98年 - 98 二技統測_語文類(一)_專業科目(一)：英文閱讀能力測驗#144285

1. The desire to be happy is ______ because everyone in the world wants to be happy. (A) insistent (B) enthusiastic (C) conservative (D) universal

2. I am trying to decide whether I will ______ to school or live on campus next year. (A) accommodate (B) commute (C) enroll (D) incorporate

3. Some scientists believe that rain forests cool the atmosphere by ______ the sun’s heat. (A) absorbing (B) enhancing (C) isolating (D) observing

4. One of the ______ of the Little League Baseball is that a player cannot be older than 18. (A) regulations (B) implications (C) superstitions (D) refreshments

5. In many countries, there is an unwritten dress code making it ______ for a man to wear a dark suit and tie and for a woman to wear a skirted suit in offices. (A) hygienic (B) mandatory (C) invaluable (D) luxurious

6. The temperature change has been pretty ______ lately, causing more and more people to become infected with the flu. (A) moody (B) passionate (C) drastic (D) resourceful

7. Safety should be a primary concern in all types of factories. Employers might go to jail if one of their workers is killed because a factory didn’t take safety ______. (A) concentrations (B) decorations (C) precautions (D) transitions

8. According to a monthly Central Bank report, analysts of the Indian economy have lowered their ______ for 2009 economic growth to 4.8 percent, compared with a 6.5 percent projection one month ago. (A) comment (B) purchase (C) inflation (D) estimate

9. John and Jessica have a son. His name is Jason. Although he is just three years old, he already ______ his father. They both have a big nose. (A) pursues (B) inspects (C) resembles (D) represents

10. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages and nationalities. Since children with ADHD are ______ unable to stay focused, they always have learning problems at school. (A) conventionally (B) sufficiently (C) deliberately (D) constantly

11. Men’s ______ of the earth has caused many parts of the world to have pollution problems. Fortunately, people are aware of these problems, and the international community is taking actions to solve the problems. (A) exploitation (B) determination (C) acceleration (D) demonstration

12. The ______ of credit cards is that they let many people live beyond their means. So, it is recommended to pay the bill in full each month. (A) dosage (B) exchange (C) fantasy (D) downside

13. It is presumed that Taiwan’s original ______ arrived under the power of the southwest monsoon and oceanic current that affects the area. Consequently, scholars have long believed that Taiwan’s indigenous people arrived from the south at different times from different places. (A) contestants (B) astronomers (C) recipients (D) inhabitants

14. In most parts of the United States, buying a gun is as easy as buying a toy. However, some kinds of guns must be registered so that the government can ______ who owns them. (A) keep up with (B) keep track of (C) keep in mind (D) keep away from

15. Let’s go to that new restaurant around the corner. The food there is absolutely ______. It is the most delicious food I’ve ever had. (A) out of the question (B) out of breath (C) out of your mind (D) out of this world

16. Many remedies      that      you can find      online      may or may not be helpful, but      it      may not be harmful      either     . (A)that (B)online (C)it (D)either

17. It is important      to use      a natural rhythm in      speaking      English, but if you speak too      fastly     , it      will be      difficult for people to understand you.(A)to use (B)speaking (C)fastly (D)will be

18. Regular amounts      of water     , oxygen, food, exercise, and      to sleep      are      essential      to the        functioning of     the human body.(A)of water (B)to sleep(C)essential (D)functioning of

19.      Alcohol      use is      still      a major problem in the United States      even though      people under age 21  can’t      legal      buy any drinks with alcohol. (A)Alcohol (B)still (C)even though(D)legal

20.      Because      the demand for      more      petroleum in both developed and developing countries, the oil  price around the world has      increased           dramatically     . (A)Because(B)more(C)increased(D)dramatically

21. Understanding the cultural habits of      another      nation,      especially      one containing so many diversified sub-cultures      as the United States     ,      are      a complex task. (A)another(B)especially(C)as the United States(D)are

22. The researchers also gave the participants memory and attention tests and      found      that the thinning  in the right cortex      was associating with      a      worse      performance      on      the tests. (A)found(B)was associating with (C)worse (D)on

23. Many visitors      to      different countries      don’t realize           how important is it      to understand       a country’s culture     . (A)to(B)don’t realize(C)how important is it(D)a country’s culture

24. College is      more than      a preparation for a job;      it’s      an opportunity      to broaden      yourself and      to challenge      by new ideas.(A)more than (B)it’s(C)to broaden(D)to challenge

25. Not only      you can learn      to make delicious,      healthful      things,      but      it’s an excuse      for      an inexpensive  social evening. (A)you can learn (B)healthful  (C)but (D)for

26. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Leonardo da Vinci had new discoveries in science and drew plans in engineering, for roads, bridges, and even flying machines. (B) Leonardo da Vinci is called “a Renaissance man” because he has shown his talents and had great accomplishments in art. (C) Although Leonardo da Vinci is most famous for his painting, he is the same brilliant in other fields like design, engineering, science and invention. (D) Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous painters in history because of his well-known painting, the Mona Lisa.

27. The word      dissected      in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____________. (A) looked into (B) cut up (C) drew up (D) discussed about

28. According to the passage, which of the following is      NOT TRUE     ? (A) Leonardo discovered the principles of physics after he had followed Galileo’s research. (B) Leonardo had speculated the circulation of blood before William Harvey proved it. (C) Leonardo’s research in the medical field helped doctors understand the nature of many illnesses and injuries. (D) Leonardo was the first one in Europe studying the anatomy of the human body.

29. According to the passage, which of the following is      NOT      an example indicating that Leonardo was “ahead of his time”? (A) He designed the first parachute. (B) He built the first flying machine. (C) He constructed the first elevator. (D) He invented the first submarine.

30. According to the passage, why is Leonardo da Vinci’s research into the human anatomy so helpful to doctors? (A) The knowledge provided by his research helped doctors in Europe discover the principles of physics. (B) Medical schools in Europe did not provide doctors with any information about illnesses and injuries. (C) Before his research, doctors in Europe were not trained to draw the structure of the human body. (D) His research provided knowledge which allowed doctors to have a better understanding of the structure of the human body. 

31. Why did the author go to Flagstaff? (A) He went there to visit his friends. (B) He went there to do a research. (C) He went there to deliver a speech. (D) He went there for sightseeing.

32. According to the passage, what did the author do to ease his discomfort? (A) He put his head near a truck’s exhaust pipe. (B) He drove on the highway in silence. (C) He bought a surgical mask to wear. (D) He got out of the car and smoked silently.

33. According to the passage, when the author got off the plane in Los Angeles, which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? (A) His eyes started to water. (B) He began to sneeze. (C) He felt like a new man again. (D) He began to miss Flagstaff.

34. What is the tone of this passage? (A) Serious. (B) Humorous. (C) Enthusiastic. (D) Melancholy.

35. What can we infer from the passage? (A) Life in Flagstaff, Arizona is easy and relaxing. (B) Air pollution in cities is a serious matter. (C) Scientists have discovered ways to purify the exhaust. (D) People in Los Angeles eat a lot of natural foods. 

36. What is the main idea of this passage? (A) To have good health, people should keep a balanced diet and exercise regularly. (B) The body mass index is the best indicator of an individual’s physical condition. (C) People can always depend on doctors and medicine to have good health. (D) An individual’s bad eating habits might result in weight problems.

37. The word      strenuous      in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________. (A) tough (B) exciting (C) diversified (D) stressful

38. According to the passage, which of the following is      NOT TRUE     ? (A) Gaining more weight does not always mean you are overweight, but this might be dangerous to your health. (B) Overweight or obese people are more likely to have health problems like high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, heart attacks, etc. (C) Eating more vitamins, taking more medicine and going to the doctor more often are the best ways to keep one’s health. (D) Weight problems include not only overweight and obesity, but also underweight.

39. According to the passage, which of the following about the BMI is      NOT TRUE     ? (A) As an adult, if you are with a BMI of 28.5, you are considered overweight, and if your BMI is 32, you are obese. (B) By calculating his or her BMI, an adult will know whether he or she has health problems. (C) It is easy to measure and calculate the BMI, so people use it to find out their weight problems. (D) To calculate and measure your BMI, you need to provide both your weight and height.

40. According to the passage, what will happen if people change their bad eating habits? (A) They can be sure of avoiding chronic diseases. (B) They can receive the best medical care. (C) They can indeed drop a few kilograms. (D) They can decrease the risk of health problems. 

41. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Animal experiments play a significant role in scientific research. (B) Fewer kinds of animals should be taken to laboratories. (C) Scientific experiments can be carried out without animals. (D) The public are questioning the use of animals in experiments.

42. According to the passage, animal experiments will probably continue because ____________. (A) there will be enough regulations to protect animals from being abused (B) scientists insist they are harmless, and animals will receive more humane treatment (C) they play a critical role in understanding and curing human diseases (D) the animal rights group that opposes them is not very big or powerful

43. According to the passage, what should the animal rights activists do to make their movement more convincing? (A) They should provide more examples of animals that were mistreated in research laboratories. (B) They should point out all the diseases that have been cured by scientists conducting animal experiments. (C) They should negotiate with the laboratories conducting scientific tests to reduce the animal experiments. (D) They should make efforts to save more stray dogs and cats on the streets, and send them to the pounds.

44. The phrase     raised an outcry      in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________. (A) caused people to cry over something (B) caused sad feelings (C) caused a protest (D) caught people’s attention

45. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the animal rights movement? (A) Animal rights activists are trying different approaches to accomplish their goals. (B) The animal rights movement is supported mostly by people who dislike scientists. (C) Animal rights activists are more interested in protecting dogs than any other animals. (D) Animal rights activists are not very successful in passing laws to protect animals. 

46. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) Although vitamin E has not been proved effective in curing diseases, it does have the value of preventing diseases. (B) Most of the medical claims about vitamin E are not supported by scientific evidence. (C) There is a consensus on the benefits of vitamin E supplements. (D) Vitamin E overdose can bring about serious health problems.

47. Which of the following statements can best summarize the conclusion of this passage? (A) Vitamin E supplements are effective in preventing diseases. (B) Vitamin E supplements are indispensable for elderly people. (C) A balanced diet is probably preferable to vitamin E supplements. (D) Vitamin E supplements are effective in fighting diseases.

48. According to the passage, which of the following statements would the writer most likely agree? (A) Little research about vitamin E has been done in terms of protecting consumers. (B) Vitamin E is extremely important for general health or wellness. (C) Advertisements for vitamin E supplements are utterly deceptive. (D) Many people, including doctors, regard vitamin E as a wonder drug.

49. The word      plausible     in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________. (A) practical (B) credible (C) tremendous (D) imaginative

50. In what course would this passage be assigned reading? (A) Chemistry. (B) Nutrition. (C) Psychology. (D) Biology.