115年 - [無官方正解]115 國立政治大學_碩士班暨碩士在職專班招生考試試題_共同科：英文B#142719

1. The professor clarified that the theory was not meant to replace existing models but to ______ them by addressing overlooked variables. (A) simplify (B) dismiss (C) contradict (D) supplement

2. Although the author's tone appears neutral, a closer reading reveals a ______ criticism of the prevailing methodology. (A) subtle (B) casual (C) random (D) excessive

3. Several assumptions underlying the study remain ______, raising concerns about the validity of its conclusions. (A) implicit (B) obsolete (C) irrelevant (D) excessive

4. The committee rejected the proposal because it lacked a ______ framework for evaluating long-term outcomes. (A) optional (B) coherent (C) decorative (D) superficial

5. The researcher warned that drawing conclusions from such a limited sample would be ______. (A) generous (B) inevitable (C) premature (D) redundant

6. The speaker's remarks were deliberately ______, allowing multiple interpretations without committing to a specific stance. (A) candid (B) dogmatic (C) erroneous (D) ambiguous

7. The theory attempts to account for anomalies that traditional frameworks have largely ______. (A) resolved (B) amplified (C) neglected (D) replicated

8. The philosopher criticized the argument not for its logic but for its ______ use of language, which obscured key distinctions. (A) literal (B) imprecise (C) ornamental (D) economical

9. The policy was initially praised, but its long-term consequences proved far more ______ than anticipated. (A) trivial (B) complex (C) reversible (D) transparent

10. Although the experiment was carefully designed, its conclusions remain ______ due to uncontrolled external variables. (A) tentative (B) conclusive (C) telegraphic (D) categorical

11. The items I need are ______: a pencil, a notebook, and three erasers. (A) as follows (B) on purpose (C) pros and cons (D) at odds

12. The salesman tried his best to persuade a potential customer to buy the product. (Please choose the synonym of the underlined word.) (A) major (B) personal (C) prospective (D) confidential

13. Only the leaves of this plant are safe to eat. They are ______; other parts are poisonous. (A) deliberate (B) artificial (C) edible (D) productive

14. There is a growing discussion about climate change and other ______ issues. (A) environmental (B) horizontal (C) judgemental (D) digital

15. Thanks to technology, we can now make ______ fabric that looks and feels like silk. (A) inaccurate (B) artificial (C) insurmountable (D) monotonous

16. I wish I ______ harder on the final exams, because I would have passed them. (A) studied (B) had studied (C) have been studying (D) study

17. As a professional pilot, Tim says flying a plane ______ exciting. (A) be (B) is (C) am (D) are

18. ______ his pocket full of money, the man wants to buy some gifts for his family. (A) At (B) To (C) With (D) By

19. My mother was very proud ______ me when I finally graduated from college. (A) of (B) to (C) at (D) into

20. ______ fun of by the boys, the poor girl burst out crying. (A) Making (B) Made (C) Be made (D) Make

21. With the wind ______ so hard, the roof can be torn apart any time. (A) blowing (B) blow (C) blown (D) be blown

22. The boy ______ wolf in the story finally lost the trust of other people. (A) to cry (B) crying (C) cried (D) cries

23. The creative teacher went into the classroom with a jar ______ with rock and sand. (A) fill (B) filled (C) full (D) filling

24. After several years working overseas, Ed ended up ______ English in Seoul. (A) to teach (B) teaching (C) to teaching (D) have been taught

25. Ryan has a dog, ______ was adopted from an animal shelter. (A) who (B) which (C) that (D) where III. Reading Comprehension 

26. According to the passage, the life of Christopher Reeve had become tough since ______. (A) he started out as an actor (B) he played a role as a superman (C) he missed a Grammy in 1999 (D) he got injured in a horse riding

27. According to Christopher's wife, this work stands for ______. (A) acting and directing (B) horse-riding (C) playing superman in films (D) raising a foundation

28. According to the passage, the Christopher Reeve Foundation goals are as follows EXCEPT ______. (A) raising fund for spinal injury (B) finding the treatment for spinal injury (C) improving the quality of life for the disabled (D) promoting the safety of acting

29. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about Still Me? (A) It is a book Christopher Reeve wrote about himself. (B) It took Christopher eleven weeks to finish the autobiography. (C) It had been on the New York Times Best Seller list. (D) Christopher won a Grammy by narrating it.

30. After the accident, Christopher Reeve considered a hero to be a person who ______. (A) acts like a superman as he did in the movie (B) is determined to sacrifice himself for others (C) takes an ordinary attitude toward whatever life challenge is (D) has a courageous act without thinking of the results 

31. What is the main idea of this article? (A) J.M.W. Turner is the greatest painter in English art history. (B) This iconic painting's message might, in fact, contradict Turner's true intentions. (C) The HMS Temeraire was the most important ship during the Napoleonic Wars. (D) Steam-powered technology was universally disliked by artists in Turner's time.

32. In the passage, the writer says Turner's painting achieves to "harness" people's national pride. What does the word "harness" mean in this context? (A) to control and use effectively (B) to build a mechanical device (C) to ignore or reject (D) to decorate or embellish

33. What makes Turner's The Fighting Temeraire different from his rival John Constable and demonstrates his masterstroke? (A) Its focus on a nostalgic, rural landscape (B) Its compelling metamorphosis that combines the beginning of a new and post-industrial lifecycle in human history (C) Its meticulous depiction of classical architectural structures (D) Its use of bright colors to celebrate the British monarchy

34. What is the main theme that artists usually fail to address, but Turner skillfully captures, making his paintings memorable? (A) To discover significance in newness that had not previously been depicted in art (B) To emulate earlier masterpieces as accurately as possible (C) To emphasize national pride and historical victories (D) To focus on landscapes and natural beauties

35. Which of the following descriptions best depicts Turner's artistic style? (A) Being sensible to everyday life and capturing memorable, subtle nuances (B) Creating abstract ideas with little connection to reality (C) Focusing on historical battles with artistic manipulation (D) Using bold, iridescent colors to impress viewers

IV. Essay. (30%)
While inclusion is widely regarded as a social good, some argue that unlimited inclusion may weaken shared norms, institutional coherence, or collective decision-making.
Write an at least 500-word essay divided into two paragraphs.
In the first paragraph, explain the key arguments for and against expansive inclusion.
In the second paragraph, state your own stance, and justify it by explaining why you disagree with the opposing position.