Reading Smart I: Test 18

Part I. Grammar＆Vocabulary (40％)

(   ) 1. Michelle is deathly _____ to peanuts, so she can’t eat anything with them in it.

(A) desperate            (B) resistant               (C) allergic               (D) immune

(   ) 2. The waiter _____ the roast beef, but I don’t eat red meat.

(A) recommended     (B) quickened           (C) committed          (D) meditated

(   ) 3. The parts are made in another factory, but they are _____ into the final product here.

(A) dispensed           (C) assembled           (D) summoned         (B) furnished

(   ) 4. After the lifeguard pulled the boy out of the water, he checked for a _____.

(A) choke                 (B) pulse                   (C) bruise                 (D) temper

(   ) 5. Many companies in Taiwan _____ computer equipment, bringing in a large amount of money.

(A) blend                  (B) witness                (C) uncover              (D) manufacture

(   ) 6. We were given the _____ job of writing out the wedding invitations by hand.

(A) time-consumed   (B) time-consuming  (C) consume-time      (D) consuming-time

(   ) 7. The bright colors that the art teacher used in her painting really made the flowers _____.

(A) come to life        (B) let off steam        (C) fly into a rage      (D) go to extremes

(   ) 8. The man pulled over for speeding told the officer that it was _____ life and death that he got to the hospital as quickly as possible.

(A) a series of           (B) a total of             (C) a variety of         (D) a matter of

(   ) 9. The mall doesn’t open for another half an hour. _____, let's go and get some coffee.

(A) As follows          (B) By turns             (C) In the meantime      (D) On the contrary

(   ) 10. There is supposed to be a _____ storm this weekend, so we should plan to stay home.

(A) runny                 (B) severe                 (C) delighted            (D) pop-up

 

Part II. Fill-in-the-Blank (40%) [請忽略大小寫]

(A) itchy             (B) code             (C) mechanical          (D) nuts              (E) sneezed

(F) entertainment       (G) limitations    (H) exposure      (I) stock              (J) mild

(   ) 11. Many people in Japan _____ their homes with food and water in case of an earthquake.

(   ) 12. I was taught to cover my mouth whenever I coughed or _____ so as not to spray my germs.

(   ) 13. The mosquito bite was so _____ that Jim kept scratching at it until the skin broke.

(   ) 14. This kind of curry has a very _____ flavor, so you could let your kids give it a try.

(   ) 15. _____! I left our concert tickets on the top of the cabinet, so now I have to go back for them.

(   ) 16. A team of mathematical experts tried to break the _____ the Germans used in their messages.

(   ) 17. Due to the size _____ of the booth, we couldn’t display all of our products at the trade show.

(   ) 18. I heard there will be live _____ at the party. Do you think it will be a band?

(   ) 19. Susan likes to play with _____ toys instead of dolls.

(   ) 20. Jamie thinks that _____ to new food will help him become a better cook.

 

Part III. Reading Comprehension (20%)

Pop-up books are a wonder and a delight. While commonly regarded as children's books, these entertaining publications were initially created for adults in the 13th century. The first volumes on record were mechanical in nature, with various-sized discs layered upon each other being spun to reveal hidden letters and words underneath. They had to be practical because they were used to teach ideas in astronomy and philosophy. By the 18th century, publishers began directing their mechanical books toward children. They especially saw a need in those who couldn’t read, and thus designed versions that were colorful and attractive to draw their attention and keep their interest.

Today, that practice still holds true. However, instead of just containing movable parts, pop-up books have elements that literally jump out of the pages. Ribbons can be pulled to expose scenes, and flaps lifted to reveal special objects. Better yet, entire pages can delight readers with intricately folded cutouts that explode into 3-D images. The sky's the limit when it comes to how creative bookmakers and designers can be with their pop-up ideas.

The rich and interesting past of pop-up books has made them highly collectable. Older books are also treasured because the poor-quality paper used didn't last, and those in good condition are scarce and hard to find. of tog ol ted dieob bas sl

(   ) 21. When were pop-up books initially created?

(A) The 3rd century                           (B) The 10th century

(C) The 12th century                         (D) The 13th century

(   ) 22. What were pop-up books originally used for?

(A) To teach astronomy and philosophy

(B) To help children who couldn't read

(C) To make reading interesting and fun for people

(D) To instruct bookmakers on how to do their job

(   ) 23. What does the phrase “the sky's the limit" mean?

(A) There's only so much pop-up bookmakers can do.

(B) Pop-up bookmakers should look to the sky for inspiration.

(C) Anything is possible for pop-up bookmakers that are creative.

(D) Bookmakers should use more sky imagery in their pop-up books.

(   ) 24. Why are older pop-up books treasured?

(A) Because they are written in a language not used today

(B) Because those in good condition are hard to find

(C) Because they contain rare movable parts

(D) Because they were made out of expensive materials