104年 - 104 國立中正大學_碩士班招生試題︰英文#124960

1. One of the most luxurious hotels in Dubai, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, features spacious rooms of ____. Guests will experience incredible ocean views from the room while staying. (A) lodgings (C) accommodations (B) dwellings (D) quarters

2. Facebook is working with an organization to ____ to smart phone users if they are in a search area where children have been kidnapped. (A) set alarms (C) send alerts (B) deliver warnings (D) forward sirens

3. This deadly virus has a(n) ____ period of 21 days. This means that an infected person can show no symptoms then develop the disease three weeks later. (A) transmission (C) contamination (B) intermission (D) incubation

4. The company ____ a successful campaign last week as a part of an effort to bring more potential buyers into the business. (A) legalized (C) launched (B) authorized (D) certified

5. It is a serious issue that many elementary school students are bringing smart phones to school, without their parents' knowledge and ____. (A) origin (C) alternative (B) selection (D) consent

6. Honey has several distinctive functions. Not only does it ____ a sore throat, it can also act as a cough suppressant. (A) pacify (C) lessen (B) soothe (D) resolve

7. After selling the apartment and several sports cars, John had a large sum of money at his ____. He spent all the money within a few days. (A) disposal (C) expansion (B) grant (D) commitment

8. Paying too much attention to a cellphone could ____ relationships with loved ones and friends. (A) ruin (C) defeat (B) disintegrate (D) restrain

9. Technology can ____ us away from the people who are most physically nearby, but there is no evidence that our relationships are diminished by technology. (A) deter (C) distract (B) disorder (D) displace

10. You don't need a fancy camera to be able to ____ anything. The camera on your phone is good enough. (A) grip (C) seize (B) capture (D) comprehend

11. A high school student who is from a low-income family and works ten or more hours a week doesn't have ____ time to do different admission essays for different schools. (A) ample (C) credible (B) steady (D) reliable

12. Residential buildings are the city's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 37 percent of the total. The issue is how buildings become more energy ____. (A) competent (C) capable (B) efficient (D) effective 

13. The current system for tracking aircraft -- via ground-based radar and satellite -- is insufficient. It's shocking that planes carrying hundreds of people could go missing, especially given ____ in wireless communication. (A) advances (C) contractions (B) charges (D) allowances

14. Most robots do only one task because once you start adding ____, the robot becomes too heavy and expensive (A) profits (C) functions (B) advantages (D) benefits

15. We humans are going to see a(n) ____ from single-task robots to multiple-task robots to robots that can be more like a personal assistant. (A) revolt (C) uprising (B) evolution (D) insolation

16. (A) attached (C) connected (B) joined (D) associated

17. (A) combats (C) scraps (B) quarrels (D) races

18. (A) for (C) to (B) on (D) at

19. (A) when (C) though (B) still (D) yet

20. (A) discounted (C) observed (B) noticed (D) ignored 

21. (A) In addition to (C) Distant from (B) Except for (D) Apart from

22. (A) being (C) to be (B) been (D) be

23. (A) with (C) as (B) like (D) for 

24. (A) increase (B) produce (C) endorse (D) expand

25. (A) invented (B) settled (C) industrialized (D) documented 

26. (A) filed (B) archived (C) recorded (D) registered

27. (A) to (B) at (C) for (D) through

28. (A) connected to (B) endeavored to (C) undertook to (D) sustained to

29. (A) By (B) With (C) As (D) To

30. (A) facilitated (B) led (C) brought (D) made 

31. What is the purpose of the passage? (A) To explain the qualifications of a taxi driver. (B) To report a sequence of choosing a taxi. (C) To describe an innovation of a taxi industry. (D) To introduce the background of a taxi company.

32. What is the best title of the passage? (A) Female-friendly cabs. (B) Reaching chauffeurs. (C) Connecting Meru. (D) Pink inspirations. 

33. What does "obliged" mean? (A) pleased (B) grateful (C) required (D) indebted

34. Which of the followings about Meru is true? (A) There are two ways to hail a taxi from Meru. (B) Its drivers should chat with the passengers on the road. (C) Its taxis are equipped with safety precautionary measures. (D) It buys new cars to attract female passengers.

35. What is the goal of Meru? (A) To publicize a visual identity for vehicle traveling. (B) To correct people's idea of transport services. (C) To promote the importance of transport infrastructure. (D) To train liable drivers for the public. 

36. Which of the followings might be the best title for the passage? (A) Work for growing rice and wheat. (B) Rice farmers and wheat farmers. (C) Wheat People vs. Rice People. (D) Americans and Europeans in history.

37. Which of the following statements is true about Americans and Europeans? (A) They think of themselves as unique in social worlds. (B) They stand out for their sense as individuals. (C) They are more interdependent. (D) They are influenced by the social context.

38. What is the difference between growing rice and growing wheat? (A) Wheat needs only rainfall, but rice doesn't. (B) Rice farmers needs to work together to grow rice. (C) Rice paddies need complex irrigation systems. (D) It takes half as much work to plant and harvest rice.

39. What does the word "attributed" mean? (A) credited (B) added (C) featured (D) trained

40. What does the word "yield" mean? (A) produce (B) gain (C) income (D) profit 

41. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Why restoring a tradition is emphasized. (B) Why the industry of growing medicinal herbs is profitable. (C) How herbal medicine industry is restored in Japan. (D) How farmers look for new ways to grow medicinal herbs.

42. What is the possible reason for producing traditional herbal medicine, according to the passage? (A) It may have some medical effects. (B) To produce and grow it may be easy. (C) It helps to restore a traditional industry. (D) To nurture it may be profitable in the long term.

43. Why is China mentioned in the passage? (A) The cheap herbs in Japan are mainly from China. (B) The quality of herbs from China is much better. (C) The growers from China are aging and traditional. (D) The China government can help grow herbs with quality.

44. Which of the followings is true about the government project initiated in 2012? (A) It is for nurturing young growers for private sector cooperation. (B) It looks for new ways for the herb medicine. (C) It aims to establish a next-generation team for new medicine. (D) It is used for growing a traditional product industry.

45. What does "revitalize" mean? (A) repair (B) reinforce (C) renovate (D) revive 

第四部分:英文寫作概念
46. Which sentence is the appropriate "topic sentence" for the following paragraph?

_____First, it has an excellent health care system. All Californians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, it has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, cities in California are clean and efficiently managed. They have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, California is a desirable place to live. (A) Three reasons why California is best for tourists and students globally. (B) The three reasons why California is popular and famous for world tourists. (C) There are three reasons why California is one of the best places in the world. (D) There are many parks and space that Californians always enjoy.

47. Which sentence is the appropriate "concluding sentence" for the following paragraph? Last night, I watched a cooking show on television with a woman chef who showed the audience how to follow a recipe for chicken soup. The first thing she did was chop the chicken into smaller pieces. The chef placed the pieces of chicken into a large pot with water, and then she put it on the stove. She  turned the burner to medium and she let the soup simmer for one hour. After the soup simmered for an hour, she removed the bones, and added the meat back into the broth. Finally, she added a bunch of fresh herbs tied up in a small net bag as well as a box of egg noodles, and when these were cooked, the soup was ready._____ (A) I don't know how to cook. (B) Chicken is the best meat. (C) I like the woman chef than man chef. (D) I cannot wait to try this recipe myself.

48. Which sentence is the appropriate "topic sentence" for the following paragraph?

_____She is from England and she has a strong British accent, which I like. She has been cutting hair for about 25 years, 10 years in England and 15 years in the US. Sometimes the barbershop is crowded with customers, and they have to wait a long time. Today is Monday, and on Mondays there is not usually a wait to get a haircut. I went into the barbershop, and Lucy was able to take me right away. It is always nice to get a haircut from Lucy, the British barber. (A) I went into downtown to get a haircut at my favorite barber, Lucy. (B) Lucy the barber has never lost her British accent as a barber. (C) Lucy bought a new store, the barbershop. (D) I like to get a haircut on Monday by Lucy.

49. Which sentence is the appropriate "concluding sentence" for the following paragraph?

A good friend should show some qualities. Being loyal is one of the best traits of a friend, because this implies that he or she will stand up for you. Being honest will create mutual understanding and get you through hard times. And most important of all, when a friend is willing to forgive you, he or she treats you as a treasure. _____(A) A kind of quality that a friend should not have is to cheat and steal. (B) When these important attitudes are shown, the friendship will continue. (C) Friendship cannot last long, but it creates unforgettable memories for everyone. (D) If you can get rid of the desire of competing with your friend, you will be successful.

50. Which sentence is the appropriate "concluding sentence" for the following paragraph?

I still remember the first day when I entered the university. I was so excited because that was the first time I had to leave home. I got up early and headed to the bus station at dawn. After registration, a senior student took me to my dormitory. I met my roommates and had a quick chitchat with them. Then my roommates and I decided to explore the campus. We found a cozy cafeteria by the lake and had a nice afternoon tea. _____(A) I finally realized that my new school is very famous in southern Taiwan. (B) The memory of that day is definitely the most memorable thing in my life. (C) My school was so wonderful that I would try my best to enjoy my studies in it. (D) We shared a chocolate cake and had a great time together.