income?
(A) To define chronic procrastinators.
(B) To share a procrastinator's story.
(C) To report a cause of chronic procrastination.
(D) To exemplify a negative effect of procrastination.

43. What does the word "demotivate" in paragraph 2 mean?
(A) To make someone willing to do a job
(B) To make someone less eager to do something.
(C) To encourage people to actively support something
(D) To make a plan or wish become true.

44. Which of the following prompts can be used to check the reflection point of "value"?
(A) How would I feel if I fail to do the task?
(B) How can I develop the skills I need to complete the task?
(C) What is the immediate step I have to take?
(D) What could I have done differently?

45. What can be implied about Wessel's research findings?
(A) It takes time for people to quit the habit of postponing.
(B) The university context might not be good to test Wessel's research method.
(C) The reflection points can successfully help people reduce the elevated risk of chronic diseases.
(D) The reflection points sound annoying but practical.

46. You are required to write a paragraph to show the cause of the rise in homeless rates in the city. Which of the followings is the most appropriate topic sentence of this paragraph?
(A) The rise in homeless rates in the city has had dramatic effects in people's everyday life.
(B) The most profound reason for the increase of homeless rates is the lack of adequate social support services.
(C) The best way to deal with the rise in homeless rates is to increase job opportunity and to provide affordable housing.
(D) The increase of homeless rates has caused public health and economic problems in the community.

47. What is the purpose of this paragraph, according to the topic sentence as follows?
You can follow these directions to safely use lab equipment to perform the experiment.
(A) To show the effects of using lab equipment safely.
(B) To emphasize the importance of using lab equipment safely.
(C) To illustrate an example of using lab equipment safely.
(D) To explain the steps of using lab equipment safely.

48. __________Many European countries, such as France and Germany, have banned growing GM crops. However, the U.S. and Brazil generally have more favorable regulations for GM crops and are among the world's largest producers of such crops.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate topic sentence of this paragraph?
(A) Regulations of GM foods are dramatically different around the world.
(B) Growing GM crops should be banned globally to protect the public's health.
(C) European countries are still learning about how to regulate GM crops.
(D) Strict regulation of GM crops has limited production of GM foods in Europe.

49. Although scientists know very little about giraffes, they do know that giraffes are in trouble. Habitat loss and poaching have reduced their numbers by an estimated 40 percent in the last 30 years.____________. To combat this decline, Dr. Brown and other scientists have been surveying and monitoring as many wild giraffe populations as they can.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate supporting sentence of this paragraph?
(A) Giraffes don't need much sleep to function.
(B) Some subspecies are now critically endangered.
(C) Surveying and monitoring giraffes is very challenging.
(D) This reduction has led to a new discovery about giraffes.

50. More companies are using augmented reality to help people with online shopping. Jins Eyewear, which sells prescription glasses, lets you take a photo of your face to virtually try on glasses before deciding whether to buy them. Snap, the parent company for Snapchat, has teamed up with luxury brands like Gucci and Dior to offer virtual try-ons.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate concluding sentence of this paragraph?
(A) More and more technology companies are investing more money to help customers choose where and how they would like to shop in the store.
(B) This technology improves the shopping experiences by allowing us to interact with digital objects in our physical world.
(C) In reality, Jins Eyewear is making more profits than Snap because the company sells photos with the prescription glasses.
(D) Virtual reality is now replacing online shopping in the luxury market, as it provides a better experience for both the customers and the brand.