110 學年度 第七回模擬試題

英文考科

範圍：第三冊9-12課、新聞英語、課外題

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考試時間：翻譯+作文 30分鐘
模考 60分鐘
測驗題型：
第壹部分
˙單一選擇題共46題
第貳部分
˙混合題共一大題
第參部分
˙非選擇題共兩大題
作答方式：
˙直接書寫於題目卷上

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祝考試順利
第壹部分：單一選擇題
一、詞彙（10%）
說明︰第1至10題，每題請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，標示於考卷上之題號前。
每題答對得1分答錯不倒扣。

1. Home ______ like vacuum cleaners and washing machines save people a lot of time when they
do household chores.
(A) warehouses (B) antiques (C) appliances (D) cassettes
2. Such a poor-quality dryer is ______ not worth so much money.
(A) extremely (B) definitely (C) universally (D) remarkably
3. Foxconn, a giant, Taiwanese-owned ______ in China, was forced to give its employees a raise
after a series of suicides at their factories.
(A) manufacturer (B) assistant (C) professional (D) settlement
4. It is suggested that high school students put ______ on their studies, with only a small portion
of their time to be spent on extracurricular activities.
(A) advice (B) demand (C) emphasis (D) privacy
5. The Chinese teachers are working hard to ______ their foreign students to use as much Chinese
as they can in the classroom.
(A) motivate (B) expose (C) cultivate (D) imitate
6. The hotel clerk told Jack and Jill that the room they had reserved was not ______ yet and
apologized for the inconvenience.
(A) edible (B) desirable (C) plentiful (D) available
7. The laser printer Matt found at the flea market was only NT$5000. What a great ______.
(A) cheer (B) bargain (C) fountain (D) march
8. The arts college recognized Cindy's ______ musical talent and gave her a four-year scholarship.
(A) superstitious (B) exceptional (C) rational (D) horrible
9. Maggie is on a diet and is always worried that the food she eats doesn't have enough ______ in
it.
(A) potential (B) consumption (C) produce (D) nutrition
10. Not a lot of research has yet been done on how genetically ______ foods may affect our
health.
(A) associated (B) conducted (C) modified (D) furnished
二、綜合測驗（10%）
說明︰第11-20題，每題一個空格，請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，標示於考卷上
之題號前。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。
第 11-15 題為題組
Vultures generally have bald heads, hooked beaks, and huge, meter-long wings. They are
scavengers, which means that__11__ hunt, they look for animals that are already dead. Even then,
they only begin to feed when the dead body has started to go soft and let out gases. Oh, and just to
make them sound even less attractive, their favorite__12__ strategy is to shoot green liquid at
possible attackers.
Vultures sound like pretty horrible and dirty animals, but the fact is that they actually prevent
disease instead of spreading it. The vulture's stomach is capable of __13__ harmful bacteria that can
cause common diseases such as cholera. Other scavengers simply spread these diseases around.
The true value of vultures became clear when they began to die off in great numbers in India.
Without competition from vultures, the populations of rats and wild dogs began to grow, __14__ a
sharp increase in cases of cholera, rabies, and other harmful diseases. __15__ ugly vultures may
appear, it seems that we just can't live without them.
11. (A) in order to (B) likely to (C) rather than (D) ready to
12. (A) policy (B) defense (C) campaign (D) operation
13. (A) discovering (B) breeding (C) destroying (D) tracking
14. (A) leading to (B) resulting from (C) bringing in (D) knocking down
15. (A) As (B) No matter (C) Whatever (D) However

第 16-20 題為題組
The rapid development of China's economy has in many ways been an environmental disaster.
However, it may also prove __16__to be just what was needed to bring environmentally friendly
solar energy in from the cold.
To date, solar energy has not been cost-effective for most building projects. Solar energy
systems are just too expensive to install, in part because of __17__demand. But this may soon
change. In the coming decades, China has to __18__hundreds of millions of people moving from
the countryside to the cities, or from poor rural homes to modern western-style dwellings. And it
has to do so in a way that won't cause the need for hundreds more nuclear or coal power plants, with
their accompanying strain on an already __19__environment. “
The answer for the Chinese is to push the use of sustainable energy forms like solar power.
Such a large-scale push will __20__result in the mass production of solar power components, and
thereby lower costs. Within 10 years many experts predict solar power will be as cheap as coal. And
with this development the world will have a lot more to thank China for than the cheap DVD
players and children's t toys it is now known for.
16. (A) in particular (B) in the long run (C) in advance (D) in any case
17. (A) enormous (B) continuous (C) insufficient (D) normal
18. (A) immigrate (B) reassure (C) accommodate (D) educate
19. (A) decreasing (B) established (C) sophisticated (D) deteriorating
20. (A) previously (B) inevitably (C) briefly (D) threateningly
三、文意選填(10%)
說明︰第21-30題，每題一個空格，請依文意在文章後所提供的(A)到(J)分別選出最
適當者，並標示於考卷上之題號前。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。
第 21-30 題為題組
Look around and you’ll see the truth of this statement everywhere: humans are naturally
communicative beings. People of all ages love to talk to one another, and even babies 21 to
make sounds long before they have the ability to speak a language. They attempt to 22 through
what is commonly called “baby talk.” Although those who are deaf face challenges when
communicating, they use a non-verbal type of communication referred to as sign language to 23
for the fact they cannot hear
Among those who are not familiar with signing, there are often a few 24 , two of which
are that there is only one type of sign language and that this type of communication has no grammar.
In fact, there is no universal sign language; rather, more than 100 varieties exist, which means it is
25 a person from one country can understand the sign language used by a person of another
nation. For example, people from england usually aren’t familiar with american sign language,
while deaf mexicans will be 26 when communicating with spaniards despite the fact people
from those pairs of countries speak english and spanish, respectively. Regarding grammar, it might
surprise people with 27 hearing that sign language actually uses grammatical rules. However,
they are not 28 to the ones used when speaking. For instance, there is no gesture for the be”
verb in american sign language. However, the pattern does generally 29 the subject-verb-object
pattern. Thus, it is correct to call sign language a real language,” not just a system of 30 with
meaning used in some kind of random order, employed by hearing-impaired people around the
world to effectively express themselves and understand messages of joy, sadness, and a whole range
of other emotions.
(A) normal (B) compensate (C) identical (D)misconceptions
(E) communicate (F) unlikely (G) follow (H) confused
(I) struggle (J) gestures

四、篇章結構(8%)
說明︰第31-34題,每題一個空格,請依文意在文章後所提供的(A)到(D)分別選出一
個最適當者,並標示於考卷上之「題號前」。每題答對得2分。
If you want to turn a dull children’s party into an exciting, noisy, and wild celebration, then
introduce a piñata. A piñata is a container that is usually made of brightly decorated papier mâché or
cloth, but sometimes it is made of pottery. A piñata is filled with toys, candy, or other treats, and a
rope is used to suspend it from the ceiling. __31__Eventually, the piñata bursts open, and partygoers
scramble to get as many goodies as they can.
The history of the piñata is not entirely known. For many years, it was commonly believed that
piñatas originated in Spain. This likely occurred in the early part of the 14th century. Piñatas were
later introduced by the Spanish into Mexico in the late 16th century, and piñatas became a
much-loved tradition there. __32__ Many contemporary scholars believe the Chinese were
responsible for creating the first kind of piñata. __33__According to research, for the Chinese
people at that time, one of the fun activities during Chinese New Year was to hit a similar
container—which was shaped like an ox or a cow and was filled with various types of seeds—with
colored sticks to release the contents.
__34__ No matter who first came up with the idea, though, piñatas are always a big hit at any
party for children.
(A) All in all, the similarities between the traditions are undeniable.
(B) The reason is that some evidence suggests Marco Polo, an Italian who had been living in China,
brought the piñata back to Europe in the 13th century.
(C) In recent years, however, this explanation of the origin has been hotly disputed.
(D) Children attempt to release the assorted goodies inside the piñata by hitting it with a stick.

五、閱讀測驗(24%)
說明︰第35-46題，每題請根據各篇文章之文意，選出最適當的一個選項，標示於考
卷上之題號前。每題答對得2分，答錯不倒扣。
第 35~38 題為題組
If you have trouble believing the common theory that birds evolved from the dinosaurs, take a
look at the shoebill. When you see this ancient bird, it’s not hard to picture it being a relative of a
long-extinct beast from the Jurassic period. This tall, prehistoric-looking creature is certainly unique
in appearance. Its name is derived from an unusually large bill, which somewhat resembles a shoe.
This prominent feature can measure up to 24 centimeters, giving it the third-largest bill in the bird
world, with only pelicans and large storks possessing bigger ones. In fact, the shoebills huge beak,
combined with its long, thin legs, previously caused scientists to erroneously classify it as a stork.
The animal was later recategorized as being more closely related to pelicans than storks.
The enormity of the bird’s bill has led many to describe its appearance as goofy, but the
shoebill’s hunting behavior is anything but awkward. It is a stealthy predator, often feeding at night,
and patiently waiting in swamp water to lunge at creatures swimming by. These meals include
lungfish, baby alligators, frogs, and water snakes, among other aquatic life. The birds tend to hunt
in water that has a lower level of oxygen because such an environment forces the fish and other
animals in it to surface for air more often, making them easier targets for shoebills. A sharp hook at
the end of the bird’s bill aids the bird in killing its prey. Meanwhile, the shoebill’s feet are not
webbed; rather its feet feature large, individual toes, which allow it to support itself on underwater
vegetation.
Native to the swamps of central tropical Africa, shoebills can be found from Sudan to northern
Zambia. They are listed as vulnerable, which means they are likely to become endangered in the
future due to threats from habitat destruction and hunting. It has been estimated there are only
between 5,000 and 8,000 of these animals left in the world.
35. Why does the writer mention dinosaurs?
(A) To explain the shoebill’s name
(B) To support a scientific theory
(C) To demonstrate a mistake that scientists made
(D) To suggest shoebills existed before dinosaurs
36. Why are shoebills often in water with low oxygen levels?
(A) It’s easier for them to hunt.
(B) They need to drink a lot of water.
(C) Too much oxygen makes them sick.
 (D) That is the most common type of water in Africa.
37. According to the passage, which of the following is true about shoebills?
(A) Shoebills were first believed to be a type of pelican
(B) When shoebills seek food, they show awkward behavior.
(C) Shoebills became extinct in part because of habitat loss.
(D) A feature of the shoebill’s bill helps it kill other animals.
38. Which of the following pictures best represents a shoebill?

第 39~42 題為題組
In 18th-century France, portrait painting was a highly regarded art, and Baron Joseph Ducreux,
born in Nancy, France in 1735, was one of the best portrait painters around. Ducreux worked in the
court of Louis XVI, and was able to continue his career even after the French Revolution
(1789-1799). In fact, Ducreux created the last portrait of Louis XVI before the king’s execution.
When Ducreux wasn’t working on official business, he enjoyed creating portraits that explored the
full range of facial expressions and the idea that you can judge someone’s personality based on their
face.
Ducreux was trained to be a painter from a very young age by his father, who was also an artist.
Ducruex’s first official job was painting a miniature of Marie Antoinette in Vienna shortly before
she married Louis XVI. In exchange, he was given his baron title and made “First Painter to the
Queen.” Ducreux rarely signed his paintings, though, and so many of his works before the French
Revolution have been falsely attributed to other artists. After the French Revolution, Ducreux began
experimenting with strange self-portraits. During this period, he produced the three paintings he is
best known for. Two of them are self-portraits. In one, Ducreux is in the middle of a large yawn. In
the other, he’s pointing and laughing at the viewer. The third painting of his that has become famous
is of a man looking at the viewer sternly with his finger to his mouth, as if to shush the viewer. All
of these portraits were done to break free of the rules and constraints of traditional portrait painting.
In them, Ducreux wanted to capture the personality of his subjects. These three paintings were
uncommon then and still stand out today.

39. Based on the passage, how can we describe Baron Joseph Ducreux?
 (A) The greatest portrait painter of all time.
(B) A conservative artist that followed traditions.
(C) A talented painter who wasn’t appreciated in his time.
(D) An open-minded artist willing to explore new possibilities.
40. What is said about Ducreux’s painting career?
(A) He ceased painting portraits after the French Revolution.
(B) He rose to fame with a portrait of Marie Antoinette.
(C) He eventually became King Louis XVI’s right-hand man.
(D) He had a less successful artistic career than his father.
41. What is Ducreux most famous for today?
(A) His portraits of King Louis XVI.
(B) Paintings with laughing subjects.
(C) Portraits featuring unusual facial expressions.
(D) Some self-portraits that quite flatter him..
42. Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?
(A) Ducreux supported the overthrow of King Louis XVI.
(B) Ducreux believed that a person’s face reflected their character.
(C) Ducreux’s father had a great influence on his career choice.
(D) Portrait painting was a respected profession in the 1700s.

第 43~46 題為題組

There are some things you just can't say in English. You can't, for example, say "I is going to
the store." Every native speaker agrees. But there are many points of usage where there are big
disagreements. We aren't talking about regionalisms, however, such as the way the British say "the
team are" while Americans say "the team is." We're talking about usages the majority of native
speakers consider natural, but the experts say are wrong.
Or do they? Experts in language usage are also divided over what is right and wrong. In brief
there are two camps: the descriptionists and the prescriptionists. The latter believe there are strict
rules of usage that people need to be formally taught, while the former believe that we should look
to how native speakers really use their language to determine what is standard.
At first glance the prescriptionists seem to have the better argument. After all, no one wants a
free for all in language; how would we communicate? But the descriptionists have their points, too.
Many of the so-called rules are regularly broken, even by rule book authors. What is the point, the
descriptionists say, of rules that everyone breaks? Why don't we just accept the way people really
use the language ?
Most prescriptionists, for example, will argue that "everybody" must be followed by a singular
pronoun such as "everybody must do his best." But most native speakers will say and even write,
"everybody must do their best." They do this either to avoid sounding sexist or to avoid the clumsy
repetition of "his or her."
So does this mean your teachers are wrong to insist you follow the rules? Not at all. The battle
between the descriptionists and the prescriptionists has not been decided in any side's favor, and a
good many of the most educated native speakers (who may be
your future teachers) are prescriptionists. If you're going to follow the hoi polloi and break the
rules, you'd better be aware that some important people in your life may judge you negatively for
doing so.
43. Which statement about prescriptionists is true?
(A) They insist the word "everyone" should be followed by a singular pronoun.
(B) They do not ask people to follow the rules of a language very strictly.
(C) They think a usage is correct if it is spoken by the majority of native speakers.
(D) They try to avoid sounding sexist when using their native language.
44. The phrases "the team is" and "the team are" _________
(A) are not considered acceptable by either descriptionists or prescriptionists
(B) are used interchangeably by all English-speaking people
(C) have something to do with the educational level of the users
(D) have something to do with where speakers come from
45. The descriptionists and the prescriptionists _________.
(A) are experts who do research on the influence language has on culture
(B) have different views about what is acceptable language usage
(C) take into consideration how the majority use the language
(D) do not break rules set by the other side
46. What's the main idea of the passage?
(A) People should be more creative when using their native languages.
(B) What is standard language usage depends on who is speaking.
(C) The descriptionists and the prescriptionists are seeking a set of rules that both side can
accept.
(D) Disagreement over what is proper language usage has not been settled yet.

第二部分：混合題
說明：本部分共有1題組，每一子提配分標於題末。答案必須寫在「答題卷」標示題號之作答
區內，非選擇題請由左至右橫式書寫，作答時不必抄題。請依題意要求作答，否則將
酌予扣分。
第 47~49 題為題組
According to a recent research, about 3 quarters of Americans are consuming way too much an
addictive substance without knowing it. Among them, many can be diagnosed with having an
addiction—  sugar addiction, which often results from emotional or psychological dependence on
sweet foods and drinks. Such a health issue has also raised official concerns by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
The intake of sugar can create a short-term high and a boost of energy in the body. People
often enjoy the pleasure from dopamine that sugar brings. On the other hand, sugar releases
endorphins in the body, combined with other chemicals, resulting in a surge of energy. People
with low moods, anxiety and stress are prone to risk of sugar addiction because of their craving for
sugar to get excitement and energy. Also, people suffering constant tiredness may reach for
carbonhydrate-rich sugary foods for a boost. Once someone mentally connects sugar with energy
boost, they may become dependent on it. Meanwhile, people may begin to crave sugar to balance
anxiety, emotional lows, and other conditions. Eventually, there is little control over consumption of
sugary foods, and a sugar addiction has developed.
The clearest signs of sugar addiction involve consumption of large amounts of sugary foods
and drinks. Other indications of sugar addiction are weight gain and difficulty focusing on daily
responsibilities. This can damage self-esteem, cause feelings of helplessness, and lower
self-worth, which in turn leads to more sugar consumption and a more severe addiction. Although
sugar initially boosts serotonin levels in the brain and help regulate mood and social behavior,
appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and other functions, sugar can worsen anxiety as sugar lows
create feelings of fatigue and depression.
Speaking of quitting sugar, many find themselves experiencing withdrawal symptoms of
irritability, moodiness, and low energy. Since many struggling with sugar addiction tend to binge on
sugary foods, withdrawal symptoms and cravings can be intense. Tragically, many choose to go
back to eating sugary foods for the chemical release in the brain. A much better alternative is to
exchange unhealthy sweets for natural and healthy options to regain control.
Change begins with realizing there is a problem with one’s sugar addiction. Modifying one’s
diet as well as self-control can help, but going cold turkey isn’t ideal. The withdrawal from an
addictive substance will be better with cutting down gradually. If you or someone you know has a
sugar addiction, especially if complicating factors are present, contact a treatment specialist today to
find out more about your options.
47. In the fourth paragraph, it mentioned that many choose to go back to eating sugary foods for the
chemical release in the brain. What are the chemicals and why do people depend on them?
Please fill in the number from the passage to answer the questions.

Chemical Release in the Brain Why People Depend on It (Its Function)

(a.) ______________ (2 分) It creates a short-term high/pleasure.

Endorphins It resulted in (b.) ______________(2 分)

It helps regulate mood and social behavior, appetite and

(c.) ______________(2 分)
digestion, sleep, memory, and other functions.
48. In the last paragraph, the author advised not to “go cold turkey” when trying to fix the problem
of sugar addiction. What is the better way‘? Find the answer from the passage and COPY the
key words (3 words) to answer the question. (2 分)
_____________________________________________________________________________
49. According to the passage, which of the following case is LEAST likely to develop a sugar
addiction? Check ( ) in the box. (2 分)

I am a sweet tooth, but my boyfriend said I ate too much of it, and
I needed weight control. I tried to eat less, but it got me to feel
down and low energy when I couldn’t eat as much as I like. Any
advice?
Recently, my best man got easily irritated. Everything he sees and
hears gets him angry easily. He even freaked out at me just
because of a bad joke I told. Why is that? I really want to know
what happened to him.
I love to binge on coke while dealing with my work during the I
 daytime. After work, I don’t feel hungry at all. However, during
the days off, I still crave for coke. Is that normal?

I constantly felt so depressed that my roommate had to drag me

out of bed for classes. I felt anxious about my studies and couldn’t
I concentrate on the lectures. Donuts and desserts help me relax,
but I got overweight too! What should I do?

第三部分：非選擇題

一、翻譯題（8%）

說明：1.請將以下兩個中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。
2.請依序作答，並標明題號。每題4分，共8分。

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二、英文作文（20%）
說明︰1.依提示在「答案卷」上寫一篇英文作文。
2.文長約在120個單詞(words)左右。