Gill~部落格

1. The library is in the north of the downtown.
2. The river flows in the west of the forest.
3. The stadium is in the southeast of the university.
4. The restaurant is in the east of the road.

1. Hsinhua Market is a small market and is not considered a major fruit wholesale hub in southern Taiwan.
2. The fruits at Hsinhua Market are exceptionally sturdy, allowing them to be easily stacked and transported by machinery.
3. Shuixianggong, constructed during the Qing Dynasty over 300 years ago, is notable for having its own market as one of its key features.
4. The West Market, built during the Japanese colonial period, resembles a traditional market with no elements of modern planning or design.

Based on the conversation, what direction best describes the location of the supermarket?

Emily: Our house is in the northwest of the city.

John: And the library is in the northeast of the city, right?

Emily: Yes, that's correct. The supermarket is located to the southeast of the library. So, it’s to the _____ of our house.

1. northeast
2. southwest
3. southeast
4. northwest

1. The innovative design of the new Hsinhua Market draws inspiration not just from traditional markets but also from the natural landscape around it.
2. The new Hsinhua Market is eight times the size of the old one, boasting a minimalist, open layout with soaring ceilings.
3. In just three weeks, the new Hsinhua Market welcomed over 100,000 visitors, a figure more than ten times higher than the old market's attendance.
4. All of the above.

Please read the conversation below and choose the correct option to fill in the blanks.

Emily: John, I heard you just got a new phone. How much did it cost?

John: It was originally $600, but I got it for $300, so I paid _______ of the original price.

Emily: That’s a great deal! I bought a new laptop recently. It was originally $800, but I paid $600, which is _______ of the original price.

John: Sounds like you got a good deal too! Last week, I bought a watch that was originally $120, but I only paid $30, which is _______ of the original price.

Emily: Wow, we both saved a lot! So if my brother spent $600 on a gadget that was originally $400, he paid _______ of the original price.

1. half; three-fourths; one-fourth; one and a half times
2. twice; two-thirds; three-fourths ; three and a half times
3. half; three-fourths; one-fifth;two and a half times
4. double; four-fifths; three-fourths ; one and a half times

Please read the conversation below and choose the correct option to fill in the blanks.

Sophia: Mark, do you know the name of the building where Muslims gather for prayer?

Mark: Yes, it’s called a _______. There’s a beautiful one in the city center.

Sophia: That’s right! What about the place where Jewish people gather for religious services?

Mark: Oh, that’s a _______. I’ve read that it also serves as a community center.

Sophia: Exactly! And what do you call the tiered tower commonly found in Asia, usually built for Buddhist purposes?

Mark: I believe it’s a _______.

1. synagogue, mosque, pagoda
2. mosque, synagogue, pagoda
3. pagoda, synagogue, mosque
4. mosque, pagoda, synagogue

Please read the following paragraph and determine whether it is TRUE or FALSE.

A mosque is a place of worship that serves multiple religious communities, including Muslims, Jews, and Buddhists, where people from different faiths come together for prayer, community activities, and religious ceremonies. Additionally, the architecture of mosques typically accommodate all worshippers.

Please read the following paragraph and determine whether it is TRUE or FALSE.

A cathedral is generally larger and more architecturally significant than a regular church. It serves as the central church of a diocese, where a bishop presides, making it an important religious and cultural landmark in the region.

Which of the following statements about Tainan is accurate?

1. Tainan is situated on Taiwan's northwestern coast and was the last city to be developed in Taiwan.
2. Tainan has preserved many important historical buildings that date back to various periods in history.
3. Tainan is home only to historical buildings and lacks modern landmarks or national parks.
4. The mangoes and pomelos from Tainan are of low quality, making them insignificant in Taiwan’s agricultural market.