115年 - [無官方正解]115 臺南市_市立國民中學正式教師聯合甄選試題：英語文#141326

1. Researchers found that gratitude practices may improve mental health and emotional ______. (A) resilience (B) conformity (C) hesitation (D) dependency

2. In the digital era, critical thinking is essential for evaluating the ______ of online sources. (A) simplicity (B) flexibility (C) intensity (D) credibility

3. Students were encouraged to develop a more ______ attitude toward cultural differences. (A) judgmental (B) unbiassed (C) defensive (D) skeptical

4. International observers criticized the government’s ______ response to the oil spill, noting that the delay has caused irreparable damage to the marine ecosystem. (A) buoyant (B) expeditious (C) sporadic (D) sluggish

5. In an era of rapid globalization, many indigenous traditions are becoming increasingly ______, existing only in the memories of the eldest generation and leaving little trace among the youth. (A) pervasive (B) redundant (C) evanescent (D) resilient

6. The gallery’s new exhibit was criticized for its ______ aesthetic, as the curator had gathered a collection of disparate works that hardly express any unifying theme or stylistic coherence. (A) meticulous (B) holistic (C) laconic (D) eclectic

7. Many users grant apps ______ to their contacts and location data without checking whether these permissions are necessary. (A) admission (B) access (C) entrance (D) scheme

8. The convenience of signing into multiple services through a single account should not come ______ privacy. (A) at the expense of (B) in accordance with (C) on behalf of (D) in response to

9. The platform’s privacy policy was so ______ that users could not determine whether their personal information would be shared with third parties. (A) impartial (B) tentative (C) opaque (D) redundant

10. The principal praised the new teacher for handling a ______ student calmly, restoring order to the classroom without shouting. (A) disruptive (B) distinctive (C) defensive (D) decisive

11. To support students with diverse learning needs, instructors must learn how to ______ different learning styles by modifying their daily lesson plans. (A) accumulate (B) accomplish (C) accelerate (D) accommodate

12. Rather than forcing students to simply memorize facts for an exam, the primary objective of education should be to ______ a lifelong passion for critical thinking and inquiry. (A) repudiate (B) inculcate (C) obviate (D) procrastinate

13. The system has a(n) ______ Internet browser, but it’s very slow. (A) adept (B) illicit (C) rudimentary (D) ubiquitous

14. The company prepared a ______ plan in case its main supplier could not deliver the materials on time. (A) contingency (B) marketing (C) recruitment (D) training

15. She is very ______ and will work hard and long to achieve objectives. (A) cautious (B) indifferent (C) reluctant (D) tenacious

16. The community is ______ diverse ethnic groups. (A) made up of (B) lived by (C) located in (D) completed by

17. I am ______ to many people for their assistance and advice in bringing this book to fruition. (A) acknowledging (B) productive (C) forgetful (D) indebted

18. With a sense of ______, she opened the casket and examined the content. (A) nothingness (B) foreboding (C) mood (D) melodrama 

19. The principal spoke ______ about the importance of respecting cultural differences on campus. (A) casually (B) violently (C) randomly (D) deliberately

20. The government recently launched a program to reduce educational ______ between urban and rural areas. (A) equality (B) stability (C) disparity (D) prosperity

21. (A) lie not (B) lay not (C) lay not in (D) lie not in

22. (A) add (B) to add (C) added (D) adding

23. (A) What distinguished Shakespeare (B) What Shakespeare distinguished (C) Shakespeare distinguished what (D) What Shakespeare to distinguish

24. (A) relevant (B) to relevant (C) be relevant (D) relevant to

25. According to the passage, how has the conceptualization of memory changed in both literature and science? (A) It has now come to be viewed as an infallible recording of past events. (B) It has moved from a static retrieval model to a dynamic reconstructive process. (C) It is increasingly seen as a physiological burden rather than a cognitive asset. (D) It has been simplified through the use of technological metaphors like the videotape.

26. According to the passage, what is the author’s view on the relationship between memory and the self ? (A) A stable identity is considered impossible because memory is largely biological rather than narrative. (B) The self is viewed as a fixed entity that remains mostly unaffected by the fluctuations of memory. (C) Identity is a temporary construct maintained through the constant revision of past experiences. (D) Narrative techniques in literature have finally been able to provide a permanent structure for the self.

27. What does the author imply about the digital age in the passage? (A) Digital permanence directly opposes human erasure needs. (B) Digital archiving will replace human selective memory. (C) Indiscriminate storage best ensures human psychological coherence. (D) Misunderstood educational psychology calls cognitive overload a myth.

28. According to the passage, what can be inferred about the nature of memory? (A) New memories would completely erase and replace older ones, leaving the mind a blank slate. (B) Objective documentation of reality is achieved by human memory through a flawless, mechanical process. (C) Human memory is as fragile as ancient vellum and therefore demands continuous preservation. (D) Memory is a layered phenomenon where past and present experiences influence and obscure one another.

29. Why does the author describe the self as a provisional story rather than a granite monument? (A) To argue that literature is a more effective tool for preserving history than architectural artifacts. (B) To emphasize that personal identity is an evolving narrative rather than a fixed, unchanging entity. (C) To suggest that humans are naturally deceptive about their past experiences to maintain their sanity. (D) To highlight the psychological distress caused by the inability to accurately remember one’s past.

30. According to the passage, how does the author’s view of erasure challenge conventional wisdom? (A) By framing the loss of information as a sophisticated asset that facilitates the perception of meaning. (B) By claiming that forgetting is a sign of cognitive decline that can be mitigated through pattern recognition. (C) By suggesting that digital archives are superior to human memory because they prevent data loss. (D) By arguing that educational psychologists should focus more on rote memorization than on selective filtering.

31. Which of the following statements best expresses the primary thesis of the passage? (A) Traveling with professional colleagues is the most effective way to maximize vacation efficiency. (B) The psychological and physical benefits of travel depend on deliberate planning, pacing, and boundary-setting. (C) Long-distance international travel is superior to local travel because it offers greater opportunities to experience nature. (D) Technological connectivity and extensive web searches have made modern vacation planning less stressful than in the ...past.

32. According to Laurence Chan of Columbia University, why is a strategy of taking multiple short trips preferable to taking a single long vacation? (A) Travelers are more likely to engage in rigorous outdoor exercise during shorter stays. (B) Short trips completely eliminate the occurrence of jet lag when crossing multiple time zones. (C) Shorter vacations make it easier to manage professional obligations and distribute the joy of anticipation across the year. (D) Short trips are a proven method for forcing individuals to completely disconnect from their daily mobile applications.

33. Based on the recommendations regarding daily scheduling in Paragraph 3, it can be inferred that leaving an entire vacation itinerary blank is discouraged because ______. (A) it forces travelers to spend too much time taking and sharing photos on social media (B) completely unstructured leisure time has been proven to increase a traveler's heart rate (C) modern restaurants refuse to accommodate travelers who arrive without prior reservations (D) the need to make constant, real-world choices during the trip can lead to decision fatigue

34. According to the passage, all of the following are explicit strategies recommended to reduce or prevent stress before, during, or after a trip EXCEPT ______. (A) conducting exhaustive online web searches to gather a comprehensive list of destination options (B) utilizing compression packing cubes to minimize organizational chaos during transit (C) building a buffer day at home prior to returning to regular work responsibilities (D) executing extra professional tasks in advance of the scheduled departure date

35. What is the author's primary purpose in mentioning travelers’ “habits and priorities” in the final paragraph? (A) To argue that early morning physical activity is superior to resting late while on vacation. (B) To explain why traveling families face unique logistical challenges when booking direct flights. (C) To illustrate how interpersonal compatibility between travel companions shapes the quality of the trip. (D) To criticize corporate colleagues for having incompatible scheduling demands during business trips.

36. What is the main argument of the passage? (A) Teenagers today are less empathetic than previous generations. (B) Schools should focus more on punishment than emotional education. (C) Bullying is influenced by social dynamics involving peer culture and bystanders. (D) Academic competition is the primary reason students use social media irresponsibly. 

37. According to the passage, why did students repost the video of Ethan? (A) They were forced to do so by their peers. (B) They believed the video was educational. (C) They wanted to help Ethan become popular. (D) They feared social exclusion from their peers.

38. The author includes the example of Ethan primarily to illustrate how ______. (A) public embarrassment is more harmful than physical aggression (B) digital technology has made school discipline increasingly ineffective (C) students today are more emotionally vulnerable than previous generations (D) indirect participation can contribute significantly to the persistence of bullying

39. The word “symbolic” in the final paragraph suggests that anti-bullying policies may ______. (A) become legally controversial (B) strengthen school discipline immediately (C) improve students’ academic performance (D) appear meaningful without creating real change

40. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage? (A) Analytical and critical. (B) Humorous and relaxed. (C) Nostalgic and emotional. (D) Optimistic and celebratory.

41. During an English-speaking activity in a Taiwanese junior high school, students are discussing what they did over the weekend. One student enthusiastically shares: “He go to school yesterday.” The teacher recognizes that the student has made a grammatical error in verb tense but is also aware that the primary goal of the activity is to promote oral fluency and confidence in communication. According to the principles of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), what would be the MOST appropriate teacher response? (A) Ask the student to translate the sentence into Mandarin Chinese in order to identify the grammatical mistake. (B) Interrupt the student immediately and require repetition of the sentence until the correct grammatical form is produced. (C) Prioritize the student’s successful communication of meaning during the activity and provide corrective feedback at a later, more appropriate stage. (D) Refrain from addressing the error altogether because grammatical accuracy should never be corrected during communicative activities.

42. During an English lesson in Taiwan, the teacher organizes a scavenger hunt activity in which students work in small groups to locate hidden objects around the classroom. To complete the task, students must read English clues, discuss possible answers with teammates, ask questions, and negotiate meaning in English before moving to the next location. Which instructional characteristic is MOST clearly reflected in this classroom activity? (A) An interactive, learner-centered approach that promotes meaningful communication and authentic language use through collaborative problem-solving. (B) A structured Audiolingual approach that emphasizes habit formation through repetitive oral pattern drills and immediate error correction. (C) A Total Physical Response (TPR) approach that focuses primarily on learners’ comprehension of teacher commands through physical movement with minimal verbal interaction. (D) A Grammar-Translation approach that develops linguistic knowledge through explicit grammar explanation and translation between English and Mandarin.

43. During an EMI environmental studies lesson, students are investigating the causes of climate change. Several learners initially hold the misconception that climate change is caused solely by littering and local pollution. As they analyze scientific data, interpret graphs, and engage in guided discussions, they encounter evidence demonstrating the complex roles of greenhouse gases, industrialization, and global consumption patterns. The teacher deliberately encourages students to challenge their prior assumptions and reconstruct their understanding based on the newly acquired knowledge. From the perspective of Piagetian Constructivism, the cognitive process most clearly illustrated in this scenario is ______. (A) conditioning, in which learners acquire knowledge through reinforcement of desired responses (B) accommodation, in which learners revise existing cognitive structures when confronted with information that cannot be adequately explained by prior schemas (C) pattern drilling, in which learners develop automaticity through repeated exposure to target forms (D) linguistic translation, in which understanding is achieved by converting information between two languages

44. A district-wide English examination consists mainly of isolated grammar questions. In response, teachers reduce the time devoted to communicative activities and spend most lessons preparing students for grammar drills. Which concept best describes this effect? (A) Construct underrepresentation. (B) Inter-rater reliability. (C) Diagnostic assessment. (D) Negative washback.

45. A bilingual program supports students’ literacy development in their home language while gradually increasing English- medium instruction. Its goal is to add English without weakening the students’ first language. Which outcome does the program seek to promote? (A) Additive bilingualism. (B) Subtractive bilingualism. (C) Language attrition. (D) Linguistic assimilation.

46. In a CLIL science lesson, a teacher presents plate tectonics through oral explanations, an annotated diagram, gestures, and a short animation. Each mode contributes information that others do not fully convey. Which statement best explains the pedagogical value of this design? (A) It eliminates the need for explicit support for discipline-specific language during instruction. (B) It uses complementary modes to scaffold students’ construction of disciplinary meaning. (C) It enhances learning by repeating identical information across multiple channels. (D) It shifts students’ attention away from classroom interaction and toward the teacher’s lecture.

47. According to the principles of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), which of the following classroom activities would NOT be classified as an authentic “task”? (A) Students take turns reading a dialogue aloud from the textbook and underline past tense verbs. (B) Students read a restaurant menu and role-play ordering a meal based on specific conditions. (C) Students work in pairs to look at two different pictures and find ten differences in the pictures. (D) Students collaborate in small groups to design a three-day travel itinerary for a school trip within a fixed budget.

48. During a speaking activity, a junior high student becomes visibly frustrated and shuts down after making a pronunciation error that causes peers to chuckle. A teacher utilizing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles would use this moment primarily to ______. (A) force the embarrassed student to repeat the word correctly to demonstrate resilience (B) instruct the student to go to the hallway so the rest of the class can finish the lesson without interruption (C) validate the student’s frustration and lead a classroom discussion on empathy and supportive peer communication (D) ignore the incident entirely to avoid drawing further embarrassment to the student and moving quickly to the next .. student

49. Why is the integration of “multimodal teaching” critical for learners in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom? (A) It provides varied contextual scaffolds that lower cognitive loads and so help language learners. (B) It ensures students spend the majority of classroom time interacting with electronic devices. (C) It allows teachers to use digital media and reduce the amount of required lesson planning time. (D) It follows the strict “learning styles” theory so visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners are taught completely .. separately.

50. Which statement best reflects differentiated instruction? (A) Students should complete classroom tasks in the same way. (B) Fairness means treating all students identically. (C) Instruction should be adjusted to meet diverse learner needs. (D) Only struggling students benefit from differentiation.