10The airline offers a special for students who book their tickets one month in advance.
Apenalty
Bwarning
Cdiscount
Ddelay
✔ 正確答案：(C) discount
中譯這家航空公司為提前一個月訂票的學生提供特別折扣。
解析for students who book…in advance（提前訂票的學生）搭配「折扣 discount」優惠。penalty 罰款、warning 警告、delay 延誤皆非給乘客的好處。
單字discount 折扣、airline 航空公司、in advance 提前
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段落填空 Cloze
共 10 題／兩篇短文，每篇 5 格
請閱讀短文，並由四個選項中選出最適合每個空格的答案。
Passage 1
The Rise of Backpacking
Backpacking has become a popular way for young people to see the world on a small budget. Instead of staying in fancy hotels, backpackers often choose cheap hostels where they can 11 new friends from many countries. Carrying everything they need on their backs, they enjoy the 12 to change their plans at any time. Of course, this kind of travel also 13 careful preparation, such as booking transport and learning a few local words. Many travelers say the greatest 14 is not the famous sights but the surprising moments along the way. For them, getting a little lost is 15 part of the adventure.
Questions 11–15
11
Aavoid
Blose
Ccopy
Dmake
✔ 正確答案：(D) make
解析make new friends 為固定搭配，指在旅館「結交」新朋友，呼應 from many countries。
12
Afreedom
Bdanger
Ccost
Drule
✔ 正確答案：(A) freedom
解析to change their plans at any time（隨時改計畫）指的是「自由 freedom」；danger、rule、cost 皆不合此正面語意。
13
Arequires
Brefuses
Cwastes
Dforgets
✔ 正確答案：(A) requires
解析such as booking transport（例如訂交通）說明背包旅行「需要 requires」細心準備。
14
Afear
Bmistake
Ccost
Dreward
✔ 正確答案：(D) reward
解析is not the famous sights but the surprising moments（不是名勝而是驚喜時刻），最大的「收穫 reward」。
15
Ahardly
Brarely
Cnever
Dactually
✔ 正確答案：(D) actually
解析getting a little lost is actually part of the adventure（迷路其實正是冒險的一部分），用 actually 帶出出乎意料的正面看法。
Every spring, the small town of Pingxi holds a lantern festival that draws visitors from around the world. As night falls, thousands of paper lanterns are 16 into the dark sky, each carrying a wish written by hand. The soft orange lights rise slowly, and the whole valley seems to 17 with warm colors. For many families, this moment is a chance to feel 18 to one another and to hope for a better year. Local shops sell lanterns and snacks, so the streets are 19 crowded and lively. Though the festival lasts only one night, the beautiful sight stays in visitors' 20 for a long time.
Questions 16–20
16
Ahidden
Breleased
Cdropped
Dburied
✔ 正確答案：(B) released
解析rise slowly into the dark sky（緩緩升入夜空）表示天燈被「放飛 released」；dropped、hidden、buried 皆與升空矛盾。
Thank you for your interest in Green Hill Guesthouse. I am happy to confirm a room for two guests from August 10 to August 13, three nights in total. The price is NT$1,800 per night, and breakfast is included.
Our guesthouse is a ten-minute walk from the train station, and we can arrange a free pick-up if you tell us your arrival time. Please note that check-in starts at 3 p.m. Since August is our busy season, we kindly ask you to pay a 30% deposit within three days to hold the room.
22How much will Ms. Chen pay in total for the room?
ANT$5,400
BNT$3,600
CNT$1,800
DNT$7,200
✔ 正確答案：(A) NT$5,400
中譯陳小姐這間房總共要付多少錢？
解析每晚 NT$1,800，共三晚，1,800×3=NT$5,400。
23What can the guesthouse arrange for free?
AA free dinner
BA late check-out
CA city tour
DA pick-up service
✔ 正確答案：(D) A pick-up service
中譯民宿可以免費安排什麼？
解析信中提到 we can arrange a free pick-up（可安排免費接送）。
24What must Ms. Chen do to hold the room?
ABring her passport
BArrive before noon
CPay a 30% deposit
DCall the station
✔ 正確答案：(C) Pay a 30% deposit
中譯陳小姐必須做什麼才能保留房間？
解析信中要求 pay a 30% deposit within three days（三天內付三成訂金）以保留房間。
AD
Old Town Food Walk
Taste the Real Flavors of Tainan!
Join our guided Old Town Food Walk and discover street snacks that locals have loved for generations. A friendly guide will lead you through hidden lanes and busy night stalls.
Morning Walk — 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — NT$900
Evening Walk — 5 p.m.–8 p.m. — NT$1,100
Private Family Tour — by appointment — NT$3,000
Each walk includes six tasting stops and one drink. Groups are limited to eight people, so everyone gets personal attention. Book online at least two days ahead. Vegetarian options are available on request.
解析廣告寫 includes six tasting stops and one drink（含六個試吃站與一杯飲料）。
26How much does the Evening Walk cost?
ANT$900
BNT$3,000
CNT$1,100
DNT$8,000
✔ 正確答案：(C) NT$1,100
中譯傍晚團的費用是多少？
解析清單中 Evening Walk 標價 NT$1,100。
27Why are the groups kept small?
ASo everyone gets personal attention
BTo finish faster
CTo save money
DBecause guides are lazy
✔ 正確答案：(A) So everyone gets personal attention
中譯為什麼團體人數保持很少？
解析廣告說 limited to eight people, so everyone gets personal attention（讓每人獲得貼心照顧）。
28What can guests ask for if they do not eat meat?
AVegetarian options
BA full refund
CA longer walk
DA free guide
✔ 正確答案：(A) Vegetarian options
中譯不吃肉的客人可以要求什麼？
解析廣告最後一句 Vegetarian options are available on request（可提供素食選項）。
ARTICLE
Why Learn the Local Language
Many travelers believe that English is enough to get around anywhere. While that may be partly true, learning even a few words of the local language can change a whole trip. A simple 「hello」 or 「thank you」 often brings a warm smile and opens doors that money cannot.
When visitors make an effort to speak, local people usually feel respected and become more willing to help. Travelers may be invited to family meals or shown places that never appear in guidebooks. Of course, mistakes are common, but they lead to laughter rather than trouble. In the end, language is less about grammar and more about connecting with others.
30According to the article, how do local people react when visitors try to speak?
AThey get angry
BThey feel respected and help more
CThey charge more money
DThey walk away
✔ 正確答案：(B) They feel respected and help more
中譯根據文章，當遊客嘗試開口時，在地人有何反應？
解析文中說 local people usually feel respected and become more willing to help（感到被尊重、更願幫忙）。
31What does the writer say about making mistakes?
AThey lead to laughter
BThey cause serious trouble
CThey should be avoided
DThey ruin the trip
✔ 正確答案：(A) They lead to laughter
中譯作者對於犯錯有什麼看法？
解析文中提到 mistakes…lead to laughter rather than trouble（錯誤帶來笑聲而非麻煩）。
32What does the writer mean by the last sentence?
AGrammar is the most important
BLanguage helps people connect
CWords have no value
DOnly experts can travel
✔ 正確答案：(B) Language helps people connect
中譯作者最後一句話的意思是什麼？
解析末句 language is…more about connecting with others（語言重在與人連結）。
NOTICE
Museum Opening Hours
The National Culture Museum welcomes visitors all week except public holidays. Please check the schedule below before you plan your visit.
Day
Opening Hours
Note
Mon–Fri
9:00–17:00
Last entry 16:30
Saturday
9:00–20:00
Free after 18:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00
Guided tours only
Tickets cost NT$150 for adults and NT$80 for students. Children under six enter free. Backpacks must be left at the front desk. Photography without flash is allowed in most halls.