113年 - 113 臺南市市立國民小學教師暨學前特教師聯合甄選試題：英語專門#120696

1. Despite the rapid changes in available technology, conventional forms of pedagogy, such as lectures and explanations, _______. (A) consist (B) insist (C) assist (D) persist

2. A _______ of the offense could lead to a fine and a prison sentence of up to seven years. (A) conviction (B) transaction (C) depletion (D) collision

3. March 2024 continues the sequence of climate records _______ for both air temperature and ocean surface temperatures. (A) agitating (B) bestowing (C) imposing (D) toppling

4. Disputes were not uncommon during the Internet’s infancy, but experts are _______ to recall one that has lasted this long. (A) hardly presses (B) hard pressing (C) hard pressed (D) hardly pressing

5. I like _______ music. It is very light and always makes me feel it does not come from the real world. (A) ethereal (B) inquisitive (C) perpetual (D) treacherous

6. Cancer care costs vary widely by the type of disease and the stage_______. (A) it diagnosed (B) at which it is diagnosed (C) which it is diagnosed (D) with which it is diagnosed

7. Snow leopards’ incredible natural _______ renders them almost invisible in their surroundings. (A) ambience (B) delusion (C) camouflage (D) vividness

8. After years of studying abroad and immersing herself in different cultures, Maria returned home with a newfound appreciation for _______. (A) adventure and exploration (B) foreign languages (C) international cuisine (D) her own heritage and traditions

9. Despite initial skepticism and resistance from traditionalists, the new educational approach gained traction and _______. (A) became widely adopted in schools worldwide (B) was abandoned due to lack of support (C) faced criticism from students (D) failed to make an impact

10. The novel’s intricate plot and complex characters captivated readers worldwide, leading to _______. (A) a decline in book sales (B) criticism from literary scholars (C) numerous literary awards and accolades (D) rejection by publishers

11. This highly _______ water has a high environmental impact and therefore needs to be treated before being discharged to the environment. (A) endangered (B) indigenous (C) emerging (D) contaminated

12. The salary negotiation between management and bus workers eventually ended in _______. (A) proliferation (B) monogamy (C) deadlock (D) cachet

13. The Polish electric vehicle developer is studying the _______ of introducing electric car batteries produced in Taiwan to Poland. (A) transplant (B) verge (C) affiliation (D) feasibility

14. Berlin's austerity demands have thrown the Eurozone back into a gratuitous _______, increasing the budget deficit in many nations. (A) recession (B) recreation (C) rehearsal (D) radiation

15. When you spend every moment of every day with another person—eating, sleeping, training, competing—it’s hardly surprising that you should develop a _______ partnership, even less so if you share the same DNA. (A) charitable (B) disposable (C) formidable (D) detectable

16. According to the passage, what is the main purpose of bilingual education programs? (A) To effectively enforce the English as an international language policy in schools. (B) To immerse students in an environment where two languages are used for instruction. (C) To prioritize the use of the students’ native languages in academic settings. (D) To emphasize the importance of one language over another in education settings.

17. According to the passage, how do bilingual education programs integrate language learning with academic content? (A) By teaching all subjects in English language only. (B) By teaching subjects in both languages. (C) By using only one language to teach a subject per semester. (D) By focusing on language instruction without content integration.

18. Which of the following words can best replace nuances, in the sentence “Additionally, well-trained teachers who are proficient in both languages and familiar with cultural nuances can significantly impact the effectiveness of bilingual education.” (A) subtleties (B) nonsenses (C) similarities (D) generalizations

19. In the context of this passage, what does cognitive refer to when discussing the benefits of bilingual education? (A) emotional well-being. (B) physical health improvements. (C) mental processes like problem-solving and flexibility. (D) enhancement in social skills.

20. How can schools improve public support for bilingual education? (A) By focusing solely on traditional teaching methods (B) By communicating the long-term benefits clearly (C) By reducing the number of languages taught (D) By increasing program costs

21. What role does learning motivation play in academic success according to the passage? (A) It acts as a barrier to engagement and achievement. (B) It serves as the driving force behind engagement, persistence, and achievement. (C) It has no significant impact on academic success. (D) It only affects students’ attitudes, not their actual performance.

22. According to the passage, what is a consequence of students feeling disconnected from their studies? (A) Increased curiosity and enthusiasm. (B) Enhanced engagement and participation. (C) Struggles to find meaning and relevance. (D) Deep understanding and mastery of concepts.

23. What is the meaning of “resilient” in the passage? (A) Easily discouraged. (B) Quick to give up. (C) Lacking enthusiasm for learning. (D) Able to bounce back from setbacks.

24. Which of the following ideas is not highlighted as a consequence of lacking motivation in the passage? (A) Disengagement from studies and tasks. (B) Development of apathy towards academic endeavors. (C) Underachievement and struggles with coursework. (D) Increased academic achievement and performance.

25. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds (B) The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language (C) How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language development (D) The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice

26. Why does the author mention syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections? (A) To demonstrate how difficult it is for babies to interpret emotions (B) To illustrate that a six-week-old baby can already distinguish some language differences (C) To provide an example of ways adults speak to babies (D) To give a reason for babies' difficulty in distinguishing one adult from another

27. The passage mentions all of the following as ways adults modify their speech when talking to babies except (A) giving all words equal emphasis (B) speaking with shorter sentences (C) speaking more loudly than normal (D) using meaningless sounds

28. Which of the following can be inferred about the findings described in paragraph 3? (A) Babies who are exposed to more than one language can speak earlier than babies exposed to a single language. (B) Mothers from different cultures speak to their babies in similar ways. (C) Babies ignore facial expressions in comprehending aural language. (D) The mothers observed by the researchers were consciously teaching their babies to speak.

29. What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire language? (A) Babies begin to understand words in songs. (B) Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions. (C) Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults. (D) Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds.

30. According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot understand them? (A) They understand the rhythm. (B) They enjoy the sound. (C) They can remember them easily. (D) They focus on the meaning of their parents' words.

31. What is the primary goal of communicative language teaching (CLT)? (A) To enhance the grammatical accuracy of students. (B) To prioritize reading comprehension by using phonics instruction. (C) To focus primarily on both vocabulary acquisition and sentence patterns. (D) To facilitate the ability of students to communicate effectively in the target language.

32. What principle underlies the task-based learning (TBL) approach in language teaching? (A) Language learning should be structured around the translation of texts. (B) Learning should occur through the use of language in real-life tasks. (C) Memorization of vocabulary lists is essential for language acquisition. (D) Students should learn language through passive observation.

33. Which of the following involves studying what people do with language, such as requesting, promising, apologizing, or giving orders? (A) speech acts (B) implicature (C) presuppositions (D) deixis

34. What best describes the practice of translanguaging? (A) Teaching each language subject separately to avoid confusion. (B) Using only the target language in the classroom to enhance immersion environments for the students. (C) Translating all classroom materials into the students’ native language for clarity. (D) Incorporating elements of students’ languages in teaching to facilitate learning and communication.

35. What is the word formation of the word “childlike”? (A) Compound noun (B) Root morpheme plus inflectional affix (C) Root morpheme plus derivational suffix (D) Root morpheme plus derivational prefix

36. What is this statement about? “Learning is seen to be heavily dependent on the mood of the learner, with learning being impaired if the learner is under stress or does not want to learn the language.” (A) the affective filter (B) the noticing function (C) the hypothesis testing (D) the metalinguistic function

37. _______ is an organization technique that breaks up longer texts into smaller chunks of text that students work together in groups. (A) An information gap activity (B) Guided reading (C) Jigsaw reading (D) Shared reading

38. According to Merrill Swain, learners reflect on the language they learn, and thereby the output enables them to control and internalize linguistic knowledge. What does this statement refer to? (A) noticing function (B) transfer function (C) metalinguistic function (D) hypothesis-testing function

39. Look at this word: approach. How many phonemes are there in this word? (A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 7 (D) 8

40. What does morphology study in English linguistics? (A) The structure of sentences. (B) The sounds of language. (C) The formation and structure of words. (D) The historical development of language.

41. What is a key feature of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method? (A) Silent learning. (B) Role-plays and simulations. (C) Using multimedia and technology. (D) Movement and gesture-based activities.

42. What is the term for the process of gradually removing support as students gain proficiency in a new language? (A) Scaffolded learning. (B) Task-based learning. (C) Immersion. (D) Deductive learning.

43. What does the term “comprehensible input” refer to in language acquisition? (A) Input that is grammatically complex but easy to understand. (B) Input that is entirely beyond the learner’s comprehension. (C) Input that is provided through written materials only. (D) Input that is understandable to the learner despite being slightly challenging.

44. What is the primary goal of phonics instruction? (A) Teaching reading comprehension. (B) Developing vocabulary skills. (C) Helping students understand the sounds of letters and letter combinations. (D) Improving writing fluency.

45. The use of a regular morpheme in a word that is irregular, such as goed, is referred to as a(n) (A) overextension (B) overregularization (C) underextension (D) none of the above

46. In describing vowels we need not consider _______. (A) tongue height (B) tongue advancement (C) state of the vocal cords (D) tenseness

47. Which of the following is not true about Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)? (A) CLIL helps students to prepare for internationalization. (B) Implementing CLIL requires a rethink of the traditional concepts of the language classroom and the language teacher. (C) In this approach, an additional language is used for the learning and teaching of both content and language. (D) CLIL helps students to become better problem solvers, but will not influence their academic skills.

48. Which of the following is not true? (A) The term English as a lingua franca (ELF) describes the use of English as a common language for speakers of different native languages. (B) The widespread use of English is largely due to the simplicity in its sound system and grammar. (C) A large amount of variation is present within ELF, and there is no standardized version. (D) In the international context, English users are mainly non-native speakers.

49. An approach to language learning emphasizes mastering language components and structures over practical application and communication skills. In this approach, assessments are focused on: (A) the final product of language use (B) the process of learning and using language (C) the specific content being learned (D) the overall purpose or goal of learning the language

50. Which is not true about free morpheme? (A) It can carry semantic meaning on its own. (B) It requires a prefix or suffix to give it meaning. (C) Words such as “boy,” “run,” and “luck” are free morphemes. (D) Each of the morphemes can function independently.

51. Which statement best describes the features of task-based language teaching? (A) A pre-task phase takes place to reinforce students’ learning or to address any problems that may have arisen. (B) The tasks are meaningful and relevant so that the students see the reason for doing the task and can see how the task relates to possible situation in their lives outside the classroom. (C) Students are actively engaged with the task, with the teacher correcting students’ errors and intervening. (D) During the post-task phase, a teacher can introduce the students to the language they will need to complete the task.

52. _______ tasks require that students express their personal preferences, feelings, or attitudes in order to complete the task. (A) Opinion-gap (B) Reasoning-gap (C) Information-gap (D) Input-providing

53. It is crucial for language teachers to provide an appropriate acquisition environment in the classroom, eliminating anxiety and encouraging students so they feel they can really acquire the language. Which hypothesis best supports this claim? (A) the natural order hypothesis (B) the monitor hypothesis (C) the input hypothesis (D) the affective filter hypothesis

54. For the CLIL (content and language integrated learning) unit title “habitats,” Mr. Anderson wrote, “types of habitat,” “animals in their habits,” “understand how living things interact,” and “human influences: habitat conversation.” What are these teaching objectives written for? (A) content (B) cognition (C) communication (D) culture

55. Which statement below is correct? (A) The acquisition-learning order asserts that the contexualized teaching is only good for the first language teaching and learning. (B) The monitor hypothesis emphasizes how teachers supervises students’ learning and correcting errors of students. (C) The affective filter concerns students’ emotional state therefore teachers should prioritize students’ preference and put the comprehensible input aside. (D) One of Krashen’s five hypotheses on language teaching is the comprehensible input often referred to “i+1” whose concept is similar to zone of proximal development.

56. What is the revised taxonomy of Bloom? (A) knowledge-application-analysis-evaluation (B) knowledge-comprehension-application-analysis-evaluation (C) remember-understand-apply-analyze-evaluate-create (D) remember-recognize-implement-analyze-evaluate-create

57. There are two types of content and language integrated learning (CLIL), “hard CLIL” and “soft” CLIL. How would they appropriately apply in Taiwan? (A) Hard CLIL is the only choice for the time being. (B) Both could be feasible, yet it depends on the overall conditions of the school, including the expectations of the parents, human resources, financial condition and so on. (C) Soft CLIL is the only choice for the time being. (D) The local government determines and schools follow.

58. What statement is the most appropriate? (A) Sociocultural theory implies that an individual’s cognitive development depends on the interactions among the parents, children and peers. Thus collaborative learning was developed to help learners to scaffold their knowledge and relationships through various interactive activities. (B) Translanguaging is critical in bilingual education to encourage students to move fluidly between (or among) languages, yet the ethnic language or mother tongue of students in Taiwan should not be encouraged. (C) Signposting is often annoying in a bilingual education class and causes confusion to students. (D) Global Englishes are emphasized in bilingual education and is neglected in the field of English in the Curriculum Guidelines of 12-year Basic Education.

59. Sue: It’s raining cats and dogs now.
Mei-ling: Where are they? I don’t see any dogs or cats.
Sue: Sorry, Americans often say this idiom to signify it is raining heavily.
What domain does the dialogue demonstrate in linguistics?(A) morphology(B) syntax(C) semantics(D) pragmatics

60. If one person asked, "What do you guys want to eat?" and another responded, "Blueberry and cranberry fruit salad is good this time of year.” The second person did not answer explicitly what they wanted to eat, but the statement implies that they wanted to eat fruit salad. What domain does the dialogue demonstrate in linguistics? (A) morphology (B) syntax (C) semantics (D) pragmatics

113年 - 113 臺南市市立國民小學教師暨學前特教師聯合甄選試題：英語專門#120696

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