115年 - 115 高雄醫學大學_學士後醫學系招生筆試﹕英文#138386

1. The Supreme Court quashed the murder conviction and the man was freed. (A) cosseted (B) negotiated (C) overturned (D) postponed (E) reaffirmed

2. We should remember that all these things have been discovered by way of rigorous analysis and exhaustive experience, not by intuition. (A) comprehensive (B) fragmented (C) partial (D) selective (E) tentative

3. He led the vigil to honor his late wife of 30 years, noting her white Garmin watch and shark band, reflecting her triathlete spirit. (A) confidence (B) excellence (C) observance (D) persistence (E) reverence

4. The newly introduced government policy aims to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change on vulnerable coastal communities. (A) aggravate (B) alleviate (C) complicate (D) exacerbate (E) perpetuate

5. His persistent pursuit of the truth throughout the lengthy investigation impressed everyone who followed the landmark courtroom trial. (A) capricious (B) congenial (C) ephemeral (D) superficial (E) tenacious

6. On more than one occasion his decrees provoked riots, and there were those who voiced adverse opinions on the Duke in public. (A) cumulative (B) delayed (C) harmful (D) negligible (E) unequivocal

7. Despite backing sanctions against Russia over its Ukraine invasion, Taiwan still imported $1.3 billion worth of naphtha from Russia. (A) recruitments (B) resolutions (C) restrictions (D) sanitations (E) syndromes

8. The encroachment of factories upon the residential neighborhood led to a noticeable decline in real estate values. (A) adjustment (B) contentment (C) deployment (D) infringement (E) resentment

9. The lead diplomat’s recalcitrant attitude during the summit effectively stalled the long-awaited peace negotiations between the two nations. (A) acquiescent (B) complaisant (C) deferential (D) intractable (E) subservient

10. To breathe life into the moribund local economy, the city has introduced tax incentives for new businesses. (A) cyclical (B) embryonic (C) precarious (D) torpid (E) volatile

11. The experienced cardiac surgeon’s _____ hands were essential for ensuring a successful and highly precise transplant operation. (A) cavalier (B) clumsy (C) dexterous (D) lethargic (E) negligent

12. _____ people often struggle to understand another person’s point of view because they are excessively focused on themselves. (A) Adaptable (B) Benevolent (C) Conscientious (D) Narcissistic (E) Interfering

13. He was _____ about his chances of winning the prize, despite having done nothing to deserve it. (A) pernicious (B) reciprocal (C) sanguine (D) tenuous (E) ubiquitous

14. Because the woman had become hysterical, the doctor prescribed a strong _____, after which she was able to calm down. (A) analgesic (B) antibiotic (C) antidepressant (D) sedative (E) stimulant

15. The first full moon of 2026, the wolf moon, will appear this weekend, _____ the sky and slightly obscuring the Quadrantid meteor shower. (A) gauging (B) gracing (C) grasping (D) gratifying (E) grieving

16. A backyard fire delights on chilly evenings, but smoke often _____ enjoyment, making smokeless fire pits appealing for reducing smoke and ash. (A) dampens (B) dazzles (C) decelerates (D) defiles (E) delegates

17. The cause of a problem can be diagnosed, and the outlook for a situation can also be referred to as the _____. (A) diagnosis (B) intervention (C) prescription (D) prognosis (E) symptom

18. I first came to know him as a(n) _____ student struggling to cover basic living expenses while residing in a small apartment. (A) egregious (B) impecunious (C) meticulous (D) ostentatious (E) superfluous

19. Despite an elaborate media campaign, the senior politician’s _____ promises ultimately failed to convince the deeply skeptical and disillusioned electorate. (A) comparative (B) compelling (C) grandiose (D) judicious (E) pragmatic

20. The creationism issue had been discussed so much as to become _____. (A) hackneyed (B) interdicted (C) laminated (D) proclaimed (E) scorched

21. Shadowy circumstances and unanswered questions _____ the young dauphin’s imprisonment and subsequent death _____ inspired some 3,000 books. (A) surrounding … has (B) surrounding … have (C) surround … has (D) surrounding … having (E) that surrounds … have

22. As my aunt told me what she thought, I felt like a schoolboy _____ by his headteacher. (A) telling off (B) being told off (C) to be told off (D) having told off (E) having been told off

23. _____ such a sharp decline in organ donation rates been observed in this region. (A) Rarely before has (B) Before rarely has (C) Has rarely before (D) Rarely has before (E) Has before rarely

24. Fleming’s discovery of penicillin, _____ he was awarded the Nobel Prize, had a major influence on the lives of people in the 20th century. (A) on which (B) in which (C) for that (D) for which (E) for what

25. It is imperative that every applicant _____ the documentation. (A) submits (B) submit (C) submitted (D) submitting (E) to submit

26. According to an index developed by London-based advisory firm Henley & Partners and based on proprietary data from the International Air Transport Association, Singaporeans can travel visa-free to 192 of the 227 countries and territories survey. (A)According to (B) London-based(C)proprietary(D)visa-free (E)survey

27. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota just days after a 37-year-old woman, Renee Macklin Good, shot in her car by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. (A)was filed (B)for(C) 37-year-old(D)shot (E)Immigration and Customs Enforcement

28. The attending physician at the regional emergency department insisted that the critically ill patient was transferred to the intensive care unit without any delay, given that her overall condition had deteriorated significantly during the previous overnight monitoring period. (A)attending (B)at(C) was(D)given(E)had deteriorated

29. Much as I liked her paintings, I couldn’t act as she was Picasso or someone like that when she clearly was an amateur, though very good for a beginner, of course. (A)Much as (B) act as(C) like that(D)when(E)though

30. Everyone who was on the committee agreed that we should set aside some of the money we had collected to pay whoever still had to be paid for their work and then we should put all which was left into a savings account. (A)who was on the committee(B)we had collected (C)whoever still had to be paid(D)which was left (E)savings account

31. What is the main focus of the passage? (A) The ethical issues behind anatomical illustration. (B) The artistic techniques used in anatomy books. (C) Advances in medical education. (D) The decline of capital punishment. (E) The history of museums in the UK.

32. Why does the passage mention Rembrandt’s painting? (A) To praise its artistic realism. (B) To show how anatomy replaced classical art. (C) To describe museum exhibition practices. (D) To explain changes in painting techniques. (E) To illustrate how executed criminals were used for dissection.

33. What does the passage suggest about the owners of anatomical books? (A) They were mostly surgeons. (B) They were socially similar to the cadavers depicted. (C) They viewed the books as purely scientific tools. (D) They were generally wealthy. (E) They opposed public displays of art.

34. Why did bodysnatching become more common in the 19th century? (A) Medical schools expanded rapidly. (B) Laws made dissection illegal. (C) Fewer bodies were available due to fewer executions. (D) Printing technology improved. (E) Museums demanded more specimens.

35. Which idea is implied in the final sentence? (A) Medical progress justified all practices. (B) Artistic value outweighed ethical concerns. (C) The dead benefited from being studied. (D) Museums should stop displaying anatomy. (E) Social inequality is embedded in medical knowledge.

36. Which of the following best describes Bangladesh’s tourism situation? (A) It is one of the most visited countries in South Asia. (B) It remains largely overlooked despite its charms. (C) Most tourists visit only for business purposes. (D) It is known primarily for luxury resorts. (E) Tourism has declined sharply in the past decade.

37. Which of the following is closest in meaning with “boasts” in the first paragraph? (A) fantasizes (B) fascinates (C) features (D) formulates (E) fumbles

38. What is the article mainly about? (A) To investigate the causes of declining tourists in Bangladesh. (B) To discuss why poverty happens in Bangladesh. (C) To highlight why tigers attract tourists in Bangladesh. (D) To examine the reasons tourists struggle with natural disasters. (E) To explain why Bangladesh attracts relatively few tourists.

39. Which of the following best reflects the overall tone of the passage? (A) Optimistic yet cautious (B) Ironic and factual (C) Critical and pessimistic (D) Humorous and satirical (E) Detached and indifferent

40. Who would be most engaged by the passage’s content? (A) Adventurous travelers exploring culture and nature off the beaten path. (B) Tourists interested in culinary experiences and local gastronomy. (C) Backpackers exploring urban neighborhoods and street culture. (D) Travelers eager to experience indigenous communities and crafts. (E) Visitors attracted to hot springs and geothermal landscapes.

41. Which of the following titles best captures the central focus of the passage? (A) Reactions to the revised American dietary guidelines and their controversies. (B) A historical survey of federal nutrition policies across five decades. (C) The food pyramid’s return as a tool for improving children’s diets. (D) How animal-based foods are gaining broader acceptance in modern nutrition? (E) Rebuilding public trust in government health agencies after policy failures.

42. According to the passage, what is one distinctive structural feature of the 2025 dietary pyramid? (A) Whole grains are featured at the top to signal their nutritional superiority. (B) The pyramid assigns identical visual weight to every recommended food group. (C) Plant-based and animal-based foods are placed in two entirely separate sections. (D) All food categories are arranged side by side without any hierarchical distinction. (E) It is presented upside-down, giving the highest prominence to protein, dairy, and fats.

43. In the second paragraph, the word “erode” most closely means: (A) to calculate a quantity with a high degree of precision (B) to evaluate objectively by applying standardized criteria (C) to redirect an issue toward a more constructive resolution (D) to reinforce gradually through consistent repetition over time (E) to weaken or diminish something steadily and progressively

44. Which of the following best reflects the author’s implied perspective on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines? (A) Although some recommendations are sound, the guidelines are weakened by contradictions. (B) The guidelines are a fully evidence-driven achievement that settles longstanding nutritional disputes. (C) The guidelines are entirely shaped by commercial interests, making their nutritional content unreliable. (D) The return to a pyramid format is the most commendable and scientifically meaningful aspect of the update. (E) Nutrition experts broadly agree that the 2025 guidelines surpass all previous versions in scientific quality.

45. Based on the passage, which course of action would the nutrition experts cited most likely support? (A) Raising daily saturated fat allowances to accommodate the new protein-centered dietary model. (B) Removing all fortified grain products from dietary recommendations in favor of unprocessed alternatives. (C) Upholding a transparent, evidence-guided process that stays aligned with established nutritional standards. (D) Restructuring dietary guidelines to place animal-sourced proteins above all other food categories. (E) Abolishing government dietary guidelines entirely given their vulnerability to political interference.

46. The phrase “recalibrate the individual income tax framework” most nearly means: (A) Eliminate existing tax categories. (B) Adjust tax policy without radical restructuring. (C) Expand taxation to new income sources. (D) Transfer authority to local governments. (E) Replace deductions with flat rates.

47. Why does the passage emphasize “aggregation” of exemptions and deductions? (A) To explain how tax filing becomes more complicated. (B) To illustrate why some taxpayers may owe no tax at all. (C) To justify higher penalties for misreporting. (D) To compare renters and homeowners. (E) To criticize income inequality.

48. What is the author’s main point about taxes paid in Mainland China? (A) They exempt taxpayers from Taiwanese law. (B) They must be refunded by Taiwan. (C) They replace domestic tax obligations. (D) They apply only to corporate income. (E) They do not remove reporting requirements.

49. The author’s attitude toward digital income inquiry systems can best be described as: (A) cautious approval (B) enthusiastic endorsement (C) complete distrust (D) indifference (E) strong opposition

50. Which inference is best supported by the final paragraph? (A) Tax penalties are becoming less severe. (B) Taxpayers are expected to rely solely on online systems. (C) Greater tax relief increases the risk of noncompliance. (D) Easier tax policies do not reduce legal responsibility. (E) Offshore income will soon be excluded from taxation.

IV. Essay Writing: 20 points
Write an essay of at least 200 words in an appropriate style on the following topic.
Advanced medical technologies can save lives, but some are energy-intensive and contribute to a larger carbon footprint. Discuss whether a medical university should consider environmental costs when conducting certain tests or experiments. Propose clear criteria for decision-making and give specific examples of situations where sustainability could affect teaching and learning.