第五大題:綜合測驗(第 41−50 題)
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的答案。
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To know another language, somebody once said, is to possess another soul. That is the kind of
talk that makes some people feel great but scares 41 have never learned a foreign language.
The trouble with learning a new language is that embarrassing moments certainly 42 , usually in
a highly public way.
The problem, of course, is that the touristy expressions become inappropriate 43 you live
abroad. Instead, you’ll need essential phrases. The ideal route is a 44 lazy and cheap way. In
my experience, you do not spend a lot of money but watch as much TV 45 in your new
country. As a kid, I could speak a good form of everyday Italian. One step outside the classroom,
however, I couldn’t speak—forced to make strange gestures to be understood.
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【題組】43. (A) once (B) since (C) for (D) although
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