Unit 1一、詞彙題 ( ) 1. As more people rely on the Internet for information, it has _____ newspapers as the most important

source of news.(A) distributed (B) subtracted (C) replaced (D) transferred 【102 學測】

( ) 2. The rise of oil prices made scientists search for new energy resources to ______ oil.(A) apply (B) replace (C) inform (D) persuade 【94 學測】

( ) 3. Dr. Chu’s speech on the new energy source attracted great _____ from the audience at the conference.(A) attention (B) fortune (C) solution (D) influence 【100 學測】

( ) 4. To have a full discussion of the issue, the committee spent a whole hour _____ their ideas at the meeting.(A) depositing (B) exchanging (C) governing (D) interrupting 【98 學測】

( ) 5. Hseu Fang-yi, a young Taiwanese dancer, recently _____ at Lincoln Center in New York and won a great deal of praise.(A) performed (B) pretended (C) postponed (D) persuaded 【97 學測】

( ) 6. With her teachers’ and parents’ ______, Jane regained her confidence and has made great progress.(A) construction (B) movement (C) association (D) encouragement 【91 指考】

二、文法題( ) 1. The man then took the worm out of the first jar and put it in the second jar __ __ contained alcohol and said to the

audience, “Now watch the reaction.”(A) what (B) when (C) which (D) where 【93 指考補考】

( ) 2. Its worldwide popularity is mainly due to its theme music, which showcases ABBA’s timeless songs in a fresh and vital way retains the essence of both pop music and good musical theater.

(A) how (B) what (C) where (D) that 【100 學測】 ( ) 3. At the end of the class, you with you classmates the meals you have created, and you will leave with recipe

handouts and, more importantly, the ability to cook two weeks of fantastic, low-cost meals. (A) share (B) are shared (C) are sharing (D) will share 【92 學測補考】

( ) 4. Recent studies have shown that alcohol is the leading gateway drug for teenagers. Gateway drugs are substances people take that them to take more drugs.

(A) lead (B) leads (C) leading (D) led 【97 指考】三、文章題第 1 至 5 題為題組 There was a time when Whitney didn’t have a lot of friends. She was a bit shy and reserved. __1__ All through high school, though, she wasn’t able to make good friends or find companionship. When it was time to go to college, Whitney was quite nervous. She was going to be rooming with someone she didn’t know and living in a town 300 miles away from home. There wouldn’t be a single person she knew in

town. __2__ The first week of classes, something happened that changed Whitney’s life forever. __3__ She told everyone where she came from and all of the other ordinary details that students share in such situations. The final question for each student to answer was, “what is your goal for this class?” Most of the students said that they would like to get a good grade, pass the class or something similar. __4__ She said that her goal was to make just one good friend. While most of the students sat in silence, one student came to Whitney and held out her hand and introduced herself. She asked if they could be friends. The whole room was silent. All eyes focused on Whitney and the hand extended just in front of her. __5__ Whitney learned the power of asking for what she wanted and taking action on that day. (A) For some reason, Whitney said something entirely different. (B) Whitney smiled and stretched her hand out and a friendship was formed. (C) She had no idea how she was going to make friends in this new environment. (D) In her English Composition class, she was asked to share a little about herself. (E) She never really wanted to be popular, but she did want to have someone to share secrets and laughs with. 【98 指考】第 6 至 9 題為題組

The high school prom is the first formal social event for most American teenagers. It has also been a rite of passage for young Americans for nearly a century.

The word “prom” was first used in the 1890s, referring to formal dances in which the guests of a party would display their fashions and dancing skills during the evening’s grand march. In the United States, parents and educators have come to regard the prom as an important lesson in social skills. Therefore, proms have been held every year in high schools for students to learn proper social behavior.

The first high school proms were held in the 1920s in America. By the 1930s, proms were common across the country. For many older Americans, the prom was a modest, home-grown affair in the school gymnasium. Prom-goers were well dressed but not fancily dressed up for the occasion: boys wore jackets and ties and girls their Sunday dresses. Couples danced to music provided by a local amateur band or a record player. After the 1960s, and especially since the 1980s, the high school prom in many areas has become a serious exercise in excessive consumption, with boys renting expensive tuxedos and girls wearing designer gowns. Stretch limousines were hired to drive the prom-goers to expensive restaurants or discos for an all-night extravaganza.

Whether simple or lavish, proms have always been more or less traumatic events for adolescents who worry about self-image and fitting in with their peers. Prom night can be a dreadful experience for socially awkward teens or for those who do not secure dates. Since the 1990s, alternative proms have been organized in some areas to meet the needs of particular students. For example, proms organized by and for homeless youth were reported. There were also “couple-free” proms to which all students are welcome.( ) 6. In what way are high school proms significant to American teenagers?

(A) They are part of the graduation ceremony.(B) They are occasions for teens to show off their limousines.(C) They are important events for teenagers to learn social skills.(D) They are formal events in which teens share their traumatic experiences.

( ) 7. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?(A) Proper social behavior must be observed by prom-goers.(B) Proms held in earlier times gave less pressure to teenagers.(C) Proms are regarded as important because everyone dresses up for the occasion.(D) The prom has changed from a modest event to a glamorous party over the years.

( ) 8. According to the passage, what gave rise to alternative proms?(A) Not all students behaved well at the proms.(B) Proms were too serious for young prom-goers.(C) Teenagers wanted to attend proms with their dates.(D) Students with special needs did not enjoy conventional proms.

( ) 9. Which of the following statements is true?(A) Unconventional proms have been organized since the 1960s.(B) In the 1980s, proms were held in local churches for teenagers to attend.

(C) Proms have become a significant event in American high schools since the 1930s.(D) In the 1890s, high school proms were all-night social events for some American families. 【99 學測】

四、翻譯寫作題1. 下圖呈現的是美國某高中的全體學生每天進行各種活動的時間分配，請寫一篇至少 120 個單詞的英文

作文。文分兩段，第一段描述該圖所呈現之特別現象；第二段請說明整體而言，你一天的時間分配與該高中全體學生的異同，並說明其理由。

【103 指考】……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. CBABA 6.D二、1. CDDA三、1. ECDAB 6.CDDC

Unit 2一、詞彙題( ) 1. The postal special service is very efficient. A package sent can be received in a couple of hours.

(A) delivery (B) directory (C) discovery (D) dormitory 【91 學測】( ) 2. If you expect to have quick of the goods, it is better to have them airmailed.

(A) discovery (B) directory (C) delivery (D) dormitory【91 學測補考】( ) 3. We believe that with your intelligence and hard work, you will pass the exam without any difficulty.

(A) firmly (B) extremely (C) strictly (D) inquiringly 【87 學測】( ) 4. Helen let out a sigh of ______ after hearing that her brother was not injured in the accident.

(A) hesitation (B) relief (C) sorrow (D) triumph 【101 學測】( ) 5. It was a great for his family that he had survived the cold weather in the mountain.

(A) moral (B) promise (C) relief (D) success 【88 學測】( ) 6. Using a heating pad or taking warm baths can sometimes help to _____ pain in the lower back.

(A) polish (B) relieve (C) switch (D) maintain 【99 學測】二、文法題( ) 1. The cab went up on the footpath and 　 　 stopped centimeters away from a shop window.

(A) hardly (B) likely (C) finally (D) mainly 【94 指考】( ) 2.If you’ve ever seen the Sean Connery movie Medicine Man, 　 　 the annual convention of wizards and witches

will be familiar to you.(A) since (B) so (C) then (D) though

【95 指考】第 3 至 7 題為題組

April Fools’ Day, one of the most light-hearted days of the year, has an unclear origin. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons from winter to spring; others, however, believe that it 3 the adoption of a new calendar.

Ancient cultures celebrated New Year’s Day on or around April 1, which roughly coincides with the beginning of spring. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered a new calendar, which called for New Year’s Day to be celebrated on January 1. However, many people, either refusing to accept the new date or not having heard about it, 4 to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1. Other people began to make fun of these traditionalists, sending them on “fool’s errands” or trying to fool them into believing something false. 5 , the practice spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

Nowadays, on April Fools’ Day, people often 6 to create elaborate hoaxes to fool others. Newspapers, radio and TV stations, and websites have participated in the April 1 tradition of making 7 reports in order to fool their audiences. The BBC once reported that Swiss farmers were experiencing a spaghetti crop and showed scenes of people harvesting noodles from trees. Guess what? Numerous viewers were fooled.( ) 3. (A) leads to (B) brings out (C) stems from (D) comes across ( ) 4. (A) continue (B) continuing (C) to continue (D) continued( ) 5. (A) Precisely (B) Eventually (C) Additionally (D) Literally

( ) 6. (A) come to an end (B) go to great lengths (C) put in service (D) hold in store ( ) 7. (A) fictional (B) essential (C) ancient (D) subjective 【108 學測】三、文章題第 1 至 5 題為題組

A wise woman traveling in the mountains found a precious stone. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry. The wise woman generously opened her bag to 1 her food with the traveler. When the hungry traveler saw the precious stone, he asked her to give it to him. The woman did 2 without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing. If he sold the stone, he thought, he 3 enough money for the rest of his life. But in a few days he came back to find the woman. When he found her, he said, “I know how valuable this stone is, but I’m giving it back to you, 4 that you can give me something even more precious. You gave me the stone without asking for anything 5 . Please teach me what you have in your heart that makes you so generous.”( ) 1. (A) give (B) bring (C) share (D) earn( ) 2. (A) so (B) such (C) as (D) thus( ) 3. (A) had (B) had had (C) would have (D) would have had( ) 4. (A) hope (B) hoping (C) hoped (D) to hope( ) 5. (A) on leave (B) by surprise (C) off record (D) in return 【97 學測】四、翻譯寫作題1. 你 (英文名字必須假設為 George 或 Mary) 向朋友 (英文名字必須假設為 Adam 或 Eve) 借了一件相當珍

貴的物品，但不慎遺失，一時又買不到替代品。請寫一封信，第一段說明物品遺失的經過，第二段則表達歉意並提出可能的解決方案。請注意：為避免評分困擾，請使用上述提示的 George 或 Mary 在信末署名，不得使用自己真實的中文或英文姓名。

【97 學測】……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. ACABC 6. B二、1. CCCDB 6.BA三、1. CACBD

Unit 3一、詞彙題( ) 1. Writing term papers and giving oral reports are typical course _____ for college students.

(A) requirements (B) techniques (C) situations (D) principles 【107 學測】( ) 2. Betty was _____ to accept her friend’s suggestion because she thought she could come up with a better

idea herself.(A) tolerable (B) sensitive (C) reluctant (D) modest 【102 學測】

二、文章題第 1 至 5 題為題組

There are two kinds of heroes: heroes who shine in the face of great danger, who perform an 1 act in a difficult situation, and heroes who live an ordinary life like us, who do their work 2 by many of us, but who 3 a difference in the lives of others.

Heroes are selfless people who perform extraordinary acts. The mark of heroes is not necessarily the result of their action, but 4 they are willing to do for others and for their chosen cause. 5 they fail, their determination lives on for others to follow. The glory lies not in the achievement but in the sacrifice.( ) 1. (A) annoying (B) interfering (C) amazing (D) inviting( ) 2. (A) noticing (B) noticeable (C) noticed (D) unnoticed( ) 3. (A) make (B) do (C) tell (D) count( ) 4. (A) what (B) who (C) those (D) where( ) 5. (A) Not until (B) Even if (C) As if (D) No sooner than 【95 學測】第 6 至 9 題為題組

Camille Mahlknecht, 9, has some big fun planned for this weekend. She and other residents of Agoura Hills, California, plan to pick up trash during their city’s annual cleanup. At the same time, Wissam Raed, 12, will be busy volunteering too. Thousands of miles away in Lebanon, Wissam plans to put on a play at an orphanage and bring potted plants to elderly people at a senior citizen center.

Some other children like Nathan White, 10, have personal reasons for volunteering. Nathan’s grandmother died of a heart attack. To help raise money for medical research, Nathan participated in Jump Rope for Heart. He and five other boys took turns jumping rope for two and half hours and collected more than US$1,200 in donations for the American Heart Association.

Millions of children around the globe lend a hand to their communities every year. Schools and parents also contribute to the rise in youth service. For example, many schools offer community service activities for students to join. Teachers either combine volunteer work with classroom lessons or make service work a requirement. Parents, on the other hand, encourage their kids to volunteer and do it with them.

Community service is particularly important in this recession time. As the need for monetary support and other aid has increased, many charitable organizations have experienced a significant drop in donations. Camille and other children who volunteer thousands of hours annually can fill in some of the gaps.

According to research, kids who start volunteering are twice as likely to continue doing good deeds when they are adults. So, grab a paintbrush, a trash bag, or whatever you need to help your community. You’ll love how you feel after helping others. Even dirty work can be lots of fun, if it’s for a good cause. ( ) 6. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage?

(A) To recommend youth service programs to schools. (B) To ask charity organizations to serve the community. (C) To urge children to take part in volunteering activities. (D) To propose alternatives for doing community services.

( ) 7. What is the main idea of the 3rd paragraph? (A) Community service is gaining popularity among children. (B) Families and schools help to make community service popular. (C) Children now depend more on their teachers than on their parents. (D) Nathan White had a special reason to raise money for medical research.

( ) 8. Why is community service important in a time of recession? (A) It raises money for school activities. (B) It teaches children to take care of the sick. (C) It gives charity organizations some needed help. (D) It encourages parents and teachers to work together.

( ) 9. What can be inferred from the passage? (A) Community service can help prevent juvenile delinquency. (B) Children will probably leave school and work as volunteers. (C) Organizing sports events for the school is a kind of community service. (D) Children who do volunteer work are more likely to grow up to be caring adults. 【98 指考】

三、翻譯寫作題1. 如果我們只為自己而活，就不會真正地感到快樂。2. 當我們開始為他人著想，快樂之門自然會開啟。

【96 學測】3. 一個成功的企業不應該把獲利當作最主要的目標。4. 它應該負起社會責任，以增進大眾的福祉。

【104 學測】5. 請以下面編號 1 至 4 的四張圖畫內容為藍本，依序寫一篇文章，描述女孩與貓之間的故事。你也可以

發揮想像力，自己選定一個順序，編寫故事。請注意，故事內容務必涵蓋四張圖意，力求情節完整、前後發展合理。

(1) (3)

(2) (4)

【96 學測】6.請仔細觀察以下三幅連環圖片的內容，並想像第四幅圖片可能的發展，寫出一個涵蓋連環圖片內容並

有完整結局的故事。

【102 學測】7. 如果你就讀的學校預計辦理一項社區活動，而目前師生初步討論出三個方案：（一）提供社區老人服

務（如送餐、清掃、陪伴等）；（二）舉辦特色市集（如農產、文創、二手商品等）；（三）舉辦藝文活動（如展出、表演、比賽等）。這三個方案，你會選擇哪一個？請以此為題，寫一篇英文作文，文長至少 120 個單詞。文分兩段，第一段說明你的選擇及原因，第二段敘述你認為應該要有哪些活動內容，並說明設計理由。

【107 指考】…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. AC二、1. CDAAB 6. CBCD三、1. If we live only for ourselves, we won’t truly be happy.2. When we start to think for others, the door to happiness will (naturally) open itself.3. (1) A successful enterprise should not make earning profits its main/primary objective/goal.

(2) A successful enterprise should not see/view/take/regard/think of/look upon earning/making profits as its main/primary objective/goal.

4. It should take on its social responsibility to increase public well-being.Unit 4一、詞彙題(　) 1. Eating dessert before meals may kill your .

(A) energy (B) character (C) quality (D) appetite【91 學測補考】(　) 2. In line with the worldwide green movement, carmakers have been working hard to make their new

models more _____ friendly to reduce pollution.(A) liberally (B) individually (C) financially (D) environmentally【105 學測】

(　) 3. Due to numerous accidents that occurred while people were playing Pokémon GO, players were

advised to be _____ of possible dangers in the environment.(A) aware (B) ashamed (C) doubtful (D) guilty 【106 學測】

(　) 4. This library is famous for its wide of books. You can find books on any topic you are interested in.(A) technology (B) connection (C) variety (D) amazement 【86 學測】

二、文法題( ) 1. The 7,000 pieces—full statues, heads and carved inscriptions—are breathtaking not only for their

individual beauty, but also for 　 　 they represent: a road map to the origins of much of Southeast Asian culture.(A) what (B) which (C) that (D) when 【94 指考】

( ) 1. In other words, the scarcity of goods is causes humans to attribute value.(A) what (B) which (C) why (D) how 【100 學測】

( ) 2. Yet, knowing perfectly well a troublemaker his son was, the father refused to give them any money.(A) how (B) that (C) why (D) what 【105 學測】

( ) 3. A polygraph machine, also known as a “lie detector,” is a common part of criminal investigations. The instrument is used to measure a person’s body reacts to questions.(A) what (B) when (C) how (D) why 【105 學測】

( ) 2. The term “lucid” means clear; lucid dreamers know that they are dreaming and they are dreaming of. It is different from daydreaming.(A) what (B) why (C) when (D) which 【107 學測】

三、文章題第 1 至 5 題為題組

The fruits and vegetables we eat often come in distinctive colors. The rich colors, __1 _, are not there only to attract attention. They perform another important function for the plants.

Research shows that the substances _2__ these colors actually protect plants from chemical damage. The colors come mainly from chemicals known as antioxidants. Plants make antioxidants to protect themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light, __3__ may cause harmful elements to form within the plant cells.

When we eat colorful fruits and vegetables, the coloring chemicals protect us, too. Typically, an intensely colored plant has _ 4__ of these protective chemicals than a paler one does. Research on how chemicals in blueberries affect brain function even suggests that these chemicals may help our own brains work more _ 5__. In other words, eating richly colored fruits and vegetables makes us both healthier and smarter. ( ) 1. (A) almost (B) rarely (C) however (D) relatively ( ) 2. (A) capable of (B) different from (C) inferior to (D) responsible for ( ) 3. (A) which (B) that (C) what (D) such ( ) 4. (A) more (B) less (C) most (D) least ( ) 5. (A) obviously (B) diligently (C) efficiently (D) superficially 【97 指考】…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. DDAC二、1. AADCA三、1. CDAAC

Unit 5一、詞彙題(　) 1. We must be extremely careful about what we read in the newspaper because the reports are not ________ true and

accurate.(A) barely (B) doubtfully (C) roughly (D) necessarily 【93 指考補考】

(　) 2. Typhoon Maggie brought to I-lan County a huge amount of rainfall, much greater than the _____ rainfall of the season in the area. (A) average (B) considerate (C) promising (D) enjoyable 【100 學測】

(　) 3. Peter stayed up late last night, so he drank a lot of coffee this morning to keep himself _____ in class.(A) acceptable (B) amazed (C) accurate (D) awake 【99 學測】

(　) 4. Nowadays students can information from a variety of sources, such as computers, television, and compact discs.(A) press (B) express (C) oppress (D) access 【85 學測】

(　) 5. A menu serves to _____ customers about the varieties and prices of the dishes offered by the restaurant.(A) appeal (B) convey (C) inform (D) demand 【99 指考】

(　) 6. Living in a highly _____ society, you definitely have to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible.(A) tolerant (B) permanent (C) favorable (D) competitive 【92 學測】

(　) 7. I’m afraid we can’t take your word, for the evidence we’ve collected so far is not ____ with what you said.(A) familiar (B) consistent (C) durable (D) sympathetic 【100 指考】

(　) 8. Mr. Chang always tries to answer all questions from his students. He will not _____ any of them even if they may sound stupid.(A) reform (B) depress (C) ignore (D) confirm 【94 學測】

(　) 9. Besides lung cancer, another _____ of smoking is wrinkles, a premature sign of aging.(A ) blessing (B) campaign (C) consequence (D) breakthrough 【98 學測】

(　) 10. All passengers riding in cars are required to fasten their seatbelts in order to reduce the risk of _____ in case of an accident.

(A) injury (B) offense (C) sacrifice (D) victim 【105 學測】(　) 11. Although Maggie has been physically _____ to her wheelchair since the car accident, she does not

limit herself to indoor activities. (A) ceased (B) committed (C) confined (D) conveyed 【105 學測】

二、文法題( ) 1. The Amazons are completely dependent on their slaves their sharp jaws, so well suited for fighting, are useless

in taking care of larvae or for digging. (A) unless (B) that (C) if (D) because

【92 學測】( ) 2. the information on storage and shipment is not always readily available to consumers, bottled water may not be

a better alternative to tap water.(A) Although (B) Despite (C) Since (D) So 【99 學測】

( ) 3. An adjustment refusal message requires your best communication skills it is bad news to the receiver. (A) till (B) unless (C) because (D) therefore 【100 指考】

( ) 4. In reality, these spots most often develop mild to moderate trauma to your nail.(A) in spite of (B) as a result of (C) to the best of (D) for the sake of 【107 指考】

第 5 至 9 題為題組 The pineapple, a delicious tropical fruit, has been valued for centuries not only for its distinct and

unique taste, but also for its miraculous health and medical benefits. But pineapples can also be a fashionable fruit: Pineapple leaves can 5 a substitute for leather.

The idea was developed when a Spanish designer travelling to the Philippines observed a traditional Filipino shirt 6 together with the fibers of pineapple leaves. After five years of research, she created from pineapple leaves a material which, like real leather, can be used for making bags, shoes, and 7 textile products. It is an eco-friendly and biodegradable fiber.

This eco-friendly leather has clear 8 for the environment, compared to real leather and synthetic leathers. It requires fewer chemicals, making it safer for the workers in factories. Its manufacture also leaves a smaller carbon footprint. In addition, the leftover material following the removal of fibers can even be used as a natural fertilizer back in the pineapple fields.

9 its low cost, this innovative material is already being used by many leading fashion companies to make their products. ( ) 5. (A) bring along (B) turn out (C) account for (D) serve as ( ) 6. (A) wove (B) weaving (C) woven (D) to weave ( ) 7. (A) else (B) those (C) other (D) such ( ) 8. (A) advantages (B) considerations (C) opportunities (D) responsibilities ( ) 9. (A) Due to (B) Nothing but (C) In contrast to (D) On behalf of 【108 學測】三、文章題第 1 至 5 題為題組

You must have had this kind of experience: While in the middle of a normal dream, you suddenly realize that you are dreaming. This kind of dream is called a “lucid dream.” The term “lucid” means clear; lucid dreamers know that they are dreaming and 1 they are dreaming of. It is different from daydreaming. When a person is having a lucid dream, the person’s body is 2 ; when a person daydreams, his/her body is awake. Thus, daydreams are really just waking thoughts. In lucid dreams, however, we are completely immersed in the dream world.

Yet, lucid dreaming is 3 just having a clear dream. It is your chance to play around with the extraordinary abilities buried in unused parts of your brain. 4 , it is a way for you to put the deepest areas of your brain to good use while you’re sleeping. You can be an everyday Jane Doe or John Smith while awake but a superhero while sleeping, 5 who you are in real life. All the obstacles of reality can be set aside and you are able to accomplish tasks that you could never manage in waking reality.(　) 1. (A) what (B) why (C) when (D) which

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(　) 2. (A) apart (B) absent (C) alone (D) asleep (　) 3. (A) related to (B) aside from (C) more than (D) nothing but (　) 4. (A) In other words (B) By no means (C) At any cost (D) On the contrary (　) 5. (A) such as (B) regardless of (C) with respect to (D) on behalf of 【107 學測】四、翻譯寫作題1. 請根據以下三張連環圖畫的內容，以 “In the English class last week, ...” 開頭，將圖中主角所經歷

的事件作一合理的敘述。

【94 學測】…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. DADDC 6. DBCCA 11. C二、1. DCCBA 6.BDCC三、1. ADCAB

Unit 6一、詞彙題(　) 1. Typhoon Morakot claimed more than six hundred lives in early August of 2009, making it the most

serious natural _____ in Taiwan in recent decades.(A) disaster (B) barrier (C) anxiety (D) collapse 【99 學測】

(　) 2. Cheese, powdered milk, and yogurt are common milk ____.(A) produces (B) products (C) productions (D) productivities 【94 學測】

(　) 3. Mr. Lin is a very ________ writer; he publishes at least five novels every year.(A) moderate (B) temporary (C) productive (D) reluctant 【99 學測】

(　) 4. Irene does not throw away used envelopes. She ____ them by using them for taking telephone messages.(A) designs (B) recycles (C) disguises (D) manufactures 【94 學測】

二、文法題( ) 1. When outbreaks become widespread within a country, control can be extremely difficult. __ __, government

authorities usually undertake aggressive emergency control measures as soon as an outbreak is detected. (A) Instead (B) Therefore (C) By no means (D) On the contrary 【93 指考】

( ) 2. Animals are able to feel pain __ __ they can use it for self-protection.(A) although (B) because (C) when (D) so that 【94 學測】

( ) 3. Post offices would remain open on Saturdays customers can drop off mail or packages, buy postage stamps, or access their post office boxes.(A) so that (B) as soon as (C) in case (D) ever since 【100 指考】

( ) 4. Research has proven that weather plays a part in our moods: Warmer temperatures and exposure to sunshine increase positive thinking, whereas cold, rainy days bring anxiety and fatigue. , many people believe that bad weather can reduce productivity and efficiency. (A) At most (B) In contrast (C) Literally (D) Accordingly 【106 學測】

第 5 至 9 題為題組 Every year tens of thousands of tourists visit Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Tanzania, Africa, to

witness the scenes depicted in Earnest Hemingway’s The Snows of Kilimanjaro. They are attracted by the American writer’s 5 of the millennia-old glaciers. However, this tourist attraction will soon 6 . According to the Climate Change Group, formed by environmentalists worldwide to document the effects of global warming, Mount Kilimanjaro’s snows and glaciers are melting and are 7 to disappear by 2020. Not only will the summit lose its tourist attraction, but the disappearance of the snows will also cause major damage to the ecosystem on the dry African plains at its base. 8 the snow covering the peak, there will not be enough moisture and water to nourish the plants and animals below. Rising temperatures, an effect of global warming, 9 threaten the ecosystem of this mountain area. The loss of snows on the 5,892m peak, which have been there for about 11,700 years, could have disastrous effects on Tanzania. ( ) 5. (A) situations (B) descriptions (C) translations (D) calculations ( ) 6. (A) operate (B) expand (C) recover (D) vanish ( ) 7. (A) capable (B) ready (C) likely (D) horrible ( ) 8. (A) Among (B) Besides (C) Inside (D) Without ( ) 9. (A) thus (B) just (C) instead (D) otherwise 【101 學測】三、文章題

第 1 至 5 題為題組 Many people like to drink bottled water because they feel that tap water may not be safe, but is bottled water really

any better?Bottled water is mostly sold in plastic bottles and that’s why it is potentially health 1 . Processing the plastic can

lead to the release of harmful chemical substances into the water contained in the bottles. The chemicals can be absorbed into the body and 2 physical discomfort, such as stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Health risks can also result from inappropriate storage of bottled water. Bacteria can multiply if the water is kept on the shelves for too long or if it is exposed to heat or direct sunlight. 3 the information on storage and shipment is not always readily available to consumers, bottled water may not be a better alternative to tap water.

Besides these 4 issues, bottled water has other disadvantages. It contributes to global warming. An estimated 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide were generated in 2006 by the production of plastic for bottled water. In addition, bottled water produces an incredible amount of solid 5 . According to one research, 90% of the bottles used are not recycled and lie for ages in landfills.( ) 1. (A) frightening (B) threatening (C) appealing (D) promoting( ) 2. (A) cause (B) causing (C) caused (D) to cause( ) 3. (A) Although (B) Despite (C) Since (D) So( ) 4. (A) display (B) production (C) shipment (D) safety( ) 5. (A) waste (B) resource (C) ground (D) profit 【99 學測】第 6 至 8 題為題組

Rice balls with folded plastic wrappers separating the rice from the seaweed; a dozen kinds of cold tea in a dozen different bottles─enter any convenience store in Japan, and you’re immediately struck by the great variety and quality of the packaging!

Japanese companies have been accused of over-packaging; but within the Japanese cultural context, that’s not really true. The Japanese tend to use more packaging because of a cultural emphasis on freshness and a lack of storage space at home. Moreover, they believe nice packaging adds value because it’s a strong signal of quality. What’s more, compared with Westerners, the Japanese are more connected with packaging as a symbol of appreciation, love and care. Packaging has, therefore, attained an important place in Japan’s economy. The packaging market is worth over ￥7.4 trillion. New packaging is introduced to Japanese store shelves at a rate of 20 percent per year, the highest rate in the world. In such an environment, a product has to have more than just a nice graphic design to differentiate it from its shelf-mates. The product has to speak to the consumer’s needs with both personality and practical value. In this changing industry, nothing is really certain except one thing. You can be sure that the goods out there on display on the shelves of the convenience store will soon be looking rather different.( ) 6. This passage is most likely taken from a _____.

(A) cookbook (B) user’s manual(C) consumer report (D) fashion magazine

( ) 7. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the Japanese to use more packaging?(A) Packaging helps to keep food fresh. (B) Packaging helps the Japanese to show appreciation.(C) The Japanese consider packaging a symbol of quality.(D) Packaging is a way to compete with Westerners in economy.

( ) 8. The word “shelf-mates” in the second paragraph most likely refers to _____.(A) co-workers on the job (B) other products in the store(C) customers’ need for other products (D) other graphic designs on the package 【95 指考】

…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. ABCB二、1. BDADB 6.DCDA三、1. BACDA 6. CDB

Unit 7一、詞彙題(　) 1. The interviewees were trying very hard to _____ the interviewers that they were very capable and should

be given the job.(A) credit (B) impress (C) relieve (D) acquire 【107 學測】

(　) 2. Your desk is crowded with too many unnecessary things. You have to some of them.(A) remain (B) resist (C) remove (D) renew 【91 學測】

(　) 3. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to the water as soon as possible.(A) reserve (B) repair (C) retire (D) remove 【91 學測補考】

(　) 4. Tom was very ill a week ago, but now he looks healthy. We are ______ by his quick recovery.(A) amazed (B) convinced (C) advised (D) confirmed 【96 學測】

(　) 5. To make fresh lemonade, cut the lemon in half, _____ the juice into a bowl, and then add as much water and sugar as you like.

(A) decrease (B) squeeze (C) freeze (D) cease 【100 學測】(　 ) 6. After graduation, Mr. Chang worked very hard and won several cases. He ________ built up a reputation as a

successful lawyer.(A) hardly (B) gradually (C) portably (D) mutually 【93 指考補考】

(　) 7. When I open a book, I look first at the table of to get a general idea of the book and to see which chapters I might be interested in reading.(A) contracts (B) contents (C) contests (D) contacts 【100 學測】

(　) 8. As David finished the last drop of the delicious chicken soup, he licked his lips and gave out sounds of ______. (A) contentment (B) dominance (C) explosion (D) affection 【106 指考】

二、文法題( ) 1. In this course, you will learn to cook two weeks of healthy, inexpensive meals in just one day.

(A) what (B) where (C) when (D) how 【92 學測補考】( ) 2. However, according to a wide array of scientific and sociological research, creativity is a sign of

rare genius than a natural human potential.(A) more (B) less (C) better (D) worse 【107 學測】

( ) 3. The team has also developed a special device which uses scent bottles and visual trickery to make the wearers of these glasses think that the plain snack they are eating is than it actually is. (A) prettier (B) larger (C) healthier (D) tastier 【108 學測】

…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. BCDAB 6. BBA二、1. DBD

Unit 8一、詞彙題(　)1.Research shows that men and women usually think differently. For example, they have quite different

_____ about what marriage means in their life.(A) decisions (B) beliefs (C) styles (D) degrees 【107 學測】

(　) 2. There are altogether 154 foreign students in this university, ____ a total of thirteen different countries. (A) constructing (B) representing (C) exploiting (D) participating 【92 指考】

(　) 3. The results of this survey are not reliable because the people it questioned were not a typical or _____ sample of the entire population that was studied. (A) primitive (B) spiritual (C) representative (D) informative 【105 學測】

(　) 4. John had failed to pay his phone bills for months, so his telephone was ______ last week.(A) interrupted (B) disconnected (C) excluded (D) discriminated 【93 學測】

(　) 5. Chinese parents are usually very _____ of their children. They want to make sure their children are safe and well taken care of all the time.(A) patient (B) peculiar (C) protective (D) persuasive 【92 指考】

(　) 6. This library is famous for its wide of books. You can find books on any topic you are interested in.(A) technology (B) connection (C) variety (D) amazement 【86 學測】

(　) 7. Everyone in our company enjoys working with Jason. He’s got all the qualities that make a _____ partner. (A) desirable (B) comfortable (C) frequent (D) hostile 【100 學測】

(　) 8. Martha has been trying to ______ her roommate since their quarrel last week, as she doesn’t want to continue the argument. (A) overgrow (B) bother (C) pursue (D) avoid 【106 指考】

二、文法題( ) 1. His flight was supposed to last only 15 minutes, so there was no provision made for him to relieve himself in the

capsule. His flight, , was delayed for hours. (A) therefore (B) similarly (C) however (D) otherwise 【92 學測】

( ) 2. Science makes possible the use of new materials and new methods of producing objects. For example, some 20th-century chairs are made of steel and plastic. These materials, 　 　, were undreamed of in the 18th century. (A) finally (B) however (C) in addition (D) as a result 【92 指考】

( ) 3. ______ all bird species are thought to be susceptible to infection, domestic poultry flocks are especially vulnerable to infections that can rapidly reach epidemic proportions. (A) Not (B) While (C) Since (D) Unless 【94 指考】

( ) 4. The fruits and vegetables we eat often come in distinctive colors. The rich colors, , are not there only to attract attention. They perform another important function for the plants. (A) almost (B) rarely (C) however (D) relatively 【97 指考】

( ) 5. Those who take pride in being decisive often try their best to consider all the factors beforehand. , it is

not unusual for them to come up with a decision before they have the time to do so. (A) However (B) Furthermore (C) Conditionally (D) Similarly 【101 學測】

( ) 6. Many thousand-year-old coins often sell for no more than a few dollars because there are a lot of them around, a 1913 Liberty Head Nickel may sell for over one million US dollars because there are only five in existence.(A) since (B) while (C) whether (D) if 【102 學測】

( ) 7. They asked for a ransom of $2,000 to return the boy. , their plan quickly got out of control. (A) However (B) Otherwise (C) Furthermore (D) Accordingly 【105 學測】

( ) 8. The gurnard species has a wide vocal repertoire and keeps up a constant chatter. Codfish, , usually keep silent, except when they are laying eggs. (A) by all means (B) for example (C) as a result (D) on the other hand 【102 指考】

( ) 9. The Amazons are completely dependent on their slaves their sharp jaws, so well suited for fighting, are useless in taking care of larvae or for digging. (A) unless (B) that (C) if (D) because 【92 學測】

( ) 10. An adjustment refusal message requires your best communication skills it is bad news to the receiver. (A) till (B) unless (C) because (D) therefore 【100 指考】

第 11 至 15 題為題組 Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a very beautiful city. Situated on both banks of the winding River

Vltava, Prague is like one big open-air museum. 11 some six hundred years of architecture nearly untouched by natural disaster or war, the city retains much of its medieval appearance. ＿ 12 ＿ you go, there are buildings in Romanic, Baroque, and Rococo styles that were popular hundreds of years ago. All of them successfully 13 the destruction of postwar redevelopment and remained unchanged. While the Iron Curtain was still in place under the communist government, Prague was ＿ 14 ＿ visited by foreigners. Since the 1990s, 15 , all that has changed. Prague is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe.( ) 11. (A) For (B) With (C) Upon (D) Along( ) 12. (A) Since (B) Before (C) Whatever (D) Wherever( ) 13. (A) escaped (B) featured (C) defended (D) inspired( ) 14. (A) ever (B) seldom (C) nearly (D) wholly( ) 15. (A) afterwards (B) therefore (C) however (D) furthermore 【97 學測】第 16 至 17 題為題組

An area code is a section of a telephone number which generally represents the geographical area that the phone receiving the call is based in. It is the two or three digits just before the local number. If the number 16 is in the same area as the number making the call, an area code usually doesn’t need to be dialed. The local number, 17 , must always be dialed in its entirety.( ) 16. (A) calling (B) being called (C) having called (D) has been calling( ) 17. (A) in fact (B) to illustrate (C) at the same time (D) on the other hand 【102 學測】第 18 至 22 題為題組

One factor that separates a living thing from an inanimate object is the organism’s ability to carry out chemical reactions that are crucial for its survival. Imagine the infinite amount of reactions that a large organism such as human carries out every single day. 18 of these reactions are possible without enzymes.

Enzymes consist of various types of proteins that work to drive the chemical reactions 19 for certain types of nutrients to take effect. Enzymes can either launch a reaction or speed it up. In the absence of enzymes,

reactants may take hundreds of years to convert into a usable product, if they are able to do so 20 . This is why enzymes are crucial in the sustenance of life on earth.

Enzymes, 21 , do not always function perfectly. In 1902 Sir Archibald Garrod was the first to attribute a 22 to an enzyme defect, which he later referred to as an “inborn error of metabolism.” Today, newborns are routinely screened for certain enzyme defects such as PKU (phenylketonuria) and galactosemia, an error in the handling of the sugar galactose. ( ) 18. (A) Any (B) All (C) None (D) More( ) 19. (A) requires (B) required (C) requiring (D) to require ( ) 20. (A) at all (B) at hand (C) at first (D) at ease ( ) 21. (A) hereafter (B) instead (C) likewise (D) however ( ) 22. (A) disease (B) balance (C) measure (D) statement 【106 指考】三、文章題第 1 至 5 題為題組

Much like the dove and robin, the bluebird is considered a very lucky sign in most cultures, particularly when seen in the spring. 1 , a woodpecker, when seen near the home, is regarded as a good sign. In contrast, the peacock is not 2 seen as lucky. In places like India, the peacock is considered lucky because the great many “eyes” on its feathers are said to alert it to 3 evil. Peacocks are also highly valued in China and Japan, where they are kept as symbols by the ruling families to 4 their status and wealth. However, the peacock receives only scorn from the rest of the world. The feathers of peacocks are considered the most 5 part of the bird because the eye-shaped markings on them are associated with “evil eyes.” To bring the evil eye into the home is thus believed to invite trouble and sorrow.( ) 1. (A) Therefore (B) Nevertheless (C) Roughly (D) Similarly ( ) 2. (A) officially (B) mutually (C) universally (D) eventually ( ) 3. (A) approach　 (B) approaching　 (C) approached 　 (D) be approaching ( ) 4. (A) replace 　 (B) disguise 　 (C) distinguish 　　 (D) represent ( ) 5. (A) unlucky (B) illogical (C) impossible 　　 (D) unnecessary 【104 學測】第 6 至 15 題為題組

The practice of burning paper money or paper model offerings at funerals in Chinese society can be traced back to

the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). Chinese people believe that when someone passes away, there is a death of the body, but

the 6 continues to live in the next world. This “next world” is a mirror of the human world, where the “residents” need

places to live, money to spend, daily necessities, and entertainment just like when they were 7 . Some of these

necessities are buried with the deceased, while most others are “shipped” to them by burning paper models. As the ashes

fly high, the offerings are 8 by the residents in the next world.

Relatives of the deceased want to see their beloved family members live comfortably in the next world, so the paper

houses are big and the cars are very 9 , mostly Mercedes-Benzes. A complete package of paper offerings may include a

couple of servants, cash, and credit cards so that the deceased will have all their 10 satisfied.

These traditional paper offerings were sold only at specialty stores in the past. The style and variety of the products

were 11 . For example, “houses” looked all the same and were built by pasting paper around a bamboo frame, with 12

of a door, windows, and a roof printed on it. There were no trendy, modern supplies to choose from. Now, the 13 can be

made on the Internet. And with the incorporation of new materials and designs, paper offerings come in many more

varieties. The old one-style-fits-all houses have been 14 by buildings that are fully equipped with decorations, furniture,

and household appliances. Digital cameras, iPhones, and even skin care products are also 15 . It seems that, with the

help of a simple click, this old Chinese tradition has been given a face-lift.

(A) replaced (B) mortal (C) spirit (D) available (E) journey (F) luxurious

(G) collected (H) purchase (I) alive (J) needs (K) limited (L) images 【103 指考】第 16 至 25 題為題組

The widespread popularity of onions is not limited to modern-day kitchens. There is evidence of onions being used for culinary and medicinal purposes all over the ancient world. Nonetheless, no culture 16 onions quite as much as the ancient Egyptians. For them, the onion was not just food or medicine; it held significant 17 meaning. Onions were considered to be 18 of eternal life. The circle-within-a-circle structure of an onion, for them, 19 the eternity of existence. According to certain documents, ancient Egyptians also used onions for medicinal purposes, but they likely would have viewed the 20 power of the vegetable as magical, rather than medical.

Onions are depicted in many paintings 21 inside pyramids and tombs that span the history of ancient Egypt. They 22 as a funeral offering shown upon the altars of the gods. The dead were buried with onions and onion flowers on or around various 23 of their bodies. Mummies have also been found with onions and onion flowers 24 their pelvis, chest, ears, eyes, and feet.

Some scholars theorize that onions may have been used for the dead because it was believed that their strong scent would 25 the dead to breathe again. Other researchers believe it was because onions were known for their special curative properties, which would be helpful in the afterlife.(A) reflected (B) parts (C) admired (D) functioned (E) prompt (F) decorating (G) spiritual (H) discovered (I) symbols (J) healing 【106 學測】第 26 至 29 題為題組

The majority of Indian women wear a red dot between their eyebrows. While it is generally taken as an indicator of their marital status, the practice is primarily related to the Hindu religion. The dot goes by different names in different Hindi dialects, and “bindi” is the one that is most commonly known. Traditionally, the dot carries no gender restriction: Men as well as women wear it. However, the tradition of men wearing it has faded in recent times, so nowadays we see a lot more women than men wearing one.

The position of the bindi is standard: center of the forehead, close to the eyebrows. It represents a third, or inner eye. Hindu tradition holds that all people have three eyes: The two outer ones are used for seeing the outside world, and the third one is there to focus inward toward God. As such, the dot signifies piety and serves as a constant reminder to keep God in the front of a believer’s thoughts.

Red is the traditional color of the dot. It is said that in ancient times a man would place a drop of blood between his wife’s eyes to seal their marriage. According to Hindu beliefs, the color red is believed to bring good fortune to the married couple. Today, people go with different colors depending upon their preferences. Women often wear dots that match the color of their clothes. Decorative or sticker bindis come in all sizes, colors and variations, and can be worn by young and old, married and unmarried people alike. Wearing a bindi has become more of a fashion statement than a religious custom.( ) 26. Why did people in India start wearing a red dot on their forehead?

(A) To indicate their social rank. (B) To show their religious belief.(C) To display their financial status. (D) To highlight their family background.

( ) 27. What is the significance of the third eye in Hindu tradition?(A) To stay in harmony with nature.(B) To observe the outside world more clearly.(C) To pay respect to God.(D) To see things with a subjective view.

( ) 28. Why was red chosen as the original color of the bindi?(A) The red dot represented the blood of God.(B) Red stood for a wife’s love for her husband.(C) The word “bindi” means “red” in some Hindi dialects.(D) Red was supposed to bring blessings to a married couple.

( ) 29. Which of the following statements is true about the practice of wearing a bindi today?(A) Bindis are worn anywhere on the face now.(B) Bindis are now used as a decorative item.

(C) Most Indian women do not like to wear bindis anymore.(D) Wearing a bindi has become more popular among Indian men. 【102 學測】

四、翻譯寫作題1. 在你的記憶中，哪一種氣味(smell)最讓你難忘？請寫一篇英文作文，文長至少 120 字，文分兩段，第

一段描述你在何種情境中聞到這種氣味，以及你初聞這種氣味時的感受，第二段描述這個氣味至今仍令你難忘的理由。

【99 指考】…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. BBDBC 6. CAD二、1. CBBCA 6. BADDC 11.BDABC 16. BDCBA 21.DA三、1. DCBDA 6. CIGFJ 11. KLHAD 16. CGIAJ 21. HDBFE 26. BCDB

Unit 9一、詞彙題(　) 1. With the completion of several public ______ projects, such as the MRT, commuting to work has

become easier for people living in the suburbs.(A) transportation (B) traffic (C) travel (D) transfer 【95 學測】

(　) 2. Traveling is a good way for us to _____ different cultures and broaden our horizons.(A) assume (B) explore (C) occupy (D) inspire 【101 學測】

(　) 3. The writing teacher has found that reading fantasies such as J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter may inspire her students to think and write with _____.

(A) creativity (B) generosity (C) superstition (D) foundation 【102 指考】(　) 4. As the rumor of his scandal quickly during the election campaign, more and more people began to

question the honesty of the candidate.(A) explored (B) departed (C) breezed (D) spread 【92 學測補考】

(　) 5. This math class is very ______; I have to spend at least two hours every day doing the assignments.(A) confidential (B) logical (C) demanding (D) resistant 【98 指考】

(　) 6. The new manager is very _____. For instance, the employees are given much shorter deadlines for the same tasks than before.

(A) persuasive (B) tolerable (C) suspicious (D) demanding 【107 學測】二、文法題( ) 1. In 1905 he developed a test in which he children do tasks such as follow commands, copy patterns, name

objects, and put things in order or arrange them properly. (A) had (B) kept (C) wanted (D) asked 【102 學測】

( ) 2. Store your toothbrush in an upright position, and let air dry.(A) it (B) one (C) the (D) which 【103 指考】

三、文章題第 1 至 5 題為題組

What is so special about green tea? The Chinese and Indians 1 it for at least 4,000 years to treat everything from headache to depression. Researchers at Purdue University recently concluded that a compound in green tea 2 the growth of cancer cells. Green tea is also helpful 3 infection and damaged immune function. The secret power of green tea is its richness in a powerful anti-oxidant.

Green tea and black tea come from the same plant. Their 4 is in the processing. Green tea is dried but not fermented, and this shorter processing gives it a lighter flavor than black tea. It also helps retain the tea’s beneficial chemicals. That is 5 green tea is so good for health. The only reported negative effect of drinking green tea is a possible allergic reaction and insomnia due to the caffeine it contains.( ) 1. (A) would use (B) are using (C) had used (D) have been using( ) 2. (A) looks after (B) slows down (C) takes over (D) turns out( ) 3. (A) for (B) from (C) at (D) inside( ) 4. (A) weight (B) purpose (C) difference (D) structure( ) 5. (A) whether (B) whenever (C) what (D) why 【97 學測】

第 6 至 9 題為題組 Coffee experts are willing to pay large sums of money for high-quality coffee beans. The high-end beans,

such as Kona or Blue Mountain, are known to cost extraordinary sums of money. Then there is Kopi Lowak (translated as “Civet Coffee”), the world’s most expensive coffee, which sells for as much as US $50 per quarter-pound.

This isn’t particularly surprising, given that approximately 500 pounds a year of Kopi Lowak constitute the entire world supply. What is surprising is why this particular coffee is so rare. In fact, it’s not the plants that are rare. It’s the civet droppings. That’s right, the civet droppings—the body waste of the palm civet. Coffee beans aren’t Kopi Lowak until they’ve been digested and come out in the body waste of the palm civet.

Palm civets are tree-dwelling, raccoon-like little animals, native to Southeast Asia and the Indonesian islands. They also have a love for coffee cherries. According to Kopi Lowak suppliers, palm civets eat the fruit whole, but only digest the outer fruit, leaving the beans intact. While the beans are not destroyed, they undergo a transformation in the animal’s body. A chemical substance in the digestive system of the palm civet causes some changes to the beans to give them a unique flavor. However, this is not the only explanation why coffee beans retrieved from civet droppings have a special flavor all their own. Another possible reason is that palm civets have an unfailing instinct for picking the coffee cherries at the peak of their ripeness.

Kopi Lowak is reported to have a character in taste unlike any other coffee, complex with caramel undertones and an earthy or gamey flavor. Currently, most of the world’s supply of Kopi Lowak is sold in Japan, though a few US markets are also starting to stock up on Kopi Lowak.(　) 6. What does “This” in the second paragraph refer to?

(A) Civet Coffee. (B) Blue Mountain coffee.(C) The high price of Kopi Lowak. (D) The unique taste of Kona.

(　) 7. Why is Kopi Lowak expensive?(A) There is a very limited supply of the beans.(B) The coffee trees that grow the beans are scarce.(C) It takes a long time for the coffee beans to ripen.(D) Only a few experts know how to produce the beans.

(　) 8. What is the main point discussed in the third paragraph?(A) Why palm civets like the coffee beans.(B) Where Kopi Lowak is mainly harvested.(C) What chemicals are found in the civet’s digestive system.(D) How palm civets change coffee fruit to Kopi Lowak beans.

(　) 9. Which of the following statements is true, according to the passage?(A) Little palm civets eat only the outer layer of the coffee cherries.(B) Palm civets somehow know the right time when the coffee fruit ripens.(C) Kopi Lowak is most popular in Southeast Asia and the Indonesian islands.(D) Kona and Blue Mountain are the most expensive coffees but only of average quality. 【99 指考】

第 10 至 13 題為題組 Since the times of the Greeks and Romans, truffles have been used in Europe as delicacies and even as

medicines. They are among the most expensive of the world’s natural foods, often commanding as much as US$250 to US$450 per pound. Truffles are actually mushrooms, but unusual ones. They live in close association with the roots of specific trees and their fruiting bodies grow underground. This is why they are difficult to find.

Truffles are harvested in Europe with the aid of female pigs or truffle dogs, which are able to detect the strong smell of mature truffles underneath the surface of the ground. Female pigs are especially sensitive to the odor of the truffles because it is similar to the smell given off by male pigs. The use of pigs is risky, though, because of their natural tendency to eat any remotely edible thing. For this reason, dogs have been trained to dig into the ground wherever they find this odor, and they willingly exchange their truffle for a piece of bread and a pat on the head. Some truffle merchants dig for their prizes themselves when they see truffle flies hovering around the base of a tree. Once a site has been discovered, truffles can be collected in subsequent years.

To enjoy the wonderful flavor of what has been described as an earthly jewel, you must eat fresh, uncooked specimens shortly after they have been harvested. The strength of their flavor decreases rapidly with time, and much of it is lost before some truffles reach the market. To preserve them, gourmet experts suggest putting them in closed glass jars in a refrigerator. Another recommendation is to store them whole in bland oil. (　) 10. Why do some people prefer using dogs than pigs in search of truffles?

(A) Dogs have stronger paws to dig. (B) Dogs usually won’t eat the truffles found.(C) Dogs have a better sense of smell than pigs. (D) Dogs are less likely to get excited than pigs.

(　) 11. What is the best way to enjoy truffles as a delicacy?(A) Eating them cooked with pork. (B) Eating them uncooked with bland oil.(C) Eating them fresh right after being collected. (D) Eating them after being refrigerated.

(　) 12. Which of the following statements is true?(A) Truffles are roots of some old trees.(B) Truffles can be found only by dogs and pigs.(C) Truffles send out a strong odor when they mature.(D) Truffles cannot be collected at the same place repeatedly.

(　) 13. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?(A) Truffles sold in glass jars are tasteless.(B) Truffles taste like fruit when eaten fresh.(C) Truffles are only used for cooking nowadays.(D) Truffles are expensive because they are difficult to find. 【100 指考】

第 14 至 17 題為題組 Tea, the most typical English drink, became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign

princess, Catherine of Braganza, the queen of Charles II. A lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal, she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the seventeenth century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes, and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British institution, the “tea break.” However, drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.

Around 1800, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anne Maria, began the popular practice of “afternoon tea,” a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock. Until then, people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices, with something (e.g., jam or cucumbers) between them. Before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon, involving tea and sandwiches, had become part of the British way of life.

As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century, its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society. Thus, tea became Britain’s favorite drink. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor. This meal has become known as “high tea.”

Today, tea can be drunk at any time of the day, and accounts for over two-fifths of all beverages consumed in Britain—with the exception of water. (　) 14. How is this passage organized? (A) By cause and effect. (B) In the order of importance. (C) In the sequence of time. (D) By comparison and contrast. (　) 15. What does the phrase “a lasting British institution” in the first paragraph mean? (A) The most popular British organization. (B) A long-standing tradition in the UK. (C) The last tea company in London. (D) A well-established British business.

(　) 16. According to the passage, why was tea NOT a common drink of everyday life in the seventeenth century? (A) It was only served at coffee houses in London. (B) It was taxed as an alcoholic drink. (C) It was forbidden outside of the business setting. (D) It was too expensive for most people. (　) 17. According to the passage, which of the following is true? (A) High tea was served later in the day than afternoon tea in the nineteenth century. (B) British people had tea breaks twice a day in the eighteenth century. (C) Princess Catherine brought tea to England after visiting Portugal. (D) The Earl of Sandwich started the afternoon tea ceremony. 【106 學測】…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. ABADC 6. D二、1. AA三、1. DBACD 6. CADBB 11. CCDCB 16. DA

Unit 10一、詞彙題( ) 1. The movie director adapted this year’s bestseller into a hit and made a ______.

(A) fortune (B) request (C) companion (D) decision 【96 學測】二、文法題( ) 1. At the moment EU tobacco manufacturers only have to put written health warnings on cigarette packets ______ the

dangers of smoking. (A) highlight (B) highlights (C) highlighting (D) highlighted 【94 學測】

( ) 2. The number of athletes in the Summer Paralympic Games has increased from 400 athletes from 23 countries in 1960 to 3,806 athletes from 136 countries in 2004.

(A) participate (B) participated (C) participating (D) to participate 【98 學測】( ) 3. If the number is in the same area as the number making the call, an area code usually doesn’t need to be dialed.

(A) calling (B) being called (C) having called (D) has been calling 【102 學測】( ) 4. Road running often offers those a range of challenges such as dealing with hills, sharp bends, rough

weather, and so on.(A) involving (B) involved (C) to involve (D) are involved 【104 指考】

( ) 5. Enzymes consist of various types of proteins that work to drive the chemical reactions for certain types of nutrients to take effect.(A) requires (B) required (C) requiring (D) to require 【106 指考】

( ) 6. The idea was developed when a Spanish designer travelling to the Philippines observed a traditional Filipino shirt together with the fibers of pineapple leaves. (A) wove (B) weaving (C) woven (D) to weave 【108 學測】

三、翻譯寫作題1.每個人從小到大都有覺得寂寞的時刻，也都各自有排解寂寞的經驗和方法。當你感到寂寞時，有什麼

人、事或物可以陪伴你，為你排遣寂寞呢？請以此為主題，寫一篇英文作文，文長至少 120 個單詞。文分兩段，第一段說明你會因為什麼原因或在何種情境下感到寂寞，第二段描述某個人、事或物如何伴你度過寂寞時光。

【106 學測】…………………………………………………………………………………………Answers:一、1. A二、1. CCBBB 6.C