會考英語

[題組:第16到18題]
Look at the calendar. If Sean has a book festival card, when can he use it?

March

(A) March 3.
(B) March 14.
(C) March 23.
(D) March 29.

[題組:第19到21題]
I had a horrendous experience last Saturday.
That day, my family went camping near a big lake. While my parents were preparing dinner, my brother and I were playing by the lake. A dirty man appeared from somewhere, and his face was half covered by his hair. He walked to us and asked for some water.
When I gave him water, the bag he carried dropped, and things inside fell out on the grass. I saw a rope, a knife, and a baseball bat. The strangest thing was that there were also a woman’s shoe and a ring, and I’m sure they were not his. The man quickly put all his things back in the bag and looked at us angrily. At that moment, the picture of a man the police was looking for came to my mind. He was the crazy killer! I was so afraid that I could not move at all.
Luckily, before he could get any closer, my mom shouted from far away, and the man hurried off into the dark.

What happened in the story?
(A) A killer was caught by the police.
(B) The writer’s family invited a stranger to dinner.
(C) The writer’s brother ran to their parents for help.
(D) A man ran away after he heard the writer’s mother’s voice.

[題組:第22到24題]
Ruth: I’ve got two tickets for a football game. The Lions vs. the Sharks, front-row seats, next Saturday. Interested? You can take Jessica to the game.
Nate: How did you get the tickets?! They were all sold out months ago!
Ruth: And a table for two at Leeds.
Nate: Leeds?! But I called them yesterday and they said they were all booked for the year!
Ruth: Now it’s yours. You and Jessica can have a lovely dinner there after the game.
Nate: Wait a second. This is just not like you. What’s the catch?
Ruth: Well, you know this Friday I’m leaving for my vacation in London, and ….
Nate: And what?
Ruth: And I was thinking if Charlie could stay with you next week.
Nate: The whole week?!
Ruth: Please! I can’t just leave him in my apartment.
Nate: You know I hate that stupid dog! And he hates me too.
Ruth: Please! You’re my last hope.
Nate: I need to think about it.
Ruth: OK, but not too long.

What does the catch mean in the dialogue?
(A) A plan that starts well but ends badly.
(B) A fact that everyone knows but never talks about.
(C) A problem that is hidden behind something good.
(D) An action that is right in one way but wrong in another.

[題組:第25到26題]
When you need to see a doctor, surely you will want to see a good one. But there is one important thing you may never have thought about: Has your doctor rested enough?
Doctors in our country often have to work 34 hours or longer without sleep. Most of them work 104 hours a week, and some even 150. (There are only 168 hours a week!) One report said that a doctor who works such long hours cannot think more clearly than a drunk driver. Another found that doctors who sleep 5.8 fewer hours than the week before might make 22% more serious mistakes. Surely no one wants to get in a car that is driven by a drunk driver. So, how safe would you feel when you are under the care of a tired doctor?
Sadly this problem has been around for a long time. There are no laws about it yet and hospital bosses don’t look like they care either. And that is why we doctors are asking you to join us on the street this Sunday. Fight together with us on the street so we can fight better for your life in the hospital.
Time:1 p.m. May 2nd Place: City Hospital Square

What is this reading for?
(A) Telling people rules about hospital visits.
(B) Getting people to stand up and speak for doctors.
(C) Telling people how to find a good doctor for themselves.
(D) Getting doctors to share their experiences in saving lives.

[題組:第27到28題]

27. What does Wonky Markt care about?
(A) Supermarkets often sell “seconds” at a lower price. (B) Farmers don’t know how to grow fewer “seconds.”
(C) “Seconds” are thrown away because of how they look.
(D) People don’t know much about picking fresh “seconds.”