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科目：高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文 | 年份：99年 | 選擇題數：20 | 申論題數：0

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所屬科目：高普考/三四等/高員級◆英文

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31 After five treatments from Dr. Huang, there has been a _______improvement in my arm, and the pain is almost gone. (A)dramatic (B)meaningless (C)slight (D)fatal

32 It is commonly believed that _______ is more important than product. The way to achieve the goal is considered of greater importance than the outcome. (A)operation (B)process (C)schedule (D)vehicle

33 Since he has not purchased a washing machine, he takes his dirty clothes to the _______ to get them washed with coin-operated machines. (A)cafeteria (B)laundromat (C)monument (D)orchestra

34 We all have hidden strengths and _______ for growth and creative change. (A)braces (B)capacities (C)traces (D)utilities

35 I cannot tolerate a person speaking English fluently but with nothing to say; after all, language is a tool to ______ about ideas, not nonsense. (A)combine (B)commute (C)communicate (D)connect

36 All you need to do is fill out the blanks and_______ the application. (A)apply (B)file (C)pass (D)open

37 Fame can be very disruptive: it can be like a drug that gives you the feeling that you are happy and self-fulfilled but it can also distract you from what is really important. (A)Although fame brings the feeling of happiness and self-fulfillment, it ultimately makes one distracted from reality. (B)Although fame is like a drug, it is indispensable if one would like to get the feeling of happiness and self-fulfillment. (C)Although fame distracts one from making judgments, it provides the drug for the feeling of happiness and self-fulfillment. (D)Although fame is unimportant, people pursue it as if it is a drug that brings the feeling of happiness and self-fulfillment.

38 Even though placing Mozart in a role as healer of mind and body is _______ , many researchers claim Mozart’s music helps to enhance your brain power. (A)tremendous (B)controversial (C)supreme (D)feasible

39 It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others. (A)We had better remember that each of us exists thanks to the support of the entire population of the universe. (B)We had better remember that each of us is only one insignificant individual among all the people in the world. (C)It seems very clear that the entire population of the universe is much more important than each individual. (D)It is strongly suggested that we can always find one insignificant individual among all the people in the world.

40 A vacation sometimes turns out to be a no-win situation: unattainable for those who cannot afford it; dispiriting and unsatisfying for many who can. (A)A no-win vacation is one which few people can afford and those who can afford it find no fun and unworthy at all. (B)A vacation sometimes pleases no one because it is either unaffordable for some people or disappointing for many who can afford it. (C)No one wishes to see a vacation turning into a no-win situation since people prefer a vacation that is affordable and satisfying. (D)When a vacation turns into a no-win situation, it is either too expensive or disappointing for many who can afford it.

41 The enumeration of influences, however comprehensive, will not add up to a genuine understanding of the specific work. (A)Comprehensive description of influences will strengthen the genuine understanding of the specific work. (B)Extensive description of influences does not amount to a genuine understanding of the specific work. (C)The total number of influences does not represent a genuine understanding of the work. (D)Listing of numerous influences is a genuine understanding of the specific work.

42 All-vegetable diets have received endorsements since antiquity, among sages aware of the improving effects of all kinds of austerity, and among critics of human arrogance which claims dominion over beasts. (A)Since ancient times, many intellectuals have always been in favor of all-vegetable diets: sages find evidence to prove the benefits of simple diets and some even contend that it is foolish to eat meat. (B)Since ancient times, all-vegetable diets have always been a controversial issue: some scholars argue about the advantages of being vegetarians whereas others question the idea of curbing one’s appetite for meat. (C)Since ancient times, the good effects of all-vegetable diets have been recognized by both sages and critics of human arrogance: the former know the benefits of restraint and the latter, the fallacy of man’s dominion over beasts. (D)Since ancient times, all-vegetable diets have always been taken seriously by many intellectuals: some point out the benefits of simple diets and others criticize the killing of animals for their meat.

43 (A)Therefore, Bergin solicited and received financial help from believers in her project. (B)Prospects for an active, fulfilling, and independent future seemed to be grim. (C)She wondered if it would be possible to train dogs to perform various tasks for people with other disabilities. (D)One example of such a non-profit organization is Paws for a Cause.

44 (A)Prospects for an active, fulfilling, and independent future seemed to be grim. (B)Bergin was warned that her money was not sufficient to cure the physically challenged. (C)Therefore, Bergin solicited and received financial help from believers in her project. (D)She wondered if it would be possible to train dogs to perform various tasks for people with other disabilities.

45 (A)Prospects for an active, fulfilling, and independent future seemed to be grim. (B)Therefore, she asked the trainer to find some trainable dogs for her. (C)Therefore, Bergin solicited and received financial help from believers in her project. (D)Bergin was warned that her money was not sufficient to cure the physically challenged.

46 (A)Prospects for an active, fulfilling, and independent future seemed to be grim. (B)Therefore, Bergin solicited and received financial help from believers in her project. (C)One example of such a non-profit organization is Paws for a Cause. (D)Bergin was warned that her money was not sufficient to cure the physically challenged.

47 Which of the following was discovered in the 16th century? (A)The baths of Trajan (B)The Colosseum (C)The Golden House (D)The Logge

48 What is the order (from the ground level downward) of the following buildings:①the Golden House; ②the remains of an unidentified building; ③the baths of Trajan? (A)①②③ (B)②①③ (C)②③① (D)③①②

49 What was the subject of the paintings in the galleries of the Golden House? (A)Ancient caves (B)Historical figures (C)Imaginary creatures (D)Natural landscapes

50 Which of the following descriptions of the grottoes is true? (A)They were believed to be built underground. (B)They were museums of ancient paintings. (C)They were built above the Colosseum. (D)They were famous for familiar designs

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