會考106英語

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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Below is the news about Dashing Shuttle’s bus line changes.

1. Great news for people who travel between Apple City and Peach City! From July 1, we have three more buses to Peach City every day.
2. A trip from Apple City to Lemon City or Berry City will take less time. From July 1, you can go from Apple City to each of the two cities without changing buses.
3. Dashing Shuttle is the first in the country to open a bus line between Apple City and Orange Island. From July 1, our bus will take you to Orange Island every day!
4. Our bus line between Apple City and Grape Town will stop running on June 30. From July 1, changing buses at Guava Town or Banana Town will be the best way to travel.
5. From July 1, our bus runs from Apple City to Mango Island three times a day. You don’t need to change buses at Melon City anymore.

What can we learn from the reading?
(A) No buses go from Apple City to Orange Island before the bus line changes.
(B) Before July 1, those who want to visit Mango Island have to take a bus at Berry City.
(C) Traveling from Apple City to Grape Town will take less time after the bus line changes.
(D) Before July 1, Dashing Shuttle does not have buses from Apple City to Peach City.

[題組:第29到30題]
Which is most likely Dashing Shuttle’s map of bus lines before July 1?