聽力測驗
第一部分：看圖辨義
Questions 1-2
1. What is the man doing?
A. He’s trying out a new wireless mouse.
B. He’s programming a computer.
C. He’s checking out a new device.
D. He’s paying by credit card.
1. 圖中背景放著像電腦螢幕的裝置，男子前方展示的平板電腦機種上方有標語”The All-New Sony X
wireless mouse (n. phr.) 無線滑鼠
program (v.) 寫程式
2. Where most likely is the man?
A. At a television studio B. At a hardware store
C. At an electronics store D. At a phone company
2. 承上題，販售的商品皆為電子產品(electronics)，答案選(C)。
studio (n.) 工作室、錄影棚
hardware (n.) 五金器具（如鉗子、鐵鎚、螺絲起子等）
Questions 3-4
3. Which sentence describes the picture?
A. The woman and the boy are shopping at a clothing store.
B. The woman is pointing at something she wants to buy.
C. The boy is proud of what he’s done.
D. The boy is being scolded by the woman.
3. 圖中小男孩感覺有點害怕、畏縮，女子則生氣地對他怒吼，可知男孩正受到女子責罵(being scolded by the woman)，正確答案為(D)。
be proud of N./V-ing (v. phr.) 為……而自豪、得意
4. What is the woman most likely saying to the boy?
A. How come you haven’t finished your homework yet?
B. I’m going to give you a ticket for littering.
C. I want you to clean your room right now!
D. You’re lucky. All the clothes are on sale today.
4. 承上題，圖中房間地板上滿是雜物、衣櫃裡的衣服也都滿出來了，可見房間很髒亂，女子應是要叫男孩打掃房間（clean your room right now），答案選（C）。
litter (v.) 亂丟垃圾
Questions 5-6
5. What task is being shown in these pictures?
A. How to light a match
B. How to build a campfire
C. How to set up a tent
D. How to chop down a tree
5. 從圖中可知是點燃營火(campfire)的步驟，答案選(B)。
chop down (v. phr.) 砍倒、砍下
6. Which instructions do these pictures illustrate?
A. Gather dry leaves in a pile. Stack twigs and small sticks into a pyramid around the pile. Light the pile with a match.
B. Form a pyramid with twigs and small sticks. Light the branches with a match. Add dry leaves to the pile.
C. Create a pile of dry leaves. Surround it with big branches so there are no holes. Set it on fire with a lighter.
D. Pile dry leaves loosely. Build a tight fence around everything, and make sure there are no gaps. Spray everything with water so it doesn’t catch on fire.
6. 承上題，第一步是收集落葉(leaves)，第二步是堆上枝條(sticks)，第三步是用火柴(match)引火點燃(light)，因此正確的步驟答案為(A)。
twig (n.) 小樹枝、細枝條
pyramid (n.) 金字塔
surround (v.) 圍繞
lighter (n.) 打火機
gap (n.) 空隙、間隔
spray (v.) 噴灑
Questions 7-8
7. How often does Amy study in the library after school?
A. Twice a week B. Four times a week
C. Three times a week D. Five times a week
7. 根據表格第一列，Amy每週一到四都去圖書館唸書，因此答案是(B) Four times a week，表示「每週四次」。
8. What is true about Amy’s after-school activities?
A. She plays tennis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
B. She studies and plays badminton and tennis on Fridays.
C. She plays tennis more often than she plays badminton.
D. She plays badminton every other day.
8. 承上題，Amy每週一、三、五打羽毛球(badminton)，每週二、四打網球(tennis)，因此打羽毛球的次數比打網球多而且是隔天(every other day)打一次，正確答案為(D)。
Questions 9-10
9. How many items has Pauline completed?
A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 4
9. 圖中為Pauline的待辦事項清單(To-Do List)，共有五件事，其中有三項被劃掉，可見已完成三項，答案選(C)。
10. What is true about Pauline?
A. She has neither changed the water in the goldfish tanks nor fed mice to the snakes.
B. She has cleaned the hamster cages but has yet to rearrange the dog toys display.
C. She not only changed the water in the goldfish tanks but also cleaned the hamster cages.
D. She rearranged the dog toys display but hasn’t re-stocked the shelves with canned cat food yet.
10. 承上題，Pauline還沒完成的工作包括第二項「餵蛇吃老鼠(Feed mice to the snakes)」和第四項「換金魚缸的水(Change the water in the goldfish tanks)」，因此答案為 (A)。
第二部分：問答
11. I’m so tired. How far are we from the inn?
A. About 10 minutes.
B. It’s one acre long.
C. We go in on the right.
D. Around seven o’clock.
Answer: A
11. 全句表示「我好累。我們離旅社還有多遠（how far）？」重點在於距離，因此答案選(A)「大約十分鐘路程。(About 10 minutes.)」
12. When is Jeremy getting out of jail?
A. It’s in the cupboard.
B. Not for a long time.
C. I went there a week ago.
D. He sent it last Saturday.
Answer: B
12. 全句表示「傑瑞米什麼時候會出獄？」答案應該是日期或時間，適合的回覆選(B)「還要很久。(Not for a long time)」
cupboard (n.) 櫥櫃
13. I’m keen to get started on our new project.
A. It wasn’t me. B. I don’t know her.
C. Same here. D. Don’t be so mean.
Answer: C
13. 全句表示「我很急切地想要開始做新專案」，be keen to V.表示「急著想……；熱切地想……」，正確答案選(C)「我也是。(Same here.)」
14. I can’t find my glasses. Could you tell me what’s written on the label?
A. I can’t write that way.
B. It’s not a famous brand.
C. I used a marker to do that.
D. It’s a list of ingredients.
Answer: D
14. 全句表示「我找不到我的眼鏡。你可以告訴我標籤上寫什麼嗎？」答案選(D)「是一份成份表。(It’s a list of ingredients.)」
15. Excuse me, ma’am. May I use the lavatory?
A. No, I didn’t use yours.
B. Yes, it’s all done in a lab.
C. The bathroom is over there.
D. Why must you have everything I have?
Answer: C
15. 全句表示「抱歉，女士。我可以用洗手間嗎？」句中的lavatory跟bathroom意思相近，都是指「廁所、洗手間」，因此答案選(C)「廁所在那邊(The bathroom is over there.)」。
lab (n.) 實驗室（為 laboratory 的簡稱）
16. Kathy is definitely the best listener I’ve ever known.
A. I already know that she’s deaf.
B. I agree. She never interrupts me.
C. I haven’t heard her song yet.
D. I know. She always talks about herself.
Answer: B
16. 全句表示「凱西絕對是我所認識的人當中最會傾聽的人(listener)。」由「善於傾聽」可推測答案選(B)「我同意。她從來不會打斷我說話(I agree. She never interrupts me.)」
17. What a lovely dolphin magnet! Where did you get it?
A. A friend got it for me.
B. It sticks to anything metal.
C. They are also my favorite animal.
D. I’ve seen one in an ocean park before.
Answer: A
17. 全句表示「好漂亮的海豚磁鐵(magnet)！你從哪裡買到的？」適合的答案選(A)「一個朋友送我的。(A friend got it for me.)」
18. Debbie completed her first marathon this past weekend.
A. My son passed the exam, too.
B. I didn’t know she liked building things.
C. It covers a bit more than 42 kilometers.
D. That’s impressive! How long did it take her?
Answer: D
18. 全句表示「黛比上週末跑完她第一場馬拉松(marathon)。」跑馬拉松是很不容易的事，因此適合的答案選(D)「真是驚人(impressive)！她花了多久？」
19. What does the membership package include?
A. You have to be a member to use the facilities.
B. You get full access to the gym and spa.
C. The others need to vote you in first.
D. Shipping costs depend on weight.
Answer: B
19. 全句表示「會員(membership)方案包括什麼？」可猜想是在說會員的福利或可使用的器材、服務等，答案選(B)「你可以用所有的健身房器材和水療池。(You get full access to the gym and spa.)」
20 Don’t take this the wrong way, but you look miserable.
A. Sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you.
B. This is the right way for sure!
C. It’s OK. I’m just going through a rough period.
D. I love my new hairdo as well.
Answer: C
20. 全句表示「不要誤會我的意思，但你看起來好悲慘(miserable)。」答案選(C)「沒關係。我正在經歷一段艱困的時期(rough period)」。
offend (v.) 使生氣、得罪
hairdo (n.) 髮型
第三部分：簡短對話
21. M: What do you think about me growing a beard?
W: I don’t know. I’ve only ever seen you with a smooth face.
M: Well, I plan to do it this month to help raise awareness about men’s health issues.
W: That’s great. Is there anything I can do to help?
M: I don’t think so, but thanks.
Q: What does the man plan on doing?
A. Volunteering at a hospital
B. Getting a shave
C. Growing facial hair
D. Supporting the woman’s idea
Answer: C
21. 對話第一句男子問女子覺得他留鬍子（growing a beard）好不好，意思相近的答案選 (C) Growing facial hair（留長臉部的毛髮）。
22. W: Each student must pick a poem that’s over a page long and memorize it.
M: Will we have to recite it in front of the class?
W: Yes, so we need to make sure all the poems are different.
M: How much time will we have to prepare?
W: All selections must be turned in no later than Friday, and the presentations will take place two weeks after that.
Q: Who most likely is the woman?
A. A course instructor B. A math student
C. A memory expert D. A language analyst
Answer: A
22. 對話前兩句說到學生都要選一首詩(poem)並背下來(memorize it)然後在全班面前朗誦(recite it in front of the class)，可見得這兩人應該是師生，女子是課程指導員，答案選(A) A course instructor。
23. M: This midday sun is killing me.
W: No kidding. The next time you suggest we go for a hike this late, I’m going to refuse.
M: You’re not going to let me live this down, are you?
W: Not if I can help it.
Q: When is this conversation taking place?
A. At dawn B. At dusk
C. At noon D. At midnight
Answer: C
23. 文中第一句提到正午的陽光（midday sun），可推測對話時間是中午(noon)，答案選(C)。
24. W: This place is huge! You never told me you lived in a mansion.
M: It’s not that big. You should see my wife’s family’s home. This place doesn’t even compare.
W: Come on! How much space does a couple without children really need?
M: Apparently a lot more than what you see, according to my wife.
Q: What does the man imply about his wife?
A. She’s used to living in tiny spaces.
B. She’s not satisfied with their home.
C. She comes from a poor family.
D. She doesn’t like living in luxury.
Answer: B
24. 第一句中女子很驚嘆男子住的地方很大、是棟豪宅(mansion)，但第二句中男子說沒有很大、跟他太太的娘家不能比（doesn’t even compare），第四句男子又說「根據我太太的說法，要比妳現在看到的大很多(a lot more than what you see)」可猜想男子的太太出身於富貴之家，覺得現在的房子空間太小、不滿意，答案選(B)。
25. M: The doctor said there’s a problem with my liver.
W: I told you all that drinking would catch up with you, but you never listen to me.
M: I really wish I had.
W: It’s not too late. You can still quit if you really want to.
M: I don’t think I have much choice now.
Q: What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. How much the woman drinks
B. Why the man never listens to the woman
C. The man needing a medical examination
D. An issue with the man’s health
Answer: D
25. 第一句男子就提到醫生說他肝有問題(there’s a problem with my liver)，可見是在討論他的健康問題(an issue with his health)，答案選(D)。
26. W: Oh, my! You bought me a leopard print dress.
M: It was on sale, and I thought you would like it.
W: To be honest, it’s not really my style, but thank you for thinking of me.
M: If you don’t care for it, I can take it back.
Q: What is true of the woman?
A. She doesn’t like clothes with animal patterns.
B. She adores the dress the man bought.
C. She asks the man to buy the dress.
D. She can’t resist buying things on sale.
Answer: A
26. 對話第一、三句中可看出女子不喜歡男子買的豹紋洋裝（leopard print dress）、說那不是她的風格(not really my style)，可知女子不愛動物花紋的衣服（clothes with animal patterns），答案選（A）。
27. M: Can you undo this knot for me? I don’t have long nails.
W: Wouldn’t it just be easier to cut it open with a knife or scissors?
M: It would, but I’d like to save the bag.
W: What for?
M: I need it for the plants I’m taking home from my desk.
Q: What is the man going to do with the bag?
A. Toss it out B Reuse it
C. Cut it up D Put it on his desk
Answer: B
27. 對話中男子請女子幫他解開一個袋子上的結，在第三句中他說想把袋子保留下來(save the bag)，原因是他需要拿來裝盆栽(the plants)，可見是想重複利用（reuse）袋子，答案選（B）。
28. W: These peaches are amazing. Would you like one? I got a bag of them.
M: Sure, if you don’t mind giving me one.
W: Not at all. Here you are.
M: Wow! It’s really juicy. Where did you get them?
Q: What does the woman ask the man?
A. If he prefers to stay alone
B. Where he gets his fruit
C. If he wants a fruit
D. What is bothering him
Answer: C
28. 對話第一句中女子說她買了桃子(peaches)並問男子要不要來一個(would you like one?)，答案選(C) If he wants a fruit（他想不想吃個水果）。
29. W: I’ve just been asked to act as an interpreter for my favorite American band.
M: That’s amazing! How did you get the job?
W: A friend of mine who is hosting them contacted me because he knew that I did that kind of work on occasion.
M: What will you have to do?
W: I’ll accompany them throughout the day as they go sightseeing, and then I’ll help them before and after the concert.
M: I had no idea you were that good in both English and Chinese.
Q: What has the woman been asked to do?
A. Accompany the man to a concert
B. Contact the band for her friend
C. Take photos of a band as they tour the sights
D. Translate between English and Chinese
Answer: D
29. 對話第一句中，女子說她受邀擔任她喜歡的美國樂團的口譯員(act as an interpreter)，最後一句中男子提到他沒想到女子的中英文都那麼好（that good in both English and Chinese），可知女子的工作是翻譯中英文，答案選（D）。
30. M: I’m very interested in buying your car. However, if it’s all right with you, I’d like my mechanic to inspect it first.
W: I don’t mind, but I wouldn’t wait too long if I were you.
M: Why’s that?
W: I have two people coming by to see the car this afternoon.
M: Do you have anyone else lined up this morning?
W: No. You’re the only one.
M: Great! I’ll get my friend to drive over right now.
Q: What is the man interested in doing?
A. Selling the woman a car
B. Buying the woman’s car
C. Introducing the woman to his mechanic
D. Taking the car for a drive
Answer: B
30. 對話第一句中男子說很有興趣想買女子的車子（I’m very interested in buying your car），意思相同的答案選（B）Buying the woman’s car（買女子的車）。
閱讀能力測驗
第一部分：詞彙和結構
請依照文意選出最適合的答案。
1. People with lighter skin color have a higher risk of developing skin cancer from being ____ too much to the sun.
A. involved B. exposed
C. transferred D. determined
1. 全句指「膚色較淺的人(lighter skin color)因為過度____陽光下而得到皮膚癌(skin cancer)的風險較高(higher risk)」，正確答案選(B) exposed，being exposed to the sun指「曝曬在太陽下」，其他字義不合。
involve (v.) 牽涉、涉及
transfer (v.) 轉車、轉接
determine (v.) 決定
2. The typhoon caused ____ damage to the villages on the east coast, and thus many people were left homeless.
A. accurate B. minor
C. considerate D. severe
2. 全句指「颱風對東海岸的村落造成____損傷(damage)，因此許多人無家可歸（homeless）」，從後半句可研判答案為(D) severe，表示「嚴重的」，其他選項字義不合。
accurate (adj.) 準確的
minor (adj.) 輕微的
considerate (adj.) 體貼的
3. The art teacher had the students draw a ____ of the model.
A. scenery B. frame
C. portrait D. display
3. 全句指「那位美術老師要學生畫一幅模特兒(model)的_____。」有模特兒表示為人像畫，答案選 (C) portrait（肖像畫），其他字義不合。
scenery (n.) 風景
frame (n.) 框架
display (n.) 展示
4. After college, Timothy kept ____ only a few close friends.
A. in common with B. in favor of
C. in touch with D. in charge of
4. 全句指「大學畢業後，提摩西只跟幾個親近的朋友保持(kept)_____。」答案應選 (C)，片語keep in touch with sb表示「與某人保持聯絡」，其他語意不合。
in common with 和……一致
in favor of 偏愛……
in charge of 負責……
5. The government is calling on its citizens to save water, ____ when it is scarce.
A. especially B. fortunately
C. similarly D. consequently
5. 全句指「政府呼籲市民節約用水，_____在水很稀少時。」答案選(A) especially，表示「特別是在」；其他選項句意不合。
fortunately (adv.) 幸運的是、幸運地
similarly (adv.) 相似地
consequently (adv.) 結果……
6. It’s difficult for most people to walk straight with their eyes ____.
A. close B. closing
C. to close D. closed
6. 全句指「對大多人來說眼睛(eyes)_____直線走路很困難。」此句用到 with + O. + O.C.的句型來表示附帶狀態，O.C.可為Adj.、V-ing或p.p.，因此(A)、(C)不合，且眼睛是被閉上的，因此答案應選表被動的(D) closed。
7. Winnie is ____ a shy girl that she doesn’t speak to people she doesn’t know.
A. so B. such
C. too D. very
7. 全句指「維妮是____害羞的女孩(a shy girl)以致於她不會跟不認識的人說話。」此句測驗句型，空格後面為名詞加上形容詞，正確答案為 (B) such，用such a shy girl表示「如此害羞的女孩」。若選(A) so時後面要先接形容詞 shy 而非冠詞，即so shy a girl，語序不對；(C)、(D) 無此用法。
8. Nadine solved the math problem ____ than anyone else in her class.
A. quicker B. quick
C. much quick D. the most quick
8. 全句指「娜汀解決那個數學問題比(than)班上其他人____。」句中有 than 表示為比較級用法，應選比較級 (A) quicker，其他選項不適合。
9. It’s impressive that six out of the ten best-selling smartphones ever ____ by that company.
A. manufactured
B. to be manufactured
C. were manufactured
D. have manufactured
9. 全句指「很驚人的是十支史上最暢銷的智慧型手機中(ten best-selling smartphones ever)有六支是那間公司_____的(by that company)。」，原句的that子句中缺少動詞，因此不定詞(B)文法不合。再看動詞manufacture表示「製造」，但主詞為智慧型手機(smartphones)且空格後面有 by that company，由語意可知應用被動語態表示手機「被製造」出來，答案選 (C) were manufactured。
10. The largest department store in town ____ open for 75 years this fall.
A. is B. was going to be
C. has been D. will have been
10. 全句指「鎮上最大的百貨公司今年秋天_____開幕七十五年(for 75 years)了。」句中有「for + 一段時間」，時態通常搭配完成式，因此(A)、(B)不適合，句中有 this fall（今年秋天）表示未來的時間，因此要用未來完成式 (D) will have been（即將會）。
V. 閱讀能力測驗︰段落填空
請從四個選項中選出一個最適合的字詞填入空格中。
Questions 11-15
For many people, April Fools¡¦ Day is a day to trick others and to have fun. However, its exact origin isn¡¦t clear. One popular theory of __(11)__ it came into existence involves a change of calendar. People in
__(15)__ new calendar system.
11. A. what B. while
C. whether D. how
11. 全文主題為愚人節(April Fools’ Day)，第三句提到「一個關於愚人節_____出現的熱門推論牽涉到日曆的改變。」空格後面為完整句，因此答案選(D) how，引導名詞子句、表示「愚人節是如何出現的」。(A) what表示「是什麼」、(B) while表示「當……時」、(C) whether表示「是否」，語意皆不合。
12. A. resulted from B. heard from
C. led to D. headed to
12. 文中第五句提到「之後有一位法國國王在一五六四年把一月一號設為元旦，____困惑以及對不知道這個改變的人開玩笑。」依照語意，答案選(C) led to，表示「導致、造成」，其他語意不合。
result from 源自於
hear from 聽說……的消息
head to 前往（某地）
13. A. applied B. used
C. supposed D. proved
13. 本題測驗動詞意思，第六句表示「然而日曆理論____到英國時似乎比較沒有說服力(less convincing)。」正確答案為(A) applied，片語 apply A to B表示「把A應用到B上」，句中用被動語態be applied to . . .表示「被應用到……」。其他選項語意不合。
14. A. Therefore B. Afterwards
C. Since then D. On occasion
14. 本題測驗轉折詞。第七句說「英國起初在三月二十五號慶祝新年元旦。」第八句說「____，為期一週的宗教慶典隨之而來，在四月一號結束。」兩句時間上有先後順序，因此要選(B) Afterwards表示「之後、接下來」。(A) Therefore表「因此」，但這兩句沒有因果關係。(C) Since then表示「從那之後開始」、(D) On occasion表示「偶爾、有時候」，意思都不合。
15. A. in addition to B. apart from
C. as a result of D. rather than
15. 最後一句「因此，愚人節代表這個慶典的結束____新日曆制度。」從前文可知法國的日曆有改過但英國沒有，英國的四月一號是代表某個宗教慶典的結尾，因此正確答案應選(D) rather than（而不是），其他選項語意不對。
in addition to 除了……還有
apart from除了……之外
as a result of 源自於
VI. 閱讀能力測驗︰閱讀理解
請依照文意選出最適合的答案。
Questions 16-19
Lego bricks are a common sight in many children’s rooms. They have been best sellers for decades, with seven sets being sold every second. Lego produces over 21 billion bricks per year, which, if stacked up, can go half way to the moon. The company uses different ways to keep their classic products current and on top. For example, a new police station set is released every few years, but Lego adds a new story as well as new tools with it. Lego also tries to use existing pieces when creating new sets so as to reduce costs for new molds. This also means that pieces produced now can still fit with those made in 1958.
16. What is this article mainly about?
A. How a Lego brick is made
B. The history of the Lego company
C. Lego’s methods to stay on top of the market
D. Which Lego sets sell the best
16. 全文在探討樂高積木(Lego bricks)有多暢銷以及如何保持經典產品現代化又佔上風(keep their classic products current and on top)，因此最適合的選項為(C) Lego’s methods to stay on top of the market（樂高維持市場銷售龍頭的方法）。
17. Based on the passage, what is one of the goals of the company?
A. To keep their toys modern
B. To release old sets every year
C. To sell its products to adults
D. To mix its products with other toys
17. 文中第四句提到「這間公司用不同方式來讓他們的經典產品維持現代化又佔上風The company uses different ways to keep their classic products current and on top.」意思相近的答案為 (A) To keep their toys modern（讓他們的玩具保持現代化）。
18. Why does Lego use old pieces in new sets?
A. To be more creative
B. To satisfy older kids
C. To be more exciting
D. To save money
18. 文中第六句提到「樂高在創造新組合時也試著用現存的零件以便減低作新模子的成本(so as to reduce costs for new molds)。」可知用舊零件的目的是 (D) To save money（省錢）。
19. How many bricks need to be stacked up to reach the moon?
A. Over 64 billion B. About 42 billion
C. Only 21 billion D. Under 11 billion
19. 文中第三句提到「樂高每年製造超過兩百一十億個(over 21 billions)積木，如果疊起來可以到月球的一半(half way to the moon)」，可見兩年的產量就大約可疊到抵達月球的高度，因此答案選兩倍的 (B) About 42 billion（約四百二十億個）。
Questions 20–23
20. Who can take part in the contest?
A. Children
B. All teenagers
C. Adults
D Eighteen-year-olds only
20. 規則(Rules)的第一條說「只有滿十八歲或以上的人(eighteen or over)可以參加」，可見答案為 (C) Adults（成年人）。
21. What does Sam win if the judges think he has the best costume?
A. $500 B. $300
C. $200 D. $100
21. 獎項中提到頭獎(first-place winner)的獎金是$500，答案選(A)。
22. How long does the contest last?
A. 30 minutes B. One hour
C. 90 minutes D. Two hours
22. 規則的第三條說「比賽六點半開始(begins at 6:30)。遊戲及娛樂活動七點半開始(start at 7:30)。」可推測中間的一個小時就是比賽時間，答案選(B) One hour。
23. When do you need to sign up for the contest?
A. At least two weeks in advance
B. At most two weeks in advance
C. On October 18
D. On October 31
23. 規則第四條說「要參加請在十月十八號之前登記(register by October 18)」，而第一行提到比賽時間是十月三十一號星期六(Saturday, October 31)，可見最晚大約兩個星期前要報名，故答案選(A) At least two weeks in advance.（至少兩星期之前）。
