3/4
44. (A) to check (B) to check with (C) checking (D) check
45. (A) take; on (B) take; from (C) spend; for (D) spend; with
(B) Dr. Jill Mason is an expert on the sleeping behavior of animals. In her book, While
They’re Sleeping!, she discusses all the weird (怪異的) but wonderful ways in which
animals get their rest. The early chapters deal with how animals stay safe while they are
asleep. Giraffes, who sleep only (46) to avoid predator attacks, are mentioned first.
The unique sleeping position of sea otters is also discussed. This is followed by the (47)
sleeping secrets of Alpine swifts and dolphins.
(48) half of the book is mainly about how and why bears and other animals
hibernate. It deals with how they are able to live without food for months, and where they
sleep. Finally, Dr. Mason also explains how these creatures prepare to sleep for so long
(49) . All in all, the book is (50) the finest of its kind available. Pick up your
copy today!
46. (A) thirty minutes the day (B) thirty minutes a day
(C) thirty-minutes the day (D) thirty-minutes a day
47. (A) amazing (B) amazed (C) amazingly (D) amazement
48. (A) Other (B) Others (C) The other (D) The others
49. (A) at times (B) at all times (C) at once (D) at one time
50. (A) one (B) one of (C) one with (D) one that
VI. 閱讀測驗 10% (每題 2分)
Human beings have long known how colors affect their lives. Take ancient (古老的)
Egyptians (埃及人), for example. They bathed in different colors of light to get different
skin colors 4000 years ago. Today, researchers (研究者) are still trying to find out how
colors can change the way people feel and better their lives. With such a rainbow of colors
painting the world, it makes sense to learn more about them.
Turning on a blue light before a person takes a bath in warm water has been proved
(證實) to be relaxing (令人放鬆的). That is because the color blue can help calm the mind
as well as the body. The color pink has similar effects (效果), and that’s why some prisons
(監獄) in the United States are painted pink to help the prisoners stay calm. However, the
same color can annoy many coaches in the sports field. In 2010, two American universities
painted the walls of the locker (衣物櫃) rooms for the visiting teams pink. They hoped it
would relax the visiting teams and reduce (減少) their chances of winning. The coaches of
the visiting teams felt angry and complained that they had not been treated fairly (公平地).
As a result, a new rule now states that both sides’ locker rooms must be painted the same
color for the fairness (公平) of the game.
If a person wants to create a room for social purposes (意圖), painting the walls
yellow would be a great idea. This is because yellow can make a room brighter and bring
people happiness. In another case, the color red makes people hungry, and thus many
restaurants use red walls and seats.
Learning how to apply (運用) colors to life can be very helpful. Let’s lead a colorful
life!
(選自三民書局普高英文第一冊題庫系統)
51. What is the best title (標題) of this passage (短文)?
(A) Colors Do Matter
(B) How to Color Your Restaurant
(C) Ways to Lead a Colorful Life
(D) Tips on Winning Sports Games
52. According to the passage, what room color would be more suitable (合適的) for people
who get angry easily?
(A) Black and white. (B) Blue and pink. (C) Yellow and brown.
(D) Red and pink.
53. Which of the following statements (陳述) is true (真實的)?
(A) Locker rooms must be painted the same color to save money.
(B) Taking a bath in blue light helps people get hungry.
(C) Knowing how to use colors can bring about changes in one’s life.
(D) We should use many bright (明亮的) colors in our rooms.
54. Which of the following is closest in meaning (意思) to the word “annoy” in the second
paragraph (段落)?
(A) Satisfy. (B) Ignore. (C) Deny. (D) Anger.
55. Which of the following can be inferred (推論) from the passage?
(A) A red light is good for someone who just had his or her lunch.
(B) A pink light is good for students who need to study hard.
(C) A yellow light is good for someone who wants to eat more.
(D) A blue light is good for someone who is tired.