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The US Center for Biological Diversity stated, “As we continue to emit green housegas pollution, we are seeing more and more animals and plants in the world that are in danger from climate change.” The center pointed out that the coral reefs are being destroyed by carbon pollution. Even the orange clownfish in the Pacific Ocean is near extinction.
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Tourism industry has been on the rise. Write a short essay to introduce Taiwan to the world—why they should visit Taiwan and make Taiwan their next destination after Japan, Hong Kong, China, etc. Make sure that you will give your essay an eye-catching slogan title to draw attention. The passage should be limited within 200 words and please indicate the word count at the end of the essay.
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The man who successfully transplants or “introduces” into a new habitat any persistent species of living thing a very grave responsibility.
A number of major zoos have already closed down their elephant and chimpanzee exhibits because of the psychological those animals have been shown to suffer in captivity.
Jennifer has always had a low for spicy food; sometimes even a mild curry sauce can become too overwhelming for her, not to mention red hot pepper sauce.
Judy achieved huge success as a child actress when she was twelve. However, her career lost when she grew up. She later played mostly minor or supporting roles.
Defending oneself from a verbal attack by means of a counterattack is almost as natural as physical self-defense. So divorces and battles over child custody usually involve between husband and wife.
請依下文回答第 21 題至第 24 題
Philosophers, artists, mystics, and scientists have long debated the nature of color. For more than a thousand years, India’s astrologers have taught that the sun’s white light is composed of all colors. 21 as the deity Surya, the sun is the single source of life and ruler of eight other celestial bodies. The bodies each transmit one pure color to Earth, affecting the destiny of every living creature. The colors are associated with gemstones: cat’s-eye, hessonite, coral, sapphire, pearl, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, and ruby. Examples are set out above at Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century astronomical observatory at Jaipur. In the Western tradition, Aristotle’s belief that all colors are created by mixing black and white 22 the 17th century. Even Leonardo da Vinci could not decide the question, declaring at different times that there were six primary colors, or eight. In 1613 Jesuit teacher François d’Aguilon declared that there were three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue, which, 23 white and black, could be combined to make all colors. “In the beginning of the year 1666...I procured me a Triangular glass Prisme, to try therewith the Celebrated Phænemena of Colours,” wrote Sir Isaac Newton in 1672, 24 making public his “New Theory about Light and Colours.” By intercepting a beam of sunlight with a prism, Newton proved that white light was composed of all visible colors of the spectrum and could be recombined back into white light. His ideas helped lanuch the era of modern optics.
請依下文回答第 21 題至第 24 題
Philosophers, artists, mystics, and scientists have long debated the nature of color. For more than a thousand years, India’s astrologers have taught that the sun’s white light is composed of all colors. 21 as the deity Surya, the sun is the single source of life and ruler of eight other celestial bodies. The bodies each transmit one pure color to Earth, affecting the destiny of every living creature. The colors are associated with gemstones: cat’s-eye, hessonite, coral, sapphire, pearl, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, and ruby. Examples are set out above at Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century astronomical observatory at Jaipur. In the Western tradition, Aristotle’s belief that all colors are created by mixing black and white 22 the 17th century. Even Leonardo da Vinci could not decide the question, declaring at different times that there were six primary colors, or eight. In 1613 Jesuit teacher François d’Aguilon declared that there were three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue, which, 23 white and black, could be combined to make all colors. “In the beginning of the year 1666...I procured me a Triangular glass Prisme, to try therewith the Celebrated Phænemena of Colours,” wrote Sir Isaac Newton in 1672, 24 making public his “New Theory about Light and Colours.” By intercepting a beam of sunlight with a prism, Newton proved that white light was composed of all visible colors of the spectrum and could be recombined back into white light. His ideas helped lanuch the era of modern optics.
請依下文回答第 21 題至第 24 題
Philosophers, artists, mystics, and scientists have long debated the nature of color. For more than a thousand years, India’s astrologers have taught that the sun’s white light is composed of all colors. 21 as the deity Surya, the sun is the single source of life and ruler of eight other celestial bodies. The bodies each transmit one pure color to Earth, affecting the destiny of every living creature. The colors are associated with gemstones: cat’s-eye, hessonite, coral, sapphire, pearl, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, and ruby. Examples are set out above at Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century astronomical observatory at Jaipur. In the Western tradition, Aristotle’s belief that all colors are created by mixing black and white 22 the 17th century. Even Leonardo da Vinci could not decide the question, declaring at different times that there were six primary colors, or eight. In 1613 Jesuit teacher François d’Aguilon declared that there were three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue, which, 23 white and black, could be combined to make all colors. “In the beginning of the year 1666...I procured me a Triangular glass Prisme, to try therewith the Celebrated Phænemena of Colours,” wrote Sir Isaac Newton in 1672, 24 making public his “New Theory about Light and Colours.” By intercepting a beam of sunlight with a prism, Newton proved that white light was composed of all visible colors of the spectrum and could be recombined back into white light. His ideas helped lanuch the era of modern optics.
請依下文回答第 21 題至第 24 題
Philosophers, artists, mystics, and scientists have long debated the nature of color. For more than a thousand years, India’s astrologers have taught that the sun’s white light is composed of all colors. 21 as the deity Surya, the sun is the single source of life and ruler of eight other celestial bodies. The bodies each transmit one pure color to Earth, affecting the destiny of every living creature. The colors are associated with gemstones: cat’s-eye, hessonite, coral, sapphire, pearl, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, and ruby. Examples are set out above at Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century astronomical observatory at Jaipur. In the Western tradition, Aristotle’s belief that all colors are created by mixing black and white 22 the 17th century. Even Leonardo da Vinci could not decide the question, declaring at different times that there were six primary colors, or eight. In 1613 Jesuit teacher François d’Aguilon declared that there were three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue, which, 23 white and black, could be combined to make all colors. “In the beginning of the year 1666...I procured me a Triangular glass Prisme, to try therewith the Celebrated Phænemena of Colours,” wrote Sir Isaac Newton in 1672, 24 making public his “New Theory about Light and Colours.” By intercepting a beam of sunlight with a prism, Newton proved that white light was composed of all visible colors of the spectrum and could be recombined back into white light. His ideas helped lanuch the era of modern optics.
Since road traffic is a significant contributing factor to greenhouse gas emissions, major cities in the world are starting to reduce their traffic volume by implementing a congestion charge.
(A)
Major cities in the world charge drivers for causing traffic jams and emitting harmful gas into the air.
(B)
Major cities in the world will be charged because they are major contributors to the greenhouse effect.
(C)
Major cities in the world will be charged for causing heavy traffic on their streets and for contributing to the greenhouse effect.
(D)
Major cities in the world begin to charge drivers for speed driving that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
請依下文回答第 29 題至第 32 題
Time magazine celebrated the Fourth of July in 1995 with a cover story about the nation’s ethnic diversity and asked the questions: “Who are we?” and “What do we have in common?” To someone in Hawaii, all these concerns about ethnic diversity seem like so much fuss. Hawaii has been a multicultural society, a community of different ethnic groups where no one group is the majority. Back in 1961, the sociologist Lawrence Fuchs came to Hawaii and wrote “Hawaii Pono.” In it, he concluded: “This is the promise of Hawaii, a promise for the entire nation, and indeed, the world, that peoples of different races and creeds can live together, enriching each other, in harmony and democracy.” When the playwright David Henry Hwang spoke at the University of Hawaii about Hawaii being a model multicultural community for the rest of the country, he raised the obvious question: “What could others learn?” Governor Waihee said, “In Hawaii, you have something a little different, in which people are encouraged to be proud of their heritages. There is a pride in that kind of a society that allows you to pick and choose and enjoy the cultural contributions and uniqueness of different groups.”
29. What does the underlined sentence “To someone in Hawaii, all these concerns about ethnic diversity seem like so much fuss” mean?
(A)
People in Hawaii find that the issue of ethnic diversity is not such a big deal.
(B)
People in Hawaii find that the issue of ethnic diversity is annoying.
(C)
People in Hawaii find that the issue of ethnic diversity is a joke.
(D)
People in Hawaii find that the issue of ethnic diversity is meaningless.
請依下文回答第 29 題至第 32 題
Time magazine celebrated the Fourth of July in 1995 with a cover story about the nation’s ethnic diversity and asked the questions: “Who are we?” and “What do we have in common?” To someone in Hawaii, all these concerns about ethnic diversity seem like so much fuss. Hawaii has been a multicultural society, a community of different ethnic groups where no one group is the majority. Back in 1961, the sociologist Lawrence Fuchs came to Hawaii and wrote “Hawaii Pono.” In it, he concluded: “This is the promise of Hawaii, a promise for the entire nation, and indeed, the world, that peoples of different races and creeds can live together, enriching each other, in harmony and democracy.” When the playwright David Henry Hwang spoke at the University of Hawaii about Hawaii being a model multicultural community for the rest of the country, he raised the obvious question: “What could others learn?” Governor Waihee said, “In Hawaii, you have something a little different, in which people are encouraged to be proud of their heritages. There is a pride in that kind of a society that allows you to pick and choose and enjoy the cultural contributions and uniqueness of different groups.”
30. According to the passage, who says Hawaii is a model multicultural community?
請依下文回答第 29 題至第 32 題
Time magazine celebrated the Fourth of July in 1995 with a cover story about the nation’s ethnic diversity and asked the questions: “Who are we?” and “What do we have in common?” To someone in Hawaii, all these concerns about ethnic diversity seem like so much fuss. Hawaii has been a multicultural society, a community of different ethnic groups where no one group is the majority. Back in 1961, the sociologist Lawrence Fuchs came to Hawaii and wrote “Hawaii Pono.” In it, he concluded: “This is the promise of Hawaii, a promise for the entire nation, and indeed, the world, that peoples of different races and creeds can live together, enriching each other, in harmony and democracy.” When the playwright David Henry Hwang spoke at the University of Hawaii about Hawaii being a model multicultural community for the rest of the country, he raised the obvious question: “What could others learn?” Governor Waihee said, “In Hawaii, you have something a little different, in which people are encouraged to be proud of their heritages. There is a pride in that kind of a society that allows you to pick and choose and enjoy the cultural contributions and uniqueness of different groups.”
31. According to this passage, what could people learn from Hawaii?
(A)
People should be proud of their heritages.
(B)
People should live together without communicating with each other.
請依下文回答第 29 題至第 32 題
Time magazine celebrated the Fourth of July in 1995 with a cover story about the nation’s ethnic diversity and asked the questions: “Who are we?” and “What do we have in common?” To someone in Hawaii, all these concerns about ethnic diversity seem like so much fuss. Hawaii has been a multicultural society, a community of different ethnic groups where no one group is the majority. Back in 1961, the sociologist Lawrence Fuchs came to Hawaii and wrote “Hawaii Pono.” In it, he concluded: “This is the promise of Hawaii, a promise for the entire nation, and indeed, the world, that peoples of different races and creeds can live together, enriching each other, in harmony and democracy.” When the playwright David Henry Hwang spoke at the University of Hawaii about Hawaii being a model multicultural community for the rest of the country, he raised the obvious question: “What could others learn?” Governor Waihee said, “In Hawaii, you have something a little different, in which people are encouraged to be proud of their heritages. There is a pride in that kind of a society that allows you to pick and choose and enjoy the cultural contributions and uniqueness of different groups.”
請依下文回答第 33 題至第 35 題
Anxiety disorders have been in the news a lot lately, thanks to the finding that one variety, the extreme fear of being judged known as social phobia, seems to respond well to drugs. But the real news is how many people suffer from anxiety in its many forms. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly one in seven people has experienced a panic attack or other symptoms in the last year, and by one estimate, 46 million will meet the National Psychiatric Association’s criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. A certain amount of fretting, of course, is essential for the survival of the species. Anxious people slow down when the light turns yellow and refuse to let the kids have skateboards and trampolines. But breaking out in a sweat at the thought of getting into a car, or spending your days in dread of the terrible things that might be fall your child—this does no one any good. What tips the balance from reasonable to off-kilter? Sensing a booming market, drug companies have made huge investments in research to uncover the answers. One of the most important findings, says Dr. Ross, is that “for most anxiety disorders, there appears to be a genetic vulnerability.”
33. Which symptom is more likely to be associated with anxiety disorders?
(A)
Slowing down when the traffic light turns yellow
(B)
Refusing to let kids have trampolines
(C)
Sensing a booming market of investment in drug research
請依下文回答第 33 題至第 35 題
Anxiety disorders have been in the news a lot lately, thanks to the finding that one variety, the extreme fear of being judged known as social phobia, seems to respond well to drugs. But the real news is how many people suffer from anxiety in its many forms. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly one in seven people has experienced a panic attack or other symptoms in the last year, and by one estimate, 46 million will meet the National Psychiatric Association’s criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. A certain amount of fretting, of course, is essential for the survival of the species. Anxious people slow down when the light turns yellow and refuse to let the kids have skateboards and trampolines. But breaking out in a sweat at the thought of getting into a car, or spending your days in dread of the terrible things that might be fall your child—this does no one any good. What tips the balance from reasonable to off-kilter? Sensing a booming market, drug companies have made huge investments in research to uncover the answers. One of the most important findings, says Dr. Ross, is that “for most anxiety disorders, there appears to be a genetic vulnerability.”
34. What does the underlined word “off-kilter” in the passage most likely refer to?
(A)
The way people who suffer from anxiety disorders behave
(B)
The drug companies that invest money in research of anxiety disorders
(C)
The answers to anxiety disorders that doctors are looking for
(D)
The action that a booming market takes in response to anxiety disorders
請依下文回答第 33 題至第 35 題
Anxiety disorders have been in the news a lot lately, thanks to the finding that one variety, the extreme fear of being judged known as social phobia, seems to respond well to drugs. But the real news is how many people suffer from anxiety in its many forms. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly one in seven people has experienced a panic attack or other symptoms in the last year, and by one estimate, 46 million will meet the National Psychiatric Association’s criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. A certain amount of fretting, of course, is essential for the survival of the species. Anxious people slow down when the light turns yellow and refuse to let the kids have skateboards and trampolines. But breaking out in a sweat at the thought of getting into a car, or spending your days in dread of the terrible things that might be fall your child—this does no one any good. What tips the balance from reasonable to off-kilter? Sensing a booming market, drug companies have made huge investments in research to uncover the answers. One of the most important findings, says Dr. Ross, is that “for most anxiety disorders, there appears to be a genetic vulnerability.”
35. According to Dr. Ross, what is one of the most important findings in anxiety disorders research?
(A)
People who suffer from anxiety disorders may be born with them.
(B)
Drug companies have made huge investments to uncover the answers.
(C)
Nearly one in seven people has experienced a panic attack in the last year.
(D)
Forty-six million people meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
第 36 題至第 39 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
Sir John Templeton, a financial legend, was a great teacher and investor with a gentle and loving disposition. 36 His success lay in patiently waiting for prices to reach points of maximum pessimism. Initially, he led me into global emerging markets by asking me to manage the first Templeton fund. 37 Moreover, he taught us to open our mind to the world to find the best investment opportunities. More important, he showed us that to be successful in any endeavor, particularly investing, we need to keep an open mind and be willing to learn.
His investment career spanned five decades. 38 Though he was famous as a financial-industry legend and visionary, we knew him as a man of strong principles and wisdom. He was also a loving father to his children and friend to all who worked with him. 39 Not only did he practice it himself, he also showed us that only through humility can we achieve great understanding.
(A)
He pioneered value investing beyond the US shores long before global investing became commonplace.
(B)
He also taught me and others how to become investors by pursuing long-term goals and undervalued securities.
(C)
The most important lesson he taught me was to open my eyes to world opportunities.
(D)
Most important of all, his greatest lesson was humility.
第 36 題至第 39 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
Sir John Templeton, a financial legend, was a great teacher and investor with a gentle and loving disposition. 36 His success lay in patiently waiting for prices to reach points of maximum pessimism. Initially, he led me into global emerging markets by asking me to manage the first Templeton fund. 37 Moreover, he taught us to open our mind to the world to find the best investment opportunities. More important, he showed us that to be successful in any endeavor, particularly investing, we need to keep an open mind and be willing to learn.
His investment career spanned five decades. 38 Though he was famous as a financial-industry legend and visionary, we knew him as a man of strong principles and wisdom. He was also a loving father to his children and friend to all who worked with him. 39 Not only did he practice it himself, he also showed us that only through humility can we achieve great understanding.
(A)
He also taught me and others how to become investors by pursuing long-term goals and undervalued securities.
(B)
The most important lesson he taught me was to open my eyes to world opportunities.
(C)
Most important of all, his greatest lesson was humility.
(D)
In addition, his lifelong devotion was philanthropy.
第 36 題至第 39 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
Sir John Templeton, a financial legend, was a great teacher and investor with a gentle and loving disposition. 36 His success lay in patiently waiting for prices to reach points of maximum pessimism. Initially, he led me into global emerging markets by asking me to manage the first Templeton fund. 37 Moreover, he taught us to open our mind to the world to find the best investment opportunities. More important, he showed us that to be successful in any endeavor, particularly investing, we need to keep an open mind and be willing to learn.
His investment career spanned five decades. 38 Though he was famous as a financial-industry legend and visionary, we knew him as a man of strong principles and wisdom. He was also a loving father to his children and friend to all who worked with him. 39 Not only did he practice it himself, he also showed us that only through humility can we achieve great understanding.
(A)
He also taught me and others how to become investors by pursuing long-term goals and undervaluedsecurities.
(B)
Yet, his lifelong devotion was to spiritual concerns and philanthropy.
(C)
Most important of all, his greatest lesson was humility.
(D)
In addition, his lifelong devotion was philanthropy.
第 36 題至第 39 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
Sir John Templeton, a financial legend, was a great teacher and investor with a gentle and loving disposition. 36 His success lay in patiently waiting for prices to reach points of maximum pessimism. Initially, he led me into global emerging markets by asking me to manage the first Templeton fund. 37 Moreover, he taught us to open our mind to the world to find the best investment opportunities. More important, he showed us that to be successful in any endeavor, particularly investing, we need to keep an open mind and be willing to learn.
His investment career spanned five decades. 38 Though he was famous as a financial-industry legend and visionary, we knew him as a man of strong principles and wisdom. He was also a loving father to his children and friend to all who worked with him. 39 Not only did he practice it himself, he also showed us that only through humility can we achieve great understanding.
(A)
The most important lesson he taught me was to open my eyes to world opportunities.
(B)
Yet, his lifelong devotion was to spiritual concerns and philanthropy.
(C)
Most important of all, his greatest lesson was humility.
(D)
In addition, his lifelong devotion was philanthropy.
第 40 題至第 43 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
The art of wine tasting is a complex process, which takes years to fully appreciate. And there is some guidance to help you bluff your way through it. 40 Look through the wine towards a source of light. Then tilt the glass slightly and look through it towards a pale background. 41 Clarity is obvious; no good wines have particles floating around in them. But color is more complex. A deep color indicates a strong wine. The color can also reveal the types of grapes used as well as the wine’s age. In red wines a blue hue indicates youth, whereas an orange hue indicates age. Then swirl the wine around and smell it in one inhalation. The agitation will release the wine’s full bouquet. 42 There are eleven main groups of smells associated with wine, ranging from fruits to plants, herbs, and spices. 43 Swill it around in your mouth and then draw in some air to bring out the flavor. After doing this, swallow the wine. A fine wine should leave an aftertaste.
(A)
Check the color of wine first.
(B)
Close your eyes and concentrate: what do you smell?
(C)
Wine tasters use a rich vocabulary to describe wine.
(D)
Wine can be nervous, elegant, fleshy or round, and taste of vanilla, strawberry, and even cigars.
第 40 題至第 43 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
The art of wine tasting is a complex process, which takes years to fully appreciate. And there is some guidance to help you bluff your way through it. 40 Look through the wine towards a source of light. Then tilt the glass slightly and look through it towards a pale background. 41 Clarity is obvious; no good wines have particles floating around in them. But color is more complex. A deep color indicates a strong wine. The color can also reveal the types of grapes used as well as the wine’s age. In red wines a blue hue indicates youth, whereas an orange hue indicates age. Then swirl the wine around and smell it in one inhalation. The agitation will release the wine’s full bouquet. 42 There are eleven main groups of smells associated with wine, ranging from fruits to plants, herbs, and spices. 43 Swill it around in your mouth and then draw in some air to bring out the flavor. After doing this, swallow the wine. A fine wine should leave an aftertaste.
(A)
Check the color of wine first.
(B)
Close your eyes and concentrate: what do you smell?
(C)
Wine tasters use a rich vocabulary to describe wine.
(D)
Wine can be nervous, elegant, fleshy or round, and taste of vanilla, strawberry, and even cigars.
第 40 題至第 43 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
The art of wine tasting is a complex process, which takes years to fully appreciate. And there is some guidance to help you bluff your way through it. 40 Look through the wine towards a source of light. Then tilt the glass slightly and look through it towards a pale background. 41 Clarity is obvious; no good wines have particles floating around in them. But color is more complex. A deep color indicates a strong wine. The color can also reveal the types of grapes used as well as the wine’s age. In red wines a blue hue indicates youth, whereas an orange hue indicates age. Then swirl the wine around and smell it in one inhalation. The agitation will release the wine’s full bouquet. 42 There are eleven main groups of smells associated with wine, ranging from fruits to plants, herbs, and spices. 43 Swill it around in your mouth and then draw in some air to bring out the flavor. After doing this, swallow the wine. A fine wine should leave an aftertaste.
(A)
Check the color of wine first.
(B)
Close your eyes and concentrate: what do you smell?
(C)
Wine tasters use a rich vocabulary to describe wine.
(D)
Wine can be nervous, elegant, fleshy or round, and taste of vanilla, strawberry, and even cigars.
第 40 題至第 43 題為篇章結構,各題請依文意,從四個選項中選出最合適者,各題答案內容不重複
The art of wine tasting is a complex process, which takes years to fully appreciate. And there is some guidance to help you bluff your way through it. 40 Look through the wine towards a source of light. Then tilt the glass slightly and look through it towards a pale background. 41 Clarity is obvious; no good wines have particles floating around in them. But color is more complex. A deep color indicates a strong wine. The color can also reveal the types of grapes used as well as the wine’s age. In red wines a blue hue indicates youth, whereas an orange hue indicates age. Then swirl the wine around and smell it in one inhalation. The agitation will release the wine’s full bouquet. 42 There are eleven main groups of smells associated with wine, ranging from fruits to plants, herbs, and spices. 43 Swill it around in your mouth and then draw in some air to bring out the flavor. After doing this, swallow the wine. A fine wine should leave an aftertaste.
(A)
Check the color of wine first.
(B)
Close your eyes and concentrate: what do you smell?
(C)
Wine tasters use a rich vocabulary to describe wine.
(D)
Wine can be nervous, elegant, fleshy or round, and taste of vanilla, strawberry, and even cigars.