What does it mean to be a hero? Everyone has his or her own standard for what makes someone heroic. While this varies from person to person, I believe that in one way or another, everyone is a hero. Take for example street cleaners. In this day and age, the work they do is more important than ever before.

Humans produce a lot of garbage. Oftentimes this trash is thrown on the ground by ignorant people. Papers, cans, wrappers, and many other things can often be seen on the streets. If there were no one to clean these things up, can you imagine what type of environment we would live in? Our world would be more polluted, dirty, and unbearable. Street cleaners provide a valuable service to our society and the world. In my eyes, they are truly great heroes.

Online Shopping Error (8/13)

The other day, Lucy was shopping on the Internet for a pair of boots. After surfing for a while, she found a pair of brown leather boots which were very cute and stylish as well. She imagined how nice she would look in her new boots and she felt as if she were on cloud nine. After paying for the boots with her credit card, she couldn't wait to receive them.

Three days later, the deliveryman came to Lucy's house and gave her the new boots she bought online. She was excited about putting them on. However, to her astonishment, the boots were too small for her feet. It turned out that the shoe company had made a mistake on the shoes' size. Lucy was so upset that she decided that next time she'll go to a "real" store.

Are You For or Against Human Cloning?(8/14)

When it comes to the issue of cloning, I am torn between the two sides. In other words, I'm not for or against it. On one hand, cloning may have its advantages. For example, it might help people with serious illnesses reproduce new organs so that they can be healthier. Cloning may also be beneficial in that people with high IQs or excellent physical traits can be reproduced.

On the other hand, clones may have problems their whole lives. Will they be considered human beings or only thought of as property? Even though there are movies about cloning and it seems as if it will happen soon, cloning a human is still a long time away. Between now and then, people should consider all sides of the issue.

Breakfast Eating Habits(8/15)

Recently, the government issued a study on Taiwanese high school students' frequency of eating breakfast. The study showed that only 50 percent of students eat breakfast every day, 25 percent every other day, 10 percent sometimes, another 10 percent once in a while, and alarmingly, 5 percent of students never eat breakfast. This comes as a shock because we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Fortunately, ever since I was little, my parents have always asked me to eat my breakfast. They believe that by eating breakfast every morning, I will have enough energy to get through the day. I clearly remember one day when I didn't have breakfast. That morning my alarm clock didn't go off, and as a result, I didn't get up until eight. In a panic, I got ready for school in 10 minutes. Needless to say, I didn't have time for breakfast. The whole morning, I was weak and listless. After that day, I made up my mind that I would have breakfast every morning. I think the reason why I'm healthy and strong now is that I make it a rule to have breakfast every day.

The Beauty of Life(8/16)

Many people complain about boredom in their lives and their lack of leisure time. They aren't satisfied with their jobs, co-workers, bosses, neighbors, or even their own family members. They can't put up with the traffic, noise, high cost of living, or poor quality of life. Those people don't seem to like themselves and believe that they are living in a miserable world with no way out.

Actually, life is not as bad as they may think. All they have to do is look on the bright side of things. This world is not perfect and it may never be, but if you know how to appreciate the beauty of life, everything will be different. The people you meet and the world you live in will be more lovable and pleasant. Whether it is a wonderful world or a place of misery all depends on the way you look at your own life.

Preventing Summer Sickness(8/17)

During summertime, more people suffer from diarrhea than in other times of the year. One of the problems that cause this horrible condition is eating icy treats like shaved ice when you want to cool down. Available at food stands everywhere, these treats are often made from dirty tap water. To avoid getting sick, only go to food stands that you know make their icy treats using clean water.

Moreover, food goes bad easily in summer. With this in mind, we should put away leftovers as soon as possible. If not, we increase our chances of getting sick. Bugs that carry germs and disease, such as cockroaches and flies, can also be to blame for many stomach viruses. Using bug sprays and keeping our surroundings clean are two of the methods of keeping these nasty insects away from us. All in all, if we pay attention to the foods we eat and the cleanliness of our environment, we can have a happier and healthier summer.

The Drawbacks of the Internet(8/18)

Nowadays, many people have their own blogs to share their day-to-day lives with thousands of people. Those who enjoy chatting with friends by instant messaging could spend a whole night in front of the computer screen. Searching for the latest information on the Internet isn't uncommon in this day and age. However, convenient as it is , the Internet has its drawbacks.

For example, a click on an advertisement banner could bring one to pornographic websites, which could have an ill effect on young people. Furthermore, it is often reported that people playing online games around the clock fall ill due to their irregular living habits. Another controversial issue is that the Internet breeds piracy. Illegal music downloads have forced many musicians and singers to stand up for their rights. Though the Internet adds convenience to our lives, we should always pay attention to these drawbacks when surfing the Net.

At the Train Station(8/19)

Train stations are places where journeys begin and end. Standing in a train station, you see people coming and going. Some are going away to start new lives, to visit friends, or to be with the ones they love. Others are returning to their homes to be with their families. Still others stand at the station waiting for the return of the people they've been separated from.

I remember the first time I left home to study in a different city, my parents saw me off on the platform of the train station. As I waved goodbye, I felt tears in my eyes. Two years later, they were on the same platform waiting for me. This time, we shed tears of joy. To this day, I still enjoy observing people departing from or reuniting with their loved ones at train stations because I can see endless bittersweet stories that will go on and on there.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning(8/20)

As the weather gets cooler, cases of carbon monoxide poisoning will increase. Carbon monoxide. is produced when fossil fuel is incompletely burnt. Since carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, one is unable to notice this toxic gas.

Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning tend to happen when a room is poorly ventilated. This usually takes place during the freezing cold months of winter when people shut all the windows and doors to keep out the biting wind while taking a hot bath. The gas from the water heater is unable to escape from the room and accumulates to dangerously high levels.

To prevent this kind of disaster from occurring, water heaters should always be installed outdoors, not inside the house or apartment, and the entire house should be well ventilated. Only by staying alert can we protect our own lives and those of our loved ones.

Domestic Violence(8/21)

Even though we live in a modem society, some of us still behave like barbarians. There are some people who can't resist venting their anger and frustration by abusing others. To make matters worse, they hurt the ones they should love the most--their children, spouses, or even parents.

Cases of domestic violence seemingly emerge in an endless stream nowadays. Like most people, I despise those abusers. As mature human beings, we shouldn't resort to violence, but talk things out instead. I deeply sympathize with the victims of domestic violence. Not only are they physically injured, but also mentally and spiritually. As a result, they will have to live with bad memories for the rest of their lives.

As a child, I was often scolded and occasionally got a spanking. However, for the most part, I grew up in a family where we discussed our problems. I only wish everyone could be as fortunate as I was.

Caught on Tape(8/22)

While strolling through the park yesterday, Andy spotted a wad of cash lying on the sidewalk. Not greedy by nature, Andy knew he should turn it over to the police. However, he was laid off from his job two months ago and was in dire need of money.

Secretly congratulating himself on his good luck, Andy pocketed the money and proceeded to walk away. An instant later, he almost jumped out of his skin when he heard a voice from a loudspeaker screaming, "Don't steal me!" He would have fled had a man not stopped him and shoved a microphone into his face. Even worse, the man, evidently the host of a TV show, demanded Andy's view about being caught red-handed. Andy nearly died of embarrassment and prayed that no one he knew watched the show.

The Night Market (8/23)

Like many people, I enjoy going out at night and being a part of all the things my city has to offer. One of my greatest pleasures is visiting the night market. By far, Shihlin Night Market is my favorite. Not only is it practically on my doorstep, but it is also a place where I can enjoy some tasty treats, including scallion pancakes, chicken steak, and pearl milk tea. Whenever I go there, I never leave without eating my fill.

Besides delicious fare, the night market is also the best place to pick up some of the latest fashions. For the most part, the goods are inexpensive and the quality is about average. If you have time to kill, pay a visit to your local night market and see for yourself the wonders that await you.

1- Cell Phones (8/24)

The world is in love with cell phones. Nowadays, practically everyone owns one, if not two mobile phones. Calling a busy person on their cell phone may be the only way to reach them. In addition, cell phones allow parents to know the whereabouts of their children. In many instances, cell phones have played a part in saving lives.

Even though cell phones are an essential part of our lives, they do have their downside. Deadly accidents and fender-benders caused by people talking on their phones have become commonplace. This danger and the annoyance of phones ringing at inappropriate times are just a few of the problems caused by rude and careless cell phone users. At the end of the day, cell phone usage is really all about being considerate of the people around you.

Running Around like a Chicken with Its Head Cut Off (8/25)

This morning, the bright sunlight woke me up. As soon as I opened my sleepy eyes, I glanced at the clock and saw that it was 7:30. "I'm late for school AGAIN! I'm through!" I shouted. Throwing on my clothes and hastily packing my books, I rushed out the door to catch the bus without saying goodbye to my parents or taking a bite of my breakfast.

On the bus, I remembered the punishment I received for being late yesterday. It would be the second time this week and my teacher would definitely be very annoyed. Panicking, I ran into the classroom, only to find that there was nobody there. The calendar on the wall reminded me that it was the Dragon Boat Festival, a national holiday. I ran around like a chicken with its head cut off for nothing.

My Part-time Job Experience (8/26)

With the coming of summer vacation, many of my classmates are planning to get part-time jobs, either to kill time or to make money. As for me, it was my last part-time job experience that pushed me to be a part-timer once agam.

Last summer vacation, I worked as a waitress in a restaurant, taking customers' orders and serving them food. Even though it was very tiring, it was a valuable experience for me. Not only did I learn how to get along with my coworkers, but I also developed a sense of responsibility. What's more, by earning money on my own, I came to realize its value and stopped spending it like water. Knowledge can be acquired both in school and in life. What I learned at that part-time job was as important as what I've learned in school.

Graduation Season (8/27)

As the school year is coming to an end, it is time to say goodbye to our friends and teachers. Looking back on the three years of my high school life, I am filled with many wonderful memories.

The singing contest during my first year was unforgettable. To prepare for it, we got together to practice even on the weekends. Everyone was so dedicated that no one complained about having to sacrifice their free time. Though we didn't win anything, it was the process and group effort that really counted.

Another memorable time was the basketball game during our sophomore year. Since.it's a sport that takes a lot of teamwork, the class gradually established a special bond during our many practices. I still remember the game where we turned the tables during the last half and beat our rival. After the game, we excitedly hugged each other and shed tears of triumph.

These happy memories and many more will stay in my mind forever and I will always cherish the time I spent in high school.

Cheating (8/28)

I never cheat on any school tests, but my friend once asked me to help him cheat on an English exam. No sooner had he made the request than I turned him down. He then kept begging me, saying that if he failed the test, he would flunk the course. Knowing that cheating is wrong but longing to help him out, I was in a dilemma.

During the test, my friend sat behind me and tapped me on the back with his pencil. Though I knew it was a sign for me to show him my test paper, I was too nervous to make a move. When I looked up, I found that Mrs. Su was looking in our direction, frowning. I felt butterflies in my stomach and could hardly breathe. It was a terrible experience and I promised myself I'd never put myself in such an awkward position again.

Lack of Sleep Is Bad for Your Health (8/29)

Many people, especially the young, view sleep as a waste of time. They prefer to stay up late hanging out with friends, playing computer games, or chatting online. They believe that making up for lost hours of sleep is easy to do.

However, lack of sleep doesn't just lead to fatigue and drowsiness. Other problems, including diabetes and heart disease, may result if you don't get enough sleep. Recent research has proven that lack of sleep can also lead to obesity. Workers who don't sleep enough might even endanger the lives of others.

For the sake of one's health , it is necessary to sleep at least seven hours a night. A good night's sleep is enjoyable, and, in the long run, beneficial to the body and mind.

Allergy Time (8/30)

As the temperature drops, people who suffer from allergies feel more uncomfortable than usual. Personally, I have horrible nasal allergies. These allergies tend to cause me trouble when the air is dirty or too cool. Going outside can be a nightmare because the polluted air makes it difficult for me to breathe. Dust, carpets , and animals also contribute to my allergies. At times, I can't even sleep because I'm having an allergy attack. My allergies, coupled with the cold weather, put me at higher risk for catching colds.

Other than taking daily medication, there is no way to get rid of my allergies. This winter, in an effort to ward off allergies and colds, I will wear a facemask when I'm out in public as well as keep my room clean. Hopefully, this will help me have a happy and sneeze-free winter.

My Red Envelope (8/31)

During Chinese New Year, every child expects to receive red envelopes from their parents and relatives, and I am no exception. Last New Year's Eve, after having our family reunion dinner, my grandparents gave me a big red envelope. I was so happy because I could now buy either a new MP3 player or a recently released game for my Game Boy.

Unfortunately, the next day my mother insisted that I give her my red envelope because she felt that I haven't learned how to spend my money wisely. She told me she would deposit the money into my savings account. In the future , she might use it to buy some useful dictionaries or encyclopedias for my studies. She went on to say that until I earn my own money, I can only do as I am told.

A Place Worth Visiting (09/01)

Even though traveling abroad can be great, most people can't afford such a getaway. For a great escape that won't break the bank, we need to look no further than our own backyard. Out of all of the cities in Taiwan, my hometown Hualien is by far the most wonderful place to visit. With its beautiful scenery and breathtaking beaches, it comes as no surprise that Hualien is often called the "Backyard of Taiwan." Unlike the hustle and bustle of Taipei , Hualien has a laidback atmosphere that can be felt in the friendliness of the people that live there.

Hualien's most impressive feature would have to be its incredible ocean views. Looking out at the sea, it's impossible to see where the ocean ends and the sky begins. If the pressure from work or school is getting to be too much or you just need to unwind or relax, then Hualien may be exactly what you need.

A Roller Coaster Ride (09/02)

Last Sunday, I went to a new amusement park with my friends. Since it was our first time there, I was eager to try the new rides. In particular, I have always enjoyed the thrill and excitement of roller coasters. The amusement park boasted that its biggest roller coaster has the steepest descent in Asia, so we waited in line patiently for our turn. Finally, we got in the car, fastened our seat belts tightly, and made our way up to the highest point. All of a sudden, the car felt as if it would hit the ground, turning and twisting along the rails. We all screamed like crazy, loving the feeling of being out of control.

When the ride was over, I felt extremely dizzy and could barely walk straight. It was as if my body didn't I belong to me. Though I almost threw my breakfast up,I really enjoyed the thrilling experience.!

Spice It Up! (09/03)

People in Taiwan enjoy eating spicy hot pot all year long. It is common to see people waiting in line for a table in front of an all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant. In winter, there's nothing more satisfying than having spicy hot pot with friends to warm your body. In summer, people also find it exhilarating to eat spicy food, sweat, and then devour as much ice cream as they can.

Eating spicy hot pot might spice up your life and satisfy your appetite. However, it can lead to diarrhea if your stomach is delicate and the food is too spicy. Some spices are proven to be harmful to people who suffer from indigestion or have high blood pressure. Moreover, in an all-you-can-eat restaurant, some tend to eat beyond their limits and feel sick. In conclusion, while spicy hot pot may be delicious, people should always consider how much their body can handle before enjoying it.

The Benefits of Homeschooling (09/04)

Homeschooling may be unfamiliar to many people; however, more and more parents in Taiwan are choosing to educate their children at home. These parents claim that while a school education puts stress on academic success, it tends to ignore educating students about morals. As a result, students become test-taking machines and are unable to develop a well-rounded personality.

Furthermore, students also have more chances to fall victim to the bullying of other students at school or have more access to cigarettes , drugs, and alcohol. Rather than putting their children in such a dangerous environment, these parents opt to teach their children at home. The goal of home schooling is to nurture respectful, caring, and happy children as well as strengthen the bond between parents and children.

As far as I am concerned, even though homeschooling seems like an idealistic way of getting an education, I would never want to give up the fun of hanging out with my classmates at school.

To Wear Uniform or Not (09/05)

I approve of the regulations that say high school students must wear uniforms. First, wearing uniforms makes students equal. It doesn't matter if they are from poor families or rich ones. Uniforms help avoid the embarrassing times when well-off students walk around the school with their fancy clothes and poor students have to wear the same old shirts every day. Second, wearing uniforms saves time deciding on what to wear every morning. When students wear their own clothes, they also have to select suitable shoes and accessories to go with what they have on. As a result, they spend more time primping themselves in front of the mirror.

Last but not least, uniforms are a symbol of honor. Wearing them reminds students of their duty to study and makes them feel that they belong to a group. These are just a few of the reasons why every school should ask their students to wear uniforms.

Economizing on Energy Consumption (09/06)

Recently, the global oil crisis has been widely reported. It is estimated that the world will run out of oil and other fossil fuels in the next few decades. As the supply is unable to meet the demand, oil prices keep increasing. Therefore, energy experts have been striving to find solutions. One solution is working with alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, or water power.

But for most of us, the above solutions are out of our budget. What we can do is economize on the amount of energy we use in our daily lives. The quickest way to reduce our usage of oil is to drive our cars only when necessary. The less we drive, the less oil we need. Taking public transportation can cut down on traffic and eliminate some of the pollution in the air as well. In the near future, alternatively powered vehicles will be available, which will help us with this worldwide crisis.

Credit Cards (09/07)

More and more people are using credit cards instead of cash. In fact, many people have at least two credit cards in their wallet. At a store, it can be very tempting to pull out a credit card instead of using cash. While it is convenient to pay with a credit card, there are several drawbacks to using them.

First and foremost, credit card users should ask themselves if what they are buying is a want or a need. They should also keep in mind their monthly income before making a purchase. More often than not, people overspend and then can't afford to pay the bill later. This can affect their credit rating, which in turn will determine if they can get future loans. In conclusion, careful thought and consideration should always be taken when using credit cards.

A Satisfying Evening (09/08)

Yesterday was the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. As usual, my family got together to eat glutinous rice ball soup, as is the Chinese tradition.

It was freezing cold outside, and nobody wanted to leave the house, but my mother asked me to go pick up some rice balls at the store down the street. Even though I put on warm clothes and wore a scarf, I was still frozen stiff by the chilly wind.

When I got horne, I stood next to my mother, watching her boil the rice balls and also trying to warm up. Afterwards, we sat around the table enjoying our steaming bowls of rice ball soup. As we ate , we caught up with one another and told jokes. While I was savoring the delicious food, I realized it was the time with my family that was more satisfying than the food I was eating.

What Success Means to Me (09/09)

Often times, people regard wealth as the only way to measure one's success. But there are additional ways to see oneself and others as successful.

Sitting back and never learning anything new is a sign of being a failure in life. But, if you make improving your mind a top priority, you are successful by any measure. Once you've achieved your educational goals, you must spread what you've learned around. Friends are also symbolic of a person's success. It isn't the number of friends, but the quality that really counts. Having people in your life you can depend on in a time of crisis is better than any amount of money. A healthy mind and body is the final piece of the puzzle, as it shows the world that you want to live your life to the fullest. When you have knowledge, friends, and a body that is fit , you are a successful person.

Haircut Regulations (09/10)

Recently, the Ministry of Education announced that schools should remove haircut regulations from their guidelines. The authorities feel that this will help students cultivate their own appreciation of beauty. Most students were certainly delighted to hear this news because they can follow their own inclination and have their hair cut however they want.

Though this may be the case, a fashionable appearance costs time and money. Some students may spend too much money finding a famous hairdresser to style their hair. If someone has an elaborate .hairstyle, it may take time to fix every morning. These students may also overemphasize their appearance, and thus neglect their studies.

As for me, while I don't want to look like a nerd, I still prefer to spend time studying instead of worrying about my hair.

For Better or Worse (09/11)

The 21 st century is a time of innovations and challenges. With an oil shortage looming on the horizon, scientists are now exploring alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels. Once their efforts are successful, conflicts over oil will be a thing of the past. In addition, genetic engineering will be widely applied in both medicine and agriculture. Although this new technology has incited controversy, fear will gradually dissipate as the public becomes more accepting of it.

While humans make advances in some areas, they are always threatening the existence of natural resources. As agriculture encroaches upon woodlands, plants and animals die out in droves due to loss of habitats. The ozone layer, vital for our survival, is being depleted at an alarming rate. Efforts to salvage nature will be fruitless as long as the economy is put first. Will the 21st century be the summit of scientific achievement as well as the doom of mankind? Only time will tell.

The Night before a Mid-Term (09/12)

Josh had an important mid-term exam to study for and he was fully aware that he should pull an all-nighter. Unfortunately, Josh was obsessed with reading a Spiderman comic book. He just couldn't put it down. Right as the story was getting to an exciting part, his mother suddenly opened his door, practically scaring the pants off of him.

Josh tried to stash the comic under his notebook, but it was too late ---- he was caught red-handed. His mother not only took the comic book away but also threatened to tear it up into million pieces. Josh begged his mother not to destroy it because the comic belonged to his classmate. His mother told him the only way to save Spiderman was to ace his mid-term tomorrow.

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第壹部分：單選題（占72分）

一、詞彙（佔15分）

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。

1. Nowadays many companies adopt a ______ work schedule which allows their employees to decide when to arrive at work—from as early as 6 a.m. to as late as 11 a.m.

(A) relative (B) severe (C) primitive (D) flexible

現今有許多公司採用彈性的工時制，讓員工決定幾點上班—早至上午6時，晚至上午11時。

(A)相對的 (B)嚴重的 (C)原始的 (D)彈性的

【解析】由句意員工可自行決定在上午6時至11時間任何時間上工，可知公司未強制規定上班時間，工時很彈性，故選(D)。

2. To teach children right from wrong, some parents will ______ their children when they behave well and punish them when they misbehave.

(A) settle (B) declare (C) reward (D) neglect

為了教孩子們辨別是非，有些父母在孩子們表現良好時給與獎賞，在孩子們舉止失當時予以懲罰。

(A)安頓 (B)宣布 (C)獎賞 (D)忽略

【解析】由對等連接詞and可推知兩個動詞片語為對等的情形，當孩子們表現良好時得到獎賞，舉止失當時則受到懲罰，故選(C) reward。

【補充】 from有表示區別或比較之意。例：tell A from B 辨別A與B；know right from wrong 辨別是非

3. To stick to a tight budget, Robert bought a more ______ LED TV instead of a fancy, expensive 3D TV.

(A) technical (B) significant (C) affordable (D) expressive

為了堅守緊縮的預算，Robert捨棄新潮昂貴的3D電視，買了比較負擔得起的LED電視。

(A)技術的 (B)有意義的 (C)負擔得起的 (D)表現的

【解析】由關鍵詞tight budget得知，Robert買不起昂貴的3D電視，只能負擔較便宜的LED電視，所以本題選(C) affordable。

【補充】tight尚可指時間或空間安排得滿滿的，例：

tight schedule 緊湊的行程；tight squeeze 擁擠的空間

4. David’s new book made it to the best-seller list because of its beautiful ______ and amusing stories.

(A) operations (B) illustrations (C) engagements (D) accomplishment

因為有精美的插圖與有趣的故事，David的新書成功進入暢銷書榜。

(A)操作 (B)插圖 (C)諾言 (D)成就

【解析】有精美插圖與有趣故事的書能受到讀者的喜愛，可推知答案選(B) illustrations。

5. The airport was closed because of the snowstorm, and our ______ for Paris had to be delayed until the following day.

(A) movement (B) registration (C) tendency (D) departure

因為暴風雪機場關閉，因此我們必須延至隔天才能起程飛往巴黎。

(A)運動 (B)登記 (C)傾向 (D)起程

【解析】v 也可由空格後的介系詞for推知應搭配departure。

【補充】departure for：前往某地

6. The moment the students felt the earthquake, they ran ______ out of the classroom to an open area outside.

(A) swiftly (B) nearly (C) loosely (D) formally

學生一感覺到地震就迅速跑出教室到戶外的空曠處。

(A)迅速地 (B)幾乎 (C)鬆弛地 (D)正式地

【解析】依據常理，地震一發生，人們必定會迅速逃至空曠處避難，因此答案應選(A) swiftly。

【補充】The moment = The instant = The minute = As soon as：一…就…

7. The ______ capacity of this elevator is 400 kilograms. For safety reasons, it shouldn’t be overloaded.

(A) delicate (B) automatic (C) essential (D) maximum

這臺電梯的最大承載重量是400公斤。安全起見，不應超載。

(A)精美的 (B)自動的 (C)必要的 (D)最大的

【解析】由後句「電梯不應超載」可反推前句指的是電梯的最大承載量，故選(D) maximum。

8. An open display of ______ behavior between men and women, such as hugging and kissing, is not allowed in some conservative societies.

(A) intimate (B) ashamed (C) earnest (D) urgent

男女之間公開表現的親密行為，例如擁抱與親吻，在某些保守的社會不被允許。

(A)親密的 (B)羞愧的 (C)誠摯的 (D)緊急的

【解析】由擁抱與親吻可推知指的是親密行為，故選(A) intimate。

9. When taking medicine, we should read the instructions on the ______ carefully because they provide important information such as how and when to take it.

(A) medals (B) quotes (C) labels (D) recipes

服藥時，我們應該詳讀標籤上的說明，因為它們提供了像服用方法與時間等的重要訊息。

(A)獎章 (B)引文 (C)標籤 (D)食譜

【解析】由常理可知，藥品的標籤會提供該藥物的重要資訊，故應選(C) label。

10. The angry passengers argued ______ with the airline staff because their flight was cancelled without any reason.

(A) evidently (B) furiously (C) obediently (D) suspiciously

氣憤的乘客們憤怒地和地勤人員爭論，因為他們的班機毫無原因取消了。

(A)明顯地 (B)狂怒地 (C)服從地 (D)猜疑地

【解析】從形容詞angry與文意「班機莫名取消」，可知乘客們必定怒不可遏，故選(B) furiously。

11. To ______ the new product, the company offered some free samples before they officially launched it.

(A) contribute (B) impress (C) promote (D) estimate

為了促銷新產品，這間公司在正式發行前提供一些免費試用品。

(A)貢獻 (B)給…極深的印象(C)促銷 (D)估計

【解析】根據文意，提供試用品是常見的促銷手法之一，可知應選(C) promote。

12. I was worried about my first overseas trip, but my father ______ me that he would help plan the trip so that nothing would go wrong.

(A) rescued (B) assured (C) inspired (D) conveyed

我很擔心第一次出國旅行，但我父親保證會幫忙規劃行程，讓一切順利。

(A)援救 (B)向…保證 (C)激勵 (D)傳達

【解析】由句意得知，為了讓孩子能放心出國，父親保證會協助，故選(B) assured。

13. The recent cooking oil scandals have led to calls for tougher ______ of sales of food products.

(A) tolerance (B) guarantee (C) regulation (D) distribution

最近的食用油醜聞讓人們要求在食品銷售上更嚴格的規定。

(A)寬容 (B)保證 (C)規定 (D)分配

【解析】根據時事，食用油問題披露了食安的重要性，讓民眾要求更嚴格的規定，可知應選(C) regulation。

14. John should ______ more often with his friends and family after work, instead of staying in his room to play computer games.

(A) explore (B) interact (C) negotiate (D) participate

John應該在下班後多和親友互動，而非只是關在房裡打電玩。

(A)探險 (B)互動 (C)談判 (D)參加

【解析】由文意推知，John常待在房間裡打電玩，必定很少與親友交流或互動，故選(B) interact。

15. To prevent the spread of the Ebola virus from West Africa to the rest of the world, many airports have begun Ebola ______ for passengers from the infected areas.

(A) screenings (B) listings (C) clippings (D) blockings

為了避免伊波拉病毒由西非散播至世界各地，許多機場開始對來自疫區的乘客進行伊波拉篩檢。

(A)篩檢 (B)列表 (C)修剪 (D)阻礙

【解析】為了不讓病毒擴散，必須篩檢感染高危險的入境者，可推知答案為(A) screenings。

二、綜合測驗（占15分）

說明︰第16題至第30題，每題一個空格，請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，請畫記在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。各題答對者，得1分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。

第16至20題為題組

Tai Chi Chuan is a type of ancient Chinese martial art. People 16 Tai Chi mainly for its health benefits. This centuries-old Chinese mind-body exercise is now gaining popularity in the United States.

The most familiar aspect of Tai Chi Chuan is the hand form, which is a series of slow-flowing movements with poetic names 17 “dragons stirring up the wind” and “wave hands like clouds.” These movements, forming an exercise system, 18 one to effortlessly experience the vital life force, or the Qi energy, in one’s body.

Tai Chi Chuan is not only a physical but also a 19 exercise. Psychologically, this exercise may increase communication between the body and the mind and enable one to deal with other people more effectively. It 20 stress and creates calmness and confidence. Relaxation and a feeling of joy are among the first noticeable differences in a Tai Chi student.

太極拳是一種古老的中國武術。人們^16.練習太極拳主要是因為它的健康利益。這項中國歷久不衰的身心合一運動如今在美國愈趨流行。

太極拳最為人所熟悉的莫過於它的掌勢。這個掌勢是一系列頗具詩意名稱的徐緩動作，^17.像是「乘龍御風」和「行雲流水」。這些動作構成了一套運動體系，^18.使一個人能夠毫不費力地感應到體內重要的生命動力，或「氣」的能量。

太極拳不只包括身體外在的修練，還涵蓋了^19.心理的修養。在心靈層面上，這項運動會增加身與心的交流，讓一個人能更有效地與他人應對。它可以^20.減少壓力並產生平靜與自信。放鬆以及喜悅感是太極拳學習者最初能感受到的明顯差異。

16. (A) practice (B) consult (C) display (D) manage

(A)練習 (B)查閱 (C)陳列 (D)管理

【解析】本題測驗字義。由文意可知，練習太極拳的人主要為了健康利益，故選(A) practice。

17. (A) from (B) like (C) between (D) regarding

(A)從 (B)像 (C)在…之間 (D)關於

【解析】本題評量介系詞的用法。由上下文推論，空格前提及太極拳最聞名的是它的掌勢，而這些掌勢均被賦予頗具詩意的名稱，可知空格後的引號內應為掌勢名稱的舉例，故選(B) like。

18. (A) allow (B) allows (C) allowed (D) allowing

【解析】本題測驗句構分析的能力。本句的主詞為These movements，而forming an exercise system為分詞片語修飾主詞，故空格應為主要動詞，又主詞為複數形，故選(A) allow。

19. (A) formal (B) mental (C) social (D) global

(A)正式的 (B)心理的 (C)社會的 (D)全球的

【解析】本題測驗對等連接詞not only . . . but also的用法與形容詞文意。由not only . . . but also得知其連接的形容詞文意對等，由字義可知應選與physical對等的(B) mental。

20. (A) imposes (B) offends (C) reduces (D) disturbs

(A)把…強加於 (B)冒犯 (C)減少 (D)打擾

【解析】本題測驗字彙與文意理解。後句提及學習太極可幫助放鬆，可推知本句指的是太極拳有減壓效果，因此選(C) reduce。

第21至25題為題組

Much like the dove and robin, the bluebird is considered a very lucky sign in most cultures, particularly when seen in the spring. 21 , a woodpecker, when seen near the home, is regarded as a good sign. In contrast, the peacock is not 22 seen as lucky. In places like India, the peacock is considered lucky because the great many “eyes” on its feathers are said to alert it to 23 evil. Peacocks are also highly valued in China and Japan, where they are kept as symbols by the ruling families to 24 their status and wealth. However, the peacock receives only scorn from the rest of the world. The feathers of peacocks are considered the most 25 part of the bird because the eye-shaped markings on them are associated with “evil eyes.” To bring the evil eye into the home is thus believed to invite trouble and sorrow.

就像鴿子以及知更鳥一樣，青鳥在多數文化中被認為是十分幸運的象徵，尤其是牠在春天被見到時。^21.同樣地，當啄木鳥在住家附近被看見時也被認為是個好兆頭。相反地，孔雀並非^22.普遍被視為吉利。在印度，因為孔雀羽毛上眾多的「眼睛」據說可以^23.使牠警覺避免接近邪惡的事物，而被認為是幸運的。孔雀在中國以及日本也均受到珍視，牠們被統治者的家族養作可以^24.代表自身財富與地位的象徵。然而，孔雀在世界其它地方都受到蔑視。孔雀的羽毛被認為是全身最^25.不吉利的地方，因為上面的眼睛圖樣讓人聯想到「邪惡之眼」。因此，人們相信將邪惡之眼帶回家中會招致麻煩與不幸。

21. (A) Therefore (B) Nevertheless (C) Roughly (D) Similarly

(A)因此 (B)然而 (C)大約 (D)同樣地

【解析】本題轉折語用法。前句提及青鳥被視為吉祥物，空格後表示啄木鳥亦被視為好運的象徵，兩者同為正面意思，故答案選(D) Similarly。

22. (A) officially (B) mutually (C) universally (D) eventually

(A)正式地 (B)相互地 (C)普遍地 (D)最後

【解析】本題測驗字彙與文意判斷。後句提及孔雀在印度、中國、日本等地被視為吉祥物，但隨後又指出孔雀在世界其他地區並不受歡迎，可推知孔雀並非普遍被視為吉祥物，故答案選(C) universally。

23. (A) approach　 (B) approaching　(C) approached 　　(D) be approaching

【解析】本題測驗片語alert sb to sth/V-ing(使警覺)的用法，答案為動名詞(B)　approaching。

24. (A) replace 　　(B) disguise 　 (C) distinguish 　　 (D) represent

(A)取代 (B)掩飾 (C)區別 (D)代表

【解析】本題測驗字義。由文意得知，在中國與日本，孔雀被掌權者的家族飼養來代表地位與財富，故選(D) represent。

25. (A) unlucky (B) illogical (C) impossible 　　 (D) unnecessary

(A)不吉利的 (B)不合邏輯的 (C)不可能的 (D)不必要的

【解析】本題測驗文意理解。由文意得知，孔雀羽毛上的眼睛圖樣被視為邪惡之眼，將此物帶入家中將會引來麻煩與不幸，故知答案應選與此意呼應的(A) unlucky。

第26至30題為題組

Nutritional products that can be collected from trees include fruits, nuts, seeds, leaves, and bark. Tree products have been an important part of diets for thousands of years, from early humans 26 fruits and nuts to the first cultivation of important trees, such as mango and apple.

The apple is one of the world’s most cultivated fruit trees, 27 over 7,000 different kinds in existence. Despite their great 28 , however, most domesticated apples can be traced back to a common ancestor, the wild apple of Central Asia, Malus sieversii. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and 29 to North America by European colonists in the 17^th century. Today, apples are 30 eaten the world over and form the basis for multi-million dollar industries. In 2005, at least 55 million tons of apples were grown worldwide, which generated a value of about $10 billion.

從樹上採集而來的營養品包含水果、堅果、種子、樹葉與樹皮。幾千年來始於先民^26.採集水果、堅果到首次栽培如芒果、蘋果等重要的樹，樹的產品已是飲食中很重要的一部份。

蘋果是全球最為栽種的水果樹之一，現今存在^27.有超過七千種蘋果樹。儘管種類^28.繁多，多數栽培的蘋果樹追溯至同個源頭——新疆野蘋果(中亞的野蘋果樹)。蘋果已在亞洲與歐洲生長數千年，十七世紀再由歐洲殖民者^29.引進北美。現今全球人們^30.經常吃蘋果；蘋果更成為數百萬美元工業的基礎。2005年，至少五千五百萬噸的蘋果生長於世界各地，製造約一百億的市值。

26. (A) to gather (B) gather (C) gathered (D) gathering

【解析】本題測驗分詞片語的用法。原句為from early humans that gather

fruits and nuts，以關係子句修飾humans，省略關係代名詞後，將

關係子句改為分詞片語，因gather為主動意義，故知答案為現在

分詞(D) gathering。

27. (A) all (B) with (C) around (D) still

(A)所有 (B)表附帶狀況 (C)大約 (D)仍然

【解析】本題測驗with的用法。由結構來看，空格後為O + OC。四個選項中，只有with可接續O + OC，表示附帶狀況，故選(B) with。

28. (A) variety (B) harvest (C) condition (D) discovery

(A)種類 (B)收成 (C)情況 (D)發現

【解析】本題測驗字義與文意理解。前句指出現存的蘋果有超過七千種，本句表示儘管蘋果的品種繁多，大部分均是源自中亞的野生蘋果，可回推空格是呼應前句蘋果有眾多品種，故答案應選(A) variety。

29. (A) bring (B) have brought (C) were brought (D) have been brought

【解析】本題測驗動詞的時態和語態。由文意可知，蘋果在十七世紀時被歐洲殖民者帶至北美，故應選表示被動語態的複數動詞(C) were brought。

30. (A) regularly (B) particularly (C) permanently (D) barely

(A)經常地 (B)特別 (C)永久地 (D)幾乎沒有

【解析】前句描述昔日蘋果只栽種於亞洲、歐洲與北美，而本句轉而指出

現今蘋果已是全球經常食用的水果，故選(A) regularly。

三、文意選填（占10分）

說明：第31題至第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，並將其英文字母代號畫記在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。各題答對者，得1分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。

第31至40題為題組

A paperclip, made of steel wire bent into a hooped shape, is an instrument used to hold sheets of paper together. This common 31 is a wonder of simplicity and function. But where did this simple, cheap, and indispensable invention come from?

In the late 19^th century, the most common way to hold papers together was by using a pin. Although the pin was an inexpensive tool and was easily 32 , it would leave holes in the paper. Later, as steel wire became more common, inventors began to notice its elastic feature. With this feature, it could be stretched and 33 various clip-like objects. In the years just prior to 1900, quite a few paperclip designs emerged. The name most frequently 34 the paperclip invention is Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian inventor. However, Vaaler’s clips were not the same as the paperclips currently in use. Specifically, they did not have the interior loop we see today. The

35 looped design was invented by Gem Manufacturing Ltd. in England. This clip is therefore sometimes 36 the Gem clip.

Because of Vaaler, the paperclip played an important 37 role in Norway. During World War II, Norway was occupied by the Nazis. Norwegians were prohibited from wearing any 38 of their national unity, such as buttons with the initials of their king. Thus, in 39 , they started wearing paperclips to show their solidarity. The reason for doing this was simple: Paperclips were a Norwegian invention whose original function was to bind together. After the war, a giant paperclip statue was erected in Oslo to 40 Vaaler—even though his design was never actually manufactured.

迴紋針，由環狀彎曲的鐵圈組成，是個用來夾住成疊紙張的裝置。這個常見的^31.裝置是個兼具簡易與功能性的驚奇之作，但這簡單、平價卻又必要的發明從何而來？

十九世紀晚期裝訂紙張最常見的方式是使用別針，雖然別針便宜且^32.移除容易，但會穿破紙張。之後當鐵圈較為普及，發明家開始注意到它的彈性，彈性使其能伸展並^33.扭轉成各式夾子狀的形體。接近1900年，一些迴紋針的設計出現了。最常^34.與迴紋針發明聯想在一起的名字是挪威發明家Johan Vaaler。然而Vaaler發明的迴紋針與今日常用的迴紋針不同，具體地說，Vaaler的迴紋針沒有我們今日所見的內圈。我們所^35.熟悉的迴圈設計由英國Gem製造公司發明，因此這個迴紋針有時也^36.稱作Gem迴紋針。

因為Vaaler，迴紋針在挪威扮演重要的^37.歷史角色，二戰期間，納粹佔領德國，禁止挪威人穿戴任何顯示其國家統一的^38.標誌，例如國王名字首字母的鈕釦。因此，作為^39.抗議，他們開始別上迴紋針來展現他們的團結力。這麼做的理由很簡單：迴紋針是挪威的發明，其最初的功用是綑綁在一起。戰後，在奧斯陸立起一座巨大的迴紋針雕像以^40.紀念Vaaler——雖然他的設計從未真被量產過。

(A) familiar (B) honor (C) device (D) removable (E) known as (F) protest (G) symbol (H) twisted into (I) associated with (J) historical

(A)熟悉的 adj. (B)給…榮譽 vt. (C)設備 n. [C] (D)可去掉的 adj.

(E)以…而聞名 v. (F)抗議 n. [U] (G)象徵 n. [C] (H)扭彎成 v.

(I)與…有關 v. (J)歷史的 adj.

【解析】

31. This common _____ is a wonder of simplicity and function，空格位於形容詞

後，故應填入名詞：device、protest或symbol。依句意迴紋針是常見的簡易

又實用的設備，所以選(C) device。

32. was easily _____，本格位於副詞後，可知應填入形容詞，前後子句以Although連接，可知前後意思相對。依句意雖然別針既便宜又容易移除，它會穿破紙張，故選(D) removable。

33. it could be stretched and _____ various clip-like objects，由對等連接詞and可知，前後的字詞應為同詞性，所以本格應填入與stretched相同詞性的過去分詞twisted into或associated with，依句意判斷，可確定答案為(H) twisted into。

34. The name most frequently _____ the paperclip invention is Johan Vaaler，本句

的主詞為The name，動詞為is，主詞以most frequently . . . 修飾。本格後接

名詞，可知應選及物動詞變化的分詞或含介系詞的片語：known as或

associated with。由句意最常被聯想到迴紋針的名字是Johan Vaaler，故選(I)

associated with。

35. The _____ looped design，本格後為名詞，故應選形容詞：familiar與historical，由句意我們熟悉的迴圈設計是由Gem Manufacturing Ltd.所發明，可知應選(A) familiar。

36. This clip is therefore sometimes _____ the Gem clip. 本格前有be動詞，後

有名詞，故應填過去分詞或含介系詞的過去分詞，故答案為(E) known as。

37. the paperclip played an important _____ role in Norway，本格位於名詞前，應填入形容詞，答案選(J) historical。

38. wearing any _____ of their national unity，本格前有any，後有of，可知應填入名詞，由protest與symbol選擇，依句意可知應選(G) symbol。

39. in _____, they started wearing paperclips，本格在介系詞後，答案應為名詞，選(F) protest。in protest：作為抗議。

40. a giant paperclip statue was erected in Oslo to _____ Vaaler，本格在不定詞to之後，可知應選原形動詞(B) honor。

四、閱讀測驗（占32分）

說明︰第41題至第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，請畫記在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。各題答對者，得2分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。

第41至44題為題組

In 2009, the Taiwu Elementary School Folk Singers were invited to perform in Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxemburg. In 2011, they were voted as one of the world’s top five performance groups by audiences of Japan Broadcasting Corporation’s Amazing Voice program.

Recalling the group’s first tour in Europe, Camake Valaule, a physical education teacher and the founder of the Taiwu Elementary School Folk Singers, admitted that he felt very nervous. He was worried that the audience would fall asleep since most of the 75-minute performance was a cappella, that is, singing without instrumental sound. Surprisingly, the audience listened with full focus and high spirits. Camake said, “They told me afterward that through our performance, they had a vision of our country, our village, without having to visit it. This experience greatly boosted our confidence.”

According to Camake Valaule, singing traditional ballads has helped students and their parents to re-understand their culture. “It used to be that the only ones who could sing these songs were tribal elders aged between 50 and 60. Now with the children performing the pieces, parents are beginning to ask, ‘Why do we not know how to sing these ballads?’ Many times nowadays, it is the children who teach the songs to their parents, putting back the pieces of a blurred memory.”

Winning international fame, however, was neither the original intention nor the main reason why Camake founded the group in 2006. The most important thing was to make children understand why they sing these songs and to preserve and pass on their culture. Referring to the relocation of Taiwu Elementary School and Taiwu Village following Typhoon Morakot in August 2009, Camake said, “We could not take the forest or our houses in the mountains with us; but we were able to bring our culture along. As long as the children are willing to sing, I will always be there for them, singing with them and leading them to experience the meaning of the ballads.”

2009年時，泰武國小的古謠傳唱隊應邀到比利時、法國、德國及盧森堡表演。2011年時，泰武古謠傳唱隊更被日本NHK(日本放送協會)節目「驚異的歌聲」的全球觀眾票選為世界前五頂尖的表演團體之一。

查馬克．法拉屋樂——一位體育老師同時也是泰武古謠傳唱隊的創辦人——想起他們首次在歐洲巡迴表演時，坦言他當時感到非常緊張。由於在他們75分鐘的表演裡大部分都是人聲合唱，也就是不用樂器伴奏的純歌唱，他擔心觀眾會睡著。出乎意料的是，觀眾聽得全神貫注且興致高昂。查馬克說：「事後他們告訴我，透過我們的表演，他們不必親身走訪就得以想像我們國家及村莊的面貌。這次經驗大大增進了我們的信心。」

查馬克說，吟唱古謠幫助了這些學生及他們的家長重新認識他們的文化。「過去只有五、六十歲的部落長老們會唱這些歌，但現在看到孩子們的表演，家長們也開始自問：『為什麼我們不會唱這些歌？』如今常常都是孩子在教家長唱這些歌，幫他們將這些模糊的記憶拼湊起來。」

然而，贏得國際名聲並不是查馬克在2006年創立傳唱隊的初衷。他認為最重要的是讓孩子們瞭解為何要吟唱這些古謠，並進而將他們的文化保存且傳承下去。而談到泰武國小及泰武村在2009年莫拉克颱風後的遷校、遷村，查馬克說：「雖然我們無法將山上的森林或家園帶走，但是我們能帶著文化出走。只要孩子們願意唱，我就會一直陪伴他們左右，和他們一起唱，引領他們體悟這些古謠的寓意。」

41. Which of the following is true about Taiwu Elementary School Folk Singers?

(A) The group was first established in 2009.

(B) The group was founded by a PE teacher.

(D) The singers learn to sing from their parents.

關於泰武國小古謠傳唱隊，下列何者敘述為真？

(A)傳唱隊創立於2009年。

(B)傳唱隊由體育老師所創立。

(C)傳唱隊員通常唱民歌。

(D)傳唱隊員向父母學唱歌。

【說明】

u 由最後一段的第一句可知傳唱隊創立於2006年。

v 第二段第一句提及傳唱隊的創立者是體育老師查馬克‧法拉屋樂，故選(B)。

x 第三段最後一句提及是傳唱隊員教父母唱古謠。

42. On his first trip to Europe, why did Camake think the audience might fall asleep?

(A) The average age of the audience was between fifty and sixty.

(B) Most of the performance was not accompanied by any instrument.

(D) The audience could not visualize the theme sung by the school children.

查馬克首次帶隊到歐洲表演時，他為什麼認為觀眾可能會睡著？

(A)觀眾的平均年齡介於五十至六十歲。

(B)大部分的表演是沒有樂器伴奏的。

(C)沒有人能聽懂他們歌曲的語言和涵義。

(D)觀眾無法想像學童所唱歌曲的主題。

【說明】

w 本文未提及此論點。

x 第二段倒數第二句提及觀眾從傳唱隊的表演中得以想像學童們家鄉的面貌。

43. What does “the pieces of a blurred memory” in the third paragraph most likely refer to?

(A) The children’s ignorance of their own culture.

(B) The fading memories about old tribal people.

(D) The parents’ vague understanding of their own tradition.

第三段所謂「模糊記憶的片段」最可能指的是何者？

(A)孩子們對自己文化的無知。

(B)對部落長老逐漸凋零的記憶。

(C)學校所教的片段知識。

(D)父母對自己傳統的不甚了解。

【說明】第三段第一句提及吟唱古謠幫助學生及家長重新認識他們的文化，與最後一句孩子教父母唱古謠相呼應，故選(D)。

44. What did Camake realize after the incident of Typhoon Morakot?

(A) The significance of the relocation of Taiwu Elementary School.

(B) The need to respect nature to avoid being destroyed by it.

(D) The consequence of building houses in the forest.

查馬克在莫拉克颱風過後體會到什麼？

(A)泰武國小遷校的重要性。

(B)尊重大自然以免受其摧殘的必要性。

(C)傳承傳統文化的重要性。

(D)在森林裡營建住屋的後果。

【說明】最後一段提及莫拉克颱風後的遷校、遷村讓查馬克體認到雖然家園遭受摧殘，但文化可在他鄉繼續傳承下去，故選(C)。

第45至48題為題組

When it comes to medical care, many patients and doctors believe “more is better.” But what they do not realize is that overtreatment—too many scans, too many blood tests, too many procedures—may pose harm. Sometimes a test leads you down a path to more and more testing, some of which may be invasive, or to treatment for things that should be left alone.

Terrence Power, for example, complained that after his wife learned she had Wegener’s disease, an uncommon disorder of the immune system, they found it difficult to refuse testing recommended by her physician. The doctor insisted on office visits every three weeks, even when she was feeling well. He frequently ordered blood tests and X-rays, and repeatedly referred her to specialists for even minor complaints. Even when tests came back negative, more were ordered, and she was hospitalized as a precaution when she developed a cold. She had as many as 25 doctor visits during one six-month period. The couple was spending about $30,000 a year for her care.

After several years of physical suffering and near financial ruin from the medical costs, the couple began questioning the treatment after consulting with other patients in online support groups. “It’s a really hard thing to determine when they’ve crossed the line,” Mr. Power said. “You think she’s getting the best care in the world, but after a while you start to wonder: What is the objective?” Mr. Power then spoke with his own primary care doctor, who advised him to find a new specialist to oversee Mrs. Power’s care. Under the new doctor’s care, the regular testing stopped and Mrs. Power’s condition stabilized. Now she sees the doctor only four or five times a year.

談到醫療照護，許多父母及醫生都相信「越多就越好」，但是他們沒有意識到過度醫療——過多的掃瞄、抽血等檢查程序——可能會造成傷害。有時候是做完一項檢查後被要求去做更多的檢查，其中有些可能是侵入性的；或者是做完檢查後被施以不必要的治療等等。

以Terrence Power為例。他抱怨在他妻子被檢查出罹患韋格納肉芽腫——一種免疫系統的少見疾病——後，他們就被迫接受醫生所建議的各種檢查。即便他妻子覺得身體狀況良好，醫生仍堅持他們必須每三週回診一次；醫生也經常安排抽血檢驗與X光掃瞄檢查；只要他妻子有一點不適就將她轉診到其他專科；甚至就算檢查報告的結果正常，醫生仍為她安排更多檢查；然後一當感冒就要她住院觀察以防萬一。他的妻子每半年間就必須複診多達25次，醫療費用一年就要花約3萬元美金。

經歷了數年的病痛折磨以及幾乎被醫療費用壓垮的經濟困境，Power夫婦在向線上支持團體的病友們諮詢過意見之後，開始對他們所受的醫療產生質疑。Power先生說：「很難去界定醫生從何時開始逾越了分寸。你以為你的妻子正接受全世界最好的醫療照護，但一段時間後你開始思考『這些醫療的目的究竟是什麼？』」後來，Power先生諮詢他的家庭醫生，醫生建議他重新找一位專家來負責他妻子的醫療照護。在新醫生的照護下，他的妻子不但不用再做以往的常規檢查，其身體狀況也穩定了下來。現在她一年只要回診四到五次就可以了。

45. What is the main idea of this passage?

(A) Treatments do not always cause harmful side effects.

(B) Patients tend to believe more testing is better treatment.

(D) Doctors generally recommend office visits that are necessary.

本文主旨為何？

(A)治療不一定會導致有害的副作用。

(B)病人往往相信越多的檢查就是越好的治療。

(C)過多的醫療照護可能對病人無益。

(D)醫生大多建議必要時再來看診。

【說明】第一段第二句“ . . . overtreatment . . . may pose harm.”點出主旨，表示過度的醫療可能有害，故選(C)。

46. Which of the following was a problem for Mrs. Power during her medical treatment?

(A) She had to be hospitalized for three weeks whenever she had a cold.

(B) She didn’t have any insurance, so she went broke because of her illness.

(D) Her doctor asked her to consult other specialists due to her constant complaints.

在Power太太治療的過程中，下列何者是她遇到的問題？

(A)她每次感冒都必須住院三週。

(B)她沒有任何保險，故為支付醫藥費而破產。

(C)當檢查結果顯示她無恙時，醫生仍為她安排更多檢查。

(D)由於她不停抱怨，醫生要她去諮詢其他專家。

【說明】

u 本文未提及她被要求住院多久。

v 本文未提及這點。

w 第二段倒數第三句的前段提及即使Power太太檢查的結果正常，醫生仍安排她做更多檢查，故選(C)。

x 本文未提及這點。

47. Who does “they” in the third paragraph most likely refer to?

(A) Physicians. (B) Other patients.

第三段的「他們」最可能指的是誰？

(A)醫生。

(B)其他病人。

(C)Power夫婦。

(D)線上支持團體。

【說明】由第三段可知Power夫婦開始質疑這些年來他們是否都被施以過度醫療，而Power先生所指逾越分寸(cross the line)的「他們」自然是Power太太的主治醫生們，故選(A)。

48. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude toward medical tests?

(A) More tests than necessary are too much.

(B) Medical tests are essential for disease prevention.

(D) Doctors’ interpretations of test results are seldom wrong.

下列何者最能描述作者對於醫療檢查的態度？

(A)過多不必要的檢查即是過度醫療。

(B)醫療檢查在疾病防治上有其必要性。

(C)疾病診斷需要透過許多檢查來確認。

(D)醫生對於檢查結果的解讀鮮少出錯。

【說明】由本文主旨“ . . . overtreatment—too many scans, too many blood tests, too many procedures—may pose harm.”可知作者認為過多的檢查程序即為過度醫療，故選(A)。其他選項在本文均未提及。

第49至52題為題組

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) is one of the most original and influential figures in the history of photography. His humane, spontaneous photographs helped establish photojournalism as an art form.

Cartier-Bresson’s family was wealthy—his father made a fortune as a textile manufacturer—but Cartier-Bresson later joked that due to his parents’ frugal ways, it often seemed as though his family was poor.

Educated in Paris, Cartier-Bresson developed an early love for literature and the arts. As a teenager, Cartier-Bresson rebelled against his parents’ formal ways of education. In his early adulthood, he even drifted toward communism. But it was art that remained at the center of his life.

Cartier-Bresson traveled to Africa in 1931 to hunt antelope and boar. And Africa fueled another interest in him: photography. He then wandered around the world with his camera, using a handheld camera to catch images from fleeting moments of everyday life.

Not long after World War II, Cartier-Bresson traveled east, spending considerable time in India, where he met and photographed Gandhi shortly before his assassination in 1948. Cartier-Bresson’s subsequent work to document Gandhi’s death and its immediate impact on the country became one of Life Magazine’s most prized photo essays.

Cartier-Bresson’s approach to photography remained much the same throughout his life. He made clear his dislike of images that had been improved by artificial light, darkroom effects, and even cropping. The naturalist in Cartier-Bresson believed that all editing should be done when the photo is taken. In 1952, his first book, The Decisive Moment, a rich collection of his work spanning two decades, was published. “There is nothing in this world that does not have a decisive moment,” he said.

In 1968, he began to turn away from photography and returned to his passion for drawing and painting.

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004)是攝影史上最具原創性及影響力的人物。他人道且具自發性的攝影作品有助新聞攝影此類藝術形式的成立。

Cartier-Bresson的家族十分富有——他的父親以紡織商的身分大發利市——不過Henri Cartier-Bresson笑道因為他雙親節儉的生活方式，他的家庭常予人家徒四壁的印象。

在巴黎受教育的Cartier-Bresson很早便培養出對文學及藝術的愛好。還是少年的Cartier-Bresson曾違抗他父母所安排的正規教育。在早初的成人生涯裡，他甚至遊浸共產主義的思維之中。儘管如此，長駐他生命中心的仍是藝術。

Cartier-Bresson在1931年曾為了狩獵羚羊及野豬遊走非洲。非洲也因此點燃了他的另ㄧ項興趣：攝影。自此他便帶著他的相機漫遊世界各地，用手持相機捕捉生命中隨轉即逝的瞬間。

二次大戰結束後不久，Cartier-Bresson便遠遊東方，並在印度停留了相當長的一段時間。在印度這塊土地上，他遇見了聖雄甘地並在他被暗殺不久前(1948年)為他照相留影。Cartier-Bresson隨後的作品記錄著甘地之死及其對印度該國所造成的衝擊與影響，並成為生活雜誌最為人稱道的攝影實錄。

Cartier-Bresson終生以一貫的方式進行攝影。他曾清楚表示他對人造光、暗房效果，甚至剪輯等手法的厭惡。Cartier-Bresson心中自然主義的一部分深信所有的編輯效果應該在按下快門的那一片刻全部完成。他的首部作品《決定性瞬間》於1952年問世，其中收藏橫跨二十年間的相片集錄。他這麼說道：「這個世界上沒有任何事物是沒有決定性瞬間的。」

1968年，他放下攝影，重拾他對繪圖、作畫的熱情。

49. Which of the following best describes Cartier-Bresson’s family background?

(A) His family was rich but was very economical.

(B) His father went to Paris to open a textile factory.

(D) His parents were very liberal in their ways of education.

下列何者最能描述Cartier-Bresson的家庭背景？

(A)他的家庭雖然富有但卻十分節儉。

(B)他的父親曾至巴黎開設紡織工廠。

(C)他富裕的家庭因破產而家道中落。

(D)他的父母在教育方式上相當開明。

【說明】v 文章並未明確指出該紡織廠設於巴黎，故(B)不可選。

x 文中未提及。

50. Which of the following is true about Cartier-Bresson’s career in photography?

(A) He devoted himself to photography all his life.

(B) He developed a passion for photography when he traveled to Africa.

(D) During World War II, he documented the everyday life of the Indian people.

關於Cartier-Bresson的攝影事業，下列何者為真？

(A)他終生致力於攝影工作。

(B)在非洲旅行時，他培養了對攝影的愛好。

(C)在出版《決定性瞬間》後，他隨即放棄攝影。

(D)他在二戰期間記錄了印度人的日常生活。

【說明】x 第五段指出Cartier-Bresson曾在二次大戰後的印度居住一段時間，並以其攝影作品證明甘地之死對印度的影響。

51. What significance did Cartier-Bresson have to Gandhi of India?

(A) He witnessed Gandhi’s assassination in 1948.

(B) He was the first photographer to take Gandhi’s photo.

(D) His photos told the world who was guilty of assassinating Gandhi.

Cartier-Bresson對印度的甘地有何重要性？

(A)他在1948年目睹了甘地被暗殺的經過。

(B)他是首位拍攝甘地照片的攝影師。

(C)他用照片證明甘地之死對印度的影響。

(D)他的照片告訴世人是誰暗殺甘地。

【說明】第五段說明Cartier-Bresson在甘地被暗殺身亡前(1948年)曾為其拍照留影，並在該事件後繼續以作品記錄甘地之死對印度的影響，故答案為(C)。

52. Which of the following is true about Cartier-Bresson’s approach to photography?

(A) He never waited for a decisive moment to shoot photos.

(B) He preferred to edit his images carefully in his darkroom.

(D) He experimented with different ways and settled on being a naturalist.

關於Cartier-Bresson對攝影的態度，下列何者為真？

(A)他不等待關鍵時刻就按快門。

(B)他偏好在暗房仔細剪輯影像。

(C)他大部分照片描述日常事物。

(D)他實驗不同方式，決定成為自然主義者。

【說明】第四段的最後一句“using a handheld camera to catch images from fleeting moments of everyday life” 指出Cartier-Bresson拍攝的多為日常生活中的事物，故選(C)。

第53至56題為題組

You’ve most likely heard the news by now: A car-commuting, desk-bound, TV-watching lifestyle can be harmful to our health. All the time that we spend rooted in the chair is linked to increased risks of so many deadly diseases that experts have named this modern-day health epidemic the “sitting disease.”

Sitting for too long slows down the body’s metabolism and the way enzymes break down our fat reserves, raising both blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Small amounts of regular activity, even just standing and moving around, throughout the day is enough to bring the increased levels back down. And those small amounts of activity add up—30 minutes of light activity in two or three-minute bursts can be just as effective as a half-hour block of exercise. But without that activity, blood sugar levels and blood pressure keep creeping up, steadily damaging the inside of the arteries and increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other serious diseases. In essence, fundamental changes in biology occur if you sit for too long.

But wait, you’re a runner. You needn’t worry about the harm of a sedentary lifestyle because you exercise regularly, right? Well, not so fast. Recent studies show that people spend an average of 64 hours a week sitting, whether or not they exercise 150 minutes a week as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO). Regular exercisers, furthermore, are found to be about 30 percent less active on days when they exercise. Overall, most people simply aren’t exercising or moving around enough to counteract all the harm that can result from sitting nine hours or more a day.

Scared straight out of your chair? Good. The remedy is as simple as standing up and taking activity breaks.

你大概之前就聽說過了：以車代步、案牘勞形、緊盯電視的生活型態對我們的健康很可能是有害的。許多致病風險的增加與長時間賴在椅子上不動有關，因此專家將流行於現代的這些疾狀稱為「久坐病」。

竟坐過久將減緩身體代謝及酵素分解常駐脂肪的速度，進而導致血糖含量與血壓的升高。在ㄧ天之中少量、規律的活動，即使只是站著或隨處走走，便足以將高升的血壓及血糖量降低至先前的正常值。這些兩、三分鐘的輕量活動，加起來若有半小時之久，功效與一段三十分鐘的運動無異。但若少了這些活動，血糖量與血壓將會逐漸升高，持續損壞動脈內壁並增加罹患糖尿病、心血管疾病、中風等重大疾病的風險。基本上，久坐時間過長將導致生理機能的重大改變。

不過等等，你說你是個經常跑步的人。因為規律運動，你不用擔心久坐這類生活型態帶來的傷害。嗯，話別說得太早。最近的研究資料指出，不管有沒有遵循世界衛生組織的建議每週運動三十分鐘，一個人每週平均坐上64小時之久。研究另外發現，規律運動的人反而在有運動的那幾天活動得更少。整體而言，大部分的人不管是在運動還是四處走動上，都沒有達到足以抵銷九小時以上久坐所致傷害的運動量。

嚇得從椅子上跳了起來？很好，健康妙方就是不時站起來走動走動。

53. What is the purpose of this passage?

(A) To point out the challenges of the modern lifestyle.

(B) To discuss how a modern epidemic may spread quickly.

(D) To explain the threat to our health from long hours of sitting.

本文的目的為何？

(A)點出現代生活型態的挑戰。

(B)討論現代的流行病可能以何種方式快速傳播。

(C)探究規律運動對人體的影響。

(D)解釋久坐對我們健康的威脅。

【說明】第一段點出本文主旨，久坐為現代人的通病，會提高許多致命疾病的風險，故選(D)。

54. What does the word “sedentary” in the third paragraph most likely mean?

(A) Modern. (B) Risky. (C) Inactive. (D) Epidemic.

第三段的「sedentary」可能意指什麼？

(A)現代的。

(B)有風險的。

(C)久坐不動的。

(D)流行性的。

【說明】本文探討現代人久坐的通病，作者提醒若規律運動就不需擔心久坐不動的生活型態所造成的傷害，故答案為(C)。

55. What is the best way to bring down high blood sugar level and blood pressure?

(A) Exercising for 150 minutes or more every week.

(B) Getting rid of the habit of car commuting and TV watching.

(D) Standing or moving around for at least two or three minutes every day.

何為降低高血糖與血壓的最佳方式？

(A)每週運動150分鐘以上。

(B)除去以車代步與看電視的習慣。

(C)盡可能經常以輕量簡單的活動中斷坐著的時間。

(D)每天站立或活動至少二、三分鐘。

【說明】第二段的第三句指出輕量活動，加起來若有半小時之久，功效等同一段三十分鐘的運動，且若無進行這類簡單的活動，血糖與血壓會持續升高，故可知答案為(C)。

56. Which of the following may be inferred about those who do serious exercise?

(A) They often live longer than those who don’t exercise.

(B) They tend to stand or move around less on days they work out.

(D) They usually do not meet the standard of exercise recommended by WHO.

下列何者為有關認真做運動者的推論？

(A)他們通常比不運動的人長壽。

(B)他們在運動健身的日子，站著或活動的時間常常更少。

(C)他們通常比活動量少的人更少坐著。

(D)他們通常未符合世界衛生組織建議的運動標準。

【說明】u 文中未提及。

w 文中未提及。

x 文中未提及。

第貳部分：非選擇題（占28分）

說明：本部分共有二題，請依各題指示作答，答案必須寫在「答案卷」上，並標明大題號(一、二)。作答務必使用筆尖較粗之黑色墨水的筆書寫，且不得使用鉛筆。

一、中譯英（占8分）

說明：1.請將以下中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。

2.請依序作答，並標明子題號。每題4分，共8分。

1. 一個成功的企業不應該把獲利當作最主要的目標。

【說明】

u參考句型：S + V + O + OC

S + V + O₁ + as + O₂

v企業　enterprise

w把A當作B　(1) make + A + B

(2) see/view/take/regard/think of/look upon + A + as B

x獲利　make/earn profits

y主要的目標 main/primary objective/goal

z作答：

(1) A successful enterprise should not make earning profits its main/primary objective/goal.

(2) A successful enterprise should not see/view/take/regard/think of/look upon earning/making profits as its main/primary objective/goal.

2. 它應該負起社會責任，以增進大眾的福祉。

【說明】

u參考句型：S + V + O + to + V + O

v負起社會責任　take on its social responsibility

w增進　increase

x大眾的福祉　public well-being

y作答：

It should take on its social responsibility to increase public well-being.

二、英文作文（占20分）

說明︰1.依提示在「答案卷」上寫一篇英文作文。

2.文長至少120個單詞(words)。

提示：下面兩本書是學校建議的暑假閱讀書籍，請依書名想想看該書的內容，並思考你會選擇哪一本書閱讀，為什麼？請在第一段說明你會選哪一本書及你認為該書的內容大概會是什麼，第二段提出你選擇該書的理由。

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第一段

I would choose the book LEADERSHIP IS A CHOICE: Conquer Your Fears & You Can Be a Leader Too. Since the target readers of this book might all have the intention of being leaders, they must be fearless. As a result, I suppose the author might open his chapters by providing several self-assessment quizzes about self-fear, allowing readers to look into their hearts. He might also exemplify with several plausible scenarios where potential leaders are faced with fear. What follows might be the different types of fears as well as the theories of how human fears are generated and the analysis of what leads to these dreadful feelings. Then, in the final chapters, it is highly likely that the author provides good useful tips on how to help readers conquer these fears and how to be a good leader.

第二段

I decide to choose this book because I would like to be a good leader in the future. Shy and introvert as I am, I actually admire those who are brave and competent enough to direct or lead a group. The American President Barack Obama and the late Prime minister of United Kingdom Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher are my idols. Their fearless attitude, decisive characters, and charisma are what I would like to develop inside myself. After reading this book, I am sure I would strengthen my mind. I would like to put what the author conveys and teaches into practice by seeking an opportunity to serve as the leader of my dance club. Despite the inner fears and nervousness that trouble me at this moment, I will follow the author’s tips, conquer my fears, and be a leader, too.

桃園市新興高級中學112學年度第一學期 高一單字大賽

出題老師: 林志宏

審題老師: 張玉人

適用班級: 高 259-270 , 英一甲, 乙

1-45 題為單選題(每題2分占90分)

1. _______driving should be strongly condemned because it poses a threat to other people's lives and destroys two or even more families at the same time.

(A) Enacted (B) Drunk (C) Mature (D) Mobile

2. The waitress __________to me because she splashed coffee on my shirt and pants.

(A) melted (B) injured (C) impressed (D) apologized

3. In this neighborhood there used to be a funny old man that was very well liked. His _______ was "Tiger," because he was never seen without his orange striped T-shirt.

(A) foresight (B) nickname (C) budget (D) feather

4. Tess _____ invited me to come visit her during summer vacation by sending me an

invitation card.

(A)formerly (B)formally (C)fairly (D)fatally

5. Ms. White was not aware that she was too stubborn to accept others' opinions. She should have been more ___________.

(A) fierce (B) flexible (C) ferocious (D) fluent

6. In my opinion, life is not just about making money and enhancing one's social_________.

(A) outcome (B) nomination (C) status (D) nightmare

7. The ____________ conduct of parents, such as smoking or cursing in front of their children may mislead their children.

(A) unavoidable (B) impatient (C) imaginary (D) inappropriate

8 The young man was so __________ with looking at the beautiful woman that he bumped into his teacher Janet.

(A) pregnant (B) fertile (C) fearful (D)preoccupied

9. According to CNN news, no _______ were found after the plane crash. All the passengers

were dead.

(A) survivors (B) survivals (C) graduates (D) freshmen

10. The chef suggested that before we eat the fish, _______ a little of lemon juice onto it.

(A) roar (B) budget (C) squeeze (D) isolate

11. Never laugh at others' __________ when they are down and out. You never know when you will be in the same boat.

(A) motives (B) motions (C) misfortunes (D) misconceptions

12. I am a grown-up, and I can think for myself and I want to be independent. Please don't try to __________ me all the time.

(A) maximize (B) manipulate (C) manufacture (D) manifest

13. Neither your lungs nor your heart is the largest _____ of the human body. It’s the skin.

(A) organ (B) nerve (C) nature (D) orphan

14. Mary glanced _______ through a fashion magazine while waiting to get a perm.

(A) barely (B) strategically (C) casually (D) doubtfully

15. My passport ________last month. It has to be renewed before I plan to go abroad.

(A) vanished (B) floated (C) expired (D) paraded

16. The presidential candidate in this island country has vowed to fight against hunger and ________ in his country.

(A) property (B) poverty (C) prosperity (D) priority

17. Since the economy was so bad during the recession, we have to keep a ________ budget to make ends meet.

(A) immoral (B) tight (C) horrible (D) living

18. Whales use very high-pitched sounds to send signals to each other, _________ sharing information.

(A) illegally (C) humbly (D) notoriously (D) apparently

19. The committee spent the whole day discussing the issue but the meeting was quite ________ because no conclusion was reached.

(A) frank (B) fruitful (C) frugal (D) fruitless

20. The worker kept complaining to management that he was a victim of _______ discrimination.

(A) tight (B) regretful (C) racial (D) lively

21 The boss of an international company attempted _________ after his firm had gone

bankrupt.

(A) suicide (B) misery (C) ladder (D) ignorance

22. To my ____________, I started gambling again only a few days after I swore it off.

(A) breeze (B) shame (C) quarrel (D) mess

23. Doris was really hospitable to me because she offered me tea in her best cup

and_________.

(A) orchid (B) carriage (C) saucer (D) poison

24. For safety’s sake, the lifeguard told the kids to move back to the _______ end of the swimming pool.
(A) marine (B) authentic (C) shallow (D) athletic

25. How dare you put chalk powder in the teacher’s teacup ! You should know that such _________ behavior is very childish and unforgivable.

(A) immature (B) immense (C) imminent (D) impartial

26. Mr. Chen is not in his office at the moment. Would you like to leave a _____________?

(A) miracle (B) message (C) meteor (D) method

27. People who have poor _____ systems easily catch contagious diseases.

(A) immune (B) impractical (C) immoral (D) impressive

29. __________ has it that there is a wizard living on the top of that mountain and he catches three mischievous children every day

(A) League (B) Legend (C) Length (D) Leisure

30. Since the girl’s car broke down on her way home, they invited her to ________ with

them.

(A) hitchhike (B) hesitate (C) hibernate (D) huddle

31. You need to show your _____ card to the guard before you enter the door.

(A) identity (B) household (C) horoscope (D) incident

32. Standing on the _________ while waiting for the train, Peter spotted a woman pickpocketing from a lady’s bag

(A) potential (B) pollution (C) platform (D) portion

33. The pyramids are part of the cultural _____ in Egypt.

(A) hometown (B) heritage (C) housework (D) helmet

34. If Kobra Brown truly committed the crime, he should _____ guilty.

(A) pledge (B) plead (C) pluck (D) plunge

35.Many people suffering from insomnia often have to take sleeping _______ to get to sleep.

(A) bills (B) drills (C) pills (D) hills

36. Fatty Johnson is such a(n) _____ that people in his neighborhood always avoid him

wherever he goes.

(A) obstacle (B) nuisance (C) nausea (D) ordeal

37. Driving habits vary from one country to another. In some countries, ________ the horn while you're driving is only supposed to be for an emergency.

(A) hesitating (B) drilling (C) honking (D) weeping

38. Nowadays, children spend so much time _______ iPads or mobile phone screens that they cannot hold a pencil properly.

(A) plotting (B) swiping (C) navigating (D) persisting

39. Robots are taking over more parts of our lives and jobs. The latest job to feel ________ by technology is carpentry.

(A) threatened (B) panicked (C) pampered (D) complained

40. China yesterday said it would fight back “at any cost” with fresh ___________ to safeguard its interests if the US sticks to its protectionist actions.

(A) agents (B) measures (C) guardians (D) routines

41. To _____ his stage fright, Ed practices giving his speech in front of the mirror every day.

(A) permit (B) outline (C) peel (D) overcome

42. Sharon has tried to _____ midnight snacking because she wants to lose weight.

(A) quiet (B) quote (C) queue (D) quit

43. Traveling around can broaden one's _____. That's why I insist on going traveling at least

once a year.

(A) hooligans (B) hostages (C) horizons (D) hillsides

44. Eddy has the _____ that he is every girl's Prince Charming.

(A) humanity (B) iceberg (C) highlight (D) illusion

45. It _______ me that I need a new pair of high heels to go with the dress I bought

yesterday.

(A) occurred (B) narrowed (C) struck (D) flashed

46-50 為題組 單選題(每題2分占10分)

Things were out of odor at a university library in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday afternoon, with fears of a gas leak. But the smell that ____46____ suspicions was no leaky pipe. It was a notoriously stinky fruit.

Around 500 students and ___47____ were evacuated from the RMIT University library so that 40 firefighters, including masked crews, could _____48____ the source of the smell, according to the Herald Sun. The culprit was a durian left rotting in a cupboard, Melbourne’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade said in a release.

This sort of fruit-driven flight would surprise few who have come ____49____with the durian, a native of Southeast Asia with an odor that has been compared to “turpentine(松脂 ) and onions, garnished(裝飾 ,添加 ) with a gym sock,”“hot poop garbage” and “gasoline.”

Although aficionados(狂熱愛好者) relish durians for their creamy, sweet interior, the fruits are so polarizing that they are banned from Singapore’s subway system and many hotels around Asia, according to Time.

Once authorities knew there was no danger, the building was reopened. However, Victoria state’s Environment Protection Authority still had the task of removing the ____50____ fruit from the premises, according to The Age.

46. (A) aroused (B) rose (C) arose (D) appreciated

47. (A) gangsters (B) knights (C) staffers (D) portraits

48. (A) complain (B) investigate (C) label (D) interrupt

49. (A) in accordance (B) in place (C) in contact (D) at leisure

50. (A) foul-smelling (B) award-winning (C) war-devastated (D) poverty-stricken

U12

Why Are You Romeo?

I. 詞彙 (30%)

　　　　 1. I s______r the secret is between you and me, and I’ll tell no one about it.

　　　　 2. A______ning her baby, the mother was blamed for not taking the responsibility to raise her own child.

　　　　 3. Jo has no e______mies. He acts properly and gets along well with everyone.

　　　　 4. Being unable to speak Japanese is a h_____p for someone who wants to work
and travel in Japan.

　　　　 5. The professor’s inspiring speech gave us a fresh i______t into our attitude toward life.

　　　　 6. Amelia is a great stage performer who has won numerous dancing awards. She is very talented i______d.

　　　　 7. The soldiers fought bravely in the war, forcing the e______y to retreat (撤退) at last.

　　　　 8. Suffering from depression, the patient was t______red by negative thoughts all the time.

　　　　 9. Having a cup of coffee on the b______y with the beautiful landscape always calms my mind.

　　　　 10. We should have the faith that together we can make a better world where love p______ls.

　　　　 11. Celine p_____y followed each episode of this TV series. She is a huge fan of it.

　　　　 12. I s_____ked into my mother’s room when she was asleep and put a surprise gift on her bedside table.

　　　　 13. It was ______ (mere) a small mistake. Don’t be upset!

　　　　 14. Natalie always stirs up trouble. The teacher often has to ______ (reconciliation) the argument between her and the other classmates.

　　　　 15. The woman gave me a ______ (hostility) look after I accidentally stepped on her foot.

II. 綜合測驗 (20%)

(I)　Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, and it is also one of his most frequently performed plays. It is a story about two young lovers 16 families have long feuded with each other. When Romeo saw Juliet at a party, it was love 17 first sight. However, his heart was broken when he learned that Juliet was a Capulet, to which his family felt strong 18 . How he wished that none of it 19 learned this. Deeply 20 by the fact, Romeo followed Juliet home and crept into the Capulet’s garden. When Juliet finally showed up by the window, Romeo felt nervous and excited.

16. (A) of that (B) which (C) whom (D) whose

17. (A) of (B) for (C) at (D) by

18. (A) reconciliation (B) forgiveness

19. (A) was not (B) had not (C) must be not (D) has not

20. (A) troubled (B) troubling (C) to trouble (D) in trouble

(II)　Just as Romeo, Juliet felt equally upset about their family feud. 21 she spoke of her love for Romeo by the window, Romeo listened carefully with all his heart. Juliet knew that “Montague” and “Capulet” meant more than just names to their families. However, the strong love between Romeo and Juliet gave Juliet a deeper understanding of 22 names really meant. Juliet said that what really mattered was their love only and wanted Romeo to 23 his name. She believed that Romeo would still have been the same person if he 24 a Montague. What Juliet loved was the man called Romeo, and the name shouldn’t keep her 25 loving him.

21. (A) So (B) For (C) As (D) Until

22. (A) which (B) what (C) that (D) whose

23. (A) break through (B) give up (C) give in (D) build on

24. (A) had not been (B) wasn’t (C) had been not (D) has been

25. (A) off (B) against (C) away (D) from

III. 文意選填 (20%) (請忽略大小寫)

(A) rulers (B) where (C) include (D) who (E) essential

(F) as (G) history (H) supposed (I) divorcing (J) complex

Shakespeare wrote three different kinds of plays─comedies, histories, and tragedies─and many also 26 a love story.

First of all, Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy with two pairs of lovers, Claudio and Hero, and Benedick and Beatrice. While Claudio and Hero have a fight caused by a villain, Beatrice and Benedick, 27 originally insult each other but fall in love later, help them get back together.

On the other hand, Henry VIII is the 28 of Henry the King of England (1491-1547). The play tells the story of the king’s court and the 29 politics. It also shows the king’s love story of falling in love with Anne Boleyn and 30 his wife Catherine.

As for Anthony and Cleopatra, it is a tragedy. Mark Antony, a Roman leader who is 31
to marry Caesar’s sister, has fallen in love with the Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. As it turns out, Antony crowns himself and Cleopatra as 32 of Egypt. But later Antony thinks Cleopatra has betrayed him. So their tragic love ends 33 Antony kills himself and Cleopatra dies after being bitten by a snake.

Lastly, we could never forget the many love stories by Shakespeare 34 people fall in love despite their problems. In fact, Shakespeare, a married man, is believed to have had a number of affairs after his marriage. He wrote 26 sonnets to a married woman he called the “Dark Lady.” Shakespeare must have felt that being in love was important and an 35 part of life.

26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

IV. 閱讀測驗 (10%)

In the past, sex discrimination was more common than it is today. It was very difficult for women writers during the 19^th century to have their books published. Women were seen as less intelligent than men, and people thought that books written by women would be silly or uninteresting. By taking a male name, a female writer could make sure that her book would be judged only on its own merits and not on the sex of the author.

Examples of female writers who have taken male names in the past are Miles Franklin (whose real name was Stella Franklin) and perhaps the most famous female writer George Eliot.

George Eliot was the pseudonym of an English writer, Mary Anne Evans. She was born in 1819 and died in 1880. Two of her most popular novels are Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda, and she is especially famous for her wonderful understanding of human behavior. In the mid 19^th century, women often wrote books about romance that were popular among women readers. These books were not taken very seriously by male readers. In taking the male name George Eliot, Mary Anne Evans hoped that her work would be considered more seriously. She also wanted to protect her privacy. Generally speaking, some social issues were considered too offensive to be published during this time, and, by taking a male name, Evans was protected from public disapproval.

Evan’s strategy worked. Today George Eliot is remembered as one of the most important English writers from the 19^th century, and her books are read by school students all over the world. But perhaps this strategy worked too well. Many readers now who enjoy her books have no idea that “George Eliot” was actually a woman.

36. Women in the 19^th century were believed to ______ men.
(A) be equal to
(B) be similar with
(C) be better than
(D) be worse than

37. From the article, we know that George Eliot was in fact ______.
(A) Miles Franklin
(B) Stella Franklin
(C) Mary Ann Evans
(D) Daniel Deronda

38. The word pseudonym in the third paragraph can be best described as a ______.
(A) pen name
(B) family member
(C) close friend
(D) popular writer

39. Which of the following is NOT the purpose that female writers in the 19^th century chose to take a male name?
(A) To protect their privacy.
(B) To win more public approval.
(C) To gain readers’ acceptance of their books.
(D) To make more profits from the book sales.

40. Which description about Mary Ann Evans is NOT true?
(A) She died at the age of 61.
(B) People were impressed by her profound interpretation of human behavior.
(C) Some of the readers in the world still don’t know her real gender.
(D) Daniel Deronda was a friend who helped her a lot in writing.

V. 寫作測驗 (20%)

41. 儘管有許多的挑戰，Carl拒絕放棄他的夢想。
Despite many challenges, Carl refused to _________ _________ _________ _________.

42. 和平對談開啟了這兩國停戰的契機。
The peace talk has _________ _________ _________ _________ ending the war between the two countries.

43. 別相信他說的話。那男孩老是說謊。(take sb at one's word)

44. 我輸了比賽，真希望我當時可以再努力一點。(wish that)

45. Benson was nervous about the test result tomorrow.

He couldn’t fall asleep all night. (用Adj…, S + V…合併)

解答

1. swear 2. Abandoning 3. enemies 4. handicap 5. insight

6. indeed 7. enemy 8. tortured 9. balcony 10. prevails

11. passionately 12. sneaked 13. merely 14. reconcile 15. hostile

II.

(I)

16. D 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. A

(II)

21. C 22. B 23. B 24. A 25. D

III.

26. C 27. D 28. G 29. J 30. I

31. H 32. A 33. F 34. B 35. E

IV.

36. D 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. D

41. give up his dream

42. opened the way to

43. Don't take him at his word. The boy tells lies all the time.

44. I lost the game, and I wish that I had tried harder.

45. Nervous about the test result tomorrow, Benson couldn't fall asleep all night.