1、第 頁2021臺(tái)灣大學(xué)英語考試考前沖刺卷本卷共分為1大題50小題，作答時(shí)間為180分鐘，總分100分，60分及格。一、單項(xiàng)選擇題（共50題，每題2分。每題的備選項(xiàng)中，只有一個(gè)最符合題意） 1.Although the model looks good on the surface, it will not bear close _.AtemperamentBcontaminationCscrutinyDsymmetry 2.We are doing this work in the_of reforms in the economic, social and cultural spheres.

2、AcontextBcontestCpretextDtexture 3.While a full understanding of what causes the disease may be several years away, _ leading to a successful treatment could come much sooner.Aa distinctionBa breakthroughCan identificationDan interpretation 4.Doctors are often caught in a _ because they have to deci

3、de whether they should tell their patients the truth or not.ApuzzleBperplexityCdilemmaDbewilderment 5.To _ important dates in history, countries create special holidays.AcommendBmemorizeCpropagateDcommemorate 6.His successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to _ his position in the govern

4、ment.AcontriveBconsolidateCheaveDintensify 7.Please do not be _ by his offensive remarks since he is merely trying to attract attention.AdistractedBdisregardedCirritatedDintervened 8.Once you get to know your mistakes, you should _ them as soon as possible.ArectifyBreclaimCrefrainDreckon 9.He wouldn

5、t answer the reporters questions, nor would he _ for a photograph.AsummonBhighlightCposeDmarshal 10.The club will _ new members the first week in September.AenrollBsubscribeCabsorbDregister 11.If you dont _ the children properly, Mr. Chiver, theyll just run riot.AmobilizeBwarrantCmanipulateDsupervis

6、e 12.Already the class is _ about who our new teacher will be.AforeseeingBspeculatingCfabricatingDcontemplating 13.We should _ our energy and youth to the development of our country.AdedicateBcaterCascribeDcling 14.Just because Im _ to him, my boss thinks he can order me around without showing me an

7、y respect.AredundantBtrivialCversatileDsubordinate 15.Many scientists remain _ about the value of this research program.AscepticalBstationaryCspaciousDspecific 16.Depression is often caused by the _ effects of stress and overwork.AtotalBincreasedCterrificDcumulative 17.A humans eyesight is not as _

8、as that of an eagle.AeccentricBacuteCsensibleDsensitive 18.It is _ that Women should be paid less than men for doing the same kind of work.AabruptBabsurdCadverseDaddictive 19.Shoes of this kind are _ to slip on wet ground.AfeasibleBappropriateCaptDfitting 20.Well be very careful and keep what youve

9、told us strictly _.ArigorousBconfidentialCprivateDmysterious 21.The members of Parliament were _ that the government had not consulted them.AimpatientBtolerantCcrudeDindignant 22.Some American colleges are state-supported, others are privately _, and still others are supported by religious organizat

10、ions.AensuredBattributedCauthorizedDendowed 23.The prison guards were armed and ready to shoot if _ in any way.AintervenedBincurredCprovokedDpoked 24.Many pure metals have little use because they are too soft , rust too easily, or have some other _.AdrawbacksBhandicapsCbruisesDblunders 25.泌尿系最常用的輔助檢

11、查為AIVPBCTCKUBDB超 26.The author maintains that both sides should _ if the two different work styles clash headlong.Abe patient and tolerantBrealize that both work styles are productiveCmake efforts to avoid doing damage to the others productivityDmake compromises to bridge the gulf between them 27.Th

12、is passage mainly describes _.Ageneration gapsBwork styles of different age groupsClack of mutual understanding between the old and the youngDimperfect communication between old and young workers 28.From the context we may figure out that the word plagued (Paragraph 1) means _.AannoyedBinfectedCdama

13、gedDaffected 29.The author agrees with Marc Prensky on the point that younger workers prefer a multitasking style because _.Athey are smart and energeticBthey have the special ability to perform several tasks at the same timeCbrought up in a special cultural background, they have developed a behavio

14、ral pattern different from that of their older colleaguesDthey have been trained to receive and process information in a special way 30.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT trueAOlder workers often feel annoyed about their young colleagues attitudes towards work.BYounger workers a

15、lways do a good job of their work though they prefer to listen to music or chat with others while working.CThe different work styles may sometimes lead to an unnecessary argument.DOlder workers are used to working in a comfortable arid quiet environment so that they can fully concentrate on what the

16、y are doing. 31.According to this passage, downsizing will result in _ at many companies.Alow morale on the part of employeesBdisputes between labor and managementCgeneral distrust of managementDall of the above 32.The word paring in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _.ApeelingBfiringCrelocatingD

17、re-training 33.Which of the following might serve as a suitable title for this passageADownsizing. Pros and ConsBDownsizing and Competitive EdgeCThe Cost of DownsizingDDownsizing and Gains for Shareholders 34.The term downsizing in this passage means _.Ajust cutting down to sizeBproducing smaller mo

18、dels or stylesCcutting jobs and positions for higher performance and profitsDcutting down on incentive programs 35.Some economists maintain that the practice of downsizing tends to _.Awin immediate earnings for shareholdersBimprove productivity and competitive edgeClead to a more effective recombina

19、tion of investmentsDall of the above 36.Which of the following is NOT true about the Beatles according to the passageAThey made the young people of their time very excited.BThey attracted a large following wherever they played.CThey were always pleased with their popularity.DNo other pop music group

20、 had ever played to bigger audience than they did. 37.The Beatles outstanding qualities were really shown when _.Athey concentrated on recording and compositionBthey played on the American continentCthey played their own lyrics and melodies on the stageDthey sang on the stage pop songs they wrote th

21、emselves 38.It is implied in the third paragraph that _.Athe Beatles had no appetite for fameBthe audience were unhappy about the sound effectCpop musicians get easily tired as they are under great pressures of lifeDthe screaming of the fans prevented the Beatles from performing happily and creative

22、ly 39.What can we learn about the Beatles musicAIt was fine example of music for simple singalong songs.BIts appeal was not limited to any particular time or group of people.CIt was simple in form but rich in meaning.DIt reached a height which other pop music groups had never reached for their lyric

23、s and melodies. 40.It can be inferred from the passage that _.AJohn and Paul were more talented and made greater contribution to the success of the bandBJohn and Paul sang their own songs because they didnt like each others styleCGeorge and Ringo never composed or sang their own songsDThe Beatles ma

24、intained so much popularity with their works that no other recording or writing group could compare 41.It can be inferred that _.Aover one-tenth of American population have difficulty in using and writing skills in everyday situationsBin North America nation-wide tests are given to test pupils funct

25、ional literacyCCanadians are generally at a higher level of functional literacy than Americans areDteaching of English reading and writing has turned out to be a failure in Canada and the U. S. 42.Which of the following is most probably functionally illiterateAOne who reaches tenth grade reading lev

26、el.BOne who reaches eighth grade reading level.COne who reaches twelfth grade reading level.DNot known yet. 43.It can be learned from the passage that _.ACanada and the U.S. have functionally illiterate population because they hardly paid any attention to the problemBfunctional illiteracy may have b

27、een caused at least in part by unsuccessful design of reading testsCnon-English-speaking immigrant population constitute the majority of all the functionally illiterateDit is impractical to determine what functional illiteracy really is as different situations set different requirements 44.Tiffs pas

28、sage was written mainly to _.Aanalyse different definitions of functional illiteracyBdiscuss the reasons for functional illiteracyCcompare ways to get rid of illiteracyDintroduce the problem of functional illiteracy 45.What does illiteracy in line 1 meanAAbility to read and write.BAbility to appreciate literature.CLack of interest in literature.DInability to read and write. 46.It can be inferred from the passage that the tone of the author is _.Asubjective.BobjectiveCbiasedDindifferent 47.The reason why religious l