六、閱讀題組(每題 2分,共 16 分)
1. DBDC
Smartphones are very helpful and make our lives easy. Many people use them to take pictures, make
telephone calls, surf the Net, and play music. They change our lives so much, but smartphones are
becoming a big problem in the USA. People are using them when they shouldn't. For example, drivers are
sending text messages when driving. People are walking and talking on the phone at the same time. As our
brains can only do one thing at a time, we become “blind” to the things around us when we try to do more.
When people are busy using their smartphones, they do not notice things, such as people around
them, cars on the street, or holes in the ground. More people are going to the emergency room because
they got hurt when texting and walking at the same time. Drivers talking on the phone do not notice other
drivers and hit them.
With both problems, more and more deaths are happening. Police officers are working hard to catch
these people and then give them a “fine”. These fines can be from $50 to $2,000, and in some parts of
the USA, people can also be arrested and go to jail.
36.( ) “They”means…?
(A) our lives (B) people (C) music (D) smartphones
37.( ) According to this article, which is true?
(A) You should go to the emergency room when you have a stomachache.
(B) Smartphones are convenient for us to do many things.
(C) Drivers can send text messages when they are driving.
(D) Police officers cannot catch people when people use phones in a wrong way.
38.( ) When might(可能) you get a fine?
(A) get 100 on test (B) be a volunteer (C) win a basketball game (D) throw garbage on the street
39.( ) If you are a mom/ dad, what won’t(將不會)you tell your kids after you read this article(文章)?
(A) If you want to text, please do not do it when you are walking.
(B) Be careful of the cars on the road. Drivers could be talking on the phones and couldn’t see you.
(C) You might be blind if you use your smartphones too often.
(D) It costs a lot to text and walk at the same time.
2. BCAD
Dear Pepper,
I’m now in Turkey for summer vacation with my mom and
brother. Everything is great here, but only the snacks are too sweet
for me. Today we are in its big city, Istanbul, and we’re going shopping
at “Grand Bazaar” this afternoon. There are so many things there, such
as curry powder, Turkish delights, and dried fruit. They are so beautiful and
colorful. Before I go back to Taiwan, I will buy a box of Turkish delights
for you, and it is delicious with black tea.
After Grand Bazaar, we will go to “Sultan Ahmet Camii”. When we enter this place, girls need to
cover all of their hair with scarves. It is very important not to let people see women’s hair in their Mosque.
So I have to buy a new scarf later in Grand Bazaar for my mom. That’s all for now. I’ll send you another
postcard again. Tony
Tony
40.( ) Where is Tony now?
(A) In Taiwan. (B) In Turkey. (C) In America. (D) In Japan.