100學年度學力測驗英文
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1. All the new students were given one minute to ________ introduce themselves to the whole class.
(A) briefly
(B) famously
(C) gradually
(D) obviously
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
所有的新學生有一分鐘時間向全班簡短地介紹自己。
(A)簡短地 (B)有名地 (C)逐漸地 (D)明顯地
2. His dark brown jacket had holes in the elbows and had ________ to light brown, but he continued to wear it.
(A) cycled
(B) faded
(C) loosened
(D) divided
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】
他的深咖啡色外套在手肘的地方有個洞，並且已經褪色成淺褐色，但他仍繼續穿。
(A)循環 (B)褪色；消退 (C)鬆弛 (D)分隔
3. Everyone in our company enjoys working with Jason. He’s got all the qualities that make a ________ partner.
(A) desirable
(B) comfortable
(C) frequent
(D) hostile
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】我們公司的每個人都喜歡與傑森工作。他有所有能成為理想的夥伴的特質。
(A)理想的 (B)感到舒服的、舒適的 (C)頻繁的 (D)有敵意的
4. Eyes are sensitive to light. Looking at the sun ________ could damage our eyes.
(A) hardly
(B) specially
(C) totally
(D) directly
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
眼睛對光敏感。直視太陽可能損害我們的眼睛。
(A)幾乎不 (B)特別地 (C)完全地 (D)直接地
5. We were forced to ________ our plan for the weekend picnic because of the bad weather.
(A) maintain
(B) record
(C) propose
(D) cancel
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】因為天候不佳的原因，我們被迫取消我們的週末野餐計畫。
(A)維持 (B)記錄 (C)提議 (D)取消
6. Three people are running for mayor. All three ________ seem confident that they will be elected, but we won’t know until the outcome of the election is announced.
(A) particles
(B) receivers
(C) candidates
(D) containers
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】
有三個人競選市長。所有三位候選人似乎有信心他們將贏得選戰，但直到選舉結果出爐，我們不知道誰會出線。
(A)粒子 (B)電話聽筒 (C)候選人 (D)容器
7. If you ________ a traffic law, such as drinking and driving, you may not drive for some time.
(A) destroy
(B) violate
(C) attack
(D) invade
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】如果你違反交通規則如酒後駕車，你可能有一段時間不能開車。
(A)破壞 (B)違反 (C)攻擊 (D)侵略
=8. Applying to college means sending in applications, writing study plans, and so on. It’s a long ________, and it makes students nervous.
(A) errand
(B) operation
(C) process
(D) display
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】申請大學意味著提出申請，撰寫讀書計畫等等。它是一個漫長的過程，並且會讓學生緊張。
(A)跑腿（run errands） (B)操作 (C)過程 (D)顯示
9. Dr. Chu’s speech on the new energy source attracted great ________ from the audience at the conference.
(A) attention
(B) fortune
(C) solution
(D) influence
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
朱博士對新能源的演講大大地引起參加會議中聽眾的注意。
(A)注意 (B)財富 (C)解決方案 (D)影響
10. Everyone in the office must attend the meeting tomorrow. There are no ________ allowed.
(A) exceptions
(B) additions
(C) divisions
(D) measures
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】辦公室裡的每個人都必須參加明天的會議。沒有任何例外。
(A)例外 (B)添加 (C)部門 (D)措施
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11. To make fresh lemonade, cut the lemon in half, ________ the juice into a bowl, and then add as much water and sugar as you like.
(A) decrease
(B) squeeze
(C) freeze
(D) cease
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】
若把做出新鮮的檸檬汁，把檸檬切一半，擠出檸檬汁在碗裡，然後依個人口味加水和糖。
(A)減少 (B)擠壓 (C)凍結 (D)停止
12. Buddhism is the ________ religion in Thailand, with 90% of the total population identified as Buddhists.
(A) racial
(B) competitive
(C) modest
(D) dominant
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
佛教在泰國是主要的宗教，有百分之九十的總人口數被認定為佛教徒。
(A)種族的 (B)有競爭力的 (C)溫和的 (D)占優勢的、主要的
13. When I open a book, I look first at the table of ________ to get a general idea of the book and to see which chapters I might be interested in reading.
(A) contracts
(B) contents
(C) contests
(D) contacts
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】
當我打開了一本書時，我首先看目錄，對這本書有一個基本的瞭解，並且看看有哪個章節，我可能有興趣閱讀。
(A)合約 (B)內容（table of contents） (C)比賽 (D)連絡人
14. The children were so ________ to see the clown appear on stage that they laughed, screamed, and clapped their hands happily.
(A) admirable
(B) fearful
(C) delighted
(D) intense
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】
孩子們非常高興的看到小丑出現在舞臺上，以至於他們尖叫，並且高興地鼓掌。
(A)令人欽佩的 (B)可怕的 (C)高興的 (D)激烈的；緊張的
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15. Typhoon Maggie brought to I-lan County a huge amount of rainfall, much greater than the ________ rainfall of the season in the area.
(A) average
(B) considerate
(C) promising
(D) enjoyable
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
梅姬颱風為宜蘭縣帶來大量降雨，比該地區當季的平均降雨還要多。
(A)平均的 (B)體貼的 (C)有前途的 (D)愉快的
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二、綜合測驗（占15分）
說明︰第16題至第30題，每題一個空格，請依文意選出最適當的一個答案，畫記在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。各題答對得1分；未作答、答錯、或畫記多於一個選項者， 該題以零分計算。
（16～20）
When it comes to Egypt, people think of pyramids and mummies, both of which are closely related to Egyptian religious beliefs. The ancient Egyptians believed firmly in life___16___ death. When a person died, his or her soul was thought to travel to an underworld, where it ___17___ a series of judgments before it could progress to a better life in the next world. For the soul to travel smoothly, the body had to___18___ unharmed. Thus, they learned how to preserve the body by drying it out, oiling and then ___19___ the body in linen, before placing it in the coffin. Egyptians also built pyramids ___20___as for their kings, or pharaohs. The pyramid housed the pharaoh’s body together with priceless treasure, which would accompany him into the next world.
文章翻譯
一提到埃及，人們就想到金字塔和木乃伊，這兩者都與埃及的宗教信仰密切相關。古埃及人堅定地相信來生。當人死後，靈魂就前往地下世界，在那裡他們會經歷一連串的審判，之後他們在來世就可以過更好的生活。為了讓靈魂走得順利，屍體必須維持在完好的狀態下。因此，在把屍體放進棺木之前，他們學到可以藉由風乾屍體，上油以及將屍體包裹在麻布中以保存屍體。埃及人也為他們的國王或法老王建造金字塔以做為他們的墳墓。金字塔裡有法老的屍體以及一起陪他到來世的無價之寶。
=16.(A) for (B) by (C) after (D) into
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】16. life after death指「來世」。
=17. (A) went through (B) made up(C) changed into (D) turned out
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】17. (A)經歷 (B)編造 (C)變成 (D)結果成為
=18.(A) remain (B) remind (C) repair (D) replace
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】18. (A)維持 (B)提醒 (C)修理 (D)取代
(B) remind sb of sth (C) repair＋O (D) replace A with B，皆不適用。
=19. (A) wrapped (B) wrapping (C) to wrap (D) being wrapped
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】19. 依據and then對等連接詞的特性，必須選wrapping
=20. (A) galleries (B) landmarks (C) companies (D) tombs
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】20.(A)展覽館 (B)地標 (C)公司 (D)墳墓
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（21～25）
On March 23, 1999, the musical MAMMA MIA! made its first public appearance in London. It ___21___the kind of welcome it has been getting ever since. The audience went wild. They were literally out of their seats and singing and dancing in the aisles.
MAMMA MIA! has become a ___22___ entertainment phenomenon. More than 30 million people all over the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music. The musical has been performed in more than nine languages, with more productions than any___23___ musical. Its worldwide popularity is mainly due to its theme music, which showcases ABBA’s timeless songs in a fresh and vital way ___24___ retains the essence of both pop music and good musical theater. It has___25___ so many people that a film version was also made. To no one’s surprise, it has enjoyed similar popularity.
文章翻譯
1999年3月23日，音樂劇「媽媽咪呀！」第一次在倫敦公開亮相。從那之後它就大大地受到人們的喜愛。觀眾愛極了這齣劇。他們幾乎是離開位子，在走道上又唱又跳。
「媽媽咪呀！」已成為一種全球性的娛樂現象。全球超過三千萬人愛上了劇中的角色、故事和音樂。這齣音樂劇已經有超過九種語言的版本，是其他音樂劇所望之項背的。它之所以受到全世界的歡迎主要原因是它的主題音樂，它用一種新鮮與活力的方式展現了ABBA合唱團的經典歌曲，保留了流行音樂和優質音樂劇的精華。許多人被這齣劇吸引，因此也出現了電影版。一點也不意外的，它也同樣大受歡迎。
=21. (A) is given (B) was given (C) has given (D) had given
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】
21. 根據上下文意可知是「媽媽咪呀！」受到歡迎，因此本題要選被動態的(A)或(B)選項，前面提到1999年的初次登場，以及後面的現在完成式has been getting ever since，得知此選項要用過去式，因此選(B) was given。
=22. (A) worthy (B) global (C) sticky (D) physical
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】22. (A)值得的 (B)全球的 (C)黏的 (D)身體上的
=23. (A) one (B) thing (C) other (D) else
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】23. any other musical 指的是任何其他的音樂劇
=24. (A) how (B) what (C) where (D) that
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
24. 本題考關係代名詞的觀念。
(A) how或(C) where 後面要接完整的子句，
(B) what前面則不能有先行詞
(D)that後若接不完整子句，就是關係代名詞
=25. (A) appealed to (B) presented with (C) resulted in (D) brought about
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】25. (A)吸引 (B)把…呈現給… (C)導致 (D)帶來
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Which is more valuable? Water or diamonds? Water is more useful to mankind than diamonds, and yet___26____ are costlier. Why? Called the diamond-water paradox, this is a classic problem posed to students of economics.
The answer has to do with supply and demand. Being a rare natural resource, diamonds are ___27____ in supply. However, their demand is high because many people buy them to tell the world that they have money,___28____ as conspicuous consumption in economics. In other words, the scarcity of goods is___29____ causes humans to attribute value. If we ___30____ surrounded by an unending abundance of diamonds, we probably wouldn’t value them very much. Hence, diamonds carry a higher monetary value than water, even though we find more use for water.
文章翻譯
何者較珍貴呢？是水、還是鑽石？水和鑽石比較起來，對人類更有用，但是後者卻貴多了。這是為什麼呢？我們稱之為水與鑽石的矛盾，這也是經濟學學生常會遇到的經典問題。
答案跟供給與需求相關。鑽石是一種稀有天然資源，因此供給相當有限。但是它們的需求卻相當高，因為許多人購買鑽石以向世界顯示他們很有錢，在經濟學上，這種行為被稱做是炫耀式消費。換句話說，貨品的稀少性形成價格。如果我們被無數多的鑽石所環繞，我們可能不會太看重鑽石。因此，鑽石比水有更高的貨幣價值，即使水比鑽石更有用。
=26. (A) the above (B) the former (C) the following (D) the latter
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】26. (A)上述 (B)前者 (C)以下 (D)後者
=27. (A) traded (B) weakened (C) limited (D) noticed
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】27. (A)被交易的 (B)被削弱的 (C)有限的 (D)被注意的
=28. (A) term (B) termed (C) terms (D) was termed
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】be termed as ...（被稱做…）
=29. (A) what (B) which (C) why (D) how
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
29. 選(A) what引導名詞子句當作the scarcity of goods的補語。what是複合關代，相當於the thing which。
(B) which 前面要有先行詞，此句沒有，不能選。
(C) why和(D) how都是關係副詞，後面需接完整的句子，
=30. (A) be (B) being (C) to be (D) were
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】30. 從文章可知，我們不可能四周都是鑽石，本題考與現在事實相反的假設語氣。
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三、文意選填（占10分）
說明︰第31題至第40題，每題一個空格，請依文意在文章後所提供的(A)到(J)選項中分別選出最適當者，並將其英文字母代號畫記在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。各題答對得1
分；未作答、答錯、或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
（31～40）
Popcorn is one of the snacks that rarely fail to make watching a movie more fun. However, the modern way of preparing this ____31____snack may carry an unhappy secret. Research by the U.S. government now reports that microwave popcorn may contain substances that can cause health ____32____.
Researchers found that commercial popcorn companies often coat their microwave popcorn bags with____33____ a called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) which has been found to cause both cancer and lung disease in laboratory animals. Making matters worse, the artificial butter substitute that generally ____34____ with microwavable popcorn contains a common food-flavoring substance. This substance, according to health scientists, is____35____ some serious lung diseases.
For an easy and____36____ alternative, nutritionists suggest that we pop our own popcorn. All that is____37____ is a large, high pot, about four tablespoons of vegetable oil and a small handful of organic popcorn kernels. When the kernels start ____38____, shake the pot to let the steam escape and to let the unpopped kernels fall to the bottom. As soon as the popping slows down____39____, the pot from the stove. Then pour the popcorn into a bowl and season with a small ____40____ of real butter or olive oil and natural salt. And the healthy and fun snack is ready to serve.
(A) chemical (B) amount (C) popping (D) popular (E) comes
( F ) healthy (G) needed (H) responsible ( I ) remove ( J ) problems
文章翻譯
【答 案】31. (D) 32. ( J ) 33. (A) 34. (E) 35. (H) 36. (F) 37. (G) 38. (C) 39. ( I ) 40. (B)
爆米花是少數幾個讓看電影更有趣的小吃之一。然而，準備這種流行點心的現代方法卻有不令人愉快的秘密。現在，美國政府的研究報告說微波爆米花可能包含會產生健康問題的物質。
研究人員發現爆米花專賣公司常使用已發現在實驗動物中會導致癌症和肺部疾病的全氟辛酸（PFOA）的化學品來包覆它們的微波爆米花袋。更糟的是，經常用在微波爆米花上的人造奶油替代品包含了一種常見的食物調味料。根據健康專家，這種物質常導致一些嚴重的肺部疾病。營養學家建議用一種既容易又健康的方法來做爆米花。所需要的只是一個大型的、高的鍋子、約四湯匙的植物油和一小撮有機玉米仁。當玉米仁開始爆的時候，就搖動鍋子讓蒸氣出來，並讓還沒有爆開的玉米仁掉入鍋底。一旦鍋內爆米花爆的速度變慢，就把鍋子從爐火移開。然後把爆米花倒進一個碗並用少量的奶油或橄欖油和天然鹽來調味。這種健康又有趣的點心就完成
(A)化學的；化學製品 (B)量 (C)發出爆裂聲 (D)受歡迎的 (E)來
( F )健康的 (G)被需要的 (H)負責任的 ( I )移開 ( J )問題
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四、閱讀測驗（占32分）
說明︰第41題至第56題，每題4個選項，請分別根據各篇文章之文意選出最適當的一個答案，畫記在答案卡之「選擇題答案區」。各題答對得2分；未作答、答錯、或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
（41～44）
There is a long-held belief that when meeting someone, the more eye contact we have with the person, the better. The result is an unfortunate tendency for people making initial contact—in a job interview, for example—to stare fixedly at the other individual. However, this behavior is likely to make the interviewer feel very uncomfortable. Most of us are comfortable with eye contact lasting a few seconds. But eye contact which persists longer than that can make us nervous.
Another widely accepted belief is that powerful people in a society—often men—show their dominance over others by touching them in a variety of ways. In fact, research shows that in almost all cases, lower-status people initiate touch. Women also initiate touch more often than men do.
The belief that rapid speech and lying go together is also widespread and enduring. We react strongly—and suspiciously—to fast talk. However, the opposite is a greater cause for suspicion. Speech that is slow, because it is laced with pauses or errors, is a more reliable indicator of lying than the opposite.
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長久以來我們相信，當與某人面對面時，愈多的眼神接觸，愈好。但是，對於第一次接觸的人，例如說面試時，眼睛盯著另一個人看，卻會帶來不幸的結果。這種行為，很有可能讓面試者感到不舒服。我們大多數人對於持續幾秒鐘的眼神接觸感到舒適。但再比幾秒鐘更久的眼神接觸會讓我們緊張。
另一種被廣泛接受的信念是在一個社會中有權勢的人，特別是男人，藉由用各種觸摸他人的方式以顯示他們的優勢。其實，研究顯示地位較低的人經常先觸摸他人。女性還比男性更經常先觸摸對方。
說話很快與撒謊常常共存也是大家常久以來所相信的想法。對於說話快速，我們的反應強烈並且覺得可疑。但是，相反的行為卻會造成更大的懷疑。因為由停頓與錯誤裝飾所產生的說話緩慢，是比說話快速更可信的說謊指標。
=41. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
(A) Rapid speech without mistakes is a reliable sign of intelligence.
(B) Women often play a more dominant role than men in a community.
(C) Speaking slowly is more often a sign of lying than speaking quickly.
(D) Touching tends to be initiated first by people of higher social positions.
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】
41. 根據這篇文章，以下哪項敘述是對的？
(A)說話快又沒有錯，是種可靠的顯示聰明的指標。
(B)在一個團體裡頭，女性通常比男性更有權勢。
(C)說話慢比說話快更常是說謊的指標。
(D)有較高社會地位的人常常先觸摸他人。
=42. What is true about fixing your eyes on a person when you first meet him/her?
(A) Fixing your eyes on the person will make him/her feel at ease.
(B) It is more polite to fix your eyes on him/her as long as you can.
(C) Most people feel uneasy to have eye contact for over a few seconds.
(D) It doesn’t make a difference whether you fix your eyes on him/her or not.
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】
42. 當你第一次與他人見面時，有關眼睛盯著人看何者為真？
(A)眼睛盯著人看會讓對方感到舒適。
(B)能盯著人看多久就多久是比較禮貌的。
(C)大多數人眼神接觸超過幾秒鐘就會感到不舒服。
(D)有沒有盯著人看並沒有差別。
=43. Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage?
(A) Facial expressions.
(B) Physical contact.
(C) Rate of speech.
(D) Eye contact.
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
43. 下列何者沒有在文章中被提到？
(A)臉部表情。 (B)身體碰觸。 (C)說話速度。 (D)眼神接觸。
=44. What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) People have an instinct for interpreting non-verbal communication.
(B) We should not judge the intention of a person by his body language.
(C) A good knowledge of body language is essential for successful communication.
(D) Common beliefs about verbal and non-verbal communication are not always correct.
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
44. 這篇文章的主旨為何？
(A)人們對於非口語溝通有解讀的本能。
(B)我們不應該藉由別人的身體語言來評斷一個人的意圖。
(C)對於身體語言有良好知識是成功溝通的重要因素。
(D)一般對於口語和非口語溝通的想法並非總是對的。
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（45～48）
It is easy for us to tell our friends from our enemies. But can other animals do the same? Elephants can! They can use their sense of vision and smell to tell the difference between people who pose a threat and those who do not.
In Kenya, researchers found that elephants react differently to clothing worn by men of the Maasai and Kamba ethnic groups. Young Maasai men spear animals and thus pose a threat to elephants; Kamba men are mainly farmers and are not a danger to elephants.
In an experiment conducted by animal scientists, elephants were first presented with clean clothing or clothing that had been worn for five days by either a Maasai or a Kamba man. When the elephants detected the smell of clothing worn by a Maasai man, they moved away from the smell faster and took longer to relax than when they detected the smells of either clothing worn by Kamba men or clothing that had not been worn at all.
Garment color also plays a role, though in a different way. In the same study, when the elephants saw red clothing not worn before, they reacted angrily, as red is typically worn by Maasai men. Rather than running away as they did with the smell, the elephants acted aggressively toward the red clothing.
The researchers believe that the elephants’ emotional reactions are due to their different interpretations of the smells and the sights. Smelling a potential danger means that a threat is nearby and the best thing to do is run away and hide. Seeing a potential threat without its smell means that risk is low. Therefore, instead of showing fear and running away, the elephants express their anger and become aggressive.
文章翻譯
我們很容易分辨朋友和敵人。但其他動物也可以嗎？大象可以！牠們可以用視覺和嗅覺分辨誰會對牠們構成威脅以及誰不會。
在肯亞，研究人員發現大象對於穿著馬賽和坎巴族服裝的人有不同的反應。年青的馬賽人會刺擊動物，因此對於大象有威脅性；坎巴人主要是農民，對大象不構成危險。
由動物科學家進行的一項實驗中，首先研究人員給大象聞沒有人穿過的乾淨衣物或由馬賽人或坎巴人穿過五天的衣服。當大象偵測到馬賽人所穿服裝的氣味時，牠們快速地遠離氣味，並花較長的時間才能放鬆，而當牠們偵測到的任何一位坎巴男子穿過的服裝和從沒被穿過的衣服氣味時，牠們不會這麼快地遠離，也能較快放鬆下來。
服裝顏色也對大象的判斷產生影響，雖然是用不同的方式。在相同的研究中，大象看到從沒被穿過的紅色衣服時，牠們的反應相當憤怒，因為紅色是馬賽男子的典型服裝。大象不像聞到氣味時跑開，牠們對紅色的衣服很有攻擊性。
研究人員認為大象的情緒是由於牠們對於氣味和所看到的東西有不同的感受。聞到潛在的危險表示附近有威脅牠們的東西，而最好的反應就是跑掉，並躲起來。看到潛在的威脅但沒有聞到味道表示危機很低。因此，大象不會恐懼並跑掉，牠們展現憤怒並變得有攻擊性。
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45. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about Kamba and Maasai people?
(A) Maasai people are a threat to elephants.
(B) Kamba people raise elephants for farming.
(C) Both Kamba and Maasai people are elephant hunters.
(D) Both Kamba and Maasai people traditionally wear red clothing.
參考詳解
【答 案】(A
【試題解析】
45. 根據這篇文章，關於馬賽人與坎巴人，下列哪項敘述是對的？
(A)馬賽人對大象是一種威脅。
(B)坎巴人養大象來幫忙耕種。
(C)坎巴人和馬賽人都獵捕大象。
(D)坎巴人和馬賽人傳統上都穿紅色衣服。
=46. How did the elephants react to smell in the study?
(A) They attacked a man with the smell of new clothing.
(B) They needed time to relax when smelling something unfamiliar.
(C) They became anxious when they smelled Kamba-scented clothing.
(D) They were frightened and ran away when they smelled their enemies.
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
46. 在此研究中，大象對於味道如何反應？
(A)牠們攻擊一個穿著有新衣服味道的人。
(B)當牠們聞到不熟悉的味道時，需要時間來放鬆。
(C)當牠們聞到有坎巴人味道的衣服時，牠們變的很焦慮。
(D)當牠們聞到敵人的氣味時，牠們會害怕並且逃開。
=47. What is the main idea of this passage?
(A) Elephants use sight and smell to detect danger.
(B) Elephants attack people who wear red clothing.
(C) Scientists are now able to control elephants’ emotions.
(D) Some Kenyan tribes understand elephants’ emotions very well.
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
47. 本文主旨為何？
(A)大象用視覺和味覺來偵測危險。
(B)大象攻擊穿紅色衣服的人。
(C)科學家現在能夠控制大象的情緒。
(D)有些肯亞部落非常了解大象的情緒。
=48. What can be inferred about the elephant’s behavior from this passage?
(A) Elephants learn from their experiences.
(B) Elephants have sharper sense of smell than sight.
(C) Elephants are more intelligent than other animals.
(D) Elephants tend to attack rather than escape when in danger.
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
48. 從這篇文章中，我們對於大象的行為可以推論出什麼？
(A)大象可以從經驗中學習。
(B)大象的味覺比視覺來的敏銳。
(C)大象比其他動物聰明。
(D)當遇到危險時，大象比較會攻擊而不是躲避。
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（49～52）
It was something she had dreamed of since she was five. Finally, after years of training and intensive workouts, Deborah Duffey was going to compete in her first high school basketball game. The goals of becoming an outstanding player and playing college ball were never far from Deborah’s mind.
The game was against Mills High School. With 1:42 minutes left in the game, Deborah’s team led by one point. A player of Mills had possession of the ball, and Deborah ran to guard against her. As Deborah shuffled sideways to block the player, her knee went out and she collapsed on the court in burning pain. Just like that, Deborah’s season was over.
After suffering the bad injury, Deborah found that, for the first time in her life, she was in a situation beyond her control. Game after game, she could do nothing but sit on the sidelines watching others play the game that she loved so much. Injuries limited Deborah’s time on the court as she hurt her knees three more times in the next five years. She had to spend countless hours in a physical therapy clinic to receive treatment. Her frequent visits there gave her a passion and respect for the profession. And Deborah began to see a new light in her life.
Currently a senior in college, Deborah focuses on pursuing a degree in physical therapy. After she graduates, Deborah plans to use her knowledge to educate people how to best take care of their bodies and cope with the feelings of hopelessness that she remembers so well.
文章翻譯
這是她五歲時開始的夢想。最後，經過多年的培訓和密集的鍛鍊，黛博拉·杜菲準備要在她第一次的高中籃球比賽中參賽。成為一名優秀的球員和打大學籃球隊的目標從來沒有遠離黛博拉的心中。
這場比賽是對米爾斯高中。比賽在剩下一分四十二秒時，黛博拉的球隊領先一分。米爾斯的球員擁有控球權，黛博拉防守她。當黛博拉左右移動以阻擋對方球員時，她的膝蓋受了傷，接著她因灼痛而崩潰在球場上。就這樣，黛博拉的球季結束了。
在遭受嚴重的受傷後，黛博拉第一次在她生命中發現，她處在一種她無法控制的情況下。一場比賽接著一場比賽，她什麼都不能做只能坐在一旁看別人打她最愛的球賽。
受傷限制了她上場比賽的時間，因為她的膝蓋在後來五年又受傷超過三次。她不得不花費無數的時間，在物理治療診所接受治療。她時常去做復健使她對這項專業有了熱情和尊重。黛博拉開始看到她生命中的新方向。
黛博拉目前是大學四年級生，專攻物理治療學位。在她畢業之後，黛博拉計畫用她的知識去教育人們如何好好照顧自己的身體和應付絕望的情緒，而這些都是她永生難忘的。
=49. What is the best title for this passage?
(A) A Painful Mistake (B) A Great Adventure
(C) A Lifelong Punishment (D) A New Direction in Life
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
49. 這篇文章最好的標題是？
(A)一個痛苦的錯誤。
(B)一個很棒的冒險。
(C)一個一輩子的懲罰。
(D)人生中的新方向。
=50. How did Deborah feel when she first hurt her knee?
(A) Excited. (B) Confused. (C) Ashamed. (D) Disappointed.
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
50. 當黛博拉第一次傷到她的膝蓋時，她有什麼感覺？
(A)興奮。
(B)困惑。
(C)羞愧。
(D)失望。
=51. What is true about Deborah Duffey?
(A) She didn’t play on the court after the initial injury.
(B) She injured her knee when she was trying to block her opponent.
(C) She knew that she couldn’t be a basketball player when she was a child.
(D) She refused to seek professional assistance to help her recover from her injuries.
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】
51. 有關黛博拉‧杜菲何者為真？
(A)在第一次受傷後，她就不再在球場上打球了。
(B)她在試著要阻擋她的對手時，弄傷了她的膝蓋。
(C)當她是個孩子時，她就知道她不能當個籃球選手。
(D)她拒絕尋求專業協助以幫助她從膝蓋傷中復原。
=52. What was the new light that Deborah saw in her life?
(A) To help people take care of their bodies.
(B) To become a teacher of Physical Education.
(C) To become an outstanding basketball player.
(D) To receive treatment in a physical therapy office.
參考詳解
【答 案】(A)
【試題解析】
52. 黛博拉在生命中看到了什麼新方向？
(A)去幫助人們照顧他們的身體。
(B)變成一個體育教師。
(C)變成一個傑出的籃球選手。
(D)在物理復健中心接受治療。
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（53～56）
Redwood trees are the tallest plants on the earth, reaching heights of up to 100 meters. They are also known for their longevity, typically 500 to 1000 years, but sometimes more than 2000 years. A hundred million years ago, in the age of dinosaurs, redwoods were common in the forests of a much more moist and tropical North America. As the climate became drier and colder, they retreated to a narrow strip along the Pacific coast of Northern California.
The trunk of redwood trees is very stout and usually forms a single straight column. It is covered with a beautiful soft, spongy bark. This bark can be pretty thick, well over two feet in the more mature trees. It gives the older trees a certain kind of protection from insects, but the main benefit is that it keeps the center of the tree intact from moderate forest fires because of its thickness. This fire resistant quality explains why the giant redwood grows to live that long. While most other types of trees are destroyed by forest fires, the giant redwood actually prospers because of them. Moderate fires will clear the ground of competing plant life, and the rising heat dries and opens the ripe cones of the redwood, releasing many thousands of seeds onto the ground below.
New trees are often produced from sprouts, little baby trees, which form at the base of the trunk. These sprouts grow slowly, nourished by the root system of the “mother” tree. When the main tree dies, the sprouts are then free to grow as full trees, forming a “fairy ring” of trees around the initial tree. These trees, in turn, may give rise to more sprouts, and the cycle continues.
文章翻譯
紅杉木是地球上最高的植物，高度可達100英呎。它們也以長壽聞名，通常可以活到500到1000歲，有時甚至超過2000歲。一億年前，在恐龍時代，紅杉木常出現在更潮濕更溫暖的北美森林。隨著氣候變得愈來愈乾，愈來愈冷，它們退到北加州太平洋沿海的狹長地區。
紅杉木的樹幹很粗壯，並通常形成單一的直圓柱。上面滿是美麗且軟綿綿的樹皮。它的樹皮可以長得非常厚，在更成熟的樹上甚至會超過兩英呎。這厚樹皮使較老的樹免於被昆蟲侵襲，但最主要的好處是因為夠厚，樹的中心不會被普通的森林火災所傷害。這種抗火的特質說明了為什麼巨人紅杉木可以活這麼久。當大多數其他類型的樹木被森林火災摧毀時，巨人紅杉木卻能因為火災而更壯大。理由是普通的火災能清除地面上與紅杉木競爭的植物，然後上升的熱氣能乾燥並打開紅杉木的成熟松果，因而釋放出許多種子到地上。
新的樹是從樹芽，也就是小樹長出來的。它是從樹幹的底部形成。這些樹芽依靠母樹的根系統獲得養分以緩慢的速度長大。當主樹死了後，新芽就可以隨興地長成一棵完全的樹，沿著原來的樹形成一個「菌環」。這些樹反過來，會產生更多的樹芽，持續樹的生長循環。
=53. Why were redwood trees more prominent in the forests of North America millions of years ago?
(A) The trees were taller and stronger.
(B) The soil was softer for seeds to sprout.
(C) The climate was warmer and more humid.
(D) The temperature was lower along the Pacific coast.
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】
53. 為什麼紅杉木在數百萬年前北美的森林中較繁盛？
(A)這些樹比較高比較強。
(B)這裡的土壤較軟可以讓種子發芽。
(C)這裡的氣候比較溫暖也比較潮濕。
(D)沿著太平洋岸的溫度較低。
=54. What does a “fairy ring” in the last paragraph refer to?
(A) Circled tree trunks.
(B) Connected root systems.
(C) Insect holes around an old tree.
(D) Young trees surrounding a mature tree.
參考詳解
【答 案】(D)
【試題解析】
54. 最後一段的 “fairy ring” 指的是什麼？
(A)圓形的樹幹。
(B)相連結的根系統。
(C)環繞老樹的昆蟲洞。
(D)環繞著成熟樹的小樹。
=55. Which of the following is a function of the tree bark as mentioned in the passage?
(A) It allows redwood trees to bear seeds.
(B) It prevents redwood trees from attack by insects.
(C) It helps redwood trees absorb moisture in the air.
(D) It makes redwood trees more beautiful and appealing.
參考詳解
【答 案】(B)
【試題解析】
55. 下面哪一項是文章中提及的樹幹的功能？
(A)它可以讓紅杉木長出種子。
(B)它使紅杉木免於被昆蟲攻擊。
(C)它幫助紅杉木吸收空氣中的濕氣。
(D)它讓紅杉木更漂亮更吸引人。
=56. Why do redwood trees grow to live that long according to the passage?
(A) They have heavy and straight tree trunks.
(B) They are properly watered and nourished.
(C) They are more resistant to fire damage than other trees.
(D) They produce many young trees to sustain their life cycle.
參考詳解
【答 案】(C)
【試題解析】
56. 根據這篇文章，為什麼紅杉木可以這麼長壽？
(A)它們有又重又直的樹幹。
(B)它們被恰當的澆水並給予養分。
(C)它們比其他種類的植物更能抵擋火災造成的傷害。
(D)它們產生許多小樹以維持它們的生命週期。
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第貳部分：非選擇題（占28分）
一、中譯英（占8分）
1. 臺灣的夜市早已被認為足以代表我們的在地文化。
參考詳解
【答 案】
1. Night markets in Taiwan have long been considered (to be) enough to represent our local culture.
=2. 每年它們都吸引了成千上萬來自不同國家的觀光客。
參考詳解
【答 案】
2. Every year, they all attract hundreds of thousands of tourists from different countries.
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