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1. A.You'd better make a move. B.All right, all right. I could do without the sarcasm. C.No pain, no gain. D.What's the point of doing that? 答案： B 你的答案：C
You sure are fast. Maybe I'll be able to get in that bathroom before I retire.

2. A.He weighs around 65 kilograms. B.He's looking for a new job. C.He lives on the second floor. D.He has short curly hair. 答案： B 你的答案：B
What's Ronald up to these days?

3. A.Thank you very much. B.That sounds fine. C.Just my luck! D.I'm really sorry about that. 答案： C 你的答案：C
I hate to tell you this, but your application has been rejected.

4. A.Maybe you should reinstall the system. B.Let me help you pick it up. C.Technology changes so quickly. D.Yes, prices are really dropping like crazy. 答案： A 你的答案：A
My computer has crashed again!

5. A.Yes, I'm free to meet. B.I wish you'd quit putting it off. C.I thought the test was today. D.No, I don't know how. 答案： B 你的答案：C
Can I give you my answer tomorrow?

6. A.Everyone agrees it was your fault. B.I'm glad you're man enough to admit it. C.I'm sorry, but rules are rules. D.O.K. What did you mean then? 答案： D 你的答案：D
You've got me all wrong.

7. A.Thanks for the ride. B.No, I'm going the other way. C.Do you need some help finding it? D.Don't worry, I'm sure things will turn around soon. 答案： D 你的答案：D
Things are just not going my way.

8. A.There are two birds in there. B.All right, I'll be straight with you. C.Does it hurt? D.Go ahead. 答案： B 你的答案：B
Stop beating around the bush.

9. A.Trust me, you can make it, too. B.I'd rather we just stayed home. C.I've got it made. D.O.K. I'll give it my best shot. 答案： D 你的答案：D
Unless you go all out, you'll never make it.

10. A.No, she's gone for good. B.I've decided to go by plane. C.Yes, she said it's on its way. D.Yes, she arrived yesterday. 答案： C 你的答案：C
Did she ever get back to you about the shipment?

11. A.I'm a goner. B.Ready or not, here I come. C.Easy come, easy go. D.I'm all set. 答案： D 你的答案：D
Are you ready to go yet?

12. A.I'm all for it. B.I'm of two minds about it. C.I got the gist of it. D.I'll split the difference. 答案： C 你的答案：C
Did you understand that report?

13. A.Yes, it's about time you got a promotion. B.I thought you were already getting a very high salary. C.Well, I hope you get some good advice. D.Why? Are you bored with your job? 答案： B 你的答案：B
I'm going to ask my boss for a raise.

14. A.Hello, Laura. It's nice to meet you. B.Yes, I have two sisters. C.No, my sister's name is Sara. D.Please hold the line. 答案： A 你的答案：A
Jerry, I'd like you to meet my sister, Laura.

15. A.Sure. What can I do? B.You're doing an excellent job. C.When can you return it? D.Let's take the train. 答案： A 你的答案：A
Would you mind giving me a hand?

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M: The weather has been so nice lately, I was think about getting some people together for a barbecue this weekend. W: Haven't you heard? There's a big cold front hitting us this weekend. M: No, I hadn't. That's too bad. W: How about just going out to a nice restaurant with everybody? I heard there's a great new Italian place. M: Oh, it just wouldn't be the same. I had my heart set on a barbecue. W: Well, how about one of those yakitori places where you barbecue at your table? M: Now that's an idea! Question: What will the man probably do this weekend? (A). Have a barbecue with several friends. (B). Have dinner with just the woman speaker at a yakitori restaurant. (C). Have dinner at an Italian restaurant with several friends. (D). Have dinner at a yakitori restaurant with several friends.
答案： D 你的答案：D


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M: Joanne, it's you again. Do you live here at Starbucks or what? W: Well, not exactly. But I do end up working here an awful lot. M: It must be nice being a freelancer. I mean, it has to be better than sitting in an office all day. W: I guess so. But you end up getting into just as much of a routine as an office worker does. Question: What does Joanne imply about her work? (A). She would rather work somewhere else. (B). She wishes she were an employee of Starbucks. (C). Being a freelancer is not that different from being an office worker. (D). The working conditions are terrible.
答案： C 你的答案：C


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M: I'm going to whip up some pasta. Want some? W: That sounds great. I'm starving. M: O.K. Pasta for two coming right up. Answer: What is the man going to do? (A). Go shopping. (B). Punish someone. (C). Go to a restaurant. (D). Cook some food.
答案： D 你的答案：D


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M: So, how's Mister Johnson to work for? W: Oh, he's just your typical boss. Thinks he's king just because he's got the biggest office. M: Really? I'm surprised to hear that. He seemed like a nice enough guy. W: Oh, he's nice, all right. If you remember to kiss up to him fifty times a day. M: Why didn't you tell me all this before I took the job? Question: What does the woman think about Mister Johnson? (A). She thinks he's a very pleasant person to work for. (B). She thinks he's extremely romantic. (C). She thinks he's conceited. (D). She thinks he demands too much of himself.
答案： C 你的答案：C


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M: Excuse me, but that's my seat. W: What do you mean, your seat? I don't see your name on it. M: I left my bag on it. W: Look. Chairs are for people to sit on. M: All right. If it means that much to you. Keep it. Question: What are the speakers arguing about? (A). A place to sit in a public place. (B). The furniture in the man's home. (C). The products in a furniture store. (D). Whose bag is better.
答案： A 你的答案：A


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M: Is this our stop? W: No, I don't think so. Let's take a look at the route map. M: It shows here that the museum is the stop right after the train station. W: We haven't passed the train station yet, have we? M: Sure we did. About ten minutes ago. W: But that last stop was here, three stops away from the train station. M: Wait a minute! We're going in the wrong direction! Question: Where are the speakers? (A). In a taxi. (B). In a library. (C). In the man's car. (D). In a bus.
答案： D 你的答案：C


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M: Have you seen my glasses? W: You mean the ones with the broken frame? M: Yes, those. W: Oh, I threw them out. M: What? But I've had those for twelve years. W: Well, you can't wear glasses with a broken frame. M: I was going to fix them. Question: What happened to the man's glasses? (A). The man lost them. (B). The woman dropped them and they broke. (C). The woman discarded them. (D). The man fixed their frame, which had been broken.
答案： C 你的答案：C


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M: What a mess! What in the world are you doing? W: I'm trying to find the warranty card for my printer. M: What's wrong? Is it broken? W: Yes, and the service center said they need to see the warranty card before they'll fix it for me. M: Maybe you should just pay for the repairs. W: You might be right. I'll probably never find that card anyway.I better just bite the bullet. M: And pull out the wallet! Question: What is the woman planning to do? (A). Pay for repairs to her printer. (B). Buy a new printer. (C). Continue searching for her printer's warranty card. (D). Ask the man to fix her printer.
答案： A 你的答案：D


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W: Would you just call and get another canister of gas? M: It's boiling in here. W: You might not mind taking cold showers, but I'm different. M: It's healthier, and we can save money on gas. W: Don't be such a penny-pincher. I mean, it's not like we use the gas to do anything else, like cooking. It's such a minor expense. Question: Why does the woman want the man to get more gas? (A). She wants to do more cooking at home. (B). She dislikes taking cold showers. (C). She's worried that the man won't have gas to boil water. (D). She thinks it's less expensive to use a gas water heater than an electric one.
答案： B 你的答案：D


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W: Hello? M: Hi, is that Pamela? W: No, this is her sister Tracy. May I ask who's calling? M: This is Wayne. I was just wondering if Tracy had left the house. We were supposed to meet an hour ago, but she hasn't shown up yet. W: Really? Did you try her cell phone? M: Yes, but all I get is a message that the phone is out of service. W: Oh, that's right! Her phone's broken and it's in the shop. M: Hm. So I take it she's not there. When did she leave? W: It's been a while. I'm sure she'll show up eventually. She said she had to do some errands, so she probably just got bogged down taking care of them. Question: Why has Pamela probably not arrived for her meeting with Wayne? (A). She's gone shopping for a new cell phone. (B). She got delayed by some errands. (C). She's still at home. (D). She just left her house.
答案： B 你的答案：B


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W: How is your guitar class coming along? M: Not so good. I just can't seem to get the hang of playing chords. W: Well, maybe you'll develop into a great soloist. M: Nah. I don't think I've got it in me. W: Don't be like that. I've heard you sing so I know you've got musical talent. M: Singing's one thing. Getting my fingers to obey my brain is another. Question: Why doesn't the man think he'll able to learn to play guitar? (A). His teacher is not qualified. (B). He enjoys singing more. (C). He has difficulty playing chords. (D). He thinks he's too stupid.
答案： C 你的答案：C


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M: Is that your new car parked out front? W: Sure is. Do you like it? M: Oh, I'm just green with envy. W: Why? You have your own wheels, don't you? M: That old junker? W: It gets you where you're going, doesn't it? M: Yes, but I only drive it at night, because I don't want to be seen driving it! Question: What does the man think about his own car? (A). He thinks it's nicer than the woman's. (B). He feels embarrassed about the way it looks. (C). He would like to get it painted another color. (D). He thinks it's excellent for driving on the highway.
答案： B 你的答案：B


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W: I hear you're thinking of going back to school. M: Yeah. I'm not really getting much out of my job. W: That sounds like a good plan. What are you planning to study? M: Music. W: Music? Is that really going to help you find more interesting work? M: Who knows? Anyhow, I've never been one to play it by the book. Question: Why is the man planning to go back to school? (A). He got a teaching position. (B). The salary at his current job is too low. (C). He is not satisfied with the work he's doing now. (D). Many other people are doing the same.
答案： C 你的答案：C


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M: This dictionary is useless. W: Why don't you try one of those search sites on the Web? M: But I hate clicking on all those links looking for one tiny bit of information. W: The way I see it, you don't have much choice. There's no way that old dictionary is going to have any of those newfangled terms you're looking up. M: You're right. Give me that mouse! Question: What does the man want to do? (A). Kill the mouse they have seen. (B). Look up the meaning of some words. (C). Create a website. (D). Find a dictionary.
答案： B 你的答案：D


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W: You're back already! How was the concert? M: I didn't end up going because my date didn't show up until it was half over. W: That's too bad. I know how much you were looking forward to it. You must be furious. M: You've got that right. That's the last time I'm asking her out. Question: Why wasn't the man able to go to the concert? (A). The tickets were sold out. (B). His date never arrived. (C). His date was late. (D). He misremembered the time of the performance.
答案： C 你的答案：B

The first thing you need to do is make sure that everyone has a copy of the documents that are going to be discussed at the meeting. Use your computer and find the directory called "Meetings" on the network. Inside that directory, you'll see a number of other directories arranged by date. Open the one labeled with the date of the meeting. All the files you need are in there. Just print them out and then photocopy everything. You'll need seven copies, one for each person at the meeting, and one extra just in case. Make sure you choose the collate function on the copier and then staple each complete set of copies together. When you're done, put them on the table in the meeting room.

1 What is the speaker doing? A: Explaining a procedure. B: Describing a product. C: Narrating an incident. D: Summarizing a report. 答案： A 你的答案：A 2 Who is most probably listening to the talk? A: A senior manager. B: A visiting salesperson. C: An employee's relative. D: A new secretary. 答案： D 你的答案：D
3 How many people are scheduled to attend the meeting that is mentioned? A: Two. B: Seven. C: Eight. D: Twelve. 答案： B 你的答案：B

Attention, all shoppers. Today is the final day of our spring clearance sale on ladies' dresses. All dresses on the third floor that are marked with a green sale tag are up to 70% off. Discount coupons or other special items do not apply to sale items. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up the dress of your dreams--at a big, big discount.

4 Where is this announcement probably being made? A: A small clothing store. B: A department store. C: A supermarket. D: A shopping mall. 答案： B 你的答案：A 5 How much of a discount is being offered on items with a green sale tag? A: More than 70 percent. B: Exactly 70 percent. C: 70 percent or less. D: 30 percent or more. 答案： C 你的答案：A

Are you fighting a losing battle against pimples? Tired of acne remedies that are ineffective against zits that have already made an unwelcome appearance--on your face? If so, the Acne Away pimple prevention facial mask is the solution to all your troubles. Just apply it to your face twice a week for fifteen minutes each before going to bed, and you can say goodbye to annoying acne!

6 Who would be most interested in the product advertised? A: Women looking to prevent wrinkling. B: Men who want to become more physically fit. C: Teenagers whose faces often break out. D: Children seeking a Halloween costume. 答案： C 你的答案：A 7 How much time per week should someone apply the mask? A: Two hours. B: Fifty minutes. C: Thirty minutes. D: Fifteen minutes. 答案： C 你的答案：A

This just in. An armed robbery has been reported at the First National Bank downtown. According to eyewitness reports, two masked men armed with handguns entered the First National Bank branch located on Oak Boulevard at around 9:30 this morning. Details are sketchy on how much money was stolen, but the suspects were seen leaving in a blue late-model van. The police are asking that anyone who may have seen the license plate number of the getaway vehicle come forward with the information.

8 What type of broadcast was this report probably heard on? A: A local news show. B: A national news program. C: An international sports broadcast. D: A variety show. 答案： A 你的答案：A 9 What is the speaker's purpose? A: To explain the results of a survey. B: To report on a crime that has occurred. C: To provide information on entertainment trends. D: To provide tips to investors. 答案： B 你的答案：B

Stem cells are a type of cell that form in the very early stages of embryonic development. They persist for a very short time and have a very unique feature--each one has the potential to develop into any type of cell found in an adult body. The type of cell an individual stem cell eventually develops into depends on the exact conditions that it is subjected to. This feature is what makes stem cells the subject of such intense research. Scientists hope to be able to use stem cells to grow particular types of cells that can be used for treating diseases--for example, pancreatic cells for treating diabetes.

10 Where did the listeners most probably hear this information? A: In a gardening class. B: In a science course. C: In a hospital. D: In a political campaign speech. 答案： B 你的答案：B 11 What is the main topic of the talk? A: Stem cells. B: Pregnancy. C: The funding of scientific research. D: The treatment of diabetes. 答案： A 你的答案：A
12 What does the speaker say about stem cells? A: They are found only in adults. B: They are a class of cells that includes pancreatic cells. C: They are a type of undifferentiated embryonic cell. D: They are commonly found in diabetic patients. 答案： C 你的答案：B

Pearl milk tea is a uniquely Taiwanese concoction. Made by mixing black tea with powdered milk powder and then adding the so-called pearls--which are small chewy beads consisting of glutinous starch and flavoring--its appeal comes from the fact that it is both delicious and fun to drink. What started as a local favorite has now also become a tourist attraction, with many international visitors, especially those from Japan, putting pearl milk tea on their Taiwan travel itineraries.

13 What is the main focus of this description? A: Taiwanese tourist attractions. B: A local Taiwanese drink. C: Taiwanese cuisine. D: Pearl cultivation. 答案： B 你的答案：B 14 According to the description, where did pearl milk tea originate? A: A foreign country that is not specified. B: Japan. C: The overseas Taiwanese community. D: Taiwan. 答案： D 你的答案：A
15 Which piece of information is not provided by the description? A: How to make pearl milk tea. B: Who enjoys drinking pearl milk tea. C: Where to find the shop where pearl milk tea was invented. D: Why people like pearl milk tea. 答案： C 你的答案：A

1. The dangerous level of mercury found in fish caught in the area was a matter of _______ concern.
A.grave B.strict C.worrisome D.mild 答案： A 你的答案：C

2. The cause of the crash was finally _______ to a mechanical failure.
A.blamed B.contributed C.traced D.charged 答案： C 你的答案：A

3. After the long rain delay, few spectators _______ in the stands.
A.left B.remained C.still D.loitered 答案： B 你的答案：B

4. He could not understand _______ went wrong with his plan.
A.how B.when C.what D.why 答案： C 你的答案：C

5. _______ tour you choose, we guarantee you will have a memorable travel experience.
A.No matter B.Any C.What D.Whichever 答案： D 你的答案：D

6. Because of safety concerns, building materials for the laboratory were chosen for their fire _______.
A.resistance B.opposition C.antipathy D.provability 答案： A 你的答案：C

7. Rather than _______ this location, we would be better off moving to a new one.
A.going steady with B.sticking with C.stabilizing D.playing off 答案： B 你的答案：B

8. He is known _______ the company for this managerial skills.
A.over B.throughout C.all D.despite 答案： B 你的答案：B

9. In response to the water _______, the authorities instituted rationing.
A.shortage B.contamination C.drought D.pollution 答案： A 你的答案：A

10. Due to _______ enforcement of traffic laws, drivers seldom obey the speed limit.
A.restricted B.lax C.lenient D.relentless 答案： B 你的答案：C

11. Robert quit his night job when he found that it was _______ with his studies.
A.bothering B.interfering C.intercepting D.corresponding 答案： B 你的答案：B

12. With profits steady, the company decided to _______ its operations.
A.strengthen B.expand C.manipulate D.ease 答案： B 你的答案：B

13. When Janet discovered that group classes were already fully enrolled, she chose a _______ course instead.
A.one-to-one B.one-by-one C.one-on-one D.one-for-one 答案： C 你的答案：A

14. _______ I known that you were coming, I would have made more cookies.
A.If B.Since C.Would D.Had 答案： D 你的答案：D

15. Instead of attempting to use a new approach, they decided to go with one that was _______.
A.above and beyond B.trial and error C.tried and true D.over and out 答案： C 你的答案：D

It has often _(1)_ said that every person has two sometimes conflicting personalities. Science has _ (2) _ that this piece of folk wisdom is to a large _(3)_ true. The human brain is divided _(4)_ a right hemisphere and a left hemisphere, with each functioning quite independently of the other. Moreover, each hemisphere has its own area of influence on our personalities. When somebody says, "I'm of two minds about that," he may be quite _(5)_ describing the situation within the brain as the two hemispheres-each with its own perceptions, needs, and impulses- _(6)_ to interpret and respond to the world outside. In most of us one hemisphere or the other _(7)_ our personalities, giving us a "left-brained" or "right-brained" personality.

1 A. be B. been C. being D. to be 答案： B 你的答案：B 2 A. discovered B. invented C. wondered D. tested 答案： A 你的答案：A
3 A. part B. way C. extent D. place 答案： C 你的答案：C 4 A. by B. for C. into D. among 答案： C 你的答案：C
5 A. somewhat B. apparently C. negatively D. accurately 答案： D 你的答案：D 6 A. designed B. made C. make D. seek 答案： D 你的答案：A
7 A. influences B. dominates C. characterizes D. chooses 答案： B 你的答案：B

_(8)_ many people like to say, New York is more a world city than an American metropolis. The Big Apple, as it's fondly called, is global in many _(9)_ of that word. Not _(10)_ is it the world's financial capital, but it can also claim to be the _(11)_ most important city in fields ranging from the arts to diplomacy. Adding to the sense that it belongs more to the world than to America, the city often _(12)_ trends that dominate the rest of the country. For example, fast food chains and shopping malls, while commonplace outside of New York, are few and far _(13)_ in New York. New York's American identity is also obscured by the fact that such a large proportion of its population is _(14)_. Some estimates of this proportion go as high as forty percent, _(15)_ for the huge range of races, languages, cuisines, and other indications of foreign origins one encounters every day on the streets of New York.

8 A. According B. As C. Same as D. For 答案： B 你的答案：B 9 A. senses B. meanings C. manifestations D. versions 答案： A 你的答案：D
10 A. only B. so C. that D. failing 答案： A 你的答案：A 11 A. one B. merely C. only D. single 答案： D 你的答案：B
12 A. counters B. follows C. resists D. exemplifies 答案： C 你的答案：D 13 A. away B. between C. gone D. taken 答案： B 你的答案：A
14 A. native B. foreign-born C. unpatriotic D. alien 答案： B 你的答案：D 15 A. causing B. explaining C. accounting D. due 答案： C 你的答案：C

1 Which statement about the company trip described is NOT true? A. It takes place once a year. B. The trip is free for employees and members of their families. C. This year's trip is to Kenting. D. Employees wishing to go must give advance notice. 答案： B 你的答案：B 2 If a certain employee wants to take his wife and daughter, and the full cost of the trip is NT$5,000, how much does he have to pay? A. NT$2,500. B. NT$5,000. C. NT$10,000. D. NT$15,000. 答案： B 你的答案：A
3 If an employee wishes to take a family member, when does he need to pay? A. March 6. B. March 13. C. March 15. D. March 20. 答案： B 你的答案：A

4 Where is this message printed? A. On the front of a ticket. B. On the back of a ticket. C. On an envelope containing a pack of tickets. D. On an notice posted at a ticket counter. 答案： B 你的答案：B 5 Which of the following items can be used to gain admission to the performance? A. Just the ticket. B. The ticket and its receipt. C. The ticket and a passport. D. The ticket and an invitation. 答案： C 你的答案：A
6 Which of these restrictions applies to the ticket? A. It can only be used on the day it is purchased. B. It can only be used by the person purchasing the ticket. C. The purchase price cannot be refunded under any conditions. D. It cannot be used if the date printed on the front has been written over. 答案： D 你的答案：D

Waiting for a computer to turn on can be annoying. The main reason for the lag between the time you press the power switch on your PC and it's being ready to use is that data must be loaded into the computer's memory from its hard disk drive. To resolve this problem, several companies have been trying to develop computer memories that continue to store information even when power is shut off. Several different technologies are competing to become the standard for such "non-volatile" memories. One of the newest is based on chips made with an unusual form of carbon, nanotubes. Nanotubes, cylindrical arrays of carbon atoms whose diameter is only about a billionth of a meter, can be used to store information. This information remains even when no power supplied, just like a hard disk drive, but can be read and written at speeds even faster than current memory chips. They thus may be used in PCs of the future that will turn on instantly.

7 What does the article imply is the biggest shortcoming of current computer memories? A. They do not continue to store information when the computer is turned off. B. They do not transfer data as quickly as hard disk drives. C. They cannot store as much data as hard disk drives. D. They are expensive to manufacture. 答案： A 你的答案：A 8 What situation will be eliminated by the use of new computer memories being developed? A. Loss of data from hard disk drive failures. B. Long waits while computers start up. C. The use of hard disk drives for storing data. D. The use of nanotubes in computer designs. 答案： B 你的答案：B
9 Which of the following statements does NOT describe nanotubes. A. They are one of the forms in which carbon is found. B. They are one of several types of materials that might be used in memory chips for PCs in the future. C. They are the standard form for volatile memories. D. They can be used to store data even when no power is supplied. 答案： C 你的答案：A

American advertising companies and the media seem to have decided that using a little youthful slang is a good way to get people's attention. More and more lingo favored by kids on the streets, hip-hop clubs, and school hallways is being heard on TV broadcasts and commercials. Some sportscasters have started describing impressive plays as "sick." Before that, one beer company's ads helped place make the greeting "Whassup" popular with not just kids but the entire population. But those are the rare cases that don't get a thumbs-down from the younger generation. More often, young people say adults shouldn't even try using their slang. Kids use slang, experts say, to separate themselves from adults. So when adults use kids' slang, these expressions immediately lose their cool. Another problem is that the slang words that advertisers or the media choose are often out of date. Experts note that the key to winning over kids is understanding youth culture, and showing respect for it, rather than just using its language. If adults can do that, even the kids might agree it's "slammin'".

10 Why are advertising companies and the media using more slang? A. Slang is becoming more common in Americans' speech. B. They want to appeal to young people. C. They think slang is cool. D. The management of ad and media companies is dominated by young people. 答案： B 你的答案：B 11 Which of the following is one reason that young people often do not respond favorably to the slang they hear in the media or in ads? A. The slang words are often pronounced incorrectly. B. The ad companies and media do not understand the meaning of the slang they are using. C. Sometimes the slang used is no longer popular among young people. D. The most popular slang words are never used. 答案： C 你的答案：C
12 In which of these situations during a basketball game might a sportscaster use the slang word "sick"? A. One of the teams has called a timeout. B. The star player for one of the teams has been injured. C. A player has made an extremely difficult shot. D. One team's coach has lost his temper. 答案： C 你的答案：C 13 What does "slammin'" probably mean? A. Very good. B. Very bad. C. Very strange. D. Very out of date. 答案： A 你的答案：A

Old age used to be a time of poverty. When people could no longer work, they had to rely on their families to take care of them. Then, in the 1880s, Germany began to provide pensions to retired workers. At around the same time, some employers began to provide for their workers' retirement. Aging became less of a financial risk. Now, however, old age is again becoming risky. As people in a country live longer and the proportion of people in the workforce declines, the cost of caring for the elderly becomes a growing burden. Many governments would like companies to carry more of that burden. Unfortunately, falling stock prices mean that many companies no longer have the financial resources they need to provide adequate pension plans for their employees.

14 Where might this passage be found? A. In a medical textbook. B. In an elderly person's diary. C. In a newspaper article about aging populations. D. In a company's employee handbook. 答案： C 你的答案：C 15 Before the 1880s, why were old people generally poor? A. Health care was expensive. B. Pensions did not exist. C. Families were not willing to care for elderly members. D. The pensions provided by companies were not adequate. 答案： B 你的答案：D
16 According to the article, what is the primary reason that old age is becoming financially risky again? A. Governments and companies are unwilling to provide pensions. B. Many companies do not have the financial resources to give their employees good enough pensions. C. The value of the stock that people own has dropped. D. People are retiring at an earlier age, leaving them with fewer savings. 答案： B 你的答案：C

In recent years, many Taiwanese films have won awards at international film festivals. However, many theater owners don't consider even prize-winning Taiwanese films to have much commercial potential in their home market. Their viewpoint is generally confirmed by the largely empty seats at showings of locally produced movies. The market share for local films is only about two percent, while more than 95 percent of the market is taken by Hollywood blockbusters. The dominance of American-made films in Taiwan has continued for the past ten years, but the government is proposing some solutions. It is hoped that some legal changes and few promotional projects will help Taiwan's struggling film industry. One proposal is to give individuals or companies a tax deduction for money spent to produce a film. The idea is that the tax deduction would encourage investments in new films. There are also plans to provide financial support not only for film production, but also for marketing.

17 Which of the following could be a title for this passage? A. "A Helping Hand for the Taiwanese Film Industry" B. "The International Movie Industry" C. "Trends In Taiwanese Moviegoing Habits" D. "Prize-Winning Taiwanese Films" 答案： A 你的答案：A 18 Which of the following statements is true about Taiwanese films in general? A. They have been commercially successful both locally and abroad. B. Most production of local films has been moved to Hollywood. C. They have won many international awards, but little response from local audiences. D. They have found little success anywhere in the world. 答案： C 你的答案：C
19 What does the passage imply is the main reason that Taiwanese films do not have a large local audience? A. Taiwanese audiences dislike prize-winning films, thinking them "arty". B. American films are superior in quality. C. The Taiwanese film industry is not supported well enough financially. D. Ticket prices for local films are too high. 答案： C 你的答案：C 20 How is the government attempting to help the local film industry? A. By limiting the number of foreign films that local theater owners can show. B. By encouraging lower ticket prices for local films. C. By establishing schools for training local filmmaking talent. D. By helping to make creating and promoting local films more affordable. 答案： D 你的答案：D