2008/03/121 Book One: Lesson One Book One: Lesson One Can We Help You

2008/03/122 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) Michael Wu was an inventor. He owned his own studio and made money by creating new products demanded by his clients. One day, a soccer coach named Mr. Zhou came to him, asking him to design a sports wear that was breathable, easy to wash, and most of all, not stinky. This task gave Michael a hard time because he could not find the right material for such a special product. Michael Wu was an inventor. He owned his own studio and made money by creating new products demanded by his clients. One day, a soccer coach named Mr. Zhou came to him, asking him to design a sports wear that was breathable, easy to wash, and most of all, not stinky. This task gave Michael a hard time because he could not find the right material for such a special product.

2008/03/123 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) One day, Michael came across an article on nanotechnology, which he thought was exactly what he needed for his invention. Michael spent time collecting data on nanotechnology. He also sought professional advice from experts about how to apply this technology to his invention. Countless trials and errors later, Michael finally made what Mr. Zhou asked for, even though it took him almost eighteen months to do that. One day, Michael came across an article on nanotechnology, which he thought was exactly what he needed for his invention. Michael spent time collecting data on nanotechnology. He also sought professional advice from experts about how to apply this technology to his invention. Countless trials and errors later, Michael finally made what Mr. Zhou asked for, even though it took him almost eighteen months to do that.

2008/03/124 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) Satisfied with the nano sports wear, Mr. Zhou was willing to pay double the price per piece for Michael's invention. Michael was very happy. For him, the greatest joy of his work came from not only a sense of achievement, but from the exciting challenges of learning new things as well. Satisfied with the nano sports wear, Mr. Zhou was willing to pay double the price per piece for Michael's invention. Michael was very happy. For him, the greatest joy of his work came from not only a sense of achievement, but from the exciting challenges of learning new things as well.

2008/03/125 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) ( ) 1. From this article, we know that Michael _______. ( ) 1. From this article, we know that Michael _______. (A) hated the stinky smell of players (A) hated the stinky smell of players (B) made money by giving advice (B) made money by giving advice (C) enjoyed challenges at work (C) enjoyed challenges at work (D) coached a soccer team after work (D) coached a soccer team after work

2008/03/126 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) ( ) 2. Where did Michael get the inspiration for his new invention? ( ) 2. Where did Michael get the inspiration for his new invention? (A) The money offered by Mr. Zhou. (A) The money offered by Mr. Zhou. (B) An article about nanotechnology. (B) An article about nanotechnology. (C) The professional advice from experts. (C) The professional advice from experts. (D) The time he spent seeking information. (D) The time he spent seeking information.

2008/03/127 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) ( ) 3. Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Michael's new sports wear? ( ) 3. Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Michael's new sports wear? (A) It was easy to wash. (A) It was easy to wash. (B) It was breathable. (B) It was breathable. (C) It was not smelly. (C) It was not smelly. (D) It was very cheap. (D) It was very cheap.

2008/03/128 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) ( ) 4. How much would Mr. Zhou pay if a piece of normal sports wear cost $10 dollars? ( ) 4. How much would Mr. Zhou pay if a piece of normal sports wear cost $10 dollars? (A) $ 20. (A) $ 20. (B) $5. (B) $5. (C) $12. (C) $12. (D) $18. (D) $18.

2008/03/129 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) ( ) 5. Which of the following is TRUE about this reading? ( ) 5. Which of the following is TRUE about this reading? (A) Mr. Zhou wanted Michael to join his soccer team. (A) Mr. Zhou wanted Michael to join his soccer team. (B) Michael could not get satisfaction from his work. (B) Michael could not get satisfaction from his work. (C) Mr. Zhou was one of the experts Michael consulted. (C) Mr. Zhou was one of the experts Michael consulted. (D) Michael successfully made the new nano sports wear. (D) Michael successfully made the new nano sports wear. ANS: 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.D ANS: 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A 5.D

2008/03/1210 克漏字 ( 一 ) It is no fun to share a room ___1___ another person. Though your roommate can help you sometimes, you may also find many disadvantages ( 缺點 ). One of ___2___ is the inconvenience caused by the different habits. ___3___, Amada and Beatrice lived together in an apartment. Amada had to get up early every day. It is no fun to share a room ___1___ another person. Though your roommate can help you sometimes, you may also find many disadvantages ( 缺點 ). One of ___2___ is the inconvenience caused by the different habits. ___3___, Amada and Beatrice lived together in an apartment. Amada had to get up early every day.

2008/03/1211 克漏字 ( 一 ) When she got up, she would make a lot of noise which ___4___ Beatrice’s sleep. Then, Beatrice advised Amada not ___5___ make so much noise early in the morning. Amada was under great pressure ___6___ Beatrice and tried hard to do ___7___ she said. Finally, Amada couldn’t stand it any more and decided to ___8___ out. When she got up, she would make a lot of noise which ___4___ Beatrice’s sleep. Then, Beatrice advised Amada not ___5___ make so much noise early in the morning. Amada was under great pressure ___6___ Beatrice and tried hard to do ___7___ she said. Finally, Amada couldn’t stand it any more and decided to ___8___ out.

2008/03/1212 克漏字 ( 一 ) Although you and your roommate have many different habits, you both can make a ___9___ with each other. You can decide who should do the housework, who can use the bathroom first, and so on. This will make it ___10___ for you to live happily. Although you and your roommate have many different habits, you both can make a ___9___ with each other. You can decide who should do the housework, who can use the bathroom first, and so on. This will make it ___10___ for you to live happily.

2008/03/1213 克漏字 ( 一 ) (1) ( ) (A) with(B) to(C) in(D) of (1) ( ) (A) with(B) to(C) in(D) of (2) ( ) (A) which(B) them (C) whom(D) that (2) ( ) (A) which(B) them (C) whom(D) that (3) ( ) (A) For example(B) Of course (C) In fact(D) In addition (3) ( ) (A) For example(B) Of course (C) In fact(D) In addition (4) ( ) (A) disappeared(B) decided (C) disturbed(D) disagreed (4) ( ) (A) disappeared(B) decided (C) disturbed(D) disagreed (5) ( ) (A) in(B) on (C) to (D) for (5) ( ) (A) in(B) on (C) to (D) for 答案： (1) A (2) B (3) A (4) C (5) C 答案： (1) A (2) B (3) A (4) C (5) C

2008/03/1214 克漏字 ( 一 ) (6) ( ) (A) on(B) from(C) to(D) before (6) ( ) (A) on(B) from(C) to(D) before (7) ( ) (A) how(B) what(C) that (D) which (7) ( ) (A) how(B) what(C) that (D) which (8) ( ) (A) check(B) carry(C) pass (D) move (8) ( ) (A) check(B) carry(C) pass (D) move (9) ( ) (A) deal(B) fire(C) wish (D) face (9) ( ) (A) deal(B) fire(C) wish (D) face (10) ( ) (A) difficulty(B) difficult(C) easily (D) easy (10) ( ) (A) difficulty(B) difficult(C) easily (D) easy 答案： (6) B (7) B (8) D (9) A (10) D 答案： (6) B (7) B (8) D (9) A (10) D

2008/03/1215 單字測驗 ( 一 ) 1.( D )Without a right key, we were unable to open the door that was ______. 1.( D )Without a right key, we were unable to open the door that was ______. (A) unlocked(B) closed(C) open (D) locked 2.( D )Children are often under a lot of ______ from their parents when they have to make a choice. 2.( D )Children are often under a lot of ______ from their parents when they have to make a choice. (A) package(B) problem(C) plan (D) pressure 3.( A )______ can help you listen to the music or radio without disturbing others. 3.( A )______ can help you listen to the music or radio without disturbing others. (A) Earphones(B) Telephones (C) Televisions (D) Computers

2008/03/1216 單字測驗 ( 一 ) 4.( C )Kate looked through all the ______ of her desk, but she couldn’t find her watch. 4.( C )Kate looked through all the ______ of her desk, but she couldn’t find her watch. (A) dresses (B) drinks(C) drawers(D) dreams 5.( D )Because we don’t understand what you mean, a clearer ______ is needed. 5.( D )Because we don’t understand what you mean, a clearer ______ is needed. (A) exercise(B) excuse(C) examination (D) explanation 6.( A )My mother doesn’t ______ me to go swimming by myself. 6.( A )My mother doesn’t ______ me to go swimming by myself. (A) allow(B) follow(C) take(D) agree

2008/03/1217 單字測驗 ( 一 ) 7.( B )The sleeping baby was ______ in the room when her mother was busy doing the housework. 7.( B )The sleeping baby was ______ in the room when her mother was busy doing the housework. (A) let alone(B) left alone (C) got along (D) along with 8.( C )The bus driver ______ to the policemen how the accident happened. 8.( C )The bus driver ______ to the policemen how the accident happened. (A) experienced(B) exercised (C) explained(D) excused 9.( B )The students bowed to their teacher out of ______. 9.( B )The students bowed to their teacher out of ______. (A) mess(B) respect(C) advice(D) privacy

2008/03/1218 文法測驗 ( 一 ) 1.( B )A six-year-old child is ______ to go to school. 1.( B )A six-year-old child is ______ to go to school. (A) too old (B) old enough (C) enough old (D) so old as 2.( B )Students are not allowed ______ during the exam. 2.( B )Students are not allowed ______ during the exam. (A) cheating(B) to cheat(C) being cheated (D) to be cheated 3.( A )My boss was born in America but ______ in Taiwan. 3.( A )My boss was born in America but ______ in Taiwan. (A) grew up(B) stood up(C) showed up (D) ended up

2008/03/1219 文法測驗 ( 一 ) 4.( A )Whether it is a big question ______ a small one, you should be careful to answer it. 4.( A )Whether it is a big question ______ a small one, you should be careful to answer it. (A) or(B) and(C) but(D) so 5.( C )If you don’t use my earphones any more, please put them ______ on my desk. 5.( C )If you don’t use my earphones any more, please put them ______ on my desk. (A) off(B) up(C) away(D) out 6.( B )It is cold in the room. Please don’t leave the door ______. 6.( B )It is cold in the room. Please don’t leave the door ______. (A) openly(B) open(C) to open (D) opens

2008/03/1220 文法測驗 ( 一 ) 7.( C )Because Sam was very happy, he kept ______. 7.( C )Because Sam was very happy, he kept ______. (A) to smile(B) not to smile(C) smiling (D) smiles 8.( B )Sometimes parents have to help their kids ______ their homework. 8.( B )Sometimes parents have to help their kids ______ their homework. (A) doing(B) with(C) for(D) to doing 9.( A )We found David ______, so we liked him. 9.( A )We found David ______, so we liked him. (A) honest(B) honestly(C) honesty (D) is honest