4. The current economic recession is threatening the ______ of many people in the country.
(A) substance
(B) maturity
(C) qualifications
(D) livelihoods
7. Don’t be troubled by Amanda’s frequent angry moods. It’s just ______ of her illness.
(A) a manifestation
(B) a consistency
(C) an abundance
(D) an enforcement
8. Bruce read two film scripts； he didn’t enjoy one, a comedy, but he did enjoy ______, a thriller.
(A) other
(B) another
(C) one another
(D) the other
11. ______ that something like this would happen to me.
(A) I never did my wildest dreams imagine in
(B) I did never imagine in my wildest dreams
(C) Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine
(D) In my wildest dreams did I never imagine
14. To our surprise, Tina was given permission to enter the third grade, although she ______ the previous grade.
(A) doesn’t pass
(B) hadn’t passed
(C) oughtn’t to pass
(D) not passing
Questions 16–22
The digital age is dawning, and that’s good news for Asian companies. Already, a high
__(16)__ of the world’s new digital products, such as DVD players and digital cameras, are being produced there, not only __(17)__ manufacturing costs are lower there than in North America and Europe, but also because Asia has become a center for __(18)__ . Japanese
companies, of course, have long been admired for their ability to design __(19)__ .
manufacture consumer products that incorporate the latest technology while __(20)__ the most-desired functions. Now other Asian countries like Korea and Taiwan are __(21)__ . With the worldwide demand for digital products growing __(22)__ a furious pace, the future looks bright for the Asian companies that make them. 【題組】16. (A) percentage
(B) level
(C) quality
(D) influence
Questions 23–30 In gardens and forests around the world, there is more and more evidence that the earth’s atmosphere is warming up. In North America, many species of birds which __(23)__ to fly south for the cold winter months are staying in the north __(24)__ . A study of 77 gardens in Europe __(25)__ that flowers are blooming earlier and leaves are falling
__(26)__ . In other words, as the atmosphere has gotten warmer, the growing season for
vegetation has become a little bit longer each year. On the European continent, summer is
__(27)__ eleven days longer than it was forty years ago. The 1990s were the warmest decade of the twentieth century, and the changes in air temperatures __(28)__ ocean temperatures as well. Greenland’s ice sheet has been
__(29)__ rapidly, and high ocean temperatures are also damaging the coral reefs.__(30)__ , there is no evidence that global warming is either slowing down or coming to an end. 【題組】23. (A) use
(B) used
(C) are used
(D) were used
Questions 31–32 New Projects of the Sino-Israeli Petrochemical Company
【題組】31. Which plant is expected to report the highest production volume per year?
(A) The Bangkok Plant
(B) The Shanghai Plant
(C) The Manila Plant
(D) The Kaohsiung Plant
【題組】32. Which plant will probably cost the most to construct?
(A) The Jakarta Plant
(B) The Kaohsiung Plant
(C) The Manila Plant
(D) The Shanghai Plant
Questions 33-35
The ROC Air Force has purchased a new “Air Force One,” the popular name for the aircraft used by senior officials of the ROC, including the president and vice-president. Like the previous “Air Force One,” which was leased from China Airlines, the new aircraft is a Boeing 737-800, which is capable of carrying up to 189 passengers and costs around US$45 million. It differs from the earlier aircraft, however, in its on-board instrumentation, which includes an advanced radar system and state-of-the-art communications equipment. In the event of a crisis, these facilities will enable the president to remain in contact with armed forces commanders while he is on board “Air Force One.” Two teams of ROC air force pilots will receive training in the US in using the new equipment before flying the aircraft back to Taiwan from there via Hawaii and Guam. 【題組】33. What would be a good title for this article?
(A) President Approves Purchase of New “Air Force One”
(B) New “Air Force One” More Expensive
(C) New, Improved “Air Force One”
(D) ROC Pilots Trained to Fly “Air Force One”
【題組】34. In what way is the new aircraft like the previous one?
(A) It has a similar radar system.
(B) It can carry nearly 190 passengers.
(C) It is leased from China Airlines.
(D) Its communications equipment is the same.
【題組】35. This passage points out that the new communications equipment will be used by the president
(A) during national emergencies.
(B) during takeoffs and landings.
(C) during flight training.
(D) during equipment failure.
【題組】37. At her new job, how much will Susan be earning?
(A) Not mentioned in the letter
(B) Much more money than she is making now
(C) Slightly less money than she is making now
(D) Slightly more money than she is making now
【題組】38. What suggestion does Susan make?
(A) Reduce employees’ working hours
(B) Increase the pay for the new editor
(C) Offer classes for employees
(D) Hire an assistant for the new editor
Questions 39–41 Over time, cacti literally reshaped themselves to fit their environment, by increasing their bulk and reducing the surface area they expose to the sun. Cacti stopped bearing leaves； they could no longer afford to supply broad-surfaced appendages with water. When the cacti dispensed with foliage, their stems and branches took over the leaves’ work of manufacturing food. By drawing energy from almost constant sunlight and moisture from their water-storing interior pulp, cacti can function all year round and flower even during lenghty droughts. Many other adaptations help cacti survive in a harsh environment. Their shallow, widespread root systems absorb maximum moisture in a region of brief rainstorms and thin quick-draining soil. The waxy finish on their tough skins retards moisture loss, and their armament of sharp spines affords protection from sun, wind and from the depredations of hungry, thirsty desert creatures. 【題組】39. What is the best title for this passage?
(A) The Habits of Flower Plants
(B) How the Cactus Became Extinct
(C) How Cacti Adjusted to Their Environment
(D) Using Cacti to Survive in the Desert
【題組】40. How did cacti reduce their need for water?
(A) By storing more food in their pulp
(B) By getting rid of their leaves
(C) By increasing their exposure to the sun
(D) By developing inner vessels to transport water
【題組】41. According to this passage, what is the function of cactus spines?
(A) To absorb water
(B) To produce food
(C) To discourage animals
(D) To draw sunlight
Questions 42–45 In any group of elderly people, it is common to see some women who are unable to stand completely upright. Their backs and heads are bent forward slightly, as if they were carrying a heavy load. This is usually a sign of a bone problem that has developed over a number of years, a problem called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis literally means porous bones—bones that are filled with tiny holes. Our bones are in a constant state of change, continuously broken down and rebuilt through the body’s chemical processes. Two kinds of cells are important in these processes: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts renew the old bone by dissolving or reabsorbing it； this leaves an empty space. Osteoblasts then fill this empty space with new bone.
When the rate of bone renewal doesn’t equal the rate of breakdown, bone loss results. When the bone loss becomes advanced, it is called osteoporosis. The bones don’t actually change shape with osteoporosis； rather, they become porous, and therefore are more likely to break. Often the first sign of osteoporosis is a bone fracture following a minor fall or accident. 【題組】42. What is the main subject of the article?
(A) Treatment for osteoporosis
(B) Exercise and osteoporosis
(C) Prevention of osteoporosis
(D) Description of osteoporosis
【題組】44. What is true of healthy bones?
(A) They are always being rebuilt.
(B) They slowly become bent.
(C) They gradually grow porous.
(D) They are rarely broken down.
【題組】45. What happens during osteoporosis?
(A) The bones change shape.
(B) The bones become spongy.
(C) The osteoblasts fill the bone with holes.
(D) The osteoclasts stop dissolving the bone.
Questions 46–50
One of the largest youth organizations in the world is the 4-H, an organization of clubs for young people between 9 and 19. The main purpose of 4-H is to provide young people with the practical skills and understanding they will need to become useful members of their communities. The four H’s stand for head, heart, hands, and health. When 4-H clubs first began in America in the early 1900s, members were mostly young people from rural areas. The focus was on farm projects, such as raising pigs and growing and canning food. Today over 75% of the club members come from towns, cities, and suburbs, and hundreds of projects exist, each adapted to its geographical area. While rural districts abound in conservation, forestry, and farm management projects, projects in urban areas often involve nutrition, health, automotive care, and money management.
The 4-H program in America is a joint service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state universities, and county governments. Additional funding is provided by business firms and private organizations. Members of the clubs are guided by volunteer adult leaders and their teenage assistants. In the clubs, 4-H’ers learn about and work on solving serious problems that face their communities, issues like environmental protection and community safety. In addition to the 4-H clubs in the U.S. states and territories, more than eighty countries, including Taiwan, have adapted the 4-H idea to fit their own needs. In the less developed countries, many clubs offer courses in proper nutrition and in new farming technology. 【題組】46. What is the 4-H?
(A) A fitness club
(B) A development project
(C) An international firm
(D) An educational program
【題組】47. Who are most of the 4-H members?
(A) Elementary and high school students
(B) Adults and teenagers
(C) Government and business leaders
(D) Young people from rural areas
【題組】48. How is the 4-H financed?
(A) Through the sale of farm products
(B) Through its membership fees
(C) Through government and private support
(D) Through international economic projects
【題組】49. According to the article, what is the modern trend in 4-H clubs?
(A) A decreased emphasis on agricultural projects
(B) Balancing younger and older membership
(C) More volunteer leadership in local clubs
(D) Larger involvement of government agencies
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