
【3】42. A: Let’s go down to the lake and go swimming.
B: ________________ I still have to put on my bathing suit first.
Hold your tongue.
Knock on wood.
Hold your horses.
Keep your finger crossed.
【1】43. A: Why did you put those boxes of stuff in the closet? Aren’t you supposed to go through them?
B: ________________ I’ll deal with them when I have time.
Out of sight, out of mind. No pain, no gain.
Like father, like son. Once bit, twice shy.
【3】44. A: I hope I can keep my New Year’s resolutions this year.
B: Don’t worry! ________________
I plan to quit eating fast food.
You should try harder to save money.
I’ll help you stick to them.
It’s a good habit to keep a diary.
【2】45. A: I plan to cut down on surfing the Internet.
B: ________________
You can always learn from your mistakes and try again.
That’s a great way to turn over a new leaf.
Good idea! I’ll make a list of things to buy online.
There’s something wrong with my computer.
【1】46. A: Steve has been working around the clock to finish the project.
B: ________________
True, he has been working day and night on the project.
Really? He needs to have it repaired.
Why has he been working there?
Indeed, he can hardly work without the clock.
【4】47. A: It annoys me that Kelly often comes over without calling in advance.
B: ________________
Yeah, I want her to feel free to ask questions.
She is supposed to arrive on time.
You’re right. She is considerate and sweet.
You should tell her how much it bothers you.
【4】48. A: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the train station?
B: ________________ Sorry about that.
You can take bus 251 to get there.
Taking the MRT is the easiest way to get there.
I don’t think you can get there on foot.
I wish I could, but I’m not from around here.
【4】49. A: I apologize for not handing in my assignment on time. Here it is.
B: ________________
To my surprise, you did a good job.
That’s no problem. I’ve prepared the handouts.
Yes, I have your new assignment right here.
That’s OK this time, but don’t let it happen again.
【1】50. A: How dare you use my computer without my permission?
B: I’m sorry. ________________
I really didn’t think you would mind.
I dare say you will lend me your computer.
I don’t think I should have asked for your help.
I cannot get access to the Internet.
四、克漏字測驗【請依照段落上下文意,選出最適當的答案】
Imagine having sixteen million pens of different colors to draw with. That would be a dream come true for
many artists and doodlers. Carrying around that many pens would be 51 in the past. Now, you can have all of
those colors at your disposal with just a pen.
The Scribble Pen is like a regular pen in that it 52 a nib that writes on paper. On the other end of the pen,
however, there is a color sensor that picks up colors. 53 the sensor detects a color, a small processor in the pen
mixes the ink to match the exact color that was detected. The picked-up color can be that of almost anything, from a
fruit to a shirt or a flower. Users can store colors in the pen’s internal memory, 54 holds up to one hundred
thousand unique colors.
This color-capturing pen is still in the process of being developed. 55 , its California-based creators think that
people young and old will definitely love using it.
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五、閱讀測驗【請在下列各題中選出最適當的答案】
You answer the phone instead of switching off your alarm when it goes off. Or when you wake up you don’t know
where you are. Then you may have experienced “sleep drunkenness,” which is formally referred to as “confusional
arousal.” According to a study in the journal Neurology, roughly 15% of the population in the U.S. occasionally suffers
from the condition.
Of course, most people feel a little out of sorts if roused from deep sleep. But sleep drunkenness goes beyond that.
People experiencing sleep drunkenness often don’t have any recollection of the things they say or do. While most
episodes are short—typically less than 15 minutes—a small percentage of sleep drunkenness sufferers can become
violent.
While that 15% figure includes people who experience sleep drunkenness very occasionally, like once or twice a
year, the research team found about 8% of the roughly 19,000 people included in their study suffered from weekly bouts
of sleep drunkenness. Taking psychotropic medicine, feeling anxious or depressed, and sleeping too much, too little, or
drinking alcohol are all factors that increase your risk for sleep drunkenness.
Waking up in a disoriented state could be a sign that you’re not sleeping enough or that you’re sleeping poorly. The
researchers dub sleep drunkenness a kind of “severe sleep inertia”—as though a part of your brain decides to snooze
while the rest of you gets moving. While you’re probably not in any danger from the disorder, it’s best to talk with your
doctor if you experience it frequently. Last but not least, getting more sleep, setting a more regular sleep-wake schedule,
and avoiding alcohol in the evening might help to reduce the number of sleep drunkenness episodes you experience.
【3】56. What is “sleep drunkenness” officially called?
Sleep disorder. Forced Awakening.
Confusional arousal. Sleep-induced confusion.
【3】57. According to the study, what is true about sleep drunkenness?
It usually lasts 15 minutes or longer.
It has long been classified as a disorder.
More than one in seven people in the U.S. may suffer from it.
8% of the sufferers are found to have violent behavior.
【4】58. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible factor in sleep drunkenness?
Taking psychotropic medicine. Sleeping too much or too little.
Suffering from emotional distress. Using cellphones much before bedtime.
【2】59. Which of the following may help with the condition of “sleep drunkenness”?
Avoid fatty foods at night. Sleep and wake at your regular time.
Take a relaxing bath before bedtime. Drink a little wine before going to bed.
【1】60. In the last paragraph, what does the word “snooze” most likely mean?
Doze. Wake. Shake. Order.