109 年 國立中正大學企業管理學系碩士班戊組《英文》

Some scientists claim that plant-based meat alternatives are better for consumers and better for
the planet, requiring less land and water and producing fewer greenhouse gas ____ than meat
from cattle.
(A) emissions
(B) discharges
(C) ejections
(D) projections

Beef burgers are still overwhelmingly the more popular choice at restaurants. Americans ____ 6.4 billion
beef burgers at quick service restaurants in one year.
(A) distributed
(B) obtained
(C) purchased
(D) obsessed

For every 100-gram (3.5-ounce) increase in the weight of ultra-processed food ____ diabetes increased by 5 percent.
(A) expired
(B) stimulated
(C) resumed
(D) consumed

The travel industry started to introduce trips that actively involve holidaymakers in litter clearing and beach
clean-ups, which will continue as a(n) ____ to tackling the global plastics.
(A) capacity
(B) commission
(C) operation
(D) commitment

With global air passenger numbers set to double in the next 20 years, anything to smooth the worst part of
international travel will be welcomed, though experts have also raised ____ about data security.
(A) griefs
(B) concerns
(C) distresses
(D) sufferings

While sunscreens are crucial for UV protection, recent research indicates that once certain chemical ____
enter the water, they become harmful to humans and nature.
(A) portions
(B) ingredients
(C) shares
(D) servings

New technology is already being trialed, by introducing biometric technology that uses facial ____ at check-in,
bag drops, security lanes and boarding gates, which it claims will reduce time spent at airports by a third.
(A) recognition
(B) acknowledgement
(C) acquisition
(D) requirement

In 2019, regulations ____ all single-use plastics will come into effect in many destinations globally. Consumers
will have to work out which ones are genuinely making a difference and which ones are just paying lip-service.
(A) interrupting
(B) omission
(C) banning
(D) intruding

Some airlines, hotels and tour operators are now ____ the issue of plastics pollution but activists believe the
solution requires everyone to take a stand.
(A) demanding
(B) instructing
(C) addressing
(D) specifying

A nationwide campaign to rid the UK's inland waterways of plastic pollution is ____ a series of clean-up
events at eight locations across England in 2019.
(A) associating
(B) organizing
(C) unifying
(D) bonding

Amsterdam Light Festival is a ____ of the Dutch holiday season that sees the capital city's famous waterways
dressed up in brilliant light installations for dark, chilly evenings.
(A) topmost
(B) peak
(C) highlight
(D) height

After being on the edge of extinction because of intensive whaling practices, South Atlantic humpback whales
are now ____ to return to nearly 99 percent of its pre-exploitation numbers by 2030.
(A) existed
(B) valued
(C) projected
(D) assessed

The Museum of Modern Art has been undergoing renovations for three years and reopened its doors in October
with an extra 47,000 square feet of space that's worth ____ in the new year.
(A) altering
(B) exploring
(C) initiating
(D) transforming

Known as yurts in Mongolia, the movable homes of Central Asian nomads are becoming a more and more popular
form of ____ for both backpackers traveling along the ancient Silk Road routes.
(A) boarding
(B) precaution
(C) grooming
(D) accommodation

According to US dietary guidelines, there is no cholesterol restriction; more emphasis should be ____ on the
consumption of saturated fat.
(A) located
(B) situated
(C) placed
(D) established

Firefighters on the site were forced to ____ in their truck in order to protect themselves from the bushfire flames.
(A) relieve
(B) shelter
(C) exclude
(D) discharge

The European Central Bank has lowered ____ rates to stimulate economic growth. It is hoped that this will
motivate people to spend more money to boost the economy, without making deposits in banks.
(A) interest
(B) dropout
(C) unemployment
(D) alarming

It is difficult to conclude how modern people can ____ a balance between security and individual privacy.
(A) claim
(B) demand
(C) strike
(D) apply

____ is a common behavior in today's society. People have to think about ways to be more efficient and avoid
waiting until the last minute to complete tasks.
(A) Procrastination
(B) Publicity
(C) Productivity
(D) Punctuality

For years, the ____ of organic fuel has been inspiring scientists to come up with more renewable energy sources.
(A) hardship
(B) famine
(C) scarcity
(D) deficiency

Mountain gorillas, which are listed as endangered, are seeing their population numbers rise. Uncontrolled hunting,
disease, conflicts, and ____ loss put the species in danger, but there are encouraging signs that mountain gorillas are (22) ____.
(A) habitat
(B) exhibition
(C) inhibition
(D) inhabitant

Mountain gorillas, which are listed as endangered, are seeing their population numbers rise. Uncontrolled hunting,
disease, conflicts, and ____ loss put the species in danger, but there are encouraging signs that mountain gorillas are (22) ____.
(A) succeeding
(B) blossoming
(C) thriving
(D) promising

According to a new survey, the mountain gorilla population has now ____ to a total of 1,063 and it's an improvement
on a previous survey from 2008 that had the number at just 680.
(A) raised
(B) risen
(C) ascended
(D) arisen

The mountain gorillas (24) ____ in two distinct populations. One is confined (25) ____ Uganda's Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park, and the other is found in the area that stretches across the borders of Rwanda, Uganda,
and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(A) persist
(B) replace
(C) endure
(D) survive

The mountain gorillas (24) ____ in two distinct populations. One is confined (25) ____ Uganda's Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park, and the other is found in the area that stretches across the borders of Rwanda, Uganda,
and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(A) with
(B) for
(C) by
(D) to

New constructions, whether they can be for practical use like apartment buildings and airports, or the home of art
and cultural displays like museums, have the potential to be so striking (26) ____ they can liven up a skyline,
transform a city, and become (27) ____ of creativity and innovation.
(A) which
(B) what
(C) that
(D) where

New constructions, whether they can be for practical use like apartment buildings and airports, or the home of art
and cultural displays like museums, have the potential to be so striking (26) ____ they can liven up a skyline,
transform a city, and become (27) ____ of creativity and innovation.
(A) symbols
(B) marks
(C) missions
(D) puzzles

In 2019, architects around the world have done just that (28) ____ creating amazing structures that have
already left their marks. Some have focused on sustainability, others concentrated (29) ____ an efficient use of space.
(A) over
(B) by
(C) to
(D) for

In 2019, architects around the world have done just that (28) ____ creating amazing structures that have
already left their marks. Some have focused on sustainability, others concentrated (29) ____ an efficient use of space.
(A) with
(B) through
(C) via
(D) on

All have made sure to include jaw-dropping aesthetics, ____ Europe's first underwater restaurant "Under," "The
Forest Tower" in Denmark, or the largest single-building terminal in the world "Daxing International Airport" in Beijing.
(A) in case
(B) by chance
(C) similar to
(D) such as

So, to examine good running technique, scientists are doing an experiment to compare an Olympic 1,500-metre runner
(31) ____ a recreational runner using the science of biomechanics and motion capture technology.
(A) with
(B) like
(C) for
(D) as

(32) ____ slowing things down, and methodically plotting joint and limb movements and the forces runners exert on
the ground, they can pick up (33) ____ differences in technique.
(A) When
(B) For
(C) While
(D) By

(32) ____ slowing things down, and methodically plotting joint and limb movements and the forces runners exert on
the ground, they can pick up (33) ____ differences in technique.
(A) indirect
(B) additional
(C) subtle
(D) supplementary

The data can help us all think about our movements, so we can become more efficient, avoid (34) ____ and get
more satisfaction when we pound the pavement.
(A) compensations
(B) injuries
(C) ruins
(D) evils

Every single aspect of the running stride is fundamentally (35) ____ other movements up and down the body.
(A) joined with
(B) merging with
(C) attending on
(D) linked to

What is the purpose of this passage?
(A) To explain causes and effects of a problem.
(B) To compare different solutions to a problem.
(C) To explain problems in the time order.
(D) To provide solutions to a problem.

According to this passage, what is a drawback of camera trapping?
(A) Improper waste disposal.
(B) Slow processing speed.
(C) Limited storage capacity available.
(D) Poor image quality.

What can experts benefit from the new AI tool?
(A) Effectively tracking species.
(B) Filtering unnecessary animal images.
(C) Exploring more animal habitats.
(D) Stopping poaching.

Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word "fragile" in the second paragraph?
(A) Extremely unstable.
(B) Critically endangered.
(C) Easily damaged.
(D) Environmentally sensitive.

What does the word "database" in the third paragraph refer to?
(A) A collection of animal photos.
(B) Camera trapping.
(C) The new AI tool.
(D) Anti-poaching programs.

What do the psychologists think about New Year resolutions?
(A) A way that people use to forgive themselves for not achieving their goals.
(B) A skill that people learn to help themselves to get started on their goals.
(C) A strategy that people use to keep themselves feeling optimistic and organized.
(D) A method that people adapt to remind themselves about their long-term goals.

In the first paragraph, what does "they" refer to?
(A) Resolutions.
(B) Psychologists.
(C) People.
(D) Goals.

What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
(A) To give reasons for the idea in the first paragraph.
(B) To provide examples for the idea in the first paragraph.
(C) To argue against the idea in the first paragraph.
(D) To raise questions about the idea in the first paragraph.

Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the phrase "stick to" mean in the second paragraph?
(A) To extend something outward.
(B) To continue doing something.
(C) To show loyalty to something.
(D) To rely on something.

What can be inferred about the author's attitude towards New Year resolutions?
(A) Confused.
(B) Optimistic.
(C) Sarcastic.
(D) Negative.

You are required to write a paragraph to explain the effect of social media on university students.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate topic sentence (to be put at the beginning of the paragraph to introduce the main idea)?
(A) Based on their functions, social media apps can be classified into three types.
(B) Messenger is the most popular social media among university students.
(C) Different from Facebook, Instagram emphasizes on interacting features.
(D) LINE has impacted on students' communication in different aspects.

You are required to write a paragraph to compare the difference in gasoline cars and electric cars.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate topic sentence (to be put at the beginning of the paragraph to introduce the main idea of the paragraph)?
(A) The price for electric cars has declined because of the subsidiaries from the government.
(B) Not only do electric cars save more money, they are also better for the environment.
(C) Electric cars not only reduce noise pollution, but also slow down the rate of global warming.
(D) The following four benefits of electric cars make them the best choice to buy for your next car.

First of all, turn off as many "push" notifications as possible. You don't have to be interrupted by every "like"
that your latest Instagram picture receives. Next, take distracting apps off your home screen. Keep the apps that
you want to encourage yourself to use front and center, but move anything to folders on your second page of apps.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate topic sentence (to be put at the beginning of the paragraph to
introduce the main idea of the paragraph)?
(A) The following steps will help you stop checking your phone so much.
(B) "Push" notification is the most annoying smartphone feature.
(C) Turning off "push" notification is easier than taking apps off home screen.
(D) "Push" notification is the main cause of distraction from smartphones.

People have been cutting back their meat consumption slowly but surely. According to a 2018 Dalhousie University
poll study, this downward trend of consuming less meat is likely to continue - at an even faster pace. The meat-free
trend has become even more dramatic.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate supporting sentence (to be put in the blank)?
(A) This is likely to lead to a serious consequence of food shortage, especially meat, in developing countries.
(B) Dietitians from Toronto General Hospital worried that this trend will have a negative effect on nutrient intakes.
(C) This study suggested that university students need more incentives to reduce their meat consumption.
(D) One-third of respondents indicated a willingness to reduce their meat consumption in the near future.

When you are in a safari vacation, the rule of thumb is to pack light. Your luggage may be limited to a small duffel
bag, so try to limit your clothes to whatever is necessary. For example, bring enough clothes for two days only.
Then, you can dry the clothes in the sun.
Which of the followings is the most appropriate supporting sentence (to be put in the blank)?
(A) Safari camps generally provide laundry service for you to wash the clothes by hand.
(B) You should avoid wearing white clothes because it attracts animals' attention easily.
(C) Black and other dark colors are recommended because they are less obvious when they get dirty.
(D) The best way is to dress in layers as the areas can be chilly in the mornings and late afternoons.