第壹部分 : 選擇題 (60 分 ) 一 綜合測驗 ( 第 1-15 題, 每題 2 分, 共 30 分 ) 說明 : 下列三篇短文共有 15 個空格, 請依短文文意, 選出一個最適合該空格的答案, 並將代號標示在答案卡上 1-5 題為題組 When it comes to storybooks, most people would first think of the fairy tales with princes, princesses, monsters, or the wicked witches. 1, The Flat Rabbit dealt with a much more serious issue, death. The story, full of wit and wonder, begins with a dog and a rat coming across a rabbit flattened on the road. They 2 her situation, wondering what they should do to help her. They decide it can t be much fun to lie there; she should be moved. Finally, the dog 3 an ingenious and unique idea and they work together through the night to make it happen. They think they have done their best to help the flat rabbit get somewhere better than the middle of the road 4 they found her. 5 with simple artwork, The Flat Rabbit treats the concept of death with a sense of compassion and gentle humor and a note of practicality. In the end, the dog s and the rat s caring, thoughtful approach results in an unusual yet perfect way to respect their departed friend. 1. (A) Simultaneously (B) Nevertheless (C) Despite (D) Consequently 2. (A) compensate (B) contaminate (C) condense (D) contemplate 3. (A) comes up with (B) makes up for (C) consists in (D) indulges in 4. (A) what (B) which (C) where (D) that 5. (A) Tell (B) Telling (C) Told (D) To tell 6-10 題為題組 Stranded in a storm, waiting for transfer, or just arriving way too early for your departure? Most airport sleep is a nightmare, but some airports have amenities such as saunas, 6 seats, and even late-night yoga, 7 walking paths, slot machines, and even an aquarium. According to 2015 Airport survey, you may be amazed that Taipei Taoyuang airport (TPE) ranked 8 in The Best Airports and topped the chart in Best Airports for Sleeping. What TPE attracts travelers first was lots of entertainment activities, such as free library, cloud-based reading services, computers for travelers to kill time, and children s play areas for families. Besides, themed gates that pay 9 to Hello Kitty, tea, Taiwan music, and the Asian Oscars are unique. TPE also offers more practical perks, including great sleeping nooks, reclining lounge style chairs, unlimited free Wi-Fi, a transit hotel, private lounges, free 15-minute showers, and various praying rooms for people of different religions. 10 the facilities next time when you go abroad, and you may be sad to hear the boarding call! 6. (A) dictating (B) depriving (C) perishing (D) sprawling 7. (A) rather than (B) not to mention (C) with regard to (D) even if 8. (A) forth (B) fourth (C) force (D) forty 9. (A) tribute (B) attribute (C) contribute (D) distribute 10. (A) Take heed of (B) Taking heed of (C) Put up with (D) Putting up with 1 Þ
11-15 題為題組 Drones, or Unmanned Flying 11, have rocketed in popularity. It can be applied to various domains like search and rescue, security, delivery, surveillance, aerial photography, science, and probably most widely applied of all, recreational aspects. 12 that a 15-year-old British teenager took first place and walked away with $250,000 in Dubai s World Drone Rix, the world s biggest drone-racing competition. He piloted his drone to victory along an outdoor track, 13 the craft through a series of 14 hoops successfully. As a drone can turn 360 degrees, they can perform complicated maneuvers around 3D aerial circuits at speeds of over 90mph.The Federal Aviation Administration, still, warned that drones 15 safety concerns, like crashing into people, planes, or buildings. New rules have to be proposed for safety concerns. 11. (A) Vehicles (B) Veterans (C) Vogues (D) Vaccines 12. (A) Scarcely was anyone expected (B) No one will expect (C) Never had anyone expected (D) Rarely anyone had expected 13. (A) steer (B) steered (C) steering (D) have steered 14. (A) insignificant (B) vigorous (C) triumphant (D) illuminated 15. (A) rise (B) raise (C) arise (D) arose 二 閱讀測驗 ( 第 16-30 題, 每題 2 分, 共 30 分 ) 說明 : 下列三篇文章共有 15 個問題, 閱讀後請依文意與題意選出最恰當的選項, 並將代號標示在答案卡上 16-20 題為題組 This year marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare s death at age 52. From television to film, theater to classic music, a variety of the events were held in his honor to demonstrate his influence. His plays and sonnets have been performed in nearly every major language on every continent. To mark the event, festivals, performances, and exhibitions will take place all around the world. His influence pervades so much in our lives, because his work has become so timeless in its ability to touch upon human nature. Even the lawyers and judges loved Shakespeare in legal quotes and reflections. In 2012, Britain s High Court evoked King Lear in a trial regarding a menacing joke on Twitter they eventually overturned a conviction since social-media users are free to speak not what they ought to say, but what they feel. Lawyers love of Shakespeare is evident as many of Shakespeare s lines are devoted to discussing law than any other profession. Some think his knowledge of the law was so detailed that the real Shakespeare must have been a lawyer. Reading literary fiction makes people show empathy, challenge preconceptions, and be more flexible in their decision-making, all of which are required in practitioners of the law. A literary sensibility enables lawyers to present clear, structured opinions. 16. According to the passage, when did Shakespeare die? (A) 1400 (B) 1616 (C) 1952 (D) 2016 17. According to the passage, which is NOT the way that people celebrate Shakespeare s anniversary? (A) Festivals (B) Performances (C) Popular music (D) Exhibitions 2 Þ
18. It can be inferred that Britain s High Court quoted King Lear s lines to show that (A) the accused were not guilty because they had the freedom to speak out their thought. (B) they approved that the accused were at fault and should be responsible for their remark. (C) they unanimously agreed that it was a mean joke and would hurt the others dignity. (D) the accused were innocent because they behaved and talked like King Lear all the time. 19. According to the passage, some people assumed that Shakespeare must have been due of a wide variety of knowledge of the law. (A) A playwright (B) A sonnet writer (C) A political leader (D) An attorney 20. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? (A) Shakespeare s works are timeless because all of his plays are so devoted to discussing law. (B) Reading literary fiction will make one too weak, sentimental, and sensitive. (C) As a lawyer, flexibility in making decisions and revealing empathy are indispensable. (D) Shakespeare s plays and sonnets are played only in English to show his influence on English. 21-25 題為題組 Recently, people worldwide are fascinated by a video game, Pokémon Go, which ranked the top app and it s also been crowned as the most popular mobile video game in history by a survey company. Amazingly, people used Pokémon Go more than they used social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. Pokémon Go has become a global phenomenon. It allows players to search for, capture, and train Pokémon characters around their environment thanks to a technology known as augmented reality, which displays graphical characters (in this case, Pokémons) over the real world captured via the device s camera. GPS positioning determines where important in-game locations are, and that information is overlay onto reality using a smartphone s screen and camera, i.e. augmented reality. As a player moves about the world, he/she can interact with Pokéstops for items, battle at gym locations to take over territory for his/her team, and catch pokémons along his/her route. It is the player that is physically exploring, battling, and leveling up. The game uses the effort it takes to get off the couch and run to the park as an incentive to keep playing. Most importantly, the feeling of being a real trainer is why Pokémon Go succeeded. Besides, nostalgia factors play a part in the success. Niantic and the Pokémon Company have tapped into everyone s childhood dreams of catching Pokémon in real life. However, the Pokémon Go craze has been causing disturbances in many parts of Asia. Taiwanese trainers are so crazy that thousands of trainers in Taiwan stampeding after a Snorlax, causing traffic and noise problems in Xinbeitou. It is even cited by a foreign media that Pokémon Go may have shown us what the end of the world look like! So don t forget to bear your and others safety in mind while you are playing it. 21. What is the main idea of this passage? (A) The contrast of conventional video games with the latest games. (B) How Pokémon Go defeated other social media within a month. (C) The demonstration of how lucrative Pokémon Go is for Niantic. (D) The introduction of a new game and why it soared in popularity. 22. According to the passage, which is NOT the thing that Pokémon Go players do? (A) Searching for and capturing Pokémons just with a click of mouse at home. (B) Shopping for required items at Pokéstops and battle at gyms to gain territory. (C) Using GPS positioning and built-in camera to seek in-game locations. (D) Feeling they are the ones who really train their captured Pokémons. 3 Þ
23. According to the passage, what is the main reason that Pokémon Go stood out as the most popular mobile game? (A) The augmented reality intrigues the players. (B) The players can exercise while playing the game. (C) They perceive that they are the genuine trainers. (D) They miss the game they played in childhood. 24. Which of the following is closest in meaning to nostalgia in line 13? (A) reminiscence (B) momentum (C) obligation (D) hypocrisy 25. What can we infer from the passage? (A) The users of Pokémon Go are slightly fewer than those of Facebook. (B) One can capture real Pokémons and take them to the real gyms for battling. (C) Without smartphone devices or computers, one cannot play Pokémon Go. (D) Some Taiwanese people are so worried that the game may lead to the end of the world. 26-30 題為題組 If you are the type who stay ahead of the trend, you may hear of the term, Industry 4.0, which originates from a project proposed in the high-tech strategy of German company. It is also called the next Industrial Revolution. This revolution follows the previous three industrial revolutions, which are usually identified as mechanization (powered by steam engines using hydropower in the 1800s), mass production (powered by electricity and the assembly line in the early 1900s) and automation (powered by computers in the late 1900s). Actually, Industry 4.0 is still a vision. Experts believe that it will become a reality within the next twenty years. It refers to automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies; everything is interconnected wirelessly. It includes cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things, big data, and cloud computing. For example, if people want to buy cars now, they will go to the cars-selling outlets to compare various brands and colors of the cars. But in industry 4.0 era, customers can place orders directly from the assembly line and factory via smart phones, with a wide range of personal requirements and preferences listed. And then the factory can manufacture one-of-a-kind cars at a lower cost. It means reduced costs, improved efficiencies, greater speed and scale, smarter products and services. All in all, it can be summarized into one line: The smart factory works in respond to customer s needs and produces wisely! 26. Industry 4.0 is equal to the industrial revolution. (A) 1 st (B) 2 nd (C) 3 rd (D) 4 th 27. It is speculated that industry 4.0 will become a reality in. (A) 2018 (B) 2020 (C) 2036 (D) 2050 28. Which is NOT the key notion of industry 4.0? (A) Big data. (C) Cyber-physical systems. (B) Assembly lines. (D) Cloud computing. 29. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) In the first revolution, the invention of steam engine utilizing fire and horse power revolutionized production. (B) In the second revolution, electricity and mass production are the core of production. (C) In the third revolution, production became to be systematic based on computer control. (D) In Industry 4.0, machines, raw materials, and products are connected, which drives production in the Internet of Things. 4 Þ
30. Which of the following example is closest in the manufacturing style of industry 4.0? (A) A bicycle company in Taiwan exports thousands of bicycles with the standardized modules. (B) A towel company customized their merchandise and produced unique goods with lower prices. (C) All of the aluminum plants were powered by computers to produce cargo of the same sizes. (D) A museum displayed an array of steam engines collected from in and out of Taiwan. 第貳部分 : 非選擇題 (40 分 ) 一 翻譯測驗 ( 第 1-4 題, 每題 4 分, 占 16 分 ) ( 一 ) 中譯英 (8 分 ) 說明 :1. 請將以下短文中劃底線處之中文句子譯成正確 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 普林斯頓大學畢業的劉安婷,23 歲辭去紐約管理顧問的工作, 回到臺灣創辦 Teach For Taiwan ( 為臺灣而教 ), 希望能改善臺灣偏鄉教育的困境 她說 :(1) 冒險不一定是對的選擇, 但犯錯絕對不代表失敗 有時候, 就是要在這些狀況下才能享受到學習的時刻, 或是能夠幫你更認識自我 所以, 我會鼓勵年輕人 : 放大自己的野心 更重要的, 是確認自己工作的價值 在看起來不那麼光鮮亮麗的 NGO 工作中, 找到它的前瞻性 挑戰性 (2) 一旦確定這是你想要的, 就勇敢追求 ( 二 ) 英譯中 (8 分 ) 說明 :1. 請將以下短文中劃底線處之英文句子譯成正確 通順 達意的中文, 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 Like a scene straight out of a movie, the glowing ocean waters around those little islands has to be some sort of special effect. This amazing spectacle, known as Blue Tears, can be seen in the Matsu Islands of Taiwan. (3) It has been named one of the 15 natural scenic wonders of the world by CNN, and has continued to draw travelers from all around to take in the breathtaking sights. The glowing waters are caused by certain algae, which produce a glowing light when the water they are living in is disturbed by motion. (4) They can actually be found in most of the world s oceans but are generally too small and dim to see. However, during the warmer summer months in more temperate waters, they can grow in higher concentrations, which then allows us to see the beautiful blue glow they create. 二 寫作測驗 (24 分 ) 說明 : 請依提示在 答案卷 上寫一篇約 120 字的英文作文 (10~15 個句子 ) 提示 : 每個人總有一些壞習慣或小毛病, 請以 My Bad Habits 為題, 在答案卷上寫一篇約 120 字的英文作文, 說明自己的壞習慣, 造成的問題後果, 是否想過要改進 以下空白 5 Þ
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