109年 - 109 國立交通大學_碩士班考試入學：英文#124039

1. In some places, people use natural __ such as bamboo to make their walls stronger.
(A) ingredients
(B) combinations
(C) elements
(D) materials

2. By using computer tomography, scientists were able to __ the Tutankhamen was probably not
murdered, and was about 19 when he died.
(A) affect
(B) suspect
(C) determine
(D) remain

3. In other developed countries, buildings are constructed from stronger things, for example concrete walls are _______with steel rod.(A) reinforced
(B) enforced(C) installed(D) withdrew

4. By using the Internet and text messaging, everyone in the world could choose or vote freely. For
example, people could __ a special site as one of the new seven wonders.
(A) nominate
(B) honor
(C) enroll
(D) include

5. These firms have been given a tough lesson in the need to __ their markets. Some companies are
selling similar products.
(A) combine
(B) diversify
(C) close
(D) decide

6. I am __ your proposal.
(A) in accord with
(B) on accord with
(C) at accord with
(D) under accord with

7. The economy is starting to __ speed and consumers are starting to get their confidence back.
(A) wait on
(B) pick up
(C) pick on
(D) arrive in

8. __ by car not only makes you fat but also means you are emitting more carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere.
(A) Communicating
(B) Computing
(C) Commuting
(D) Commissioning

9. More than 4 billion __ were traded in the stock market today.
(A) shares
(B) currency
(C) coins
(D) money

10. Human trafficking is a crime that __ people of their rights, future, and dignity.(A) streaks(B) stripes(C) stirs(D) strips

11. Our university __ next to the science park and has a beautiful campus.
(A) situates
(B) is situating
(C) is situated
(D) has been situated

12. Looking east on the busy street in front of the Taipei main station, __
(A) the two suspects were seen going to the street.
(B) the two suspects have been seen going to the street.
(C) Paul seeing the two suspects going into the mall.
(D) Paul saw the two suspects going into the mall.

13. If he had eaten nutritious food, he __
(A) would have been ill.
(B) would not have been ill.
(C) will be ill.
(D) will not be ill.

14. Hsinchu's restaurants provide different kinds of international cuisine, __ Thai food
here?
(A) were you ever eating
(B) do you ever eat
(C) have you ever eaten
(D) have you ever been eating

15. Steve never watches TV during weekdays, and __
(A) so does Joan
(B) neither does Joan
(C) Joan doesn't too
(D) Joan does too

16. He's a person _ technical knowledge of computer has impressed everyone.
(A) who
(B) whoever
(C) whose
(D) whom

17. The street violence, the worst _ for months, erupted after police tried to dismantle the vendors' stalls.
(A) seeing
(B) saw
(C) seen
(D) having seen

18. Since 1850, average global temperatures have risen about _ the United Nations says.
(A) .6 degree Celsius
(B) .6 degrees Celsius
(C) .6 degree Celsius's
(D) .6 degrees Celsius's

19. At an interview, _ three or four effective sound bites that highlight your past successes and skills will be very helpful.
(A) prepare
(B) preparing
(C) prepared
(D) prepares

20. Climate change is _ the top of the international agenda.
(A) from
(B) in
(C) at
(D) to

21. What is the main idea of the reading?
(A) How carbonado is replicated.
(B) Applications of the Black Diamond in the medical field.
(C) Why Black Diamonds are valuable.
(D) How to estimate the worth of a natural diamond.

22. Which of the following is one of the super diamond's properties?
(A) They are tougher than any material on Earth.
(B) They are very thick.
(C) They resist extreme frigid temperatures X
(D) They can be made into a wafer shape.

23. Which of the following statements is false?
(A) Commodity prices are fluctuated daily.
(B) The quality of a specific producer's product will be specified in a commodity contract.
(C) Commodities are often substances that come out of the
earth.
(D) Commodity prices are determined by supply and demand.

24. Which of the following statements is true?
(A) The spot market is where goods are bought and sold for future delivery.
(B) The futures market is where goods are bought and sold for immediate delivery.
(C) Only producers can use futures contracts to lock in profits.
(D) Investors may make money by buying and selling futures contracts.

Question 25 is based on the following reading. (該題答對得2分)
Have you ever wondered why a cup of coffee is also known as a "cup of Joe" during the 1930s and 1940s?
Where was this phrase originated? One of the most agreed opinions was from the abolishment of the officers'
wine mess by the secretary of the US Navy, Admiral Josephus 'Joe' Daniels. From that time on, the strongest
drink aboard navy ships was coffee and over the years, a cup of coffee became known as "a cup of Joe".
Among his numerous reforms, Josephus Daniels was also known for favoring promotion from the ranks and
inaugurating the practice of making 100 sailors from the fleet eligible for entrance into the Naval Academy
annually, and the introduction of women into the service.
25. Which of the following was NOT one of Josephus Daniels' reforms?
(A) The abolishment of the officers' wine mess
(B) Promotion from the ranks
(C) The introduction of women into the service
(D) Letting officers drink liquor on board

26. Which of the following features is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1?
(A) The main purpose of the essay.
(B) Supporting details on the topic.
(C) Limited background information.
(D) A general introduction to the topic.

27. In free healthcare, which might be a main reason for an unsustainable financial burden?
(A) Unequal distribution of medical resources.
(B) Difficulty in collecting money from employers.
(C) People's longevity.
(D) Workers' low income.

28. Which is NOT a disadvantage of the private model?
(A) Limited medical attention.
(B) Disease epidemic.
(C) Healthcare providers focus on making profits.
(D) Patients who pay have exclusive use of treatment.

29. How are the free healthcare and mixed system similar?
(A) Employers are facing a financial burden.
(B) Health insurance is collected through taxes
(C) Healthcare providers are run by the government.
(D) They ensure access to healthcare for everyone.

30. In paragraph 4, why has a mixed system been criticized for driving up labour costs?
(A) The more workers employers hire, the more contributions they are required to make.
(B) Companies need to employ workers to be in charge of deducting health insurance.
(C) Employers have to pay for both public and private healthcare.
(D) Employees tend to choose private healthcare which is more expensive.

31. What is the best title of this passage?
(A) A new police camera.
(B) How to search people in the mountains?
(C) The police have unveiled a new aerial system.
(D) How to assist people in poverty?

32. What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) Drones can be used in different areas.
(B) The manufacture process of drones.
(C) Why police like to work with the drone experts.
(D) The promising technology implemented in the world.

33. What is the closet meaning to remit in the first paragraph?
(A) An agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen.
(B) The position of a house or other building
(C) The act of sending someone or something somewhere
(D) The area that a person or group of people in authority has responsibility for or control over.

34. Which of the following descriptions about the drones is true?
(A) They have more than five cameras.
(B) A flashing red light will be seen when operating them.
(C) The data will be processed after few hours
(D) They can spot people from up to 150 metres away.

35. What do the critics concern about these drones?
(A) Cost issues.
(B) Privacy issues.
(C) Environment issues.
(D) Criminal issues.