⑴ Every language has its own special words and expressions. And a story can be told about each of them. Hot is a simple, easily understood word. So are most of the expressions made with the word hot. But not always, as we shall see.
⑵ The words hot potato, for example, give you no idea at all to the meaning of the expression, hot potato. The potato is popular and many Americans like baked potatoes. Imagine trying to carry a hot potato in your hand. It would be difficult, even painful, to do so. Some publicly argued problems are highly emotional. The problems must be treated carefully, or they will be difficult and painful if an elected official has to deal with them. One such hot potato is taxes. Calling for higher taxes can mean defeat for a politician. And yet, if taxes are not raised, some very popular government programs could be cut. And that also can make a politician very unpopular. The questions must be dealt with carefully, the same way you would handle any other hot potato.
⑶ Another expression is not so hot. If you ask someone how she feels, she may answer “not so hot”. What she means is she does not feel well. Not so hot also is a way of saying you do not really like something. You may tell a friend that the new play you saw last night is not so hot. That means ____________________________.
⑷ A hot shot is a person, often a young person, who thinks he can do anything. He is very sure he can succeed. But often he fails. The expression was born in the military forces. A hot shot was a soldier who fired without aiming carefully.
⑸ Hot is a word that is often used to talk about anger. A person who becomes angry easily is called a hothead. An angry person’s neck often becomes red. We say he is hot under the collar.
小題1:What is the text mainly about? (no more than 8 words)
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小題2:Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with a proper sentence. ( no more than 8 words)
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小題3:Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?
As you would deal with other difficult problems, you must be careful with these ones.
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小題4:List three situations where “hot” expressions can be used according to the text. (no more than 30 words)
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小題5:Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
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Jungle(叢林) country is not friendly to man，but it is possible to survive there. You must have the right equipment and you must know a few important things about woodcraft(山林野外知識). Then your chances of staying alive are very good.
No one should go into the jungle without the right equipment. You need lightweight clothing, a good knife, and a compass. Fishhooks and a line，a rifle，matches in a waterproof container and a poncho(雨披) are necessary too. So is a mosquito net(蚊帳) to protect the head.
In the jungle you can get hopelessly lost within five minutes after leaving known landmark(地界碑). That is why you should always carry a compass. In open country during the day, you can tell which way to go by studying the sun. At night the stars are sure guides to direction. But in most places the jungle rooftop is so thick that it is impossible to see the sun or the stars. Again and again you must check your position by the compass.
Keep alert(警惕的). Watch the ground in front of you carefully. Stop and listen now and again. Avoid haste(匆忙), and rest often. In a place that is hot and humid(潮濕的), the person who sets a fast pace will soon become tired. A steady and even pace is wisest in the long run.
If you lose your way, don't panic. Try to decide how long it has been since you were sure of your position. Mark the spot where you are with blazes on a tree. Put them on four sides of the tree, so that you will be able to see them from any direction. Then you can begin retracing your steps(going back exactly the way you have come), knowing that you can always find the spot from which you started. Except in an emergency, never try to travel the jungle at night.
Whenever possible, it is wise to follow streams and rivers that are going in your general direction. This may cause you many extra miles of travel. But in the end it will save time and energy. Nothing is more exhausting (extremely tiring) than hacking(cutting) a way through unbroken jungle.
Surviving in the jungle is a science. The jungle people have become perfect in this science, and you can too. Learn as much as you can about what to expect in the jungle. Make sure you have the right equipment. Then no part of the jungle will seem completely or frightening. In fact, you will be able to “l(fā)ive off” it for a long time.
小題1:To keep alive in the jungle, you should make it clear that the right equipment is _________.

A．more important than a knowledge of woodcraft

B．less important than a knowledge of woodcraft

C．just as important as a knowledge of woodcraft

D．not as important as a knowledge of woodcraft

小題2:If you lose your way in the jungle, which of the following can NOT be done?

A．Check your position by the compass again and again.

B．Decide how long ago it was that you got lost.

C．Tell which way to go by studying the sun/the stars.

D．Mark blazes on four sides of a tree and be sure to see them from any direction.

小題3:The author is strongly against traveling at night probably because __________.

A．one tends to move too slowly at night

B．some animals will attack you

C．emergencies occur most frequently at night

D．it is more difficult to check your position

小題4:“It is wise to follow streams and rivers”, which will ensure you to _________.

A．a(chǎn)void animals’ attacks

B．save many extra miles of travel

C．a(chǎn)void hacking a way through unbroken jungle

D．have a rich supply of drinking water

There are many travel destinations across the globe. What confuses a person most is which travel destination to choose. When choosing a destination for a vacation or a trip, you need to decide what that destination has to offer to you. Meanwhile, you should also take many factors into consideration, so that the decision-making will get easy.
The amount of money you want to spend is an important factor and plays an important role in deciding a destination. For example, cities like London, New York, Vegas etc are expensive. On the other hand when you travel to Asia, the cost is generally lower and you don’t need to spend much on traveling, lodging or shopping. Therefore, it is important to estimate your budget before selecting a destination.
When you plan your vacation, another important thing to plan is the number of the days you want to spend. There are many travel destinations in the world that can be covered in a week’s time. Some destinations like Africa, or Maldives beaches can be planned in a week’s time. Some other destinations like New York, Thailand may require more than a few weeks to enjoy completely.
Vacations are also planned according to the company you have. For example, if you travel with your family, then you’ll need a place where you can enjoy with your family members. Similarly, if you are going with friends, a city full of amusement parks, museums, shopping centers will be an ideal(理想的) destination. Therefore you need to consider whom you are going with, before deciding a destination.
小題1:Who are the intended readers of the text?

A．Students majoring in tourism	B．Foreign travelers
C．travel agencies	D．Travel planners

小題2:Compared to a journey to Thailand, a journey to New York _______.

A．is more suitable for a group of people	B．will take you a longer time
C．will cost you more money	D．gives you more fun

小題3:What is the main factor to be considered mentioned in the last paragraph?

A．Services provided	B．Your partners in traveling
C．Activities involved in traveling	D．Your budget for a travel

Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre.
In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival- goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.
Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼臉). It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.
The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbor’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.
Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19^th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣傳) on the Internet.
First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean City. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best.
The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an unusual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.
小題1:What does the underlined word “bizarre” in Paragraph1 probably mean?

A．Dangerous

B．Strange

C．terrible

D．Familiar

小題2:If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he / she should __________.

A．roll as much cheese down the hill as possible

B．find the largest piece of cheese rolling downhill

C．perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese

D．be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill

小題3:According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying __________.

A．the worldwide championship of wife lifting

B．the world championship of grimaces

C．the Boryeong Mud Festival

D．the Monkey Buffet Festival

In England, afternoon tea is the most informal (非正式) meal of a day. It is taken between four and five. If you are a friend of the family, you may come for tea at any time. Very often it is not taken at a table. The members of the family and visitors take the tea in the sitting room. Each person has a cup and saucer (茶盤), a spoon (調羹) and a small plate for bread and butter (黃油) and cakes. By the way, do not help yourself to cakes first, bread and butter first, and then cake. Do remember: Though you can eat as much as you want, do not put more than（超過） one piece of bread or cake on your plate each time.
小題1:In England, afternoon tea is usually taken
A. between breakfast and lunch        B. in the middle of a day
C. early in the afternoon              D late in the afternoon
小題2:A real English afternoon tea has               .

A．tea only	B．both tea and food
C．tea, food and vegetables	D．the same things as other meals

小題3:If you want to have afternoon tea in a friend's home,               .  

A．you must send a message before you go

B．you must take food with you

C．you must go only when he asks you to

D．you may put only one piece of bread or cake on your plate each time

小題4:Help yourself to                   . 

A．cakes first	B．bread and butter first
C．either bread first or cake first	D．only one piece of bread or cakes .

小題5:Which of the following is NOT true?

A．People don't use the same spoon for afternoon tea.

B．Afternoon tea is often taken in the sitting room.

C．For afternoon tea, people use cups only.

D．Afternoon tea is often taken with bread and cakes.

Our world natural park is one of the most famous parks in the world. Millions of visitors from different countries visit this park every year. In order to protect it，please do as follows：
◆Protect the natural and cultural heritage. Don’t damage or deface any buildings，dis-plays and other facilities. Take care of all plants. Put rubbish in the bins provided.
◆Take care when you are going up and down steps or stairs and when you are walking nearby the waters.
◆Please buy tickets before entering the scenic spot. One ticket is only for one person. A-dult：＄60 per ticket. Children over 6 and under 18，half price. People over 60 and children un-der 6 are free.
◆If you are going into the wooded and hilly lands，for your own safety，please go with three people at least and don't take any tinder(易燃物）along with you. The hill is steep, so please take care of yourself.
◆This scenic spot is the reserve of water source: No fishing，swimming，washing and any behaviors that are harmful to the water source. Meanwhile，please follow the management rules of the scenic spot conscientiously.
◆Opening time：From Monday to Friday，8：00 a. m.～18：00 p. m.；From Saturday to Sunday，6：00 a. m:一24：00 p. m.
◆Small animals such as rabbits，peacocks，squirrels，frogs must be taken care of: None of them shall be killed.
If you have any trouble in visiting our world natural park，please call 477一866一7044．Our staff will do our best to help you.
小題1:How much will be paid for a 65-year-old man with his 8-year-old grandson?

A．Free.

B．＄30.

C．＄60.

D．＄120.

小題2:On weekends，the opening time is＿hours longer than weekdays.

A．4

B．6

C．8

D．10

小題3:From the passage，we can infer that the water in this park is＿．

A．clean

B．polluted

C．dangerous

D．colorful

小題4:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A．Tourists can hike alone in the hilly lands.

B．Small animals are under protection in the park.

C．Children can play with small animals.

D．Tourists can have a swim in the water.

In 1955, a man named Raymond Kroc entered a partnership with two brothers named Mcdonald. They operated a popular restaurant in California which sold food that was easy to prepare and serve quickly. Hamburgers, French fries, and cold drinks were the main foods on the limited menu. Kroc opened similar eating places under the same name, “McDonald’s” and they were a quick success. He later took over the company and today it is one of the most famous and successful “fast-food” chains(連鎖店) in America and the world.
Why was his idea so successful? Probably the most important reason was that his timing was right. In the 1950s, most married women stayed home to keep house and take care of their children. During the 1960s, the movement for equality(平等) between men and women and an economy(經(jīng)濟) that needed more families to have two money-earners resulted in many women returning to the workplace. This meant that they had less time and energy to do housework, so they depended more on fast-food restaurants.
Single parents also have little time to spend in the kitchen. People living alone because of divorce(離婚) or a preference for a “single lifestyle” also depend on this type of food, since cooking for one is often more trouble than it is worth.
Fast food is not part of the diet of all Americans. Another of the 1960s was called back-to-nature movement. More and more Americans based their diets on natural foods. This preference for natural foods continues to this day. These products can now be found not only in the special health food store but also in many supermarkets.
小題1:The passage is mainly about ____.

A．how and why “McDonald’s” became successful

B．the effect social and economic changes have on people’s eating habits

C．why Americans prefer natural food

D．American eating habits

小題2:Which of the following was NOT a reason for Raymond Kroc’s success?

A．His partnership with the McDonald brothers.

B．A changing economy.

C．The back-to-nature movement.

D．Women’s equality movement.

小題3:We can infer from the passage that ____.

A．natural foods can also be found in McDonald’s

B．many married women in America returned to work in the 1960s

C．McDonald’s fast food is popular among the young

D．divorce caused people to change their eating habits

It is easy to find your way about in New York. It is laid out so regularly. Instead of streets winding and twisting (迂回) as they do in London, they are all regular and well planned. The streets running north and south are called “avenues” and are numbered, e.g. 1^st Avenue, 2^nd Avenue, etc. The streets going east and west are called “streets” and are also numbered, e.g. 51^st Street, 63^rd Street. It is all much more logical (合理的) than London’s street names. But I couldn’t help thinking how much more interesting than these dull cold numbers are London’s illogical but colorful names of streets, e.g. “Bishopgate” (which is not a gate and hasn’t a Bishop in it); “Haymarket” or “Corn market” (where you won’t see any hey or corn) or “Poultry” (without a living chicken anywhere in sight) or “Thread needle Street” (where you won’t find little girls learning to sew).
小題1:In the second sentence of the passage, “l(fā)aid out” means ______.

A．built

B．be put

C．designed

D．cut down

小題2:The streets running from north to south are called _______.

A．a(chǎn)venues in London	B．streets in America
C．a(chǎn)venues in New York	D．streets in London

小題3:According to the writer’s opinion, ______.

A．a(chǎn)venues and streets are the same

B．streets in America are better than avenues in England

C．streets in New York are better than those in London

D．the writer didn’t agree with the London streets planners

小題4:The names of streets both in London and New York ______.

A．a(chǎn)re quite good	B．a(chǎn)re interesting
C．a(chǎn)re not practical	D．differ greatly in form

小題5:The writer tells his readers that he prefers (更喜歡) _____.

A．London streets	B．New York streets
C．both	D．neither

It helps us understand the world better if we know a little geography and have some maps at hand. But with maps in Chinese only, misunderstanding is possible in studying world events. Chinese names are long, hard to pronounce and without meaning to a foreigner. For the opening of the country maps are important and helpful and needed badly.
I wish maps various languages, such as those used in the United Nations, would come out and be sold in all bookstores open to Chinese.
小題1:The writer is mainly talking about ____.

A．geography	B．maps
C．Chinese names	D．the opening of the country

小題2:Knowing a little geography and having some maps in Chinese only, a foreigner ____.

A．can study world events easily

B．can study world events without misunderstanding

C．can’t study world events without misunderstanding

D．will fell joy in studying world events

小題3:What are the difficulties for a foreigner to use a map in Chinese?

A．A foreigner has nowhere to buy a map

B．All the bookstores only open to Chinese.

C．The names of Chinese people are long, hard to pronounce and without meaning.

D．The names of places on a map in Chinese are long, hard to pronounce and without meaning.

小題4:In the United Nations people use maps in ____.

A．foreign languages only	B．Chinese only
C．various languages	D．English only

小題5:According to the passage maps in foreign language are badly needed ____.

A．in a country open to other parts of the world

B．if a country is going to join the United Nations

C．when we are learning geography

D．if there are no maps in bookstores open to Chinese

In Taiwan, “motorpool “ is commonly known as a place for the maintenance(維修) of official business and government cars. In ­___36___ it is a place for vehicle maintenance.
More than ten years ago, I came to America on business and I __37__advantage of the chance to visit my friend. My friend drove a car to ___38__ me at the airport, and took me to his home__39    the airport. My friend drove his car into the innermost lane, ___40__ had a sign ‘carpool only’ I wondered what “carpool” meant. I wondered ___41____he was going to a motorpool. So I thought myself ____42__ in asking:” Is there anything wrong with the car?” “Nothing.____43___?” said he. “Well then, why are you going to a carpool?” I responded. My friend couldn’t help ___44__ and told me that “ carpool” ___45___to the lane that only the cars with two or more passengers can ____46___. I felt rather embarrassed __47__ that.
After dinner, my friend’s neighbor �。矗浮� to ask whether he could carpool the next day. “ ４９ ”, my friend said, “ I will accompany my friend to go shopping tomorrow.” I was puzzled again, 　５０ why he could not “ carpool” with him since we had “ carpooled”�。担�.  My friend explained to me again that the “ carpool” with him that ____５2____ used meant they in turn drove the car to work so as to save �。�3　　. The first” carpool” is a noun; ____５4___ the second “carpool” is a verb. It is really difficult for 　�。担怠�in America to understand it in a short time.

小題1:	A．common B．time C．general D．short

小題2:	A．took B．had C．used D．found

小題3:	A．see B．take C．meet D．a(chǎn)ccept

小題4:	A．In B．Out of C．Inside D．From

小題5:	A．where B．which C．it D．there

小題6:	A．what B．whether C．which D．when

小題7:	A．puzzled B．foolish C．interested D．clever

小題8:	A．which B．why C．where D．what

小題9:	A．laughing B．shouting C．stopping D．saying

小題10:

A．means B．refers C．is D．comes

小題11:

A．pass through B．go over C．drive in D．sit in

小題12:

A．in saying B．for doing C．on hearing D．a(chǎn)t listening to

小題13:

A．went out B．came over C．a(chǎn)rrived D．got off

小題14:

A．Yes B．I’m afraid C．Sure . D．No

小題15:

A．wondering B．saying C．suggesting D．hesitating

小題16:

A．yesterday B．tomorrow C．the last day D．today

小題17:

A．his neighbor B．his friend C．he. D．I

小題18:

A．time B．money C．energy D．pollution’

小題19:

A．a(chǎn)nd B．while . C．so D．or

小題20:

A．newcomer B．people C．Chinese D．those