2. 2008/03/121 Book Two Book Two Tips on Improving Your Memory

3. 2008/03/122 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) Everyone likes to watch television some of the time, and there are many good things about it. Like everything else in life, though, watching too much television can be a bad thing. Everyone likes to watch television some of the time, and there are many good things about it. Like everything else in life, though, watching too much television can be a bad thing.

4. 2008/03/123 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) One good thing about television is that it is a convenient source of entertainment. We all like to watch funny shows and get a good laugh after a day’s hard work. Television also provides a lot of information. One good thing about television is that it is a convenient source of entertainment. We all like to watch funny shows and get a good laugh after a day’s hard work. Television also provides a lot of information.

5. 2008/03/124 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) Most people turn on the television first in order to see the latest news. Watching foreign TV shows can also help those who are trying to learn a language. For example, many students in Taiwan like to watch the show Friends to practice their listening skills. Most people turn on the television first in order to see the latest news. Watching foreign TV shows can also help those who are trying to learn a language. For example, many students in Taiwan like to watch the show Friends to practice their listening skills.

6. 2008/03/125 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) Watching too much television, though, is a bad thing. Because many shows contain a lot of scenes with sex and violence, they are not good for children. Besides, watching TV too long can also make us feel tired and lazy. As well, we are not getting any exercise when we watch TV. Finally, we all know that watching too much TV can make us lose much valuable study time. Watching too much television, though, is a bad thing. Because many shows contain a lot of scenes with sex and violence, they are not good for children. Besides, watching TV too long can also make us feel tired and lazy. As well, we are not getting any exercise when we watch TV. Finally, we all know that watching too much TV can make us lose much valuable study time.

7. 2008/03/126 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) In the end, like any technology, television has its good points and its bad points. People should be aware of both sides, and realize just how TV affects us. What makes the difference with television is how we strike a balance in our lives with it. In the end, like any technology, television has its good points and its bad points. People should be aware of both sides, and realize just how TV affects us. What makes the difference with television is how we strike a balance in our lives with it.

8. 2008/03/127 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) (1)( ) What may be the best title for the passage? (A) Watching TV Is Bad (1)( ) What may be the best title for the passage? (A) Watching TV Is Bad (B) Let’s All Watch TV (C) A Life Without TV (D) How to Make Good Use of TV?

9. 2008/03/128 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) (2)( ) According to the passage, many shows are not good for children because ______. (A) they contain a lot of sex and violence (B) they make children lose much study time (C) children are too young to understand them (D) some of them will do harm to children’s health (2)( ) According to the passage, many shows are not good for children because ______. (A) they contain a lot of sex and violence (B) they make children lose much study time (C) children are too young to understand them (D) some of them will do harm to children’s health

10. 2008/03/129 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) (3)( ) If a student wants to practice English listening skills, he or she had better watch ______. (A) Japanese quiz show (3)( ) If a student wants to practice English listening skills, he or she had better watch ______. (A) Japanese quiz show (B) local news (C) American TV shows (D) Chinese soap operas

11. 2008/03/1210 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) (4)( ) In the last paragraph, the phrase “strike a balance” may mean ______. (A) we should have a good sense of balance (B) we should smartly decide when to or not to watch TV (C) we should know what good points TV has (D) we should realize how TV has a great impact on us (4)( ) In the last paragraph, the phrase “strike a balance” may mean ______. (A) we should have a good sense of balance (B) we should smartly decide when to or not to watch TV (C) we should know what good points TV has (D) we should realize how TV has a great impact on us

12. 2008/03/1211 閱讀測驗 ( 一 ) (5)( ) According to the passage, which is correct? (A) Watching TV for a long time can make us relaxed. (B) Watching TV is good, so we should watch it longer. (C) TV can bring us a lot of fun. (D) Technology only has good points. (5)( ) According to the passage, which is correct? (A) Watching TV for a long time can make us relaxed. (B) Watching TV is good, so we should watch it longer. (C) TV can bring us a lot of fun. (D) Technology only has good points. 答案： (1)D (2)A (3)C (4)B (5)C 答案： (1)D (2)A (3)C (4)B (5)C

13. 2008/03/1212 克漏字 ( 一 ) Habits have a great influence on our memory. If you get into the habit ___1___ no attention to new information, you may suffer memory problems. On the other hand, good habits can ___2___ a good memory. That is to say, you have to break your bad habits and develop good ones to better your memory. The following ___3___ some helpful tips for you. Habits have a great influence on our memory. If you get into the habit ___1___ no attention to new information, you may suffer memory problems. On the other hand, good habits can ___2___ a good memory. That is to say, you have to break your bad habits and develop good ones to better your memory. The following ___3___ some helpful tips for you.

14. 2008/03/1213 克漏字 ( 一 ) First, set realistic goals. Focus on certain areas ___4___ you have memory problems. Move on to the others after you have succeeded ___5___ these areas. Besides, staying mentally active is also a good way. If you always avoid mental challenges, it will become difficult to solve challenging problems. Third, try to cut down ___6___ activities that don’t make you think. First, set realistic goals. Focus on certain areas ___4___ you have memory problems. Move on to the others after you have succeeded ___5___ these areas. Besides, staying mentally active is also a good way. If you always avoid mental challenges, it will become difficult to solve challenging problems. Third, try to cut down ___6___ activities that don’t make you think.

15. 2008/03/1214 克漏字 ( 一 ) For example, it ___7___ no mental effort to watch many TV programs; instead, reading can help you exercise your brain. Teaching is also a good mental workout because it requires reviewing what you have learned and ___8___ what’s in your mind. Moreover, playing word games ___9___ another way of improving your vocabulary. For example, it ___7___ no mental effort to watch many TV programs; instead, reading can help you exercise your brain. Teaching is also a good mental workout because it requires reviewing what you have learned and ___8___ what’s in your mind. Moreover, playing word games ___9___ another way of improving your vocabulary.

16. 2008/03/1215 克漏字 ( 一 ) Last but not least, make it a habit to take notes. Whenever you are reading, studying, or ___10___ a speech, write down the information for later use. Last but not least, make it a habit to take notes. Whenever you are reading, studying, or ___10___ a speech, write down the information for later use. Believe it or not, many people have noticed memory improvement through these tips, though the results may vary from person to person. Believe it or not, many people have noticed memory improvement through these tips, though the results may vary from person to person.

17. 2008/03/1216 克漏字 ( 一 ) (1)( ) (A) to pay (B) of paying (C) to paying (D) pay (1)( ) (A) to pay (B) of paying (C) to paying (D) pay (2)( ) (A) result from(B) take on(C) lead to (D) make out (2)( ) (A) result from(B) take on(C) lead to (D) make out (3)( ) (A) has(B) have(C) is (D) are (3)( ) (A) has(B) have(C) is (D) are (4)( ) (A) which (B) in which (C) on which (D) with which (4)( ) (A) which (B) in which (C) on which (D) with which (5)( ) (A) with (B) in(C) at (D) for (5)( ) (A) with (B) in(C) at (D) for 答案： (1)B (2)C (3)D (4)B (5)B 答案： (1)B (2)C (3)D (4)B (5)B

18. 2008/03/1217 克漏字 ( 一 ) (6)( ) (A) with(B) to(C) on(D) off (6)( ) (A) with(B) to(C) on(D) off (7)( ) (A) takes(B) makes(C) does (D) uses (7)( ) (A) takes(B) makes(C) does (D) uses (8)( ) (A) express(B) expressed (C) expressing(D) to express (8)( ) (A) express(B) expressed (C) expressing(D) to express (9)( ) (A) is(B) are (C) was(D) were (9)( ) (A) is(B) are (C) was(D) were (10)( ) (A) listening(B) listening to (C) hearing(D) hearing from (10)( ) (A) listening(B) listening to (C) hearing(D) hearing from 答案： (6)C (7)A (8)C (9)A (10)B 答案： (6)C (7)A (8)C (9)A (10)B

19. 2008/03/1218 單字測驗 ( 一 ) 1.( D )I took the ______ of visiting my aunt while I was in the United States. 1.( D )I took the ______ of visiting my aunt while I was in the United States. (A) origin(B) offense(C) opera (D) opportunity 2.( D )If you find some words you don’t know while reading, try to ______ them ______ in a dictionary. 2.( D )If you find some words you don’t know while reading, try to ______ them ______ in a dictionary. (A) think; up(B) pick; up(C) clean; out (D) look; up 3.( C )The boy broke his leg, ______ a lot of pain. 3.( C )The boy broke his leg, ______ a lot of pain. (A) setting(B) solving(C) suffering (D) stepping

20. 2008/03/1219 單字測驗 ( 一 ) 4.( B )Kyle is a nerd and not interested in school and social ______. 4.( B )Kyle is a nerd and not interested in school and social ______. (A) actions(B) activities(C) processes (D) steps 5.( B )The ______ of making bread is simple but takes a lot of time. 5.( B )The ______ of making bread is simple but takes a lot of time. (A) product(B) process(C) pressure (D) privacy 6.( B )This job ______ much strength. Therefore, it is not suitable for people with poor health. 6.( B )This job ______ much strength. Therefore, it is not suitable for people with poor health. (A) recognizes(B) requires(C) inspires (D) hires

21. 2008/03/1220 文法測驗 ( 一 ) 1.( C )The traffic jam kept Tony ______ going to work on time. 1.( C )The traffic jam kept Tony ______ going to work on time. (A) into(B) to(C) from(D) in 2.( B )The use of gestures is different ______ culture ______ culture. 2.( B )The use of gestures is different ______ culture ______ culture. (A) in; to(B) from; to(C) between; and (D) to; from 3.( D )Many fishermen depend ______ this lake ______ living. 3.( D )Many fishermen depend ______ this lake ______ living. (A) at; for(B) on; to(C) in; to(D) on; for

22. 2008/03/1221 文法測驗 ( 一 ) 4.( D )What matters ______ how you live your life. 4.( D )What matters ______ how you live your life. (A) are(B) has(C) being(D) is 5.( B )Reading novels ______ one of my father’s hobbies. 5.( B )Reading novels ______ one of my father’s hobbies. (A) are(B) is(C) being(D) be 6.( B )It is important to review ______ you have learned. 6.( B )It is important to review ______ you have learned. (A) that(B) what(C) whether(D) from which