4U_GEPT_November, 2013_LT
●聽力測驗
第一部份：看圖辨義
Questions 1~2
1. What is the woman doing?
(A) She is rowing in a log canoe.
(B) She is doing push-ups on a bench.
(C) She is pedaling on an exercise machine.
(D) She is doing sit-ups on a mat.
2. Where is the woman?
(A) In an indoor playground.
(B) At a dental clinic.
(C) In a bicycle storehouse.
(D) At a fitness center.
Questions 3~4
3. What is the man doing?
(A) He is referring to a chart.
(B) He is removing an air conditioner.
(C) He is checking the temperature.
(D) He is wiping off a thermometer.
4. What is the man likely to say?
(A) “I feel like I’m burning up.”
(B) “It’s freezing in here.”
(C) “That’s an amazing display.”
(D) “I can’t stop sweating.”
Questions 5~6
5. Where are these people?
(A) In a manufacturing plant.
(B) At a parking garage.
(C) In an automobile store.
(D) At a bicycle factory.
6. How do these people look?
(A) They look furious.
(B) They look exhausted.
(C) They look peaceful.
(D) They look energetic.
Questions 7~8
7. What is the man’s job?
(A) He’s a mechanic.
(B) He’s a plumber.
(C) He’s a dentist.
(D) He’s an electrician.
8. What is he likely saying to the woman?
(A) “I’m afraid that the toilet’s broken.”
(B) “The socket will have to be replaced.”
(C) “Where should I put the coffee pot?”
(D) “The engine will cost a lot to fix.”
Questions 9~10
9. What is the woman doing right now?
(A) She is coughing.
(B) She is whistling.
(C) She is sneezing.
(D) She is yelling.
10. What is the woman holding?
(A) A shovel.
(B) A broom.
(C) An iron.
(D) A mop.
Question 11
11. What can we say about the man holding the ball?
(A) He’s in a relaxing situation.
(B) His life is in danger.
(C) He has a great sense of relief.
(D) He’s under a lot of pressure.
Question 12
12. What does this sign mean?
(A) Beware of falling rocks.
(B) This is a dead end.
(C) Watch out for wild deer.
(D) Dangerous bends are ahead.
Question 13
13. Which is NOT true about these people?
(A) They are attending a family gathering.
(B) They are seated around a dining table.
(C) They are enjoying a large feast.
(D) They are taking part in a cooking contest.
Question 14
14. Which is true about tomorrow’s weather?
(A) The center of the island will see temperatures in the mid-teens.
(B) Temperatures in the high twenties are expected in the north.
(C) Southern
(D) Temperatures in the low teens are expected in western
Question 15
15. What can we say about the man?
(A) He is paying for a crime.
(B) He is paying his last respects.
(C) He is paying off a prison guard.
(D) He is paying lip service.
第二部份：問答
16. Could you measure the table for me?
(A) But I don’t have a saw.
(B) No, it’s too heavy for me to lift.
(C) OK. Where is the ruler?
(D) Sure, how many plates should I set?
17. It’s really peaceful in this neighborhood.
(A) Then you should clean it up.
(B) Yeah, there’s never any noise.
(C) What makes you say it’s unsafe?
(D) Don’t worry, the weather will improve.
18. I’m really nervous about the dance.
(A) What are you worried about?
(B) Yeah, I can’t wait either.
(C) I agree. It’s quite boring.
(D) How could you forget?
19. Do you have a nickname?
(A) No, I’m not a member.
(B) No, I’m not married yet.
(C) Yes, everyone calls me Curly.
(D) Yes, it’s a responsible position.
20. It’s a pleasure making your acquaintance.
(A) You don’t have to be rude about it.
(B) Yeah, you did a really great job.
(C) I’m very pleased to meet you, too.
(D) Oh, I had no idea that you were hurt.
21. Margaret says she is miserable at her job.
(A) Great, I knew she’d really love it.
(B) Well, she shouldn’t brag about it.
(C) Wow! That’s an important position.
(D) Oh, I’m sorry to hear she’s unhappy.
22. What is your occupation?
(A) It’s
(B) I’m a Dutch citizen.
(C) It’s 2525-6738.
(D) I’m a software designer.
23. Is Johnny in a rage again?
(A) Yes, he’s angry at his sister.
(B) No, he’s already dropped that course.
(C) Yes, he’s happy with his test score.
(D) No, he’s taking a cab this time.
24. What was the outcome of the basketball game?
(A) More than three hours.
(B) About 2,000 people watched it.
(C) At the main school gymnasium.
(D) We won by a score of 73-68.
25. What do you think of this neighborhood?
(A) It’s too tight around your waist.
(B) I don’t know very much about paintings.
(C) It would taste better with some ketchup.
(D) It’s a great area to raise kids.
26. Is this liquid poisonous?
(A) No, it’s safe to drink.
(B) No, it’s not boiling yet.
(C) No, it’s made in this country.
(D) No, it’s not on sale today.
27. Do you know who the mayor is?
(A) No, I’m not exactly sure who runs the company.
(B) Yes, Mr. Johnson is the head of the university.
(C) No, I’m not familiar with the city government.
(D) Yes, Ms. Smith is teaching that class this year.
28. My father is a mechanic.
(A) Really? How did he break the law?
(B) Wow! Which buildings did he design?
(C) Oh, that’s a terrible injury.
(D) Great, maybe he can fix my car.
29. Do you recognize that man over there?
(A) No, I don’t speak to him anymore.
(B) No, I’ve never seen him before.
(C) No, I stopped working for him.
(D) No, I can’t hear what he’s saying.
30. Are you going to join the school orchestra?
(A) No, I can’t play any instruments.
(B) No, I don’t play sports very well.
(C) No, I’ve never acted on stage before.
(D) No, I’m not interested in debating.
第三部份：簡短對話
31. M: What a waste! I can’t believe how much packaging this company uses.
W: Well, you could stop buying their products.
M: Stop buying their products? What will that accomplish?
W: If you stop buying their products, it sends a pretty strong message.
M: Right! That’s the least I can do to make them change their ways.
Q: Which of the following best describes the woman’s advice?
(A) She thinks the man should voice his concerns.
(B) She suggests he boycott the company’s products.
(C) She feels he should continue to buy his things.
(D) She advises him to seek out professional help.
32. M: Sorry Sue, I don’t think I can go for lunch today.
W: Oh really, why not?
M: I just have so much to do! I have emails to write, a report to finish up, and a million other things.
W: Wait a minute, don’t you have your own staff working for you?
M: Well, yes...why do you ask?
W: I think you should give them some tasks to do, and then treat me to lunch for giving you a great idea!
Q: What is the woman suggesting that the man do?
(A) Delegate his responsibilities.
(B) Fire some of his employees.
(C) Combine work and pleasure.
(D) Organize his schedule better.
33. M: You really like all these old buildings, huh? Some of them are in pretty bad shape.
W: Well, some of them are thousands of years old and still standing. I don’t think we can say that our buildings will be standing in a thousand years.
M: I guess you’re right. Especially when you consider how advanced some of the buildings are.
W: Exactly! Many modern buildings are based on these ancient designs.
Q: What are the man and woman discussing?
(A) They are discussing their interests.
(B) They are discussing civilizations.
(C) They are discussing ancient paintings.
(D) They are discussing architecture.
34. W: Oh, I have such a headache! I don’t know how I’ll make it through the rest of the day.
M: I might have something that could help you.
W: That would be great! Just give me anything to get rid of this headache.
M: Here, take two of these. You’ll feel better in a couple of minutes.
W: Thanks!
Q: What did the man likely give to the woman?
(A) Fancy food.
(B) Batteries.
(C) Medicine.
(D) Candy.
35. M: Hi there, my name’s Ken. Can I ask your name?
W: Hi, Ken, I’m
M: I come from
W: I’m from
M: I was going to say, you sound American to me.
Q: What are the speakers mainly discussing?
(A) Nationality.
(B) Military.
(C) Language.
(D) Countries.
36. W: It looks like we’re going to have to cancel our BBQ this Saturday.
M: I’m really looking forward to it though! I want to try out my new BBQ grill.
W: I’m sorry to give you the bad news, but it’s not looking good.
M: But, we’ve got everything ready to go! What’s the problem?
W: It seems that it’s likely to rain that day. It says so in the newspaper.
Q: How would the woman know that it was going to rain?
(A)She can predict the future.
(B)She is a biologist.
(C)She likely read a forecast.
(D)She probably just guessed.
37. M: I just heard from Johnny’s teacher, and she had some really nice things to say.
W: Oh? What did she say?
M: She said Johnny is very advanced for his age, and we should keep encouraging him.
W: I’ve always known our son was really sharp.
Q: How could we describe the couple’s son?
(A)Intermediate.
(B)Gifted.
(C)Dubious.
(D)Absorbed.
38. W: I’m glad we decided to go to the spa. Take a look at this place!
M: The carpet is so soft and thick. Ahh! Same with the bed. It’s like sleeping on a cloud!
W: Will you check out that tub? Wait, it’s a hot tub! I can’t wait to take a long bubble bath.
M: Good idea. I think I’ll take a nap on that comfortable bed.
Q: Which of the following best describes the place?
(A)It is remote.
(B)It is luxurious.
(C)It is realistic.
(D)It is conclusive.
39. W: I think we might be lost. Can we check the map again?
M: I’ve checked it three times and that sign back there said to go this way.
W: Hmm. Well, this map says our hotel is back the way we came.
M: (sighs) We can go back, but what is the point of having that sign?
W: I don’t know, it gave us the wrong directions.
Q: What can we infer about how the people feel about the sign?
(A)They feel the sign is misleading.
(B)They believe the sign is trustworthy.
(C)They think the sign is consistent.
(D)They feel that the sign is decorative.
40. M: Man, I really want to go to the concert today, but I have too much homework to do!
W: Well, you can see the band another time.
M: What I really wanted was to get my T-shirt signed by the band. I heard they are signing autographs after the show.
W: If you give me the T-shirt, I can go afterwards and get it signed for you. How about that?
M: You would do that for me?
W: Sure, what are friends for?
Q: What does the woman offer to do for the man?
(A)Buy him a new piece of clothing at the show.
(B)Obtain the signatures of his favorite band.
(C)Purchase a new CD for him.
(D)Demand that he be able to attend the concert.
41. M: Yikes! Did you just see that dog jump at me and start barking?
W: I can’t really blame him. You got really close to his owner.
M: I wasn’t that close, and he didn’t need to freak out.
W: Relax, it was only a dog. I think you are safe now.
Q: Why did the dog start barking at the man?
(A)Because the man teased the dog.
(B)The dog mistook him for someone else.
(C)The dog was defending its territory.
(D)The man attacked the dog’s owner.
42. W: Look at my new dress! It’s got mud all over it. It’s ruined!
M: I think you will be able to wash it.
W: Oh, I hope so because I need to wear it in two days, and I can’t afford to buy a new one!
M: Don’t worry so much. Go and wash it now, and it should be fine.
Q: What best describes the woman’s reaction?
(A) Confusion.
(B) Despair.
(C) Excitement.
(D) Surprise.
43. M: So, dinner is on me. I’m going to be a millionaire in no time at all.
W: A millionaire? How do you think that is going to happen?
M: I’m investing my money with this company. Every month, my investment doubles!
W: Hmm, that sounds too good to be true. Are you sure this is a good idea?
M: Of course! Who wouldn’t want to be rich?
W: Maybe you should think about this a little more before you lose all your money.
Q: What is the woman trying to do?
(A) She is assisting the man in his plans.
(B) She is developing her own plans.
(C) She is exchanging ideas with the man.
(D) She is discouraging the man’s plans.
44. W: So, your job will be to help customers find books they are looking for.
M: How can I find out where the books are located? This is a big bookstore.
W: You can search for them on the computer by author, title, or category. It will tell you where the book is in the store.
M: That sounds easy enough. I guess I’ll get out there and get started.
Q: What is the man’s relationship to the woman?
(A) He is her employee.
(B) He is her employer.
(C) He is her acquaintance.
(D) He is her landlord.
45. M: I can’t seem to solve this last question.
W: I might be able to help you. Let me see ...
M: It seems simple, but I just can’t seem to find the solution.
W: If you take the sum of the parts and divide it by the total number, you’ll have the correct amount.
M: Thanks! I can see how you got that answer.
Q: Which of the following could replace the phrase “got that answer”?
(A) Came to that conclusion.
(B) Made that complaint.
(C) Thought of that combination.
(D) Gave that contribution.
4U_GEPT_November, 2013_RT
● 閱讀能力測驗
第一部份：詞彙和結構
本部份共 15 題，每題有一個空格。請就試題冊上提供的 A, B, C, D 四個選項中，選出最適合題意的字或詞。
1. Ted, I know you like heavy metal music, but it’s getting on my _____. Can you play something else?
(A) nerves (B) lungs
(C) tissues (D) ears
2. Mom wants me to buy a tablecloth. Please _____ the table so I’ll know what size to buy.
(A) remove (B) define
(C) measure (D) tumble
3. The last saber-toothed tiger in the world died many years ago. Now this kind of animal is _____.
(A) exhausted (B) extinct
(C) explosive (D) endangered
4. Old coins are not _____ valuable. For instance, some old coins are actually very common.
(A) necessary (B) necessity
(C) necessitate (D) necessarily
5. When asked if he had been engaged to Lisa, Tony denied it and asked, “Where did that _____ start?”
(A) rumor (B) context
(C) summary (D) essay
6. Contrary to what many people believe, new studies say it’s not healthy to _____ yourself to sunlight.
(A) devote (B) reveal
(C) expose (D) combine
7. White-collar workers who often work long hours are likely to be _____ by chronic diseases.
(A) alerted (B) applied
(C) annoyed (D) affected
8. No one expected the manager to quit; as a result, no plans _____ for his replacement.
(A) made (B) had made
(C) had been made (D) were being made
9. Your grades are bad, but mine are _____ than yours.
(A) poor (B) nor
(C) worst (D) worse
10. According to a study, enthusiastic sports fans are generally healthier and suffer less depression than _____ who are less interested in sports.
(A) these (B) those
(C) whichever (D) whomever
11. With over 20 teams competing in the basketball tournament, all the games will be played _____.
(A) back to back (B) head to toe
(C) top to bottom (D) hand to mouth
12. _____ that Jeff has to support his family, I understand why he is so economical.
(A) Give (B) Given
(C) Giving (D) To give
13. The blackout was totally unexpected and, _____, no candles or flashlights had been prepared.
(A) in case (B) in comparison
(C) in consequence (D) in conjunction
14. Are you sure you want Jack to be in charge of tomorrow’s activity? He is unreliable and _____ oversleep.
(A) tends to (B) attends to
(C) intends to (D) pretends to
15. Marcy’s parents were out at a wedding dinner, so she had to _____ her baby brother.
(A) look for (B) look into
(C) look over (D) look after
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。
Questions 16-20
Do you ever wonder if those tiny bottles of yogurt that everyone drinks after lunch are really healthy? Scientists are warning that these special drinks might be pointless and could possibly (16) our health. The yogurt drinks are just one (17) of a new category of foods called functional foods. They are called this because, (18) they are just foods, they are said to have special health benefits. This may lead some people to believe that these foods are just as effective as medicine when it comes to fighting and preventing disease.
The problem is that functional foods can contain chemicals and other ingredients that may be unsafe. Doctors are especially worried about people (19) are already consuming these products as medicines to treat a disease. Because they are (20) new products, no one knows for sure about the long-term effects of functional foods.
Questions 16-20
16. (A) embarrass (B) endanger
(C) deserve (D) overcome
17. (A) reason (B) recipe
(C) example (D) ingredient
18. (A) even (B) so
(C) until (D) although
19. (A) they (B) which
(C) who (D) when
20. (A) relatively (B) roughly
(C) largely (D) initially
Questions 21-25
Nanotechnology is a field of science that covers a wide range of topics. The main thing that binds them together is the control of matter at the (21) of a nanometer—one billionth of a meter. One of the newer uses of new technology is (22) it to create new types of fabrics. Several companies are (23) the possibility and many have come up with successful applications.
These new types of fabrics, for example, will be able to resist stains and keep the body dry. (24) waterproof and stain-resistant clothes have been on the market for years, the difference here is that the person (25) them won’t feel a thing. Nanotechnology allows these clothes to feel natural because the chemical coating is done at such a small scale. Today, these products can be found in Adidas, Eddie Bauer and other stores.
21. (A) subject (B) scale
(C) sport (D) special
22. (A) applauding (B) managing
(C) applying (D) searching
23. (A) exploring (B) inventing
(C) creating (D) coming
24. (A) If (B) When
(C) Although (D) Because
25. (A) wore (B) wearing
(C) wear (D) wears
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。
Questions 26-28
Until now, all scientists had to go on when studying dinosaurs were fossil remains. It was once thought that any organic or biological material from these specimens would have deteriorated long ago, eliminating any possibility of studying it. However, a new discovery has changed all that. In the
Analysis of the proteins from the T-Rex’s thigh bone revealed new evidence of a link between dinosaurs and birds. In this case, three of the seven reconstructed protein sequences were closely related to chickens. This is an important finding, because it shows that “biomolecules could be stable over this long period of time,” said Mark A. Norell, a dinosaur expert at the
26. What is the main purpose of this passage?
(A) To get people interested in studying dinosaurs.
(B) To make sure people know about the T-Rex.
(C) To alter the link between dinosaurs and chickens.
(D) To reveal a significant discovery in a scientific field.
27. Which of the following is true of the samples studied from the T-Rex?
(A) They prove that dinosaurs are not related to birds.
(B) They are much younger than those taken from the mammoth.
(C) They are the oldest specimens to be discovered so far.
(D) They have deteriorated so much that they told scientists nothing.
28. Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “eliminating” ?
(A) Removing.
(B) Achieving.
(C) Admitting.
(D) Exploring.
Questions 29-33
Ellen was a sweet girl whose parents died when she was very young. After that, She lived with her grandfather. When she was eight years old, Ellen’s grandfather became blind, and he could not work anymore. Ellen began to take care of her grandfather and the house.
Ellen’s grandfather wanted to reward her for her help. So, each afternoon he would give her one dollar to buy a candy bar. When she returned from the store, he would ask her which candy bar she had bought, and she would describe how delicious the candy was as she ate it.
When she was 18 years old, Ellen told her grandfather that she was ready for college. The old man felt very sad as he told her that he no longer had any money to pay for it. That is when Ellen shared her secret. She had always known her grandfather had little money. So, for ten years, she had only pretended to buy a candy bar every day. She never spent a single dollar. She knew that some day she would need to go to college and make enough money to care for her grandfather. As he heard this, the old man felt thankful to have such a wise granddaughter.
29. This passage is most likely taken from ______________.
(A) a history book.
(B) a book of fables.
(C) a girl’s diary.
(D) a romantic novel.
30. Which of the following did NOT happen in the story?
(A) The girl kept a secret.
(B) The old man could no longer see.
(C) The girl bought a candy bar.
(D) The old man gave the girl a reward.
31. The underlined word delicious in the text is closest in meaning to _____.
(A) tasty
(B) charming
(C) fragrant
(D) attractive
32. Which of the following is explained in the passage?
(A) How the old man became blind.
(B) What the candy bar tasted like.
(C) What kind of work the old man did.
(D) Why the girl took care of her grandfather.
33. How can the girl be described?
(A) She is thoughtful.
(B) She is funny.
(C) She is quiet.
(D) She is rich.
Questions 34-36
Would you like to spend less on gas? Do you want to help save our planet? You can accomplish both of these goals while looking fashionable and being comfortable at the same time. All you need to do is stop by one of our car dealerships and purchase our brand new Ecosave- the newest in our line of hybrid electric vehicles.
The Ecosave combines the conventional fuel engine with a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS). The RESS uses electricity to help save gasoline, and most importantly, your money. Also, with our new rechargeable technology, you don’t have to worry about running out of battery power in the middle of a road trip. Our system automatically recharges the battery while you are on the go. On top of saving money, you will also be saving our planet. The Ecosave emits 70 percent less toxic gases into the air compared to a traditional gasoline-powered car. Why wait for the future when you can be part of it now?
34. Which is NOT an advantage of a hybrid car?
(A) You can save a lot on gasoline.
(B) You can look like you’re in style.
(C) You can sit comfortably in the car.
(D) You can outrun similar cars.
35. Which is true about the Ecosave?
(A) It is the fastest hybrid car available.
(B) It has more than 200 horsepower.
(C) It is the latest from the company.
(D) You can feel safe while driving it.
36. How does the Ecosave protect our environment?
(A) It lets out less harmful gas into the air.
(B) It uses only electricity to run.
(C) It requires very little time to learn how to drive.
(D) It cleans up the trash on the side of the street.
Questions 37-40
Without the sun, there would be no life on Earth. Although we should be thankful for the sun, we must also be very careful. Every year, millions of people are affected by skin cancer, which can be caused by getting too much sunlight. What can we do to protect ourselves this summer?
There are three important ways to make sure that we have safe fun in the sun. The first is to cover up! If you’re out in the sun, it’s good to wear a hat. Don’t just wear a baseball cap, but something to protect your ears and neck as well. Long-sleeved shirts will keep your arms safe too.
Another way to avoid the harmful effects of the sun is to wear sunscreen. Make sure to apply it 20 minutes before going out into the sun. Also, swimming or sweating a lot can wash away the sunscreen, so make sure to put some more on afterwards.
The last way to keep safe is the simplest: stay in the shade! Try not to go outside too much between the hours of
37. What is the purpose of this article?
(A) To encourage playing outside.
(B) To be thankful for the sun.
(C) To help people protect themselves from the sun.
(D) To help sell sunscreen.
38. What would be a good title for this article?
(A) The Sun: A Deadly Predator
(B) The Joys of Summer
(C) The Dark Side of Sunlight
(D) Safe Fun in the Sun
39. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
(A) Hurtful.
(B) Helpful.
(C) Horrible.
(D) Hateful.
40. Why is wearing just a baseball cap not good enough?
(A) Because swimming can wash away the sunscreen.
(B) It doesn’t protect our ears or neck.
(C) The author doesn’t like baseball.
(D) It’s out of style.
