TOCFL Short Passage Reading Comprehension 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage reads: '小花每天花兩個小時練鋼琴。她的老師說她進步很快，將來一定能成為好的音樂家。' What does the teacher predict about Xiao Hua?
- She needs to practice more
- She will likely become a good musician (Correct answer)
- She should change her instrument
- Her progress has been slow
Correct answer: She will likely become a good musician
The teacher says she will definitely become a good musician in the future (將來一定能成為好的音樂家).
Question 2: A passage says: '這條路因為修路而封閉，司機請繞道行駛。預計下個月底完工。' When is the road expected to reopen?
- This week
- Next week
- End of next month (Correct answer)
- In six months
Correct answer: End of next month
The passage states the road work is expected to be completed by the end of next month (下個月底完工).
Question 3: A passage reads: '雖然他從來沒有去過中國，但是他的中文說得非常好。他從十歲就開始自學。' How did he learn Chinese?
- He studied in China for many years
- He took classes at a language school
- He taught himself starting at age ten (Correct answer)
- His parents are Chinese
Correct answer: He taught himself starting at age ten
He learned Chinese by self-study (自學) starting at age ten, without ever visiting China.
Question 4: An email reads: '您好！感謝您購買本公司產品。如有任何問題，請在七天內聯絡我們，我們將盡快為您解決。' What does the email ask customers to do if there are problems?
- Return the product immediately
- Contact the company within seven days (Correct answer)
- Visit the store in person
- Write a review online
Correct answer: Contact the company within seven days
The email asks customers to contact the company within seven days (七天內聯絡我們) if there are any issues.
Question 5: A passage reads: '老王退休以後，每天早上去公園打太極拳，下午看書，晚上和老朋友一起吃飯。他覺得退休生活很幸福。' How does Lao Wang feel about retirement?
- He feels bored and misses work
- He feels happy and fulfilled (Correct answer)
- He is worried about money
- He wants to find a new job
Correct answer: He feels happy and fulfilled
The passage states he feels retirement life is very happy and fortunate (退休生活很幸福).
Question 6: A passage reads: '這篇文章的作者認為，現代人花太多時間在手機上，忽略了與家人面對面的交流。' What is the author's main argument?
- Smartphones are useful for family communication
- People should buy better smartphones
- Modern people neglect in-person family interaction due to phone use (Correct answer)
- Technology has improved family relationships
Correct answer: Modern people neglect in-person family interaction due to phone use
The author argues that modern people spend too much time on phones and neglect face-to-face family interaction (忽略了與家人面對面的交流).
Question 7: A passage reads: '這家店的服務很差，東西也不新鮮，但是位置很方便，所以還是有很多顧客。' Why do customers still visit this store despite its drawbacks?
- The prices are very low
- The staff is friendly
- The location is very convenient (Correct answer)
- The products are high quality
Correct answer: The location is very convenient
Despite poor service and fresh stock issues, customers still come because the location is very convenient (位置很方便).
TOCFL Short Passage Reading Comprehension 5
A passage reads: '小花每天花兩個小時練鋼琴。她的老師說她進步很快，將來一定能成為好的音樂家。' What does the teacher predict about Xiao Hua?