90年 - 90 二技統測_共同科目：英文#145146

1. Many exhibitions are held each year in Taiwan as the island is one of the world's largest      manufacturers      of computers. (A) consumers (B) supporters (C) producers (D) employers

2. For your safety, when you make a friend on the Internet, don't      reveal       too much personal information in the e-mail at the beginning stage. (A) exchange with (B) give out (C) find for (D) show off

3. In tonal languages such as Chinese, meaning is      conveyed      not only by the sound of a word but also by its pitch. (A) communicated (B) received (C) formed (D) specialized

4. To protect consumers from the threat of mad cow disease, the government has decided to put a               ban on      European cosmetics. (A) evaluate (B) import (C) measure (D) prohibit

5. The head of Environmental Protection Administration made a public apology for the      inappropriate      handling of the oil slick at Kenting. (A) necessary (B) intentional (C) improper (D) technical

6. St. Valentine's Day has been slowly      adopted       in both Taiwan and Mainland China as Lover's Day. (A) informed (B) renamed (C) changed (D) accepted

7. Jackson has been trying to avoid Susan's friends after he married Helen, but unfortunately he       ran into     some of Susan's close friends yesterday. (A) talked causally (B) met unexpectedly (C) smiled happily (D) avoided helplessly

8. The word "culture" usually refers to some characteristics __________ by a community, especially those which might distinguish it from other communities. (A) used (B) shared (C) paid (D) worked

9. The government has been accused of __________ in its duty to prevent the declining economy and the rise of unemployment. (A) going off (B) falling down (C) hurrying on (D) following up

10. Free of the __________ of time and space, satellite distance learning is one of the most popular media for gaining new information nowadays. (A) preparation (B) revolution (C) introduction (D) limitation

11. The new LCD television _______________ a thin and lightweight body that you can easily carry anywhere you go. (A) features (B) compares (C) argues (D) invents

12. Most politicians try to impress people by showing how smart they are, but President Bush does the _______________; that is, he likes to pretend you're telling him something he didn't know. (A) homework (B) housework (C) opposite (D) business

13. The young man was well qualified for the position, but the committee finally _______________ his application on account of his poor health. (A) gave over (B) took in (C) turned down (D) went down

14. The company is well-known for protecting human rights, _______________ the environment, and being against animal testing. (A) looking up (B) living on (C) paying off (D) caring about

15. In the future, the way we communicate with computers is very likely to change ______: We won't be typing on keyboards but speaking to them. (A) remarkably (B) friendly (C) mindlessly (D) faithfully 

16. Sue : I just got back from Kenting.
Jim : What's Kenting
like? Sue : A wonderful place. Lovely sunshine and beautiful beaches. _______________
Jim : Can I go with you next time? (A) What's your plan next summer? (B) Have you been there before? (C) I just can't wait to go back again. (D) However, it's too crowded.

17. David : Mother's Day is coming. What did you get for Mom?
May : Nothing yet. It's kind of difficult to get a gift for her.
Tom : _______________ It took us a long time to get her one last year. (A) I hope so, too. (B) I think so, too. (C) So do I. (D) So does she.

18. Ann : May, the cake is delicious. Did you make it yourself?
May : No, my Mom made it.
Ann : _______________ May : Cheese, a lot of cheese. (A) It tastes so good. (B) Your mother is a good cook. (C) Can your mother teach me? (D) Do you know what's in it?

19. Waiter : Are you ready to order?
Tom : Yes, please. I'd like a steak.
Waiter : __________
David : Same thing. Thank you. (A) What kind of dressing? (B) Good. It's on sale today. (C) And how about you, Sir? (D) Sure, we have the best steak.

20. Announcer : May I have your attention please? BR Flight 205 to Los Angeles is now boarding at Gate 86B.
Passenger 1 : Excuse me, Sir. Where's Gate 86B?
Passenger 2 : Over there. Just go straight to the end. __________
Passenger 1 : I see. Thank you, Sir. (A) You can't miss it. (B) It's a bit confusing. (C) It's a great idea. (D) You get a passport.

21. Frank : The exam is over. So, let's celebrate.
Peter : Sure. But when and where?
Frank : 7 p.m. at the coffee shop around the corner.
Peter : __________ (A) I may fail the exam. (B) Not at all. (C) See you then. (D) Nice to meet you.

22. Cathy : Oh, no!
Jane : __________
Cathy : I left my book at home. But we have a test at 2:20 p.m.
Jane : Well, I can lend you my notes. (A) What test do we have? (B) What's the matter? (C) What's your opinion? (D) When will you leave?

23. Information desk : May I help you?
Frank : Yes. __________
Information desk: Please go to Window 8. The cashier there can help you.
Frank : Thank you so much. (A) I want to make a reservation. (B) I want to deposit some money. (C) Which window? (D) Which cashier?

24. Mother : David, do you know what time it is?
David : Sorry, Mom. I know it's late. I was playing basketball with Tom and forgot the time.
Mother : I see. __________ (A) But don't do it again. (B) But don't let go. (C) Time is up. (D) Here you are.

25. Mother : Tom, put on your helmet before you start your motorcycle.
Tom : Yes, Mom.
Mother : __________
Tom : O.K. I'll keep within the speed limit. (A) And be sure to ride slowly. (B) And don't stay out too late. (C) And keep it on all the time. (D) And put on your jacket.

26. (A) in respect (B) despite (C) instead (D) in spite

27. (A) moreover (B) however (C) in fact (D) for instance

28. (A) what (B) you (C) they (D) which

29. (A) combined (B) combines (C) combine (D) combining

30. (A) go out (B) use up (C) make out (D) come down

31. (A) reduce (B) produce (C) increase (D) maximize

32. (A) few (B) many (C) much (D) little 

33. (A) Friendly(B) Strangely(C) Usually(D) Eagerly 

34. (A) student(B) patient(C) genius(D) follower 

35. (A) like(B) likely(C) alike(D) likeness 

36. (A) More(B) Beside(C) Otherwise(D) On the other hand 

37. (A) more(B) fewer(C) less(D) larger 

38. (A) contrasting(B) amazed(C) occasional(D) similar 

39. (A) develops(B) developed(C) developing(D) be developed 

40. (A) set(B) ignored(C) sharpened(D) released

41. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? (A) Every home has a stereo or television. (B) Factories produce a lot of noise. (C) Silence is not easy to find. (D) Jets are always very noisy.

42. Which of the following is true according to this article? (A) It is not good to stay in a noisy place for long. (B) All disc jockeys have hearing problems. (C) Noise can help you feel relaxed. (D) Silence can make you anxious.

43. The underlined word “roar” in the first paragraph is most likely to mean __________. (A) boss (B) loud sound (C) worker (D) nice music

44. The writer probably thinks that laws must be passed __________. (A) to prevent noise pollution from getting worse (B) to protect the safety of factory worker (C) to keep silence as rare as gold (D) to make silence hard to find 

45. The painter called the doctor because __________. (A) he wanted to paint the doctor's house (B) he wanted to paint the portrait of the doctor (C) he had a sore throat (D) his dog was ill

46. The underlined word "raged" in the third paragraph means __________. (A) glad (B) angry (C) confused (D) surprised

47. Based on the article, one can infer that the painter didn't sleep well on the second night because __________. (A) he was expecting an important call (B) he worried about the medical expenses (C) the throat specialist called (D) he was too worried to sleep

48. The doctor asked Mr. DePieter to visit his house immediately because __________. (A) he wanted Mr. DePieter to pay for his portrait (B) he wanted to give Mr. DePieter some medicine (C) he wanted to have his house painted (D) he wanted to teach Mr. DePieter a lesson

49. This story is mainly about __________. (A) the painter and his dog (B) the painter and his portrait (C) the doctor and his house (D) the doctor and the painter

50. According to the writer, which of the following is most likely to be the main idea? (A) It is not proper for famous people to demand immediate service. (B) If a famous doctor is awakened at midnight, he will be very pleased. (C) It is not good for a painter to visit a famous doctor. (D) A famous doctor will never treat a dog well.