112年 - 112 台灣綜合大學系統_學士班轉學生聯合招生考試試題：英文#127190

1. The article opens and closes with descriptions of two news reports, each _____ one major point in contrast with the other. (A) makes (B) made (C) is to make (D) making

2. The number of registered participants in this year's marathon was half _____. (A) of last year's (B) those of last year's (C) of those of last year (D) that of last year's

3. I was speaking to Ann on the phone when suddenly we were _____. (A) hung up (B) hung back (C) cut down (D) cut off

4. She wondered if she could have the opportunity to spend _____ here so that she could learn more about the city. (A) sometimes (B) some time (C) sometime (D) some times

5. Ms. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be _____ with everyone who comes to the store. (A) accepted (B) admitted (C) admired (D) acquainted

6. He does not _____ as a teacher of English as his pronunciation is terrible. (A) equal (B) match (C) qualify (D) fit

7. Dozens of scientific groups all over the world have been _____ the goal of a practical and economic way to use sunlight to split water molecules. (A) pursuing (B) chasing (C) reaching (D) winning 

8. The discussion was so prolonged and exhausting that _____ the speakers stopped for refreshments. (A) at large (B) at intervals (C) at ease (D) at random

9. When traveling, you are advised to take travelers' checks, which provide a secure _____ to carrying your money in cash. (A) substitute (B) selection (C) preference (D) alternative

10. I never trusted him because I always thought of him as such a _____ character. (A) gracious (B) suspicious (C) unique (D) particular

11. Changing from solid to liquid, water takes in heat from all substances near it, and this _____ produces artificial cold surrounding it. (A) absorption (B) transition (C) consumption (D) interaction

12. I didn't say anything like that at all. You are purposely _____ my ideas to prove your point. (A) revising (B) contradicting (C) distorting (D) distracting

13. Language, culture, and personality may be considered _____ of each other in thought, but they are inseparable in fact. (A) indistinctly (B) separately (C) irrelevantly (D) independently

14. Watching me pulling the calf awkwardly to the barn, the Irish milkmaid fought hard to _____ her laughter. (A) hold back (B) hold on (C) hold out (D) hold up

15. The hotel was awful! _____, our room was far too small. Then we found that the shower didn't work. (A) To begin with (B) After all (C) In reality (D) As a whole

16. The manager gave one of the salesgirls an accusing look for her _____ attitude toward customers. (A) impartial (B) mild (C) hostile (D)opposing

17. I __________ with thanks the help of my colleagues in the preparation of this new column. (A) express (B) confess (C) verify (D) acknowledge

18. It is strictly __________ that access to confidential documents is denied to all but a few. (A) secured (B) forbidden (C) regulated (D) determined

19. Christmas is a Christian holy day usually celebrated on December 25th __________ the birth of Jesus Christ. (A) in accordance with (B) in terms of (C) in favor of (D) in honor of

20. Since it is too late to change my mind now, I am __________ to carrying out the plan. (A) obliged (B) committed (C) engaged (D) resolved 

21.  (A) put into effect (B) put together (C) looked down upon (D) left out

22.  (A) with (B) of (C) from (D) on

23.  (A) in practice (B) in place (C) on duty (D) in charge

24. (A) which (B) that (C) and (D) it

25.  (A) to (B) in (C) with (D) for

26. (A) take charge (B) call for (C) take on (D) act as 

27. (A) assigned (B) entrusted (C) applied (D) appointed

28. (A) consists of (B) results from (C) refrains from (D) composes of

29. (A) with (B) when (C) while (D) and

30. (A) with (B) for (C) from (D) between

31. According to the passage, how has the percentage of children in OECD countries attending private schools changed from 2000 to 2018? (A) It increased from about 8% to 15%. (B) It remained steady at about 8%. (C) It decreased from about 8% to 5%. (D) It increased from about 5% to 8%.

32. Which statement about private schooling in Britain and America is true, based on the information in the passage? (A) The percentage of children attending private schools has decreased in both countries. (B) Both countries have a larger proportion of students attending religious private schools compared to independent schools. (C) In both countries, students attending private schools have advantages including better test scores, university admissions, and job prospects. (D) The cost of private schooling

33. What does the passage imply about the social effect of private schools in America and Britain? (A) Private schools in America do not provide access to top universities. (B) Private schools are responsible for maintaining societal equality in both countries. (C) Private schools perpetuate societal elitism, and this is a subject of debate in both countries. (D) Private schools in Britain don't serve any beneficial purpose in society.

34. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the cost of private schooling in Britain? (A) The cost of private schooling in Britain has stayed the same since the 1980s. (B) The cost of private schooling in Britain is equivalent to the median household income. (C) The cost of private schooling in Britain has tripled since the 1980s and is about half the median household income. (D) The cost of private schooling in Britain is the highest in the world and more than three times the median household income.

35. Based on the passage, what contributes to the success of privately schooled students apart from the quality of education? (A) Parents' wealth, encouragement, and intelligence. (B) Access to better extracurricular activities. (C) Exclusive partnerships with top universities. (D) The prestige associated with attending private schools.

36. According to René Descartes' aphorism, what is unique about consciousness? (A) It can be measured and objectified. (B) It is a property of having a complex, active brain. (C) It is subjective and a conscious being knows he is conscious. (D) It is always present, even in sleep.

37. Which of the following statements best describes the proposition about 'zombies' mentioned in the text? (A) Zombies are beings that are conscious but behave as if they are not. (B) Zombies refer to beings that appear conscious but might not be. (C) Zombies are beings that act without consciousness due to damaged brains. (D) Zombies are a representation of our misunderstanding of consciousness.

38. Based on the passage, which of these is a challenge when considering consciousness across different species? (A) It's difficult to determine if animals, such as bees or codfish, are conscious. (B) Animals, such as chimpanzees and dogs, cannot be conscious. (C) Consciousness in animals is often mistaken for simple behavioral responses. (D) All animals are likely to be conscious but we simply cannot communicate with them.

39. What does the author suggest about the nature of consciousness from the observation of sleep and brain activity? (A) Consciousness is a side-effect of brain activity. (B) Consciousness disappears during sleep, indicating its non-importance. (C) Consciousness might be a specific phenomenon that has evolved with a biological purpose. (D) Consciousness is purely a product of the brain's electrical activity.

40. What is blindsight as described in the passage? (A) It is a phenomenon where people consciously choose not to see. (B) It is a phenomenon where people can see but choose to act as if they are blind. (C) It is a phenomenon where people with damage to the visual cortex can respond to visual stimuli without conscious awareness. (D) It is a phenomenon where people temporarily lose their vision due to an overactive brain.

IV. Short Essay Writing 

 Directions: Write a short essay of approximately 200 words     in English     to describe and justify your motivation for taking this joint transfer exam. In your essay, you should first explain why your current major study does not fit your ambition. Then try to explain how your decision to transfer to the new department (at a new college/university) will have some positive impact on your future life.