Vocabulary
Phrases
Grammar
Key points in the reading
10

Justin and Kate could b               believe their ears 

when the doctor told them they were going to have twins.  (almost not)

barely

10

W                                                        decorating the Christmas tree, many families like to put a star or angel on top at the end. (speaking of)

When it comes to

10

Tim goes to work very early                  he can avoid the rush-hour traffic. (= in order that)

so that

10

What does the writer place in the branches of her Christmas tree on every Christmas Eve? (Unit 7)

A white envelope.

20

Many people believe that self-driving cars pose p         

dangers such as running into people or other vehicles. (be likely to happen)

potential

20

Betsy asked her husband to g                                    

all the disgusting rotten food in the refrigerator. (to throw away)

get rid of

20

The Taiwanese love eating braised pork rice,            the Japanese enjoy sashimi. (conjunction)

while/whereas

20

How many points does the writer give? (Unit 9)

Two. The first point is that graffiti is an art. The other is that graffiti is nothing but visual pollution.

30

In c              with regular scooters, which use 

gasoline, Gogoro scooters run on electricity, so they are environmentally friendly. (to compare two things by showing their differences) 

contrast

30

Some people            a                             Eva's kindness by asking her too many favors. (to use)

took advantage of

30

It              me three hours to finish the report. I'm glad it's finally done! (花費)

took

30

To avoid falling into any of the marketing traps, what do we do? (Unit 8) 

Try to be more aware of the clever strategies convenience stores use to get deeper into your pocket.

40

Most people in Taiwan a                Beethoven's "For Elise" with the coming of garbage truck. (to make a connection between two things)


associate

40

When the lunch break c                          , let's go to the convenience store and get some ice cream! (to arrive)

comes around

40

The                friendly you are, the              friends you will make. (越...就越...)

more, more

40

How many marketing strategies used to introduce the convenience store?  (Unit 8)

Three marketing strategies.

50

The d                 tsunami caused hundreds of deaths and left thousands injured. (causing a lot of damage)

destructive

50

              s                Ryan watched the film Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above, he has seen his country in a different way. (from a certain time until now)

Ever since

50

Robert is telling the new student                      (buy) his uniform. (wh- + to +VR)

where to buy

50

Among the three units, which one do you like most? Why? (Try to answer it in English.)

No correct answer.