A-Mei's tale would have resembled that of Cinderella, if not for the fact that she had been
showered with love and support from her parents. The heavenly power in her vocals 1 makes
heads turn would not have been discovered without her father, a native of Amis, living his whole
life in eastern Taiwan. Now 2 the regional “Heavenly Queen”, A-Mei's singing talent came to
be known when her ailing father encouraged her to enter a local singing contest called Five Lights
Award. On her 3 attempt in the contest, she failed to become the final champion. It was at the
second try that she emerged as the 4 ; however, it was also after her winning the singing
contest that she 5 her father had passed away. A-Mei, although in great need of 6 care
and support, did not allow grief to overtake her ambition. Soon after capturing the title in the
contest, she found 7 singing with her cousin's rock band at various famous pubs in Taipei.
8 , her fame spread and several recording companies offered to take her under their wings; thus,
her first album Sister took many, unknown of her vocal power, by surprise. 【題組】3. (A) hopeful (B) aimless (C) last (D) first