114年 - 114 高雄醫學大學_學生轉系考試﹕英文#128990

1. The artist’s use of bold colors and unusual shapes gives her work a truly ______________ style that stands out from others. (A) abrasive (B) distinctive (C) procedural (D) submissive

2. The team leader asked the employee to ______________ that he had received the document. (A) acknowledge (B) authorize (C) compensate (D) reconcile

3. The company made a serious ______________ to reducing carbon emissions by 50% in five years. (A) assessment (B) alignment (C) commitment (D) containment

4. Due to the urgent nature of the crisis, the health ministry decided to quickly ______________ a panel of experts to recommend immediate action. (A) conceal (B) construe (C) contrive (D) convene

5. The platform is designed for premium users and is available ______________ to verified members—not to the general public. (A) exclusively (B) incidentally (C) marginally (D) unwillingly 

Part B: Choose the best explanation of the underlined word.

6. Some of her choices seemed completely     irrational    , but she stood by them anyway. (A) erratic (B) illogical (C) peculiar (D) repugnant

7. He took a short walk during his lunch break to help       alleviate       the stress caused by back-to-back meetings. (A) exacerbate (B) mitigate (C) neutralize (D) prioritize

8. The team hoped to       consolidate       their progress after a few major breakthroughs. (A) allocate (B) disregard (C) jeopardize (D) secure

9. Due to a financial       constraint      , they had to delay the expansion plans. (A) contingency (B) parameter (C) restriction (D) threshold

10. Some level of climate change seems       inevitable       unless drastic action is taken. (A) inescapable (B) irreversible (C) illimitable (D) impenetrable 

II. Grammar

Part A: Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

11. The scientist, ______ several decades in marine biology, published a groundbreaking paper on deep-sea ecosystems. (A) had spent (B) having spent (C) that spent (D) spending 

12. ______ its investments years ago, it would be entirely dependent on fossil fuels today. (A) If the company did not diversify (B) Had the company not diversified (C) Not the company were to diversify (D) If the company would not have diversified

13. The board was unsure ______ the proposed strategy would yield measurable results within the quarter. (A) of (B) whether (C) that (D) if or not

14. The experiment was a failure; ______, the data collected will still inform future studies. (A) and (B) however (C) since (D) otherwise

15. The ancient manuscript, ______ had been damaged by water, was carefully restored by experts. (A) the cover of which (B) of which the cover (C) which the cover of (D) whose the cover 

Part B: Identify the grammatically INCORRECT word or phrase.

16. Despite conducting        extensive researches      , the review committee fails to recognize           how the algorithm       disproportionately  affects communities       on the margins      , particularly those without stable housing or reliable        internet access       in rural areas. (A)extensive researches(B) how the algorithm(C)on the margins(D)internet access

17. The chronic depletion of groundwater resources        derive from       inadequate provision of infrastructure and       lack of       policies  that reinforce conservation practices across       various       agricultural and industrial sectors throughout the country’s rural and        urban regions      . (A) derive from(B)lack of(C)various(D)urban regions

18. Although the framework       appears legitimate       and was initially well-received, subsequent investigations       have revealed        inconsistencies that undermine its ability       to address on       ethical concerns       raised       by stakeholders from multiple sectors. (A)appears legitimate(B)have revealed(C) to address on (D)raised

19. The       professor’s comment       that the theory is highly cognitive       and demonstrates       an authentic understanding of immersive  learning       sounded impressed       to many, especially       those unfamiliar with       such abstract concepts in applied education contexts. (A)professor’s comment(B)and demonstrates(C)sounded impressed(D)those unfamiliar with 

20. The environmental researchers  warned that       what’s at stake       are not only financial losses but also the presence of species       whose       disappearance provokes       cascading       ecological consequences       may gradually       transform entire biomes and threaten the  stability of interdependent ecosystems worldwide. (A)what’s at stake(B)whose(C)cascading(D)may gradually

21. (A) Instead (B) Meanwhile (C) Thus (D) Yet

22. (A) in case of (B) in favor of (C) in terms of (D) on behalf of

23. (A) high-latency (B) pre-programmed (C) real-time (D) slow-paced

24. (A) designed (B) designing (C) being design (D) design

25. (A) exploitative (B) inclusive (C) preemptive (D) subversive

26. What is the most appropriate title for this passage? (A) Traditional Education Methods in the Digital Era (B) Monitoring in Modern Classrooms: A Legal Debate (C) Emotional Intelligence and AI Use Among Teachers (D) When AI Replaces Manners: The Decline of Respect

27. Where would the following sentence best fit within the passage?

“This behavioral shift is not only troubling for teachers but also symptomatic of a broader breakdown in interpersonal norms among youth.” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4]

28. What is the best synonym for “plummet” in the last paragraph? (A) plunge steeply (B) deteriorate gradually (C) level off temporarily (D) fluctuate unpredictably

29. According to the passage, why might overuse of AI hinder students' development? (A) It lowers their academic scores. (B) It weakens their social awareness. (C) It reduces the need for real interaction. (D) It encourages outdated learning habits. 

30. What can be inferred about the author’s attitude toward students who demand access to classroom camera footage? (A) The author believes this shows advanced digital literacy. (B) The author considers it a valid challenge to teacher authority. (C) The author sees this behavior as immature and lacking in respect. (D) The author views this as a sign of critical thinking and independence. 

31. What is the most appropriate title for this passage? (A) Understanding the Political Barriers to Pandemic Response (B) Strengthening Global Health Systems for Future Outbreaks (C) Evaluating the Effectiveness of Vaccine Equity Campaigns (D) The Historical Role of Quarantine in European Medicine

32. Where would the following sentence best fit within the passage? “These vulnerabilities are not incidental, but symptomatic of deeper structural issues that demand systemic and sustained policy responses.” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4]

33. According to the passage, why is quarantine alone no longer sufficient for global epidemic control? (A) Modern transportation networks make quarantine irrelevant. (B) Quarantine only works for localized diseases, not global ones. (C) It is no longer legally supported by most international organizations. (D) Pathogens now spread too rapidly for traditional methods to work in isolation.

34. Which of the following best describes the author's view of current global health system coordination? (A) It is sufficient but not widely adopted. (B) It is rapidly improving through technology alone. (C) It is fragmented and needs more integrated strategies. (D) It is centralized and overly dependent on top-down control.

35. What can be inferred about the author's perspective on reforming public health governance? (A) Emerging diseases are too unpredictable to plan for. (B) Small, localized adjustments can create long-term change. (C) Structural reform must prioritize national interests over global cooperation. (D) Piecemeal efforts fall short; comprehensive institutional transformation is required.

 1. summarize the main points shown in the two figures;

2. state your own opinion on the topic, using the information from the two figures.