98年 - 98 關務特種考試_三等_各科別：英文#40095

科目：高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文 | 年份：98年 | 選擇題數：25 | 申論題數：3

試卷資訊

所屬科目：高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文

選擇題 (25)

1 The two news programs may be different in their modes of expression, but they have quite a lot _____ . (A) in the vicinity (B) on the alert (C) so far (D) in common
2 Strong social skills can enhance a child’s_____ , emotional and physical development. (A) empirical (B) impressive (C) cognitive (D) virtual
3 Women over forty are advised to perform breast _____ for cancer every year. (A) measurement (B) operation (C) sensing (D) screening
4 The teacher thought the question was difficult but the student came to the answer in a_____ . (A) blow (B) break (C) flex (D) flash
5 The book has been well reviewed, but_____ actual sales it hasn’t been very successful. (A) for the sake of (B) at the risk of (C) in terms of (D) in spite of
6 _____ Patrick Henry once delivered fiery speeches that roused American colonists to revolution in the 1770s, so Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired many Americans during the 1960s. (A) As (B) Because (C) When (D) If
7 Confucianism _____ Chinese life and culture for over two thousand years. (A) perforated (B) permeated (C) perpetuated (D) perplexed
8 To the psychiatrist’s surprise, several of his colleagues _____suffering “Internet addiction disorder” and asked him for help. (A) admitted to (B) agreed with (C) allowed for (D) accompanied with
9 It was a great_____ for Helen to find her husband and children survived the car accident. (A) relax (B) release (C) relief (D) relieve
10 Early to bed and early to rise _____ a person healthy, happy, and smart. (A) made (B) makes (C) make (D) has made
11 We should examine the process_____ conflicts can be resolved. (A) by which (B) what (C) in which (D) on which
12 Mary truly believes that she cannot fool her husband _____ all people since he knows her so well. (A) along with (B) for (C) of (D) other than
13_____ birth-order theory, middle children usually look outside the family for approval and acceptance and are therefore friendlier than other children. (A) According to (B) Apart from (C) In addition to (D) In spite of
14 The settlement_____ they finally arrived allowed dual custody of the children. (A) that (B) which (C) at which (D) whatever
15 Hospitals are so afraid of dissatisfied patients and their families suing them for medical negligence that they have to take out insurance. (A) Hospitals are afraid that patients and their families are dissatisfied with the medical care they provide. (B) Hospitals are afraid that they have to take out insurance for their medical negligence. (C) Hospitals have to pay a lot of money to patients and their families for their medical negligence. (D) Hospitals have to take out insurance to protect themselves from dissatisfied patients and their families.
16 If researchers conclude that the only valuable records they need are those that are online, they will be missing major parts of the story. (A) In conducting research, there are a lot more important resources than those online. (B) Researchers have concluded that valuable records online are sufficient for presenting a complete story. (C) Researchers who have missed major parts of the story have turned to important records online. (D) Online resources are able to make up the missing parts that researchers need.
17 A common denominator amongst the perpetrators of school shootings is that they were bullied continually at school. (A) Bullying, as well as shootings, is commonly seen in schools. (B) People who committed crimes are mostly opposed to school shootings. (C) Anti-social behavior such as school shooting is a serious crime in all societies. (D) Campus shooting incidents often result from long-term exposure to bullying in school.
18 (A) in regard to (B) as a result of (C) with respect to (D) from the viewpoint of
19 (A) eliminated (B) criminated (C) illuminated (D) contaminated
20 (A) as (B) that (C) and (D) which
21 (A) contract (B) attract (C) distract (D) abstract
22 What is the best topic of this passage? (A) The library at Alexandria (B) Zeno and the Stoic school (C) The life of Eratosthenes (D) Ptolemy and ancient civilization
23 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Eratosthenes became the librarian at Alexandria after his teacher. (B) Before being a tutor, Eratosthenes was appointed as the librarian. (C) The library at Alexandria was finished in Ptolemy I Soter’s period. (D) The librarian of Aristotle donated thousands of papyrus to Eratosthenes.
24 The nickname “Pentathlos” implied that Eratosthenes _____. (A) ran fast and wrestled well to win praises (B) was not focused enough to be the best (C) was knowledgeable in branching theories (D) had well represented his city in sports events
25 Which of the following topics is most likely to be discussed after the passage? (A) The origin of the pentathlon in ancient time. (B) Eratosthenes’s contributions in scientific methodology. (C) The libraries in Africa and their systems. (D) Eratosthenes’s hometown, Cyrene and his family.

申論題 (3)

⑴海關是少數全年無休，每天提供全國商旅二十四小時服務的政府機關。海關效率的良窳與全國民 眾息息相關，也殷切期望全國同胞在進出國境時，能適時給予我們指正與鼓勵。
⑵ Importation of dogs or cats into this country is subject to quarantine restriction. Animals should be kept in baskets/cages/crates or appropriate containers throughout the conveyance. Relevant provisions under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance should also be observed.
一、英文作文：（30 分）
 Customs officers worldwide conduct search on passengers and their baggage. Write an English essay of approximately 300 words, first explaining why this is a necessary measure to take and then proposing some effective strategies for conducting the search without causing inconvenience to the passengers.