76. The exaggeration of the piranha being deadly and vicious is used at the beginning of the paragraph to
(A) frame an argument that is supported in a later paragraph.
(B) create ambiguity so the reader cannot be sure which position the writer supports.
(C) juxtapose the myth of the piranha with the truth about the fish.
(D) evoke vivid images of nature television shows in the reader’s mind.

72. According to Prof. Leong, why do many first-born or only children pursuit intellectual professions? (A) They are more talented in these areas than their younger siblings. 【共 7 頁，第 6 頁】 (B) They are physically weak to take laboring jobs. (C) They are afraid of losing the parents’ attention. (D) They are encouraged by the parents to develop in these areas.

73. The primary purpose of this paragraph is to (A) correct misconceptions about the piranha. (B) illustrate the importance of piranhas in rainforest ecology. (C) describe two different species of piranhas. (D) instruct us on what to say if someone describes the piranha as “deadly.”

74. The writer uses the old-fashioned expression woe betide to (A) highlight the danger posed by piranhas. (B) suggest that the reputation of the piranha is well-deserved. (C) emphasize the sarcastic tone. (D) indicate that the passage was written in the 19th century.

75. Which is the best definition for nuanced? (A) petty (B) rough (C)meticulous (D) refined

77. Which of the following is supported by the paragraph? (A) A total of twelve different species of piranhas are found in the world. (B) Not all the information provided in the nature television shows is true. (C) The deadliest type of the piranha can even eat and digest animal bones. (D) Most types of piranha eat fruits.

78. What is the main purpose of this paragraph? (A) To explain the rationale of how to teach English to students with specific needs. (B) To summarize the development of ESP teacher training and curriculum design. (C) To emphasize the importance of providing adequate teacher training to content professors. (D) To compare the qualification of language vs. content teachers in teaching ESP courses. 【共 7 頁，第 7 頁】

79. According to the article, which of the followings may be a problem for content teachers instructing ESP courses? (A) Their English proficiency is insufficient to hold such courses. (B) They may not possess up-to-date teaching techniques. (C) They lack professional knowledge in the specific content areas. (D) They hold negative attitude toward the concept of ESP in higher education.

80. What ESP rationale does this paragraph imply? (A) The main purpose of an ESP course is to teach English but not academic content. (B) The content area is the primary concern of an ESP course. (C) An ESP course should balance between content knowledgeand language skills. (D) An ESP course is better team-taught by a content and a language professor

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