114 年 國立清華大學科技管理研究所甲組《英文》

Taylor Swift's song "Fortnight" yanked a primarily British word meaning "a period of 14 days; two weeks" out of relative __________ and into our frequent lookups. For over 700 years, fortnight has come from the Old English term feowertyne niht, "fourteen nights." Whether Swift's use of the term will lead to its broader __________ in American English remains to be seen.

(A) obscurity...adoption
(B) obesity...amend
(C) obscene...commend
(D) obstacle...vehicle
(E) oblivion...exile

The word polarization was widely used across the media landscape. Fox News reported that "Vance's debate answer on immigration crisis shows voter polarization." At the same time, MSNBC __________ "The 2024 presidential election has left our country more polarized than ever." The word was also used to describe __________ beyond the U.S. election, as when Forbes warned that "cultural polarization is becoming a pressing challenge in workplaces."

(A) deserved...divides
(B) observed...divides
(C) reserved...remains
(D) conserved...relics
(E) usurped...demands

In August, TikToker Jools Lebron posted the first of a series of videos with a catchphrase that went __________. "You see how I do my makeup for work?" she asked. "Very demure, very mindful." The phrase "very demure, very mindful" became a meme, and __________ became a meme, and demure __________ with TikTokers and others posting about it and brands eagerly trying it.

(A) foul...linked
(B) blemish...sank
(C) viral...surged
(D) fowl...surrendered
(E) veracious...surf

Pander __________ in lookups starting in mid-October, when both sides in the presidential election used it to mock the other. Conservative news outlets __________ Vice President Kamala Harris of pandering to different groups, including young voters, Black voters, and supporters of gun rights. In an appearance on The View, Tim Walz said that Donald Trump's visit to the kitchen of a fast-food restaurant showed that he would "pander and disrespect McDonald's workers."

(A) spoiled...fond
(B) spilled...accommodated
(C) spiked...accused
(D) spined...facade
(E) swindled...rescued

Resonate boosted in lookups following news about how much the word appeals to the most prolific contemporary writers: ChatGPT. Resonate __________ as a ChatGPT fave. Defined in part as "to affect or appeal to someone in a personal or emotional way," the word also __________ frequently in news stories about political positions and issues resonating with voters.

(A) isolated...apprehend
(B) impressive...comprehend
(C) indented...contented
(D) identified...appeared
(E) insolated...reprimand

Whilst dynamic pricing is not new, this year has seen a heightened awareness of and controversy over—its use. In some high-profile cases, dynamic pricing was used to set prices for concert tickets, resulting in fans (often reluctantly) paying very high prices to __________ their favorite artists. In some cases, fans were in a virtual __________ for hours before realizing how much they would be asked to pay, leading to questions about the dynamic pricing practices and value for money.

(A) quaint...venue
(B) queue...transparency
(C) queen...tranquility
(D) quilt...levity
(E) queer...legitimacy

When famous performers, star athletes, and influential entrepreneurs __________ they have achieved something because they manifested it, they are using this very in a more recent sense: to use specific practices to focus your mind on something you want, to try to make it become a reality. This sense of manifest has gained in popularity with the increasing number of "manifesting influencers" this scientifically unproven practice on social media—so much so that it was added to the Cambridge Dictionary in May of 2023.

(A) claim...promoting
(B) clam...pronouncing
(C) reclaim...punctuating
(D) blame...pampering
(E) bang...pamphlet

Brat was everywhere in the summer of 2024. Inspired by the Charli XCX album, brat has newly been defined as characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude. A brat used to be referred to as a child who misbehaves and doesn't conform to social expectations for behavior. However, although using this term as an adjective (Charlie XCX called Kamala Harris __________, not a brat) is linguistically interesting, a __________ term to use it positively is not an uncommon way we use language. More than a hugely successful album, brat is a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with people globally.

(A) flickering...deadly
(B) flipping...defiantly
(C) flown...lethally
(D) flew...dreadfully
(E) float...decisively

The first recorded use of 'brain rot' was found in 1854 in Henry David Thoreau's book Walden, which reports his experiences living a simple lifestyle in the natural world. As part of his conclusions, Thoreau criticizes society's tendency to __________ complex ideas or those that can be interpreted in multiple ways, in favor of simple ones, and sees this as indicative of a general decline in the mental and intellectual effort: "While England endeavors to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavor to cure the brain-rot - which __________ so much more widely and fatally?"

(A) demonstrate...veils
(B) delete...fails
(C) devalue...prevails
(D) appreciate...profound
(E) applaud...routines

In April, the moon generated __________ excitement when it passed before the sun and cast a narrow shadow across 13 U.S. states, briefly turning day into night. The __________ experiencing totality, "the phase of an eclipse during which it is total; the state of total eclipse," inspired much travel and commentary and introduced many to a less common meaning of a word that rarely piques interest.

(A) astronomical...allure
(B) astrological...deceive
(C) asterisk...deluxe
(D) celestial...deluge
(E) celebrity...divergent

CHASTISE
(A) Compliment
(B) Punish
(C) Censure
(D) Flog
(E) berate

VICTUALS
(A) aliment
(B) inedible
(C) chow
(D) nourishment
(E) refreshments

TENACIOUS
(A) staunch
(B) determined
(C) irresolute
(D) forceful
(E) persistent

LENIENT
(A) sympathetic
(B) benign
(C) compliant
(D) hateful
(E) compassionate

FEIGN
(A) assume
(B) bluff
(C) counterfeit
(D) dissimulate
(E) be honest

INCANDESCENT
(A) luminous
(B) radiant
(C) shining
(D) dump
(E) gloomy

APPROBATION
(A) approval
(B) balls
(C) consent
(D) denial
(E) recognition

HEINOUS
(A) abominable
(B) hideous
(C) delightful
(D) infamous
(E) vicious

DETER
(A) avert
(B) advance
(C) block
(D) hinder
(E) impede

FRATERNIZE
(A) ignore
(B) hobnob
(C) consort with
(D) hang out with
(E) keep company with

RENDEZVOUS
(A) meet
(B) disperse
(C) scatter
(D) disperse
(E) segregate

TESTIMONIAL
(A) censure
(B) contradiction
(C) endorsement
(D) disapproval
(E) criticism

AMBIENT
(A) discrete
(B) isolated
(C) separate
(D) peripheral
(E) detached

BEATIFIC
(A) aggrieved
(B) cheerful
(C) melancholy
(D) depressed
(E) abject

REQUITE
(A) absolve
(B) excuse
(C) pardon
(D) remit
(E) avenge

POSTERITY
(A) ancestor
(B) offspring
(C) antecedent
(D) progenitor
(E) forebear

BERATE
(A) approve
(B) indorse
(C) scold
(D) sanction
(E) extol

EXORBITANT
(A) excessive
(B) reasonable
(C) moderate
(D) inadequate
(E) insufficient

ADVERSARY
(A) sympathetic
(B) hostile
(C) pleasant
(D) hospitable
(E) gracious

FUGACIOUS
(A) ephemeral
(B) permanent
(C) immortal
(D) perpetual
(E) eternal

What is the possible title of this article?
(A) Malaysia: the Surprise Winner from US-China Chip Wars
(B) Foreign Investment Pours into Penang, Malaysia
(C) America is Jostling with China for Global Technology Supremacy
(D) Malaysia Led the World in US Chip Imports Last Year
(E) Fengshi Metal Technology and Kemikon Employees

Where would this article most likely appear?
(A) A PR advertisement to improve their public image in Vogue.
(B) A news article in the Financial Times.
(C) An annual Statement of Changes in Equity.
(D) An abstract of a journal paper.
(E) A pamphlet on the investment portfolio in a firm.

According to the article, which of the following statements is not necessarily true?
(A) Penang is a Malaysian state better known for its beaches, varied cuisine, and laid-back atmosphere.
(B) Malaysia is experienced in the "back end" of the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain: packaging, assembling, and testing chips.
(C) Fengshi Metal Technology is a contract manufacturer of wafer fabrication.
(D) Malaysia restricts the sales of the most advanced chips and manufacturing equipment to its geopolitical rival.
(E) Malaysia has enlisted support from allies in Europe and Asia.

What is the possible title of this article?
(A) U.S. College Closures Are Expected to Soar, Fed Research Says
(B) Between 1996 and 2023, Over 1,660 Private for-profit Colleges Closed
(C) The So-called Demographic Cliff is Amplified by Low Graduation Rates
(D) Higher Education has Come under Pressure due to the Decline in the Birthrate
(E) The Immediate Employment Effects as a Share of the Labor Force might be Large

According to the contextual clues, the repetitive phrase demographic cliff in the body paragraphs is used to describe the
(A) ripple effects on training capacity and local economies.
(B) decline in the number of traditional-age college students.
(C) value of a traditional college degree as tuition climbs.
(D) student debt that saddles a generation of attendees.
(E) complexity of the financial structures and limits on data availability.

The primary purpose of the above article is to
(A) scratch a potential solution to the crisis.
(B) do a historical survey of the previous records.
(C) declare the importance of estimating the likely increase of future closures.
(D) deliver a hidden story behind the scenes.
(E) provide proof of the current situation.

According to the above information, which of the following statements is not substantial?
(A) The sheer number of students could impact local economies.
(B) A rise in college closures is expected.
(C) Predicting college closures is difficult.
(D) The poor birthrate during the Great Recession is the sole reason for student decline.
(E) A shrinking share of high schoolers enrolling in college right after graduating is a partial reason for the demographic cliff.

According to the above information, which of the following statements is correct?
(A) More people are living at American malls as real estate developers knock down department stores and construct apartment buildings in their place.
(B) At least 192 U.S. malls planned to add housing to their footprint as of January 2022, and at least 33 had constructed apartments since the pandemic began.
(C) More apartment projects are underway in California, Florida, Arizona, and Texas.
(D) The trend not only helps to chip away at the housing shortage in the U.S. but also brings people closer to the remaining retail and restaurant spaces in shopping centers.
(E) All of the above.

According to the article, more Americans live in malls as developers get creative to help ease the housing crisis. The malls mentioned above to be exemplified include all but
(A) Amazon
(B) Macy's
(C) JCPenney
(D) Sears
(E) FlatIron Crossing

According to the report above, which statement is wrong?
(A) Consumers stop shopping in person after the COVID-19 pandemic.
(B) The traditional anchor department store has declined since 2001.
(C) To get creative in repurposing shopping malls is to avoid their extinction.
(D) Realogic is a real estate consulting firm.
(E) U.S. developers build apartments inside shuttered storefronts and other shopping center properties to create a mix of housing, retail, restaurants, outdoor spaces, and experiences.