37. What does the word “dictate” probably mean?.
(A) to be fascinated by
(B) to tell someone how to behave
(C) to notice or discover something
(D) to say words for someone else to write down

33 (A) These breakdowns should be mended, and many apparently insurmountable “ethics” problems can be solved with open lines of communication. (B) Confidentially is commonly applied to conversation between doctors and patients, and is commonly known as patient-physician privilege. (C) It recognizes four basic moral principles, judged and weighed against each other, with attention given to the scope of their application. (D) The last one, justice, concerns fairness and equality, that is, the distribution of scarce health resources and the decision of who gets what treatment. (E) Historically, Western medical ethics may be traced to guidelines on the duty of physicians in antiquity, such as the Hippocratic Oath and early Christian teachings. (AB) For example, the principles of autonomy and beneficence clash when a patient does not want a treatment because of religious or cultural views.

複選題34 (A) These breakdowns should be mended, and many apparently insurmountable “ethics” problems can be solved with open lines of communication. (B) Confidentially is commonly applied to conversation between doctors and patients, and is commonly known as patient-physician privilege. (C) It recognizes four basic moral principles, judged and weighed against each other, with attention given to the scope of their application. (D) The last one, justice, concerns fairness and equality, that is, the distribution of scarce health resources and the decision of who gets what treatment. (E) Historically, Western medical ethics may be traced to guidelines on the duty of physicians in antiquity, such as the Hippocratic Oath and early Christian teachings. (AB) For example, the principles of autonomy and beneficence clash when a patient does not want a treatment because of religious or cultural views.

35 (A) These breakdowns should be mended, and many apparently insurmountable “ethics” problems can be solved with open lines of communication. (B) Confidentially is commonly applied to conversation between doctors and patients, and is commonly known as patient-physician privilege. (C) It recognizes four basic moral principles, judged and weighed against each other, with attention given to the scope of their application. (D) The last one, justice, concerns fairness and equality, that is, the distribution of scarce health resources and the decision of who gets what treatment. (E) Historically, Western medical ethics may be traced to guidelines on the duty of physicians in antiquity, such as the Hippocratic Oath and early Christian teachings. (AB) For example, the principles of autonomy and beneficence clash when a patient does not want a treatment because of religious or cultural views.

36. Which of the following statements is the writer’s attitude toward reading? (A) Reading a long novel and building a house are not alike at all. (B) Readers had better try to write themselves to realize what authors think about. (C) Readers must not identify themselves with authors since they are totally different. (D) Readers should be critical enough in the beginning of reading to get more valuable messages.

38. What can be inferred from this passage? (A) To be a good reader, one has only to read as much as he can. (B) Readers should always hold certain expectations of the books they are going to read. (C) Most readers tend to be limited to the horizons of their reading before taking a reading journey. (D) After getting rid of preconceptions, readers will come to realize that the author gives them a vague idea.

39. What is the purpose of the passage? (A) To introduce the life and music of John Lennon. (B) To promote freedom of speech and artistic creation. (C) To pay tribute to a classic song and the artist who created it. (D) To explore the historical background of the Beatles generation.

40. According to the third paragraph, what distinguishes John Lennon’s death from that of a politician? (A) A politician is an actor, while Lennon was an artist. (B) A politician fights for justice, while Lennon gave peace a chance. (C) A politician could be held accountable for war, while Lennon was innocent. (D) A politician makes the world go round, while Lennon made the world stand still.

41. Why does the writer refer to Imagine as relevant in the second and final paragraphs? (A) There is still war going on around the world. (B) There are still musicians assassinated in the United States. (C) The song is many people’s fondest memory of the Beatles. (D) The song is a product of the cultural upheaval of the 1960s.

42. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why traditional media is booming in poor countries? (A) The private media is developing at a fast pace. (B) The new technology provides technical foundation. (C) The demand for traditional media has been in steady increase. (D) There are many journalism trainings in various shapes and sizes.

43. Which one of the following statements is true of the present training in those poor countries? (A) The courses are mostly extensive rather than intensive. (B) The training puts emphasis on the flexibility of basic reporting skills. (C) Some trainees are satisfied with the training courses while some are complaining. (D) The trainers are paying more attention to skills of investigative reporting and science writing.