
40. (A) How does it work? (B) Where can I find it?
(C) Who is interested in it? (D) What’s so special about it?
41. What does sign up mean?
(A) Write your name. (B) Touch the screen.
(C) Set up an account. (D) Design a postcard.
42. (A) to (B) about (C) on (D) below
43. Which is true?
(A) Emilia sent Ada a postcard with wonderful natural sights
on it.
(B) Ada’s friend is having a trip in Russia.
(C) People can receive a postcard even if they don’t send any.
(D) Joining “Postcrossing” is free.
(44~47)
In 1982, Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs in
Australia. His parents were disheartened when they saw Nick
born that way, but then they took it as God’s gift and brought him
up strong to face difficulties in life.
Nick had a hard time at primary school. He had to deal with
a lot of bullying and mean words which made him so depressed
that he tried to end his life at age 10. Luckily, he failed and
learned a lesson: God shaped his body this way because he was
given a special purpose for life. Deeply loved by his parents, Nick
knew he must go ahead with hope. At age 17, he started giving
speeches to share his life story.
Nick Vujicic is always thankful for his family’s love and
support. His belief in God also plays an important part to give
him power. Now he is an inspiring speaker and writer. His life
story has planted a seed of hope in many people’s mind.
A bully once told Nick that he would never get married
because he couldn’t even hold his wife’s hand. In 2012, Nick
found his true love, Kanae Miyahara and married her. Now, they
are a happy family with four kids. Nick doesn’t hold his wife with
hands, but with his warm heart.
44. What does disheartened mean?
(A) cheered up (B) excited (C) proud (D) sad
45. Why did Nick try to kill himself?
(A) Because his parents gave up on him.
(B) Because he couldn’t do anything on his own.
(C) Because he was often laughed at and bullied at school.
(D) Because he had serious problems in learning.
46. Which is true?
(A) We can learn about Nick Vujicic’s life story only through his
speeches.
(B) Without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic can never have a family of
his own.
(C) Nick Vujicic has encouraged many people by sharing his
story.
(D) God taught Nick Vujicic many lessons in person.
47. Emma is always teased because of her looks. What may Nick
Vujicic say to encourage her?
(A) God gave you just one mouth but He gave you two ears, so
you should listen twice as much as you speak.
(B) Never say never. The moment you give up is the moment you
fail.
(C) It’s a lie to think you’re not good enough. You are beautiful
just the way you are.
(D) To wish for change will change nothing. To take action right
now will change everything!
(48~50)
One seed can grow into a tree,
One tree can start a land of greenery.
One flower can smell sugary 48 ,
One star can guide a ship at sea.
One song can excite a magic moment,
One smile begins something in common.
One word can build a future goal,
One handclap raises a brave soul.
One touch can show how much you care,
One hope will lead you eventually 49 .
One heart knows what’s honestly true,
You see, it’s all up to you.
48. Which is the best word for the blank?
(A) sweet (B) lovely (C) funny (D) cloudy
49. Which is the best word for the blank?
(A) nowhere (B) somewhere (C) together (D) corner
50. What is the poem mainly about?
(A) The beauty of Nature brings us great pleasure.
(B) Singing lights up every moment when we are together.
(C) Life goes up and down. Just focus on the here and now.
(D) With one small action, we can make a difference.
~ Have a nice winter vacation and
Happy Chinese New Year ~
“I never met a bitter person
who was thankful. Or a
thankful person who was
bitter.” ---Nick Vujicic
primary school 小學 depressed 沮喪的 purpose 目的
support 支持 inspiring 激勵人心的
guide 引導 goal 目標 brave 勇敢的 soul 靈魂
eventually 終究