115年 - 115 慈濟大學_學士後中醫學系招生考試試題：英文科#138632

1. Wearing protective gloves when handling harsh chemicals in scientific experiments is to _____ your nails from potential staining and damage. (A) consume (B) preside (C) shield (D) tackle

2. Copenhagen’s cycle network is different because the bike paths are built into the city’s infrastructure, not added later as an _____. (A) afterthought (B) overload (C) intuition (D) epigram

3. The patient’s symptoms were so _____ that the diagnostic team had difficulty pinpointing the underlying autoimmune disorder. (A) manifest (B) pellucid (C) nebulous (D) poignant

4. To _____ the spread of the avian flu, the government implemented strict quarantine measures at all borders. (A) bolster (B) foster (C) catalyze (D) curtail

5. Somewhat counterintuitively, chatbots may excel at solving difficult diagnostic _____, but they often struggle with basic health decisions. (A) quandaries (B) expeditions (C) diminutions (D) quarries

6. At lease 10 youth sports leagues have _____ for replacing grass fields with plastic turf at schools and parks to give their athletes more chances to play, rain or shine. (A) disengaged (B) lobbied (C) solaced (D) fractured

7. The inspector general’s report described the staffing problems at nursing homes as “_____,” noting high levels of burnout, frequent employee turnover and the burdens of constantly training new employees. (A) monumental (B) fractional (C) sentimental (D) instinctual

8. A majority of people in Europe were not confused by nonmeat products that shared the same names as animal-based _____, as long as the packaging clearly labeled them as “vegan,” “plant-based” or “alternative.” (A) obligations (B) nuisances (C) counterparts (D) fragments

9. The study was criticized for relying on _____ evidence rather than rigorous experimentation. (A) empirical (B) conclusive (C) decisive (D) anecdotal

10. The company’s success is largely _____ to its ability to adapt to changing markets. (A) immune (B) attributable (C) subordinate (D) vulnerable

11.Jensen Huang leads Nvidia to the forefront of AI innovation, and his career reaches its _____ as the company transforms the future of technology. (A) terminus (B) nadir (C) zenith (D) zephyr

12. For some people, the interviews proved _____; they were able to express long-repressed anger. (A) administrative (B) artificial (C) hard-core (D) therapeutic

13. The author challenges the _____ belief that economic growth always leads to social progress. (A) tentative (B) transient (C) negligible (D) entrenched

14. The Johns Hopkins team has identified a genetic change, or _____, that can be measured in the blood of colon cancer patients. (A) antibiotic (B) biomarker (C) hormone (D) vaccine

15. Looking to recover from the taxing effects of urban pollution, we had to move to a house in a/an _____ area, which is pleasant, clean, and healthy to live in. (A) salubrious (B) salutary (C) noxious (D) aseptic

16. (A) anomalous (B) archipelagic (C) archaic (D) archetypal

17. (A) posing (B) posing as (C) posing for (D) poses

18. (A) centenarians (B) adolescents (C) utilitarians (D) humanitarians

19. (A) when (B) how (C) what (D) why

20. (A) by (B) with (C) which (D) as 

21. (A) aligning (B) encountering (C) installing (D) separating

22. (A) As far as (B) For example (C) In addition (D) On the other hand

23. (A) ignore (B) pretend (C) provoke (D) regulate

24. (A) abstracts (B) enhances (C) hinders (D) interferes

25. (A) actions (B) decisions (C) qualities (D) visions 

26. (A) transform (B) to transform (C) transformed (D) transforming

27. (A) it improves (B) does it improve (C) improved it (D) it has improved

28. (A) whether (B) if (C) unless (D) since

29. (A) more than (B) inferior to (C) rather than (D) as soon as

30. (A) remain (B) remained (C) are remaining (D) would remain

31. What is the primary focus of this passage ? (A) The historical development of contemplative traditions (B) The psychological mechanisms underlying mindfulness (C) The ethical implications of secularizing mindfulness (D) The economic benefits of corporate wellness programs

32. According to this passage, critics are concerned that corporate mindfulness programs may ___. (A) replace systemic reform with individual coping strategies (B) decrease overall employee productivity (C) increase workplace competition (D) overemphasize spiritual instruction

33. It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes mindfulness ___. (A) is ineffective outside religious contexts (B) requires ethical grounding to preserve its original intent (C) should be restricted to clinical settings (D) inevitably leads to corporate exploitation

34. The author’s overall tone toward modern mindfulness practices is best described as ___. (A) entirely ironical (B) overtly dismissive (C) enthusiastically supportive (D) cautiously balanced

35. According to the context, which of the following connectors should be placed in the blank in the last paragraph ? (A) Consequently (B) Generally (C) In contrast (D) Nevertheless 

36. What is this passage mainly about? (A) To argue that oral GLP-1 medications are clinically superior to injectable formulations (B) To discuss the production of the first FDA-approved oral obesity drug (C) To critique the pharmaceutical industry’s commodification of obesity (D) To compare efficiencies between fungal fermentation and synthetic drug production

37. The production of semaglutide begins with ___. (A) synthetic laboratory enzymes engineered to mimic human hormones (B) a strain of the bacteria yeast genetically engineered to produce a protein (C) genetically engineered yeast undergoing fermentation (D) a proprietary fatty-acid compound designed for gastric absorption

38. Paragraphs 3 and 4 are primarily developed through ___. (A) cause-and-effect analysis (B) analysis by division (C) comparison and contrast (D) informative process analysis

39. Which of the following best explains why pharmaceutical companies are investing heavily in oral versions of GLP-1 drugs? (A) Oral drugs provide stronger appetite suppression than injectable medications. (B) Oral drugs require simpler biochemical manufacturing processes. (C) Oral drugs are more likely to receive FDA approval than injectable formulations. (D) Oral drugs offer comparable outcomes with advantages in access and production.

40. Which of the following, if true, would most undermine the argument that pills are “more appealing” than injections? (A) Surveys reveal that patients prefer weekly injecting over daily tablets. (B) Pills are easier to handle and ship internationally. (C) Oral medications are less expensive to manufacture. (D) Retail pharmacies report strong demand for pills. 

41. What does the quotation from Sara Auster in paragraph 3 mainly serve to do? (A) To define and legitimize the concept of a sound bath (B) To offer a technical neuroscientific explanation (C) To provide the evidence of personal transformation (D) To introduce controversy surrounding meditation practices

42. Which underlying assumption supports the author’s argument for the broader adoption of sound healing? (A) Emotional well-being is more important than physical health. (B) Ancient practice and scientific evidence support the effectiveness of sound healing. (C) Clinical institutions are resistant to low-cost and low-technology medical interventions. (D) Non-invasive sound healing is inherently superior to other forms of medical treatment.

43. According to the 2020 review, how does sound therapy influence brain waves? (A) It stimulates neural activity without the patients’ awareness. (B) It promotes brain and body agitation. (C) It shifts brain wave patterns toward calmer forms. (D) It eliminates irregular neural responses to stimuli.

44. What does the comparison with acupuncture primarily highlight about sound healing? (A) Greater empirical validation (B) Cultural neutrality in clinical contexts (C) Superior effectiveness in hospital environments (D) Lower educational barriers to implementation

45. What is the primary aim of this passage? (A) To argue for the irreplaceable medical benefits (B) To demonstrate how sound healing transcends traditional medical practices (C) To explain the mechanisms and contemporary significance of sound healing (D) To illustrate why sound healing is the only key to emotional and spiritual well-being 

46. What was the “drought” that Alysa Liu ended in 2026? (A) A lack of international figure skating competitions in Europe (B) A 24-year period without an Olympic gold for U.S. women’s singles (C) A decade-long failure of the U.S. team to qualify for the Olympics (D) A shortage of ice-making technology in the United States

47. Why did Liu describe her early career as a “grim exercise”? (A) Because she was forced to train in extremely cold weather (B) Due to the lack of funding for youth sports programs (C) Because it was a period of intense external control and burnout (D) Because she did not like the costumes she had to wear

48. How did Liu’s 2024 comeback differ from her previous skating career? (A) She moved to China to train with international coaches. (B) She focused entirely on winning gold at any personal cost. (C) She stopped performing triple jumps to avoid further injury. (D) She took creative and personal control over her training.

49. What does the passage suggest about Liu’s attitude during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics? (A) She was overwhelmed by the pressure of the American media. (B) She prioritized joy and personal expression over competition scores. (C) She refused to speak to her teammates or coaches in her pre-game preparations. (D) She was angry at the judges for her third-place ranking in the short program.

50. What is the broader significance of Alysa Liu’s victory? (A) It showcased the power of self-determination and mental well-being. (B) It highlighted the necessity of rigid parental control in sports. (C) It proved that only child prodigies can win Olympic medals. (D) It encouraged all athletes to retire at the age of sixteen.