IV、閱讀測驗:下面兩篇短文,每篇有 5 題,為第 41–50 題,請閱讀短文後,選出最適當的答案。Maps are useful tools for anybody who is going somewhere. A map is a flat drawing that shows geographical information about places on the earth. The most widely used map is the road map. These maps show every major road in a country. Road maps of smaller areas, such as a city or county, will sometimes include minor roads as well. Road maps help people find particular streets in a city or the best route to take across the country.
Geographical maps show what type of land a particular area has. You can tell at a glance if the area is covered with mountains, plains, swamps, deserts, or water. Fishermen may use these maps to find their way through lakes, gulfs, and oceans. Special geographical maps, called relief maps,make it possible to feel the rise of mountains on the map. Relief maps are not as common as flat maps but they can be helpful in understanding the shape of the land without actually going there.
Political maps show the borders of towns, counties, states, and countries. These maps are usually colorful, making it easy to tell exactly where the borders are. These are the maps often found in social studies or history books.
Not all maps are of land. Museums and large businesses often have maps to help people find the display or office they are looking for. Maps are a great way to plan where you are going and get you there without getting lost.