資料整理： 台中市立神岡高工
英文科 Mark Shen
【114學測】108課綱新學測
1. If you put a ___ under a leaking faucet, you will be surprised at the amount of water collected in 24 hours.
(A) border (B) timer (C) container (D) marker
2. The local farmers’ market is popular as it offers a variety of fresh seasonal ___ to people in the community. (A) produce (B) fashion (C) brand (D) trend
3. As the years have passed by, many of my childhood memories are already ___; I can no longer recall clearly what happened back then.
(A) blurring (B) trimming (C) draining (D) glaring
4. Racist remarks are by nature ___ and hurtful, and should be avoided on all occasions.
(A) excessive (B) furious (C) offensive (D) stubborn
5. Not satisfied with the first ___ of her essay, Mary revised it several times before turning it in to the teacher.
(A) text (B) brush (C) draft (D) plot
6. Left ___ for years, the deserted house was filled with a thick coating of dust and a smell of old damp wood.
(A) casual (B) fragile (C) remote (D) vacant
7. The high school student showed ___ courage when she helped the old man escape from the fire.
(A) gigantic (B) exclusive (C) multiple (D) enormous
8. Publicly financed projects are often ___ or delayed during tough economic times due to a lack of resources.
(A) halted (B) hatched (C) possessed (D) reinforced
9. Despite his busy schedule, the President ___ the school’s graduation ceremony with his presence and a heartwarming speech.
(A) praised (B) graced (C) addressed (D) credited
10. The manager of the company was sued for ___ abusing his colleagues, calling them “hopeless losers.”
(A) verbally (B) dominantly (C) legitimately (D) relevantly
人類的想像和創意是科技進步最大的驅動力。【中翻英】
Human imagination and creativity are the greatest driving forces of technological advancement.
過去在科幻電影中出現的神奇物件，現在正逐一成真。【中翻英】
The magical objects that appeared in the past sci-fi movies/films are now coming into reality one by one.
每逢颱風逼近臺灣，各縣市政府會依氣象預報的內容而決定隔日是否停止上班上課。請針對這個議題寫一篇英文作文，文分兩段。第一段根據下方對比圖片，描述颱風假時，實際上可能出現的兩種不同情景；第二段說明你對放颱風假的看法與經驗。【英文作文】
【113學測】108課綱新學測
1. People who desire a ___ figure should exercise regularly and maintain healthy eating habits. (A) spicy (B) slender (C) slight (D) slippery
2. Watching the sun ___ from a sea of clouds is a must-do activity for all visitors to Ali Mountain. (A) emerging (B) flashing (C) rushing (D) floating
3. Do you know what time the next bus is ___? I’ve been waiting here for more than 30 minutes. (A) apt (B) due (C) bound (D) docked
4. The roasting heat and high ___ made me feel hot and sticky, no matter what I did to cool off. (A) density (B) humidity (C) circulation (D) atmosphere
5. Artwork created by truly great artists such as Picasso and Monet will no doubt ___ the test of time. (A) stay (B) take (C) serve (D) stand
6. In some countries, military service is ___ for men only; women do not have to serve in the military. (A) forceful (B) realistic (C) compulsory (D) distinctive
7. The team complained that its leader always took the ___ for all the hard work done by the team members. (A) advantage (B) revenge (C) remedy (D) credit
8. Located at the center of the city, the business hotel ___ not only good service but also convenient public transport. (A) proposes (B) contains (C) promises (D) confirms
9. As blood supplies have fallen to a critically low level, many hospitals are making an ___ for the public to donate blood. (A) appeal (B) approach (C) operation (D) observation
10. David felt disappointed when he found out that he could not choose his study partners, but would be ___ placed in a study group. (A) eligibly (B) randomly (C) apparently (D) consequently
每逢選舉季節，總會看到政治人物造訪各地著名廟宇。【中翻英】
During election seasons, we can always see political figures visiting famous temples in different places.
除了祈求好的選舉結果，他們也希望展現對在地文化與習俗的尊重。【中翻英】
In addition to/Besides praying for good election results, they also hope to show respect for local cultures and customs.
這個世代的青少年除了有課業壓力外，生活上也常面對一些困擾與挑戰。下列三張圖分別呈現青少年經常遭遇的三種問題，如果你有一個機器人小幫手可以幫你解決其中一個問題，你會選擇哪一個？請寫一篇英文作文，文分兩段，第一段說明你最想解決哪一個問題，並解釋原因。第二段說明你希望這個機器人小幫手具備什麼特質或能力、可以如何和你分工合作來解決此問題。【英文作文】
【112學測】108課綱新學測
1. The bus driver often complains about chewing gum found under passenger seats because it is ___ and very hard to remove. (A) sticky (B) greasy (C) clumsy (D) mighty
2. Jesse is a talented model. He can easily adopt an elegant ___ for a camera shoot. (A) clap (B) toss (C) pose (D) snap
3. In order to draw her family tree, Mary tried to trace her ___ back to their arrival in North America. (A) siblings (B) commuters (C) ancestors (D) instructors
4. Upon the super typhoon warning, Nancy rushed to the supermarket—only to find the shelves almost ___ and the stock nearly gone. (A) blank (B) bare (C) hollow (D) queer
5. Even though Jack said “Sorry!” to me in person, I did not feel any ___ in his apology. (A) liability (B) generosity (C) integrity (D) sincerity
6. My grandfather has astonishing powers of ___. He can still vividly describe his first day at school as a child. (A) resolve (B) fraction (C) privilege (D) recall
7. Recent research has found lots of evidence to ___ the drug company’s claims about its “miracle” tablets for curing cancer. (A) provoke (B) counter (C) expose (D) convert
8. Corrupt officials and misguided policies have ___ the country’s economy and burdened its people with enormous foreign debts. (A) crippled (B) accelerated (C) rendered (D) ventured
9. As a record number of fans showed up for the baseball final, the highways around the stadium were ___ with traffic all day. (A) choked (B) disturbed (C) enclosed (D) injected
10. Studies show that the ___ unbiased media are in fact often deeply influenced by political ideology. (A) undoubtedly (B) roughly (C) understandably (D) supposedly
歷史一再證明，戰爭會造成極為可怕的災難。【中翻英】
History has proven again and again that wars cause/lead to terrible disasters.
避免衝突、確保世界和平應該是所有人類追求的目標。【中翻英】
Avoiding/Preventing conflicts and ensuring world peace should be the goal that all humans pursue.
隨著社群媒體的普及，表情符號（emoji）的使用也極為普遍。請參考下列表情符號，寫一篇英文作文，文分兩段。第一段說明人們何以喜歡使用表情符號，並從下列的表情符號中舉一至二例，說明表情符號在溝通上有何功能。第二段則以個人或親友的經驗為例，討論表情符號在訊息表達或解讀上可能造成的誤會或困擾，並提出可以化解的方法。【英文作文】
【111學測】108課綱新學測
1. When Jeffery doesn’t feel like cooking, he often orders pizza online and has it ___ to his house. (A) advanced (B) delivered (C) offered (D) stretched
2. Jane is the best ___ I have ever had. I cannot imagine running my office without her help. (A) assistant (B) influence (C) contribution (D) politician
3. The temple celebrated Mazu Festival by hosting ten days of lion dances, Taiwanese operas, and traditional hand ___ shows. (A) chat (B) quiz (C) puppet (D) variety
4. The new vaccine was banned by the Food and Drug Administration due to its ___ fatal side effects. (A) potentially (B) delicately (C) ambiguously (D) optionally
5. ___ the photos with dates and keywords help you sort them easily in your file.
(A) Tagging (B) Flocking (C) Rolling (D) Snapping
6. An ___ person is usually pleasant and easy to get along with, but don’t expect that he or she will always say “yes” to everything. (A) enormous (B) intimate (C) agreeable (D) ultimate
7. Hidden deep in a small alley among various tiny shops, the entrance of the Michelin star restaurant is barely ___ to passersby. (A) identical (B) visible (C) available (D) remarkable
8. The original budget for my round-island trip was NT$5,000, but the ___ cost is likely to be 50 percent higher. (A) moderate (B) absolute (C) promising (D) eventual
9. After watching a TV program on natural history, Adam decided to go on a ___ for dinosaur fossils in South Dakota. (A) trial (B) route (C) strike (D) quest
10. With pink cherry blossoms blooming everywhere, the valley ___ like a young bride under the bright spring sunshine. (A) bounces (B) blushes (C) polishes (D) transfers
飼養寵物並非一項短暫的人生體驗，而是一個對動物的終生承諾。【中翻英】
Keeping pets is not a short life experience but a lifelong commitment to animals.
在享受寵物所帶來的歡樂時，我們不該忽略要善盡照顧他們的責任。【中翻英】
When we enjoy the pleasure that our pets bring, we shouldn’t neglect the responsibility to take good care of them.
不同的公園，可能樣貌不同，特色也不同。請以此為主題，並依據下列兩張圖片的內容，寫一篇英文作文，文分兩段。第一段描述圖A和圖B中的公園各有何特色，第二段則說明你心目中理想公園的樣貌與特色，並解釋你的理由。【英文作文】
資料整理： 台中市立神岡高工
英文科 Mark Shen
【110學測】
1. Tom is really a naughty boy. He likes to ___ and play jokes on his younger sister when their parents are not around. (A) alert (B) spare (C) tease (D) oppose
2. Elderly shoppers in this store are advised to take the elevator rather than the ___, which may move too fast for them to keep their balance. (A) airway (B) operator (C) escalator (D) instrument
3. Upon hearing its master’s call, the dog wagged its tail, and followed her out of the room ___. (A) obediently (B) apparently (C) logically (D) thoroughly
4. Since many of our house plants are from humid jungle environments, they need ___ air to keep them green and healthy. (A) moist (B) stale (C) crisp (D) fertile
5. The skydiver managed to land safely after jumping out of the aircraft, even though her ___ failed to open in midair. (A) glimpse (B) latitude (C) segment (D) parachute
6. The invention of the steam engine, which was used to power heavy machines, brought about a ___ change in society. (A) persuasive (B) harmonious (C) conventional (D) revolutionary
7. To encourage classroom ___, the teacher divided the class into groups and asked them to solve a problem together with their partners. (A) operation (B) interaction (C) adjustment (D) explanation
8. Lisa ___ onto the ground and injured her ankle while she was playing basketball yesterday. (A) buried (B) punched (C) scattered (D) tumbled
9. Hundreds of residents received free testing ___ from the city government to find out if their water contained any harmful chemicals. (A) kits (B) trials (C) zones (D) proofs
10. The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded ___ to three women for the efforts they made in fighting for women’s rights. (A) actively (B) earnestly (C) jointly (D) naturally
11. The company is ___ and making great profits under the wise leadership of the chief executive officer. (A) applauding (B) flourishing (C) circulating (D) exceeding
12. It is absolutely ___ to waste your money on an expensive car when you cannot even get a driver’s license. (A) absurd (B) cautious (C) vigorous (D) obstinate
13. The problem of illegal drug use is very complex and cannot be traced to merely one ___ reason. (A) singular (B) countable (C) favorable (D) defensive
14. The non-profit organization has ___ $1 million over five years to finance the construction of the medical center. (A) equipped (B) resolved (C) committed (D) associated
15. One week after the typhoon, some bridges were finally opened and bus service ___ in the country’s most severely damaged areas. (A) departed (B) resumed (C) transported (D) corresponded
根據新聞報導，每年全球有超過百萬人在道路事故中喪失性命。【中翻英】
According to news reports, over/more than one million people lost their lives in road accidents around the world every year.
因此，交通法規必須嚴格執行，以確保所有用路人的安全。【中翻英】
Therefore/Hence/Thus, traffic rules must be strictly enforced in order to ensure the safety of all road users.
下圖為遊客到訪某場所的新聞畫面。（賞花拍照）你認為圖中呈現的是什麼景象？（進入踐踏）你對這個景象有什麼感想？請根據此圖片，寫一篇英文作文。文分兩段，第一段描述圖片的內容，包括其中人、事、物以及發生的事情；第二段則以遊客或場所主人的立場，表達你對這件事情的看法。【英文作文】
【109學測】
1. After hours of discussion, our class finally reached the ___ that we would go to Hualien for our graduation trip. (A) balance (B) conclusion (C) definition (D) harmony
2. Jane ___ her teacher by passing the exam with a nearly perfect score; she almost failed the course last semester. (A) bored (B) amazed (C) charmed (D) informed
3. The vacuum cleaner is not working. Let’s send it back to the ___ to have it inspected and repaired. (A) lecturer (B) publisher (C) researcher (D) manufacturer
4. Due to the global financial crisis, the country’s exports ___ by 40 percent last month, the largest drop since 2000. (A) flattered (B) transformed (C) relieved (D) decreased
5. The potato chips have been left uncovered on the table for such a long time that they no longer taste fresh and ___. (A) solid (B) crispy (C) original (D) smooth
6. The townspeople built a ___ in memory of the brave teacher who sacrificed her life to save her students from a burning bus. (A) monument (B) refugee (C) souvenir (D) firecracker
7. The students in Professor Smith’s classical Chinese class are required to ___ poems by famous Chinese poets. (A) construct (B) expose (C) recite (D) install
8. Although Mr. Tang claims that the house belongs to him, he has not offered any proof of ___. (A) convention (B) relationship (C) insurance (D) ownership
9. Ancient Athens, famous for its early development of the democratic system, is often said to be the ___ of democracy. (A) mission (B) target (C) cradle (D) milestone
10. The candy can no longer be sold because it was found to contain artificial ingredients far beyond the ___ level. (A) abundant (B) immense (C) permissible (D) descriptive
11. Jack’s excellent performance in last week’s game has ___ all the doubts about his ability to play on our school basketball team. (A) erased (B) canceled (C) overlooked (D) replaced
12. It is bullying to ___ a foreign speaker’s accent. No one deserves to be laughed at for their pronunciation. (A) mock (B) sneak (C) prompt (D) glare
13. Mary lost ten kilograms in three months, so her ___ skin-tight jeans are now hanging off her hips. (A) barely (B) evenly (C) currently (D) formerly
14. The police officer showed us pictures of drunk driving accidents to highlight the importance of staying ___ on the road. (A) sober (B) majestic (C) vigorous (D) noticeable
15. The claim that eating chocolate can prevent heart disease is ___ because there is not enough scientific evidence to support it. (A) creative (B) disputable (C) circular (D) magnificent
我們有時會違背自己的意願去做某些事情，就只為了要取悅朋友。【中翻英】
Sometimes we do certain things against our own will just to please our friends.
其實，在面對同儕壓力的時候，我們應該學習堅持自己的原則。【中翻英】
Actually, we should learn to stick to our own principles when faced with/confronted with peer pressure.
請觀察以下有關某家賣場週年慶的新聞報導圖片，並根據圖片內容想像其中發生的一個事件或故事，寫一篇英文作文，文長約120 個單詞。文分兩段，第一段描述兩張圖片中所呈現的場景，以及正在發生的狀況或事件；第二段則敘述該事件（或故事）接下來的發展和結果。【英文作文】
【108學測】
1. Bobby cared a lot about his ___ at home and asked his parents not to go through his things without his permission. (A) discipline (B) facility (C) privacy (D) representation
2. The new manager is a real gentleman. He is kind and humble, totally different from the former manager, who was ___ and bossy. (A) eager (B) liberal (C) mean (D) inferior
3. The weather bureau ___ that the typhoon would bring strong winds and heavy rains, and warned everyone of the possible danger. (A) conveyed (B) associated (C) interpreted (D) predicted
4. Different airlines have different ___ for carry-on luggage, but many international airlines limit a carry-on piece to 7 kilograms. (A) landmarks (B) restrictions (C) percentages (D) circumstances
5. Many people were happy that the government had finally ___ Children’s Day as a national holiday. (A) appointed (B) declared (C) performed (D) involved
6. To reach the goal of making her company a market leader, Michelle ___ a plan to open ten new stores around the country this year. (A) advised (B) occupied (C) proposed (D) recognized
7. Silence in some way is as ___ as speech. It can be used to show, for example, disagreement or lack of interest. (A) sociable (B) expressive (C) reasonable (D) objective
8. This TV program is designed for children, ___ for those under five. It contains no violence or strong language. (A) particularly (B) sensibly (C) moderately (D) considerably
9. Tommy, please put away the toys in the box, or you might ___ on them and hurt yourself. (A) stumble (B) graze (C) navigate (D) dwell
10. The ___ costume party, held every September, is one of the biggest events of the school year. (A) initial (B) annual (C) evident (D) occasional
11. In a job interview, attitude and personality are usually important ___ that influence the decision of the interviewers. (A) factors (B) outcomes (C) missions (D) identities
12. The snow-capped mountain is described so ___ in the book that the scene seems to come alive in front of the reader’s eyes. (A) distantly (B) meaningfully (C) cheerfully (D) vividly
13. Surrounded by flowers blooming and birds ___ merrily, the Wangs had a good time hiking in the national park. (A) napping (B) scooping (C) flipping (D) chirping
14. It is essential for us to maintain constant ___ with our friends to ensure that we have someone to talk to in times of need. (A) benefit (B) contact (C) gesture (D) favor
15. The young generation in this country has shown less interest in factory work and other ___ labor jobs, such as house construction and fruit picking.
(A) causal (B) durable (C) manual (D) violent
自2007年營運以來，高鐵(the High Speed Rail)已成為臺灣最便利、最快速的交通工具之一。【中翻英】
Since its operation in 2007, the High Speed Rail has become one of the most convenient and fastest means of transportation.
對於強調職場效率的人而言，高鐵當然是商務旅行的首選。【中翻英】
For those who emphasize/stress work efficiency, the High Speed Rail is certainly/surely the best choice for business travel.
身為臺灣的一份子，臺灣最讓你感到驕傲的是什麼？請以此為題，寫一篇英文作文，談臺灣最讓你引以為榮的二個面向或事物(例如：人、事、物、文化、制度等)。第一段描述這二個面向或事物，並說明它們為何讓你引以為榮；第二段則說明你認為可以用什麼方式 來介紹或行銷這些臺灣特色，讓世人更了解臺灣。
【英文作文】
【107學測】
1. Mangoes are a ___ fruit here in Taiwan; most of them reach their peak of sweetness in July. (A) mature (B) usual (C) seasonal (D) particular
2. Writing term papers and giving oral reports are typical course ___ for college students. (A) requirements (B) techniques (C) situations (D) principles
3. If we work hard to ___ our dreams when we are young, we will not feel that we missed out on something when we get old. (A) distribute (B) fulfill (C) convince (D) monitor
4. Few people will trust you if you continue making ___ promises and never make efforts to keep them. (A) chilly (B) liberal (C) hollow (D) definite
5. Becky ___ her ankle while she was playing tennis last week. Now it still hurts badly. (A) slipped (B) dumped (C) twisted (D) recovered
6. Research shows that men and women usually think differently. For example, they have quite different ___ about what marriage means in their life. (A) decisions (B) beliefs (C) styles (D) degrees
7. The new manager is very ___. For instance, the employees are given much shorter deadlines for the same tasks than before. (A) persuasive (B) tolerable (C) suspicious (D) demanding
8. While the couple were looking ___ for their missing children, the kids were actually having fun in the woods nearby. (A) anxiously (B) precisely (C) evidently (D) distinctly
9. After delivering a very powerful speech, the award winner was ___ by a group of fans asking for her signature. (A) deposited (B) reserved (C) vanished (D) surrounded
10. The interviewees were trying very hard to ___ the interviewers that they were very capable and should be given the job. (A) credit (B) impress (C) relieve (D) acquire
11. After the first snow of the year, the entire grassland disappeared under a ___ of snow. (A) flake (B) blossom (C) blanket (D) flash
12. Peter likes books with wide ___, which provide him with enough space to write notes. (A) angles (B) margins (C) exceptions (D) limitations
13. At the beginning of the semester, the teacher told the students that late assignments would receive a low grade as a ___. (A) hardship (B) comment (C) bargain (D) penalty
14. Various studies have been ___ in this hospital to explore the link between a high-fat diet and cancer. (A) conducted (B) confirmed (C) implied (D) improved
15. Intense, fast-moving fires raged across much of California last week. The ___ firestorm has claimed the lives of thirty people. (A) efficient (B) reliable (C) massive (D) adequate
近年來，有越來越多超級颱風，通常造成嚴重災害。【中翻英】
In recent years, there have been more and more super typhoons, and they usually cause serious damage.
颱風來襲時，我們應準備足夠的食物，並待在室內，若有必要，應迅速移動至安全的地方。【中翻英】
When a typhoon strikes, we should prepare enough food, stay indoors, and move to safe places quickly if necessary.
排隊雖是生活中常有的經驗，但我們也常看到民眾因一時好奇或基於嘗鮮心理而出現大排長龍（form a long line）的現象，例如景點初次開放或媒體介紹某家美食餐廳後，人們便蜂擁而至。請以此種一窩蜂式的「排隊現象」為題，寫一篇英文作文。第一段，以個人、親友的經驗或報導所聞為例，試描述這種排隊情形；第二
段，說明自己對此現象的心得或感想。
【英文作文】
【106學測】
1. John’s clock is not functioning ___. The alarm rings even when it’s not set to go off. (A) tenderly (B) properly (C) solidly (D) favorably
2. Michael has decided to ___ a career in physics and has set his mind on becoming a professor. (A) pursue (B) swear (C) reserve (D) draft
3. Peter plans to hike in a ___ part of Africa, where he might not meet another human being for days. (A) native (B) tricky (C) remote (D) vacant
4. People in this community tend to ___ with the group they belong to, and often put group interests before personal ones. (A) appoint (B) eliminate (C) occupy (D) identify
5. I mistook the man for a well-known actor and asked for his autograph; it was really ___. (A) relaxing (B) embarrassing (C) appealing (D) defending
6. After spending most of her salary on rent and food, Amelia ___ had any money left for entertainment and other expenses. (A) barely (B) fairly (C) merely (D) readily
7. In the Bermuda Triangle, a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, some airplanes and ships were reported to have mysteriously disappeared without a ___. (A) guide (B) trace (C) code (D) print
8. Shouting greetings and waving a big sign, Tony ___ the passing shoppers to visit his shop and buy the freshly baked bread. (A) accessed (B) edited (C) imposed (D) urged
9. With a continuous 3 km stretch of golden sand, the beach attracts artists around the world each summer to create amazing ___ with its fine soft sand. (A) constitutions (B) objections (C) sculptures (D) adventures
10. The clouds parted and a ___ of light fell on the church, through the windows, and onto the floor. (A) dip (B) beam (C) spark (D) path
11. Instead of a gift, Tim’s grandmother always ___ some money in the birthday card she gave him. (A) enclosed (B) installed (C) preserved (D) rewarded
12. While winning a gold ___ is what every Olympic athlete dreams of, it becomes meaningless if it is achieved by cheating. (A) signal (B) glory (C) medal (D) profit
13. The thief went into the apartment building and stole some jewelry. He then ___ himself as a security guard and walked out the front gate. (A) balanced (B) calculated (C) disguised (D) registered
14. Due to numerous accidents that occurred while people were playing Pokémon GO, players were advised to be ___ of possible dangers in the environment. (A) aware (B) ashamed (C) doubtful (D) guilty
15. Sherlock Holmes, a detective in a popular fiction series, has impressed readers with his amazing powers of ___ and his knowledge of trivial facts. (A) innocence (B) estimation (C) assurance (D) observation
玉山(Jade Mountain)在冬天常常覆蓋著厚厚的積雪，使整個山頂閃耀如玉。【中翻英】
Jade Mountain is often covered with thick layers of snow in winter, making the summit/peak/mountain top sparkle like jade.
征服玉山一直是國內外登山者最困難的挑戰之一。【中翻英】
Conquering Jade Mountain has been one of the most difficult challenges for both native and foreign mountain climbers.
請仔細觀察以下三幅連環圖片的內容，並想像第四幅圖片可能的發展，然後寫出一篇涵蓋每張圖片內容且結局完整的故事。【英文作文】
