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Part 1: English Reading Skills(50%, 2.5% for each question)
(I)
Directions: Read the following text and then select the best answer for each question. 

Special Features of Websites 
You can use the text structure, or special features, of a Web site to navigate the site quickly and to find the information you need. Text structures include: 
• Links 
Connections to other spots on a Web page, to other pages on the Web site, or even to other Web sites. A link can be underlined or highlighted words, an image, or a photo. When you roll your cursor over a link, it turns into a hand. 
• Icons 
Images or small drawings that may appear alone or with words. Many icons are links. 
Click on an icon, and you will be led to more information on a topic or to another page in 
the Web site. 
• Graphics 
Pictures, maps, and other visual features are a big part of many Web sites. Graphics provide information; sometimes they are also links to other Web pages.

1. _______ You go to the Web site for a zoo named ZuluZoo and see icons across the top of the page. 
 Which would you click on to find out what time the zoo opens? 
(A) a picture of a monkey 
(B) a picture of a clock 
(C) a link to watches 
(D) a picture of a public bus 

2. _______ You want to find out about special exhibits at ZuluZoo. 
 What would be the best way to find that information at the zoo’s Web site? 
(A) Look for highlighted or underlined words that say, “Special Exhibits.” 
(B) Check the Web address to make sure you are at the right page. 
(C) Look for graphics that have a special design. 
(D) Click on an icon to navigate to ZuluZoo. 

3. _______ When you click on an icon of a compass, a map of ZuluZoo appears. 
 What is this map an example of?
 (A) an icon 
 (B) a link 
 (C) a Web site 
 (D) a graphic 

4. _______ You click on an icon of a monkey and go to ZuluZoo’s Web page about monkeys. 
 What would you do to get to ZuluZoo’s Web page on Bengal tigers? 
(A) look for a map of the Web site 
(B) look for a link to another zoo 
(C) look for an icon of a tiger 
(D) look for paw prints on the home page 

5. _______ You visit the Web site of a museum. You want to find out the cost of admission to the museum. 
What would lead you to the answer? 
 (A) an icon with a dollar sign 
(B) a link that says “Admission” 
(C) a graphic of a ticket booth or a cash register 
(D) Any of the above text features could lead you to the answer. 

6. _______You are exploring a museum’s Web site. Which of the following would lead you to information on past modes of transportation? 
(A) an icon of the sun 
(B) an icon of a wheelchair 
(C) a link that reads “Trains and Trails” 
(D) a chart that includes photos of modern cars 

7. _______ If you clicked on the icon of a snowflake at the museum’s Web site, what information would it probably lead to? 
(A) information about life in a pond 
(B) information about winter activities at the museum 
(C) information about the history of the museum 
(D) information about activities at a ski resort in Japan 

8. _______If you read all the information about birds on the museum’s Web page and still wanted to know more, what text feature might you look for? 
(A) graphics, such as a photo gallery, that feature pictures of trees 
 (B) a link that will take you to articles about birds on other Web sites 
(C) an icon with a picture of a house, which will take you to the home page 
(D) a link that will take you to nature games and crafts 

9. _______What is the meaning of the word ‘links’? 
(A) images of a pathway 
 (B) connections to other spots on the Web site, often appearing as highlighted words 
 (C) pictures which will take you to the home page 
(D) graphics, such as a photo gallery 

10._______Which of the following IS NOT an example of a website feature? 
(A) a framed painting of a movie celebrity’s pet 
(B) connections to other spots on the Web site 
(C) images that can lead you to more information 
(D) pictures, maps, and other visual features of Web sites 
 

(II)
  A record-breaking heat wave is sweeping South Asia, threatening lives of hundreds of millions of people. To understand what heat waves mean for people physiologically, researchers use the “wet-bulb temperature,” which combines both heat and humidity to account for how the human body experiences extreme heat. At a wet-bulb temperature of about 90 degrees F, labor becomes unsafe, and if it climbs past 95 degrees F, the body can no longer cool itself, leading to illness and even death. If global temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius (about 3.5 degrees F), as some projections show, South Asia could experience more than twice as many unsafe-labor and life-threatening temperatures than it does today. Limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees C (about 2.5 degrees F) will halve this exposure, but millions in the region will still be vulnerable to extreme heat stress. This isn’t a hypothetical future problem. The past nine years have all been among the top 10 warmest on record. This year heat waves came earlier than ever for South Asia, setting a March record. Heat waves in India have caused the death of at least 6,500 people since 2010. In 2015 alone about 3,500 people died in India and Pakistan during the fifth deadliest heat wave ever recorded.
 

  As the world heats up, billions of people need air-conditioning. Understandably, this has created anxiety over the climate threat of a world overrun with ACs. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is projected to add another four billion AC units by 2050, largely driven by demand in emerging economies such as India and Indonesia. Air conditioners can be quite energy-intensive. In fact, AC could account for 20 to 44 percent of the peak load in India’s power grid by 2050. If this power is supplied by fossil fuels—and in areas of highest growth, including India and Indonesia, it usually is—the increase will have substantial impacts on global greenhouse gas emissions.
 

  These projections are scary. Could the need for cooling wind up cooking the planet? Instead of regarding the trend as a threat, this should be seen as an opportunity to explore greener cooling technology and encourage the adoption of renewable energy. Manufacturers and governments must innovate to develop affordable and efficient AC technology using refrigerants with lower climate impact. In addition to setting efficiency standards, governments must invest in driving down the cost of higher-quality air conditioner models. Switching to alternative refrigerants can also reduce cooling emissions significantly in the coming decades. Cooling does not have to blow the carbon budget. In fact, if leveraged correctly, it could be a driver of equity, economic growth and the transition to clean energy.

11._______ Which of the following about the first paragraph is NOT true?
 (A) “Wet-bulb temperature” is an indicator used to reflect the extent to which people can endure  heat.
 (B) People lose the ability to maintain body temperature if wet-bulb temperature exceeds 95  degrees F.
 (C) That global temperatures rise to 1.5 degree C is a probable future problem, according to the  author.
 (D) In 2010 alone, heat waves have claimed lived of at least 6500 in India, according to the  record.

12._______ What might be the author’s attitude towards more AC units?
 (A) Optimistic (B) Indifferent
 (C) Pessimistic (D) Neutral

13._______ What does this refer to in the last paragraph?
 (A) The projections of the greenhouse gas emissions.
 (B) AC units ending up cooking the planet.
 (C) Viewing the rising temperature as a threat.
 (D) The opportunity to explore renewable energy.

14._______ How does the author end the passage?
 (A) By pointing out the threat of the growing temperature.
 (B) By promoting eco-friendly refrigerators and cooling systems.
 (C) By encouraging manufacturers and governments to take actions.
 (D) By providing specific numbers and figures to prove the author’s point.

15._______ Which of the following is the most likely source of this passage?
 (A) A science news website.
 (B) A school newsletter.
 (C) A medical journal.
 (D) An economic study.
 

(III)

  Many companies are becoming more flexible with when and where their employees can work, but not everyone is crazy about it. Here's what several told us:

Case 1: Robert Allenby is the managing partner of a law firm in San Diego. And his firm plans to let most staff work from home a couple of days a week. "We've gone through the looking glass. So many of the fears people had about letting employees work from home have proven not to be worthwhile," Allenby said. "We have not lost productivity or profitability. More importantly, we have gained an improved morale."

16. _______ In what order do the following contents appear in the passage?
a. Irreplaceable face interaction. b. Team spirits and productivity: Both secured.
c. More work for the managers. d. Keeping track of team members: annoying job.
(A) b→d→c→a
(B) a→c→b→d
(C) a→d→c→b
(D) b→c→a→d

Case 2: Lori Smith supports greater flexibility for employees, but said one downside of remote work was having to always chase select team members down. Smith, who was managing 40 assistants at a bank, said most of her team performed well, but the few who were not exhausted her. "I would call a person during business hours, expecting them to answer the phone and might not get a callback for several hours," Smith said. "Sometimes, they were quote 'busy' or had to run an errand, and sometimes they didn't have any excuse." But she believes her team will do well with the hybrid mode, since up to 70% of their work can be done remotely.

Case 3: Dennis Meyer, a freelance television producer in Los Angeles who line-produces and manages budgets for shows like the Grammy Awards sees value in working from home, especially when the specific task doesn't require someone to be on site. But having everyone work from home on some days as a matter of course can mean he ends up doing things he'd normally delegate. "You're always weighing, 'Isn't it just faster if I do it myself?'" Meyer said. "Nothing is faster or more practical than just looking across the room and talking to someone with your voice. The instant you have to pick up a phone or write a message you're wasting valuable time."

Case 4: As a manager of a call center for an education company, Diana Garrett would prefer a hybrid situation to the all-remote one she is in now. Garrett had only been in her job three months and was working at the Arizona office full-time when the pandemic struck. Consequently, she's only met 12 people in-person from her current team of 25. Everyone else has been hired since and they no longer are all based in the same state because the Arizona office was closed. The lack of personal interactions makes her job harder and more time consuming, she said. "What could have been a 5-minute conversation in the office now takes double the time, if not more." And being on site with her team would make it easier for her to know exactly when they need support from her. "A lot of my time is now spent discovering things I may or may not know. I would prefer some in face interaction. I find myself a lot more stressed."

17. _______Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
(A) Robert Allenby’s company embraced the remote work style at the very beginning of the pandemic.
 (B) Lori Smith’s team members were quite busy when they work from home.
 (C) Diana Garrett was a new manager and needed more time to support her team.
 (D) The lack of personal interactions with her team stressed Diana Garrett out.

18. _______Which of the following comments might be from Dennis Meyer?
 (A) “The worry of working from home is unnecessary.”
 (B) “Working remotely just doubles my work time.”
 (C) “I miss getting in a conference room with my team.”
 (D) “What a waste of time to do all the things on my own.”

19. _______ According to the passage, who is more likely to support the all-remote work condition?
 (A) Robert Allenby.
 (B) Lori Smith.
 (C) Dennis Meyer.
 (D) Diana Garrett.

20. _______ Which of the following is closest in attitude towards working from home to Case 5?
(A) Robert Allenby.
(B) Lori Smith.
(C) Dennis Meyer.
(D) Diana Garrett.

Part 2: English Grammar and Writing Skills(50%, 2.5% for each question)
(I)
21. _______Choose the sentence that is written with the correct punctuation. 
 (A) When John graduates, from university, he wants to be a teacher. 
 (B) When John, graduates from university he wants to be a teacher. 
 (C) When John graduates from university, he wants to be a teacher. 
 (D) When John graduates, from university he wants, to be a teacher. 
 

Case 5: Rene Cortes manages a sales and support team of about a dozen people for a medical device maker. Cortes said his own work-from-home experience this past year has been enlightening. He used to fear that people would assume he wasn't as productive working remotely. But he discovered that was unfounded. "I'm just as productive as before and saved a lot of commuter time that I can use to support my customers and reps," Cortes said. Before the pandemic, he used to fly for work a lot, and take business calls in airports, he noted. "Now I have a quiet space at home when someone calls. I'm able to be more effective and not be distracted."

22. _______ Choose the sentence that is written with the correct punctuation. 
 (A) “Okay,” instructed the teacher, “let’s pack away the tablets.” 
(B) “Okay,” instructed the teacher let’s pack away the tablets.” 
 (C) “Okay,” instructed the teacher, let’s pack away the tablets.” 
(D) “Okay,” instructed the teacher “Let’s pack away the tablets.” 

23. _______ Choose the sentence that is written with the correct capitalization. 
(A) Dad and Uncle Bob went to see the statue of liberty. 
(B) Dad and uncle Bob went to see the statue of liberty. 
(C) Dad and uncle Bob went to see the Statue of Liberty. 
(D) Dad and Uncle Bob went to see the Statue of Liberty. 

24. _______ Choose the sentence that is written correctly. 
(A) Do you know how to separate the noisy students in class? 
(B) Do you know how to seperate the noisy students in class? 
(C) Do you know how to separate the noisey students in class? 
(D) Do you know how to sepperate the noisy students in class? 

25. _______ Choose the sentence that is written correctly. 
(A) It seems mirraculous that little Ben is already 14 years old! 
(B) It seems miraculous that little Ben is allready 14 years old! 
(C) It seems miraculous that little Ben is already 14 years old! 
(D) It seems miraculous that little Ben is already 14 year’s old! 

26. _______ Choose the sentence that is written with the correct capitalization. 
(A) Do you live south of Taichung City? 
(B) Do you live South of Taichung City? 
(C) Do you live south of taichung city? 
(D) Do you live south of Taichung city? 

27. _______ Choose the salutation that is written correctly. 
(A) Dear mr. Smith, 
(B) Dear Mr Smith 
(C) Dear Mr. Smith, 
(D) Dear Mr. Smith 

28. _______ Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence. 
 Which is the _________________ of the two rulers?
(A) long 
(B) longer 
(C) longest 
(D) more long 

29. _______ Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence. 
 Each of the boys _________________ a pen. 
(A) need 
(B) is needing 
(C) needs 
(D) are need 

30. _______Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence. 
 Everyone _________________ going on the field trip. 
(A) are 
(B) is 
(C) will 
(D) be 
 

(II)
  Children with strong family connections are associated with a high likelihood of flourishing in life, a new study found. Children with the greatest level of family connection were over 49% more likely to flourish compared with those with the lowest level of family connection, according to the study. 31 It's not enough to have depression and anxiety to live a good life, according to Elaine Reese, a professor of psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, who was not involved in the study. "A good life entails 32 having a sense of purpose and meaning, which is what the flourishing scale in this study measured," she said.

  The highest scores in both family connection and flourishing came from children who said they live with both parents, have enough food or never have their family worrying about finances. Researchers then controlled the data for families' poverty levels, 33 and included financial circumstances and food insecurity, to remove the effect they may have had on the numbers. After controlling for these factors, the strength of family connections still impacted how much children flourished.
 

  [1] Adults have a very powerful influence on the emotional climate in the home, so it's important to create a space where children feel seen and heard, said Dr. Robert Whitaker, director of the ColumbiaBassett research program at Columbia University in New York City. 34 A great opportunity to strengthen family bonds is around the dinner table. Adults should create an environment where children feel comfortable speaking freely. [2] While they are talking, grown-ups should show that they have a genuine interest in what their children are saying and try to suspend judgment, Whitaker added.
 

  Adults do not need to make grand gestures to bond with their children, Reese said. [3] Having meaningful conversations is more important for your connection than taking them on expensive trips, she said. Silence is 35 thus another powerful form of communication, he said. Children and parents or their caregivers spending time together in silence or even running an errand or doing chores can create a connection. "We don't necessarily need to fill those moments with chatter or the radio," he said.
31. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) It is not enough to not to
(C) It is never too much to (D) It is too much to

32. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) to have
(C) to have had (D) that to have

33. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) included
(C) including (D) to include

34. _______
The writer is considering moving the sentence. Where should the writer move the sentence?
(A) NO CHANGE (B) [1]
(C) [2] (D) [3]

35. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) also
(C) then (D) yet
 

(III)
  The weight-loss idea is appealing: Limit your eating to a period of six to eight hours each day, during which you can have whatever you want. Studies in mice seemed to support so-called time-restricted eating, a form of the popular intermittent fasting diet. Small studies of people with obesity suggested it might help shed pounds. But now, a one-year study 36 in which people followed a low-calorie diet between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or consumed the same number of calories anytime during the day 37 hasfailed to find an effect. The bottom line, said Dr. Ethan Weiss, a diet researcher at the University of California, San Francisco: “There is no benefit to eating in a narrow window.”

  The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 38 led by researchers at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, and included 139 people with obesity. Women ate 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day, and men consumed 1,500 to 1,800 calories daily. To ensure compliance, participants were required to photograph every bit of food they ate and to keep food diaries. Both groups lost weight — an average of about 14 to 18 pounds —but there was no significant difference in the amounts of weight lost with either diet strategy. There also were no significant differences between the groups in measures of waist circumference, body fat and lean body mass. The scientists also found no differences in 39 such risk factors like blood glucose levels, sensitivity to insulin, blood lipids or blood pressure. “These results indicate that caloric intake restriction explained most of the beneficial effects seen with the time-restricted eatingregimen,” Weiss and his colleagues concluded.

  Christopher Gardner, director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, said he wouldn’t be surprised if time-restricted eating 40 nonetheless worked on occasion. “Almost every type of diet out there works for some people,” he said. “But the take-home supported by this new research is that when subjected to a properly designed and conducted study — scientific investigation — it is not any more helpful than simply reducing daily calorie intake for weight loss and health factors.”
36. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) when
(C) which (D) , which

37. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) had
(C) have (D) having

38. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) leading
(C) was led by (D) had been led by

39. _______
(A) NO CHANGE (B) such risk factors, like
(C) such risk factors, as (D) such risk factors as

40. _______
(A) thus (B) nonetheless
(C) then (D) moreove

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