113年 - 113 北北基高級中等學校_學科能力測驗聯合模擬考試：英文#124037

1. After studying diligently for weeks, Emily felt confident that she had acquired _______ knowledge to pass the exam successfully. (A) countless (B) efficient (C) sufficient (D) precautious

2. Jacob submitted his job ______ online and eagerly awaited a response, hoping to hear back from the company soon. (A) education (B) relation (C) subscription (D) application

3. The company has to ______ unnecessary expenses if it wishes to increase profits.(A) refresh (B) treat (C) ignore (D) eliminate

4. After the surgery, the patient’s condition worsened ______, prompting the medical team to reassess and adjust the treatment urgently. (A) unexpectedly (B) conventionally (C) effectively (D) previously

5. The ______ between maintaining tradition and pursuing economic growth has been a heatedly debated issue in many cultural discussions. (A) addict (B) conflict (C) influence (D) function

6. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible to reduce the risk of being ______ with the seasonal flu. (A) affected (B) infected (C) detected (D) selected

7. The Lin family enjoyed spending time together doing ______ chores on weekends like cleaning, cooking, and gardening. (A) physical (B) domestic (C) durable (D) genuine

8. Stella knows how important it is to stay connected, so she always keeps her phone charger ______ in her bag in case the battery runs low. (A) handy (B) suitable (C) remarkable (D) apparent

9. Out of love, parents sometimes go to  ______ to protect their children, doing everything they can to keep them safe and secure.

(A) contacts (B) cells (C) extremes (D) yards

10. After several famous Korean idols chose to ______ suicide, there has been an increased awareness of the need for mental health support within the K-pop community. (A) organize (B) judge (C) direct (D) commit

11. (A) automatic transmission (B) habitat destruction(C) further investigation (D) general consensus

12. (A) which (B) what (C) for which (D) in which

13. (A) prevent (B) represent (C) deposit (D) subtract

14. (A) permission (B) evolution (C) separation (D) definition

15. (A) resort to (B) call for (C) show off (D) cope with

16. (A) adapting to (B) sticking to (C) applying to (D) referring to

17. (A) it (B) this (C) so (D) that

18. (A) generating (B) launching (C) deliberating (D) encountering

19. (A) blend (B) acquire (C) ensure (D) spray

20. (A) By contrast (B) In summary (C) Until now (D) For example

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31.(A) Her influence was evident worldwide.(B) Numerous U.S. Presidents, leaders of Russia or Popes have been receivers of this recognition.(C) Through entertaining and songwriting, this talented artist did what she loves and does better than others.(D) Some may attribute Swift’s success to the planets and the fate, but that just overlooks her good ideas and power moves.

32.(A) Her influence was evident worldwide.(B) Numerous U.S. Presidents, leaders of Russia or Popes have been receivers of this recognition.(C) Through entertaining and songwriting, this talented artist did what she loves and does better than others.(D) Some may attribute Swift’s success to the planets and the fate, but that just overlooks her good ideas and power moves.

33.(A) Her influence was evident worldwide.(B) Numerous U.S. Presidents, leaders of Russia or Popes have been receivers of this recognition.(C) Through entertaining and songwriting, this talented artist did what she loves and does better than others.(D) Some may attribute Swift’s success to the planets and the fate, but that just overlooks her good ideas and power moves.

34.(A) Her influence was evident worldwide.(B) Numerous U.S. Presidents, leaders of Russia or Popes have been receivers of this recognition.(C) Through entertaining and songwriting, this talented artist did what she loves and does better than others.(D) Some may attribute Swift’s success to the planets and the fate, but that just overlooks her good ideas and power moves.

35. What was the primary objective of “Operation Cronos” as mentioned in the article?(A) To enhance cybersecurity measures worldwide.(B) To destroy the LockBit ransomware group.(C) To promote international cooperation among law enforcement agencies.(D) To investigate cybercrimes in various countries.

36. What did the operation reveal about the behavior of ransomware gangs, as mentioned in the passage?(A) After receiving ransom payments, they instantly return data to the victims.(B) They frequently cooperate with law enforcement agencies to resolve cases.(C) They retain victims’ data even after ransom payments have been received.(D) They rarely possess custom data leakage tools.

37. What significant assets were tracked down during the operation against LockBit?(A) Over 28 Bitcoin wallets.(B) Their source code and decryption keys.(C) 200 servers hosted by ransomware operations.(D) Bank account details of victims.

38. According to the article, what is emphasized as crucial in fighting cybercrime?(A) Developing advanced encryption methods.(B) International cooperation among law enforcement agencies.(C) Expanding monitoring on dark web activities.(D) Providing ransom payments to hackers.

39. What is the purpose of this passage?(A) To illustrate the history of QR codes since the industrial revolution.(B) To explain the way QR codes are generated and their structure.(C) To compare and contrast different types of QR codes.(D) To present an overall introduction to QR codes.

40. What does the word “underscore” mean in the second paragraph?(A) To produce.(B) To disappear.(C) To emphasize.(D) To deliver.

41. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) Scanning QR codes may violate users’ privacy and reveal personal information.(B) Restaurant customers using QR codes may speed up the spread of disease.(C) Masahiro Hara got his ideas of encoding QR codes from the chess.(D) People scanning QR codes may get immediate interaction or feedback.

42. Which of the following proverbs and quotes best describes Masahiro Hara’s life experience, according to the passage?(A) People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones at others.(B) Those who can imagine anything, can create the impossible.(C) Intelligence plus character ─ that is the goal of real education.(D) Living without an aim is like sailing without a compass.

43. What is this passage mainly about?(A) Airports take a new step to reduce pressure on people with invisible disabilities.(B) Sunflower lanyards aren’t just for travelers at the airports but for people in daily life.(C) Travel is a right that should be accessible by everyone who would like a trip.(D) Staff and crew in the airports treat the passengers with extra patience and help.

44. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) The Sunflower lanyard is a new method to help people with hidden disabilities can travel alone.(B) In European and North American airports, a new policy helps tourists with invisible disabilities to release pressure.(C) Thousands of businesses across the globe have joined the global Sunflower network.(D) The group of experts in dementia and Alzheimer’s helped use lanyards in educational institutions.

45. Where could this passage most likely be found?(A) A travel guideline.(B) A healthcare magazine.(C) A fashion catalogue.(D) A medical journal.

46. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude toward sunflower lanyards?(A) Sarcastic. (B) Critical. (C) Positive. (D) Entertaining.

49. From (A) to (F) below, choose the ONES that are true of the fossil deposits mentioned in the passage. （多選題，4 分） (A) Ichthyosaurs lived in freshwater environments. (B) Holzmaden yields thousands of well-preserved fossils. (C) The embryos found are poorly developed. (D) Holzmaden’s fossils are mainly male ichthyosaurs. (E) Ichthyosaurs lived in environments less prone to erosion. (F) Young ichthyosaurs are common in fossil sites worldwide.

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50. Which noun phrase in the passage means “the channel through which a baby animal passes in order to be born naturally”? (簡答，2 分)