114 高普考高考三級 觀光行政(選試觀光英語) 觀光英語 考古題詳解
第 一、英譯中 題30 分
Translate the following passage into Chinese.
When people hear the name Leonardo da Vinci, they often think of him as the painter of such world-famous works as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. The recent book and film The Da Vinci Code then brought his name directly into popular culture and fictionalized him to a certain degree. What is true, though, is that da Vinci was highly talented in many fields.
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核心觀念
本題考英譯中,重點是掌握句子主幹、代名詞指涉及連接詞的語氣,再以自然的中文重組。文中先說人們對達文西的既有印象,再提到《達文西密碼》讓他的名字進入流行文化並將他小說化,最後轉折指出他確實在多個領域才華出眾。
解題方法
- When people hear the name Leonardo da Vinci:
when引導時間副詞子句,意為「當人們聽到……這個名字時」。 - they often think of him as the painter of ...:
think of A as B是「把 A 視為 B」;such ... as ...用來舉例,這裡指《蒙娜麗莎》與《最後的晚餐》這兩幅舉世聞名的作品。 - The recent book and film The Da Vinci Code then ...:
then承接前文,表示「接著」或「後來」;書名可譯為《達文西密碼》。 - brought his name directly into popular culture:不是把名字「帶進」某個實體空間,而是說他的名字直接進入大眾流行文化。
- fictionalized him to a certain degree:
fictionalize指將人物寫成小說中的形象或加以小說化;
第 二、中譯英 題30 分
Translate the following passage into English.
埃及的景觀真的令人著迷,有個聲音我也相當熟悉。那就是回教的祈禱召喚,人們每天都會聽到五次。百分之九十的埃及人是回教徒,而這類似歌曲的召喚將他們召到最近的清真寺祈禱。
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核心觀念
本題考查中譯英時如何準確傳達原文資訊,並處理宗教、文化相關用語。翻譯時須保留原文的敘述順序與因果關係,同時使用自然的英文搭配。「祈禱召喚」可譯為 call to prayer;「清真寺」為 mosque。
解題方法
先依意思切分句子,再逐句翻譯:
- 「埃及的景觀真的令人著迷」:以 The landscapes of Egypt are truly fascinating 表達。
- 「有個聲音我也相當熟悉」:用 There is one sound that I am also quite familiar with,保留「有個……我熟悉」的語意。
- 「那就是回教的祈禱召喚,人們每天都會聽到五次」:用 the Muslim call to prayer, which people hear five times a day;關係子句修飾 call to prayer。
- 「百分之九十的埃及人是回教徒」:用 Ninety percent of Egyptians are Muslims。
第 三、英文作文 題40 分
Write an English essay in 250-300 words.
Do you agree that tourists should do in Rome as the Romans do? Why or why not? Please write a short and well-organized essay in 250-300 words to support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
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核心觀念
題目要你表明是否認同「旅客到羅馬,就應該入境隨俗」(When in Rome, do as the Romans do),並以具體理由和例子支持立場。評分重點包括立場是否明確、段落是否有條理、例證是否切題,以及文法和用字是否準確。這是英文寫作題,沒有唯一立場;以下示範採取「大致認同,但須尊重個人界線」的立場。
解題方法
文章依序安排為「提出立場—說明兩項理由—補充界線—總結」。理由可從文化尊重與旅行體驗切入,再用羅馬用餐習慣、參觀教堂的服裝禮節等例子具體說明。題目要求 250–300 字,範文共約 267 字,符合篇幅限制。
參考範文
I agree that tourists should generally do in Rome as the Romans do, because adapting to local customs shows respect and helps visitors understand the city more deeply. However, following local practices should never require anyone to give up personal safety or basic rights.
First, respecting customs makes travel smoother and more considerate. In Rome, many residents enjoy a relaxed pace at meals, and dinner may begin later than visitors are used to. A tourist who is patient instead of demanding immediate service is more likely to have a pleasant interaction with restaurant staff. Likewise, visitors to churches such as St. Peter’s Basilica should dress modestly and speak quietly. These small acts show that they understand they are entering places important to local people and worshippers.
Second, adapting to local habits can make a trip more rewarding. Trying regional dishes, learning a