I. 詞彙與慣用語 45%(每題3分)
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
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
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
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) accomplishments
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
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
7. The ______ capacity of this elevator is 400 kilograms. For safety reasons, it shouldn’t be overloaded.
(A) delicate (B) maximum (C) essential (D) automatic
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
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
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
11. To ______ the new product, the company offered some free samples before they officially launched it.
(A) contribute (B) impress (C) promote (D) estimate
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
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
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
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) listings (B) screenings (C) clippings (D) blockings
II. 綜合測驗20% (31-35每題2分，36-57每題1分)
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.
16. (A) practice (B) consult (C) display (D) manage
17. (A) from (B) between (C) like (D) regarding
18. (A) allow (B) allows (C) allowed (D) allowing
19. (A) formal (B) mental (C) social (D) global
20. (A) imposes (B) offends (C) reduces (D) disturbs
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.
21. (A) Similarly (B) Nevertheless (C) Roughly (D) Therefore
22. (A) officially (B) mutually (C) universally (D) eventually
23. (A) approach (B) approaching (C) approached (D) be approaching
24. (A) replace (B) disguise (C) distinguish (D) represent
25. (A) unlucky (B) illogical (C) impossible (D) unnecessary
III. 文意選填 20%
A paperclip, made of steel wire bent into a hooped shape, is an instrument used to hold sheets of paper together. This common 26 is a wonder of simplicity and function. But where did this simple, cheap, and indispensable invention come from?
In the late 19th century, the most common way to hold papers together was by using a pin. Although the pin was an inexpensive tool and was easily 27 , 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 28 various clip-like objects. In the years just prior to 1900, quite a few paperclip designs emerged. The name most frequently 29 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 30 looped design was invented by Gem Manufacturing Ltd. in England. This clip is therefore sometimes 31 the Gem clip.
Because of Vaaler, the paperclip played an important 32 role in Norway. During World War II, Norway was occupied by the Nazis. Norwegians were prohibited from wearing any 33 of their national unity, such as buttons with the initials of their king. Thus, in 34 , 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 35 Vaaler—even though his design was never actually manufactured.
(A) familiar (B) protest (C) device (D) removable (E) known as
(F) honor (G) symbol (H) associated with (I) twisted into (J) historical
IV. 篇章結構 8%
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. __36__ 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. __37__
But wait, you’re a runner. You needn’t worry about the harm of a sedentary lifestyle because you exercise regularly, right? __38__ Regular exercisers, furthermore, are found to be about 30 percent less active on days when they exercise. __39__ Scared straight out of your chair? Good. The remedy is as simple as standing up and taking activity breaks.
A. In essence, fundamental changes in biology occur if you sit for too long.
B. 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.
C. Small amounts of regular activity, even just standing and moving around, throughout the day is enough to bring the increased levels back down.
D. 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).
