《全民英語能力分級檢定模擬測驗~中級第三回【詳解】閱讀測驗部份》 原卷式測驗
原試題連結：全民英語能力分級檢定模擬測驗~中級第三回【閱讀測驗】
第一部份：詞彙和結構
本部份共15題，每題含一個空格。請就試題冊上A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最適合題意的字或詞，標示在答案紙上。
Make sure to lock your door. There is a high ____ rate in this area.
( A ) theft
( B ) thieves
( C ) toll
( D ) thief Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
Make sure to lock your door. 確實把門關好。提示字 ... a high...rate，高的~率。與前文比對可推測出要把門鎖好是為了財物、人員的安全，答案是a high theft rate高竊盜率。theft(n.) 竊盜的行為。
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thieves:(n.) thief的複數，小偷、賊
toll:(n.) (通過道路、橋樑、運河的)通行費，例如: He has just got a job collecting tolls at the start of the motorway. 他剛找到一份在高速公路起點收過路費的工作。
Be careful! Don’t burn yourself on the open ____.
( A ) fever
( B ) stove
( C ) flame
( D ) light
Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
Be careful. 小心、注意。Don’t burn your yourself on...別在~地方燒傷自己。符合前後文意的答案是flame(n.)火焰，open flame(沒有安全防護裝置的) 開放型態的火焰。
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fever:(n.) (感冒)發燒，例如: having a fever 正在發燒
stove:(n.) 火爐、電爐
He ____ a strong belief that what they are doing is wrong.
( A ) holds
( B ) brings
( C ) carries
( D ) matches Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
a strong belief強烈的信念認為~，that what they are doing is wrong 他們的所作所為是錯的，that所引導的子句當作形容詞子句，修飾belief(想法、信念)。He之後要接動詞，可用於belief的動詞是hold(v.) 持有、擁有，hold a belief + that形容詞子句: 有~的信念。
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match:(v.) 合適、搭配，例如: Do you think these two colors match? 你覺得這兩種顏色配嗎?
Excuse me, sir, but parking in a red zone is ____.
( A ) illegal
( B ) national
( C ) serious
( D ) foreign
Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
Excuse me (有禮貌地引起對方注意的用語)抱歉；parking in red zone 在紅線區停車。符合句意的答案是illegal(adj.) 不合法的、違規的。
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national:(adj.) 全國的、國家的，例如: National Palace Museum 國立故宮博物院
serious:(adj.) 嚴重的，例如: a serious accident 嚴重的意外
Jane won’t eat any type of chicken, beef, or pork because she ____ meat.
( A ) despises
( B ) craves
( C ) tastes
( D ) enjoys Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
won’t eat any type of chicken, beef, or pork 不吃任何的雞肉、牛肉或豬肉，由選項與此推斷，答案是despise(v.)厭惡、討厭，例如: Some children despise eggs and carrots.有些小孩討厭雞蛋跟蘿蔔。
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crave:(v.) 渴望，例如: After traveling abroad for a long time, Jack is craving to see for his family. 在國外旅行好一陣子，傑克渴望見到家人。
taste:(v.) 嚐起來~，例如: The food at the restaurant tastes good. 這家餐廳的食物很好吃。
I promise you that I didn’t forget your birthday on ____.
( A ) accident
( B ) purpose
( C ) mistake
( D ) assumption
Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
I promise 我保證，forget your birthday 忘記你的生日，與選項比對，合乎文意的是選項B: purpose(n.) 目的、目標，on purpose 刻意、故意。
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mistake:(n.) 錯誤、失誤，例如: Make one more mistake and you are out. 再失誤一次，你就出局了。
assumption:(n.) 假定、假設，例如: What theory is your assumption based on? 你的假設是根據什麼理論?
You should put fertilizer in the soil to help ____ the garden.
( A ) pollute
( B ) circulate
( C ) manage
( D ) nourish Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
put fertilizer in the soil 在土壤裡放肥料，fertilizer(n.) 肥料。garden(n.) 花園，與選項比對，符合句意的是選項D: nourish(v.) 滋養、營養，例如: Milk nourishes the child.牛乳供給小孩營養。
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pollute:(v.) 污染，例如: Too many motor vehicles are polluting the air in the city. 太多的機動車輛污染了都市的空氣。
circulate:(v.) 循環、流通，例如: The heart circulates blood round the body. 心臟將血液流通全身。
manage:(v.) 管理、經營，例如: Jack is good at managing a restaurant. 傑克擅長管理餐廳。
Jack ____ the street to the other side.
( A ) crossed
( B ) carried
( C ) entered.
( D ) closed
Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
Jack是主詞，之後要接動詞，the street to the other side街道的另外一頭，與選項比對，答案是crossed(v.) 跨越、穿越，cross the street跨越街道。
I am such a messy eater. Would you please grab me a ____?
( A ) soft drink
( B ) plate
( C ) ruler
( D ) napkin Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
a messy eater 吃東西弄得髒亂的人，messy(adj.) 髒亂的、雜亂的。Would you please + 原形動詞?之句型是有禮貌的請求他人做某事。符合文意的答案是napkin(n.) 餐巾。
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soft drink:(n.) 不含酒精的飲料
ruler:(n.) 量尺，例如: We need a ruler to measure the length of the table. 我們需要一把尺測量桌子的長度。
The beach is very isolated. We should get some ____ on our way there.
( A ) surf
( B ) supplies
( C ) sand
( D ) sweets
Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
The beach is very isolated. 海灘非常的偏僻。isolated(adj.)與世隔絕的、隔離的。on our way there 在我們前往的路上，由前後文推論，應該是在到達之前的路上做些事情，與句意符合的答案是 get some supplies買些補給品/需要物品，supply(n.) 日用品、必需品、供給物。
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surf:(n.) 浪花，例如: I was almost deafened by the roar of the surf. 我幾乎被浪花的澎湃聲音弄得聽不見了。
sweets:(n.) 飯後甜點、點心，例如: Do you care for some sweets? 要不要來些甜點?
I didn’t mean to say that, it ____ out all wrong.
( A ) came
( B ) made
( C ) spoke
( D ) ran Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
I didn’t mean to-v.: 我並非刻意要做~(事)。I didn’t mean to say that. 我並非刻意那這樣說。提示字...out all wrong:~都錯了，合乎句意的答案是選項A: it came out
all wrong. 說錯話了，it是指所說的話，came out是指從口中說出來的意思；其餘的選項的用法都不成立。
My computer has been ____ with a virus.
( A ) destroyed
( B ) infected
( C ) charged
( D ) granted Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
提示字有computer及...with virus，從前後文推斷，答案是感染電腦病毒infected with a virus，infect(v.) 感染，常用被動語態，例如: The child is infected with scarlet fever.這小孩染上猩紅熱。
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destroy:(v.) 破壞、摧毀，例如: After the heavy earthquake, many buildings were destroyed. 嚴重的地震之後，許多建物都被摧毀了。
charge:(v.) 要價、索價，例如: How much do you charge for these? 這些東西你索價多少?
grant:(v.) 給予、允許、准許，例如: I granted his request.我答應他的請求。
Laura’s clothes are a little too ____ for this cheap restaurant.
( A ) fancy
( B ) lucky
( C ) magic
( D ) ready Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
提示字clothes(n.) 衣服，a little too + 形容詞: 有一點太~(形容詞)，for this cheap restaurant 對這家廉價的餐廳而言；選項中可以修飾服裝而且符合前後句意的形容詞只有fancy(adj.) 華麗的、裝飾的。
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magic:(adj.) 魔法的、有魔力的，當名詞是指魔力。
ready:(adj.) 預備好的、有準備的，例如: The troops are ready at your command. 軍隊已經待命，就等你一聲令下。
Mark ____ that he paid the bill, but I don’t believe him.
( A ) assumes
( B ) suspects
( C ) refuses
( D ) claims Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
Mark是人名，paid the bill已經支付帳單，but I don’t believe him但我並不相信他。前後文意是兩人之間的衝突，與選項比對，合乎句意的答案是claim(v.) 聲稱、
宣稱，例如: He claimed that he was the winner of the lottery.他宣稱他是樂透的得主。
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assume:(v.) 假設、假定，例如: Just assume that you were in Paris now. 就假想你現在已經在巴黎。
suspect:(v.) 懷疑(但無證據)、揣測，例如: The police suspected the man of lying. 警方懷疑這男人說謊。
refuse:(v.) 拒絕、不接受，婉轉的拒絕用decline(v.) 婉拒，例如: The terrorists refused to surrender. 恐怖份子拒降。
Many teenage girls like pop ____.
( A ) idols
( B ) ideas
( C ) radios
( D ) pictures Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
teenage girls青少年女孩；pop(n.) 流行音樂/歌曲。合乎句意的答案是idol(n.) 偶像，pop idols: 流行音樂偶像。
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radio:(n.) 無線通訊，例如: radio stations: 無線電台 第二部份：段落填空
本部份共10題，包括二個段落，每個段落各含5個空格。請就試題冊上A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最適合題意的字或詞，標示在答案紙上。
Questions 16-20
The highlight of this years annual Ho-Hai-Yan Rock Festival on Fulong Beach will be the "Battle of the Bands" contest. The ten (16)__ will do their best to win the rock (17). The festival will kick (18) on July 16th and finish on July 18th. This year, local bands will perform on the first day and international bands will perform on the third day. The festival (19) to include reggae, jazz, and electronic music. There will also be delicious food and water sports to add to the (20). So, if you love listening to live music outdoors, you wont want to miss this!
【重要字彙】
highlight:(n.) 最有興趣的事件、精彩場面、最重要的重點，常以the highlight of something的片語表達某事最精彩的部分，例如: The highlight of the entire show is the magic show. 這場秀的高潮就是魔術秀。
annual:(adj.) 年度的、每年一次的、每年的，例如: annual income: 年收入；an annual report: 年度報告。
finish:(v.) 結束、完成，例如: We will soon finish our experiment. 我們很快就可以完成實驗。
local:(adj.) 本地的、當地的，當名詞用是指當地人、本地人，例如: A local will tell you where the best places are to have fun. 當地人會告訴你哪些地方最好玩。
perform:(v.) 表演，例如: The sea lion performed at the circus.海獅在馬戲團裡表演。
international:(adj.) 國際的、各國的，例如: an international student (來自其他國家的)國際學生。
reggae:(n.) 雷鬼樂(源出於牙買加Jamaica的一種搖滾樂，在第二拍及第四拍加強節奏)。
jazz:(n.) 爵士樂
electronic music:(n.) 電子音樂、電子樂
live:(adj.) 現場的，例如: live music concert 現場音樂會
【重要片語】
Rock Festival: 搖滾音樂節
the "Battle of the Bands" contest: 樂團之戰場，此指年度的音樂大會邀請各家樂團，就像是許多樂團在此比賽，形成戰場。
water sport: 水上運動
you won’t want to miss something: 你千萬不要錯過~，用於勸某人一定不能錯過某事。
( A ) figures
( B ) finalists
( C ) contestants
( D ) candidates Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
前文提到the "Battle of the Bands" contest樂團的之戰場，既然是contest比賽，就會有最後的決賽者參加決賽。提示字The ten...是指十個~，do their best to-v.盡力去做，與選項比對，正確的答案是finalists(n.) 複數的名詞，決賽者、決賽選手。figure(n.) 人物；contestants(n.) 競賽者。
( A ) champagne
( B ) champion
( C ) campaign
( D ) championship Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
本題接續前一題，do their best to win something 盡力去贏得~，與選項比對，答案是championship 冠軍，rock championship 搖滾樂冠軍。
( A ) off
( B ) out
( C ) in
( D ) on Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
提示字festival節慶，July 16th and finish on July 18th，and是對等連接詞，前後詞性必須一致、主題相近，其後是finish on July 18th 在七月十八日結束，因此前面一定是在某個日期開始，答案是kick off: 開始、啟動，例如: I would like to kick off the discussion with a few statistics. 我要以幾個統計數據來開始這次的
( A ) was expanding
( B ) expands
( C ) has expanded
( D ) has been expanded Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
前文提到local bands will perform on the first day 本土樂團會在第一天表演，and international bands will perform on the third day 國際樂團在第三天表演。前文描述活動的進展，本題提示字The festival...to include...，festival(節慶活動)是主詞，其後要接受詞，to include reggae, jazz, and electronic music 包含雷鬼音樂、爵士樂、電子音樂，顯見是指節慶發展到包含這些音樂，答案是選項C: has
【解題關鍵】
expanded已經擴展到~，用現在完成式的原因是指從過去某一點時間發展到現在為止，其餘的時態都不能用於表達這個情況。
( A ) event
( B ) excitement
( C ) ambition
( D ) reaction Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
前文有There will also be delicious food and water sports有美味的食物及水上運動，to add to the...的第一個 to 是 in order to-v. 以便~，add to + 名詞: 增加~，與選項比對，合乎句意的答案是選項B: excitement(n.) 刺激之物、興奮的事情；add to the excitement 增加刺激的程度。ambition(n.) 野心、reaction(n.) 反應。
Questions 21-25
San Francisco is one of my favorite places to visit. I think the citys food is its (21) attraction. It has a variety of restaurants serving foods from around the world. And, it has also (22) all the great European and American foods. I especially love going to Chinatown to eat wonton soup, dumplings and fried rice noodles. Sometimes I even go to the nearby (23) to buy special foods and tea from China. Another place worth visiting is Daly City. It has a great beachfront (24) and the streets are (25) with beautiful cafes.
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serve:(v.) 服務，serve food: 上菜、端上(食物)，例如: We have bread enough to serve a regiment. 我們的麵包足夠餵飽整個兵團。
European:(n./ adj.) 歐洲人、歐洲的
especially:(adv.) 特別地、格外地，例如: Jack was especially interested in rock music. 傑克對搖滾音樂特別感興趣。
Chinatown:(n.) (在非華人國家的某個特定區域裡，華人群聚生活的地方)中國城。
wonton soup:(n.) 餛飩湯
dumpling:(n.) 水餃、餃子
fried rice noodles:(n.) 炒米粉
worth:(adj.) 值得的，例如: Our house is worth about 5 million dollars. 我們的房子大約值五百萬元。
【重要片語】
a variety of~: 各式各樣的~(= different kinds of~)
from around the world: 來自世界各地的~，例如: We imported wines from around the world. 我們進口世界各地的酒類。
( A ) most great
( B ) too great
( C ) greatest
( D ) greater Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
前文提到San Francisco是他最喜愛的地方之一。提示字the city’s food is its ...attraction. 城市的食物是它的...吸引力，選項中都是形容詞的三級，答案是選項C: greatest(最大的)，its greatest attraction 最大的吸引力。
( A ) gathered
( B ) organized
( C ) owned
( D ) packed Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
前句提到...has a variety of restaurant serving foods from around the world. 有各式各樣的餐廳提供來自世界各地的食物。提示字it has... all the great European and American foods. 他有...所有的歐美食物，與選項比對，符合句意的答案是選項A: gathered(v.) 集合、使聚集。
( A ) farm
( B ) garage
( C ) florist
( D ) grocer Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
前文已經提到...especially love going to Chinatown特別喜愛到中國城，本題提示字...to buy special foods and tea from China 購買中國的特殊食物跟茶葉，選項一定跟購物有關，符合句意的答案是選項D: grocer(n.) 食品雜貨商。
( A ) atmosphere
( B ) mass
( C ) view
( D ) vacation Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
本題的it是指示代名詞，指Daly City。提示字...has a great beachfront... 有不錯的靠海濱的...，與選項比對，合乎文意的是選項C: view風景。
( A ) piled
( B ) ordered
( C ) littered
( D ) adjusted Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
本題接續前一題，and the street are...with beautiful café’s街道上...漂亮的咖啡店，可推論出是街道上有很多咖啡店，與選項比對，合乎答案的是選項C:
littered(v.)，原意是「到處亂扔垃圾」，片語be littered with something是指充滿著~之意，例如: The newspaper has a reputation for being littered with spelling mistakes. 這份報紙以拼字錯誤百出聞名。
第三部份：閱讀理解
本部份共15題，包括數段短文，每段短文後有2~5個相關問題，請就試題冊上A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最適合者，標示在答案紙上。
Questions 26-29
Kevin loves to stargaze. He is always looking for new objects in the sky. His father bought him a telescope for his birthday, and he uses it almost every night. Recently, he saw Venus cross between the Earth and the Sun. It looked like a small, black disc instead of a huge planet. This was known as the Venus transit. Kevin was excited because it is the first time this had happened in his lifetime. In fact, it hadn't happened for 122 years! Kevin's friend Tom was upset because he missed it. Kevin told Tom not to worry. He could see it happen again in 2012.
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stargaze:(v.) 凝視星星，本字有兩組字根star(n.) 星星，及gaze(v.) 凝視、注視，合起來就是凝視星星。
telescope:(n.) 望遠鏡，字首tele-是指跨越遠距離，例如:television 電視及telephone 電話；字根scope是指範圍、工具，例如: microscope(n.) 顯微鏡。
Venus:(n.) 金星
a huge planet:(n.) 巨大的星球，planet(n.) 星球，例如: the blue planet 藍色星球，指地球。
transit:(n.) 原意是「經過」，例如: transit passenger 過境旅客，此指天文學中較小的天體經過較大的天體圓面的現象，稱之為凌日、中天、天體通過子午線。
lifetime:(n.) 一生、終生、一輩子，例如: a memory for lifetime 永生難忘的記憶。
upset:(adj.) 沮喪的、內心煩亂的，例如: Judy got very upset when she found out she had lost her purse. 茱迪發現皮包掉了而非常沮喪。
【重要片語】
objects in the sky: 天空上的星體，object(n.) 物體，實驗的對象。
buy something for one’s birthday: 為某人的生日買某物，例如: My mom bought me a bicycle for birthday. 我媽媽買一輛腳踏車給我當生日禮物。
known as~: 以~(身份)為人所知，例如: Jack is an English teacher and also known as a swimming instructor. 傑克是英文老師，同時也以游泳教練為人所知。
What does Kevin like to do?
( A ) look at the planets and stars in the sky
( B ) go out with his friend, Tom
( C ) go shopping with his father
( D ) read about planets Answer： ( A )
How many planets did Kevin watch through his telescope?
( A ) two
( B ) three
( C ) one
( D ) nine Answer： ( C )
Why is this called the Venus transit?
( A ) people need a telescope to see it
( B ) it hasn’t happened in 122 years
( C ) Venus is closer to the Sun than Earth
( D ) Venus is moving from one place to another Answer： ( D )
According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?
( A ) Kevin watched the transit with his friend, Tom.
( B ) Kevin uses his telescope very often.
( C ) Kevin’s grandfather bought him a telescope.
( D ) The Venus transit only happened once in Kevin’s lifetime. Answer： ( B )
Questions 30-33
Traveling in an unfamiliar area can either be an exciting adventure or an unfortunate disaster. Often it's easy to use public transportation in popular cities. If not, you can rent a car. Knowing the right questions to ask can save you a lot of trouble when reserving a vehicle. Begin by asking the company's rates, and if you have to pay for mileage. Decide if you want a compact or sedan before making your reservation. When you pick up the car, ask where you should return it and if you must fill the tank before returning it. When the agent hands you the keys, you can be on your way!
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unfamiliar:(adj.) 不熟悉的，相反詞是familiar(adj.) 熟悉的，字首un-是not之意。
adventure:(n.) 冒險、歷險，例如: People enjoy a safe adventure in the amusement park. 民眾喜歡到遊樂園享受安全的冒險活動。
popular:(adj.) 受歡迎的、熱門的，例如: Jack’s new album was popular among young people. 傑克的新專輯在年輕人之間很受歡迎。
rent:(v.) 出租，例如: Do you have a house for rent? 你有房子出租嗎?
reserve:(v.) 保留、預約，例如: This land is reserved for our future library building. 這塊地是要留做未來圖書館的大樓用地。
vehicle:(n.) (有輪子及引擎的陸上)交通工具。
rate:(n.) 費率，例如: exchange rate (不同國家貨幣兌換的)匯率。
mileage:(n.) 里程數、耗油量、平均每單位燃料的行駛里程數，例如: The old car tuned up by Jack has a very good mileage. 傑克調整過的那輛舊車非常省油。
compact:(n.) (小而省油的)小型車
sedan:(n.) (車廂中連司機在內可坐五人以上的)轎車。
agent:(n.) 代理人、經紀人、代理商，例如: Jack is a travel agent. 傑克是旅行社經紀人。
hand:(v.) 交給~、遞出~，例如: Tomorrow is the deadline for you to hand in term paper. 明天是你交學期報告的截止日。
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either...or...: ~或~，對等連接詞，其後所接的詞句結構需一致，例如前面接句子，後面就得接句子，前接動詞，後也需接動詞，前形容詞，後也需形容詞，例如:
Either Jack comes to my place or I go to Jack’s place. 要嘛就是傑克來我這兒，或者我去傑克的地方。
an unfortunate disaster: 不幸的災難，unfortunate(adj.) 不幸的，相反詞fortunate(adj.) 幸運的。
public transportation: 大眾交通系統，例如: The public transportation in London is well developed. 倫敦的大眾交通系統非常完善。
pay for~: 支付~
make one’s reservation: 為自己預約，常用make a reservation 預約。
pick up~: 取貨、接，例如: You can come over and pick up the goods your ordered. 你可以過來取貨。
fill the tank: 加滿油箱，例如: Be sure to fill the tank before you hit the road. 你上路前記得先加油。
on one’s way: (某人)上路、出發，例如: I am on my way. 我來了。
According to the passage, why would a traveler not need to rent a car?
( A ) The traveler is under the age of 25.
( B ) The cost of renting a car may be too high.
( C ) Traveling in a rental car is often a disaster.
( D ) The city the traveler is visiting has a public transportation system. Answer： ( D )
What is the first question a traveler should ask when renting a car?
( A ) How much does it cost to rent a car?
( B ) Can I rent a sedan?
( C ) Do I need to pay by the mile?
( D ) When will you give me the keys? Answer： ( A )
According to the passage, how can a traveler make his or her experience a pleasant one?
( A ) He or she can take the subway in all major cities.
( B ) The traveler knows what questions to ask a rental agency.
( C ) He or she can save a lot of money in advance.
( D ) The traveler can make a reservation for a car and hotel in advance. Answer： ( B )
According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?
( A ) A traveler should ask where to return a rental car.
( B ) Travelers should ask if it’s necessary to return a car with a full tank.
( C ) It’s best to decide what size of car you will need in advance.
( D ) Traveling in a new place is always an exciting adventure. Answer： ( D )
Questions 34-37
If you're in the market for a camera, consider the following Russian export. Lomos were developed by the military in the early 1980s as a cheap consumer item for the masses. The Lomo has given rise to something called lomography, which is a carefree way of taking pictures. The latest Lomo cameras are multi-lens models that can take pictures of moving targets, cutting up a second into four parts and then putting them back together again to create something new. It emphasizes taking spontaneous, fresh and innovative photos of one's surroundings. Many lomographers believe that digital photography destroys creativity. By shooting according to the Lomo philosophy, one captures unique moments in time rather than staged ones.
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camera:(n.) 相機，例如: digital camera 數位相機
consider:(v.) 考慮、思慮，例如: She is being considered for the job. 她是這項工作的考慮人選。
export:(n.) 出口、輸出國外的商品，例如: They export wheat to Taiwan and import silk from Japan. 他們輸出麵粉給台灣，從日本進口絲料。
develop:(v.) 發展、開發，例如: developing countries 開發中國家，developed countries 已開發國家。
military:(n.) 軍隊、軍旅，例如: military academy: 陸軍軍官學校、軍事學院；military base: 軍事基地。
masses:(n.) 大眾，masses為複數型。
carefree:(adj.) 無憂無慮的、自由自在的，例如: I remember my carefree student days. 我仍記得無憂無慮的學生時光。
create:(v.) 創造、製造，例如: You are so brilliant to create such a delicate tool. 你真是聰明能夠製造出這樣精細的工具。
emphasize:(v.) 強調，例如: The mayor’s speech emphasized the need for a new hospital. 市長的演講強調興建新醫院的需要。
surroundings:(n.) (常用複數型的名詞，身處的)周遭事物、環境，例如: Some butterflies blend in with their surroundings so that it’s difficult to see them. 有些蝴蝶將自己的身體與周遭環境融合，所以很難看到牠們。
lomographer:(n.) 從文章可看到一種新穎的攝影手法稱之為lomography，字根graph是圖片之意，lomographer是用這種技術拍照的人。
creativity:(n.) 創意，例如: Creativity is important as a photographer. 當一名攝影師，創意很重要。
shoot:(v.) 照相、拍攝影片，例如: These pictures were shot in San Francisco. 這些照片是在舊金山拍的。
philosophy:(n.) 原意是哲學、哲理，此指(某一門學問)基本原理的研究，例如: My philosophy for life is (to) work hard and play hard. 我的人生哲學就是認真工作，努力玩樂。
staged:(adj.) 經過設計的、做作的，例如: The whole drama was carefully staged. 整齣戲劇是精心設計過的。
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in the market for something: 在市場上找/買~東西；亦即希望取得比較好的貨品、服務、資訊等，先到各商店、網站搜尋有關資料，例如: Building Olympic venues,
China is in the market for experts. 為了興建奧林匹克比賽場地，中國四處找尋專家幫忙。
the following...: 以下、以下的~，例如: Which of the following (statements) is true? 下列何者敘述為事實?
the early 1980s: 一九八零年代初期；十年為一個年代，年代的中期是the mid 1980s；年代末期the late 1980s，亦即年代數字之後加上s。
give rise to + 名詞: 引起、導致，例如: International support has given rise to a new optimism in the company. 國際的支持為公司帶來一股新的樂觀想法。
take pictures: 照相、拍照，例如: Jack likes to take pictures of underwater life. 傑克喜歡拍攝水中生物的照片。
multi-lens models: 多層鏡片樣式，相機設計方式的一種，多層鏡片可以獲得較佳的照片品質。
moving targets: 移動標的物，例如: Soldiers are well trained to shoot down moving targets. 士兵受過精良訓練能夠射中移動的目標。
cut up something into~: 把~切成~，例如: Do you want me to cut up the pork into many small pieces? 需要我把豬肉切成許多小塊嗎?
put something back together: 把~重組還原，例如: After dissembling the toy, the little child was trying hard to put it back together. 把玩具拆解之後，小孩很努力的要把它重組還原。
spontaneous, fresh, and innovative photos: 自然、清新有創意的照片；spontaneous(adj.) 自然的、自發的，例如:spontaneous applause 自發的鼓掌。
digital photography: 數位照相術、數位攝影
according to + 名詞: 根據~，例如: According to the news, the baby boy survived the tsunami and was soon sent to his family. 根據新聞報導，小男孩逃過海嘯一劫，很快就被送回家人身邊。
capture unique moments in time: 捕捉人生中獨特的片刻
rather than: 而不是~(= instead of/ in preference to)，例如: I think I would like to stay at home this weekend rather than go out. 這個週末我想留在家裡，不想出門。
Who was the Lomo created for?
( A ) the public
( B ) the military
( C ) the government
( D ) photographers Answer： ( A )
Compared to other cameras, how much does a Lomo cost?
( A ) the same as a digital camera
( B ) not much
( C ) a large amount
( D ) the same as most analog cameras Answer： ( B )
Which of the following does the Lomo philosophy not emphasize?
( A ) freshness
( B ) spontaneity
( C ) precision
( D ) innovation Answer： ( C )
What sort of moments might the lomographer capture?
( A ) one-of-a-kind moments
( B ) secret moments
( C ) staged moments
( D ) planned moments Answer： ( A )
Questions 38-40
Renee Zellweger has succeeded in many different acting roles. First, she was chosen over many other top actresses to play the lead role beside Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire. Five years later, she played the lead role in Bridget Jones's Diary, a complex character that required a British accent. The role also required her to gain seventeen pounds, the result of huge pizza meals every day. Then, Zellweger accepted the role of Roxie in the musical Chicago. Although she had never performed in a musical before, Zellweger was happy to explore a new medium.
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acting roles:(n.) 表演角色；acting(n.) 演戲，名詞修飾名詞的例子也滿常見的，例如: apple juice 蘋果汁。
top actress:(n.) 頂尖的女演員；actress(n.) 女演員，男演員是actor。
the lead role:(n.) (電影、戲劇的)主角、要角，lead(v.) 原意是「引導、領導」，例如: He is leading us to a famous sight-seeing place. 他要帶我們去知名的觀光景點。
diary:(n.) 日記，例如: I used to keep a diary of everyday life.我以前寫日記紀錄每天的生活。
a complex character:(n.) 複雜的角色；complex(adj.) 複雜的、世故的；character(n.) 指戲中的「角色」。
require:(v.) 需要，例如: The rules require that you bring only one guest to the dinner. 規矩要求，你只能帶一位賓客參加晚宴。
accent:(n.) (語言講話的)腔調，例如: a British accent 英國腔
gain:(v.) 獲得、得到，例如: We gained financial support from several banks. 我們獲得數家銀行的財務支援。
meal:(n.) 一餐、一頓，例如: I am so hungry, I can eat a big meal. 我好餓，可以大吃一頓。
accept:(v.) 接受，例如: Do you accept our deal? 你接受我們的條件嗎?
musical:(n.) 音樂劇，例如: The Phantom of the Opera is one of the world famous musical. 歌劇魅影是世界知名的音樂劇之一。
perform:(v.) 表演、演奏，例如: She composes and performs her own music. 她創作並演奏自己的音樂。
explore:(v.) 探索、探勘、探查，例如: The children have gone exploring in the woods. 這群小孩去林子裡探索。
medium:(n.) 媒體、媒介，例如: The newspaper is a great advertising medium. 報紙是重要的廣告媒體。
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succeed in~: 在~方面成功，例如: She succeed in defending her championship. 她成功衛冕了冠軍寶座。
be chosen over~: 從~當中選出/挑出，例如: The super model was chosen over competitors from many different countries. 超級模特兒是從來自許多不同國家的競爭者當中選出。
the result of~: ~的結果，例如: The result of your experiment was a huge success. 你實驗的結果非常成功。
What role did Zellweger play in the movie, Jerry Maguire?
( A ) the lead actor
( B ) supporting actress
( C ) the leading actress
( D ) director Answer： ( C )
How many pounds did Zellweger gain for her role in Bridget Jones Diary?
( A ) seventeen
( B ) five
( C ) ten
( D ) fifteen Answer： ( A )
What kind of movie was Chicago?
( A ) a comedy
( B ) a musical
( C ) a drama
( D ) a horror Answer： ( B )
試題來源：LiveABC 互動英語教學集團
| 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 |
本部份共15題，每題含一個空格。請就試題冊上A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最適合題意的字或詞，標示在答案紙上。
Make sure to lock your door. There is a high ____ rate in this area.
( A ) theft
( B ) thieves
( C ) toll
( D ) thief Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
Make sure to lock your door. 確實把門關好。提示字 ... a high...rate，高的~率。與前文比對可推測出要把門鎖好是為了財物、人員的安全，答案是a high theft rate高竊盜率。theft(n.) 竊盜的行為。
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thieves:(n.) thief的複數，小偷、賊
toll:(n.) (通過道路、橋樑、運河的)通行費，例如: He has just got a job collecting tolls at the start of the motorway. 他剛找到一份在高速公路起點收過路費的工作。
Be careful! Don’t burn yourself on the open ____.
( A ) fever
( B ) stove
( C ) flame
( D ) light
Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
Be careful. 小心、注意。Don’t burn your yourself on...別在~地方燒傷自己。符合前後文意的答案是flame(n.)火焰，open flame(沒有安全防護裝置的) 開放型態的火焰。
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fever:(n.) (感冒)發燒，例如: having a fever 正在發燒
stove:(n.) 火爐、電爐
He ____ a strong belief that what they are doing is wrong.
( A ) holds
( B ) brings
( C ) carries
( D ) matches Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
a strong belief強烈的信念認為~，that what they are doing is wrong 他們的所作所為是錯的，that所引導的子句當作形容詞子句，修飾belief(想法、信念)。He之後要接動詞，可用於belief的動詞是hold(v.) 持有、擁有，hold a belief + that形容詞子句: 有~的信念。
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match:(v.) 合適、搭配，例如: Do you think these two colors match? 你覺得這兩種顏色配嗎?
Excuse me, sir, but parking in a red zone is ____.
( A ) illegal
( B ) national
( C ) serious
( D ) foreign
Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
Excuse me (有禮貌地引起對方注意的用語)抱歉；parking in red zone 在紅線區停車。符合句意的答案是illegal(adj.) 不合法的、違規的。
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national:(adj.) 全國的、國家的，例如: National Palace Museum 國立故宮博物院
serious:(adj.) 嚴重的，例如: a serious accident 嚴重的意外
Jane won’t eat any type of chicken, beef, or pork because she ____ meat.
( A ) despises
( B ) craves
( C ) tastes
( D ) enjoys Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
won’t eat any type of chicken, beef, or pork 不吃任何的雞肉、牛肉或豬肉，由選項與此推斷，答案是despise(v.)厭惡、討厭，例如: Some children despise eggs and carrots.有些小孩討厭雞蛋跟蘿蔔。
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crave:(v.) 渴望，例如: After traveling abroad for a long time, Jack is craving to see for his family. 在國外旅行好一陣子，傑克渴望見到家人。
taste:(v.) 嚐起來~，例如: The food at the restaurant tastes good. 這家餐廳的食物很好吃。
I promise you that I didn’t forget your birthday on ____.
( A ) accident
( B ) purpose
( C ) mistake
( D ) assumption
Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
I promise 我保證，forget your birthday 忘記你的生日，與選項比對，合乎文意的是選項B: purpose(n.) 目的、目標，on purpose 刻意、故意。
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mistake:(n.) 錯誤、失誤，例如: Make one more mistake and you are out. 再失誤一次，你就出局了。
assumption:(n.) 假定、假設，例如: What theory is your assumption based on? 你的假設是根據什麼理論?
You should put fertilizer in the soil to help ____ the garden.
( A ) pollute
( B ) circulate
( C ) manage
( D ) nourish Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
put fertilizer in the soil 在土壤裡放肥料，fertilizer(n.) 肥料。garden(n.) 花園，與選項比對，符合句意的是選項D: nourish(v.) 滋養、營養，例如: Milk nourishes the child.牛乳供給小孩營養。
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pollute:(v.) 污染，例如: Too many motor vehicles are polluting the air in the city. 太多的機動車輛污染了都市的空氣。
circulate:(v.) 循環、流通，例如: The heart circulates blood round the body. 心臟將血液流通全身。
manage:(v.) 管理、經營，例如: Jack is good at managing a restaurant. 傑克擅長管理餐廳。
Jack ____ the street to the other side.
( A ) crossed
( B ) carried
( C ) entered.
( D ) closed
Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
Jack是主詞，之後要接動詞，the street to the other side街道的另外一頭，與選項比對，答案是crossed(v.) 跨越、穿越，cross the street跨越街道。
I am such a messy eater. Would you please grab me a ____?
( A ) soft drink
( B ) plate
( C ) ruler
( D ) napkin Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
a messy eater 吃東西弄得髒亂的人，messy(adj.) 髒亂的、雜亂的。Would you please + 原形動詞?之句型是有禮貌的請求他人做某事。符合文意的答案是napkin(n.) 餐巾。
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soft drink:(n.) 不含酒精的飲料
ruler:(n.) 量尺，例如: We need a ruler to measure the length of the table. 我們需要一把尺測量桌子的長度。
The beach is very isolated. We should get some ____ on our way there.
( A ) surf
( B ) supplies
( C ) sand
( D ) sweets
Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
The beach is very isolated. 海灘非常的偏僻。isolated(adj.)與世隔絕的、隔離的。on our way there 在我們前往的路上，由前後文推論，應該是在到達之前的路上做些事情，與句意符合的答案是 get some supplies買些補給品/需要物品，supply(n.) 日用品、必需品、供給物。
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surf:(n.) 浪花，例如: I was almost deafened by the roar of the surf. 我幾乎被浪花的澎湃聲音弄得聽不見了。
sweets:(n.) 飯後甜點、點心，例如: Do you care for some sweets? 要不要來些甜點?
I didn’t mean to say that, it ____ out all wrong.
( A ) came
( B ) made
( C ) spoke
( D ) ran Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
I didn’t mean to-v.: 我並非刻意要做~(事)。I didn’t mean to say that. 我並非刻意那這樣說。提示字...out all wrong:~都錯了，合乎句意的答案是選項A: it came out
all wrong. 說錯話了，it是指所說的話，came out是指從口中說出來的意思；其餘的選項的用法都不成立。
My computer has been ____ with a virus.
( A ) destroyed
( B ) infected
( C ) charged
( D ) granted Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
提示字有computer及...with virus，從前後文推斷，答案是感染電腦病毒infected with a virus，infect(v.) 感染，常用被動語態，例如: The child is infected with scarlet fever.這小孩染上猩紅熱。
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destroy:(v.) 破壞、摧毀，例如: After the heavy earthquake, many buildings were destroyed. 嚴重的地震之後，許多建物都被摧毀了。
charge:(v.) 要價、索價，例如: How much do you charge for these? 這些東西你索價多少?
grant:(v.) 給予、允許、准許，例如: I granted his request.我答應他的請求。
Laura’s clothes are a little too ____ for this cheap restaurant.
( A ) fancy
( B ) lucky
( C ) magic
( D ) ready Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
提示字clothes(n.) 衣服，a little too + 形容詞: 有一點太~(形容詞)，for this cheap restaurant 對這家廉價的餐廳而言；選項中可以修飾服裝而且符合前後句意的形容詞只有fancy(adj.) 華麗的、裝飾的。
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magic:(adj.) 魔法的、有魔力的，當名詞是指魔力。
ready:(adj.) 預備好的、有準備的，例如: The troops are ready at your command. 軍隊已經待命，就等你一聲令下。
Mark ____ that he paid the bill, but I don’t believe him.
( A ) assumes
( B ) suspects
( C ) refuses
( D ) claims Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
Mark是人名，paid the bill已經支付帳單，but I don’t believe him但我並不相信他。前後文意是兩人之間的衝突，與選項比對，合乎句意的答案是claim(v.) 聲稱、
宣稱，例如: He claimed that he was the winner of the lottery.他宣稱他是樂透的得主。
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assume:(v.) 假設、假定，例如: Just assume that you were in Paris now. 就假想你現在已經在巴黎。
suspect:(v.) 懷疑(但無證據)、揣測，例如: The police suspected the man of lying. 警方懷疑這男人說謊。
refuse:(v.) 拒絕、不接受，婉轉的拒絕用decline(v.) 婉拒，例如: The terrorists refused to surrender. 恐怖份子拒降。
Many teenage girls like pop ____.
( A ) idols
( B ) ideas
( C ) radios
( D ) pictures Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
teenage girls青少年女孩；pop(n.) 流行音樂/歌曲。合乎句意的答案是idol(n.) 偶像，pop idols: 流行音樂偶像。
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radio:(n.) 無線通訊，例如: radio stations: 無線電台 第二部份：段落填空
本部份共10題，包括二個段落，每個段落各含5個空格。請就試題冊上A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最適合題意的字或詞，標示在答案紙上。
Questions 16-20
The highlight of this years annual Ho-Hai-Yan Rock Festival on Fulong Beach will be the "Battle of the Bands" contest. The ten (16)__ will do their best to win the rock (17). The festival will kick (18) on July 16th and finish on July 18th. This year, local bands will perform on the first day and international bands will perform on the third day. The festival (19) to include reggae, jazz, and electronic music. There will also be delicious food and water sports to add to the (20). So, if you love listening to live music outdoors, you wont want to miss this!
【重要字彙】
highlight:(n.) 最有興趣的事件、精彩場面、最重要的重點，常以the highlight of something的片語表達某事最精彩的部分，例如: The highlight of the entire show is the magic show. 這場秀的高潮就是魔術秀。
annual:(adj.) 年度的、每年一次的、每年的，例如: annual income: 年收入；an annual report: 年度報告。
finish:(v.) 結束、完成，例如: We will soon finish our experiment. 我們很快就可以完成實驗。
local:(adj.) 本地的、當地的，當名詞用是指當地人、本地人，例如: A local will tell you where the best places are to have fun. 當地人會告訴你哪些地方最好玩。
perform:(v.) 表演，例如: The sea lion performed at the circus.海獅在馬戲團裡表演。
international:(adj.) 國際的、各國的，例如: an international student (來自其他國家的)國際學生。
reggae:(n.) 雷鬼樂(源出於牙買加Jamaica的一種搖滾樂，在第二拍及第四拍加強節奏)。
jazz:(n.) 爵士樂
electronic music:(n.) 電子音樂、電子樂
live:(adj.) 現場的，例如: live music concert 現場音樂會
【重要片語】
Rock Festival: 搖滾音樂節
the "Battle of the Bands" contest: 樂團之戰場，此指年度的音樂大會邀請各家樂團，就像是許多樂團在此比賽，形成戰場。
water sport: 水上運動
you won’t want to miss something: 你千萬不要錯過~，用於勸某人一定不能錯過某事。
( A ) figures
( B ) finalists
( C ) contestants
( D ) candidates Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
前文提到the "Battle of the Bands" contest樂團的之戰場，既然是contest比賽，就會有最後的決賽者參加決賽。提示字The ten...是指十個~，do their best to-v.盡力去做，與選項比對，正確的答案是finalists(n.) 複數的名詞，決賽者、決賽選手。figure(n.) 人物；contestants(n.) 競賽者。
( A ) champagne
( B ) champion
( C ) campaign
( D ) championship Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
本題接續前一題，do their best to win something 盡力去贏得~，與選項比對，答案是championship 冠軍，rock championship 搖滾樂冠軍。
( A ) off
( B ) out
( C ) in
( D ) on Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
提示字festival節慶，July 16th and finish on July 18th，and是對等連接詞，前後詞性必須一致、主題相近，其後是finish on July 18th 在七月十八日結束，因此前面一定是在某個日期開始，答案是kick off: 開始、啟動，例如: I would like to kick off the discussion with a few statistics. 我要以幾個統計數據來開始這次的
( A ) was expanding
( B ) expands
( C ) has expanded
( D ) has been expanded Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
前文提到local bands will perform on the first day 本土樂團會在第一天表演，and international bands will perform on the third day 國際樂團在第三天表演。前文描述活動的進展，本題提示字The festival...to include...，festival(節慶活動)是主詞，其後要接受詞，to include reggae, jazz, and electronic music 包含雷鬼音樂、爵士樂、電子音樂，顯見是指節慶發展到包含這些音樂，答案是選項C: has
【解題關鍵】
expanded已經擴展到~，用現在完成式的原因是指從過去某一點時間發展到現在為止，其餘的時態都不能用於表達這個情況。
( A ) event
( B ) excitement
( C ) ambition
( D ) reaction Answer： ( B )
【解題關鍵】
前文有There will also be delicious food and water sports有美味的食物及水上運動，to add to the...的第一個 to 是 in order to-v. 以便~，add to + 名詞: 增加~，與選項比對，合乎句意的答案是選項B: excitement(n.) 刺激之物、興奮的事情；add to the excitement 增加刺激的程度。ambition(n.) 野心、reaction(n.) 反應。
Questions 21-25
San Francisco is one of my favorite places to visit. I think the citys food is its (21) attraction. It has a variety of restaurants serving foods from around the world. And, it has also (22) all the great European and American foods. I especially love going to Chinatown to eat wonton soup, dumplings and fried rice noodles. Sometimes I even go to the nearby (23) to buy special foods and tea from China. Another place worth visiting is Daly City. It has a great beachfront (24) and the streets are (25) with beautiful cafes.
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serve:(v.) 服務，serve food: 上菜、端上(食物)，例如: We have bread enough to serve a regiment. 我們的麵包足夠餵飽整個兵團。
European:(n./ adj.) 歐洲人、歐洲的
especially:(adv.) 特別地、格外地，例如: Jack was especially interested in rock music. 傑克對搖滾音樂特別感興趣。
Chinatown:(n.) (在非華人國家的某個特定區域裡，華人群聚生活的地方)中國城。
wonton soup:(n.) 餛飩湯
dumpling:(n.) 水餃、餃子
fried rice noodles:(n.) 炒米粉
worth:(adj.) 值得的，例如: Our house is worth about 5 million dollars. 我們的房子大約值五百萬元。
【重要片語】
a variety of~: 各式各樣的~(= different kinds of~)
from around the world: 來自世界各地的~，例如: We imported wines from around the world. 我們進口世界各地的酒類。
( A ) most great
( B ) too great
( C ) greatest
( D ) greater Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
前文提到San Francisco是他最喜愛的地方之一。提示字the city’s food is its ...attraction. 城市的食物是它的...吸引力，選項中都是形容詞的三級，答案是選項C: greatest(最大的)，its greatest attraction 最大的吸引力。
( A ) gathered
( B ) organized
( C ) owned
( D ) packed Answer： ( A )
【解題關鍵】
前句提到...has a variety of restaurant serving foods from around the world. 有各式各樣的餐廳提供來自世界各地的食物。提示字it has... all the great European and American foods. 他有...所有的歐美食物，與選項比對，符合句意的答案是選項A: gathered(v.) 集合、使聚集。
( A ) farm
( B ) garage
( C ) florist
( D ) grocer Answer： ( D )
【解題關鍵】
前文已經提到...especially love going to Chinatown特別喜愛到中國城，本題提示字...to buy special foods and tea from China 購買中國的特殊食物跟茶葉，選項一定跟購物有關，符合句意的答案是選項D: grocer(n.) 食品雜貨商。
( A ) atmosphere
( B ) mass
( C ) view
( D ) vacation Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
本題的it是指示代名詞，指Daly City。提示字...has a great beachfront... 有不錯的靠海濱的...，與選項比對，合乎文意的是選項C: view風景。
( A ) piled
( B ) ordered
( C ) littered
( D ) adjusted Answer： ( C )
【解題關鍵】
本題接續前一題，and the street are...with beautiful café’s街道上...漂亮的咖啡店，可推論出是街道上有很多咖啡店，與選項比對，合乎答案的是選項C:
littered(v.)，原意是「到處亂扔垃圾」，片語be littered with something是指充滿著~之意，例如: The newspaper has a reputation for being littered with spelling mistakes. 這份報紙以拼字錯誤百出聞名。
第三部份：閱讀理解
本部份共15題，包括數段短文，每段短文後有2~5個相關問題，請就試題冊上A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最適合者，標示在答案紙上。
Questions 26-29
Kevin loves to stargaze. He is always looking for new objects in the sky. His father bought him a telescope for his birthday, and he uses it almost every night. Recently, he saw Venus cross between the Earth and the Sun. It looked like a small, black disc instead of a huge planet. This was known as the Venus transit. Kevin was excited because it is the first time this had happened in his lifetime. In fact, it hadn't happened for 122 years! Kevin's friend Tom was upset because he missed it. Kevin told Tom not to worry. He could see it happen again in 2012.
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stargaze:(v.) 凝視星星，本字有兩組字根star(n.) 星星，及gaze(v.) 凝視、注視，合起來就是凝視星星。
telescope:(n.) 望遠鏡，字首tele-是指跨越遠距離，例如:television 電視及telephone 電話；字根scope是指範圍、工具，例如: microscope(n.) 顯微鏡。
Venus:(n.) 金星
a huge planet:(n.) 巨大的星球，planet(n.) 星球，例如: the blue planet 藍色星球，指地球。
transit:(n.) 原意是「經過」，例如: transit passenger 過境旅客，此指天文學中較小的天體經過較大的天體圓面的現象，稱之為凌日、中天、天體通過子午線。
lifetime:(n.) 一生、終生、一輩子，例如: a memory for lifetime 永生難忘的記憶。
upset:(adj.) 沮喪的、內心煩亂的，例如: Judy got very upset when she found out she had lost her purse. 茱迪發現皮包掉了而非常沮喪。
【重要片語】
objects in the sky: 天空上的星體，object(n.) 物體，實驗的對象。
buy something for one’s birthday: 為某人的生日買某物，例如: My mom bought me a bicycle for birthday. 我媽媽買一輛腳踏車給我當生日禮物。
known as~: 以~(身份)為人所知，例如: Jack is an English teacher and also known as a swimming instructor. 傑克是英文老師，同時也以游泳教練為人所知。
What does Kevin like to do?
( A ) look at the planets and stars in the sky
( B ) go out with his friend, Tom
( C ) go shopping with his father
( D ) read about planets Answer： ( A )
How many planets did Kevin watch through his telescope?
( A ) two
( B ) three
( C ) one
( D ) nine Answer： ( C )
Why is this called the Venus transit?
( A ) people need a telescope to see it
( B ) it hasn’t happened in 122 years
( C ) Venus is closer to the Sun than Earth
( D ) Venus is moving from one place to another Answer： ( D )
According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?
( A ) Kevin watched the transit with his friend, Tom.
( B ) Kevin uses his telescope very often.
( C ) Kevin’s grandfather bought him a telescope.
( D ) The Venus transit only happened once in Kevin’s lifetime. Answer： ( B )
Questions 30-33
Traveling in an unfamiliar area can either be an exciting adventure or an unfortunate disaster. Often it's easy to use public transportation in popular cities. If not, you can rent a car. Knowing the right questions to ask can save you a lot of trouble when reserving a vehicle. Begin by asking the company's rates, and if you have to pay for mileage. Decide if you want a compact or sedan before making your reservation. When you pick up the car, ask where you should return it and if you must fill the tank before returning it. When the agent hands you the keys, you can be on your way!
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unfamiliar:(adj.) 不熟悉的，相反詞是familiar(adj.) 熟悉的，字首un-是not之意。
adventure:(n.) 冒險、歷險，例如: People enjoy a safe adventure in the amusement park. 民眾喜歡到遊樂園享受安全的冒險活動。
popular:(adj.) 受歡迎的、熱門的，例如: Jack’s new album was popular among young people. 傑克的新專輯在年輕人之間很受歡迎。
rent:(v.) 出租，例如: Do you have a house for rent? 你有房子出租嗎?
reserve:(v.) 保留、預約，例如: This land is reserved for our future library building. 這塊地是要留做未來圖書館的大樓用地。
vehicle:(n.) (有輪子及引擎的陸上)交通工具。
rate:(n.) 費率，例如: exchange rate (不同國家貨幣兌換的)匯率。
mileage:(n.) 里程數、耗油量、平均每單位燃料的行駛里程數，例如: The old car tuned up by Jack has a very good mileage. 傑克調整過的那輛舊車非常省油。
compact:(n.) (小而省油的)小型車
sedan:(n.) (車廂中連司機在內可坐五人以上的)轎車。
agent:(n.) 代理人、經紀人、代理商，例如: Jack is a travel agent. 傑克是旅行社經紀人。
hand:(v.) 交給~、遞出~，例如: Tomorrow is the deadline for you to hand in term paper. 明天是你交學期報告的截止日。
【重要片語】
either...or...: ~或~，對等連接詞，其後所接的詞句結構需一致，例如前面接句子，後面就得接句子，前接動詞，後也需接動詞，前形容詞，後也需形容詞，例如:
Either Jack comes to my place or I go to Jack’s place. 要嘛就是傑克來我這兒，或者我去傑克的地方。
an unfortunate disaster: 不幸的災難，unfortunate(adj.) 不幸的，相反詞fortunate(adj.) 幸運的。
public transportation: 大眾交通系統，例如: The public transportation in London is well developed. 倫敦的大眾交通系統非常完善。
pay for~: 支付~
make one’s reservation: 為自己預約，常用make a reservation 預約。
pick up~: 取貨、接，例如: You can come over and pick up the goods your ordered. 你可以過來取貨。
fill the tank: 加滿油箱，例如: Be sure to fill the tank before you hit the road. 你上路前記得先加油。
on one’s way: (某人)上路、出發，例如: I am on my way. 我來了。
According to the passage, why would a traveler not need to rent a car?
( A ) The traveler is under the age of 25.
( B ) The cost of renting a car may be too high.
( C ) Traveling in a rental car is often a disaster.
( D ) The city the traveler is visiting has a public transportation system. Answer： ( D )
What is the first question a traveler should ask when renting a car?
( A ) How much does it cost to rent a car?
( B ) Can I rent a sedan?
( C ) Do I need to pay by the mile?
( D ) When will you give me the keys? Answer： ( A )
According to the passage, how can a traveler make his or her experience a pleasant one?
( A ) He or she can take the subway in all major cities.
( B ) The traveler knows what questions to ask a rental agency.
( C ) He or she can save a lot of money in advance.
( D ) The traveler can make a reservation for a car and hotel in advance. Answer： ( B )
According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?
( A ) A traveler should ask where to return a rental car.
( B ) Travelers should ask if it’s necessary to return a car with a full tank.
( C ) It’s best to decide what size of car you will need in advance.
( D ) Traveling in a new place is always an exciting adventure. Answer： ( D )
Questions 34-37
If you're in the market for a camera, consider the following Russian export. Lomos were developed by the military in the early 1980s as a cheap consumer item for the masses. The Lomo has given rise to something called lomography, which is a carefree way of taking pictures. The latest Lomo cameras are multi-lens models that can take pictures of moving targets, cutting up a second into four parts and then putting them back together again to create something new. It emphasizes taking spontaneous, fresh and innovative photos of one's surroundings. Many lomographers believe that digital photography destroys creativity. By shooting according to the Lomo philosophy, one captures unique moments in time rather than staged ones.
【重要字彙】
camera:(n.) 相機，例如: digital camera 數位相機
consider:(v.) 考慮、思慮，例如: She is being considered for the job. 她是這項工作的考慮人選。
export:(n.) 出口、輸出國外的商品，例如: They export wheat to Taiwan and import silk from Japan. 他們輸出麵粉給台灣，從日本進口絲料。
develop:(v.) 發展、開發，例如: developing countries 開發中國家，developed countries 已開發國家。
military:(n.) 軍隊、軍旅，例如: military academy: 陸軍軍官學校、軍事學院；military base: 軍事基地。
masses:(n.) 大眾，masses為複數型。
carefree:(adj.) 無憂無慮的、自由自在的，例如: I remember my carefree student days. 我仍記得無憂無慮的學生時光。
create:(v.) 創造、製造，例如: You are so brilliant to create such a delicate tool. 你真是聰明能夠製造出這樣精細的工具。
emphasize:(v.) 強調，例如: The mayor’s speech emphasized the need for a new hospital. 市長的演講強調興建新醫院的需要。
surroundings:(n.) (常用複數型的名詞，身處的)周遭事物、環境，例如: Some butterflies blend in with their surroundings so that it’s difficult to see them. 有些蝴蝶將自己的身體與周遭環境融合，所以很難看到牠們。
lomographer:(n.) 從文章可看到一種新穎的攝影手法稱之為lomography，字根graph是圖片之意，lomographer是用這種技術拍照的人。
creativity:(n.) 創意，例如: Creativity is important as a photographer. 當一名攝影師，創意很重要。
shoot:(v.) 照相、拍攝影片，例如: These pictures were shot in San Francisco. 這些照片是在舊金山拍的。
philosophy:(n.) 原意是哲學、哲理，此指(某一門學問)基本原理的研究，例如: My philosophy for life is (to) work hard and play hard. 我的人生哲學就是認真工作，努力玩樂。
staged:(adj.) 經過設計的、做作的，例如: The whole drama was carefully staged. 整齣戲劇是精心設計過的。
【重要片語】
in the market for something: 在市場上找/買~東西；亦即希望取得比較好的貨品、服務、資訊等，先到各商店、網站搜尋有關資料，例如: Building Olympic venues,
China is in the market for experts. 為了興建奧林匹克比賽場地，中國四處找尋專家幫忙。
the following...: 以下、以下的~，例如: Which of the following (statements) is true? 下列何者敘述為事實?
the early 1980s: 一九八零年代初期；十年為一個年代，年代的中期是the mid 1980s；年代末期the late 1980s，亦即年代數字之後加上s。
give rise to + 名詞: 引起、導致，例如: International support has given rise to a new optimism in the company. 國際的支持為公司帶來一股新的樂觀想法。
take pictures: 照相、拍照，例如: Jack likes to take pictures of underwater life. 傑克喜歡拍攝水中生物的照片。
multi-lens models: 多層鏡片樣式，相機設計方式的一種，多層鏡片可以獲得較佳的照片品質。
moving targets: 移動標的物，例如: Soldiers are well trained to shoot down moving targets. 士兵受過精良訓練能夠射中移動的目標。
cut up something into~: 把~切成~，例如: Do you want me to cut up the pork into many small pieces? 需要我把豬肉切成許多小塊嗎?
put something back together: 把~重組還原，例如: After dissembling the toy, the little child was trying hard to put it back together. 把玩具拆解之後，小孩很努力的要把它重組還原。
spontaneous, fresh, and innovative photos: 自然、清新有創意的照片；spontaneous(adj.) 自然的、自發的，例如:spontaneous applause 自發的鼓掌。
digital photography: 數位照相術、數位攝影
according to + 名詞: 根據~，例如: According to the news, the baby boy survived the tsunami and was soon sent to his family. 根據新聞報導，小男孩逃過海嘯一劫，很快就被送回家人身邊。
capture unique moments in time: 捕捉人生中獨特的片刻
rather than: 而不是~(= instead of/ in preference to)，例如: I think I would like to stay at home this weekend rather than go out. 這個週末我想留在家裡，不想出門。
Who was the Lomo created for?
( A ) the public
( B ) the military
( C ) the government
( D ) photographers Answer： ( A )
Compared to other cameras, how much does a Lomo cost?
( A ) the same as a digital camera
( B ) not much
( C ) a large amount
( D ) the same as most analog cameras Answer： ( B )
Which of the following does the Lomo philosophy not emphasize?
( A ) freshness
( B ) spontaneity
( C ) precision
( D ) innovation Answer： ( C )
What sort of moments might the lomographer capture?
( A ) one-of-a-kind moments
( B ) secret moments
( C ) staged moments
( D ) planned moments Answer： ( A )
Questions 38-40
Renee Zellweger has succeeded in many different acting roles. First, she was chosen over many other top actresses to play the lead role beside Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire. Five years later, she played the lead role in Bridget Jones's Diary, a complex character that required a British accent. The role also required her to gain seventeen pounds, the result of huge pizza meals every day. Then, Zellweger accepted the role of Roxie in the musical Chicago. Although she had never performed in a musical before, Zellweger was happy to explore a new medium.
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acting roles:(n.) 表演角色；acting(n.) 演戲，名詞修飾名詞的例子也滿常見的，例如: apple juice 蘋果汁。
top actress:(n.) 頂尖的女演員；actress(n.) 女演員，男演員是actor。
the lead role:(n.) (電影、戲劇的)主角、要角，lead(v.) 原意是「引導、領導」，例如: He is leading us to a famous sight-seeing place. 他要帶我們去知名的觀光景點。
diary:(n.) 日記，例如: I used to keep a diary of everyday life.我以前寫日記紀錄每天的生活。
a complex character:(n.) 複雜的角色；complex(adj.) 複雜的、世故的；character(n.) 指戲中的「角色」。
require:(v.) 需要，例如: The rules require that you bring only one guest to the dinner. 規矩要求，你只能帶一位賓客參加晚宴。
accent:(n.) (語言講話的)腔調，例如: a British accent 英國腔
gain:(v.) 獲得、得到，例如: We gained financial support from several banks. 我們獲得數家銀行的財務支援。
meal:(n.) 一餐、一頓，例如: I am so hungry, I can eat a big meal. 我好餓，可以大吃一頓。
accept:(v.) 接受，例如: Do you accept our deal? 你接受我們的條件嗎?
musical:(n.) 音樂劇，例如: The Phantom of the Opera is one of the world famous musical. 歌劇魅影是世界知名的音樂劇之一。
perform:(v.) 表演、演奏，例如: She composes and performs her own music. 她創作並演奏自己的音樂。
explore:(v.) 探索、探勘、探查，例如: The children have gone exploring in the woods. 這群小孩去林子裡探索。
medium:(n.) 媒體、媒介，例如: The newspaper is a great advertising medium. 報紙是重要的廣告媒體。
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succeed in~: 在~方面成功，例如: She succeed in defending her championship. 她成功衛冕了冠軍寶座。
be chosen over~: 從~當中選出/挑出，例如: The super model was chosen over competitors from many different countries. 超級模特兒是從來自許多不同國家的競爭者當中選出。
the result of~: ~的結果，例如: The result of your experiment was a huge success. 你實驗的結果非常成功。
What role did Zellweger play in the movie, Jerry Maguire?
( A ) the lead actor
( B ) supporting actress
( C ) the leading actress
( D ) director Answer： ( C )
How many pounds did Zellweger gain for her role in Bridget Jones Diary?
( A ) seventeen
( B ) five
( C ) ten
( D ) fifteen Answer： ( A )
What kind of movie was Chicago?
( A ) a comedy
( B ) a musical
( C ) a drama
( D ) a horror Answer： ( B )
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