108年 - 108 國立中正大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文#124716

1. A group of artificial intelligence researchers recently ________a report that described how increasingly affordable AI technologies could be used for malicious purposes.(A) released(C) transmitted(B) piled(D) relieved

2. New AI systems sometimes________strange and unexpected behavior because the way they learn from large amounts of data is not entirely understood.(A) issue(C) exhibit(B) disclose(D) reveal

3. While leading household brands and tech giants have been competing to dominate the kitchen with internet-connected________, the "smart kitchen" remains a tough sell.(A) appliances(C) campaigns(B) functions(D) gears

4. ________ speed continues to be a persistent factor in motor vehicle crashes each year； it's involved in nearly one third of all deaths. And little progress has been made to reduce speeding-related crashes, because the issue does not receive the attention it should.(A) Flexible(C) Durable(B) Excessive(D) Secure

5. When photos began ________of migrant children separated from their parents and placed in what looked like giant cages in detention centers, some young novelists had an immediate response.(A) searching(C) alerting(B) approaching(D) circulating

6. When a degree today is unlikely to be enough for the challenges of tomorrow, some community colleges and universities have worked together to train the________needed for technology of the future.(A) workloads(C) workforces(B) credentials(D) measurements

7. Nutrition experts have long debated whether there is an ideal diet that humans________to eat. But a study published found that there is likely no single natural diet that is best for human health.(A) evolved(C) estimated(B) projected(D) constructed

8. A new study has found that in casual interactions, people almost always complied with requests for help, but they were ________ thanked - in about 1 of 20 occasions, nor did they seem to expect it.(A) rarely(C) approximately(B) unconvincingly(D) temporarily

9. The pain and fear around childhood vaccinations contributes to the development of needle phobias,which can make people ________ to get flu shots and other potentially lifesaving vaccines.(A) declined(C) reluctant(B) incapable(D) incompetent

10. A report warns that unless humanity takes forceful actions to control carbon emissions, some places could face ________natural disasters. For example, many Southeast Asian countries battled tropical storms, floods, and earthquakes at the same time in 2018.(A) reputable(C) fundamental(B) simultaneous(D) progressive

11. Many wealthy countries' reduced carbon emissions are in fact a result of 'outsourcing' a large proportion of their carbon pollution overseas, by importing goods rather than producing them________.(A) conventionally(C) collectively(B) domestically(D) universally

12. Climate-related crises such as droughts have pushed millions of the world's poorest to the edge of survival. More than 650,000 children under five in West Africa, for example, are ________malnourished.(A) irregularly(C) severely(B) distinctively(D) promptly

13. Noise that humans create can be dangerous to animals who rely on hearing to seek their ________ and avoid predators.(A) temptation(C) entity(B) trail(D) prey

14. Hundreds of authors of children's books ________ under the banner in cities including San Francisco,New York and Pittsburgh, for the welfare of children.(A) distributed(C) marched(B) obstructed(D) detected

15. Fine particles (PM2.5) ________ a great health risk because they can get deep into lungs and some may even get into the bloodstream.(A) adopt(C) reveal(B) pose(D) abide

16. Governments and technology companies must find a way to educate users – young and old – about how to ________ what's real and what's fake. Part of this is about encouraging users to research issues themselves.(A) terminate(C) disrupt(B) dislocate(D) decipher

17. The ________of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) are bringing rapid disruptions and great uncertainty. Industries are being reshaped across the globe.(A) advances(C) restorations(B) ambiguities(D) engagements

18. Since too much eye contact can make people uncomfortable, psychologists who tried to________ the preferred length of eye contact concluded that, on average, it is three seconds long.(A) process(C) separate(B) access(D) establish

19. A psychologist suggests that short periods of boredom can encourage the minds to wander and daydream and thus increases the ________ of finding creative solutions.(A) probability(C) incident(B) tendency(D) range

20. The Global CEO Index shows that in the United States, top CEOs need less than two days to earn more than a worker's ________income.(A) allocated(C) universal(B) annual(D) reliable

21. (A) besides(C) even if(B) but(D) despite

22. (A) of(C) at(B) as(D) to

23. (A) supplement(B) extend(C) highlight(D) enhance

24. (A) chemical(B) addition(C) additive(D) composition

25. (A) instead of(B) due to(C) used as(D) substitute for

26. (A) distributed to(B) extended to(C) exposed from(D) scattered around

27. (A) on(B) from(C) at(D) in

28. (A) falling apart(B) in common(C) engaged in(D) in use

29. (A) which(B) in case that(C) where(D) in order that

30. (A) depth(B) temperature(C) moderation(D) contribution

31. (A) like(B) as(C) of(D) than

32. (A) scarce(B) concerned(C) random(D) preserved

33. (A) wilderness(B) midst(C) absence(D) location

34. (A) skeptical(B) debatable(C) intolerable(D) fundamental

35. (A) reserved(B) collected(C) recommended(D) conserved

36. Which of the followings is closest in meaning to the word "vibrant" in the passage?(A) respective(B) prosperous(C) likely(D) lively

37. Which of the followings is closest in meaning to the word "enforcement" in the passage?(A) consequence(B) claim(C) implementation(D) outcome

38. Which of the followings is NOT one of the reasons for the increase of tourists?(A) Cheap airfares.(B) Cultural treasures.(C) Easy to cross borders in Europe.(D) Inexpensive accommodation.

39. What causes over-tourism in tourist attractions globally, according to the passage?(A) Technology.(B) Rich cultures.(C) Art scenes.(D) Historic centers.

40. What can be inferred from the passage?(A) Tourists will be trained if they have misconduct.(B) It is important to collect high fines.(C) The measures to control misconduct are effective.(D) It is important for tourists to respect the local rules.

41. Which of the followings is closest in meaning to the word "longevity" in the passage?(A) stable life(B) long life(C) afterlife(D) lifecycle

42. Which of the followings is closest in meaning to the word "flawed" in the passage?(A) fluctuating(B) insecure(C) unbalanced(D) imperfect

43. Why was Jeanne Calment mentioned?(A) Her age was not real.(B) She was the oldest in France.(C) She didn't reach a fixed life span limit.(D) She was the oldest human whose age was well-documented.

44. What can be inferred from the following statement?
...people that old often lose track of how long they've actually lived.(A) People are lost if they get old.(B) It takes long to know the age.(C) They are too old to remember their ages.(D) It is difficult to find the age record of very old people.

45. Which of the followings is NOT one of the reasons why humans can live longer?(A) No biological limit.(C) Public health.(B) Food supplies.(D) Sanitary condition.

46. The United States _________. If the problem is not addressed or most Americans are not aware of the nature of the problem, it will continue to worsen severely. Fire statistics show that the USA lags behind its peer nations in fire security. Each year, there are hundreds of fires, thousands of deaths, tens of thousands of injuries, and billions of dollars lost in the country. These figures far exceed comparable statistics for other industrialized countries.(A) organizes a long-term project(B) is under far-reaching change(C) has a disastrous fire problem(D) faces a national security challenge

47. Animals' sleeping habits _________. They differ according to what time of day they sleep. Some animals sleep during daylight hours while others sleep during darkness. They also differ in the length of time they sleep. Other animals sleep for weeks or months at a time when they sleep through the winter.(A) vary in a number of ways(B) create different ecological systems(C) change with their environment(D) develop with their surroundings

48. Fresh water is _________ in developing countries. More than one billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, about three billion do not have access to adequate sanitation services, and about two million deaths each year are traced to waterborne diseases. Thus, water there is especially costly or inaccessible to the poorest, while the rich there have it piped into their homes. In addition, because of the infrastructure used to control water, whole seas are being lost, rivers are running dry, or millions of people have been displaced to make room for dams to reserve water.(A) a serious distress(B) a limiting resource(C) a competitive advantage(D) an startling phenomenon

49. In order to be successful in academic study, college students need to _________ available in the university. One important resource that all college students should use is tutorial services. Another important resource is frequent use of the library. In addition to using tutoring services and the library, college students should consult with their advisor regularly to monitor their learning of disciplinary knowledge or professional skills.(A) develop academic skills(B) observe learning progress(C) utilize the resources(D) apply professional knowledge

50. Course requirements in university systems_________in different countries around the world. In most of the European universities, students are not required to attend classes. However, students in the United States are required to attend all classes and may be penalized if they do not. Besides, in the European system, students usually have to take one comprehensive examination at the end of the entire four or five years of study. But, there are usually numerous quizzes, assignments, or final papers in each course at the end of the semester in the university systems in the United States.(A) should be reformed drastically(B) will be transformed steadily(C) may reshape education comprehensively(D) can differ considerably