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整體考題評析 一
今年學測英文試題首度加入混合題的設計,整體用字難易程度較去年學測略降,其中 選項當中不少第二、三級的單字,至於第六級單字則並未出現。但筆者和不少同學仍然覺 得試題頗有挑戰性,除了部分文章較長之外,許多題目仍需要同學思索上下文的線索,進 而察覺是否有因果關係、意思相近的詞彙,或是轉折語氣等脈絡,才能正確判讀答案,如 果單純仰賴中英文翻譯,在這次的試題表現可能會相當吃虧。最難的大題應該是篇章結構 和部分閱讀測驗的設計,屬於偏難的題型。
各題型考題分析 二
詞彙題:
和去年學測考題和大考中心試辦學測比較起來,今年詞彙題難度較低。第五級的單字 只出現四個,多數單字還是以三、四級單字為主,符合大考中心歷來的出題參考標準。但 是文章線索仍要仔細判讀,同學可以試圖從歷年來的考古題題幹當中,找出和選項有關的 關鍵字,來練習找答案。在今年的考題當中,可以舉幾題當作例子,如:
第3題: temple / Mazu Festival 傳統廟會! hand / show 布袋戲! puppet玩偶(布袋戲戲偶)
第6題: pleasant / easy to get along with!正面形容詞! will not always say “yes”
!agreeable 好相處∕和藹的(intimate親密的人不一定好相處)
第7題: Hidden deep藏在巷弄深處!barely visible 很難看見 第8題: original budget原本預算!but 轉折語氣!eventual 後來
第0題: cherry blossoms粉紅色櫻花!a young bride(譬喻)新娘!blushes 臉紅
*單字範圍
單字級數 單 字
第一級 roll
第二級 advance / deliver / offer / stretch / inf luence / quiz / available / trial / strike 第三級 assistant / politician / chat / puppet / variety / tag / f lock / snap / visible
第四級
contribution / potentially / delicately / ambiguously / enormous / intimate / agreeable / identical / remarkable / moderate / absolute / promising / eventual / route / bounce / polish / transfer
第五級 optionally / ultimate / quest / blush
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*考題詞性
選項詞性 題 號
動詞 1、5、0 名詞 2、3、9 副詞 4
形容詞 6、7、8 綜合測驗:
從去年的試辦學測,到今年學測的克漏字,都可以清楚感受到綜合測驗考題方向。單 字選項或許不會出現較艱難的用字,但是較不容易從單句判斷答案,必須從上下文去判 斷,例如:
第w、u題:這兩題考的是時態,需要考慮語氣的線索。第w題從開頭的Since較好判 斷,但是第u題的選項都是針對過去發生的事情,但從後文判斷是在陳述客 觀事實,並非假設語氣,同樣也無法單從空格前後一兩個字作答。
第e、t題:這兩題都是該段的主題句,同學需要從後面文意判讀。第e題後文都在討論 各個書城不同的特色,所以「相似程度」要「結束」。第t題後面提到保存 實體書籍,感受實體書的重量和氣味等,所以重點在於「保存印刷文字」。 儘管用中文直譯可能有點生硬不自然,但考生需要從前後文找線索,而不是 選擇中文翻譯最通順的選擇。
第q、r、i、o、p題:這幾題的線索雖然都在同一句中,但考到了單字的第二義,同 學也要看句意所述和選項之間的關聯。
第y題:這是今年唯一的一題連接詞題目。筆者認為選項誘答力強,多數同學較熟悉的是
contrary to和except for的選項,單純用中文翻譯會覺得模稜兩可,同學要回想實
際例句和前文所提的內容,才能夠判斷是否與考題所要測驗的語意相符。
*單字範圍
單字級數 單 字
第一級 spring / count / end / matter / understood / rebuild / spell
第二級 form / satisf ied / printed / alive / cause / conf lict / shock / improve 第三級 represented / trends / releases / announcements / strength
第四級 fame / contrary / disguised / disaster / endure / tolerate / obtain
第五級 initiated / acknowledged / manipulated / agendas / conform / mode / confronted / intensif ied / justify
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*考題詞性
選項詞性 題 號
單字題 q、e、r、i、p 片語題 t、y、o
文法題 w、u 連接詞 y 文意選填:
今年的文意選填應可視為整份試卷中,最容易的題目。選項當中只有兩個第五級單 字(sensation和risky),還有兩個第四級單字(witnessed和professional),其他的選項都 是第一級和第三級的單字,單字難度低。但是仍考出兩個同學比較不熟的用法,也就是 單字的第二義。例如:cost可以當作讓某人付出代價的意思,如:Smoking will def initely cost your health. / Drunk driving is going to cost your life.,以及witnessed一字,同學較熟 悉用人當主詞,但若用一般名詞也可以。例如: Taiwan has witnessed a lot of growth and
development over the last few years.表示「發生…的地點或是時間」。其他的選項皆可用上
下文線索和詞性的理解解題,顯示單字或許考得簡單,但是常用的第二義也必須要理解才 可以得分。
篇章結構:
篇章結構是這份試卷當中,不少同學覺得難度最高的題型。這一次的文章出現的轉折 詞比較少,同學需要仰賴其他線索才能判讀答案。例如:
第z題:文章第一段多屬於簡介或是概要敘述,從空格前後文判斷,這一格空格還不會 討論到節日的細節,所以A、B和C都不適合。只有D屬於這類型陳述,且D 選項後文的a time of family reunion也可以和空格後面兩句提到的spend time with loved ones呼應。
第x、c、v題:這三題都是敘述節慶的細節,且沒有明確轉折詞的線索,所以要看語意 的敘述,或是代名詞等細節。其中,B選項的Such festive activities開 頭表示前一句要講不同活動比較合理,所以要放在第v題,因為此題前 面提到歌舞表演,還有表演者和參與者的行為。如果只看同樣字句,同 學會覺得第x題要填入C,因為前一句也有提到bonfire,但C句中有
conclude with一詞表示結束,不太可能放在文章一開始的地方,且C選
項有提到為「祖先靈魂送行」(see the ancestors’ spirits off),呼應第c題 後面的「陪伴祖先回到長眠之處」(accompany the ancestors back to their
resting place.)。顯示同學在寫篇章結構的題目時,一定要細讀句意,前
後文容易出現意思接近的描述,至於題目本身不一定會有明顯的線索,
如轉折詞等。
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閱讀測驗:
今年的閱讀測驗較試辦學測簡單,今年比較特別在於並沒有推論、文章主旨或是文章 結構的題目,看似較好作答,但文章長度較長,且題目選項都會出現文章有的關鍵字,看 起來似乎是正確選項,但是會多一些錯誤的關鍵字線索,例如:
第m題:D importance 錯誤!文章只有提到男女性的衣著顏色。
第!題:D industries錯誤!文章只有討論到在建築工地的使用。
第#題: C Why錯誤!文章確實有提到斑馬魚和人類的基因雷同度高,但沒有討論原 因。
第^題:考意見和事實的判讀,四個選項是文章內容的些微改寫,同學要回去文章找到 出處,看上下文是否有「客觀的線索或是依據」,才能比較順利判斷。!B屬於 事實!同學可能會認為quickly屬於意見,但是文章當中有說「only takes about
three to four weeks」可以當作證據。!D才是意見,因為目前尚未被證實。
題型 題號
文字轉圖片題 b
文章細節題
是非題 m、!、$
訊息判讀題 n、.、#
順序題 / 指涉題 @ 作者∕文章意圖題 ,
同義詞彙題 %
事實∕意見題 ^
混合題:
這是第一次加入混合題的設計。題型安排比照去年的試辦學測,除了考單字的變化之 外,還有多選題和要考生從文章中尋找關鍵字。不過單純就文章的用字來說,並沒有太多 深難的字詞,多選題的敘述也比試辦學測考得單純簡單。
翻譯:
今年翻譯題並沒有深難的語彙或是句型文法。容易拼錯的「承諾」一字其實在前一大 題的混合題文章當中也有出現。同學如果有些印象,認得出commitment,翻譯題應該可 以順利拿分,此外,「終生」一詞在學測考古題的翻譯也有出現過。
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作文:
最近幾年的學測作文題目都以照片為題目要求,常常要同學一段寫記敘文,另外一段 寫說明文,或是兩段都寫記敘文(如前年的百貨公司照片題目),今年的題目要學生說明 兩張公園照片的不同,還有說明自己理想中的公園,第一段自然是要用說明文寫法,條列 式陳述兩張圖的差異,但第二段則是建議也用條列式說明,討論幾項自己心目中公園的特 色,同學也可以把自己的生活經驗融入其中一項論點,讀起來會更為生動有說服力。雖然 不同公園有不同專有名詞,但若能敘述當中細節和自己的立場,不需要用專有名詞也可以 有不錯的表現。
未來考題趨勢 三
選擇題和混合題部分,從去年的試辦學測到今年的學測試題,可以看到大考中心為了 活化英文試題的用心,試題難易度或許中間偏難,但品質穩定,出題方向一致。
整體的選字難度較以往低,但是簡單的字彙卻可能會考到第二義,作答時,也不能只 看空格前後一兩個字就貿然填答。此外,可以確定的是,已經不太可能考艱澀的文法,而 是以動詞相關題目為主流,重要的是整體文意的理解,以及是否能善用轉折詞,或是主題 句與結論句等概念作答。
翻譯和作文方面,還是以貼近學生生活經驗為主。同學可以融入自己生活經驗或是對 於社會的觀察,不需要背誦艱難詞彙,或是直接把背誦來的句子移花接木到自己的文章 中,以免上下文意無法連貫,或是有如閱讀中文時文白夾雜的感覺。用基本的詞彙,善用
片語和轉折詞,才是測驗的重點。
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第壹部分:選擇題(占 62 分)
一、詞彙題(占 10 分)
說明:第1題至第0題,每題 1 分。
1 When Jeffery doesn’t feel like cooking, he often orders pizza online and has it to his house.
Aadvanced Bdelivered Coffered Dstretched
答 案 B
中 譯 當 Jeffery 不想做飯時,他經常在網路上訂披薩,然後送到他家。
必備單字 A前進 B遞送 C提供 D伸展
難 易 度 易
2 Jane is the best I have ever had. I cannot imagine running my off ice without her help.
Aassistant Binf luence Ccontribution Dpolitician
答 案 A
中 譯 Jane 是我所擁有過的最好的助理。我無法想像公司沒有她的幫助該如
何運作。
必備單字 A助理 B影響力 C貢獻 D政治家
難 易 度 易
3 The temple celebrated Mazu Festival by hosting ten days of lion dances, Taiwanese operas, and traditional hand shows.
Achat Bquiz Cpuppet Dvariety
答 案 C
中 譯 廟宇慶祝媽祖遶境,舉辦十天舞獅、歌仔戲,還有傳統布袋戲表演。
必備單字 A閒談 B測驗 C木偶 D雜耍
難 易 度 中
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4 The new vaccine was banned by the Food and Drug Administration due to its fatal side effects.
Apotentially Bdelicately Cambiguously Doptionally
答 案 A
中 譯 新疫苗可能會有致命的副作用因而被食品和藥物管理局禁用。
必備單字 A可能地 B微妙地;精緻地 C模棱兩可地 D選擇性地
難 易 度 中
5 the photos with dates and keywords help you sort them easily in your f ile.
ATagging BFlocking CRolling DSnapping
答 案 A
中 譯 用日期和關鍵字來標記照片可幫助您在檔案夾中輕鬆分類它們。
必備單字 A標記 B聚集 C滾動 D捕捉
難 易 度 難
6 An person is usually pleasant and easy to get along with, but don’t expect that he or she will always say “yes” to everything.
Aenormous Bintimate Cagreeable Dultimate
答 案 C
中 譯 一個和藹的人通常是令人愉快且容易相處的,但不要指望他或她總是 對一切說「好」。
必備單字 A巨大的 B親密的 C宜人的;和藹的 D終極的
難 易 度 中
7 Hidden deep in a small alley among various tiny shops, the entrance of the Michelin star restaurant is barely to passersby.
Aidentical Bvisible Cavailable Dremarkable
答 案 B
中 譯 隱藏在小巷深處的各種小店間,這間米其林星級餐廳的入口對路人來 說幾乎看不見。
必備單字 A相同的 B看得見的 C可以取得的;有空的 D顯著的;驚人的
單字延伸 barely visible 意即勉強看得到,但是很不顯眼的意思。
難 易 度 中
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8 The original budget for my round-island trip was NT$5,000, but the cost is likely to be 50 percent higher.
Amoderate Babsolute Cpromising Deventual
答 案 D
中 譯 我原本環島之旅的預算是 5,000 元新臺幣,但最後的價格可能要高出五 成。
必備單字 A適度的 B絕對的 C有前途的 D最終的
難 易 度 中
9 After watching a TV program on natural history, Adam decided to go on a for dinosaur fossils in South Dakota.
Atrial Broute Cstrike Dquest
答 案 D
中 譯 在看了一個關於自然歷史的電視節目後,Adam 決定去南達科他州尋找 恐龍化石。
必備單字 A試煉;審判 B路線 C罷工;打擊 D尋找;探索
難 易 度 難
0 With pink cherry blossoms blooming everywhere, the valley like a young bride under the bright spring sunshine.
Abounces Bblushes Cpolishes Dtransfers
答 案 B
中 譯 漫山遍野的粉紅色櫻花盛開,在明媚的春日陽光下,山谷就像一位年 輕的新娘臉紅了。
必備單字 A彈跳 B臉紅 C磨亮 D轉移
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二、綜合測驗(占 10 分)
說明:第q題至第p題,每題 1 分。
第q至t題為題組
A book town is a rural town in which second-hand and antiquarian bookshops are concentrated. The concept was q by Richard Booth, who opened the f irst second- hand bookshop in Hay-on-Wye, UK in 1961. Following him, many local people opened their own bookshops, and the small town soon became a model of sustainable rural development and tourism. Since the 1970s, book towns like Hay-on-Wye w up all over the world.
Although all book towns have a great number of bookshops, that’s where the similarities e . Each of these towns shows unique features of its own. Some have many small private shops, while others have organizations steered by volunteers. Some even run regular activities to attract visitors. For example, an annual book festival is held in Hay-on-Wye. Clunes, in Australia, holds a monthly book talk that hosts authors to discuss their latest r .
As digital reading is changing our traditional way of reading, book towns like Hay- on-Wye are particularly important to t . The feel of a book, the smell, the weight, and the knowledge that a particular book might be more than a hundred years old— all these highlight the importance of preserving the physical book as a complement to technology.
中 譯 書城是二手書店和古籍書店集中的鄉村小鎮。這概念由 Richard
Booth 首創。1961 年時,他在英國的Hay-on-Wye 開了第一家二手書
店。許多當地人跟隨他的腳步也開了自己的書店,小鎮很快地成為永 續鄉村發展和旅遊業的典範。自 1970 年代以來,像是Hay-on-Wye 這樣 的書城在全世界各處湧現。
儘管所有的書城都有大量的書店,但這就是它們之間相似之處結束 的地方(意即這是它們僅有的共同點)。每一個城鎮都顯示出自己的特 色。有些是小型私人商店,而有些則擁有由志工領導的組織。有些甚 至定期舉辦活動以吸引遊客,例如Hay-on-Wye 會舉辦一年一度的圖書 節。澳大利亞的 Clunes 每月舉辦一次圖書講座,邀請作者討論他們最 新推出的作品。
隨著數位閱讀正在改變我們傳統的閱讀方式,Hay-on-Wye 等書城 對於讓印刷文字能夠延續下去尤為重要(意即讓人繼續拿起書本閱讀,
重視書本)。一本書的感覺、氣味、重量,和了解到某本書可能已有 一百多年的歷史—所有這些都凸顯了保存實體書本的重要性,以當作 一種和科技互補的手段。
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q Ainitiated Brepresented Cacknowledged Dmanipulated
答 案 A
必備單字 A發起;首創 B代表 C承認;致謝 D操縱
解題概念 後文提到開了第一間書店,並且很多人跟著效仿,所以選擇A最符合 文意。
難 易 度 中
w Aspring Bsprang
Chad sprung Dhave been springing
答 案 D
必備單字 spring up 為「湧出;冒出來」的意思。
解題概念 線索在於句首的Since the 1970s「自從1970年代開始」,代表一段時間 的持續,且第二段的時態告訴我們這樣的書城現在還有,故選擇D的 現在完成進行式,表示從以前開始,累積到當下還持續進行。
難 易 度 易
e Aform Bcount Cend Dmatter
答 案 C
必備單字 A形成 B算數;有重要性 C結束 D有重要性;有影響
解題概念 前半句強調「所有的」書城都有很多書店,屬於共同點,所以後半句 應該要討論彼此的不同才符合句首 Although 想要表達的轉折語氣。第 二個線索是這一句可以視為本段主題句,後文都在分享一些不同的特 色書城,所以空格要選C,表示彼此相似性結束。
難 易 度 難
r Atrends Breleases Cagendas Dannouncements
答 案 B
必備單字 A趨勢 B發布 C議程 D公告
解題概念 前文提到書店舉辦座談,且會邀請作者,可以判斷是要分享最新的出 版作品比較合理。release 一字可以用於出版品或是唱片發行、電影首 映,或是消息發布等。
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t Aget their worldwide fame Bconform to the new mode Cmake their visitors satisf ied Dkeep the printed word alive
答 案 D
必備單字 A讓他們享譽全球 B符合新模式
C讓他們的訪客滿意 D讓印刷的文字得以延續
解題概念 這一句可以視為本段的主題句。後文的線索如 a hundred years old 和 preserving the physical book「保存實體書籍」都和D最相關。
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第y至p題為題組
Airline passengers may have noticed that all plane windows have rounded edges, instead of the hard corners commonly found in our house. The round windows are indeed pleasant to the eye, but they actually were designed for reasons y aesthetics.
In the early days of aviation, plane windows u square in shape. Then as commercial air travel became popular in the 1950s and airplanes began f lying higher and faster, three planes mysteriously broke apart in midair. The cause? Square windows.
Scientists found that sharp corners are natural weak spots where stress concentrates. The problem is i when airplanes f ly at higher altitudes, where the difference between the inside and outside pressure increases, causing added stress. When subjected to repeated pressurization high in the sky, the four corners on a square window may o . Curved windows, on the other hand, distribute stress around more evenly, reducing the likelihood of cracks or breaks. Circular shapes are also stronger and resist deformation, and therefore can p extreme differences in pressure inside and outside of an aircraft.
Thus, round windows are a major safety innovation that keeps planes from disintegrating mid-f light. They are also used on ships and spacecraft for their greater structural integrity.
中 譯 航空公司的乘客可能已經注意到所有的飛機窗戶都是圓邊,而不 是像我們家中的窗戶是方形的。圓窗確實賞心悅目,但實際上這些窗 戶不僅是因為美學,還有因為其他原因而設計。
早年的航空業,飛機的窗戶曾經是正方形的形狀。後來,當商業航
空旅行在 1950 年代開始流行後,飛機開始飛得更高、更快,其中有三
架飛機神祕地在半空中解體。原因?是方形窗戶。科學家發現尖角是自 然的弱點,這裡是壓力集中的地方。這個問題當飛機在更高的高度飛行 時會更嚴重,因為內外壓力差加大,造成壓力增加。當在高空中受到反 復加壓時,方窗上的四個角落可能會造成災難。
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另一方面,彎曲的窗戶可以更均勻地分布壓力,從而減少裂縫或斷 裂的可能性。圓形也更為堅固,可以抵抗變形,因此可以忍耐極端的飛 機內外壓力差。
因此,圓窗是一項重大的安全創新,可防止飛機在飛行中解體。它 們還被用於船隻和太空船,以達到更高的結構完整性。
y Acontrary to Bexcept for Cmore of Dother than
答 案 D
必備單字 A與…相反 B除了…之外(不包含後者)
C更多;比較像是 D不只是;除了…之外
解題概念 空格後面的 aesthetics「美學」呼應前文的 pleasant to the eye「悅目 的」,代表作者有肯定圓窗的美,但是若選B會直接把美感排除在外,
表示美感絕不在考慮之中。且因為後文討論安全性的理由和美學並非 相反對立的關係,所以A不可以選。
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u Aused to be Bwere to be
Cwould have been Dmust have been
答 案 A
必備單字 A曾經是 B曾經預定要是 C本來會是 D過去一定是
解題概念 本段討論早期飛機窗戶的形狀,後來才變成圓形,故選A最符合上下 文脈絡。C是和過去相反的假設語氣,若選C會變成「本來要變成方 形的」,D是對過去事件肯定性的推測,皆不合理。
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i Adisguised Bunderstood Cconfronted Dintensif ied
答 案 D
必備單字 A偽裝 B了解 C面對 D強化;變嚴重
解題概念 這一段在討論方形窗戶會造成安全顧慮的原因。空格前後句的關係屬 於時間先後的進展,所以選D最合理。
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o Acause conf lict Brebuild strength Cspell disaster Dendure shock
答 案 C
必備單字 A造成衝突 B重建力量 C造成災難 D忍受衝擊(震驚)
解題概念 這一句可以視為本段的結論句。本段主要討論方形窗戶的危險,壓力累 積在角落,最後會「造成災難」最為合理。A指的是人與人之間的衝 突。B是正面的意涵,不符合文意。D壓力的累積不是衝擊或是震驚。
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p Atolerate Bimprove Cjustify Dobtain
答 案 A
必備單字 A忍受 B改進 C使…合理 D取得
解題概念 線索在於前文提到「均分壓力」和「抵抗變形」等,tolerate 一字與之 相關程度最高,故選之。
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三、文意選填(占 10 分)
說明:第a題至第;題,每題一個空格,請依文意在文章後所提供的A到J選項中 分別選出最適當者,填入空格中。每題 1 分。
第a至;題為題組
A stunt person is a man or a woman who performs dangerous acts, usually in the television or movie industry. In this line of work, the person is paid to do daring actions that are deemed too a for the regular actor to perform, including jumping from heights, crashing cars, or f ighting with weapons.
Stunt work emerged out of s over time. In the early days of the f ilm industry, actors themselves shot acrobatic acts and dangerous scenes, until they began to get injured. There were, however, no d crew members to perform impressive stunts at that time. If something dangerous needed to be done for a scene, the producers would hire anyone crazy or desperate enough to do it. These people were not trained to perform stunts, so they often f things for the f irst time during the actual shooting. They had to learn from their own mistakes, which g some their lives, and almost all suffered light or severe injuries.
Beginning around 1910, audiences developed a taste for serial action movies, which h the use of dedicated stunt people to perform in dangerous scenes. Such demand increased with the rise of western movies, and many cowboys with masterful skills on horseback found a new j as a stunt person. Tom Mix and Yakima Canutt were among the most famous. The 1960s and ’70s k the development of most modern
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stunt technology, like air rams and bullet squibs. That technology has continued to evolve into the present.
Today, CGI (computer generated imagery) is widely used in f ilmmaking, and it is now l to create very lifelike scenes without using real stunt people. However, CGI has diff iculties of its own, and there will always be a demand for the realism and thrilling ; of an actual stunt. So the stunt industry is probably in no immediate danger of dying off.
Apossible Bsensation Crisky Dcost Ewitnessed Fprofessional Gcalled for Htried out Inecessity Jcareer
中 譯 特技演員是通常在電視或電影業中執行危險動作的男女。在這行 業中,特技演員們會做一些被認為對一般演員來說a風險過高的動 作,包括從高處跳下、撞車或使用武器打鬥。
特技演員的工作,是隨著時間演進,因應s需求所誕生。在電影產 業早期,演員自己拍攝雜技表演和危險場景,直到他們開始受傷。然 而,當時卻沒有d專業的組員來表演令人印象深刻的特技。如果某個 場景需要危險的動作才能完成,製作人會聘請任何瘋狂或夠缺錢的人來 做。這些人沒有受過特技訓練,所以他們經常要到了實際拍攝時,才會 第一次f嘗試他們要做的動作。他們必須從自己的錯誤中汲取教訓,某 些人的g代價是賠上了自己的性命,而幾乎所有人都會遭受輕重傷。
從 1910 年左右開始,觀眾開始喜歡連環動作片,這h要求使用專
精的特技人員來擔綱演出危險的畫面。這樣的需求隨著西方電影的崛 起而攀升,很多馬術精湛的牛仔找到了擔任特技演員的新j出路。Tom Mix和 Yakima Canutt 是名列最有名的。1960 和 1970 年代k見證了現 代特技科技的發展,像是氣墊和子彈爆管。該技術不斷發展直到現在。
現今CGI(電腦合成影像)被廣泛應用於電影製作,現在已經l可 能無需使用真正的特技演員即可製造出非常逼真的場景。然而,CGI 也 有自己的難題,並且總會有對真實特技的真實感和驚險刺激;感受的需 求。所以特技行業可能沒有即刻沒落的危險。
選項中譯 A可能的 B感受 C有風險的 D代價 E見證;目睹 F專業的 G要求 H嘗試 I需求 J職業;出路
a 答 案 C
解題概念 這一題線索在於前文的daring acts「大膽的行為」還有句子後半段舉出 的實際例子,用risky「有風險的」來形容最適合。
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s 答 案 I
解題概念 這一題考名詞。out of 可以翻譯成「出自於」,而本句也是本段的主題 句,後文多處提到危險場景或是畫面的需求,「出自於需求」符合上 下文意,故選之。
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d 答 案 F
解題概念 這一題考形容詞。後文提到只有夠瘋狂或是夠絕望(意即夠缺錢)的 人才會被製作人找來擔綱演出,故可以推得當時並沒有「專業的」特 技演員。
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f 答 案 H
解題概念 這一題考動詞,因為這些被找來表演劇中危險動作的人並未受過專業 訓練,所以應該是第一次「嘗試」這些動作比較合理,故選之。
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g 答 案 D
解題概念 這一題考動詞。前面逗點和關代的組合指的是前半句所提到的事情。
cost 若當動詞,除了「要價」之外,也可以是「使…付出代價」的意
思。cost some their lives 意即讓某些人賠上自己的性命,空格後面半句
提到的輕重傷也是語意相近的線索之一。
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h 答 案 G
解題概念 這一題考動詞,最直接語意的線索在於下面一句話開頭,Such demand
「這樣的需求」呼應前一句所提到的內容。called for「要求」除了語意 相近,文法也符合,故選之。
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j 答 案 J
解題概念 a new career as ... 也就是「擔任…的新職業∕出路」,符合文章當中描
述開始擔任特技人員的牛仔,故選之。
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k 答 案 E
解題概念 這一題考動詞,witness 若用在事物或是地點當主詞,則可以翻譯成
「目睹」,也可以翻譯成「是發生…的地點(或時間)」。其他例句 如:This city has witnessed a lot of changes over the last few decades.。
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l 答 案 A
解題概念 這一題考形容詞的概念。空格後面一句話開頭的 However 呈現轉折,
表示還是有困難的地方,所以這一句話應該屬於正面語意比較適合。
故選 possible 表示「可能的」。
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; 答 案 B
解題概念 這一題考名詞。thrilling sensation 意思就是「令人刺激的感受」,符合 前後文意,故選之。
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四、篇章結構(占 8 分)
說明:第z題至第v題,每題一個空格,請依文意在文章後所提供的A到D選項中 分別選出最適當者,填入空格中。每題 2 分。
第z至v題為題組
Obon, or the Bon Festival, is a Japanese holiday that honors the spirits of the dead.
z The festival usually lasts for four to f ive days in August. During this period, many people travel back to their hometowns and spend time with loved ones, both past and present.
Though not a national holiday, Obon is surely one of the most traditional events of the year. Celebration often begins with mukaebi (welcoming f ire), during which people make a small bonf ire in front of their house to guide spirits upon their return back home.
x Food offerings are presented at house altars and temples. Some regions prepare horses made of cucumbers and cows made of eggplants, hoping that the spirits will come back to Earth quickly, on a horse, and leave slowly, riding the cow.
c Paper lanterns and offerings are sent f loating down rivers to accompany the ancestors back to their resting place. Many areas will also organize bon-odori dances.
The style of the dances varies from region to region but is normally based on the rhythms of taiko drums. Performers usually play on a tall stage with lanterns and banners strung all around. Participants, often dressed in light cotton kimonos, are encouraged to dance to the music around the stage. v Originally dedicated to the deceased, the dances have now become a symbol of the summer festival themselves.
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A Some people also visit the cemetery to clean up the family graves and pray for their ancestors.
B Such festive activities are usually held in parks, temples, and other public places around Japan.
C Obon concludes with another bonf ire, okuribi, lighting up the sky to see the ancestors’ spirits off.
D Originating from the Chinese Ghost Festival, this annual event has evolved into a time of family reunion.
中 譯 盂蘭盆節是一個紀念死者靈魂的日本節日。z起源於中國的中元 節,這一年一度的活動已經演變成一家人團聚的時刻。這個節日通常 在八月持續四到五天。在此期間,許多人返回他們的故鄉,與過去和 現在的親人共度時光。
雖然不是國定假日,盂蘭盆節無疑是一年中最傳統的活動之一。慶 祝活動通常以 mukaebi (歡迎火)開始,在此期間人們在家門前點燃小 型營火,用來引導返家的靈魂們。x也有人到墓地清理家族墳墓,為祖 先祈福。食物類的供品會擺在家中的祭壇和寺廟裡。一些地區會準備用 黃瓜做的馬和用茄子做的乳牛,希望靈魂會騎著馬回到人間,然後騎著 牛慢慢離開。
c盂蘭盆會以 okuribi,也就是另一場營火結束,讓其照亮天空以 送走祖先的靈魂。紙燈籠和祭品會順著河流而下,陪伴祖先回到他們的 長眠之處。許多地方還有營火舞蹈的表演。舞蹈風格各異其趣,但通常 會跟著太鼓的節奏跳。表演者通常在高處演奏,舞臺上掛滿了燈籠和布 條。參與者通常穿著輕盈的棉製和服,被鼓勵在舞臺周圍隨著音樂起 舞。v這樣的節日活動通常在日本各地的公園、寺廟和其他公共場所舉 行。最初要獻給死者的舞蹈現在已經成為夏日祭典的象徵。
選項中譯 A也有人到墓地清理家族墳墓,為祖先祈福。
B這樣的節日活動通常在日本各地的公園、寺廟和其他公共場所舉行。
C 盂蘭盆會以 okuribi,也就是另一場營火結束,讓其照亮天空以送走 祖先的靈魂。
D 起源於中國的中元節,這一年一度的活動已經演變成一家人團聚的時 刻。
z 答 案 D
解題概念 第一段通常為緒論,介紹該節慶的典故,所以不太可能馬上說明節日內 容的細節,而且第一段最後面提到的與親友相聚,可以呼應D選項最後 所提到的 a time of family reunion「家庭團聚的時刻」,故選之。
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x 答 案 A
解題概念 這一題可能同學看到空格前一句提到 bonf ire,就選了也有 bonf ire 的 C,但是C是在講節日結束的時候,文章才剛開始說明節日進行過 程,不可能馬上提到結束的時候。然而A選項提到的掃墓和祈禱,可 以呼應空格後面提到的祭拜時的習俗,如擺上供品等,所以A最合 理。
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c 答 案 C
解題概念 C選項提到會有另外一場營火,來為祖先的靈魂送行,呼應空格後面 所提到的 accompany the ancestors back to their resting place「陪伴祖先回 到他們的長眠之處」,故選之。
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v 答 案 B
解題概念 B選項開頭的 Such festive activities 為重要解題線索。代表該選項的 前幾句要討論不同活動才可以選,第v題的空格前面正好談到營火舞 蹈,還有參與者的行為。此外,dance 一字也是使B選項和空格前後文 連貫的關鍵字,故選之。
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五、閱讀測驗(占 24 分)
說明:第b題至第^題,每題 2 分。
第b至,題為題組
Standing proud in the savannah with their red blankets and painted shields, the Maasai people are one of the widely known symbols of East Africa. Their unique style, as remarked by Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, “has grown from the inside, and is an expression of the race and its history.”
The Maasai are a semi-nomadic group in Kenya and northern Tanzania, wandering in bands and living almost entirely on the meat, blood, and milk of their herds. Over the years, the fearless tribesmen have stood strong against slavery, and resisted the urging of the Kenyan and Tanzanian governments to adopt a more modern lifestyle. In fact, they are one of the few tribes that have retained most of their traditions. Up until recently, the only way for a Maasai boy to achieve warrior status was to single-handedly kill a lion with his spear.
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Maasai clothing varies with age, gender, and place. The most recognizable piece of clothing is the shúkà, a sheet of fabric worn wrapped around the body. Red is a popular color, and women generally opt for checked, striped, or patterned pieces of cloth. Young men wear black for several months after their circumcision, a ritual signifying their coming of age. A Maasai warrior is rarely seen without his spear and shield. In Blixen’s words, “their weapons and f inery are as much a part of their being as are a stag’s antlers” (a male deer’s horns).
Beadwork is an important part of Maasai culture. Beaded jewelry is made by women, and is famous for its complexity. Natural materials such as clay, shells, and ivory were used before trading with the Europeans in the 19th century. They were then replaced by colorful glass beads, allowing for more detailed beadwork and color patterns.
Multicolored beadwork is popular among both men and women. Each color holds a special meaning: White stands for peace, green for land and production, while red—the most favored color among the Maasai—is the symbol of unity and bravery.
中 譯 馬賽人戴著紅色的毯子和彩繪的盾牌,自豪地站在大草原上,是 東非廣為人知的象徵之一。他們獨特的風格,正如《來自非洲》一書
的作者 Karen Blixen 所說的,「是從內心出發,是一種種族及其歷史的
體現」。
馬賽人是肯亞和坦尚尼亞北部的一個半游牧民族,成群結隊地遊蕩,
生活幾乎完全仰賴牛群的肉、血和奶。多年來,無畏的部落成員堅決反對 奴隸制,抵制肯亞和坦尚尼亞政府催促他們採取更現代的生活方式。事實 上,他們是少數保留大部分傳統的部落之一。直到最近,一個馬賽男孩獲 得武士身分的唯一方法是用他的長矛單槍匹馬殺死一頭獅子。
馬賽人的服裝因年齡、性別和地點而異。最有辨識度的一件衣服是
shúkà,這是一種裹在身體上的織布。紅色是流行色,女性普遍選擇格
紋、條紋或圖案的布料。年輕人穿黑色衣服幾個月後接受割禮,這是 象徵他們成年的儀式。很少見到沒有長矛和盾牌的馬賽戰士。用 Blixen 的話來說,「他們的武器和服飾就像鹿角是雄鹿生命的一部分(雄鹿的 角)一樣。」
珠飾是馬賽文化重要的一部分。串珠首飾由女性製作,且因為它的 複雜性而聞名。在與 19 世紀的歐洲人進行貿易之前,她們使用粘土、
貝殼和象牙等天然材料。後來它們被彩色玻璃珠取代,可以展現更多細 節的珠飾和彩色圖案。彩色珠飾在男性和女性中都很受歡迎。每種顏色 都有特殊含義:白色代表和平、綠色代表土地和生產,而紅色代表馬賽 人最喜歡的顏色—是團結和勇敢的象徵。
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b Which of the following pictures best represents the image of a typical Maasai warrior?
A B C D
答 案 B
詳 解 以下哪張圖片最能代表典型的馬賽戰士形象?
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n What can we learn from the passage about the Maasai people?
AThey have been urged by governments to leave behind their traditions.
BThey resist foreign inf luence because they were enslaved in the past.
CA boy has to kill a lion by himself before becoming an adult.
DA Maasai woman is usually good at beadwork and farming.
答 案 A
詳 解 我們可以從這篇關於馬賽人的文章中學到什麼?
A政府督促他們拋棄傳統。
B他們抵制外國影響,因為他們過去曾被奴役。
C一個男孩在成年之前必須自己殺死一頭獅子。
D馬賽婦女通常擅長珠飾製作和耕作。
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m Which of the following is true about Maasai clothing and beadwork?
AStriped and patterned cloth is preferred by young adults.
BYoung men cannot wear black until they become warriors.
CColorful glass jewelry became popular after the 19th century.
DThe color of the shúkà represented one’s importance in the tribe.
答 案 C
詳 解 以下關於馬賽服飾和珠飾何者為真?
A條紋和圖案的布料是年輕人的首選。
B年輕男子在成為戰士之前不能穿黑色。
C彩色玻璃首飾在 19 世紀後開始流行。
D shúkà 的顏色代表一個人在部落中的重要性。
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, Why does the author quote Blixen’s comment at the end of the third paragraph?
ATo explain how Maasai warriors hunt for deer in the wild.
BTo exemplify the types of weapons used by Maasai warriors.
CTo emphasize that weapons are an inseparable part of a Maasai warrior’s outf it.
D To show the similarities between the behavior of a Maasai warrior and that of a male deer.
答 案 C
詳 解 為什麼作者在第三段結束的地方引用了 Blixen 的評論?
A解釋馬賽勇士如何在野外捕獵鹿。
B舉例說明馬賽戰士使用的武器類型。
C強調武器是馬賽戰士裝備中不可分割的一部分。
D顯示馬賽戰士的行為與雄鹿行為之間的相似之處。
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第.至@題為題組
A hard hat is a helmet used mostly at worksites to protect the head from injuries due to falling objects. Since its introduction in the early 20th century, the headgear has saved countless lives and is considered the number one safety tool for construction workers.
The hard hat was invented in 1919 by Edward W. Bullard, who had just returned from World War I. Before the war, workers used to smear their hats with coal tar for protection of their head. Bullard, having witnessed the life-saving power of the metal helmet in the War, decided to produce a head protection device that was affordable for every worker and lightweight enough to be worn all day long. The Hard Boiled Hat was thus born, using steamed canvas and leather, covered with black paint, and featuring a suspension system to reduce impact. Soon, hard hats became widely used. The headgear was later made mandatory at construction sites in major construction projects, such as the Hoover Dam in 1931 and the Golden Gate Bridge in 1933.
Over the past century, hard hats have advanced considerably, evolving from canvas and leather to aluminum, f iberglass, and, eventually, to thermoplastic. Recently, new models have been introduced and accessories added to meet the needs of laborers working on various job sites. For instance, a ventilated hard hat was developed to keep wearers cooler, and see-through face shields were attached to better see the hazards lurking above.
Today, attachments include radios, sensors, cameras, and a lot more. A common color code has also been developed for recognizing people and their roles on site. Yellow is used for general laborers and contractors, white (or sometimes black) for supervisors and managers, and green for inspectors and new workers.
New products continue to expand the market. Global sales of hard hats totaled USD 2.1 billion in 2016, and are expected to reach USD 3.19 billion in 2025.
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中 譯 安全帽是一種頭盔,主要用於工作場所,以保護頭部免受墜落物 體造成的傷害。自20 世紀初問世以來,頭盔已挽救了無數生命,被認 為是建築工人的頭號安全工具。
安全帽是 1919年由剛從第一次世界大戰回來的Edward W. Bullard 所發明。戰前,工人們習慣在帽子上塗上煤焦油以保護頭部。Bullard 在戰爭中見證了金屬頭盔的救命威力,決定生產一種頭部保護裝置,每 位工人都能負擔得起,而且重量輕,可以佩戴整天。硬殼安全帽就這樣 誕生了,它使用蒸過的帆布和皮革,用黑色油漆覆蓋著,特色是具有懸 掛系統以減少衝擊。很快地,安全帽被廣泛使用。後來在大型建案的建 築工地,例如 1931 年的胡佛水壩和 1933 年的金門大橋,都強制使用安 全帽。
在過去的一個世紀裡,安全帽已有大幅度的進步,從帆布和皮革發 展到鋁、玻璃纖維,最終發展為熱塑性塑料。最近推出了新型號並增加 了配件,以滿足在各種工地工作的勞動者的需求。例如,開發了一種通 風的安全帽來讓佩戴者保持涼爽,並安裝了透明面罩以更好地看到潛伏 在上方的危險。到了今天,配件包括無線電、感應器、攝影機等等。還 開發了一種通用的顏色代碼,用來辨識現場人員以及其角色。黃色用於 一般工人和承包商,白色(有時是黑色)用於主管和經理,綠色用於檢 查員和新進工人。
新產品不斷擴大市場。2016年全球安全帽銷售額總計21 億美元,
預計2025 年將達到 31.9 億美元。
. Which of the following aspects about hard hats is NOT discussed in the passage?
ATheir functions. BTheir appearances.
CTheir materials. DTheir limitations.
答 案 D
詳 解 文章中沒有討論以下關於安全帽的哪些方面?
A它們的功能。
B他們的外表。
C他們的材料。
D它們的局限性。
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/ In what order did the following protective hats appear?
a. f iberglass hats
b. hats with see-through shields c. hats with canvas and leather d. hats with tar over them
Ad→c→a→b Bc →d→b→a Cc→b→a →d Dd→c→b→a
答 案 A
詳 解 以下防護帽的出現順序為何?
a. 玻璃纖維帽子 b. 帶透明盾牌的帽子 c. 帆布和皮革帽子 d. 上面塗有焦油的帽子
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! According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the hard hat?
AGlobal sales have doubled every ten years.
BThe inspiration came from the inventor’s wartime experience.
CIt was standard equipment for construction workers in the 1920s.
DDifferent colors are used in different industries to signal the roles of people on site.
答 案 B
詳 解 根據本文,下列何者關於安全帽的說法為真?
A全球銷售額每十年翻一倍。
B靈感來自發明者的戰時經歷。
C它是 1920 年代建築工人的標準設備。
D不同行業使用不同的顏色來表示現場人員的角色。
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@ Which of the following words are used in the passage to refer to the hard hat?
a. tool b. code c. device d. helmet e. accessory f. headgear Aa, b, d, e Ba, c, d, f Cc, d, e, f Da, d, e, f
答 案 B
詳 解 以下哪個詞在文章中用來指代安全帽?
a. 工具 b. 代碼 c. 設備 d. 頭盔 e. 配件 f. 帽子
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第#至^題為題組
Zebraf ish, named for their characteristic stripes, have been a popular test subject for researchers. Only a few centimeters in length, the f ish breed easily in captivity, grow quickly, and their transparent body makes it easy to study their organs. Above all, they possess some amazing “self-healing” power. When part of their heart is removed, they can grow it back in a matter of weeks. When blinded, they can quickly regain the ability to see.
Recent studies show that humans and zebraf ish have the same major organs and share 70 percent of the genes. Moreover, 84 percent of human genes associated with disease f ind a counterpart in zebraf ish. Scientists thus hope that understanding the self- healing mystery of the f ish may one day allow humans to regenerate such organs as eyes, hearts, and spines.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University are particularly interested in zebraf ish retina regeneration. They have learned that damage of retina can cause blindness in zebraf ish, yet it only takes about three to four weeks before vision is restored. The structure and cell types of zebraf ish retinas are almost identical to those of humans. If the process can be replicated in humans, it may give rise to new treatments for blindness caused by retinal damage.
In order to know exactly how zebraf ish retina is regenerated, the team looked at the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical messenger in the brain that reduces the activity of neurons. They found that lowering GABA levels in zebraf ish can trigger retina regeneration, while a high level of GABA concentration will suppress the regeneration process. This suggested that GABA plays an important role in the f ish’s ability to regain their sight.
The team is beginning to test the GABA theory on mice. If that works, human trials will be next on the agenda. If the research proves successful in humans, some of the nearly 40 million blind people worldwide may one day have a tiny, striped f ish to thank.
中 譯 斑馬魚以其特有的條紋命名,一直是研究人員的熱門研究測試對 象。僅有幾公分的長度,這種魚在圈養中容易繁殖、生長迅速,而且 牠們透明的身體使研究牠們的器官變得容易。最重要的是,牠們擁有 一些驚人的「自癒」能力。當牠們部分的心臟被移除,牠們可以在幾 週內重新長出來。失明時,牠們可以迅速恢復視力。
最近的研究表明,人類和斑馬魚具有相同的主要器官,並且有七成 相同的基因。此外,84% 和疾病有關的人類基因在斑馬魚身體裡都可 以找到對應的基因。因此,科學家們希望了解這種魚的自我療癒奧祕,
或許有朝一日可以讓人類再生眼睛、心臟和脊椎等器官。
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范德比爾特大學的研究人員對斑馬魚視網膜的再生格外感興趣。他 們已知斑馬魚視網膜受損會導致失明,但大約只需要三到四週視力就可 以恢復。斑馬魚視網膜的結構和細胞類型幾乎與人類的相同。如果這個 過程可以在人類身上複製,或許能產生新方法來治療由視網膜損傷引起 的失明。
為了確切了解斑馬魚視網膜是如何再生,研究小組研究了神經傳遞 質γ-氨基丁酸(GABA),這是一種在大腦中降低神經元活動的化學傳 訊者。他們發現降低斑馬魚體內的 GABA 可以觸發視網膜再生,而高
度的 GABA濃度反而會抑制再生過程。這指出了 GABA 在恢復魚眼視
力所扮演的角色。
該團隊開始在老鼠身上測試 GABA 理論。如果可行,接下來將進 行人體試驗。如果這項研究在人類身上證明是成功的,那麼全世界近 四千萬盲胞中的一些人可能有一天要感謝一條細小的條紋魚。
# What can we learn about zebraf ish from the passage?
AHow they should be studied in labs.
BWhere they derive their regenerative ability.
CWhy they share humans’ genetic code.
DWhat they may offer in medical advancements.
答 案 D
詳 解 我們可以從這篇文章中學到什麼關於斑馬魚的知識?
A如何在實驗室中研究牠們。
B牠們從哪裡獲得再生能力。
C為什麼牠們有和人類相同的遺傳密碼。
D牠們可能在醫學進步中提供什麼。
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$ Which of the following statements is true regarding GABA in zebraf ish?
AIncreasing GABA level facilitates neuron activities.
BThere is a high level of GABA in the brain of zebraf ish.
CLowering GABA levels in the brain can stimulate retina regrowth.
DGABA contains chemical elements that trigger the growth of neurons.
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答 案 C
詳 解 以下關於斑馬魚中 GABA 的說法何者為真?
A增加 GABA 程度能促進神經元活動。
B斑馬魚大腦中有高程度的 GABA。
C降低大腦中的 GABA 水平可以刺激視網膜再生。
D GABA 含有觸發神經元生長的化學元素。
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% Which of the following is closest in meaning to “replicated” in the third paragraph?
AReproduced. BReassembled. CRecycled. DRestored.
答 案 A
詳 解 以下哪項與第三段中的「複製」意思最接近?
A重製;繁衍。
B重新組裝。
C回收。
D恢復。
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^ According to the passage, which of the following is an opinion, but NOT a fact?
AHumans and zebraf ish have 70 percent of genes in common.
BZebraf ish can quickly recover vision after damage to the retina.
CScientists are testing if the GABA theory works on mice as it does on zebraf ish.
DUnderstanding regeneration in zebraf ish may allow humans to regrow their organs.
答 案 D
詳 解 根據文章,下列哪項是意見,而不是事實?
A人類和斑馬魚有 70% 的基因是相同的。
B斑馬魚在視網膜受損後可以迅速恢復視力。
C 科學家們正在測試 GABA 理論是否適用於老鼠,就像它適用於斑馬 魚一樣。
D了解斑馬魚的再生或許能使人類的器官再生。
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第貳部分、混合題(占 10 分)
說明:本部分共有 1 題組,每一子題配分標於題末。限在答題卷標示題號的作答區 內作答,並依規定用筆作答。
第&至(題為題組
To support refugees and people facing crises around the world, the International Olympic Committee created the Refugee Olympic Team.
Refugee athletes have been invited to compete in the Olympic Games since 2016. Here are two refugee athletes and their stories.
Yusra Mardini is a swimmer who grew up in the war-torn country of Syria. Due to the unstable political situation there, Yusra sometimes had to train in pools under roofs that had been blown open by bombings.
In 2015 when she was just a 17-year- old, her house was destroyed in the civil war, so she decided to f lee her home country. She managed to reach Turkey through Lebanon. From Turkey, she boarded a small boat that held 20 people and set sail into the deep waters of the Aegean Sea. But 30 minutes later, the engine stopped and the boat began to sink.
Yusra dove into the cold water, and—with the help of her sister and two men—swam and pushed the boat for over three hours to reach the Greek island of Lesbos. They saved everyone aboard.
Yusra eventually settled in Germany and has since worked to inspire others to pursue their dreams. Her incredible story and superior swimming skills won her the opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games. She was a member of the Refugee Olympic Team for both the 2016 Rio Games and 2021 Tokyo Games.
Popole Misenga was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When he was nine, the country’s civil war claimed the life of his mother and left him homeless.
Escaping from the war zone, he wandered alone for a week in a rainforest before being rescued and taken to a center for displaced children in the capital, Kinshasa.
There, Popole discovered judo, from which he gained strength in body and mind.
“Judo helped me by giving me serenity, discipline, commitment—everything,”
he said. He trained hard and became a professional judoka. However, each time he lost a competition, his coaches would lock him in a cage for days, feeding him only coffee and bread. Finally, when he was cruelly abused for not winning medals at the 2013 World Championships in Brazil, he decided to seek protection.
Popole was granted asylum in 2014 by Brazilian government and later continued judo training at a youth facility. He made his Olympic debut at Rio 2016. He also represented the Refugee Olympic Team in 2021 Tokyo Games.
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中 譯 為了支持世界各地面臨危機的難民和人們,國際奧委會建立了難 民奧運代表隊。難民運動員已經自 2016 年起受邀參加奧運。這裡有兩 名難民運動員和他們的故事。
Yusra Mardini 是一名游泳 選手,在飽受戰爭蹂躪的敘利亞 長大。由於那裡不穩定的政治局
勢,Yusra 有時不得不在被炸開
屋頂下的水池中訓練。
2015 年,她才 17 歲,她的
家在內戰中被毀,所以她決定逃 離她的母國。她設法經過黎巴嫩 到達土耳其。她在土耳其登上一 艘載有 20 人的小船,開往愛琴 海。但30分鐘後,引擎停了,船 開始下沉。Yusra跳進冰冷的水 中,然後—在她姐姐和兩名男 子的幫助之下—一邊游泳一邊 推著小船,花了三個多小時到達 希臘的萊斯博斯島。他們救了船 上的每個人。
Yusra 最後定居在德國,在
那之後就一直致力於鼓勵他人追 求自己的夢。她令人難以置信的 故事和出色的游泳技能為她贏得 了參加奧運的機會。她是奧運難 民隊的成員,參加了 2016 年的里
約奧運和2021 年的東京奧運。
Popole Misenga 出生於民主 剛果共和國。在他九歲的時候,
國 家 的 內 戰 奪 走 了 他 母 親 的 生 命,並讓他無家可歸。逃離戰區 後,他先是在熱帶雨林中獨自流 浪了一週,後來獲救並被送往位 於首都金夏沙的小孩安置中心。
在 那 裡 ,Popole 發 現 了 柔 道,並由此獲得了身體和心靈上 的力量。他說:「柔道幫了我一 把,給我平靜、紀律、承諾—
還有一切。」他刻苦訓練,努力 成為一名職業柔道選手。然而,
每次他輸一場比賽,他的教練會 把他關在籠子裡好幾天,只餵他 咖啡和麵包。最後,當他因為沒 有在2013年的巴西世錦賽上獲得 獎牌而慘遭虐待的時候,他決定 尋求保護。
Popole於 2014 年獲得巴西政 府的庇護,後來在一家青年設施 繼續進行柔道訓練。他在 2016 年 里約奧運上初次登場。他還代表 難民奧運代表隊參加了2021 年的 東京奧運。
& 請根據選文內容,從兩則故事中各選出一個單詞(word),分別填入下列兩句 的空格,並視語法需要作適當的字形變化,使句子語意完整、語法正確,且符 合全文文意。(填空,4 分)
With her amazing courage and swimming skills, Yusra Mardini was not only able to save lives but also fulf ill her dream of A in the Olympic Games.
Judo helped Popole Misenga to be strong both physically and mentally, and gave him the courage to escape from the B of his coaches.
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答 案 A participating B abuse
詳 解 擁有過人勇氣和泳技,Yusra Mardini 不僅能夠拯救生命,還達成了她 A參加奧運的夢想。
柔道幫助 Popole Misenga 身心強壯,並給他勇氣逃離他教練的B虐待。
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* Which word in Popole Misenga’s story means “protection given by a country or embassy to refugees from another country”?(簡答,2 分)
答 案 asylum
詳 解 Popole Misenga 的故事中,哪一個單字代表「由國家或是大使館給予來
自另外一個國家難民的保護」?
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( 請從下列A到F中,選出對 Yusra Mardini 和 Popole Misenga 都正確的選項。
(多選題,4 分)
ABeing an Olympic medalist.
BGrowing up in an orphanage.
CJoining the Olympic Games more than once.
DLeaving his / her hometown because of war.
EShowing talent in sports after going to a foreign country.
FTraveling through several countries before securing protection.
答 案 CD
詳 解 A成為奧運獎牌得主。
B在孤兒院裡長大。
C參加超過一次的奧運。
D因為戰爭離鄉背井。
E到了國外之後展現運動才華。
F得到保護之前走遍各國。
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第參部分、非選擇題(占 28 分)
說明:本部分共有二大題,請依各題指示作答,答案必須寫在答題卷標示題號之作 答區內,作答時不必抄題。
一、中譯英(占 8 分)
說明:依題號將以下中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文。每題 4 分,共 8 分。
1 飼養寵物並非一項短暫的人生體驗,而是一個對動物的終生承諾。
範 例 Keeping pets is not a short life experience, but a lifelong commitment to animals.
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2 在享受寵物所帶來的歡樂時,我們不該忽略要善盡照顧他們的責任。
範 例 While enjoying the delight / joy (which is) brought by pets, we shouldn’t ignore / neglect / overlook the duty / responsibility of taking good care of them.
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二、英文作文(占 20 分)
說明:依提示寫一篇英文作文,文長至少 120 個單詞(words)。
提示︰不同的公園,可能樣貌不同,特色也不同。請以此為主題,並依據下列兩張 圖片的內容,寫一篇英文作文,文分兩段。第一段描述圖A和圖B中的公 園各有何特色,第二段則說明你心目中理想公園的樣貌與特色,並解釋你的 理由。
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參考範文 Given are pictures of two parks that are different in various aspects. On one hand, Park A boasts a children’s playground, where kids can have a full- body workout by stretching their limbs, climbing up and down, and sliding down from the top. The ground is paved with soft pads, which ensure safety should kids stumble or trip over something. Park B, on the other hand, is not equipped with any man-made facilities. Instead, people can immerse themselves in nature as they stroll among towering trees and on the lush grass, basking in sunshine while taking some time off.
My ideal park must cater to people of all ages and with different needs;
there will have to be toilets with shower facilities, a kids’ playground, and long benches and tables dotted among plenty of greenery. For one thing, we are expecting a future with an increasing percentage of elders, and probably also more of the homeless and the f inancially disadvantaged.
Aging population and widening wealth gaps are both by-products, though unwanted, of the development of modern economy. An ideal park must serve as a place for them to mingle, unwind, and for some, carry out their daily routine. A kids’ playground is also indispensable, since young children need an outlet for their excess energy. In brief, an ideal park must be a place where community residents can take their mind off something upsetting or worrying and then go on their way.
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