Owen noticed a poster in the shop window, while he was taking a walk.
歐文散步時注意到櫥窗裡的一張海報。
GARVIN’S SPORTING GOODS IS CLOSING!
For years, we have been proud to offer high-quality sporting goods. However, because of COVID-19, we have no choice but to close our doors for good on Dec. 1. We are selling all remaining stock at a discount. Hurry! You only have one month to pick up a real bargain. Everything must go! Look at our great discounts:
baseball cap $250 40% discount
sunglasses $200 35% discount
travel backpack $500 25% discount
mountain bike helmet $350 20% discount
road cycling shorts $650 30% discount
waterproof jacket $1,200 5% discount
warm hiking socks $300 buy 1 get 1 free
CASH ONLY! NO CREDIT CARDS OR MOBILE PAYMENTS!
必備單字
1. proud adj.
驕傲的；
引以為榮的
（國中基本1200字）
2. offer v. 提供
（國中挑戰800字）
實用字詞
1. have no choice but to. . . 不得不
2. discount 折扣
閱讀技巧：
將長句分成短字詞，以利閱讀
For years,／we have been proud to／offer high-quality／sporting goods.
多年以來，／我們非常自豪能／提供高品質的／運動用品。
斷句練習：
You only have one month to pick up a real bargain.
解答：
動手做做看：將長句分成短字詞
You only have／one month／to pick up／a real bargain.
你只有／一個月／來撿／大便宜。
考題練習：
TOEIC Bridge測驗 X 國中會考題型
1. Owen will buy two pairs of socks and a baseball cap. How much do they cost in total?
(A) $450
(B) $750
(C) $400
2. According to the poster, when did Owen take a walk?
(A) Dec. 1
(B) Oct. 15
(C) Nov. 1
3. Which of the following is NOT true about Garvin’s sporting goods store?
(A) Credit cards are accepted in the store.
(B) You can buy two pairs of socks for half price.
(C) The store has been open for many years.
解答:
1. (A) 2. (C) 3. (A)
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