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Part 7　Multiple Passages 多篇閱讀

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, emails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts 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

答題小攻略：
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 176-180 refer to the following email and attachme.

From: Inuchiyo Hamachi To: George Freidrichs Date: March 3 Subject: Loan application from Gregor Armastich

Dear Mr. Friedrichs: This email is a follow-up to our discussion yesterday afternoon concerning Mr. Gregor Armastich, who has applied for a business loan of €175,000 in order to renovate and redecorate his existing restaurant facilities. After doing a standard credit check on Mr. Armastich and his business, the Best of Bologna, I have found some worrisome indicators that he did not disclose in his application. He has several outstanding loans that have gone unpaid for some time. There is also an unpaid bill to a building contractor who previously did some work for him. This unpaid debt means the contractor is officially an unpaid creditor. You’ll find a list of Mr. Armastich’s four largest debts in the attachment to this email. Given this poor credit history, I must advise against Mr. Armastich’s application. In addition, there are definite economic signs that there will be a downturn in the economy, which will undoubtedly have an impact on Mr. Armastich’s business. Sincerely, Inuchiyo Hamachi

 

Major outstanding debts of Gregor I. Armastich
Name & Amount	Date Due	Period in Default
Second National Bank Mortgage: €315,000	Semi-monthly payments until mid-2024	Payment is now 65 days late (nearly five payments overdue).
Brown & Sons Ltd. Construction work: €23,500	Final payment was expected Sept. 30, 2011.	Only €5,500 of the total bill of €23,500 was paid. The most recent payment was made February 20, 2012.
Moore Motors Financial Co. Car loan: €29,500	Monthly payments until Nov. 2019	Nearly 90 days past due.
Better Kitchen Supplies €8,250	Unpaid invoice dated Nov. 24	More than 90 days past due. Final notice issued March 11, 2012.

 176 . What is the purpose of the email?
(A) To apply for a loan from a bank
(B) To discuss the possibility of opening a restaurant
(C) To provide information related to a request to borrow money
(D) To reject Mr. Freidrichs’s application

 

 177 . What is suggested about Mr. Armastich?
(A) He didn’t give detailed information about the money he owes.
(B) He is the owner of more than one restaurant.
(C) His loan will be approved when the economy improves.
(D) His business is able to generate profits in the future.

 

 178 . What is Ms. Hamachi’s opinion of the application?
(A) Positive
(B) Undecided
(C) Encouraging
(D) Negative

 

 179 . Which debt does Ms. Hamachi refer to most specifically in the email?
(A) Construction work done by Brown & Sons
(B) A house loan from Second National Bank
(C) Money from Moore Motors to purchase an automobile
(D) An unpaid invoice from Better Kitchen Supplies

 

 180 . What is NOT true about Mr. Armastich’s debts?
(A) The home loan must be paid approximately every two weeks.
(B) They are not all business-related loans.
(C) They total in excess of € 300,000.
(D) They were all approved by Mr. Freidrichs.

 

 

✦ Questions 181-185 refer to the following notice and article.

 

We Need a Name For over three years, Trecho Sportswear has been developing a revolutionary new product. It’s a radical new line of sneakers, which is destined to change how people view sports shoes. Before the product is launched this fall, we invite you to come up with the perfect name. If your entry is successful, you will receive US$25,000, plus a first-class trip to London to attend the product launch as an exclusive VIP member.   The name should reflect the ultra-modern design of the sneakers, which includes technological innovations such as optional battery-powered heat pads, a built-in music player, and Bluetooth connectivity. An entry form is available at www.trechosportswear.com. Employees and family members of Trecho Sportswear or any advertising agency are not eligible to enter.

 

Trecho Announce Smart Sneakers San Francisco (June 4)—Trecho Sportswear has unveiled the company’s latest attempt at capturing a greater share of the lucrative high-end sneaker market. The company has paired ultra-light and ultra-tough sneakers with sophisticated hi-tech gadgetry, such as GPS and Bluetooth, to create what will be known as Sprintel Sneakers. 　　A spectacular presentation by CEO Gina White at their company headquarters

was attended by professional athletes, dignitaries from the government, and company employees. Also present was Judy Dumollard, a 22-year-old college student from Mauritius who named Trecho’s new product. 　　Long lines are expected at all Trecho outlets on Monday morning when Sprintel Sneakers go on sale to the public. The sneakers will retail for $399.

✦  181 . Why was the notice written?
(A) To announce an advertising campaign
(B) To publicize a competition
(C) To launch a travel service
(D) To respond to customer feedback

 

✦  182 . In the notice, the word“ view” in paragraph 1, line 3, is closest in meaning to
(A) share
(B) treasure
(C) observe
(D) regard

 

✦  183 . What is indicated about Trecho Sportswear?
(A) Its headquarters are in London.
(B) Its products are only available online.
(C) It frequently holds competitions.
(D) It employs professional athletes.

✦  184 . What is suggested about Judy Dumollard?
(A) She is an advertising agent.
(B) She won US$25,000.
(C) She works for Trecho.
(D) She was on the selection committee.

 

✦  185 . What is indicated about Sprintel Sneakers?
(A) They are equipped with high-end technologies.
(B) They are Trecho Sportswear’s first sneakers.
(C) They were designed in Mauritius.
(D) They are recommended by professional athletes.

 

Questions 186-190 refer to the following notice, email, and comment form.

 

To: [Rhonda] rhondag@cafte.org From: [Sabrina] sabrinawang@cafte.org Date: Roy Hartwell may not be able to talk on Sunday Subject: August 18

Hi Rhonda, Roy Hartwell has just called to say that he probably won’t be able to make it on Sunday due to a schedule conflict. It is not a certainty, but as a contingency plan, I suggest organizing an audiovisual crew to film his talk on Friday night and play it on the theater’s screen on Sunday afternoon. I know that it is not the same as having him there, but it will be better than nothing. Let me know what you think. Sabrina

 

 187 . What is the purpose of the email?
(A) To change the time of an activity
(B) To cancel a scheduled lecture
(C) To respond to a request for help
(D) To bring to light a potential problem

 

 188 . What is implied about the expo?
(A) It is a free event.
(B) It is a recurring event.
(C) It is a one-shot event.
(D) It is an online event.

 

 189 . What did Bill West say he learned?
(A) How to build a drone
(B) How to live forever
(C) Some programming techniques
(D) Why grandchildren are important

 

 190 . What took place at 2 PM on Sunday?
(A) A video presentation
(B) A closing reception
(C) A debate session
(D) A live broadcast

 

✦ Questions 191-195 refer to the following invoice.

 

From: Max Holloway To: Thom Lucas Date: April 10 Subject: Surf Club

Hey Thom, This message is to let you know that the surf club members agreed to head to Prestwick on the weekend. The surf report said there will be two-meter waves! There’s an amazing surfing spot about 20 kilometers from the town. Mind you, though, hardly anyone surfs there as it’s reasonably dangerous. BTW, we’ll be camping instead of staying in a hotel, so don’t bring anything too valuable—it could get stolen from your tent while we’re surfing. Instead of taking three cars, we’ll hire a large van that’s big enough for everyone and our boards. I’ll pick you up at 6 AM on Saturday morning. See you then. Max

 

✦  191 . How far from Prestwick is the location that provides boating activities?
(A) 12 kilometers
(B) 18 kilometers
(C) 30 kilometers
(D) 38 kilometers

 

✦  192 . In the email, the word“ reasonably” in paragraph 1, line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) fairly
(B) merrily
(C) unfortunately
(D) ironically

 

✦  193 . What is indicated about the Crystal Coast?
(A) It has several towns.
(B) It is administered by a board of management.
(C) It is often criticized for handing out fines.
(D) It is only accessible during summer.

 

✦  194 . What kind of transportation will the surf club members likely use once they arrive in Prestwick?
(A) A shuttle bus
(B) A large van
(C) A mountain bike
(D) Three cars

 

✦  195 . Where will the surf club members likely surf?
(A) At Morrison Bay Beach
(B) At Cape Montague
(C) At Byron Head Beach
(D) At Bronwyn’s Inlet

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