第壹部分：單一選擇題
一、詞彙 (15%)
說明：第1至15題，每題選出最適當的一個選項，標示在題目旁的括號內。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。
( ) 1.
To be a good kindergarten teacher, patience is an _____ quality.
(A)
indispensable (B) inevitable (C) industrious (D)
intermediate
( ) 2. A
single parent usually has to _____ with the balance of work and family responsibility.
(A)
stumble (B) struggle (C) account (D)
annoy
( ) 3.
James will be suspended from the next five games as a(n) of _____ using
violence in last Friday's basketball game.
(A)
achievement (B) offense (C) justice (D)
punishment
( ) 4.
My grandpa has heart problems; he has a tiny machine in his heart that helps _____
the speed of heart beats.
(A)
Strengthen (B) motivate (C) regulate (D)
standardize
( ) 5.
The investigator suspected that Wang _____ set the house on fire to claim money
from the insurance company.
(A)
accidentally (B)
intentionally (C) cautiously (D)
incidentally
( ) 6. I
regret going to the movie. I was fooled by the title of the film. The name is
absolutely not _____ to the subject of the movie.
(A)
relevant (B)
distinct (C) universal (D)
apparent
( ) 7. There
was no room to _____ the price with the shop owner; he claimed that he already
offered the best quality product at the most reasonable price.
(A)
deceive (B) assign (C) negotiate (D)
multiply
( ) 8.
Seeing many people protesting in front of the factory, the president of the
company, even though _____, couldn't help but declare there wouldn't be further
lay-offs.
(A)
logically (B)
reluctantly (C) willingly (D)
stubbornly
( ) 9. There is grave danger that the current
tense and _____ situation between the two countries may end in war any second.
(A)
reliable (B)
significant (C) stable (D)
delicate
( ) 10. It's hard to imagine that thirty
percent of the population in Taiwan lives in the state of _____, while still so
many people live in great luxury.
(A)
rebel (B)
recreation (C) progress (D)
poverty
( ) 11. A ship broke down on its way to Norway
and was gradually sinking. The crew members had to _____ the ship and waited in
the cold for rescue.
(A)
alarm (B)
abandon (C) approach (D)
ascend
( ) 12. The act of stealing something from a
shop is called shoplifting, but _____ is stealing from a house.
(A)
burglary (B) robbery (C) piracy (D)
bribery
( ) 13. As the business of bio-products seems _____
now, do you have any interest in investing in my organic food shop?
(A)
risky (B)
costly (C)
democratic (D)
profitable
( ) 14. My husband usually thinks a lot before
making a move, but the other day, he saw _____ this 1950s-style antique radio
and bought it without thinking.
(A)
out of the question (B) on impulse (C) on the run (D)
below normal
( ) 15. As the use of the Internet has rapidly
_____ in the past few years, people not only search for information but also
conduct business through it.
(A)
taken off (B) made
over (C) run up (D)
broken off
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，標示在題目旁的括號内。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。
第16至20題為題組
Alan Anderson's father-in-law
could fly a light plane, and Alan was excited to join him for the first time. It
was going to be a good time for them to share.
But Alan Anderson never expected
to see his father-in-law _16_ a heart attack and to have to land the light
plane. He had never learned to fly a plane before, but he had to learn within a
few minutes. Luckily, the father _17_ him how to use the radio before he had
the heart attack, so Alan Anderson called for help. Robert Legge, a flying
teacher from the Cardiff Flying School, was flying a few miles away, so he flew
next to the plane. Robert gave Alan _18_ on how to land the plane to Cardiff
Airport in California.
It was a successful landing and
an amazing job; Alan Anderson _19_ to land the plane safely. However, he was in
so much shock after this event, so he went to the hospital and rested for a few
days. It was really a(n) _20_ time for both him and his father-in-law.
( ) 16. (A) have (B) to have (C) has (D)
had
( ) 17. (A) has shown (B) shown (C)
was shown (D) had shown
( ) 18. (A) expressions (B) instructions (C)
operations (D)
demonstrations
( ) 19.
(A) succeeded (B) failed (C) managed (D) rescued
( ) 20. (A) devastating (B) unexpected (C)
splendid (D) exceptional
第21至25題為題組
Some people say that the custom
of tipping began in English pubs, where customers gave their waiter a coin
wrapped in a note that _21_ "To ensure prompt service." Tipping soon
developed into an understanding between two people: A waiter promised to give
good and fast service in _22_ for a small amount of money from the customer.
However, tipping has _23_ into
something very different in America today. It has become a social necessity.
Customers in the United States today don't give tips because they have received
good service, _24_ because they don't want to appear cheap or stingy.
Recent studies show that emotion
may be the most important part of tipping. One study showed that there is not a
strong connection between the quality of service and the size of the up. _25_,
the amount of the tip usually depends on how well the customer and the waiter interact.
( ) 21. (A) wrote (B) read (C)
spoke (D) indicated
( ) 22. (A) return (B) place (C)
token (D) exchange
( ) 23. (A) gotten (B) become (C)
turned (D) seemed
( ) 24.
(A) but (B)
therefore (C) just (D) otherwise
( ) 25.
(A) Therefore (B) Rather (C) Accordingly (D) Hence
第26至30題為題組
Dolphins are one of the most
beloved creatures on earth. Many people go on trips just to _26_ dolphins. We
like to see them speed through the water and leap in the air. Because they
travel in groups or “schools," their actions are made even _27_ spectacular.
The ways dolphins communicate
are also amazing to us. They use whistles, grunts and moans to communicate with
each other. When they "talk" to each other, they are musical.
Sometimes a dolphin signals another by using high-pitched clicks that humans
cannot hear. Dolphins communicate to _28_ each other of danger, to provide
information or just to say how they feel.
People are also attracted to
dolphins because of their good nature. Dolphins are known to help humans fight
off sharks. Some people _29_ believe dolphins are signs of good luck. However,
some species of dolphins are endangered because of excessive hunting. Strict
extinction laws should be made to save these astonishing animals from _30_.
( ) 26. (A) preserve (B) conserve (C)
observe (D) reserve
( ) 27. (A) than (B) so (C)
that (D) more
( ) 28. (A) warn (B) depart (C)
overcome (D) inquire
( ) 29. (A) probably (B) thus (C)
however (D) yet
( ) 30. (A) exception (B) extinction (C)
civilization (D) consequence
三、文意選填(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)選項中分別選出最適當者，並將其字母代號標示在文章方的答案線內。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。
第31至40題為題組
Since the 911 attacks, people
around the world have become more _31_ of global terrorism. There are many
different types of terrorist groups. They launch their attacks _32_ different
reasons. Some groups believe they are supporting their religion _33_ others
think they can make a political statement. A few groups attack just because
they hate the people or country they are attacking. The most difficult thing
about catching terrorists is _34_ they act secretively. After they_35_ their
crimes, they quickly go back into hiding. Suicide bombers are very _36_ to
fight because they are ready to die for their beliefs. They don't care about
death. They just want to make sure they do harm to the people they are fighting
_37_. The U.S. was completely shocked at the 911 attacks. Americans had always
felt safe because the country's military is so powerful. They had a hard time
(B) cause believing that a small group of terrorists could _38_ so much damage
to New York and Washington D.C. Terrorism is _39_ a big threat to world peace
that many nations have begun working together to share information. Hopefully,
with international cooperation and increased security, nations will be able to _40_
an end to terrorism.
(A) put (B)
cause (C) that (D) such (E) against
(F) commit (G)
tough (H) while (I) aware (J) for
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的文意選出最適當的一個選項，標示在題目旁的括號内。每題答對得2分，答錯不倒扣。
第41至44題為題組
A slice of fresh fish on top of
a mouth-sized portion of vinegar-flavored rice---this is a simple form of
sushi, Japan's most famous food.
Sushi has its origins nearly 2,000
years ago in China, when salted fish was preserved inside vinegar-soaked rice.
After a few months the Chinese would throw away the rice and only eat the fish.
Just over a thousand years ago Japanese traders brought this food back to
Japan. However, the Japanese developed a taste for the rice eaten together with
the fish.
Modern sushi was invented in the
1820s, when a chef named Hanaya Yohei simply put fresh raw fish inside the
vinegar-soaked rice for customers to eat immediately. Soon many street stalls were
selling this new sushi as a kind of fast food snack. Then different kinds of
fish, seafood, and sauces were added to bring more variety to sushi. By 1900
there were thousands of sushi bars in Japan's cities, and it was a great honor
to be known as a good sushi chef.
In the 1970s Japan started to
have more global business and cultural relationships. Many Western people
became interested in Japanese culture, including its food. Sushi became popular
in countries, such as the USA and Britain, especially with the increasing
number of people who wanted to eat more healthy food. Unlike Western fast food,
such as burgers or French fries, sushi is low in fat and high in healthy fish
protein. It seems that this ancient dish will have a long future as one of the
world's tastiest---and healthiest---foods.
( ) 41. The difference between the Chinese and
the later Japanese ways of making sushi is that _____.
(A) Chinese used cooked fish (B) Chinese ate
the fish instead of the rice
(C) Chinese used salt to soak
the rice (D) this dish
was only served in restaurants in China
( ) 42. We can infer that vinegar is added
into sushi rice to make _____.
(A) the rice sweet (B) the fish salty (C) the fish stored longer (D) the
fish soft
( ) 43. Having sushi with fresh raw unsalted
fish first started _____.
(A) two thousand years ago (B) one
thousand years ago
(C) from the 1820s (D)
from the 1970s
( ) 44. Which of the following is NOT
mentioned in this passage?
(A) A cooking master in sushi is
well respected in Japan.
(B) Sushi was once sold on the
street stands as fast food.
(C) Western people accept sushi
pretty well because more people are becoming health conscious.
(D) Since the late 19th century, more Western people have become
interested in Japanese cuisine and culture.
第45至48題為題組
Do you ever have the feeling
doctors and politicians speak a different language than everybody else? Do you
think that professors invent words just so you can't understand them? Well, you
are not alone. Many of us have a difficult time deciphering the language of our
rulers. In fact, there is a new movement demanding that people in authority
speak like the rest of us.
In Britain, the Plain Language
Commission promoted a campaign against complicated language. They complained
that most legal documents are unnecessarily obscure, and they thought that this prevents regular people from
clearly understanding what the papers say. To illustrate this, one member of
the group rewrote a toy safety report. The original report contained rambling sentences and complex
language. The new report was simple and easy to comprehend.
Why do professionals use
complicated language? One reason is that jobs have specific words to describe the work done. These words are commonly
known as jargon, and jargon is sometimes technical and difficult. Even the word
"e-mail" was once considered jargon, because it was used by a small
group of people who understood the Internet.
Another reason people use jargon
is to appear intelligent. These people think that verbose sentences will show how smart they are. In fact, it only
makes the person seem arrogant. The purpose of speech is to communicate ideas.
This is impossible if no one can understand you. Think about that the next time
you write a school paper!
( ) 45. The British Plain Language Commission
is trying to _____.
(A) promote some formal documents to be
written in simplified language
(B) offer the authority help with document
rewriting
(C) explain to common people the difficult
language in documents
(D) justify why complicated language is
needed in official documents
( ) 46. Which of the following is
NOT the reason why professionals like doctors and lawyers enjoy using jargon?
(A) Their job needs these special terms.
(B) They are tempted to show off their
intelligence.
(C) They think the more complex language
they use, the smarter they are.
(D) They attempt to prevent ordinary people
from knowing their inside secrets.
( ) 47. There are four words in BOLD in the passage. Which one does NOT
have a similar meaning to the other three?
(A) verbose (B)
specific (C) rambling (D)
obscure
( ) 48. Which statement related to the passage
above is NOT true?
(A) The authority is now asked to use
simple and common language.
(B) Many people do not understand when
doctors are talking to them.
(C) School papers, in order to look formal,
still need to be long and complicated.
(D) Even a safety report about a toy is too
difficult to understand.
第49至52題為題組
There is a clothes store in
London, England, which is worth visiting if you are looking for something
unusual. The shop, called Cyberdog, is located in a busy tourist area called
Camden Market. Outside, the street is quiet and old-fashioned, but inside you
will find yourself in something that resembles a spaceship. Here in this
technological paradise, you will find battery-powered shirts, pants and jackets
that light up with moving patterns or even flash along with a disco beat.
But although these clothes might
seem like something from a science fiction movie, there will soon be even more
advanced "smart clothing" for sale in your local stores. For example,
a German clothes maker has recently come up with the "mp3blue jacket"
that combines an mp3 player and a mobile phone. There are cloth buttons in the
sleeves and a microphone in the collar. A British manufacturer has also created
a keyboard, made of cloth, which can be sewn onto your pants so you can type
wherever you go.
These inventions work by tiny
hi-tech threads in the cloth, which allow information to be transferred. There
are all kinds of ideas on how this will be useful in the future: to keep track
of your health, temperature, location, or even the climate around you. But for
now, if you decide to purchase clothes that flash, play music, or through which
you can talk to your friends, remember one thing: always remove the batteries
before you wash them!
( ) 49. The most important part of
the advanced clothing that makes it work as a telephone is _____.
(A) batteries (B) the keyboard (C)
the microphone (D)
the electronic threads
( ) 50. Which of the following is
TRUE about the shop Cyberdog?
(A) This shop looks very old-fashioned in
design.
(B) It lies in Camden Market, London.
(C) It mainly sells technological parts.
(D) The products you find here are
fictional and impractical.
( ) 51. According to the passage, which part of
the smart clothing is NOT washable?
(A) threads (B)
buttons (C) the cloth
keyboard (D)
batteries
( ) 52. In the passage, which function is NOT
mentioned in the future clothing production?
(A) To transfer images. (B)
To transfer data.
(C) To key in information. (D) To
track personal health conditions.
第53至56題為題組
At a 1997 meeting in Kyoto,
Japan, officials from the world's most powerful developed industrial nations
discussed the issue of global warming. They accepted that carbon gases, for
example from factories and cars, were dangerously raising the Earth's
temperature. An international agreement was thus made to reduce gas emissions.
Many nations, such as Japan,
have now officially signed the contract, and are trying to reduce their waste
gases by as much as 5% of 1990 levels before 2012. Some environmentalists
believe that the Kyoto Protocol has been an important first step in slowing
down global warming. However, others think that not enough countries have put
the agreement into practice. They estimate that by 2012 there will be only a
tiny 1% reduction from present levels of emissions.
One major problem is that the US
government has changed its mind about following the Kyoto Protocol. As the
world's biggest industrial nation, the US claims that its cost would be
unfairly high. In addition, although China and India, now two big carbon gas
producers, have accepted the Kyoto Protocol, they are free from certain
requirements. They are now developing their industries and won't let the
agreement hold back their economic growth.
As a result of this lack of cooperation,
many environmentalists say global warming is certain to continue, and the world
is heading for disaster. They believe the USA, India and China will only get
serious about reducing pollution when terrible climate changes begin to happen.
But, by then, it may be too late.
( ) 53. Overall this passage gives a _____ perspective
on the earth's future environmental changes.
(A) positive (B) neutral (C)
pessimistic (D)
indecisive
( ) 54. How can humans do to make global warming
less serious?
(A) By cutting down the level of gas
emissions. (B) By accepting machines
using carbon gases.
(C) By slowing down the industrial growth. (D) By holding back the economic
growth.
( ) 55. Why does China NOT follow some
agreements in the Kyoto Protocol?
(A) It didn’t sign the Agreement.
(B) It doesn't produce carbon gases.
(C) As a communist country, it refuses any
economic developments.
(D) It is not yet a developed country, and
therefore still needs industries.
( ) 56. Which can be inferred from
the passage above?
(A) The Agreement is mainly designated for
developing countries to follow.
(B) The temperature on the Earth is still
going higher despite the Kyoto Protocol.
(C) The US government is currently raising
the budget to help reduce the gas wastes.
(D) If the level of gas waste in 2005 is 5, some environmentalists expect
by 2012 the level will go down to 4.5.
第貳部分：非選擇題
一、翻譯題 (8％)
說明：1. 請將以下兩個中文句子翻譯成正確、通順、達意的英文，並將答案寫在答案線上。
2. 請依序作答，並標明題號，每題4分，共8分。
(1) 父母總是不斷抱怨小孩花太多時間打電動而不唸書。
à ______________________________________________________________________________________
(2) 其實，孩子不聽勸導的原因通常是家長沒有為他們立下好榜樣。
à ______________________________________________________________________________________
二、英文作文(20％)
說明：1. 依提示寫一篇英文作文。2. 文長120個單詞(words)左右。
提示：每年這個時候就是準備過農曆年的時候。請你寫一封信，文分兩段，第一段向你的外國朋友描述你家過年的情景，第二段則邀請她/他有空來體驗。
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