105年 - 105 國立中正大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文#124744

1. Experts in urban planning acknowledge that there are many ways to measure energy efficiency,an idea that encompasses the quantity and quality of energy_______.(A) conceded(C) excessed(B) consumed(D) discarded

2. Houston, where downtown high-rises are hard to air-condition and where driving is essential for work or recreation, is one of the _______ American cities in energy use.(A) unproductive(C) inefficient(B) inadequate(D) incompetent

3. The climate conference represented an important turning point in world history because the world leaders attending the meeting now recognize the_______ of the problem.(A) resolution(C) urgency(B) insistence(D) firmness

4. Exercise has _______health benefits, but losing weight may not be among them. A new study shows that people who take up an exercise program wind up heavier afterward than they were at the start.(A) innumerable(C) unbounded(B) boundless(D) inexhaustible

5. Scientists have proved that strong economic growth and a safer environment no longer have to _______with one another.(A) struggle(C) engage(B) conflict(D) appoint

6. A study suggests that a short nap could reduce impulsive behavior and improve the ability to_______ frustration.(A) withstand(C) abide(B) struggle(D) battle

7. It is very important for all the countries to be firmly _______to the right direction of building a new model of major country relations in order to face climate change as a huge challenge.(A) loyal(C) obsessive(B) faithful(D) committed

8. The research acknowledged that the sample of his research is small and may not be_______ to other populations.(A) spreading(C) reliable(B) dispersing(D) applicable

9. While legislation and regulation are essential to set the ground rules, the ultimate goal of _______ fossil fuels with renewable energy will require accelerated research and investment, and technological breakthroughs.(A) shifting(C) engaging(B) replacing(D) exchanging

10. Advances in technology might make Antarctica more accessible three decades from now. And scholars warn that the_______ for resources in an energy-hungry world could raise pressure to renegotiate Antarctica's treaties.(A) petition(C) demand(B) appeal(D) plea

11. El Nino occurs every two to seven years. It is associated with heavy rain and global warming. It also_______property and residents in El Nino-driven regions.(A) discloses(C) approaches(B) exposes(D) threatens

12. People usually use their senses to feel the word. With the help of virtual reality, computers will be able to_______ three-dimensional environment for people to manipulate objects.(A) occupy(C) generate(B) install(D) supplement

13. The Waldorf Astoria hotel has hosted U.S. presidents and celebrities such as Obama and Frank Sinatra. This hotel _______ ultimate services and world-class dining experiences.(A) guides (C) mentors(B) peaks (D) features

14. St. Helena, a remote island lies between Africa and South America on the Atlantic Ocean, produces high-quality coffee of which the aroma was_______by Napoleon Bonaparte.(A) acclaimed (C) esteemed(B) praised (D) prized

15. In UK, people are consuming two million tons of sugar every year. Experts warned that having too much sugar will cause weight gain, tooth decay, and the_______ for health-related sickness later.(A) competence (C) alternative(B) potential (D) capability

16. Technology is constantly _______. For example, LG has been working on the creation of flexible screens. That is to say, the screen can be bended in any directions.(A) evolving (C) transcending(B) promoting (D) exceeding

17. Insects and plants in general appear to be more_______to climate changes. They are not well-adapted to sudden drop or rise of the temperature.(A) liable (C) tangible(B) convertible (D) vulnerable

18. It’s amazing that no snowflake is the same. Scientists_______at the beauty and uniqueness of snowflakes when they are observed under a microscope.(A) integrate (C) marvel(B) conceive (D) refine

19. Visitors from all over the world used to visit the_______spot, Times Square, to see the drop of the ball and celebrate the coming of new year. It has become a tradition in New York City.(A) loyal (C) illustrative(B) revealing (D) iconic

20. Whitehorse, the capital city of Yukon in Canada, has been verified as having the cleanest air with the least amount of_______ particles in the world by the Guiness book of records.(A) poisonous (C) crushing(B) dreadful (D) disastrous

1. (A) affected (B) displayed(C) impacted(D) exposed

2. (A) but(B) than (C) for(D) with

3. (A) after all (B) as(C) on the other hand(D) in contrast

4. (A) virus(B) inflection (C) exhaustion (D) wave

5. (A) originate (B) create(C) generate (D) cause

6. (A) sustain(B) undertake(C) suffer(D) survive

7. (A) obliged(B) attended(C) digested(D) condensed

8. (A) scattered(B) circulated(C) distributed(D) served

9. (A) made up(B) resulted in(C) turned out(D) worked out

10. (A) taking(B) treating(C) catching(D) utilizing

11. (A) ratio(B) chance(C) case(D) accident

12. (A) without(B) nonetheless(C) nevertheless(D) despite

13. (A) distributed(B) circulated(C) published(D) disseminated

14. (A) regardless of(B) rather than(C) in the fact of(D) less than

15. (A) those(B) them(C) these(D) they

16. (A) irritations(B) hassles(C) difficulties(D) worries

17. (A) of(B) by(C) with(D) in

18. (A) in search of(B) In presence of(C) in place of(D) in addition to

19. (A) likewise(B) just as(C) similarly(D) by contrast

20. (A) which(B) where(C) for which(D) to which

1. Choose one correct sentence.(A) You have not spoken to me one month ago. Is everything ok?(B) I had gone to Japan for three times. I had a great time there.(C) She has lived in Toronto since last summer. I miss her a lot.(D) We had married in 2015. We love each other so much.

2. Choose one correct sentence.(A) Either John or my brothers are going to go to the concert.(B) Each of the department is responsible for collecting data.(C) Neither my colleague nor my classmate are going to USA.(D) More than one student has reported the project to the teacher.

3. Choose one correct sentence.(A) A backpack stuffed with bread and two piles of files on the desk.(B) The manager, who has no patience waiting for late people, is angry.(C) Because hungry boys open their mouths and grab the food eagerly.(D) Having a piece of pie and some chilled lemonade on a hot sunny Saturday.

4. Choose one correct sentence.(A) She would travel around the world if she could retire next year.(B) If I win the lottery, I would have become a billionaire.(C) John would get married with Kate if they had not broken up.(D) If May had been careful, she would not have that accident.

5. Choose one correct sentence.(A) This is Paul, who I believe you've already met at the conference.(B) Eva's teacher whose she can rely on will retire next year.(C) I need to know whom cleaned the room and mopped the floor.(D) The computer engineer whom I asked for assistance was smart.

6. The following sentences are in the same paragraph. Which if the following is the best topic sentence?(A) America is a country worth visiting for people with different interests and ages.(B) When you're traveling to America, you can visit different cities like Chicago or Atlanta.(C) Cities in the west part of America are usually very modern and prosperous.(D) In fact, America receives millions of visitor per year, which outnumbers some European countries.

7. The following sentences are in the same paragraph. Which of the following is introducing one specific main idea?(A) I have known Jake since we were studying in senior high school.(B) The best quality about my best friend Jake is his thoughtfulness.(C) My best friend Jake loves to play many kinds of sports and music.(D) I will cherish the friendship between Jake and I forever and ever.

8. The following sentences are in the same paragraph. Which of the following is the best concluding sentence?(A) New York City hosts one of the most famous celebrations - New Year Countdown.(B) After the countdown, people hug each other to wish a happy new year.(C) The New Year Countdown definitely signals the start of a new year.(D) This famous event started in the early 1900s in New York City.

9. Choose the best supporting sentence from the following paragraph: "Smart phones are the most modern invention nowadays. They have changed the way how people communicate. In the past, people wrote letters. It took a long time to get information from your friends. But for now,many kinds of communication apps are available for users to download from their smart phones.____________The distance between people is getting closer because of the prevalence of smart phones.(A) I can use my smart phone to go online and chat with my friends at any time.(B) People will like to use smart phones because of its convenience.(C) Smart phones are sure to replace cell phones in the near future.(D) Anyone will be able to receive information within a short time.

10. How can a writer narrow down the topic "my favorite food?"(A). Write about some descriptions and details about a special restaurant.(B) Write about the favorite food presented on the menu of different restaurants.(C) Focus on the reasons of why something is the favorite food.(D) Focus on the cooking method of the favorite food.