113 外交特考三等 外交領事人員英文組一 外國文(含新聞書信撰寫與編譯)(英文) 考古題詳解
第 一 題15 分
英譯中:
The world is currently going through significant changes as trade wars evolve into technology and capital wars, possibly leading to a new form of economic cold war. The lack of global coordination is causing more divisions, putting the world order at risk. We need to move beyond individual relationships and create global solutions for global challenges. What will happen if there is another global financial crisis? What if there is another worldwide contagion? What will we do when we face global challenges like droughts, floods, and fires? We must redesign the global architecture to strengthen the international liberal order and address the current geopolitical challenges.
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核心觀念
本題考查英譯中,重點在於辨識國際政治與經濟議題中的抽象概念,並將英文句子的邏輯關係完整轉換成自然、準確的繁體中文。全文以「全球局勢變化與治理挑戰」為主軸,依序說明經貿衝突擴大、全球協調不足、跨國危機的風險,以及重塑全球治理架構的必要性。
解題方法
先依語意將全文分成四層,再逐句翻譯:
- 局勢變化:貿易戰延伸至科技與資本領域,可能形成新型態的經濟冷戰。
- 問題與風險:缺乏全球協調加深分歧,危及世界秩序。
- 跨國挑戰:提出金融危機、傳染病及旱災、洪水、火災等情境,凸顯全球問題需要全球解方。
- 政策主張:重塑全球治理架構,以強化國際自由秩序並因應當前地緣政治挑戰。
翻譯時須保留原文的因果、目的及條件關係。例如,as 在此表示「隨著」,possibly leading to 表示「可能進而導致」;問句則應維持其提出問題、引發思考的功能。
逐句翻譯與解析
第一句
The world is currently going through significant changes as trade wars evolve into technology and capital wars, possibly leading to a new form of economic cold war.
**譯文:**當前世界正經歷重大變局,貿易戰逐漸擴大至科技與資本領域,並可能進而形成新型態的經濟冷戰。
go through significant changes 指「經歷重大變化/變局」;evolve into 在此不是生物演化,而是衝突逐漸轉變、擴大至其他領域。capital wars 可譯為「資本戰」,在本句脈絡下理解為資本領域的競逐。possibly leading to 修飾前述發展,表示其可能造成的結果。
第二句
The lack of global coordination is causing more divisions, putting the world order at risk.
**譯文:**全球協調不足正加深各方分歧,使世界秩序面臨風險。
the lack of global coordination 是「缺乏全球協調」或「全球協調不足」;putting the world order at risk 說明前述分歧造成的後果,可譯為「使世界秩序面臨風險」,不宜誤譯成世界秩序本身正在製造風險。
第三句
We need to move beyond individual relationships and create global solutions for global challenges.
**譯文:**我們必須超越個別國家之間的關係,為全球性挑戰提出全球性的解決方案。
move beyond 在此是「超越、突破……限制」;individual relationships 指個別國家或個別關係,應按上下文處理,而非直譯成「個人的關係」。句子主張從雙邊或個別互動,進一步採取全球層級的合作。
第四、五句
第 二 題15 分
中譯英:
貧窮是我們這個時代的一個迫切問題,須要立即關注。COVID-19 大流行導致極端貧困人數激增,這是這一世代人從來沒見過的情況。諸如兒童疫苗接種和國與國之間收入平等的關鍵進展並不如預期,這在過去三十年中是很少見的。貧窮不僅僅是缺乏可持續生計的收入和資源。它也表現為飢餓、營養不良、獲得教育和其他基本服務的機會有限、社會歧視和排斥,以及缺乏對決策的參與。如果目前的趨勢持續下去,到 2030 年,仍有高達 5.75 億人生活在極端貧困中,其中 8,400 萬兒童將無法上學。
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核心觀念
本題考查中譯英的語意掌握、句型轉換與正式書面語表達。翻譯時,先確認每句的主詞、動詞與邏輯關係,再選擇符合英文慣用語的搭配詞。全文語氣應客觀、正式,並維持原文的因果、轉折與條件關係。
解題方法
- 先掌握段落脈絡:全文依序說明貧窮的迫切性、疫情造成的衝擊、發展進度不如預期、貧窮的多面向定義,以及延續現況的預測。
- 拆解長句與抽象名詞:例如「收入平等的關鍵進展」可譯為 significant progress toward income equality;「對決策的參與」則可譯為 participation in decision-making。
- 注意搭配詞與句構:使用 require urgent attention 表達「須要立即關注」,以 If current trends continue 引出條件,以 as many as 強調預測人數上限。
參考譯文
Poverty is an urgent issue of our time and requires immediate attention. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in the number of people living in extreme poverty, a situation unprecedented in this generation. Significant progress in areas such as childhood vaccination and income equality among countries has fallen short of expectations, a setback rarely seen over the past three decades.
Poverty is more than a lack of income and resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods. It is also reflected in hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, and a lack of participation in decision-making.
If current trends continue, as many as 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty by 2030, including 84 million children who will be unable to attend school.
關鍵語句解析
- 迫切問題,須要立即關注:an urgent issue ... requires immediate attention。以 urgent 表達「迫切」,並用 require attention 表達「需要關注」。
- 極端貧困人數激增:a surge in the number of people living in extreme poverty。a surge in 表示「……大幅增加」;people living in extreme poverty 比直譯「極端貧困的人數」更自然。
- 這一世代人從來沒見過的情況:a situation unprecedented in this generation。
第 三 題45 分
英文寫作:
Write an essay of no more than 350 words to comment on the topic below. Discuss possible positive and negative views and give your own opinion. Support your position and discourse with reasoning and/or examples from readings, studies, experience, or observations.
Keeping up with the current geopolitical policy issues is crucial in today’s foreign affairs. What impact do you think the development of AI technology can have on geopolitical policies?
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核心觀念
本題是英文議論文寫作,考查考生能否分析人工智慧(AI)對地緣政治政策的正反影響,並清楚表達個人立場。重點不是羅列 AI 工具,而是說明 AI 如何改變國家蒐集資訊、制定政策、競爭與合作的方式。題目要求討論正面與負面觀點,最後提出自己的看法;作答上限為 350 字。
解題方法
可採「正面效益—負面風險—個人主張」的架構:
- 開頭點出 AI 已成為國際政治的重要因素,提出本文主旨。
- 正面部分說明 AI 可協助分析大量資料、預測危機及改善公共服務,讓決策更即時、更有依據。
- 負面部分聚焦於自主武器、網路攻擊、深偽資訊與演算法偏誤,指出這些風險可能加劇軍備競賽、誤判與國際不信任。
- 結尾表明立場:AI 的影響取決於治理方式,國家應建立透明、問責及國際合作機制。
撰寫時,每一段都以明確主旨句開頭,再用具體例子或因果關係支持。例子不必堆砌,能說明「AI 如何影響政策」即可。
參考英文範文(約 220 字)
Artificial intelligence is changing how governments understand threats and make foreign policy. Its influence can be beneficial, but it also creates risks that no country can manage alone.
On the positive side, AI can process satellite images, economic data, and public information much faster than human analysts. Governments may use these tools to detect military movements, anticipate humanitarian emergencies, or identify disruptions to food and energy supplies. Better analysis can help policymakers respond earlier and allocate resources more effectively. AI can also improve translation and communication, making diplomatic exchanges more efficient.
However, the same technology can increase geopolitical tensions. Autonomous weapons and AI-assisted cyberattacks may make conflicts faster and harder to control. Deepfake video
第 1 題1 分
The Airbnb owner requested ____ for the sabotage of the furniture by her customers.
核心觀念
本題考「字義辨析」及名詞與介系詞 for 的搭配。句意是:Airbnb 房東要求顧客賠償遭到蓄意破壞的家具。
解題方法
先抓住關鍵片語 requested ____ for the sabotage。其中 sabotage 指「蓄意破壞、破壞行為」;房東因家具遭破壞而提出的要求,合理內容是「賠償」,因此應選 compensation。常見搭配為 request compensation for damage,意為「要求就損害獲得賠償」。
選項分析
- (A) consumption:「消耗、消費」。常見搭配如 energy consumption(能源消耗),不符合遭破壞後要求賠償的語意。
第 2 題1 分
The data showed that female startup founders found the most success at North American schools, but the number was far from that of their male ____.
核心觀念
本題考「語境判讀」與名詞詞義。句子以女性創業者(female startup founders)和男性對照,空格應填表示「相對應的人、同類的人」的名詞,才能形成合理比較。
解題方法
先看句意:「資料顯示,女性新創創辦人在北美學校最成功,但這個數字遠不及她們男性的__。」前半句談女性創辦人的成功情形,後半句以男性創辦人作比較,因此空格須指男性的「對應者」。
選項分析
- (A) capability:能力,通常是不可數名詞;「male capability」意為男性能力,無法指與女性創辦人相對應的男性群體。
第 3 題1 分
Advancing technologies can ____ the power of the wind, water, and the sun to generate electricity.
核心觀念
本題考「動詞的語意與搭配」。句意為:先進的技術可以 ____ 風力、水力與太陽能的力量來發電。空格需要表示「利用、駕馭並有效運用」自然資源的動詞。
解題方法
先看動詞後方的受詞:the power of the wind, water, and the sun 指風、水與太陽的力量;再看目的片語 to generate electricity,說明這些力量被運用來發電。因此,空格應選能與 power 搭配、並帶有「有效利用」意思的動詞。
選項分析
- (A) distress:使痛苦、使苦惱;通常用於描述使人感到不安或痛苦,不能合理表示「利用自然力量發電」。
- (B) harness:利用、駕馭;
第 4 題1 分
This orphan has had to ____ for herself since she was a child.
核心觀念
本題考固定搭配 fend for oneself,意為「獨立照料自己、自力更生」。句中的 has had to 表示「一直不得不」,since she was a child 表示從她小時候起;因此空格要填入能和 for herself 搭配、表達獨立生活的動詞。
解題方法
先看空格後的 for herself,判斷是否形成常見片語 fend for oneself。代入後,句意為:「這名孤兒從小就必須靠自己生活。」
選項分析
第 5 題1 分
Snow-bound in a remote valley deep in the mountains, everyone ____ around the fire to keep warm.
核心觀念
本題考動詞的語意與搭配。句意是「受困在深山偏遠山谷中,大家為了保暖而圍在火堆旁」,關鍵線索是 around the fire(在火堆周圍)與 to keep warm(為了保暖)。適合的動詞應表示一群人靠攏、擠聚在一起。
解題方法
先看空格後的介系詞片語 around the fire,再配合目的 to keep warm 判斷動作:人們會聚在火堆旁取暖,因此選表示「擠在一起、聚攏」的動詞 huddle。主詞 everyone 在此視為單數,句中空格需填過去式動詞,以符合敘述語境;huddle 的過去式為 huddled。
選項分析
第 6 題1 分
An incredible breakthrough might happen in the near future to make pig organs ____ with human blood.
核心觀念
本題考形容詞的字義與固定搭配。句意是:不久的將來或許會有重大突破,使豬的器官能與人類血液「相容」。表示兩種物質或系統能夠共存、配合的形容詞是 compatible,常見搭配為 compatible with。
解題方法
先看空格後的介系詞 with,再依句意判斷要表達的關係。豬器官若要移植到人體,重點在於器官與人體血液能否相容,因此填入 compatible,構成 compatible with human blood。
選項分析
- (A) comparable:可比較的、相當的,常用於 comparable to/with,表示兩者可作比較或程度相近;不表示能與人體血液相容。
第 7 題1 分
The way to ____ her superior reading was to go around telling people the plots of the novels she has read.
核心觀念
本題考詞彙辨義,重點是根據句意判斷動詞。句中 The way to ____ her superior reading 意為「展現她閱讀能力高超的方法」,因此空格須填入表示「展現、證明」的動詞。
解題方法
先看空格後的受詞 her superior reading(她高超的閱讀能力),再看後半句 was to go around telling people the plots of the novels she has read(到處向人講述她讀過的小說情節)。這個行為是在向別人表現自己的閱讀能力,故空格應選 demonstrate。
選項分析
第 8 題1 分
Stella’s boss ____ her to take more care with her writing; there were five errors in the short letter she wrote.
核心觀念
本題考形近或較少見動詞的詞義辨析。句意是:Stella 寫的一封短箋有五個錯誤,因此老闆告誡她寫作時要更加仔細。關鍵是找出表示「告誡、責備、警告」的動詞。
解題方法
先讀後半句:there were five errors 說明 Stella 的信件錯誤不少;老闆對她的反應是提醒她提高注意,而不是稱讚、欺騙或躲避她。因此空格應填入帶有告誡意味的動詞。
選項分析
- (A) acclaimed:
acclaim意為「稱讚、喝采」。與信中有五個錯誤、要求她更仔細的語意不合。 - (B) deluded:
delude意為「欺騙、使……產生錯覺」。句意不是老闆欺騙 Stella。
第 9 題1 分
The ____ businessman engaged in illegal activities and was brought to justice.
核心觀念
本題考「人物特質形容詞」與上下文語意的搭配。句意是:「這名__的商人從事非法活動,最後被繩之以法。」空格應填入能描述其不法行為的負面特質。
解題方法
先看線索 engaged in illegal activities(從事非法活動),可知商人的行為違法、品行不端;後半句 was brought to justice 表示「受到法律制裁、被繩之以法」,進一步支持負面語意。因此應選擇表示「貪污腐敗的、不道德的」形容詞。
選項分析
第 10 題1 分
Why do some people choose to ____ modern technology and live a simple, low-tech lifestyle instead?
核心觀念
本題考「字義辨析」與「上下文推論」。句中 instead 表示選擇以簡樸、低科技的生活方式取代某種做法,因此空格應填入「避開、拒絕使用」現代科技的動詞。
解題方法
先抓句意:有人選擇「____ 現代科技」,轉而過簡單、低科技的生活。前後形成取捨關係,空格需要帶有「拒絕採用、刻意避開」的負面動作,才能和後面的 live a simple, low-tech lifestyle instead 語意銜接。
選項分析
- (A) eschew:正確。 意為「避開、戒絕、拒絕採用」,可說 eschew modern technology,表示選擇不使用現代科技。
- **(B) escort:錯誤。
第 11 題1 分
Recently, there have been 974 outbreaks of communicable disease ____ to the consumption of raw milk.
核心觀念
本題考動詞搭配與過去分詞片語。be attributed to 是固定搭配,表示「被歸因於、被認為是由……造成」。
句中的 disease outbreaks attributed to the consumption of raw milk 意為「被歸因於飲用生乳的疾病疫情」。
解題方法
先看空格前的 outbreaks of communicable disease(傳染病疫情)與空格後的 to the consumption of raw milk(飲用生乳)之間的語意關係:後者是疫情的可能原因。
能表達「將某事歸因於某原因」的搭配是 attribute A to B。題目使用被動語態,因此填入過去分詞 attributed,構成 outbreaks ... attributed to ...,修飾前面的疫情。
選項分析
第 12 題1 分
Sally could not understand why conversations with her husband always ____ like those by two people literally hating each other.
核心觀念
本題考查近形字辨義,以及動詞片語 degenerate into 的用法。degenerate 表示「惡化、退化」,常指情況逐漸變得更糟;句中的 like 則表示「像……一樣」。
解題方法
先看句意:Sally 不懂為什麼她和丈夫的對話總是「變得像兩個真的彼此憎恨的人在交談」。空格需要表示對話從一般談話逐漸惡化的動詞。
degenerate like those by two people... 在此可理解為「惡化得像兩個……的人之間的對話」。因此選 degenerated,搭配主詞 conversations,並與過去式 could not understand 的敘述時態一致。
選項分析
第 13 題1 分
When the burglar alarm ____ in the middle of the night, lighted windows in the neighborhood came back as if to ask what had happened.
核心觀念
本題考「動詞搭配與語境判讀」。主詞 the burglar alarm(竊盜警報器)發出聲響,後面的 in the middle of the night(半夜)以及鄰近住家的窗戶亮起來,表示警報聲響徹夜間,驚動了附近居民。
解題方法
先依上下文判斷空格需要表達的動作:警報器在半夜發出響亮、刺耳的聲音。blast 作動詞時可表示「發出響亮的聲音」;警報器的聲音也常以 blast 描述,因此選 blasted。
選項分析
第 14 題1 分
She ____ suggested that she wasn’t interested in the proposal, but didn’t say it outright.
核心觀念
本題考副詞的語意與語境搭配。句意是:「她__地表示自己對這項提案沒有興趣,但沒有明白說出來。」關鍵線索是 didn’t say it outright,意為「沒有直截了當地說出來」,因此前面的副詞應表示「含蓄地、間接地」。
解題方法
先看句尾的 but didn’t say it outright。but 帶出轉折:她確實傳達了自己不感興趣的意思,但表達得不直接。能描述這種間接表達方式的副詞是 implicitly,可譯為「含蓄地、暗示地」。
選項分析
第 15 題1 分
We spent the whole day discussing over the issue at the meeting but no ____ was reached.
核心觀念
本題考查名詞的語意與慣用搭配。句意是「我們整天在會議上討論這個議題,但最後沒有達成任何__」。英文常用 reach a conclusion 表示「得出結論、達成結論」。
解題方法
先看空格前的 no,可知空格要填名詞;再依句意判斷,前半句說雙方花了一整天討論議題,後半句轉折指出討論沒有產生結果,因此應填表示「結論」的名詞。常見搭配為 reach a conclusion。
選項分析
- (A) conclusion(結論):符合句意,且可與 reach 搭配成 reach a conclusion,意為「達成結論」。
- (B) interval(間隔、間歇):指兩個時間或事件之間的間隔;
第 16 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
The process of achieving a new mindset of learning from those around me came through the cultivation of relationships. I became fascinated by the new perspectives each person in my life could offer if I really took the time to connect. Not only did I improve my listening skills, but I began to consider the big-picture consequences my engagements could have. People interpret situations differently due to their own cultural contexts, so I had to learn to pay more attention to details to understand every point of view. I took on the state of what I like to call collaborative independence, and to my delight, I was elected to Student Government after my third year of trying.
Not long ago, I would have fallen apart at the presence of any uncertainty. As I further accept and advance new life skills, the more I realize how much remains uncertain in the world. After all, it is quite possible my future job doesn’t exist yet, and that’s okay. I can’t conceivably plan out my entire life at the age of 17, but what I can do is prepare myself to take on the unknown, doing my best to accompany others. Hopefully, my wings continue enabling me to fly, but it is going to take more than just me and my wings; I have to continue putting my faith in the air around me.
What does it mean when the speaker mentioned “achieving a new mindset” in the first paragraph?
核心觀念
本題考查閱讀理解中的主旨轉述:由第一句的關鍵語句 a new mindset of learning from those around me,掌握說話者所說「建立新的學習心態」具體指什麼。後文接著說,他開始欣賞身邊的人帶來的新觀點,並透過建立關係、聆聽與理解不同立場來學習。
解題方法
先將題幹第一句拆解:
- a new mindset:一種新的心態。
- of learning from those around me:向身邊的人學習。
因此,新的心態就是「開始向周遭的人學習」。接續句子提到每個人都能提供不同觀點,也說明了這種學習方式如何實踐;但「接受他人觀點」或「注意細節」是相關內容,不是第一句的核心意思。
選項分析
- (A) To conceive new plans for life. 意為「為人生構思新計畫」。第二段談到未來工作與人生尚有不確定性,但第一段的 new mindset 明確指向向身邊的人學習,與規劃人生無關。
第 17 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
The process of achieving a new mindset of learning from those around me came through the cultivation of relationships. I became fascinated by the new perspectives each person in my life could offer if I really took the time to connect. Not only did I improve my listening skills, but I began to consider the big-picture consequences my engagements could have. People interpret situations differently due to their own cultural contexts, so I had to learn to pay more attention to details to understand every point of view. I took on the state of what I like to call collaborative independence, and to my delight, I was elected to Student Government after my third year of trying.
Not long ago, I would have fallen apart at the presence of any uncertainty. As I further accept and advance new life skills, the more I realize how much remains uncertain in the world. After all, it is quite possible my future job doesn’t exist yet, and that’s okay. I can’t conceivably plan out my entire life at the age of 17, but what I can do is prepare myself to take on the unknown, doing my best to accompany others. Hopefully, my wings continue enabling me to fly, but it is going to take more than just me and my wings; I have to continue putting my faith in the air around me.
What has to do with the idea of “collaborative independence”?
核心觀念
本題考查閱讀理解與上下文推論。關鍵在於作者如何定義 collaborative independence(合作式獨立):保有自己的行動能力,同時願意與他人建立連結、理解不同觀點,並從互動中學習。
解題方法
先找出題幹中「collaborative independence」前後的線索。作者提到自己透過培養人際關係,從身邊的人身上獲得新觀點;為了理解他人的立場,也更留意細節。後文則說,面對未知時要做好準備,並盡力與他人同行。可見這個概念不是單指聽別人說話或參與活動,而是將個人自主與理解、連結他人觀點結合。
選項分析
(A) Improving listening skills.(提升聆聽技巧) 作者確實提到聆聽能力有所提升,但這是建立關係、理解他人過程中的一項收穫,不能完整代表「合作式獨立」的意思。
第 18 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
The process of achieving a new mindset of learning from those around me came through the cultivation of relationships. I became fascinated by the new perspectives each person in my life could offer if I really took the time to connect. Not only did I improve my listening skills, but I began to consider the big-picture consequences my engagements could have. People interpret situations differently due to their own cultural contexts, so I had to learn to pay more attention to details to understand every point of view. I took on the state of what I like to call collaborative independence, and to my delight, I was elected to Student Government after my third year of trying.
Not long ago, I would have fallen apart at the presence of any uncertainty. As I further accept and advance new life skills, the more I realize how much remains uncertain in the world. After all, it is quite possible my future job doesn’t exist yet, and that’s okay. I can’t conceivably plan out my entire life at the age of 17, but what I can do is prepare myself to take on the unknown, doing my best to accompany others. Hopefully, my wings continue enabling me to fly, but it is going to take more than just me and my wings; I have to continue putting my faith in the air around me.
What would the speaker do now at the presence of uncertainty?
核心觀念
本題考閱讀理解,重點是掌握文章前後對照,以及辨認與題目同義的改寫。題目問講者「現在面對不確定性時會怎麼做」,答案應依第二段後半部的明確陳述判斷。
解題方法
第二段先說,講者過去遇到不確定性時會崩潰;接著指出自己如今學會接受不確定性,並準備好面對未知:
“what I can do is prepare myself to take on the unknown”
其中 take on the unknown 意為「面對、迎接未知」,與 do his best to face the unknown 意思相符,因此選擇直接表達講者現在做法的選項。
選項分析
- (A) He would have fallen apart. would have fallen apart 指「會崩潰」,描述的是講者過去面對不確定性時的反應。文中說 “Not long ago, I would have fallen apart”,與題目問的「現在」不符。
第 19 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
The process of achieving a new mindset of learning from those around me came through the cultivation of relationships. I became fascinated by the new perspectives each person in my life could offer if I really took the time to connect. Not only did I improve my listening skills, but I began to consider the big-picture consequences my engagements could have. People interpret situations differently due to their own cultural contexts, so I had to learn to pay more attention to details to understand every point of view. I took on the state of what I like to call collaborative independence, and to my delight, I was elected to Student Government after my third year of trying.
Not long ago, I would have fallen apart at the presence of any uncertainty. As I further accept and advance new life skills, the more I realize how much remains uncertain in the world. After all, it is quite possible my future job doesn’t exist yet, and that’s okay. I can’t conceivably plan out my entire life at the age of 17, but what I can do is prepare myself to take on the unknown, doing my best to accompany others. Hopefully, my wings continue enabling me to fly, but it is going to take more than just me and my wings; I have to continue putting my faith in the air around me.
What does “putting my faith in the air around me” in the second paragraph imply?
核心觀念
本題考閱讀理解中的語境推論與比喻意涵。作者以「翅膀」比喻自己的能力與準備,以「周遭的空氣」比喻自己以外的環境與他人的支持。理解末句時,需連結第二段前文對未來不確定性的態度。
解題方法
作者說,自己無法在 17 歲時規劃好一生,但能做的是「準備好面對未知,並盡力陪伴他人」。接著以飛行作比喻:希望自己的翅膀能繼續助自己飛翔,但光靠自己和翅膀還不夠,還必須信任周遭的空氣。
因此,「putting my faith in the air around me」不是說未來已能確定,而是指在做好自身準備之外,也相信自己能獲得外在環境與他人的支持,勇於面對未知。
選項分析
- (A) If he had wings around him, he could fly. 錯。把「air around me」誤解成周遭有翅膀;原文的翅膀是作者自身能力的比喻,空氣則象徵外在支持。
第 20 題1 分
【題組共用題幹】
The process of achieving a new mindset of learning from those around me came through the cultivation of relationships. I became fascinated by the new perspectives each person in my life could offer if I really took the time to connect. Not only did I improve my listening skills, but I began to consider the big-picture consequences my engagements could have. People interpret situations differently due to their own cultural contexts, so I had to learn to pay more attention to details to understand every point of view. I took on the state of what I like to call collaborative independence, and to my delight, I was elected to Student Government after my third year of trying.
Not long ago, I would have fallen apart at the presence of any uncertainty. As I further accept and advance new life skills, the more I realize how much remains uncertain in the world. After all, it is quite possible my future job doesn’t exist yet, and that’s okay. I can’t conceivably plan out my entire life at the age of 17, but what I can do is prepare myself to take on the unknown, doing my best to accompany others. Hopefully, my wings continue enabling me to fly, but it is going to take more than just me and my wings; I have to continue putting my faith in the air around me.
What would be the best title for this passage?
核心觀念
本題考英文閱讀理解中的「主旨與標題判斷」。標題應涵蓋全文的核心發展,而不是只重述某一段或某個意象。
文章先寫作者透過培養人際關係,學會傾聽並理解他人的不同觀點;後段則談到面對未知時,作者不再只依靠自己,而是持續與他人同行、信任周遭的支持。全文主軸是:透過與他人連結,學習欣賞不同觀點,並以合作的態度面對未知。
解題方法
先抓首段的關鍵詞:relationships、listening skills、different cultural contexts、every point of view,可知作者從人際互動中學會理解他人的觀點。
再看末段如何延伸主題:作者承認未來充滿不確定,並提到需要「陪伴他人」及「信任周遭的空氣」。這些飛行意象呼應成長與面對未知,但文章重心仍是人際連結所帶來的學習與支持。
因此,應選能統攝「理解他人觀點」且最貼近前段核心的標題,而不是只鎖定飛行意象或其中一種人際互動效果。
選項分析
(A) Learning How to Rely on Others.(學習如何依靠他人) 末段提到作者必須對周遭的支持保持信任,因此「依靠他人」與文意有關;但文章也談到作者如何傾聽、理解不同觀點,以及在合作中成長。