四、閱讀測驗(請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案) Rock Paper Scissors (RPS) is one of the simplest games. The rules are easy to learn and anyone
can play it. Although it is a game played mostly by children for fun, there are some people
for whom RPS is a serious sport. But isn’t RPS purely a game of luck? Not according to the
experts. In fact, there are numerous strategies that can be used to increase our chances of
winning. Evidently, it all comes down to human psychology. Most RPS players use
patterns of “throws” without realizing it. For example, people throw rocks more often when
they are mad, and throw scissors more often when they are winning. After playing many
rounds, your opponent’s individual pattern of throws becomes quite obvious. Also, if you
watch your opponent’s hand carefully, you may be able to tell what he plans to throw. Of
course, advanced players will try to deceive their opponents. Players who try to use purely
random throws rarely win because they end up becoming predictable in the end. If all else
fails, there are conventional “mind games” that you can play to give you an edge, such as
laughing when you are winning or yawning when you are losing. By annoying your
opponent in this way, you may be able to break his concentration and gain a significant
advantage. Above all, remember that if you want to win at RPS, you have to practice
frequently. If you get good enough, you could even win a medal at the next World RPS
Championship.
【題組】50. Which of the following statements about the passage is NOT true?
(A)Players who use random throws frequently lose.
(B)You can look at your opponent’s hands during the game.
(C)If you train often, you can become an excellent RPS player.
(D)To achieve success at the World RPS Championship is a mission impossible.