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1. Because of the bad weather, we had to turn back. Thus, we did not the top of the
mountain.
(A) break (B) reach (C) miss (D) lead
2. A in coal demand for generating power would very likely cause the rise of either the
nuclear or gas industries.
(A) sorrow (B) contact (C) decline (D) trend
3. According to the weather forecast, there will be rains in the coming days, and now I have to
_ my original plan for vacation.
(A) notify (B) testify (C) purify (D) modify
4. John is a_ person. He joined many clubs and make many friends when he was at
college.
(A) right (B) social (C) blind (D) normal
5. The Red Cross is trying to organize efforts aimed at helping the victims of Sunday's
earthquake.
(A) bargain (B) relief (C) critic (D) despair
6. The smartphone company has an annual of about $50 million before tax.
(A) syndrome (B) turnover (C) revenue (D) novelty
7. Due to his criminal record, the authorities have_ to grant him a visa to visit the US.
(A) misled (B) required (C) pursued (D) refused
8. The buyer _that the workers will definitely not lose their jobs when he takes over the
company.
(A) guaranteed (B) whispered (C) floated (D) threatened
9. In addition to salary, a nice house, a luxury car, and business-class travel are the major

I got in my new position.
(A) benefits (B) sources (C) events (D) impacts
10. Students have to hand in assignments by Friday afternoon. This will only be
extended in exceptional circumstances.
(A) landmark (B) farewell (C) graduate (D) deadline
11. You must give more solid evidence to the committee members if you are to_them.
(A) reserve (B) deliver (C) convince (D) preview
12. The bank has 150 branches throughout the island. You may contact the local_near
your place.
(D) division (A) garage (B) bench (C) charge
13. I love the films with George Clooney in them. He is my _actor.
(A) classic (B) favorite (C) straight (D) primary
14. You need to handle the case very sensitively. It is a very situation.
(A) general (B) concrete (C) delicate (D) present
15. The car dealer offers a wide range of from small family cars to sports cars.
(A) values (B) titles (C) states (D) models
16. The reporter made very rude to the mayor. He later publicly apologized for his
comments.
(A) margins (B) portions (C) remarks (D) signals
17. Although investments in the stock market can be, they can also result in great
financial loss.
(A) monetary (B) lucrative (C) pertinent (D) reciprocal
18. Many jobs in the United States are , done by workers in other countries.
(A) outsourced (B) overwhelmed (C) outnumbered (D) overturned
19. No words could describe the beauty of the scenery. It_ description.
(A) defies (B) notifies (C) laments (D) fuses
20. Talent may take years to.When Beethoven was a young child, his great talent in
music was not at all obvious to his teachers.
(A) surface (B) mount (C) gamble (D) pound
二、綜合測驗:以下三篇短文,共15個空格,為第21至35題,每題有四個選項,請依
文意選出最適當的一個選項。
第21至25題為題組
Sending packages to your loved ones this holiday season is going to cost extra. United Parcel
Service (UPS), the largest shipping company in the world, announced an (21) in its individual
package pricing during the 2017 holiday season to help fund the (22) of hiring more workers for
the busy period. The new charges will occur during (23) weeks in November and December 2017. The prices range (24) 27 cents per package for ground shipments to 97 cents for 2-day or 3-day delivery, depending on the week. This is the first time UPS has implemented holiday
season-specific supercharges. UPS's average daily (25) of packages during the 2016 holiday
season was 30 million packages. Last year, UPS hired 95,000 more employees to help manage the
holiday traffic. During the non-peak season, UPS typically ships more than 19 million packages a
day.
21. (A) increase (B) agreement (C) intention(D) ambition
22. (A) work (B) service (C) cost(D) group
23. (A) selective (B) selecting (C) selection (D) selected
24. (A) between (B) from (C) over(D) upon
25. (A) volume (B) contact (C) business(D) round
第26至30題為題組
If you prepare to buy another smartphone, there is one thing for the average smartphone user to
consider: prices that go beyond $1,000 for a new phone. The Note 8, Samsung's latest superior
smartphone, starts at $930. The 10th anniversary edition of the iPhone is even (26). The $1,000
mark may seem too expensive to customers who are used to (27) $800 or $900 for a phone. What
is behind the price increases? Some of it is pure (28), as these phones do more than even the
standard iPhone or Galaxy models. In general, smartphones carry more technology than ever before.
(29) they are not yet laptop replacements, smartphones are required to do more than ever before as
people (30) them for more than Web browsing or phone calls. Making something versatile,
portable, and with enough battery life to endure long enough is not cheap.
26. (A) rarer (B) higher (C) sharper (D) thinner
27. (A) pays (B) pay (C) paying (D) paid
28. (A) screen (B) button (C) target (D) function
29. (A) Although (B) Since (C) Whether (D) Until
30. (A) seek out (B) look for (C) rely on (D) mix up
第31至35題為題組
Factory-grown leather promises advantages over skins taken from animals. ( 31 ) is that it can be
made in convenient sheets with straight edges, rather than being constrained by the irregular (32)
that animals come in. Another is that it is more (33) than the natural stuff. It is free of the scars,
marks and other defects which real skin is inevitably seen. (34) does it vary from animal to animal
in the way that natural leather does. All these (35) reduce waste and improve quality. They will
also please those who feel that animals should not have to die in order that people can have nice
shoes and comfortable seat covers.
31. (A) It(B) One(C) Ones(D) This
32. (A) squares(B) corners(C) handles(D) shapes
33. (A) flexible(B) consistent(C) shallow(D) dramatic
34. (A) As(B) But(C) Nor(D) Or
35. (A) fairs(B) deals(C) cases(D) facts

三、閱讀測驗:以下有三篇短文,共有15個題目,為第36至第50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。
第36至40題為題組
Your grocery store's tomatoes may have a new friend aiding their development: artificial
intelligence. NatureSweet, which grows tomatoes on six farms in the United States and Mexico, is
using artificial intelligence to better control pests and diseases in its greenhouses. The technology,
developed by the Israeli digital farming company Prospera, has already improved harvests and
reduced labor costs. NatureSweet began testing the technology almost a year ago at one of its farms
in Arizona. It plans to roll the tech out to all of its locations soon.
Farms are increasingly using technology to grow crops, from task-tracking systems that
monitor watering and seeding to drones that capture aerial images. So far, NatureSweet's weekly
harvests have grown 2% to 4%. This may seem modest, but the results make a big difference when
growing millions of pounds of tomatoes a year. To use the method, NatureSweet installed 10
cameras in greenhouse ceilings. The cameras continuously take photos of the crops below.
Prospera's software has been trained to recognize trouble, such as insect infestations or dying
plants.
The cameras from Prospera monitor the plants 24/7 and provide instant feedback. Prospera's
founder Daniel Koppel previously researched how to predict crop yields from satellite photos --
insights that can be used to trade commodities on Wall Street. Prospera plans to track more crops,
including peppers and potatoes, as well as monitor plants outside greenhouses. NatureSweet has
experimented with using the cameras to forecast when plants are ready to be harvested. Although
the technology is still a work in progress, improved efficiency is apparent. The company announced
this week it raised $15 million from investors such as Qualcomm Ventures and Cisco Investments
to fund expansion.
36. Which of the following can best describe the passage?
(A) Insect control.
(B) Planting crops.
(C) Digital agriculture.
(D) Greenhouse effects.
37. What does the word "it" in line 6 refer to?

(A) Prospera. (B) NatureSweet. (C) Arizona. (D) Mexico.
38. Regarding using artificial intelligence, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
(A) Forecasting harvest time.
(B) Identifying dying plants.
(C) Recognizing infested crops.
(D) Taking photos of strangers.
39. In line 1 of the last paragraph, what does "24/7" most likely mean?
(A) Distinctively. (B) Remarkably. (C) Constantly. (D) Faithfully.
40. Which of the following is true for NatureSweet?
(A) It is looking for partners to expand its business.
(B) It grows peppers in different parts of the world.
(C) It plans to monitor plants outside greenhouses.
(D) It is an Israeli digital farming company.

第41至45題為題組
The banking password may be about to expire. Some of the largest banks in the United States
are increasingly using fingerprints, facial scans and other types of biometrics to safeguard accounts.
For example, millions of customers at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo routinely
use fingerprints to log into their bank accounts through their mobile phones. This feature is enabling
a huge share of American banking customers to verify their identities with biometrics. And millions
more are expected to get involved in as more mobile phones include fingerprint scans.
Other uses of biometrics are also coming online. Wells Fargo lets some customers scan their
eyes with their mobile phones to log into corporate accounts and wire millions of dollars. Citigroup
can help verify 800,000 of its credit card customers by their voices. USAA, which provides
insurance and banking services to members of the military and their families, identifies some of its
customers through their facial contours.
Biometrics have been tested by big banks for decades, but have only recently become accurate
and cost effective to use in a big way. It has taken a great deal of trial and error. Before mobile
phones became ubiquitous, there was an even bigger obstacle: To capture a finger image or scan an
eyeball, a bank would have to pay to distribute the necessary technology to tens of millions of
customers. A few banks tried, but their efforts were costly and short-lived.
41. What is the main purpose of the passage?
(A) To introduce a new measure to protect bank accounts.
(B) To explain the connection between faces and banking.
(C) To describe the features of different banks.
(D) To record the banking history.
42. According to the examples mentioned in the passage, "biometrics" most likely means
(A) the measurement of physical characteristics
(B) the different types of bank accounts
(C) the varied names of cellphones
(D) the service of the banks
43. According to the passage, which of the following facilitate banking password
development?
(A) JPMorgan Chase.
(B) Mobile phones.
(C) Customers.
(D) Banks.
44. What does the word "ubiquitous" in line 3 of the last paragraph most likely mean?
(A) Not easy to be seen.
(B) Not easy to be pleased.
(C) Seeming to be very common.
(D) Seeming to be very expensive.
45. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
(A) It takes 10 years to make biometrics become successful.
(B) Citigroup uses face outline to verify their credit card customers.
(C) Wells Fargo allows every customer to use their voices to log into their account.
(D) In some major banks, fingerprints are used by customers to log into their accounts.

第46至50題為題組
According to a report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, toy injuries resulted in 185,000 visits to the emergency room and 11 deaths among children under the age of 15 in 2015.
Cuts and bruises were the most common injuries, and the head and the face were the most affected
areas of the body. Riding toys, specifically non-motorized scooters, were responsible for 45% of the toy-related deaths.
The safety commission and US Customs and Border Protection say they want to keep
dangerous toys out of kids' hands and create a safer marketplace for consumers. They work together
to find and detain shipments of toys and other children's products that fail to meet federal safety
standards. They also work with counterpart organizations abroad to ensure safety standards are
being met. Toys are also recalled for defects that could cause choking or pose any risk of dangers or injuries to a child.
Consumers can also contribute to children's safety. They can take safety precautions to avoid
ending up in an emergency room. How? Be a good label reader and choose age-appropriate toys.
Making sure the age is appropriate is really key. Use toys in the right environment. A ball in the
living room is probably not the right environment, as opposed to a playroom. Watch out for hidden
dangers such as balloons. Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than 8, and discard
torn balloons. Beware of batteries. Battery charging should always be supervised by adults because
chargers and adapters can burn. Small batteries are especially dangerous. They are the size of an M&M, so it will be very easy for children to confuse them with candies. Pay close attention to
instructions when constructing a toy. If it is not properly constructed, often something unexpected
occurs. Stay informed on toy recalls. Check your existing toys to see if they have been recalled.
46. What is this passage mainly about?
(A) Toy maker. (B) Toy safety. (C) Toy price. (D) Toy shop.
47. According to the passage, which of the following parents should be aware of when giving
toys for their children?
(A) Choose toys that are suitable for a particular age.
(B) Choose toys that are made in a foreign country.
(C) Buy toys that do not use batteries.
(D) Buy toys that are very colorful.
48. In line 4 of paragraph 2, what does the phrase "counterpart organizations" most likely
mean?
(A) The organizations that serve same purpose as the ones in different places.
(B) The organizations that will be treated as a major part of a business.
(C) The organizations that explain why something is needed.
(D) The organizations that are needed in a particular way.
49. What does the word "They" in line 7 of paragraph 3 refer to?
(A) Chargers. (B) Batteries. (C) Candies. (D) Adapters.
50. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in checking dangerous toys for children?
(A) The Consumer Product Safety Commission.
(B) US Customs and Border Protection.
(C) Consumers themselves.
(D) School administrators.

申論題 (1)

二、綜合測驗：以下三篇短文，共15個空格，為第21至35題，每題有四個選項，請依文意選出最適當的一個選項。

## 第21至25題為題組

Sending packages to your loved ones this holiday season is going to cost extra. United Parcel Service (UPS), the largest shipping company in the world, announced an (21) in its individual package pricing during the 2017 holiday season to help fund the (22) of hiring more workers for the busy period. The new charges will occur during (23) weeks in November and December

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2017. The prices range (24) 27 cents per package for ground shipments to 97 cents for 2-day or 3-day delivery, depending on the week. This is the first time UPS has implemented holiday season-specific supercharges. UPS’s average daily (25) of packages during the 2016 holiday season was 30 million packages. Last year, UPS hired 95,000 more employees to help manage the holiday traffic. During the non-peak season, UPS typically ships more than 19 million packages a day.

( ) 21. (A) increase
(B) agreement
(C) intention
(D) ambition

( ) 22. (A) work
(B) service
(C) cost
(D) group

( ) 23. (A) selective
(B) selecting
(C) selection
(D) selected

( ) 24. (A) between
(B) from
(C) over
(D) upon

( ) 25. (A) volume
(B) contact
(C) business
(D) round

## 第 26 至 30 題為題組

If you prepare to buy another smartphone, there is one thing for the average smartphone user to consider: prices that go beyond $1,000 for a new phone. The Note 8, Samsung’s latest superior smartphone, starts at $930. The 10th anniversary edition of the iPhone is even (26). The $1,000 mark may seem too expensive to customers who are used to (27) $800 or $900 for a phone. What is behind the price increases? Some of it is pure (28), as these phones do more than even the standard iPhone or Galaxy models. In general, smartphones carry more technology than ever before. (29) they are not yet laptop replacements, smartphones are required to do more than ever before as people (30) them for more than Web browsing or phone calls. Making something versatile, portable, and with enough battery life to endure long enough is not cheap.

( ) 26. (A) rarer
(B) higher
(C) sharper
(D) thinner

( ) 27. (A) pays
(B) pay
(C) paying
(D) paid

( ) 28. (A) screen
(B) button
(C) target
(D) function

( ) 29. (A) Although
(B) Since
(C) Whether
(D) Until

( ) 30. (A) seek out
(B) look for
(C) rely on
(D) mix up

## 第 31 至 35 題為題組

Factory-grown leather promises advantages over skins taken from animals. (31) is that it can be made in convenient sheets with straight edges, rather than being constrained by the irregular (32) that animals come in. Another is that it is more (33) than the natural stuff. It is free of the scars, marks and other defects which real skin is inevitably seen. (34) does it vary from animal to animal in the way that natural leather does. All these (35) reduce waste and improve quality. They will also please those who feel that animals should not have to die in order that people can have nice shoes and comfortable seat covers.

( ) 31. (A) It
(B) One
(C) Ones
(D) This

( ) 32. (A) squares
(B) corners
(C) handles
(D) shapes

( ) 33. (A) flexible
(B) consistent
(C) shallow
(D) dramatic

( ) 34. (A) As
(B) But
(C) Nor
(D) Or

( ) 35. (A) fairs
(B) deals
(C) cases
(D) facts

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