111年 - 111 國際經濟商務特種考試_三等_國際經濟商務人員類科英文組：外國文（英文）#110736

科目：外國文（英文；包括作文、翻譯與應用文） | 年份：111年 | 選擇題數：20 | 申論題數：3

試卷資訊

所屬科目：外國文（英文；包括作文、翻譯與應用文）

選擇題 (20)

1 A maniac interest in national identity has often ________ into destructive chauvinism, which is an unfortunate fact of modern politics. (A) penetrated (B) divided (C) invaded (D) degenerated

2 The police recently purchased a piece of new technology that can quickly locate people in the deepest mountain area even when bad weather ________ all the other search efforts. (A) hampers (B) hatches (C) harnesses (D) harasses

3 An illegally parked vehicle ________ the normal flow of traffic for two hours this morning. (A) flourished (B) obstructed (C) validated (D) promoted

4 Digital technology is having ________ effects on the way we think about the world. (A) defensive (B) profound (C) luxurious (D) medieval

5 We always keep our financial records accurate and ________ , as this helps to inform the investors and shareholders of their investment. (A) characteristic (B) proficient (C) transparent (D) versatile

6 In memory of his father, who died of lung cancer, Dr. Johnson ________ all his life to cancer research. (A) distributed (B) deliberated (C) dedicated (D) disclosed

7 This fancy restaurant is known for its ________ apple desserts and tasty pastries. (A) destructive (B) hypocritical (C) scrumptious (D) explanatory

8 Compulsory auto liability insurance is ________ and you must buy it if you would like to drive in Taiwan. (A) beneficial (B) considerate (C) intentional (D) obligatory

9 Rescue teams were immediately ________ to the region that was severely hit by the storm. (A) perceived (B) diminished (C) prohibited (D) dispatched

10 Navigating the music industry, including its vital terminology, history, and essential industry practices, can be challenging for the novice, as well as the ________ professionals. (A) sacred (B) seasoned (C) salvaged (D) scattered

11 A number of ________ actions that can be taken to combat climate change and global warming are being discussed in the forum. (A) tangible (B) eloquent (C) culinary (D) irrelevant

12 This newly renovated brownstone building preserves ancient ________ and national historic treasures. (A) relics (B) gorges (C) shams (D) bluffs

13 Carpet weaving has been an important traditional ________ created by villagers since the early days of the country’s history. (A) handiness (B) handicap (C) handicraft (D) handwriting

14 Michael was so arrogant and self-centered that, whenever things went wrong, his ________ response was to blame others. (A) deficient (B) invariable (C) reluctant (D) feeble

15 In order to pass the bar exam, Jeff has to work ________ for the next coming year. (A) assiduously (B) agnostically (C) aesthetically (D) astronomically

16 When travelling, tourists should stay ________ in big cities and keep themselves protected from crime. (A) irrelevant (B) outrageous (C) clinical (D) vigilant

17 The company has launched a new automotive battery monitor and balancer to ________ the challenges of filtering system-level noise to accurately measure battery-cell voltage and temperature. (A) affirm (B) alienate (C) address (D) aggregate

18 Without a ________ of hesitation, I immediately signed the paper to purchase our family home which was located in a safe and convenient neighborhood. (A) sticker (B) flicker (C) phase (D) burden

19 During the mating season, male great bustards develop a ________ change in color on their necks, from the usual plain grey to a two-tone pattern of white and brown. (A) suspicious (B) conspicuous (C) protruding (D) secreting

20 Rain over the past few weeks has eased drought conditions, but a lot more is needed to ________ water supplies. (A) replenish (B) replicate (C) retaliate (D) restrain

申論題 (3)

一、英譯中：請將下面這段英文譯成正確、流暢的中文（20 分）
Amazon just launched technology that could change everything. New Amazon technology, introduced at two Amazon Go stores, lets shoppers pay for purchases by holding their hands over a scanner. The system, called Amazon One, may herald a new way of identifying yourself and paying for things. Amazon Go is itself a proof-of-concept store—once you scan yourself in with your smartphone, you pick up whatever you want and walk out, and the system charges you automatically. And Amazon has also offered that technology to other companies. Widespread adoption of Amazon Go technology will be challenging, though, because it depends on a storewide array of cameras and sensors that track every shopper and every item as it is removed from the shelf or put back there.

二、中譯英：請將下面這段中文譯成正確、流暢的英文（20 分）
有時候，壓力其實是……好的？從我有記憶以來，壓力就一直是我人生中的一部分。在我還小的時候，就會因為新聞報導而緊張。世界上為什麼會發生那麼多不好的事情？而且，每個年齡和每個階段也都會有新的壓力誘因：身體形象、考試、朋友、愛情、失落、求職面試、政治以及死亡。一天晚上，面對著一份稿件的截稿時間，我可以感覺到恐慌開始襲擊我。我深吸一口氣，認真思考自己的感受，才意識到流竄在我體內的壓力荷爾蒙其實沒有讓我覺得難過。有沒有可能壓力其實讓我覺得……很好？

三、英文作文：請根據下面的說明寫一篇約 250 字的英文作文（35 分）
Entrepreneurs sacrifice a lot to get their businesses off the ground. There are countless stories of founders sleeping in cars or eating ramen to save money. What are the things that you as an entrepreneur cannot sacrifice? How do you balance your business and family life? Please elaborate your concern with details and substantial examples.