第四部分:英文寫作概念
46. Which sentence is the appropriate "topic sentence" for the following paragraph?

_____First, it has an excellent health care system. All Californians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, it has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, cities in California are clean and efficiently managed. They have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, California is a desirable place to live.
(A) Three reasons why California is best for tourists and students globally.
(B) The three reasons why California is popular and famous for world tourists.
(C) There are three reasons why California is one of the best places in the world.
(D) There are many parks and space that Californians always enjoy.

42. What is the possible reason for producing traditional herbal medicine, according to the passage? (A) It may have some medical effects. (B) To produce and grow it may be easy. (C) It helps to restore a traditional industry. (D) To nurture it may be profitable in the long term.

43. Why is China mentioned in the passage? (A) The cheap herbs in Japan are mainly from China. (B) The quality of herbs from China is much better. (C) The growers from China are aging and traditional. (D) The China government can help grow herbs with quality.

44. Which of the followings is true about the government project initiated in 2012? (A) It is for nurturing young growers for private sector cooperation. (B) It looks for new ways for the herb medicine. (C) It aims to establish a next-generation team for new medicine. (D) It is used for growing a traditional product industry.

45. What does "revitalize" mean? (A) repair (B) reinforce (C) renovate (D) revive 

47. Which sentence is the appropriate "concluding sentence" for the following paragraph? Last night, I watched a cooking show on television with a woman chef who showed the audience how to follow a recipe for chicken soup. The first thing she did was chop the chicken into smaller pieces. The chef placed the pieces of chicken into a large pot with water, and then she put it on the stove. She  turned the burner to medium and she let the soup simmer for one hour. After the soup simmered for an hour, she removed the bones, and added the meat back into the broth. Finally, she added a bunch of fresh herbs tied up in a small net bag as well as a box of egg noodles, and when these were cooked, the soup was ready._____ (A) I don't know how to cook. (B) Chicken is the best meat. (C) I like the woman chef than man chef. (D) I cannot wait to try this recipe myself.

48. Which sentence is the appropriate "topic sentence" for the following paragraph? _____She is from England and she has a strong British accent, which I like. She has been cutting hair for about 25 years, 10 years in England and 15 years in the US. Sometimes the barbershop is crowded with customers, and they have to wait a long time. Today is Monday, and on Mondays there is not usually a wait to get a haircut. I went into the barbershop, and Lucy was able to take me right away. It is always nice to get a haircut from Lucy, the British barber. (A) I went into downtown to get a haircut at my favorite barber, Lucy. (B) Lucy the barber has never lost her British accent as a barber. (C) Lucy bought a new store, the barbershop. (D) I like to get a haircut on Monday by Lucy.

49. Which sentence is the appropriate "concluding sentence" for the following paragraph? A good friend should show some qualities. Being loyal is one of the best traits of a friend, because this implies that he or she will stand up for you. Being honest will create mutual understanding and get you through hard times. And most important of all, when a friend is willing to forgive you, he or she treats you as a treasure. _____(A) A kind of quality that a friend should not have is to cheat and steal. (B) When these important attitudes are shown, the friendship will continue. (C) Friendship cannot last long, but it creates unforgettable memories for everyone. (D) If you can get rid of the desire of competing with your friend, you will be successful.

50. Which sentence is the appropriate "concluding sentence" for the following paragraph? I still remember the first day when I entered the university. I was so excited because that was the first time I had to leave home. I got up early and headed to the bus station at dawn. After registration, a senior student took me to my dormitory. I met my roommates and had a quick chitchat with them. Then my roommates and I decided to explore the campus. We found a cozy cafeteria by the lake and had a nice afternoon tea. _____(A) I finally realized that my new school is very famous in southern Taiwan. (B) The memory of that day is definitely the most memorable thing in my life. (C) My school was so wonderful that I would try my best to enjoy my studies in it. (D) We shared a chocolate cake and had a great time together.

1.一、詞彙題 Directions: Choose the answer that best explains the words or phrases underlined in each sentence. 1. It seemed   inevitable   that the wolves would attack me, for even a gopher will make a fierce defense when he is concerned in his den. (A) certain (B) highly unlikely (C) possible (D) avoidable

2. It is a balanced and   symmetric   grouping of buildings. (A) parallel and regular, with one side similar to the other (B) sharp and pointed, made up only of squares and rectangles (C) varied with diverse styles, sizes, and shapes (D) marked with historical traces