所屬科目:學士後中醫◆英文
I. Vocabulary There are 18 questions in this part of the test. For each question, there are four possible answers—( A ), ( B ), ( C ) or ( D ). Choose the one that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence. 1.At first the physics class was not happy with the substitute when their regular teacher, Dr. Burley, was ill, but eventually they came to respect him. (A)replacement (B)teacher (C)physician (D)lecture
2.It was unfortunate that the medical report was erroneously delivered to the wrong person, causing unnecessary anguish (A)illegally (B)mischievously (C)infrequently (D)mistakenly
3.In order to be successful as a physician, it is necessary to be proficient in a large number of areas. (A)professorial (B)victorious (C)deficient (D)capable
4.The jewel found in the tomb turned out to be invaluable, but the museum kept it on display rather than offering it for sale. (A)valueless (B)precious (C)worthless (D)useless
5.The holy man spoke so solemnly that all the audience listened intently to his message with reverence and respect. (A)slowly (B)deliberately (C)seriously (D)carefully
6.The surgeon deftly moved the scalpel inspiring wonder in the young medical students who were observing the procedure. (A)skillfully (B)swiftly (C)barely (D)viciously
7.On the whole, members of the medical profession are dedicated to their work and well-trained in their areas of expertise. (A)Generally (B)Assuredly (C)Certainly (D)Probably
8.The young couple had to make do with the husband’s small salary, but they felt good about their life together. (A)get ahead of (B)get around on (C)get along on (D)get out of
9.The patient had been in a coma since she was admitted to the hospital last night. (A)a distressed circumstance (B)a strained situation (C)a delirious condition (D)an unconscious state
10.The outdoor concert was a huge success despite the light rainfall. (A)regardless of (B)without (C)with respect to (D)because of
11.Today’s fatal shooting underscores the need for stricter gun control laws and enforcement. (A)eliminates (B)emphasizes (C)indicates (D)relieves
12.After long periods of hospitalization, patients will find their muscles become flaccid. (A)tough (B)chubby (C)flabby (D)knotted
13.One of the major contributors to heart problems is obesity. (A)poor diet (B)too much cholesterol (C)overweight (D)fatty food
14.The child was disobedient and headstrong, causing the parents great distress. (A)hard-headed (B)willful (C)compliant (D)absent-minded
15.Certain physical ailments can cause the patient to become overly lethargic. (A)amorphous (B)despondent (C)sluggish (D)ridiculous
16.All too often, patients will put off an examination until it is too late to treat them properly. (A)cancel (B)delay (C)prolong (D)abandon
17.In my rush to school, I left my door ajar. (A)slightly damaged (B)partially opened (C)completely closed (D)wide open
18.The professor told the students that their request concerning the final exam was out of the question. (A)a wrong answer (B)not an academic matter (C)an impossible request (D)not on the exam
II. Grammar In question 19 to 27, each sentence has a blank space. Select the answer choice—( A ),( B ),( C )or ( D )—that best completes the sentence. In questions 28 to 36, each sentence has four underlined parts—( A ),( B ),( C )or ( D ). Select the underlined part that is NOT correct in grammar or style. 19.Not until the development of processed sugar__________ . (A)chocolate became a delicacy (B)and chocolate became a delicacy (C)chocolate a delicacy became (D)did chocolate became a delicacy
20. __________is a term used for the partial or complete inability of a person to see. (A)There is blindness (B)Blindness that (C)Blindness (D)It is blindness
21.British sailors ate limes to help prevent __________diseases common to seamen. (A)certain (B)few (C)from (D)of
22. _________of alcohol can result in loss of memory, liver failure, and many other physical ailments. (A)Drinking in excess (B)Excessive drinking (C)To drink excessive (D)The drinking excessive
23.It has been known for some time that_________ two retina patterns are exactly alike. (A)never (B)nor (C)no (D)none
24.In many areas of the world people_________ international aid just to fill their stomachs. (A)need (B)to need (C)needing (D)are need
25.The way that cancer invades cells is_________ clearly understood. (A)none (B)no (C)not (D)nor
26._________ the abortion question has long been controversial, it always remains a burning campaign issue during elections. (A)Even (B)When (C)Due to (D)Because
27._________ one time, there were herds of buffalo on the American plains. (A)To (B)By (C)At (D)On
28.Organ transplants are on the edge leading of medical technology, providing new hope Where none was previously available.(A) transplants(B)edge leading(C)none(D)previously
29.The unemployment rate during the economic turndown has dropped more faster than in any other time during the past decade.(A)unemployment(B) has(C)more faster(D) during
30.people should be aware that any health problems that they may have could manifest itself during dieting.(A)be awar(B) health(C)could(D)itsel
31.When Madame Curie discovered radium, she would have no idea what it would mean to mankind.(A)When(B) discovered(C)would have(D)mankind
32.According the predictions of some researchers, we are entering into a natural cycle of global warming.(A)According(B) researcher(C) natural(D)warming.
33.A wholesome attitude toward physical health should be balanced by an equal concern Spiritual well being.(A)wholesome(B)toward(C)should be(D)concern
34.The specify process of memory retention in the human brain is not well known. (A) specify(B) retention(C) human(D)well known
35.The common aspirin is the mostwide used medication in the world. (A) common(B) the most(C)wide used (D) in
36.Basketball, alike soccer, is played with a round inflated ball but football uses an egg-shaped ball. (A)alike(B)is playe(C)inflated(D)egg-shaped
37.What is the topic of this passage? (A)Global warming (B)Massive ice sheets (C)Toxic emissions (D)Coastal flooding
38.Glaciers are made up of (A)salt-water ice (B)fresh melted snow (C)fresh-water ice (D)early morning frost
39.What produces changes in the size of glaciers? (A)Differences in the earth’s weather battern (B)Toxic air produced by gasoline engines (C)Changes in size of the polar ice caps (D)The melting of ice
40.In line 5, the word “pace”most likely means_________ . (A)place (B)rate (C)step (D)time
41.when do glaciers grow larger in size? (A)When the temperature is lowered (B)When the temperature alternates (C)When the temperature changes (D)When the temperature raised
42.What does the passage imply about the cause of the warming cycle the Earth is now entering? (A)It is caused by manmade pollution (B)It is the result of a natural cycle (C)It is created by subterranean forces (D)It is the outcome of human habitation
43.If the warming trend continues, what is one land area that would be threatened? (A)Continents (B)Nations (C)Islands (D)Peninsulas
44.What does this passage mainly discuss? (A)The contrast between Peking and European operas (B)The roles of men and women in Chinese opera (C)Various aspects of Peking and Taiwanese opera (D)The differences between Peking and Taiwanese operas
45.Where is Chinese opera famous? (A)Europe (B)China (C)Worldwide (D)Taiwan
46.In line 7, the phrase “This usage”refers to________ . (A)the newly inaugurated role of women in Chinese opera (B)the use of voices to represent gender and age distinctions (C)the highly stylized forms of Chinese opera (D)the organization of Taiwanese street opera
47.In this passage, it is implied that there is a relationship between which of the following? (A)High voices and femininity (B)Falsetto voices and masculinity (C)Deep voices and young males (D)Mixed voices and confused sex roles
48.Where is Taiwanese opera performed? (A)In Mainland China (B)In opera houses (C)On makeshift stages (D)On major highways
49.In the last line of the passage , the phrase “painstaking effort”probably means that the make up and costumes are________ . (A)messy to put on (B)put on carefully (C)designed to hurt (D)tiring to apply
50.From this passage, the reader might determine that in reference to each other Peking and Taiwanese operas are________ . (A)fundamentally different (B)basically alike (C)particularly unique (D)interestingly distinct