第一部分：詞彙和結構 (30%) 共 15 題，每個題目裡有一個空格。請從四個選項中選出一個最適合題意 的字或詞作答。 1. Laura ____ many people to her party, but not everyone showed up. (A) disappeared (B) satisfied (C) invited (D) dried

2. I go swimming ____ work. This gives me energy for the day. (A) after (B) ago (C) before (D) at

3. I’d like to learn how to play the guitar, but I am ____ find the time. (A) can’t (B) able to (C) interested in (D) not able to

4. Cindy will visit her ____ in the US this summer. (A) beer (B) relatives (C) customs (D) golf

5. Did you go to the baseball game ____ night? (A) next (B) on (C) last (D) during

6. Steven bought a(n) ____ suit for the job interview. (A) magic (B) formal (C) equal (D) skillful

7. Peter will ____ at the airport at 2 p.m., and we’re going to pick him up. (A) arrive (B) touch (C) blame (D) part

8. I grew up in the countryside. I moved to the city ____ I was 12. (A) at (B) between (C) in (D) after

9. Larry has ____ tickets to the concert for us. (A) fried (B) sold (C) booked (D) hunted

10. Some of the wedding ____ left the party early. (A) couches (B) guests (C) goals (D) methods

11. Judy ____ her Christmas card with some paper stars. (A) reminded (B) decorated (C) suggested (D) planted

12. My family gets together on ____ such as Easter. (A) holidays (B) sinks (C) patterns (D) bridges

13. ____! Guess what’s in the box! (A) Trouble (B) Towel (C) Rabbit (D) Surprise

14. Peter goes to his part-time job ____ the evening. (A) every (B) until (C) on (D) in

15. You don’t have to ____. It’s just a small family party. (A) dress up (B) dress down (C) get dressed (D) get down

第二部分：段落填空 (10%) 共 10 題，包括二個段落，每個段落各含 4~6 個空格。每格均有四個選項， 請依照文意選出最適合的答案。 Questions Judy and Mick are getting married. Their wedding is on the first day of May. The event starts at six, but it’s OK (16) early. It takes place in the country, so don’t forget to bring your camera. The couple also (17) a jazz band. (18) it’s a formal party, please dress up. Male guests should wear suits, and female guests should come in (19). Please tell us in advance if you (20) come. We need to know how many people are coming, so we can arrange seating and prepare the food.

16. (A) arriving (B) arrives (C) to arrive (D) arrive 17. (A) played (B) booked (C) ordered (D) invited 18. (A) So (B) When (C) Though (D) Since 19. (A) pairs (B) dates (C) dresses (D) pants 20. (A) are interested in (B) aren’t able to (C) would like (D) can’t be

Questions A-Da is Taiwanese. His American friend Lisa invites him (21) Christmas. She says the entire family usually gets together on (22). Since A-Da’s family is far away, he can spend the important day with her family. A-Da asks Lisa how they (23) Christmas. She tells A-Da that (24) Christmas Day, they will open presents first. Then they’ll (25) church and sing Christmas carols. Finally, they’ll have a big Christmas dinner. But tonight is Christmas Eve, and everyone agrees to open one present. A-Da looks under the tree, and there’s even a present for him!

21. (A) along (B) over for (C) to (D) out for 22. (A) December of twenty-four (B) December twenty-four (C) December of twenty-fourth (D) December twenty-fourth 23. (A) cheer (B) host(C) visit (D) celebrate 24. (A) on (B) in(C) between (D) for 25. (A) book up (B) attend to (C) go to (D) bring in

第三部分：閱讀理解 (20%) 共 10 題，包括數篇短文，每篇短文後面有 2~4 個相關問題。請由四個選 項中選出最適合的答案。 Questions Weddings come in many forms. A weekend wedding goes on for a few days, and often includes special activities such as sports and games. A double wedding has two couples getting married. Usually, these people are either family or close friends. The most popular wedding is called the white wedding. The name comes from the white dress that the bride wears. This tradition started in England in the 19th century with Queen Victoria. Though the use of gold rings is common today, the groom didn’t actually start getting one until the 20 th century.

26. What is NOT said about a weekend wedding? (A) It lasts more than one day. (B) It can include sports. (C) It starts on Friday and ends on Sunday. (D) It is a chance for people to play games.

27. What is NOT true about a double wedding? (A) There are four people getting married. (B) It is held in two different places. (C) The couples may be close friends. (D) The couples may be family.

28. Which is TRUE about a white wedding? (A) It started in the 20th century. (B) The dress matches the wedding name. (C) The groom wears a white suit. (D) It began in the US.

Questions Have you ever wondered where Christmas trees come from? The first Christmas trees came from Germany. The Germans used to decorate the trees outside their homes with food for animals to enjoy. Then they began bringing these trees inside, because the trees stayed green for a long time and made everything smell nice. In the 1700s, the custom of decorating Christmas trees began spreading to other countries. Today, people stay up late to hang beautiful things on their Christmas trees. It’s a special time for families around the world.

29. Why did the Germans decorate trees? (A) To play jokes on animals (B) To keep animals away (C) To feed animals (D) To give animals a place to sleep

30. Why did people decide to bring their Christmas trees inside? (A) To protect the trees from animals (B) To make their homes smell good (C) To hide the bad smell of the trees (D) To grow new trees at home

31. When did people in other countries begin to decorate Christmas trees? (A) 1700 years ago (B) In the 17th century (C) In the year 1700 (D) Sometime in the 18th century

32. According to the passage, when do people decorate their trees? (A) In the early morning (B) Around lunchtime (C) Late at night (D) In the afternoon

Questions Adrian Barnett, an Australian researcher, believes a person’s birthday could influence his or her health and fitness. He has compared the birthdays of Australian soccer players. He says that people who are born in earlier months of the Australian school year have an edge on those born later. Those children have more time to develop in height, weight, and ability than their classmates. Younger students find it hard to compete and become less active in sports. The good news is that younger students can improve if they work hard.

33. According to Adrian Barnett, what is likely to influence someone’s health and fitness? (A) The day they were born (B) The place where they were born (C) The type of sport they play (D) The country they were born in

34. Why do younger students become less active in sports? (A) They don’t play as well as older students. (B) They grow too slowly. (C) They are overweight. (D) They have too much homework after school.

35. Which of the following statements would Adrian Barnett most likely agree with? (A) Older students tend to do better on tests. (B) Older students don’t need to work hard to become excellent players. (C) Younger students don’t need to try harder if they want to play sports well. (D) Younger students are shorter and thinner than older students.