110年度 第五回學測模擬試題

英文考科

範圍：第三冊1-4課、新聞英語、課外題

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考試時間：翻譯+作文 30分鐘
模考 60分鐘
測驗題型：
第壹部分
˙單一選擇題共46題
第貳部分
˙混合題共一大題
第參部分
˙非選擇題共兩大題
作答方式：
˙直接書寫於題目卷上

選擇題答錯不倒扣

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祝考試順利
第壹部分：單一選擇題
一、詞彙（10%）
說明︰第1題至第10題，每題有4個選項，其中只有一個是正確或最適當的選項。各題答對者，
得1分；答錯、未作答或畫記多於一個選項者，該題以零分計算。
1. Maria looks like she is not feeling well: she is pale and is not walking ______ .
(A) roughly (B) steadily (C) efficiently (D) politically

2. The residents of the building panicked and screamed when they felt it ______ from
the earthquake.
(A) shake (B) vanish (C) wheel (D) crush

3. Louie has been in an ______ care unit since the car crash and has not shown any
sign of improvement.
(A) additional (B) intensive (C) attentive (D) independent

4. A successful ______ makes a product familiar to consumers and boosts its sales.
(A) advertisement (B) experiment (C) instrument (D) characteristic

5. Julia is not allowed to keep a puppy at home because she is ______ to dog fur.
(A) negative (B) unfamiliar (C) cautious (D) allergic

6. Rick considers his parents very ______ because they reject his modern ideas.
(A) impressive (B) conservative (C) aboriginal (D) dominant

7. Many people like to ______ themselves to the sun to get a tan in the summer.
(A) convince (B) fortify (C) expose (D) arouse

8. Tammy's grandmother has been suffering from high blood ______ , and has to take
medicine regularly to control it.
(A) authority (B) approach (C) pressure (D) permission

9. The best way to avoid breaking down all the time is to get a ______ car.
(A) valuable (B) comfortable (C) adaptable (D) reliable

10. Thomas's father said he has two ______ this summer: going to a baseball camp or
taking swimming lessons.
(A) slogans (B) discounts (C) victims (D) options

二、綜合測驗（10%）
說明︰第11-20題，每題一個空格，請依文意選出最適當的一個選項，標示於考卷上
之題號前。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣。
第 11~15 題為題組
We all know that what we see in the movies is often far from reality—or __11__ most of us do.
But some people do not know, and have to learn this lesson the __12__ way. Take, for example,
some of the fans of Indian actor Hrithik Roshan. Roshan, an actor who plays a movie superhero
similar to Superman, recently had to warn his fans not to __13__ his on-screen stunts. This became
__14__ when a 24-year-old man in Bhopal jumped off a theater balcony, breaking his leg, and an
11-year-old boy suffered similar injuries in a separate accident. Roshan had to explain that his
action scenes were very dangerous, and that he did them wearing full __15__gear. Roshan told his
fans, "Stop scaring me by trying to do my stunts."
11. (A) no wonder (B) most of all (C) at least (D) as well
12. (A) hard (B) better (C) quick (D) right
13. (A) pretend (B) estimate (C) criticize (D) imitate
14. (A) incredible (B) necessary (C) sympathetic (D) mysterious
15. (A) business (B) sports (C) safety (D) activity

第 16~20 題為題組
No more fighting for truth, justice, and the "American" way. The Man of Steel is now
decidedly international. In Superman Returns he's fighting for us all, a change which __16__ both
the politics of writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris, and the realities of modern movie making
and distributing. According to Dougherty, Superman's patriotism is a little too simplistic for modern
times. It also doesn't __17__ . "The truth is he's an alien.... He has landed on planet Earth, and he's
here for everybody."
The growing importance of the overseas box office can also no longer be overlooked.
Big-budget films like Superman Returns (said to cost US$250 million) rely on foreign ticket sales
to justify the __18__ cost of producing them. More and more this is translating into increased
sensitivity to foreigners' perceptions and sensibilities. __19__ a pro-American stance may work
well in Nebraska, in Nepal it may turn people away from the theaters, thus spelling disaster for a
would-be blockbuster. The makers of Superman Returns decided early to take no __20__ on losing
out on the foreign market. And so far their decision to internationalize Superman seems to be
paying off in brisk ticket sales around the world.

16. (A) responds (B) reflects (C) challenges (D) contradicts

17. (A) deserve any praise (B) make much sense

(C) put much emphasis (D) pay much attention

18. (A) additional (B) economic (C) average (D) enormous
19. (A) Since (B) If (C) While (D) Unless
20. (A) chances (B) errors (C) credits (D) responsibility
三、文意選填(10%)
說明︰第21-30題，每題一個空格，請依文意在文章後所提供的(A)到(J)分別選出最
適當者，並標示於考卷上之題號前。每題答對得1分，答錯不倒扣

第 21-30 題為題組

The white-headed capuchin monkey’s natural habitat is in Central America and

northern South America, where they travel in troops of roughly twenty members. Even
if you’ve never been to those places, it’s likely that you’ve seen the __21__ with their
long tails, mostly black-haired bodies, pink faces, and white hair on the ir necks and
shoulders. Along with chimpanzees, they are the most commonly seen primates in
movies. All three Night at the Museum movies __22__ a white-headed capuchin named
Crystal the Monkey. That monkey, which seems to have been born a natural comic
actress, is also in George of the Jungle and the American Pie movies.
In addition to putting white-headed capuchin monkeys into movies, humans have
also found another very meaningful use for these highly __23__. animals. It has come to
our attention that they have the potential to help people with mobility __24__. A
non-profit organization called Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled was set
up in 1979, __25__ the capuchins and also teaching people how best to interact with the
monkeys. The monkeys have several __26__ over other creatures that are traditionally
used as service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs or companion cats for the elderly. For
one thing, they have hands with fingers that __27__ them to perform a wide variety of
common, useful tasks. People with __28__ physical functions can thus be assisted. These
tasks include turning the pages of books, pressing buttons on electronic devices, __29__.
straws into bottles, and picking up dropped objects. Also, since the white -headed
capuchins have hair rather than fur, people are less likely to develop an allergy to their
non-human helpers. One more benefit is that they often live more than thirty years,
making them good, long-term __30__. Let’s all make a toast, or at least eat a banana, in
honor of the white-headed capuchin monkeys!

(A)enable (B)inserting (C)intelligent (D)disabilities (E)impaired

(F)training (G)partners (H)feature (I)creatures (J)advantages

 四、篇章結構(8%)
說明︰第31-34題,每題一個空格,請依文意在文章後所提供的(A)到(D)分別選出一
個最適當者,並標示於考卷上之「題號前」。每題答對得2分。

Aamir Khan, the son of a prominent film producer, was born in 1965. __31__ After committing
to a role, Khan focuses intently on becoming the character so as to be as convincing as possible. His
work ethic toward his roles and other projects is so strong that he has acquired a nickname: Mr.
Perfectionist. His hard work has helped him earn numerous awards during his career, which has
spanned more than three decades so far.

However, Khan has another side. He is passionately interested in political, humanitarian, and
environmental issues. __32__ UNICEF named him a Goodwill Ambassador for the South Asian
region. In 2013, Time magazine included him in its list of the 100 Most Influential People in the
World.

Khan has had a significant impact on Indian society through a talk show he created called
Satyamev Jayate, or Truth Alone Prevails. __33__ However, his views are sometimes considered to
be controversial. His ideas, recommendations, and causes have not always been popular in India, a
conservative country. __34__ He hopes that his efforts will keep raising the tough questions that
many people in society prefer to ignore.

(A) Still, Khan continues to fight for social justice and try to change the world for the better.

(B) He uses the program to tackle the social problems that are widespread in India.

(C) These interests have given him an even greater influence outside the entertainment world.

(D) He is one of the most famous and successful figures in the Indian film industry known as Bollywood.

五、閱讀測驗(24%)
說明︰第35-46題，每題請根據各篇文章之文意，選出最適當的一個選項，標示於考卷上之
題號前。每題答對得2分，答錯不倒扣。

第 35-38 題為題組
Google says it has developed an artificial intelligence system that can detect the presence of
breast cancer more accurately than doctors.

A study that tested the accuracy of the system, which was developed through a collaboration
between the tech giant and cancer researchers, was published in the scientific journal Nature. The
program was trained to detect cancer using tens of thousands of mammograms from women in the
United Kingdom and the United States, and early research shows it can produce more accurate
detection than human radiologists.

According to the study, using the Al technology resulted in fewer false positives, where test
results suggest cancer is present when it isn’t, and false negatives, where an existing cancer goes
undetected. The Al system was more accurate despite it having less information to work with than
human experts, such as patient histories and prior mammograms.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among cancers in women, although
outcomes improve considerably if the disease is caught and treated early, the authors of the study
say. Yet despite large-scale breast cancer screening programs in developed countries, screening
mammograms do not find about one in five breast cancers, according to the American Cancer
Society. “The performance of even the best doctors leaves room for improvement,” the study’s
authors wrote. “Al may be uniquely positioned to help with this challenge.” The technology could
also be used to address shortages in radiologists, they say.

The detection and diagnosis of breast cancer sits alongside other Google research that
demonstrates how Al can help doctors to more accurately predict lung cancer and prevent serious
eye disease. Hopefully, with early detection via Al, cancer can be detected and patients can be back
on their feet in no time.

35. What is the passage mainly about?

(A) New research showing how cancer spreads in men
(B) How Google Al outperformed doctors in a test
(C) Why breast cancer is the most lethal cancer
(D) How technology helps cancer patients live comfortably

36. What percentage of breast cancers go undetected by screening mammograms?

(A) About 1%
(B) About 5%
(C) About 20%
(D) About 80%

37. Aside from breast cancer, in which other part of the body can Al help to predict cancer?
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D
38. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of Al-assisted medical care?
(A) Optimistic
(B) Pessimistic
(C) Uncertain
(D) Indifferent

第 39-42 題為題組

The build-up of garbage is a big problem around the world because populations are on the rise.
Therefore, many people like to adopt Earth-friendly practices to cut down on the amount of garbage
they create.

One little-known solution is called vermicomposting, or worm composting. This method uses
worms to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. It is not only easy but also space-saving,
as no backyard is required. Vermicomposting uses red worms, also known as red wigglers. These
hungry earthworms can devour half of their weight in food scraps a day. One great advantage of
using worms to do the work is that they prevent the strong odors that are normally associated with
composting.

To set up your own worm bin for composting, start with a container that is around 12 to 15
inches deep. Don’t use a container that is too deep because earthworms like to stay near the surface
of the soil so that they can breathe. Next, a lid is needed to keep fruit flies and other common
household pests at bay. Bedding can be made of shredded newspaper, cardboard, or leaf litter, plus a
little peat moss that has been dampened by a bit of water. Choose a shady spot for your bin, which
should stay at warm—rather than high—temperatures.

Worms perform best when eating vegetarian meals. This means that meat and dairy
waste—which can also attract pests—should be avoided. However, crushed eggshells add calcium
to the worms’ diet and can prevent acidic conditions from developing in the bin. Rotate frequently
where new scraps are buried in the bin, and after three months, or when none of the bedding
remains, your soil can be harvested.

Vermicomposting is a simple way for families to be more environmentally conscious and

simultaneously to get something usable in return. It’s a win-win situation that both humans and
worms can benefit from.
39. What is the main idea of the article?
(A) All countries face environmental problems.
(B) Worms have a preference for vegetarian meals.
(C) Red wiggler worms are very versatile creatures.
(D) Vermicomposting is a great way to reduce garbage.

40. According to the article, why does the writer suggest people use worms to compost waste?
(A) Because they are cheap
(B) To avoid horrible smells
(C) Because they are common unit
(D) To attract other garden pests

41. Which of these is NOT a feature of a successful worm bin?

(A) A moderately deep container
(B) Keeping the bin in a chilly place
(C) A small amount of moist peat moss
(D) A lid to deter unwanted insects or animals

42. Why are eggshells mentioned in the article?

(A) Eggshells should not be part of the worms’ staple diet.
(B) Eggshells can effectively avoid the temperature increase.
(C) Eggshells can keep acidity levels in the bin under control.
(D) Eggshells are the red wiggler worms’ main source of food.

第 43-46 題為題組

Conservationists have worked for decades to protect great apes—gorillas, orangutans,

chimpanzees, and bonobos—from human harm. But a new project started by bioethicists goes even
further. Called the Great Ape Project, it advocates granting great apes certain personal rights. These
include the right to life and the right to liberty—rights which have traditionally belonged only to
people.

Scientists who study great apes have long recognized their similarity to humans. Biologists say
we have over 90 percent of our DNA in common with great apes, making them our closest animal
relatives. But apes share more than just our genes. Like us, they also have intelligent minds and
complex feelings. They are sensitive social animals that use tools and language, learn from each
other, form close bonds, and grieve when a loved one dies. Unlike most other animals, they even
appear to be self-aware, and can recognize themselves in mirrors.

Yet despite their closeness to humans, apes have been exploited, abused, tortured, and killed.
People have kept them in small cages, forced them to perform for audiences, subjected them to
painful experiments, and harvested them for food. In hunting and capturing the animals, humans
have torn ape families and communities apart. Encroachment on their habitat has also endangered
the survival of all of the great ape species.

The members of the Great Ape Project assert that we humans should be less self-centered and
show more respect to these self-aware beings. They do not say that apes should become members of
human society with normal adult privileges such as driving and voting; for they are not capable of
either. Nor do they say that all apes currently in captivity should be released into the wild; for many
would not survive. They do say, however, that all apes, both captive and free, should be treated with
dignity, and not as mere objects for us to do whatever we want with. From a moral standpoint, they
say, great apes are our equals, and have a legitimate right to share our planet with a minimum of
human interference.

43. Which idea is not supported by bioethicists?

(A) All apes in cages should be released back into their natural habitats.
(B) Apes should be treated as global citizens and have the right to share the earth with humans.
(C) Apes should have rights which have traditionally belonged only to humans.
(D) All apes should have the right to be free from human interference.
44. According to the passage, humans have done all of the following to apes EXC EP T ______.
(A) take them away from their family members
(B) have them do tricks at circus shows
(C) test new medicine on them in laboratories
(D) make clothes out of their fur
45. Which statement suggests that apes have complex feelings?
(A) They are intelligent animals.
(B) They use tools and learn from each other.
(C) They grieve when their loved ones die.
(D) They can recognize themselves in mirrors.
46. Apes are human beings' closest animal relatives in terms of ______.
(A) human rights (B) evolution (C) survival skills (D) civilization
第貳部分：混合題(10%)
說明：第47-46題，本部分共有1題組，每格2分。答案必須寫在「答題卷」標示題號之作答區
內，非選擇題請由左至右橫式書寫，作答時不必抄題。
Apparently we humans are the most intelligent species on the planet, but it turns out that many
of our ideas about other animals are mistaken. Here are some commonly-held beliefs about animals
that simply aren’t true.

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, can you? Most dogs are perfectly capable of learning at
any age. It takes about 15 minutes a day for two weeks to train your dog to do simple tasks like
sitting or fetching. While a newborn puppy might be too young, an old dog in good shape shouldn’t
have a problem. Touching a toad can give you warts, can’t it? It’s true that warts are contagious, but
you won’t get them from toads. These creatures, which are small animals similar to frogs, often
have bumps on their skin that resemble warts. It could be what inspired this myth. Bats cannot see,
can they? This is a very commonly believed myth, but while many bats use echoes to assist them in
flight, they also rely on vision. A camel carries water in its hump, doesn’t it? Not so! A camel’s
hump is filled with fat. If the fat were distributed around its body, a camel’s body heat would be
uncomfortably high in the hot desert. It is true, however, that camels can go up to seven months
without water.

It might be easy to get the wrong idea about animals that we don’t come across very frequently.
However, you don’t need to be an animal expert to separate the truth from the myths. If you want to
be as wise as an owl, just check the facts!

47. What does “in good shape” mean in paragraph two?

(A) To be physically large

(B) To be intelligent
(C) To be healthy
(D) To be cared for

48. What is the author’s claim in this passage?

(A) Human beings are not the center of the universe.

(B) People mostly use stereotypes to judge things. ,

(C) Even many vets do not separate fact from myth.

(D) Humans often misunderstand animals.
 49. The graph below represents the five senses we are familiar with.
Which ones are NOT mentioned in the article?

50.

混合題作答區
47.(2分 ) 50.(a) (1分 )

48. (3分 ) 50.(b) (1分 )

49. (1分 ) (1分 ) 50.(c) (1分 )

第 參 部 分 ： 非 選 擇 題 （ 占 28分 ）

一、中譯英（8%）
說明：1.請將以下中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。
2.請依序作答，並標明題號。每題4分，共8分。

1. 儘管很辛苦，Jack 寧願繼續學游泳而不願放棄。
2. 最後他的努力有了回報，游泳變成了他最喜歡的消遣。

二、英文作文（20%）
說明︰1.依提示在「答案卷」上寫一篇英文作文。
2.文長約在120個單詞(words)左右。

提示：請以 One News Event That I Can’t Forget About，為題目寫一篇至少 120 字的英文作
文。文章分兩段，第一段請選一個令你難忘的國內／外新聞事件，描述它的發生經過，第二
段說明為何你無法忘懷這個事件，以及它所造成的衝擊。