Not long ago, most people carried cash or credit cards when they went shopping. Today, however, a smartphone is often all they 11. With mobile payment apps, a customer can simply scan a code to pay in just a few 12. This is faster and more convenient than counting coins. Stores also benefit, because they no longer have to keep large 13 of change. Of course, some users still 14 about the safety of their accounts. Experts suggest setting a strong password and never sharing it, so that mobile payment stays both easy and 15.
Questions 11–15
11
Alose
Bhide
Csell
Dneed
✔ 正確答案：(D) need
解析all they need（他們所需要的全部）為固定表達，呼應前句只帶手機即可購物。
12
Ahours
Bweeks
Cseconds
Dcoins
✔ 正確答案：(C) seconds
解析由 faster and more convenient（更快更方便）可知付款只花幾「秒 seconds」。
13
Aphotos
Bamounts
Cdreams
Dvoices
✔ 正確答案：(B) amounts
解析large amounts of change（大量零錢）為常見搭配；amount 表數量，符合「不必保留大量零錢」。
14
Aagree
Bforget
Claugh
Dworry
✔ 正確答案：(D) worry
解析about the safety of their accounts（關於帳戶安全）搭配 worry about，表「擔心」。
A smart speaker is a small device that can answer questions and control other machines by voice. Many families now 16 on one to make daily life easier. In the morning, you can ask it about the weather 17 getting out of bed. It can also play music, set alarms, and even turn off the lights for you. However, because the speaker is always 18 for your voice, some people worry that it may record private conversations. To protect their privacy, users are 19 to turn off the microphone when it is not needed. Used wisely, a smart speaker can be a truly 20 helper at home.
Questions 16–20
16
Aspend
Brely
Ccarry
Drefuse
✔ 正確答案：(B) rely
解析rely on（仰賴）搭配 to make daily life easier，表家庭依賴智慧音箱。
17
Abefore
Bwithout
Cacross
Dduring
✔ 正確答案：(A) before
解析由 getting out of bed（起床）可知是「在起床之前 before」問天氣。
18
Alooking
Blistening
Ccooking
Dsleeping
✔ 正確答案：(B) listening
解析for your voice（為了你的聲音）搭配 listening for，表音箱總在「聆聽」。
19
Arefused
Bforced
Callowed
Dadvised
✔ 正確答案：(D) advised
解析To protect their privacy（為保護隱私）表示這是建議做法，be advised to 表「被建議」。
Thank you for joining MovieTime, our online streaming service. Your one-month free trial starts today, June 1, and ends on June 30. During this time, you can watch any film or show on all your devices at no cost.
If you enjoy our service, you do not need to do anything; your plan will automatically continue at NT$260 per month from July 1. If you would rather stop, please cancel before June 30 to avoid being charged. You can manage your plan anytime under 「Account Settings」.
解析信首 Thank you for joining（感謝加入）並說明試用細節，主旨是「歡迎新會員」。
22When does the free trial end?
AJune 1
BJune 30
CJuly 1
DJuly 30
✔ 正確答案：(B) June 30
中譯免費試用何時結束？
解析信中明確寫 ends on June 30（六月三十日結束）。
23What happens if Ms. Chen does nothing?
AHer account will be deleted
BShe will get another free month
CShe will be charged monthly
DShe will lose all her films
✔ 正確答案：(C) She will be charged monthly
中譯如果陳小姐什麼都不做，會發生什麼事？
解析信中說不做任何事方案會自動以每月 NT$260 續約，即「按月被收費」。
24Where can Ms. Chen cancel her plan?
AAt a local store
BBy calling the team
CUnder 「Account Settings」
DAt the post office
✔ 正確答案：(C) Under 「Account Settings」
中譯陳小姐可以在哪裡取消她的方案？
解析信末提到 manage your plan…under「Account Settings」，故在「帳戶設定」中取消。
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25How long can the SmartFit Watch work on one charge?
AOne day
BThree days
CTen days
DSeven days
✔ 正確答案：(D) Seven days
中譯SmartFit 手錶充一次電可以用多久？
解析廣告寫 lasts up to seven days on a single charge（單次充電最長可用七天）。
26Which activity is the watch suitable for?
ACooking with fire
BDeep-sea diving
CSwimming
DSkiing at night
✔ 正確答案：(C) Swimming
中譯這支手錶適合哪一項活動？
解析廣告說 Water-resistant，可在游泳或雨中配戴，故適合「游泳」。
27What free gift can early buyers receive?
AA free strap
BA free phone
CA free movie
DA free lesson
✔ 正確答案：(A) A free strap
中譯提早購買者可以得到什麼免費贈品？
解析廣告寫七月十日前訂購可獲 a free strap（免費錶帶）加免運。
28What comes with every SmartFit Watch?
AA pair of shoes
BA monthly fee
CA one-year warranty
DA gym card
✔ 正確答案：(C) A one-year warranty
中譯每支 SmartFit 手錶都附有什麼？
解析廣告最後提到 A one-year warranty is included（附一年保固）。
ARTICLE
Taking a Break from Social Media
Social media helps us stay in touch with friends, but spending too much time on it can be harmful. Studies show that people who check their phones every few minutes often feel more tired and less able to focus on their work.
More and more young people are now trying a 「digital break」. They turn off their apps for a day or a weekend to rest their minds. Many say they sleep better and enjoy real life more during this time. Experts do not ask us to give up social media completely. Instead, they suggest using it with a clear purpose, rather than out of simple habit.
Welcome to the City Library digital area. Please follow the rules below when using our free Wi-Fi and public computers.
Service
Time Limit
Note
Public computer
60 minutes
Sign in with library card
Free Wi-Fi
No limit
Password on the wall
Color printing
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NT$5 per page
Please do not visit unsafe websites or download large files. If someone is waiting, kindly finish your work on time. Report any problem to the staff at the help desk.