113年 - 113 台灣聯合大學系統_學士班轉學生考試試題：英文#127171

1. In order to ______ the needs of guests with disabilities, the hotel provided wheelchair-accessible rooms. (A) impede (B) accommodate (C) frustrate (D) obstruct

2. The class is ______ mainly of Italian and French students. (A) excluded (B) released (C) comprised (D) breached

3. To improve efficiency, the company decided to ______ certain steps in the original production process that has too many steps. (A) eliminate (B) accept (C) engage (D) keep

4. To enhance user experience, the company chose to ______ the new customer feedback system seamlessly into their mobile app interface. (A) separate (B) integrate (C) mismatch (D) disjoin

5. As the job market became more competitive, what strategies did the company implement to ______ its top talent? (A) retain (B) liberate (C) fire (D) control

6. As a result of financial constraints and family obligations, the man was ______ unable to read or write even simple words. (A) educated (B) intelligent (C) illiterate (D) literate

7. As a result of my wife's frequent shopping sprees and disregard for our financial stability, she has ______ my savings to an alarming level. (A) raised (B) depleted (C) extended (D) hoarded

8. Each entry in the prestigious art competition was ______ carefully by the judges, seeking perfection. (A) overlooked (B) neglected (C) misunderstood (D) scrutinized

9. During their visit to the amusement park, the boy's friends ______ him into stealing snacks from the convenience store because he desired to impress them. (A) discouraged (B) restrained (C) coerced (D) repressed

10. During the stormy night, her soothing words and comforting presence ______ her child's fear of the dark. (A) assuaged (B) exacerbated (C) ignored (D) intensified

11. How many times has John ______ to the gym this month? (A) going (B) went (C) go (D) been

12. If David had some extra money, he ______ travelling in Europe. (A) goes (B) would go (C) will go (D) may go

13. The scientist ______ research on genetic mutations is groundbreaking, was awarded the Nobel Prize. (A) that (B) who (C) whose (D) which

14. Mafuda ______ before her husband came back last night. (A) cooked (B) had been cooking (C) was cooking (D) has cooked

15. I have a very important presentation tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. To make sure I'm well-prepared, I ______ my slides before 8 a.m. tomorrow. (A) may finish (B) will have finished (C) am finishing (D) finish

16. The teacher ______ the students do extra homework to help them improve their skills. This additional practice is essential for reinforcing concepts learned in class and fostering independent study habits. (A) make (B) been made (C) makes (D) making

17. James, who seldom takes sick leave, has been absent from work for two days ______ he caught a cold. (A) after (B) since (C) while (D) before

18. In today's competitive market, where efficiency and sustainability are paramount, entrepreneurs often face challenges in optimizing energy consumption. As a result, entrepreneurs ______ rely on consultants to realize greater energy savings. (A) frequented (B) frequent (C) frequently (D) frequency

19. It is essential that all parents need to ensure that their children are properly ______ when leaving for school each morning. (A) dresser (B) dressed (C) dresses (D) to dress

20. Some business analysts make a prediction that the worldwide market for microchips ______ by 90 percent in the next decade. (A) grows (B) growing (C) has grown (D) will grow 

21. (A) developed (B) developing (C) development (D) developer

22. (A) on (B) at (C) between (D) by

23. (A) before (B) after (C) during (D) instead

24. (A) receiving (B) buying (C) gifting (D) selling

25. (A) blames (B) neglects (C) dismisses (D) attributes 

26. (A) regardless of (B) without (C) according to (D) in spite of

27. (A) rejecting (B) including (C) accelerating (D) overlooking

28. (A) argue (B) embrace (C) avoid (D) divorce

29. (A) directs (B) manages (C) steers (D) hosts

30. (A) marking (B) distorting (C) concealing (D) disregarding

31. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Severe weather in Kansas every spring. (B) Storms and temperature changes in the Americas. (C) Tornadoes are the main concern in the US. (D) High temperatures in Canada.

32. What does the term "low-pressure system" most likely mean in the context of the passage? (A) A system that brings high temperatures and clear skies. (B) A weather pattern associated with stormy and severe weather conditions. (C) A mechanism for measuring atmospheric pressure. (D) A phenomenon causing unusually calm weather.

33. Which regions are expected to experience the most significant temperature increases? (A) Eastern Canada and the northeastern US. (B) Western regions of Canada and the US. (C) Brazil and Paraguay. (D) Chile and Argentina.

34. Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the weather conditions in the western regions of Canada and the US by midweek? (A) They will experience unusually warm temperatures. (B) They will experience severe thunderstorms. (C) The weather will remain stable and unchanged. (D) They will face temperatures much colder than average.

35. What specific weather event is expected to pose the greatest risk across the plains and midwest regions of the US? (A) Heavy rainfall and flooding. (B) Heatwaves and droughts. (C) Tornadoes and large hail. (D) Snowstorms and blizzards.

36. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Advocacy for banning smartphone use in schools due to academic concerns. (B) Challenges in enforcing existing rules on phone use in schools. (C) Increased funding for technological advancements in schools. (D) Opposition to phone-free school initiatives due to concerns about autonomy and communication.

37. Look at the four squares [■] in the passage. Where would the following sentence best fit? " Recent studies have underscored the widespread prevalence of smartphone usage among young Americans, leading to a growing consensus among educators and experts that comprehensive bans may be necessary to effectively address the issue." (A) (1) (B) (2) (C) (3) (D) (4)

38. What is the closest meaning to "autonomy" in the final paragraph? (A) accommodation (B) flexibility (C) opposition (D) independence

39. What potential benefit of implementing phone-free school environments is mentioned in the passage? (A) Increasing academic challenges due to lack of access to technology (B) Reducing student independence and self-discipline (C) Enhancing communication during emergencies (D) Providing greater flexibility in educational policies

40. Based on the passage, what inference can be made about the current state of smartphone usage in schools? (A) Smartphone distractions are widespread, prompting calls for stricter measures. (B) Students have adapted to existing regulations on phone use. (C) Educators and lawmakers are indifferent to smartphone distractions. (D) Smartphone bans are universally implemented in schools.

41. What is the primary focus of the article about TSMC's strategic shift? (A) The history of semiconductor manufacturing (B) TSMC's investment in renewable energy (C) TSMC's transition to a new leadership team (D) TSMC's transformation in talent development and global expansion efforts

42. What does the term "Moore's Law" refer to, as mentioned in the article? (A) The rate of chip fabrication in TSMC's plants (B) The development of renewable energy sources in Taiwan (C) The principle of training new recruits at TSMC (D) The doubling of transistors on microchips every two years 

43. Based on the information provided, why did TSMC establish the Newcomer Training Center in Taichung? (A) To conduct research on renewable energy technologies (B) To host international conferences on semiconductor manufacturing (C) To provide intensive training for new recruits to work quickly (D) To offer recreational facilities for employees

44. What are some of the challenges TSMC faces in its expansion efforts, as discussed in the article? (A) A surplus of skilled talent in the semiconductor industry (B) Difficulty in securing funding for new fabrication plants (C) Geopolitical tensions affecting global operations (D) Limited demand for advanced semiconductor chips

45. Based on the passage, why do you think TSMC's executives remain optimistic about the company's expansion plans despite concerns about diminishing Taiwan's semiconductor dominance? (A) Because they believe Taiwan will continue to lead in cutting-edge semiconductor technology (B) Because they anticipate a decline in global demand for semiconductor chips (C) Because they plan to shift their focus to renewable energy projects (D) Because they expect other countries to surpass Taiwan in semiconductor production 

46. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Gene therapy restores hearing for children with hereditary deafness. (B) Advancements in semiconductor manufacturing technology. (C) The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia pioneers gene therapy. (D) Hereditary deafness impacts children worldwide.

47. Which of the following is a specific fact mentioned? (A) Gene therapy treats sickle cell disease and severe hemophilia. (B) Philadelphia hospital treats 11-year-old for hereditary deafness. (C) Gene treatments aid blind children to hear again. (D) All children in the study regain normal hearing.

48. Which sentence summarizes the cause-and-effect relationship in this article? (A) "Deafness passes from parents to children through genes." (B) "Gene therapy offers a permanent solution." (C) "Worldwide, 34 million children suffer from deafness." (D) "Gene treatments restore hearing in deaf children."

49. What fact is mentioned regarding improvements after gene therapy? (A) Therapy causes major side effects in some treated children. (B) All children in the study achieve normal hearing. (C) Philadelphia hospital sees hearing improvements in a 100-year-old. (D) One child in the China study did not show improvement.

50. What implication can be drawn about the future of gene therapy for hereditary deafness? (A) Gene therapy can restore hearing to 100% normal levels. (B) Gene therapy for deafness remains ethically debate. (C) Hereditary deafness is minor compared to other disorders. (D) Gene therapy remains limited to only a few genetic disorders.