96年 - 96年台電新進職員甄試 英文#17729

1.The conservative leader______ international furor earlier this month by saying there was no evidence that the women were coerced into sexual service in the World War Ⅱ era. (A)liberated (B) delegated (C) mitigated (D) triggered

2.The politics of global warming has changed______ since the court agreed last year to hear its first case on the subject, with many Republicans as well as Democrats now pressing for action. (A) dramatically (B) unseemly (C) abundantly (D) loathsomely

3.My flight to Hongkong was______ because of a mechanical problem. (A) expired (B) misplaced (C) delayed (D) unboarded

4.The global auto industry is experiencing a green revolution, convinced that lower emissions and hybrid engines could turn______ drivers into a long-term customers. (A) eco-minded (B) reckless (C) tactful (D) intentional

5.Tom＇s parents are too______ of their son＇s bad behavior. They let him do whatever he likes. (A) suspicious (B) aggressive (C) pampered (D) tolerant

6.Taiwan health officials wanted to turn the_____-clad women who sell betel nuts at stands along Taiwan＇s roadways into anti-AIDS campaigners. (A) nakedly (B) hardly (C) barely (D) scantily

7.The car dealer who sold me my car gave me an excellent price and a three-year _____ (A)utilization (B) warranty (C) replacement (D) exchange

8.Please use the green can for______ of your cans and bottles. The blue one is for recycling paper. (A) disposal (B) manufacture (C) restoration (D) removal

9.The 27 European Union heads of state______ agreed to sign on to a package of energy measures at a summit in Brussels; none of them voted against it. (A) persistently (B) unanimously (C) credulously (D) scornfully

10.When we talk about “each other＂ or “one another,＂ we refer to______ relationships, meaning that the relationships are bi-directional. (A) ambiguous (B) dubious (C) reciprocal (D) precarious

11.Because many hackers now are sophisticated financial criminals, their programs are more likely to mutate______ the signature they leave on one person＇s computer might look nothing like the signature left on someone else＇s machine. (A) as quickly as (B) so quickly that (C) as quickly as possible (D) so quickly for

12.Until the practical driving test for any vehicle includes being tested on driving in real traffic conditions______ a closed test track, nothing will change. (A) except for (B) in contrary with (C) in spite of (D) rather than

13.The Economics Ministry here has reiterated its warning that the free-trade agreement signed over the weekend between Seoul and Washington will_____ on Taiwan. (A) look in (B) have a crush (C) pride itself (D) take a heavy toll

14.I woke up this morning with a terrible headache, and my whole body feels hot and my muscles hurt. I think I am______ another case of flu. (A) coming down with (B) catching up with (C) getting rid of (D) giving in to

15.Jack prefers to stay home watching TV rather than go out or exercise. I guess you can say that he is a______. (A) real nerd (B) couch potato (C) Tom boy (D) big shot

16.______ seeing his beloved family step out of the car safe and sound, Tom broke into a big smile. (A) As soon as (B) Until (C) Upon (D) Since

17.No matter how wealthy we are in the future, our needs and wants remain the same, and the increase of wealth will not guarantee happiness, and______. (A) nor will the increase of information (B) the increase of information will not, too (C) nor is the increase of information, either (D) nor the increase of information will

18.I have to go to bed now because I______ up late. I would rather get up early tomorrow morning. (A) didn＇t use to sit (B) didn＇t use to sitting (C) am not used to sit (D) am not used to sitting

19.By the time you graduate from college, I______ in this company for 10years. (A) will work (B) will be working (C) will have been working (D) will have to work

20.These results should not be taken______-careful analysis is required to assess their full implications. (A) at a loose end (B) at face value (C) at odds (D) at the coalface

21.(A) Accidentally (B) Eventually (C) Meanwhile (D) Overall

22.(A) abound (B) perish (C) subside (D) vanish

23.(A) cuisine (B) disaster (C) fortune (D) treasure

24.(A) make up (B) press home (C) set out (D) turn into

25.(A) knows (B) knew (C) has known (D) had known

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37.According to the article, which of the following were in the best-seller list？ (A) How Children Fail (B) How Children Learn (C) Growing Without Schooling (D) Teach Your Own

38.Which of the following ideas were believed by John Holt？ (A) School reforming should be launched. (B) Meaningful school reform was impossible. (C) The best place to teach children was a supportive home. (D) More letters should be written to urge the government to change the school system.

39.According to the author, which of the following descriptions match John Holt＇s office？ (A) It was full of old stuff. (B) It was fairly tidy and clean. (C) It was on the fourth floor. (D) The desk was full of books and papers.

40.Which of the following statements are correct about John Holt？ (A) His writing is very difficult to read. (B) He always tried to improve his work. (C) He believed that good education started at home. (D) He was a very popular politician and was invited to many talk shows.

41.Which of the below is one of the seven new wonders of the world？ (A) Taj Mahal (B) Petra (C) Acropolis (D) the Colossus of Rhodes

42.Which of the following sentences are true based on the reading？(複選題)  (A) The Great Pyramid of Giaz is a wonder of the world. (B) The Acropolis was a competitor for the new Seven Wonders of the World. (C) All of the original wonders of the ancient world have been destroyed. (D) The New Seven Wonders organization is trying to recreate the giant Bamiyan Buddha statue.

43.What does it mean to “make the final cut＂？ (A) To perform well enough in former rounds to participate in the final competition (B) To be disqualified from a competition (C) To quality for the final rounds of a competition (D) To finish cutting something in two

44.What would be an appropriate title for this passage？ (A) Giant Buddha statue destroyed (B) Vote picks Seven Wonders (C) World＇s new seven wonders chosen (D) The seven wonders of the ancient world

45.Which following statements can be inferred from the passage？ (A) The Taliban had destroyed a giant statue of Buddha. (B) The Great Pyramid of Giza had to compete for its title as a wonder of the world. (C) The new Seven Wonders of the world were selected based on people＇s opinions. (D) The New Seven Wonders organization wishes to promote cultural understanding.