The Commercial Vocational Education Society, R.O.C.
The English Language Proficiency Test (Level 4)
＊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: Sentence Comprehension 看圖辨意
Directions: In Section I, you will hear 10 questions. Each question will be spoken only one time.
After you hear a question and four choices, select the answer that best describes the picture or is the most related to the picture. Mark your answer A, B, C, or D on your answer card.
請看試題內之圖片，並注意聽錄音帶播出之題目和四個選項(A, B, C, D)，選出與所看到的 圖片最相符的答案。計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。
Example (例題) Look at the picture.
What is the man doing?
(A) He’s learning to swim.
(B) He’s practicing dancing.
(C) He’s teaching swimming.
(D) He’s learning to dive.
The best answer to this question is C. Therefore, you should choose answer C.
Picture A: Questions 1-2 Picture B: Questions 3-4
Picture C: Questions 5-6 Picture D: Questions 7-8
Picture E: Questions 9-10
SectionⅡ: Dialogue Comprehension 簡短對話
Directions: In Section II, you will hear 10 dialogues between a man and a woman. After each dialogue, you will also hear one question. Listen to the question carefully, and then read the four given choices on 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，寫在答案卡上。計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。
11.
(A) From 9:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M.
(B) From 9:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M.
(C) From 10:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M.
(D) From 12:00 P.M. till 5:00 P.M.
12.
(A) You’re welcome.
(B) I’m sorry.
(C) It serves you right.
(D) Congratulations!
13.
(A) Fruit.
(B) Ice cream.
(C) Cheese cake.
(D) Nothing.
14.
(A) Suits.
(B) Sweatshirts.
(C) Skirts and dresses.
(D) T-shirts and jeans.
15.
(A) She lost her luggage.
16.
(A) Her identification card.
(B) Her credit card.
(C) Her glasses.
(D) Her backpack.
17.
(A) The man moved to a village.
(B) The woman doesn’t live here any more.
(C) The man was too busy to see her.
(D) The woman went to a foreign country.
18.
(A) Excited.
(B) Nervous.
(C) Upset.
(D) Scared.
19.
(A) Husband and wife.
(B) Doctor and nurse.
(C) Teacher and student.
(D) Salesman and customer.
20.
(A) The man likes baseball, but the woman doesn’t.
(B) The man doesn’t like baseball, but the woman does.
(C) The man likes baseball, and so does the woman.
(D) The man likes baseball, but the woman likes basketball.
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，使文法結構正確、語意完整。計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。
21. This drink tastes _____ medicine.
(A) like (B) liked (C) likely (D) liking
22. The food is delicious at Jane’s restaurant, but it is expensive. That’s why we _____ eat there.
(A) always (B) usually (C) all the time (D) seldom 23. At our school, Barbara is _____ student of all.
(A) more diligent (B) honest (C) even better (D) the smartest 24. Mary can swim _____ that big lake.
(A) across (B) cross (C) outside (D) between 25. There _____ lots of money on the table.
(A) are (B) have (C) is (D) has
26. I forgot _____ Stacy’s dog. It must be very hungry now.
(A) feeding (B) to feed (C) to be fed (D) fed 27. _____ the typhoon, I got a day off at work!
(A) Thanks to (B) Because (C) Owe to (D) Thanks 28. All that my parents ask me to do _____ hard.
(A) was studying (B) studying (C) is study (D) has studied 29. Jessie’s sister is only twelve years old, so she is _____ to get married.
(A) very young (B) too young (C) so young (D) enough young 30. This watch is good, but _____ over there is even better.
(A) it (B) other (C) the one (D) those
Section Ⅱ: Sentence Arrangement 重組
依據語法與語意，選出正確的答案。計 5 題，每題 2 分，共 10 分。
31. I'd like [1. you know 2. how 3. to let 4. I feel].
33. John is [1. who offer good advice 2. one of my best friends 3. need help 4. when I].
(A) 1423 (B) 2143 (C) 2431 (D) 1432
34. He used to [1. the rocking chair, 2. of the old days 3. sit in 4. recalling his memories].
(A) 3142 (B) 3124 (C) 4231 (D) 4312
35. Who was [1. shook hands 2. that man 3. you just 4. with whom]?
(A) 3241 (B) 2431 (C) 2341 (D) 3421
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension 閱讀能力 50 分
Section Ⅰ：Vocabulary 文意字彙
四個選項中，選出最恰當的選項，使語意完整。計 10 題，每題 2 分，共 20 分。
36. Using a cellphone is a(n) _____ way to stay in touch with friends.
(A) awake (B) empty (C) energetic (D) convenient 37. My high school classmates are having regular _____ once half a year.
(A) customs (B) traditions (C) gatherings (D) universities 38. Some children excitedly moved in line when they were _____ in the zoo.
(A) surfing (B) hiking (C) bowling (D) replacing 39. For most people, it is _____ to get nervous before giving a speech.
(A) necessary (B) normal (C) confident (D) cheap 40. Firefighters took quick action to _____ the forest fire from spreading.
(A) succeed (B) enter (C) suggest (D) prevent
41. _____ brings a comfortable life for people, but it also harms the environment.
(A) Library (B) Technology (C) Museum (D) Education 42. Students in the college come from _____ parts of the country.
(A) brief (B) various (C) delicious (D) difficult 43. A good teacher not only teaches but also guides students to live _____.
(A) impossibly (B) independently (C) indirectly (D) increasingly 44. That famous company was _____ in 1970 and has been very prosperous since then.
(A) expected (B) escaped (C) explained (D) established 45. George made up an _____ to his teacher when he was late to class again.
(A) example (B) excuse (C) exam (D) export
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。計 5 題，共 10 分。
The famous scientist, Charles Darwin, worked on his research so much 46 he had
outstanding achievements in history. His wife, Emma Darwin, meanwhile, was intelligent and 47 in studying literature. She could speak French, German and Italian well, play the piano skillfully and dance gracefully.
Emma was one of the eight children from the rich Wedgwood pottery family. Her family has been famous to this day 48 their fine plates and chinaware. Charles Darwin was, in fact, her first cousin as his mother had also been a Wedgwood.
Emma was good at communicating with others, while Charles was not. He wasn’t fond of music at all, 49 he have time to read anything but science. However, Emma made a successful and happy career 50 the marriage and gave birth to ten children between 1839 and 1856.
46. (A) of course (B) as possible (C) such that (D) that 47. (A) interested (B) interesting (C) to interest (D) interest
48. (A) with (B) for (C) as (D) at
49. (A) not only (B) not until (C) nor did (D) nor was 50. (A) to date (B) out of (C) in full (D) as well
Section Ⅲ：Reading Comprehension 閱讀測驗
本部份含二篇短文 請分別根據各篇文意選出最恰當的選項標示於答案卡上。共計 10 題，每 題 2 分 共 20 分。
TEXT 1
There was a lonely kid causing a lot of troubles to get attention around. Fortunately, a kind-hearted woman in his neighborhood recognized his loneliness by inviting him to dinner from time to time and occasionally asking him to join her family trips. The woman changed the boy’s life. Sometimes, what a helpless kid needs is a friendly and thoughtful neighbor willing to show his/her kindness.
Big Brother/Sister Program should be organized in communities around the world to help the lonely kids to find their right paths. Anyone who would like to join a program like this should be able to find the related information in the phone books and call for help timely.
51. What is the main idea of this article?
52. What did the kind-hearted neighbor do to help the troubled kid?
(A) She refused to help the kid.
(B) She turned a cold shoulder to the kid.
(C) She recognized the kid’s bad behavior.
(D) She gave the kid a helping hand.
53. How did the woman change the boy’s life?
(A) She gave the boy a lot of money.
(B) She helped the boy in need.
(C) She created a company for the boy.
(D) She created a shop for the boy.
54. What does Big Brother/Sister Program do?
(A) It makes profits.
(B) It helps teenagers.
(C) It stops the crime.
(D) It takes stray dogs in.
55. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
(A) The teens can find help from Big Brother/Sister Program.
(B) The teens should pay for living from Big Brother/Sister Program . (C) The teens can’t find help from Big Brother/Sister Program.
(D) The teens shouldn’t find help from Big Brother/Sister Program .
TEXT 2
When Michael Jackson died in June, 2009, it was just a few days before his comeback concerts in London. Recently, a video This Is It, edited from more than 100 hours of his rehearsals for the coming concerts, is scheduled to be released on October 27, 2009. It shows the King of Pop’s charming dance skills and touching melodies. Besides, Michael’s fans and music lovers are going to have a closer look at the precious behind-the-scene preparations for his performances.
Now, there will be an opening of This Is It and a public memorial ceremony for Michael at the Nokia Theater, a 7,100-seat concert hall. His fans are certainly longing to go see it.
56. What is the main idea of this article?
(A) A contest was held.
(B) A concert was launched.
(C) A video was launched.
(D) A farewell party was held.
57. When will the video be released?
(A) June, 2009.
(B) October, 2009.
(C) July, 2009.
(D) September, 2009.
58. What activities will be held for Michael Jackson at the Nokia Theatre?
(A) A wedding and a dancing party.
(B) An opening and a memorial ceremony.
(C) An opening and a dancing party.
(D) A concert and a memorial ceremony.
59. Who is the King of Pop?
(A) Nokia.
(B) This Is It.
(C) Michael’s fans.
(D) Michael Jackson.
60. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
(A) The film was edited from more than 100 hours of Michael’s rehearsals.
(B) Michael Jackson dances skillfully.
(C) More than 71,000 people can sit in the Nokia Theater.
(D) The video shows Michael’s songs and dances.
