113年 - 113 學士後醫學系招生考試：英文#119749

科目：學士後西醫-英文 | 年份：113年 | 選擇題數：50 | 申論題數：1

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1. The politician's speech was filled with equivocations to avoid making clear commitments. (A) ambiguity (B) brevity (C) clarity (D) deficiency (E) efficiency
2. The professor's lectures were often digressive, delving into related topics not directly linked to the main subject. (A) concise (B) constructive (C) dispensable (D) irrelevant (E) meandering
3. Fishermen know that the depletion of fish stock will adversely affect their businesses. (A) animation (B) defection (C) enlargement (D) overflow (E) reduction
4. Part of the film's strength lies in how deftly it humanizes its high-tech premise. (A) abruptly (B) brusquely (C) clumsily (D) ingeniously (E) listlessly
5. 'Only God can change this place': Haitians see no end to spiralling violence. (A) ecstatic (B) edifying (C) emphatic (D) escalating (E) euphoric
6. Both legal and illegal fishing operations are decimating the ocean’s wildlife, which poses a severe threat to marine ecosystems and biodiversity. (A) accumulate (B) alienate (C) amalgamate (D) ameliorate (E) annihilate
7. The country roads are extremely perilous. Drivers may bump into some wild animals. (A) precancerous (B) precarious (C) precautionary (D) precious (E) precipitous
8. Some customers preferred their scallops unadorned, while others enjoy them seasoned with a dash of soy or tartar sauce. (A) aesthetic (B) agitated (C) alleged (D) anterior (E) austere
9. This keynote speech is long and pedestrian. (A) proactive (B) probationary (C) procedural (D) prodigious (E) prosaic
10. Reducing the budget deficit is of paramount importance. (A) preparatory (B) preponderant (C) prepositional (D) preposterous (E) prepubescent
11. Last year’s profits were more the result of financial _____ of hand than genuine growth. (A) conformity (B) divergence (C) impasse (D) sleight (E) surplus
12. The politician offered only indirect commentary on his own deed while the public expected a _____ remark. (A) candid (B) evasive (C) laconic (D) restrained (E) reticent
13. The divers checked their breathing _____ before they were on board. (A) appal (B) apparatchik (C) apparatus (D) apparition (E) appeal
14. Saving a language calls for a revitalization team to _____ and activate people at all levels within an endangered speech community. (A) debilitate (B) demoralize (C) emasculate (D) galvanize (E) paralyze
15. Defensive nationalism is a form of national-_____, or a people’s movement focused on protecting the nation against globalizing forces. (A) eclecticism (B) ethnocentrism (C) parallelism (D) pauperism (E) populism
16. Huck sought not only to win the case but also to inflict a(n) _____ punishment on his adversary. (A) addictive (B) dimensional (C) melancholic (D) sagacious (E) vindictive
17. Even a speech on a serious subject should be _____ with a little humour. (A) assailed (B) besieged (C) bombarded (D) coerced (E) leavened
18. The police officers were found guilty of serious _____ of duty. (A) declension (B) dereliction (C) detonation (D) discretion (E) disposition
19. The model railway has all the buildings, bridges, and trees in _____. (A) hindrance (B) intervention (C) miniature (D) peak (E) vain
20. Not wanting others to criticize her, she _____ any involvement in the company’s hiring scandal. (A) disavowed (B) displaced (C) dissolved (D) distended (E) distracted
21. But for the leg injury he suffered last year, he _____ for the national team. (A) will probably pick (B) would probably pick (C) would probably be picking (D) shall probably be picked (E) would probably have been picked
22. Since Kate went to the college, she has had trouble _____ her time. Thus, she missed many classes. (A) manage (B) managed (C) managing (D) to manage (E) to managing
23. _____ the electricity rate will rise by average 11% next month is expected to cause a profound impact on the national economics. (A) As (B) And (C) That (D) Which (E) What
24. _____ halfway between Hawaii and Australia, Tuvalu is threatened by rising sea levels. (A) Be located (B) Locating (C) Has been located (D) Located (E) Has locating
25. They recommended that the windows _____ opened. (A) had to (B) not be (C) ought not to (D) should not (E) better be not 
26. Should students have questions regarding their assignments, they could write an email to make an appointment with the professor. The professor usually replies within three days as long as he is away on a business trip.(A)Should(B)regarding(C)with(D)within(E)as long as
27. The future of AI holds tremendous potential, with advancements expecting in various sectors like healthcare, transportation, and finance. However, ethical considerations, job displacement, and the need for responsible AI governance are crucial factors that will shape its development and  impact on society.(A)holds(B)advancements(C) expecting (D)the need for(E)that will
28. Strawberry squid, as they’re known, are well adapted to their habitat. Their red color, when absorbing in the sunless deep, fades into a brownish black, blending them into their surroundings.(A)as(B)to (C) when absorbing(D) fades(E)blending
29. The governor had committed to lower the burden of new parents by reducing the tax rate and providing rental subsidies. However, none of his promise was kept, which really disappointed his  people. (A) had committed(B)to lower(C)none of (D)was (E) which
30. The painting exhibited in the grand museum was stolen last night. The public felt shocking and   sad because the painting was closely related to the history of the city and meant a lot to the  people.(A)exhibited(B)was stolen(C)shocking (D)because (E) was closely related 
31. What is the purpose of this passage? (A) To argue about a policy (B) To ask for protection (C) To explain the structure of the American government (D) To promote an app (E) To tell a story about oil drilling
32. What is the best title for this passage? (A) Cautions: TikTok is Everywhere (B) TikTok: A New Business Model (C) The Effects of a TikTok Ban (D) TikTok is Harmful (E) Why TikTok is a Better Business Media Than Others
33. Why is ‘oil drilling’ mentioned in Paragraph 2? (A) To defend for the knowledgeable contents on TikTok (B) To exemplify how influential TikTok can be on policy making (C) To prove TikTok is a good marketing tool for oil drilling companies (D) To show the relation between TikTok and oil drilling industry (E) To urge for changes in oil drilling industry
34. What does ‘its’ in Paragraph 2 refer to? (A) of the American Congress (B) of the U.S. government (C) of the oil drilling project (D) of TikTok (E) of American families
35. Which of the following suggestions is made by the author of this passage? (A) American people should stop running business on TikTok. (B) The American Congress should be responsible for the harm of TikTok. (C) Regulations should be made to include all social media. (D) The American government should protect the lives of its people. (E) TikTok should deliver more knowledge.
36. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned regarding “literature”? (A) Reading literature will help us know human experience. (B) The creation of literary works reflects our imagination ability. (C) Literature demonstrates our mental power. (D) Literature contains more than words on a page. (E) The literary works created by AI are worthless.
37. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about AI? (A) AI can replace human authors. (B) AI can be used to help human authors. (C) AI can not imitate the writings of human authors. (D) AI has no place in the field of literature. (E) AI has stopped its evolution.
38. What is the main idea of the passage? (A) The impact of literature on human civilization (B) The positive influence of AI on literature (C) The role of technology in shaping human creativity (D) The enduring power of storytelling in human culture (E) The intersection of AI and analysis of human experience
39. What does the passage suggest about the future of literature? (A) Literature will become dominated by AI-generated content. (B) AI will dwarf human authors in the creation of literature. (C) Human creativity and AI technology will collaborate in storytelling. (D) Literature will lose its significance in the face of advancing technology. (E) AI will completely alter the essence and purpose of literature.
40. What does the word “complement” mean in the passage? (A) To compete against (B) To eliminate completely (C) To contradict with (D) To generate from (E) To combine well with 
41. What is the best title for this passage? (A) The Physical and Emotional Toll of Volcanic Eruptions (B) Volcanic Tourism Hotspots Around the World (C) The Economic Benefits of Volcanic Activity (D) Celebrating Volcano Culture in Indonesia (E) Iceland's Most Famous Volcanic Eruptions
42. To which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5] does the following sentence best belong? “However, technology cannot eliminate emotional and cultural losses.” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] (E) [5]
43. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean? (A) Volcanic eruptions can reshape landscapes, alter ecosystems, and impact global climate. (B) Volcanic eruptions can lead to extensive damage to coastal communities. (C) Volcanic eruptions can cause widespread destruction and damage. (D) Volcanic eruptions can release vast amounts of ash, gases, and molten lava. (E) Volcanic eruptions can trigger secondary hazards such as lahars, and pyroclastic flows.
44. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? (A) Despite mitigation, Iceland is still volcanic-risk prone. (B) Unlike Indonesia, Iceland continues to face volcanic threats. (C) Because of attempts to minimize dangers, Iceland is free from the risk of volcanic events. (D) Apart from seismometers, Iceland use satellites to predict volcanic eruptions. (E) Despite preventive measures, Iceland remains susceptible to earthquake hazards.
45. What does the passage tell us about the warning systems? (A) They do not reduce the impacts of shield volcanic eruptions. (B) They may not fully address the emotional and communal impacts of volcanic eruptions. (C) They effectively measure the pollution caused by volcanic eruptions. (D) They help reduce residents’ laments about the destruction of their homes. (E) They always provide sufficient notice or accurate information.
46. What is the main idea of this passage? (A) A successful negotiator should be equipped with skills of leading a conversation. (B) The deviation in a conversation leads to the failure of negotiations. (C) To understand what the other party feels is essential in negotiations. (D) Negotiations is an important skill for real estate investors. (E) A win-win situation can be achieved if a negotiator offers the least concessions.
47. In the scenario described with negotiating for a beach house, what does the passage suggest? (A) Using emotional manipulation to sway the other party's decision (B) Using empathy as well as reason to persuade the other party (C) Disregarding the value of the lake house in favor of emotional appeal (D) Avoiding discussion of emotional aspects to maintain control (E) Leveraging personal emotional attachment to gain advantage in negotiations
48. What approach does the passage recommend for negotiating with a dealership to achieve a favorable outcome? (A) Insisting on immediate gratification without considering long-term benefits (B) Exploring alternative options without addressing the dealership's perspective (C) Strategically leveraging one's credit history and existing assets (D) Employing aggressive tactics to overpower the dealership's stance (E) Ignoring potential benefits offered by the dealership to maintain control
49. According to the passage, what is a potential outcome of successfully addressing the other party's pain points in negotiations? (A) Exacerbating the other party's concerns and escalating the conflict (B) Generating mistrust and resentment, hindering future negotiations (C) Ignoring the other party's perspective and imposing one's own terms (D) Establishing a mutually beneficial agreement that resolves underlying issues (E) Achieving dominance in the negotiation process through intimidation tactics
50. Choose the expression closest in meaning to “leverage”? (A) to exert power (B) to gauge (C) to obligate (D) to proclaim (E) to sacrifice

申論題 (1)

IV. Essay Writing: 20 points
 Write an essay of at least 200 words regarding the following sentences:
       Gene modifying technologies hold immense potential for treating a wide range of human diseases. However, these powerful tools raise significant ethical concerns. Discuss both the potential benefits and drawbacks of using gene modifying for medical treatment.