18. Liam: Hi, Alison. Do you have any hobbies after school?
Alison: Yes, I love to play chess. How about you?
Liam: _______________
Alison: Maybe we can arrange both activities for the weekend.
(A) Actually, I hate to be outdoors.
(B) We'd better go home before it rains.
(C) Actually, I prefer playing soccer to board games.
(D) We'd like to begin today's class with a jazz chant.

14. Some people like to shop at the wholesale store because they find it ______to buy large amounts of things at low prices there. (A) aggressive (B) continuous (C) economical (D) pessimistic

15. George still actively engages in learning and education to improve his ______performance, even though he is in his late sixties. (A) mental (B) remote (C) scarce (D) vacant

Ⅱ. 對話測驗：共有 10 題，為第 16 − 25 題，請依對話內容，選出一個最適合的答案，使其成為有意義的對話。 16. Robert: Excuse me. Is this the bus going to the train station? Rosie: _______________ Robert: Oh, then this is not it. Rosie: No, you'll need to take it from the opposite direction.(A) No, this bus is not going to the zoo.(B) Well, it depends on where you want to go.(C) Yes, this bus will take you to the train station.(D) Well, this bus is going to the other end, the zoo.

17. Peter: Let's discuss where to eat with our guests after the meeting. Frank: It's more convenient to dine in the cafeteria at our company. Peter: Yes, but it might be less formal if we don't take them out to lunch. Frank: _______________ Let's flip a coin. Heads for in and tails for out.(A) There's a middle ground.(B) Either way should be fine.(C) When we eat matters a lot.(D) It's the key to a healthy diet.

19. Mike: My friends are raving about Netflix's newest hit The Queen's Gambit. Emma: _______________ Mike: To me, it's the title, the plot, and the characters. Emma: Thanks for your recommendation. I'm gonna follow it.(A) What else do your friends enjoy watching?(B) What's so interesting about this TV series?(C) I'll book a meeting room for your presentation.(D) I'm following the latest fashion trend on social media.

20. Susan: I'm starving. Let's grab a bite. Teddy: What kind of food do you want? Susan: _______________ Teddy: OK. I think we can find some in the cafeteria.(A) I have a craving for tacos.(B) I have a poor appetite recently.(C) I'm good at being a couch potato.(D) I'm cooking by following a recipe.

21. Tiffany: I'd like to get a part-time job this semester since tuition's gone up so much. Angela: That makes sense. Did you discuss it with your parents? Tiffany: Yes, I did. They told me not to work too many hours a day. Angela: I can't agree with them more. _______________(A) They'd prefer you not to study.(B) Above all, we should work hard.(C) They'd like you to work long hours.(D) After all, we're here to go to school.

22. Aaron: Do you have the sales proposal with you? Mike: Hold on! It's in my briefcase and I left it in my apartment. Aaron: I'll wait here, but _______________ or we'll be late for work. Mike: Thanks for reminding me about the proposal. I'll be right back.(A) make it quick(B) make ends meet(C) take turns to look for the proposal(D) take a rain check on your invitation

23. Joan: What do you want for your birthday gift? Betty: Mom, may I have a puppy? We've talked about this. Now I'm old enough to take care of one. Joan: OK. _______________ Betty: Sure! I'd love to get one from the animal shelter.(A) Instead of renting one, let's buy one.(B) Instead of making one, let's borrow one.(C) Instead of buying one, let's adopt one.(D) Instead of borrowing one, let's purchase one.

24. Jacky: Is it safe to travel in the States during the pandemic? Linda: Why? _______________ Jacky: Bingo! I was assigned to host a launch event in Florida next month. Linda: Poor you! Buy both medical and travel insurance before your trip.(A) Is Disney World in Florida closed?(B) Are you going there on business?(C) A fancy restaurant was reserved for the party.(D) My flight was cancelled because of the pandemic.