一、詞彙 (15%)
說明：第 1 至 15 題，每題選出最適當的一個選項，標示在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。
每題答對得 1 分，答錯不倒扣。
(A) guidance (B)
progress (C) adventure (D) discipline
2. Children
under 18 aren’t allowed to watch this action movie because of its content.
(A) amusing (B) prompt (C) numerous (D) violent
3. Andy’s
bedroom is a complete ;
there are clothes, toys, candy wrappers, and more all over the floor.
(A) mess (B)
basis (C) duty (D)
reality
4. As she’s
been living an extremely life,
Kathy’s never had to worry about money
and can buy whatever she wants.
(A) informative (B) clever (C) unstable (D) wealthy
5. While
everyone at the party was chatting joyfully, Joe remained because he was
too shy to strike up any conversations with others.
(A) active (B)
silent (C) grave (D) fatal
6. An
outbreak of measles in Okinawa, Japan, has lots of tourists; many people have canceled
their trips there.
(A) advertised (B) emphasized (C) alarmed (D) entertained
7. A lot of people
the president for trying to pass a law that
the majority of the public disliked, but he went ahead and did it anyway.
(A) contacted (B) portrayed (C) criticized (D) permitted
8. I’m a big
fan of nature and documentaries, so when I was watching the film Beyond Beauty:
Taiwan from Above, it me the whole way through.
(A) fascinated
(B) admired (C) bothered (D) discouraged
9. Tanya her chance to attend university so that she
could earn more money to help her
parents raise their family.
(A) pressed (B) illustrated (C) pursued (D) sacrificed
10. Matt has
a secret on his classmate Susan; whenever she talks to
him, he can’t help but blush.
(A) crush (B)
temper (C) crash (D)
theme
11. All of
the board of directors shared the same about the proposal; they thought it was a good
idea, but that it would cost a lot.
(A) incident (B) symbol (C) opinion (D) virtue
12. Even
though I hadn’t seen Judy for about ten years, I her immediately; she looked almost exactly the
same.
(A) introduced (B) recognized (C) suspected (D) represented
13. My
friends all want to see this movie; it’s not the kind of movie I would watch , but if they all want to see it,
then I’ll go with them.
(A) gradually (B) normally (C) steadily (D) skillfully
14. Debbie
keeps having with her husband over their finances; I really
don’t think their marriage is going to last very long.
(A) stares (B)
injuries (C) salaries (D) quarrels
15. The
doctor told Lacy that she couldn’t have any alcohol or be around people who
smoked because she was ,
and those activities would pose health risks to her baby.
(A) pregnant (B) desperate (C) absolute (D) conscious
二、綜合測驗 (15%)
說明：第 16 至 30 題，每題一個空格。請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，標示在答案卡之
「選擇題答案區」。每題答對得 1 分，答錯不倒扣。
第16至20題為題組
A political dispute between two European nations led to certain
kinds of clocks running slowly across Europe in March 2018. The small nation of
Kosovo separated from Serbia in 2008, but the countries still 16
a border and a power grid.
However, because they’ve failed to reach an
17 about power rules and regulations, their grid
became unbalanced. The grids of many European nations are linked across
borders, so this affected the whole continent. Many household clocks in Europe 18
the energy produced by these
connected grids to keep time. Therefore, the disruption of the grid caused them
to run up to six minutes slow. The organization ENTSO-E, which coordinates Europe’s
power companies, urged Serbia and Kosovo to
19 their dispute as soon as possible. Though 20
were made to the grid and
these clocks began to show the correct time again, a long-term solution is
still needed. Without one, similar problems are sure to occur in the future.
16. (A) divide (B)
erase (C) prepare (D) share
17. (A) agreement (B) emergency (C) expense (D)
argument
18. (A) get over (B) rely on (C) go through (D)
result in
19. (A) refuse (B)
spark (C) split (D) resolve
20. (A) comparisons (B)
discoveries (C) adjustments (D) expectations
第21至25題為題組
What would you do if you were faced with authorities who were
convinced you were dead? A Romanian man who returned to his home country after
a long time abroad 21 by a court that he was legally declared dead.
Constantin Reliu had spent almost 20 years in Turkey without going back to
Romania, but finally returned in early 2018 to renew his passport. He was 22 a new passport by Romanian authorities, who
notified him that he’d been declared dead in 2003. Reliu had been estranged
from his wife when he moved to Turkey, and he hadn’t 23
her. After not hearing from
him for years, she filed paperwork declaring that he was probably dead.
Reliu hoped that appearing before a judge would 24
any idea that he was dead.
However, Romanian law requires a person to appeal a false death certificate
within a certain number of years, and that period had already passed. 25
, Reliu is now left hoping that he can get a special judgment for
his case, or else he faces an ambiguous future. Without a legal identity, he
can’t get a passport to return to Turkey, where he owns a small company.
21. (A) was informed (B)
had informed (C) informed (D)
has informed
22. (A) approved (B) resisted (C) denied (D)
sought
23. (A) lost control of (B) kept in contact with (C) stood up for (D) lent a hand to
24. (A) strengthen (B) regret (C) promote (D) dismiss
25. (A) Besides (B) Otherwise (C) Thus (D) Nevertheless
第26至30題為題組
Scientists in Australia have found that the ocean’s smallest
animals—krill—have developed a surprising new ability. Krill are small
crustaceans that live in huge numbers throughout the world. Many whales feed on
them as their primary food source. These tiny animals eat small pieces of
food
26
in
the water. In the lab, scientists found that they’ll also eat microplastics and
turn them into even tinier pieces.
To test the way sea animals interact with plastics in the ocean, the
researchers fed the krill microplastics. They found that the little creatures 27
the microplastics into
nanoplastics. These nanoplastic pieces were on average 78% 28
the microplastics. At that
size, the pieces were no longer big enough to be easily detected. However, the
scientists said this isn’t
29 for fighting plastic
pollution and that it just makes it easier for plastics to reach the deeper
realms of the ocean. While more research is needed, the scientists said this
may be a sign that more plastic is 30
in the oceans than previously
thought.
26. (A) float (B)
floated (C) floating (D) to float
27. (A) took over (B) broke down (C) came across (D)
filled up
28. (A) bigger than (B) as much as (C) as little as (D)
smaller than
29. (A) helpful (B)
capable (C) durable (D) harmful
30. (A) present (B) internal (C) sensible (D)
regional
三、文章選填(10%)
說明：第 31 至 40 題，每題一個空格，請依文意在文章後所提供的 (A) 到 (J) 選項中分別
選出一個最適當者，並將其英文字母代號標示在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。每題
答對得 1 分，答錯不倒扣。
Many European countries are famed for their amazing food. However,
many people don’t think Britain is a country known for its 31
dining. Even so, there are a
few dishes from British cuisine that have held on to 32
long enough to become favorites
both at home and abroad. Throughout the years, one food that has remained an
important part of the British diet and evolved to take a variety of forms is
the pie.
British pies can have either sweet or savory ingredients underneath
their tasty crusts. British people of all kinds have 33
pies for centuries. For the
poor, the pie’s portability was its great
34
—a valuable thing in the days before takeout boxes and plastic
forks. The small pies that common people ate were easy to 35
. The rich have historically favored large, elaborately made pies
with exotic ingredients, and used them as a way to 36
their status and resources.
Rich Britons holding a dinner party might delight guests with a “Surprised
Pye,” a pastry 37 enough to hide a band of musicians, who would
burst forth from the pie and begin playing.
The value of the pie in Britain even 38 to
its use as a form of currency. Some towns in Britain were required to pay their
tax obligations to the king or queen in the form of pies. Though this practice
no longer exists, the importance of pies is still 39
in figures of speech. For
example, “to eat humble pie” means to admit that you were wrong, whereas the
phrase “to have a finger in every pie” is used to describe a person who gets
involved in other people’s affairs.
The baking of rich, savory pies, not just as an everyday food but
also as an item of 40 importance, continues to this day. It’s easy
to see that the pie’s place of pride in British history will last for years to
come.
(A) fancied (B) gigantic (C) reflected (D) show off (E)
advantage
(F) popularity (G) carry around (H) fine (I) extended (J) cultural
31.
32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
四、閱讀測驗 (32%)
說明：第41至56題，每題請分別根據各篇文章之文意選出最適當的一個選項，標示在答案
卡之「選擇題答案區」。每題答對得2分，答錯不倒扣。
Australia has long been a popular vacation destination, and every
year, tourists flock to its colorful coastal cities. One spot that can’t be
missed is Gold Coast. With great expanses of beautiful beaches, lush natural
parks and animal sanctuaries, and a unique food culture, this sun-kissed city
offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Even in a country known for good surfing, Gold Coast’s long sandy
shores stand out as a surfing paradise. The city has 69 kilometers of beaches,
which ensures that tourists there have plenty of places to soak up the sun. In
addition to its beaches, the city, Australia’s sixth-largest, has other things
for visitors to enjoy. Its nearby parks provide opportunities to hike through
nature and learn about the continent’s amazing natural beauty and the history
of the people who first lived there. For example, tall rock pillars in Burleigh
Head National Park, within Gold Coast’s city limits, are said by the Yugambeh
native people to be the fingers of a giant who was swallowed up by the land.
If you’re more interested in wildlife, be sure to visit one of the
area’s animal sanctuaries. At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, visitors can have
the chance to hold a koala or feed a crocodile. Farther afield, Gold Coast’s
surrounding areas offer swimming and diving as well as the opportunity to visit
pleasant gardens or sample Australia’s food culture. The mix of cultures
Australia plays host to has given rise to a wide variety of food choices.
Exotic ingredients and techniques from different countries produce unique
tastes all their own. If you are a fan of relaxing at the beach, exploring
nature, and trying delicious food, don’t miss out on Gold Coast!
41. What is suggested about Australia in the passage?
(A) A number of its
cities are located in coastal areas.
(B) It has few surfing
spots apart from Gold Coast.
(C) It isn’t home to any
native people’s cultures.
(D) Gold Coast is the
country’s biggest tourist destination.
42. What can people find at Burleigh Head National Park?
(A) Places where
tourists can enjoy swimming and diving.
(B) Koalas and
crocodiles that visitors are allowed to feed.
(C) Very tall stones
that are connected to an ancient legend.
(D) 69 kilometers of
beaches where people can bathe in the sun.
43. Why does Australia have such an interesting food culture?
(A) Because it is home
to plants found nowhere else in the world.
(B) Because of the
variety of different cultures that exist there.
(C) Because its climate
makes its food taste particularly delicious.
(D) Because cooking
techniques from Australia are very complex.
44. According to the passage, which of the following statements
is true?
(A) Burleigh Head
National Park is a day’s drive from Gold Coast.
(B) Gold Coast is known
for the beautiful gardens within its city limits.
(C) Currumbin Wildlife
Sanctuary is run by the Yugambeh people.
(D) People can also
learn about history at Burleigh Head National Park.
第45至48題為題組
The recorded history of human civilization in the Andes Mountains
began relatively recently, when Spanish sailors, missionaries, and soldiers
started arriving in South America in 1492. Human habitation in the Andes
Mountains, however, began long before Spanish ships sighted South America’s
shorelines. The Spanish conquest of the people living there resulted in the
collapse of a whole civilization called the Inca Empire. Before the arrival of
the Spanish, the Inca controlled a vast territory of some of the harshest
environments on Earth. While the Inca never developed a written language, their
empire is known today as one of the earliest human civilizations.
The exact point at which something can be called a civilization is
debated by scholars, but it’s clear that since 2000 BC, the people living in
the Andes Mountains had agriculture, pottery, textiles, and art. During that
period, cities and monuments were built along the valleys and mountains of
South America’s Pacific coast. Evidence of the civilization survives in the
forms of religious artifacts, though the exact meaning of many of these pieces
remains unknown. Not even the names of Andean gods have survived to the modern
day, perhaps because the inhabitants of the Andes Mountains never developed a
written language.
By the time Europeans arrived in South America, the ruling
civilization in the Andes Mountains was the Inca. Today, the Inca are known for
building and ruling a large empire over great distances. Without a written
language, the Inca passed messages using braided cords called quipus. Without
the use of wheels or horses, they carried stones and other things up the sides
of mountains by hand or on the backs of llamas. Despite the harsh conditions
they lived in, the civilization they built became one of the greatest human
achievements of its age.
45. What does this passage mostly focus on?
(A) How the Spanish
caused the collapse of the Inca civilization.
(B) The Inca ruins in
South America and why they’re worth visiting.
(C) Why people in the
Andes Mountains didn’t have a written language.
(D) The impressive
accomplishments of a civilization in the Andes Mountains.
46. Which of the following things did the Inca possess?
(A) A system of writing. (B)
Vehicles with wheels.
(C) An ability to run a
kingdom. (D) Horses of their own.
47. According to the passage, what are quipus?
(A) String-like objects
the Inca used to send messages.
(B) Andean animals used
for travel in the mountains.
(C) Special religious
artifacts from the Inca civilization.
(D) People who invented
a special way to send messages.
48. Which of the following is implied about the civilization in
the Andes Mountains?
(A) The civilization had
reached its peak by 2000 BC.
(B) People there were
able to grow crops and make artwork.
(C) The Inca started to
take control of the Andean region in 1492.
(D) The Inca’s empire
only covered a small part of South America.
第49至52題為題組
A new study looking at the US’s energy system has good news for
people who like clean power. The conclusion of the study, published in the
academic journal Energy and Environmental Science, is that clean-power
technology can fully meet the US’s energy needs. Scientists came to this
conclusion using information on America’s energy consumption and weather
patterns. Based on that information, it seems that wind and solar power systems
could supply the majority of the US’s electricity.
Recognizing the complexity of their task, the researchers took into
account a variety of factors affecting power generation and use. After all, the
amount of energy generated by wind and solar sources fluctuates in different
ways. Solar panels only generate power during the day, and their total daily
power generation will grow in summer and shrink in winter. Windmills, on the
other hand, can work all day long. However, the amount of the power they
generate will change depending on how windy it is. For the study, the experts
constructed various possible scenarios. The imaginary situations differed based
on whether the system would be built with excess capacity to deal with quick
increases in demand, such as on a hot summer day, and whether there would be
batteries built into the system to handle periods of lower power generation.
The best eco-friendly solution, the team concluded, is a mix of
technologies, leaning more toward wind power. If the system were built with the
ability to store large amounts of power, it could satisfy 90% of the US’s power
needs. Nuclear power, electric dams, or alternative fuels could be used to fill
in the gaps. It’s clear from the study that even a country as large and
electricity- hungry as the US could do much more to reduce the negative impact
it has on the environment.
49. What is the main news discussed in this passage?
(A) A new energy policy
introduced by the US government.
(B) A new report on
energy use that appeared in a journal.
(C) A big problem that’s
emerged from the US’s energy use.
(D) A global agreement
to focus on renewable energy.
50. What is one key difference between solar and wind power?
(A) Solar power always
provides more energy than wind power.
(B) Wind power can’t be
stored while solar power can.
(C) Solar power is much
more beneficial for the environment.
(D) Wind power works at
night while solar power doesn’t.
51. What method will be used to overcome the fluctuations in
solar and wind power generation?
(A) Batteries will be
needed to make electric power available.
(B) Additional windmills
will need to be built.
(C) Solar panels will
need to be more efficient.
(D) Windmills will need
to be equipped with solar panels.
52. What is suggested in the final paragraph of the passage?
(A) Other energy sources
will be needed to help wind and solar power.
(B) Wind and solar power
will supply all the US’s energy needs and more.
(C) The research team
believes that solar power is the most energy-efficient.
(D) Wind and solar power
will help end the need for nuclear power stations.
第53至56題為題組
For the first time in six years, one of Pakistan’s most famous
people paid a visit to her hometown in the country’s Swat valley. In October
2012, a man from the Taliban terrorist group shot 15-year- old Malala Yousafzai
in the head in revenge for her opposition to the group’s ideas. Miraculously,
she survived the shooting.
The Taliban, a religious fundamentalist group that operates in
Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan, a country it used to rule, is opposed to
girls attending school. Malala, then a teenager, had spoken out against their
oppressive ideas online and in newspapers. After the attack, she was rushed to
a hospital in Pakistan before being moved to a facility in the UK for
additional treatment. Continuing her advocacy for women’s rights and education,
she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest person ever to be
so honored. After recovering from her gunshot wound, she attended high school
in the UK and is now studying in Oxford University.
In Pakistan and many other countries, girls and women suffer from
restricted access to education. Malala has made exposing the plight of women
around the world her cause, using the celebrity status that was thrust upon her
when she survived the shooting to fuel her activism.
Her return to the Swat valley wasn’t announced beforehand, perhaps
out of security concerns. To protect her from Taliban militants, she was
accompanied by a Pakistani government minister and protected by a large
security team all the time. This left little time for her to visit her old
friends and the relatives she’d had to leave behind.
Some in Pakistan said that it was unclear what a short, previously
unannounced trip would do for the suffering of girls and women there, but
Malala has promised to return again, hopefully without as much security.
However, it’ll be difficult for her to keep the promise, as the Taliban still
exist in the Swat valley.
53. Why did the Taliban target Malala when she was 15?
(A) They tried to stop
her from winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
(B) She was trying to
make the group leave the Swat valley.
(C) She donated money to
help girls in Pakistan attend school.
(D) She had publicly
opposed the Taliban’s beliefs.
54. What happened to Malala after she was shot in the head?
(A) She decided to
become a Pakistani government official.
(B) She studied in a UK
high school after she’d recovered.
(C) She went back to her
hometown right after she’d recovered.
(D) She stayed in a
hospital in Pakistan until her health improved.
55. What do we learn about Malala’s recent trip to Pakistan?
(A) Malala had to be
protected during every stage of her visit.
(B) It was heavily
publicized in the media before the trip.
(C) Malala spent lots of
time with her family and old friends.
(D) The Taliban tried to
attack Malala but failed.
56. Which of the following statements is true?
(A) Pakistan has
recently removed the Taliban from the Swat valley.
(B) Malala Yousafzai
regrets not using her fame to help other girls.
(C) Some people
questioned the point of Malala’s visit to Pakistan.
(D) Malala was
immediately sent to a UK hospital after she was attacked.
第二部分：非選擇題
一、中譯英(8%)
說明：1. 請將以下兩題中文譯成正確而通順達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。
2. 請依序作答，並標明題號，每題僅能譯成一個英文句子。每題4分，共8分。
1. 每當我遇到我自己無法解決的問題時，我的父母是我首先會尋求建議的人。
2. 雖然他們的建議可能不會總是有用的，但至少他們會盡全力幫助我。
二、作文(20%)
說明：1. 依提示在「答案卷上」寫一篇英文作文。
2. 文長約120至150個單詞(words)。
讀者來信 (一)
Dear Marsha,
I’ll really appreciate it if you could take some time
to answer my question. Recently, one of my classmates told me that my best
friend, Kevin, often says bad things about me behind my back. He complains that
I think I’m better than other people and am too stubborn to take other people’s
advice. I’m really upset by this, but I’m not sure whether this is true. I want
to talk about this with Kevin, but I’m afraid this will lead to a fight and
ruin our friendship. Please tell me what I should do.
Jay
讀者來信 (二)
Dear Marsha,
Thank you in advance for spending time reading and
replying to our question. We’ve known each other for about ten years and fell
in love with each other a year ago. We’re really serious about each other and
cherish our love. However, our parents are strongly against us dating while in
high school. They think this will definitely influence our schoolwork in a
negative way. We’re tired of keeping our love secret from our parents. What
should we do?
Leo &
Lisa
第二部分：非選擇題
一、中譯英 (8%)
範例一
1.
Whenever I encounter a problem I can’t solve by myself, my parents are the
first people I turn to for advice.
2.
Though their advice may not always be useful, at least, they’ll try their best
to help me.
範例二
1.
Every time I encounter a problem I can’t solve alone, the first people I turn
to for advice are my parents.
2.
Their advice may not always be useful, but at least, they’ll go all out to help
me.
二、英文作文 (20%)
範例一
Dear
Jay,
I
know you’re nervous about discussing the issue with Kevin; however,
communication is key. First, you should ask Kevin if he indeed said something
bad about you. If he did, then ask why he said such negative things about you.
Take his explanation seriously and ask yourself whether there’s truth to his
criticism. If there is, you need to contemplate how to change your behavior. If
there isn’t, your next step is to figure out how he got this impression.
Finally, tell Kevin you would like him to speak with you about a problem
directly next time.
Though
the conversation might be awkward, it can open up a space for you to think
about the conflicts in your relationship. If you don’t openly discuss the
issue, it’ll keep bothering you and get worse. An honest discussion will force
you to confront the issue and find a solution. What’s more, it’ll inspire you
to reflect on your own behavior. Finally, you can learn from this experience by
figuring out how to deal with similar problems in the future. If Kevin really
cherishes your friendship, this discussion will only make your friendship
stronger. If not, it’s better to find out sooner rather than later.
Best of luck, Martha
範例二
Dear Leo & Lisa,
It’s
not uncommon for different generations to disagree about what’s best, whether
it’s about things as simple as music or food, or as serious as dating someone.
Therefore, the first thing you should do is have a genuine conversation with
your parents. Your parents’ biggest concern about your dating is that it’ll
distract you from your schoolwork. To set their minds at ease, show them
evidence that you being together actually has a positive effect on your school
performance. Showing them your explicit study plan may be a good way to
convince them of this.
Parents
are always worrying about their children. They need to know that you’re staying
on track, that is to say, that you can take care of your schoolwork while
dating at the same time. By explaining your position rationally with clear
evidence, you can show your parents that you’ve thought things through. This
also assures them that you’re able to strike a balance between your schoolwork
and relationship. In short, only by proving that you aren’t acting impulsively
can you help your parents let go of their fears and trust the decision you’ve
made.
Cheerfully, Martha
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