114年 - 114 中區縣市政府教師甄選策略聯盟：國中英語#127518

1. In a reading unit on climate change, students are not given direct answers but are asked to formulate questions, research answers, and present their conclusions on how climate change affects different regions. The teacher guides the process but avoids lecturing.
Which instructional approach is most clearly demonstrated in this lesson?
(A) Audiolingual Method
(B) Total Physical Response
(C) Inquiry-Based Instruction
(D) Task-Based Language Teaching

2. According to Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, which of the following teaching practices best supports students' learning within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
(A) Allowing students to work independently on tasks they have already mastered
(B) Providing guided support during tasks that students cannot yet complete on their own but can accomplish with help
(C) Designing collaborative learning activities where more capable peers assist in problem-solving and concept understanding
(D) Implementing differentiated challenges that require learners to extend their current abilities through strategic teacher mediation

3. Which of the following statements reflects the principles of backward design in curriculum planning?
(A) Teachers begin by choosing textbook chapters to follow.
(B) The course is structured around thematic units selected by students.
(C) Instructional activities are selected before the learning goals are finalized.
(D) The learning outcomes are determined first, followed by assessment and instruction.

4. After a national English exam shifts its focus from grammar drills to essay writing, teachers across the country start assigning more writing tasks,using rubrics similar to the test’s scoring guide. Students begin journaling weekly and participating in peer reviews.
What concept best explains the change in classroom instruction due to the altered national test?
(A) Washback effect
(B) Metalinguistic feedback
(C) Direct corrective feedback
(D) Criterion-referenced feedback

5. A teacher designs a vocabulary quiz that includes rare idioms, obscure phrasal verbs, and culturally specific slang, all of which were never covered in class nor encountered in assigned readings. The students score poorly.
Which of the following best describes the main flaw in this vocabulary quiz?
(A) It lacks authenticity in task design.
(B) It lacks face validity for the students.
(C) It lacks reliability due to cultural bias.
(D) It lacks content validity in relation to instruction.

6. The art exhibition used clever _____ of historical and contemporary photographs to highlight both the changes and continuities in urban landscapes over the past century.
(A) convergence
(B) discrepancy
(C) honorarium
(D) juxtaposition

7. The manager gave only a _____ review of the proposal before rejecting it, clearly not having taken the time to understand its innovative approach to solving the department’s efficiency problems.
(A) painstaking
(B) perfunctory
(C) phlegmatic
(D) prodigal 

8. The theater critic noted that the actor’s lengthy _____ in the third act revealed the character’s inner turmoil with remarkable subtlety and emotional depth.
(A) glossary
(B) labyrinth
(C) meridian
(D) soliloquy 

9. The chef skillfully _____ traditional French cooking techniques with Japanese ingredients to create a unique fusion cuisine that honored both culinary traditions.
(A) amalgamated
(B) evaporated
(C) oppressed
(D) upbraided

10. The hospital administrator faced an ethical _____ when limited resources meant choosing between funding the emergency department’s expansion or purchasing new cancer treatment equipment.
(A) conundrum
(B) inanity
(C) prowess
(D) reprisal 

11. The wealthy heiress felt a profound _____ despite her material advantages, finding that her luxurious lifestyle provided little genuine fulfillment or purpose.
 (A) abrasion
(B) ennui
(C) icicle
(D) odyssey

12. The new policy had a _____ effect on employee morale, leading to increased turnover rates.
 (A) decorative
(B) deleterious
 (C) neutral
 (D) temporary

13. In a peer review session, students were asked to ______ each other's essays for grammatical errors.
 (A) exacerbate
 (B) relinquish
 (C) scrutinize
 (D) hamper

14. After a three-hour delay, the passengers grew increasingly ______ and began demanding answers from the airline staff.
(A) tranquil
(B) agitated
(C) indifferent
(D) nostalgic

15. By the time the technician arrived to fix the issue, the system ______ twice, causing panic among staff members working on urgent project.
(A) would have crashed
 (B) would crash
 (C) has crashed
 (D) had crashed

16. (A) compared to
(B) in contrast with
(C) in relation to
(D) separate from

17. (A) been subject to
(B) brought about
(C) opposed to
(D) put an end to

18. (A) give up on
(B) submit to
(C) take control of
(D) wander about

19. (A) at arm's length
(B) closely connected
(C) completely separate
(D) drifted away

20. (A) at the heart of
 (B) detached from
 (C) on the periphery of
 (D) hinging on

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29. According to the passage, what can be inferred about the impact of digital storytelling on language learners?
 (A) It provides opportunities for students to practice writing skills.
 (B) It focuses on improving students’ pronunciation.
 (C) It enhances both creative expression and language practice simultaneously.
 (D) It reduces students’ engagement by focusing too much on technology

30. According to the passage, what is the primary reason interactive simulations are effective in multimodal learning?
 (A) They provide a highly structured environment that limits mistakes.
 (B) They offer learners opportunities to practice language in realistic, risk-free scenarios.
 (C) They reduce the time required to learn complex grammar rules.
 (D) They prioritize individual learning over collaborative activities.

31. According to the passage, which of the following best describes the role of teachers in a multimodal classroom?
 (A) Designers and facilitators who integrate technology into lessons
 (B) Passive observers who allow technology to drive learning
 (C) Evaluators who assess students mainly based on digital projects
 (D) Content creators who write all digital materials f

32. According to the passage, which of the following would most likely limit the widespread adoption of multimodal instruction?
 (A) A lack of interest from students in using digital platforms
 (B) Insufficient understanding of traditional teaching methodologies
 (C) Inadequate technological infrastructure in less privileged schools
 (D) Overreliance on multimodal methods without sufficient teacher input

33. What cognitive abilities are most directly enhanced through visual artistic expression, as detailed in the passage?
(A) Episodic memory and emotional empathy.
(B) Spatial reasoning and manual coordination.
(C) Conceptual abstraction and long-term retrieval.
(D) Linguistic fluency and rhetorical argumentation.

34. How does the author construct the argument throughout the passage?
 (A) The author narrates the historical progression of teaching methodologies.
 (B) The author offers anecdotal evidence followed by speculative policy suggestions.
 (C) The author presents scientific findings and correlates them with educational practices.
 (D) The author contrasts neuroscience-based education with traditional curricula through empirical studies.

35. What does the passage suggest would most likely characterize a national education system grounded in neuroscientific principles?
 (A) It would prioritize creative expression over academic performance metrics.
 (B) It would lead to uniform cognitive development across diverse populations.
 (C) It would incorporate physical and artistic disciplines as foundational rather than peripheral.
 (D) It would replace conventional literacy instruction with experiential learning methods and activities. 

36. According to the passage, what is the neurological sequence involved in literacy acquisition?
 (A) Semantic processing begins in Broca’s area and concludes with grapheme recognition in the hippocampus.
 (B) Visual and auditory inputs are processed in the parietal lobe before being translated into written language.
 (C) The cerebellum coordinates grapheme decoding before the frontal cortex interprets semantic meaning.
 (D) Grapheme recognition initiates in the occipital cortex, progresses through semantic processing, and ends with syntactic analysis.

37. What role does the hippocampus play in the cognitive effects of physical activity, as described in the passage?
 (A) It generates new neurons that contribute to memory and learning.
 (B) It regulates cortisol levels released during human physical exertion.
 (C) It integrates proprioceptive feedback during spatial navigation tasks.
 (D) It governs fine motor precision during complex movement sequences.

38. What is the main idea of this passage?
(A) Hearing aids are expensive and hard to use.
(B) Only people with severe hearing loss use hearing aids.
(C) The development of hearing aids has made life easier for people with hearing loss.
(D) Hearing aids have remained mostly unchanged since their appearance in the 17th century.

39. Why were early electric hearing aids difficult to use in daily life?
(A) They were expensive.
(B) They were big and heavy.
(C) They needed internet access.
(D) They did not work outdoors.

40. How do AI-powered hearing aids adjust to the user's environment?
(A) They use detachable built-in cameras.
(B) They randomly switch programs regularly.
(C) They learn from habits and listening environments.
(D) They ask the user to manually change the settings.

41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a health-related feature of hearing aids today?
(A) Detecting falls
(B) Counting steps
(C) Taking blood pressure
(D) Monitoring heart rate

42. Which feature of modern hearing aids allows users to avoid visiting clinics?
(A) Self-charging
(B) Support through apps
(C) Disposable models
(D) Automatic cleaning

43. Based on the passage, why might some people no longer feel embarrassed to wear hearing aids?
(A) Because they are now more stylish
(B) Because they look like regular earbuds now
(C) Because they are controlled by doctors only
(D) Because fewer people need them today

44. According to the passage, what has led to the increasing international influence of smaller nations?
 (A) The use of cultural exports to amplify their presence globally
 (B) The economic growth of smaller nations
 (C) Their dominance in economic influence
 (D) The growing power of their governments

45. How have countries like Sweden and Denmark used their cultural identities?
 (A) By focusing on their military strength
 (B) By promoting their unique contributions to global trade
 (C) By leveraging cultural exports to shape global conversations
 (D) By adopting foreign cultural practices

46. What does the passage imply about the relationship between cultural diplomacy and foreign policy?
 (A) Cultural diplomacy is unrelated to foreign policy.
 (B) Foreign policy is determined by cultural exports alone.
 (C) Cultural diplomacy is a replacement for traditional foreign policy.
 (D) Cultural diplomacy is often a tactic used to align with broader foreign policy goals.

47. Why does the passage suggest that the Korean Wave is more than just entertainment?
 (A) Because it helps South Korea build its economy.
 (B) Because it enhances South Korea's diplomatic relations.
 (C) Because it promotes South Korea's political ideology.
 (D) Because it attracts tourists to South Korea.

48. According to the passage, what role do international sporting events play in cultural diplomacy?
 (A) They showcase a country's economic power.
 (B) They are a way for countries to display economic growth.
 (C) They provide a platform for promoting culture and fostering diplomatic ties.
 (D) They primarily focus on sports achievements without any diplomatic function.

49. How does the passage describe the shift in global power dynamics?
 (A) Military is the most important indicator of influence.
 (B) Smaller nations are increasingly asserting influence through cultural diplomacy.
 (C) Larger nations are losing their ability to shape global affairs.
 (D) Economic power has become irrelevant in international relations.

50. What does the passage suggest about the future of international relations?
 (A) Economic competition will replace diplomatic dialogue.
 (B) Smaller nations will struggle to assert influence in the future.
 (C) Military power will continue to dominate global interactions.
 (D) Cultural diplomacy will play an increasingly important role in shaping global influence.