5The two villages have long enjoyed a friendly and often share their harvests with each other.
Aconflict
Brelationship
Cargument
Ddistance
✔ 正確答案：(B) relationship
中譯這兩個村莊長久以來維持友好的關係，經常彼此分享收成。
解析friendly 與 share their harvests（分享收成）指良好「關係 relationship」。conflict 衝突、argument 爭吵、distance 距離皆與友好不符。
單字relationship 關係、harvest 收成、收穫、conflict 衝突
6Public transportation helps the number of cars on the road, which reduces air pollution.
Acut
Binvite
Cincrease
Dcollect
✔ 正確答案：(A) cut
中譯大眾運輸有助於減少路上的車輛數量，進而降低空氣污染。
解析which reduces air pollution（進而降低空污）顯示要「減少 cut」車輛。increase 增加、invite 邀請、collect 收集皆不合因果。
單字cut 減少、削減、transportation 運輸、交通、pollution 污染
7The older residents and the young students got along well despite the between their generations.
Agap
Blink
Chabit
Dsupport
✔ 正確答案：(A) gap
中譯儘管世代之間存在差距，年長的居民和年輕學生仍相處融洽。
解析despite（儘管）與 between their generations 指世代「差距 gap」。link 連結、habit 習慣、support 支持皆不符轉折語意。
單字gap 差距、隔閡、generation 世代、resident 居民
8Volunteers are needed to meals to elderly people who live alone in our town.
Aborrow
Bdeliver
Cwaste
Drefuse
✔ 正確答案：(B) deliver
中譯我們鎮上需要志工把餐點送給獨居的長者。
解析meals to elderly people（把餐點送給長者）搭配「遞送 deliver」。borrow 借、refuse 拒絕、waste 浪費皆不合送餐服務。
單字deliver 遞送、傳送、elderly 年長的、volunteer 志工
9The mayor gave a speech to citizens to take part in the recycling program.
Aprevent
Bforbid
Cencourage
Dwarn
✔ 正確答案：(C) encourage
中譯市長發表演說，鼓勵市民參與資源回收計畫。
解析to take part in（參與）計畫是正面號召，故用「鼓勵 encourage」。prevent 阻止、forbid 禁止、warn 警告皆語意相反。
單字encourage 鼓勵、citizen 市民、公民、recycle 回收
10Living in a big city can be exciting, but the high cost of living is a serious for many families.
Ahobby
Breward
Cburden
Dtalent
✔ 正確答案：(C) burden
中譯住在大城市可能很刺激，但高昂的生活開銷對許多家庭是沉重的負擔。
解析but 與 high cost（高開銷）顯示是「負擔 burden」。reward 獎賞、hobby 嗜好、talent 才能皆與負面對比不合。
單字burden 負擔、cost of living 生活開銷、serious 嚴重的
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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 Time Banks
In many towns, a new idea called a time bank is helping neighbors support one another. Instead of paying with money, members 11 their skills. For every hour you spend helping someone, you earn one credit. Later, you can 12 that credit when you need help yourself. For example, a young man might fix an elderly woman's computer, and she might 13 him a home-cooked meal in return. This system builds trust and makes people feel 14 to their community. It also shows that everyone, no matter their age, has something 15 to offer.
Questions 11–15
11
Ahide
Bexchange
Csell
Dwaste
✔ 正確答案：(B) exchange
解析由 Instead of paying with money（不用金錢付費）可知會員是「交換 exchange」技能。
12
Alose
Brefuse
Cbreak
Duse
✔ 正確答案：(D) use
解析when you need help yourself（自己需要幫助時）可「使用 use」先前賺得的點數。
13
Acharge
Bborrow
Coffer
Dforget
✔ 正確答案：(C) offer
解析in return（作為回報）女士「提供 offer」一頓飯給對方，符合互助語意。
14
Abored
Bconnected
Cafraid
Dequal
✔ 正確答案：(B) connected
解析builds trust（建立信任）讓人感覺與社區「相連 connected」。
15
Auseless
Bvaluable
Cstrange
Dsimilar
✔ 正確答案：(B) valuable
解析has something to offer（有東西可付出）指每個人都有「有價值的 valuable」貢獻。
On an empty lot that was once full of trash, the residents of Maple Street created a garden that everyone shares. Each family takes care of a small plot and grows 16 such as tomatoes, herbs, and flowers. On weekends, neighbors gather there to work and 17. Children learn where food comes from, while older people happily share their gardening 18. The garden has done more than produce vegetables; it has turned strangers into friends. People who once barely said hello now 19 meals and stories together. Thanks to this green space, the whole street feels more 20 than ever.
Questions 16–20
16
Aplants
Banimals
Cclothes
Dtools
✔ 正確答案：(A) plants
解析such as tomatoes, herbs, and flowers（番茄、香草、花卉）皆為「植物 plants」。
17
Achat
Bargue
Csleep
Dhide
✔ 正確答案：(A) chat
解析neighbors gather（鄰居聚集）一起工作並「聊天 chat」，符合社交情境。
18
Amistakes
Bmoney
Cexperience
Dproblems
✔ 正確答案：(C) experience
解析older people share their gardening（長者分享園藝）指他們的「經驗 experience」。
19
Asell
Brefuse
Cshare
Dforget
✔ 正確答案：(C) share
解析由 meals and stories together（一起餐點與故事）可知是「分享 share」。
20
Alonely
Bunited
Cquiet
Dcrowded
✔ 正確答案：(B) united
解析strangers into friends（陌生人變朋友）使整條街更「團結、有凝聚力 united」。
Thank you for signing up as a new volunteer at the Greenwood Community Center. We are excited to have you join our team of caring helpers.
Your first activity will be our monthly Food Drive on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will collect canned food and pack boxes for families in need. Please wear comfortable clothes and arrive fifteen minutes early for a short training session.
If you cannot make it, kindly reply to this email by July 18 so we can adjust our schedule. We look forward to seeing you there!
解析信中提到 collect canned food and pack boxes（收集罐頭並打包箱子）。
23Why should volunteers arrive early?
ATo get free lunch
BTo choose their team
CTo attend a training session
DTo take photos
✔ 正確答案：(C) To attend a training session
中譯志工為何應提早到場？
解析信中說 arrive fifteen minutes early for a short training session（提早十五分鐘參加培訓）。
24What should Mr. Chen do if he cannot attend?
ACall the center
BPay a fee
CFind a replacement
DReply by July 18
✔ 正確答案：(D) Reply by July 18
中譯若陳先生無法出席，應該怎麼做？
解析信中要求 reply to this email by July 18（於七月十八日前回覆）。
AD
Riverside Community Festival
Join the Riverside Community Festival!
Come celebrate our neighborhood on Sunday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Riverside Park. Everyone is welcome, and entry is completely free!
Food Market — taste dishes from over twenty local families
Craft Stalls — handmade gifts by neighborhood artists
Live Music — local bands perform from 4 p.m.
Kids' Zone — games and face painting all day
Bring your own bottle and enjoy free water refills. Money raised from the stalls will support our local elderly care center. Come and meet your neighbors!
全文中譯
來參加河濱社區嘉年華！
八月十日（週日）上午十一點至晚上八點，在河濱公園一起慶祝我們的社區。歡迎每個人，且入場完全免費！
美食市集——品嚐二十多個在地家庭的料理
手作攤位——社區藝術家的手工禮品
現場音樂——在地樂團從下午四點起演出
兒童專區——整天的遊戲與臉部彩繪
自備水瓶，享免費續水。攤位募得的款項將用於支持我們在地的長者照護中心。快來認識你的鄰居吧！
Questions 25–28
25How much does it cost to enter the festival?
AIt is free
BNT$200
CNT$100
DOnly for members
✔ 正確答案：(A) It is free
中譯進入這場嘉年華要花多少錢？
解析廣告寫 entry is completely free（入場完全免費）。
26When does the live music begin?
AAt 11 a.m.
BAt 4 p.m.
CAt 1 p.m.
DAt 8 p.m.
✔ 正確答案：(B) At 4 p.m.
中譯現場音樂何時開始？
解析廣告寫 local bands perform from 4 p.m.（樂團從下午四點起演出）。
27Where will the money from the stalls go?
ATo build a new park
BTo the elderly care center
CTo buy more food
DTo pay the musicians
✔ 正確答案：(B) To the elderly care center
中譯攤位募得的錢會用在哪裡？
解析廣告寫 support our local elderly care center（支持在地長者照護中心）。
28What are visitors encouraged to bring?
AA pet
BA musical instrument
CA ticket
DTheir own bottle
✔ 正確答案：(D) Their own bottle
中譯活動鼓勵訪客帶什麼？
解析廣告寫 Bring your own bottle（自備水瓶）享免費續水。
ARTICLE
Why Neighbors Matter
In today's busy world, many people hardly know the families living next door. Yet researchers say that friendly neighbors can make our lives safer and happier. When people know one another, they are more likely to watch out for each other's homes and lend a hand during hard times.
Simple actions can make a big difference. Saying hello, sharing extra vegetables, or helping carry heavy bags all help build trust. Over time, these small kindnesses turn a street of strangers into a real community. Experts suggest starting with just one friendly greeting a day. A stronger neighborhood, they say, begins with a single smile.
29According to the article, what can friendly neighbors do?
ALower the rent
BSell houses faster
CReduce taxes
DMake life safer and happier
✔ 正確答案：(D) Make life safer and happier
中譯根據文章，友善的鄰居能做什麼？
解析文中指 friendly neighbors can make our lives safer and happier（讓生活更安全快樂）。
30Which of the following is given as a simple friendly action?
ASharing extra vegetables
BPaying money
CMoving away
DCalling the police
✔ 正確答案：(A) Sharing extra vegetables
中譯下列何者是文中提到的簡單友善舉動？
解析文中舉例 sharing extra vegetables（分享多餘蔬菜）等小舉動能建立信任。
31What do experts suggest people start with?
AA big party
BA group trip
CA new law
DOne friendly greeting a day
✔ 正確答案：(D) One friendly greeting a day
中譯專家建議人們從什麼開始？
解析文中建議 starting with just one friendly greeting a day（每天一句友善問候）。
32What is the main message of the article?
ASmall kindnesses build a real community
BPeople should move often
CNeighbors are not important
DCities are too crowded
✔ 正確答案：(A) Small kindnesses build a real community
中譯這篇文章的主要訊息是什麼？
解析文中指小小善意能把陌生人的街道變成真正社區，主旨是「小善意能建立社區」。
NOTICE
Sunview MRT Station Notice
To serve our growing community better, Sunview MRT Station will adjust its services. Please note the changes below.
Service
Old Time
New Time
First Train
6:00 a.m.
5:30 a.m.
Last Train
11:30 p.m.
12:00 a.m.
Elevator Repair
—
July 22–24
During the elevator repair, please use the stairs or the ramp near Exit 2. Staff will be available to assist passengers who need help. We thank you for your patience.
全文中譯
為了更好地服務日益成長的社區，晴景捷運站將調整服務。請留意以下變動。
服務
原時間
新時間
首班車
上午 6:00
上午 5:30
末班車
晚上 11:30
凌晨 12:00
電梯維修
—
7月22–24日
電梯維修期間，請改走樓梯或二號出口附近的坡道。將有站務人員協助需要幫忙的乘客。感謝您的耐心。
Questions 33–35
33What time will the first train leave under the new schedule?
A12:00 a.m.
B6:00 a.m.
C11:30 p.m.
D5:30 a.m.
✔ 正確答案：(D) 5:30 a.m.
中譯依新時刻表，首班車幾點發車？
解析表格顯示 First Train 的 New Time 為 5:30 a.m.（上午五點半）。
34What should passengers do during the elevator repair?
AUse the stairs or ramp
BWait outside
CTake a taxi
DChange stations
✔ 正確答案：(A) Use the stairs or ramp
中譯電梯維修期間乘客應該怎麼做？
解析公告寫 use the stairs or the ramp near Exit 2（改走樓梯或坡道）。
35Why is the station changing its services?
ATo save money
BTo hire fewer staff
CTo close early
DTo serve a growing community
✔ 正確答案：(D) To serve a growing community
中譯車站為何要調整服務？
解析公告開頭寫 To serve our growing community better（為了更好地服務成長中的社區）。