115年 - [無官方正解]115 國立臺灣師範大學_碩士班招生考試試題：英文#142706

1. Because their immune systems are weaker, young infants are much more ______ to common infections than healthy adults are. (A) sterling (B) susceptible (C) valiant (D) unamiable

2. The earthquake was devastating, resulting in thousands of ______ and leaving many homeless. (A) deteriorations (B) decrees (C) facets (D) casualties

3. The bank manager was arrested after it was discovered he had committed serious financial ______ by stealing from customer accounts. (A) treason (B) rectitude (C) fraud (D) prank

4. She is known as a ______ student who takes meticulous notes, studies hard, and always hands in her assignments on time. (A) conscientious (B) defiant (C) inebriated (D) statutory

5. The state needs to find new sources of ______ to fund the construction of the new highway system without raising taxes. (A) debris (B) judiciary (C) revenue (D) harness

6. The sudden ______ of the popular CEO shocked the stock market and caused the company's shares to drop. (A) demolition (B) premise (C) demise (D) precipitation

7. When the two coworkers couldn't agree on the project's direction, the manager had to step in and ______. (A) mediate (B) digress (C) migrate (D) detect

8. Working on the assembly line doing the exact same task for eight hours a day can be incredibly ______. (A) fertile (B) disruptive (C) monotonous (D) nominal

9. The CEO told the manager not to bother him with ______ details, but to focus only on the big-picture strategy. (A) eminent (B) latent (C) acronymic (D) trivial

10. The donor wished to remain ______, so her name was not engraved on the hospital wing she funded. (A) anonymous (B) ethical (C) deficient (D) blunt

11. The rate of technological change in the 21st century is ______; humanity has never seen such rapid progress before. (A) simultaneous (B) unprecedented (C) grave (D) applicative

12. The politician's controversial speech was designed to ______ his opponents into making an angry public response. (A) amend (B) rave (C) provoke (D) deploy

13. This cold medication lists a common side effect: it might make you feel ______ and sleepy, so do not operate heavy machinery. (A) dazzled (B) drowsy (C) dreary (D) dynamic

14. Although they were once the ______ force in the market, the company has recently lost its lead to younger competitors. (A) agreeable (B) elastic (C) nutrient (D) dominant

15. We spent the entire afternoon ______ through the museum galleries without a specific plan, just looking at whatever caught our eye. (A) wandering (B) processing (C) rebelling (D) devouring

16. (A) pragmatic (B) cosmetic (C) fictional (D) superstitious

17. (A) mitigate (B) aggravate (C) instigate (D) duplicate

18. (A) collide (B) align (C) dispute (D) tamper

19. (A) upfront (B) buried (C) imaginary (D) patriotic

20. (A) outrun (B) outweigh (C) outlast (D) outwit

21. (A) compels (B) deters (C) forbids (D) calibrates

22. (A) enhancing (B) stifling (C) broadcasting (D) mimicking

23. (A) abundance (B) absence (C) brilliance (D) guidance

24. (A) obstacle (B) catalyst (C) barrier (D) illusion

25. (A) dormant (B) vacant (C) hostile (D) messy

26. (A) beneficial (B) impartial (C) essential (D) detrimental

27. (A) whisper (B) melody (C) commotion (D) void

28. (A) crucial (B) optional (C) decorative (D) debatable

29. (A) reversible (B) temporary (C) irreversible (D) miniature

30. (A) fabrication (B) destruction (C) isolation (D) preservation

31. What is the primary criticism of "fast fashion" mentioned in the passage? (A) The clothes are often too expensive for the average person. (B) It has negative impacts on the environment and society. (C) The designs are often outdated by the time they reach stores. (D) It relies too heavily on recycled materials.

32. How does "circular fashion" differ from the traditional linear model? (A) It focuses on producing clothes faster than before. (B) It prioritizes the disposal of clothes after a single use. (C) It aims to restore and regenerate rather than just dispose. (D) It relies exclusively on synthetic, human-made fabrics.

33. According to Elena Rossi, what is a key step in changing the fashion industry? (A) Lowering the cost of labor to make clothes cheaper. (B) Designing clothes specifically to be long-lasting and recyclable. (C) Ignoring the materials used and focusing only on style. (D) Stopping the production of all new clothing immediately.

34. What is the purpose of a "take-back" scheme? (A) To allow customers to get a full cash refund on any item. (B) To punish companies that produce low-quality goods. (C) To transport unsold clothes to landfills more quickly. (D) To collect old garments so they can be turned into new products.

35. What is implied about the future of the fashion industry? (A) It will likely collapse if it does not return to the linear model. (B) It needs to invest in technology to become sustainable. (C) It will stop producing clothes and focus on digital fashion. (D) It is already fully sustainable and needs no further changes.

36. According to the passage, how does the body react to constant urban noise? (A) It releases stress hormones like cortisol. (B) It eventually adapts and ignores the sound. (C) It lowers its heart rate to compensate. (D) It improves its cognitive abilities to focus better.

37. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a health risk associated with noise pollution? (A) High blood pressure. (B) Heart disease. (C) Cognitive impairment in children. (D) Respiratory infections.

38. What is the function of "soundscaping"? (A) To eliminate all noise from a city environment. (B) To record urban noises for scientific study. (C) To use pleasant sounds to cover up or mask unpleasant ones. (D) To increase the volume of emergency sirens.

39. What solution does Dr. Aris Thorne recommend? (A) Banning cars from city centers entirely. (B) Using vegetation like green walls to block sound. (C) Replacing all asphalt with cobblestones. (D) Requiring citizens to wear earplugs in public.

40. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? (A) Noise pollution is impossible to solve. (B) Health experts are worried about cortisol levels. (C) There are various engineering and natural strategies to reduce city noise. (D) Asphalt is the primary cause of all urban noise.

41. What is the main concept of the "Uncanny Valley"? (A) Robots should always look exactly like humans to be successful. (B) Humans prefer robots that look completely mechanical and industrial. (C) There is a point where near-human realism in robots creates a negative reaction. (D) Japanese robotics is far superior to robotics in other countries.

42. According to the passage, when does the emotional response "dip"? (A) When the robot looks completely like a cartoon. (B) When the robot looks almost human but has slight imperfections. (C) When the robot stops moving entirely. (D) When the robot begins to speak a foreign language.

43. Why does Masahiro Mori believe humans react this way? (A) Because we are jealous of the robot's capabilities. (B) Because we are naturally afraid of technology taking our jobs. (C) Because it triggers a biological instinct to avoid sickness or death. (D) Because the robots are often programmed to be aggressive.

44. In the passage, the word "revulsion" is closest in meaning to: (A) Intense disgust. (B) Mild curiosity. (C) Deep confusion. (D) Sudden joy.

45. How do designers often avoid the "Uncanny Valley"? (A) By making robots invisible. (B) By giving robots stylized or cartoon-like features. (C) By only building robots that look like animals. (D) By forcing users to wear blindfolds when interacting with robots.

46. What was the original intention behind the open-plan office design? (A) To save money on electricity and heating. (B) To reduce the number of employees needed. (C) To allow managers to watch employees more easily. (D) To increase collaboration and remove hierarchy.

47. What surprising result did the Harvard study find? (A) Face-to-face interaction decreased significantly. (B) Employees became 70% more productive. (C) People stopped using email and instant messaging. (D) Employees refused to come to work.

48. Why do employees in open-plan offices often wear headphones? (A) To listen to instructions from their bosses. (B) To enjoy music during group meetings. (C) To look busy so they don't have to work. (D) To block out noise and focus on their work.

49. What is the "fishbowl effect" referring to? (A) The calming effect of having an aquarium in the office. (B) The feeling of being constantly observed by others. (C) The shape of the modern office building. (D) The tendency for employees to gather around the water cooler.

50. What characterizes the new "hybrid" office design mentioned? (A) It returns completely to the old style of private offices for everyone. (B) It removes all desks and asks employees to stand. (C) It combines private areas for focus with communal areas for socializing. (D) It requires employees to work from home permanently.