6. Since Richard’s industry knowledge is second to none, he is a(n) ________ person in our organization.
(A) rejected (B) vulnerable (C)integral (D) prolonged
9. A(n) ________ year is the period used by governments for accounting and budget purposes, which vary between countries.
(A) tactical (B) emergent (C)fiscal (D) celebrated
II. Cloze. What do you think about when someone says the word “intelligence”? You might say that it’s that ____11___ quality that helps
people to succeed in life. Intelligent students are more likely to do well in tests and at school in general. Experts have
traditionally seen a high level of intelligence as ____12____ across the board to most human activities, guaranteeing the
possessor of high intelligence success in ____13____ he or she does.
In the 1980s, however, a new ____14_____ about intelligence was developed. The theory of multiple intelligences was first
____15____ by a Harvard University professor named Howard Gardner. His book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
Intelligences, suggested that the mind does not possess just one kind of intelligence, but rather many distinct “intelligences.”
【題組】11 (A) misappropriated (B) depressed (C) pessimistic (D) mysterious
16 Many students do not get enough sleep and have poor health ______ increasingly strict college prep courses and tests.
(A) because of (B) in spite of (C) although (D) notwithstanding
17 Melissa is a painter who is one of only four Chinese ________ their work exhibited at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
(A) ever to (B) ever to have had (C) ever had has (D) ever have having
18 ________ the South Atlantic, Tristan da Cunha is 1740 miles from the nearest mainland, South Africa, and 1600 miles south
of the island of St. Helena.
(A) Situation in (B) Situating under (C) Situate from (D) Situated in
19 ______ the hardware, the computer terminals were generally thought to be out-of-date and badly maintained.
(A) Of term in (B) In semester of (C) Term upon term of (D) In terms of
20 The film is set in a rugged landscape and tells the story of a mother on her gloomy journey to the coast, ________ she will be
rescued from this land.
(A) it is presumed (B) where it presumed (C) where it is presumed (D) what it is presumed
22 The players ________ the loyalty of their supporters and played better basketball than ever before.
(A)inspire with (B) inspired at (C)were inspired by (D)were inspired
23 Denying what he said earlier, the prisoner's statement was ________ the one he had made earlier.
(A) contradictory to (B) contradictory (C)comparing to (D)likelihood to
24 The Queen owns Balmoral and Sandringham Estates, _____ from her father, and also has a valuable artwork collection.
(A)where she inherit (B) which she inherited (C)there she inherited (D) what she inherited
25 The association for the study of arts plans a workshop for authors at its coming meeting that will _______ writers.
(A) harper the attitude on (B) sharpening the skills of (C) shark the skills in (D) sharpen the skills of
IV Reading Comprehension: Although eating sparingly may have been less a choice than an involuntary circumstance of poverty in places like early 20th-century Calabria, decades of research have suggested that a severely restricted diet is connected to long life. Lately, however,
this theory has fallen on hard scientific times. Several recent studies have undermined the link between longevity and caloric
restriction.
In any case, Passarino was more interested in the centenarians themselves than in what they had eaten during their lifetimes. In a
field historically marred by exaggerated claims and dubious entrepreneurs hawking unproven elixirs, scientists studying
longevity have begun using powerful genomic technologies, basic molecular research, and, most importantly, data on small,
genetically isolated communities of people to gain increased insight into the maladies of old age and how they might be avoided.
In Calabria, Ecuador, Hawaii, and even in the Bronx, studies are turning up molecules and chemical pathways that may
ultimately help everyone reach an advanced age in good, even vibrant, health.
【題組】26 According to the passage, “the link between longevity and caloric restriction” means
(A)eating less calories brings longer rest times.
(B) long life relies on the habit of eating sparingly.
(C) everyone in Calabria consumes low calories.
(D) there is a theory about living a long life by eating a lot of food.
【題組】27 According to the passage, which of the following statements is wrong?
(A)Science is a field that is related to exaggerated claims.
(B) Scientists use high technologies such as genomics.
(C) Scientists look into basic molecular.
(D) Scientists look into diseases of old age and do nothing about them.
【題組】28 According to the passage, the term “elixir” means
(A)a concentrated solution of sugar in water
(B)a small, dry, one-seeded fruit of a cereal grass
(C)a substance believed to maintain life indefinitely
(D)a fluid naturally contained in plant or animal tissue
【題組】30 Which of the following titles is the best title for this passage?
(A)Restricted diet and calorie
(B)Calabria and diet
(C) New discovery of longevity
(D) Insight into genomic technologies
A distinct musical and dance style, commonly known as forró, can be found in Brazil’s northeast region. This accordion-driven
music is part of the region’s popular dance forms and dates back to the late 19th century, when cowboys would celebrate the end
of the dry season. Over time, the specific rhythm attached to this style would inspire a couples’ dance accompanied by accordion,
drum, and triangle. The leading pioneer of the style, Luiz Gonzaga, made the first recordings in the mid-1940s. Forró lost
momentum during the bossa nova period of the 1960s, but would gain a new generation of fans in the 1980s. Popular artists such
as Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil recorded modern versions of some of Gonzaga’s most popular tunes.
The 1960s were tumultuous political times in Brazil. Worsening economic problems and weak political leadership led to the
armed forces seizing power in 1964. Life under the military government was restrictive, and artists who spoke out against the
government repression found themselves in prison or in exile. As tensions relaxed in the 1970s and Brazil opened up to the world,
its music scene embarked on its most prolific era of the 20th century. An enormous amount of music was created and combined
with jazz, classical, rock, and other forms. This musical melting pot of artists and genres embraced virtually anything and
everything from Brazil and beyond. It made possible numerous collaborative opportunities between Brazilian artists and their
international peers. Even samba found a new audience outside of the Carnaval. More modern harmonies and electric instruments
brought it into nightclubs to be enjoyed by a new, younger audience.
【題組】31 According to the passage, which of the following statements about forró is incorrect?
(A)It is a kind of music that accompanies dancing.
(B) One plays more than one musical instrument to perform it.
(C)Its origin could be traced back to the 1920s.
(D)It was used by cowboys to do dance moves during celebration.
【題組】32 According to the passage, which of the following statements is incorrect?
(A) Forró is a kind of musical and dance style that was popular during the 1960s.
(B)Luiz Gonzaga was good at performing forró.
(C)Caetano Veloso was one of the popular musicians who re-interpreted Gonzaga’s works.
(D) In the 1970s, young people started to like music again.
【題組】33 In the sentence “its music scene embarked on its most prolific era of the 20th century,” “prolific” means
(A)Conforming to established practice or accepted standards
(B)Not suited to circumstances or needs
(C)Conveying a hint or suggestion
(D)Producing or characterized by abundant works or results
【題組】34 According to the passage, what happened in Brazil?
(A)The people of Brazil lived peacefully in 1964.
(B)Military forces influenced the themes of samba in the 1980s.
(C)Brazilian music encompasses elements of several music genres.
(D)Some Brazilians were in exile due to the fact that they showed restrictive thinking.
【題組】35 Which of the following titles is the best title for this passage?
(A)The development of Brazilian music
(B)Tumultuous times in Brazil
(C)Samba as the musical melting pot
(D) Forró, Gonzaga, and Veloso
【非選題】 V. Essay Writing Does anyone deserve to be homeless? Should only some of the homeless people be helped?
Please write a well-organized essay in 200-250 words to discuss and give your opinion.
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