115年 - 115 高雄市市立國民中學教師聯合甄選試題：英語#141556

I. Language Teaching Pedagogy: Choose the best answer to each question.

1. A Grade 8 science teacher in an EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) program in Taiwan is teaching a unit on renewable energy. Students are asked to work in groups to explain the advantages and disadvantages of solar power in English. One student, Kevin, understands the scientific concepts but struggles to express his ideas in English independently. During the activity, the teacher provides guiding questions, sentence starters (e.g., "One advantage of solar power is..."), and strategic peer support from a more proficient classmate. By the end of the lesson, Kevin is able to participate successfully in the group discussion and explain his ideas with minimal assistance.

 Which of the following BEST illustrates Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)? (A) The teacher requires students to memorize a model paragraph about renewable energy and reproduce it verbatim during the discussion activity. (B) The teacher repeatedly drills key vocabulary and sentence patterns until students can produce them automatically without conceptual understanding. (C) The teacher provides temporary instructional support and collaborative assistance that enables the student to perform a task that would have been too difficult to accomplish independently. (D) The teacher simplifies the lesson by assigning students only tasks they can already complete independently without assistance or interaction.

2. A sixth-grade English teacher in a private bilingual school notices that many students become anxious when asked to speak English in front of their classmates. To create a more positive learning environment, the teacher transforms the classroom into a comfortable and aesthetically appealing space with soft lighting, colorful posters, and relaxing classical music playing in the  background. Before beginning a lesson on travel English, students are invited to sit comfortably, listen to a narrated dialogue accompanied by music, and imagine themselves successfully communicating in an English-speaking country. The teacher believes that reducing psychological barriers and fostering positive emotions can enhance language acquisition.
Which language teaching method is MOST clearly reflected in this instructional approach? (A) Suggestopedia, which seeks to lower learners' affective barriers and increase receptivity to language learning through relaxation, positive suggestion, and a supportive learning environment (B) The Audiolingual Method, which emphasizes the formation of correct linguistic habits through repetitive drills and immediate correction of errors (C) The Silent Way, which encourages learners to discover language patterns independently while minimizing teacher talk (D) The Grammar-Translation Method, which promotes mastery of grammatical structures through translation and explicit rule explanation

3. A Grade 8 EMI mathematics teacher introduces new academic vocabulary related to geometry. Rather than directly explaining the meaning of terms or correcting student errors, the teacher presents visual materials and colored rods and encourages students to work collaboratively to identify patterns and formulate explanations. When students make mistakes, the teacher remains largely silent and uses gestures or visual cues to prompt self-correction. The teacher believes that learners develop deeper understanding when they actively construct knowledge rather than receive it directly.  Which teaching method is MOST clearly illustrated in this scenario? (A) Audiolingualism, which promotes automatic language production through repetition and reinforcement (B) The Silent Way, which encourages learner autonomy, problem-solving, and self-discovery while minimizing teacher talk (C) Suggestopedia, which emphasizes relaxation and positive emotional experiences (D) Grammar-Translation, which emphasizes explicit explanation and translation exercises

4. A Taiwanese junior high school teacher preparing students for an English speech contest requires learners to repeat sentence patterns multiple times until pronunciation, grammar, and intonation are produced accurately. The teacher believes that language proficiency develops when correct responses are reinforced and errors are corrected immediately before they become habitual.

Which underlying theoretical assumption BEST explains this instructional approach? (A) Language is acquired primarily through social interaction and collaborative meaning- making (B) Language acquisition is facilitated when learners experience low levels of anxiety and heightened suggestibility (C) Language develops naturally when learners construct knowledge independently (D) Language learning involves the formation of automatic habits through stimulus-response practice and reinforcement

5. The retiring executive agreed to ______ control of the board, yet she insisted on remaining an advisory consultant until a permanent replacement was found. (A) surrender (B) relinquish (C) delegate (D) forfeit

6. Netflix's new K-drama "Teach You A Lesson" is garnering ______ as a compelling, feel-good series despite its initial controversy. (A) acclaim (B) influence (C) privilege (D) criticism

7. On its first day of trading, SpaceX options generated 1.8 million contracts, ______ surpassing the previous record of about 365,000 contracts set by Meta Platforms in 2012. (A) marginally (B) handily (C) inherently (D) frantically

8. The executive was surrounded by a group of obsequious advisers who rarely challenged his opinions and instead praised nearly every decision he made. (A) deferential (B) belligerent (C) resolute (D) impartial

9. Despite winning the election by a large margin, the candidate remained magnanimous, praising her opponents for their dedication and inviting them to participate in future policy discussions. (A) thrifty (B) vindictive (C) benevolent (D) indifferent

10. Rather than engaging in a constructive debate, the commentator adopted a truculent tone that alienated much of the audience. (A) circumspect (B) conciliatory (C) equivocal (D) pugnacious

11. Despite possessing considerable wealth, the businessman remained parsimonious, carefully scrutinizing even the smallest expenses and rarely spending money on himself. (A) frugal (B) worthy (C) flashy (D) giving

12. The celebrity's ostentatious lifestyle, complete with luxury yachts, designer clothing, and extravagant parties, attracted constant media attention. (A) pragmatic (B) flamboyant (C) austere (D) discreet

13. Although she possessed extensive knowledge of the subject, the scholar remained reticent during the debate and spoke only when directly addressed. (A) expressive (B) reserved (C) defiant (D) verbose

14. Many researchers found the lengthy administrative procedures so irksome that they spent more time completing paperwork than conducting actual research. (A) high-minded (B) exhilarating (C) tedious (D) meticulous

15. (A) robust (B) eligible (C) elusive (D) explicit

16. (A) sustained (B) sparked (C) converted (D) invented

17. (A) directly (B) merely (C) keenly (D) densely

18. (A) dispute (B) tribute (C) consent (D) prejudice

19. (A) asset (B) need (C) concept (D) network

20. (A) Regarding (B) Given (C) Since (D) Once

21. (A) this (B) them (C) it (D) one

22. (A) innovation (B) prominence (C) competence (D) interpretation

23. (A) In addition (B) Instead (C) Above all (D) As a result

24. (A) a personal choice (B) a practical gadget (C) an artistic routine (D) an unknown token 

25. (A) assigned (B) entrusted (C) grabbed (D) rewarded

26. (A) authority (B) influence (C) prestige (D) reputation

27. (A) although (B) since (C) unless (D) while

28. (A) empirical (B) logical (C) rational (D) theoretical

29. (A) biblical (B) doctoral (C) sacred (D) transcribed

30. Choose the most appropriate sentence for the blank to ensure the coherence and cohesion of the passage. (A) The term "bank holiday" may seem unusual because these days are now associated with leisure rather than finance. (B) Before the law was passed, confusion sometimes arose when payments were due on holidays. (C) Although they are now taken for granted, bank holidays have a surprisingly complex history. (D) As bank holidays grew in popularity, they gradually became woven into the fabric of British culture.

31. Choose the most appropriate sentence for the blank to ensure the coherence and cohesion of the passage. (A) The term "bank holiday" may seem unusual because these days are now associated with leisure rather than finance. (B) Before the law was passed, confusion sometimes arose when payments were due on holidays. (C) Although they are now taken for granted, bank holidays have a surprisingly complex history. (D) As bank holidays grew in popularity, they gradually became woven into the fabric of British culture. 

32. Choose the most appropriate sentence for the blank to ensure the coherence and cohesion of the passage. (A) The term "bank holiday" may seem unusual because these days are now associated with leisure rather than finance. (B) Before the law was passed, confusion sometimes arose when payments were due on holidays. (C) Although they are now taken for granted, bank holidays have a surprisingly complex history. (D) As bank holidays grew in popularity, they gradually became woven into the fabric of British culture.

33. Choose the most appropriate sentence for the blank to ensure the coherence and cohesion of the passage. (A) The term "bank holiday" may seem unusual because these days are now associated with leisure rather than finance. (B) Before the law was passed, confusion sometimes arose when payments were due on holidays. (C) Although they are now taken for granted, bank holidays have a surprisingly complex history. (D) As bank holidays grew in popularity, they gradually became woven into the fabric of British culture.

34. According to the passage, what has resulted from the cuckoo bird's reproductive strategy? (A) Host birds have become extinct. (B) Cuckoos have lost their ability to imitate eggs. (C) Host birds have evolved better egg-recognition skills. (D) Cuckoo chicks are no longer raised by other species.

35. Which statement best reflects the author's view of biodiversity? (A) Biodiversity refers mainly to the number of species in a habitat. (B) Biodiversity is valuable because it increases competition among species. (C) Biodiversity involves complex relationships among organisms. (D) Biodiversity is less important than technological conservation efforts. 

36. What is the main purpose of the passage? (A) To clarify the selection process of the International Booker Prize (B) To compare Taiwanese literature with other award-winning works (C) To explain why literary translation is more important than original writing (D) To introduce the history, features, and influence of the International Booker Prize 

37. What made Taiwan Travelogue particularly significant? (A) It was the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the International Booker Prize. (B) It was the first Taiwanese work to gain worldwide recognition through the prize. (C) It was the first Asian novel to win the International Booker Prize. (D) It explored Taiwan's colonial history through a culinary journey.

38. Which of the following best describes the original purpose of the International Booker Prize when it was established in 2005? (A) To reward authors and translators equally for their contributions to literature. (B) To recognize an author's lifelong achievements in fiction. (C) To promote diversity in travel literature worldwide. (D) To honor a translated work published in the UK or Ireland.

39. The word "prestigious" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. (A) deeply controversial (B) excessively expensive (C) widely criticized (D) highly respected

40. What can be inferred from the passage about books that are shortlisted for the International Booker Prize? (A) They help to strengthen one's sense of national identity. (B) They highlight the importance of translation in world literature. (C) They typically see a surge in commercial success and global exposure. (D) They are guaranteed to be exclusively published by independent publishers. 

41. What does the passage primarily argue about urban romantic comedies? (A) Their popularity reflects a structural alignment with the emotional conditions of contemporary urban life. (B) They are best understood as a commercial product designed to meet market demand. (C) Their narrative formula has remained unchanged across different cultural contexts. (D) They succeed because they realistically portray the difficulties of modern relationships. 

42. What role does the urban setting play in the reception of romantic comedies, according to paragraph 1? (A) It allows filmmakers to explore a wider range of narrative conflicts than rural settings permit. (B) It provides a socially recognizable context that mirrors the everyday experiences of audiences. (C) It reinforces traditional expectations about romance and partnership within a familiar environment. (D) It increases the commercial viability of the genre by attracting metropolitan audiences.

43. Why does the passage characterize romantic union as “a symbolic marker of subject formation”? (A) It signals the protagonist’s financial independence and social mobility. (B) It represents the culmination of a publicly visible courtship ritual. (C) It marks the individual’s successful navigation of self-definition through relational choice. (D) It resolves the tension between personal desire and social obligation in urban life.

44. How does the passage explain the psychological function of the genre? (A) It encourages viewers to confront unresolved emotional conflicts through narrative identification. (B) It models effective communicative strategies for managing real-world romantic relationships. (C) It exposes the contradictions of late-modern intimacy in a way that invites critical reflection. (D) It reduces anxiety by using humor and romantic closure to provide a sense of narrative order.

45. What is the author’s primary purpose in this passage? (A) To offer an academic framework that accounts for the structural appeal of urban romantic comedies. (B) To compare genre theory and affective theory as competing explanations for popular culture. (C) To critique the entertainment industry’s exploitation of late-modern emotional insecurities. (D) To demonstrate that romantic comedies are more culturally significant than previously acknowledged. 

46. The primary purpose of the passage is to (A) argue that bicycle-parking regulations in cities are unnecessarily strict (B) examine the psychological causes of collective anxiety in densely populated cities (C) propose specific policy reforms to improve urban mobility for vulnerable populations (D) distinguish productive civic rule-following from a counterproductive fixation on visible order

47. The author’s attitude toward civic rules can best be described as (A) unconditional support, provided that the rules are democratically enacted (B) qualified endorsement, contingent on whether the rules serve genuine public welfare (C) deep ambivalence, rooted in skepticism about whether shared spaces can function without conflict (D) mild disapproval, stemming from a preference for individual discretion over collective norms

48. Which of the following situations would the author most likely cite as evidence for the argument made in paragraph 3? (A) A delivery driver parks briefly in a no-stopping zone and is immediately fined, despite no vehicles being obstructed. (B) A municipal council debates whether to extend parking permit hours in a residential district. (C) A community group volunteers to repaint faded road markings in a busy intersection. (D) A city installs new bike lanes that reduce pedestrian injuries by 30 percent.

49. In paragraph 2, the phrase ‘a character test’ primarily serves to (A) illustrate how civic responsibility can inspire personal pride (B) suggest that rule-following has become a proxy for moral judgment rather than a practical standard (C) argue that citizens should be evaluated on their compliance with parking regulations (D) imply that enforcement officers exceed their authority in ticketing minor infractions

50. As used in paragraph 4, ‘choreography’ most nearly means (A) artistic coordination between performers (B) a legal framework governing public conduct (C) rigid, scripted conformity imposed on individual behavior (D) a municipal planning strategy for shared infrastructure