所屬科目:高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文
1 A major advantage of 3D printing is that designs for objects can be easily ______ or changed. (A) accustomed (B) accredited (C) customized (D) cushioned
2 The man who donated lots of money wished to remain ______ so as not to attract too much attention to himself. (A) ignoble (B) illegible (C) illusive (D) incognito
3 The union representative ultimately ______ himself with the company and betrayed the other employees who were still on strike. (A) aligned (B) eroded (C) deterred (D) besieged
4 Those executives are ______ about the amount of employee salaries while giving enormous incentive pay for themselves. (A) ascending (B) thrusting (C) emerging (D) quibbling
5 The rockets fired for two minutes at launch before they were ______ from the shuttle to parachute into the sea. (A) jettisoned (B) resurrected (C) counteracted (D) stigmatized
6 A cereal company first launched rice cakes as a low-carb ______ to bread in the mid-’80s. (A) alternative (B) submission (C) consequence (D) emission
7 The old culture of this financial institution, including its lack of ______ and the poor deal-making, has unfortunately returned. (A) accuracy (B) redundancy (C) transparency (D) autocracy
8 This software helps those who strive for freedom of speech ______ censorship systems in their own countries. (A) bypass (B) foster (C) postpone (D) withdraw
9 Shakespeare is unique in clothing a thought, original or familiar, ______ or trivial, in words that have rooted themselves in the innermost consciousness of millions. (A) profitable (B) productive (C) profound (D) professed
10 She has done a great ______ to the cause of advocating peace by suggesting that violence is justifiable. (A) favoritism (B) fetish (C) discourtesy (D) disservice
11 Buying health insurance is of vital importance because it can provide medical ______ after the happening of accidents. (A) apprehension (B) imagination (C) coverage (D) reportage
12 The doctors are going to vaccinate all the children in the city to ______ an epidemic. (A) avert (B) flourish (C) refurbish (D) shear
13 Before the rescue team arrived, the two climbers were told to spend an uncomfortable night on the mountain, but at no time were their lives in ______ . (A) jeopardy (B) smudge (C) consignment (D) merriment
14 The fallen tree ______ the road, making it impossible for cars to pass through. (A) purged (B) thawed (C) exempted (D) obstructed
15 The police are constantly on the lookout for software ______ who illegally copy and sell software for personal gain. (A) pirates (B) attorneys (C) navigators (D) entrepreneurs
16 As an online learner, it is absolutely ______ for me to have unhindered access to the Internet, whether I am on the go or at home. (A) imperative (B) responsible (C) identifiable (D) representative
17 Since there are no ______ differences between the two paintings, people can’t tell which one is fake. (A) discernible (B) ambitious (C) ambiguous (D) reversible
18 The city will soon ______ the new plan to address severe mental illness and to compel treatment for people in serious crisis. (A) infatuate (B) inaugurate (C) inflame (D) incarnate
19 In order to further upgrade their service, supermarkets often look forward to having the ______ of their customers. (A) supply (B) performance (C) rejection (D) feedback
20 The President decides to launch the ______ bill in order to boost customers’ confidence and restore the deteriorating economic situation in the country. (A) surplus (B) stimulus (C) submersion (D) surveillance
21 I had a terrible day at work, and ______ , my car wouldn’t start when I tried to leave. (A) on top of that (B) on the contrary (C) to begin with (D) to sum up
22 The number of asylum seekers entering Canada is surging, testing some residents’ ______ to welcoming refugees. (A) bias (B) commitment (C) discrimination (D) prejudice
23 Eating certain foods can ______ allergic reactions in individuals who have food allergies. (A) access (B) trigger (C) meddle (D) afford
24 Because the volcano erupted constantly, the government decided to ______ the residents nearby. (A) evacuate (B) evaluate (C) calculate (D) dominate
25 The ______ of the court was that the villain was guilty of fraudulent conducts. (A) verdict (B) version (C) vantage (D) vision
26 The singer ______ the high notes effortlessly, impressing the audience with her amazing vocal range. (A) belted (B) mumbled (C) hit (D) whispered
27 The reporter irritated the speaker for asking too many questions ______ to the meeting. (A) irrelevant (B) digressing (C) dissociated (D) deviant
28 Built over 150 years ago, Clifton Suspension Bridge links Clifton in Bristol with Leigh Woods in Somerset. The view of this bridge is the stunning ______ to a leisurely walk. (A) backboard (B) backcloth (C) backbench (D) backlash
29 The committee will organize a series of events to ______ the 100th birthday of the poet. (A) collaborate (B) commemorate (C) correspond (D) coincide
30 The ______ government is working to improve infrastructure and promote economic growth across the region. (A) universal (B) earthly (C) provincial (D) worldly
31 (A) exotic (B) long-awaited (C) absent-minded (D) precocious
32 (A) boycotted (B) conceded (C) ratified (D) vetoed
33 (A) promoted (B) restricted (C) advocated (D) obligated
34 (A) focus (B) negligence (C) refute (D) disconnection
35 (A) entry (B) loss (C) win (D) issue
36 According to the passage, who is Emmanuel Stamatakis? (A) A physician. (B) A researcher. (C) A therapist. (D) A nutritionist.
37 Which of the following is similar in meaning to the phrase “snapping out of” in the passage? (A) Getting angry suddenly. (B) Returning quickly. (C) Stopping being in. (D) Closing something.
38 Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage? (A) Regular physical activity is one of the most important things for us to improve health. (B) A few bursts of short but intense physical activity can have positive effects on health. (C) Moderate-intensity exercise includes brisk walking, raking the yard, and playing tennis. (D) Sedentary lifestyles appear widespread despite being linked to chronic health conditions.
39 According to the passage, who are the participants included in the Stamatakis’ study? (A) Those who don’t exercise. (B) Those who exercise regularly. (C) Those who like to do workouts. (D) Those who are professional athletes.
40 According to the passage, which of the following is true in Edward Coyle’s study? (A) Young adults need to do outdoor cycling. (B) The study requires the participants to finish 8 exercises. (C) Every workout takes only four seconds. (D) It takes 30 minutes to complete the whole exercise.
一、英譯中:
To reduce carbon emissions, the aviation industry has adopted several sustainable strategies, like replacing traditional cabin materials with eco- friendly alternatives. Many airports are also turning to renewable energy and smart technologies to lower energy consumption. However, despite these efforts, overall carbon emissions are still expected to rise significantly. Therefore, experts emphasize that developing and promoting electric and hydrogen aircrafts are imperative to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions.
二、中譯英:
近期一連串因行動電源引發的事故,已引發大眾對航空安全的關注。為 了降低鋰電池短路或起火的風險,自 2025 年 3 月 1 日起,多家航空公 司已禁止旅客在飛行途中使用行動電源。此外,行動電源不可存放於座 位上方的行李櫃中,必須放置於個人隨身行李內。
三、英文作文:
On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 lost both engines after a bird strike. Air traffic control suggested returning to LaGuardia or going to another airport, but Captain Sullenberger judged these options unsafe. He made the decision to land on the Hudson River, successfully saving all 155 people on board. The National Transportation Safety Board later investigated whether his choice was appropriate. Write a 250-word essay analyzing Captain Sullenberger’s leadership and judgment during this crisis. In your opinion, during emergencies, is it better to follow the established authority or rely on your own judgment? Support your view with specific examples.