Online courses have changed the way people study. In the past, students had to travel to a classroom, but today they can learn from home at any time that is 11 for them. A good internet connection is often all they 12 to join a class. This freedom allows busy workers and parents to keep learning without giving 13 their jobs. However, studying alone online also has 14. Without a teacher watching, some learners find it hard to stay focused. To succeed, online students must be well organized and highly 15.
Questions 11–15
11
Aconvenient
Bexpensive
Ccrowded
Ddangerous
✔ 正確答案：(A) convenient
解析at any time that is…for them 指選一個「方便的 convenient」時間，呼應在家隨時學習的彈性。
12
Alose
Bwaste
Cforget
Dneed
✔ 正確答案：(D) need
解析all they need is…（他們所需要的只是）為常見句型，指只要網路連線即可加入課程。
13
Aout
Bin
Cup
Daway
✔ 正確答案：(C) up
解析give up 表「放棄」；without giving up their jobs 指不必辭掉工作也能持續學習。
14
Abenefits
Bchances
Crewards
Ddrawbacks
✔ 正確答案：(D) drawbacks
解析However（然而）轉折後接負面，且後文說難以專注，故為「缺點 drawbacks」。
15
Acareless
Blazy
Cconfused
Ddisciplined
✔ 正確答案：(D) disciplined
解析與 well organized（有組織）並列的正面特質，指「自律的 disciplined」。careless、lazy、confused 皆負面不合。
Building a daily reading habit is one of the best gifts parents can give their children. Reading widely helps young minds 16 new words and ideas far beyond the classroom. Children who read often usually do 17 in school because they understand texts more easily. To start, parents should let kids choose books that 18 their own interests, whether comics or science stories. It is also helpful to set a fixed time each day for reading 19 of watching television. Over the years, these small habits can 20 a lifelong love of learning.
Questions 16–20
16
Again
Bhide
Cbreak
Dlose
✔ 正確答案：(A) gain
解析gain new words and ideas 指「獲得、學到」新詞與想法，符合閱讀的益處。
17
Aworse
Balone
Cbetter
Dlittle
✔ 正確答案：(C) better
解析because they understand texts more easily（更容易理解文章）為正面原因，故在校表現「較好 better」。
18
Aforget
Bmatch
Cwaste
Drefuse
✔ 正確答案：(B) match
解析books that match their own interests 指「符合」自己興趣的書。forget、waste、refuse 皆不合。
19
Ainstead
Bbecause
Cafraid
Daware
✔ 正確答案：(A) instead
解析instead of watching television 為固定搭配「而不是看電視」。
20
Adestroy
Bborrow
Cstop
Dbuild
✔ 正確答案：(D) build
解析build a lifelong love of learning 指「培養」終生學習的熱愛，呼應 these small habits 的正面累積。
My name is David Wu, and I am a second-year student hoping to study in Canada next year. I am writing to ask for your advice about the exchange program at your university.
I am mainly interested in environmental science, but I am not sure whether my English is good enough for the courses. Could you tell me what test score I need? I would also like to know if the program offers any scholarships for international students.
If possible, I hope to arrange a short online meeting with you next week. Thank you very much for your time.
解析信中說 to ask for your advice about the exchange program（詢問交換計畫的建議）。
22What subject does David want to study?
ABusiness
BMusic
CEnvironmental science
DMedicine
✔ 正確答案：(C) Environmental science
中譯大衛想主修什麼科目？
解析信中提到 I am mainly interested in environmental science（主要對環境科學有興趣）。
23What is David unsure about?
AThe weather in Canada
BThe cost of the flight
CWhether his English is good enough
DHis graduation date
✔ 正確答案：(C) Whether his English is good enough
中譯大衛對什麼感到不確定？
解析信中說 not sure whether my English is good enough（不確定英文是否夠好）。
24What does David hope to arrange next week?
AA farewell party
BA campus tour
CA short online meeting
DA written exam
✔ 正確答案：(C) A short online meeting
中譯大衛希望下週安排什麼？
解析信末寫 hope to arrange a short online meeting（希望安排一場簡短線上會議）。
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25What is the largest number of students in each class?
ASix
BFive
CFour
DTen
✔ 正確答案：(A) Six
中譯每班最多有多少名學生？
解析廣告寫 no more than six students（不超過六名學生）。
26A student free only on Saturday morning should choose ____.
AMath Booster
BEnglish Writing
CScience Lab
Dnone of them
✔ 正確答案：(C) Science Lab
中譯只有週六早上有空的學生應選哪門課？
解析只有 Science Lab 在週六（Sat）上午 9–11 點上課。
27How can a student get a free study planner?
ABy signing up before August 20
BBy joining two classes
CBy writing a review
DBy paying in cash
✔ 正確答案：(A) By signing up before August 20
中譯學生如何取得免費的學習計畫本？
解析廣告寫 Sign up before August 20 to receive a free study planner。
28What happens if you bring a friend?
AYou get a free class
BYou both get 10% off
CYou skip the test
DYou choose the teacher
✔ 正確答案：(B) You both get 10% off
中譯如果你帶一位朋友來會怎樣？
解析廣告寫 Bring a friend and you both get 10% off（帶朋友兩人都享 9 折）。
ARTICLE
Why Mistakes Help Us Learn
Many students feel embarrassed when they make mistakes. Yet researchers say that mistakes are one of the most powerful tools for learning. When we get something wrong and then correct it, our brains form stronger memories than when we simply memorize the right answer.
The key is how we react to errors. Students who see mistakes as chances to grow tend to keep trying, while those who fear failure often give up too soon. Good teachers create a safe classroom where asking questions and making mistakes are welcomed. In such places, learning feels less stressful and far more enjoyable.
29According to the article, why do mistakes help memory?
AThey make lessons shorter
BThey avoid tests
CThey save time
DCorrecting them forms stronger memories
✔ 正確答案：(D) Correcting them forms stronger memories
中譯根據文章，錯誤為何有助於記憶？
解析文中指出更正錯誤時大腦 form stronger memories（形成更牢固的記憶）。
30How do students who fear failure often react?
AThey give up too soon
BThey ask more questions
CThey help others
DThey study harder
✔ 正確答案：(A) They give up too soon
中譯害怕失敗的學生常有什麼反應？
解析文中說 those who fear failure often give up too soon（害怕失敗者常太早放棄）。
31What do good teachers do, according to the article?
APunish every mistake
BGive no homework
CCreate a safe classroom
DSpeak very quickly
✔ 正確答案：(C) Create a safe classroom
中譯根據文章，好的老師會怎麼做？
解析文中提到好老師 create a safe classroom（營造安全的教室），歡迎提問與犯錯。
32How do students who see mistakes as chances react?
AThey stop studying
BThey tend to keep trying
CThey blame the teacher
DThey copy others
✔ 正確答案：(B) They tend to keep trying
中譯把錯誤視為機會的學生會有什麼反應？
解析文中說把錯誤看成機會的學生 tend to keep trying（往往持續嘗試）。
NOTICE
Summer Reading Program Schedule
The Riverside Library invites all students to join our free Summer Reading Program. Please check the weekly schedule below and register early.
Week
Theme
Activity
Week 1
Adventure
Group Storytelling
Week 2
Science
Author Talk
Week 3
History
Writing Workshop
Each session runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday. Students who finish all three weeks will receive a certificate and a free book. Sign up at the service desk by June 30.