107年 - 107 國立中正大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文#124734

1. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's chief, is testing a software that will put children in _______ of their own learning, recasting their teachers as facilitators and mentors.(A) responsible(B) place(C) charge(D) lead

2. In just a few years, technology giants have begun remaking the very nature of schooling on a vast scale, _______secondary schools nationwide.(A) impacting(B) ranging(C) limiting(D) impressing

3. Some tech teachers believe that applying an engineering mindset can improve about any system, and that these tech giants' business insights _______ them to rethink the country's education.(A) embrace(B) enable(C) enrich(D) enhance

4. Given the changes in innovations with artificial intelligence and automation, some tech leaders are experimenting different models to find out which can _______ better results.(A) establish(B) apply(C) cause(D) yield

5. About a decade ago, when Amazon introduced its first e-reader, publishers_______ that digital books would take over the industry, the way digital transformed the music industry. And for a while, that fear seemed totally justified.(A) captured(B) concerned(C) panicked(D) prohibited

6. Social media has had an_______ impact on publishing, as it has on all corners of the media industry. It has definitely become a new way for readers to connect with authors and discover books.(A) sustainable(B) enormous(C) radical(D) ingenious

7. Some investors, however, see plenty of_______in the center of the U.S. In fact, focusing on the Midwest is no longer considered a crazy idea.(A) potential(B) challenge(C) mission(D) vision

8. A new study found that children who had attended one year of "academic-oriented preschool"_______peers who had attended less academic-focused preschools in literacy and math.(A) proceeded(B) oppressed(C) bullied(D) outperformed

9. Dynamic pricing of electricity could help bring down pollution, _______ energy costs, and make renewable energy more viable.(A) reduce(B) decline(C) relieve(D) drop

10. Constantly adjusting prices for _______ to highways and congested downtowns could make traffic jams a thing of the past.(A) track(B) approach(C) entrance(D) access

11. Any sector where supplies tend to be fixed but_______ fluctuates, such as the water supply and health care, would seem like prime candidates for variable pricing.(A) claim(B) order(C) demand(D) appeal

12. The Italian Ministry of Education has launched a project to teach students how to_______themselves against fake news on the Internet.(A) defend(B) restrain(C) capture(D) forbid

13. Italy is not alone in trying to find a way to_______with the global spread of fake news that has caused public confusion.(A) handle(B) deal(C) associate(D) react

14. In the Internet's global marketplace, silent videos are the ones that can_______ language barriers, instantly understandable to viewers around the world.(A) transcend(B) dismiss(C) translate(D) discharge

15. A recent study in the U.K. suggests that the spread of Black Death in Medieval Europe was largely a result of human fleas and body lice rather than rats. So, to prevent future outbreaks, _______is most important.(A) operation(B) coverage(C) remedy(D) hygiene

16.(A) even if(B) because(C) despite(D) whether or not

17.(A) turn off(B) wash away(C) lose out(D) close down

18.(A) designing(B) for designing(C) designed(D) as designed

19.(A) automatizing(B) computerizing(C) pouring(D) pressing

20.(A) making(B) giving(C) saving(D) opening

21. (A) over(B) upon(C) by means of(D) without

22. (A) exposed(B) revealed(C) concealed(D) disguised

23. (A) warning(B) disturbing(C) updating(D) separating

24. (A) by means of(B) such as(C) for(D) alike

25. (A) inspire(B) improve(C) create(D) alter

26. (A) honored(B) done(C) appreciated(D) awarded

27. (A) to get(B) getting(C) got(D) have got

28. (A) endowed(B) consumed(C) donated(D) accomplished

29. (A) manages(B) marks(C) makes(D) causes

30. (A) by(B) until(C) as(D) for

31. (A) sanctioning(B) authorizing(C) confirming(D) approving

32. (A) testimonial(B) concern(C) consent(D) apprehension

33. (A) to(B) from(C) by(D) in

34. (A) before(B) since(C) next(D) once

35. (A) disapproval(B) demand(C) investigation(D) exploration

36. What is the purpose of the passage?(A) To describe a process of making vinegar.(B) To explain the uses of vinegar.(C) To argue why vinegar can kill germs.(D) To show how to kill household germs.

37. Which of the followings is NOT true about vinegar?(A) It is cheap.(B) It is not toxic.(C) It is biodegradable.(D) It is not an disinfectant.

38. What does the word "economical" mean?(A) Realistic.(B) Efficient.(C) Current.(D) Inexpensive.

39. What does "them" refer to?(A) Bacteria.(B) Laboratories.(C) Tuberculosis.(D) Researchers.

40. What is the best title for the passage?(A) An effective bacteria-killing system.(B) Does vinegar really kill household germs?(C) How can we fight against infectious diseases?(D) Why vinegar can kill flu virus.

41. What is the passage mainly about?(A) Yoghurt in different Bulgarian regions(B) How to make yoghurt popular, commercial product.(C) Why yoghurt became popular.(D) Bulgarian yoghurt.

42. What is needed to naturally produce yoghurt, according to the passage?(A) Equipment and measures.(B) Warm weather and a traditional method(C) Specific bacteria and temperature ranges.(D) State takeover and dairy industry.

43. What does the phrase "in vogue" mean?(A) extensive(B) rare(C) trendy(D) dominant

44. What did the new demand for Bulgarian yoghurt lead to?(A) Yoghurt became an international product.(B) Yoghurt became a national image.(C) Yoghurt became more authentic.(D) Yoghurt became a commercial product.

45. Why is yoghurt important in Bulgaria?(A) It is a traditional product sold to other countries.(B) It makes an essential part of Bulgarian dishes.(C) It creates a big market in other countries.(D) It is profitable to produce home-made yoghurt.

46. Choose ONE grammatically correct sentence.(A) The company remained silent about the faults of its products for more than a week.(B) A computer company said that because there is one major flaw in nearly all chips.(C) The most recent product do not attract enough customers in the neighborhood.(D) The fire in the company caused a huge damage and many people lose their lives.

47. Choose ONE grammatically correct sentence.(A) That a brain injury, can lead to a change of personality proved by the academy.(B) Understanding the rules of the school, the mother waited outside for her girl.(C) Angry, the window of the living room was broken into pieces all around.(D) With a sigh of anger, the broken cups were put back to the shelves.

48. Which sentence is the best "topic sentence" for the following paragraph?
__________.She is bald with a silver back. She was invited to TV shows and became a citizen in Saudi Arabia. In fact, Sophia is a robot being able to have interactions with human being. She can throw questions and carry on a conversation in different topics. Dr. David Hanson, the creator of Sophia, is convinced that robots will the ability to think and make judgement. Hanson is confident that Sophia's intelligence will resemble to that of a five-year-old by 2025. Sophia is definitely a revolution of artificial intelligence."(A) Sophia has an eye-catching appearance as a robot.(B) Sophia can make responds and commands if necessary.(C) Sophia is a wonder of the modern society.(D) Sophia surprises people by having different emotions.

49. Which sentence is the best "topic sentence" for the following paragraph?
__________For example, when we see someone gets hurt, we will also feel the same pain. On the other hand, when we know someone has an emotional breakdown, we may also find a similar connection with him or her. It is proved that our feelings influence our behaviors. If we are in a bad mood or we have just watched a negative movie, we will show less empathy to those in need. Scientists have found that "empathic distress" reduces happy factors in our brain. Because of this, we spend less time on others and focus more on ourselves.(A) People have the ability to share the feelings with each other.(B) Our brains know how to tell the differences between a happy or sad mood.(C) Empathic distress is the key to know if someone is focused or not.(D) The connections of people affect the interpersonal relationship.

50. Which sentence is the best "topic sentence" for the following paragraph?
"__________.People with a specially-made headset work out in a "black box". They can control the intensity of the exercise by pushing buttons from the VR controller. They can also compete against others from simulated fight scenes in sports games. This VR system has created a safe environment to prevent injuries during exercises. The concept of getting fit in anywhere at any time can be practiced by using VR. VR has definitely changed the way people exercise."(A) It is of great importance to create virtual reality systems to promote fitness training for adults.(B) Using a black box in virtual reality training has made the exercises less dangerous.(C) A virtual reality company has developed a cutting-age system for gym users.(D) People find it interesting to have regular exercises at the gym by using virtual reality equipment.