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Listening Test

Part A 6% 每題 6 分曲目9

Look at the pictures below. You will hear a short conversation between a man and a woman. Choose the picture (A, B, C, or D) that best matches the conversation.

Question 1

A 1. W: Mark, where are you going with those dirty clothes?

M: I’m going to wash them.

W: But you’ve never done laundry before.

M: I want to help you, though. You’re always so busy.

W: Oh, that’s very nice of you. Don’t worry about hanging up the clothes. I’ll do that!

M: OK, thanks Mom!

Q: What is the boy going to do next? (Unit 6)

Part B 12% 每題 4 分曲目10

In part B, you will hear one or more questions or statements. Choose the best response or reply.

C 2. We’re at the restaurant. Come here immediately! (Unit 6)

(A) May I take your order?

(B) OK. See you tomorrow.

(C) Sorry, I’ll try to be quick.

(D) Sure, let’s come again next time.

A 3. Oh, look! We have a big audience tonight! (Unit 7)

(A) Great! I can’t wait to go on stage!

(B) Yes, the show was really great.

(D) I prefer the front row.

D 4. Many different kinds of shoes are available at this shoe store. (Unit 7)

(A) Really? How much cheaper are they now?

(B) I can tell. There aren’t any shoes left here.

(D) Perfect! Do you sell running shoes, then?

Part C 12% 每題 4分曲目11

In part C, you will hear two conversations between a man and a woman, and then one or more questions following each conversation. Choose the best answers to these questions.

C 5. M: Do you like Li Rong Hao?

W: Oh, I love his voice. He’s a great singer.

M: I heard that he’s recording some new songs for a new album.

W: Wow! That’s so exciting!

Q: What is true about the singer? (Unit 7)

(A) He is going to do a live show soon.

(B) His new songs can be heard online.

(C) He is working on a new album.

(D) His new album is sold out.

Questions 6-7

M: Hi, Jenny. Why do you look so sad?

W: Well, it’s about my grandfather.

M: I remember… you told me he wasn’t feeling well.

W: He passed away yesterday.

M: Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that!

W: My whole family stayed home today.

M: Well, I’ll remember your grandfather well. His kind personality always made people feel good.

W: Thanks. That’s very kind of you to say. (Unit 6)

C 6. What do we learn about the woman’s grandfather?

(A) He’s not feeling well.

(B) He became healthier.

(C) He died.

(D) He was buried.

B 7. What will the man remember about the woman’s grandfather?

(A) His nice smile.

(B) His gentle manner.

(D) His hard-working character.

Part D 20% 每題 5 分曲目12

In part D, you will hear a lecture. Take notes on the lecture using the form below. Then, you will hear four questions. Use your notes to answer the questions. (Your notes in the form won’t count towards your score.)

Hi there, I’m David O’Neill, and I’m going to give you some tips for making a great podcast.

Firstly, you have to decide what your brand is. For instance, you might want to have a podcast that’s about going to the gym. And maybe you’re also a student. So don’t call your podcast Tommy’s Gym Podcast. You should call it Getting Fit the Student’s Way. That way, you can reach the right type of listeners.

Secondly, make sure you have good sound. Don’t use your computer’s microphone because its sound quality is usually not good. Also, record your podcast in a quiet room. If you don’t have a quiet space, you can record from your closet. That’s what some great podcasters do, and it works perfectly.

My last point is about your guests. You should make your guests feel good on your show. When you introduce your guests, don’t just say, “Hey, this is Bob.” Tell your listeners who Bob is. Did he write a good book? Is he a fitness expert? Also, make sure you prepare good interview questions. This not only makes you sound smart, but your guests will also respect and trust you more. They’ll likely give better

answers, too. (Unit 7)

Notes: Tips for making a podcast

1. Decide on your brand

‧That way, you can reach the right type of listeners.

2. Make sure you have good-quality sound

‧Don’t use the computer’s microphone.

‧Record the podcast in a quiet room.

‧A good space to record: in your closet

3. Make the guests feel good

‧Introduce the guests well.

‧Prepare good interview questions.

C 8. What is the purpose of deciding on your brand?

(A) To get more younger listeners.

(B) To show that you have a lot to tell.

(C) To reach the right type of listeners.

(D) To let listeners see more sides of you.

D 9. What does the speaker say you should avoid doing if you want to have good-quality sound?

(A) Speaking loudly.

(B) Using a small space.

(D) Using the computer’s microphone.

B 10. Where does the speaker mention to record a podcast?

(A) Near a window.

(B) In a closet.

(D) Under a desk.

A 11. What does the speaker say to do to make the guests feel good on your show?

(A) Prepare good questions.

(B) Ask them many questions.

(D) Show them the questions before the show.

CABBD DCAD BB DB

I. Vocabulary 10% 每題 2 分

C 1. Ingrid asked Michael to be quiet during her big speech, but he continued to ________ her by asking questions. (Unit 7)

(A) impress (B) comfort

(C) interrupt (D) contact

A 2. Anthony comes from a legal ________. His parents and grandparents were lawyers. (Unit 6)

(A) background (B) substance

B 3. Fiona thought Bill was handsome, but she didn’t like his ________. He was loud and spoke rudely to the waiters. (Unit 6)

(A) friendship (B) personality

B 4. The boss gave his workers a pay raise, and they thought it was a(n) ________ way to show how much they are valued. (Unit 6)

(A) challenging (B) meaningful

D 5. The ________ all stood up and clapped when the play ended, since the actors had all given excellent performances. (Unit 7)

(A) faith (B) society

II. Cloze Test 16% 每題 2 分

Trevor McKinney is an ordinary boy, but he’s also a hero. __6__ he doesn’t have super powers, he tries to make the world a better place.

Trevor’s powerful story starts with a simple idea. For a school project on kindness, he’ll help three people in important ways. However, __7__ asking these people to pay him back, Trevor wants them to pay it forward by each helping three other people.

Trevor believes this idea could create real change, so he immediately tries to __8__ his plan. He helps a homeless man and an old lady. He also helps his mother, an alcoholic __9__ ex-boyfriend left her in debt.

Sadly, Trevor soon believes that his plan has failed because no one’s life changes quickly. __10__, though, the plan has started to work. The idea starts __11__ around the country, and soon Trevor becomes famous. Even with all this success, he isn’t __12__. He wants to continue to do kind acts for people. When he notices an attacker __13__ two gay men, he tries to help them, but he ends up being killed by their attacker. Though Trevor’s death is a tragedy, his kindness is never forgotten. (Unit 6)

D 6. (A) Unless (B) Whether

C 7. (A) in case of (B) as a result of

(C) instead of (D) regardless of

A 8. (A) carry out (B) give up

D 9. (A) who (B) has

B 10. (A) At least (B) In reality

B 11. (A) escaping (B) spreading

D 12. (A) regretted (B) confused

B 13. (A) to beat up (B) beating up

III. Reading Comprehension 16% 每題 4 分

One of the world’s most famous podcasts is The Joe Rogan Experience. Yet if you knew its host 20 year ago, you’d never guess he’d one day be a great interviewer. Joe Rogan once had a small part on a hit American TV show in the 1990s. Later, he became a game-show host, and then a comedian. He started a podcast from his house in 2009, even though he didn’t know what he was doing. The first few shows were awful because he was only doing it for fun.

Originally, Rogan would just talk with his friends and other comedians. As his audience grew, he attracted more important guests. Politicians, scholars, and great thinkers would come on his show. These were unlikely people to talk with a comedian, but the show works because Rogan is pretty smart. However, he never changed the style of his show: no theme music, no introductions, no time limit, and no commercial breaks. Each show is a free-flowing conversation where any topic might come up.

Recently, Rogan signed a multi-million-dollar contract to move his podcast to Spotify this coming January. This service is known as a music app. With Rogan, they want to grow and become a provider of original content. Until now, Rogan has had the freedom to do his show his own way. Whether Spotify forces him to change his style remains to be seen. (Unit 7)

D 14. What can we learn about Joe Rogan from this passage?

(A) He was a talk show host around 1995.

(B) He is one of the funniest comedians in the US.

(D) He never planned to be a serious interviewer.

B 15. What is one thing you can expect Joe Rogan to do on his show?

(A) Stop the interview because the time has run out.

(B) Start the conversation before saying who his guest is.

(D) Play the theme music during breaks and at the end of the show.

16. This is Joe’s e-mail to announce the big news to his fans. Fill in the missing information.

Hey, everybody. I’m sending this e-mail to all my fans to let you know that I’m moving my podcast to Spotify. Since I started my show in 2009, it’s been available on Apple iTunes and YouTube. Starting in January (2021) / this coming January, my podcast will be only on Spotify. Thanks for listening! – Joe

17. Which sentence tells us what kind of interviews you can expect to see on The Joe Rogan Experience? Write your answer here:

Each show is a free-flowing conversation where any topic might come up.

IV. Translation 8%

18. 臺灣的冬季顯然比在加拿大溫暖許多。（2分）

Taiwan is by far much warmer than Canada in the winter. (Unit 7)

19. 當海倫看到被垃圾堆滿的長椅時，她想要改善這個狀況，所以她發起了一場清掃活動。（3分）

When Helen saw the trash-covered beach, she wanted to make a difference, so she organized a clean-up event. (Unit 6)

20. 吉姆一把話說完，就希望他能把話收回。（3分）

As soon as (: Once/The moment/The instant/The minute) Jim finished speaking, he wished he could take back what he had just said. (Unit 7)

I. Vocabulary 10% 每題 2 分

D 1. Kelly keeps some chickens, but the eggs are not for ________ purposes. She and her family eat the eggs themselves. (Unit 12)

(A) practical (B) temporary

D 2. The students listened carefully as the science teacher gave them the ________ for the experiment they would perform in class. (Unit 10)

(A) similarities (B) emergencies

C 3. After the boy tore a hole in his school pants, his mother helped him ________ the hole. Soon, they looked as good as new! (Unit 11)

(A) wrap (B) fold

(C) mend (D) edit

A 4. My father gave me some ________ advice about married life on my wedding day, and it’s been useful to me. (Unit 8)

(A) valuable (B) nervous

A 5. The carpenter made ________ measurements before he started working so that the furniture would be exactly the right size. (Unit 11)

(A) accurate (B) original

II. Fill in the Blanks 16% 每題 2 分

Queenstown, on the South Island of New Zealand, is a great place to visit. It’s perfect for people who look for the __6__ and adventure of extreme sports. One of these is bungee jumping. Here, people __7__ from a high place with just a rope attached to them. Another fun activity is riding a zip line. For this, you __8__ from a rope high in the air. While this can be quite scary, you can also see great __9__ of the area from up high.

After a day of these __10__ activities, you’ll probably want to slow down! Queenstown has lots of ways for you to __11__. There are many vineyards in this area and they are open for __12__. You are welcome to visit them and to learn about grapes and wine. Enjoy a glass after dark as you look up at the stars in the clear night sky. There are many things to do in Queenstown—the only __13__ you might have is deciding what to do first! (Unit 9)

A. views	B. relax	C. capital
D. problem	E. wild	F. tours
G. excitement	H. beautiful	I. hang
J. leap

6. G 7. J 8. I 9. A

10. E 11. B 12. F 13. D

III. Translation 8%

14. 上完洗手間後不要不洗手。（2分）

You should never use a bathroom without washing your hands afterward. (Unit 8)

15. 透過從下午五點慢跑至六點，東尼運動了整整一小時。（2分）

By jogging from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m., Tony exercised for a full hour. (Unit 12)

16. 露西（Lucy）想知道去花蓮（Hualien）的火車何時會發車，所以她查了一下時刻表。（4分）（使用 wh- 疑問詞引導的間接問句作答）

Lucy wanted to know when the train to Hualien would leave the station, so she looked at the schedule. (Unit 11)

IV. Reading Comprehension 16% 每題 4 分

If you like Indian food, there’s a good chance you’re a fan of Chicken Tikka Masala. What’s interesting is that this isn’t a truly Indian dish! Chicken Tikka Masala uses ingredients and cooking methods from Indian cooking, but it was likely created in the UK. In fact, it’s so popular in the UK that it’s considered to be the country’s national dish. One story suggests that a cook came up with it when a customer wanted some sauce with his Chicken Tikka, which is usually served dry. Chicken Tikka Masala is considered to be a symbol of the way many cultures get along in modern Britain.

Instructions:

1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and spices.

2. Cut up the chicken and cover with the yogurt sauce for one hour, or overnight. If you put it in the sauce for longer, the flavor will be stronger.

3. Heat the oven to 260°C and put the chicken on skewers.

4. ___Question 19___

5. Remove the chicken when it is dark brown at the edges.

6. Fry the onions, garlic, and ginger in oil, then add spices and stir for 30 seconds.

7. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Heat until boiling then cook for five minutes.

8. Stir in one cup of heavy cream.

9. Add the cooked chicken pieces and heat for one to two minutes.

10. Serve with rice or naan bread. (Unit 10)

D 17. What do we know about Chicken Tikka Masala?

(A) It is a traditional dish from India.

(B) It is one of India’s main national dishes.

(D) It is a British dish with an Indian origin.

18. Write down the sentence that best shows the cultural importance of Chicken Tikka Masala.

Chicken Tikka Masala is considered to be a symbol of the way many cultures get along in modern Britain.

B 19. Which of these is likely the missing Step 4 in the instructions above?

(A) Boil the chicken pieces in water until cooked.

(B) Cook the chicken in the oven for 15 minutes.

(D) Cut the chicken into small pieces and fry in oil.

C 20. Omar made this dish, but he couldn’t taste the yogurt flavors. What could he do differently to change this?

(A) Cut the chicken into smaller pieces before cooking.

(B) Cook the chicken in the oven for an extra five minutes.

(C) Leave the uncooked chicken in the sauce for longer.

(D) Add more heavy cream to the tomato sauce.

Listening Test

Part A 10% 每題 5 分曲目13

Look at the pictures below. For each picture, you will hear a question with possible answers, A to D. Choose TWO answers for each question.

Question 1

AD 1. Which TWO sentences about this chart are true? (Unit 9)

(A) Customers can save money on these Queenstown activities.

(B) The cost of riding a jet boat has risen by 25%.

(D) The jet boat’s original price was NT$4,000.

Question 2

BC 2. Which TWO things about this picture are true? (Unit 10)

(A) Most of the 41 votes are negative.

(B) The dish takes half an hour to cook.

(C) You can print out the recipe.

(D) This dish takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Part B 16% 每題 4 分曲目14

In part B, you will hear one or more questions or statements. Choose the best response or reply.

B 3. Why do you say working at this company was a valuable experience? (Unit 8)

(A) My boss treated me very badly.

(B) I learned many important skills here.

(D) I usually worked from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

B 4. Your instructions weren’t very clear. (Unit 10)

(A) I’ll wash them out for you.

(B) Sorry. I forgot some information.

(D) Really? I should be more polite next time.

D 5. Would you mind helping me slice the carrots? (Unit 10)

(A) How many more should I buy?

(B) Do I need to? They look clean to me.

(D) OK, how thin should they be?

B 6. Some names on the guest list aren’t accurate. (Unit 11)

(A) Yeah, those are funny names.

(B) Sorry. I’ll correct them.

(D) Thank you for inviting me.

Weekly Quiz Listening Test, Answer Key Week Four: Unit 8~12 (Sep. 21-30) B卷

Part C 16% 每題 4 分曲目15

In part C, you will hear two conversations between a man and a woman, and then some questions following each conversation. Choose the best answers to these questions.

Questions 7-8

M: Who is that man in the photo?

W: That’s Georges Hébert. He was an officer in the French navy.

M: I’ve never heard of him. Was he an important man?

W: Yes. He saved many people’s lives during a crisis on a Caribbean island.

M: Wow, so he was a hero.

W: He also created his own exercise system. It changed the way schools around the world teach P.E.

M: It certainly sounds like he was an active man.

W: He really was. (Units 12 & 9)

C 7. What important thing did Georges Hébert do on the Caribbean island?

(A) He made people love exercise.

(B) He improved people’s lives there.

(C) He got many people out of danger.

(D) He helped his country win a war there.

D 8. What does the man think of Georges Hébert?

(A) He was a great teacher.

(B) He had special powers.

(D) He had a lot of energy.

Questions 9-10

M: Huh? Martha! I need your help!

W: What happened? Is the toilet blocked again?

M: No. There’s no more toilet paper on the roll. Where do you put the new ones?

W: They are under the sink. Replace it by yourself.

M: Martha!

W: What is it now?

M: It looks like we’ve totally run out of toilet paper.

W: All right, just wait one minute. I’ll go get some. (Units 11 & 12)

C 9. What problem did the man have when he first called the woman?

(A) The toilet was blocked.

(B) The bathroom was full of water.

(C) A new toilet paper roll was needed.

(D) The toilet’s button was broken.

A 10. What will the woman do now?

(A) Buy some toilet paper.

(B) Clean the bathroom.

(D) Help the man find something.

Part D 8% 每題 4 分曲目16

In part D, please read the questions below. You will then hear a short talk about these questions. Choose the best answers to the questions.

Hello, and welcome to the Human Library. I’m Sarah Beltram, and I’m going to explain how today’s event will work.

Over here, we have our list of book titles. First, you’ll pick a title that you like and let one of our helpers know. They will introduce you to your “book”, and the two of you will sit down for a chat. “Reading a book” lasts about 15 minutes. During this time, feel free to speak openly and ask any questions you have.

As well as your guide for today, I am also one of the books. My title is “Brain Off” and my story is about a serious social media problem I had for many years. If you’d like to learn more about it, please let me know after this. Thank you. (Unit 8)

B 11. What is NOT a part of the event?

(A) Picking a “book” yourself.

(B) Borrowing your “book” to take home.

(D) Asking your “book” any questions.

C 12. What can listeners do when this short talk is over?

(A) Become “books” and share their stories.

(B) Pick up a book to read on their own.

(C) Listen to the speaker’s personal story.

(D) Sign up to help at the human library event.

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