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科目：外國文（英文；包括作文、翻譯與應用文） | 年份：113年 | 選擇題數：40 | 申論題數：2

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所屬科目：外國文（英文；包括作文、翻譯與應用文）

選擇題 (40)

1 Lower-income consumers are struggling to pay their _______ on time, reducing their spending and searching for deals. (A) accounts (B) bills (C) breaks (D) visits
2 Given no _______on how to handle charging, Jeff found himself trying to use Tesla chargers for his Volkswagen rental car, not initially realizing they would not work. (A) abduction (B) construction (C) formation (D) instruction
3 More than 300 million children a year are_______ of online sexual exploitation and abuse, according to the first global estimate of the scale of the problem published yesterday. (A) contenders (B) nominees (C) victims (D) winners
4 Britain’s National Crime Agency_______ an alert to hundreds of thousands of teachers, advising them to be aware of the threat their students might face. (A) chaired (B) deducted (C) issued (D) stimulated
5 High power usage is the “Achilles’ heel” of AI applications, as power_______ increases with the greater computing power needed for new-generation AI chips. (A) combustion (B) conduction (C) congestion (D) consumption
6 Over the years, music technology has _______ from records to cassette tapes to CDs to MP3s to streaming, but this hasn’t caused the three-minute duration of pop songs to fall out of fashion. (A) archived (B) evolved (C) involved (D) resolved
7 Italy has placed a temporary ban on ChatGPT, a chatbot and_______assistant, over privacy concerns and has made plans to penalize the misuse of AI. (A) vicious (B) viral (C) virtual (D) visual
8 Scrubbing the toilet and bathtub does not usually top most people’s list of_______chores, but knowing how to clean a bathroom the right way can help make the job easier. (A) sensible (B) favorite (C) handy (D) traditional
9 Over time, cleaning products and tools can turn into clutter; instead of helping you clean, they become a_______ . (A) hindrance (B) disability (C) benefit (D) catalyst
10 Any air travel can be stressful, but facing a long-haul flight can be especially_______ . (A) incredulous (B) indisputable (C) invincible (D) intimidating
11 The sad story he shared seemed to_______deeply with the audience. Almost everyone who heard the story was left in tears. (A) play (B) comply (C) resonate (D) cope
12 Tiffany’s entire family perished in a severe car accident. Upon hearing the tragic news, Mary immediately wrote her a heartfelt letter of_______ to express her strong sympathy and support. (A) endorsement (B) resignation (C) acceptance (D) condolence
13 The ticket prices for this concert are considered _______. Most fans either can’t afford them or have to settle for seats that are way far from the stage. (A) reasonable (B) competitive (C) outrageous (D) acceptable
14 This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a promotion. Seize it tightly and don’t let it_______away. (A) slip (B) take (C) pass (D) faint
15 Even when the light is green, looking down at your phone while crossing the street is still _______ . (A) lucrative (B) urgent (C) messy (D) risky
16 A factory ignoring safety protocols will_______fines from regulatory agencies. (A) reward (B) incur (C) penalize (D) donate
17 Animal rights activists protested against the merciless _______ of animals for their fur and called for stricter regulations on the methods used to obtain it. (A) exchange (B) training (C) slaughter (D) purchase
18 Completing her doctoral dissertation proved to be a_______ process, requiring countless hours of research, writing, discussing with her supervisor, and revisions. (A) detective (B) formal (C) strenuous (D) due
19 Cancer is still the leading cause of death in Taiwan. According to the latest figure for 2024, cancer ranked first for the 43rd consecutive year straight, _______26% of just over 200,000 deaths. (A) accounting for (B) figuring out (C) counting on (D) dropping to
20 It clearly wasn’t John’s fault, but the supervisor still called him over and scolded him harshly. John felt very_______ when he walked out of the office dejectedly. (A) pleased (B) guilty (C) indifferent (D) wronged
21 (A) rise (B) decline (C) mend (D) fence
22 (A) implied (B) improved (C) increased (D) interpreted
23 (A) false (B) dubious (C) unsound (D) valid
24 (A) like (B) likelihood (C) likely (D) liking
25 (A) respectably (B) respectedly (C) respectfully (D) respectively
26 (A) restricts (B) mandates (C) prohibits (D) reduces
27 (A) access (B) possess (C) acquire (D) own
28 (A) questions (B) hazards (C) replies (D) modifications
29 (A) break (B) foster (C) disrupt (D) represent
30 (A) indispensable (B) considerate (C) predictable (D) unreliable
31 What is the main idea of this passage? (A) The cosmetics sales increased during the Great Depression in the U.S. (B) Estee Lauder’s CEO explained the concept of the index. (C) Economists say we look at women’s lips to see if a recession is coming. (D) Before the Bell interviewed the CEO of Overeon.
32 According to the passage, which index replaced the lipstick index during the COVID-19 pandemic? (A) Moisturizing. (B) Mask. (C) Work from home. (D) Economics.
33 What does “rear its ugly head” in the passage mean? (A) To appear very tall and big above the head. (B) Something unpleasant to appear. (C) To approach at the back of an object. (D) To follow the trend significantly.
34 According to the passage, what had been compared by the consumer research group Circana? (A) The lipstick index and moisturizing index. (B) Sephora record and Circana data. (C) The less technical measure and more fun measure. (D) Mass beauty sales and prestige beauty sales.
35 According to the passage, what is the catchword in the beauty market in the second half of the year? (A) Botox. (B) Clean. (C) Injectables. (D) Pop.
36 According to the passage, what is the word “unapologetic” in the first paragraph closest in meaning to? (A) Remorseful. (B) Unrepentant. (C) Conscientious. (D) Scrupulous.
37 Which of the following cannot be considered a benefit of goblin mode for an individual? (A) It allows for complete rest after strenuous work. (B) It helps build up a trouble-free relationship. (C) It teaches you how to let go and bravely be yourself. (D) It allows you to break free from the constraints of socially accepted values.
38 Which of the following is not a disadvantage of goblin mode? (A) Lack of interaction with others can lead to a state of isolation over time. (B) Living entirely in one’s own world can negatively affect physical and mental wellness. (C) Living in one’s own way might result in stagnation and a lack of personal growth. (D) It can make people become cynical, eventually turning them into rebels against the social order.
39 According to the passage, what is the word “moderation” in the fourth paragraph closest in meaning to? (A) Overindulgence. (B) Self-control. (C) Excess. (D) Intemperance.
40 Overall, what is the author’s view on goblin mode? (A) To avoid being overwhelmed by a highly competitive society, we should always keep this mode activated. (B) Social norms can guide us in the right direction on our life journey, and we should unreservedly embrace them. (C) Humans can’t avoid social expectations, but we must defend our autonomy and not be controlled by others. (D) Balancing personal autonomy with social norms is crucial to avoid unforeseen harms and achieve well-being.

申論題 (2)

一、英譯中：請將以下英文翻譯成中文（20 分）
In Taiwan, the Citizen Judges Act was passed by the Legislative Yuan in 2022 and was implemented in the next year. Under the act, lay people are to be randomly selected as citizen judges who would participate in trial proceedings and adjudicate cases alongside professional judges in certain felony cases. The purpose of inviting all walks of life into involvement of this legal system is to enhance the transparency of the judiciary, account for the public’s opinion toward the law, promote public confidence in the judiciary, provide the public with a better understanding of the judiciary and honor the ideal of popular sovereignty.
二、英文作文（30 分）
Citizen reporting refers to the act of citizens reporting or informing authorities about illegal activities, violations, or misconduct. This can involve reporting crimes, traffic violations, environmental violations, or any other infractions to the relevant authorities, such as the police, regulatory agencies, or local government.
Do you support citizen reporting in Taiwan? Write an essay of approximately 250 words to analyze the pros and cons of this practice, and then give your comments on it. It is suggested that the writing include examples of citizen reporting drawn from real-life cases, news reports, or personal experiences.