Ⅰ. Translation (50%; 5% for each question)
- Purchasing a new gadget can be a difficult undertaking for people who
are afraid of jumping at the latest technology. - The difficulties this fledgling startup faced made its CEO examine the
common assumptions about the benefits of 9-to-5 working hours. - Even though this company provides phenomenal benefits and perks to
its employees, there still seem to be a huge gap between profits and
profit-sharing. - The school is ordered to put up signs regarding smoking ban
and it will give a grace period through March 30. - Facebook users aged 65 plus are more likely to share fake
news on the platform than their younger counterparts,
according to a new study.
不得使用計算機
或任何儀具。
（第 1 頁，共 2 頁） - 當空氣污染濃度高時，應避免在嚴重霾害的環境中激烈活動，以降
低霾害對健康的影響。 - 深度學習是人工智慧中發展最為快速的領域之一，可協助電腦分析
影像、聲音和文字等資料。 - 朋友用不同的方式豐富了彼此的人生，也使生活更加多彩。
- 自 2015 年爆發難民危機，3 年來不但未改善，反而愈趨嚴重。
10.這些電影作品列於網路電影的資料庫。結果顯示，最具影響
力的 20 部電影，都是在 1980 年以前製作，主要集中在美國。
Ⅱ. Essay writing (50%)
A survey conducted by a Research Center concluded the majority
of Americans found meaning in their families, at 69 percent.
However, merely 19 percent listed their friends, compared with 34
percent who valued their careers and 23 percent who chose to
highlight money. What do you think about the results of this
survey? What do you value most in your life? Use reasons and
specific examples to support your position.