8. The life of people living in the desert will be much harder without the use of camels in ________ and food.
(A) transportation (B) imagination (C) registration (D) observation
A: What do you do for a living?
B: ___________________
(A) I’m living in Taoyuan.
(B) Nice to meet you, too.
(C) I like living in the country.
(D) I am a government employee.
42. A: Do you feel like going to a movie with me?
B: __________________________I’ve got tons of homework to do.
(A) Not really. I’m busy.
(B) Sure. I’m free tonight.
(C) Yes. Pick me up at eight, will you?
(D) I’d love to! Thanks for inviting me.
A: I miss the days when a bowl of noodles only cost NT$20.
B: Yeah, it seemed not long ago.
A: Prices have really been increasing a lot recently.
B: I know. ___________________
(A) I’m glad you like it so much.
(B) But these instant noodles are on sale.
(C) The pay is not so much as I expected.
(D) Everything is much more expensive now.
34. A: Could you give me a ride to work tomorrow? B: Sure, I’ll pick you up at 8:00 tomorrow morning, and I’ll buy breakfast for you. A: Great, ______ (A)See you next week (B)It’s honored of you to do it. (C)I really appreciate it. (D)It’s the best decision.
In order to get hands on the latest tablet computer, a crowd of ________ buyers have been waiting outside the shop for more than three days.
(A) secure
(B) annual
(C) original
(D) eager
四、閱讀測驗
In cold and freezing weather, hot springs may come to mind to most people. Taiwan lies over the area
between two plates. Due to this unique geography, our beautiful island is dotted with 99 delightful hot springs.
Many of Taiwan’s best loved hot springs are in Yangmingshan, Peitou, and Wulai, each within an hour's drive
from downtown Taipei, and each offering visitors its own special scenery.
If you're a nature lover, the winter is a good time to hike in the hills of Yangmingshan and take a dip in a
hot spring. And winter is when the cherry flowers are in full bloom there. If you're a history buff, head for Peitou
Hot Spring Museum, and you'll be intrigued by all the Japanese-style architecture at the hot spring resorts and
the area's many historic sites. Less than an hour south from downtown Taipei is Wulai, Taipei County's only
Aboriginal mountain village. The visitors to Wulai can learn about the culture of the Atayal tribe and try out
their distinctive food. The beautiful waterfalls and gorges along Nanshih Creek will make you wonder if you've
come to a fairyland!
Wintertime is hot spring season in Taiwan. So go on. Make your winter!
【題組】48. Where might you find this passage?
(A) In a travel magazine. (B) In a children’s story book.
(C) In a book on home design. (D) In an article on beautiful beaches.
四、閱讀測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】
第一篇：
Research has shown that reality TV has an impact on the values of young girls and how they view real-life
situations. Reality television is a big part of our television viewing culture. It may be clear to many adults that not all is
real in the world of reality TV. However, how do children and adolescents understand the world of reality TV? What
could reality TV be teaching adolescent girls, in particular, about what is valued in the real world? And, how does it affect
their attitudes, beliefs, self-image, and behavior?
Many reality shows portray women idealizing beauty and thinness, giving the impression that a woman’s value is
based on her appearance, and that popularity is derived from beauty. Competition shows such as America’s Next Top
Model promote this ideal, as women compete with one another to gain a modeling contract that can help them make lots
of money.
Other common values emphasized by reality TV include materialism, and an idealization of a hard-partying and
celebrity lifestyle without regard for consequences. Both Rich Kids of Beverly Hills and Shahs of Sunset feature the lives
of privileged young adults living in southern California. They take expensive trips, wear designer clothes, spend a lot of
money on parties, and are rarely seen working regular jobs.
While reality TV seems to place emphasis on sex appeal, materialism, and hard-partying, it does not emphasize the
fact that many women on these shows are highly intelligent and successful in their real lives. For instance, Adrienne
Maloof, a former cast member on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, is a successful business woman as a co-owner of
several companies. However, it was her divorce and quarrels with other female cast members that were her main focus on
the show.
【題組】
41. What is the passage mainly about?
(A)Why reality TV shows are so popular
(B) How reality TV shows influence young people
(C) Who appears most frequently in reality TV shows
(D) How reality TV shows are made
第二篇：
Scientists have discovered dozens of genetic variations that decide how tall we are, which can help us understand why
humans are so different from one another. The discovery could also lead to new treatments for growth disorders as well as
many other conditions 36 heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Professor Guillaume Lettre, of Montreal University in
Canada, said: “Of these 83 genetic variations, some influence adult height 37 more than two centimeters, which is
enormous.”
Height is mostly determined in our DNA—children from tall parents tend to grow up to be taller, and 38 from
short parents are shorter. But growth from a small baby into an adult, and the role of genetics, is one of the most poorly
understood areas of human biology. According to Professor Lettre, the identified genes will be helpful in 39 a
person’s risk of developing certain growth disorders. There is also the hope that scientists may 40 be able to use this
knowledge to develop a new medicine for growth disorders.
【題組】40. (A)one day (B) which day (C) another day (D) the other day
第二篇：
Research says that husbands do not help enough around the house. A study from an American university says it
is 36 for men to do an equal share of housework. Researchers looked at 182 working couples. Both partners
worked the same number of hours in full-time jobs. Men did five hours a week 37 housework than their wives
after their baby was born, even though both parents worked the same number of hours in their job. They spent 16
hours or so a week 38 with the baby.
Becoming a parent added about 21 hours per week to a mother's work. Most of this was 39 her baby. New
fathers did not do extra work because they did not realize the mother was doing so much more. 40 reason is that
after a baby is born, fathers follow the traditional roles in society, where the mother takes care of the baby and the
father works. This happens even when the mother is working the same number of hours in her job.
【題組】37. (A)less (B)more (C)much (D)little
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