國中英語基測出現過 comfortable 的考題。

Mrs. Kao couldn't sleep well. How could she? Winnie said she would be home before eleven, but it was almost twelve. Where was she? Mrs. Kao called her on her cell phone. No one answered. She got out of bed, put on a jacket, and went to the living room.

Terry walked out of his room and asked, “What's wrong, Mom? Oh, is Dad coming home tonight?” “No. Tomorrow. I'm waiting for your sister.” Terry went back to his room and studied. He had a very important exam the next day.

“Terry is a good boy,” Mrs. Kao thought. “He's three years younger, but I seldom need to worry about him.”

Ten minutes later, the telephone rang. “I'm so happy to hear your voice. Where are you? …I'm happy that you called. No, don't take the taxi. Stay at the door of the theater with Maggie. I'll come and drive you and Maggie home. Don't worry. I'll be there in about ten minutes.” Mrs. Kao took the car key and went out.

wrong 不對勁
key 鑰匙
1.
How did Mrs. Kao feel before Winnie called?
Worried.
Comfortable.
Happy.
Sad.
2.
Where did Winnie go?
She went to a night movie.
She went to a baseball game.
She went swimming with Maggie.
She went to a morning class.
3.
What can we infer from the story?
infer 推論
Maggie is Mrs. Kao's daughter.
Mrs. Kao cannot drive a car.
Mr. Kao was not home.
Winnie is three years younger than Terry.
4.
What lesson does the story give us?
lesson 教訓; 啟示
Children should not have their own cell phones.
Children should always stay home and study hard.
Children should not go out before an important exam.
Children should always let their parents know where they are.