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According to recent studies, the famous Atkins Diet may not be just another fad diet after all. Long thought to be ineffective, and even dangerous, by most doctors and scientists, the Atkins Diet advocates a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that does not strictly limit fat intake. Though many experts scoffed at the idea that steaks and bacon could be part of a weight-loss program that works, these new studies are showing that the experts may have been wrong after all. One study, conducted at a major New York hospital, showed that patients on the Atkins diet actually lost weight more quickly than patients using a more traditional weight-loss diet. Additional studies are needed before a final conclusion can be reached about the Atkins Diet, and indeed, even researchers who found that the Atkins Diet was effective at helping weight loss expressed concern that it may have harmful side effects. Still, the latest findings show that the so-called experts were wrong to jump to conclusions about the Atkins Diet. According to recent studies, the famous Atkins Diet may not be just another fad diet after all. Long thought to be ineffective, and even dangerous, by most doctors and scientists, the Atkins Diet advocates a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that does not strictly limit fat intake. Though many experts scoffed at the idea that steaks and bacon could be part of a weight-loss program that works, these new studies are showing that the experts may have been wrong after all. One study, conducted at a major New York hospital, showed that patients on the Atkins diet actually lost weight more quickly than patients using a more traditional weight-loss diet. Additional studies are needed before a final conclusion can be reached about the Atkins Diet, and indeed, even researchers who found that the Atkins Diet was effective at helping weight loss expressed concern that it may have harmful side effects. Still, the latest findings show that the so-called experts were wrong to jump to conclusions about the Atkins Diet.

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Question 1.
What is the best headline for this article?  (A) The Atkins Diet More Popular Than Ever.  (B) Sociologists Find That Atkins Diet More Than Just A Passing Fad.  (C) Experts Express Worries About Dangers of Atkins Diet.  (D) Studies Show Expert Opinion on Atkins Diet Could Be Wrong.(正解)

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Question 2.
The phrase "scoffed at" is closest in meaning to  (A) researched  (B) supported  (C) thought laughable(正解)  (D) warned

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Question 3.
Which statement best summarizes the findings of the new Atkins Diet studies?  (A) The Atkins Diet is effective for losing weight, but it is dangerous.  (B) The Atkins Diet is effective for losing weight, and is not dangerous.  (C) Patients who successfully used the Atkins Diet to lose weight.(正解)  (D) While not especially dangerous, the Atkins Diet is clearly not effective.

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Question 4.
Who does "experts" refer to in the article?  (A) Doctors and scientists who did not believe the Atkins Diet was effective.(正解)  (B) The researchers carrying out new studies on the Atkins Diet.  (C) Patients who successfully used the Atkins Diet to lose weight.  (D) Doctors and scientists who believed in the effectiveness of the Atkins diet all along.

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Question 5.
Who would the tour described appeal to?  (A) Someone who wants to visit Taipei.  (B) Someone who is tired of city life.(正解)  (C) Someone who likes exciting night life.  (D) Someone who wants to visit famous tourist attractions. Who would the tour described appeal to? A. Someone who wants to visit Taipei. B. Someone who is tired of city life. C. Someone who likes exciting night life. D. Someone who wants to visit famous tourist attractions.

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Question 6.
Which statement describes the tour schedule?  (A) It is always the same.  (B) It changes every week.  (C) It changes every month.(正解)  (D) It changes depending on the season. Which statement describes the tour schedule? A. It is always the same. B. It changes every week. C. It changes every month.  D. It changes depending on the season.

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Question 7.
Mary wants to take the tour with a friend. How much do they have to pay altogether?  (A) 750  (B) 1500  (C) 2250(正解)  (D) 3000 Mary wants to take the tour with a friend. How much do they have to pay altogether? A. NT$750 B. NT$1,500 C. NT$2,250 D. NT$3,000

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Question 8.
What does the phrase "other side" refer to?  (A) Other cities.  (B) Rural areas.(正解)  (C) The southern region.  (D) The night life. What does the phrase "other side" refer to? A. Other cities. B. Rural areas. C. The southern region. D. The night life.

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Question 9.
How many meals are included as part of the tour?  (A) Four  (B) Five(正解)  (C) Six  (D) Seven How many meals are included as part of the tour? A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven

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Question 10.
Why is Lyman Brothers Furniture having the sale advertised?  (A) It is going out of business.  (B) It is making room for a new line of furniture.  (C) It is relocating.(正解)  (D) The mall where it is located is having a summer sale.

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Question 11.
What tables are on sale?  (A) All tables(正解)  (B) All tables except dining tables, coffee tables, and night tables  (C) Only dining tables, coffee tables, and night tables  (D) Older tables in the store's warehouse

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Question 12.
How much of a discount could a customer get if he needed the store to deliver a table he wants to buy?  (A) 0.2  (B) 30% or less  (C) 30% or more(正解)  (D) 0.4

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Question 13.
Where would you be most likely to see this notice?  (A) At the entrance to the Thunderbolt Electronics store at 364 Broadway.  (B) At the entrance to both Thunderbolt Electronics stores.  (C) At the entrance to the Thunderbolt Electronics store being remodeled.(正解)  (D) At a new location of the Thunderbolt Electronics.

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Question 14.
If this notice was posted on July 1st, on what date or dates can a consumer get a discount on products sold at Thunderbolt Electronics?  (A) July 1.  (B) July 1 to 26.(正解)  (C) July 27.  (D) July 27 to 31.

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Question 15.
Why was this notice posted?  (A) To let Thunderbolt Electronics' customers know that it has moved.  (B) To let Thunderbolt Electronics' customers know that one of its stores has gone out of business.  (C) To let Thunderbolt Electronics' customers know where its new store is located.  (D) To let Thunderbolt Electronics' customers know why one of its stores is not open for business.(正解)