112 國安局特考三等 情報組(選試英文) 外國文(英文) 考古題詳解

中譯英：

現代人的平均壽命較過去長，因此對於退休生活的規劃成為一件重要的事情。據說，人們若是在沒有準備好的情況下退休，會很容易感到生活中頓時多出許多時間，他們很容易會不知道每天該做些什麼。由於生活重心的突然改變，讓人們可能會產生放空狀態，一下子老的很快、思考和行動都可能變得呆滯，也正因為這種現象很普遍，讓很多人更加有所警惕。

英譯中：

People attend university for different reasons. Before applying for university admission, young people must ask themselves what they want from their target universities and what they want to do after graduation. Many people attend top universities because of the prestige without considering their choices of future career. If a person has interest in a certain career, he/she should find universities with a better reputation for such a career choice. With a degree from a university that is most respected in the profession one wants to enter, it will be easy for the person to get his/her dream job and climb the career ladder fast.

英文作文：

In 2023, finally, COVID-19 has gradually become a term that no longer bears much threat to people’s lives. In many aspects, people’s lives have returned to the situations three years ago. The tourism industry has witnessed a sharp growth in the past few months. Moreover, many academic exchanges have resumed. Yet, some changes will not disappear that fast. Please write a 200-word essay focusing on the lingering impacts of the pandemic.

Pandemic accelerated advances in vaccine technology open up possibilities for combating ____ of diseases.

There are ____ reasons why food prices seem to be immune to the general downturn: poor harvests, international trade barriers, the war in Ukraine, high costs for raw materials and rising labor costs.

India is expected to overtake China as the world’s most ____ country with almost 3 million more people by the middle of this year, according to UN figures.

UN population officials say it is not possible to ____ a date because of uncertainty about data.

The old houses will soon be ____ and rebuilt because of the severe damage caused by the earthquake.

With borders as its theme, the 11th edition of Kyoto’s citywide festival ____ a range of issues including grief, dementia, discrimination and migration with artists from as far afield as Ivory Coast and Hackney.

Record Store Day will have music fans ____ this weekend—but how do these shops survive, and what do they bring to the high street in 2023?

The word written on the blackboard is _____. It has more than one definition.

The landscape after the typhoon signals that environmental protection ____ our attention.

Bill is a very ____ person. He often tries to give others the impression that he is a VIP.

The main ____ of this test is to find out how much students have learned in junior high school.

Don’t imagine that reducing inflation is an ____ for all our economic ills.

Unless there is a ____ improvement in efficiency, we’ll go out of business.

Heat-related deaths are expected to treble by 2050. Currently 7 million people die ____ each year from air pollution, more than the death toll during the entire pandemic.

Excessive alcohol intake can play havoc with hydration and fatigue, ____ performance and satisfaction levels.

Although John had been away from home for a long time, when he came near his home, everything suddenly became ____.

The government has ____ that electricity charges will go up next month.

The postal special ____ service is very efficient. A package sent can be received in a couple of hours.

Please don’t ask ____ questions; it is very impolite to do so.

____ multitasking reduces our ability to think clearly and creatively, and to remember information.

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ChatGPT is one consumer-facing deep learning model. GPT is a(n) ____ for “generative pre-trained transformer,” meaning that it is able to generate responses based on a large language model. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a ____ topic of late, but what is it? And how does it work? In this article (which was written by a real person and not AI, just to be clear), we will go over some of the key terms connected to AI and related computer processes. We are going to break down the technical ____ to describe how these processes and programs work in real terms. As you will see, while the concept of AI sounds very complex and even mystical, ____ actually follows some very simple, easy-to-follow principles. AI researchers have ____ and integrated a wide range of problem-solving techniques.

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ChatGPT is one consumer-facing deep learning model. GPT is a(n) ____ for “generative pre-trained transformer,” meaning that it is able to generate responses based on a large language model. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a ____ topic of late, but what is it? And how does it work? In this article (which was written by a real person and not AI, just to be clear), we will go over some of the key terms connected to AI and related computer processes. We are going to break down the technical ____ to describe how these processes and programs work in real terms. As you will see, while the concept of AI sounds very complex and even mystical, ____ actually follows some very simple, easy-to-follow principles. AI researchers have ____ and integrated a wide range of problem-solving techniques.

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ChatGPT is one consumer-facing deep learning model. GPT is a(n) ____ for “generative pre-trained transformer,” meaning that it is able to generate responses based on a large language model. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a ____ topic of late, but what is it? And how does it work? In this article (which was written by a real person and not AI, just to be clear), we will go over some of the key terms connected to AI and related computer processes. We are going to break down the technical ____ to describe how these processes and programs work in real terms. As you will see, while the concept of AI sounds very complex and even mystical, ____ actually follows some very simple, easy-to-follow principles. AI researchers have ____ and integrated a wide range of problem-solving techniques.

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ChatGPT is one consumer-facing deep learning model. GPT is a(n) ____ for “generative pre-trained transformer,” meaning that it is able to generate responses based on a large language model. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a ____ topic of late, but what is it? And how does it work? In this article (which was written by a real person and not AI, just to be clear), we will go over some of the key terms connected to AI and related computer processes. We are going to break down the technical ____ to describe how these processes and programs work in real terms. As you will see, while the concept of AI sounds very complex and even mystical, ____ actually follows some very simple, easy-to-follow principles. AI researchers have ____ and integrated a wide range of problem-solving techniques.

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ChatGPT is one consumer-facing deep learning model. GPT is a(n) ____ for “generative pre-trained transformer,” meaning that it is able to generate responses based on a large language model. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a ____ topic of late, but what is it? And how does it work? In this article (which was written by a real person and not AI, just to be clear), we will go over some of the key terms connected to AI and related computer processes. We are going to break down the technical ____ to describe how these processes and programs work in real terms. As you will see, while the concept of AI sounds very complex and even mystical, ____ actually follows some very simple, easy-to-follow principles. AI researchers have ____ and integrated a wide range of problem-solving techniques.

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Every year at Christmastime, the experts offer parents a great deal of advice about how to choose toys for children. First, don’t worry too much about finding educational toys. ____, concentrate on finding toys that are fun. This doesn’t mean toys that you think are fun, but toys that will ____ the interest of your child at her/his ____ age level. The experts also warn that children soon become ____ toys that simply walk or talk or jump at the touch of a button. For this reason, you should put emphasis not on ____ the toy can do, but on whether there is a variety of things your child can do with the toy. And finally, fun is important in toys, but safety is vital.

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Every year at Christmastime, the experts offer parents a great deal of advice about how to choose toys for children. First, don’t worry too much about finding educational toys. ____, concentrate on finding toys that are fun. This doesn’t mean toys that you think are fun, but toys that will ____ the interest of your child at her/his ____ age level. The experts also warn that children soon become ____ toys that simply walk or talk or jump at the touch of a button. For this reason, you should put emphasis not on ____ the toy can do, but on whether there is a variety of things your child can do with the toy. And finally, fun is important in toys, but safety is vital.

【題組共用題幹】

Every year at Christmastime, the experts offer parents a great deal of advice about how to choose toys for children. First, don’t worry too much about finding educational toys. ____, concentrate on finding toys that are fun. This doesn’t mean toys that you think are fun, but toys that will ____ the interest of your child at her/his ____ age level. The experts also warn that children soon become ____ toys that simply walk or talk or jump at the touch of a button. For this reason, you should put emphasis not on ____ the toy can do, but on whether there is a variety of things your child can do with the toy. And finally, fun is important in toys, but safety is vital.

【題組共用題幹】

Every year at Christmastime, the experts offer parents a great deal of advice about how to choose toys for children. First, don’t worry too much about finding educational toys. ____, concentrate on finding toys that are fun. This doesn’t mean toys that you think are fun, but toys that will ____ the interest of your child at her/his ____ age level. The experts also warn that children soon become ____ toys that simply walk or talk or jump at the touch of a button. For this reason, you should put emphasis not on ____ the toy can do, but on whether there is a variety of things your child can do with the toy. And finally, fun is important in toys, but safety is vital.

【題組共用題幹】

Every year at Christmastime, the experts offer parents a great deal of advice about how to choose toys for children. First, don’t worry too much about finding educational toys. ____, concentrate on finding toys that are fun. This doesn’t mean toys that you think are fun, but toys that will ____ the interest of your child at her/his ____ age level. The experts also warn that children soon become ____ toys that simply walk or talk or jump at the touch of a button. For this reason, you should put emphasis not on ____ the toy can do, but on whether there is a variety of things your child can do with the toy. And finally, fun is important in toys, but safety is vital.

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The economic conditions that necessitate the construction of very high buildings on narrow lots first emerged as a decisive factor in New York City. Intensive land use, with the resulting speculative traffic in real estate, was itself a consequence of more powerful and pervasive forces. Industrial expansion was the primary factor, and in the period following the American Civil War much of that expansion continued to be concentrated in New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Financial institutions had long been located mainly in Boston, but the center was rapidly shifting to New York around the time of the War. A new pattern of close interdependence among industries demanded centralization of business administration. The leadership of New York City as an ocean port, along with its proximity to major arteries of land transportation, was a local factor that helped to make the city an irresistible magnet. Its power to attract, once established, has never waned; even today it is a primary administrative and banking center. The financial resources for the high building were there; the development of safe elevator transportation and the organization of construction facilities soon made them a reality.

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

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The economic conditions that necessitate the construction of very high buildings on narrow lots first emerged as a decisive factor in New York City. Intensive land use, with the resulting speculative traffic in real estate, was itself a consequence of more powerful and pervasive forces. Industrial expansion was the primary factor, and in the period following the American Civil War much of that expansion continued to be concentrated in New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Financial institutions had long been located mainly in Boston, but the center was rapidly shifting to New York around the time of the War. A new pattern of close interdependence among industries demanded centralization of business administration. The leadership of New York City as an ocean port, along with its proximity to major arteries of land transportation, was a local factor that helped to make the city an irresistible magnet. Its power to attract, once established, has never waned; even today it is a primary administrative and banking center. The financial resources for the high building were there; the development of safe elevator transportation and the organization of construction facilities soon made them a reality.

According to the passage, why were so many New York City buildings constructed on narrow lots?

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The economic conditions that necessitate the construction of very high buildings on narrow lots first emerged as a decisive factor in New York City. Intensive land use, with the resulting speculative traffic in real estate, was itself a consequence of more powerful and pervasive forces. Industrial expansion was the primary factor, and in the period following the American Civil War much of that expansion continued to be concentrated in New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Financial institutions had long been located mainly in Boston, but the center was rapidly shifting to New York around the time of the War. A new pattern of close interdependence among industries demanded centralization of business administration. The leadership of New York City as an ocean port, along with its proximity to major arteries of land transportation, was a local factor that helped to make the city an irresistible magnet. Its power to attract, once established, has never waned; even today it is a primary administrative and banking center. The financial resources for the high building were there; the development of safe elevator transportation and the organization of construction facilities soon made them a reality.

According to the passage, business interests came to New York City because ____.

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The economic conditions that necessitate the construction of very high buildings on narrow lots first emerged as a decisive factor in New York City. Intensive land use, with the resulting speculative traffic in real estate, was itself a consequence of more powerful and pervasive forces. Industrial expansion was the primary factor, and in the period following the American Civil War much of that expansion continued to be concentrated in New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Financial institutions had long been located mainly in Boston, but the center was rapidly shifting to New York around the time of the War. A new pattern of close interdependence among industries demanded centralization of business administration. The leadership of New York City as an ocean port, along with its proximity to major arteries of land transportation, was a local factor that helped to make the city an irresistible magnet. Its power to attract, once established, has never waned; even today it is a primary administrative and banking center. The financial resources for the high building were there; the development of safe elevator transportation and the organization of construction facilities soon made them a reality.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the rapid construction of high-rise buildings in New York City?

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The economic conditions that necessitate the construction of very high buildings on narrow lots first emerged as a decisive factor in New York City. Intensive land use, with the resulting speculative traffic in real estate, was itself a consequence of more powerful and pervasive forces. Industrial expansion was the primary factor, and in the period following the American Civil War much of that expansion continued to be concentrated in New England and the Middle Atlantic states. Financial institutions had long been located mainly in Boston, but the center was rapidly shifting to New York around the time of the War. A new pattern of close interdependence among industries demanded centralization of business administration. The leadership of New York City as an ocean port, along with its proximity to major arteries of land transportation, was a local factor that helped to make the city an irresistible magnet. Its power to attract, once established, has never waned; even today it is a primary administrative and banking center. The financial resources for the high building were there; the development of safe elevator transportation and the organization of construction facilities soon made them a reality.

The paragraph preceding the passage most probably discusses ____.

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All whales fall into two groups, those with teeth and those without. Both beluga and dolphins belong to the suborder of toothed whales known as Odontoceti, along with porpoises, narwhales, pilot whales, killer whales, and the largest toothed creature in the world, the sperm whale. Size differences among the Odontoceti are remarkable. A common porpoise will run only 4 or 5 feet in length and 300 pounds in weight; a sperm whale may be 10 times as long and 300 times as heavy. The beluga falls in between, weighing up to 2,000 pounds. And it does chirp. In fact, it makes a great variety of squeaking, whistling, and squealing sounds, which have earned it the name of sea canary. The toothless, or baleen, whales belong to the suborder of Mysticeti. This is a group of generally large whales, formerly abundant in all the oceans of the world. Though reduced by hunting, most species are still found along the coasts of the United States and Canada. All but two of the Mysticeti reach 40 feet or more at maturity, with the blue whale running up to 100 feet and tipping the scales at up to 130 tons. This whale is by far the largest creature that has ever lived on the Earth, 4 times the weight of the largest dinosaur, and 30 times that of an elephant.

With what topic is the passage mainly concerned?

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All whales fall into two groups, those with teeth and those without. Both beluga and dolphins belong to the suborder of toothed whales known as Odontoceti, along with porpoises, narwhales, pilot whales, killer whales, and the largest toothed creature in the world, the sperm whale. Size differences among the Odontoceti are remarkable. A common porpoise will run only 4 or 5 feet in length and 300 pounds in weight; a sperm whale may be 10 times as long and 300 times as heavy. The beluga falls in between, weighing up to 2,000 pounds. And it does chirp. In fact, it makes a great variety of squeaking, whistling, and squealing sounds, which have earned it the name of sea canary. The toothless, or baleen, whales belong to the suborder of Mysticeti. This is a group of generally large whales, formerly abundant in all the oceans of the world. Though reduced by hunting, most species are still found along the coasts of the United States and Canada. All but two of the Mysticeti reach 40 feet or more at maturity, with the blue whale running up to 100 feet and tipping the scales at up to 130 tons. This whale is by far the largest creature that has ever lived on the Earth, 4 times the weight of the largest dinosaur, and 30 times that of an elephant.

The author compares the beluga whale with ____.

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All whales fall into two groups, those with teeth and those without. Both beluga and dolphins belong to the suborder of toothed whales known as Odontoceti, along with porpoises, narwhales, pilot whales, killer whales, and the largest toothed creature in the world, the sperm whale. Size differences among the Odontoceti are remarkable. A common porpoise will run only 4 or 5 feet in length and 300 pounds in weight; a sperm whale may be 10 times as long and 300 times as heavy. The beluga falls in between, weighing up to 2,000 pounds. And it does chirp. In fact, it makes a great variety of squeaking, whistling, and squealing sounds, which have earned it the name of sea canary. The toothless, or baleen, whales belong to the suborder of Mysticeti. This is a group of generally large whales, formerly abundant in all the oceans of the world. Though reduced by hunting, most species are still found along the coasts of the United States and Canada. All but two of the Mysticeti reach 40 feet or more at maturity, with the blue whale running up to 100 feet and tipping the scales at up to 130 tons. This whale is by far the largest creature that has ever lived on the Earth, 4 times the weight of the largest dinosaur, and 30 times that of an elephant.

According to the passage, the suborder of Mysticeti is distinguished from the suborder of Odontoceti by the absence of ____.

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All whales fall into two groups, those with teeth and those without. Both beluga and dolphins belong to the suborder of toothed whales known as Odontoceti, along with porpoises, narwhales, pilot whales, killer whales, and the largest toothed creature in the world, the sperm whale. Size differences among the Odontoceti are remarkable. A common porpoise will run only 4 or 5 feet in length and 300 pounds in weight; a sperm whale may be 10 times as long and 300 times as heavy. The beluga falls in between, weighing up to 2,000 pounds. And it does chirp. In fact, it makes a great variety of squeaking, whistling, and squealing sounds, which have earned it the name of sea canary. The toothless, or baleen, whales belong to the suborder of Mysticeti. This is a group of generally large whales, formerly abundant in all the oceans of the world. Though reduced by hunting, most species are still found along the coasts of the United States and Canada. All but two of the Mysticeti reach 40 feet or more at maturity, with the blue whale running up to 100 feet and tipping the scales at up to 130 tons. This whale is by far the largest creature that has ever lived on the Earth, 4 times the weight of the largest dinosaur, and 30 times that of an elephant.

Which of the following is mentioned by the author as a reason why the baleen whale population has been reduced?

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All whales fall into two groups, those with teeth and those without. Both beluga and dolphins belong to the suborder of toothed whales known as Odontoceti, along with porpoises, narwhales, pilot whales, killer whales, and the largest toothed creature in the world, the sperm whale. Size differences among the Odontoceti are remarkable. A common porpoise will run only 4 or 5 feet in length and 300 pounds in weight; a sperm whale may be 10 times as long and 300 times as heavy. The beluga falls in between, weighing up to 2,000 pounds. And it does chirp. In fact, it makes a great variety of squeaking, whistling, and squealing sounds, which have earned it the name of sea canary. The toothless, or baleen, whales belong to the suborder of Mysticeti. This is a group of generally large whales, formerly abundant in all the oceans of the world. Though reduced by hunting, most species are still found along the coasts of the United States and Canada. All but two of the Mysticeti reach 40 feet or more at maturity, with the blue whale running up to 100 feet and tipping the scales at up to 130 tons. This whale is by far the largest creature that has ever lived on the Earth, 4 times the weight of the largest dinosaur, and 30 times that of an elephant.

According to the passage, which of the following accurately describes the relative sizes of two whales?