(C) For centuries, elephants have captured our admiration and imaginations, and it’s easy to see why. 21 their complex brains, elephants are incredibly clever and sensitive: caring for their families and being able to remember faraway places and old pals. 22 , when elephants spot friends, they often show affection by wrapping their trunks together. Trunks come in handy for more than just greeting. 23 , elephant babies suck their trunks for comfort, just as human babies suck their thumbs.
Elephants have special teeth called tusks. They use tusks to carry things, dig for roots and water, fight enemies and impress other elephants. Unfortunately, 24 those amazing tusks that put elephants’ lives at risk. The desire for tusk ivory is the reason so many elephants 25 . From the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, elephant tusk ivory has been a precious commodity. More recently, it’s been used 26 piano keys and decorative ornaments. In order to get the ivory, elephants are killed and their tusks are sawed off. In 1979, there were an estimated 1. 3 million elephants in Africa. By 2007 that number 27 to between 472, 000 and 690, 000. Today, in many parts of the world, ivory or “white gold” remains a 28 of wealth and status, especially in Asia. With the spending power of a growing middle class in countries such as China, the demand for illegal ivory is 29 .
To help stop this illegal trade in tusks, education is important. If more people 30 that every piece of ivory comes from a dead elephant, fewer people might want to buy ivory products. And less demand for ivory means moreelephants will survive.
A
they are
B
there are
C
it is
D
what is
本題答案:
C
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(C) For centuries, elephants have captured our admiration and imaginations, and it’s easy to see why. 21 their complex brains, elephants are incredibly clever and sensitive: caring for their families and being able to remember faraway places and old pals. 22 , when elephants spot friends, they often show affection by wrapping their trunks together. Trunks come in handy for more than just greeting. 23 , elephant babies suck their trunks for comfort, just as human babies suck their thumbs.
Elephants have special teeth called tusks. They use tusks to carry things, dig for roots and water, fight enemies and impress other elephants. Unfortunately, 24 those amazing tusks that put elephants’ lives at risk. The desire for tusk ivory is the reason so many elephants 25 . From the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, elephant tusk ivory has been a precious commodity. More recently, it’s been used 26 piano keys and decorative ornaments. In order to get the ivory, elephants are killed and their tusks are sawed off. In 1979, there were an estimated 1. 3 million elephants in Africa. By 2007 that number 27 to between 472, 000 and 690, 000. Today, in many parts of the world, ivory or “white gold” remains a 28 of wealth and status, especially in Asia. With the spending power of a growing middle class in countries such as China, the demand for illegal ivory is 29 .
To help stop this illegal trade in tusks, education is important. If more people 30 that every piece of ivory comes from a dead elephant, fewer people might want to buy ivory products. And less demand for ivory means moreelephants will survive.
A
had killed
B
had been killed
C
have killed
D
have been killed
本題答案:
D
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(C) For centuries, elephants have captured our admiration and imaginations, and it’s easy to see why. 21 their complex brains, elephants are incredibly clever and sensitive: caring for their families and being able to remember faraway places and old pals. 22 , when elephants spot friends, they often show affection by wrapping their trunks together. Trunks come in handy for more than just greeting. 23 , elephant babies suck their trunks for comfort, just as human babies suck their thumbs.
Elephants have special teeth called tusks. They use tusks to carry things, dig for roots and water, fight enemies and impress other elephants. Unfortunately, 24 those amazing tusks that put elephants’ lives at risk. The desire for tusk ivory is the reason so many elephants 25 . From the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, elephant tusk ivory has been a precious commodity. More recently, it’s been used 26 piano keys and decorative ornaments. In order to get the ivory, elephants are killed and their tusks are sawed off. In 1979, there were an estimated 1. 3 million elephants in Africa. By 2007 that number 27 to between 472, 000 and 690, 000. Today, in many parts of the world, ivory or “white gold” remains a 28 of wealth and status, especially in Asia. With the spending power of a growing middle class in countries such as China, the demand for illegal ivory is 29 .
To help stop this illegal trade in tusks, education is important. If more people 30 that every piece of ivory comes from a dead elephant, fewer people might want to buy ivory products. And less demand for ivory means moreelephants will survive.
A
making
B
to make
C
to making
D
to be made
本題答案:
B
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(C) For centuries, elephants have captured our admiration and imaginations, and it’s easy to see why. 21 their complex brains, elephants are incredibly clever and sensitive: caring for their families and being able to remember faraway places and old pals. 22 , when elephants spot friends, they often show affection by wrapping their trunks together. Trunks come in handy for more than just greeting. 23 , elephant babies suck their trunks for comfort, just as human babies suck their thumbs.
Elephants have special teeth called tusks. They use tusks to carry things, dig for roots and water, fight enemies and impress other elephants. Unfortunately, 24 those amazing tusks that put elephants’ lives at risk. The desire for tusk ivory is the reason so many elephants 25 . From the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, elephant tusk ivory has been a precious commodity. More recently, it’s been used 26 piano keys and decorative ornaments. In order to get the ivory, elephants are killed and their tusks are sawed off. In 1979, there were an estimated 1. 3 million elephants in Africa. By 2007 that number 27 to between 472, 000 and 690, 000. Today, in many parts of the world, ivory or “white gold” remains a 28 of wealth and status, especially in Asia. With the spending power of a growing middle class in countries such as China, the demand for illegal ivory is 29 .
To help stop this illegal trade in tusks, education is important. If more people 30 that every piece of ivory comes from a dead elephant, fewer people might want to buy ivory products. And less demand for ivory means moreelephants will survive.
A
dropping
B
was dropped
C
has dropped
D
had dropped
本題答案:
D
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(C) For centuries, elephants have captured our admiration and imaginations, and it’s easy to see why. 21 their complex brains, elephants are incredibly clever and sensitive: caring for their families and being able to remember faraway places and old pals. 22 , when elephants spot friends, they often show affection by wrapping their trunks together. Trunks come in handy for more than just greeting. 23 , elephant babies suck their trunks for comfort, just as human babies suck their thumbs.
Elephants have special teeth called tusks. They use tusks to carry things, dig for roots and water, fight enemies and impress other elephants. Unfortunately, 24 those amazing tusks that put elephants’ lives at risk. The desire for tusk ivory is the reason so many elephants 25 . From the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, elephant tusk ivory has been a precious commodity. More recently, it’s been used 26 piano keys and decorative ornaments. In order to get the ivory, elephants are killed and their tusks are sawed off. In 1979, there were an estimated 1. 3 million elephants in Africa. By 2007 that number 27 to between 472, 000 and 690, 000. Today, in many parts of the world, ivory or “white gold” remains a 28 of wealth and status, especially in Asia. With the spending power of a growing middle class in countries such as China, the demand for illegal ivory is 29 .
To help stop this illegal trade in tusks, education is important. If more people 30 that every piece of ivory comes from a dead elephant, fewer people might want to buy ivory products. And less demand for ivory means moreelephants will survive.
A
gesture
B
ritual
C
symbol
D
command
本題答案:
C
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(C) For centuries, elephants have captured our admiration and imaginations, and it’s easy to see why. 21 their complex brains, elephants are incredibly clever and sensitive: caring for their families and being able to remember faraway places and old pals. 22 , when elephants spot friends, they often show affection by wrapping their trunks together. Trunks come in handy for more than just greeting. 23 , elephant babies suck their trunks for comfort, just as human babies suck their thumbs.
Elephants have special teeth called tusks. They use tusks to carry things, dig for roots and water, fight enemies and impress other elephants. Unfortunately, 24 those amazing tusks that put elephants’ lives at risk. The desire for tusk ivory is the reason so many elephants 25 . From the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, elephant tusk ivory has been a precious commodity. More recently, it’s been used 26 piano keys and decorative ornaments. In order to get the ivory, elephants are killed and their tusks are sawed off. In 1979, there were an estimated 1. 3 million elephants in Africa. By 2007 that number 27 to between 472, 000 and 690, 000. Today, in many parts of the world, ivory or “white gold” remains a 28 of wealth and status, especially in Asia. With the spending power of a growing middle class in countries such as China, the demand for illegal ivory is 29 .
To help stop this illegal trade in tusks, education is important. If more people 30 that every piece of ivory comes from a dead elephant, fewer people might want to buy ivory products. And less demand for ivory means moreelephants will survive.
A
revolving
B
declining
C
supplying
D
increasing
本題答案:
D
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(C) For centuries, elephants have captured our admiration and imaginations, and it’s easy to see why. 21 their complex brains, elephants are incredibly clever and sensitive: caring for their families and being able to remember faraway places and old pals. 22 , when elephants spot friends, they often show affection by wrapping their trunks together. Trunks come in handy for more than just greeting. 23 , elephant babies suck their trunks for comfort, just as human babies suck their thumbs.
Elephants have special teeth called tusks. They use tusks to carry things, dig for roots and water, fight enemies and impress other elephants. Unfortunately, 24 those amazing tusks that put elephants’ lives at risk. The desire for tusk ivory is the reason so many elephants 25 . From the days of ancient Egypt and Rome, elephant tusk ivory has been a precious commodity. More recently, it’s been used 26 piano keys and decorative ornaments. In order to get the ivory, elephants are killed and their tusks are sawed off. In 1979, there were an estimated 1. 3 million elephants in Africa. By 2007 that number 27 to between 472, 000 and 690, 000. Today, in many parts of the world, ivory or “white gold” remains a 28 of wealth and status, especially in Asia. With the spending power of a growing middle class in countries such as China, the demand for illegal ivory is 29 .
To help stop this illegal trade in tusks, education is important. If more people 30 that every piece of ivory comes from a dead elephant, fewer people might want to buy ivory products. And less demand for ivory means moreelephants will survive.
A
knew
B
know
C
have known
D
had known
本題答案:
A
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(A) Japan’s smoking rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first time, according to a new survey, as a recent rise in cigarette prices helped to further discourage the habit. The proportion of adult smokers stood at 19. 7 percent, down 1. 2 percentage points from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the survey started in 1965.
The number of smokers in Japan stands at about 20. 6 million, according to the study, which is conducted by cigarette monopoly Japan Tobacco (JT). About 30. 3 percent of adult men and 9. 8 percent of adult women were smokers, it said. The overall figures put Japan roughly on par with the United States, where the Centers for Disease Control estimates that some 18. 1 percent of the adult population smokes.
The survey was conducted a month after Tokyo raised sales taxes for the first time in 17 years, pushing up the price of cigarettes, alcohol and other consumer goods. JT said Japan’s rapidly aging population may also be playing a role in lowering smoking rates, along with public health campaigns and tighter rules on where people can light up. Many restaurants still allow smoking, although the number of non-smoking areas or outright bans is growing.
Japan’s smoking rate peaked at 49. 4 percent in 1966, when a record 83. 7 percent of adult men and 18. 0 percent of women smoked, the company said. The rate declined in the ensuing decades, slipping below percent in 2004.
From which section of the newspaper is the passage most likely taken?
A
Sports.
B
Politics
C
Lifestyle.
D
Entertainment.
E
Travel
本題答案:
C
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(A) Japan’s smoking rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first time, according to a new survey, as a recent rise in cigarette prices helped to further discourage the habit. The proportion of adult smokers stood at 19. 7 percent, down 1. 2 percentage points from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the survey started in 1965.
The number of smokers in Japan stands at about 20. 6 million, according to the study, which is conducted by cigarette monopoly Japan Tobacco (JT). About 30. 3 percent of adult men and 9. 8 percent of adult women were smokers, it said. The overall figures put Japan roughly on par with the United States, where the Centers for Disease Control estimates that some 18. 1 percent of the adult population smokes.
The survey was conducted a month after Tokyo raised sales taxes for the first time in 17 years, pushing up the price of cigarettes, alcohol and other consumer goods. JT said Japan’s rapidly aging population may also be playing a role in lowering smoking rates, along with public health campaigns and tighter rules on where people can light up. Many restaurants still allow smoking, although the number of non-smoking areas or outright bans is growing.
Japan’s smoking rate peaked at 49. 4 percent in 1966, when a record 83. 7 percent of adult men and 18. 0 percent of women smoked, the company said. The rate declined in the ensuing decades, slipping below percent in 2004.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase “on par with” in the second paragraph?
A
equal to
B
apart from
C
better than
D
lower than
E
superior to
本題答案:
A
#104年,#34期,#警專,#英文,#共同科目,
(A) Japan’s smoking rate has dropped below 20 percent for the first time, according to a new survey, as a recent rise in cigarette prices helped to further discourage the habit. The proportion of adult smokers stood at 19. 7 percent, down 1. 2 percentage points from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the survey started in 1965.
The number of smokers in Japan stands at about 20. 6 million, according to the study, which is conducted by cigarette monopoly Japan Tobacco (JT). About 30. 3 percent of adult men and 9. 8 percent of adult women were smokers, it said. The overall figures put Japan roughly on par with the United States, where the Centers for Disease Control estimates that some 18. 1 percent of the adult population smokes.
The survey was conducted a month after Tokyo raised sales taxes for the first time in 17 years, pushing up the price of cigarettes, alcohol and other consumer goods. JT said Japan’s rapidly aging population may also be playing a role in lowering smoking rates, along with public health campaigns and tighter rules on where people can light up. Many restaurants still allow smoking, although the number of non-smoking areas or outright bans is growing.
Japan’s smoking rate peaked at 49. 4 percent in 1966, when a record 83. 7 percent of adult men and 18. 0 percent of women smoked, the company said. The rate declined in the ensuing decades, slipping below percent in 2004.
In which year did Japan have the highest smoking rate?
