98年 - 外語群英語類 專業科目(一)：英文閱讀#20910

科目：統測◆15外語群英語類◆(二)英文閱讀與寫作 | 年份：98年 | 選擇題數：50 | 申論題數：0

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所屬科目：統測◆15外語群英語類◆(二)英文閱讀與寫作

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1. Marian moved to France from Taiwan and learned to _____________ to new conditions. (A) adopt (B) adapt (C) appeal (D) adhere
2. Global food production depends on the _____________ of water. Therefore, boosting the water productivity of world agriculture will be crucial to meeting future food needs. (A) identification (B) deficiency (C) availability (D) prosperity
3. Observing the sky can help us forecast what the weather will be like. Dark clouds in the sky _____________ that it is going to rain. (A) portray (B) regulate (C) indicate (D) survey
4. _____________ the global economic recession, governments all over the world are taking various measures to improve their economy. (A) In the face of (B) On behalf of (C) At the expense of (D) At the disposal of 的
5. The company has very poor management. _____________, there has been a drop in profits. (A) In full swing (B) In retrospect (C) As a consequence (D) As a token
6. For a car using electricity, all you need to do is _____________ to the electricity supply, charge the battery, and then you’re ready to go. (A) let it out (B) pull it down (C) lift it up (D) plug it in
7. Doris Lessing won the _____________ Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007. (A) courteous (B) ambiguous (C) prestigious (D) suspicious
8. She loves teaching, and she teaches her students with great _____________. (A) pessimism (B) sarcasm (C) enthusiasm (D) chauvinism
9. Genes, basic units of heredity, _____________ the physical features that a living organism inherits, such as the shape of a tree’s leaf, the markings on a cat’s fur, and the color of human hair. (A) dissolve (B) postpone (C) perish (D) determine
10. If you want to apply for the position, you need at least one _____________. (A) recommendation (B) reluctance (C) extinction (D) evacuation
11. _____________ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings. (A) Philanthropists (B) Hypocrites (C) Antagonists (D) Notaries
12. In 1861, an Italian _____________ named Giuseppe Fiorelli began to uncover the mystery of Pompeii. (A) neurologist (B) acupuncturist (C) orthodontist (D) archaeologist
13. The workers have decided to _____________ with their employers about their wage claims. (A) overflow (B) negotiate (C) resign (D) assassinate
14. Elvis Presley’s stage life started to decline when he _____________ to the temptations of drugs. (A) succumbed (B) inspired (C) appealed (D) explored
15. It’s very easy to travel from place to place in Taiwan because it has an _____________ road system. (A) existent (B) extinct (C) extensive (D) external
16. (A) incredibility (B) inhibition (C) inconvenience (D) inheritance
17. (A) as long as (B) unless (C) as soon as (D) nonetheless
18. (A) Although (B) Despite (C) In addition to (D) As far as
19. (A) where (B) which (C) when (D) that
20. (A) summon (B) revenge (C) seclude (D) retrieve
21. (A) twitch (B) track (C) twitter (D) trudge
22. (A) incline (B) flourish (C) scatter (D) monitor
23. (A) on the house (B) by contrast (C) in a nutshell (D) as a last resort
24. (A) regards (B) regardless (C) regarded (D) regarding
25. (A) reduction (B) enforcement (C) infringement (D) subscription
26. (A) enclosures (B) executions (C) acquittals (D) amnesties
27. (A) endurance (B) forbearance (C) disinterest (D) intolerance
28. (A) Opponents (B) Radicals (C) Propagandists (D) Advocates
29. (A) enables (B) reflects (C) deters (D) suffers
30. (A) furthermore (B) likewise (C) incidentally (D) however
31. What is the main idea of this passage? (A) A teacher needs to be an expert in subject matters to teach students well. (B) A teacher will have more answers if he /she tries not to be an expert. (C) A teacher is merely obligated to succeed in teaching school subjects. (D) A teacher should teach to improve students’ self-images.
32. The main idea of this passage is supported by _______________. (A) the teacher’s feeling of relief (B) the teacher’s reluctance of being an expert (C) the teacher’s positive influence on Eddie’s higher self-esteem (D) the teacher’s sense of pride in Eddie’s better math performance
33. Which of the following can be inferred from this passage? (A) Many urban areas are overpopulated, which may eventually bring some impact on the people and the environment. (B) The sprawl of suburban areas could potentially jeopardize urban development. (C) American automobile industry widens the already yawning gap between the cities and the rural areas. (D) Big cities in China, India and South America forge an alliance with American cities, which could reshape the metropolitan identity.
34. The metaphorical meaning of the word “mushrooming” is _______________. (A) head-on clash (B) accelerating growth (C) impending storm (D) catastrophic fall
35. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage? (A) Intelligent Quotient: An Indicator to Future Success (B) Nature or Nurture: Environments Matter More (C) Building Adolescents’ Achievement: A Personality Factor (D) Occupational Success: On Account of Academic Achievement
36. What view of the author’s can be predicted from this passage? (A) Adolescents’ achievement may not be so much influenced by their intelligence as by the environment they are exposed to. (B) A closer observation of adolescents’ abilities and personal temperament is needed to inform future teaching. (C) Adolescents should be given more opportunities to observe differences in academic and occupational environments. (D) Disparities in one’s achievement are due in large part to one’s inherited characteristics.
37. Which of the following is the claim of the passage? (A) There are disparities in adolescents’ abilities. (B) Studies show that adolescents’ achievements are highly relevant to their abilities. (C) An adolescent’s abilities cannot be well established even if opportunities are provided. (D) Situational factors play a critical role in determining one’s achievement.
38. Which of the following is most likely to be the author’s implicit attitude toward lottery business? (A) It is legitimate for state governments to determine how to tax businesses, albeit with certain ethical concerns. (B) State governments should not rely on lottery business as a revenue source. (C) Since managing lottery business makes state taxation policy more flexible, state governments should be allowed to do so. (D) When it comes to the increment of state revenues, all means are justifiable.
39. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the state government to rationalize lottery business? (A) Lotteries are being sold to increase the state’s tax income. (B) People are bound to gamble, so it’s better to have the state manage it than to leave it to the hands of crime organizations. (C) State governments legalize lottery business for those who wish to purchase a hope of getting rich. (D) State governments intend to divert funds from illegal operations and channel this revenue into state treasury.
40. The statement made by Professor Nelson Rose connotes that _______________. (A) profit making should not be the prioritized agenda of any state administration (B) chartering restaurant business can also make as much money as lottery business (C) the state government should not say no to any business that brings in money (D) the state government should legalize prostitution and also open brothels
41. What is the main idea of this passage? (A) Americans are generally reluctant to learn a foreign language. (B) The melting pot notion explains why Americans are less competent in English communication. (C) Immigrants harbor a grudge against English learning. (D) The linguistically isolated population is increasing at a rate that raises concerns.
42. Which of the following descriptions about “melting pot” is TRUE? (A) It is a metaphor of cookware used to illustrate the diversification of cuisine cultures. (B) It is a claim that people should be separated from one another because of the cultural differences. (C) It is a belief that people of different ethnic groups can assimilate to make a heterogeneous society homogeneous. (D) It used to be an abiding myth in the U.S. and now becomes a ubiquitous creed in the world.
43. The underlined word “palatable” can be best replaced by _______________. (A) impressionable (B) agreeable (C) plausible (D) susceptible
44. The underlined term “lingua franca” refers to _______________. (A) an overwhelming phenomenon of learning English as a foreign language (B) a language used exclusively by non-immigrants in a monolingual society (C) a language commonly used by people of different languages for communication (D) an unusual situation that provokes conflicts because people of different languages cannot understand each other
45. According to the U.S. Census, _______________. (A) twelve million Americans are living in an environment in which English exposure is insufficient or even unavailable (B) the number of linguistically isolated households has plunged (C) immigrants from Taiwan have the least difficulty adjusting themselves to the English-only environment (D) immigrants in the U.S. all have limited English proficiency, so that many of them are studying English
46. According to the passage, in what way does a brand distinguish itself from others? (A) A brand per se is a distinct icon and needs negligible efforts to manage. (B) A brand can only be recognized through its product spokesmodel. (C) Brand visibility requires sarcastic caricature to impress customers. (D) A brand identity relies on a compatible assortment of elements.
47. The passage is to _______________. (A) explain how branding is scarcely emphasized by international businesses (B) articulate an inconceivable future direction for world-famous brands (C) discuss the multiple factors that could influence branding success (D) examine the possibilities to franchise brand names and logos to international dealers
48. Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE? (A) Nike’s swoosh and McDonald’s golden arches are exemplary logos that strengthen their respective brands. (B) Diesel’s branding experiment was a lost cause and proved that branding has to be consistent. (C) A brand name needs to be constantly changed in order to attract new customers. (D) A strong brand can disregard the level of consumer awareness while making branding decisions.
49. In Paragraph 3, the transitional phrase “That being said” can be best replaced by “_______________.” (A) Furthermore (B) Nevertheless (C) As a matter of fact (D) Accordingly
【已刪除】50. The “cult” status Diesel enjoys suggests that ________________. (A) Diesel’s customers are almost unreservedly committed to and have great veneration for the brand (B) Diesel has always been cultivating the brand to maintain its high-end status as a luxury brand (C) Diesel undertakes an unconventional brand management to cater to the niche market (D) Diesel is famous for its signature products and tactful branding strategies to assure customers of 100 % satisfaction (E) 送分

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