大學入學考試中心 高中英語聽力測驗 試題示例 5

question one, please look at the four pictures. Question one. There are two dogs in the picture. The big dog on the right is looking at the small one on the left. For

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第一題，請看這四張圖片。第一題。圖片中有兩隻狗。右邊的大狗正在看著左邊的小狗。

two, please look at the four pictures. Question two. A boy is sitting on a swing. He is being pushed by the man standing behind him. For

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第二題，請看這四張圖片。第二題。一個男孩正坐在鞦韆上。他正被站在他身後的男子推著。

question three, please look at the four pictures. Question three. Mister Wong has been a nurse for over twenty years. He's now taking a patient's temperature. For question

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第三題，請看這四張圖片。第三題。王先生擔任護理師已經超過二十年了。他現在正在幫病人量體溫。針對問題...

four, please look at the four pictures. Question four. Helen's traveling light on her trip to Thailand. She just has a backpack and a piece of carry on luggage.

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第四題，請看這四張圖片。第四題。海倫的泰國之旅輕裝簡行。她只帶了一個後背包和一件隨身行李。

question five, please look at picture five. Question five. Which two of the following are true about the woman in the picture? A, she is holding a mug in her left hand. B, she is buying a cup of coffee. C, she's enjoying her drink. D, she has spilt her drink on the desk. For question

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第五題，請看圖片五。第五題。關於圖片中的女子，以下哪兩項敘述是正確的？A，她左手拿著一個馬克杯。B，她正在買一杯咖啡。C，她正享受著她的飲料。D，她把飲料灑在書桌上了。關於第...

six, please look at picture six. Question six. Which two of the following are true about the people in the picture? A, a girl is mixing something with a spoon. B, the man is pouring milk into a cup. C, the man is holding a spoon. D, there is a spoon in the bowl. For

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第六題，請看圖片六。第六題。關於圖片中的人，以下哪兩項敘述是正確的？A，一個女孩正用湯匙攪拌東西。B，男子正將牛奶倒入杯中。C，男子正拿著湯匙。D，碗裡有一支湯匙。

question seven, please look at picture seven. Question seven. Which two of the following are true about the picture? A, it's a book of fiction, B, it's a book of geography. C, it's the story of Benjamin Franklin's life. D, it's written by Benjamin Franklin himself. For

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第七題，請看圖片七。第七題。關於這張圖片，下列哪兩項說明是正確的？A，這是一本小說；B，這是一本地理書；C，這是關於班傑明·富蘭克林生平的故事；D，這是班傑明·富蘭克林親自撰寫的。

question eight, please look at picture eight. Question eight. Which two of the following are true about the students in the picture? A, they are visiting their teachers during office hours. B, they are attending an educational exhibition. C, they are asking for information about studying abroad. D, they are making international flight reservations. For

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第八題，請看圖片八。第八題。關於圖片中的學生，下列哪兩項敘述是正確的？A，他們在教師諮詢時間拜訪老師。B，他們正在參加教育展。C，他們正在諮詢出國留學的資訊。D，他們正在預訂國際航班。

question nine, please look at picture nine. Question nine. Which two of the following are true about the picture? A. The woman is blaming the man for the car accident. B. The man keeps apologizing to the woman. C. One police officer is taking pictures of the accident. D. One police officer is giving the drivers a drunk driving test. For

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第九題，請看圖片九。第九題。關於這張圖片，下列哪兩項說明是正確的？A. 女子正因車禍責怪該名男子。B. 男子一直向女子道歉。C. 一名警察正在拍攝車禍現場。D. 一名警察正在對駕駛進行酒精測試。

question 10, please look at picture 10. Question 10. Which two of the following are true about the poster? A, the animal in the middle is a fierce tiger. B, the animals in the poster need to be protected. C, it's an advertisement for a newly opened wildlife zoo. D, it urges people to keep animals where they belong.

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第 10 題，請看圖 10。第 10 題：關於這張海報，以下哪兩個選項是正確的？A，中間的動物是一隻兇猛的老虎。B，海報中的動物需要受到保護。C，這是新開幕野生動物園的廣告。D，它呼籲人們讓動物留在原本屬於牠們的地方。

11. Excuse me. I'm afraid you are not allowed to drink that in here.

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11. 不好意思，這裡恐怕不能喝那個飲料。

Question 12. I'm new in town. Can you tell me how to get to the famous temple?

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第 12 題。我剛來到這個城鎮，請問你可以告訴我怎麼去那座有名的廟宇嗎？

13. What is the most rewarding part of being a fashion designer?

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13. 擔任服裝設計師最具有成就感的部分是什麼？

14. Could you give me a hand by taking out the garbage?

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14. 你可以幫個忙，把垃圾拿出去丟嗎？

15. Excuse me, ma'am. Do you know how often the buses run this time of day?

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15. 不好意思，女士。請問您知道這段時間公車大約多久一班嗎？

Question 16. I've just visited the Lanyang Museum in Yilan. I believe you will like it as its architecture is very unique.

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第 16 題。我剛去參觀了宜蘭的蘭陽博物館。我相信你也會喜歡，因為它的建築非常獨特。

Question 17. I need to get my sleeping pattern back to normal because school starts next Monday.

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第17題。我需要把作息調整回來，因為下週一就要開學了。

Question 18. Mom, something's wrong with Lucky, the little dog I brought home yesterday. He keeps scratching behind his ears.

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媽，我昨天帶回家的小狗 Lucky 好像有點不對勁。牠一直抓耳朵後面。

19. You wouldn't have this dress in a larger size, would you?

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19. 這件洋裝你們應該沒有更大的尺寸了吧？

Question 20. Look at that. That guy should be penalized. What's the fine for littering in Taipei 101?

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第 20 題。你看那個。那個人應該要被處罰。在台北 101 亂丟垃圾的罰款是多少？

question 21, you'll listen to a short conversation. How can I help you? I'm a little late, but I had an appointment to see Mr. Ward. I'm sorry, but he left the office about five minutes ago. Would you like to leave him a note? No. That's alright. It's my fault. I'll contact him directly. Question 21. Why does the woman say that it is her fault? For

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第 21 題，你將聽到一段簡短的對話。 「有什麼我可以幫忙的嗎？」 「我稍微遲到了一下，但我原本和沃德先生有預約。」 「很抱歉，他大約在五分鐘前離開辦公室了。你想留個便條給他嗎？」 「不用了，沒關係。這是我的錯。我會直接與他聯絡。」 第 21 題。為什麼這位女士說那是她的錯？

question 22, you'll listen to a short conversation. You look happy. What's up? I'm more than happy. I'm in heaven. I've just received the best news of my life. I've been accepted by my dream university with a scholarship. I'm going to be an artist. Well done. That's fantastic. Isn't it? It'll be hard work, but it's a dream come true. Question 22. Why is the woman so happy? For

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第 22 題，你將會聽到一段簡短的對話。 男：你看起來很開心，怎麼啦？ 女：我豈止是開心，簡直像置身天堂！我剛收到這輩子最棒的消息。我拿到獎學金，而且被我理想的大學錄取了。我即將要成為一名藝術家。 男：做得好，這真是太棒了！ 女：可不是嗎？雖然之後需要非常努力，但這真的是夢想成真。 第 22 題：為什麼這名女子這麼開心？

question 23, you'll listen to a short conversation. What do you call your father? I call him dad or sometimes daddy. Why do you ask? Well, I heard this kid talking to his father this morning, and he used his dad's first name. It kind of surprised me. Oh, right. Yeah. Some people do that, but it's not very common. The vast majority don't. Question 23. What are the man and the woman talking about? For

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第 23 題，請聽一段簡短的對話。 「你都怎麼稱呼你父親？」 「我叫他爸，有時候叫爸爸。你怎麼突然問這個？」 「喔，因為我今天早上聽到一個小孩在跟他父親說話，他竟然直接叫他爸的名字。這讓我有點驚訝。」 「噢，對啊。確實有些人會這樣，但並不常見，絕大多數人都不會。」 第 23 題。這名男子和女子正在討論什麼？

question 24, you'll listen to a short conversation. Did you hear the news that Britain voted to leave the EU? No. What is the EU? The EU stands for the European Union. It is an economic and political body consisting of 28 European countries. What will happen when Britain leaves Europe? Britain cannot really leave Europe. It's just not part of the union anymore. Question 24. What can we learn from the conversation? For

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第 24 題，你將會聽到一段簡短的對話。 「你聽說英國投票決定脫離歐盟的消息了嗎？」 「沒有耶。什麼是歐盟啊？」 「EU 代表歐洲聯盟，簡稱歐盟。它是一個由 28 個歐洲國家組成的經濟與政治實體。」 「那英國脫離歐洲之後會怎麼樣？」 「英國不可能真的脫離歐洲，它只是不再是該聯盟的成員國而已。」 第 24 題。我們可以從這段對話中得知什麼？

questions twenty five and twenty six, you will listen to a conversation. I see you bring your own tea to the office every day. It smells so good. A good cup of tea wakes me up and keeps me going all day. Do you have a special way to make a good cup of tea? What do you put in the cup first? Tea, milk, or sugar? I always put the sugar and the tea bag in together. Then I pour the water in and leave them to sit for a few minutes. The flavor of the tea will spread out evenly that way. Then you add the milk after? That's right. Sounds very easy. Yeah. Try it out when you have time. I guarantee you'll like it. Question 25. Why does the man enjoy a cup of tea in the morning? Question 26. How does the man make the tea? For

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第25與26題，您將聆聽一段對話。 「我看到你每天都自己帶茶來辦公室。聞起來好香喔。」 「一杯好茶能喚醒我，讓我一整天都有精神。」 「你泡好茶有什麼特別的方法嗎？你杯子裡先放什麼？茶、牛奶還是糖？」 「我總是把糖和茶包一起放進去。然後倒入熱水，讓它們靜置幾分鐘。這樣茶的風味才會均勻散開。」 「然後你之後再加牛奶嗎？」 「沒錯。」 「聽起來非常簡單。」 「對啊。有空時試試看，我保證你會喜歡。」 第25題：為什麼這名男子喜歡在早上喝杯茶？ 第26題：這名男子是如何泡茶的？

Question 26. How does the man make the tea? For questions twenty seven and twenty eight, you'll listen to a conversation. Do you think Judy would go out on a date with me? Don't ask me. I've got no idea. Why don't you just ask her? Because she might say no. It'd be so embarrassing. But she might say yes, and that would be great. I know, but it might ruin our friendship. So I was thinking that maybe you could, you know. I could what? Ask Judy out for you? No. Just try to find out if she's interested in me. You know, ask a few simple questions. I'm not going to do that. I'm not your spy. There are some things you've got to do for yourself, and asking people out on dates is one of them.

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第 26 題。這位男子是如何泡茶的？針對第 27 題與第 28 題，你將聆聽一段對話。你覺得茱蒂會答應跟我約會嗎？別問我，我完全不知道。你為什麼不直接問她？因為她可能會拒絕，那樣會超尷尬的。但她也可能會答應啊，這樣一來就太棒了。我知道，但這可能會破壞我們的友誼。所以我在想，也許你可以……你知道的。我可以怎樣？幫你約茱蒂出來？不是啦。只是試著幫忙打探她對我有沒有興趣。你知道的，就問幾個簡單的問題。我才不要咧。我才不是你的間諜。有些事情你必須自己去做，約別人出去就是其中之一。

questions twenty seven and twenty eight, you'll listen to a conversation. Do you think Judy would go out on a date with me? Don't ask me. I've got no idea. Why don't you just ask her? Because she might say no. It'd be so embarrassing. But she might say yes, and that would be great. I know, but it might ruin our friendship. So I was thinking that maybe you could, you know. I could what? Ask Judy out for you? No. Just try to find out if she's interested in me. You know, ask a few simple questions. I'm not going to do that. I'm not your spy. There are some things you've got to do for yourself, and asking people out on dates is one of them. Question 27. What relationship do the man and Judy have? Question 28. What does the man want the woman to do? For

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第27與28題，請聽以下對話。 「你覺得茱蒂會跟我約會嗎？」 「別問我，我哪知道。你為什麼不直接問她？」 「因為她可能會拒絕。那樣就太尷尬了。」 「但她也可能會答應啊，那不就很棒嗎？」 「我知道，但這可能會破壞我們的友誼。」 「所以我原本在想，也許你可以，你知道的……」 「我可以怎樣？幫你約茱蒂出來？」 「不是。只是幫忙打探一下她對我有沒有興趣。你知道的，隨便問幾個簡單的問題。」 「我才不要。我才不是你的間諜。有些事情你必須自己去做，約別人出去就是其中之一。」 第27題。男子與茱蒂是什麼關係？ 第28題。男子想請女子幫忙做什麼？

Question 28. What does the man want the woman to do? For questions twenty nine and thirty, you'll listen to a conversation. What do you think of this color? I quite like it. It's okay, but I don't think it would match our furniture. It would definitely clash with our red sofa. So what color do you think would work? Perhaps a light green. I think that would look good with the sofa and the armchair, better than boring old white at least. Yeah. I definitely don't want white in the living room. That would be the same as our bedroom, and I'd prefer a bit of variety. So how about this one? Or do you think it's too dark? Yeah. Brown is a little too dark for the living room. I think this one might be better. What do you think? Yeah. I like it. Of course, you never really know what it'll look like until you see it on the walls. That's the problem. And then it's too late to change your mind.

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第 28 題。男子希望女子做什麼？第 29 與 30 題，您將聆聽一段對話。你覺得這個顏色怎麼樣？我挺喜歡的。還可以，但我覺得跟我們的家具不太搭。這跟我們的紅色沙發絕對會很不搭。那你覺得什麼顏色比較合適？也許淺綠色吧。我覺得那樣跟沙發和單人椅配起來會很好看，至少比無聊的老套白色好。對啊，我絕對不想在客廳用白色。那樣就跟我們的臥室一樣了，我比較想要有一點變化。那這個呢？還是你覺得太暗了？對，客廳用棕色有點太暗了。我覺得這一個可能比較好。你覺得呢？嗯，我喜歡。當然，在實際漆上牆壁之前，你永遠不會知道看起來到底怎麼樣。這就是問題所在，到時候要再改變主意就太遲了。

questions twenty nine and thirty, you'll listen to a conversation. What do you think of this color? I quite like it. It's okay, but I don't think it would match our furniture. It would definitely clash with our red sofa. So what color do you think would work? Perhaps a light green. I think that would look good with the sofa and the armchair, better than boring old white at least. Yeah. I definitely don't want white in the living room. That would be the same as our bedroom, and I'd prefer a bit of variety. So how about this one? Or do you think it's too dark? Yeah. Brown is a little too dark for the living room. I think this one might be better. What do you think? Yeah. I like it. Of course, you never really know what it'll look like until you see it on the walls. That's the problem. And then it's too late to change your mind. Question 29. What are the man and woman shopping for? Question 30. What color is the man and woman's bedroom?

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第29題與第30題，請聽以下對話。 「你覺得這個顏色怎麼樣？」 「我蠻喜歡的。還可以，但我覺得它跟我們的家具不搭。這絕對會跟我們的紅色沙發衝突。」 「那你覺得什麼顏色比較適合？」 「也許淺綠色。我覺得那樣跟沙發和單人扶手椅很配，至少比無聊的白色好多了。」 「對，我絕對不想要客廳是白色的。那樣就跟我們的臥室一樣了，我想要有一點變化。」 「那這一個呢？還是你覺得太深了？」 「對，咖啡色對客廳來說有點太深了。我覺得這一個可能比較好。你覺得呢？」 「好，我喜歡。當然，在實際刷到牆壁上之前，你永遠不會知道看起來到底怎麼樣。」 「這就是問題所在。到那時候要再改變主意就太遲了。」 第29題：這名男子和女子正在選購什麼？ 第30題：這名男子和女子的臥室是什麼顏色？

Question 30. What color is the man and woman's bedroom? The sample question is based on the following report. Wonderland is perhaps the most popular vacation spot for families. It attracts tourists and provides jobs for the local residents in its hotels and shopping malls. But now it is called the Tragic Kingdom. The neighbors suffer from traffic jams that last for miles, and it takes hours to park the car. Empty cans, bottles, and garbage are everywhere. The whole place is becoming polluted. Most of all, prices of goods are skyrocketing. People pay more for living here. Questions thirty one and thirty two are based on the following talk. I'm a teacher, and I'm often asked by students what they should wear for an interview. Whatever the interview is for, whether a part time job, volunteer work, or in an exchange program, my advice is always the same. Your appearance should be neat, and if in doubt, dress formally. Why? Well, the main reason is that no one ever failed an interview for looking their best. However, if you attend an interview wearing your old jeans, a t shirt, and your hair looking like you just got out of bed, you run the risk of giving the impression that you don't really care very much about passing or failing. Making a good first impression is vital at an interview because if you fail to make a good first impression, you probably won't ever get a chance to make a second one. Questions thirty three and thirty four are based on the following report. In the modern world, most children attend school for a number of years. And although the exact number varies from country to country, it seems that the average number continues to increase. For example, in The United Kingdom, the minimum age for leaving school has gone up from 16 to 18. In a similar way, here in Taiwan, the government has recently announced a twelve year education system. So will this trend continue? And can we look forward to the day when young people will be required by law to attend university? Would this be right? And at what age should young people be left alone to make their own choices? Obviously, there are no easy answers, but such questions remain fascinating. Questions thirty five and thirty six are based on the following speech. Although I'm sad to be leaving, I'm departing with knowledge and skills, which I'll always treasure. This job has been a wonderful learning experience. Working with you all has made me a more complete and well rounded person. I've learned how to take advice, criticism, and compliments. Being a member of this team has also taught me to be open minded and to value others' opinions. I wish you all the very best for the future, and I hope you'll all continue experience success and satisfaction in all you do. It's been a pleasure working here and I'll truly miss it. Thank you for this farewell party, and I look forward to hearing of your future successes. Questions thirty seven and thirty eight are based on the following report. What is the worst thing you can eat? According to some experts, it's sugar. One reason is that sugar contains lots of calories, but no nutrients such as fats, vitamins, or minerals. Sugar is, in fact, just energy. Scientists also believe that sugar can contribute to cancer. They argue that research has proved that people who eat a lot of sugar are at a much higher risk of getting cancer. And if that weren't enough, there is also evidence that too much sugar results in weight gain in both children and adults. This is because sugar doesn't satisfy your hunger. You can eat a lot of sugar without actually feeling full. So next time you're feeling thirsty, perhaps it would be better to keep away from those sugar sweetened beverages and have a glass of water instead. Questions thirty nine and forty are based on the following report. Why do kangaroos get around by hopping along on both feet? Why don't they walk and run like every other animal of a similar size? The answer is because they can't move their legs independently. It is actually impossible for them to move one leg without moving the other. But hopping doesn't slow them down. In the wild, they can keep going for hours on end at speeds that can reach over 56 kilometers per hour, with each hop covering up to eight meters. And when you watch kangaroos hop, watch very carefully. You notice that their feet only touch the ground for a split second each time, just enough time to release the energy stored in their legs. It's amazing and quite unique. This is the end of the listening comprehension test.

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第30題。這名男子和女子的臥室是什麼顏色？範例試題是根據以下報導。夢幻樂園（Wonderland）也許是最受家庭歡迎的度假勝地。它吸引遊客，並在飯店和購物中心為當地居民提供工作機會。但現在它被稱為「悲劇王國」。鄰近居民飽受長達數英里的交通堵塞之苦，而且停車要花上好幾個小時。空罐、瓶子和垃圾隨處可見。整個地方正變得髒亂。最重要的是，物價正飛速上漲。住在這裡的人要付出更高的生活成本。第31題和第32題是根據以下談話。我是一名老師，學生經常問我面試時應該穿什麼。無論面試是為了什麼，不管是打工、志工服務還是交換生計畫，我的建議始終如一。你的儀容應該整潔，如果有疑慮，就穿著正式。為什麼呢？嗯，最主要的原因是，沒有人會因為展現自己最好的一面而面試失敗。然而，如果你穿著舊牛仔褲、T恤，頭髮看起來像剛起床一樣去參加面試，你可能會給人一種你並不在乎通過與否的印象。在面試中留下良好的第一印象至關重要，因為如果你沒能留下好的第一印象，你可能就再也沒有機會留下第二個印象了。第33題和第34題是根據以下報導。在現代社會中，大多數孩子都會上學好幾年。雖然確切的就學年數因國家而異，但平均年數似乎持續在增加。例如，在英國，最低離校年齡已從16歲提高到18歲。同樣地，在台灣，政府最近宣布了十二年國民基本教育制度。那麼，這種趨勢會持續下去嗎？我們是否可以期待有一天，法律會要求年輕人必須上大學？這樣做對嗎？年輕人到了幾歲，應該讓他們自己做出選擇？顯然，這沒有簡單的答案，但這些問題依然令人著迷。第35題和第36題是根據以下演講。雖然我的離去令人難過，但我帶著我將永遠珍惜的知識和技能離開。這份工作是一次極棒的學習經驗。與大家一起工作讓我成為一個更完整、更成熟的人。我學會了如何接受建議、批評和讚美。作為這個團隊的一員，也教會了我保持開放的心態並重視他人的意見。我祝願大家未來一切順利，也希望你們在所做的每一件事中都能繼續獲得成功與滿足。在這裡工作一直是一件令人愉快的事，我會由衷地想念它。感謝大家為我舉辦的這場歡送會，我期待聽到你們未來的成功。第37題和第38題是根據以下報導。你能吃的最糟糕的東西是什麼？根據一些專家的說法，是糖。原因之一是糖含有大量熱量，但沒有脂肪、維生素或礦物質等營養素。事實上，糖就只是能量。科學家也認為糖會誘發癌症。他們指出，研究已證實攝取大量糖分的人患癌風險要高得多。不僅如此，還有證據顯示，攝取過多糖分會導致兒童和成人的體重增加。這是因為糖無法滿足你的飢餓感。你可以吃很多糖，卻沒有真正的飽足感。所以下次你感到口渴時，也許最好遠離那些含糖飲料，改喝一杯水。第39題和第40題是根據以下報導。為什麼袋鼠是用雙腳跳躍來移動？為什麼牠們不能像其他體型相似的動物一樣行走和奔跑？答案是因為牠們無法獨立移動雙腿。對牠們來說，在不移動另一隻腳的情況下移動其中一隻腳，實際上是不可能的。但跳躍並不會減慢牠們的速度。在野外，牠們可以以高達每小時56公里以上的速度連續奔跑數小時，每次跳躍可達8公尺。當你觀察袋鼠跳躍時，請仔細看。你會注意到牠們的腳每次只接觸地面一瞬間，時間剛好足夠釋放儲存在腿部的能量。這很神奇，而且非常獨特。聽力測驗結束。

Questions thirty one and thirty two are based on the following talk. I'm a teacher, and I'm often asked by students what they should wear for an interview. Whatever the interview is for, whether a part time job, volunteer work, or in an exchange program, my advice is always the same. Your appearance should be neat, and if in doubt, dress formally. Why? Well, the main reason is that no one ever failed an interview for looking their best. However, if you attend an interview wearing your old jeans, a t shirt, and your hair looking like you just got out of bed, you run the risk of giving the impression that you don't really care very much about passing or failing. Making a good first impression is vital at an interview because if you fail to make a good first impression, you probably won't ever get a chance to make a second one.

中文翻譯

第31題與第32題是根據以下這段談話。我是一位老師，學生常常問我面試時應該穿什麼。不論是哪種面試，不論是兼職、志工服務還是交換生計畫，我的建議始終如一。你的儀容應該要整潔，如果有疑慮，就穿得正式一點。為什麼呢？最主要的原因是，沒有人會因為展現出自己最好的一面而在面試中被淘汰。然而，如果你穿著舊牛仔褲、T恤，頭髮亂得像剛起床一樣去參加面試，你可能會冒著給人留下「你不在乎面試結果」這種印象的風險。在面試中留下良好的第一印象至關重要，因為如果你沒能留下好的第一印象，你可能就再也沒有機會留下第二印象了。

(Shared talk with Q31 — read the printed stem; no separate spoken question prompt. The talk audio plays once on the group clip.)

中文翻譯

（與第 31 題共用聽力內容——請閱讀印刷題幹；無單獨的口頭問題提示。該群組音檔僅播放一次。）

Questions thirty three and thirty four are based on the following report. In the modern world, most children attend school for a number of years. And although the exact number varies from country to country, it seems that the average number continues to increase. For example, in The United Kingdom, the minimum age for leaving school has gone up from 16 to 18. In a similar way, here in Taiwan, the government has recently announced a twelve year education system. So will this trend continue? And can we look forward to the day when young people will be required by law to attend university? Would this be right? And at what age should young people be left alone to make their own choices? Obviously, there are no easy answers, but such questions remain fascinating.

中文翻譯

第33題與第34題是根據以下報導。在現代世界中，大多數孩童都會上學好幾年。雖然確切的就學年數因國家而異，但平均年數似乎持續在增加。例如在英國，法定最低離校年齡已從16歲提高到18歲。同樣地，在台灣，政府近期也宣布了十二年國民基本教育。那麼，這個趨勢會持續下去嗎？我們能期待有一天，法律會強制要求年輕人上大學嗎？這樣做是對的嗎？而年輕人在幾歲時，應該被允許獨立做出自己的選擇？顯然，這些問題沒有簡單的答案，但依然非常引人入勝。

(Shared talk with Q33 — read the printed stem; no separate spoken question prompt. The talk audio plays once on the group clip.)

中文翻譯

（與第 33 題共用聽力文本——請閱讀紙本題幹；無單獨的口頭提問。該段演說音檔於題組中播放一次。）

Questions thirty five and thirty six are based on the following speech. Although I'm sad to be leaving, I'm departing with knowledge and skills, which I'll always treasure. This job has been a wonderful learning experience. Working with you all has made me a more complete and well rounded person. I've learned how to take advice, criticism, and compliments. Being a member of this team has also taught me to be open minded and to value others' opinions. I wish you all the very best for the future, and I hope you'll all continue experience success and satisfaction in all you do. It's been a pleasure working here and I'll truly miss it. Thank you for this farewell party, and I look forward to hearing of your future successes.

中文翻譯

第三十五題與第三十六題是根據以下這段演講。雖然我很難過要離開，但我帶著將終生珍惜的知識和技能離職。這份工作是一個非常棒的學習經驗。與大家共事讓我成為一個更完整、更圓融的人。我學會了如何接受建議、批評和讚美。身為這個團隊的一員，也教導我要保持開放的心態並重視他人的意見。祝福大家未來一切順利，也希望你們在工作上能持續獲得成功與成就感。在這裡工作非常愉快，我真的會很想念這裡。謝謝大家為我準備的這場歡送會，期待未來聽到你們成功的消息。

(Shared talk with Q35 — read the printed stem; no separate spoken question prompt. The talk audio plays once on the group clip.)

中文翻譯

（與第 35 題共用聽力內容——請閱讀紙本題幹；無單獨的口頭問題提示。該段聽力音檔在題組中僅播放一次。）

Questions thirty seven and thirty eight are based on the following report. What is the worst thing you can eat? According to some experts, it's sugar. One reason is that sugar contains lots of calories, but no nutrients such as fats, vitamins, or minerals. Sugar is, in fact, just energy. Scientists also believe that sugar can contribute to cancer. They argue that research has proved that people who eat a lot of sugar are at a much higher risk of getting cancer. And if that weren't enough, there is also evidence that too much sugar results in weight gain in both children and adults. This is because sugar doesn't satisfy your hunger. You can eat a lot of sugar without actually feeling full. So next time you're feeling thirsty, perhaps it would be better to keep away from those sugar sweetened beverages and have a glass of water instead.

中文翻譯

第37與38題是根據以下報導。最糟糕的食物是什麼？根據一些專家的說法，那就是糖。其中一個原因在於糖含有大量熱量，卻沒有脂肪、維生素或礦物質等營養素。事實上，糖純粹只是能量。科學家也認為糖可能會引發癌症。他們指出，研究已證實攝取大量糖分的人，罹患癌症的風險要高得多。不僅如此，還有證據顯示，攝取過多糖分會導致兒童與成人的體重增加。這是因為糖無法滿足飢餓感，你可能會吃下很多糖，卻完全沒有飽足感。因此，下次你感到口渴時，或許最好遠離那些含糖飲料，改喝一杯水。

(Shared talk with Q37 — read the printed stem; no separate spoken question prompt. The talk audio plays once on the group clip.)

中文翻譯

（與第 37 題共用聽力音檔——請閱讀考卷上的題幹；無單獨的口頭問題提示。該段聽力音檔在題組中僅播放一次。）

Questions thirty nine and forty are based on the following report. Why do kangaroos get around by hopping along on both feet? Why don't they walk and run like every other animal of a similar size? The answer is because they can't move their legs independently. It is actually impossible for them to move one leg without moving the other. But hopping doesn't slow them down. In the wild, they can keep going for hours on end at speeds that can reach over 56 kilometers per hour, with each hop covering up to eight meters. And when you watch kangaroos hop, watch very carefully. You notice that their feet only touch the ground for a split second each time, just enough time to release the energy stored in their legs. It's amazing and quite unique. This is the end of the listening comprehension test.

中文翻譯

第 39 題與第 40 題是根據以下這篇報告。為什麼袋鼠移動時是用雙腳一起跳躍前進呢？為什麼牠們不像其他體型相似的動物那樣行走和奔跑？答案是因為牠們無法獨立移動雙腿。對牠們來說，要單獨移動一條腿而不動另一條腿，實際上是不可能的。但跳躍並不會減慢牠們的速度。在野外，牠們能以超過時速 56 公里的速度連續奔跑數小時，每次跳躍的距離可達 8 公尺。當你觀察袋鼠跳躍時，請仔細看。你會發現牠們的腳每次接觸地面的時間只有一瞬間，剛好足夠釋放儲存在牠們腿部的能量。這非常神奇且相當獨特。聽力測驗到此結束。

(Shared talk with Q39 — read the printed stem; no separate spoken question prompt. The talk audio plays once on the group clip.)

中文翻譯

（與第 39 題共用對話內容——請閱讀紙本題幹；無單獨的口說問題提示。該段聽力音檔在組合片段中播放一次。）