原試題連結：全民英語能力分級檢定模擬測驗~中級第三回【聽力測驗】

全民英語能力分級模擬檢定測驗~中級第三回【詳解】聽力測驗部份

解答導引：第一部份：看圖辨義 | 第二部份：問答 | 第三部份：簡短對話

測驗分三部份，全為四選一之選擇題，每部份各15題，共45題，作答時間約30分鐘。

第一部份：看圖辨義

	1. What is the girl using to mix everything? A. a sink B. a whisk C. a fork D. a spoon   Answer： ( B ) 【解題關鍵】 what所引導的問句是在詢問種類、性質。use something to mix everything用~(工具)來攪拌東西。mix(v.) 混和、攪拌。由圖片可看到她是用whisk(n.) 攪拌器，例如: an electric whisk 電動攪拌器、a hand-held whisk 手持式攪拌器；whisk當動詞用是指急速攪拌(蛋汁、奶油等)。 【重要字彙】 sink:(n.) 水槽 fork:(n.) 叉子 spoon:(n.) 湯匙
	2. What is Hank doing to try and get some money from his mom? A. Hank is asking his mom nicely. B. He is pleading with his mom. C. Hank is talking in a normal voice to his mom. D. He is yelling at his mom angrily.   Answer： ( B ) 【解題關鍵】 What is/are someone doing?是某人正在做~之意。( in order ) to try and get some money from his mom 試著向他母親要錢，to是in order to(以便於~)的省略型。圖片上的Hank已經跪下來求他母親，所以答案是B: He is pleading with his mom. 他正在向他的母親懇求。plead(v.) 懇求、乞求。 【重要片語】 a normal voice: 用正常的聲音，例如: speak with a normal voice 用正常的聲音說話。 yell at~: 大聲喊叫，例如: A lady was yelling at her dog a few minutes ago. 幾分鐘前有個女士在大聲吼叫她的狗。
	3. Please look at the picture. What are Andrea and her family doing? A. They are practicing acupuncture. B. They are doing a jigsaw puzzle. C. Andrea and her family are taking each other’s temperature. D. Andrea and her family are making some delectable desserts.   Answer： ( B ) 【解題關鍵】 What is/are someone doing?是某人正在做~之意。從圖片可看到全家正在玩拼圖，They are doing a jigsaw puzzle.。 【重要字彙】 acupuncture:(n.) 針灸、針灸療法，例如: Acupuncture is unique in Chinese medicine. 針灸是中醫獨有。 delectable desserts:(n.) 美味可口的點心 【重要片語】 take one’s temperature: 測量體溫，例如: Wait here. The nurse will take your temperature. 在這裡等。護士會來幫你量體溫。
	4. What kind of jacket is the man probably wearing? A. The man is wearing in winter jacket. B. He is probably wearing a lightweight jacket. C. The man is wearing a suit jacket. D. He is wearing a rain jacket.   Answer： ( B ) 【解題關鍵】 「What kind of ~?」問句是在詢問種類。jacket(n.) 夾克，wear(v.) 穿戴。由圖片可看出他是穿的是輕便夾克，lightweight jacket。lightweight(adj.) 比平均重量還要輕的，例如: lightweight vehicles 輕量等級的交通工具。 【重要字彙】 suit jacket:(n.) 西裝外套 rain jacket:(n.) 雨衣
	5. Which word best describes the waiter? A. confused B. tired C. clumsy D. tricky   Answer： ( C ) 【解題關鍵】 Which word best describe something? ~是最好的形容詞?從圖片可看到waiter(n.) 侍者、服務生把飲料打翻並灑到客人身上。最好的形容詞是clumsy(adj.) 笨拙的、笨手笨腳的、不靈巧的。 【重要字彙】 confused:(adj.) 混淆的、困惑的，例如: His statement made the audience confused. 他的聲明令聽眾感到困惑。 tricky:(adj.) 奸詐的、狡猾的、需要小心及技巧處理的，例如: a tricky problem 需要小心處理的棘手問題。
	6. What is the man doing? A. He is holding the girl’s hand. B. The man is cutting the girl’s hair. C. The man is drawing a picture. D. He is doing a trick for the girl.   Answer： ( D ) 【解題關鍵】 What is/are someone doing?是某人正在做~之意。從圖片可以看到一位魔術師正在為小女孩表演把戲，答案是He is doing a trick for the girl.。trick(n.) 魔術表演的把戲、戲法。   【重要片語】 hold one’s hand: 握住某人的手 cut one’s hair: 剪某人的頭髮 draw a picture: 畫圖
	7. What is the boy doing? A. He is stepping on the spider. B. The boy is facing a dilemma. C. He is playing a practical joke. D. The boy is catching up with the girl.   Answer： ( C ) 【解題關鍵】 What is / are someone doing?是某人正在做~之意。從圖片中可看到小男生正在把蜘蛛放到椅子上，推測應該是在惡作劇，答案是C. ...playing a practical joke. 正在惡作劇。 【重要片語】 step on something: 踩到~ face a dilemma: 面對兩難的困境 catch up with someone: 與~人敘舊
	8. What is the woman doing? A. She is stocking up on water. B. The woman is drinking some water. C. She is ringing up some water. D. The woman is carrying some water.   Answer： ( A ) 【解題關鍵】 從圖片中可看到婦人推著一堆礦泉水，符合圖片敘述的是選項A ...stocking up on water大量購入飲水。stock up: 大量購入儲存，例如: When typhoon is coming, people stock up on essential items like battery, food and water. 颱風來臨前，民眾會購買儲存必要的物資如電池、食物、水。 【重要片語】 ring up: (以按鍵將金額)記入(收銀機內)，例如: I’m sorry. I’ve rung up the wrong amount. 不好意思。我打錯金額。
	9. Who is taking care of the sheep? A. a shepherd B. a dentist C. a farmer D. a teacher   Answer： ( A ) 【解題關鍵】 take care of~: 照顧~。sheep(n.) 羊。從圖片來看，可看出是a shepherd(n.) 牧羊人在照顧羊群。 【重要字彙】 dentist:(n.) 牙醫 farmer:(n.) 農夫、農人
	10. r:(n.) 農夫、農人 10. What is the boy doing in the picture? A. The boy is using his utility knife. B. He is hammering the stakes. C. The boy is lighting the lantern. D. He is putting a hole in the air mattress.   Answer： ( B ) 【解題關鍵】 What is / are someone doing?是某人正在做~之意。從圖片中可以看到小男生正在搭帳棚: ...hammering the stakes打營釘。hammer(v.) 用鐵鎚敲打，stake(n.) 樁、(帳棚的)營釘。 【重要字彙】 utility knife:(n.) 多功能刀 air mattress:(n.) 空氣床；mattress床墊 【重要片語】 lighting the lantern: 點亮燈籠/油燈 put a hole in~: 在~地方打洞
	11. What is TRUE about the girl? A. She doesn’t want to spill the soup. B. The girl ordered take-out. C. She is doing a trick. D. The girl is making soup.   Answer： ( A ) 【解題關鍵】 What is true about...? 有關...的事情是事實、真實?從圖片與選項比對，答案是A. She doesn’t want to spill the soup.她不想打翻湯。spill(v.) 使(液體)溢出、濺出。 【重要片語】 order take-out: 點了外帶，take-out是指到餐廳點了外帶食物。 make soup: 做湯；make + 食物名稱是指做~食物，例如: make coffee 泡咖啡；make breakfast 做早餐。
	12. What is the girl doing? A. The girl is doing kung-fu. B. She is doing yoga. C. The girl is doing ballet. D. She is doing gymnastics.   Answer： ( D ) 【解題關鍵】 What is / are someone doing?是某人正在做~之意。從圖片跟選項比對，答案是選項D ...doing a gymnastics. 正在做體操。 【重要字彙】 kung-fu:(n.) 功夫，直接音譯中文的功夫，指的是中國武術功夫。 ballet:(n.) 芭蕾舞
	13. What happened in this picture? A. The man tried to shake the woman’s hand. B. The man bumped into the woman. C. The man knocked the woman down. D. The woman was goofing around.   Answer： ( B ) 【解題關鍵】 What happened...?問句是在詢問事件發生的狀況?由圖片可看到男生一副很抱歉的樣子，女子則因為咖啡灑到身上而生氣，與敘述情狀符合的答案是選項B: The man bumped into the woman. 男子撞到女子。片語bump into是撞到、碰到~，另外也有「不期而遇」的意思，例如: I bumped into Jack this morning. 我早上巧遇傑克。   【重要片語】 knock someone down: 把~人撞倒/擊倒 goof around: 虛擲光陰、消磨時間，例如: The boys spent the whole summer just goofing around. 這些男孩整個夏天都在閒晃。
	14. How is the street in the picture? A. The street is quiet. B. It is bustling. C. The street is dangerous. D. It is old and dirty.   Answer： ( B ) 【解題關鍵】 How is someone/something?問句是在詢問某人或某事物的狀態。How is the street? 街道目前是怎樣?從圖片可看到人來人往，很忙碌，符合敘述的是選項B: bustling (adj.) 喧鬧、熙攘。
	15. What is happening in the picture? A. Helen is throwing a surprise party. B. People are taking pictures of Helen. C. They are having a party in Helen’s honor. D. Helen is giving out invitations.   Answer： ( C ) 【解題關鍵】 What is happening?問句是在詢問正在發生的事情之狀況。從圖片背景的字可看到恭喜、恭賀的字眼congratulations(n.)，可推論這場派對是為了恭賀Helen，所以正確的選項是C ...having a party in Helen’s honor. 【重要片語】 throw a surprise party: 舉辦驚喜派對，throw a party = have a party 舉辦派對、舞會。 take pictures of~: 對~照相，例如: We took lots of pictures of the archeological findings. 我們為找到的考古物拍了很多的照片。 give out invitations: 發出邀請函，例如: Giving out invitations to guests can be quite a lot of jobs. 發邀請函給賓客會需要很多的前置工作。

第二部份：問答

本部份共15題，每題請聽錄音機播出一英語問句或直述句之後，從試題冊上A、B、C、D四個回答或回應中，選出一個最適合者作答。每題只播出一次。

 

   
Todd never participates in class.
A. Maybe he should study harder for his exams.
B. Actually, Todd was at school every day last semester.
C. I know. He never wants to answer any questions.
D. Really? I thought Todd was great at math.

Answer： ( C )

【解題關鍵】
never participate in class: 從未參與課堂活動，participate(v.)參加、加入(= take part)；in class 上課。與主題有關的回應是選項C ...never wants to answer any question. 從不回答問題。

【重要字彙】
semester:(n.) (學校行事曆的)學期

【重要片語】
study harder: 更認真唸書
great at: 非常擅長~(= good at)

   

I heard that Justin was being naughty in class. How did his teacher punish him? 
A. Oh, Justin had to miss two recesses and write an apology letter.
B. I think Justin got to move into the advanced class.
C. She gave him an ‘A’ on his science project.
D. Justin got a perfect score on all of his exams.

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
naughty in class在課堂上調皮搗蛋；How did ~?的問句是在詢問方式、方法。punish(v.) 處罰、懲罰。與主題有關的回應是選項A ...had to miss two recesses and write an apology letter. 必須兩節下課不能休息並且寫道歉信。miss(v.) 錯過；recess(n.) 休息期間；apology(n.) 道歉。

【重要字彙】
science project:(n.) 科學作業
a perfect score: 完美的分數、滿分

【重要片語】
give someone an ‘A’ on ~: 給某人在~A級的分數

   

Leslie always rolls up her pant legs when the weather gets hot.
A. That’s a good idea. She will feel cooler that way.
B. Yes, Leslie is much more comfortable in jeans.
C. I know. She doesn’t want to get the bottom of her pants dirty.
D. I need to buy a new pair of pants for the summer, too.

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
roll up one’s pant legs捲起褲腳，pant legs是指褲腳，褲子是pants；the weather gets hot天氣變熱。與主題有關的回應是選項A ...feel cooler that way 這樣感覺比較涼
快。

【重要片語】
much more comfortable in jeans: 穿牛仔褲比較舒服。
get the bottom of her pants dirty: 弄髒她的褲管。

   

I can’t believe I met the lead singer of the band after the concert. No one will believe me.
A. If it happens again, ask her for her signature.
B. Oh, no! I can’t believe the concert is sold out.
C. You should have gotten her autograph.
D. That’s true. The star’s concert was unbelievable.

Answer： ( C )

【解題關鍵】
I can’t believe是表達對某事無法置信之意。met是meet(遇到、遇見)的過去式動詞；the lead singer of the band 樂團的主唱；concert(n.) 音樂會。與主題有關的回應是選項C: You should have gotten her autograph. 你應該取得她的親筆簽名。autograph(n.) 親筆簽名，也可當動詞用，例如: The writer autographed a copy of her book for me. 作家為我親筆在她的著作上簽名。
 

【重要字彙】
signature:(n.) 簽名、簽字；跟autograph不一樣的地方是signature通常是指法律文件的簽名，autograph是指知名人士的簽名。
unbelievable:(adj.) 不可置信的(= incredible)，例如: the unbelievable truth 不可置信的事實。
 

【重要片語】
be sold out: 賣光、賣完，例如: The tickets were all sold out.票全部賣完。

   

The finalists were all very strong. I’m not sure who will win.
A. Neither am I. The judges have a tough choice to make.
B. I think all the finalists exercise a lot.
C. I know. I came to the festival last year, too.
D. I am. They were all very talented musicians.

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
finalist(n.) 決賽選手；strong(adj.) 強壯的、實力堅強的。not sure不確定的、不確信的；win(v.) 得勝、獲勝、贏。與主題有關的回應是選項A: Neither am I. The judge have a tough choice to make. 我也不知道。裁判得做出困難的決定。have a tough choice to make = have to make a tough choice 要做一個很難的決定。

【重要字彙】
judge:(n.) (比賽、運動)裁判
neither:(conj. adv.) 也不、也非，neither其後所接的動詞是跟著敘述者的陳述走的，敘述者用be動詞，neither之後就用be動詞，是助動詞，它也是用助動詞。例如本句就是be動詞的用法，又例如: 「Jack doesn’t want to go out on weekends.」「Neither do I.」 「傑克週末不想出去。」「我也不想。」
exercise:(v.) 練習、訓練，例如: I exercised my dog in the park. 我在公園裡訓練我的狗。
festival:(n.) 節慶，例如: a music festival 音樂節慶、音樂祭。
talented musicians:(n.) 有天分的音樂家

   

His brilliance was obvious when I saw his science test.
A. I know. He is really stupid.
B. Yeah, he didn’t even have to study!
C. Yes, he is quite lazy.
D. Well, he should have studied more.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
brilliance(n.) 才氣、才華、卓越才智；obvious(adj.) 明顯的、顯然的；science test 科學測驗。與主題有關的回應是選項B ...he didn’t even have to study. 他甚至不用唸書。

【重要字彙】
stupid:(adj.) 愚笨的、愚蠢的，例如: a stupid joke 愚蠢的笑話
quite:(adv.) 十分、非常(= very)、的確，例如: Jack is quite smart. 傑克很聰明。

【重要片語】
should have + 過去分詞: (過去)應該要做，例如: I should have called you last night. 我昨晚應該要打電話給你的。    

Nobody knows who committed the crime at the bank yesterday.
A. Yes, nobody knows how many people went to the bank.
B. I know. The police are trying to find out who did it.
C. Actually, I think three people were injured.
D. The newspaper reported that there were two victims.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
Nobody knows + 受詞: 沒人知道~；who所引導的子句當作know的受詞；commit the crime 犯罪。與主題有關的回應是選項B: The police are trying to find out who did it. 警察正在追查是誰幹的。

【重要字彙】
injured:(adj.) 受傷的，例如: an injured horse 一匹受傷的馬
report:(v.) 報導，例如: report the news 報導這則消息/新聞
victims:(n.) 犧牲者、受害者，例如: victims of tsunami 海嘯的受害者

   

The increasing world population is a threat to the environment.
A. The environment we live in is important to our health.
B. Yes, too many people are destroying the environment.
C. People all over the world are concerned with terrorism.
D. I disagree. We should make more of an effort to recycle.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
the increasing world population 逐漸增加的世界人口，increasing(adj.) 逐漸增加的；a threat to the environment 對環境的威脅，environment(n.) 環境。與主題有關的回應是選項B ...too many people are destroying the environment.太多人在摧毀環境。

【重要字彙】
terrorism:(n.) 恐怖主義，例如: UN acts against terrorism. 聯合國採取行動反擊恐怖主義。
disagree:(v.) 不同意，相反詞是agree，例如: The committee disagreed Jack’s proposal. 委員會反對傑克的提案。
recycle:(v.) 回收(資源)、(廢物)再利用/再製，例如: The Japanese recycle more than half their waste paper. 日本人回收一半以上的廢紙。

【重要片語】
be concerned with~: 對~感到憂心 / 關注，例如: I was concerned with the dental aspects. 我比較關心牙齒健康方面的問題。
make more of an effort to-v.: 更多些努力去做~；more of + 名詞是「多些~」可以說是名詞的比較級用法，例如: I am more of an artist than a painter. 我比較像是個藝術家，而非畫家。

   

MTV helped popularize hip-hop music in Asia.
A. Yeah, I am really surprised that they don’t play it anymore.
B. I agree. More people enjoy this type of music than before.
C. I know. I can’t believe I missed the MTV awards again!
D. Sure, but don’t turn it up too loud. I’m trying to study.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
MTV是musical TV音樂電視台；help popularize 幫助~受歡迎/普及，help + (to)動詞是省略了不定詞to；hip-hop music 嘻哈音樂。與主題有關的回應是選項B:
More people enjoy this type of music than before. 比起從前有越來越多人喜歡這類型的音樂。than before是時間副詞。

【重要片語】
turn up: 把(音量)調高，例如: turn up the volume 把音量調高。

   

Why don’t we take the train and ride overnight?
A. Yes, I had a great sleep. What about you?
B. Good idea. Then we will get there in time for breakfast.
C. I think you are right. Our seats are in the next car.
D. I don’t think we should. It’s cheaper to take the train.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
Why don’t + 主詞 + 動詞?是一句邀請的語句，「為何不做~?」take the train and ride overnight 搭夜班火車；overnight(adv.) 隔夜。與主題有關的回應是選項B ...get there in time for breakfast. 及時到那兒吃早餐。

【重要字彙】
seat:(n.) 座位，例如: This seat is occupied. 這位置有人坐。

【重要片語】
have a great sleep: 睡一場好覺、睡得很好

   

I love Denise’s kitchen. It’s so warm and vibrant.
A. That’s true. Denise is always cooking something warm and tasty.
B. I know. The dark blue walls go well with the gray carpet.
C. Yes, she chose very bright and cheerful colors for her kitchen walls.
D. Actually, I think bright pink and yellow are great kitchen colors.

Answer： ( C )

【解題關鍵】
vibrant(adj.) (指精神、顏色)充滿活力的、活潑的。與主題有關的回應是選項C ...chose very bright and cheerful color for her kitchen wall 為她廚房的牆壁選擇非常明亮而充滿活力的顏色。
 

【重要字彙】
tasty:(adj.) 好吃的、美味的
dark blue:(n.) 深藍色，dark修飾顏色時是指暗色系的顏色；明亮色系的修飾詞是bright，例如: bright pink 亮粉紅色。
gray carpet:(n.) 灰色的地毯

【重要片語】
go well with~: 與~很搭配/合適，例如: Your shoes go well with your pants. 你的鞋子跟褲子很搭配。

   

She came from a very decent and hardworking family.
A. Yes, I believe this is why she is so honest.
B. I guess you can’t blame her for being suspicious of others.
C. I thought that you grew up in the same neighborhood.
D. Unfortunately, I missed the family reunion. I had to work.

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
came from~ 來自於、出自於；a very decent and hardworking family 正直而努力工作的家庭。與主題有關的回應是選項A: I believe this is why she is so honest. 我相信這是她為何這麼誠實的緣故。

【重要字彙】
neighborhood:(n.) 社區、住家附近
unfortunately:(adv.) 不幸地、可悲地；相反詞是fortunately
family reunion:(n.) 家庭團聚

【重要片語】
blame someone for something: 將~(事件)怪罪於~(人)
be suspicious of~: 對~起疑竇，例如: They are highly suspicious of one another’s motives. 他們彼此高度懷疑對方的動機。

   

My grandfather has always been in the agricultural business.
A. Really? I didn’t know your grandfather worked with computers.
B. My grandfather has been, too. He’s been a farmer for fifty years.
C. That’s great. I wish my grandfather had his own company.
D. He would enjoy meeting my uncle. He’s a pilot, too.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
grandfather(n.) 爺爺、祖父；have + 過去分詞是現在完成式，指到目前為止的這段時間都在做~；in the agricultural business在農業這一行。與主題有關的回應是選項B: My grandfather has been, too. He’s been a farmer for fifty years. 我的祖父也是。他當了五十年的農夫。

【重要字彙】
too:(adv.) 也 (= also)，例如: He is a pilot, too.(= He is also a pilot.) 他也是一名飛行員。

【重要片語】
work with~: 跟~一起工作、用~工作，例如: I can work with many top people. 我可以跟許多優秀的人共事。

   

There are many different aspects to learning a foreign language.
A. Yes, learning a language can be very easy if you study.
B. I know. You must learn the pronunciation, grammar, and the vocabulary.
C. That’s true, but I don’t have a lot of time to practice.
D. Actually, I think it is easiest to learn by listening to tapes.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
different aspects to + n./v-ing.: 某事的許多方面/面向；learning a foreign language 學習外語。與主題有關的回應是選項B ...learn the pronunciation, grammar, and the vocabulary. 學習發音、文法、跟字彙。

【重要字彙】
practice:(v.) 練習，例如: I used to practice speaking English every day. 我從前每天練習說英語。
by + 手段、方式: 藉著~，例如: boost up my English comprehension by listening to tapes 藉著聽錄音帶來加強英語理解力。

   

The three women just stood and stared at one another.
A. I know. I heard that if you buy two, you get one free!
B. Yes, I think it was because they were all dressed the same.
C. Yes, they eat a lot. I can’t believe that they ordered more food.
D. Really? I can’t believe the police chased them away.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
just stood and stared at one another 杵在那兒彼此互望；三人以上的彼此、互相用one another，兩人之間則用each other。與主題有關的回應是選項 B ...it was because they were all dressed the same. 因為他們穿一樣的衣服。

【重要片語】
buy two and get one free: 買二送一
chase something/someone away: 把~趕走，例如: The residents tried to chase the wild dogs away from their neighborhood.居民設法把野狗趕出社區。

第三部份：簡短對話

本部份共15題，每題錄音機會播出一段對話及一個相關的問題，聽後請從試題冊上A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出一個最適合的回答，並在答案紙上塗黑作答。每題播出一次。

 

   
M: Did you hear that Joshua is going to Harvard University?
F: That’s not a surprise. He’s a very intellectual person.
M: Yeah, he studies a lot.
Q: What does the woman think about Joshua?
A. He is full of surprises.
B. Joshua is very understanding.
C. He always cheats to get ahead.
D. Joshua is very smart.

Answer： ( D )

【解題關鍵】
本題測驗關鍵單字intellectual(adj.) 智力高的、有智慧的。What does someone think about~?某人對~的看法/想法如何?與主題有關的是選項D ...very smart 非常聰明。

【重要片語】
be full of~: 充滿~，例如: The air is full of strange smell.空氣中充滿了奇怪的味道。
cheat to get ahead: 用欺騙的方式取得領先，cheat(v.) 欺騙。

   

M: Susan looks really fancy tonight.
F: Yes. It looks like she went shopping before coming to dinner.
Q: What is the man saying about Susan?
A. Susan always spends a lot of money.
B. She has a new hairstyle.
C. Susan is wearing very nice clothing.
D. She usually arrives late to dinner.

Answer： ( C )

【解題關鍵】
本題測驗關鍵片語look really fancy看起來很花俏，fancy(adj.) 特別裝飾的、花俏的。go / went shopping 上街購物。What is someone saying about~? 某人說有關於~(事情)是什麼意思?與主題有關的答案是選項C ...wearing very nice clothing. 穿戴非常不錯的衣物。

【重要字彙】
hairstyle:(n.) 髮型
arrive:(v.) 到達、抵達，例如: When you arrive at Taipei, call me. 到達台北時，打電話給我。

   

M: What would you like to drink?
F: I would love a diet soda, thank you.
Q: What sort of soda does the woman want?
A. a soda low in calories
B. a soda on ice
C. a delicious soda
D. a refreshing soda

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
本題測驗diet soda低熱量蘇打水/汽水，diet(n.) 原意是以減肥及治療為目的之規定飲食。What sort of soda...?哪一種汽水~? sort(n.) 種類(= kind)。與主題有關的答案是選項A: a soda low in calories低熱量的汽水，low in something在~方面是低的，例如: low in fat / sugar 低脂肪 / 糖份。

【重要片語】
a soda on ice: 加冰塊的汽水
a refreshing soda: 令人神清氣爽的汽水，refreshing(adj.) 清爽的、令人有精神的。

   

M: My girlfriend’s mother is coming for a visit this weekend.
F: Oh no! That’s not going to be very fun.
M: Actually, I’m quite fond of her.
Q: How does the man feel about his girlfriend’s mother?
A. The man likes her.
B. He feels that she visits too often.
C. The man thinks she is not a very fun person.
D. He strongly dislikes her.

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
come for a visit 來拜訪、來作客。本題測驗be fond of ~:喜歡~(= like)。How does someone feel about...? 對~感覺如何?與主題有關的答案是選項A: The man likes her. 這男人喜歡她。

【重要字彙】
dislike:(v.) 不喜歡，相反詞是like，形容喜歡或不喜歡的強度可以用副詞strongly 強烈地、slightly 輕微地、一些些。

   

M: I think we should get four big dogs when we move.
F: Really? I think you should extinguish that idea immediately!
Q: What does the woman mean?
A. The man should immediately go get four big dogs.
B. Perhaps the man would be happier with only two dogs.
C. She thinks that the man should forget about getting four dogs.
D. The woman thinks that the man should come up with a better idea.

Answer： ( C )

【解題關鍵】
本題測驗關鍵字extinguish(v.) 消滅、消除，例如: extinguish the fire 滅火。immediately(adv.) 立即、立刻。What does someone mean? 某人說的話是什麼意思?與主題有關的答案是選項C ...forget about getting four dogs. 別想養四隻狗。

【重要片語】
come up with...: 想出 / 提議(主意、計畫)，例如: Jack came up with some amazing scheme to double his income. 傑克想出一些很棒的計畫來倍增他的收入。

   

M: Are you really the captain of the team?
F: Yes, I am. Can I help you?
Q: What is the man asking?
A. if the woman is the manager of the store
B. when the woman gets off work
C. if the woman is the leader of the team
D. how much an item costs

Answer： ( C )

【解題關鍵】
本題測驗the captain of the team 球隊隊長。What is someone asking? 某人正在詢問什麼?與主題有關的答案是選項C: if the woman is the leader of the team女人是否為球隊的領導者。leader(n.) 領導者。if所引導的句子當受詞用時，意思指「是否~」，其後常省略or not，例如:I was wondering if you could help us (or not). 我正在想你是否能夠幫助我們。

【重要字彙】
manager:(n.) 經理、管理人
item:(n.) 項目、一項(物件)
cost:(v.) 花費、價值，例如: How much does it cost? 這個東西多少錢?(= How much is it?)

【重要片語】
get off work: 下班，例如: When I get off work, I usually go straight to the gym. 我下班後，通常直奔健身房。

   

M: Did you hear that Jill got a promotion at work?
F: Yes, and I am very envious of her.
M: Yeah, she’s making a lot of money now.
Q: Which word best describes how the woman feels about Jill?
A. proud
B. ashamed
C. jealous
D. enthusiastic

Answer： ( C )

【解題關鍵】
get a promotion at work 在工作上獲得拔擢/升官。本題測驗be envious of someone: 羨慕某人。Which word best describe something? 哪一個字最能恰當形容某事物?feel about~: 對~事情覺得~。與主題有關的答案是選項C: jealous(adj.) 嫉妒的。

【重要字彙】
ashamed:(adj.) 感到慚愧/羞愧的，常用的片語是 be ashamed of~，例如: The actor was ashamed of his performance. 那名演員為自己的表演感到羞愧。
enthusiastic:(adj.) 熱心的、熱誠的，例如: Most were not enthusiastic about striking. 多數人對罷工反應不熱烈。

   

M: Is Peter coming swimming with us?
F: It is unlikely.
Q: Will Peter go swimming with the man and the woman?
A. Peter definitely won’t go swimming.
B. Peter will join them later.
C. Peter doesn’t like the man.
D. Peter probably won’t join them.

Answer： ( D )

【解題關鍵】
go swimming去游泳，go + 戶外活動: 從事戶外活動。本題測驗關鍵字unlikely(adj.) 不太可能的。Will someone do something? 是詢問某人會不會去做~(事情)。與主題有關的答案是選項D ...probably won’t join them.可能不會加入他們。

【重要字彙】
definitely:(adv.) 絕對地、必然地，例如: A: Will you come to the party? B: Definitely yes. A: 你會來參加派對嗎? B: 一定要的囉。

   

M: My mom scolded my brother last night.
F: Yes, your brother told me.
Q: Why was the boy’s brother probably scolded?
A. The boy’s brother got a perfect score on a test.
B. His brother likes to watch television.
C. He told his mom about his day.
D. The boy’s brother got in trouble at school.
Answer: D

【解題關鍵】
本題測驗scold(v.) 責罵。Why所引導的問句是在詢問原因。probably(adv.) 可能地。與主題有關的答案是選項D ...got in trouble at school. 在學校惹麻煩。in trouble 惹上麻煩。

【重要片語】
tell someone about one’s day: 告訴某人有關自己當天的情況(過得好或不好)。

   

M: Why were you so late getting to the party?
F: There was a fatal accident on the highway.
M: That’s terrible!
Q: Why was the woman late to the party?
A. She crashed her car on a major road.
B. People were killed on the road where she was driving.
C. There was a little wreck on the road that caused traffic.
D. She accidentally ran out of gas on the highway.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
本題測驗a fatal accident 致命的意外，fatal(adv.) 致命的、毀滅性的；highway(n.) 高速公路。Why引導的問句是在問原因、理由；late to the party參加派對遲到。與主題有關的答案是選項B: People were killed on the road where she was driving. 她所駕車經過的路上有人意外死亡。

【重要字彙】
crash:(v.) 砰然一聲弄碎、打碎，例如: My mom crashed a pile of plates last night. 我媽昨晚打破一疊盤子。
wreck:(n.) 受損嚴重的車子或船，例如: shipwreck 沈船、船難；The burnt-out wrecks of two police cars littered on the road. 兩輛完全燒毀的警車被棄置在路上。
accidentally:(adv.) 意外地、偶然地、非預料中

【重要片語】
something causes traffic: 某事引起塞車，例如: Whenever there is an accident on the superhighway, it always caused traffic on both directions. 只要高速公路有車禍發生，就會引起兩邊對向車道塞車。
run out of something: 用盡、用光、耗盡，例如: run out of money / gas 錢花光 / 汽油用盡。

   

M: Have you gotten a straight answer out of Nick yet?
F: I have been trying, but he keeps giving me the runaround.
Q: What has Nick been doing?
A. He has been running around town.
B. He has been avoiding the question.
C. Nick already gave her an answer.
D. He hasn’t been answering his phone.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
「Have+主詞+過去分詞?」所引導的完成式問句是詢問到目前為止，某項動作完成了沒。get a straight answer out of someone 從某人處得到直接的答案。本題測
驗keep giving someone the runaround 顧左右而言它、不針對主題回答，runaround(n.) 推辭、遁詞。What has someone been doing? 某人一直在做什麼?與主題有關的答案是選項B ...avoiding the question. 迴避問題。avoid(v.)避免、逃避。

【重要片語】
run around town: 繞著鎮上跑，run around是繞著~跑。
answer the phone: 接電話，例如: I’ll call you tonight and be sure to answer my phone. 我今晚打給你，記得要接電話。

   

M: I have been stressed about work all week.
F: You should go to the gym and get everything out of your system.
Q: What is the woman telling the man?
A. He should exercise to relieve some stress.
B. The man should cancel his gym membership.
C. He should spend his money on a new stereo system.
D. The man should avoid rush-hour traffic.

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
have been stressed about something 在某事情上一直有壓力 / 憂慮存在，stressed(adj.) 有壓力的、憂慮的。本題測驗go to the gym and get everything out of your system 上健身房把身體所有的壓力排除。What is A telling B? 句型是「A告訴B什麼事情?」與主題有關的答案是選項A: He should exercise to relieve some stress. 他應該運動以解除壓力。relieve(v.) 解除、減輕、減緩。stress當名詞原意是指物理現象的壓力，引伸為精神上的壓力。

【重要字彙】
cancel:(v.) 取消，例如: cancel a restaurant reservation 取消餐廳訂位
gym membership:(n.) 健身房會員
stereo system:(n.) 立體音響系統
rush-hour traffic:(n.) 尖峰時間的交通，rush hours指每日上下班的交通尖峰時期，同義的講法是peak hours。

   

M: Are your parents going to stay at our house this weekend?
F: Yeah, I think so. Is that OK with you?
M: Of course it is. They can sleep in the spare bedroom.
Q: Where will the woman’s parents sleep?
A. in the extra bedroom
B. on the sofa in the living room
C. in the children’s bedroom
D. in the man and woman’s bedroom

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
stay at somewhere在某地暫留/暫時住一陣子。本題測驗spare bedroom 備用的房間，spare(adj.) 附加的、儲備的，例如: a spare tire 備用輪胎。Where所引導的問句是詢問地點，與主題有關的答案是選項A: in the extra bedroom 在多出來的房間。

【重要字彙】
sofa:(n.) 沙發
living room:(n.) 客廳
children’s bedroom:(n.) 小孩房
bedroom:(n.) 臥房

   

M: Let’s go see that new live-action movie.
F: Do you mean the one where the president gets kidnapped?
Q: What happens to the president in the movie?
A. He is taken and held for ransom.
B. Somebody steals the president’s children.
C. The president goes to war.
D. Somebody tries to kill the president.

Answer： ( A )

【解題關鍵】
live-action movie是非動畫製作的電影。live(adj.) 真實的、有生命的。本題測驗get kidnapped 被綁架，kidnap(v.) 綁架。president(n.) 總統。What happens to someone? 是詢問某人發生~事情。與主題有關的答案是選項A: He is taken and held for ransom. 他被挾持且要求贖金。ransom(n.) 贖金，held someone for ransom是挾持某人以勒索贖金。

【重要字彙】
steal:(v.) 偷竊、巧取、襲取，動詞三態是steal / stole / stolen，例如: Somebody stole Jack’s wallet. 有人偷走傑克的皮夾。

【重要片語】
go to war: 宣戰、交戰，例如: go to war with a hostile nation與敵國宣戰。

   

M: Do you by any chance have rooms available this weekend?
F: Just a moment, please. Let me check.
Q: What does the man want to know?
A. He wants to know if the hotel is offering any promotions.
B. The man wants to know if there is a room available to rent.
C. The man wants to know if he can make a dinner reservation.
D. He wants to know if his room has been cleaned yet.

Answer： ( B )

【解題關鍵】
Do所引導的問句是問yes / no(有/沒有，是/不是)的答案；by any chance(一種有禮貌的詢問方式)有沒有一絲可能；available(adj.) 可使用的、可利用的。與主題有
關的答案是選項B ...if there is a room available to rent. 是否有房間出租。if所引導的問句當受詞為「是否~」。

中級第三回_閱讀測驗解答導引：第一部份：詞彙和結構 | 第二部份：段落填空 | 第三部份：閱讀理解

試題來源：LiveABC 互動英語教學集團