115 一般警察特考四等 行政警察人員類別 英文 考古題詳解
第 1 題
Proper blood ____ is essential for keeping healthy and avoiding medical complications.
(A) circulation (A) precaution (A) obligation (A) evolution
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核心觀念
本題考查字義辨析與固定搭配。句意為:
Proper blood ____ is essential for keeping healthy and avoiding medical complications. 適當的血液__對維持健康及避免醫療併發症至關重要。
「血液循環」是維持人體健康的重要生理功能,因此空格應填入 circulation,形成固定搭配 blood circulation。
解題方法
先觀察空格前的 blood,判斷後方需要填入能表示「血液運行、流動」的名詞,再依整句語意判斷:
- proper blood circulation:適當的血液循環
- 對維持健康及避免醫療併發症至關重要
句中的 is essential for 表示「對……是必要的、至關重要的」,後接的主詞應是有助於健康的生理功能,因此 circulation 最符合文意。
完整句意為:
適當的血液循環對維持健康及避免醫療併發症至關重要。
選項分析
(A) circulation(循環;流通) 正確。blood circulation 表示「血液循環」,指血液在心臟、血管及全身組織間的流動。良好的血液循環有助於輸送氧氣與養分、帶走代謝廢物,符合句中「維持健康及避免醫療併發症」的語意。
(B) precaution(預防措施;防備) 錯誤。precaution 指為避免危險或問題而採取的措施,例如:
take precautions against infection 採取預防感染的措施
第 2 題
The final ____ of the drama reveals many of the great mysteries that have been present in the series.
核心觀念
本題考查英文詞義辨識與語境搭配。句意為:
這部戲劇的最後一集揭露了許多在整個系列中一直存在的重大謎團。
空格前有形容詞 final,後接介系詞片語 of the drama,因此需要填入表示「戲劇中的一集」的名詞。
解題方法
關鍵搭配為:
- final episode:最後一集
- drama series:戲劇系列、連續劇
- reveal mysteries:揭露謎團
完整句子為:
The final episode of the drama reveals many of the great mysteries that have been present in the series.
其中:
- final 修飾名詞 episode
- of the drama 說明這一集所屬的戲劇
- reveals 表示「揭露」
- mysteries 表示「謎團、謎題」
因此空格應填入 episode。
選項分析
(A) revenue
意為「收入、收益」,通常指公司、商業活動或政府取得的金錢,例如:
The company’s revenue increased this year. 這家公司的收入今年增加了。
第 3 題
The ____ of the fans filled the football stadium as the home team finally scored.
核心觀念
本題考查「語境判斷」與常見英文名詞的詞義及搭配。
句意為:
The ____ of the fans filled the football stadium as the home team finally scored. 當主隊終於得分時,球迷的__充滿了足球場。
主隊得分通常會引起球迷歡呼,因此空格應填表示「歡呼聲」的名詞。句中的 filled the football stadium 也暗示空格所指的是能夠充滿整座球場的聲音。
解題方法
先抓住關鍵語境:
- the fans:球迷
- the home team finally scored:主隊終於得分
- filled the football stadium:充滿足球場
主隊得分是令人興奮、鼓舞的事件,球迷最自然的反應是歡呼。能與球迷及球場搭配的名詞為 cheers,意思是「歡呼聲、喝采聲」。
完整句意為:
當主隊終於得分時,球迷的歡呼聲充滿了足球場。
選項分析
(A) pranks
prank 指「惡作劇、淘氣的行為」,複數 pranks 為「惡作劇」。惡作劇不是主隊得分時球迷發出的聲音,也不能自然地搭配 filled the football stadium,因此錯誤。
(B) sighs
第 4 題
The family enjoyed the performance so much that they ____ wildly at the end of the show.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 動詞的字義辨析。
- 動詞與語境的搭配。
- 「so ... that ...」結果句型。
句型:
The family enjoyed the performance so much that they ____ wildly at the end of the show.
「so + 副詞/形容詞 + that ...」表示「如此……以致於……」。
其中:
- enjoyed the performance so much:非常享受這場表演
- at the end of the show:表演結束時
- wildly:瘋狂地、熱烈地
因此,空格應填入能與 wildly 搭配,且符合觀眾欣賞表演後反應的動詞。
解題方法
先掌握整句語意:
這家人非常享受這場表演,以致於他們在表演結束時熱烈地____。
觀眾在表演結束時,最自然的動作是「鼓掌」。英文「鼓掌」為 applaud,而 applaud wildly 表示「熱烈鼓掌、瘋狂鼓掌」,與句中的 wildly 形成自然搭配。
完整句子為:
The family enjoyed the performance so much that they applauded wildly at the end of the show.
中文意義:
這家人非常享受這場表演,因此在表演結束時熱烈鼓掌。
選項分析
(A) pointed
point 是「指向、指著」的意思,過去式為 pointed。
- point at someone:指著某人
- point to the door:指向門
句中若填入 pointed,意思會變成「他們在表演結束時瘋狂地指著」,不符合觀眾欣賞表演後的合理反應,也不與 wildly 形成適當語意搭配,因此錯誤。
(B) elevated
第 5 題
They went to the ____ to watch the latest action film on the big screen.
核心觀念
本題考查日常場所名詞與語意判斷。句中關鍵線索為:
- watch the latest action film:觀看最新的動作電影
- on the big screen:在大銀幕上
因此,空格應填入表示「電影院」的 cinema。
解題方法
先觀察句子的動作與場所搭配:
They went to the ____ to watch the latest action film on the big screen. 他們去____,在大銀幕上觀看最新的動作電影。
「觀看電影」通常搭配的場所是「電影院」,英文可用 cinema 表示。完整句意為:
他們去電影院,在大銀幕上觀看最新的動作電影。
所以選 (D) cinema。
選項分析
(A) ward 病房;病區
ward 通常指醫院中的「病房、病區」,例如:
The patient was taken to the emergency ward. 病人被送到急診病房。
病房不是觀看電影的場所,與句中的 watch the latest action film on the big screen 語意不合,因此錯誤。
(B) closet 壁櫥;衣櫥;小儲藏室
closet 指存放衣物或物品的「壁櫥、衣櫥」,也可指小型儲藏室,例如:
第 6 題
The hotel staff was very ____, making guests feel at home.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞字義與語意判斷。
句型為:
The hotel staff was very ___, making guests feel at home.
「was very ___」中的空格必須填入形容詞,描述飯店員工的服務態度。後半句「making guests feel at home」意為「使客人感到賓至如歸」,表示員工態度親切、有禮,因此應選擇具有正面意義的 courteous。
解題方法
先判斷語意方向:
- 「make guests feel at home」表示讓客人感到自在、受到尊重。
- 飯店員工若能達到此效果,通常是因為態度有禮、親切。
- courteous 意為「有禮貌的、謙恭的」,符合整句語意。
完整句意為:
飯店員工非常有禮貌,使客人感到賓至如歸。
選項分析
(A) mean
mean 可表示「刻薄的、不友善的」,也可表示「吝嗇的」。若飯店員工態度刻薄,通常不會使客人感到賓至如歸,因此不符合語意。
(B) rude
第 7 題
He used a sturdy hook on the wall to ____ his coat.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞的語意與搭配。句型為:
He used a sturdy hook on the wall to ____ his coat.
「to + 原形動詞」表示使用牆上的堅固掛鉤所要達成的目的。依句意,外套應是「掛」在掛鉤上,因此空格須填表示「懸掛」的動詞。
解題方法
句意為:
他使用牆上一個堅固的掛鉤來____他的外套。
牆上的掛鉤通常用來懸掛衣物,最自然的搭配是:
hang a coat 掛外套
因此填入 hang:
He used a sturdy hook on the wall to hang his coat. 他使用牆上一個堅固的掛鉤來掛外套。
此外,to 後面須接原形動詞,hang 正是原形,符合文法。
選項分析
(A) hang:正確。hang 作及物動詞時,表示「懸掛、吊掛」,可接衣物等物品作受詞,例如 hang a coat、hang a picture。本句語意與搭配均正確。
第 8 題
Trust is often considered a ____ element of any strong relationship.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的字義判斷與語意搭配。句意為:
Trust is often considered a ____ element of any strong relationship. 信任通常被視為任何牢固關係中的一項__要素。
空格後接名詞 element,四個選項皆可作形容詞使用,因此關鍵在於判斷哪一個形容詞最符合句意。
在良好人際關係中,**trust(信任)**通常被視為不可或缺、基礎性的要素,因此應選 fundamental。
解題方法
先掌握句子整體語意:
- strong relationship:穩固的關係
- trust:信任
- element:要素、成分
句子要表達的是「信任是建立穩固關係的重要基礎」。因此空格應填入表示「基本的、根本的、不可或缺的」形容詞。
fundamental 的意思是「基本的、根本的、必要的」,與 element 搭配自然,形成:
a fundamental element 一項基本/根本的要素
所以答案為 (D) fundamental。
選項分析
(A) minor
minor 意為「次要的、較不重要的、小的」。
若填入句中:
Trust is often considered a minor element of any strong relationship.
意思變成「信任通常被視為穩固關係中的次要要素」,與一般語意及本句強調信任重要性的方向相反,因此錯誤。
(B) trivial
trivial 意為「瑣碎的、無關緊要的、不重要的」。
第 9 題
Richard Carpenter was a talented musician with jazz training, creating unique ____ with interesting chord changes.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 字義判斷:依上下文選出符合語意的名詞。
- 語境搭配:判斷哪些名詞能與音樂創作、和弦變化等概念自然搭配。
- 詞性判斷:空格位於形容詞
unique之後,需填入名詞複數。
句意為:
Richard Carpenter 受過爵士樂訓練,是一位才華洋溢的音樂家,創作出具有有趣和弦變化的獨特____。
解題方法
先觀察關鍵語境:
talented musician:才華洋溢的音樂家jazz training:爵士樂訓練chord changes:和弦變化creating unique ____:創作獨特的某種音樂作品
chord changes 是音樂理論用語,指歌曲或樂曲中的和弦進行變化。因此,空格應填入與旋律、樂曲創作有關的名詞。
melody 意為「旋律」,複數為 melodies,與 creating、chord changes 形成自然的音樂語境:
creating unique melodies with interesting chord changes 創作出具有有趣和弦變化的獨特旋律
選項分析
(A) instances
instance 意為「例子、事例、情況」,複數為 instances。
creating unique instances 可理解為「創造獨特的事例」,但 instances 與音樂家、和弦變化的語境無關,不能合理表達音樂創作內容,因此錯誤。
(B) melodies
第 10 題
From now on all students’ health examination reports will be ____ and can be viewed online.
核心觀念
本題考查字義判斷與語意搭配。
句意為:「從現在起,所有學生的健康檢查報告都將被__,並且可以在線上查看。」
關鍵線索是 can be viewed online(可以在線上查看),表示健康檢查報告將轉換成數位形式,方便透過網路瀏覽。因此空格應填 digitized,意為「數位化的」。
句型結構為:
- will be + 過去分詞:未來式被動語態
- will be digitized:將被數位化
- and can be viewed online:並且可以在線上查看
解題方法
先觀察句子的語意:
- 主詞是 all students’ health examination reports,即「所有學生的健康檢查報告」。
- 報告本身不會主動執行動作,因此使用被動語態:will be + 過去分詞。
- 後半句提到報告可以在線上查看,合理的前提是紙本或實體資料已經轉成電子檔。
- 能表達「轉換成數位形式」的選項是 digitized。
完整句意為:
From now on all students’ health examination reports will be digitized and can be viewed online. 從現在起,所有學生的健康檢查報告都將數位化,並可在線上查看。
選項分析
(A) civilized
civilized 意為「文明的;有教養的」,也可表示「使文明化」。
若填入句中:
reports will be civilized
第 11 題
There’s no need to start from ____; you’ll see that you can capitalize on what already exists and make the most of it.
核心觀念
本題考查固定搭配與語意判斷:
- start from scratch:從零開始、白手起家、重新從最基本的部分做起。
- capitalize on:善加利用、充分發揮……的優勢。
- make the most of:充分利用、盡量發揮……的價值。
句意為:「沒有必要從零開始;你會發現可以善加利用現有的事物,並充分發揮它的價值。」
解題方法
空格位於片語 start from ____ 中。英文中,表示「從零開始」的固定說法是:
後半句的 what already exists 表示「現有的事物」,而 capitalize on 與 make the most of it 都有「善用既有資源」的意思,因此前後語意形成對比:
- 不必從零開始;
- 應該利用已經存在的資源。
因此空格應填入 scratch。
完整句子:
There’s no need to start from scratch; you’ll see that you can capitalize on what already exists and make the most of it.
翻譯:
沒有必要從零開始;你會發現自己可以善加利用現有的事物,並充分發揮其價值。
選項分析
(A) border
第 12 題
To expand the laboratory, the company plans to ____ between 50 and 75 engineers over the next two years.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 四個動詞的字義辨析。
- 依據上下文判斷語意。
- 常見搭配:,表示「招募、聘用某人」。
句意為:
為了擴建實驗室,公司計畫在未來兩年內招募 50 至 75 名工程師。
其中,To expand the laboratory 表示「為了擴建實驗室」,說明公司需要增加人力;between 50 and 75 engineers 表示「介於 50 至 75 名工程師之間」。
解題方法
先觀察句型:
The company plans to ____ between 50 and 75 engineers.
plan to + 原形動詞 表示「計畫做某事」,因此四個選項在文法形式上皆可接在 to 後面,關鍵必須放在語意判斷。
公司為了擴建實驗室,合理的行動是「增加工程師人力」,因此空格應填入表示「招募、聘用」的動詞 recruit。
完整句子為:
To expand the laboratory, the company plans to recruit between 50 and 75 engineers over the next two years.
意思是:
為了擴建實驗室,公司計畫在未來兩年內招募 50 至 75 名工程師。
選項分析
(A) dismiss
dismiss 意為「解雇、遣散;駁回;解散」。
若填入句中:
The company plans to dismiss between 50 and 75 engineers.
意思會變成「公司計畫解雇 50 至 75 名工程師」,與前方「為了擴建實驗室」以及需要增加人力的語境不合,因此錯誤。
常見搭配:
dismiss an employee:解雇員工dismiss a case:駁回案件dismiss the class:解散班級
(B) forsake
forsake 意為「遺棄、拋棄、放棄」,通常用於人、責任、原則、習慣等遭到放棄的情況,語氣較正式。
第 13 題
Coaches play an important role in guiding ____ in competitive sports.
核心觀念
本題考查英文單字辨識與語意判斷。
句型為:
Coaches play an important role in guiding ____ in competitive sports.
其中:
- Coaches:教練
- play an important role in V-ing:在……方面扮演重要角色
- guiding:引導、指導
- competitive sports:競技運動
句意為:「教練在競技運動中,對於引導____扮演重要角色。」
空格應填入「接受教練指導、參與競技運動的人」,因此答案為 athletes(運動員)。
解題方法
先掌握句子的主幹:
Coaches guide ____ in competitive sports.
主詞是 Coaches(教練),動詞是 guiding(引導、指導)。依照語意,教練通常指導的是參與運動競賽的選手,因此空格應填表示「運動員」的名詞。
完整句意為:
教練在競技運動中,對於指導運動員扮演重要角色。
因此選擇 (A) athletes。
選項分析
(A) athletes — 正確
athlete 指「運動員、選手」,複數為 athletes。競技運動中的教練主要工作之一,就是訓練、指導及協助運動員提升表現,符合句子的語意與文法。
第 14 題
Everybody pulled their weight and the business improved ____ in three months.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 片語 pull one’s weight 的意思。
- 副詞的詞義與語意搭配。
- 副詞修飾動詞時,須符合句意與語境。
句意為:
Everybody pulled their weight and the business improved ____ in three months. 每個人都盡了自己的責任,因此這門生意在三個月內有了__的改善。
pull one’s weight 意為「盡自己的本分、做好分內工作、共同分擔責任」。 因此前半句表示所有人都努力工作,後半句自然應接「生意大幅改善」之意。
解題方法
空格位於動詞 improved 之後,須填入副詞,說明生意改善的程度或方式。
四個選項皆為副詞,但能否作答不能只看詞性,還要判斷:
- 詞義是否符合上下文。
- 副詞與 improved 的搭配是否自然。
- 是否能與「大家共同努力,生意變好」的因果關係相互呼應。
significantly 意為「顯著地、大幅地、明顯地」,可修飾 improved,表示生意在三個月內有明顯進步,符合整句語意。
完整句子為:
Everybody pulled their weight and the business improved significantly in three months.
意思是:
每個人都盡了自己的責任,因此生意在三個月內有了顯著改善。
選項分析
(A) doubtfully
doubtfully 意為「懷疑地、不確定地」,通常表示人的態度或說話方式,例如:
He looked at me doubtfully. 他懷疑地看著我。
第 15 題
Over the years, Peter’s business ____ and now has more than thirty branches worldwide.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞的字義、搭配與語意判斷。
句意為:「多年來,彼得的事業逐漸擴展,如今在全世界已有三十多家分店。」
關鍵線索是:
- Over the years:多年來,表示長時間逐步發展。
- now has more than thirty branches worldwide:現在在全球擁有三十多家分店,說明事業規模變大。
因此,空格應填表示「擴張、擴大」的 expanded。
解題方法
先依後半句判斷事業的變化方向:
now has more than thirty branches worldwide
從原本的事業發展到擁有全球三十多家分店,顯然是規模增加、業務擴張。
此外,expand 可作不及物動詞,表示「擴大、擴展」:
Peter’s business expanded. 彼得的事業擴大了。
題目中的主詞是 Peter’s business,後面沒有直接受詞,因此使用不及物的 expanded 最自然。
完整句意為:
Over the years, Peter’s business expanded and now has more than thirty branches worldwide. 多年來,彼得的事業逐漸擴展,如今在全世界已有三十多家分店。
選項分析
(A) absorbed 吸收;吸引;吞併
absorb 通常表示「吸收液體、吸收資訊、吸引注意力」,也可表示「吞併、合併其他公司」。
第 16 題
The representatives from both countries ____ and finally reached an agreement on fair trade.
核心觀念
本題考查「上下文語意判斷」與「動詞詞義辨析」。
句意為:兩國代表進行協商,最後就公平貿易達成協議。
關鍵片語為:
- negotiate:談判、協商
- reach an agreement:達成協議
句中主詞為 The representatives from both countries,動詞需使用過去式,與 reached 形成先後發生的動作:
The representatives from both countries negotiated and finally reached an agreement on fair trade.
意為:「兩國代表進行協商,最後就公平貿易達成協議。」
解題方法
先觀察句意與動詞搭配:
- 兩國代表要就公平貿易達成協議,通常必須先「談判、協商」。
- negotiate 與國際貿易、雙邊協議、外交談判等語境高度搭配。
- 空格中的動詞與 reached 以 and 連接,皆為過去式,表示先協商,後達成協議。
因此,空格應填入 negotiated。
選項分析
(A) commuted
commute 意為「通勤」,指往返住家與工作地點之間,例如:
He commutes to work by train.
填入後成為「兩國代表通勤,最後達成協議」,與國際協議的語意不合,因此錯誤。
(B) hesitated
第 17 題
She is ____ to helping stray animals, spending all her weekends feeding and caring for them.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的字義與固定搭配,尤其是:
- be devoted to + 名詞/V-ing:致力於……、熱衷於……
- devote oneself to + 名詞/V-ing:奉獻自己於……
句中後半段 spending all her weekends feeding and caring for them 說明她把每個週末都用來餵養、照顧流浪動物,因此前方應填入表示「全心投入、致力於」的形容詞。
解題方法
句型為:
She is ____ to helping stray animals.
空格後接 to helping。此處的 to 是介系詞,因此後面接動名詞 helping,形成固定搭配:
be devoted to + V-ing 致力於做某事、熱心於做某事
完整句意為:
她致力於幫助流浪動物,把所有週末都花在餵養和照顧牠們上。
後面的分詞片語 spending all her weekends... 進一步補充她投入時間照顧流浪動物的行為,與 devoted 的語意完全一致。
選項分析
(A) devoted
- devoted 作形容詞,意為「投入的、忠誠的、熱心的」。
- 常見搭配為 be devoted to + 名詞/V-ing。
- devoted to helping stray animals 表示「致力於幫助流浪動物」。
- 符合文法、搭配及上下文語意,故為正確答案。
(B) derided
- deride 意為「嘲笑、嘲弄」;derided 是其過去式或過去分詞。
第 18 題
She ____ grabbed the wrong suitcase at the airport, realizing her carelessness only when she got home.
核心觀念
本題考「副詞的詞義與語意判斷」。空格位於動詞片語 grabbed the wrong suitcase 前,需填入能修飾動詞 grabbed 的副詞,說明她拿錯行李箱的方式或原因。
句意為:
她在機場誤拿了錯的行李箱,直到回到家才發現自己的粗心。
其中 mistakenly 意為「錯誤地、誤以為是正確地、因疏忽而」,符合「拿錯行李箱」的語意。
解題方法
先判斷句中關鍵語意:
- the wrong suitcase:錯的行李箱
- realizing her carelessness:意識到自己的粗心
- only when she got home:直到回家時才發現
這些線索共同表示她並非故意拿錯,而是因疏忽、誤認而拿錯。因此空格應填表示「錯誤地、誤拿地」的副詞:
整句可翻譯為:
她在機場誤拿了錯的行李箱,直到回家才意識到自己的粗心。
選項分析
(A) mistakenly:正確
mistakenly 是副詞,意為「錯誤地、誤地、因疏忽而」。
mistakenly grabbed the wrong suitcase 表示「誤拿了錯的行李箱」,與後面的 realizing her carelessness 完全呼應,因此為正確答案。
例句:
He mistakenly sent the email to the wrong person. 他誤把電子郵件寄給了錯的人。
第 19 題
Jimmy is a(n) ____ person; he seldom complains or loses his temper.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的字義與語境判斷。
句意為:「Jimmy 是一個____的人;他很少抱怨,也很少發脾氣。」其中:
- seldom:很少,表示某行為發生頻率低。
- complain:抱怨。
- lose one’s temper:發脾氣、失去耐性。
一個很少抱怨、很少發脾氣的人,通常具有「寬容、能忍耐、好相處」的特質,因此應選 tolerant。
解題方法
先抓句中對人物性格的描述:
he seldom complains or loses his temper
「很少抱怨」及「很少發脾氣」共同指向一種能包容他人、情緒穩定、不輕易動怒的性格。再將各選項的字義代入句中,即可判斷最符合語意的答案。
完整句意為:
Jimmy is a tolerant person; he seldom complains or loses his temper. Jimmy 是個寬容的人;他很少抱怨或發脾氣。
選項分析
(A) stubborn 固執的
第 20 題
By ____ of the sponsor, everyone can get a toaster after the meeting.
核心觀念
本題考查英文固定搭配與字義辨析:
- by courtesy of + 人/機構:承蒙……提供;由……慷慨提供。
- courtesy 作名詞時,常表示「禮貌、好意、優待」,在片語 by courtesy of 中,指某人或某機構基於好意所提供的服務、物品或款待。
題意為:「承蒙贊助商提供,會議結束後每個人都可以獲得一台烤麵包機。」
因此空格應填入 courtesy。
解題方法
先觀察句型:
By ____ of the sponsor, everyone can get a toaster after the meeting.
介系詞 by 後面接名詞,且後方有 of the sponsor,符合固定片語:
by courtesy of the sponsor 承蒙贊助商提供/由贊助商慷慨提供
句中的 toaster 是贈品,表示贊助商出於好意提供物品給參與者,與 courtesy 的語意完全相符。
完整句意:
By courtesy of the sponsor, everyone can get a toaster after the meeting. 承蒙贊助商提供,會議結束後每個人都可以獲得一台烤麵包機。
選項分析
(A) courtesy 正確
courtesy 是「禮貌、好意、優待」。 by courtesy of 為固定用法,表示「承蒙……提供」、「由……贊助或慷慨提供」。
例句:
第 21 題
Tina knew that the children were up to ____ when she saw them giggling.
核心觀念
本題考查片語 be up to 的用法,以及名詞字義辨析。
句型:
be up to + 名詞 忙於、正在做某事;若主詞是孩子,常帶有「在搞鬼、做淘氣或不好的事」之意。
其中 mischief 表示「惡作劇、淘氣、搗蛋行為」,通常用於不可數名詞。因此:
be up to mischief 搞惡作劇、調皮搗蛋
解題方法
先觀察句意:
Tina knew that the children were up to ____ when she saw them giggling.
「Tina 看到孩子們咯咯笑,就知道他們正在做某種事情。」
孩子們偷偷發笑,通常暗示正在淘氣或策劃惡作劇,因此空格應填入表示「搗蛋、惡作劇」的名詞 mischief。
完整句意為:
Tina 看到孩子們咯咯笑,就知道他們正在搞惡作劇。
選項分析
(A) mischief 惡作劇、淘氣行為
正確。 be up to mischief 是常見搭配,表示「正在搗蛋、搞惡作劇」。題目以孩子們「咯咯笑」作為線索,符合此片語的語意。
(B) concern 關心、憂慮;關切的事情
錯誤。 concern 指「關心、擔憂」或「相關的事情」,例如:
Her health is a matter of concern. 她的健康是一件令人擔憂的事。
但 be up to concern 不是自然的固定搭配,也無法合理表達孩子們正在淘氣的語意。
第 22 題
After moving to a new city, people had better make an effort to ____ to the new environment.
核心觀念
本題考「動詞語意」與「固定搭配」。
句型為:
make an effort to + 原形動詞
表示「努力去做某事」。空格後接介系詞片語 to the new environment,因此要選能與 to 搭配,且語意符合「適應新環境」的動詞。
adapt to + 人/事物/環境 表示「適應、使自己適應……」。
句意為:
搬到新城市後,人們最好努力適應新的環境。
因此選 adapt。
解題方法
先觀察句型:
make an effort to ____ to the new environment
其中第一個 to 是不定詞符號,後面必須接原形動詞;第二個 to 是介系詞,構成 adapt to the new environment。
完整句子為:
After moving to a new city, people had better make an effort to adapt to the new environment.
翻譯為:
搬到新城市後,人們最好努力適應新的環境。
語意、文法與搭配均正確。
選項分析
(A) adapt 適應
adapt to 表示「適應……」,可用於適應新環境、新文化、新生活方式等。
例:
Children usually adapt to new environments quickly. 兒童通常能很快適應新環境。
代入題目後:
make an effort to adapt to the new environment
文法與語意皆正確,故為正解。
(B) object 反對
object to + 名詞/動名詞 表示「反對……」。
例如:
He objected to the new policy. 他反對這項新政策。
第 23 題
Because the tiny organisms could not be seen with the naked eye, the scientist had to use a ____ to detect them.
核心觀念
本題考查單字辨識與語意判斷。
句中關鍵線索為:
- tiny organisms:微小的生物
- could not be seen with the naked eye:肉眼無法看見
- use a ____ to detect them:使用某種工具來察覺、檢測它們
能夠觀察肉眼看不見的微小生物,所需工具是 microscope(顯微鏡)。
解題方法
先掌握句意:
Because the tiny organisms could not be seen with the naked eye, the scientist had to use a microscope to detect them.
中文翻譯:
因為這些微小的生物無法用肉眼看見,所以科學家必須使用顯微鏡來偵測它們。
句中「肉眼無法看見」直接提示需要放大微小物體的儀器,因此答案為 microscope。
選項分析
(A) quotation
意為「引文;引用」。例如:
- a quotation from a book:書中的引文
第 24 題
The charity provides free meals and warm clothing to ____ families who cannot afford the basic necessities of life.
核心觀念
本題考查形容詞的字義與上下文判斷。句中空格後接名詞 families,需要填入能描述家庭經濟狀況的形容詞。
關鍵線索是:
- free meals and warm clothing:免費餐食與保暖衣物
- cannot afford the basic necessities of life:無法負擔生活基本必需品
因此,空格應填入表示「貧困的、急需救助的」之形容詞。
解題方法
先將句意翻譯如下:
慈善機構為無法負擔生活基本必需品的____家庭,提供免費餐食與保暖衣物。
能與「無法負擔基本生活必需品」搭配的字義,必須和貧困、缺乏資源有關。needy 意為「貧困的;需要救助的」,符合整體語意。
完整句意為:
慈善機構為無法負擔生活基本必需品的貧困家庭,提供免費餐食與保暖衣物。
選項分析
(A) needy 貧困的;需要救助的
正確。needy families 指「貧困家庭、需要救助的家庭」。由於這些家庭無法負擔基本生活必需品,慈善機構才提供免費餐食與保暖衣物,語意完全吻合。
(B) wealthy 富裕的
錯誤。wealthy 表示「富有的、富裕的」。富裕家庭通常有能力負擔生活基本必需品,與 cannot afford 的語意矛盾。
第 25 題
The firefighter ____ water from the truck into the burning building to extinguish the horrible fire.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 動詞字義辨析。
- 動詞與受詞、介系詞片語的搭配。
- 過去式動詞的使用。
句意為:
消防員將水從消防車中抽送到燃燒中的建築物內,以撲滅可怕的火災。
句中主詞為單數名詞 The firefighter,動詞使用過去式,空格後的受詞為 water,並接 from A into B,表示「將某物從 A 移送到 B」。
解題方法
先觀察句型:
The firefighter ____ water from the truck into the burning building.
空格後的 water 是動詞的受詞,後面的 from the truck into the burning building 表示水的移動起點與終點。因此,空格應填入具有「抽送、泵送」意義、能直接接受 water 作為受詞的動詞。
pump 作動詞時,意為「用泵抽送、用幫浦輸送」。其過去式為 pumped:
pump → pumped
代入後:
The firefighter pumped water from the truck into the burning building to extinguish the horrible fire.
意思是「消防員將水從消防車抽送到燃燒中的建築物內,以撲滅可怕的火災」,語意及文法皆正確。
選項分析
(A) pumped—正確
pump 作動詞時表示「用幫浦抽送、泵送」,可接受 water 作為受詞,並可搭配 from A into B,表示「將水從 A 抽送到 B」。
pump water from the truck into the building 將水從消防車抽送到建築物內
本句描述消防員利用消防車的設備輸送水來滅火,符合題意。故選 (A)。
(B) bumped—錯誤
第 26 題
The graphic scenes in the horror movie made her ____ and sick to her stomach.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 字義判斷
- 使役動詞 make 的句型
- 形容詞與語意搭配
句型為:
make + 受詞 + 形容詞
題目句子:
The graphic scenes in the horror movie made her ____ and sick to her stomach.
意為:「恐怖電影中逼真而血腥的畫面使她感到__,並且胃部不適。」
其中 sick to one’s stomach 表示「感到噁心、反胃」,因此空格應填入與「噁心、反感」意思相近的形容詞。
解題方法
先判斷句型。made her 後面需要接形容詞,描述她受到電影畫面影響後的感受。
再根據後面的片語:
sick to her stomach
可知她的情緒是負面的、不舒服的。graphic scenes 在恐怖電影中指「逼真、血腥、令人不適的畫面」,這類畫面會使人感到 disgusted,即「感到噁心的、反感的」。
完整句意為:
恐怖電影中逼真血腥的畫面使她感到噁心、反胃。
因此選 (C) disgusted。
選項分析
(A) admired
admired 是 admire 的過去分詞,意為「受到欽佩的、被欣賞的」。
例如:
She is admired by her colleagues. 她受到同事們的欽佩。
文法上,made her admired 可構成「使她受到欽佩」的意思,但恐怖電影的血腥畫面不會使她「受到欽佩」,也與 sick to her stomach 的噁心語意衝突,因此錯誤。
(B) fulfilled
fulfilled 意為「感到滿足的、實現心願的」,常用來描述願望、需求或心理上的滿足。
例如:
第 27 題
The ____ wildfire destroyed hundreds of houses and forced the evacuation of 70,000 people.
核心觀念
本題考查「現在分詞作形容詞」及字義與名詞搭配。
空格後為名詞 wildfire(野火、森林大火),需要填入能修飾火勢猛烈、持續燃燒的形容詞。raging 源自動詞 rage,作形容詞時表示「猛烈肆虐的、失控燃燒的」,常與 fire、storm、war 等表示強烈狀態的名詞搭配。
句意為:
這場猛烈肆虐的野火摧毀了數百棟房屋,並迫使七萬人撤離。
解題方法
先觀察句意中的關鍵線索:
- destroyed hundreds of houses:摧毀數百棟房屋
- forced the evacuation of 70,000 people:迫使七萬人撤離
可知這場野火規模龐大、火勢猛烈,因此空格應選擇表示「猛烈肆虐」的形容詞。
完整句子為:
The raging wildfire destroyed hundreds of houses and forced the evacuation of 70,000 people.
其中:
- raging:猛烈肆虐的
- wildfire:野火、森林大火
- destroy:摧毀
- force the evacuation of...:迫使……撤離
- evacuation:撤離、疏散
選項分析
(A) raging:猛烈肆虐的,正確
Raging 是 rage 的現在分詞,可作形容詞使用,表示「猛烈進行中的、肆虐的、失控的」。
常見搭配包括:
- a raging wildfire:肆虐的野火
- a raging fire:熊熊燃燒、猛烈肆虐的火災
- a raging storm:猛烈的暴風雨
- a raging war:激烈進行中的戰爭
第 28 題
Visitors were all screaming when they saw a lion breaking through the fence and ____ the zookeeper.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 動詞片語的語意辨識。
- 分詞片語的平行結構。
charge at someone表示「衝向某人、向某人攻擊」。
句中:
saw a lion breaking through the fence and ____ the zookeeper
breaking 與空格前後並列,皆作為感官動詞 saw 的受詞補語,描述獅子正在進行的動作。因此空格應填入能表示「衝向動物園管理員」的現在分詞。
解題方法
先判斷句意:
Visitors were all screaming when they saw a lion breaking through the fence and ____ the zookeeper.
意思是:
遊客看到一頭獅子衝破圍欄並且衝向動物園管理員時,全都在尖叫。
breaking through the fence 表示「衝破圍欄」;後面的動作必須與前者語意連貫,描述獅子接著攻擊或衝向管理員。
charge 作動詞時,可表示「猛衝、衝向、攻擊」,其現在分詞為 charging。因此:
a lion ... charging the zookeeper
可理解為「一頭獅子衝向動物園管理員」。
句中的 breaking 與 charging 均為現在分詞,形成平行結構:
breaking through the fence and charging the zookeeper
選項分析
(A) charging
第 29 題
The enterprise entitles employees to six weeks of paid ____ leave, allowing new dads to bond with their babies.
核心觀念
本題考「職場與家庭相關英文詞彙」及固定搭配。句中關鍵片語為:
six weeks of paid ____ leave
其中,paternity leave 是固定用語,意為「陪產假、男性育嬰假」,指父親因孩子出生而享有的有薪休假。
後半句:
allowing new dads to bond with their babies
意為「讓新手爸爸能與嬰兒建立親子情感」,正好呼應父親休陪產假或育嬰假的情境。
解題方法
先觀察空格後面的名詞 leave。英文中表示特定種類的休假時,通常由前面的名詞修飾:
- maternity leave:產假,通常指母親因生產或育兒所請的假
- paternity leave:陪產假、男性育嬰假,指父親因孩子出生或照顧新生兒所請的假
- sick leave:病假
- annual leave:年假
- parental leave:育嬰假、親職假,泛指父母照顧子女所請的假
題目明確提到 new dads 和 their babies,因此應選擇表示「父親相關」的 paternity。
完整句意為:
The enterprise entitles employees to six weeks of paid paternity leave, allowing new dads to bond with their babies.
意為:
該企業給予員工六週的有薪陪產假,讓新手爸爸能與嬰兒建立親子情感。
選項分析
(A) ferocity
ferocity 為名詞,意為「兇猛、殘暴、猛烈」。
例如:
The animal attacked with ferocity. 那隻動物猛烈地發動攻擊。
ferocity leave 並非表示休假的固定搭配,語意也與新手爸爸照顧嬰兒毫無關聯,因此錯誤。
(B) commodity
第 30 題
My best friend ____ her secret into my ear because she did not want anyone to overhear it.
核心觀念
本題考查動詞字義與語境判斷。
句意為:「我最好的朋友把她的秘密__到我的耳朵裡,因為她不想讓任何人聽見。」
關鍵線索是 did not want anyone to overhear it,表示她刻意壓低聲音,避免被旁人聽見。因此空格應填入表示「低聲耳語」的動詞 whisper。句中主詞為第三人稱單數 My best friend,且全句使用過去式,所以填入過去式 whispered。
解題方法
先觀察語意:
- 「把秘密說進我的耳朵裡」
- 「不想讓任何人聽見」
兩者共同指向「低聲說話、耳語」的動作。
句型為:
套入後為:
My best friend whispered her secret into my ear.
意思是:「我最好的朋友把她的秘密低聲說在我耳邊。」
選項分析
(A) sneaked
sneak 表示「偷偷地走、溜走、潛行」,過去式可寫作 sneaked 或 snuck。例如:
He sneaked out of the room. 他偷偷溜出房間。
但 sneaked her secret into my ear 不符合本句語意,因為秘密不能以「偷偷走進」耳朵的方式表達;句子需要的是「低聲說出秘密」的動作。因此錯誤。
(B) restricted
restrict 表示「限制、約束」。例如:
第 31 題
【題組共用題幹】
One morning, a woman was buying some grocery items for her home. When she went to the billing counter, she ____ that the bill was much more than the money she had at that point of time. Embarrassed, she hurriedly started ____ some items from her basket. ____, the counter attendant gave her a flower, and she was surprised.
The attendant said, “I ____ go to visit my mother in a hospital with a flower. But yesterday morning, she told me that I ____ my money on it and stopped accepting it. I listened to her and didn’t bring a flower to the hospital today. But I still love to buy it. So, please accept it, I will think my mother has accepted it.”
核心觀念
本題考「字義判斷」與「語境搭配」。第一空位於:
When she went to the billing counter, she ____ that the bill was much more than the money she had...
句意是:女子到結帳櫃檯時,發現帳單金額遠超過自己當時所帶的錢。因此空格需要填入表示「注意到、察覺」的動詞。
正確答案為 noticed。
解題方法
判斷第一空時,先觀察後面的受詞:
that the bill was much more than the money she had
動詞後接名詞子句,表示「她察覺到帳單金額……」。能符合語意與句型的動詞是 notice,其過去式為 noticed,與故事的過去式敘事一致。
完整句子為:
When she went to the billing counter, she noticed that the bill was much more than the money she had at that point of time.
中文意思是:
當她走到結帳櫃檯時,她注意到帳單金額遠超過自己當時所擁有的錢。
選項分析
(A) demanded 要求
demand 表示「要求、強烈要求」,例如:
The customer demanded a refund. 顧客要求退款。
若填入本句:
she demanded that the bill was much more than the money she had
語意會變成「她要求帳單比她擁有的錢多」,不符合上下文。此處女子是在結帳時察覺金額不足,不是在向店員提出要求,因此錯誤。
(B) noticed 注意到、察覺
notice 表示「注意到、察覺」,常用句型為:
第 32 題
【題組共用題幹】
One morning, a woman was buying some grocery items for her home. When she went to the billing counter, she ____ that the bill was much more than the money she had at that point of time. Embarrassed, she hurriedly started ____ some items from her basket. ____, the counter attendant gave her a flower, and she was surprised.
The attendant said, “I ____ go to visit my mother in a hospital with a flower. But yesterday morning, she told me that I ____ my money on it and stopped accepting it. I listened to her and didn’t bring a flower to the hospital today. But I still love to buy it. So, please accept it, I will think my mother has accepted it.”
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 字義判斷:依上下文選出符合語意的動詞。
- 動詞搭配:
start + V-ing表示「開始做某事」。 - 情境理解:帳單金額超過女子當時持有的錢,因此她必須從購物籃中拿掉部分商品。
關鍵句為:
she hurriedly started ____ some items from her basket.
句意是:「她急忙開始從購物籃中拿出一些物品。」因此空格須填入表示「移除、拿掉」的動詞。
解題方法
先觀察前後文:
- 女子的帳單金額高於身上的錢。
- 她感到尷尬。
- 她必須減少購買的商品。
- 因此,她開始把購物籃中的部分物品取出。
文法上,started 後面可接動名詞:
因此四個選項都具備形式上的可能性,必須再依語意判斷。能表示「從購物籃中取出、移除商品」的是 removing。
完整句為:
she hurriedly started removing some items from her basket.
意思是:「她急忙開始從購物籃中拿掉一些物品。」
選項分析
(A) clarifying
clarify 意為「澄清、說明、使清楚」。
started clarifying some items from her basket 意為「開始澄清購物籃中的一些物品」,語意不通,商品不會被「澄清」,故錯誤。
(B) defining
define 意為「定義、界定」。
started defining some items from her basket 意為「開始定義購物籃中的一些物品」,與女子因錢不夠而減少商品的情境無關,故錯誤。
(C) removing
第 33 題
【題組共用題幹】
One morning, a woman was buying some grocery items for her home. When she went to the billing counter, she ____ that the bill was much more than the money she had at that point of time. Embarrassed, she hurriedly started ____ some items from her basket. ____, the counter attendant gave her a flower, and she was surprised.
The attendant said, “I ____ go to visit my mother in a hospital with a flower. But yesterday morning, she told me that I ____ my money on it and stopped accepting it. I listened to her and didn’t bring a flower to the hospital today. But I still love to buy it. So, please accept it, I will think my mother has accepted it.”
核心觀念
本題考「語篇轉折語(discourse marker)」與上下文語意判斷。空格位於:
Embarrassed, she hurriedly started removing some items from her basket. ____, the counter attendant gave her a flower, and she was surprised.
前句描述婦人因錢不夠而取出商品;後句描述櫃檯服務員隨即送她一朵花。此處需要表示「就在這時/此時」的時間副詞片語,使事件前後連貫。
解題方法
先判斷空格在句中的功能:
- 前句是婦人的動作。
- 後句是服務員緊接著做出的反應。
- 前後並非相似、對比或因果關係,而是時間上的承接。
- 因此應選擇表示「此時、就在這時」的片語。
完整句意為:
婦人尷尬地趕緊開始從籃子裡拿出一些商品。就在這時,櫃檯服務員給了她一朵花,她感到十分驚訝。
所以答案為 (A) At this moment。
選項分析
(A) At this moment:正確
at this moment 表示「此刻、就在這時」,用來引出與前述事件同時或緊接發生的事情。
放入句中:
At this moment, the counter attendant gave her a flower, and she was surprised.
語意通順,表示婦人正在取出商品時,服務員就在此時送給她一朵花,符合上下文。
第 34 題
【題組共用題幹】
One morning, a woman was buying some grocery items for her home. When she went to the billing counter, she ____ that the bill was much more than the money she had at that point of time. Embarrassed, she hurriedly started ____ some items from her basket. ____, the counter attendant gave her a flower, and she was surprised.
The attendant said, “I ____ go to visit my mother in a hospital with a flower. But yesterday morning, she told me that I ____ my money on it and stopped accepting it. I listened to her and didn’t bring a flower to the hospital today. But I still love to buy it. So, please accept it, I will think my mother has accepted it.”
核心觀念
本題考查 used to + 原形動詞 的用法,表示「過去習慣做某事,但現在已不再如此」。
句中:
I ____ go to visit my mother in a hospital with a flower.
主詞是第一人稱 I,空格後接原形動詞 go,且語意描述櫃檯人員過去每天帶花去醫院探望母親,今天因母親不再接受花而沒有帶。因此應使用:
used to go 過去常常去
完整句意為:
我以前常常帶著一朵花去醫院探望母親。
解題方法
判斷本題可掌握三個線索:
- 空格後面是原形動詞 go。
- 敘述的是過去的習慣,而非現在的習慣。
- 語意明確表示這項習慣已經改變:昨天母親表示不再接受花,因此今天他沒有帶花。
因此句型應為:
表示:
故正確答案為 (D) used to。
選項分析
(A) was used to
錯誤。be used to + 名詞/動名詞(V-ing) 表示「習慣於……」,其中 was used to 是過去式,後面不能直接接原形動詞 go。
正確形式應為:
I was used to going to the hospital with a flower.
但此句表示「我過去習慣於帶花去醫院」,結構與原題的空格形式不同。
(B) am used to
第 35 題
【題組共用題幹】
One morning, a woman was buying some grocery items for her home. When she went to the billing counter, she ____ that the bill was much more than the money she had at that point of time. Embarrassed, she hurriedly started ____ some items from her basket. ____, the counter attendant gave her a flower, and she was surprised.
The attendant said, “I ____ go to visit my mother in a hospital with a flower. But yesterday morning, she told me that I ____ my money on it and stopped accepting it. I listened to her and didn’t bring a flower to the hospital today. But I still love to buy it. So, please accept it, I will think my mother has accepted it.”
核心觀念
本題考查情態助動詞的完成式:
should have + p.p. 表示「過去本來不應該做某事」,常帶有責備、後悔或事後批評的語氣。
句意為:母親告訴服務員,他「本來不應該把錢浪費在花上」,所以母親不再接受他買的花。此處談的是已經發生的過去行為,因此須使用 shouldn't have wasted。
解題方法
空格後面是 my money on it,其中 wasted 是過去分詞,前面需要搭配情態助動詞的完成式:
意思是:
「本來不應該把錢浪費在這件事上。」
前文提到服務員原本每天買花去探望母親,母親認為他把錢花在花上是一種浪費,並停止接受這些花。這是對過去已完成行為的責備,因此選擇 B。
完整句子為:
But yesterday morning, she told me that I shouldn’t have wasted my money on it and stopped accepting it.
中文意為:
「可是昨天早上,她告訴我,我本來不應該把錢浪費在花上,於是她不再接受花。」
選項分析
(A) will not waste
will not + 原形動詞 表示未來不會做某事,意思是「將不會浪費」。
第 36 題
【題組共用題幹】
Robin Hood is one of England’s most famous legendary figures. He is said to have lived in the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. Robin Hood was an ____ who became famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. His story is set in Sherwood Forest, which is located in Nottinghamshire, England. ____ the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer who fought against the Sheriff of Nottingham, who was seen as a cruel and unfair ruler. Robin Hood is often ____ as a hero, as he fought for justice and helped those in need. ____ no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films. The legend of Robin Hood ____ themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption. Over time, his image has become a symbol of resistance against injustice and a champion for the poor.
核心觀念
本題考查英文詞彙辨識與上下文語意判斷。
句子為:
Robin Hood was an ____ who became famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
空格後接關係代名詞 who,修飾前面的名詞,句意是「羅賓漢是一名因劫富濟貧而聞名的__」。根據故事內容,Robin Hood 被描述為違反統治者法律、但劫富濟貧的「亡命之徒、歹徒」,故應填入 outlaw。
解題方法
先掌握關鍵片語:
- steal from the rich:從有錢人手中偷取財物
- give to the poor:把財物給窮人
- steal from the rich and give to the poor:劫富濟貧
Robin Hood 在傳說中是反抗不公統治、劫富濟貧的人物,最符合的身分是 outlaw。完整句意為:
Robin Hood was an outlaw who became famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
翻譯為:
羅賓漢是一名因劫富濟貧而聞名的亡命之徒。
選項分析
(A) outlaw:亡命之徒;歹徒;被法律排斥的人。
符合 Robin Hood 在傳說中的身分。他違抗統治者、在森林中活動,並因劫富濟貧而聞名,因此為正確答案。
(B) astronaut:太空人。
第 37 題
【題組共用題幹】
Robin Hood is one of England’s most famous legendary figures. He is said to have lived in the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. Robin Hood was an ____ who became famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. His story is set in Sherwood Forest, which is located in Nottinghamshire, England. ____ the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer who fought against the Sheriff of Nottingham, who was seen as a cruel and unfair ruler. Robin Hood is often ____ as a hero, as he fought for justice and helped those in need. ____ no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films. The legend of Robin Hood ____ themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption. Over time, his image has become a symbol of resistance against injustice and a champion for the poor.
核心觀念
本題考查介系詞片語的語意與搭配。空格後接名詞片語 the legend,句意為「根據這個傳說,Robin Hood 是一名出色的弓箭手」,因此需要表達「根據、依據」的片語:
according to + 資料、說法、傳聞、規則
例句:
- According to the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer. 根據傳說,Robin Hood 是一名出色的弓箭手。
- According to the report, the accident occurred at midnight. 根據報告,事故發生在午夜。
解題方法
先觀察空格後的內容:
____ the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer...
句意是「根據這個傳說,Robin Hood 是一名出色的弓箭手」。此處需要表示資訊來源或判斷依據的片語,故填入 According to:
According to the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer who fought against the Sheriff of Nottingham.
整句意思是:
根據這個傳說,Robin Hood 是一名出色的弓箭手,曾與諾丁漢郡長對抗。
選項分析
(A) As soon as
意思是「一……就……」,用來表示時間先後,後面通常接完整子句:
As soon as he arrived, the meeting began. 他一抵達,會議就開始了。
本句並非表示「一聽到傳說就……」或其他時間關係,且 As soon as the legend 的結構與語意均不合,因此錯誤。
(B) In contrast to
意思是「與……相反;相較於……」,用來引出對比對象:
第 38 題
【題組共用題幹】
Robin Hood is one of England’s most famous legendary figures. He is said to have lived in the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. Robin Hood was an ____ who became famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. His story is set in Sherwood Forest, which is located in Nottinghamshire, England. ____ the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer who fought against the Sheriff of Nottingham, who was seen as a cruel and unfair ruler. Robin Hood is often ____ as a hero, as he fought for justice and helped those in need. ____ no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films. The legend of Robin Hood ____ themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption. Over time, his image has become a symbol of resistance against injustice and a champion for the poor.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 動詞與受詞的語意搭配
- 被動語態:be portrayed as + 名詞
- 字義辨析
句子為:
Robin Hood is often ____ as a hero.
主詞 Robin Hood 是「被描述、被塑造成」英雄,因此空格需要填入過去分詞,形成被動結構:
is often portrayed as a hero 常被描寫成英雄
解題方法
先觀察句型:
Robin Hood is often ____ as a hero
「is often + 過去分詞」是被動語態,表示「經常被……」。再依語意判斷,Robin Hood 在傳說中被視為英雄,最自然的搭配是:
portray A as B:把 A 描寫成 B
因此:
Robin Hood is often portrayed as a hero.
意思是「羅賓漢經常被描寫成英雄」。
選項分析
(A) explored
explore 意為「探索、探究」,通常搭配地區、主題或問題,例如:
explore a forest explore a topic
「is explored as a hero」意為「被探索成英雄」,語意不通,且不符合本句描述人物形象的語境,錯誤。
(B) supplied
supply 意為「供應、提供」,常見用法為:
第 39 題
【題組共用題幹】
Robin Hood is one of England’s most famous legendary figures. He is said to have lived in the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. Robin Hood was an ____ who became famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. His story is set in Sherwood Forest, which is located in Nottinghamshire, England. ____ the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer who fought against the Sheriff of Nottingham, who was seen as a cruel and unfair ruler. Robin Hood is often ____ as a hero, as he fought for justice and helped those in need. ____ no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films. The legend of Robin Hood ____ themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption. Over time, his image has become a symbol of resistance against injustice and a champion for the poor.
核心觀念
本題考查英文連接詞的語意與句型,重點是判斷前後子句之間的邏輯關係。
題目句子為:
____ no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films.
句意是:「雖然沒有歷史證據證明羅賓漢確實存在,但他的故事仍透過民謠、書籍與電影流傳下來。」
前後兩個子句形成「讓步關係」:
- 沒有歷史證據證明其存在;
- 他的故事仍然廣為流傳。
因此應使用表示「雖然、儘管」的連接詞 Although。
解題方法
先觀察主句:
his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films
再判斷前面的子句:
no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence
「缺乏歷史證據」通常會讓人推論「故事不易流傳」,但事實卻是故事仍然流傳,因此兩者之間是出乎預期的轉折、讓步關係。
句型為:
Although + 子句, 主句.
代入後:
Although no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films.
翻譯為:「雖然沒有歷史證據證明羅賓漢確實存在,但他的故事仍透過民謠、書籍與電影流傳下來。」
語意與文法均正確。
選項分析
(A) Although
Although 表示「雖然、儘管」,用來引導讓步副詞子句。
Although no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films.
前後呈現「雖然沒有證據,但故事仍流傳」的對比關係,正確。
(B) Since
Since 可表示:
- 「自從……以來」;
- 「因為、既然」。
若代入:
Since no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed dow
第 40 題
【題組共用題幹】
Robin Hood is one of England’s most famous legendary figures. He is said to have lived in the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. Robin Hood was an ____ who became famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. His story is set in Sherwood Forest, which is located in Nottinghamshire, England. ____ the legend, Robin Hood was an expert archer who fought against the Sheriff of Nottingham, who was seen as a cruel and unfair ruler. Robin Hood is often ____ as a hero, as he fought for justice and helped those in need. ____ no historical evidence proves Robin Hood’s existence, his story has been passed down through ballads, books, and films. The legend of Robin Hood ____ themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption. Over time, his image has become a symbol of resistance against injustice and a champion for the poor.
核心觀念
本題考查:
- 上下文語意判斷
- 動詞與受詞的搭配
- 字義辨析
最後一句為:
The legend of Robin Hood ____ themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption.
主詞為單數名詞片語 The legend of Robin Hood,因此空格應填第三人稱單數動詞。受詞為 themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption,意為「公平、正義以及對抗貪腐等主題」。
句意應為:「羅賓漢的傳說反映了公平、正義以及對抗貪腐等主題。」
解題方法
先判斷空格所需的詞性。主詞 The legend of Robin Hood 為單數,空格須填第三人稱單數動詞。
再依語意判斷:
- 文章前文描述羅賓漢劫富濟貧、對抗不公、幫助弱勢。
- 最後總結其傳說所呈現的核心價值,包括公平、正義及反貪腐。
- 能表達「呈現、反映」這層意思的動詞為 reflects。
完整句子為:
The legend of Robin Hood reflects themes of fairness, justice, and fighting against corruption.
翻譯:
羅賓漢的傳說反映了公平、正義以及對抗貪腐等主題。
選項分析
(A) reflects:正確。
reflect 可作「反映、呈現」解,常用於表示某事物呈現出某種思想、價值或特徵,例如:
- The book reflects the author’s views. 這本書反映了作者的觀點。
- The story reflects themes of justice. 這個故事呈現正義的主題。
第 41 題
【題組共用題幹】
Once upon a time, in the shining land of Radiantine, a strange spell declared that only princes could wander through forests, make armor, and speak boldly in council. Princesses were confined to candlelit towers and praised only for their delicate clothing and graceful manners. However, one daring princess, Aurelia, rejected the spell. She realized that even the bravest prince could only dream of achieving his goal under strict rules that restrained true emotion.
Aurelia found allies: the wise Witch of the Western Marshes, looked down on for her magic, and the wandering Bard of Midnight, born into poverty yet overflowing with talent. Together, they confronted the Dragon of Outdated Traditions, who sealed off leadership opportunities. Their magic and talent chipped away at the dragon’s scales. Slowly, the land of Radiantine awoke from its long sleep of old beliefs, freeing knights and maidens alike to pursue their goals. When the dragon finally dissolved into sparks, they were extremely joyful. No longer about princesses versus princes, the tale had become a shining testament to unity, where every voice, every talent, and every dream were celebrated. And so, magnificent Radiantine soared ever since under this radiant new dawn, proving that equality benefits all who live beneath its brilliant sun.
According to the passage, which of the following best describes Princess Aurelia’s attitude toward the strict rules?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「人物態度判斷」與「文章主旨對應」。解題重點是找出 Princess Aurelia 對 strict rules(嚴格規則)的實際反應,再與選項意思比對。
文中指出:
- 「only princes」能在森林中冒險、打造盔甲並在議會中發言。
- Princesses 則被限制在高塔中,只因服飾與舉止受到稱讚。
- Aurelia rejected the spell,也就是拒絕接受這套限制。
- 她進一步認為,即使是最勇敢的王子,在嚴格規則下也只能夢想完成目標,因為真實情感受到壓抑。
- 最後,這些限制被打破,使 knights and maidens alike 都能追求自己的目標。
因此,Aurelia 反對的不只是對公主的限制,也包括壓抑王子情感與發展的規則。
解題方法
先鎖定描述 Aurelia 態度的關鍵句:
“Aurelia rejected the spell.”
其中:
- rejected:拒絕、反抗
- spell:此處指造成性別限制的魔法與制度
- strict rules that restrained true emotion:限制真實情感的嚴格規則
再觀察文章後段:
“freeing knights and maidens alike to pursue their goals”
意思是「讓騎士與少女都能追求自己的目標」,顯示 Aurelia 所反抗的是整體性的性別限制,而不是只為自己爭取特權。
因此,最符合全文的是「她反抗同時限制王子與公主的規範」。
選項分析
(A) She readily accepted her confined role. 她欣然接受自己受限制的角色。
錯誤。文中明確說明 Aurelia rejected the spell,也就是拒絕接受公主只能待在高塔、只能展現優雅舉止的命運。readily accepted 與文章中的 rejected 意思相反。
第 42 題
【題組共用題幹】
Once upon a time, in the shining land of Radiantine, a strange spell declared that only princes could wander through forests, make armor, and speak boldly in council. Princesses were confined to candlelit towers and praised only for their delicate clothing and graceful manners. However, one daring princess, Aurelia, rejected the spell. She realized that even the bravest prince could only dream of achieving his goal under strict rules that restrained true emotion.
Aurelia found allies: the wise Witch of the Western Marshes, looked down on for her magic, and the wandering Bard of Midnight, born into poverty yet overflowing with talent. Together, they confronted the Dragon of Outdated Traditions, who sealed off leadership opportunities. Their magic and talent chipped away at the dragon’s scales. Slowly, the land of Radiantine awoke from its long sleep of old beliefs, freeing knights and maidens alike to pursue their goals. When the dragon finally dissolved into sparks, they were extremely joyful. No longer about princesses versus princes, the tale had become a shining testament to unity, where every voice, every talent, and every dream were celebrated. And so, magnificent Radiantine soared ever since under this radiant new dawn, proving that equality benefits all who live beneath its brilliant sun.
According to the passage, which effect did the Dragon of Outdated Traditions have on the kingdom?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解,重點是:
- 根據文章明確資訊判斷人物或事件造成的影響。
- 掌握關鍵字與同義改寫:
- block:阻擋、阻礙
- leadership opportunities:領導機會
- seal off:封鎖、阻絕
- 以題幹中的直接敘述作為判斷依據,不以故事背景自行推論。
解題方法
題目詢問:
According to the passage, which effect did the Dragon of Outdated Traditions have on the kingdom?
意思是:「根據文章,過時傳統之龍對王國造成了什麼影響?」
文章第二段明確指出:
“the Dragon of Outdated Traditions, who sealed off leadership opportunities”
其中:
- who 指的是 the Dragon of Outdated Traditions
- sealed off 表示「封鎖、阻絕」
- leadership opportunities 表示「領導機會」
因此,這條龍所代表的過時傳統,阻礙了王國人民取得領導職位或發揮領導能力的機會,正確答案為 (D)。
選項分析
(A) It gave everyone magical power. 錯誤。文章中提到魔法的是 Aurelia、Witch 及其他盟友,他們運用魔法對抗巨龍;巨龍本身並未賦予所有人魔法力量。
第 43 題
【題組共用題幹】
Once upon a time, in the shining land of Radiantine, a strange spell declared that only princes could wander through forests, make armor, and speak boldly in council. Princesses were confined to candlelit towers and praised only for their delicate clothing and graceful manners. However, one daring princess, Aurelia, rejected the spell. She realized that even the bravest prince could only dream of achieving his goal under strict rules that restrained true emotion.
Aurelia found allies: the wise Witch of the Western Marshes, looked down on for her magic, and the wandering Bard of Midnight, born into poverty yet overflowing with talent. Together, they confronted the Dragon of Outdated Traditions, who sealed off leadership opportunities. Their magic and talent chipped away at the dragon’s scales. Slowly, the land of Radiantine awoke from its long sleep of old beliefs, freeing knights and maidens alike to pursue their goals. When the dragon finally dissolved into sparks, they were extremely joyful. No longer about princesses versus princes, the tale had become a shining testament to unity, where every voice, every talent, and every dream were celebrated. And so, magnificent Radiantine soared ever since under this radiant new dawn, proving that equality benefits all who live beneath its brilliant sun.
What is the main idea of this passage?
核心觀念
本題考閱讀理解中的「主旨判斷」(main idea)。主旨通常涵蓋全文主要事件、核心衝突與最後結論,而不是只鎖定其中一項細節。
本文以童話故事為背景,描寫 Aurelia 公主反抗限制女性與弱勢者的陳舊規範,並與女巫、吟遊詩人合作,打破阻礙領導機會的傳統。文章最後明確指出,Radiantine 成為重視每個人的聲音、才能與夢想的國度,並強調平等能使所有社會成員受益。
因此,全文主旨是「平等與團結對社會所有成員的重要性」。
解題方法
判斷主旨時,應掌握以下三個線索:
- 開頭提出問題:女性被限制在高塔中,只能受到外表與禮儀方面的肯定。
- 中段描述轉變:Aurelia 與女巫、吟遊詩人合作,共同對抗阻礙領導機會的「過時傳統」。
- 結尾揭示寓意:故事不再是公主與王子的對立,而是「unity」與「equality」的見證,所有聲音、才能與夢想都受到重視。
其中,結尾的關鍵語句為:
- “No longer about princesses versus princes”
- “a shining testament to unity”
- “every voice, every talent, and every dream were celebrated”
- “equality benefits all”
這些字詞直接指向「平等與團結造福所有人」,故選擇涵蓋全文寓意的選項最為適當。
選項分析
(A) The need to keep strict traditions to preserve order. 意為「必須維持嚴格傳統,以保存秩序」。
錯誤。文章將限制公主、阻擋領導機會的規範稱為 “Outdated Traditions”,即「過時的傳統」,並描寫眾人共同打破這些傳統。全文主張改革與平等,不是維持嚴格規範。
第 44 題
【題組共用題幹】
Once upon a time, in the shining land of Radiantine, a strange spell declared that only princes could wander through forests, make armor, and speak boldly in council. Princesses were confined to candlelit towers and praised only for their delicate clothing and graceful manners. However, one daring princess, Aurelia, rejected the spell. She realized that even the bravest prince could only dream of achieving his goal under strict rules that restrained true emotion.
Aurelia found allies: the wise Witch of the Western Marshes, looked down on for her magic, and the wandering Bard of Midnight, born into poverty yet overflowing with talent. Together, they confronted the Dragon of Outdated Traditions, who sealed off leadership opportunities. Their magic and talent chipped away at the dragon’s scales. Slowly, the land of Radiantine awoke from its long sleep of old beliefs, freeing knights and maidens alike to pursue their goals. When the dragon finally dissolved into sparks, they were extremely joyful. No longer about princesses versus princes, the tale had become a shining testament to unity, where every voice, every talent, and every dream were celebrated. And so, magnificent Radiantine soared ever since under this radiant new dawn, proving that equality benefits all who live beneath its brilliant sun.
According to the passage, what does the phrase “long sleep of old beliefs” suggest?
核心觀念
本題考「語境判讀」與「隱喻理解」。片語 “long sleep of old beliefs” 並非指人民真的睡了很久,而是以「長久沉睡」比喻人民長期受過時觀念束縛,失去改變現狀、追求理想與發揮才能的積極性。
其中:
- long sleep:長久的沉睡,象徵長期停滯、缺乏行動。
- old beliefs:過時的信念或傳統觀念。
- 合併後表示:人們因守舊觀念而長期陷入被動與停滯。
解題方法
應將片語放回上下文判斷。文中先描述:
- 只有王子能進入森林、製造盔甲並在議會發言;
- 公主被限制在高塔,只被要求重視服裝與舉止;
- 「過時傳統之龍」阻礙領導機會;
- 龍消失後,Radiantine 才「awoke」並讓騎士與少女都能追求目標。
因此,文中的「沉睡」是對整個王國長期受性別偏見與守舊傳統限制的比喻,意指人民因過時習俗而陷入被動狀態。故選 (A)。
選項分析
(A) Outdated customs led people into passivity.
正確。意思是「過時的習俗使人們陷入被動」。這與文章中人民長期受傳統觀念限制,直到新觀念出現才覺醒、追求理想的內容完全相符。
(B) The kingdom’s people were physically asleep.
第 45 題
【題組共用題幹】
Once upon a time, in the shining land of Radiantine, a strange spell declared that only princes could wander through forests, make armor, and speak boldly in council. Princesses were confined to candlelit towers and praised only for their delicate clothing and graceful manners. However, one daring princess, Aurelia, rejected the spell. She realized that even the bravest prince could only dream of achieving his goal under strict rules that restrained true emotion.
Aurelia found allies: the wise Witch of the Western Marshes, looked down on for her magic, and the wandering Bard of Midnight, born into poverty yet overflowing with talent. Together, they confronted the Dragon of Outdated Traditions, who sealed off leadership opportunities. Their magic and talent chipped away at the dragon’s scales. Slowly, the land of Radiantine awoke from its long sleep of old beliefs, freeing knights and maidens alike to pursue their goals. When the dragon finally dissolved into sparks, they were extremely joyful. No longer about princesses versus princes, the tale had become a shining testament to unity, where every voice, every talent, and every dream were celebrated. And so, magnificent Radiantine soared ever since under this radiant new dawn, proving that equality benefits all who live beneath its brilliant sun.
According to the passage, what was the result of Radiantine’s transformation?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「結果判斷」。解題重點是找出文章最後對 Radiantine 轉變後的總結,並將選項與原文意思逐一比對。
解題方法
文章描述 Radiantine 原本存在性別與身分限制:
- 王子才能探索森林、製造盔甲並在議會發言。
- 公主被限制在高塔,只受到外貌與舉止的稱讚。
- 女巫因魔法受到輕視,吟遊詩人則出身貧窮。
Aurelia 與盟友對抗象徵「過時傳統」的巨龍,最後打破限制,使所有人都能追求自己的目標。文章末段明確指出:
“every voice, every talent, and every dream were celebrated.”
意思是「每一個人的聲音、才能與夢想都受到肯定與重視」。因此,Radiantine 的轉變結果是每個人的意見與能力都受到肯定。
選項分析
(A) The dragon became king of Radiantine. 錯誤。文章中巨龍代表「過時的傳統」,最後 “the dragon finally dissolved into sparks”,意思是巨龍消散成火花,象徵舊有觀念被消除,並未成為 Radiantine 的國王。
(B) Princes were replaced by a council of knights. 錯誤。
第 46 題
【題組共用題幹】
When the Michelin Guide came to Tokyo for the first time in 2008, they planned to honor a number of restaurants with multiple star ratings. So, imagine how shocked they were to be greeted at the door by chefs with their arms crossed, refusing them entry. “No reporters, no cameras, no Michelin stars,” they were told, in no uncertain terms. And to this day, they haven’t budged.
But why? From ramen to omakase sushi, Tokyo isn’t short of restaurants that deserve a star or two. For one thing, Michelin stars would fill their reservation books for months in advance, stretch the line of would-be customers around the block all day, every day, and attract discerning eaters from every corner of the globe, which is the last thing in the world most Japanese restaurants want. The practical reason is that sudden fame means their loyal local regulars won’t be able to get a table, and when the fickle culinary tourists run off to chase the next hot chef, they may be left with no business.
But there’s a deeper reason too: Refusing Michelin stars is also about being satisfied with “enough,” which isn’t about success. It’s about knowing what you want, and being satisfied when you get it. Like many things in Japan, providing a service—or knowledge—is a two-way street. Paying in money is only the ante to be allowed in the door. Because the ultimate goal of many Japanese chefs isn’t fame, fortune, or a franchise in every major city of the world. It’s to innovate food for customers who put as much into their appreciation of the chef’s art as the chef puts into the food. Therefore, they operate more like private clubs, and you’re only allowed to eat there if you’re the guest of an established customer or introduced by one. And that’s the kind of relationship no Michelin star can buy.
What is the main idea of this passage?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「主旨判斷」。主旨題要掌握文章整體討論的核心,不能只根據某一段或某個細節作答。
本文圍繞「日本餐廳為何拒絕米其林星級評鑑」展開,先說明拒絕米其林星級的實際原因,再深入解釋日本料理文化與經營理念。因此,正確答案應能涵蓋全文的主要內容。
解題方法
判斷主旨時,可依下列順序:
- 觀察文章反覆出現的核心對象:
Michelin stars、Japanese chefs、Japanese restaurants。 - 注意轉折與因果語句:
But why?:引出日本餐廳拒絕米其林星級的原因。For one thing:提出第一項實際原因。But there’s a deeper reason too:補充更深層的文化與價值觀原因。Therefore:說明日本餐廳採取近似私人俱樂部的經營方式。
- 概括全文內容:日本主廚拒絕米其林星級,原因包括避免突然成名造成經營困擾,以及維持重視熟客、品質與深度交流的料理理念。
因此,全文主旨是「日本主廚拒絕米其林星級的原因」。
文章重點整理
第一段先描述事件:米其林指南首次進入東京時,部分餐廳主廚拒絕讓評鑑人員進入,並表明「不要記者、不要攝影機、不要米其林星星」。
第二段說明實際原因。米其林星級會使餐廳訂位迅速額滿,吸引大量觀光客,導致原本的熟客無法用餐。當短暫追逐流行的美食觀光客離開後,餐廳也可能失去原有的生意。
第三段提出更深層的原因。拒絕米其林星級代表日本主廚滿足於「足夠」的狀態,不以名聲、財富或全球展店為終極目標,而是重視主廚與熟客之間的信任、介紹與共同欣賞料理藝術的關係。這種關係不是米其林星級能夠購買的。
選項分析
第 47 題
【題組共用題幹】
When the Michelin Guide came to Tokyo for the first time in 2008, they planned to honor a number of restaurants with multiple star ratings. So, imagine how shocked they were to be greeted at the door by chefs with their arms crossed, refusing them entry. “No reporters, no cameras, no Michelin stars,” they were told, in no uncertain terms. And to this day, they haven’t budged.
But why? From ramen to omakase sushi, Tokyo isn’t short of restaurants that deserve a star or two. For one thing, Michelin stars would fill their reservation books for months in advance, stretch the line of would-be customers around the block all day, every day, and attract discerning eaters from every corner of the globe, which is the last thing in the world most Japanese restaurants want. The practical reason is that sudden fame means their loyal local regulars won’t be able to get a table, and when the fickle culinary tourists run off to chase the next hot chef, they may be left with no business.
But there’s a deeper reason too: Refusing Michelin stars is also about being satisfied with “enough,” which isn’t about success. It’s about knowing what you want, and being satisfied when you get it. Like many things in Japan, providing a service—or knowledge—is a two-way street. Paying in money is only the ante to be allowed in the door. Because the ultimate goal of many Japanese chefs isn’t fame, fortune, or a franchise in every major city of the world. It’s to innovate food for customers who put as much into their appreciation of the chef’s art as the chef puts into the food. Therefore, they operate more like private clubs, and you’re only allowed to eat there if you’re the guest of an established customer or introduced by one. And that’s the kind of relationship no Michelin star can buy.
Which of the following may be the reason Japanese chefs refuse Michelin?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解,重點是:
- 根據文章明確資訊判斷原因。
- 辨認選項是否為原文內容的同義改寫。
- 掌握代名詞與因果關係,例如 their loyal local regulars won’t be able to get a table。
解題方法
題幹問:
Which of the following may be the reason Japanese chefs refuse Michelin?
意思是:「下列何者可能是日本廚師拒絕米其林評鑑的原因?」
解題時應直接尋找文章中說明「拒絕米其林星級」原因的句子。第二段指出,若餐廳獲得米其林星級:
sudden fame means their loyal local regulars won’t be able to get a table
意思是:突然成名會導致餐廳原本忠實的當地常客無法訂到座位。
這與選項 (C):
They worry that old customers may be pushed away.
意思是「他們擔心老顧客可能被排除在外」,語意完全相符,因此選 C。
選項分析
(A) They don’t think the judges have good tastes.
錯誤。文章沒有提到日本廚師認為米其林評審品味不好,也沒有批評評審的判斷能力。文章強調的是獲得星級後可能造成客滿、訂位困難,以及餐廳經營理念與米其林追求的名聲不同。
(B) They don’t like speaking foreign languages.
第 48 題
【題組共用題幹】
When the Michelin Guide came to Tokyo for the first time in 2008, they planned to honor a number of restaurants with multiple star ratings. So, imagine how shocked they were to be greeted at the door by chefs with their arms crossed, refusing them entry. “No reporters, no cameras, no Michelin stars,” they were told, in no uncertain terms. And to this day, they haven’t budged.
But why? From ramen to omakase sushi, Tokyo isn’t short of restaurants that deserve a star or two. For one thing, Michelin stars would fill their reservation books for months in advance, stretch the line of would-be customers around the block all day, every day, and attract discerning eaters from every corner of the globe, which is the last thing in the world most Japanese restaurants want. The practical reason is that sudden fame means their loyal local regulars won’t be able to get a table, and when the fickle culinary tourists run off to chase the next hot chef, they may be left with no business.
But there’s a deeper reason too: Refusing Michelin stars is also about being satisfied with “enough,” which isn’t about success. It’s about knowing what you want, and being satisfied when you get it. Like many things in Japan, providing a service—or knowledge—is a two-way street. Paying in money is only the ante to be allowed in the door. Because the ultimate goal of many Japanese chefs isn’t fame, fortune, or a franchise in every major city of the world. It’s to innovate food for customers who put as much into their appreciation of the chef’s art as the chef puts into the food. Therefore, they operate more like private clubs, and you’re only allowed to eat there if you’re the guest of an established customer or introduced by one. And that’s the kind of relationship no Michelin star can buy.
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「推論題」(inference question)。解題重點不是尋找文章逐字出現的句子,而是根據文章明示的資訊,推導出合理且不過度延伸的結論。
本文主旨是:許多日本餐廳拒絕米其林星級,除了避免突然成名造成訂位、顧客與經營上的問題,也因為日本餐飲文化重視「適度滿足」、熟客關係、對料理藝術的理解與雙向交流,不以金錢和名聲作為唯一價值。
解題方法
閱讀第二、三段可掌握作者的論述:
- 米其林星級會使餐廳爆滿,原本的在地熟客反而難以訂位。
- 外地觀光客的熱潮可能短暫,熱潮消退後餐廳未必能維持生意。
- 拒絕米其林星級還有更深層的文化原因:
- 「being satisfied with ‘enough’」:知足於「足夠」。
- 「providing a service—or knowledge—is a two-way street」:服務或知識的傳遞是雙向的。
- 金錢只是進入餐廳的基本條件,並非全部。
- 顧客必須真正欣賞廚師的藝術,且常須由熟客介紹才能入內。
因此,文章推論出的文化特色是:日本用餐經驗除了金錢交易之外,還重視欣賞、信任、介紹關係與文化內涵。這正是選項 B 的意思。
選項分析
(A) Japanese chefs don’t want to reveal their secret recipe. 錯誤。文章沒有提到日本廚師拒絕米其林星級是因為不想公開祕密食譜。全文強調的是餐廳經營方式、熟客關係、顧客對料理藝術的欣賞,以及對名聲的態度,並非食譜保密。
(B) Besides money, Japanese culture puts extra values in the dining experience. 正確。
第 49 題
【題組共用題幹】
When the Michelin Guide came to Tokyo for the first time in 2008, they planned to honor a number of restaurants with multiple star ratings. So, imagine how shocked they were to be greeted at the door by chefs with their arms crossed, refusing them entry. “No reporters, no cameras, no Michelin stars,” they were told, in no uncertain terms. And to this day, they haven’t budged.
But why? From ramen to omakase sushi, Tokyo isn’t short of restaurants that deserve a star or two. For one thing, Michelin stars would fill their reservation books for months in advance, stretch the line of would-be customers around the block all day, every day, and attract discerning eaters from every corner of the globe, which is the last thing in the world most Japanese restaurants want. The practical reason is that sudden fame means their loyal local regulars won’t be able to get a table, and when the fickle culinary tourists run off to chase the next hot chef, they may be left with no business.
But there’s a deeper reason too: Refusing Michelin stars is also about being satisfied with “enough,” which isn’t about success. It’s about knowing what you want, and being satisfied when you get it. Like many things in Japan, providing a service—or knowledge—is a two-way street. Paying in money is only the ante to be allowed in the door. Because the ultimate goal of many Japanese chefs isn’t fame, fortune, or a franchise in every major city of the world. It’s to innovate food for customers who put as much into their appreciation of the chef’s art as the chef puts into the food. Therefore, they operate more like private clubs, and you’re only allowed to eat there if you’re the guest of an established customer or introduced by one. And that’s the kind of relationship no Michelin star can buy.
According to the passage, what does “budged” most likely mean?
核心觀念
本題考查字義判斷與語境推論。budge 的基本意思是「移動、改變立場」,常用於否定句:
not budge:不動搖、不讓步、不改變決定refuse to budge:拒絕讓步budge on a decision:改變決定、在決定上讓步
題幹中的:
And to this day, they haven’t budged.
指這些餐廳直到今天仍未改變拒絕米其林星級評鑑的立場。
解題方法
先觀察前文:
chefs with their arms crossed, refusing them entry 廚師雙手交叉,拒絕讓米其林人員進入。
餐廳明確表示:
“No reporters, no cameras, no Michelin stars.”
也就是拒絕記者、攝影及米其林星級。接著說 they haven’t budged,表示即使經過多年,餐廳仍然維持原本的拒絕態度,沒有妥協或讓步。
因此,budged 在此不是單純的「身體移動」,而是引申為「改變立場、讓步」。最符合的是 yielded,意為「讓步、屈服」。
選項分析
(A) Desired
第 50 題
【題組共用題幹】
When the Michelin Guide came to Tokyo for the first time in 2008, they planned to honor a number of restaurants with multiple star ratings. So, imagine how shocked they were to be greeted at the door by chefs with their arms crossed, refusing them entry. “No reporters, no cameras, no Michelin stars,” they were told, in no uncertain terms. And to this day, they haven’t budged.
But why? From ramen to omakase sushi, Tokyo isn’t short of restaurants that deserve a star or two. For one thing, Michelin stars would fill their reservation books for months in advance, stretch the line of would-be customers around the block all day, every day, and attract discerning eaters from every corner of the globe, which is the last thing in the world most Japanese restaurants want. The practical reason is that sudden fame means their loyal local regulars won’t be able to get a table, and when the fickle culinary tourists run off to chase the next hot chef, they may be left with no business.
But there’s a deeper reason too: Refusing Michelin stars is also about being satisfied with “enough,” which isn’t about success. It’s about knowing what you want, and being satisfied when you get it. Like many things in Japan, providing a service—or knowledge—is a two-way street. Paying in money is only the ante to be allowed in the door. Because the ultimate goal of many Japanese chefs isn’t fame, fortune, or a franchise in every major city of the world. It’s to innovate food for customers who put as much into their appreciation of the chef’s art as the chef puts into the food. Therefore, they operate more like private clubs, and you’re only allowed to eat there if you’re the guest of an established customer or introduced by one. And that’s the kind of relationship no Michelin star can buy.
According to the passage, why do some Japanese restaurants run like private clubs?
核心觀念
本題考查英文閱讀理解中的「因果關係判斷」與「段落主旨掌握」。
題目問:
Why do some Japanese restaurants run like private clubs?
關鍵在於找出文章中說明「日本餐廳採取私人俱樂部式經營」的直接原因。文章指出,日本廚師的終極目標不是名聲、財富或展店,而是:
“It’s to innovate food for customers who put as much into their appreciation of the chef’s art as the chef puts into the food.”
意思是:他們致力於為那些同樣高度欣賞廚師藝術的顧客創新料理。因此,餐廳只接待熟客或由熟客介紹的客人,形成類似私人俱樂部的經營模式。
解題方法
先定位題幹中的關鍵句:
“Therefore, they operate more like private clubs...”
其中 Therefore 表示「因此」,前文就是答案的原因。
前文提到:
- 日本廚師重視料理創新。
- 顧客必須對廚師的藝術有相當程度的欣賞。
- 餐廳因此只接待既有顧客的賓客,或經熟客介紹的人。
所以,餐廳採用私人俱樂部式經營,是為了維持一種重視料理藝術、要求顧客真正欣賞廚師作品的關係。
因此選擇與「把食物視為值得欣賞的藝術」最接近的選項。
選項分析
(A) To earn as much money as possible. 「為了賺取盡可能多的錢。」
錯誤。文章明確指出,日本廚師的終極目標不是 fame, fortune, or a franchise,也就是不是名聲、財富或在各大城市展店。私人俱樂部式經營反而限制客源,並非以追求最大化收入為目的。
(B) To consider food as an art deserving admiration. 「為了把食物視為值得欣賞的藝術。」