四、閱讀測驗： (一) John has a problem and he doesn’t know what to do. He likes art and wants to go to a vocational school.However, his parents don’t agree with him. They want him to choose a high school. For him, it is hard to decidewhether he should go to high school or a vocational school. His best friend, Emily, wrote a letter to encourage him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear John,       Making choices is like batting during a baseball game. Every time you stand at the home base and swing your bat,you don’t know if you will hit a home run or not. But you know something is important. You must focus on your bat.No one can tell you whether it’s right to go to a vocational school. Think deeply and listen to your heart beforemaking your choice. If you do that, you’ll have a chance to hit a home run.       Do you know many successful people graduate from vocational schools? If you really love art, the useful classesin a vocational school will help you learn new skills. All of those will lead you to sail successfully into your future.So don’t worry, John. Listen to your inner voice because it will show you the way. 

encourage 鼓勵 inner 內在的
【題組】39.Which does “something” mean?
(A) Hitting a home run.
(B) Standing at the home base.
(C) Finding your baseball glove.
(D) Focusing on your bat.