Reading 6.1 練習題參考解答

 

Comprehension Check

1 C  2 A  3 B

Patterns in Use

句型一

Exercise

2 it seemed that the driver was the only person that got hurt

3 He didn’t seem to know what had happened to him

4 it seemed that he didn’t understand how serious the situation was

5 the driver seemed to have lost his grip on the steering wheel

 

句型二

Exercise

2 was three times the number of the people who attended the talk show

3 is five times the amount of the water a horse consumes a day

4 costs ten times the price of that cell phone with basic functions

5 is a hundred times the number of people living in the country’s smallest city

 

Extra Exercise

I

1 The high­speed rail runs at over twice the speed of the regular train.

2 No wonder it seems that more and more people are choosing to take the high­speed rail when they are traveling long distances.

II

1 This theme park is five times the size of an ordinary/an average/a normal amusement park.

2 It seems to be impossible to go on all the rides there in one day.

III

1 This shop’s coffee costs half the price of the coffee sold in any coffee chains.

2 It seems that we/We seem to pay the other half of the price for the brand of the coffee chain rather than the taste of it.

Writing Hands-on

Exercise

My name is Jia­Ling Yang. I was born and raised in Taiwan. I am currently a junior at Xin­Yi Senior High School. Being the only child in my family, I have been raised as the focus of my parents’ love and attention. However, this does not mean that they spoiled me. Instead, they have taught me how to behave and fostered warmth and enthusiasm in me. I am lucky to have many friends, and I think that I have to thank my parents for that.

        My interests range from music and sports to reading and writing. Among these interests, I am especially interested in the wonders of nature. When I was a child, I like to ask questions about natural phenomena, such as the rainbow and the dew. My father, who was a physics teacher, would explain to me with patience. I was always listening attentively. Since I went to senior high school, I have been even more fascinated with the mystery of nature. I joined many activities observing and studying the nature. I also took part in scientific competitions and won several prizes. I plan to major in physics in college. By putting my heart into this field, I will be able to make a concrete contribution to society while pursuing a topic that interests me greatly. After graduation from college, I will continue with my studies. I believe that my background, experience, determination, and effort will make me a good candidate for NCTU. I do hope that I have the good luck to be granted admission.