Listening Test

Week One: Unit 1~3 (Jan. 3-7)

Part A 18% 每題 6 分曲目 1 Part B 25% 每題 5 分曲目 2 Look at the pictures below. For each, you will hear one or In part B, you will hear one or more questions or more questions and four possible answers, A to D. Write statements. Choose the best response or reply. down the letter for the best answer (A, B, C or D). C 4. What does the bird in this painting represent ? Question 1 (Unit 1) (A) It looks like it’s falling.

(B) It’s small in the painting. (C) It stands for love. (D) It’s a large bird.

B 5. I have a problem with my lungs . (Unit 1) (A) That’s why your feet still hurt. (B) I noticed you’re having trouble breathing.

(C) I can see your arm is injured. (D) Yeah, your eyes don’t look good. D 6. I’ll go to your birthday party no matter how C 1. What does the man on the left do? (Unit 1) busy I am. (Unit 2) (A) He sells people houses. (A) It’s too bad you can’t be there. (B) He takes people on tours. (B) So, there’s a chance you won’t come. (C) He heals people who are sick. (C) Why can’t you come? (D) He fixes people’s cars. (D) Great, I’ll see you there. Questions 2-3 B 7. Who are the main characters in this movie? (Unit 2) (1 月 4 日廣播試題)

(A) It was directed by Steven Spielberg. (B) An old man and his wife. (C) It was filmed in Taiwan. (D) An old house in the woods.

Source: The word character is a noun that describes a person in a story, play, film, etc. For example, the story doesn’t have many characters , but we learn about each one in depth.

A 8. Are you heading to work now? (Unit 3) (1 月 7 日廣播試題) D 2. What are the people on the right doing? (Unit 2) (A) Yes, I’m going to work. (A) They are going on a trip. (B) Yes, I’m leaving work. (B) They are solving a problem. (C) No, I’m on my way there. (C) They are watching a game. (D) No, I’m not at work now. (D) They are having a meal .

A 3. What has the woman in black done? (Unit 2) Source: CT: What are you doing today? (A) She caused the man to drop his plate. ET: I think I’m heading to the mall. CT: What’s wrong with your head? (B) She helped the man get some food. ET: Actually, if you say you’ re heading to a place, it means you’re (C) She bought the man some food. going there. (D) She gave the man his food.

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Part C 36% 每題 9 分曲目 3 Part D 21% 每題 7 分曲目 4 In part C, you will hear some short conversations In part D, you will hear one passage and then some between a man and a woman, and then a question questions about it. Choose the best answers to those following each conversation. Choose the best answer questions. to that question. Jimmy, Lucy, Lucas, and Tom are going to clean their house before Chinese New Year. Lucas and D 9. M: What’s that in your hand? Lucy begin by wiping the marks off the kitchen stove . W: I have some articles about how to take care Tom offers to clean the basement , but Jimmy has of pets in Taiwan. already done that. Once the chores are done, the M: Oh, so you’re going to give them out? W: Yes, I want to educate people about this. friends sit on the couch and have some drinks. Then Q: What does the woman want to do? (Unit 2) Lucy offers to cook them a meal. They realize that (A) Force people to do something. when they work together, they can get a lot done. (B) Stop people from doing something. (Unit 3) (C) Keep a secret from people. A 13. What do Lucy and Lucas clean? (D) Give people some information. (A) Something used for cooking. B 10. W: I got accepted to two colleges! (B) Something used for playing CDs. M: That’s great. I’m happy for you. (C) Something used for playing video games. W: But now I have to decide which one I (D) Something used to sit on. should go to. D 14. What do the friends learn a lesson about? M: You should ask your parents for advice . Q: What does the man say about the woman’s (A) Cooking. parents? (Unit 2) (B) Making drinks. (A) She should keep this from them. (C) Cleaning. (B) She should ask for their opinions. (D) Teamwork. (C) She should be grateful to them. B 15. What does Tom offer to clean? (D) She should ask them for a favor. (A) The top floor. C 11. W: Is Fred here? (B) The lowest level of the house. M: Yes, but he’s busy right now. (C) The roof. W: What’s he doing? (D) The first floor. M: He’s mopping the floor. Q: What is Fred doing? (Unit 3) (A) Looking at the floor. (B) Lying on the floor. (C) Cleaning the floor. (D) Fixing the floor. D 12. M: What should we have for dinner tonight? W: I’m not sure what I want. M: Give me some ideas. W: How about pasta ? Q: Which of the following did the woman ask the man to make? (Unit 3) (A) Chicken. (B) Soup. (C) Bread. (D) Noodles.

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I. Vocabulary 30% 每題 5 分 III. Translation 24% 每格 6 分 B 1. Ms. Rice welcomed her friends by kissing them 1. 雖然他對車禍的描述不是很完整，但至少讓我們了 on the ______. (Unit 3) 解發生了什麼事情。 (Unit 2) (A) piles (B) cheeks (C) diets (D) meals Although his description of the accident was not D 2. Tom did the ______today and he also hung it complete, at least it gave us some information out to dry. (Unit 3) about what happened. (A) character (B) society 麥可傑克森，也就是「流行音樂之王」，是全球數 (C) interview (D) laundry 2. 百萬人所熟悉的名字。 (Unit 2) A 3. He took out a towel and ______the sweat from his forehead. (Unit 3) Michael Jackson, also known as the “King of Pop” (A) wiped (B) linked is familiar to millions of people around the world. (C) healed (D) caused A 4. Larry’s doctor believes that he will cure him of IV. Reading Comprehension 21% 每題 7 分 the ______. (Unit 1) Fortune cookies are an American treat often (A) disease (B) advice served in Chinese restaurants. They are called fortune (C) pasta (D) basement cookies because each of the cookies contains a special message in it. Though served with Chinese B 5. Some teens use ______to help them escape their problems. However, that doesn’t solve food, the origin of fortune cookies is unclear. One problems but causes more. (Unit 2) story is that they were invented by a Japanese man in (A) lords (B) drugs California to thank the people who were nice to him. (C) stoves (D) lungs Another tells of Chinese railroad workers making them. C 6. After college, Vicky decided to ______poor children in the remote mountains. (Unit 2) In any case, fortune cookies are usually served (A) switch (B) discover after everyone has finished a meal. The messages (C) educate (D) represent inside are usually simple phrases like “The best is yet to come,” or “Your lucky numbers are 2, 18, and 31.” II. Cloze Test 25% 每題 5 分 But some places like Hong Kong use the messages to For those who are born in the month of January, teach people about the dangers of drugs. Next time garnet is the traditional birthstone for them. Garnet you open a fortune cookie, be prepared to receive a is a (1) gem. There were many myths and legends helpful message as well as a tasty treat. (Unit 2) about garnet in ancient times. A Greek myth linked (2) garnet is the story of the goddess of sunshine, D 13. Where were fortune cookies created? Persephone. With the help of garnet, she was able to (A) They were made in China. escape from Hades, the god of the underworld. (B) Probably in Chinese restaurants. Garnets are believed to have magical power (C) They actually came from Japan. to (3) people. In the past, people (4) them if (D) Their origin isn’t known. they had problems with their heart and lungs. Now, some people still believe that garnet can guide them C 14. When are fortune cookies served? through difficulties when things (5) . They also might (A) During special Chinese holidays. wear a garnet necklace to stop them from having bad (B) They are served by Chinese restaurants. dreams. (Unit 1) (C) At the end of a meal. (D) They are given to people entering a B 1. (A) darkly red (B) dark red restaurant. (C) red darkly (D) red dark A 2. (A) to (B) up B 15. What does the second paragraph discuss? (C) in (D) on (A) How to serve the fortune cookie. C 3. (A) mop (B) divide (B) The message of fortune cookies. (C) heal (D) switch (C) The history of fortune cookies. A 4. (A) would wear (B) will wear (C) were wearing (D) had worn (D) A news story about fortune cookies. C 5. (A) open up (B) head to (C) get tough (D) throw away

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Week Two: Unit 4~5 (Jan 10-14)

Part A 18% 每題 6 分曲目 5 Part B 25% 每題 5 分曲目 6 Look at the pictures below. For each, you will hear one or In part B, you will hear one or more questions or more questions and four possible answers, A to D. Write statements. Choose the best response or reply. down the letter for the best answer (A, B, C or D). C 4. Aww, the cute little cat just purred . (Unit 4) Question 1 (A) Where is it trying to go now? (B) It looks so cute when it’s asleep. (C) He must be very happy. (D) I guess I should clean its area now.

D 5. I just spilled a large glass of water. (Unit 5)

(A) Please give me one, too. (B) Where did you see the glass? (C) Did you buy it from the store? (D) I’ll help you clean it up. A 6. Uh oh, is the ice starting to melt now? (Unit 5) C 1. What can we say about the kid on the left? (A) Yes, it’s turning into water. (Unit 5) (B) Yes, it’s becoming even harder. (A) He wants the kid next to him to be nicer. (C) No, it’s not too cold right now. (B) He thinks the other kid looks really funny. (D) No, it doesn’t smell bad yet. (C) He’s very excited by what the poster says. (D) He is not pleased with what’s going on. B 7. Where does the new movie pick up ? (Unit 5) (1 月 14 日廣播試題) Questions 2-3 (A) I’m not sure where it will be made. (B) From where the last one ended. (C) That’s where the actors’ trucks are. (D) I don’t know where it takes place.

Source: CT: Have you seen the new Harry Potter movie yet? ET: Yeah, it picks up where the last movie left off. CT: What did you pick up ? ET: Pick up is a phrase that means something begins where it was stopped or interrupted. B 8. You seem to be very confused right now. (Unit 4) (1 月 10 日廣播試題) D 2. What is the man in the middle doing? (Unit 5) (A) Thank you. You also look really nice. (A) Meeting up with his friends. (B) I don’t understand what’s going on. (B) Taking a short rest in the corner. (C) My leg has been hurting for a while. (C) Looking for his new car. (D) I just finished a very delicious dinner. (D) Surrendering to the police. Source: Confused is an adjective meaning unable to understand or think A 3. What else can we say about the man in the clearly about what someone is saying or about a situation. For middle? (Unit 5) example, while walking through the busy night market, Jackson got confused about which way he was going . (A) There is no gain in running. (B) He is in a running competition.

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Part C 36% 每題 9 分曲目 7 Part D 21% 每題 7 分曲目 8 In part C, you will hear some short conversations In part D, you will hear one passage and then some between a man and a woman, and then a question questions about it. Choose the best answers to those following each conversation. Choose the best answer questions. to that question. Go around Japan and you will surely see many D 9. M: I thought your plane left already. statues of the Maneki Neko, the cat that’s raising its W: No, it wasn’t allowed to take off. hand as if to wave to you. These cats are really M: Really? What happened? popular in the country and there are many different W: There was lightning in the sky. kinds of them. A pink cat represents positive things. Q: Why didn’t the plane take off? (Unit 4) (A) The plane’s lights weren’t working. They can help you with romance if you’re looking (B) There wasn’t enough light outside. for love. Black cats are said to guard people from evil (C) The pilot couldn’t see where he was going. spirits . (Unit 4) (D) It was not safe for planes to fly. A13. What is NOT true about Maneki Neko? B 10. W: Are you excited about your first day of (A) People stay away from them. work? (B) They come in different colors. M: I’m really nervous. (C) Pink ones can help you find love. W: When are you going to the office? (D) They are found all over Japan. M: I’m leaving at daybreak tomorrow. Q: When will the man leave? (Unit 5) D 14. What do black Maneki Neko do? (A) After he’s had breakfast. (A) Make people unhappy. (B) When the sun comes up. (B) Find someone to love you. (C) When there’s no light in the sky. (C) Take you around Japan. (D) He’ll leave around noon. (D) Help keep people safe. C 11. W: Oh, you’re watching the football game? C 15. What can we learn from this passage? M: Yes, it’s very exciting. (A) The history of the pink Maneki Neko. W: I’m surprised games are going on now. (B) Why cats are not popular in Japan . M: Well, it’s not live . (C) Different kinds of Maneki Neko mean Q: What is true about the game the man is different things. watching? (Unit 5) (D) The things about how cats help us find (A) The man thinks it’s boring. love. (B) It’s a very long game. (C) It took place earlier. (D) It hasn’t started yet. D 12. M: I’m going to the store, do you want to come? W: I can’t, I have to study for the math exam. M: But you’ve been studying for hours! W: I need to maintain my high grade. Q: What can we infer about the girl? (Unit 5) (A) She thinks math is a lot of fun. (B) She has trouble understanding math. (C) She really needs to improve her grade. (D) She’s done very well in math.

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I. Vocabulary 30% 每題 5 分 C 5. (A) in front of (B) in charge of D 1. The black car ran off the road and ______into a (C) in need of (D) in case of tree. (Unit 5). III. Translation 24% 每格 6 分 (A) observed (B) melted (C) divided (D) crashed 1. 你為何老是將那些和你女朋友講話的人視為威脅? D 2. To many people, a white elephant is a ______(Unit 4) of hope. (Unit 4) Why do you always see those who talk to your (A) childhood (B) posture girlfriend as a threat? (C) daybreak (D) symbol 2. 吉米哀求醫生讓他的貓起死回生。(Unit 5) C 3. I cannot figure out the ______between religion Jimmy begged the doctor to bring his cat back to and science. (Unit 4) life . (A) sculpture (B) lightning (C) relationship (D) production IV. Reading Comprehension 21% 每題 7 分 B 4. The floor is wet because Jamie ______water on Cirque du Soleil is a performance group that it. (Unit 5) travels the world, showing its amazing talents and (A) depicted (B) spilled telling magical stories. And their new production, (C) placed (D) cracked Varekai , is coming to Taiwan. This performance C 5. Mr. Williams enjoys watching ______TV continues the Greek story of Icarus. call-in shows. (Unit 5) Icarus was a boy who wanted to fly, so his father (A) crispy (B) evil made a pair of wax wings for him. But Icarus flew (C) live (D) rough too close to the sun and his wings melted. Varekai A 6. The two taxi drivers got into a(n) ______about follows Icarus after his fall from the sky and tells of who was responsible for the accident. (Unit 5) his journey afterwards. (A) argument (B) poster But what really makes Varekai special is the (C) surrender (D) glory costumes. The costumes took almost four years to create. And it takes 250 hours per week to clean them. II. Cloze Test 25% 每題 5 分 Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai is an event that must be The Maneki Neko, or "Beckoning Cat” is a seen to be truly appreciated. (Unit 5) common image. It can be found (1) Japan and Asia, D 1. What do you know about Varekai ? and is believed to bring good luck to its owner. The tale (A) It is about Cirque du Soleil traveling the of the Maneki Neko says that while passing a temple, a world. wealthy lord noticed a cat (2) to him. Though he (B) It is about how to make costumes. was (3) , he followed it into the temple. A moment (C) It’s about flying to the sun. later, a nearby tree was struck by lightning. The lord (D) It tells a story about a boy’s journey. considered it a blessing and returned the favor to the poor temple. When the cat died, the priest buried it in a B 2. What is unique about Varekai ’s costumes? tomb and made a sculpture in its image. (A) They are made of wax. Maneki Neko come in different colors and (B) They took a long time to make. styles, and each one has its own meaning. For (C) They are worn by performers. example, it’s said that statues with their right arms (D) They cost a lot of money to make. raised bring fortune, (4) a raised left arm attracts customers. As for colors, if you’re (5) love, pink A 3. What does the author suggest doing about statues are thought to help with romance. (Unit 4) Varekai ? (A) To enjoy the story, you must watch the C 1. (A) during (B) between performance. (C) throughout (D) along (B) It is better to read the book about it. A 2. (A) calling (B) called (C) It is not worth going to see. (C) calls (D) to call (D) For the best experience, you should join B 3. (A) terrific (B) confused Cirque du Soleil. (C) positive (D) disappointed C 4. (A) when (B) since (C) while (D) that

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Listening Test Week Three: Unit 6~8 (Jan. 17-21)

Part A 18% 每題 6 分曲目 9 Part B 25% 每題 5 分曲目 10 Look at the pictures below. For each, you will hear one or In part B, you will hear one or more questions or more questions and four possible answers, A to D. Write statements. Choose the best response or reply. down the letter for the best answer (A, B, C or D). A 4. How did you get your injury ? (Unit 6) Question 1 (A) I fell down while I was playing soccer. (B) I think my sister gave me this cold. (C) I ordered it from a new website. (D) I hurt my teammate in the game.

B 5. Are you feeling refreshed now? (Unit 7)

(A) Yes, that sad film made me cry. (B) Yes, that massage really relaxed me. (C) No, I am not mad at you anymore. (D) No, I feel really comfortable. D 6. How are you going to promote your business? D 1. What is the man’s job? (Unit 6) (Unit 7) (A) He’s a soldier. (A) I plan to make a lot of money. (B) He’s a doctor. (B) I can close it down and find a new job. (C) He’s a truck driver. (C) I will watch the news on television (D) He’s a cop . (D) I will tell everyone I know about it. Questions 2-3 C 7. Do you think the president will bring about some changes? (Unit 7) (1 月 19 日廣播試題) (A) I don’t think he has changed at all. (B) I would change my vote if it is possible. (C) I hope he can do things differently.

(D) Of course. He will keep things the same.

Source: CT: It has been raining so much recently. ET: Yeah, I hope the new month brings about a change in the weather. CT: Huh? What about the weather? ET: Bring about means to cause to happen, exist, or occur. B 2. Where are the people in this picture? (Unit 7) A 8. Please take great care of this car. (Unit 6) (1 月 (A) They are at a shopping mall. 17 日廣播試題) (B) They are at a resort . (A) Don’t worry. I will keep it safe. (C) They are in a doctor’s office. (B) Thank you. I’m glad I could help. (D) They are waiting for a concert. (C) Where should I take it? C 3. What can be said about this place? (Unit 7) (D) I agree. This car is really nice. (A) The line inside is very long. (B) It offers several winter sports. Source: CT: Are you sure you can watch my little brother? (C) It boasts several activities. ET: Don’t worry. I will take care of him until you get back. CT: Huh? Where are you going to take him to? (D) It is going out of business. ET: No, take care of means to look after someone or something.

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Part C 36% 每題 9 分曲目 11 Part D 21% 每題 7 分曲目 12 In part C, you will hear some short conversations In part D, you will hear one passage and then some between a man and a woman, and then a question questions about it. Choose the best answers to those following each conversation. Choose the best answer questions. to that question. Grant is going to take Cindy to go sightseeing in B 9. M: How was math class this morning? Beitou. Beitou is famous for several things, one being W: It was very interesting. its unique library. Also, the architect who designed M: Did the teacher talk about our homework? the library wanted it to look like a treehouse. Grant W: He didn’t reveal the answer to the question. tells Cindy that Beitou is also famous for its many Q: What happened in math class? (Unit 7) (A) The teacher couldn’t solve the problem. hot springs. Later, they will visit a hot spring (B) The teacher didn’t give out the answer. museum located in an old public bathhouse . Then, (C) The teacher forgot about the homework. they will end their day with a bath in the hot springs. (D) No one answered the question correctly. (Unit 8) A 10. W: Have you seen Tina lately? M: No, I wonder what she’s been doing. B 13. What is special about Beitou? W: Well, maybe she is busy studying. (A) The town has a beautiful name. M: Actually, I’m a little concerned . (B) It has a very interesting library. Q: What does the man say about Tina? (Unit 6) (C) It has the most museums in Taiwan. (A) He is worried about her. (D) It is the only city that has hot springs. (B) He is starting to get angry at her. A 14. Why is Grant taking Cindy to Beitou? (C) He is confused about her actions. (A) He wants to show her different places. (D) He is disappointed because she didn’t call. (B) She told him she wants to move there. C 11. W: I’m so excited to see Sally. (C) They are going to see a movie. M: It’s been a long time since she’s visited us. (D) They will build a treehouse together. W: When will she arrive ? C 15. What does the passage NOT mention about M: Later this afternoon. Beitou? Q: What does the woman ask? (Unit 6) (A) What it is known for. (A) When Sally left her home. (B) Activities you can do there. (B) When Sally will go home. (C) Where the town is located. (C) When Sally will get there. (D) The design of its buildings. (D) When Sally moved to the house. C 12. M: Does Charles work at your company? W: I guess you could say that. M: I don’t get it. What do you mean? W: He is the owner . Q: What does the woman say about Charles? (Unit 6) (A) He’s responsible for cleaning the office. (B) He doesn’t work at the company anymore. (C) The company belongs to him. (D) The company pays him some money.

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I. Vocabulary 30% 每題 5 分 C 4. (A) Other (B) The other (C) Another (D) Others D 1. The horses live in the ______behind the house. (Unit 6) A 5. (A) in (B) at (A) architect (B) courtesy (C) of (D) to (C) injury (D) stable III. Translation 24% 每格 6 分 B 2. The ______parents decided to turn to the police for help. (Unit 6) 1. 這部車是很棒沒錯，但是它不是我心中想要的那 (A) abandoned (B) concerned 種。(Unit 8) (C) unique (D) positive The car is excellent, but it isn’t quite what I have in C 3. I’m not ______you! We won the championship. mind . (Unit 8) (A) adopting (B) observing 2. 電腦和手機為我們生活帶來很大變化。(Unit 7) (C) kidding (D) surrounding Computers and cell phones have brought about A 4. After a long day, Peggy ______herself with a many changes in our lives. hot bath. (Unit 7) (A) refreshed (B) melted IV. Reading Comprehension 21% 每題 7 分 (C) crashed (D) bubbled When the weather begins to get cold in Taiwan, D 5. My sister likes to lie on the beach, but I prefer we know that winter is almost here. But if you want to doing a little ______. (Unit 8) get warm, you can always visit the natural hot springs. (A) popularity (B) circulation The reason we have so many hot springs in Taiwan is (C) bathhouse (D) sightseeing the island’s geography. Taiwan lies over an area where B 6. I put the pot of water on the stove and it began two plates meet. Heat from the Earth escapes and to ______. (Unit 7) comes up in springs throughout the country. And it (A) arrive (B) bubble was the Japanese who first made hot springs very (C) reveal (D) soothe popular in Taiwan. In the 19 th century, they built hotels around them and spread the message about how II. Cloze Test 25% 每題 5 分 healthy hot springs are. Hot springs are a great way to More and more people like to keep pets. Some are relax and make your skin fresher. (Unit 7) animal lovers who carefully (1) their pets. However, some don’t treat their animals well. When that happens, A 1. Why are there so many hot springs in Taiwan? animal cops, like those in Discovery Channel show Animal (A) Taiwan is in a special location where two Cops Miami will show up and go to rescue them. plates meet. The first case is about an abandoned dog. (B) Hot springs make their owners a lot of For (2) reason, it is left outside without any food money. and water. When the animal cops arrive at the house, (C) They are easy to bring over from Japan. they pick up the dog, and punish the owners by (D) The weather in Taiwan is usually cold. giving a $500 (3) . C 2. Why did hot springs first become popular in Besides dogs and cats, animal cops protect all kinds of other animals. (4) case happens outside of Miami. Taiwan? There are a worried mother and daughter who called (A) Doctors talked about how healthy they are. these cops to rescue a horse that is (5) trouble. The (B) People discovered they make your skin horse is over 100 pounds underweight because it fresher. hasn’t been fed for a long time. With the help of these (C) The Japanese built hotels near them. cops, the horse gains weight back and becomes (D) There are not many hot springs in Taipei. healthy again. (Unit 6) B 3. What is this passage mainly about? B 1. (A) pick up (B) take care of (A) Why Japanese people like hot springs. (C) step in (D) have in mind (B) A famous way to relax in Taiwan. A 2. (A) some (B) more (C) Popular hot springs in foreign countries. (C) any (D) a few (D) Things not to do when it gets cold in Taipei D 3. (A) muscle (B) chill (C) resort (D) fine

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Week Four: Unit 9~11 (Jan. 24-31) Part B 25% 每題 5 分曲目 14 Part A 18% 每題 6 分曲目 13 In part B, you will hear one or more questions or Look at the pictures below. For each, you will hear one or statements. Choose the best response or reply. more questions and four possible answers, A to D. Write C 4. What is one benefit of exercise? (Unit 9) down the letter for the best answer (A, B, C or D). (A) You could go for a run. (B) You might hurt yourself. Question 1 (C) You can lose weight. (D) You shouldn’t waste money. A 5. Is that man the founder of the company? (Unit 9) (A) Yes, he’s the man who set it up. (B) Yes, he became the boss last year. (C) Yes, he helps improve the place. (D) Yes, he does some work with the company.

B 6. Why don’t you want to go skiing ? (Unit 11) C 1.What does the man on the left of the picture do ? (A) I don’t know how to swim. (Unit 9) (B) It’s too cold outside. (A) He is a teacher. (C) I watched too much TV yesterday. (B) He is a good soldier. (D) I’m not tired at all. (C) He is a trader . D 7. Why did you take no sides in the argument? (D) He is a social worker. (Unit 11) (1 月 31 日廣播試題) Questions 2-3 (A) I will always protect you in arguments. (B) I always say what I think about the issue. (C) I had to tell May she was wrong. (D) I have no strong feelings about it.

Source: CT: Did you hear that Mike and Brenda are fighting again? ET: Oh, yeah, I’m taking no sides in that fight. CT: What’s on the side? ET: Oh, if you take no sides , it means you don’t join one side or the other in an argument.

C 8. What did the critics say about the concert? (Unit 10) (1 月 28 日廣播試題) (A) They loved singing to a large crowd. D 2. What could we say about the man and the (B) Their kids had a good time. woman in the center? (Unit 9) (C) The singers did not sing well. (A) They look quite sad. (D) They were happy to see their parents. (B) They aren’t getting along. (C) They look pretty tired. Source: The noun critic means a person who makes a judgment on another (D) They are very graceful . person, organization, or idea. For example, Martha works as a film critic . A 3. Where are the people in this picture? (Unit 9)

(A) At a ball . (B) Near the ocean. (C) Outside a house. (D) In a small room.

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Part C 36% 每題 9 分曲目 15 Part D 21% 每題 7 分曲目 16 In part C, you will hear some short conversations In part D, you will hear one passage and then some between a man and a woman, and then a question questions about it. Choose the best answers to those following each conversation. Choose the best answer questions. to that question. If you want to lose weight, there are many D 9. M: Look at this box of old stuff. different types of dieting programs that can help you. W: You’ve got a lot of things in there. One of the most popular in America is Weight M: I think I’ll throw them out or burn them. Watchers. People like Weight Watchers because it lets W: Keep them; they still have some value . you eat the foods you want. But it controls how much Q: What is the woman telling the man? (Unit 9) (A) For some reason, he doesn’t want his stuff. of something you eat. That way, you don’t eat too much (B) His old things have some problems. food and can live a healthy lifestyle . (Unit 10) (C) Something is strange about his things. (D) There are some uses for his old stuff. A 13. Why do many people like Weight Watchers? (A) You can eat the foods you like. A 10. W: Any plans for this afternoon? (B) You don’t have to lose weight. M: First, I’m off to the shopping center. (C) You become pretty popular. W: Have fun. What will you get there? (D) You get to relax while you eat. M: I’ll buy some great works of literature . Q: What might the man do when he comes D 14. Which of the following is NOT true about back? (Unit 9) Weight Watchers? (A) Read some books. (A) It can make you healthy. (B) Watch a new movie. (B) It limits how much food you eat. (C) Clean the house. (C) It helps people lose weight. (D) Fix his car. (D) It is not good for your health. C 11. W: I can’t believe what Mark did. B 15. Where would you most likely find this article? M: What silly thing did he do this time? (A) In a book about ancient diets. W: He claimed he made a car that’s faster than (B) In a guide to losing weight. the train. (C) In a story about fake diets. M: Ha, that is pretty funny. (D) In an article about cooking. Q: What do these people think about Mark? (Unit 10) (A) He knows more about cars than they do. (B) He is very good at inventing things. (C) There’s no truth behind what he says. (D) He is not nice to them. B 12. M: I’ll see you when I get back in a few weeks! W: Where are you going? M: I’m off to the Congo. W: Be careful. I heard there’s a conflict there. Q: What is likely happening in the area the man is going? (Unit 11) (A) There are some serious diseases. (B) Two sides are fighting each other. (C) Some wild animals are killing people. (D) A typhoon just occurred.

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I. Vocabulary 30% 每題 5 分 III. Translation 24% 每格 6 分

C 1.We were all impressed by the ballet dancers’ 1. 假如你要晚點回家，一定要先打電話告知父母。關 ______movements. (Unit 9) 於這點你要牢記在心。(Unit 10) (A) concerned (B) strict (C) graceful (D) native Keep in mind that you should always call your D 2.The school ______students with free textbooks. parents if you have to be home late. (Unit 10) 2. 因為明天要開會，我沒辦法跟你吃早餐。(Unit 9) (A) claims (B) suffers (C) consists (D) supplies Due to the meeting tomorrow, I can’t join you for B 3. It is believed that the problems with US breakfast. ______will have influence on other countries 每題分 as well. (Unit 11) IV. Reading Comprehension 21% 每題 7 分 (A) program (B) economy When people want to lose weight, they often go (C) fragrance (D) literature on diets. Diets are supposed to control how much you D 4. Jenny was filled with ______after her cat ran eat and keep you from eating too much unhealthy away. (Unit 10) food. There are many diet programs out there. Weight (A) ball (B) critic Watchers is a popular one in America. It lets you eat (C) value (D) sorrow what you want, though it controls how much of A 5. The government raised ______, so we have to something you eat. pay more money to our government. (Unit 11) Another type of diet is the one that stops you (A) taxes (B) cancers (C) soys (D) traders from eating any meat at all. This diet consists mainly of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains. However, some C 6. I didn’t mean to ______her when I called her by her nickname in front of her friends. (Unit 9) people say a diet without any meat really hurts your (A) surround (B) control body. In addition, some diets can be really dangerous. (C) embarrass (D) assume If you eat too little on a diet, you could get very sick. II. Cloze Test 25% 每題 5 分 (Unit 10) There are quite a few flowers that can’t stand C 1. What is this passage mainly about? harsh winter weather. And that’s why most flowers (A) Why people shouldn’t lose weight. won’t start to bloom (1) spring. However, the camellia, or “the rose of winter,” blooms in late winter. (B) Which diet program is the best. There are over 200 kinds of camellia (2) all (C) Some ways to help you lose weight. around the world, but it is originally from Asia. They (D) The history of Weight Watchers. (3) in the Orient for three thousand years. In addition to adding beauty to gardens, camellias D 2. Why is Weight Watchers a popular diet? are used in other aspects (4) . For example, the leaves (A) You look the same as you did before. of one kind of camellia, which are used to make green (B) You don’t have to worry about losing tea, are believed to have many health (5) . Many literary works include camellias and The weight. Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas is one of (C) You eat other foods besides meat. the most famous. Dumas uses camellias as a symbol to (D) You can choose what foods you eat. represent the main character, Marguerite, who works so hard in a harsh world. (Unit 9) B 3. Which of the following is true in the passage? (A) Most diets don’t have much effect. C 1. (A) during (B) by (C) until (D) in (B) Sometimes going on diets can harm you. A 2. (A) found (B) to find (C) Weight Watchers is the most dangerous (C) finding (D) find diet. B 3. (A) have grew (B) have been grown (D) Diet programs don’t allow people to eat (C) had been grown (D) had grown D 4. (A) as well (B) either meat. (C) as well as (D) neither B 5. (A) conflicts (B) benefits (C) lifestyles (D) grains

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