全民英檢保證班中級閱讀測驗 (含解析)

全民英檢 保證班 中級 閱讀測驗

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鄭翔嬬

Reading Tests for the Intermediate Level

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學歷：台灣師範大學英語研究所文學組碩士 台灣師範大學英語系學士 經歷：現任台北市立建國高級中學英語教師 曾任台北市立金華國中英語教師、台北市立古亭國中英語教師

鄭翔嬬 著

著作：《全民英檢保證班初級聽力測驗》、《朗文全民英檢中級寫作測驗》、 《朗文全民英檢中高級寫作測驗》、《朗文中級閱讀100篇》、 《朗文千字表文法》

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中級閱讀測驗

本測驗分成三部分，全為四選一之選擇題，共 40 題，作答時間 45 分鐘。

第一部分

詞彙和結構

共 15 題，每題含一個空格。請由試題冊上的四個選項中選出最適合題意的字或詞作答。

____ 1. Keeping a regular sleep schedule is _______ to your health.

A. abstract

B. beneficial

C. conscious

D. defensive

____ 2. Due to a decline in the company’s annual sales, we need to devise a new marketing _______ to promote our business.

A. sacrifice

B. selection

C. signature

D. strategy

____ 3. The opera performance was quite disappointing; it didn’t _______ our expectations at all.

A. live up to

B. look up to

C. pick up on

D. polish up on

____ 4. The police still couldn’t _______ the possibility that the doctor might have been involved in the murder case.

A. acquire

B. eliminate

C. impose

D. occupy

____ 5. We’ve been working on the project all day. Can we put it aside _______, and come back to it after a tea break?

A. for the time being

B. time after time

C. once and for all

D. once in a lifetime

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共 10 題，包括二個段落，每個段落各含 5 個空格。請由試題冊上四個選項中選出最適合 題意的字或詞作答。 Questions 16-20

People used to think only women like to chat about how they look or how they think other people view them. (16) , a recent study by the University of West England has found that men also engage regularly in conversations about their physical appearance. In the survey, 80% of men (17) to being unhappy about their physical appearance. The greatest issue facing them (18) lack of muscles and having “beer bellies,” and 35% of respondents even said they would be willing to trade a year of their lives to

(19)

their ideal body

weight or shape. This growing obsession with appearance worries the researchers because a negative self perception about one’s body can lead to eating disorders as well as the continuing (20) of unrealistic beauty expectations.

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____ 16. A. Moreover

B. Therefore

C. Otherwise

D. However

____ 17. A. confessed

B. determined

C. objected

D. transferred

____ 18. A. be

B. was

C. to be

D. were

____ 19. A. identify

B. obtain

C. threaten

D. whistle

____ 20. A. evidence

B. imitation

C. pursuit

D. tolerance

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On Halloween, you can see children dress up in scary costumes and go from door to door asking for treats. But have you ever wondered where this (21) came from? The custom of trick-or-treating has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival (22) Samhain. Samhain was a time when the spirits of the dead were believed to return from the underworld and roam the earth. During Celtic celebrations of Samhain, villagers disguised themselves in costumes to (23) the phantom visitors. The children, carrying their carved turnip lanterns (nowadays people use pumpkins), would go around the neighborhood, (24) on doors and say, “please help the guisers.” Before collecting their “treats” such as sweets, fruit or nuts, they would sing a song, recite a poem, or perform other kinds of “tricks.” Gradually, “Trick or treat?” has become the holiday (25) .

____ 21. A. hardship

B. necessity

C. practice

D. treatment

____ 22. A. is named

B. which named

C. named

D. naming

____ 23. A. check in

B. idle away

C. mess up

D. ward off

____ 24. A. knock

B. knocked

C. knocking

D. to knock

____ 25. A. account

B. greeting

C. melody

D. statement

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共 15 題，包括數篇短文，每篇短文後有 2~4 個相關問題。請由試題冊上四個選項中選出 最適合者作答。 Questions 26-30

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(Nutritious lunch and snacks included)

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For questions contact Doris Gale at 2362-7742 or via e-mail at doris@wonderland.com

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____ 26. Who is this notice mainly written to?

A. Children with special talents B. Parents with young children C. Children who enjoy camping D. People who are planning for a family trip ____ 27. On November 25, Mr. Liu signed up for his 5-year-old daughter for one week. How much did he pay for the camp?

A. $1,200 B. $4,800 C. $5,500 D. $6,000 ____ 28. Which of the following is NOT the objective of this camp?

A. To enhance interpersonal skills B. To master a foreign language C. To learn to cooperate with others D. To learn to deal with difficulties ____ 29. Which special activity is held on January 30 and February 6?

A. A half-day excursion B. A theatrical performance C. A Children’s presentation D. A farewell party ____ 30. Which of the following is true about Wonderland Winter Camp?

A. Children should bring their own food and drinks.

B. Parents should pick up children no later than 5:00 pm.

C. Children can attend either morning or afternoon session.

D. Parents should pay a deposit of $600 on the camp.

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共 15 題，包括數篇短文，每篇短文後有 2~4 個相關問題。請由試題冊上四個選項中選出 最適合者作答。 Questions 26-28

http://www.cuisinenight.org

It’s free and it’s almost here!

Green Cuisine Night is just THREE days away!

Come join us for an evening of excitement and delicacies on Saturday, July 4, 2015. This year’s Cuisine Night features a vegetarian diet. It’s more than just fruits and vegetables. Enjoy superb drinks and appetizers, explore the rich flavors of each creative dish, and indulge yourself with various kinds of desserts. As you savor every mouthful, feast your eyes on the cooking shows brought to you by students from culinary schools around Taiwan. Play the games at each booth to test your knowledge of vegetarian food. Want to try your hand at green cookery? Sign up for a hands-on cooking class and become a chef in no time. We are super excited to see all of you there! *Please follow this event page or www.cuisinenight.org for updates! *Due to limited parking space, we highly recommend taking public transportation.

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____ 26. When was the notice posted on the webpage?

A. On July 1 B. On July 4 C. On July 7 D. On July 10 ____ 27. What can you do in this year’s Cuisine Night?

A. You can taste the finest steak and wine.

B. You can learn and experience how to cook.

C. You can watch great shows by professional chefs.

D. You can collect free coupons from each booth. ____ 28. What can be inferred from the notice?

A. The event is for vegetarians only.

B. The event is held by local students.

C. Participants are required to register.

D. Driving to the event is not encouraged.

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Questions 16-20

People used to think only women like to chat about how they look or how they think other people

人們過去認為只有女性喜歡聊 她們的外表，或是別人眼中的她們。

(16) , a recent study by the University

然而，西英格蘭大學最近一項研究

of West England has found that men also engage

發現男性在聊天時也經常提及他們

regularly in conversations about their physical

的外在。在調查中，百分之八十的

appearance. In the survey, 80% of men (17) to being

男性坦言對於自己的外在感到不

unhappy about their physical appearance. The greatest

滿。他們最大的問題是缺少肌肉以

view them.

issue facing them

(18)

lack of muscles and having

及有「啤酒肚」 ，百分之三十五的

“beer bellies,” and 35% of respondents even said

受訪者甚至說他們願意用一年的壽

they would be willing to trade a year of their lives to

命換取理想的體重或身型。人們對

(19) their ideal body weight or shape. This growing

於外表的執念日增，這使研究人員

obsession with appearance worries the researchers

感到憂心，因為對於個人身體負面

because a negative self perception about one’s body

的自我看法可能會導致飲食失調，

can lead to eating disorders as well as the continuing

並且不斷追求對美貌不切實際的盼

(20) of unrealistic beauty expectations.

望。

engage in v. 參與｜ survey n. 調查｜ issue n. 問題、議題｜ researcher n. 研究人員 unrealistic adj. 不切實際的

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A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However

A. 此外 B. 因此 C. 否則 D. 然而

解析 承轉詞 此句和前一句語意呈現「轉折」，和大家認知不同的是，男性也在乎外 表，故選 (D)。

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A. confessed B. determined C. objected D. transferred

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A. 坦言、承認 B. 決定 C. 反對 D. 轉移、調動

解析 詞彙題 承接前一句男性在乎外表，也承認為外表所苦，confess to + V-ing，故選

(A)。

18.

A. be B. was C. to be D. were 解析 文法題 此句的主詞 the greatest issue 為單數，空格中須填入動詞，故選 (B)。

19.

A. identify B. obtain C. threaten D. whistle

A. 認出、確定 B. 獲得、取得 C. 威脅 D. 吹口哨

解析 詞彙題 理想的體重或身型是這些受訪者想要擁有的，故選 (B)。

20.

A. evidence B. imitation C. pursuit D. tolerance

A. 證據 B. 模仿 C. 追求 D. 寬容

解析 詞彙題 過度在乎外表，會讓人想盡辦法讓自己變得更漂亮而盲目地追求，故選

(C)

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免費餅乾日 8 月 18 日隆重登場！ 從 2001 年以來，這一直是貝拉的麵包店慶祝週年以及對我們熱情粉絲表達最深感謝的 方式。我們每年都持續這個傳統，散播愛、幸福和自製的餅乾給我們的社區。 我們有各式各樣、新鮮出爐的餅乾可供選擇，這將是你所做過最困難的決定，你最好 開始思考：想要哪種口味？巧克力豆或花生醬？需要餅乾沾醬嗎？你打算邀請誰？貝拉的 麵包店將在城市各地發送免費的餅乾，從上午 11 點到下午 8 點。快來和我們一同慶祝這快 樂的時刻！ 如果你下午有空，何不加入我們今年的特別優惠，讓你的餅乾體驗更完整――餅乾自 助吃到飽！只要新台幣 250 元，你可以選擇一杯飲料，在 50 分鐘內，要吃多少餅乾都可以。

anniversary n. 周年紀念日｜ gratitude n. 感謝｜ enthusiastic adj. 熱情的 selection n. 選擇｜ occasion n. 時刻、特殊場合

26.

What is the main purpose of this notice?

A. To announce the opening of a new store B. To thank the customers for their support C. To introduce special discounts in the store D. To invite the locals to give some feedback

這通知主要目的是什麼？

A. 宣布新店開幕 B. 感謝顧客的支持 C. 介紹店裡的特殊折扣 D. 邀請當地人給一些回饋

解析 這通知主要在說明貝拉的麵包店周年紀念日的免費餅乾日，這活動的主要目的是

show our deepest gratitude to our enthusiastic fans，故選 (B)。

27.

What is TRUE about Bella’s Bakery?

A. This is the first time Bella’s Bakery hosts a Free Cookie Day. B. Bella’s Bakery is known for their all-you-caneat-cookie buffet.

C. There are different varieties of cookies in Bella’s Bakery.

D. The most popular flavor in Bella’s Bakery is chocolate chip.

關於貝拉的麵包店何者敘述為真？

A. 這是貝拉的麵包店第一次舉辦免 費餅乾日。 B. 貝拉的麵包店以餅乾自助吃到飽 聞名。 C. 貝拉的麵包店的餅乾有很多種 類。 D. 貝拉的麵包店最受歡迎的口味是 巧克力豆。

解析 文中提到 our wide selection of freshly-baked cookies，故選 (C)。從 2001 年以來 就一直有舉辦免費餅乾日，故 (A) 不對；餅乾自助吃到飽是今年的特別活動，故

(B) 不對；文中並未提到 (D)。

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題目多元、內容生活化， 符合全民英檢出題方向， 難度稍微高於正式考試， 目標遊刃有餘一次通過！

初級

2014 最新英檢教材

＊可單售試題本

作者簡介

鄭翔嬬

Reading Tests for the Intermediate Level

全新考題

閱讀測驗 鄭翔嬬 著

學歷：台灣師範大學英語研究所文學組碩士 台灣師範大學英語系學士 經歷：現任台北市立建國高級中學英語教師 曾任台北市立金華國中英語教師、台北市立古亭國中英語教師

鄭翔嬬 著

著作：《全民英檢保證班初級聽力測驗》、《朗文全民英檢中級寫作測驗》、 《朗文全民英檢中高級寫作測驗》、《朗文中級閱讀100篇》、 《朗文千字表文法》

ISBN 978-986-91999-1-9 003 20

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