三、克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意，選出最適當的答案】

第一篇：

       An icebreaker can be an exercise or game that is meant to introduce people to each other in a fun, relaxedway. If you __31__ party guests who have never met, you might play a game or tell some jokes as an icebreaker.A more formal icebreaker could involve games or songs that help people remember each other’s names, __32__ .In this metaphor, the “ice” is the tension __33__ being in an unfamiliar situation or meeting new people. Theoriginal icebreaker was literally a ship designed to break through ice in frozen channels at sea.

       What’s the origin of the phrase “Break the ice”? The earlier meaning of this phrase, to forge a path forothers to follow, alludes of course to the breaking of ice to __34__ the navigation of boats. The figurative use isquite old and was recorded by Sir Thomas North in his 1579 translation of Plutarch’s Lives of the NobleGrecians and Romans: “To be the first to break the Ice of the Enterprize.” It wasn’t __35__ the latter part of the 17th century that it took on its current meaning of establishing a relaxed relationship in socially awkwardsituations.

第二篇：

       In a 1971 __36__ experiment, some college students were assigned to be “prisoners” while another group tobe “guards.” After only about a day, the “guards” started treating the “prisoners” with __37__ , such as shouting atthem or pushing them. The guards admitted later that they began thinking of the prisoners as __38__ . Someprisoners became frightened and wanted to leave the experiment； many of them felt __39__ , just as real-lifeprisoners often do. In the end, the experiment — which was supposed to last several weeks —__ 40__ . Theresearchers feared that some of the students might suffer serious physical or mental harm.

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：

       Each year, two million tourists visit the beautiful Great Barrier Reef off the Australian coast. However, most
visitors just come here for a day or two. The tourism officials wanted more people to stay longer, so they decided to
hire a person to live on an island and write about the area. They posted what they termed “the perfect job” on their
website and waited for responses.
In England, Ben Southall saw the job posting online. It sounded too good to be true. He immediately made a
video about himself. He loved to travel and described his 40,000-mile trip around Africa. He was a good writer and
an excellent swimmer, he explained. Then he submitted his application and hoped for the best.
Back in Australia, the tourism officials in Queensland were very busy. They received 35,000 applications from
around the globe. They chose 15 top applicants — including Ben. Then they invited these applicants to Australia.
The interview was unusual: four days of swimming, diving, and writing blogs about the experience. At the end they
selected the best hopeful: Ben Southall.
From his first day at work to his last, he explored the islands. He swam in the clear, blue water and dived
among the coral reefs. He visited local hotels, and ate at all the best restaurants. Every day was a different
experience: jet skiing, staying in five-star resorts, diving, and then writing about it. Meanwhile people all over the
world were reading his blogs.
It wasn’t all fun, however. Australia is home to many poisonous creatures such as snakes, spiders, and fish.
For most of the time, Ben managed to avoid these creatures. However, in the last week a poisonous jellyfish stung
him. Luckily, he recovered and was able to finish his work.
In the end, was this the perfect job? Ben discovered that it was extremely hard work. He was under a lot of
pressure to write about all his adventures and to post videos and photos every day. Nevertheless, he did a great job
attracting more people to the island, and he had such a wonderful time that he decided to stay in Australia.

第二篇：
It’s normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation
may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia,
everyday interactions cause significant anxiety, self-consciousness and embarrassment because you fear being
scrutinized or judged negatively by others. In social anxiety disorder, fear and anxiety lead to avoidance that can
disrupt your life. Severe stress can affect your relationships, daily routines, work, school or other activities.
Social anxiety disorder can be a chronic mental health condition, but learning coping skills in psychotherapy and
taking medications can help you gain confidence and improve your ability to interact with others.
Feelings of shyness or discomfort in certain situations aren’t necessarily signs of social anxiety disorder,
particularly in children. Comfort levels in social situations vary, depending on personality traits and life
experiences. Some people are naturally reserved and others are more outgoing. In contrast to everyday
nervousness, social anxiety disorder includes fear, anxiety and avoidance that interfere with relationships or daily
activities. Social anxiety disorder typically begins in the early to mid-teens, though it can sometimes start in
younger children or in adults. For children, anxiety about interacting with adults or peers may be shown by
crying, having temper tantrums, clinging to parents or refusing to speak in social situations. Performance type of
social anxiety disorder is when you experience intense fear and anxiety during speaking or performing in public
but not in other types of more general social situations.
Social anxiety disorder symptoms can change over time. They may flare up if you’re facing a lot of changes,
stress or demands in your life. Although avoiding situations that produce anxiety may make you feel better in the
short term, your anxiety is likely to continue over the long term if you don’t get treatment.