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範圍：
                                                                                                      第 5 回｜ Book I ～
                                                                                                               Book VI


                     IV.  閱讀測驗：下面三篇短文，文後各附 3 或 4 個問題，為第 32 ～ 41 題，閱讀短文後，
                         請選出每題最適當的答案。

                         I.    What do you think concerns people in Taiwan most? A study shows that it is the gap
                         between the rich and the poor, which is becoming wider and wider. The rich’s fortune still
                         grows even during recent hard times. They can purchase luxury goods and lead extravagant

                         lives. However, the poor becomes poorer. Some of them lose their jobs and can’t find new
                         ones to support their family or even themselves. Some may work for long hours and earn

                         slender salaries. Still some may even need to live on public assistance. There are many
                         problems coming from this social situation, such as the rising rate of crime, student drop-
                         outs, and so on.


                          32. Which of the following can be the best main idea of this passage?
                             (A) The most concern of Taiwan people.
                             (B) The rich live a luxury life.

                             (C) How the poor survive nowadays.
                             (D) The rising rate of recent crime.


                          33. According to the article, what is the most concern of people in Taiwan?
                             (A) The drop-out problem of students.
                             (B) The shopping way.

                             (C) The ways for the poor to find a job.
                             (D) The financial gap between the rich and the poor.


                          34. What do the underlined and bold-faced words “slender” mean?
                             (A) rich           (B) poor             (C) criminal           (D) social

                          35. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

                             (A) The rich live extravagant lives.
                             (B) Some of the poor even have to live on public assistance.
                             (C) The gap between the poor and the rich becomes less and less.

                             (D) The gap between the poor and the rich may lead to the rising rate of crime.

                         II.   Where do you think your happiness comes from? There are two different ways to

                         pursue happiness. Some people like to buy goods of famous brands, which are often
                         expensive. They think being happy is to have money to buy expensive and famous bags,

                         shoes and clothes. In order to meet their desire, they have to work part-time or extra hours
                         to earn money to pay for it. They think of famous clothing as a necessity for happiness.



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