TOCFL Short Passage Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage says: '這家餐廳的菜很好吃，但是價錢太貴了。很多人喜歡去那裡吃飯，可是他們覺得每次都花很多錢。' What is the main problem mentioned?
- The food quality is poor
- The restaurant is too far away
- The prices are too high (Correct answer)
- The restaurant is always crowded
Correct answer: The prices are too high
The passage states the food is delicious but prices are too expensive (價錢太貴了).
Question 2: A notice reads: '本館週一至週五上午九點開門，下午五點關門。週末不開放。' When is the venue open?
- Seven days a week
- Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm (Correct answer)
- Monday through Saturday, 9am–5pm
- Weekends only
Correct answer: Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm
The notice states open Monday to Friday (週一至週五) from 9am to 5pm, closed on weekends.
Question 3: A passage states: '他每天早上跑步，所以他的身體很健康。他的朋友們都羨慕他。' Why do his friends envy him?
- He is very wealthy
- He has good health from daily running (Correct answer)
- He runs very fast
- He has many friends
Correct answer: He has good health from daily running
His friends envy him because his daily running habit keeps him healthy (身體很健康).
Question 4: A sign reads: '請勿在此停車，違者罰款五百元。' What happens if you park here?
- You will be towed away
- You will receive a 500-yuan fine (Correct answer)
- You must move your car immediately
- You need a special permit
Correct answer: You will receive a 500-yuan fine
The sign warns that violators will be fined 500 yuan (罰款五百元).
Question 5: A passage reads: '小明今年十八歲，他想去大學讀書，但是他的成績不夠好，需要再努力。' What does Xiao Ming need to do?
- Change his career goal
- Find a part-time job
- Study harder to improve his grades (Correct answer)
- Wait until next year to apply
Correct answer: Study harder to improve his grades
The passage says his grades are not good enough and he needs to work harder (需要再努力).
Question 6: A message reads: '明天的會議改到下週三下午兩點，地點不變，請大家注意。' What changed about the meeting?
- The location changed
- The meeting was cancelled
- The date was moved to next Wednesday at 2pm (Correct answer)
- The meeting time changed to morning
Correct answer: The date was moved to next Wednesday at 2pm
The meeting date changed to next Wednesday at 2pm; the location remains the same (地點不變).
Question 7: A passage says: '這本書非常有名，全世界有很多人讀過它。它被翻譯成五十多種語言。' What is notable about this book?
- It was written by a famous author
- It has been translated into over 50 languages worldwide (Correct answer)
- It won a major literary prize
- It is very long and detailed
Correct answer: It has been translated into over 50 languages worldwide
The passage highlights that the book has been translated into more than 50 languages (翻譯成五十多種語言).
TOCFL Short Passage Reading Comprehension 2
A passage says: '這家餐廳的菜很好吃，但是價錢太貴了。很多人喜歡去那裡吃飯，可是他們覺得每次都花很多錢。' What is the main problem mentioned?