103年 - 103 國立中正大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文#124665

1. We can make simpler ways to help stop global warming or at least reduce its effects. At home or in the office, choose lighting fixtures and appliances that are eco-friendly, meaning that they don't ______ too much energy and generate too much heat.(A) conserve(B) waste(C) presume(D) consume

2. According to a team of U.S. and Chinese researchers, the smog made in China does not stay there. Their findings indicate the pollution is _____ across the Pacific Ocean and clouding air in the United States.(A) drifting(B) shifting(C) gliding(D) grinding

3. Noodles are not only an important staple food in Taiwan, but are also eaten on special occasions such as birthdays and weddings, because they ____ something that is long-lasting. (A) designate(B) symbolize (C) specify(D) illustrate

4. The company had a hiring problem and couldn't find the right people—the 'sales pros' who could explain the ____ of a camera without using complex explanations of terms like aperture or audio format. (A) heritages (B) features(C) attributes(D) origins

5. When asked what would be the biggest factors behind change in the coming years, 82% of global bossessaid ____ in technology would have the most impact.(A) advances(B) expansions (C) degenerations(D) deteriorations

6. Over 85% of the fine particles and ______ chemicals in second-hand smoke are invisible and levels of harmful particles can reach very high peaks when the smoke lingers in the air for long after the cigarette is extinguished."(A) risky(B) wounding(C) hazardous (D) critical

7. The Nobel Prize in Economics in 2013 has been awarded to three academics who have ______ our understanding of stock and house prices. (A) rehabilitated(B) renovated (C) transformed(D) originated

8. Avoid fast foods and junk foods, in order to have chemical-free life or reduce our ______ to the chemicals.(A) exposure(B) processing (C) introduction(D) coverage

9. With no approved medications to treat cancer, her parents are turning to ______ therapies.(A) probable(B) conventional (C) alternative(D) mysterious

10. By setting up branch offices abroad, he hopes to ______ the business and boost sales.(A) dominate(B) expand (C) invest(D) transport

11. According to a recent research study, the quality of higher education in many countries continues to ______ due to a lack of funding. (A) minimize(B) recess (C) underlie(D) decline

12. Today, one can hardly talk about environmental protection without mentioning ______ development. (A) evolutional(B) groundbreaking (C) forthcoming(D) sustainable

13. The newly-opened driving center offers a full ______ of courses, from beginner to more advanced training. (A) range(B) category (C) section(D) version

14. Winning an Academy Award is perhaps the ______ goal of many Hollywood artists.(A) essential(B) primate (C) ultimate(D) contemporary

15. Alcohol consumption, together with the high intake of calories from junk food, has turned the holiday season into a time of______.(A) recess(B) excess (C) access(D) success

16. The public are more aware of health hazards, food _______ and food safety； therefore, consumers tend to buy organic food nowadays.(A) additives (B) extracts(C) supplements(D) concentrations

17. Taipei 101, surely_______among the tallest man-made construction on the planet.(A) attributes(B) classifies (C) sorts(D) ranks

18. Fortunately, the transmission of the _______disease is successfully controlled by the breakthrough in vaccination.(A) infectious(B) pretentious (C) superstitious(D) precarious

19. The government established several _______shelters after the severe landslide brought by the super typhoon.(A) emigration(B) accommodation (C) evacuation(D) inhabitation

20. If you would like to spend time_______the unspoiled nature of Africa, check out the pamphlets from the local tour agents.(A) circulating(B) marching (C) advancing(D) exploring

21. (A) upon(B) over(C) against(D) under

22. (A) gloomy(B) inspiring (C) anxious(D) shocking

23. (A) restrain(B) moderate (C) restrict(D) prevent

24. (A) effects(B) defects (C) factors(D) reflects

25. (A) affect(B) effort (C) usage(D) impact

26. (A) symbol(B) indicator (C) signal(D) framework

27. (A) draw(B) attract(C) bring(D) raise

28. (A) to(B) for(C) on(D) in

29. (A) when(B) why(C) where(D) how

30. (A) articulating(B) achieving(C) formulating(D) retaining

31. What is the main purpose of the passage?(A) To explain why shrimp is bad seafood.(B) To describe how shrimp production functions.(C) To suggest options for people who love shrimp.(D) To persuade people to stop eating shrimp.

32. What impact would wild shrimp have on the environment, according to the passage?(A) Their everlasting damage is done to the surrounding areas.(B) The use of deep-sea trawlers kills species of fish.(C) The use of pesticides and antibiotics pollutes sea water.(D) Their waste in the surrounding sea contains varieties of bacteria.

33. Which of the followings about farmed shrimp is true?(A) They are more popular than wild shrimp.(B) They need to be kept in fresh water.(C) Their production requires ten different antibiotics.(D) Their production turns mangroves into wastelands.

34. What does the word "return" mean in the passage?(A) To grow.(B) To renew.(C) To survive.(D) To prosper.

35. Which of the following statements would the author most agree with?(A) Standards for shrimp production will never change.(B) The government should not import shrimp from developing countries.(C) Shrimp lovers are part of the terrible shrimp production system.(D) Eating wild shrimp with less amount of chemicals is better than eating farmed shrimp.

36. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) The shortage of the skilled workforce.(B) The deficiency of global leaders.(C) The struggle of global companies.(D) The diversity of global businesses.

37. What problem are the global businesses in Asian areas facing, according to the passage?(A) Struggling to find the skilled workforce.(B) Struggling to find the workforce with similar value.(C) Frequent job changing of the company employees.(D) Consist job hogging of the company leaders.

38. Which of the followings is important for some large global companies to expand their business, according to the passage?(A) To create a mix of skills and backgrounds of the employees.(B) To cope with a workplace for consistent job hoppers.(C) To create a corporate value to fit the job-hopping trend.(D) To stick with a consistent value that the companies create.

39. Why is Kaplan, an education giant, mentioned in the passage?(A) To show how a company can expand its brand through hiring potential employees.(B) To illustrate how a company meet potential candidates before job applying.(C) To show how a global company encourages job searchers apply for its jobs.(D) To illustrate how a company can boost skills of new hires and expand its brand.

40. What does the word "launched" mean in the passage?(A) Released.(B) Expanded.(C) Promoted.(D) Initiated.

41. The thinning of the ozone layer that protects the Earth ( A )with the sun's intense heat is tremendous and it has apparently ( B )caused increase of the Earth's temperature that is capable of ( C )creating heat waves to ( D )affected countries.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

42. The volcano eruption covered all of the western U.S. are among the largest known to have ever ( A )occurred on Earth, ( B )produced drastic climate change ( C )in the ( D )aftermath.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

43. Fatigue and alcohol are two known triggers for memory lapse, ( A )so ( B )avoid these can help in situations ( C )where you need to ( D )stay sharp.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

44. No matter ( A ) how many times she ( B )has tried to stop, she just can't give up ( C )search for the perfect recipe that many have said ( D ) not existing.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

45. According to eight police officers who emerged ( A )from different directions ( B )to deliver eight variations of warnings, pedestrians ( C ) forbid to cross from one side to ( D ) the other.(A) A(B) B(C) C(D) D

46. There are three reasons why Norway is one of the best countries in the world. First, it has an excellent health care system. All Norwegians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Norway has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and most of the people continue studying at university. Finally, its cities are clean and efficiently managed. Norwegian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result,________.(A) Norway is ideal for higher education.(B) Norway is a perfect sightseeing location for tourists.(C). Norway is affordable for most people to love.(D) Norway is a desirable place to live.

47.________. From the earliest times, kings used initial rings to sign document. Later, during Greek times, when Alexander the Great died, his vast kingdom was divided among his generals, who also got copies of his signet ring. They used these themselves and even allowed trusted advisors to use them. Finally, the custom spread among the common people, and nearly everybody who couldn't write signed official documents with a signet ring. Rings thus became a sign of contractual agreement, which meaning was eventually applied to wedding rings.(A) The importance of the rings is initially documented since earlier times in history.(B) The custom of using rings in weddings is documented officially since Greek times.(C) The use of wedding rings has evolved as the latest of all the bridal traditions.(D) The use of rings has been popular for new-weds for a long time.

48. The general principles of making cheese from milk have changed little for nearly 3000 years.________.The first step is to add acid or enzyme to the milk. Next, the liquid, called whey, is drained, leaving a semi-solid cheese, called curds. All soft or cream cheeses are of this type. Hard cheese undergoes two additional steps in the process. The semi-solid cheese is matured, salted and pressed into forms or moulds. The final step is the aging process during which the world's most famous cheeses acquire their unique flavors from the place and length of storage.(A) All the methods are slightly changed.(B) Making cheese is not an easy task at all.(C) The process consists of two to four basic steps.(D) The principles are followed in different cultures.

49. ________.The highest of these castes is that of the Brahmans or priests. The next highest is the varna of the warriors, known as the Rajput caste. Below this comes the merchant caste and the lowest caste is known as the Sudra caste. While castes are traditionally associated with a type of occupation, in modern India, occupations are not a reliable guide to caste.(A) The Hindu people have been emphasized the hierarchical status under the castes.(B) The whole Hindu population of India can be divided into four castes.(C) The castes in India are placed at the top in the traditional society.(D) The castes in India are part of tradition in the Hindu history.

50. Alex loves to jog. He has strong legs, so jogging is easy for him._______ He started jogging a year ago to get in shape, but now he runs because he loves it. He has even run in a few marathons, and he enjoys the competition. Alex says that he'll run until the day he dies.(A) He has a lot of friends who love jogging as much as he does.(B) He also has good endurance, and his lungs seldom ache.(C) He often cramps up because he has tight muscles.(D) He has enjoyed running in marathons ever since.