113年 - 115 大學入學考試中心_學科能力參考測驗(115學年度起適用)：英文#124680

1. When Jeffery doesn’t feel like cooking, he often orders pizza online and has it ______ to his house.(A) advanced (B) delivered (C) offered (D) stretched

2. Many people try to save a lot of money before ______ , since having enough money would give them a sense of security for their future.(A) isolation (B) promotion (C) retirement (D) announcement

3. The bus driver often complains about chewing gum found under passenger seats because it is ______ and very hard to remove.(A) sticky (B) greasy (C) clumsy (D) mighty

4. The vacuum cleaner is not working. Let’s send it back to the ______ to have it inspected and repaired.(A) lecturer (B) publisher (C) researcher (D) manufacturer

5. The new vaccine was banned by the Food and Drug Administration due to its ______ fatal side effects.(A) potentially (B) delicately (C) ambiguously (D) optionally

6. The original budget for my round-island trip was NT$5,000, but the ______ cost is likely to be 50 percent higher.(A) moderate (B) absolute (C) promising (D) eventual

7. The non-profit organization has ______ $1 million over five years to finance the construction of the medical center.(A) equipped (B) resolved (C) committed (D) associated

8. Hidden deep in a small alley among various tiny shops, the entrance of the Michelin star restaurant is barely ______ to passersby.(A) identical (B) visible (C) available (D) remarkable

9. With pink cherry blossoms blooming everywhere, the valley ______ like a young bride under the bright spring sunshine.(A) bounces (B) blushes (C) polishes (D) transfers

10. After watching a TV program on natural history, Adam decided to go on a ______ for dinosaur fossils in South Dakota.(A) trial (B) route (C) strike (D) quest

11. (A) home to (B) covers of (C) roofs over (D) room for

12. (A) occasional (B) elaborate (C) immediate (D) offensive

13. (A) Have (B) Had (C) Having (D) Having been

14. (A) cultural (B) moral (C) political (D) environmental

15. (A) kept balanced (B) made released (C) seen dismissed (D) left unchecked

16. (A) contrary to (B) except for (C) more of (D) other than

17. (A) used to be (B) were to be (C) would have been (D) must have been

18. (A) disguised (B) understood (C) confronted (D) intensified

19. (A) cause conflict (B) rebuild strength (C) spell disaster (D) endure shock

20. (A) tolerate (B) improve (C) justify (D) obtain

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.(A) Designers must then consider the space available for the coaster. (B) Building an exciting roller coaster starts with a brilliant design. (C) Theme and type are also important aspects to consider in coaster design. (D) Designers can draw on a number of techniques to provide a memorable ride. (E) When the design is complete, detailed calculation and careful testing procedures will follow.

32.

33.

34.

35. Which culture most likely created the sandals shown in the picture?(A) Indian.(B) Greek.(C) Mesopotamian.(D) Roman.

36. Why is the footwear discussed in the passage called “flip-flop”?(A) Because of the noise it makes. (B) Because of its changeable design.(C) Because of its simple structure. (D) Because of the comfort of wearing it.

37. Which of the following is true about the modern development of the flip-flop?(A) Modern flip-flops originated from Indian toe knob sandals.(B) Americans loved the Japanese flip-flop because of its bright colors.(C) Rubber became the major material of the flip-flop before World War II.(D) The sandals American soldiers brought home from Japan later became modern flip-flops.

38. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a concern of wearing the flip-flop?(A) Personal health. (B) Poor quality.(C) Social appropriateness. (D) Marine pollution.

39. What is the passage mainly about?(A) A special profession. (B) Shipping and trading.(C) Guidelines for safe docking. (D) Protection of the marine environment.

40. Which of the following is part of the knowledge that a marine pilot must have?(A) The value of the ships. (B) The content of the cargo.(C) The weather conditions. (D) The diversity of marine life.

41. What does “a crucial time” in the last paragraph refer to?(A) When the vessel hits a flat. (B) When the channel is not deep enough.(C) When there is a collision of two ships. (D) When a ship is waiting to enter the port.

42. How does the author conclude the passage in the last paragraph?(A) By adding new details. (B) By predicting future development.(C) By summarizing the main points. (D) By giving advice to the general public.

43. What can we learn about zebrafish from the passage?(A) How they should be studied in labs. (B) Where they derive their regenerative ability.(C) Why they share humans’ genetic code. (D) What they may offer in medical advancements.

44. Which of the following statements is true regarding GABA in zebrafish?(A) Increasing GABA level facilitates neuron activities.(B) There is a high level of GABA in the brain of zebrafish.(C) Lowering GABA levels in the brain can stimulate retina regrowth.(D) GABA contains chemical elements that trigger the growth of neurons.

45. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “replicated” in the third paragraph?(A) Reproduced. (B) Reassembled. (C) Recycled. (D) Restored.

46. According to the passage, which of the following is an opinion, but NOT a fact?(A) Humans and zebrafish have 70 percent of genes in common.(B) Zebrafish can quickly recover vision after damage to the retina.(C) Scientists are testing if the GABA theory works on mice as it does on zebrafish.(D) Understanding regeneration in zebrafish may allow humans to regrow their organs.

47. 請根據選文內容，從兩則故事中各選出一個單詞(word)，分別填入下列兩句的空格，並視
語法需要作適當的字形變化，使句子語意完整、語法正確，且符合全文文意。(填空，4分)
With her amazing courage and swimming skills, Yusra Mardini was not only able to save lives but also fulfill her dream of__(A)__ in the Olympic Games.
Judo helped Popole Misenga to be strong both physically and mentally, and gave him the courage to escape from the__(B)__ of his coaches.

48. Which word in Popole Misenga’s story means “protection given by a country or embassy to refugees
from another country”?(簡答，2分)

49. 請從下列( A )到( F )中，選出對Yusra Mardini 和Popole Misenga都正確的選項。(多選題，4分)
(A) Being an Olympic medalist.
(B) Growing up in an orphanage.
(C) Joining the Olympic Games more than once.
(D) Leaving his/her hometown because of war.
(E) Showing talent in sports after going to a foreign country.
(F) Traveling through several countries before securing protection.

一 、 中譯英 ( 占 8 分 )
說明：依題號將以下中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文。每題4分，共8分。
1.根據新聞報導，每年全球有超過百萬人在道路事故中喪失性命。

2.因此，交通法規必須嚴格執行，以確保所有用路人的安全。

二、英文作文 ( 占 2 0 分 )
說明︰依提示寫一篇英文作文，文長至少120個單詞(words)。
提示︰不同的公園，可能樣貌不同，特色也不同。請以此為主題，並依據下列兩張圖片的內容，
寫一篇英文作文，文分兩段。第一段描述圖 A 和圖 B 中的公園各有何特色，第二段則說明你心目中理想公園的樣貌與特色，並解釋你的理由。