114年 - [無官方正解]114 國立成功大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文(B)#135866

1 Tim took out a large amount of money from his pocket, trying to_______ the police officer when he was caught selling illegal drugs. (A) bail (B) treat (C) trick (D) bribe

2 The state of Minnesota is near Canada, so its winter is usually_______. (A) cool (B) boiling (C) cheery (D) freezing

3 She believes that toy guns allow her son to act out his fantasies and actively his_______ imagination. (A) engage (B) play (C) kill (D) minimize

4 Yoga is quite often recommended for the recovery of_______. (A) flexibility (B) feasibility (C) disability (D) sensibility

5 Listening to an instructor who drones on and on without varying the pitch or tone of his or her voice can be very_______. (A) stimulating (B) wearisome (C) embarrassing (D) enlivening

6 Upon entering the village, one immediately notices the smoke from the chimneys of the nearby factories and the_______ that plagues the neighborhood. (A) odor (B) fragrance (C) flavor (D) aroma

7Six years after the surgery, she still has to_______ her health with regular pap smears and biopsies.
(A) scan (B) supervise (C) animate (D) monitor

8The garage smells musty because the walls are_______ from the leaking roof.
(A) painted (B) flimsy (C) dehydrated (D) damp

9EMI refers to the use of the English language to teach academic subjects other than English in countries where the first language of the _______majority of the is not English. (A) popularity (B) population (C) immigrants (D) faculty

10 Clear, responsible thinking requires that we examine our own opinions and_______ those that are not well- supported. (A) espouse (B) prioritize (C) discard (D) reiterate

11 Don't stay in one job if you have the potential for success in_______.
(A) other (B) it (C) one (D) another

12 The Ministry of Education has recently revised the regulations regarding application _______promotion to full professorship. (A) to (B) for (C) on (D) about

13 Even brief periods of unbalanced diet can have negative consequences_______.
(A) by no means (B) in the long run (C) with due respect (D) to no avail

14 A fair evaluation demands that you _______willing to consider the validity of an idea on the basis of the evidence presented, not on the basis of any preconceptions. (A) be (B) are (C) been (D) being

15 Nobody at the lecture hall had a clue_______. (A) where was the music coming from (B) where the music is from (C) where the music came from (D) from where is the music coming

16 As a good citizen, we mustn't litter_______.
(A) everywhere (B) anywhere (C) somewhere (D) nowhere

17 The two brothers finally completed their college education and went abroad to study _______ their parents' divorce and financial difficulties.
(A) regardless of (B) on account of (C) thanks to (D) despite of

18 This pass allows you to enter certain areas of the building where ordinary people_______.
(A) are prohibited (B) have access to (C) can't be denied (D) may approach

19 The position, as such, does not appeal to him, _______the salary is a lure.
(A) so (B) for (C) but (D) and

20 Our bodies are remarkably_______communicating with us, often giving subtle hints when something isn't quite right.
(A) adept at (B) disinclined to (C) fond of (D) reluctant to

21 After he quit the country with a runaway foreign worker, the man had various adventures from what he learned many lessons, some of which are about racial discrimination and some about human solidarity. (A)he quit the country (B)a runaway foreign worker, (C)from what(D)some of which

22 DW Griffith made movie history by introducing many new cinematic techniques into the industry, including contrast editing, close-ups and fade-outs, all of which had been widely used in motion pictures since their introduction. (A)made movie history(B)including (C)had been widely used(D)since their introduction

23 I cannot agree more with the author that high-profile awards such as the Nobel Prize are actually damaging to society because it suggests that only a few people deserve such recognition. (A)cannot agree more(B)damaging to society (C)it suggests that (D)such recognition

24 It's loud, grinding sound frightened Steven and her so much that they, without a second thought, rushed out of the castle that they had been eagle to enter only a while ago. (A)It's loud, grinding sound (B)Steven and her(C) had been(D)only a while ago

25 Will you please take either the grapes on the counter or the watermelon in the refrigerator and put them into the picnic basket after finishing your meal and getting dressed?
(A)on the counter(B)in the refrigerator (C)put them (D)getting dressed

26 What distinction did the term "brain rot" achieve in 2024?
(A) It was identified as a primary factor in deteriorating online discourse.
(B) It became the most widely used buzzword in the past two decades.
(C) It was designated as the Oxford Word of the Year.
(D) It emerged as the focus of a comprehensive sociolinguistic study.

27 In what historical context did Henry David Thoreau utilize the term "brain rot"?
(A) to review the impacts of the industrial revolution on intellectual pursuits
(B) to advocate for a return to agrarian traditions and self-reliance
(C) to address the decline of literary sophistication in 19th-century England
(D) to highlight societal neglect of philosophical inquiry in favor of simplicity

28 What trend related to the term "brain rot" does the post identify as a defining feature of its modern
resurgence?
(A) the embedding of the term within academic and professional discourse
(B) its humor-laden appropriation by the very communities it critiques
(C) the deliberate avoidance of the term by mainstream media
(D) its association exclusively with adolescent digital behavior

29 What broader societal preoccupations does Oxford's 2024 selection result reflect?
(A) the ongoing exploration of cultural narratives shaped by virtual life
(B) the intensifying focus on artificial intelligence and automation
(C) the reinvigoration of literary traditions in response to digital media
(D) the growing prominence of linguistic diversity in the global discourse

30 What was a key factor in Oxford's selection of the term "brain rot"? (A) It was coined by Oxford language experts.(B) It reflects current concerns about internet culture and mental health. (C) It has been part of the English language since the 1800s. (D) It was promoted heavily by famed influencers and mainstream media.

31 In 2023 which word stood out in Oxford's annual selection?
(A) rizz
(B) skibidi
(C) viral
(D) Ohio

32 Which statement below reflects an accurate understanding of the discussion posted by Oxford?
(A) Most participants who joined the vote considered digital resources trivial and of low quality.
(B) "Brain rot" was among the six words listed by Oxford's language experts for the annual event.
(C) Casper Grathwohl, President of Oxford Languages, has reservations about the voters' judgement.
(D) Generation Z and Generation Alpha are, in general, immune to digital content overconsumption.

33 Which inference can be reasonably drawn from the discussion of "brain rot" posted by Oxford?
(A) The increased use of "brain rot" signals a decline in overall intellectual engagement among internet
users.
(B) The historical roots of the term undercut its relevance to contemporary digital culture.
(C) The popularity of the term illustrates younger generations' self-aware critique of digital media.
(D) The pejorative connotations associated with the term have lead to a more mindful consumption of
online content.

34. Which sentences break the unity of the paragraph above? (A) 2, 3, 5 and 6 (B) 2, 3, 8 and 9 (C) 6, 9, 12 and 13 (D) 5, 6, 9, and 13

35. Which sentences depart from the main focus of the passage?
(A) 4, 5 and 8 (B) 3, 4 and 7. (C) 2, 8, and 10 (D) 5, 8 and 10

V. Translation: Translate into English the two underlined sentences in the passage below. Use only one single English 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 的兩個句子譯成英文。每個翻譯僅能使用一個英文單句,且譯句必須與原始段落的上下文契 合。(翻譯20分,每句10分。)【本大題於答案卷作答]
Mother Nature is both kind and fierce. (1)她給了我們美麗的風景、新鮮的空氣和其他許多我們賴以 生存的資源,但她也能帶來強大的風暴、乾旱和自然災害,提醒我們她的力量。 It's important to recognize how lucky we are to receive so many gifts from the Earth, as they are not always guaranteed. V We need to appreciate these blessings and take great care of our planet in return. (2)這意味著我們必須透過 明智地利用資源,減少浪費,確保所有物種及其棲息地的安全,不遺餘力地來保護環境。 Sustainable practices, like recycling, conserving water, and supporting clean energy, help preserve the Earth's beauty for years to come. By protecting the environment today, we ensure that future generations can also experience the wonders of nature. This way, we can live in harmony with Mother Nature, maintaining a balance that benefits everyone.