B 23. Q: What did the woman do over the long weekend?
(A) She helped her family with chores. (B) She went to a movie with friends.
(C) She spent time at the beach. (D) She stayed at home.
A 24. Q: What does the man say about the superhero movie?
(A) He heard it was really good. (B) It isn’t worth making the trip to see.
(C) His family went to see it without him. (D) He watched it over the long weekend.
四 、 短 文 聽 解
說明︰第 25 題至第 32 題,每二題為一題組。請先閱讀試題本的題目及選項,然後聽語音播出的內容,從四個選項中
選出一個最適當的選項,每題組播放一次。
第 25、26 題為題組 (請先閱讀試題)
Here comes one of the world’s most interesting birds—the shoebill. The first thing you will notice about the shoebill is its
gigantic bill, which resembles a Dutch clog. Shoebills live in marshy regions of tropical Africa. They have long, thin legs, and their
middle toes can be up to 18 centimeters long. This body feature helps them adapt effectively to their swampy environment. Shoebills
are good at standing silently in the water for hours while hunting. They wait for fish, snakes, or even baby crocodiles to pass by and
grab them with the sharp edges of their bills. However, due to hunting and habitat loss from farming, the shoebill population is
declining. Furthermore, in some regions of Africa, people regard these birds as “bad luck” and often kill them brutally. Luckily, we
still have some shoebills for you to observe here. Please follow me to see these swamp’s silent hunters. (9/6)
C 25. What characteristic of shoebills helps them cope with swampy environments?
(A) Their large, sharp bills. (B) Their hunting patterns.
(C) Their long, thin legs. (D) Their standing poses.
B 26. According to the passage, what is a cause of the decline in the number of shoebills?
(A) They are killed for their bills in certain African regions. (B) People use their habitats for agricultural reasons.
(C) They are lacking food resources in the swamps. (D) Predators like crocodiles invade their homes.
第 27、28 題為題組 (請先閱讀試題)
With the end of COVID-19, people were eager to travel abroad, and many tourist attractions have returned to
pre-pandemic levels. However, a new problem has arisen—overtourism. This refers to excessive numbers of tourists
overwhelming a specific place, which can harm the environment and put pressure on local communities. Furthermore, in
popular cities, landlords are kicking out long-term tenants to turn their apartments into short-term rentals.
Some actions can be taken to prevent overtourism from worsening. For example, communities can limit the number of
tourists allowed to enter a town or historic site each day. Certain regions have implemented higher taxes for tourists who use
hotels or vacation rentals. Tourists can also help prevent overtourism by traveling during the off-season and supporting local
businesses in the cities they visit. If managed with care, tourism can offer substantial advantages to local communities. (9/10)
C 27. What claim is made at the beginning of this passage?
(A) COVID-19 has caused many travel agencies to shut down.
(B) Overtourism has long been a big issue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
(C) Several tourist destinations have regained popularity due to the end of COVID-19.
(D) Travel restrictions in response to COVID-19 had a great impact on local communities.
D 28. Which of the following problems caused by overtourism is NOT mentioned?
(A) It can strain the local communities. (B) It can lead to environmental damage.
(C) There will be more short-term rentals. (D) There will be an increase in transportation fees.
第 29、30 題為題組 (請先閱讀試題)
When Portuguese sailors first spotted Taiwan, they decided to call the island “Isla Formosa,” which means beautiful island.
Indeed, Taiwan has many beautiful places to explore. One breathtaking place worth visiting is Hualien, located on Taiwan’s
eastern coast. This region features the soaring Qingshui Cliffs, which stretch for 21 kilometers along the coast and rise to a
height of 800 meters above sea level. A lush and isolated spot located farther inland is the Mukumugi Valley. This almost
untouched forest area includes bright blue pools of water along the Qingshui River. Hualien is also a place rich in cultural
heritage, with well-preserved architecture from the Japanese colonial period. One notable example is the Qingxiu Temple.
Located in Ji’an Township, it was built as a religious center in 1917 and later transformed into a Buddhist temple. Now, it is
recognized as a county historic site. (9/20)
B 29. What aspect of the Qingshui Cliffs is mentioned in the passage?
(A) The activities that tourists can do. (B) Its length and vertical distance from the sea.
(C) How it was formed millions of years ago. (D) What tourists can see from the top of the cliffs.
A 30. What can be seen in the Mukumugi Valley?
(A) Pools of blue water surrounded by forests. (B) Cliffs that are approximately 800 meters high.
(C) Sailboats similar to what the Portuguese used. (D) Architecture from the Japanese colonial period.
第 31、32 題為題組 (請先閱讀試題)
This year marks my second year at Maple Publishing, and I’ve noticed something different. Last year, our office was too
quiet, making even subtle sounds very distracting for me. As an editor, I need to fully concentrate on reviewing and refining
text to ensure clarity and accuracy. On the other hand, I also can’t tolerate excessive noise levels, which would be really
annoying and overwhelming. Fortunately, the chief editor suggested maintaining a noise level of around 50 decibels in the
office. She explained that this would provide a moderate amount of background noise to reduce distractions without disturbing
the workers. Since then, our office has been playing white noise at about 50 decibels. After a month, we found that it positively
impacted concentration, stimulated creativity, increased efficiency, and even alleviated mental fatigue. (9/25)
B 31. Who is most likely the speaker?
(A) The chief editor at Maple Publishing. (B) An employee from Maple Publishing.
(C) An IT technician at Maple Publishing. (D) The office manager of Maple Publishing.
C 32. Why was the previous office setting a problem for the speaker?
(A) He couldn’t focus on his work due to the loud noise. (B) Excessive noise levels led to his mental fatigue.
(C) Any subtle noise could be a distraction for him. (D) The quiet office setting made him feel drowsy.