
第二篇: 
For many years, Christopher Reeve had  been known for playing the  movie character Superman in the Hollywood 
movies. But in 1995, he broke his neck in a horseback riding accident and spent   36   in a wheelchair, almost completely 
unable to move. He also needed a machine to help him breathe.   37 , in spite of his disabilities, Reeve refused to be 
depressed and fought back. Four years after his terrible   38 , he received an award for his autobiography, Still Me. It is a 
humorous story of his life, showing both his courage and his   39 . That same year, he also won recognition for starring in 
the  movie  Rear  Window.  “ 40 ,”  he  said.  He  died  in  2004,  after  a  heart  attack.  His  example  should  provide 
encouragement and inspiration for people everywhere. 
 
【3】36.  all his money   his childhood   the rest of his life   every holiday 
【4】37.  Accordingly   Likewise   Relatively     However 
【2】38.  crime   tragedy   blockbuster   fraud 
【1】39.  optimism   divorce     sympathy     laziness 
【4】40.  No man is an island   No one is perfect   
 No news is good news   Nothing is impossible 
 
四、閱讀測驗【請在下列各題中選出最適當的答案】 
第一篇:   
A bicycle-sharing system, or public bicycle system, is a service in which bicycles are made available for shared use 
to individuals on a very short-term basis. Many such systems offer subscriptions that make the first 30–45 minutes of use 
either free or very inexpensive. Bicycles are parked at various terminals around a city. In some systems, the bicycles are 
locked and a cash deposit unlocks them. Deposits are returned when the bicycles are returned at different terminals. In 
some other systems, users have to register before taking a bicycle. Sometimes credit cards are charged. 
The intention of the service is to provide environmentally friendly and economical transportation in inner city areas. 
People who choose to cycle instead of drive help to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and noise pollution. They save 
money and get exercise, without worrying about their own bicycle being stolen. 
Bike-sharing emerged in Europe in the 1960s, but its wider use and development came in the mid-2000s thanks to the 
introduction of information  technology. As of June 2014,  public  bike systems  were  available  in 50 countries  on five 
continents, including 712 cities. As of May 2011, China’s Wuhan and Hangzhou bike-sharing systems were the largest in 
the world, while the one in Paris was the largest outside of China. And the countries with the most systems are Spain (132), 
Italy (104), and China (79). 
When the bike-sharing programs first started, theft was a problem. In 1993, in Cambridge, U.K., so many bicycles 
were stolen the first day that the city stopped the program temporarily. Since then, cities have taken creative measures to 
prevent the theft of bicycles. In some programs, the bicycles are painted a single color, often white or another very visible 
colors such as orange or yellow. Brand names are painted over. Spokes and tire rims are painted. It would be difficult for 
thieves to get much money for these bicycles. In other programs, the bicycles are designed with special parts that cannot 
easily be combined with parts from other bicycles. 
 
【1】41. What is the main idea of this article? 
 The nature, history and development of bicycle-sharing systems. 
 The advantages and disadvantages of bicycle-sharing systems. 
 The problems faced by bicycle-sharing systems in the past and now. 
 The differences between bicycle-sharing systems in China and those outside China. 
【4】42. Which of the following is TURE about a bicycle-sharing system? 
 Its major purpose is to provide people with more opportunity to exercise. 
 It became more common and better developed in the 20st century. 
 It has long been troubled with stolen bikes since it first started. 
 It was available in over 700 cities in 50 countries as of June 2014. 
【3】43. What is NOT one of the benefits brought by bicycle-sharing systems? 
 Fewer cars inside the city.    Quieter urban environment. 
 Longer distance to school or work for riders.   Less spending on transportation for riders. 
 
【1】44. What is TRUE about the bicycle-sharing systems across different parts of the world as of May 2011? 
 China ranks third in the number of public bike systems. 
 The public bike system in Paris was larger than any other city’s. 
 Italy has fewer public bike systems than China. 
 The world’s largest public bike system was in Spain. 
【2】45. Which of the following is NOT used to solve the problem of public bicycle thefts? 
 Using special parts on public bikes.   
 Painting public bikes with black color.   
 Making brand names highly visible on public bikes.   
 Painting the spokes and tire rims of public bikes. 
 
第二篇: 
Chad Pregracke grew up in Moline, Illinois, less than 100 feet away from the Mississippi River, which supplies 
drinking water to about 18 million people in more than 50 U.S. cities. As he got older, he noticed the river was becoming 
more and more polluted with plastic, trash, and other junk floating around in it. One weekend, he decided to collect the 
trash he could from the river – by hand. He waded into the water and removed items that shouldn’t have been in it and 
filled his backyard with them. Someone reported his activities to a local news station, and as a result, a group wrote Chad 
a check for over $8,000. Chad used the money to buy a boat and to start a nonprofit organization to continue the work he 
had started. He named his organization Living Lands and Waters. 
Over the years Chad has sponsorship from over 60 corporations and foundations. The organization has nine full-time 
employees and many volunteers, and has removed more than 1,000 tons of garbage from America’s largest rivers. Chad and 
his team have pulled tires,  refrigerators, air  conditioners, and even toilets from the  water.  In the  summer  of 2008, the 
Midwestern United States suffered terrible flooding, and Cedar Rapids was particularly hard hit. Living Lands and Waters 
was there on the Cedar River after the flood, helping with the clean-up efforts. In 2013, the news network CNN named Chad 
one of the top 10 heroes of the year.   
Even till today, Chad himself remains involved in the actual physical cleaning of rivers – one river at a time, one piece 
of garbage at a time. He also writes a newspaper column that has a readership primarily in Iowa and Illinois, and he often 
speaks to audiences about the importance of rivers and of keeping them clean and tells his story, reminding people that an 
initial step taken by one person can make a real difference. 
 
【4】46. What would be the best title for this article? 
 The Importance of a Clean Environment. 
 The Autobiography of Chad Pregracke. 
 CNN Top 10 Heroes of 2013. 
 A Life’s Mission of Cleaning Rivers. 
【3】47. What is TRUE about Chad Pregracke? 
 Now he writes newspaper columns to numerous readers nationwide. 
 He grew up in Illinois and moved to Mississippi later in life. 
 He bought a boat and started his nonprofit organization with an $8,000 check from a group. 
 He founded his nonprofit organization and has supported it with his own money. 
【1】48. What has his organization done over the years? 
 It helped clean Cedar River after a serious flood in 2008. 
 It has picked up 1,000 kilos of junk from America’s largest rivers. 
 It has gathered support from about just a few companies and foundations. 
 It has removed from the rivers all kinds of things excluding tires, refrigerators, toilets, etc. 
【2】49. What does Chad’s story tell us? 
 A humble and normal kid can become a multimillionaire one day. 
 A simple action started by a single person may lead to a big change. 
 Collecting garbage should never be something to be ashamed of. 
 Anyone who throws garbage into the rivers must be punished. 
【3】50. What does the phrase “hard hit” in Paragraph 2 mean? 
 Highly popular.     Rarely defeated.    
 Severely damaged.     Harshly questioned.