2018年11月28日 星期三

四技二專綜合測驗Unit 01-Unit15

Unit 1
The Ghost Festival is celebrated in Taiwan every summer. Unlike on Halloween, __1__, people do not have parties or dress up __2__ ghosts and monsters. Instead, they offer food for ghosts to eat and burn paper __3__ them to use as money. Popular tradition says that the gates of hell open at this time __4__ open for one month. Many ghosts come out to have fun. They have to be given food and money, __5__ they will cause a lot of trouble and make terrible things __6__. Some people also __7__ doing certain things during ghost month. For example, they don’t go swimming, __8__ they will not be pulled down into the water by the spirits of the dead. On the last day of the month, the ghosts return to hell, and the gates close for __9__ year.
(   ) 1. (A) though              (B) therefore            (C) even                   (D) anyway
(   ) 2. (A) on                     (B) for                     (C) with                         (D) as
(   ) 3. (A) in                      (B) to                       (C) for                     (D) with
(   ) 4. (A) stay                         (B) and stay                   (C) will stay                   (D) they stay
(   ) 5. (A) nor                    (B) or                      (C) so                      (D) then
(   ) 6. (A) happen             (B) happening         (C) to happen          (D) happened
(   ) 7. (A) argue                 (B) allow                 (C) accept                (D) avoid
(   ) 8. (A) when                 (B) however                   (C) because              (D) so that
(   ) 9. (A) the rest              (B) another              (C) next                         (D) all
Unit 2
The great American industrialist Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you are right!” What he meant was __1__, people’s ability to achieve something __2__ one thing alone, and that is their belief in themselves. Our inner voices are always __3__ to us, and most of the time, what we say about ourselves is __4__. If we keep telling ourselves “I can’t,” then we need to __5__ the habit of thinking more positive thoughts.
In addition, we need motivation. A student might have intelligence, knowledge, student skills, and time management skills, __6__ if she doesn’t have motivation, she won’t get far. Interest is an important motivator for a student, and __7__ a desire to learn. When we link these two things together __8__ positive thoughts, we create success.
(   ) 1. (A) why                         (B) that                    (C) for                     (D) but
(   ) 2. (A) puts on             (B) depends on        (C) looks up                   (D) thinks of
(   ) 3. (A) talking              (B) telling                (C) saying                (D) asking
(   ) 4. (A) positive                   (B) correct               (C) nervous             (D) negative
(   ) 5. (A) run into                   (B) get into              (C) make up                   (D) give up
(   ) 6. (A) and                          (B) even                   (C) but                     (D) what
(   ) 7. (A) that is               (B) so is                         (C) therefore            (D) not

(   ) 8. (A) into                         (B) with                         (C) except                (D) on
Unit 3
With the importance that many people place on being popular or successful, it’s not surprising that we often __1__ admit we are lonely, even to ourselves. Loneliness is a part of being human, __2__, and it can affect anyone. It can set off by new situations, __3__ a move to a new community, a change of school or job, or the loss of a friend or partner. As well, loneliness can come __4__ relationships and situations become repetitive or routine. Boredom often goes __5__ with loneliness. In many ways, though, loneliness is a __6__ signal. It can stir us to make changes, increase social contacts, __7__ relationships, and try new activities. These activities don’t depend on having other people __8__. We can feel happy and involved even when we are alone.
(   ) 1. (A) make it a rule to      (B) find it hard to    (C) know how to            (D) make it up to
(   ) 2. (A) as a result         (B) in addition         (C) however                   (D) although
(   ) 3. (A) such as              (B) rather than         (C) according to             (D) in spite of
(   ) 4. (A) when                 (B) but                     (C) until                   (D) so
(   ) 5. (A) face to face        (B) in return                   (C) in mind              (D) hand in hand
(   ) 6. (A) strange              (B) dangerous          (C) wild                          (D) healthy
(   ) 7. (A) escape               (B) burst                  (C) improve                   (D) puzzle
(   ) 8. (A) beside               (B) around               (C) up                      (D) away
Unit 4
People who are bilingual can speak two languages. They can speak __1__ their native language, or “mother tongue,” and a second language. Being bilingual gives a person a few __2__ over someone who speaks only one language. Bilingual people are quite often better __3__ problem solving, and they __4__ higher on intelligence tests. They also can get along well with people from other countries __5__ cultural differences and other ways of thinking.
However, it takes a lot of hard work to __6__ the ability to speak a second language fluently. __7__ most people can quickly learn basic phrases in another language, it may take years to develop the language skills necessary to read a novel or take part in a complex discussion. One thing __8__ is clear is that a child __9__ a strong ability in his or her mother tongue is in a good position to learn a second language.
(   ) 1. (A) also                         (B) neither               (C) either                 (D) both
(   ) 2. (A) advantages        (B) problems           (C) efforts                (D) degrees
(   ) 3. (A) to                      (B) at                       (C) on                      (D) by
(   ) 4. (A) score                 (B) guard                 (C) reply                  (D) focus
(   ) 5. (A) that they understand                               (B) to be understood
             (C) understanding                                   (D) and understand
(   ) 6. (A) look like            (B) get to                 (C) put on                (D) pick up
(   ) 7. (A) Unless               (B) Whether                   (C) Though              (D) Despite
(   ) 8. (A) where                (B) that                    (C) what                  (D) why
(   ) 9. (A) by                     (B) for                     (C) with                         (D) in
Unit 5
Dear Wei-li:
Here are a few do’s and don’ts about going to dinner with an American family. First, make sure you are not more than a few minutes late. You should also wait until everyone is __1__ before you start eating, and don’t forget __2__ the napkin on your lap. Start using the silverware from the outside, and __3__ you are eating meat, cut it into small pieces with a knife and put it into your mouth with a fork. Don’t speak __4__ your mouth full, and never __5__ something across the table. __6__, ask someone to pass it to you. Don’t make noises while you __7__, and you should certainly never __8__ your knife or your fingers. Just __9__ these rules of etiquette in mind, and you will be sure to enjoy the experience. Good luck.
(   ) 1. (A) achieved           (B) served               (C) directed              (D) supported
(   ) 2. (A) to place                   (B) place                 (C) placing               (D) placed
(   ) 3. (A) until                  (B) after                  (C) so                      (D) if
(   ) 4. (A) as                      (B) for                     (C) when                  (D) with
(   ) 5. (A) pass by                   (B) reach for            (C) make up for       (D) put up with
(   ) 6. (A) Instead              (B) Besides              (C) Still                    (D) After all
(   ) 7. (A) ate                    (B) are eating           (C) eating                 (D) have eaten
(   ) 8. (A) use                    (B) lick                     (C) cut                     (D) clean
(   ) 9. (A) bring                 (B) take                          (C) keep                   (D) put
Unit 6
At the age of nineteen, Milton, S. Hershey left his home and went to Philadelphia. When he got there, he __1__ his own candy store. His business did not __2__ and soon closed. Hershey tried again in Chicago, Denver, New Orleans, and New York, but he __3__ every time. It seemed he just couldn’t make the candy business __4__. While in Denver, __5__, Hershey had learned __6__ to make good caramels using fresh milk. __7__ home to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he discovered there was an abundant __8__ of fresh milk nearby. Pretty soon, he was making caramels __9__ would “melt in the mouth.” His candy business was fully a success, and he eventually sold it __10__ a million dollars.
(   ) 1. (A) was opened      (B) had opened             (C) opened                    (D) opens
(   ) 2. (A) go wrong         (B) get together       (C) go well                    (D) get it
(   ) 3. (A) dropped           (B) stuffed              (C) fired                  (D) failed
(   ) 4. (A) work                (B) working            (C) to work             (D) worked
(   ) 5. (A) instead                   (B) moreover          (C) therefore           (D) however
(   ) 6. (A) that                  (B) how                  (C) what                 (D) if
(   ) 7. (A) To return         (B) Returning         (C) Returned           (D) When he returns
(   ) 8. (A) supply                    (B) manner                    (C) fund                  (D) stress
(   ) 9. (A) they                 (B) who                  (C) and                   (D) that
(   ) 10. (A) to                   (B) for                           (C) with                  (D) as
Unit 7
When you look for a job or try to get into college or university, a good cover letter is important. A cover letter is the first thing your future __1__ or school will look at. __2__ format is concerned, it is similar to a personal letter. A cover letter, however, should contain __3__ language and be direct. You should begin by introducing yourself and explaining __4__ you are writing. For example, you can name the job you are __5__ or the field you plan to study. Follow this __6__ by explaining why you are a good person for the job or describing __7__ students you are. As well as your own address, the letter must include __8__ of the relevant person or department. This information __9__ written at the top of the letter. Finally, include your phone number __10__ the person can contact you easily.
(   ) 1. (A) customer        (B) member            (C) employee           (D) employer
(   ) 2. (A) As far as          (B) As for              (C) Up to               (D) As long as
(   ) 3. (A) personal           (B) formal               (C) broken               (D) legal
(   ) 4. (A) whose              (B) whom              (C) where               (D) why
(   ) 5. (A) giving up          (B) applying for             (C) making up       (D) taking off
(   ) 6. (A) to                    (B) up                    (C) out                   (D) in
(   ) 7. (A) what kind of            (B) which one         (C) that a good              (D) about the
(   ) 8. (A) it                     (B) most                 (C) what                 (D) that
(   ) 9. (A) will have to       (B) should              (C) needs to be        (D) was
(   ) 10. (A) so that                   (B) which                (C) for                   (D) as to
Unit 8
Earth Day is an event that began in the United States in 1970. The first Earth Day was __1__ by Americans to show their concern __2__ the nation’s growing environmental problems. Thirty years later, more than 500 million people in eighty-five countries around the world __3__ Earth Day activities every year. The aim is __4__ people together to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, stable world. Every year, major events __5__ for everyone, young and old __6__. Many people go swimming in large groups to __7__ awareness about the conditions of the Earth’s oceans, lakes, and streams. __8__ attend rallies, fairs, and marches, all __9__ Earth Day. April 22 is recognized as Earth Day worldwide, but __10__ the health of the planet, every day should be Earth Day.
(   ) 1. (A) injured           (B) punished           (C) organized           (D) charmed
(   ) 2. (A) to                    (B) by                    (C) against                    (D) over
(   ) 3. (A) participate in    (B) set out              (C) take apart          (D) show up
(   ) 4. (A) to bring                   (B) bring                (C) bringing                   (D) brought
(   ) 5. (A) have planned    (B) are planned        (C) are planning             (D) planned
(   ) 6. (A) the same           (B) alike                  (C) also                  (D) likely
(   ) 7. (A) rise                    (B) prove               (C) occur                (D) raise
(   ) 8. (A) Then                (B) Otherwise          (C) Others              (D) Another
(   ) 9. (A) in honor of        (B) opposed to        (C) in case of           (D) apart from
(   ) 10. (A) of                    (B) as                     (C) from                 (D) for
Unit 9
It would be easy for people to make money if they were able to go into the future and come back again. They could read the newspapers to see which horses would win __1__ races, or which numbers would win the lottery. They could find out which stocks were going to increase in __2__ and which business would become popular. They could __3__ return to the present and use this knowledge to __4__ themselves rich. A few people might be more __5__ in helping the world and its people. They could go into the future, find cures __6__ dangerous illnesses, and bring them back to stop people’s __7__. They could discover ways to clean the air and water so that __8__ would be no more pollution, or they  could learn of better recycling methods. __9__ is my guess, however, that most of us would not be so __10__. Instead, we would choose to increase our wealth.
(   ) 1. (A) which             (B) whose              (C) that                    (D) those
(   ) 2. (A) praise              (B) value               (C) target                (D) depth
(   ) 3. (A) rather              (B) likewise             (C) too                     (D) then
(   ) 4. (A) make                (B) put                  (C) let                    (D) become
(   ) 5. (A) interest             (B) interesting          (C) interests            (D) interested
(   ) 6. (A) that                       (B) with                       (C) for                   (D) on
(   ) 7. (A) suffering           (B) killing              (C) treatment          (D) failure
(   ) 8. (A) it                     (B) there                 (C) this                   (D) they
(   ) 9. (A) What                 (B) That                  (C) Which               (D) It
(   ) 10. (A) rude                (B) selfish               (C) selfless                    (D) forgiving
Unit 10
Garage sales are popular in many Western countries. People often have garage sales after “spring cleaning,” a time __1__ people clean their homes and __2__ things they don’t want. These things are usually old but can still be used because they __3__ good care of. People sell clothes, books, dishes, sports __4__ like bicycles or baseball bats, and furniture. The sales are called garage sales __5__ they are often held in garages. __6__, people who have a garage attached to their house __7__ their items on tables inside it. Anyone who __8__ can have a look and buy something. __9__ houses are built with garages these days, though, so “yard sales” are becoming popular. A yard sale is the same as a garage sale __10__ the items are displayed in a family’s yard.
(   ) 1. (A) where             (B) while                (C) when                  (D) for
(   ) 2. (A) hold on to        (B) catch up with    (C) get along with    (D) get ride of
(   ) 3. (A) have taken        (B) are taking          (C) have been taken (D) being taken
(   ) 4. (A) equipment         (B) recreation         (C) prediction          (D) emphasis
(   ) 5. (A) although           (B) once                   (C) but                     (D) because
(   ) 6. (A) Similarly           (B) On the contrary (C) On the other hand(D) That is
(   ) 7. (A) to place                   (B) place                (C) places              (D) are placed
(   ) 8. (A) grows up          (B) passes by           (C) leaves behind     (D) shows off
(   ) 9. (A) More                 (B) Little                  (C) Fewer                 (D) Less
(   ) 10. (A) except that            (B) so that              (C) now that                   (D) and that
Unit 11
Many people in Western countries are afraid of the number thirteen. In America, __1__, it is rare to see a building that has a thirteen floor, and few homes in France are given the number. __2__, Friday the thirteenth is a day that makes a lot of people feel nervous and afraid. The fear of Friday the thirteenth can be __3__ to pre-Christian times. In those days, it __4__ that a group of twelve witches would __5__ together with the devil every Friday to commit evil deeds. Friday, __6__, was considered the unluckiest day of the week, and it was __7__ bad if it happened to __8__ the thirteenth day of the month. __9__ nowadays, some people try to avoid traveling or doing important things on Friday the thirteen, or Black Friday, __10__ it is often called.
(   ) 1. (A) no wonder      (B) for instance             (C) before long        (D) in advance
(   ) 2. (A) What’s more           (B) On the contrary      (C) Sooner or later  (D) However
(   ) 3. (A) figured out             (B) traced back        (C) taken back         (D) carried out
(   ) 4. (A) is believed         (B) had believed             (C) was believed            (D) believed
(   ) 5. (A) gather               (B) pause                 (C) divide               (D) assist
(   ) 6. (A) after all             (B) now and then     (C) as a result          (D) by accident
(   ) 7. (A) seldom              (B) gradually          (C) more                (D) especially
(   ) 8. (A) take place         (B) fall on               (C) come over          (D) lead to
(   ) 9. (A) Even                (B) Yet                   (C) Until                  (D) From
(   ) 10. (A) that                 (B) what                 (C) so                    (D) as
Unit 12
E-mail is a part of our lives. __1__, it is important to know about basic e-mail etiquette. For example, you should keep your e-mails short and __2__. Some people receive hundreds of e-mails a day, so you are doing them a __3__ by not being unnecessarily wordy. __4__ style and punctuation, don’t write everything in upper case; if you __5__, it seems like you are SHOUTING. __6__, don’t use too many exclamation marks. Don’t bore your friends or colleagues __7__ silly e-mails. They will only delete them and they __8__ to your more important e-mails. Finally, write formally __9__ you are writing to friends. It is professional and shows respect. Begin with “Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms.” followed by the person’s last name. Use “sincerely” followed by your __10__ full name at the end.
(   ) 1. (A) Despite           (B) Instead             (C) Therefore           (D) Except
(   ) 2. (A) out of date        (B) for a change      (C) in a mess           (D) to the point
(   ) 3. (A) favor                 (B) harm                  (C) duty                         (D) magic
(   ) 4. (A) In place of         (B) With regard to   (C) By means of             (D) Due to
(   ) 5. (A) are                     (B) will                    (C) can                     (D) do
(   ) 6. (A) Perhaps                   (B) However           (C) Also                   (D) Even
(   ) 7. (A) to                      (B) for                   (C) with                      (D) by
(   ) 8. (A) could not respond                             (B) might not have responded
             (C) may not respond                                     (D) should have responded
(   ) 9. (A) so                     (B) unless                (C) because              (D) as soon as
(   ) 10. (A) own                 (B) any                   (C) other                  (D) self
Unit 13
Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered whether there are other planets like Earth in the universe? The chances of an Earth-like planet circling a distant star may be __1__ higher than astronomers had previously thought. According to __2__ done at a British university, there may be a billion planets __3__ life can exist. Over the past twenty years, advances in technology __4__ astronomers to see many planets. All, however, have been close to giant stars, making the planets too hot __5__ life. The most critical factor, of course, is water. Planets too close to or too far __6__ suns probably have no water, __7__ is considered essential for all life. __8__ intelligent life exists elsewhere, it may not be interested in building rockets and satellites. Also, it is __9__ that we will ever meet aliens, even in our own galaxy, given the vast distances. Traveling halfway across the Milky Way at the speed of light, __10__, would take about fifty thousand years.
(   ) 1. (A) much                (B) more                  (C) very                          (D) so
(   ) 2. (A) creation                   (B) mystery             (C) theory                (D) research
(   ) 3. (A) that                          (B) on them             (C) where                 (D) what
(   ) 4. (A) have allowed     (B) are allowing       (C) were allowed     (D) allowing
(   ) 5. (A) and support            (B) for supporting   (C) to support         (D) supporting
(   ) 6. (A) away                (B) from                  (C) out                     (D) between
(   ) 7. (A) that                          (B) it                       (C) which                 (D) and
(   ) 8. (A) Even if              (B) Even                  (C) Ever since         (D) Although
(   ) 9. (A) likelihood         (B) likely                 (C) just like              (D) unlikely
(   ) 10. (A) at first                   (B) for example       (C) in other words   (D) such as
Unit 14
In 1982, Scott Fahlman made a small but significant contribution to the world of online communication. He __1__ the “smiley”: a colon followed by a bracket :). Fahlman, a scientist at IBM, was researching computer languages that use symbols __2__ numbers. In his own experiences, he had noticed __3__ online messages were sometimes __4__ to express the writer’s feelings. Often, friendly messages were incorrectly seen __5__ rude or sarcastic. To avoid __6__ “just kidding” after every lighthearted comment, Fahlman came up with the smiley. Once people began to recognize the sideways face, the idea __7__ quickly. Different combinations emerged, __8__ ;-) , a winking smiley face, and :-0 , a surprised face. There is now software that allows users to __9__ a variety of faces (or “emotions”) into messages. Fahlman is amused that __10__ all his contributions to computer technology, he will go down in history as the father of the smiley.
(   ) 1. (A) invented                  (B) discovered         (C) studied               (D) imitated
(   ) 2. (A) instead of         (B) as for                 (C) because of         (D) except for
(   ) 3. (A) what                 (B) which                (C) where                 (D) that
(   ) 4. (A) helpful              (B) capable              (C) ready                (D) unable
(   ) 5. (A) to                      (B) for                     (C) by                      (D) as
(   ) 6. (A) to add               (B) adding               (C) and add              (D) added
(   ) 7. (A) dropped by       (B) ran out              (C) hung up                    (D) caught on
(   ) 8. (A) in fact               (B) both                         (C) like                     (D) rather than
(   ) 9. (A) invite                (B) insert                 (C) insist                 (D) instruct
(   ) 10. (A) despite                  (B) in spite              (C) regardless          (D) even though
Unit 15
Four surfers in Britain got quite a shock recently, when they were struck by lightning. The four friends, who regularly surfed together, were in the water as a storm began.  __1__, there was thunder and a flash of lightning. Cecilia Phillips and Grant Garge were standing in the water and __2__ unconscious. Their friends Chris Fudge and Kate Threlfall were injured __3__ the lightning but remained conscious. Kate __4__ compared the feeling to “a gigantic bee sting.” Chris and Kate __5__ get up and help their friends. Christ ran for help __6__ Kate did CPR on Grant and Cecilia. A doctor who lived nearby called the __7__ number and then continued the CPR __8__ an ambulance arrived. Although Cecilia and Grant were badly hurt, __9__ a smooth recovery. Despite their terrible experience, the four surfers __10__ to go surfing again.
(  ) 1. (A) Once upon a time      (B) Right now         (C) All of a sudden  (D) More or less
(  ) 2. (A) were knocking    (B) knocking           (C) were knocked    (D) had knocked
(  ) 3. (A) for                      (B) by                      (C) at                       (D) to
(  ) 4. (A) later                    (B) lately                 (C) latest                 (D) late
(  ) 5. (A) were able to        (B) can                    (C) are able to         (D) could not
(  ) 6. (A) whether              (B) while                  (C) throughout        (D) during
(  ) 7. (A) dialogue              (B) broadcast           (C) emergency         (D) vacation
(  ) 8. (A) as though                  (B) so that              (C) whenever           (D) until
(  ) 9. (A) but they made           (B) yet they made    (C) they had made   (D) they made

(  ) 10. (A) couldn’t wait    (B) felt like               (C) couldn’t help     (D) dared not

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