110 高普考普通考試 新聞（選試英文） 英文 考古題詳解
第 一 題30 分
英譯中：請將下面這段英文譯成正確、流暢的中文。
The fast fashion industry is booming as a result of globalisation, with manufacturing primarily found in developing countries, operating in factories of which some are known as sweat shops. Workers in these sweat shops are forced to work in labor conditions which are completely unacceptable. The fashion industry is also known to have one of the highest, negative impacts on the environment with its level of affordability constantly increasing production demands. The business model has been described as focusing on high volume, rapid lead times and low prices.
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核心觀念
本題測驗英文長句的分句判讀、關係子句、介系詞片語，以及名詞修飾語的翻譯。作答時應先抓各句主詞與動詞，再處理補充背景、因果關係及修飾語，避免逐字直譯造成中文不自然。
解題方法
第一句以 The fast fashion industry 為主詞，is booming 為主要動詞，意為「快速時尚產業正蓬勃發展」。as a result of globalisation 表示原因，譯為「在全球化的影響下」。逗號後的 with manufacturing primarily found in developing countries 補充說明生產地；operating in factories 接著說明生產活動所在的工廠。of which some are known as sweat shops 中，of which 指前面的工廠，意為「其中一些被稱為血汗工廠」。
第二句的主幹是 Workers … are forced to work，即「工人被迫工作」。in labor conditions which are completely unacceptable 描述工作條件，譯為「工作條件完全不可接受」。
第三句主幹是 The fashion industry is also known to have…，意為「時尚產業也以……著稱」或「也被認為具有……」。one of the highest, negative impacts on the environment 指「對環境造成最嚴重的負面影響之一」；
第 二 題30 分
中譯英：請將下面這段中文譯成正確、流暢的英文。
人類對自由有著與生俱來的渴望，但自由的真正定義究竟是什麼？
眾所周知，真正的自由不是所有人都有權體驗的。然而，這是歷史上一直為之奮鬥的事情，無數人為了有朝一日實現它而犧牲了自己的生命。自由的含義是擁有不受約束地生活和行動、說話或思考的能力。真正擁有自由意味著不必因出生方式而感到自卑或害怕。
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核心觀念
本題測驗中譯英能力，重點在抽象概念「自由」的詞彙選擇、名詞子句、被動語態，以及平行結構。翻譯時須保留原文的論述順序，並讓英文搭配自然流暢。
解題方法
先依語意切分為四句，再逐句安排英文句型：
- 「與生俱來的渴望」可譯為 an innate desire；「究竟是什麼」用 what ... really is 表達。
- 「不是所有人都有權體驗」含有「並非每個人都……」的部分否定，宜用 not everyone has the right to experience it。
- 「歷史上一直為之奮鬥」以 have long fought for it throughout history 表達；「無數人……犧牲生命」可用關係子句修飾 countless people。
- 「不受約束地生活和行動、說話或思考」以 live and act, speak, or think without restraint 呈現動詞並列；「因出生方式而感到自卑或害怕」可譯為 feel inferior or afraid because of the circumstances of one’s birth。
參考譯文
Human beings have an innate desire for freedom, but what is the true definition of freedom?
It is well known that true freedom is not something everyone has the right to experience. Yet it is something people have long fought for throughout history, and countless people have sacrificed their lives in the hope of achieving it one day. Freedom means having the ability to live and act, speak, or think without restraint. To truly enjoy freedom means not having to feel inferior or afraid because of the circumstances of one’s birth.
句型與用字解析
- an innate desire for freedom：innate 表示「與生俱來的」，desire for 表示「對……的渴望」。
- what is the true definition of freedom?：直接疑問句中，疑問詞組 what is 放在句首。若改為間接問句，則用 what the true definition of freedom is，不可寫成 what is the true definition...。
第 三 題40 分
英文作文：請根據下面說明，寫一篇約 200～250 字的英文作文。
During the COVID-19 pandemic period, many people use food delivery service apps to satisfy their appetites. In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of food delivery services?
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核心觀念
本題是英文作文，要求就疫情期間使用外送平台的利弊表達意見。評分重點包括切題、段落組織、論點發展、文法與用字。題目沒有唯一標準答案；寫作時宜同時討論優點與缺點，並以明確立場收束全文。
解題方法
可採「引言—優點—缺點—結論」四段式。引言交代疫情期間外送服務的普及；第二段說明便利、安全及支持餐飲業等優點；第三段討論費用、環境負擔與外送員工作條件等缺點；結論提出平衡看法。各段以主題句開頭，並用例子或因果關係補足論述。全文控制在約 200 至 250 字。
參考範文
During the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery apps became part of daily life for many people. Although these services have clear advantages, they also create problems that consumers and businesses should consider.
The greatest advantage is convenience. People can order meals from home, which saves time and reduces the need to visit crowded restaurants. This is especially helpful for older adults, people who are sick, and workers with busy schedules. During periods of strict social distancing, delivery also allows restaurants to continue serving customers and earning income.
However, food delivery has disadvantages. Ordering online can cost more than eating at a restaurant because of delivery fees and service charges. In addition, frequent