114年 - 114 離島地區公務特種考試_四等_各類科：基礎能力測驗（英文閱讀）#134783

1 If you join the gang and commit crimes, you will _______ in jail. (A) keep up (B) end up (C) stay up (D) sign up

2 The confrontation between the two countries has become even more serious. In fact, it is _______ that a war will occur between them. (A) a piece of cake (B) a peace of mind (C) a matter of time (D) a point of view

3 Tourists may enjoy a wine tasting and _______ lunch at award-winning vineyards in New Zealand where the food is fresh and delicious. (A) abusive (B) distinct (C) evident (D) gourmet

4 The residents in the area strongly _______ the construction of a new landfill. (A) compose (B) suppose (C) oppose (D) impose

5 Taipei 101 is a well-known _______ in Taiwan. It used to be the tallest building in the world. (A) landlord (B) landslide (C) landmark (D) landscape

6 In the meeting, the lawyer was _______ on signing a formal written agreement with his former employer. (A) consistent (B) intended (C) persistent (D) insistent

7 Obesity, which is caused by a poor diet and lack of exercise, reduces your life _______ between 3 and 10years. (A) expansion (B) expiration (C) expectancy (D) expenditure

8 Many employees in our institute work too many hours in a week; they work _______ hours because they think it is their duty. (A) extreme (B) external (C) extensive (D) extra

9 The politician’s speech _______ with voters’ expectations due to its emphasis on the rights of indigenous communities, which echoed the public’s major request. (A) recommended (B) reincarnated (C) reinforced (D) resonated

10 John quit his _______ job at a software company, although he was unsure of what he would do next. (A) luminous (B) lucrative (C) definitive (D) industrious

11 (A) wish (B) note (C) show (D) turn

12 (A) if (B) so (C) that (D) when

13 (A) bother (B) devise (C) permit (D) shrink

14 (A) are (B) do (C) have (D) need

15 (A) empathy (B) hospitality (C) reservation (D) suspicion

16 Which of the following is NOT a purpose of writing this passage? (A) To announce the cocktail party. (B) To respond to unfair criticism. (C) To ask for customers’ opinions. (D) To improve the quality of service. Antonio Romano, General Manager

17 What is the general manager’s attitude toward the “bunch of grumpy old men”? (A) He promises he will punish these men. (B) He intends to throw a party to welcome these men. (C) He questions the accusation towards these men. (D) He hopes these men can be forgiven.

18 What does “execute” mean in the passage? (A) Murder. (B) Promote. (C) Fire. (D) Release.

19 What is the author’s tone in the last paragraph? (A) Anxious. (B) Furious. (C) Ironic. (D) Sincere.

20 Which of the following statements is correct? (A) The hotel has won praise for its Wi-Fi service. (B) Nora did not make any mistake with the room price. (C) The duty manager asked the customer to pay 240 Euros. (D) The general manager believed human interaction was important.