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科目：研究所、轉學考(插大)、學士後-英文 | 年份：97年 | 選擇題數：25 | 申論題數：1

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所屬科目：研究所、轉學考(插大)、學士後-英文

選擇題 (25)

1. It is often said that love and hate are actually a _________, as they usually come together. Indeed, the more one loves and labors for another person, the more he or she will also demand from that person. If the demand is not satisfied, hatred then follows.
2. In this company the prejudice against female employees_________ . It is no use complaining to your manger over the issue of unequal pay for woman workers. He will fit you into the stereot5T>e of women as troublemakers, making your position even more difficult
3. People say that diamond_________ long-lasting love, so many women want their lovers to buy them diamond rings to prove that their love can last forever. But can’t love be represented by something less expensive?
4. Economic depression is actually the best timing for purchasing_________ because houses and land pieces are not so expensive as they used to be. Besides, one pays less interest money for mortgage, as the interest rate goes down.
5. To avoid the spying eyes of the curious but hostile public, gays and lesbians of the city _________ in specific pubs and cafes; such places provide a safe space for them to look for dates or simply to relax. Strange &ces are generally not welcomed.
6. When three top players of the NBA team are forced to withdraw from the season for either leg injuries or legal trouble, it seems a_________that the team will not make it to the playoffs, let alone the finals.
7. Before TV stations put political talk shows _________, they should monitor the programs in case the guest commentators spread messages of ethnic hatred or simply libels~though these stuffs may boost ratings.
8. What a_________ ! The package on my desk was supposed to be delivered to our client last Monday. What’s worse, the one wrongly delivered by your secretary contains the model of our latest product—one of our biggest business secrets. Someone must pay for this.
9. Ben is a nuisance in the dormitory; he often_________ snacks or instant noodles left on his roommates’ desks. Since they don’t know what to say to him about his near-stealing acts, they lock their food away in closets when he is around.
10. A small country trapped in the contest between two superpowers is in a difficult situation. It is not easy for its government to dedde which superpower to _________or Aether simply to remain neutral, not forming alliance with either one at all.
1. Which use of the word “pool” is different in meaning from the other two? (A)This pool belongs to the whole village, and so do the fish in it. Everyone living here has the right to catch them for use or sale. (B)The government should not cut down on the budget for higher education, or the pool of intellectual labor will shrink away faster than the demand for it. (C)Nothing is more enjoyable than swimming in the pool under the hill during summertime. Everyone could enjoy Ihe fun and no one needed to pay for it.
2. Which use of the word “argue” below has a different meaning from the other two? (A)Couples often argue over the proper way of educating their children, as &thers may like the children to enjoy more freedom but mothers may want tighter control over them. (B)Animal-right activists argue that more than one million stray dogs are injured or killed ev«y year and people should pay more attention to their welftre. (C)It is argued that the common ancestors of human beings came from Africa about two million years ago.
3. In the following passage, which word in bold charactef is NOT used correctly? On December 8,1941, when the sun was (A) rising to the sky and sentries were (B) rising national flags to the sounds of trun^et, no soldiers at the Pearl Harbor knew that threats were (Q arising from beyond the horizon with Japanese bombers approaching.
4. Which use of the word
5. Which use of the word “succeed” has a different meaning from the other two? (A)After the ruling party’s fiasco in the congressional election, many political observers wonder whether its ticket candidate can still win the approaching presidential election and succeed the incumbent president. (B)A dead calm was suddenly succeeded by a thunderstorm, which frightened the unsuspecting mountain climbers. (C)After decades of efforts at promotion and innovation, Nokia has succeeded in expanding its business globally.
6. Which use of the word “press” itself has nothing to do with publishing business? (A)Though the corporation spokesman in the press conference denied any charges of exploiting the employees, the labor union tells China Times that the management is lying. (B)The scandal-ridden actress e^)lains that she yelled at those paparazzi waiting outside her home as they had been pressing her too hard, leaving her little space to relax. (C)It causes a controversy when the university press, decided to publish a collection of erotic pictures. Some Acuity members think it violates the mores of the institution. D. According to the estimate issued by the police, the three presses can turn out six thousand copies of a pornographic photo album each week.
7. Which use of the word “strike” does NOT necessarily carry the meaning of violence or protest? (A)The economy of the country has been severely paralyzed by a series of national strikes, but the government still refuses to yield to the requests of the labor unions. (B)Japan’s surprise air strike of Pearl Harbor in Dec. 1941 aroused not only America’s strongest diplomatic protest but the U.S. president’s declaration of war on the monarchy. (C)I don’t know how to put my first response in words, but his comment on prostitution strikes me as inhumane and obscene. If prostitution is immoral, how can its clients walk free from blames? Though the law stipulates that free education covers only children from 6 to 15, the educational authorities promise to help poor adults enroll in primary schools. Which use of the verb “cover” below has the closest meaning to the one above?
8.Though the law stipulates that free education covers only children from 6 to 15, the educational authorities promise to help poor adults enroll in primary schools. Which use of the verb “cover” below has the closest meaning to the one above? (A)Though child pornography has always been considered a problem, the public does not pay attention to it until news media begin to cover it intensively. (B)In order to cover a team of police officers forcing into the building, those who stayed outside began to shoot continuously at the gunmen inside. (C)Those who want to join the trip have to pay 1,000 dollars. Don’t forget that the money doesn’t cover the expenses for meals.
9. Which use of the word “admit1，has a totally different meaning from the other two? (A)Nothing has honored me more than being admitted to the graduate program of your prestigious department. (B)Because of her privileged status, the First Lady was admitted to a specifically reserved ward; no hospital staff should approach it unless permitted. (C)No matter how hard Johnny tries, he can nevo- make it to the Ivy League, but his parents simply refuse to admit the fact.
10. Which use of the word < itself concerns the idea of clothing? (A)Many fashion designers predict that T-shirts and mini-skirts are going out of fashion as they sense a change for elegance in classical Chinese style. (B)Hey, lady, do you have change for buying this baseball cap? It costs only 40. What can I do with the one-thousand-dollar bill you gave me? (C)The last three months of work are reaily exhausting. Now that the case is closed, we do need a break. Go get your swimming gears and let’s go to Florida for a change. D. What?l Are you still in your T-shirt and jeans? The party we are attending tonight is very formal. Go upstairs now and get changed. Hurry up, or we’ll be late.
1 • What does the author mean with the phrase “Tokyo time” in her article title? (A)It refers to the Japanese time zone, as 11:00 p.m. in Taipei is 12:00 a.m. in Tokyo. (B)It refers to the Tokyo worko-s* unique way of scheduling, which cannot be seen elsewhere in Japan. (C)It refers to the Japanese way of treating time, which is different from the Western way.(D)It refers to the unreasonably short vacation a Japanese worker can enjoy.
2. In the second paragraph, what does the author think about how Japanese live under the time pressure of their society? (A)Not many Japanese kill themselves under the time pressure, and she wonders why there are not more cases of suicide in this society. (B)A lot of Japanese already killed themselves under the time pressure, but she ejected even more cases of suicide in this society. (C)A lot of Japanese already died of subway accidents because they fell under the trains when they were running to catch one; she expects more fatal accidents of this kind. D. Most Japanese simply enjoy the time pressure they live under, so few Japanese will kill themselves by subway accidents.
3. Which statement below about the contrast between Japanese and Western ways of treating time is WRONG? (A)Japanese workers are less original than Western workers, so the former need to spend more time on work to achieve the same levels of performance as the Western ones. (B)Japanese basically think that their time belongs to the institution they serve while Westerners believe that time is their own resource before they trade it away. (C)Japanese think that their activities after woric hours may still become part of their swidce to the institution while Westerners believe that their superiors in the institution cannot intofere with their private time. D. Japanese are not necessarily more submissive to the institution than Westerners, but the former believe that official obligations are more important than private affairs.
4. The last paragraph considers the connection between two things: cultural diversity and individual relationship to community. What is the author's observation about Japan? (A)Individualism may lead to cultural diversity because everyone is free to choose what he or she wants to do and the activities they are involved in will be multiple and diverse. (B)Individualism may not lead to cultural diversity because people eventually will be tired of coming up with different activities and end up doing the same things. (C)Communalism may lead to cultural diversity because people who belong to a particular community will work together to create a unique culture; many such communities will contribute to the cultural diversity of the society as a whole.(D)Communalism may not lead to cultural diversity because the society provides the same kind of welfare and conveniences to the people.
5. What does the author’s general attitude to the Japanese system of time management she describes in the article? (A)She thinks that the system is “punishing” and people living under it are “masochistic” and that few achievements come out of it. (B)She is a foreigner and thus ^tries hard not to make judgments” about a system that she is not familiar with. (C)She simply adores the system and enjoyed living under it when she worked in Japan. She believes that the system is &r superior to the Western one. D. Personally she does not like living under the system, but she appreciates the cultural achievements it produces.

申論題 (1)

Do you have a blog of your own? If so, what do you do with your blog? If not, why don’t you create one for yourself when it is so popular among young people? Have you visited the blogs of your friends or people you don’t know? How do you feel about them? Do you think that blogs have changed the current youth culture? If so, how is it thus changed?