1. ( D ) I’m going to tell
Jean about my feelings for her, but ________ she doesn’t like me?
(A)at her expense 她自掏腰包 (B)guess what (C)what’s up 近來如何? (D)what if 假如她不喜歡我, 怎辦?
2. ( C ) After a second thought 一再考慮, Ivan had no ________ but to follow 不得不聽從 (: couldn't help listening to) his teacher’s advice.
(A)potential 潛力 (B)award: prize/reward (C)alternative: option/choice 選擇 (D)ceremony
3. ( C ) Angela’s excellent
performance tonight really (: rather/quite/considerably/very) ________ her dancing talents.
(A)hired: took on (B)assisted: backed up/helped/aided (C)displayed: demonstrated (D)signaled 發出...信號
4. ( B ) Charles decided to
come home from his working holiday in Australia because he didn’t _____ there.
(A)come up with: think of (B)fit in (: adapt/adjust/accustom himself) (C) 事情 (主動) take place (: occur/happen) (D)run out (of) : use up
5. ( D ) Leonardo DiCaprio
was finally (: eventually; at last) ________(=> presented with) his first Oscar.
(A)stated (B)concluded (C)organized (D)awarded
6. ( A ) Jimmy’s parents
accept his request (請求; 央求) for a Gogoro scooter ________.
(A)at his expense 他自掏腰包 (B)in advance: beforehand (C)all the time: at all times/ all along (D)for instance: for example
7. ( A ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
A dictionary is necessary and practical
when you study English on your own.
(A)useful=> functional/realistic (B)average 平均的 (C)harmless: hurtless (D)unique: one-of-a-kind/distinct
8. ( B ) Since (: Now that/Seeing that < Because)
(A)firm 堅定的; fixed (B)productive (C)amusing: entertaining (D)genuine: real/true
9. ( B ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
The necklace made of genuine gold cost
Mr. Bush a lot of money.
(A)general: common (B)real (C)scary: terrifying (D)regular
10. ( D ) It is ________(: incredible/unbelievable) that a respected man like Mr. Wang would do such a rude thing.
(A)productive (B)firm (C)genuine (D)improbable
11. ( D ) Three
thieves broke into (闖入) Jamie’s house last night. The police are now ________(: 調查 investigating) the
case.
(A)taking away: depriving of (B)paying off: being rewarded (C)settling in (D)looking into
12. ( B ) The
company has been improving its products (: commodities/items/merchandise/goods) to meet (: satisfy 滿足) the customers’ ________.
(A)barriers: obstacles (B)demands: needs (C)awards: prizes (D)topics: issues/subjects/themes
13. ( B ) After Mr.
Lawrence retired from (從...退休) the work as a college ________(the highest rank of teachers in college), he volunteered (=> was willing) to teach (: instruct) the poor children in India.
(A)tourist: traveler (B)professor (C)department部門; 科系 (D)signal 信號
14. ( D ) The
government presented ________ to those who had contributed greatly (: a lot/considerably) to (對...貢獻良多) the
country.
(A)conclusions 結論 (B)alternatives 替代方案 (C)blows 打擊 (D)awards 獎項
15. ( B ) Before
she went to bed, Mrs. Woods would check (: examine) the door to ________ that it was
locked.
(A)demand: ask urgently (B)ensure: assure (C)organize: hold (D)maintain: 維修(護)
16. ( C ) Mr.
Harris set up (: establish/build)his own ________ company by signing (簽署) good singers and holding (: organizing) concerts around (: throughout) the country.
(A)statement (B)mood (C)entertainment (D)conclusion
17. ( C ) It’s not
news that people take a ________ with their iPhones instead of (: rather than) cameras.
(A)blow 打擊 (B)ceremony 典禮 (C)photograph: shot/picture/photo (D)factor 因素; 要素
18. ( C ) Mr. Huang
felt exhausted (: felt tired out) after he had _____(: had tackled/had handled) his company’s financial problem.
(A)fitted in (=> adapted to (B)stood by: supported (C)dealt with (D)resulted in: given rise to/caused
19. ( B ) Andy
still hasn’t found a suitable (: fit/proper) job since (自從) he ________ from (從...畢業)senior high school.
(A)awarded 頒獎 (B)graduated (C)stated: said something formally (D)pretended: made believe 假裝
20. ( A ) Don’t
________ Jimmy’s words ________. He was only joking.
(A)take; seriously認真地砍代 (B)throw; away 丟棄; discard (C)have; in common 有...共同或共通之處 (D)show; up 出現; turn up/come up
21. ( A ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
It is amusing to see a mouse running
after a cat.
(A)funny: entertaining (B)boring/dull/tedious (C)confusing: puzzling/perplexing/bewildering (D)acceptable: desirable
22. ( A ) Kevin
________ (: gave up on/abandoned/deserted) his dream of becoming the tennis champion ________ when he hurt (: harmed) his arm
before the final match (回合).
(A)kissed; goodbye (B)said; goodnight (C)kept; ahead (D)left; away:
23. ( B ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
The high medical expenses left many
patients and their families poor.
(A)threats 威脅 (B)costs/payments (C)tongues 舌頭 (D)professions (專)職業
24. ( C ) Mandy
studies abroad ________, and she is grateful (: thankful) for their financial assistance (: aid/help/back-up).
(A)little by little: by degrees/gradually 逐漸地 (B)as a result: therefore/thus/hence 因此; 結果是
(C)at her parents’ expense/cost/payment (D)at first/at the outset 起初
25. ( B ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
Without sufficient food, Many poor
children in Africa are suffering from hunger.
(A)fresh 新鮮的 (B)enough/affluent (C)little (D)natural 天然的
26. ( D ) In order
to (動詞原形)_____ his health, my brother started eating (: started to eat) a well-balanced diet and exercise (: work out) every day (: on a daily basis).
(A)develop: grow/foster/form/nurture (B)review: comment/brush up on (C)judge; determine/decide (D)enhance: increase
27. ( B ) How to
save (: rescue) the Earth from (免於) global warming is a popular ________ today.
(A)signal信號 (B)topic: issue/theme/subject (C)professor (D)weakness: 弱點 shortcoming; drawback
28. ( D ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
The shop sells a broad variety of
coffee beans for the customers to choose from.
(A)major/main/chief/primary (B)rare: bare (C)small > tiny (D)wide
29. ( A ) This
Italian restaurant has a big ________(: edge) over (: more than) other Italian restaurants: The chefs 主廚 here are from Italy.
(A)advantage 優勢 (B)talent : gift (C)load 乘載量 (D)weakness: drawback/demerit/shortcoming
30. ( C ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
The owner of the new restaurant is going to hire
a couple of waiters and waitresses.
(A)improve: make sth. better/enhance (B)gain (C)employ: take on (D)manufacture: produce/make
31. ( A ) Flora is
a good assistant (: helper) who is ________ of arranging(: can arrange) meetings (=> conference=> convention) and replying to (: responding to) the
clients’ (客戶) e-mails for the manager.
(A)capable (B)negative <=> positive (C)willing to V (D)previous + N
32. ( C ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
Failing to run a restaurant, Mr. Tarly went
back to his previous job as a salesman.
(A)future 未來的 (B)present: current (C) (be) prior (to) (D)lasting 持續的 (E) forever/everlasting/permane永久的
33. ( B ) After
carefully (: closely/cautiously) checking (: the engineer checked) the machine, the engineer came to the ________ that the car
just (: only/exclusively) needed a new front tire (: tyre 輪胎).
(A)photograph: photo/shot/picture (B)conclusion 結論 (C)mood 心情; 語態 (D)award: priz獎項 => reward 報酬
34. ( A ) Greg
asked his wife not to buy (: pick up/purchase) shoes anymore since (=> because; now that; seeing that) she had ________(: a lot of/plenty of) them.
(A)dozens of (B)taken advantage of 利用(C)looked forward to 期待 (D)fallen in love with 陷入情網; had a (big) crush on
35. ( A ) Mrs.
Hilton asked her 5-year-old son to lower (<=> raise up) his voice and behave (表現出來的行為) ________(: properly/suitably) in
public (: openly).
(A)appropriately (B)beneficially: advantageously (C)violently: forcefully (D)practically: realistically
36. ( D ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
Lydia couldn’t wait to watch the fascinating (: fun/ interesting/attractive/eye-catching) cartoon on TV when she came home from school.
(A)ridiculous: funny (B)fortunate: luckily (C)global: world-wide (D)interesting: fun
37. ( A ) The old
man just (now) moved into the neighborhood and didn’t _____(: socialize with) his new neighbors.
(A)get along with (B)pay off: be rewarded (C)give rise to: result in/cause (D)set out (for): leave for
38. ( C ) It was
his background in computer science that made Jacob ________ (: made Jacob taken on) by the electronic
business company.
(A)ensured; assured (B)widened; widened (C)hired: V-pp & Adj. employed (D)strengthened: built up 被強化
39. ( A ) Minerva
tried (: attempted/intended/aimed/planned) to ________(: amuse) grandpa by telling jokes on his birthday.
(A)entertain (B)conclude (: reach a conclusion) (C)fascinate; interest (D)state: (正式) 說
40. ( C ) Having
________(V-pp) the lessons over and over again (: repeatedly), Paul finally (: eventually) passed the final exams.
(A)hired (B)commented (C)reviewed 複習: brushed up on (D)demanded: asked
41. ( D ) This
country owns several (: a couple of) ________ silver mines (礦坑), so many people there have made a fortune (: have earned a lot of money).
(A)improbable: unbelievable; incredible (B)genuine: real/true (C)entertaining: amusing (D)productive 多產的
42. ( C ) Katie is
________(: optimis積極的) about her job interview and is confident (: sure) that she will get (: land) the job.
(A)capable of V-ing...: able to V (B)amusing: entertaining (C)positive (D)sufficient: enough
43. ( A ) The chef
________(推薦) pork chop to the customers since (: now that /seeing that) it was today’s special.
(A)recommended (B)reviewed : 複習; 評論 (C)issued 發出訊息 (D)blew 吹
44. ( A ) Although (: While) the ________ experiment turned out to be (結局是) a failure, the scientist wouldn’t give
up (放棄) trying.
(A)previous (: former) (B)broad (: wide) (C)frightening (: scary/terrifying) (D)sufficient: enoguh
45. ( B ) You can
decide (: judge) whether you want to come to the party or not. ________, please let me
know in advance.
(A)At your expense (B)Either way (C)As follows (D)In your presence 你在現場時
46. ( D ) George
and Mary decided to hold (: host/organize)their wedding ________ in
(A)conclusion (B)organization 組織 association (C)award (D)ceremony
47. ( C ) The old
man lifted the heavy box to ________ that he was as strong as a young man.
(A)recommend 推薦 (B)target目標 (C)demonstrate: display/show (D)widen 擴展 broaden
48. ( A ) Mr. Watt
was aware of (: knew) a(n) ________ (: hidden) problem in his experiment 實驗 but had no idea of (: didn't know) how
serious it might be.
(A)potential 隱藏的 (B)firm: fixed/strong (C)alternative: option/choice (D)foolish/silly/stupid of sb.
49. ( A ) The
government ________ that the new policy (方針) will be carried out (: will be put into practice) next year.
(A)stated 正式發布: declared/pronounced/announced (B)fascinated: interested/attracted (C)organized : held/hosted/threw (D)awarded: presented an award
50. ( A ) (選出一個與劃底線的字詞意義最相近的答案)
To avoid the high cost of living in the city,
I decided to attend a college near my hometown.
(A)university 大學> college (B)company 陪伴; 公司 (C)location: site/place (D)foundation 基金會
51. ( D ) Being
lack (: short) of patience is Harry’s biggest ________. He finds it difficult (: hard/formidable) to wait
patiently (: with patience).
(A)strength: 強項 (B)topic : issue (C)comment : criticism (D)weakness: drawback/shortcoming
52. ( A ) The
company ________(: made sb. do things as it liked) a small group of lawyers to deal with their legal problems.
(A)organized (B)concluded (C)amused (D)award
53. ( D ) There is
no ________ evidence to prove (: 證明; confirm) that the man is guilty (有罪的).
(A)equal; equivalent (B)appropriate; proper; suitable + for (C)positive (D)sufficient
(足夠的證據; 比適當的好)
54. ( D ) Despite
the negative ________(: criticism) about the restaurant on the Internet, there are still
many people who would like to give it a try.
(A)labor: effort/endeavor (B)charm 魅力 (C)advantage: edge (D)comment評論
55. ( D ) The items (: products) we need to prepare for the Christmas party are _____如下所示: drinks, snacks, and
decorations.
(A)at its expense (B)either way (C)in the first place 首先 (D)as follows
1. My boss, Mr. Lin, is the manager of the
sales department. When it comes to (: Speaking of) interviews, the things (: what) he observes (: perceives) in
interviewees are __(1)__: behavior, attitude, and personality. __(2)__ the
beginning of (再一開始) the interview, he usually asks the interviewees to introduce
themselves. He insists (堅持) that the self-introduction (should) __(3)__ clear and sincere
because there is only little time to understand a person. Body language is also
something (that) he pays attentions to (: he takes notice of). For example, making eye contact with the
interviewer __(4)__ that the interviewee is confident and sincere. Wearing a
smile shows that the interviewee is a friendly and __(5)__ person. As long as
the interviewee leaves a good first impression, he or she will have a good
chance of getting the job.
(1) ( )
(A) either way 任一種方式 (B)
on time
(C) in other words 換言之 (D)
as follows 如下所示
(2) ( )
(A) Out (B) At (C) On (D) With
(3) ( )
(A) be (B) to being (C) being (D) ×
(4) ( )
(A) enhances 加強 (B) demonstrates: displays 顯露出 (C) hires 雇用 (D)
demands 要求
(5) ( )
(A) sufficient (B) previous (C) positive: 正面積極的 (D) probable
2. I used to have very few friends. In fact, I
had trouble __(1)__ at school for the first few months. Although I had tried to
read about social skills __(2)__ much __(2)__ possible, I just couldn’t find
the courage to start a conversation. Then, my father recommended that I (should) __(3)__
out of my comfort zone. He encouraged me to take part in activities which would
__(4)__增加(: increase) my chances of meeting new people. Now, being shy and quiet is no longer
my __(5)__(弱點) . Believe it or not (信不信由你), I was even chosen to give (: deliver/send) the graduation speech
this year!
(1) ( )
(A) hanging out 閒逛hanging around; loiter (B) keeping on 持續 (C) fitting in 融入 (D) coming up出現
(2) ( )
(A) as; as 盡可能地 (B) so; that (C) more; than (D) not; until
(3) ( )
(A) steps (B) stepping (C) step (D) to stepping
(4) ( )
(A) review (B) demand (C) demonstrate (D) enhance
(5) ( )
(A) capability (B) weakness (C) comment (D) professor
3. Alice is a senior high school graduate. She
is applying __(1)__ a college in Taipei. To be accepted by the college, she has
to go to a(n) __(2)__. Although it is held next month, she has started finding
out __(3)__ possible about the school. She even prepares some good questions to
ask because she may be presented __(4)__ a common question: “Do you have any
questions for us?” In her opinion, __(5)__ preparation contributes to (有助於; 對...有貢獻) a
successful performance (: show ).
(1) ( )
(A) on (B) to (C) of (D) by
(2) ( )
(A) comment (B) neighborhood (C) entertainment (D) interview
(3) ( )
(A) as much as (B)less
than
(C) more and more (D)
no more
(4) ( )
(A) as (B) with (C) of (D) about
(5) ( )
(A) tricky (B) probably (C) sufficient (D) violent
4. Dairy farmers raise cows for milk, and __(1)__
milk every day has been a fact for centuries. __(2)__因此, milk plays an important
part in our lives. __(3)__結果是, all these dairy farmers have to do is to increase
the milk yield. Naming the cows is a possible solution. It makes them more
productive and friendlier with men. Although the method (方法) sounds __(4)__ entertaining than useful,
two scientists have __(5)__(-Vpp ) that it is useful (: practical).
(1) ( )
(A) drinking (B) drink (C) to drink (D) drank
(2) ( )
(A) For example (B) Therefore (C) However (D) First of all
(3) ( )
(A) As a result (B) As possible (C) As if (D) As soon
(4) ( )
(A) even (B) much (C) more (D) quite
(5) ( )
(A) proven (B) organized (C) awarded (D) expended: spent
5. When it comes to job interviews, there are
several things to keep in mind (: learn by heart). First, you should start preparing as __(1)__(adv.) as
you can. It is recommended that you (: should) __(2)__some research and understand more
about the company beforehand (: in advance). Also, don’t be late for a job interview, or the
employer may think you don’t __(3)__ the interview __(3)__. To make a good first
impression, you had better (: may as well 最好) arrive at the interview early. __(4)__(此外), you should
dress formally (: officially/appropriately). A clean suit can __(5)__(: demonstrate/show) that your are professional. For girls,
the length of the skirt should be around the knees. Besides (: On top of that 此外), the interviewers
expect (: hope/anticipate) to see someone who is __(6)__ of taking on several tasks and __(7)__
pressure, so don’t be afraid to talk about your __(8)__(: merits/good points). Last but not least (最後但同等重要的是),
when giving answers, try to avoid making negative __(9)__, (: criticism) and remember to make
eye contact with your interviewers(: potential bosses/employers). Doing so will make you __(10)__(: seem/appear) (to be) positive and confident. Follow the
advice mentioned (V-pp) above, and you will be one step closer to getting (: obtaining/gaining) your dream (: ideal) job.
(1) ( )
(A) be early (B) earliest (C) earlier (D) early
(2) ( )
(A) done (B) do (C) doing (D) to doing
(3) ( )
(A) take; seriously (B)
get; along
(C) fit; in (D)
look; into
(4) ( )
(A) To begin with (B)
As a result
(C) In addition (D)
What’s worse
(5) ( )
(A) display (B) enhance (C) review (D) demand
(6) ( )
(A) broad (B) capable (C) appropriate (for) (D) previous
(7) ( )
(A) getting along (B) fitting in (C) dealing with (D) setting out
(8) ( )
(A) weaknesses (B) departments (C) topics (D)
advantages
(9) ( )
(A) comments (B) graduates (C) colleges (D) professors
(10) ( )
(A) seeming (B)
seems (C) seem (D) seemed
答案： (1)D (2)B (3)A (4)C (5)A (6)B (7)C (8)D (9)A (10)C
6. Have you ever wondered why a woodpecker pecks
__(1)__ a tree? Why doesn’t it suffer __(2)__ headaches by doing this? Have you
ever wondered why some people don’t get fat no matter __(3)__ much they eat? If
you keep __(4)__ these questions, you may probably win an Ig Nobel Prize, and
you may be __(5)__ the award by a real Nobel laureate!
(1) ( )
(A) at (B) from (C) in (D) by
(2) ( )
(A) for (B) from (C) to (D) with
(3) ( )
(A) which (B) when (C) how (D) what
(4) ( )
(A) looking into (B)
look into
(C) looking forward to (D)
look forward to
(5) ( )
(A) presenting (B) to present (C) present (D) presented
7. Have you had any interesting discoveries (: findings) in
life? Why not(: don't you) look __(1)__ them by carrying out experiments? __(2)__, do you
know why a piece of toast drops on the buttered side all the time? Robert
Matthews came to a ________ after many experiments and won the Ig Nobel Prizes
in 1996. He __(4)__ the prize for his research in physics. His research on
toast is __(5)__ funny and scientific. In his experiment, each piece of toast
was covered with butter on one side. By dropping the toast, he tried to prove
__(6)__ the chances of either side facing the ground were not the same. He not
only had a thousand people join the experiment __(7)__ also conducted (進行) more than twenty thousand toast drops. The
test showed that the side with butter got a 62 percent chance of facing down.
The
experiment might sound silly. And some may even think the whole research is
__(8)__ wasteful than scientific. No matter what people think, Robert __(9)__
an Ig Nobel Prize for the experiment results. __(10)__ on scientific spirit,
the Ig Nobel Prizes started in 1991. It makes people laugh and then think as
well. If you are a curious person, you might be the next winner!
(1) ( )
(A) out (B) into (C) with (D) to
(2) ( )
(A) On the contrary (B)
In other words
(C) For instance (D)
All along
(3) ( )
(A) all (B) both (C) either (D) no
(4) ( )
(A) awarded (B) had awarded (C) was awarded (D) awarding
(5) ( )
(A) more (B) both (C) as (D) less
(6) ( )
(A) that (B) what (C) whom (D) which
(7) ( )
(A) × (B) and (C) as (D) but
(8) ( )
(A) the same (B) more (C) as (D) much
(9) ( )
(A) award (B) awards (C) was awarded (D) was awarding
(10) ( )
(A) Base (B) Based (C) Basing (D) To base
答案： (1)B (2)C (3)A (4)C (5)B (6)A (7)D (8)B (9)C (10)B
8. The Nobel Prizes, founded by Alfred Bernhard
Nobel, are known to everyone, while the Ig Nobel Prizes seems strange to many
of us. __(1)__ by the Annals of Improbable Research, prizes __(2)__ different
categories are awarded to the winners in honor __(3)__ interesting findings.
Unlike genuine Nobel laureates, winners of the Ig Nobel Prizes show their
achievements from the curious side of science. These winners are __(4)__ to
accept the prizes though they do not receive any money. Their research is
unique enough to make people __(5)__ and then __(5)__.
(1) ( )
(A) Organized (B) To organize (C) Organizing (D) Have organized
(2) ( )
(A) out (B) at (C) to (D) in
(3) ( )
(A) by (B) to (C) for (D) of
(4) ( )
(A) genuine (B) thick (C) willing (D) sore
(5) ( )
(A) laughter; thoughts (B)
laughing; thinking
(C) to laugh; to think (D)
laugh; think
1. Since 1991, Ig Nobel Prizes have been awarded
to research that seems funny, unusual, or even ridiculous. Unlike the real
Nobel Prizes, which are awarded to discoveries that change the world, winners
receive Ig Nobel Prizes when the contribution of their research to human
knowledge is...how can we say this politely?...not very significant (意義重大的). Looking at examples of past winners shows
the humorous spirit behind these unusual awards.
In the
Medicine category in 2004, a prize was given to researchers who studied the
effect of listening to country music on suicide (自殺) rates. The year before, the award went to a
study proving that the brains of
In
2004, a Public Health award was given to a study which attempted to answer the
timeless question about whether or not it is safe to eat food that is dropped
on the floor. The 2001 prize went to a study which found that nose-picking was
a common behavior in teenagers. The 1995 winners studied how wearing wet
underwear affected people’s comfort in cold weather.
Mathematics prizes have been given for studies determining how much skin
there is on an Indian elephant in 2002, and predicting how many people will go
to hell in 1994. While these awards may seem to be just for fun, the science is
real.
(1) ( )
Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded to discoveries which are ________.
(A) important (B) humorous (C) serious (D) stupid
(2) ( )
The real Nobel Prizes are awarded to studies which are ________.
(A) funny (B) humorous (C) ridiculous (D) significant
(3) ( ) The study of the brains of
(A) 2004 (B) 2001 (C) 2003 (D) 2002
(4) ( )
Which of the following Ig Nobel Prizes winners is NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A) The winner who studied why woodpeckers do not suffer from headaches.
(B) The winners who studied how wearing wet underwear affected people’s comfort
in cold weather.
(C) The winner who tried to answer whether or not it is safe to eat food
dropped on the floor.
(D) The winners who studied the effect of listening to country music on suicide
rates.
(5) ( )
The passage can be read in a magazine about ________.
(A) science (B) plants (C) fashion (D) art
2. Finding a
good job is hard for today’s college graduates. The weak economy makes getting
a job a challenge even for the most talented students. In order to be more
competitive in this tough condition, students notice they must set their sights
on the best educational foundation possible. For many, the training needed
comes in the form of liberal arts.
Liberal
arts include a variety of subjects, such as literature, mathematics, and social
sciences. They are different from technical (技術的) training, and instead they focus on
providing a broad base of information as well as knowledge. Students taking
liberal arts courses gain the ability to think independently and look at an
issue from different perspectives (觀點). This
allows students to adapt to new environment, and it is essential when it comes
to solving problems, judging the situation and having a foresight (先見之明). It is said that technical skills can be
taught, but training someone how to think is rather difficult.
Many
students may be tempted to settle for a specific career choice. If one goes to
medical school, he or she is very likely to just stay in the medical field
after graduating. However, if a student studies liberal arts, he or she will be
prepared for a variety of job choices. One’s future is limited only by
imagination. If you have the interest, you can use your sharp reasoning skills
and ability to deal with every complex situation in nearly any career.
(1) ( )
According to the passage, a college graduate has difficulty finding a job
because of ________.
(A) liberal arts (B)
technical training
(C) weak economic situation (D)
limited imagination
(2) ( )
According to the passage, students ________ in order to be more competitive.
(A) go for technical training
(B) find a job after graduating high school
(C) choose a specific career
(D) try to get the best educational foundation
(3) ( )
Which is NOT a feature of liberal arts?
(A) Independent thinking. (B)
Technical training.
(C) Adaptation to new environment. (D)
having foresight.
(4) ( )
According to the passage, which is true about liberal arts?
(A) Instead of solving problems, they make students look for problems.
(B) The most talented students can find jobs without them.
(C) Unlike technical training, they help students settle for a specific choice.
(D) They teach students how to think.
(5) ( )
According to the passage, which of the following is true?
(A) Technical training offers students the chance to think independently.
(B) Medical students are unlikely to stay in the medical field after they
graduate.
(C) If you study the liberal arts, you will be prepared for a variety of
interesting jobs.
(D) Liberal arts students are limited in a very small field.
3. Not everyone is excited to get an Ig Nobel
Prize.
Ig
Nobels aren’t just humorous, though. Much of the prize-winning research has
serious uses, and the history of science shows us that great discoveries can
emerge from seemingly unimportant
events. For example, many people know the story of how Isaac Newton was led to
his discovery of gravity (萬有引力) by an
apple falling on his head. In addition, some very important advances in
mathematics and statistics (統計學) have
been made by people who wanted to make more money from gambling (賭博)! The scientist Richard Feynman even won a
Nobel prize (a real one!) for research that was inspired originally by watching
a plate in a cafeteria.
So
(1) ( )
Sir Robert May demanded that the Ig Nobel Prizes not be awarded to British
scientists because ________.
(A) British scientists were too serious to win the awards
(B) the award organization cheated at the results
(C) they damaged the reputation of British science
(D) he was refused by the award organizers
(2) ( )
The word “seemingly” means “in a way
that appears to be something, but actually it may not be ________.”
(A) humorous (B) detailed (C) true (D) important
(3) ( )
The great research of ________ was inspired by a plate in a cafeteria.
(A) Isaac
(4) ( )
In the author’s opinion, why shouldn’t
(A) All important discoveries come from significant things.
(B) Unimportant events sometimes bring about great discoveries.
(C) All of the advances in mathematics and statistics were motivated by
gamblers.
(D) Many researchers in
(5) ( )
According to the last paragraph, which of the following is true?
(A) That both Ig Nobel and real Nobel Prizes are equally important will be
proven true one day.
(B) British scientists will not receive the Ig Nobel Prizes anymore.
(C) Sir Robert May was awarded an Ig Nobel and a Nobel Prize.
(D) That the Ig Nobel Prize is more important than the real Nobel will be
proven true one day.
4. These days, more and more companies are
offering students the chances to take part in internship programs. Generally
speaking, internships make it possible for students to work in companies early
before graduating from school to gain real work experiences in the jobs, and
the participants are usually called the “interns.” Despite the fact that most
interns are with no pay, internships still provide some very attractive
benefits.
To begin
with, internships enable students to know more about the fields or the types of
work they are interested in and might get involved in the future; also, they
are able to put what they have learned in school into practice. In addition,
many interns attend meetings, give presentations, and communicate with clients;
or sometimes, they even work on important projects together with other company
members. These experiences mentioned will not only look good on students’
future resumes, but also help a lot in finding a full-time job after
graduation, because they make students be more familiar with the things that
are important and useful later in their careers. Finally, internships can
actually assist students in getting
their feet in the door at
companies that they are more likely to become full-time workers if they want
to.
It is clear that internships
are great opportunities for both the students and the companies. The companies
get young, enthusiastic workers, and the students gain work experiences, learn
more about different industries, and also think if they are on the right career
path.
(1) ( )
According to the passage, the following statements are true about internship
EXCEPT ________.
(A) Students are given the chances to work in a company
(B) Students put what they have learned in school into practice
(C) The company may not pay the student who takes part in the internship
program
(D) The company with an internship program is called “intern”
(2) ( )
According to the internship program, George, a student majoring in food
processing, can probably work in ________.
(A) a restaurant (B)
an electronic factory
(C) a hospital (D)
a post office
(3) ( )
According to the passage, which is NOT mentioned as an advantage of
internships?
(A) They allow students to learn more about the work they are interested in.
(B) They have students put what they have learned at school into practice.
(C) They help students pass their school tests and get certificates.
(D) The real work experiences help students find full-time jobs after
graduation.
(4) ( )
The phrase get one’s foot in the door
in the second paragraph has a close meaning to “________.”
(A) take a rest (B)
gain an opportunity
(C) make friends (D)
fit in
(5) ( )
The last paragraph implies that ________.
(A) internships act as a win-win program for both companies and students
(B) the companies prefer to employ young and enthusiastic workers
(C) the students should not work part-time before they make a right decision on
their career
(D) getting work experience in different industries is more useful for students
than studying at school
5. Alfred Nobel’s family business was to
manufacture explosives (炸藥) used
for building roads as well as digging mines. After his younger brother and a
number of workers were killed in an explosion at their factory, he dedicated (獻身於) his life to the production of explosives
that could be produced and used safely.
Alfred
Nobel began his work, and in 1867, he figured out a way to combine
nitroglycerine with other chemicals to create what he called dynamite. He also
invented gelignite, which was much more powerful than dynamite. Besides, gelignite
was safer, so it was this product
that he decided to sell worldwide.
Alfred
Nobel got the idea of the Nobel Prizes when a French newspaper falsely reported
him as “The Merchant (商人) of
Death” because he was known for producing and shipping explosives. Despite his
good intention, his products had not only been used for industry but also been
used for war. So, in his will (遺囑), he
stated that most of his wealth would be used to establish (設立) the Nobel Foundation in order to recognize
achievements in literature, sciences and most importnatly, the pursuit of
peace.
(1) ( )
Alfred Nobel dedicated his life to the production of safe explosives because
________.
(A) his brother and other workers were killed in an explosion
(B) his family encouraged him to start business in mine digging
(C) he wanted to establish the Nobel Foundation
(D) his family business was in great danger
(2) ( )
The words “this product” in the second paragraph refers to ________.
(A) gelignite (B) dynamite (C) nitroglycerine (D) mine
(3) ( )
What is true about “the Merchant of Death”?
(A) It is a French story.
(B) It was written by Alfred Nobel.
(C) It refers to Alfred Nobel.
(D) It refers to explosives used for war.
(4) ( )
The Nobel Foundation was established ________.
(A) by a French newspaper
(B) to honor achievements in literature, sciences, and peace
(C) immediately after an explosion occurred at the Nobel family’s factory
(D) in the year 1867 when Alfred Nobel created powerful explosives
(5) ( )
According to the passage, which of the following statements is
true?
(A) The death of Alfred Nobel was proven true by a French newspaper.
(B) Alfred Nobel founded the Nobel Prizes in order to sell his products
worldwide.
(C) Alfred Nobel donated his wealth to the chemical industry.
(D) Gelignite is much more powerful than dynamite.
6. Getting
into a college or university is an accomplishment in life. It involves taking
tests, writing essays, and completing applications. Once a student gets into
the school of choice, however, the work doesn’t stop. He or she must study and
take required courses as undergraduate, and at the same time one more decision
must be made — what to major in.
A major
is a subject that a student specializes in while being in college. Usually,
about half of all the classes a student takes will be in this subject he or she
majors in. Some students might also minor in another subject, and a few others
may even have two majors, which is called a “double major.”
How does
a student decide what to major in? Some students simply choose a subject they
are interested in. For example, a student who likes to paint might major in
fine arts; while a student who is interested in working with numbers might
choose accounting. Other students, however, may look at future career prospects
and then major in subjects that will allow them to get a good job after
graduation. These students’ majors are considered practical because they hope what they’ve learned in class will make
it easier for them to find a job later on.
Without a
doubt, a student’s choice of what to major in is of great importance. It will
influence how the student manages his or her time in college and may even make
a difference in his or her life.
(1) ( )
What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) It takes time and efforts to get into a college or university.
(B) Without a major, a student cannot enter a university.
(C) A student with a double major will find a job easily.
(D) A college student should know how to choose a major.
(2) ( )
According to the passage, what is true about a major?
(A) It is recommended that a student should have a double major.
(B) To major in a subject, students need to make an application.
(C) A college student should specialize in at least one subject.
(D) The major chosen by the student should be related to his or her job.
(3) ( )
According to the passage, a person who finds numbers and math interesting might
major in ________ at a college.
(A) accounting (B) fine art (C) history (D) medicine
(4) ( )
The word practical in the third
paragraph refers to subjects that ________.
(A) make students dream wildly for the future
(B) have more employment opportunities
(C) help a student go for a further study
(D) are learned from the part-time jobs
(5) ( )
The last sentence of the passage suggests that ________.
(A) A major may determine a student’s future.
(B) A student can benefit from the major he or she chooses.
(C) A student should follow his or her heart to choose a major.
(D) Some students may spend a whole life completing their majors.
7. Parents always tell their children not to swear. But maybe they should think
again. It seems swearing actually serves a useful purpose (用途): to reduce pain (疼痛). This was the finding of a group of
scientists who looked at how long people could hold their hands in very cold
water while using different types of words. When people swore, they were able
to hold their hands in the water for a longer time. For this useful discovery,
Richard Stephens and his team of British researchers were awarded the Ig Nobel
Prize for Peace in 2010.
Large
organizations, too, might want to reconsider their way of promotion (拔擢) according to some Ig Nobel research.
Companies and governments make a great effort to promote the best people within
their organizations. After all, an organization needs the right people to help
it get to the top and enjoy future success. To do this, they often try hard to develop reward systems (系統) for their employees. Researchers in Italy,
however, found there was a much simpler solution: promote people at random (隨機地). The scientists developed a way which
“proved” that random promotion produced the best results. For this, they won
the Ig Nobel Prize for Management in 2010.
It is
not known whether any company has been brave enough to try it out in the real
world yet. Perhaps European and American banks were trying out this new way a
few years ago just before the financial crisis (危機) arrived!
(1) ( )
According to Richard Stephens’ finding, which of the following statements is
true?
(A) To please their parents, children should avoid swearing.
(B) People can reduce their pain by swearing.
(C) It takes practice to hold hands in cold water.
(D) The purpose of swearing is to know how people use their language.
(2) ( )
In the second paragraph, “they”
refers to ________.
(A) Ig Nobel Prizes (B)
the British researchers
(C) employees (D)
organizations
(3) ( )
According to the passage, random promotion ________.
(A) helped develop reward systems to find the right people in companies
(B) meant promoting people at random and was proven to have the best results
(C) was considered to be a successful reward system in most companies and
governments
(D) was awarded an Ig Nobel Prize in 2011
(4) ( )
The word “swear” means “to use ________
words.”
(A) simple (B) useful (C) offensive (D) fascinating
(5) ( )
According to the last paragraph, the author suggests that ________.
(A) the random promotion of some banks might be the cause of the financial
crisis
(B) the way of promoting employees at random really produced the best results
(C) the Ig Nobel Prize winners made a great contribution to the global economy
(D) the random promotion developed by the Italian scientists are proven right
8. Most students think that if they want to succeed in life, they have to
put all their time and energy into their studies. They usually get tunnel
vision due to (: on account of /owing to/because of) the huge amount of schoolwork and the pressure (: stress)from parents and
teachers. Unfortunately (: Unluckily), as they keep their eyes simply on school and homework,
what they lose are the chances of knowing more about life.
Life is not only about studying. For example, if students take part-time
jobs, especially those (jobs) require (: call for) labor, they might notice (: observe) that lower-skilled work
can sometimes be enjoyable (: pleasant), and they can make a little bit of spending money at
the same time (: naturally; simultaneously; meanwhile). Students who work part-time might also have the chance to learn
valuable (: precious) life lessons, such as the importance (: significance) of being on time (: being punctual), or how to
follow (: keep/obey/observe/live up to/live by/abide by) instructions, because once (: as soon as) being (: they are) at work, they work for their bosses
instead of themselves. These experiences would be very different from those
they have had in school where they are taught to focus mainly on their own
studies.
Having part-time job experience on a future résumé (履歷表) might give a student a leg-up (: help) against competitors (: rivals/opponents) for positions (職務; 職位). It can be useful (: practical) to have a true work
reference rather than just a recommendation letter from someone. Having done
good work at a part-time job and having earned the trust and respect from a
former employer can be the one thing that sets a job candidate apart from
others. It shows that a person already has real work experience and therefore
knows more about what the society is really like.
(1) ( )
The passage is mainly about ________.
(A) the advantages of a part-time job for a student
(B) the disadvantages of today’s education
(C) the importance of following instructions
(D) the tips for writing a résumé
(2) ( )
According to the passage, which of the following situations makes students have
“tunnel vision” mentioned in the first paragraph?
(A) School life is boring.
(B) Students pay all their attention to their studies.
(C) Students spend a little more money than before.
(D) Their parents stop pushing them too hard.
(3) ( )
According to the passage, which of the statements is a life lesson that might
be learned from a part-time job experience?
(A)Lower-skilled work is more enjoyable than school work.
(B) Being punctual is very important.
(C) It is unnecessary to follow instructions.
(D) All of the above.
(4) ( )
The phrase leg-up in the last
paragraph has a close meaning to “________.”
(A) chance (B) job (C) place (D) help
(5) ( )
According to the passage, the experience of having a part-time job plays a role
in a student’s future life because ________.
(A) it is a requirement for a résumé
(B) it can serve as a recommendation letter
(C) it functions as a real work reference
(D) it shows the respect for the employ
1. 答案：(1)B (2)D (3)C (4)A (5)A
2. 答案：(1)C (2)D (3)B (4)D (5)C
3. 答案：(1)C (2)C (3)D (4)B (5)A
4. 答案：(1)D (2)A (3)C (4)B (5)A
5. 答案：(1)A (2)A (3)C (4)B (5)D
6. 答案：(1)D (2)C (3)A (4)B (5)A
7. 答案：(1)B (2)D (3)B (4)C (5)A
8. 答案：(1)A (2)B (3)B (4)D (5)C
