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第49至52題為題組
51. According to the passage， which of the following best characterizes Homer’s art?
(A) His pictures vividly portrayed the life of nineteenth-century Americans.
(B) His art thoughtfully expressed the voices of people suffering from war.
(C) His style faithfully conformed to the artistic traditions of his time.
(D) His paintings constantly reflected his desire to escape from society.

第49至52題為題組
52. What does “Others”” in the third paragraph refer to?
(A) Other artists.
(B) Other themes.
(C) Other works.
(D) Other images.”

第53至56題為題組
Tea， the most typical English drink， became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess， Catherine of Braganza， the queen of Charles II. A lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal， she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the seventeenth century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes， and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning， thus inventing a lasting British institution， the “tea break.”” However， drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.
Around 1800， the seventh Duchess of Bedford， Anne Maria， began the popular practice of “”afternoon tea，”” a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock. Until then， people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time， the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices， with something (e.g.， jam or cucumbers) between them. Before long， a small meal at the end of the afternoon， involving tea and sandwiches， had become part of the British way of life.
As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century， its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society. Thus， tea became Britain’s favorite drink. In working-class households， it was served with the main meal of the day， eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor. This meal has become known as “”high tea.””
Today， tea can be drunk at any time of the day， and accounts for over two-fifths of all beverages consumed in Britain—with the exception of water.
53. How is this passage organized?
(A) By cause and effect.
(B) In the order of importance.
(C) In the sequence of time.
(D) By comparison and contrast.”

第53至56題為題組
54. What does the phrase “a lasting British institution”” in the first paragraph mean?
(A) The most popular British organization.
(B) A long-standing tradition in the UK.
(C) The last tea company in London.
(D) A well-established British business.”

第53至56題為題組
55. According to the passage， why was tea NOT a common drink of everyday life in the seventeenth century?
(A) It was only served at coffee houses in London.
(B) It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.
(C) It was forbidden outside of the business setting.
(D) It was too expensive for most people.

第53至56題為題組
56. According to the passage， which of the following is true?
(A) High tea was served later in the day than afternoon tea in the nineteenth century.
(B) British people had tea breaks twice a day in the eighteenth century.
(C) Princess Catherine brought tea to England after visiting Portugal.
(D) The Earl of Sandwich started the afternoon tea ceremony.

第41至44題為題組
Angelfish， often found in the warm seas and coral reefs， are among the most brightly colored fish of the ocean. Brilliant colors and stripes form amazing patterns on their body. These patterns actually help the fish to hide from danger among roots and plants. At night， when these fish become inactive， their colors may become pale. Often， the young ones are differently colored than the adults. Some scientists believe that the color difference between the young and the old indicates their different social positions.
Another interesting fact about angelfish is that they have an occupation in the fish world. Most of them act as cleaners for other fish and pick dead tissue from their bodies. This is not their food， though. Their diet consists mainly of sponge and algae.
One particular kind of angelfish， the blackspot angelfish， has a special capability that allows it to change gender from female to male. However， the change is not made at random; it happens for a specific reason. Angelfish live in groups， and each group has one male fish， which is blue in color， and four female fish， which are yellow. The male angelfish is the strongest and largest member of the group. He is the one who protects and looks after the females. When the male dies， the group needs a new “security guard.”” This is when the largest female in the group begins to change in appearance. She begins to grow larger in size， and after a week， she starts changing color， from yellow to blue. Slowly， her behavior toward the other fish also changes. She begins behaving like a male. Two weeks later， black stripes appear on her body， indicating the gender change is complete. She is now completely male!
41. What is the job of an angelfish in the sea?
(A) Being a cleaner for other fish.
(B) Being a bodyguard for other fish.
(C) Being a gardener for roots and plants.
(D) Being a caretaker for sponge and algae.”

第41至44題為題組
42. Which of the following statements is true about the color of angelfish?
(A) Female angelfish are blue in color.
(B) The colors of the fish become less bright at night.
(C) Male angelfish do not have black stripes on them.
(D) The adult fish and the young ones have the same colors.

第41至44題為題組
43. According to the passage， what triggers the gender change in the blackspot angelfish?
(A) Dangers to the group.
(B) Changes in the fish’s diet.
(C) The birth of young angelfish.
(D) The death of the male fish in a group.

第41至44題為題組
44. Which of the following describes the order of changes in the features of a blackspot angelfish during gender change?
(A) Size → behavior → color → stripes.
(B) Color → size → behavior → stripes.
(C) Size → color → behavior → stripes.
(D) Color → behavior → size → stripes.