國中英語基測出現過 machine 的考題。

Tony: What birthday present did you buy for Grandmother?

Mary: A cell phone.

Tony: A cell phone? Why? She already has one, doesn't she?

Mary: Yes, she does. But I think that one is old-fashioned. What did you buy for her?

Tony: I bought a dancing machine.

Mary: A dancing machine! It's not cheap.

Tony: It's very expensive, of course, but I asked Mom and Dad for help. It's a great present because all of us can enjoy it together!

old-fashioned 過時的
1.
What is the relationship between Tony and Mary?
relationship 關係
Cousins.
Brother and sister.
Classmates.
Friends.
2.
Why did Mary buy a new cell phone for her grandmother?
Because she wants to give her grandmother a fashionable cell phone.
Because her grandmother does not like the old cell phone.
Because her grandmother has given Tony the old cell phone.
Because she broke her grandmother's cell phone.
3.
Why does Tony think the dancing machine is a great present?
Because all the family can use it.
Because Grandmother has wanted it for a long time.
Because his parents paid for it.
Because it is not expensive.