106年 - 106 國立交通大學_碩士班招生試題︰英文#124984

1.(A) former (B) latter (C) despised (D) dreaded

2.(A) resigned (B) cried out (C) stepped up (D) faltered

3.(A) made (B) handed out (C) produced (D) furnished

4.(A) perceived (B) devout (C) committed (D) concerned

5.(A) illustrated (B) presents (C) protests (D) designates 

IRECTIONS: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

6.Scientists have found that human DNA and primate DNA are almost ________. (A) similar (B) identical (C) adjacent (D) relate

7. The science-fiction movie was about a fifth ________ somewhere between space and time. (A) dimension (B) field (C) element (D) paradox

8. I like a variety of music ________: country, classical, jazz, alternative, and folk music. (A) genders (B) stalls (C) genres (D) designations

9. When given the ____ some people prefer watching movies to reading books because their brain has less work to do. (A) dilemma (B) possibility (C) decision (D) option

10. If you took notes on my lecture, be sure to ____ all the dates I mentioned. They may be on the exam. (A) embolden (B) highlight (C) stipulate (D) outline

11. This weed was not ____ to the country, so when it was introduced by human migration, it caused an imbalance in the eco-system. (A) endemic (B) survival (C) pristine (D) impetuous

12. The nation’s political leaders will ____ the data, so they can discuss national security. (A) outsource (B) randomize (C) gauge (D) aggregate

13. Products made with paper ____ much more quickly than those made with plastic. (A) allocate (B) degrade (C) relieve (D) recline

14. The thief ____ the company’s security system and broke into the building. (A) penetrated (B) thrived (C) ensured (D) abandoned

15. The celebrity ____ to respond to his fan mail, though he preferred to hire someone to ____ the messages for him. (A) exploited (B) urged (C) deigned (D) inferred

II. CLOZE: Read the following passage and choose the best option to fill in the blanks. 16. (A) obsessed (B) fascinated (C) infuriated (D) mystified

17. (A) can we (B) why (C) do not (D) why not

18. (A) had attempted (B) were attempting (C) have been attempting (D) attempt

19. (A) will (B) can (C) would (D) could

20. (A) onto (B) into (C) over (D) up

21. (A) woods (B) wooded (C) woody (D) wooden

22. (A) aiming (B) aimed (C) to aim (D) with aim

23. (A) can (B) canned (C) cans (D) canning

24. (A) linking (B) to link (C) is linked (D) linked

25. (A) because (B) due to (C) account for (D) owing to

26. (A) how easy (B) how easy is it (C) how it is easy (D) how easy it is

27. (A) in (B) as (C) on (D) with 

28. The author indicates that Curiosity isn't looking for life itself because ________. (A) it can't travel to Mount Sharp, where evidence of life is most likely to be found (B) the rapid temperature changes on Mars makes it impossible (C) the surface of Mars isn't hospitable to life anymore (D) the equipment Curiosity uses isn't advanced enough

29. The phrase stumbled on in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________. (A) discovered by chance (B) was slowed down by (C) worked on (D) passed by

30. The first rock that Curiosity examined did NOT indicate that ________. (A) Mars once had liquid water on its surface (B) the rock contained possible sources of energy (C) microorganisms inhabited the pond where the rock formed (D) the rock contained the basic building blocks of living organisms

31. The author mentions the photographers William Henry Jackson and Ansel Adams in part because ________. (A) The landscapes that they photographed resembled the ones that Curiosity photographed. (B) Their photos, like the ones taken by Curiosity, captured the public's imagination. (C) Like Curiosity, they employed the most advanced photographic technology available. (D) Their images inspired the engineers and scientists who designed and built Curiosity.

32. In the concluding paragraph of the article, the author ________. (A) describes the difficulties of Curiosity's trip to Mount Sharp (B) summarizes his feelings about Curiosity's photos (C) refers back to the introductory paragraph (D) urges the reader to learn more about Mars 

33. According to the article and line graph, which field probably has the lowest percentage of women today? (A) biology (B) physics (C) computer science (D) engineering

34. According to the article, which of these factors does NOT contribute to the low numbers of women in the STEM fields? (A) Many women take time off from work to raise a family. (B) Women who work in these fields are sometimes harassed by co-workers. (C) Young girls are often directed toward non-scientific or non-technical careers. (D) There is a systematic institutional bias against the hiring of women in these fields.

35. According to the line graph, in which field did women's participation grow the most? (A) life and physical sciences (B) the social sciences (C) engineering (D) computer-related fields

36. Rod Terry says that lifeguards need to be able to ________. (A) do all sorts of athletic moves (B) pay attention to detail (C) work very hard (D) adapt easily

37. According to Rebecca Surridge, lifeguards ________. (A) have restricted control over people (B) work in a restricted number of areas (C) are qualified to treat restricted injuries (D) look after a restricted number of people

38. The ________ influences a lifeguard's decision to put up a red flag. (A) quality of the sea water (B) weather conditions (C) presence of fish in the sea (D) number of people on the beach

39. How do lifeguards maintain their levels of concentration? (A) They take a long break each day. (B) They work no more than four days a week. (C) They ask other lifeguards' opinions on their work. (D) They switch among the duties involved in their job.

40. Lifeguards typically ________. (A) take vacations together during the quieter months. (B) do a few different jobs simultaneously. (C) get employment in the same place. (D) socialize together in their free time. 

41. The survey revealed that, in general, young people (A) do not value the early work experience they gain in any way (B) are unconvinced they will do the same job until they retire (C) would prefer to have a gap year before starting higher education (D) are unsure about which jobs they want to do when they leave school

42. What do employers think about formal qualifications? (A) They are less important than behavioral qualities. (B) They are more important than behavioral qualities. (C) They are equally as important as behavioral qualities. (D) They are more important than behavioral qualities for certain jobs only.

43. What can we learn from the survey about young people and IT skills? (A) Employers do not assume that all young employees have good IT skills. (B) Young people need to perfect their IT skills before starting work for an employer. (C) Young people should promote their IT skills to employers more than they do currently. (D) Employers do not enjoy feeling inadequate as young people's IT skills are often superior to theirs.

44. The survey suggests that young people themselves value skills such as being able to (A) get the job done faster than others (B) get new business for the company (C) get better results than colleagues (D) get on with other people in the workplace

45. Orientation processes vary in terms of (A) where they are carried out (B) who they are reviewed by (C) when they take place (D) what they focus on 

46.(A)Music helps decrease worries in the elderly, new mothers, and children, too. (B) And in modern times, shopping malls play music to attract customers and keep them in the store. (C) This can be used to help children and teenagers with attention problems in several ways. (D) Despite these differences, however, there are some common responses to music. (E) On the other hand, parents of teenagers know that certain kinds of music, particularly at high volumes, can cause stress.

47.(A)Music helps decrease worries in the elderly, new mothers, and children, too. (B) And in modern times, shopping malls play music to attract customers and keep them in the store. (C) This can be used to help children and teenagers with attention problems in several ways. (D) Despite these differences, however, there are some common responses to music. (E) On the other hand, parents of teenagers know that certain kinds of music, particularly at high volumes, can cause stress.

48.(A)Music helps decrease worries in the elderly, new mothers, and children, too. (B) And in modern times, shopping malls play music to attract customers and keep them in the store. (C) This can be used to help children and teenagers with attention problems in several ways. (D) Despite these differences, however, there are some common responses to music. (E) On the other hand, parents of teenagers know that certain kinds of music, particularly at high volumes, can cause stress.

49.(A)Music helps decrease worries in the elderly, new mothers, and children, too. (B) And in modern times, shopping malls play music to attract customers and keep them in the store. (C) This can be used to help children and teenagers with attention problems in several ways. (D) Despite these differences, however, there are some common responses to music. (E) On the other hand, parents of teenagers know that certain kinds of music, particularly at high volumes, can cause stress.

50.(A)Music helps decrease worries in the elderly, new mothers, and children, too. (B) And in modern times, shopping malls play music to attract customers and keep them in the store. (C) This can be used to help children and teenagers with attention problems in several ways. (D) Despite these differences, however, there are some common responses to music. (E) On the other hand, parents of teenagers know that certain kinds of music, particularly at high volumes, can cause stress.