私立醫學校院聯招 101 年 《英文》

Some scientists think a good memory comes from $\underline{\text{heredity}}$, while others say a good memory has a lot to do with practice.

(依題意，選出與畫底線部分意義最接近的選項)

In some cases, heart diseases are $\underline{\text{compounded}}$ by high fat diets and low levels of activity.

(依題意，選出與畫底線部分意義最接近的選項)

Our way of fishing now is not $\underline{\text{sustainable}}$—it can’t continue for a long time without damaging the environment.

(依題意，選出與畫底線部分意義最接近的選項)

You must take the most $\underline{\text{scrupulous}}$ care to keep the wound free from dirt.

(依題意，選出與畫底線部分意義最接近的選項)

A particularly $\underline{\text{virulent}}$ strain of flu virus has recently claimed a number of lives in the United States.

(依題意，選出與畫底線部分意義最接近的選項)

Human memory ____ over time. That’s why old people tend to forget things easily.

The country is sliding into the depths of a ____. The stock market crash and the virtual collapse in the housing industry have made quite an impact on the nation’s economy.

____ comes in many forms, from scratching a name on a wall to an enormous spray-painted mural.

On-line lectures provide students ____ to knowledge that was previously unavailable.

The procedure did not fully cure the patient of his coronary atherosclerosis, and he is still ____ to future blockages and coronary heart disease.

John has a large collection of stamps, ____ I’ve never seen before.

She offered neither an excuse nor ____ for her behavior.

A: Didn’t Mary use to live in Boston?

B: ____ She lived in New York.

All the visitors were surprised at how ____.

A biologist does not merely describe organisms, but tries to learn ____ act as they do.

The more she thought about it, ____ she became.

Quinine, ____ used to cure malaria, was isolated from the bark of a cinchona.

____ by our presentation, the investor decided to finance our project.

____ been diverted, they would have arrived early.

Future applications of nanotechnology could include tiny molecular robots that ____.

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Up until now, the U.S. insurance industry has achieved growth simply by focusing on the large domestic market. However, a continued growth in the coming years will likely require an expansion to international business. In the next decade, we should see a number of changes in the structure and operations of life and property insurers in particular. The domestic market may be slowing down. However, with world markets continuing to open up, there are increased market opportunities for U.S. companies overseas. Already enjoying a solid international reputation, the U.S. insurance industry should be in a good position to gain a competitive advantage over foreign rivals. More advanced technological developments should also lead to increased efficiency and productivity throughout the industry. In summary, new products, reduced costs, and a focus on international market will lead to a more competitive U.S. insurance industry. This should spell good news for both insurers and customers alike.

31. What is necessary for the growth of the U.S. insurance industry?

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Up until now, the U.S. insurance industry has achieved growth simply by focusing on the large domestic market. However, a continued growth in the coming years will likely require an expansion to international business. In the next decade, we should see a number of changes in the structure and operations of life and property insurers in particular. The domestic market may be slowing down. However, with world markets continuing to open up, there are increased market opportunities for U.S. companies overseas. Already enjoying a solid international reputation, the U.S. insurance industry should be in a good position to gain a competitive advantage over foreign rivals. More advanced technological developments should also lead to increased efficiency and productivity throughout the industry. In summary, new products, reduced costs, and a focus on international market will lead to a more competitive U.S. insurance industry. This should spell good news for both insurers and customers alike.

32. Which of the following is NOT a strength of the U.S. insurance industry?

【題組共用題幹】
Up until now, the U.S. insurance industry has achieved growth simply by focusing on the large domestic market. However, a continued growth in the coming years will likely require an expansion to international business. In the next decade, we should see a number of changes in the structure and operations of life and property insurers in particular. The domestic market may be slowing down. However, with world markets continuing to open up, there are increased market opportunities for U.S. companies overseas. Already enjoying a solid international reputation, the U.S. insurance industry should be in a good position to gain a competitive advantage over foreign rivals. More advanced technological developments should also lead to increased efficiency and productivity throughout the industry. In summary, new products, reduced costs, and a focus on international market will lead to a more competitive U.S. insurance industry. This should spell good news for both insurers and customers alike.

33. What is the writer’s view on competitiveness in the U.S. insurance industry?

【題組共用題幹】
Up until now, the U.S. insurance industry has achieved growth simply by focusing on the large domestic market. However, a continued growth in the coming years will likely require an expansion to international business. In the next decade, we should see a number of changes in the structure and operations of life and property insurers in particular. The domestic market may be slowing down. However, with world markets continuing to open up, there are increased market opportunities for U.S. companies overseas. Already enjoying a solid international reputation, the U.S. insurance industry should be in a good position to gain a competitive advantage over foreign rivals. More advanced technological developments should also lead to increased efficiency and productivity throughout the industry. In summary, new products, reduced costs, and a focus on international market will lead to a more competitive U.S. insurance industry. This should spell good news for both insurers and customers alike.

34. The word “rivals” is closest in meaning to ____.

【題組共用題幹】
Up until now, the U.S. insurance industry has achieved growth simply by focusing on the large domestic market. However, a continued growth in the coming years will likely require an expansion to international business. In the next decade, we should see a number of changes in the structure and operations of life and property insurers in particular. The domestic market may be slowing down. However, with world markets continuing to open up, there are increased market opportunities for U.S. companies overseas. Already enjoying a solid international reputation, the U.S. insurance industry should be in a good position to gain a competitive advantage over foreign rivals. More advanced technological developments should also lead to increased efficiency and productivity throughout the industry. In summary, new products, reduced costs, and a focus on international market will lead to a more competitive U.S. insurance industry. This should spell good news for both insurers and customers alike.

35. The word “spell” is closest in meaning to ____.

【題組共用題幹】
Mesopotamia, meaning “land between the rivers,” is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization. It was here, in 5000 B.C., that people settled into an agricultural lifestyle by the mighty Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Because there was little rain, the people depended on these rivers for their survival. The Mesopotamians created channels to distribute the flood waters that flowed for a short duration each year to their crops. The efficiency of their irrigation systems allowed their society to flourish, enabling them to create the world’s first towns and cities. At the center of each town stood a temple complex with food stores, a treasury, and living spaces, all of which were incorporated into the overall design. Over time, these towns evolved into city-states, eventually becoming an empire.

Soon there arose a need to keep reliable records of commodities traded, and out of this need, writing was born. The first format that writing took was a code of symbols which corresponded to various items and numbers. These were carved into soft clay and were known as cuneiform. This system proved to be very versatile and quickly spread to other uses. The Sumerian scribes used it to record daily life and to write the first major literary work known to Western civilization. Perhaps the best known of Mesopotamia’s civilizations was Babylon. During the second millennium B.C., it rose from a regional capital to become the center of a kingdom that stretched across southern Iraq and beyond. Its king, Hammurabi, left his mark with a remarkable collection of laws. Hammurabi’s code defined the constraints of private property, as well as legal decisions for crimes, and family disputes.

Although it was eventually lost to the sands of time, Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering for modern civilizations to build on. In fact, much of what we know of that chapter in the region’s history has come from excavations of ruined cities, supplemented by translations of ancient clay tablets.

36. Who were the first people to record their everyday life?

【題組共用題幹】
Mesopotamia, meaning “land between the rivers,” is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization. It was here, in 5000 B.C., that people settled into an agricultural lifestyle by the mighty Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Because there was little rain, the people depended on these rivers for their survival. The Mesopotamians created channels to distribute the flood waters that flowed for a short duration each year to their crops. The efficiency of their irrigation systems allowed their society to flourish, enabling them to create the world’s first towns and cities. At the center of each town stood a temple complex with food stores, a treasury, and living spaces, all of which were incorporated into the overall design. Over time, these towns evolved into city-states, eventually becoming an empire.

Soon there arose a need to keep reliable records of commodities traded, and out of this need, writing was born. The first format that writing took was a code of symbols which corresponded to various items and numbers. These were carved into soft clay and were known as cuneiform. This system proved to be very versatile and quickly spread to other uses. The Sumerian scribes used it to record daily life and to write the first major literary work known to Western civilization. Perhaps the best known of Mesopotamia’s civilizations was Babylon. During the second millennium B.C., it rose from a regional capital to become the center of a kingdom that stretched across southern Iraq and beyond. Its king, Hammurabi, left his mark with a remarkable collection of laws. Hammurabi’s code defined the constraints of private property, as well as legal decisions for crimes, and family disputes.

Although it was eventually lost to the sands of time, Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering for modern civilizations to build on. In fact, much of what we know of that chapter in the region’s history has come from excavations of ruined cities, supplemented by translations of ancient clay tablets.

37. Which of the following statements about ancient Mesopotamians is NOT correct?

【題組共用題幹】
Mesopotamia, meaning “land between the rivers,” is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization. It was here, in 5000 B.C., that people settled into an agricultural lifestyle by the mighty Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Because there was little rain, the people depended on these rivers for their survival. The Mesopotamians created channels to distribute the flood waters that flowed for a short duration each year to their crops. The efficiency of their irrigation systems allowed their society to flourish, enabling them to create the world’s first towns and cities. At the center of each town stood a temple complex with food stores, a treasury, and living spaces, all of which were incorporated into the overall design. Over time, these towns evolved into city-states, eventually becoming an empire.

Soon there arose a need to keep reliable records of commodities traded, and out of this need, writing was born. The first format that writing took was a code of symbols which corresponded to various items and numbers. These were carved into soft clay and were known as cuneiform. This system proved to be very versatile and quickly spread to other uses. The Sumerian scribes used it to record daily life and to write the first major literary work known to Western civilization. Perhaps the best known of Mesopotamia’s civilizations was Babylon. During the second millennium B.C., it rose from a regional capital to become the center of a kingdom that stretched across southern Iraq and beyond. Its king, Hammurabi, left his mark with a remarkable collection of laws. Hammurabi’s code defined the constraints of private property, as well as legal decisions for crimes, and family disputes.

Although it was eventually lost to the sands of time, Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering for modern civilizations to build on. In fact, much of what we know of that chapter in the region’s history has come from excavations of ruined cities, supplemented by translations of ancient clay tablets.

38. Why was cuneiform initially invented?

【題組共用題幹】
Mesopotamia, meaning “land between the rivers,” is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization. It was here, in 5000 B.C., that people settled into an agricultural lifestyle by the mighty Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Because there was little rain, the people depended on these rivers for their survival. The Mesopotamians created channels to distribute the flood waters that flowed for a short duration each year to their crops. The efficiency of their irrigation systems allowed their society to flourish, enabling them to create the world’s first towns and cities. At the center of each town stood a temple complex with food stores, a treasury, and living spaces, all of which were incorporated into the overall design. Over time, these towns evolved into city-states, eventually becoming an empire.

Soon there arose a need to keep reliable records of commodities traded, and out of this need, writing was born. The first format that writing took was a code of symbols which corresponded to various items and numbers. These were carved into soft clay and were known as cuneiform. This system proved to be very versatile and quickly spread to other uses. The Sumerian scribes used it to record daily life and to write the first major literary work known to Western civilization. Perhaps the best known of Mesopotamia’s civilizations was Babylon. During the second millennium B.C., it rose from a regional capital to become the center of a kingdom that stretched across southern Iraq and beyond. Its king, Hammurabi, left his mark with a remarkable collection of laws. Hammurabi’s code defined the constraints of private property, as well as legal decisions for crimes, and family disputes.

Although it was eventually lost to the sands of time, Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering for modern civilizations to build on. In fact, much of what we know of that chapter in the region’s history has come from excavations of ruined cities, supplemented by translations of ancient clay tablets.

39. Our knowledge of the Mesopotamia’s civilizations has mainly come from ____ finds.

【題組共用題幹】
Mesopotamia, meaning “land between the rivers,” is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization. It was here, in 5000 B.C., that people settled into an agricultural lifestyle by the mighty Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Because there was little rain, the people depended on these rivers for their survival. The Mesopotamians created channels to distribute the flood waters that flowed for a short duration each year to their crops. The efficiency of their irrigation systems allowed their society to flourish, enabling them to create the world’s first towns and cities. At the center of each town stood a temple complex with food stores, a treasury, and living spaces, all of which were incorporated into the overall design. Over time, these towns evolved into city-states, eventually becoming an empire.

Soon there arose a need to keep reliable records of commodities traded, and out of this need, writing was born. The first format that writing took was a code of symbols which corresponded to various items and numbers. These were carved into soft clay and were known as cuneiform. This system proved to be very versatile and quickly spread to other uses. The Sumerian scribes used it to record daily life and to write the first major literary work known to Western civilization. Perhaps the best known of Mesopotamia’s civilizations was Babylon. During the second millennium B.C., it rose from a regional capital to become the center of a kingdom that stretched across southern Iraq and beyond. Its king, Hammurabi, left his mark with a remarkable collection of laws. Hammurabi’s code defined the constraints of private property, as well as legal decisions for crimes, and family disputes.

Although it was eventually lost to the sands of time, Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering for modern civilizations to build on. In fact, much of what we know of that chapter in the region’s history has come from excavations of ruined cities, supplemented by translations of ancient clay tablets.

40. What does the author suggest in using the phrase “lost to the sands of time”?

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Around the turn of the 20th century, the German physician Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) described a debilitating brain cell disease. This disease, later to bear his name, was both progressive and irreversible; that is, once the disease started, it slowly destroyed brain tissue and made its victims progressively unable to remember dates or even recognize family members. In the worst cases, patients were little better than vegetables.

The number of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease increases because people are living longer. As many as a quarter of those aged 80 years or older are afflicted with some degree of this life-robbing disease. Four million Americans suffer from this disease.

A new study shows, however, that fish in the diet may prevent or at least slow down the onset of this terrible disease. Those who eat fish may have a reduction in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows that fish contains a fatty acid called omega-3, closely associated with brain tissue health.

41. The word “progressive” means ____.

【題組共用題幹】
Around the turn of the 20th century, the German physician Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) described a debilitating brain cell disease. This disease, later to bear his name, was both progressive and irreversible; that is, once the disease started, it slowly destroyed brain tissue and made its victims progressively unable to remember dates or even recognize family members. In the worst cases, patients were little better than vegetables.

The number of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease increases because people are living longer. As many as a quarter of those aged 80 years or older are afflicted with some degree of this life-robbing disease. Four million Americans suffer from this disease.

A new study shows, however, that fish in the diet may prevent or at least slow down the onset of this terrible disease. Those who eat fish may have a reduction in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows that fish contains a fatty acid called omega-3, closely associated with brain tissue health.

42. What contributes to the observation of the growing number of Alzheimer’s disease nowadays?

【題組共用題幹】
Around the turn of the 20th century, the German physician Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) described a debilitating brain cell disease. This disease, later to bear his name, was both progressive and irreversible; that is, once the disease started, it slowly destroyed brain tissue and made its victims progressively unable to remember dates or even recognize family members. In the worst cases, patients were little better than vegetables.

The number of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease increases because people are living longer. As many as a quarter of those aged 80 years or older are afflicted with some degree of this life-robbing disease. Four million Americans suffer from this disease.

A new study shows, however, that fish in the diet may prevent or at least slow down the onset of this terrible disease. Those who eat fish may have a reduction in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows that fish contains a fatty acid called omega-3, closely associated with brain tissue health.

43. Which of the following food may contain the most omega-3?

【題組共用題幹】
Around the turn of the 20th century, the German physician Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) described a debilitating brain cell disease. This disease, later to bear his name, was both progressive and irreversible; that is, once the disease started, it slowly destroyed brain tissue and made its victims progressively unable to remember dates or even recognize family members. In the worst cases, patients were little better than vegetables.

The number of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease increases because people are living longer. As many as a quarter of those aged 80 years or older are afflicted with some degree of this life-robbing disease. Four million Americans suffer from this disease.

A new study shows, however, that fish in the diet may prevent or at least slow down the onset of this terrible disease. Those who eat fish may have a reduction in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows that fish contains a fatty acid called omega-3, closely associated with brain tissue health.

44. Which of the following is the most obvious symptom in a Alzheimer’s patient?

【題組共用題幹】
Around the turn of the 20th century, the German physician Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) described a debilitating brain cell disease. This disease, later to bear his name, was both progressive and irreversible; that is, once the disease started, it slowly destroyed brain tissue and made its victims progressively unable to remember dates or even recognize family members. In the worst cases, patients were little better than vegetables.

The number of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease increases because people are living longer. As many as a quarter of those aged 80 years or older are afflicted with some degree of this life-robbing disease. Four million Americans suffer from this disease.

A new study shows, however, that fish in the diet may prevent or at least slow down the onset of this terrible disease. Those who eat fish may have a reduction in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study shows that fish contains a fatty acid called omega-3, closely associated with brain tissue health.

45. Which of the following statements about Alzheimer’s disease is NOT true?

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Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At most hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. Guests can find 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 growing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips whose 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. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection.

46. What movement is currently affecting hotels?

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Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At most hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. Guests can find 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 growing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips whose 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. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection.

47. What does the article imply about the practice of re-using towels?

【題組共用題幹】
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At most hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. Guests can find 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 growing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips whose 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. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection.

48. Which activity is NOT included in an eco-tour?

【題組共用題幹】
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At most hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. Guests can find 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 growing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips whose 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. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection.

49. What trend do the eco-tourists want to reverse?

【題組共用題幹】
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At most hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate plastic bottles. Guests can find 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 growing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips whose 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. The travelers on these excursions are already committed to environmental protection.

50. The word “excursions” is closest in meaning to ____.