You will first hear a question. After you hear the question, read the four choices and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. The question will be spoken just one time.
A. I met him at a picnic.
B. Well, so far so good.
C. Three times a month.
D. We'll take the train.
1.Your answer:
Questions 2-4: Conversations
You will first hear a conversation between a man and a woman and then one or two questions about the conversation. After you hear the question, read the four choices and choose the best answer to the question you have heard. The conversation and question will be spoken just one time.
Question 2: For question number 2, please look at the chart.
A. Kingston.
B. Princeton.
C. Victoria.
D. Georgeville.
2.Your answer:
Questions 3-4
A. An unexpected development.
B. An inappropriate comment.
C. A dubious achievement.
D. A negative evaluation.
3.Your answer:
A. To mediate a disagreement.
B. To interview a candidate.
C. To obtain expert advice.
D. To suggest alternatives.
4.Your answer:
Questions 5-6: For questions number 5 and 6, please look at the table.
You will first hear a talk and then two
questions about the talk. After you hear each question, read the
four choices and choose the best answer to the question you have
heard. The talk and questions will be spoken just one time.
A. Serious injuries have been sustained.
B. The needed repairs have been delayed.
C. The authorities have yet to arrive.
D. Witnesses have not come forward.
5.Your answer:
A. Lost item.
B. Strange smell.
C. Broken seats.
D. Gum on floor.
6.Your answer:
二、閱讀能力測驗
Question 7:
Sentence Completion
This part has one incomplete sentence. Beneath each sentence, you will see
four words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D. You are to choose the word
or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Most of the paintings on display
Paris and its residents' typical pastimes.
A. verify
B. amend
C. convert
D. depict
7.Your answer:
Questions 8-12:
Cloze
The following passage contains five missing words, phrases or sentences.
You are to choose the best answer for each missing word, phrase or
sentence.
In this modern age, it would be difficult to find someone
unaware of Snoopy or Garfield. Their fame is partially
(8)
their daily inclusion in newspapers around the globe. Comic
strips, sequential cartoons that express a story, first appeared
in newspapers in the 1890s. Since then, they have gone through
countless transformations. In 1900, comics adopted the use of
balloons (9) dialogue
appeared, a technique that has persisted until the present.
(10)
in the 1920s when comic strips were gathered together and
published in inexpensive books. By that time, adventure comics,
especially detective stories such as Dick Tracy,
(11)
a wide audience. In the 1930s, comics about superheroes
appeared on the scene. Superman was the
(12)
of this genre, but the "man of steel" was soon followed by
Batman and other crime-fighters. Comic strips have had a long
and vibrant history, and they continue to be a unique and
important form of entertainment.
A. carried on
B. aware of
C. due to
D. shared by
8.Your answer:
A. that is
B. in which
C. not only
D. as for
9.Your answer:
A. Another innovation took place
B. It was reduced to half the size
C. This soon went out of fashion
D. The characters did not age
10.Your answer:
A. contained
B. benefited
C. dedicated
D. attracted
11.Your answer:
A. sponsor
B. candidate
C. pioneer
D. organizer
12.Your answer:
Questions 13-17: Reading
The following task contains two passages, which
are followed by 5 questions. You are to choose the best answer
to each question on the basis of the information you read.
Questions 13-17 are based on the information provided in the following article and journal entry.
Pity Oslob’s Whale Sharks
By Daniel Ortega
The waters surrounding the Philippines are home to whale sharks,
the world’s largest fish. Some of these animals, however, are
being illegally
captured
for their meat, fins, and skin, causing a steady drop in the
whale shark population.
Despite the decline in whale shark numbers, there is one
location where they can always be seen: the town of Oslob. Every
morning, whale sharks gather in Oslob’s bay for a feeding time.
Locals hired by companies paddle canoes close enough to the
whale sharks to feed them while scores of paying visitors pose to
snap photos with
the beasts.
This thoughtless activity has been rightly criticized for its
adverse impact on the sharks. This species normally consumes a
wide variety of fish and plant material. Oslob’s sharks, in
contrast, are only fed krill.
These shrimp-like creatures are
used by locals to lure the whale sharks but do not
meet the animals’ nutritional needs.
The easy availability of krill also prevents Oslob’s whale
sharks from migrating as they should. It is
unclear what happens when the sharks are conditioned to stay in
one place, or what effect that may have on their social
interactions.
Scientists
fear that this activity is causing the whale sharks to associate
all boats with food. As a result, the animals may be drawn to
commercial fishing boats, whose propellers could injure the
animals.
Sadly, these concerns mean little to the tour operators. As long
as the whale sharks come, these entrepreneurs will seek to
profit from them.
Sandy’s Journal
DATE
July 20
What an amazing morning I had swimming with whale sharks in
Oslob! The gentle giants brushed my legs as they swam by me
while gulping down tons of krill thrown from boats. And the
whole experience cost me only 300 Philippine Pesos. What a
bargain!
After my group got out of the water, we learned from our guide
how whale shark watching sustains the local community. Hundreds
of boatmen are now employed by the whale shark watching
companies. Many fishermen also earn a living by providing those
firms with krill for the daily feedings. In addition, dozens of
new hostels, guesthouses, and resorts have sprung up in Oslob to
provide accommodations for visitors.
As
for the whale sharks, they're well-fed and safe from poachers as
long as they remain in the bay. So I guess by joining these
tours, we tourists are contributing to the conservation of this
endangered species.
What does Ortega imply about
Oslob?
A. Its seafood industry is growing.
B. It boasts a popular tourist attraction.
C. Its laws are carefully enforced.
D. It was blamed for the over-fishing.
13.Your answer:
According to Ortega, what is a
major concern about Oslob’s whale sharks?
A. They live in a contaminated environment.
B. They are socializing with one another less.
C. They no longer have access to a diverse diet.
D. They are becoming increasingly aggressive.
14.Your answer:
Why does Ortega discuss the
consumption of krill by whale sharks?
A. It relates to changes in whale shark
behavior.
B. It can result in damage to whale shark
habitats.
C. It could save whale sharks from starvation.
D. It is the main cause of whale shark injury.
15.Your answer:
How does Sandy’s journal entry
mainly differ from Ortega’s article?
A. It primarily focuses on whale shark watching
techniques.
B. Its judgment of whale shark watching is
supported by studies.
C. It minimizes the economic rewards of whale
shark watching.
D. Its perspective on whale shark watching is
entirely favorable.
16.Your answer:
What do both Sandy and Ortega
acknowledge about whale sharks?
A. They are supposed to cruise the ocean.
B. Hunting is an ongoing threat to them.
C. It is harmless to swim beside them.
D. They are easily startled by camera flashes.
17.Your answer:
三、寫作能力測驗
This test has two parts: Chinese-English Translation and Essay Writing. You will have a total of 50 minutes to complete the test.
Part I: Chinese-English Translation (40%)
Translate the following Chinese passage into an English passage. Write your answer on the Writing Test Answer Sheet.
Write an essay of 150-180 words in an appropriate style on the following topic. Write your answer on the Writing Test Answer Sheet.
To increase the number of foreign visitors coming to Taiwan, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau has spent a massive sum of money on upgrading facilities at popular tourist attractions. Write an essay in which you (1) explain why it is beneficial to attract international tourists, and (2) suggest some practical ways to further boost tourism in Taiwan.
四、口說能力測驗
Part I: Answering Questions
You will have 15 seconds to answer the following question.
You will have 30 seconds to answer the following question.
Part II: Picture Description
In this part of the test, you will be presented with a picture and several questions about the picture. You will be requested to look at the picture, think about the questions for 30 seconds, and then record your answers for 1½ minutes.
1.What is this place? 2.What are the people doing? Why are they doing this? 3.If you still have time, please describe the picture in as much detail as you can.
Part III: Discussion
Think about your answer(s) to the question(s) below for 1½ minutes, and then record your answer(s) for 1½ minutes. You may use your test paper to make notes and organize your ideas.
How is reading articles or e-books on the Internet different from reading paper books and magazines? Do you think paper books are likely to disappear in the future? Please explain.
全民英語能力分級檢定測驗(中高級)練習題正答
一、聽力測驗：
題號
正答
您的回答
1.
B
2.
B
3.
A
4.
C
5.
C
6.
A
二、閱讀能力測驗
題號
正答
您的回答
7.
D
8.
C
9.
B
10.
A
11.
D
12.
C
13.
B
14.
C
15.
A
16.
D
17.
B
「全民英檢」中高級練習題聽力稿
一. 聽力測驗
Question number 1: So, how are you getting along with Daniel?
Question number 2:
(W) Let's look at the sales figures for the J-Call phone cards
for the first three months of this year.
(M) Sure. This graph compares sales in the four major cities
over that period.
(W) OK. Well, what concerns me is the slump in sales in February
in one particular location.
(M) I understand that, and we're looking into the reason for
that drop, but at least we regained sales volume a little there
in the following month.
Question: Which city are the speakers mainly talking about?
Questions number 3 and 4:
(W) I didn't see that coming.
(M) Neither did I. All throughout the negotiations, they've been
quite firm in their demands. Why would they make such a major
concession now?
(W) They're obviously more eager to conclude a deal than we
thought.
(M) Yes, but I'm suspicious of their motive. There must be some
advantage for them that we're overlooking.
(W) I think the best thing for me to do now is give our legal
counsel, Karen Mitchell, a call. She said to contact her if
anything unforeseen occurred.
(M) This definitely qualifies. Do you want me to give you some
privacy?
(W) No, you can stay here and listen. Then I won't have to
explain to you what she says before we go back inside.
Question: What is the main subject of this conversation?
Question: Why will the woman telephone Karen Mitchell?
For questions number 5 and 6:
Good afternoon, drivers. This is City-Bus control center. Here's
an update on the problem in Parking Lot D. As I reported
earlier, one of our shuttles was hit by a car whose driver
refuses to move his vehicle until the police show up. Slow down
when you drive past it. Also, we've received complaints that
buses are not adhering to the schedules. I know traffic is heavy
today, but do your best to arrive and depart promptly. Finally,
a woman left her purse on one of the buses but doesn't know
which one. She was sitting in the back of the bus. Please see if
it's in your bus when you can. Whoever finds it, please contact
me by radio as soon as possible. Thanks for your attention.
Drive safely!
Question: Why is the incident in Parking Lot D likely to remain
unresolved for some time?
Question: Based on the announcement, which situation should
appear in the shaded area?
四、口說能力測驗
Part I: Answering Questions
(題目) If someone invites you to have dinner with him at a restaurant
but you don't want to go, how can you politely refuse?
(題目)Do you watch your weight? What could a person do to lose weight?
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可見正確答案及題目。
