113年 - 113 國立成功大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文(A)#123599

1. Strict international regulations have been established to ____ the plundering of a nation's archaeological treasures.(A) motivate(B) curb(C) prompt (D) endorse

2. After making your order, they give you a free newspaper to ____ as you await your meals.(A) peruse (B) digest (C) pursue (D) review

3. The new government is determined to implement policies to ____ road safety.(A) fight (B) ensure (C) compromise (D) preserve

4. The store didn't accept credit card, so I went to the bank to ____ money from my savings account.(A) cash (B) deposit (C) withdraw (D) install

5. Fatty and fried food, white bread and ____ products, such as cheese, can contribute to constipation.(A) dairy (B) diary (C) deli (D) daily

6. Jaywalking into dangerous traffic is a way to flaunt your ____ for traffic laws, which can earn you a hefty fine in some cities.(A) respect (B) passion (C) support (D) disregard

7. Researchers are exploring how the adolescent ____ for uninhibited risk-taking propels teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol.(A) protest (B) obsession (C) disinclination (D) propensity

8. Tourists can ____ the culinary delights of the region as the city is famed for its delicacies.(A) savor (B) sanction (C) retain (D) inspect

9. Some senior citizens choose to live in their own communities because they fear ____ to bad treatment by people who don't understand their needs.(A) victim (B) objection (C) exposure (D) addiction

10. Vaccination can ____ the illness but not cure it.(A) avoid (B) fool (C) master (D) prevent

11. Even residents who ____ Russian citizenship usually keep their Ukrainian passports, which allow visa-free entry to the European Union.(A) opt for (B) in favor of (C) oppose to (D) object to

12. ____ I am not exactly a fan of Taylor Swift, I could not pass on a free concert ticket.(A) Except for (B) Even though (C) Provided that (D) As if

13. ____ becoming a father, Boris has not slept for more than six hours a day.(A) Since (B) Because (C) Following (D) As

14. An azuki bean is an annual bushy leguminous plant widely ____ in Japan and China for its seeds.(A) spread (B) sprout (C) grain (D) grown

15. Contrary to his father, who loves outdoor sports, Nick is ____ reading and music.(A) keen on (B) good at (C) indifferent to (D) resistant to

16. I only ___ what I see and hear with my own ears. (A) look for (B) believe in (C) take over (D) put off

17. Later the same morning, Tina ___ the cold but clear day for a little biking. (A) took advantage of (B) caught up with (C) followed up with (D) took control of

18. This lack of transparency is typical of the chocolate industry, which has the resources to address and eliminate child labor but consistently ___ take action. (A) fails to (B) prefers to (C) liable to (D) susceptible to

19. Her books are explicitly political, concerned with injustice ___ and with the treatment of racial minorities by mainstream societies in particular. (A) in public (B) in depth (C) in general (D) in full

20. Because her son is ___ shellfish, May always avoids crab and shrimp whenever they dine out. (A) attached to (B) fond of (C) accustomed to (D) allergic to

21. When the professor found out that I had cheated on the exam, I was so embarrassed that ___. (A) I could have died. (B) I hope I could run away immediately. (C) I didn’t know how to say. (D) I become speechless.

22. We have yet to negotiate with the clients, for their ideas on these issues ___(A) correspond to our points of view. (B). do not match those of us. (C) conform mostly to what we have expected. (D) are not exactly in line with ours.

23. English language study in Taiwan is at an all-time high, ___ for use professionally or to get into a prestigious university.(A) whether (B) both (C) either (D) neither

24. Despite the confusion, we had no problem with the pickup, for she finally emailed to inform us ___.(A) when exactly she will be expected (B) exactly what time she would be expected (C) exactly when is she supposed to arrive (D) at what time exactly would she arrive

25. Neither John nor his sister visited ___ mother on Mother’s Day.(A) his (B) their (C) her (D) them

26. Harry might have avoided arrest for the robbery if he ___ the teller his business card before asking for the money.(A) wouldn’t give (B) didn’t give (C) hadn’t given (D) hadn’t been given

27. It’s not a good idea to give money directly to a street person ___ across your path. (A) to shamble (B) shambled (C) who shamble (D) shambling

28. No medication was prescribed as the test did not reveal ___ and where it was situated. (A) why resulted in the pain (B) which led to the pain (C) how the pain has caused (D) what caused the pain

29. The teacher served cookies ___. (A) wrapped in aluminum foil to the children(B) to the children wrapped in aluminum foil (C) in wrapped aluminum foil to the children(D) to children in wrapped aluminum foil

30. As little children, we were often told _______ in the field after dark.(A) to not ramble alone (B) don't ramble alone(C) mustn't ramble alone (D) not to ramble alone

31. Which statement below contains a piece of misinformation concerning the research on which a report released last month was based?(A) More than one thousand college students nationwide took the survey.(B) A professor specialized in communication oversaw the research.(C) Distinctions were made among different ways college players approached the games.(D) The research initiated the creation of educational games for college students.

32. Which of the following is accurate about the findings from the research conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project?(A) For most college students, playing video games inevitably edges out other activities.(B) Over half of the respondents admitted that they were regular video-game players.(C) Most respondents denied that gaming distracted them from concentrating on studying.(D) Among college students, not as many women play computer games compared to men.

33. To elaborate his ideas, the author of the article cites several kinds of support but excludes ______.(A) statistics(B) expert testimonies(C) his personal experience(D) survey subjects' responses

34. What can be safely concluded from the reading?(A) Relevant research on the impacts of video games has been definitive and conclusive.(B) Video games generally adversely affect college students' academic performance.(C) Rarely do video gaming cause college students to spend less time on schoolwork.(D) Video games are an integral part of the social lives of today's college students.

35. Which of the following is not named in the article as a function that video games serve for students?(A) morale booster(B) means to socialize(C) leisure activity(D) procrastination tool

Passage A:
(1) For many years, ice cream was a treat enjoyed only by the nobility. (2) When Marco Polo returned to Italyfrom China in 1271 with a recipe for a new dessert made of fruit mixed with ice and milk, the dish quicklybecame a favorite of the Italian nobility. (3) However, the nobility did not share the recipe with the commonpeople. (4) Marco Polo went on to become one of the most famous travelers in history. (5) His book, TheTravels of Marco Polo, describes China as a country far superior to his own in culture and technology. (6)Several hundred years later, in 1533, Catherine de Medici of Italy introduced the recipe to the French nobilitywhen she married a son of the King of France. (7) A creative French chef experimented with the recipe,beating a mixture of fruit and cream in a bowl surrounded by ice. (8) Of course, French chefs are known fortheir creativity and imagination, which is why French restaurants are regarded as special, expensive places bymost Americans. (9) The result was a dessert much like our ice cream of today, but the recipe was still kept aclosely guarded secret. (10) When King Charles I of England brought the dessert to his country in 1625, hewas so determined to keep the recipe secret that he even refused to tell his own nobility how to make it. (11)That is just like the English, though. (12) They are known for keeping things to themselves. (13) Finally, in1670, ice cream appeared for the first time on the menu of a Paris restaurant, and soon people throughout theworld were sharing this "new" taste treat.

36. Which sentences are irrelevant to the central idea of the paragraph above?(A) 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 (B) 2, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (C) 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8 (D) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10

Passage B:
(1) Folk remedies, which are passed on from one generation to another, are sometimes quite effective and atother times absolutely worthless. (2) One example of effective folk wisdom is the advice to eat chicken soupwhen you have the flu. (3) Many people love the taste of chicken soup, especially during cold weather. (4)Several scientific studies have shown that chicken soup improves the functioning of the fibers in the upperrespiratory tract that help people get rid of congestion. (5) Usually, people buy over-the-counter drugs toalleviate the symptoms of the flu, and today generic brands are much more popular than name Brands! (6)Unfortunately, not all folk remedies are as effective as chicken soup. (7) Scientists say, for example, thatslices of raw potato placed on the forehead will do nothing for a fever, although many people believeotherwise. (8) In fact, many people believe almost anything they are told. (9) A friend of mine once told somechildren that the world used to have only two colors-black and white- and that was why old movies lookedthat way. (10) And the children believed him! (11) Another bit of folk advice that scientists say is untrue isthat taping a child's ears back at night will change the positions of ears that stick out too much. (12) Finally,scientists say that boiling skim milk for children with diarrhea is dangerous as well as ineffective.

37. Which sentences have little to do with the main point of this discussion about folk remedies?(A) 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10 (B) 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10 (C) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 11 (D) 1, 8, 9, 10 and 11

IV. Translation: Translate between English and Chinese the two underlined sentences in the passage below. Use only one single sentence for each translation, and the translated sentences must match the context of the original passage. Write your translations on the answer sheet.將下列短文中畫線的兩個句子中英互譯。每個翻譯僅能使用一個句子,且譯句必須與原始段落的上下文契合。

There has been a worldwide enthusiasm for learning Chinese and Taiwan has already established niches in the international marketplace. (1) A few years ago, the Ministry of Education implemented an eight-year program, aiming to expand Taiwan's Chinese language education industry and to become a driving force for both economic development and soft power diplomacy. This multidirectional approach included: identifying the demand for Chinese language education, strategic research and planning, creating an inventory of resources, and cross-sector industry cooperation, linking up skilled people, tourism, culture, and education.
Doubtlessly, the development of Taiwan's Chinese language education into an industry has a very long history, and its outreach has expanded worldwide. (2)現在它融合了實踐和數位學習材料,其教師的素質和教學方法也得到了廣泛的認可。