108 年 國立成功大學心理學系碩士班《英文閱讀測驗》

U.S. stocks ____ with the NASDAQ rising over than one percent as oil prices and benchmark interest rates hit multi-month lows.
(A) sludge
(B) surged
(C) splurged
(D) spurned

The gap between corporate earnings reported ____ the nation's accounting standard reached its second highest level of overstatement in the last two years.
(A) along
(B) into
(C) under
(D) above

The company's founder had three severely clogged arteries, according to the doctor's ____ results released Wednesday.
(A) auditory
(B) autopsy
(C) occipital
(D) epilepsy

Analysts were still trying to decide what to make ____ a combination of weak housing data and solid mortgage-bond related buying.
(A) into
(B) of
(C) up
(D) on

Major Japanese companies have grown more optimistic for the first quarter in three but ____ tougher conditions next year because of a slowing US economy.
(A) accepted
(B) expected
(C) except
(D) exerted

The nation's second-largest health insurer said its quarterly profits grew 26.5 percent, as the company benefited ____ recent acquisitions.
(A) with
(B) from
(C) into
(D) along

As air conditioners ____ a near-record amount of electricity, the operators of New York City's power grid sent out an alert.
(A) reduced
(B) recycled
(C) devoured
(D) detained

Automakers can proceed with a lawsuit ____ to block strict vehicle emission standards that California regulators adopted two years ago.
(A) seek
(B) seeks
(C) seeking
(D) sees

Three people involved ____ Tall Order Co.'s efforts to unmask a boardroom leak have been ordered to testify at this week's congressional hearings.
(A) on
(B) to
(C) in
(D) against

You are two generations younger than a first cousin of your grandmother, so you and your grandmother's first cousin are first cousin, twice ____.
(A) separated
(B) apart
(C) removed

The chief executive officer of the Churl Group hinted that Churl was nearing a deal to ____ Chinese-made automobiles inside the United States.
(A) disintegrate
(B) intuit
(C) balk
(D) distribute

Item 12-16 are from the following paragraph:
Can you imagine flying in a paper airplane? A new material called buckypaper might give everyone the chance. Buckypaper might look like ____ (12) carbon paper, but scientists believe it can change everything from airplanes to televisions. Buckypaper has great potential. It conducts electricity, and it's perfect for ____ (13) airplanes from lightning. It also keeps computers and electronics from overheating by dispersing heat. Scientists have stacked and pressed sheet after sheet of buckypaper to make a special material that is 500 times stronger than steel and 10 times lighter. Buckypaper is made from tube-shaped carbon molecules called nanotubes. These special molecules are 50,000 times thinner than a human hair, but despite their small size, there is strength in numbers. The nanotube's rare qualities make the possibilities ____ (14). Creating light, energy-efficient aircraft and automobiles might be buckypaper's biggest ____ (15). Some people predict that in the next few years, buckypaper might be the most ____ (16) material available in the world.

(12) a. overall, b. ample, c. ordinary, d. contemporary

Item 12-16 are from the following paragraph:
Can you imagine flying in a paper airplane? A new material called buckypaper might give everyone the chance. Buckypaper might look like ____ (12) carbon paper, but scientists believe it can change everything from airplanes to televisions. Buckypaper has great potential. It conducts electricity, and it's perfect for ____ (13) airplanes from lightning. It also keeps computers and electronics from overheating by dispersing heat. Scientists have stacked and pressed sheet after sheet of buckypaper to make a special material that is 500 times stronger than steel and 10 times lighter. Buckypaper is made from tube-shaped carbon molecules called nanotubes. These special molecules are 50,000 times thinner than a human hair, but despite their small size, there is strength in numbers. The nanotube's rare qualities make the possibilities ____ (14). Creating light, energy-efficient aircraft and automobiles might be buckypaper's biggest ____ (15). Some people predict that in the next few years, buckypaper might be the most ____ (16) material available in the world.

(13) a. shielding, b. deceiving, c. providing, d. involving

Item 12-16 are from the following paragraph:
Can you imagine flying in a paper airplane? A new material called buckypaper might give everyone the chance. Buckypaper might look like ____ (12) carbon paper, but scientists believe it can change everything from airplanes to televisions. Buckypaper has great potential. It conducts electricity, and it's perfect for ____ (13) airplanes from lightning. It also keeps computers and electronics from overheating by dispersing heat. Scientists have stacked and pressed sheet after sheet of buckypaper to make a special material that is 500 times stronger than steel and 10 times lighter. Buckypaper is made from tube-shaped carbon molecules called nanotubes. These special molecules are 50,000 times thinner than a human hair, but despite their small size, there is strength in numbers. The nanotube's rare qualities make the possibilities ____ (14). Creating light, energy-efficient aircraft and automobiles might be buckypaper's biggest ____ (15). Some people predict that in the next few years, buckypaper might be the most ____ (16) material available in the world.

(14) a. terminal, b. endless, c. widespread, d. vigorous

Item 12-16 are from the following paragraph:
Can you imagine flying in a paper airplane? A new material called buckypaper might give everyone the chance. Buckypaper might look like ____ (12) carbon paper, but scientists believe it can change everything from airplanes to televisions. Buckypaper has great potential. It conducts electricity, and it's perfect for ____ (13) airplanes from lightning. It also keeps computers and electronics from overheating by dispersing heat. Scientists have stacked and pressed sheet after sheet of buckypaper to make a special material that is 500 times stronger than steel and 10 times lighter. Buckypaper is made from tube-shaped carbon molecules called nanotubes. These special molecules are 50,000 times thinner than a human hair, but despite their small size, there is strength in numbers. The nanotube's rare qualities make the possibilities ____ (14). Creating light, energy-efficient aircraft and automobiles might be buckypaper's biggest ____ (15). Some people predict that in the next few years, buckypaper might be the most ____ (16) material available in the world.

(15) a. agony, b. obstacle, c. application, d. opponent

Item 12-16 are from the following paragraph:
Can you imagine flying in a paper airplane? A new material called buckypaper might give everyone the chance. Buckypaper might look like ____ (12) carbon paper, but scientists believe it can change everything from airplanes to televisions. Buckypaper has great potential. It conducts electricity, and it's perfect for ____ (13) airplanes from lightning. It also keeps computers and electronics from overheating by dispersing heat. Scientists have stacked and pressed sheet after sheet of buckypaper to make a special material that is 500 times stronger than steel and 10 times lighter. Buckypaper is made from tube-shaped carbon molecules called nanotubes. These special molecules are 50,000 times thinner than a human hair, but despite their small size, there is strength in numbers. The nanotube's rare qualities make the possibilities ____ (14). Creating light, energy-efficient aircraft and automobiles might be buckypaper's biggest ____ (15). Some people predict that in the next few years, buckypaper might be the most ____ (16) material available in the world.

(16) a. sought-after, b. absurd, c. carefree, d. destructive

Item 17-21 are from the following paragraph:
We need to work, but we also need our leisure time. Fortunately, work and play can be combined in a rewarding way. A working holiday is a vacation that divides your time between work and recreation. These special holidays usually last for several months. The most common working holiday usually involves basic ____ (17) labor, but includes some sightseeing, too. In some places, you can offer a few hours of labor ____ (18) room and board. Working holidays can help broaden your horizons and give you a lot of freedom. ____ (19) you might only visit one country, you'll meet people from all over the world and get a taste of different cultures. You'll have time to ____ (20) the beaten track and really explore a country. A working holiday is an opportunity for ____ (21), and an unforgettable experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life.

(17) a. external, b. manual, c. mental, d. physical

Item 17-21 are from the following paragraph:
We need to work, but we also need our leisure time. Fortunately, work and play can be combined in a rewarding way. A working holiday is a vacation that divides your time between work and recreation. These special holidays usually last for several months. The most common working holiday usually involves basic ____ (17) labor, but includes some sightseeing, too. In some places, you can offer a few hours of labor ____ (18) room and board. Working holidays can help broaden your horizons and give you a lot of freedom. ____ (19) you might only visit one country, you'll meet people from all over the world and get a taste of different cultures. You'll have time to ____ (20) the beaten track and really explore a country. A working holiday is an opportunity for ____ (21), and an unforgettable experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life.

(18) a. in favor of, b. at the sight of, c. in exchange for, d. along with

Item 17-21 are from the following paragraph:
We need to work, but we also need our leisure time. Fortunately, work and play can be combined in a rewarding way. A working holiday is a vacation that divides your time between work and recreation. These special holidays usually last for several months. The most common working holiday usually involves basic ____ (17) labor, but includes some sightseeing, too. In some places, you can offer a few hours of labor ____ (18) room and board. Working holidays can help broaden your horizons and give you a lot of freedom. ____ (19) you might only visit one country, you'll meet people from all over the world and get a taste of different cultures. You'll have time to ____ (20) the beaten track and really explore a country. A working holiday is an opportunity for ____ (21), and an unforgettable experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life.

(19) a. Unless, b. While, c. Since, d. Although

Item 17-21 are from the following paragraph:
We need to work, but we also need our leisure time. Fortunately, work and play can be combined in a rewarding way. A working holiday is a vacation that divides your time between work and recreation. These special holidays usually last for several months. The most common working holiday usually involves basic ____ (17) labor, but includes some sightseeing, too. In some places, you can offer a few hours of labor ____ (18) room and board. Working holidays can help broaden your horizons and give you a lot of freedom. ____ (19) you might only visit one country, you'll meet people from all over the world and get a taste of different cultures. You'll have time to ____ (20) the beaten track and really explore a country. A working holiday is an opportunity for ____ (21), and an unforgettable experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life.

(20) a. get off, b. pop up, c. come across, d. take in

Item 17-21 are from the following paragraph:
We need to work, but we also need our leisure time. Fortunately, work and play can be combined in a rewarding way. A working holiday is a vacation that divides your time between work and recreation. These special holidays usually last for several months. The most common working holiday usually involves basic ____ (17) labor, but includes some sightseeing, too. In some places, you can offer a few hours of labor ____ (18) room and board. Working holidays can help broaden your horizons and give you a lot of freedom. ____ (19) you might only visit one country, you'll meet people from all over the world and get a taste of different cultures. You'll have time to ____ (20) the beaten track and really explore a country. A working holiday is an opportunity for ____ (21), and an unforgettable experience that you'll remember for the rest of your life.

(21) a. partnership, b. milestone, c. adventure, d. interference

Item 22-24 are from the following paragraph:
Computer giant WTC reshuffled the leadership of its board of directors amid the scandal that surrounded its investigation of internal leaks to the media; ____ 22 ____ the company's troubles are far from over. Texas' attorney general warned for the first time that company insiders are likely to face criminal ____ 23 ____. "We currently have evidence to ____ 24 ____ people both within WTC as well as contractors on the outside," Attorney General Bill Williams said.

22. (A) indeed
    (B) and
    (C) but
    (D) however

Item 22-24 are from the following paragraph:
Computer giant WTC reshuffled the leadership of its board of directors amid the scandal that surrounded its investigation of internal leaks to the media; ____ 22 ____ the company's troubles are far from over. Texas' attorney general warned for the first time that company insiders are likely to face criminal ____ 23 ____. "We currently have evidence to ____ 24 ____ people both within WTC as well as contractors on the outside," Attorney General Bill Williams said.

23. (A) charging
    (B) charges
    (C) charged
    (D) charge

Item 22-24 are from the following paragraph:
Computer giant WTC reshuffled the leadership of its board of directors amid the scandal that surrounded its investigation of internal leaks to the media; ____ 22 ____ the company's troubles are far from over. Texas' attorney general warned for the first time that company insiders are likely to face criminal ____ 23 ____. "We currently have evidence to ____ 24 ____ people both within WTC as well as contractors on the outside," Attorney General Bill Williams said.

24. (A) indict
    (B) incite
    (C) inspire
    (D) ignite

Item 25-27 are from the following paragraph:
Wall Street rallied for a third straight session Tuesday, ____ 25 ____ the Dow Jones industrials up more than 100 points after Goldman Group Inc. ____ 26 ____ results that beat expectations and investors grew more confident that the continuing drop in crude oil prices would boost consumer spending. After seven days of oil price declines, investors pushed shares of consumer-oriented stocks higher. Companies such as General Corp., home improvement chain Home Inc. and Best Co. all showed strong ____ 27 ____.

25. (A) slowing
    (B) halting
    (C) propelling
    (D) shutting

Item 25-27 are from the following paragraph:
Wall Street rallied for a third straight session Tuesday, ____ 25 ____ the Dow Jones industrials up more than 100 points after Goldman Group Inc. ____ 26 ____ results that beat expectations and investors grew more confident that the continuing drop in crude oil prices would boost consumer spending. After seven days of oil price declines, investors pushed shares of consumer-oriented stocks higher. Companies such as General Corp., home improvement chain Home Inc. and Best Co. all showed strong ____ 27 ____.

26. (A) report
    (B) reports
    (C) reporting
    (D) reported

Item 25-27 are from the following paragraph:
Wall Street rallied for a third straight session Tuesday, ____ 25 ____ the Dow Jones industrials up more than 100 points after Goldman Group Inc. ____ 26 ____ results that beat expectations and investors grew more confident that the continuing drop in crude oil prices would boost consumer spending. After seven days of oil price declines, investors pushed shares of consumer-oriented stocks higher. Companies such as General Corp., home improvement chain Home Inc. and Best Co. all showed strong ____ 27 ____.

27. (A) gains
    (B) stain
    (C) strain
    (D) stuns

Item 28-30 are from the following paragraph:
The discovery by John Mather and George Smoot of "cosmic ripples," ____ 28 ____ won the two Americans the Nobel Prize in physics, was ____ 29 ____ in 1992 by scientist Stephen Hawking as "the greatest discovery of the century, if not of all time." ____ 30 ____ most physicists do not go that far, they are universal in their praise of the experiment, in which the pair and their team designed a satellite and used it to find proof of the Big Bang theory of the universe's origins.

28. (A) that
    (B) who
    (C) which
    (D) whose

Item 28-30 are from the following paragraph:
The discovery by John Mather and George Smoot of "cosmic ripples," ____ 28 ____ won the two Americans the Nobel Prize in physics, was ____ 29 ____ in 1992 by scientist Stephen Hawking as "the greatest discovery of the century, if not of all time." ____ 30 ____ most physicists do not go that far, they are universal in their praise of the experiment, in which the pair and their team designed a satellite and used it to find proof of the Big Bang theory of the universe's origins.

29. (A) lauded
    (B) loaded
    (C) landed
    (D) limbered

Item 28-30 are from the following paragraph:
The discovery by John Mather and George Smoot of "cosmic ripples," ____ 28 ____ won the two Americans the Nobel Prize in physics, was ____ 29 ____ in 1992 by scientist Stephen Hawking as "the greatest discovery of the century, if not of all time." ____ 30 ____ most physicists do not go that far, they are universal in their praise of the experiment, in which the pair and their team designed a satellite and used it to find proof of the Big Bang theory of the universe's origins.

30. (A) Even
    (B) While
    (C) When
    (D) With

31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about winning the lottery?
    (A) some countries (like US) take some portion of the money from the winners.
    (B) some of the winners are not paid at all at once
    (C) most winners suffer from a mild depression after winning
    (D) some people have difficult relationships after winning the lottery

32. what does 'on top of mean in this passage?
    (A) in addition to
    (B) according to
    (C) except for
    (D) in front of

33. Which is not mentioned in the passage?
    (A) Government involvement in the lottery system
    (B) negative aspects after winning a large sum of money
    (C) changes in relations after winning in lottery players
    (D) ways to make the transitions to being wealthy after winning the lottery

34. which of the following could be a concern for lottery winners?
    (A) paying off all their debts
    (B) knowing who their true friends are
    (C) deciding how to spend all that money
    (D) trying to hide the money from the government

35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
    (A) The best way to buy friends
    (B) How to pay off all your debts
    (C) Winning the lottery: the dream come true?
    (D) Paying taxes: difficulties and considerations

36. The passage is mainly about
    (A) an unusual Hawaiian scenic spot
    (B) a unique Hawaiian holiday tradition
    (C) a special Hawaiian feast and ritual
    (D) Hawaiian locals

37. You can enjoy eating the following EXCEPT ____ at a Hawaiian luau.
    (A) taro soup
    (B) roasted pig
    (C) fish
    (D) kalua

38. What is NOT true about the passage?
    (A) No beer is allowed at a luau.
    (B) A luau is a mixture of food, music, and dance.
    (C) Luaus are a common part of life in Hawaii.
    (D) Traditional hulas are danced mainly for tribal chiefs.

39. How is the meat at a luau usually cooked?
    (A) Over a large, open bonfire.
    (B) In an oven in the modern kitchen of a resort.
    (C) Boiled in a giant pot with some soup.
    (D) In an underground oven filled with burning hot rocks.

40. The phrase 'round out' could best be replaced by
    (A) comprise
    (B) complete
    (C) fulfill
    (D) develop

41. This passage deals mainly with
    (A) the differences between RBD and sleepwalking
    (B) facts and precautions concerning a specific behavioral disorder
    (C) the types of medication used to treat RBD sufferers
    (D) celebrities who suffer from RBD

42. What is NOT a true characteristic of both RBD and sleepwalking?
    (A) RBD and sleepwalking are both sleep disorders
    (B) Sufferers of either can unexpectedly get up and walk around
    (C) Both occur during the non-dream stage of sleep
    (D) Both occur while sufferers are asleep

43. RBD sufferers are advised NOT to
    (A) go to bed late
    (B) go to bed with the windows open
    (C) fall asleep watching TV
    (D) fall asleep with music on

44. Why did Mike Birbiglia jump out of his window?
    (A) He was severely depressed.
    (B) He was having a dream.
    (C) He was just sleepwalking.
    (D) He was running from someone.

45. According to the passage, what can sufferers of RBD do to protect themselves?
    (A) Always sleep on the floor instead of in a high bed.
    (B) Wear a motorcycle helmet and warm gloves.
    (C) Lock their bedroom door before sleeping.
    (D) Stay tightly wrapped up while asleep.

46. According to the text, which of the following book is without consensus among the author and his friends?
    (A) The Elements of Style;
    (B) On Writing;
    (C) Bird by Bird;
    (D) The Art of Writing

47. This blog post is intended to
    (A) summarize the key points of one famous English writing guidebook
    (B) criticize the common problems facing some famous writers
    (C) complain the worthlessness of writing guides
    (D) emphasize the classic and criticize the modern writing guides

48. In point 1, the word 'clutter', is closest in meaning to
    (A) clumsiness
    (B) burden
    (C) mediocrity
    (D) crowdedness

49. The 4th point, "think of writing as a process, not a product", contradicts with which of the following?
    (A) Do not write just because of some external request
    (B) Enjoy the writing from beginning to the end
    (C) Never get tired of repeated revising and/or rewriting
    (D) Hash out an output and never bother to revise it

50. Which of the following mismatches the reflections author made in this blog?
    (A) He did not like many of the key points William Zinsser made.
    (B) Despite of following all of William's suggestions, he did not get rich most of the time.
    (C) He likes to extract the excerpts from famous writers' ideas and personal experiences
    (D) Everybody could have his/her favorite writer's guide