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【2015年綜合類C-閱讀理解2】

Across the Deserts

　The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world. It stretches across Africa from Senegal to Egypt. The Sahara Desert is an unfriendly environment......They hugged each other and put their hands in the water of the Red Sea. Then they ran to a hotel to take a long shower.

36. The Sahara Desert is not fit for people to live in because of its　參考答案：【A】 extreme weather

37. What does “a very big test” in Paragraph 2 mean?　參考答案：【C】 A real challenge

38. Kevin, Ray, and Charlie　參考答案：【C】 started their trip every morning

【2015年綜合類C-閱讀理解3】

The Value of Tears

Tears can ruin make-up, bring conversation to a stop, and give you a runny nose. They can leave you embarrassed and without energy. ......Tears are a sign of our ability to feel. You should never be afraid to cry.

41. The word “film” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to　參考答案：【C】 coat

42. Crying is useful in that it　參考答案：【A】 helps you not to explode

43. According to Vera Diamond, crying should be　參考答案：【A】 practiced

【2015年綜合類B-閱讀理解1】

Moderate Earthquake Strikes England

A moderate earthquake struck parts of southeast England on 28 April 2007, toppling chimneys from houses and rousing residents from their beds. ......This would allow time for people to evacuate and reduce damage to the minimum.

31. The biggest earthquake took place in Britain　參考答案：【A】in 1931

32. the word “collapsed” in Paragraph 4 most probably means　參考答案：【A】fell apart

33. The phrase “this scale” in Paragraph 6 refers to　參考答案：【B】4.3-magnitude quake

【2015年綜合類A-閱讀理解3】

The Sandwich Generation

Today people often look forward to their middle age as a time when they will be able to take things easier.After their children are grown, they expect to enjoy the life they have worked hard to create......They can’t be totally selfless.

41. According to the first paragraph, many people in middle age　參考答案：【B】can’t enjoy their life as they have expected

42. Which is true about the sandwich generation?　參考答案：【C】They are torn between the responsibilities for their parents and children.

【2015年綜理工C-閱讀理解2】

Soot (煤煙) and Snow：a Hot Combination

New research from NASA scientists suggests emissions of black soot alter the way sunlight reflects off snow......which showed some of the largest warming effects occurred when there were heavy snow cover and sufficient sunlight.

36. Which of the following statements of soot is NOT true?　參考答案：【C】It reflects sunlight.

37. Which of the following areas shows a greater warming effect?　參考答案：【B】Areas with less black carbon.

【2015年綜理工C-閱讀理解3】

A Record-Breaking Rover

NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity has boldly gone where no rover has gone before—at least in terms of distance. ......Opportunity’s continuing travels will also help researchers as they plan for an eventual human mission to the Red Planet.

41. Opportunity is a record-breaking rover in the sense of 　參考答案：【A】how far it has travelled.

42. What does John Callas say about Opportunity’s long distance travel?　參考答案：【B】It is secondary to what has been discovered.