In order to stimulate sales growth and boost employees’ morale, the company adopts a new_____ system to give a high commission to the top five sales representatives.
penalty
collusion
cartel
incentive
There_____ fierce competition between different universities for the large amount of national funds to set up a world class research center.
has been
has had
could have
is to be having
Singapore is (A) one degree north of the equator between the tip of Malaysia and the islands of Indonesia. Slightly smaller than New York City, the city-state has a total landmass of 692.7 square kilometers (B) one main island and more than 30 smaller surrounding islands. With about 3 million (C) in 2002, Singapore’s population is composed of three ethnicities— Chinese (76.5%), Malay (13.8%), and Indian (8%)— and speaks four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(A)最適當的答案
assigned
occupied
located
promoted
Singapore is (A) one degree north of the equator between the tip of Malaysia and the islands of Indonesia. Slightly smaller than New York City, the city-state has a total landmass of 692.7 square kilometers (B) one main island and more than 30 smaller surrounding islands. With about 3 million (C) in 2002, Singapore’s population is composed of three ethnicities— Chinese (76.5%), Malay (13.8%), and Indian (8%)— and speaks four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(B)最適當的答案
elected by
contributing to
consisting of
prepared by
Singapore is (A) one degree north of the equator between the tip of Malaysia and the islands of Indonesia. Slightly smaller than New York City, the city-state has a total landmass of 692.7 square kilometers (B) one main island and more than 30 smaller surrounding islands. With about 3 million (C) in 2002, Singapore’s population is composed of three ethnicities— Chinese (76.5%), Malay (13.8%), and Indian (8%)— and speaks four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(C)最適當的答案
residents
residues
reviewers
representatives
He took a gun through baggage control to_____ the lax security.
lower
uphold
broaden
highlight
_____nothing for several days, the beggar was very hungry.
He has not eaten
Having eaten
As he has eaten
Having been eaten
Twins like the Fullers are relatively unusual in the United States. Out of every 1,000 births, they are only four pairs of such twins. Naturally, most people are (A) about them. Scientists have even more questions about twins. So far, scientists understand how twins are born. Now, though, they are trying to explain how being half of a biological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many twins make similar choices even when they don’t live near each other. In these studies, scientists find that some twins who were (B) in different families and did not meet for many years had surprising similarities. Are these coincidences or are they biological?
請依照段落上下文意,選出(A)最適當的答案
curious
furious
frivolous
ridiculous
Twins like the Fullers are relatively unusual in the United States. Out of every 1,000 births, they are only four pairs of such twins. Naturally, most people are (A) about them. Scientists have even more questions about twins. So far, scientists understand how twins are born. Now, though, they are trying to explain how being half of a biological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many twins make similar choices even when they don’t live near each other. In these studies, scientists find that some twins who were (B) in different families and did not meet for many years had surprising similarities. Are these coincidences or are they biological?
請依照段落上下文意,選出(B)最適當的答案
decreased
released
risen
raised
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At major hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. They are discovering recycling bins in their rooms, and are encouraged to use towels more than once before they are washed.
This green movement is becoming increasingly popular among tourists who look for service providers with an environmental conscience. The business of eco-tours is increasing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips where the emphasis is on protecting the world.
The tourists on these trips are given lectures on the effects of the loss of our planet’s natural wonders and what they can do to reverse the trend. They do not need much convincing. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection. In fact, a two-year study of litter in Antarctica found that the entire collection of litter left by visitors to the continent could be put in one small sandwich bag. Compare that amount of litter with what the average traveler finds strewn on the streets around a hotel, even an environmentally sensitive hotel.
In the second paragraph, the author mentioned that “The business of eco-tours is increasing rapidly.” What does “eco” mean here?
It means “economics” – the study of the way in which money and goods are produced and used.
It means “ecology” – the way in which plants, animals, and people are related to their environment.
It means “echo” – a sound that you hear again after a loud noise.
It means “eclectic” – someone who chooses the best or most useful parts from many different ideas.
What trend is becoming popular among hotel guests?
Getting larger rooms.
Having better amenities.
Eating lighter foods.
Protecting the earth.
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At major hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. They are discovering recycling bins in their rooms, and are encouraged to use towels more than once before they are washed.
This green movement is becoming increasingly popular among tourists who look for service providers with an environmental conscience. The business of eco-tours is increasing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips where the emphasis is on protecting the world.
The tourists on these trips are given lectures on the effects of the loss of our planet’s natural wonders and what they can do to reverse the trend. They do not need much convincing. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection. In fact, a two-year study of litter in Antarctica found that the entire collection of litter left by visitors to the continent could be put in one small sandwich bag. Compare that amount of litter with what the average traveler finds strewn on the streets around a hotel, even an environmentally sensitive hotel.
What does the article imply about glass dispensers and re-using towels?
It’s a marketing gimmick.
It’s only effective on eco-tours.
It’s a wise choice environmentally.
It’s an idea proposed by consumers.
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At major hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. They are discovering recycling bins in their rooms, and are encouraged to use towels more than once before they are washed.
This green movement is becoming increasingly popular among tourists who look for service providers with an environmental conscience. The business of eco-tours is increasing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips where the emphasis is on protecting the world.
The tourists on these trips are given lectures on the effects of the loss of our planet’s natural wonders and what they can do to reverse the trend. They do not need much convincing. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection. In fact, a two-year study of litter in Antarctica found that the entire collection of litter left by visitors to the continent could be put in one small sandwich bag. Compare that amount of litter with what the average traveler finds strewn on the streets around a hotel, even an environmentally sensitive hotel.
Which group would most likely be members of the green movement?
Fashion designers.
Golf course owners.
Travelers who are environmentally conscious.
Business people who visit a place the first time.
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At major hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. They are discovering recycling bins in their rooms, and are encouraged to use towels more than once before they are washed.
This green movement is becoming increasingly popular among tourists who look for service providers with an environmental conscience. The business of eco-tours is increasing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips where the emphasis is on protecting the world.
The tourists on these trips are given lectures on the effects of the loss of our planet’s natural wonders and what they can do to reverse the trend. They do not need much convincing. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection. In fact, a two-year study of litter in Antarctica found that the entire collection of litter left by visitors to the continent could be put in one small sandwich bag. Compare that amount of litter with what the average traveler finds strewn on the streets around a hotel, even an environmentally sensitive hotel.
According to the article, eco-travelers should expect_____ .
to find litter
to hear lectures on the environment
to pay more than other travelers
to carry their own food
It is foolish of Tom to use all his life’s savings to_____ in such a risky venture.
interview
inspect
invalid
invest
“Lawmakers are starting to get more and more of an understanding of how_____ is affecting everyone,” said a Democrat who wants a ban on state contracts that rely on offshore labor.
outsourcing
streamlining
benchmarking
embarking
We found_____ in the car for one more person.
it to be a lot of rooms
there were too many rooms
there were plenty of rooms
there to be room
The typical lounge bar is laid out with a wall-to-wall bar lining one side of the establishment, small circular tables that seat no more than four people, and a special area for standing, _____ .
the crowd exceed seating capacity
on the crowd exceeding seating capacity
should the crowd exceed seating capacity
for the crowd exceeding seating capacity
One of the most_____ questions on the Internet about Jeremy Lin is: whether he is Taiwanese or Chinese.
intangible
transient
elaborate
contentious
The main_____ of living in the north-eastern part of the country is that it rains too often.
resource
advantage
turnover
drawback
Dr. Potter advised_____ calculus next fall semester.
me taking
me take
me to take
to taking for me
Sedge is similar in appearance to grass but has a solid_____ a hollow stem.
in spite of
despite of
rather than
other than
Any criminal justice system is an apparatus that society uses to enforce the standards of conduct necessary to protect individuals and the community. It operates by apprehending, prosecuting, convicting, sentencing these members of the community who violate the basic rules of group existence. A criminal justice system is a set of legal and social institutions for enforcing the criminal law in accordance with a defined set of procedural rules and limitations. The action taken against lawbreakers is designed to serve three purposes beyond the immediately punitive one. It removes dangerous people from the community; it deters others from criminal behavior and it gives society an opportunity to attempt to transform lawbreakers into law-abiding citizens.
When a person is accused of a crime, he moves through the criminal justice system according to the process determined by the authorities that established the system. He is questioned, and evidence is collected on the crime. An attorney, often referred to as a prosecutor, determines whether there is enough evidence to request an arrest warrant be issued. Once an arrest warrant is issued, the accused enters the court phase of the criminal justice system. The exact process differs among countries, but generally during this phase, both the prosecution and the defense present evidence to convince a judge or jury that their version of events is correct. Once found guilty in a trial, he is sentenced according to criminal laws, to either jail time or some other punishment.
We understand from the passage that the basic aim of criminal justice is_____ .
to define socially acceptable behavior
the violation of the law
the protection of society and its individuals
to renew, as necessary, the traditions and customs of society
Any criminal justice system is an apparatus that society uses to enforce the standards of conduct necessary to protect individuals and the community. It operates by apprehending, prosecuting, convicting, sentencing these members of the community who violate the basic rules of group existence. A criminal justice system is a set of legal and social institutions for enforcing the criminal law in accordance with a defined set of procedural rules and limitations. The action taken against lawbreakers is designed to serve three purposes beyond the immediately punitive one. It removes dangerous people from the community; it deters others from criminal behavior and it gives society an opportunity to attempt to transform lawbreakers into law-abiding citizens.
When a person is accused of a crime, he moves through the criminal justice system according to the process determined by the authorities that established the system. He is questioned, and evidence is collected on the crime. An attorney, often referred to as a prosecutor, determines whether there is enough evidence to request an arrest warrant be issued. Once an arrest warrant is issued, the accused enters the court phase of the criminal justice system. The exact process differs among countries, but generally during this phase, both the prosecution and the defense present evidence to convince a judge or jury that their version of events is correct. Once found guilty in a trial, he is sentenced according to criminal laws, to either jail time or some other punishment.
Near the end of the first paragraph, the word ‘punitive’ most nearly means_____ .
penal
criminal
compassionate
rehabilitative
Any criminal justice system is an apparatus that society uses to enforce the standards of conduct necessary to protect individuals and the community. It operates by apprehending, prosecuting, convicting, sentencing these members of the community who violate the basic rules of group existence. A criminal justice system is a set of legal and social institutions for enforcing the criminal law in accordance with a defined set of procedural rules and limitations. The action taken against lawbreakers is designed to serve three purposes beyond the immediately punitive one. It removes dangerous people from the community; it deters others from criminal behavior and it gives society an opportunity to attempt to transform lawbreakers into law-abiding citizens.
When a person is accused of a crime, he moves through the criminal justice system according to the process determined by the authorities that established the system. He is questioned, and evidence is collected on the crime. An attorney, often referred to as a prosecutor, determines whether there is enough evidence to request an arrest warrant be issued. Once an arrest warrant is issued, the accused enters the court phase of the criminal justice system. The exact process differs among countries, but generally during this phase, both the prosecution and the defense present evidence to convince a judge or jury that their version of events is correct. Once found guilty in a trial, he is sentenced according to criminal laws, to either jail time or some other punishment.
It is pointed out in the passage that one of the effects of the criminal justice system is to _____ .
give guidelines for group existence
discourage crime
prevent the enforcement of capital punishment
investigate the reasons behind criminal behavior
Any criminal justice system is an apparatus that society uses to enforce the standards of conduct necessary to protect individuals and the community. It operates by apprehending, prosecuting, convicting, sentencing these members of the community who violate the basic rules of group existence. A criminal justice system is a set of legal and social institutions for enforcing the criminal law in accordance with a defined set of procedural rules and limitations. The action taken against lawbreakers is designed to serve three purposes beyond the immediately punitive one. It removes dangerous people from the community; it deters others from criminal behavior and it gives society an opportunity to attempt to transform lawbreakers into law-abiding citizens.
When a person is accused of a crime, he moves through the criminal justice system according to the process determined by the authorities that established the system. He is questioned, and evidence is collected on the crime. An attorney, often referred to as a prosecutor, determines whether there is enough evidence to request an arrest warrant be issued. Once an arrest warrant is issued, the accused enters the court phase of the criminal justice system. The exact process differs among countries, but generally during this phase, both the prosecution and the defense present evidence to convince a judge or jury that their version of events is correct. Once found guilty in a trial, he is sentenced according to criminal laws, to either jail time or some other punishment.
Once a person is found guilty in the court,_____ .
he is questioned, and evidence is collected on the crime
an immediate action against the community will take place
he is sentenced according to criminal laws, to either jail time or some other penalty
an arrest warrant is issued from the prosecutor
The wooden hut had been completely destroyed because it was not a very _____structure.
sturdy
fancy
cozy
shabby
He refuses to_____details of the transaction to the police.
discover
convince
disclose
conduct
The company has decided that special attention_____ in the coming years to the training of high quality employees so as to raise efficiency.
to be given
is to give
would have given
will be given
The 1991 Nobel Peace Prize_____ to Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese opposition leader, for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights.
awards
awarded
was awarded
were awarded
We have to compete with the existing financial centers in Asia. During the past decade, the government (A) a lot of financial policies. These policies include deregulating foreign exchange and interest rates, (B) new private banks to enter the market, and relaxing the requirements for foreign banks to establish branches in Taiwan. Today’s information technology has integrated the global financial market (C) a giant system, and no single market can exist independently outside the system. Thus, liberalization and internationalization have become worldwide trends. (D) aforeme ntioned, having an information network, an efficient local transportation system, and well- trained manpower is also very important. However, as a banker, I am more interested in what kind of financial policies would be helpful to (E) this goal, and how it would change the domestic financial environment. And I look forward to finding out these answers.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(A)最適當的答案
adopts
adopted
has adopted
had adopted
We have to compete with the existing financial centers in Asia. During the past decade, the government (A) a lot of financial policies. These policies include deregulating foreign exchange and interest rates, (B) new private banks to enter the market, and relaxing the requirements for foreign banks to establish branches in Taiwan. Today’s information technology has integrated the global financial market (C) a giant system, and no single market can exist independently outside the system. Thus, liberalization and internationalization have become worldwide trends. (D) aforeme ntioned, having an information network, an efficient local transportation system, and well- trained manpower is also very important. However, as a banker, I am more interested in what kind of financial policies would be helpful to (E) this goal, and how it would change the domestic financial environment. And I look forward to finding out these answers.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(B)最適當的答案
allows
allowing
allowed
has allowed
We have to compete with the existing financial centers in Asia. During the past decade, the government (A) a lot of financial policies. These policies include deregulating foreign exchange and interest rates, (B) new private banks to enter the market, and relaxing the requirements for foreign banks to establish branches in Taiwan. Today’s information technology has integrated the global financial market (C) a giant system, and no single market can exist independently outside the system. Thus, liberalization and internationalization have become worldwide trends. (D) aforeme ntioned, having an information network, an efficient local transportation system, and well- trained manpower is also very important. However, as a banker, I am more interested in what kind of financial policies would be helpful to (E) this goal, and how it would change the domestic financial environment. And I look forward to finding out these answers.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(C)最適當的答案
for
into
with
down
We have to compete with the existing financial centers in Asia. During the past decade, the government (A) a lot of financial policies. These policies include deregulating foreign exchange and interest rates, (B) new private banks to enter the market, and relaxing the requirements for foreign banks to establish branches in Taiwan. Today’s information technology has integrated the global financial market (C) a giant system, and no single market can exist independently outside the system. Thus, liberalization and internationalization have become worldwide trends. (D) aforeme ntioned, having an information network, an efficient local transportation system, and well- trained manpower is also very important. However, as a banker, I am more interested in what kind of financial policies would be helpful to (E) this goal, and how it would change the domestic financial environment. And I look forward to finding out these answers.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(D)最適當的答案
By way of
In conclusion
To sum up
In addition to
We have to compete with the existing financial centers in Asia. During the past decade, the government (A) a lot of financial policies. These policies include deregulating foreign exchange and interest rates, (B) new private banks to enter the market, and relaxing the requirements for foreign banks to establish branches in Taiwan. Today’s information technology has integrated the global financial market (C) a giant system, and no single market can exist independently outside the system. Thus, liberalization and internationalization have become worldwide trends. (D) aforeme ntioned, having an information network, an efficient local transportation system, and well- trained manpower is also very important. However, as a banker, I am more interested in what kind of financial policies would be helpful to (E) this goal, and how it would change the domestic financial environment. And I look forward to finding out these answers.
請依照段落上下文意,選出(E)最適當的答案
collect
recall
realize
overlook
Young people have been hit hard by the financial crisis. The youth_____ rate fell to 14.2% last year.
composition
employment
objection
settlement
The manager tried very hard to tell her client_____ .
how great her company was
how her company was great
how her great company was
how was her company great
_____ his leadership potential, it is interesting to note the particular emphasis on character.
Additionally
Additional to
In addition
In addition to
Considering the_____ condition of Earth's ecosystems, he believed the United Nations needed to adopt a new global environmental standard.
pleasant
comprehensible
facilitating
deteriorating
China recently_____ Japan to become the largest foreign market for American films, with its number of screens doubling in five years to 10,700.
overreacted
overtook
overheard
overruled
Seeing how deeply the students connected with the comic books reminded John _____his own youth.
to
toward
of
as
The more reasons one can identify for losing weight,_____ the motivation he or she will have for doing so.
the strongest
much stronger
the strong
the stronger
A: Look, Mom, look at this!
B: What is it?
A: My article is in the school newspaper.
B:______________________________
Congratulations!
I’m thinking!
You look great!
It’s so nice of you!
A: You sound terrible. Are you sick?
B: __________________________I have a headache and my throat is starting to hurt.
I must be.
You can’t be serious.
I ought to.
Don’t be sure.
A: Hello. Is John there?
B: _________________Would you like to leave a message?
He’s not in yet.
Hold on a minute.
Where are you calling from?
I am his secretary.
A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?
B:____________________________
I’m riding a bike.
How do you do?
Fine. And you?
What can I do for you?
To the vivid_____ of children, twinkling stars are like bright eyes in the sky.
imagination
inspiration
migration
immigration
The marketing research firm had more than 500 _____to the survey by giving free gifts and discount coupons.
data
equipment
respondents
monitors
_____ his elder brother, Mike is quite diplomatic.
Comparing with
Comparing to
By comparison
Compared with
Neither the CEO nor the Board members_____ to approve the new expansion plan.
is authorized
are authorized
to be authorized
to authorize
At the very beginning, why credit people always assume that those who owe money have good intention to pay?
What might be included in credit rating?
In this passage, what might an “or-else” letter refer to?
According to the author, what might be the different reactions credit managers might respond to those who fail to pay?
From the last paragraph, we may conclude that writing collection letters is a common practice, rather than an exception, for a company. Why?
Did the Credit Manager at Richert’s grant Mr. Greene ’s application for charge account?
Why?
Why the manager considered Mr. Greene a poor risk?
From the letter, what kinds of debts Mr. Greene might have?
Which sentence in the letter shows that it is still possible that the manager will grant
Mr. Greene’s application in the future?
What can Mr. Greene do with Richert’s for the time being?
中翻英
建物、工廠、機器等固定資產(但不包括土地),會因為磨損、腐朽,或更現代化、更 有效率的
機型被開發而漸漸失去價值,因此必須經常更換。這些可以使用多年的固定資產的 購買或更換成本,
不能從單一年度的利潤中扣除,而是須依其使用、磨損年限計算。這樣才符合配合原則,即成本係按
相關收益認定。這種將資產轉換成費用的程序就叫做折舊。
Buying a share gives its holder part of the ownership of a company. Share generally entitle
their owners to vote at companies General Meetings, to elect company directors, and to receive
a proportion of distributed profits in the form of dividend (or to receive part of the company’s
residual value if it goes into bankruptcy). Shareholders can sell their shares at any time on the
secondary market, but the market price of a share – the price quoted at any given time on the
stock exchange, which reflects how well or badly the company is doing – may differ radically from its
nominal, face, or par value.
At the London Stock Exchange, share transactions do not have to be settled until the account
day or settlement day at the end of a two-week accounting period. This allows speculators to buy
shares hoping to resell them at a higher price before they actually pay for them, or to sell shares,
hoping to buy them back at a lower price.
The elderly, who have traditionally relied on spouses for their care, will increasingly struggle to fend for themselves. And federal and local governments will have to shoulder much of the cost of their care. Unmarried baby boomers are five times more likely to live in poverty than their married counterparts. They are also three times as likely to receive public assistance or disability payments.
電動遊戲已經變得很流行,而且個人電腦也有數不盡的遊戲。由於電動遊戲產業之高 獲利,一個成功遊戲的設計者可以大賺錢。對於遊戲的玩家有一些刻板印象,比方說,大 多數的玩家是男性,不是有趣或有魅力的人;他們很少到外面運動,而且不知道如何與他 人溝通。
翻譯題
隨著油價調漲之後,許多供應商和業者醞釀跟著調漲售價。行政院副院長表示儘管有些 商品為反映成本增加而不得不提高售價,政府將採取措施來穩定國內物價;同時他也強調如 果發現供應商和業者有聯合哄抬售價的情形,或是有不正常抬高價格的情形,政府一定會讓 他們接受司法審判。
翻譯題
Almost overcome with fear, Digit turned unarmed to face the spears and dogs of Rukiko and his five companions. He would have to gain time for his family to escape up the mountain slopes. It was his “duty,” although he may well have known it would mean his death. To Rukiko and the other poachers, the silverback male gorilla, erect with his canines bared, was doubtless a terrifying sight. But gorillas, strong as they are, are sadly vulnerable to the weapons of their physically weaker human relatives. Digit bought the time for his family to flee, but he took five mortal spear thrusts in the process.
【註:Digit:黑猩猩名字;Rukiko:人名;the silverback male gorilla:銀背公猩猩】
The history of stock market is often with mysterious black days, on which major stocks took heavy hits.
hailed
riddled
decorated
drafted
A application is to obtain legal protection for the creators to prevent their new inventions from
being used by others without their consent.
patent
grant
remedy
therapy
While the meaning of life, many are also struggling with everyday survival issues.
lengthening
contemplating
alleging
prosecuting
One of the management problems in this company is its culture, which hinders work efficiency because of the complicated rules and procedures.
reciprocal
dynamic
bureaucratic
profitable
The grocery shop went out of business because of the increasing , in particular the rent and electricity.
overheads
rumors
facilities
commodities
The , made up of five construction companies, will work together in the urban renewal project.
stakeholder
consortium
courier
subcontractor
Expenses and losses incurred in the course of business are generally tax , allowing to be subtracted
from the gross income.
payable
accountable
deductible
inevitable
First for homeschoolers, the self-taught learning tutorials are extremely popular.
developing
to develop
develop
developed
your advisory board have any further concerns, we would be more than happy to provide more
details.
Although
By far
Should
Even
A large number of venture capitalists investi ng in Facebook soon to reap enormous gains as soon as its IPO goes through.
are
is
was
were
Unable to even make the students well , the novice teacher felt so powerless in her first year of
teaching.
sitting
seated
sat
seating
the most intelligent student in class, Michael was asked to teach his other fellow students who had
lower learning achievement than he did.
To be
Had been
To have been
Being
The bestseller’s novels have been likened to of Hemingway.
what
which
those
these
What is the main idea of the passage above?
It encourages people to take risks with no need for any assessment.
How risks and failures are viewed decides how new attempts will be practiced.
People in Thailand, Sweden and other countries have better protection from failures.
Lowering risks is a long-term effort for individuals and countries.
What does the author try to say by using the story of the Thai weight lifter?
Name change can bring good luck.
It is part of the Thai culture to have one’s name changed in order to succeed.
To change one’s name for intended success is superstitious.
Failure is almost unacceptable, so it would be easier to attribute success or failure to irrelevant factors.
What is the cultural mindset behind the design of bankruptcy laws in Sweden?
Once you start a business, you have to take the full risks and be liable for such.
Once a business fails, bankruptcy laws can give full protection.
Bankruptcy laws are designed to protect those who are in debt.
Bankruptcy laws can give businesses and individuals a second chance.
What does it mean by being allergic to taking risks?
People in those cultures are embracing risks.
People in those cultures are resilient when faced with risks and failures.
People in those cultures are highly resistant to risks.
People in those cultures are particularly prone to risks.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Believing that failures are shameful, people will work harder in order to succeed.
If the downside for failure is high, people will be willing to take more risks.
If a person fails once, he / she will be a failure in the entire life.
A low or almost zero tolerance to failure may prevent many startup activities from success.
In the financial , banks and insurance companies have both lost a lot of money.
section
sector
segment
session
He entered the United States in 1988 as a permanent because of his marriage to a U.S. citizen.
resident
president
incident
accident
In many countries, it is a/an to wear black at funerals.
intervention
prevention
invention
convention
She triumphant from the court after all the charges against her were dropped because of a lack of evidence.
submerged
merged
emerged
demerged
The new law was generally admitted to be difficult to .
force
confess
enforce
profess
The government won’t even the existence of the problem. It just pretends that the problem
does not exist.
extend
acknowledge
object
retain
“Are you sure I’m invited too?” “Yes, Roger was quite about it on the phone.”
definite
deceptive
deliberate
dependent
He mentioned his plan to Sam before he headed the library.
for
at
to
in
Here is a box of books which bought last week.
has had
was
had
were
at very high speeds is extremely dangerous.
Driving cars
Cars driven
Drive cars
Cars driving
Mary sat there without anything .
done
to do
have done
doing
It’s very nice you to let me use your car. I really appreciate it.
for
of
with
about
This book can explain the reason rock ’n’ roll music is so popular in America.
what
which
that
why
What is the main idea of this passage?
Genghis Khan ruled over Mongolia for many years.
To be a good Mongolian, you have to wrestle.
The nomad way of life is very difficult for modern families.
Horses have been important in Mongolia for a long time.
In the first sentence of the second paragraph, “unite” means .
fight
bring together
rule
marry
Genghis Khan learned to ride horses .
in 1150
from his cavalry
when he was young
at the age of 40
When does the festival of Naadam take place?
in spring.
in summer.
in autumn
in winter.
What is special about the horse race in the passage?
The horses are all very short.
The riders are all very young.
It is the longest race in the world.
It is the only event that showcases skills with horses.
Some cooks are said to use a lot of spices to the taste of rotten meat
practice
fetch
disguise
consist
Technology competes for family time and many parents are concerned about the in the time their families spend together.
association
reduction
complication
capacity
Japan now is trying to disposable chopsticks for environmental reasons.
eliminate
triumph
expect
preserve
Jacob finally his fear of flying when he went to New York by plane.
disrespected
overcame
predicted
greeted
Daisy will have grilled trout with fresh green beans as a .
slice
solution
recipe
main course
When you arrive at the last minute, it is very difficult to find a seat in the front .
round
square
chain
row
In order to arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime .
has been committed
had committed
having committed
had to commit
In ancient and modern times, hair has been used a person’s emotions, marital status, or age.
to be revealed
revealed
to reveal
revealing
The records I was referring are in the filing cabinet.
to which
which
to that
which to
I’d like to defer your question until I have more information.
being answered
has answered
to answer
answering
The number of foreign students who in our university has doubled in ten years.
have enrolled
enrolling
has enrolled
will enroll
What is this passage mainly about?
the most commonly traded flowers
the importance of climate to flower growing
recent development in the flower trade
the history of the flower trade
Which is NOT mentioned by researchers to work on?
strengthening a flower’s fragrance
changing the color of certain flowers
lengthening a flower’s vase life
preventing flowers from being damaged while traveling
The word edge in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to .
advantage
angle
difference
side
What is the main reason that Ecuador’s roses are renowned for large heads and long stems?
high- tech cooling system
research
climate
air freight
What did Lina Hale’s father mean when he said “I see a freight train coming down the track”?
He suggested that customer interest in roses might decrease.
He knew his business would be threatened by cheap imports.
He could actually see a coming train.
The entire flower industry was under threat.
It is a non-smoking building, so there is no place for customers to put their cigarette .
butts
sticks
leftovers
remains
Although Dr. Myers is qualified in several areas, distance education is one of his .
specials
specialists
specializes
specialties
The rainstorm caused in the low-lying parts of the town.
flood
drought
sunstroke
earthquake
The moment I my smartphone, I received six text messages from my friends.
applied
regretted
activated
terminated
After he a pot of tea for us, he began to explain the rules of the game to us very carefully.
burned
brewed
stewed
baked
Do not be afraid to ask for of something that has been said during the interview if you want to be
sure what was implied.
ambiguity
clarification
tolerance
vagueness
Whether we can succeed in achieving our goal on next week's business meeting agenda.
depend
depends
depending
to depend
Organically grown greenhouse fruits are seeing increased sales _ their higher cost.
despite
because
even if
although
Hakka people are used to meat by salting it.
preserve
preserving
preserves
preserved
Last Wednesday top chefs from 12 of Taiwan’s hotels together for an event announcing that they
will be offering healthier foods in the future.
come
comes
came
will come
Only when visitors are accompanied by a member of the staff to enter the building.
they are allowed
they will be allowed
will they allow
will they be allowed
In paragraph 1, the phrase out of this world, is closest in meaning to .
extremely good
extremely lucky
extremely strange
extremely difficult
According to the article, what is 3D graffiti?
Landscape paintings on walls
Paintings only found on walls.
Art using a number of colors on all surfaces.
Art giving the illusion of being real and not flat.
Which of the following is an example of an optical illusion?
A cellphone with a hidden button.
A painting of a shark devouring its prey.
A shirt that has a tie printed on it to trick you.
A person drawing a picture on the street.
Which of the following is true about Edgar Mueller’s paintings?
They are usually done on canvas.
Many people think they make a mess of the streets.
They were inspired by the movie, Avatar.
They make people second-guess what they see.
The governments of most Asian countries have a series of programs on economic reform in response to the crisis.
initiated
involved
interpreted
indebted
Studies show that television programs children’s behavior in many ways.
effect
affect
contract
neglec
service is the key to success in a bank.
Policy
Strategy
Quality
Currency
When meeting people for the first time, we are not supposed to ask overly questions.
plain
plastic
proper
personal
Those who work without are very likely to be on the next list of layoffs.
fluency
pharmacy
intimacy
efficiency
Andrew is with the dream of winning the lottery. Nothing else interests him.
adored
obsessed
conflicted
tolerated
Not understanding what the client has said, Mary asked him to what he really meant.
clarify
purify
satisfy
terrify
After careful discussion, the committee reached an to take legal action against the factory that
had been polluting our neighborhood for years.
outfit
objection
agreement
attachment
Please your voice so that everyone in the meeting can hear you clearly.
rise
raise
arise
risen
John enjoys outdoor activities his wife prefers to stay indoors.
what
which
how
whereas
I was too busy yesterday; otherwise, I my customer in Taichung.
visited
would visit
would have visited
had visited
All things , I decided to accept his suggestion and work in the Eastern Trust Bank.
considering
considered
in consideration
to be considered
Mrs. Johnson, as well as her children, to go to Paris on holiday next week.
is
are
will
will be
We all don’t think Sarah left for Prague yesterday.
that it true
it true that
it that true
that true it
I won’t go to Benny’s wedding even if .
am invited
being invited
having invited
invited
Which of the following is the most appropriate title to the passage above?
The Science of Feelings
Understanding Your Emotional Style
Evaluating Your Emotional Health
Breakthroughs in Neuroscience
What does it mean by someone remaining “mired in despair”?
Someone is being forgiving.
Someone is capable of resolving the negative emotions.
Someone is being trapped in unpleasant situations and feelings.
Someone is autonomous and able to take control over his / her life.
Based on the passage above, which of the following is TRUE?
Our reactions toward the same life events are almost the same.
Each one of us has a unique way of feelings and emotions.
It is proved that emotions are not worth studying.
A high intensity of emotions could be helpful to change a person’s life.
Which of the following about Emotional Style is NOT true?
Emotional Style refers to different reactions and responses toward even the same experience.
Emotional Style studies provide one-size-fits-all model to understand different feelings.
Emotional Style recognizes the uniqueness of one’s emotional profile.
Emotional Style is studied on the premise that human emotion is equally important as thinking.
Which of the following can NOT demonstrate people’s different reactions toward the same event?
Being unemployed, one person feels worthless while the other positively explores new opportunities.
At the face of conflicts, one person was furious and the other remained calm.
While getting a divorce, one fights for alimony and the other for child custody.
Facing challenges and obstacles, one is optimistic while the other is pessimistic.
It’s illegal that companies replace their regular employees with , who work during summer to get
training and experience.
addicts
interns
outlaws
ushers
Many governments proposed plans to help the banks at risk with huge amount of money.
warfare
feedback
layman
bailout
I will some money in my bank account tomorrow. That’ll be my first savings.
deposit
lengthen
multiply
recognize
I don’t have John’s email address. Can you this message to him?
publish
govern
forward
ignore
I-phone 4s is in Taiwan now. You can get one at almost any 3C store.
available
changeable
honorable
reasonable
He is an workaholic and has amazing energy.
incredible
integral
inconvenient
international
Those who refused to follow the order could be removed from office or fined for of duty.
request
neglect
obscurity
input
Five people work in that office. Only one comes on time every day. are usually late.
The others
One another
The other one
Another ones
Six British soldiers were killed they were out on patrol in southern Afghanistan.
but
since
unless
while
Saving is important , but you should put money in this bank account is worth great consideration.
that
though
what
whether
These things always seem more difficult .
than really they are
than they really are
as they are really
as really they are
This situation reflects great demand for degrees in Arts and Social Studies.
that the
there is
the
it was
What is the purpose of this passage?
To explain signs of recession.
To tell people what to do in recession.
To introduce ways to fight depression.
To teach people how to survive depression.
In line 4, what does “that number” refer to?
Jobless number.
Employment rate.
Employment rising.
Job-hunting number.
According to the passage, what is recession?
The rate of jobless people remains steady every month
There is a tightening of the economy for a certain period of time
Borrowers who are in no position to repay loans
People start paying their mortgage payments through their credit cards
Which of the following is NOT a sign of financial depression?
People pay mortgage with credit cards.
People cannot pay back their home loans.
More and more people use cash to pay for their daily needs.
The number of jobless people increases all the time.
According to the passage, what will happen if the government cannot do anything to control food prices?
Large companies start giving depressing
Borrowers will start defaulting
People no longer have cash to pay
The inflation may occur
It is well known to anyone waiting in a café queue, behind someone who’s paying more attention to their smart phones than to the waiter, that some technological inventions have led to the newfound ___________.
rudeness
discipline
design
technician
A great deal of our cultural history has been per, which, however, always faces
damage due to the passing of time.
reserved
preserved
resolved
deserved
In contrast with New York City's urban atmosphere, most of the other cities are by farms,
forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes.
nominated
dominated
culminated
eliminated
The government has decided to new campaigns to create an ecologically friendly environment
as it observed Earth Day last week.
label
lavish
launch
lament
A research study found that too much television could be for kids, such as lowering their
attention spans.
amiable
affordable
beneficial
detrimental
The famous singer has woken from a coma after more than a week and begun to show signs of .
profits
horoscope
advertisement
recovery
A new kind of electrical meter will be installed in this city, smart enough to engage in
two-way communications with the power plant.
one
which
what
that
When it comes to publicizing their companies online, business owners are hesitant because they are worried about the amount of time it will take.
an amount of
a lot
little
quite a few
When making movies, actors have to get used to in front of a camera instead of a live
audience.
act
acts
acting
acted
As of yesterday evening, the robber nor the weapon for the bank robbery had been located.
both
none
either
neither
According to the passage, what is a common stereotype about Asian students?
They are all stupid.
They are all boring.
They are all smart.
They are all good athletes.
What is the main point of the passage?
Appearance is very important.
All athletes are not stupid.
It is acceptable to use some stereotypes.
We should treat everyone as an individual.
Why was the writer’s friend hurt?
Someone laughed at his appearance.
Someone joked about him being stupid.
Someone said he was not good at basketball.
Some made fun of his shirt.
According to the passage, what should you do if you hear someone use a stereotype?
Tell him/her that it’s wrong.
Tell him/her that it’s correct.
Tell him/her another stereotype.
Nothing. Just listen to him/her.
Which of the following statements is false about stereotypes?
They can be hurtful.
They are simplified ideas about people from certain backgrounds.
They are only based on age, gender, or race.
They convey inaccurate messages.
I’m not used to the here. It’s too dry.
climate
geography
politics
marketing
It was and the leaves slowly dropped from the trees.
normal
considerate
shining
autumn
There are thunderstorms this afternoon. Don’t forget to bring an with you.
earphone
idiot
umbrella
altar
A millionaire can to buy almost anything he wants.
afford
attract
approach
allocate
My plane was an hour because of a suspected bomb in the luggage compartment.
deceived
delayed
defaced
deleted
How do they play baseball? ” “Once a week. ”
long
often
many
much
During the time of economic recession, an inexperienced university graduate could only find some
jobs here and there.
artificial
temporary
continuous
deficient
Investors buy large amounts of and hope that the price increases.
communities
commodities
commercials
conveniences
When the NT dollar greatly against the US dollar, prices for many imported goods will
become hi gh here in Taiwan.
depreciates
differentiates
appreciates
appropriate
I can not only read but also in Spanish.
write
to write
I write
I can write
The manager signed the contract behalf of the company.
in
on
for
with
There were two teachers - one was tall and was short.
There were two teachers - one was tall and was short.
the another
other
the other
About two- of the students are happy with their college life.
fifth
fifths
five
fives
I in all kinds of sports.
am interested
am interesting
have interesting
take interested
It me two hours to find your house.
cost
occupied
spent
took
Would you mind me your passport?
showing
to show
showed
shown
A: Please don’t go too fast.
B: Okay. I’ll slow down.
I can’t keep up with you.
I can’t look up for you.
I can’t sit up for you.
I can’t wait up for you.
A: Where has he been recently?
B:
I have met him several times.
You are very strange.
He has been very busy.
I have no idea.
A: Which of them is going to San?
B:
If only I could go
The boy’s father is wealthy.
I think to Mexico.
he tall boy with glasses.
gangsters
audiences
revelers
messengers
The supporters were overwhelmed by when the results of the presidential election were
announced.
flattery
diploma
campaign
exultation
A lot of places in the world have suffered from a number of environmental disasters.
manual
innovative
substantial
graphical
In the late afternoon the sprinklers began to the lawn with water.
bucket
douse
purify
drain
The subprime mortgage meltdown led to the hiking number of house .
foreclosures
exposures
bankruptcies
sympathy
The subprime mortgage meltdown led to the hiking number of house .
foreclosures
exposures
bankruptcies
sympathy
The President-elect to prioritize social equality agenda, particularly addressing the need to
shorten the wealth gap.
denounced
pledged
alleged
heightened
for four days alone in the woods was a miracle.
The child could survive
Why the child survived
That the child survived
When the child survived
The teacher, together with his students, going to take a field trip tomorrow.
has
is
are
have
In order to achieve the sales targets, the manager first works on can boost the team morale.
that
that all
all that
all what
Given the circumstances, the government was left with no choice austerity measures.
but to impose
until imposed
than imposing
not to impose
The new TV show, on real life stories, is being criticized for the violence scenes.
bases
to base
been basing
based
Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage above?
Sin Tax vs. Soda Tax
Health Insurance Scandal
Controversy Over Sin Tax
Health Hazards of Sin Tax
Under what situation will a PepsiCo employee NOT be charged with the fee of $50?
When an employee smokes
When an employee is on a diet
When an employee has cardiovascular diseases
When an employee refuses to attend weight-loss classes
Which of the following is TRUE about PepsiCo’s attitude toward sin tax?
PepsiCo fundamentally opposes sin tax
PepsiCo believes that levying sin taxes helps close budget gaps
PepsiCo spent tens of millions of dollars to help their employees improve their health.
PepsiCo insists that the assessment fee is to promote employees’ overall health.
The underlined word “obesity” can be best replaced by .
overweight
sleep disorder
heart disease
drinking
Which of the following about soda taxes is NOT true?
Thirty states passes legislation for soda taxes.
Many state governments wanted to levy soda taxes to improve their people’s health.
Levying soda taxes could bring more money to the state governments.
PepsiCo’s lobbying against soda taxes succeeded.
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