104年公務人員初等考試試題-英文-一般行政類科－莫妮卡的國考星空的部落格

等 別：初等考試

類 科：一般行政

科 目：英文

104年公務人員初等考試試題

(C)36 Hackers can our computers and steal our personal information.

(A)take up (B)take off (C)take over (D)take away

(C)37 Many women take up karate to feel secured in the streets at night.

(A)in case (B)so that (C)so as (D)in care

(B)38 People in this town wanted to the overpriced shop although it has a great variety of imported goods.

(A)brake (B)boycott (C)broaden (D)brew

(D)39 Every time I a new word, I look it up in the dictionary.

(A)fall over (B)bound for (C)cruise in (D)come across

(C)40 When ordered by their parents to eat vegetables, many children do so only .

(A)deliciously (B)gracefully (C)reluctantly (D)unknowingly

第 41 題至第 45 題，請依文意，從四個選項中選出最合適者

Taiwan ranked ninth among 12 Asian countries rated in an English skills index, outperforming only Vietnam, China and Thailand. The 41 was reported by Education First, an international education company, that rated 1.7 million adults from 54 countries globally from 2009 - 11 based on tests covering English listening and reading proficiency. Taiwan ranked ninth in Asia and 30th in the world and its global ranking was 42 the 26th - 38th range that

represents low proficiency, according to the company’s English Proficiency Index.

Commenting on Singapore and Malaysia’s English skills, Education First Senior Vice President Christopher McCormick said the two nations have higher proficiencies because their populations are composed of multiple 43 groups who rely on English to communicate. 44 South Korea（21st overall）and Japan（22nd overall）put a high priority on education, the lack of an English-speaking environment, the focus on memorization and the passive interaction 45 teachers and students led to their proficiency levels falling below the OECD average, he said.

(A)41 (A)result (B)achievement (C)game (D)cooperation

(D)42 (A)at (B)over (C)under (D)within

(B)43 (A)athletic (B)ethnic (C)political (D)age

(A)44 (A)Although (B)Because (C)Whatever (D)Nevertheless

(D)45 (A)during (B)within (C)around (D)between

請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題

AP classes are college-level courses taken during high school that will provide students the opportunity to earn credit or advanced standing at most colleges and universities. According to The College Board, AP classes help students：

Gain the edge in college preparation
Stand out in the college admissions process
Broaden your intellectual horizons

For more information on how to register and the benefits of scheduling AP courses, talk to your high school counselor, an AP instructor or go to http://www.CollegeBoard.com.

If your high school doesn’t have all of these classes, colleges and universities will consider this fact. Also, many colleges and universities have special admissions procedures for students who have high academic potential but need help to reach that potential because of educational or other disadvantages.

(D)46 What is mainly described in this passage？

(A)The College Board. (B)Disadvantaged high school students.

(C)College admissions procedures. (D)Special classes in secondary schools.

(B)47 Who are the target readers of this passage？

(A)College professors. (B)High school students.

(C)College board members. (D)Admissions officials.

(A)48 Which of the following is not true about AP courses？

(A)They are offered in all schools.

(B)They make students more knowledgeable.

(C)They prepare students for college studies.

(D)They are recognized for college credit in many universities.

(D)49 What does AP most likely stand for in this passage？