115 民航特考三等 適航檢查科別 英文 考古題詳解
第 一 題10 分
英譯中:
The government at every level faced severe financial pressure as tax revenues declined. Meanwhile, the global trading system broke down, and many countries tried to protect their domestic industries by imposing high tariffs on imported goods. However, these protectionist measures only deepened the economic downturn.
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核心觀念
本題考英譯中,重點在辨識句子主幹、因果與轉折關係,以及經濟類詞彙的準確翻譯。全文描述稅收減少造成各級政府財政壓力、全球貿易體系瓦解,以及各國採取高關稅保護國內產業,結果使經濟衰退加深。
解題方法
先抓出三句的主幹,再確認連接詞呈現的邏輯:
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The government at every level faced severe financial pressure as tax revenues declined. 主幹是 The government ... faced severe financial pressure,即「各級政府面臨嚴重的財政壓力」;as tax revenues declined 說明原因,譯為「隨著稅收收入減少」。
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Meanwhile, the global trading system broke down, and many countries tried to protect their domestic industries by imposing high tariffs on imported goods. Meanwhile 表示同時發生的另一情況,可譯為「與此同時」。broke down 在此指制度或體系瓦解;by imposing ... 說明各國保護國內產業的方式,亦即「對進口商品課徵高額關稅」。
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However, these protectionist measures only deepened the economic downturn. However 表示轉折;
第 二 題15 分
中譯英:
將近兩個世紀前,人類首次乘坐由布料製成的熱氣球升空,乘客乘坐固定在氣球下方的吊籃。由於當時缺乏操縱方向的裝置,這些勇敢的冒險者只能完全依靠風的速度與方向來移動。由於空氣填充的氣球重量較大、所受到的浮力較小,因此它們通常會比較靠近地面,且漂浮的時間也比較短。
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核心觀念
本題是中譯英,重點在句子切分、過去時間表達、關係子句、被動語態,以及描述浮空原理時的比較級句型。全文可分成三句處理,依序交代早期熱氣球的乘載方式、飛行限制,以及較重氣球的飛行特性。
解題方法
先抓每句的主詞與主要動作,再補上時間、方式和原因等修飾語。翻譯時不必逐字對應中文語序,應以自然、清楚的英文呈現原意。
- 將近兩個世紀前,人類首次乘坐……升空
「將近兩個世紀前」譯為 Nearly two centuries ago。句子的核心是「人類首次乘坐熱氣球升空」,可用 humans first took to the sky in hot-air balloons 表達。「由布料製成」作為形容 balloon 的關係子句,用 which were made of fabric;「乘客乘坐固定在氣球下方的吊籃」則用 with passengers riding in baskets attached beneath the balloons 補充乘載方式。
- 由於當時缺乏操縱方向的裝置……
「由於」用 Because 引導原因子句;「缺乏……裝置」可用 there were no devices for controlling direction。主句的主詞是「冒險者」,以 these brave adventurers 表達;「完全依靠」用 had to rely entirely on,後接 the speed and direction of the wind,並以 to travel 表示移動方式。
- 由於空氣填充的氣球重量較大、所受到的浮力較小……
原文描述的是一般情況,因此用現在式 tend to。以 Since 引出原因,並用 heavier 和 less buoyant force 表達「重量較大」與「浮力較小」;結果則用比較級 closer to the ground 和 for shorter periods of time。
參考譯文
Nearly two centuries ago, humans first took to the sky in hot-air balloons made of fabric, with passengers riding in baskets attached beneath them. Because there were no de
第 三 題25 分
英文作文:
What can be done to promote the service quality of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Please elaborate on your viewpoint with approximately 250 words and be sure to support it with specific details.
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核心觀念
本題是英文作文,考查考生能否針對「如何提升桃園國際機場的服務品質」提出明確主張,並以具體措施和例子加以支持。作答重點是切題、結構清楚、細節具體,以及英文文法與用字正確。題目要求約 250 字,宜寫成一篇有引言、主體與結論的短文。
解題方法
可採「主張—措施—效益」的方式安排內容:
- **引言:**指出機場服務品質不只取決於設施,也取決於旅客能否順利、安心地完成旅程。
- **主體:**提出數項可執行的改善措施,例如改善尖峰時段排隊、整合即時資訊、加強多語服務,以及照顧長者、身心障礙者與親子旅客。
- **結論:**說明持續收集旅客意見並追蹤改善成果,才能讓服務品質穩定提升。
細節應能呈現措施如何落實,例如增派人員、設置清楚的多語指示、在手機頁面提供航班與候機資訊,而非只寫「改善服務」或「增加效率」等抽象口號。
參考作文(約 250 字)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is often the first place visitors experience in Taiwan. To promote its service quality, the airport should make every stage of a journey convenient, clear, and welcoming.
First, it can reduce waiting time at busy periods. By studying passenger flow, the airport can assign more staff to check-in counters, security checkpoints, and immigration areas when demand is high. Clear signs showing estimated waiting times would also help passengers choose where to go and plan ahead.
Second, airport information should be easy to find and understand. A mobile service could bring together flight updates, gate changes, transport options, and terminal maps in Chinese, English, Japanese, and other major languages. Staff at information counters should receive regular language and cu
第 1 題1 分
She ____ practiced the piano every day until she finally mastered the difficult song.
核心觀念
本題考查副詞的詞義辨析,以及副詞與動詞搭配時的語意是否符合上下文。
句意為:
她每天__練習鋼琴,直到最後終於熟練那首困難的曲子。
關鍵語意是「每天持續、不懈地練習」,因此空格應填表示「不懈地、鍥而不捨地」的副詞。
解題方法
先觀察句中的關鍵線索:
- practiced the piano every day:每天練習鋼琴。
- until she finally mastered:直到她最後終於熟練。
「每天練習」加上「直到終於成功」,表示練習具有持續性與不間斷的努力。因此最適合修飾 practiced 的副詞是 relentlessly,意思是「不懈地、持續不斷地」。
完整句意為:
She relentlessly practiced the piano every day until she finally mastered the difficult song.
她不懈地每天練習鋼琴,直到最後終於熟練那首困難的曲子。
選項分析
(A) stagnantly
stagnantly 意為「停滯地、毫無進展地」,源自 stagnant「停滯的」。
若填入句中,語意變成「她停滯地每天練習鋼琴」,不符合「持續努力直到成功」的正面語境。此字通常描述發展、思想、經濟等陷入停滯,並非描述為達成目標而積極練習的方式,因此錯誤。
(B) sluggishly
sluggishly 意為「遲緩地、懶散地、動作緩慢地」。
若填入句中,表示她「懶散或遲緩地練習鋼琴」,與後文「finally mastered the difficult song」所呈現的努力成果不相稱。
第 2 題1 分
The jury voted unanimously to ____ the defendant of fraud after reviewing all the evidence.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞的字義辨析,以及法律英文中常見搭配:
- convict:判定某人有罪;宣判某人犯下某罪 常用句型為 convict + 人 + of + 罪名。
- acquit:判決某人無罪,句型同樣為 acquit + 人 + of + 罪名。
句中提到陪審團審查所有證據後,對被告的判決結果,搭配 of fraud 可判斷空格需要填入表示「判定有罪」的動詞。
解題方法
句意為:
陪審團審查所有證據後,一致投票判定被告犯有詐欺罪。
關鍵搭配是:
其中:
- the defendant:被告
- of fraud:犯有詐欺罪
- convict the defendant of fraud:判定被告犯有詐欺罪
因此空格應填 convict。
選項分析
(A) acquire
acquire 意為「取得、獲得、習得」,例如:
- acquire knowledge:獲得知識
- acquire a new skill:習得新技能
- acquire property:取得財產
本句談的是法院對被告是否有罪的判決,不能說陪審團「取得被告的詐欺罪」。此外,本選項容易與 acquit 混淆;acquit 才是法律用語中的「判決無罪」,但題目選項並非 acquit,因此錯誤。
(B) convict
convict 作動詞時,意為「判定……有罪、宣判……犯有某罪」,常與 of 搭配:
convict the defendant of fraud
意為「判定被告犯有詐欺罪」。
句中 reviewing all the evidence 表示陪審團審查全部證據後作出有罪判決,與 convict 的語意完全相符,故為正確答案。
第 3 題1 分
Her dance movements were so ____ that they looked effortless; we could easily see each motion flow smoothly into the next.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 形容詞的詞義辨識。
- 語意與上下文判斷。
so + 形容詞 + that ...句型。
句意為:
她的舞蹈動作如此__,看起來毫不費力;我們可以清楚看見每個動作流暢地銜接到下一個動作。
關鍵線索是:
looked effortless:看起來毫不費力。flow smoothly into the next:流暢地銜接到下一個動作。
因此空格應填入表示「流暢的、連貫的」形容詞。
解題方法
先判斷句子的正負語氣,再利用後半句確認語意。
後半句指出每個舞蹈動作能夠「smoothly」流入下一個動作,描述的是動作連續、自然、協調的特質。因此空格需要與 smoothly 語意一致,且能修飾 dance movements。
fluid 可表示「流暢的、自然連貫的」,常用來形容舞蹈、動作、身體運動或文筆等具有柔順連貫的特質,完全符合句意。
句型結構為:
Her dance movements were so fluid that they looked effortless.
其中:
so + fluid表示「如此流暢」。that they looked effortless表示結果:「以致於看起來毫不費力」。
選項分析
(A) fluid
fluid 作形容詞時表示「流暢的、流動自然的、連貫的」。
第 4 題1 分
Due to ____ demand, the factory made a substantial investment in new equipment.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 分詞作形容詞,修飾名詞
demand。 - 字義判斷與語意邏輯。
demand與表示上升、下降的動詞搭配。
句意為:
由於需求____,工廠在新設備上進行了大筆投資。
工廠大量投資新設備,通常是為了因應市場需求增加、擴充產能,因此空格應填表示「上升、增加」的 rising。
解題方法
先觀察句子的因果關係:
Due to表示「由於」,後面接名詞或名詞片語。demand是名詞,空格須填能修飾它的分詞形容詞。made a substantial investment in new equipment表示「對新設備進行大筆投資」,通常反映生產需求增加,需要提升產能。
因此:
Due to rising demand, the factory made a substantial investment in new equipment.
可翻譯為:
由於需求上升,工廠對新設備進行了大筆投資。
句子的語意因果完整,故選 rising。
選項分析
(A) falling
falling 表示「下降中的、下跌的」。
falling demand 是正確的英文搭配,表示「下降中的需求」。單就文法而言,falling 可以修飾 demand;但需求下降通常會導致企業減少生產或縮減設備投資,與本句「大筆投資新設備」的通常語意不一致,因此不是本題答案。
(B) declining
declining 也表示「下降的、逐漸衰退的」。
declining demand 同樣是正確搭配,表示「逐漸下降的需求」。不過,與 falling 相同,需求持續下滑通常不會直接促成工廠大幅添購新設備,因此不符合本句的因果邏輯。
(C) reducing
第 5 題1 分
He tried to ____ his classmates into doing his share of the group project by threatening to report them.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞的字義、搭配用法與語境判斷。
句意為:「他試圖以威脅要向同學告發他們為手段,__同學去做小組報告中屬於他的工作。」
關鍵搭配為:
bully + 人 + into + V-ing 欺負、威嚇某人,使其做某事
句中有 by threatening to report them(以威脅要告發他們),表示以恐嚇、壓迫方式迫使同學替他完成應負責的工作,因此應選 bully。
解題方法
先觀察句型:
He tried to ____ his classmates into doing ...
空格後接:
人 + into + V-ing
其中 into + V-ing 表示「迫使某人做某事」。再依語意判斷,前方提到「以威脅告發為手段」,具有欺凌、威嚇的意味,符合 bully someone into doing something。
完整句意為:
他試圖以威脅要告發同學的方式,逼迫他們替他完成小組報告中屬於他的工作。
選項分析
(A) bully 欺負、威嚇;霸凌
正確。bully someone into doing something 表示「威嚇某人做某事、逼迫某人做某事」。句中使用威脅手段,完全符合語意與句型。
He tried to bully his classmates into doing his share of the group project by threatening to report them.
(B) shield 保護;掩護
第 6 題1 分
Many top tourist destinations are now ____ tougher restrictions as they grapple with overtourism.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 動詞的基本語意。
- 動詞與名詞的固定搭配。
- 依上下文判斷字義。
句意為:
許多熱門旅遊目的地正面臨過度觀光問題,因此目前正____更嚴格的限制。
其中,空格後接名詞片語 tougher restrictions(更嚴格的限制),最自然的搭配是:
impose restrictions:施加限制、實施限制
因此應選 imposing。
解題方法
句中的主詞是 Many top tourist destinations,搭配複數動詞 are;結構為:
因此空格應填入現在分詞,形成現在進行式:
are now imposing tougher restrictions
impose 是「施加、強制實施」之意,常與下列名詞搭配:
- impose restrictions:施加限制
- impose regulations:實施規範
- impose a ban:實施禁令
- impose a fine:處以罰款
- impose sanctions:施加制裁
全句可翻譯為:
許多熱門旅遊目的地在努力處理過度觀光問題之際,目前正實施更嚴格的限制。
選項分析
(A) transfusing
transfuse 意為「輸血;輸注液體」,例如:
- transfuse blood:輸血
- transfuse a patient:替病人輸血
其通常與 blood、plasma 或病人等相關,不與 restrictions 搭配。 transfusing tougher restrictions 在語意與搭配上均不成立。
(B) leveling
第 7 題1 分
Wearing a helmet is ____ when riding a motorcycle in this country, so if you don’t, you can be fined by the police.
核心觀念
本題考「義務、強制性」相關字義,以及語境判斷。
句意為:
在這個國家,騎機車時戴安全帽是____的,因此如果不戴,可能會被警方開罰。
後半句「if you don’t, you can be fined by the police」表示不遵守會受到罰款處分,前面的空格必須填入「強制的、法令要求的」之意。
解題方法
先抓語意線索:
- 「戴安全帽」是騎乘機車時的行為。
- 「不戴會被警方開罰」表示這不是個人選擇,而是必須遵守的規定。
- 因此空格應填表示「強制、必須」的形容詞。
四個選項中,只有 compulsory 符合「法律或規定要求必須做」的語意。
完整句為:
Wearing a helmet is compulsory when riding a motorcycle in this country, so if you don’t, you can be fined by the police.
意思是:「在這個國家,騎機車時戴安全帽是強制性的,所以如果不戴,可能會被警方開罰。」
選項分析
(A) optional
optional 意為「可選擇的、非強制的」。
若填入句中,意思會變成「戴安全帽是可自由選擇的」,與後文「不戴會被警方開罰」矛盾,因此錯誤。
(B) voluntary
voluntary 意為「自願的、出於自發意願的」。
第 8 題1 分
Even though Jake had no savings or plan, he made a(n) ____ decision to quit his job without thinking it through.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的字義與語境判讀,並測驗形容詞與名詞 decision 的搭配。
句意為:
儘管 Jake 沒有存款,也沒有計畫,他仍在沒有仔細思考的情況下,作出一個__的決定,辭掉了工作。
關鍵語句是 without thinking it through,意為「沒有把事情徹底想清楚」。因此,空格應填入表示「衝動的、未經深思的」形容詞。
解題方法
先抓句中的語意線索:
- had no savings or plan:沒有存款,也沒有計畫。
- quit his job:辭掉工作,屬於影響重大的決定。
- without thinking it through:沒有仔細思考。
上述資訊共同指向「缺乏審慎思考、憑一時衝動行事」,因此答案為 impulsive。
完整句意為:
Even though Jake had no savings or plan, he made an impulsive decision to quit his job without thinking it through. 儘管 Jake 沒有存款或計畫,他仍未經深思熟慮便衝動地決定辭掉工作。
選項分析
(A) objective
意為「客觀的」。 objective decision 指根據事實、證據或理性判斷所作的客觀決定,與句中「沒有存款、沒有計畫、未經深思」的情境不符,因此錯誤。
(B) impulsive
第 9 題1 分
The new CEO introduced a series of reforms to ____ the company’s malfunctioned management system.
核心觀念
本題考查近義動詞的語意辨析,重點在於判斷動詞與「malfunctioned management system(故障的管理制度)」之間的語意搭配。
句型為:
The new CEO introduced a series of reforms to ____ the company’s malfunctioned management system.
介系詞 to 後接原形動詞,表示「為了……」。句意是:
新任執行長提出一系列改革,為了__公司的故障管理制度。
既然管理制度已經發生故障,需要透過改革加以翻新、改造,因此應選擇具有「翻新、改造」意思的 renovate。
解題方法
先判斷空格所需的動作:
- 受詞為 the company’s malfunctioned management system。
- malfunctioned 表示「發生故障、運作失常」。
- 前方提到 introduced a series of reforms,表示執行長要透過改革改善現有制度。
- 因此空格應填入「改造、翻新」之意,而非單純維持或保存。
renovate 可表示「翻新、整修、改造」,不只適用於建築物,也可用於制度、管理方式、組織系統等抽象事物。故:
renovate the management system 翻新/改造管理制度
語意最為吻合。
選項分析
(A) sustain
sustain 表示「維持、支撐、使持續」,常見搭配包括:
- sustain economic growth:維持經濟成長
- sustain an injury:受到傷害
- sustain an argument:支持一項論點
若管理制度本身運作良好,才可能談維持其運作;本句明確指出該制度已經故障,改革的目的在於修整、改造,而不是維持原狀。因此不適合。
(B) renovate
renovate 表示「翻新、整修、改造」,可用於建築物,也可用於制度、系統或組織。
例如:
第 10 題1 分
She faced the difficult situation with remarkable ____, refusing to panic even when things went terribly wrong.
核心觀念
本題考查英文詞彙辨析與語意判斷,重點在於根據上下文選出符合語意的名詞。
句型為:
She faced the difficult situation with remarkable ____, refusing to panic even when things went terribly wrong.
其中 with + 名詞 表示「以某種態度或狀態」。後面的 refusing to panic(拒絕陷入恐慌)提供關鍵線索,表示她即使情況非常糟糕,仍能保持冷靜與鎮定。
解題方法
先將句子翻譯如下:
即使事情變得非常糟糕,她仍拒絕陷入恐慌,以非凡的__面對這個困難的情況。
空格所需的名詞,必須能表達「冷靜、沉著、不慌張」的心理狀態。
composure 的意思是「鎮定、沉著、冷靜」,常見搭配包括:
- maintain one’s composure:保持鎮定
- lose one’s composure:失去鎮定
- face a situation with composure:沉著面對情況
因此,選擇 composure 最符合句意。
選項分析
(A) sarcasm
Sarcasm 意為「諷刺、挖苦、嘲諷」。它描述的是說話方式或語氣,與「拒絕恐慌、保持冷靜」的上下文不符。
第 11 題1 分
The novel’s intricate plot and deep character development make it a ____ piece of literature.
核心觀念
本題考查英文形容詞的字義辨析,以及上下文語意判斷。
句意為:
小說錯綜複雜的情節與深刻的人物刻畫,使它成為一部相當____的文學作品。
關鍵線索是:
- intricate plot:錯綜複雜的情節
- deep character development:深刻的人物發展/人物刻畫
這些內容通常表示作品具有思想深度與文學價值,因此空格應填入帶有「深刻的、深奧的、意味深長的」正面形容詞。
解題方法
先判斷句子的整體語氣。句中以 intricate 與 deep 描述小說特色,皆屬正面且具有深度的特質,因此空格應選擇語意相近、且能正面評價文學作品的形容詞。
四個選項中,只有 profound 表示「深刻的、深奧的、意味深長的」,與前文的 deep character development 語意一致。
完整句意為:
小說錯綜複雜的情節與深刻的人物刻畫,使它成為一部深刻的文學作品。
選項分析
(A) trivial
意為「瑣碎的、無關緊要的、微不足道的」。 若作品被形容為 trivial,表示其內容缺乏重要性或深度,與句中的「錯綜複雜的情節」及「深刻的人物刻畫」不符,因此錯誤。
(B) profound
第 12 題1 分
The new manager was criticized for being ____ cautious, often delaying important decisions out of fear of making mistakes.
核心觀念
本題考「副詞的語意與搭配」。空格位於形容詞 cautious 前方,因此應填入能修飾形容詞、表示程度或態度的副詞。
- cautious:謹慎的、小心的
- excessively cautious:過度謹慎的
- 句意後半段提到經理「因害怕犯錯而經常延遲重要決策」,顯示他的謹慎程度已超出合理範圍,帶有負面評價。
解題方法
先判斷句子的語氣,再選擇符合語意的副詞。
句意為:
這位新經理因為害怕犯錯,經常延遲重要決策,因此被批評為過度謹慎。
關鍵線索是:
- was criticized for:因……而受到批評
- often delaying important decisions:經常延遲重要決策
- out of fear of making mistakes:出於害怕犯錯
這些內容不是單純描述「謹慎」,而是強調謹慎過頭,造成決策拖延。因此空格應填表示「過度地」的 excessively。
選項分析
(A) excessively
意為「過度地、過分地」,可修飾形容詞 cautious,形成自然搭配 excessively cautious,表示「過度謹慎」。
經理因害怕犯錯而不斷延遲重要決策,正符合「過度謹慎」的負面語意。故本選項正確。
(B) moderately
第 13 題1 分
The government will ____ new guidelines next week to improve public health safety.
核心觀念
本題考查英文動詞的語意辨析與固定搭配。句意為:
政府下週將 ____ 新的指導方針,以改善公共衛生安全。
空格後接名詞片語 new guidelines,需選擇能表示「發布、頒布指導方針」的動詞。
解題方法
先掌握句意與語氣:
- 主詞 The government 表示政府為公共衛生安全採取正式措施。
- 受詞 new guidelines 表示「新的指導方針」。
- 「政府發布指導方針」的自然搭配是 issue guidelines。
因此空格應填入 issue,完整句子為:
The government will issue new guidelines next week to improve public health safety.
其中 will + 原形動詞,所以填入動詞原形 issue。
選項分析
(A) issue:正確
issue 作動詞時,常表示「發布、頒布、發行、發出」,可搭配:
- issue guidelines:發布指導方針
- issue regulations:頒布規章
- issue a statement:發布聲明
- issue a warning:發出警告
政府發布新的指導方針,符合句意與正式英文用法。
(B) abandon:錯誤
abandon 表示「放棄、拋棄」,通常指停止支持某項計畫、政策或行動,例如:
- abandon a plan:放棄計畫
- abandon a project:放棄專案
第 14 題1 分
She looked at the scenic ocean, amazed by its ____ beauty and endless waves.
核心觀念
本題考查英文形容詞的字義辨析與語意搭配。
句型為:
She looked at the scenic ocean, amazed by its ____ beauty and endless waves.
空格位於名詞 beauty 前方,應填入能修飾「美麗」且符合海洋景象語意的形容詞。句中 endless waves(無止盡的海浪)提供正面且開闊的語意線索,因此空格應選擇表示「無邊無際的、無限的」之形容詞。
解題方法
先判斷四個選項的詞性皆可作形容詞,再依照字義與上下文判斷:
- scenic ocean:風景優美的海洋
- beauty:美麗
- endless waves:無止盡的海浪
整句意思是:
她望著景色優美的海洋,為它無邊無際的美麗與無止盡的海浪感到驚嘆。
能與 beauty 搭配,並和 endless 的「無止盡」概念相呼應者,為 boundless。
選項分析
(A) worthless
worthless 意為「沒有價值的、無用的」。
若填入句中,變成 worthless beauty,意思近似「沒有價值的美麗」,與前面的 scenic ocean 及整句讚嘆、欣賞的語氣矛盾,因此錯誤。
(B) homeless
homeless 意為「無家可歸的」。
第 15 題1 分
This NGO organization focuses on creating a safe environment for endangered species through habitat ____ and conservation efforts.
核心觀念
本題考查英文詞彙辨義與語意搭配。句意為:
這個非政府組織專注於透過棲地__與保育工作,為瀕危物種創造安全的環境。
關鍵線索是:
- endangered species:瀕危物種
- safe environment:安全環境
- conservation efforts:保育工作
- habitat ____:棲地__
與「棲地」及「保育」最自然搭配的名詞是 habitat restoration,意為「棲地復育、棲地恢復」。
解題方法
先判斷空格需要填入名詞,因為前面有名詞 habitat,後面並列 conservation efforts。接著根據句意,找出能促進瀕危物種生存、改善自然環境的行動。
「棲地復育」是指修復遭受破壞或退化的自然棲息環境,使其恢復原有的生態功能。這與「為瀕危物種創造安全環境」及「保育工作」在語意上完全一致,因此選擇 restoration。
完整句意為:
This NGO organization focuses on creating a safe environment for endangered species through habitat restoration and conservation efforts.
這個非政府組織專注於透過棲地復育與保育工作,為瀕危物種創造安全的環境。
選項分析
(A) restoration
- restore 是動詞,意為「恢復、修復」。
- restoration 是名詞,意為「恢復、修復、復育」。
- habitat restoration 是自然保育領域常見搭配,指「棲地復育」或「棲地恢復」。
- 符合句意,因此為正確答案。
(B) intonation
第 16 題1 分
Facing several obstacles, the team managed to complete the project thoroughly, ____ the supervisor’s expectations.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 動詞字義辨析。
- 「逗號 + V-ing 分詞片語」的用法。
- 常見搭配 exceed one’s expectations(超出某人的期待)。
句意為:
面對數項障礙,團隊仍設法徹底完成了計畫,超出了主管的期待。
其中 exceeding the supervisor’s expectations 為現在分詞片語,補充說明團隊完成計畫所達成的結果。
解題方法
先觀察空格後的名詞片語:
the supervisor’s expectations
能與 expectations 自然搭配,表示「超出期待」的動詞是 exceed。
句型為:
exceed expectations 超出期待、表現優於預期
由於空格位於逗號後,使用現在分詞 exceeding,形成分詞片語:
..., exceeding the supervisor’s expectations.
整句可理解為:
團隊完成了計畫,並且成果超出了主管的期待。
因此應選 (B) exceeding。
選項分析
(A) receding
recede 表示「後退、逐漸減退、退去」,例如:
The floodwater is receding. 洪水正在退去。
receding the supervisor’s expectations 不符合語意,也不是自然的英文搭配。期待不會被「退去」來表達超出預期,因此錯誤。
(B) exceeding
exceed 表示「超過、超越」,常見搭配包括:
exceed expectations 超出期待
exceed the limit 超過限制
第 17 題1 分
Despite his determination to concentrate, the constant notifications from his phone left him ____ during the lecture.
核心觀念
本題考「語意判斷」與「使役結構」:
leave + 受詞 + 形容詞
表示「使某人處於某種狀態」。句中:
the constant notifications from his phone left him ____ during the lecture
意為「手機不斷跳出的通知使他在上課期間處於某種狀態」。
前句的 Despite his determination to concentrate 表示「儘管他決心專心」,後句應接與「無法專心」相符的負面結果。
解題方法
先抓關鍵語意:
- determination to concentrate:專心的決心
- constant notifications:持續不斷的通知
- during the lecture:上課期間
手機通知不斷出現,會使人注意力被打斷、分散,因此空格應填入表示「分心的」的形容詞。
distracted 的意思是「分心的、注意力不集中的」,最符合全句:
Despite his determination to concentrate, the constant notifications from his phone left him distracted during the lecture.
翻譯為:
儘管他決心專心,手機不斷跳出的通知仍使他在上課期間分心。
選項分析
(A) attracted
第 18 題1 分
Thanks to its wide base and solid construction, the bookshelf showed impressive ____ during the earthquake.
核心觀念
本題考查「上下文語意判斷」與名詞搭配。句意為:
Thanks to its wide base and solid construction, the bookshelf showed impressive ____ during the earthquake. 多虧了寬大的底座與堅固的構造,這座書架在地震期間展現了令人印象深刻的____。
「寬大的底座」與「堅固的構造」能使書架在地震時不易傾倒,因此空格應填表示「穩定性」的名詞。
解題方法
先觀察句首的原因片語:
- wide base:寬大的底座
- solid construction:堅固的構造
這兩項設計都能提升物體抵抗搖晃、傾倒或位移的能力。再配合 during the earthquake,可知空格應表達書架在地震中的「穩定程度」。
四個選項中,只有 stability 符合此語意,且 show stability、impressive stability 都是自然的搭配。
選項分析
(A) stability 穩定性
正確。stability 是不可數名詞,表示「穩定、穩固、穩定性」。書架具有寬底座與堅固結構,因此在地震中展現高度穩定性,符合句意。
完整句意為:
多虧了寬大的底座與堅固的構造,這座書架在地震期間展現了令人印象深刻的穩定性。
(B) probability 可能性、機率
錯誤。probability 表示某件事情發生的可能性或機率,例如:
第 19 題1 分
After being accused of a scandal, the notorious politician decided to ____ from the election.
核心觀念
本題考查英文詞義、詞性及固定搭配。句意是:
這名聲名狼藉的政治人物遭到醜聞指控後,決定退出選舉。
關鍵片語為 withdraw from + 活動/職位/組織,表示「退出、撤回、不再參與」。
解題方法
先觀察空格後的介系詞 from:
withdraw from the election
其中 withdraw from 是固定搭配,表示「退出選舉」。將答案代入後,句意、文法與搭配均完整:
After being accused of a scandal, the notorious politician decided to withdraw from the election.
翻譯為:
這名聲名狼藉的政治人物遭到醜聞指控後,決定退出選舉。
因此選擇 (D) withdraw。
選項分析
(A) abandon 放棄、遺棄
Abandon 是及物動詞,通常直接接受詞:
abandon the election 放棄這場選舉
本題空格後已有 from,形成 abandon from,不符合標準英文搭配。因此即使 abandon 的基本語意接近「放棄」,仍不適合填入本句。
(B) deflect 使偏轉、轉移
Deflect 常指使物體偏轉,也可指轉移批評、注意力或責任:
deflect criticism 轉移批評
deflect attention 轉移注意力
第 20 題1 分
He was known for his ____ sense of humor, always ready with a clever remark.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的語意與固定搭配。句意為:
他以自己____的幽默感聞名,總是能隨時提出機智的評論。
關鍵片語為 a witty sense of humor,意思是「機智風趣的幽默感」。後半句 always ready with a clever remark 提供語意線索,表示他擅長說出聰明、風趣的話,因此應選 witty。
解題方法
先掌握句中關鍵語意:
- clever remark:聰明、機智的評論
- sense of humor:幽默感
- witty:機智風趣的、詼諧的
句中「總是能隨時提出機智的評論」與 witty 的語意完全一致,因此:
He was known for his witty sense of humor.
可翻譯為:
他以機智風趣的幽默感聞名,總是能隨時提出巧妙的評論。
選項分析
(A) dull
dull 表示「無趣的、枯燥的、遲鈍的」。 若填入句中,會變成「他以無趣的幽默感聞名」,與後文的 clever remark(機智的評論)語意相反,因此錯誤。
(B) witty
第 21 題1 分
After years of fruitful dedication and hard work, she finally ____ her dream of becoming a published author.
核心觀念
本題考查「語境判斷」與動詞字義辨析。
句意為:經過多年有成果的投入與努力後,她終於__成為已出版作家的夢想。
空格後接名詞片語 her dream,需要填入表示「實現、達成」的及物動詞。四個選項中,只有 attained 符合正面成果的語意。
解題方法
先掌握句中關鍵語意:
- After years of fruitful dedication and hard work:經過多年有成果的奉獻與努力
- finally:終於
- her dream of becoming a published author:成為已出版作家的夢想
「多年努力後終於實現夢想」是典型的正面語境,因此空格應填入表示「達成目標、實現理想」的動詞:
she finally attained her dream
完整句意為:
經過多年的努力與投入,她終於實現了成為已出版作家的夢想。
選項分析
(A) attained(達成、實現)— 正確
attain 是及物動詞,表示經由努力而達到某種目標、成就或理想,常與下列名詞搭配:
- attain a goal:達成目標
- attain success:獲得成功
- attain one’s dream:實現夢想
- attain a high position:取得較高地位
本句強調多年努力後終於完成夢想,符合 attain 的核心語意,因此選 A。
(B) forfeited(喪失、被沒收)— 錯誤
forfeit 表示因違規、失誤或未履行義務而喪失某項權利、利益或財物,常見搭配包括:
- forfeit one’s right:喪失權利
- forfeit a deposit:被沒收押金
- forfeit a chance:失去機會
第 22 題1 分
The school is ____ a new digital attendance system to improve accuracy and save time.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 動詞字義辨析。
- 現在進行式的句型結構。
- 動詞及物、不及物用法。
句型為:
The school is ____ a new digital attendance system ...
其中 is + V-ing 構成現在進行式,空格後接名詞片語 a new digital attendance system,因此空格應填入能直接接受詞、且符合語意的及物動詞。
implement 意為「實施、執行、推行」,常用於政策、制度、計畫或系統等,符合本句語意。
解題方法
先觀察句意:
學校正在__一套新的數位出勤系統,以提升準確性並節省時間。
「學校」對「新的數位出勤系統」最合理的動作是「實施、導入、推行」。因此應選擇 implementing。
完整句子為:
The school is implementing a new digital attendance system to improve accuracy and save time.
翻譯:
學校正在實施一套新的數位出勤系統,以提升準確性並節省時間。
句型分析如下:
The school:主詞is implementing:現在進行式,表示「正在實施」a new digital attendance system:implement 的直接受詞to improve accuracy and save time:不定詞片語,表示目的,即「為了提升準確性並節省時間」
選項分析
(A) conflicting
conflict 意為「衝突、不一致」,通常是不及物動詞,常見用法為:
- conflict with something:與某事物衝突
- conflicting opinions:互相衝突的意見
conflicting 後面不能直接接 a new digital attendance system 作為受詞。若要表達「與新系統衝突」,應改為:
The school is conflicting with a new digital attendance system.
但此句語意仍不自然,且與「提升準確性、節省時間」的正面目的不符,因此錯誤。
(B) conducing
conduce 意為「有助於、促成」,通常是不及物動詞,固定搭配為:
conduce to + 名詞 有助於……
例如:
第 23 題1 分
Her daily training routine showed her deep ____ to becoming a professional dancer.
核心觀念
本題考查字義辨析與固定搭配。
句型為:
Her daily training routine showed her deep ____ to becoming a professional dancer.
空格前有形容詞 deep,後面接介系詞 to,且 to 後接動名詞片語 becoming a professional dancer。句意是「她每天的訓練作息顯示出她對成為專業舞者的深厚……」。
其中 commitment to + N/V-ing 表示「對……的投入、承諾、奉獻」,最符合句意與搭配。
解題方法
先觀察句意與搭配:
- daily training routine:每天的訓練作息
- becoming a professional dancer:成為專業舞者
- deep ____ to:對……深厚的某種態度或投入
每天持續訓練,代表她對成為專業舞者具有高度的投入與決心,因此空格應填 commitment。
完整句意為:
她每天的訓練作息顯示出她對成為專業舞者的深厚投入。
選項分析
(A) comprehension 理解力;理解
comprehension 指對文字、語言或概念的理解能力,常見搭配如:
- reading comprehension:閱讀理解
- listening comprehension:聽力理解
本句談的是持續訓練及追求成為舞者的投入,並非理解能力。 此外,deep comprehension to becoming 也不是自然的英文搭配,因此錯誤。
(B) complexity 複雜性;複雜程度
complexity 指事物的複雜性或難以理解的程度,例如:
- the complexity of the problem:問題的複雜性
- the complexity of the system:系統的複雜程度
第 24 題1 分
Although the suspects soon ____ the police of their innocence, there was still suspicion of their involvement.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞的搭配用法與語意判斷,句型為:
表示「使某人相信某事」。
因此,convince the police of their innocence 意為「使警方相信他們是無辜的」。
句意為:
「雖然嫌疑犯很快就使警方相信自己無罪,但警方仍然懷疑他們涉案。」
解題方法
先觀察空格後的結構:
____ the police of their innocence
空格後是「人」the police,接著是介系詞 of 和名詞 their innocence,符合:
convince + 人 + of + 事
再依語意判斷,嫌疑犯能使警方相信自己無罪,最適合使用 convinced。句首的 Although 表示讓步,前半句雖然警方一度被說服,後半句仍然存在涉案疑慮,語意完整。
選項分析
(A) concluded
conclude 意為「下結論、推斷、結束」。常見用法包括:
conclude that...:推斷……conclude a meeting:結束會議conclude from...:由……推論
conclude 不使用「conclude + 人 + of + 事」表示「使某人相信某事」,因此不能接 the police of their innocence。
(B) confessed
confess 意為「承認、坦白」,常見用法為:
confess to a crime:承認犯罪confess that...:承認……confess to someone:向某人坦白
第 25 題1 分
The maximum ____ is up to seven years of imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
核心觀念
本題考查法律英文中的詞義辨識與固定搭配。
句意為:
The maximum ____ is up to seven years of imprisonment or an unlimited fine. 最高的____為七年徒刑或無上限罰款。
其中,seven years of imprisonment(七年徒刑)與 an unlimited fine(無上限罰款)都是法律上的制裁,因此空格應填表示「處罰、刑罰」的 penalty。
解題方法
先觀察空格後的內容:
seven years of imprisonment:徒刑an unlimited fine:罰款
兩者都屬於違法行為所承擔的法律制裁,能同時涵蓋徒刑與罰款的名詞是 penalty。
完整句意為:
The maximum penalty is up to seven years of imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
意為:
最高刑罰為七年徒刑或無上限罰款。
本句的 maximum penalty 是法律英文常見搭配,指「最高刑罰」或「最高處罰」。
選項分析
(A) quantity
quantity 意為「數量、量」,通常用於表示物品或事物的多寡,例如:
- a large quantity of goods:大量貨物
- the quantity of fuel:燃料的數量
徒刑與罰款不是此處所說的「數量」,因此不符合語意,也不能與 imprisonment、fine 構成合理的法律搭配。
(B) penalty
penalty 意為「處罰、刑罰、罰則」,可涵蓋徒刑、罰款等法律制裁。
常見搭配包括:
第 26 題1 分
We must understand how to ____ between what should be remembered and what should be forgotten.
核心觀念
本題考「字義判斷」與固定搭配。句型為:
We must understand how to ____ between what should be remembered and what should be forgotten.
其中:
- differentiate between A and B:區分 A 與 B、辨別 A 和 B 的差異
- what should be remembered:應該被記住的事物
- what should be forgotten:應該被遺忘的事物
全句意為:
我們必須了解如何區分哪些事情應該被記住,哪些事情應該被遺忘。
因此空格需要填入表示「區分、辨別」的動詞。
解題方法
先觀察空格位於不定詞 to 之後,因此必須填入原形動詞。接著分析句意:
句中 between 明確提示後方是兩個不同對象之間的比較與區分,最符合的搭配是:
代入後:
We must understand how to differentiate between what should be remembered and what should be forgotten.
文法與語意皆完整,故選 (D)。
選項分析
(A) commercialize
commercialize 是「使商業化、使商品化」的意思,例如:
The company plans to commercialize the new technology. 該公司計畫將這項新技術商品化。
本句談的是區分「應記住」與「應遺忘」的事物,與商業化無關;commercialize between 也不是符合本句語意的搭配,因此錯誤。
(B) rehabilitate
第 27 題1 分
She showed incredible resilience in the face of ____, never letting hardships stop her from achieving her goal.
核心觀念
本題考「語境判斷」與近形字彙辨析。
句中關鍵字為:
- resilience:韌性、復原力、堅忍不拔的能力
- hardships:困境、艱難
- achieving her goal:達成目標
- in the face of:面對、遭遇
整句語意是:她面對困境時展現出驚人的韌性,從未讓艱難阻止自己達成目標。因此空格應填入表示「逆境、困境」的名詞。
解題方法
先利用前後文判斷語意:
She showed incredible resilience in the face of ____, never letting hardships stop her from achieving her goal.
後半句的 hardships 已明確表示「困難、艱辛」,並且與前面的 resilience 形成「逆境—韌性」的語意搭配。
片語 in the face of adversity 是常見搭配,意思是「面對逆境」。代入後:
She showed incredible resilience in the face of adversity, never letting hardships stop her from achieving her goal.
意思為:
她面對逆境時展現出驚人的韌性,從未讓困難阻止自己達成目標。
句意完整,文法也正確。
選項分析
(A) adversity
adversity 意為「逆境、困境、不幸」,通常指生活中遭遇的艱難情況,常與 face、overcome、deal with、resilience 等字搭配。
常見用法包括:
- face adversity:面對逆境
- overcome adversity:克服逆境
- resilience in adversity:逆境中的韌性
第 28 題1 分
Smart technologies have heightened tourists’ likelihood of returning to a specific location by ____ the power of interactive technologies.
核心觀念
本題考查英文單字辨義與語意搭配,並涉及介系詞 by 後接動名詞的用法。
句型為:
Smart technologies have heightened tourists’ likelihood of returning to a specific location by ____ the power of interactive technologies.
其中:
- have heightened:已提高、增強
- tourists’ likelihood of returning:遊客再次返回的可能性
- by + V-ing:藉由做某事
- the power of interactive technologies:互動科技的力量、效能
全句意為:
智慧科技藉由運用互動科技的力量,提高了遊客再次返回特定地點的可能性。
空格需要填入能表達「善加利用、有效運用」的動詞。
解題方法
先觀察句型:
因此四個選項形式上皆可接在 by 後面,但真正的判斷關鍵在於語意。
句中「提高遊客回訪可能性」的正面結果,應搭配「運用互動科技力量」這種正向且合理的行為。harness 有「駕馭、利用、善用」之意,最符合上下文。
填入後:
Smart technologies have heightened tourists’ likelihood of returning to a specific location by harnessing the power of interactive technologies.
意思是:
智慧科技藉由善用互動科技的力量,提高了遊客再次造訪特定地點的可能性。
選項分析
(A) harnessing
harness 作動詞時,表示「利用、善加運用、駕馭」,常用於抽象力量或資源,例如:
- harness energy:利用能源
- harness technology:善用科技
- harness the power of data:運用資料的力量
harnessing the power of interactive technologies 表示「運用互動科技的力量」,語意、搭配及文法均正確。
(B) hampering
第 29 題1 分
Drivers who ____ the law by using mobile phones behind the wheel will be heavily fined.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞字義與固定搭配,尤其是動詞與 the law 的語意搭配。
句意為:
開車時使用手機而藐視法律的駕駛人,將被處以高額罰款。
其中 flout the law 是固定搭配,意為「公然蔑視法律、明目張膽地違法」。
解題方法
先觀察空格後的受詞為 the law,因此須選擇能表示「違反、蔑視法律」的動詞。
句型結構如下:
- Drivers:主詞
- who flout the law by using mobile phones behind the wheel:關係子句,修飾 Drivers
- will be heavily fined:主要子句,表示「將被重罰」
將 flout 代入後:
Drivers who flout the law by using mobile phones behind the wheel will be heavily fined.
意思通順,且符合英文慣用語,因此選 (B)。
選項分析
(A) covet
covet 意為「貪求、覬覦、渴望得到」,通常用於表示對某物或某人抱有強烈欲望,例如:
He coveted his neighbor’s expensive car. 他覬覦鄰居的昂貴汽車。
covet the law 不表示「違反法律」或「蔑視法律」,與本句語意不合。
(B) flout
flout 意為「公然蔑視、藐視、明目張膽地違反」,常與下列名詞搭配:
- flout the law:公然違法、蔑視法律
- flout the rules:公然違反規則
- flout regulations:公然違反規章
第 30 題1 分
The ship’s captain, seasoned by years at sea, remained calm as the ____ approached, issuing orders with precision while the crew rushed to secure the deck.
核心觀念
本題考查英文單字辨識與語境判讀。
句中關鍵線索為:
- ship’s captain:船長
- years at sea:多年航海經驗
- crew rushed to secure the deck:船員急忙固定、加固甲板上的設備
- remained calm:船長保持冷靜
這些語意顯示船隻正面臨海上劇烈天候,因此空格應填入表示「暴風雨、猛烈風暴」的名詞。
解題方法
先觀察句型:
The tempest approached.
空格位於冠詞 the 之後,並作為動詞 approached 的主詞,因此需要填入一個能夠「接近」船隻、且符合海上危急情境的名詞。
完整句意為:
船長在海上歷練多年,當暴風雨逼近時仍保持冷靜,精準地下達命令,而船員則急忙固定甲板。
其中「船長保持冷靜」與「船員急忙加固甲板」均是暴風雨即將來臨的合理反應,因此答案為 tempest。
選項分析
(A) missionary
missionary 意為「傳教士、宣教師」,指從事宗教宣教工作的人,通常是人的身分,不能合理作為逼近船隻並造成船員加固甲板的自然現象。
若填入:
as the missionary approached
意思會變成「當傳教士接近時」,與船員急忙固定甲板的海上危急情境不合,故錯誤。
(B) innovator
第 31 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
Scientists are increasingly worried about the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean. The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from the Southern Hemisphere and tropics northward. ____ in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south. This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating climate, especially in Europe, which ____ from milder temperatures due to the AMOC’s influence. However, global warming is disrupting the balance of heat and salinity that maintains this system, causing it to weaken. Some studies suggest the AMOC could collapse entirely within this century if warming continues unchecked. Such a collapse would bring dramatic climate changes, including winter temperatures ____ as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, with severe impacts on societies and ecosystems worldwide. Despite this, scientists ____ uncertain about how these cooling effects will interact with the overall warming caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels. René van Westen, a marine and atmospheric researcher at Utrecht University, emphasizes the key question: will the cooling from an AMOC collapse outweigh human-driven warming, or will warming ____? Understanding the balance between these opposing forces is critical for predicting Earth’s climate future and guiding policy decisions aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change.
核心觀念
本題考「時間副詞子句」與「從屬連接詞」的用法。
句子為:
____ in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south.
空格後接的是介系詞片語 in the Northern Hemisphere,整體表示「水進入北半球之後」。此處需要表達時間先後關係的字,因此選 Once。
once + 子句/分詞片語 可表示:
- 一旦……就……
- ……之後
此句可還原為:
Once the water is in the Northern Hemisphere, it cools, sinks, and flows back south.
為避免重複主詞與 be 動詞,簡化為:
Once in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south.
意思是:「水一旦進入北半球,就會冷卻、下沉,並向南流回。」
解題方法
先判斷空格與後文的邏輯關係:
- 水向北移動。
- 水進入北半球。
- 水冷卻、下沉,再向南流回。
因此,空格須表達「進入北半球之後」這個時間條件,而非轉折、讓步或次數。
Once 正好表示「一旦……之後」,符合句意與文法。
選項分析
(A) Once
正確。
Once 可作為時間連接詞,表示「一旦……」或「……之後」。本句是省略句,完整結構為:
Once the water is in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south.
簡化後即為:
Once in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south.
語意與句法皆通順。
(B) Twice
錯誤。
第 32 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
Scientists are increasingly worried about the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean. The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from the Southern Hemisphere and tropics northward. ____ in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south. This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating climate, especially in Europe, which ____ from milder temperatures due to the AMOC’s influence. However, global warming is disrupting the balance of heat and salinity that maintains this system, causing it to weaken. Some studies suggest the AMOC could collapse entirely within this century if warming continues unchecked. Such a collapse would bring dramatic climate changes, including winter temperatures ____ as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, with severe impacts on societies and ecosystems worldwide. Despite this, scientists ____ uncertain about how these cooling effects will interact with the overall warming caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels. René van Westen, a marine and atmospheric researcher at Utrecht University, emphasizes the key question: will the cooling from an AMOC collapse outweigh human-driven warming, or will warming ____? Understanding the balance between these opposing forces is critical for predicting Earth’s climate future and guiding policy decisions aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change.
核心觀念
本題考「文章脈絡判讀」與「動詞搭配」。關鍵句為:
This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating climate, especially in Europe, which ____ from milder temperatures due to the AMOC’s influence.
關係代名詞 which 指前面的 Europe。句意是:AMOC 對氣候調節十分重要,尤其使歐洲享有較溫和的氣溫。
固定搭配為:
benefit from+受益於……
因此應填入 benefits,構成:
Europe, which benefits from milder temperatures...
意思是「歐洲受益於較溫和的氣溫」。
解題方法
先判斷空格所在句子的語意:
- AMOC 將暖水輸送至北方。
- 這套洋流能調節氣候。
- 歐洲因 AMOC 的影響而擁有較溫和的氣溫。
- 因此,歐洲是「受益」的一方。
再觀察文法:
- which 引導非限定關係子句,指稱 Europe。
- Europe 為單數主詞,因此現在式動詞須加第三人稱單數字尾 -s。
- benefit from 是「從……中受益」的固定用法,故應使用 benefits。
完整句子為:
This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating climate, especially in Europe, which benefits from milder temperatures due to the AMOC’s influence.
全文大意為:AMOC 是大西洋的重要洋流系統,將暖水向北輸送;暖水在北半球冷卻、下沉後再向南流回。這套循環有助於調節氣候,歐洲也因而享有較溫和的氣溫。然而,全球暖化正在破壞維持 AMOC 的熱量與鹽度平衡,使洋流逐漸減弱。
選項分析
第 33 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
Scientists are increasingly worried about the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean. The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from the Southern Hemisphere and tropics northward. ____ in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south. This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating climate, especially in Europe, which ____ from milder temperatures due to the AMOC’s influence. However, global warming is disrupting the balance of heat and salinity that maintains this system, causing it to weaken. Some studies suggest the AMOC could collapse entirely within this century if warming continues unchecked. Such a collapse would bring dramatic climate changes, including winter temperatures ____ as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, with severe impacts on societies and ecosystems worldwide. Despite this, scientists ____ uncertain about how these cooling effects will interact with the overall warming caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels. René van Westen, a marine and atmospheric researcher at Utrecht University, emphasizes the key question: will the cooling from an AMOC collapse outweigh human-driven warming, or will warming ____? Understanding the balance between these opposing forces is critical for predicting Earth’s climate future and guiding policy decisions aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 語意判斷:依上下文判斷氣溫變化方向。
- 分詞片語:
winter temperatures dropping as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit中,dropping是現在分詞,修飾winter temperatures,表示「冬季氣溫降至……」。 - 搭配用法:
drop as low as + 數字是表示數值下降至某一極低程度的常見表達。
句意為:AMOC 崩潰將造成劇烈氣候變化,包括部分城市的冬季氣溫降至華氏零下 55 度之低。
解題方法
先觀察空格後的片語:
as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit
其中 as low as 表示「低至……」。既然後方明確指出氣溫低至華氏零下 55 度,空格應填入表示「下降」的動詞。
完整句子為:
including winter temperatures dropping as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities
結構分析如下:
winter temperatures:主詞,冬季氣溫dropping:現在分詞,表示氣溫正在下降as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit:說明下降到的最低程度in some cities:地點副詞片語
因此,正確答案為 (B) dropping。
選項分析
(A) rising
rise 表示「上升、升高」。
第 34 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
Scientists are increasingly worried about the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean. The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from the Southern Hemisphere and tropics northward. ____ in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south. This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating climate, especially in Europe, which ____ from milder temperatures due to the AMOC’s influence. However, global warming is disrupting the balance of heat and salinity that maintains this system, causing it to weaken. Some studies suggest the AMOC could collapse entirely within this century if warming continues unchecked. Such a collapse would bring dramatic climate changes, including winter temperatures ____ as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, with severe impacts on societies and ecosystems worldwide. Despite this, scientists ____ uncertain about how these cooling effects will interact with the overall warming caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels. René van Westen, a marine and atmospheric researcher at Utrecht University, emphasizes the key question: will the cooling from an AMOC collapse outweigh human-driven warming, or will warming ____? Understanding the balance between these opposing forces is critical for predicting Earth’s climate future and guiding policy decisions aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 連綴動詞 remain 的用法
- 主詞與動詞一致
- 動詞後接形容詞作主詞補語
- 語意與固定搭配判斷
題幹句子為:
Despite this, scientists ____ uncertain about how these cooling effects will interact with the overall warming caused by human activities.
主詞為複數名詞 scientists,後方接形容詞 uncertain,需要能表達「仍然處於某種狀態」的連綴動詞。
解題方法
句意是:
「儘管如此,科學家對於這些降溫效應將如何與人類活動造成的整體暖化作用相互影響,仍然感到不確定。」
remain 可作連綴動詞,意思是「仍維持、仍然處於」,句型為:
例如:
- The problem remains difficult. 這個問題仍然很困難。
- Scientists remain uncertain about the outcome. 科學家對結果仍然不確定。
由於 scientists 是複數主詞,現在式應使用原形 remain,不能加 。
完整句子為:
Despite this, scientists remain uncertain about how these cooling effects will interact with the overall warming caused by human activities.
選項分析
(A) remain:正確
remain uncertain 是自然且符合文法的搭配,表示「仍然不確定」。此處描述科學家目前持續存在的不確定狀態,語意與上下文完全吻合。
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Scientists are increasingly worried about the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major ocean current system in the Atlantic Ocean. The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from the Southern Hemisphere and tropics northward. ____ in the Northern Hemisphere, the water cools, sinks, and flows back south. This circulation plays a crucial role in regulating climate, especially in Europe, which ____ from milder temperatures due to the AMOC’s influence. However, global warming is disrupting the balance of heat and salinity that maintains this system, causing it to weaken. Some studies suggest the AMOC could collapse entirely within this century if warming continues unchecked. Such a collapse would bring dramatic climate changes, including winter temperatures ____ as low as minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, with severe impacts on societies and ecosystems worldwide. Despite this, scientists ____ uncertain about how these cooling effects will interact with the overall warming caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels. René van Westen, a marine and atmospheric researcher at Utrecht University, emphasizes the key question: will the cooling from an AMOC collapse outweigh human-driven warming, or will warming ____? Understanding the balance between these opposing forces is critical for predicting Earth’s climate future and guiding policy decisions aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change.
核心觀念
本題考「字義判斷」與「上下文邏輯」。空格所在句為:
will the cooling from an AMOC collapse outweigh human-driven warming, or will warming ____?
前半句提出兩種力量的對比:
- AMOC 崩潰造成的冷卻效應
- 人類活動造成的全球暖化
句中使用 or 表示二選一,因此後半句必須表達「暖化是否會勝過、占上風」的意思。
解題方法
先掌握句意:
AMOC 崩潰造成的冷卻,是否會超過人類造成的暖化,還是暖化會……?
此處需要填入能與 warming 搭配,並且表示「勝過冷卻效應、占優勢」的動詞。
prevail 可作不及物動詞,意思是「勝出、占上風、盛行」。因此:
will warming prevail?
即「暖化是否會占上風?」與前面的 outweigh 形成對應,語意完整。
完整句意為:
AMOC 崩潰所造成的冷卻,究竟會不會超過人類造成的暖化,還是暖化會占上風?
選項分析
(A) prevail
正確。prevail 表示「勝出、占上風、取得優勢」,可用於兩種力量、觀點或趨勢的競爭。此處與前面的 outweigh 相呼應,表達「人為暖化效果勝過 AMOC 崩潰造成的冷卻」。
will warming prevail? 暖化會占上風嗎?
(B) diminish
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In recent years, an increasingly prominent social trend has emerged in which pets—particularly cats and dogs—are anthropomorphized and regarded as “furry kids.” No longer seen merely as domestic animals, they are embraced as integral members of the family. From celebrating pet birthdays to dressing them in human-like apparel, many individuals refer to themselves as “pet parents” rather than owners. This phenomenon reflects a deeper emotional attachment and a redefinition of familial roles in contemporary society.
A key catalyst for this shift is the declining birth rate and the rise of child-free households, especially in urbanized, industrial societies. For a growing number of young adults, economic uncertainty, career-driven lifestyles, and the escalating cost of childrearing have rendered pet companionship a more accessible and emotionally rewarding alternative to parenting. Social media platforms further amplify this cultural shift by normalizing and glamorizing human-pet relationships, thereby reinforcing the perception of pets as child substitutes.
While the emotional fulfillment derived from treating pets as “furry kids” is undeniable, this trend also raises important ethical and practical concerns. Excessive anthropomorphism can lead to misguided expectations regarding animal behavior and needs. In some cases, animals are subjected to inappropriate diets, cosmetic treatments, or consumer-driven practices that prioritize human gratification over animal well-being. Moreover, on a societal level, this phenomenon may signify deeper psychological patterns, such as increased social isolation, delayed life milestones, or evolving conceptions of responsibility and intimacy.
Looking ahead, the “furry kid” phenomenon is poised to intensify, especially with ongoing innovations in pet technology and services. As the concept of family continues to diversify, companion animals will likely occupy an even more central role in people’s emotional landscapes. Nonetheless, it is imperative that society cultivates a balanced perspective—one that fosters both emotional connection and conscientious care, ensuring pets are respected not as human replacements, but as sentient beings with distinct needs.
What is this passage mainly about?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「主旨判斷」。作答重點不是尋找單一細節,而是掌握全文反覆討論的核心現象與作者的整體論述。
本文主旨為:現代家庭中,寵物愈來愈被當作孩子及家庭成員看待,此現象受到少子化、無子家庭、經濟壓力及社群媒體等因素推動,同時也伴隨倫理與照護上的問題。
文中關鍵詞包括:
- “furry kids”:毛小孩,指被視為孩子般對待的寵物。
- “pet parents”:寵物父母,表示飼主將自己定位為寵物的父母,而非單純的所有人。
- “child substitutes”:孩子的替代角色。
- “integral members of the family”:家庭不可或缺的成員。
解題方法
主旨題應先觀察文章的開頭、各段主題及結尾:
- 第一段說明寵物被擬人化,並被視為家庭成員與「毛小孩」。
- 第二段解釋此現象的成因,包括少子化、經濟不確定性、職涯壓力及育兒成本上升。
- 第三段指出此現象引發的倫理與實務問題。
- 第四段預測此趨勢將持續發展,並主張應在情感連結與負責任照護之間取得平衡。
全文雖然提到成因、問題與未來發展,但所有內容都圍繞同一主軸:寵物在現代家庭中逐漸被當作孩子看待。因此,應選擇能完整概括此現象的選項。
選項分析
(A) Traditional family roles are totally disappearing in cities. 錯誤。本文只說家庭角色正在重新定義,並未表示傳統家庭角色在城市中「完全消失」。“totally disappearing” 語氣過度,且文章重點是寵物角色上升,不是傳統家庭角色全面消失。
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In recent years, an increasingly prominent social trend has emerged in which pets—particularly cats and dogs—are anthropomorphized and regarded as “furry kids.” No longer seen merely as domestic animals, they are embraced as integral members of the family. From celebrating pet birthdays to dressing them in human-like apparel, many individuals refer to themselves as “pet parents” rather than owners. This phenomenon reflects a deeper emotional attachment and a redefinition of familial roles in contemporary society.
A key catalyst for this shift is the declining birth rate and the rise of child-free households, especially in urbanized, industrial societies. For a growing number of young adults, economic uncertainty, career-driven lifestyles, and the escalating cost of childrearing have rendered pet companionship a more accessible and emotionally rewarding alternative to parenting. Social media platforms further amplify this cultural shift by normalizing and glamorizing human-pet relationships, thereby reinforcing the perception of pets as child substitutes.
While the emotional fulfillment derived from treating pets as “furry kids” is undeniable, this trend also raises important ethical and practical concerns. Excessive anthropomorphism can lead to misguided expectations regarding animal behavior and needs. In some cases, animals are subjected to inappropriate diets, cosmetic treatments, or consumer-driven practices that prioritize human gratification over animal well-being. Moreover, on a societal level, this phenomenon may signify deeper psychological patterns, such as increased social isolation, delayed life milestones, or evolving conceptions of responsibility and intimacy.
Looking ahead, the “furry kid” phenomenon is poised to intensify, especially with ongoing innovations in pet technology and services. As the concept of family continues to diversify, companion animals will likely occupy an even more central role in people’s emotional landscapes. Nonetheless, it is imperative that society cultivates a balanced perspective—one that fosters both emotional connection and conscientious care, ensuring pets are respected not as human replacements, but as sentient beings with distinct needs.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the “furry kid” trend?
核心觀念
本題考查閱讀理解中的「細節辨識」與「文意比對」。題目問的是:
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the “furry kid” trend?
意思是「下列何者未被文章提及為『毛孩』趨勢的成因?」
解題重點在於逐一比對選項與文章第二段所列出的原因,找出文章沒有提到的內容。
解題方法
文章第二段明確說明,促成「furry kid」現象的因素包括:
- declining birth rate:出生率下降
- child-free households:不生育子女的家庭增加
- economic uncertainty:經濟不確定性
- career-driven lifestyles:以職涯為導向的生活型態
- escalating cost of childrearing:日益高昂的子女養育成本
- social media:社群媒體的推波助瀾
因此,判斷方式是:
- 找出各選項的關鍵概念。
- 回到文章中尋找同義或相近表達。
- 有明確對應者,表示文章曾提及;沒有對應者,即為正確答案。
選項分析
(A) The economic rewards of owning pets. 「養寵物所帶來的經濟報酬。」
文章提到的是 economic uncertainty,也就是「經濟情勢不穩定」,以及養育子女的成本上升;文章並未提到「養寵物可以獲得經濟利益或經濟報酬」。
此外,文章強調養寵物是較容易取得、且能帶來情感滿足的育兒替代選擇,並非因為寵物能帶來經濟收益。因此本項是未被文章提及的原因,符合題意。
(B) The instability of economic conditions. 「經濟情勢的不穩定。」
文章原文提到:
economic uncertainty
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In recent years, an increasingly prominent social trend has emerged in which pets—particularly cats and dogs—are anthropomorphized and regarded as “furry kids.” No longer seen merely as domestic animals, they are embraced as integral members of the family. From celebrating pet birthdays to dressing them in human-like apparel, many individuals refer to themselves as “pet parents” rather than owners. This phenomenon reflects a deeper emotional attachment and a redefinition of familial roles in contemporary society.
A key catalyst for this shift is the declining birth rate and the rise of child-free households, especially in urbanized, industrial societies. For a growing number of young adults, economic uncertainty, career-driven lifestyles, and the escalating cost of childrearing have rendered pet companionship a more accessible and emotionally rewarding alternative to parenting. Social media platforms further amplify this cultural shift by normalizing and glamorizing human-pet relationships, thereby reinforcing the perception of pets as child substitutes.
While the emotional fulfillment derived from treating pets as “furry kids” is undeniable, this trend also raises important ethical and practical concerns. Excessive anthropomorphism can lead to misguided expectations regarding animal behavior and needs. In some cases, animals are subjected to inappropriate diets, cosmetic treatments, or consumer-driven practices that prioritize human gratification over animal well-being. Moreover, on a societal level, this phenomenon may signify deeper psychological patterns, such as increased social isolation, delayed life milestones, or evolving conceptions of responsibility and intimacy.
Looking ahead, the “furry kid” phenomenon is poised to intensify, especially with ongoing innovations in pet technology and services. As the concept of family continues to diversify, companion animals will likely occupy an even more central role in people’s emotional landscapes. Nonetheless, it is imperative that society cultivates a balanced perspective—one that fosters both emotional connection and conscientious care, ensuring pets are respected not as human replacements, but as sentient beings with distinct needs.
What does the word “anthropomorphized” in the first paragraph most likely mean?
核心觀念
本題考查字義判讀與字根辨識,關鍵字為 anthropomorphized。
- anthropo-:源自希臘文,表示「人、人類」。
- -morph-:表示「形態、形式」。
- anthropomorphize:將動物、物品或自然現象賦予人類的特徵、情感或行為。
- anthropomorphized:其過去分詞,表示「被賦予人類特徵的」或「被當成人看待的」。
第一段提到寵物被視為 “furry kids”,飼主自稱 “pet parents”,並替寵物慶祝生日、穿著類似人類的衣服,均表示人們把寵物當作家庭中的孩子及人類成員看待。
解題方法
先將關鍵句還原:
pets ... are anthropomorphized and regarded as “furry kids.”
意思是:
寵物被賦予人類特徵,並被視為「毛小孩」。
再利用上下文判斷:
- “furry kids” 將寵物視為家庭中的孩子。
- “pet parents” 將飼主稱為「寵物父母」。
- 替寵物過生日、穿人類服裝,都是把人類的家庭角色與生活方式套用在動物身上。
因此,anthropomorphized 的意思是「被當作人類一般對待」。
選項分析
(A) Trained to behave like other animals. 意為「被訓練成像其他動物一樣行動」。
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In recent years, an increasingly prominent social trend has emerged in which pets—particularly cats and dogs—are anthropomorphized and regarded as “furry kids.” No longer seen merely as domestic animals, they are embraced as integral members of the family. From celebrating pet birthdays to dressing them in human-like apparel, many individuals refer to themselves as “pet parents” rather than owners. This phenomenon reflects a deeper emotional attachment and a redefinition of familial roles in contemporary society.
A key catalyst for this shift is the declining birth rate and the rise of child-free households, especially in urbanized, industrial societies. For a growing number of young adults, economic uncertainty, career-driven lifestyles, and the escalating cost of childrearing have rendered pet companionship a more accessible and emotionally rewarding alternative to parenting. Social media platforms further amplify this cultural shift by normalizing and glamorizing human-pet relationships, thereby reinforcing the perception of pets as child substitutes.
While the emotional fulfillment derived from treating pets as “furry kids” is undeniable, this trend also raises important ethical and practical concerns. Excessive anthropomorphism can lead to misguided expectations regarding animal behavior and needs. In some cases, animals are subjected to inappropriate diets, cosmetic treatments, or consumer-driven practices that prioritize human gratification over animal well-being. Moreover, on a societal level, this phenomenon may signify deeper psychological patterns, such as increased social isolation, delayed life milestones, or evolving conceptions of responsibility and intimacy.
Looking ahead, the “furry kid” phenomenon is poised to intensify, especially with ongoing innovations in pet technology and services. As the concept of family continues to diversify, companion animals will likely occupy an even more central role in people’s emotional landscapes. Nonetheless, it is imperative that society cultivates a balanced perspective—one that fosters both emotional connection and conscientious care, ensuring pets are respected not as human replacements, but as sentient beings with distinct needs.
According to the passage, what broader social issue may the furry kid trend reflect?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「主旨與推論」:根據文章內容,判斷「furry kid」現象所反映的更廣泛社會議題。
文中指出,寵物被視為家庭成員與子女替代者,除了與少子化、晚婚晚育及無子家庭增加有關,也反映出:
- 都市社會中社交孤立程度上升;
- 傳統家庭角色與家庭定義正在改變;
- 人們對責任、親密關係及人生階段的觀念逐漸轉變。
因此,正確答案是同時涵蓋「社會孤立增加」及「家庭重新定義」的選項。
解題方法
解答此類題目應先抓住題幹中的關鍵字:
what broader social issue may the furry kid trend reflect?
題目詢問的不是寵物照護方式,也不是寵物與飼主的情感本身,而是這種社會現象背後所反映的更大層次問題。
文章第三段明確指出:
“this phenomenon may signify deeper psychological patterns, such as increased social isolation, delayed life milestones, or evolving conceptions of responsibility and intimacy.”
其中:
- increased social isolation 對應「社會孤立增加」;
- evolving conceptions of responsibility and intimacy 表示人們對責任及親密關係的觀念正在改變;
- 全文對「pets as child substitutes」及家庭型態變化的描述,則支持「家庭重新定義」。
因此,選項 D 是對原文內容的整合與改寫。
選項分析
(A) A return to conservative parenting structures.
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In recent years, an increasingly prominent social trend has emerged in which pets—particularly cats and dogs—are anthropomorphized and regarded as “furry kids.” No longer seen merely as domestic animals, they are embraced as integral members of the family. From celebrating pet birthdays to dressing them in human-like apparel, many individuals refer to themselves as “pet parents” rather than owners. This phenomenon reflects a deeper emotional attachment and a redefinition of familial roles in contemporary society.
A key catalyst for this shift is the declining birth rate and the rise of child-free households, especially in urbanized, industrial societies. For a growing number of young adults, economic uncertainty, career-driven lifestyles, and the escalating cost of childrearing have rendered pet companionship a more accessible and emotionally rewarding alternative to parenting. Social media platforms further amplify this cultural shift by normalizing and glamorizing human-pet relationships, thereby reinforcing the perception of pets as child substitutes.
While the emotional fulfillment derived from treating pets as “furry kids” is undeniable, this trend also raises important ethical and practical concerns. Excessive anthropomorphism can lead to misguided expectations regarding animal behavior and needs. In some cases, animals are subjected to inappropriate diets, cosmetic treatments, or consumer-driven practices that prioritize human gratification over animal well-being. Moreover, on a societal level, this phenomenon may signify deeper psychological patterns, such as increased social isolation, delayed life milestones, or evolving conceptions of responsibility and intimacy.
Looking ahead, the “furry kid” phenomenon is poised to intensify, especially with ongoing innovations in pet technology and services. As the concept of family continues to diversify, companion animals will likely occupy an even more central role in people’s emotional landscapes. Nonetheless, it is imperative that society cultivates a balanced perspective—one that fosters both emotional connection and conscientious care, ensuring pets are respected not as human replacements, but as sentient beings with distinct needs.
What does the author suggest society should do in response to this furry-kid trend?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「作者主旨與建議」判讀。解題重點在於掌握文章結尾提出的立場,而非只根據前文的單一現象作答。
文章雖然承認「furry kid」現象帶來情感慰藉,也分析少子化、無子家庭、經濟壓力及社群媒體的影響,但同時指出過度擬人化可能造成:
- 誤解動物的行為與需求;
- 給予不適當飲食或美容處置;
- 以人類滿足為優先,忽略動物福祉。
因此,作者的主張不是全盤支持或反對寵物如同子女,而是強調情感連結與負責任照顧之間的平衡。
解題方法
題目問:
What does the author suggest society should do in response to this furry-kid trend?
關鍵在文章最後一段:
“Nonetheless, it is imperative that society cultivates a balanced perspective—one that fosters both emotional connection and conscientious care...”
其中:
- balanced perspective:平衡的觀點;
- emotional connection:情感連結;
- conscientious care:負責任、審慎的照顧。
這段明確表示,社會應在喜愛寵物的情感與負責任的照顧之間取得平衡。選項 C 正好完整對應此意旨。
選項分析
(A) Limit pet adoption to rural households. 「將寵物領養限制在鄉村家庭。」
錯誤。文章沒有主張依居住地限制領養,也沒有表示鄉村家庭比都市家庭更適合飼養寵物。文中提到都市化社會,只是用來說明少子化、經濟壓力與生活型態的背景,並非提出地域限制政策。