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Ⅱ. 片語與句型造句 1. Polly has been talking on the phone for three hours. 2. The committee had been discussing the topic for the entire afternoon. However, they ended up reaching no conclusion. 3. Shawn sings as if he were a superstar. 4. Christine runs so fast as if she were chased by a horrible monster. 5. Andrew called his girlfriend but hung up right away. 6. Terry angrily hung up and left the room. 7. There is nothing but a chair in the room. 8. William said that he heard a strange sound outside, but we heard nothing but the sound of wind blowing. 9. The singer’s life is similar to a drama. 10. The hat Amanda just bought is very similar to mine. 11. Darren decided to study in the library rather than go home to have dinner. 12. Patricia took her friends to an Italian restaurant rather than a Chinese one. 13. Hugh forgot his wife’s birthday. As a result, he did not buy any present/gift for her. 14. Beatrice got up late this morning. As a result, she missed the train. 15. Justin felt so weak that he had to sit down. 16. The movie was so funny that the audience kept laughing (hard). 17. To kill time, Ross listened to music on the bus. 18. 19. 20. Erica insists on visiting a different country every summer. 21. No one believes Julian’s excuse because it does not make sense. 22. 23. Oliver bought a new car. As for the old one, he sold it to his younger brother at a low price. 24. Theodore likes to play online games. As for his younger sister, she likes (playing) sports/exercising. Ⅲ. 綜合測驗 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. B Ⅳ. 課文問答 1. He left his cell phone at home, so he went back to get it. 2. He had been checking his cell phone and sending text messages. 3. Because Adam was so preoccupied with talking to his friends and checking his messages. 4. We talk to others, listen to music, check e-mail, and download information with our cell phones. 5. Our dependence on cell phones has made them gradually become a necessity rather than a luxury. 6. They may feel anxious or depressed when they are not using their phones. 7. People who suffer from disconnect anxiety often check their cell phones for any missed calls or messages. Additionally, they would keep calling or sending text messages to their contacts－even just to kill time. 8. They will insist on returning home to get their “cells.” Ⅴ. 閱讀測驗 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B Ⅵ. 翻譯 1. Claudia had been typing on the computer for the whole morning yesterday. 2. As a result, her eyes and fingers were sore. 3. Roger was angry because Eileen insisted on changing their travel plan. 4. He even hung up without saying goodbye. 5. Lillian likes to play cell phone games to kill time. 6. Her habit is similar to mine. 7. I ate nothing but an apple and a chicken sandwich yesterday. 8. Jewel talked so fast that her friends did not understand what she said. 9. Ruby likes to watch movies rather than go shopping in her free time. 10. Zoe explained the idea of the book as if she knew a lot about it. 11. It makes sense to enjoy using a cell phone./Enjoying using a cell phone makes sense. 12. As for Adam, he should leave the cell phone at home if he wants to see Vicky again. Ⅶ. 寫作練習 Part I 1. My cell phone plays a very important role in my daily life. 2. With a cell phone, I can contact my friends and family wherever I go. It brings so much convenience. 3. If I no longer have a cell phone, I may go crazy or be out of my mind because I cannot do what I am used to doing with it. 4. I will be sad and bored and may save money to buy a new cell phone as soon as possible. Part II My cell phone really dominates my life. With it, I can contact my family and friends, play games to kill time, use its built-in alarm clock to wake me up in the morning, and even take pictures of what I see no matter when and where. Now I can’t imagine a life without cell phones. If I no longer have a cell phone, I may panic because I cannot do what I’m used to doing with it. Instead of thinking up a way to get rid of this addiction, I’ll save enough money to get a new one as soon as possible! Listening Test Part 1 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C Part 2 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C Part 3 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. D |
