



Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
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| 大題 / 題型 | 題數 | 答題時間 |
| Part 7 Reading Comprehension 單篇閱讀 | 29(10 則單篇閱讀,每則 2-4 題) | 每題 60秒 |
Questions 1-3 refer to the following webpage and email.


From: benjaminrothschild
To: evaluation@midlandsmusic.com
Subject: Piano restoration
Date: August 1
Hello Mr. Parkes,
I own a piano that I would like to have restored. It is one of the very first Steinway & Sons pianos manufactured, and dates back to the mid-1800s. It has been in my family for over a century.
I would like a quote to have the piano fully restored. This restoration will involve the piano’s internal mechanics as well as the piano’s wood, which has several deep scratches. The piano stool will also need restoring. Remarkably, all of the piano’s ivory keys are still in perfect condition.
As I would probably qualify for free pickup and delivery, could you also tell me which transport company you use?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Benjamin Rothschild
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1. What is NOT suggested about Midlands Music? |
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2. What is implied about Steinway & Sons? |
| 3. What will NOT be required to restore Mr. Rothschild’s piano? (A) Polishing the wood (B) Repairing a mechanical fault (C) Restoring the piano stool (D) Fixing several piano keys |
| 試題攻略 |
1. 關於米德蘭茲音樂,何者未被提及?
(A) 它聘僱一組專家團隊。
(B) 它服務所有的音樂家。
(C) 它出售不同的樂器。
(D) 它提供許多服務。
理由
根據網頁第一段第一句 “The technicians and master craftsmen at Midlands Music Instrument Repairs and Restoration...”(米德蘭茲樂器維修與修復中心的技師和大師級工匠⋯⋯),得知 (A) 選項在文中被提及;根據網頁第四段 “Whether you are a professional musician performing regularly for any one of the world’s famous orchestras..., contact William Parkes to arrange a free evaluation.” ( 不論您是經常在世界知名管弦樂團表演的專業音樂家⋯⋯,請聯絡威廉.帕克斯以安排免費的評估。)和網頁第二段 “We specialize in...”(專業服務⋯⋯)得知,(B) 和 (D) 選項亦被提及。故 (C) 應為正選。
Bob drilled through the living room wall by accident.
鮑伯鑽孔不小心鑽穿過客廳的牆壁。
Could you drill a hole in the wall for me?
你能不能幫我在牆上鑽個洞?
Through constant practice, the coach drilled his baseball team to a high standard.
這位教練透過不斷的操練,把他的棒球隊訓練到高水準的地步。
Every Wednesday, the soldiers drill from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
士兵們每週三從上午 8 點操練到下午 3 點。
Only an electric drill is strong enough to do the job.
只有電鑽夠堅硬,可以進行這項工作。
The coach said he is going to conduct another drill.
教練說他要再進行另一個訓練。
The newspaper quoted the mayor as saying, “Two more parks will be built in this city next year.”
該報引用市長的話稱:『明年本市將再興建兩座公園。』
I like this famous quote“, As you sow, so shall you reap.”
我喜歡這句名言:『一分耕耘,一分收穫。』
I would like to have a quote on 50,000 desks.
我想請你幫我為 5 萬張書桌報個價
If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
如果你抓我的背,我也會抓你的。⸺諺語,喻如果你幫助我,我也會幫助你。
It's only a scratch. It'll heal very soon.
這只是抓傷而已。它很快就會好了。
The old man built his business up from scratch.
老先生白手起家,創立了他的事業。
The sound of scratching makes Emma uncomfortable.
刮擦聲讓艾瑪覺得不舒服。
Professor Lee specializes in English sentence structure analysis.
李教授專精於英文句構分析。
That Chinese restaurant specializes in Sichuan cuisine.
那家中式餐廳專賣四川菜。
Most countries have difficulties in disposing of
nuclear waste.
大部分的國家都面臨處理核廢料的困境。
Philip finally qualified as a lawyer.
菲利普終於拿到律師的資格。
