中華民國商業職業教育學會第26屆英語能力測驗(第二級)
The Commercial Vocational Education Society, R.O.C. The English Language Proficiency Test (Level 2)
＊本測驗分 3 部份，合計 60 題，答錯不倒扣。
Part I Listening Comprehension 聽力理解 40分
Section I : Dialogue Comprehension 簡短對話
Directions : In Section I, you will hear 10 dialogues between a man and a woman.
After each dialogue, you will also hear one question. Each dialogue and question will be spoken only one time. Listen to the question carefully, and then read the four given choices in your test booklet. Select the best answer or response to the question. Mark your answer A, B, C, or D on your answer card.
Please Note: Mark your answer as soon as you hear the question.
在聽完錄音的對話及問題後，請看試題上之四個選項(A, B, C, D)，選出最佳答案或 回應之代表英文字母，劃記於答案卡上。共計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。
Example
M: I'd like a table for six, please.
W: I'm sorry. The restaurant is full. We have no more tables. But if you want to wait about 20 minutes, I'll be able to give you one.
M: All right, then.
Question: What will the man do next?
(A) He will go to another restaurant. (B) He will come back the next day. (C) He will wait twenty minutes. (D) He will carry out some food.
The best answer to this question is C. Therefore, you should choose answer C.
1.
(A) Her grandma. (B) Her father. (C) Her mother. (D) Her brother.
2.
(A) Having an injection. (B) Taking medicine.
(C) Using a needle and thread. (D) Getting a snapshot.
3.
(A) On Monday morning. (B) On Friday morning.
(C) On Wednesday afternoon. (D) At the beginning of the week.
4.
(A) Pay cash at one time. (B) Pay after 6 months.
(C) Pay half and the rest later. (D) Do not pay anything now.
5.
(A) Home loan. (B) Tuition payment. (C) A great government. (D) A graduation ceremony.
6.
(A) Negotiating a proposal. (B) Analyzing the stock market. (C) Moving into a new house.
(D) Talking about the summer break.
7.
(A) In the urban. (B) In the downtown.
(C) Adjacent to the riverside. (D) Close to the suburbs.
8.
(A) She forgot her password.
(B) She failed to upgrade her computer. (C) She didn't contact the support team. (D) She couldn't sign up for the workshop.
9.
(A) Fish and chips. (B) Pizza and coke. (C) Thai curries. (D) Poké bowl.
10.
(A) Send an email. (B) Reserve a book. (C) Become a member. (D) Sign up for the contest.
Section II : Passage Comprehension 簡短談話
Directions : In Section II, you will hear several short talks. After each talk, you will
hear 2 questions about that talk. Each short talk and question will be spoken only one time. After you hear each question, read the four choices in your test booklet and choose the best answer to the question you have heard.
Please Note: Mark your answer as soon as you hear the question.
請先看試題上之題目及四個選項(A, B, C, D)，並在聽完錄音的談話及問題後，選出最 佳答案或回應之代表英文字母，劃記於答案卡上。共計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。 11. Why did the speaker leave the message on the phone?
(A) To explain why she won't show up for the meeting. (B) To inform she will be present before 5 p.m.
(C) To organize a brainstorming session. (D) To ask for help with the financial data.
12. Which department is Vanessa Adams in? (A) The sales department.
(B) The human resources department. (C) The accounting department.
(D) The financial department.
13. What is the talk about? (A) A sales report. (B) A company profile. (C) A negotiation report.
(D) A bankruptcy announcement.
14. Which of the following sales and service does WebLineDirect offer? (A) Healing.
(B) Vending machine. (C) Air conditioning. (D) Web design.
15. Who is the speaker? (A) A viewer.
(B) A director. (C) A chatterbox. (D) A broadcaster.
16. What is the present episode about? (A) Speaking tips.
(B) A study guide. (C) Unpaid leave.
(D) The worldwide disease.
17. Which of the following can't be done by the new Google Sites? (A) Creating class websites.
(B) Doing group projects.
(C) Chatting and making comments. (D) Building student e-portfolios.
18. What is the talk about?
(A) The brief introduction to Google. (B) An overview of the Google tool. (C) Users of Google Chrome. (D) Competitors of Google Inc.
19. What are the listeners asked to do? (A) Arrive at Platform 2 on time. (B) Keep window shade open.
(C) Put their tray table and seat in the upright position. (D) Check their belongings before disembarking.
20. When will the 1921 train be arriving in CVES Station? (A) In 2 minutes.
(B) In 10 minutes. (C) In 15 minutes. (D) In 20 minutes.
Part II Writing 寫作能力 30 分
Section I : Grammatical Structure文法結構
選出最恰當的選項，使每句的文法結構正確、語意完整。共計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。 21. How incredible ______ is for the little boy to solve the complicated math problem
within seconds by doing a calculation in his head! (A) he (B) this (C) it (D) that
22. Lucy wore a black hat with a big bow on it so as to make herself ______ in the crowd.
(A) recognize easily (B) easily recognized (C) easy recognized (D) easy to recognize
23. Seoul is one of the most densely packed cities in the world, and its population
densityis almost ______ that of Los Angeles.
(A) four times higher than (B) higher four times than (C) four times as higher as (D) as high as four times
24. The purpose of many charity concerts around the world ______ awareness about a disastrous or tragic event.
(A) is raising (B) is to raise (C) are raising (D) are to raise
25. Only when the treatments for COVID-19 are available ______ to normal. (A) life can be returned fully (B) life can fully return
(C) can life be returned fully (D) can life fully return
26. It is the most fancy sports car that I have ever seen in the neighborhood. I wonder ______.
(A) it belongs to which (B) that it belongs to (C) to whom does it belong (D) whom it belongs to
27. Modern office buildings often have false floors, where computer and phone wires can be ______.
(A) lay (B) lied (C) laid (D) lain
28. Without the witness's complete and precise description, the criminal ______ in such a short time.
(A) hadn't caught (B) hasn't been caught
(C) couldn't have caught (D) couldn't have been caught
29. There seems to be something wrong with the computer. You had better save the files ______.
(A) as possible as you can (B) as sooner as you can (C) as much as possible (D) as quickly as possible
30. ______ with the proposal, the manager asked Jeff seriously to write it all over again and to submit it by next Tuesday.
(A) Having not satisfied (B) Not being satisfied (C) Not satisfying (D) Be not satisfied
Section II: Sentence Arrangement重組
依據語法與語意，選出正確的答案。共計 5 題，每題 2 分，共 10 分。
31. With【① fans of the game ② the growing ③ have become ④ popularity of basketball, ⑤ more and more people】.
(A) 53142 (B) 24531 (C) 52431 (D) 42531
32. The process of【① natural and safe ② from one organism ③ is completely ④ introducing genes ⑤ into another】.
(A) 13425 (B) 45312 (C) 42531 (D) 15342
33. Long exposure【① can be harmful ② never smoked before ③ to anyone, particularly ④ to second-hand smoke ⑤ those who have】.
(A) 14352 (B) 13452 (C) 43521 (D) 41352
34. The amusement park,【① hundreds of thousands of ② only three years ago, ③ attracts ④ which was built ⑤ visitors annually】.
(A) 42315 (B) 43152 (C) 31542 (D) 24315
35. TOYOTA announced【① that sales of its vehicles ② made in America ③ has increased by 5 percent ④ over the last two years ⑤ yesterday】. (A) 51342 (B) 12345 (C) 51234 (D) 12354
Part III Reading Comprehension 閱讀能力 50 分
Section I : Vocabulary文意字彙
選出最恰當的選項，使語意完整。共計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。
36. When facing the media, a number of politicians often _____ the issues of their privacy or financial status.
(A) hedge (B) impose (C) lust (D) assemble
37. Once the results were announced, all the players were full of tears of passion, and they could scarcely restrain a cry of _____.
(A) layer (B) commodity (C) triumph (D) bishop
38. The _____ in 228 Peace Memorial Park stands firm, in memory of those victims of the February 28th Incident, being a symbol of respect for life and justice. (A) bachelor (B) agenda
(C) yeast (D) monument
39. The math teacher drew a flow chart to _____ the structure of the geometry course in order to help students master the fundamentals.
(A) perish (B) rebel (C) illustrate (D) rustle
40. The government pushed many famous café shops to eliminate certain _____ products like plastic straws and the use of paper cups.
(A) zealous (B) revolutionary (C) sentimental (D) disposable
41. The _____ scenery of Mt. Jade is well-known worldwide, which charms many mountain climbers every summer.
(A) majestic (B) sorrowful (C) abstract (D) adequate
42. The advertisement shows that the splendid fireworks will begin at eight o'clock _____ in celebration of the National Day.
(A) fatally (B) bitterly (C) decisively (D) precisely
43. With a view to expressing their opinions, the villagers signed a(n) _____ against the proposed closure of the local hospital.
(A) privilege (B) appreciation (C) remark (D) veto
44. The movie depicts a little boy who suffers enormously because of his broken family. I sincerely feel _____ towards him.
(A) sympathetic (B) weird (C) intimate (D) vigorous
45. Carbon monoxide (CO) is not readily _____ by the human senses. Accordingly, we should be much more careful when we use the stove.
(A) perceived (B) scanned (C) swayed (D) hardened
Section Ⅱ: Integrated Test 綜合測驗
從四個選項中選出最恰當的選項，以完成文意，且句法無誤。共計 5題，每題 2 分，共 10 分。
Regret is an incredibly powerful emotion. We feel it when we 46 ourselves for things that turn out badly or when we wish to undo a decision that we made in the past. The effect that regret has on our lives and how we deal with regret are equally important.
47 inside for too long, regret can affect the immune system and cause physical or mental illness. If one fails to learn and grow from past mistakes, deep feelings of regret can stay locked inside, keeping one from fully engaging with life. This can put stress on relationships, careers, and many other aspects of life. 48 , too many regrets can lead to severe depression. Thus, it is important that we understand what regret is and be able to learn about and deal with it.
To cope with regret, be aware that it is there for a reason. Our brain is telling us to take another look at something we have done that seems to be or is giving rise to negative consequences. Nevertheless, when the situation cannot be changed, and there is 49 left for us to do, we need to let go of the situation and forgive ourselves. Also, we have to make sure we are not being overly 50 ourselves or feeling guilty for things beyond our control.
46. (A) utilize (B) blame (C) justify (D) submit
47. (A) Hold (B) To hold (C) Held (D) Holding
48. (A) Additionally (B) Accidentally (C) Conversely (D) Contradictorily
49. (A) everything (B) something (C) anything (D) nothing
50. (A) critical of (B) obedient to (C) vulnerable to (D) appropriate for
Section Ⅲ: Reading Comprehension閱讀測驗
本 部 份 含 二 篇 短 文 ， 請 根 據 各 篇 文 意 選 出 最 恰 當 的 選 項 ， 劃 記 於 答 案 卡 上 。 共 計 10 題，每題 2 分，共20分。
Text 1
Thinking outside of the box is part of creative thinking and often results in innovative solutions to sticky problems. However, thinking outside of the box is challenging, as we naturally develop patterns of thinking that are modeled on repetitive activities and knowledge that we frequently access and surround ourselves with.
Some years ago, a truck driver tried to pass under a low bridge, but failed. Some passersby tried to use force to help the driver pass under it, but the truck was lodged firmly under the bridge. The driver was unable to continue driving forward or reverse out. This situation caused massive traffic problems, which resulted in emergency experts and truck drivers gathering to negotiate various solutions for dislodging the trapped vehicle. Emergency workers were debating whether to dismantle parts of the truck or chip away at parts of the bridge. Each person provided a solution that fit her or his level and area of expertise. However, a boy walking by and witnessing the intense debate looked at the truck, bridge, and road and said nonchalantly, "Why not just let the air out of the tires?" To the amazement of all the specialists trying to unpick the problem, the boy's thinking outside of the box solution was the best one.
Indeed, the boy's solution made the truck go free with ease, without causing any trouble. But how could the boy figure out a solution to a problem that the adults and experts couldn't? This story symbolizes that oftentimes the most obvious solutions to problems are the ones hardest to come by because of our inability to think outside of our normal and habitual thinking.
51. What is this passage mainly about?
(A) Thinking in different ways is one of the keys to success.
(B) Finding a good truck and a smart driver is necessary in transportation. (C) We should follow the golden rule: "Two heads are better than one." (D) It is important to train ourselves to become an expert or a specialist.
52. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A) Young people can easily help solve traffic congestion without causing damages. (B) Thinking outside of the box is more difficult for children than for adults. (C) Thinking outside the box means to think differently and unconventionally. (D) It is the boy's negotiation with the truck driver that solves the traffic problem.
53. According to the passage, which of the following makes most of us able to think outside of our normal and habitual thinking?
(A) Practicing the same tasks repeatedly.
(B) Not trapping in the same thinking patterns. (C) Taking the collective knowledge for granted. (D) Frequently accessing things around us.
54. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the word "dislodging" in the second paragraph?
(A) Transferring. (B) Living.
(C) Reflecting. (D) Removing.
55. In this passage, which of the following methods is NOT mentioned to help the truck driver?
(A) Pushing the truck by force. (B) Pulling apart the truck.
(C) Getting away the boxes in the truck. (D) Taking away parts of the bridge.
Text 2
As summer looms closer, students look forward to relaxing days. However, not many know the origin of summer vacation. There are a lot of myths about where it came from. Some contend that its origins trace to America's agrarian past. In the early settlement of the U.S., the nation was made up of many farmers. During summer, school kids needed to take a break to help their parents in their fields and farms. As exciting this story may sound, in fact many children did not attend school and worked all year round sweating in the fields and tilling the soil. Other kids never took a break from school during the summer.
Another myth says that the origin of summer vacation relates to the rise of the middle and upper classes in American society. During the summer months, wealthy and affluent families used any excuse to escape from the harsh and hot summer weather in the city to visit the countryside and enjoy the cooler weather there with their children. However, this affected children's school attendance and learning progress. To counterbalance the days missed from school, a more regulated summer break for school kids was introduced. Legislators and labor union advocates agreed that there should be 40-60 days off the school year calendar. The reason they gave is learning year-round is not ideal for kids because the brain is a muscle which needs to be rested.
Whether the explanations of the origin of summer vacation are true or not, students love summer vacation, and they make a sort of business for business folks, who take advantage of the summer vacation and turn it into a business opportunity and business venture.
56. What is the best title of this passage? (A) The Origin of Summer Vacation (B) An Introduction to Summer Activities (C) The Duty of Legislators and Labor Union (D) The Influence of Hot Weather on Children
57. According to the theory in the early settlement of the U.S., which of the following is the reason that children did not have to attend school in summer?
(A) Children needed to help parents working on the farms. (B) Experts suggested children rest in the summer months. (C) The scorching weather made children unable to study. (D) Many parents and children would take long-term trips.
58. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A) People made a living by toiling and tilling the soil in the industrial society. (B) Business folks turn a summer season into a business opportunity and venture. (C) The middle and upper classes of people tended to stay in a big city in summer. (D) A summer break set up for people was to regulate the days of farming and
resting.
59. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the word "agrarian" in the first paragraph?
(A) Farming.
(B) Manufacturing. (C) Business. (D) Sales.
60. According to the myths mentioned in this passage, who suggested children should have 1.3 to 2 months off the school year calendar?
(A) Peasants.
(B) Business people.
(C) Wealthy and affluent families. (D) Legislators and labor unions.
