111 年 國立成功大學能源工程國際碩士學位學程《科技英文》

1. In a Stirling engine, it is the air in the section between the hot and cold ends that ____ the temperature gradient.
   (A) provide
   (B) provides
   (C) providing
   (D) provided

2. Natural gas and gasoline are ____, so Taiwan's long-term energy policy relies on both of them.
   (A) both fossil fuels
   (B) all fossil fuels
   (C) neither fossil fuels
   (D) either fossil fuels

3. Lavender ____ as feedstock for biomass.
   (A) use
   (B) uses
   (C) used
   (D) can be used

4. Your professor thinks highly of your approach ____ this research.
   (A) against
   (B) to
   (C) on
   (D) with

5. In Taiwan, electric cars will not ____ conventional gas cars until 2022.
   (A) place
   (B) displace
   (C) undermine
   (D) replace

6. Not only does honey soothe a sore throat, it also ____ coughing.
   (A) suppresses
   (B) suppress
   (C) does suppresses
   (D) do suppress

7. Paying too much for a cellphone could ruin one's financial state ____.
   (A) in the short term
   (B) in the mean time
   (C) ever
   (D) at the same time

8. The functions of a new impedance analyzer are ____ by a one-year warranty.
   (A) profited
   (B) benefited
   (C) advantaged
   (D) protected

9. The development of AI technology will ____ products acting like a personal assistant.
   (A) evolve
   (B) result in
   (C) contribute
   (D) cause

10. In Taiwan, only certified engineers and technicians can ____ solar panels on one's roof.
    (A) buy
    (B) launch
    (C) turn
    (D) install

Part 2 (20 points) Fill in each blank with 1 correct answer. Each question is worth 2 points.
SSPIDR (Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research Project) is a ____ of flight experiments designed to ____ different critical technologies needed to build an operational solar power beaming system in space.
11. (A) collection
(B) date
(C) choice
(D) funding

SSPIDR (Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research Project) is a ____ of flight experiments designed to ____ different critical technologies needed to build an operational solar power beaming system in space.
12. (A) become
(B) mature
(C) invent
(D) phase out

With the end goal ____, the SSPIDR project team ____ the needs of the operational prototype and identified five critical technologies needing further development to make this system a reality.
13. (A) mindful
(B) reminded
(C) minded
(D) in mind

With the end goal ____, the SSPIDR project team ____ the needs of the operational prototype and identified five critical technologies needing further development to make this system a reality.
14. (A) examined
(B) endorsed
(C) questioned
(D) expanded

The technologies ____ the effort are Deployable Structures, Energy Generation, Thermal, Radio Frequency (RF) Beaming, and Metrology.
15. (A) around
(B) settling
(C) driving
(D) connecting

Part 3 (10 points) Identify and correct 5 grammatic errors in the following paragraph. Each error is worth 2 points.
The White House and at least 49 senators support a proposal to ____ an almost $20 per-ton fee on carbon as part of President Joe Biden's climate-and-spending legislation, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said Saturday. Under the initiative, the ____ on carbon dioxide emissions would start at less than $20 per ton and increase ____, with revenue possibly rebated back to some consumers or dedicated to help fossil fuel workers amid the ____ clean energy, Whitehouse said on the sidelines of the COP26 ____ in Scotland on Saturday.
16. (A) impose
(B) suppose
(C) depose
(D) pose

Under the initiative, the ____ on carbon dioxide emissions would start at less than $20 per ton and increase ____, with revenue possibly rebated back to some consumers or dedicated to help fossil fuel workers amid the ____ clean energy, Whitehouse said on the sidelines of the COP26 ____ in Scotland on Saturday.
17. (A) saving
(B) finance
(C) payment
(D) cost

Under the initiative, the ____ on carbon dioxide emissions would start at less than $20 per ton and increase ____, with revenue possibly rebated back to some consumers or dedicated to help fossil fuel workers amid the ____ clean energy, Whitehouse said on the sidelines of the COP26 ____ in Scotland on Saturday.
18. (A) on time
(B) over time
(C) in time
(D) through time

Under the initiative, the ____ on carbon dioxide emissions would start at less than $20 per ton and increase ____, with revenue possibly rebated back to some consumers or dedicated to help fossil fuel workers amid the ____ clean energy, Whitehouse said on the sidelines of the COP26 ____ in Scotland on Saturday.
19. (A) transition from
(B) transition against
(C) transition to
(D) transient of

Under the initiative, the ____ on carbon dioxide emissions would start at less than $20 per ton and increase ____, with revenue possibly rebated back to some consumers or dedicated to help fossil fuel workers amid the ____ clean energy, Whitehouse said on the sidelines of the COP26 ____ in Scotland on Saturday.
20. (A) climate conference
(B) weather conference
(C) climate congress
(D) weather forecast

Part 3 (10 points) Identify and correct 5 grammatic errors in the following paragraph. Each error is worth 2 points.
Swimming pool usage must follow the guidelines announced by the Taiwan Center for Disease Control (CDC), such as
carrying out the real-name registration, measuring body temperature, keeping environments well-ventilated,
disinfecting regularly, and closely monitoring the amount of resident chlorine in water. In addition, masks must be
worn at all times, except for swimming and showering. Instructors and student should wear masks at all times during
the class. However, when engaging in exercises, if neither of them has respiratory symptoms and social distancing can
be maintained from unspecified person (unspecified person refers to persons other than students or faculties from
NCKU), they are allowed to do exercises without masks.
21.

Part 4. (30 points) Read the articles and choose 1 correct answer to each question. Each question is worth 3 points.
Article "COP26: green technologies could turn the tide," Editorial / Nature Materials 6 (2021) page 959.
As of this writing, the Climate Clock predicts that we have just under 7 years and 282 days to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions, or face a high likelihood of irreversible climate damage. When heads of state and policymakers descend upon Glasgow this month for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), this deadline will we hope be on their minds.
26. In this article, "descend upon" means?
(A) climb down
(B) leave
(C) arrive at
(D) None of the above

27. "The aim" in the Paris Agreement is to?
    (A) maintain the global average temperature below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels
    (B) limit global warming to a critical threshold of 1.5 °C from pre-industrial levels
    (C) achieve a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals
    (D) None of the above

28. COP26 took place because?
    (A) big things happen at the summit.
    (B) heads of state and policymakers happen to descend upon Glasgow.
    (C) a deadline is coming up in less than 8 years.
    (D) countries must update their emissions targets every 5 years since 2015.

29. COP26 takes on a special urgency because
    (A) It will likely be too late to slash emissions in 5 years.
    (B) Ambitious targets will need to be set in Glasgow.
    (C) Because our best window to reach net zero will likely close this decade.
    (D) All of the above.

30. In this article, "decarbonized" means
    (A) Remove or reduce carbon from the production process.
    (B) Add pressurized carbon dioxide to a drink.
    (C) Burn off any organic residue from an inorganic surface.
    (D) None of the above.

31. According to the article, solar energy is
    (A) Cheaper than gas.
    (B) About the same expensive as coal.
    (C) More expensive than fossil fuels.
    (D) All of the above.

32. The pace of research for solar energy
    (A) cannot relax but need to keep up with climate goals.
    (B) can relax a bit because new materials rapidly beginning to outperform established semiconductors.
    (C) can take a break because emerging photovoltaic materials for solar cells contribute to much lower cost of solar energy recently.
    (D) None of the above.

Article "COP26: green technologies could turn the tide," Editorial / Nature Materials 6 (2021) page 959.
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33. "metal halide perovskites"
(A) are close to realizing their full conversion efficiency and operational stability.
(B) are chemically versatile materials.
(C) already outperform established semiconductors.
(D) All of the above.

34. Batteries must be made more cheaply with higher energy density and stability because of
    (A) the demands of energy storage in a sustainable society.
    (B) the need of grid-scale storage systems.
    (C) the need of electric vehicles.
    (D) All of the above.

35. Compared to Li-based batteries, Na-based batteries ones
    (A) avoid the environmental impacts.
    (B) avoid the societal impacts.
    (C) avoid supply risks.
    (D) All of the above.

Part 5. Writing assignment

In 100–200 words, write an essay to recommend any renewable energy policies, technological applications, and/or future research based on the information in the Article in Part 4. A perfect score will be given if:

• There are clear topic sentences. (2 points)
• There are substantial details supporting the topic sentences. (5 points)
• The writing includes the findings in this paper appropriately. (5 points)
• The student uses correct grammar and spelling. (5 points)
• The student uses appropriate vocabulary. (3 points)