一 、 單字選擇(15 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)

1. （ ）Getting a high score on this test not only is a matter of ___________ but also requires hard work
and patience. (A) intelligence (B) mercy (C) exhaustion (D) operation
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解答 A
解析 在這個考試得高分並不只是智力的問題，還需要努力跟耐心。 (A)智力 (B)仁慈 (C)筋疲
力盡 (D)營運
2. （ ）The reading comprehension test may seem rather long, but the questions are not ___________ at
all; just stay calm and answer them step by step. (A) adequate (B) complex (C) obedient
(D) economic
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解答 B
解析 這篇閱讀測驗可能看起來相當長，但問題一點也不複雜；只需要保持鎮定並逐步回答問題。
(A)充足的 (B)複雜的 (C)服從的 (D)經濟的
3. （ ）The experts gathered to discuss trade, tourism, taxes, and other aspects of the country’s
____________. (A) herd (B) economy (C) highlight (D) commitment
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解答 B
解析 專家們集合起來討論貿易、觀光、稅務以及該國經濟的其他面向。 (A)獸群 (B)經濟 (C)
最精彩的部分 (D)承諾；保證
4. （ ）Don’t think taking something small without paying is no big deal. You’re ____________ a
crime! (A) taming (B) committing (C) exhausting (D) striking
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解答 B
解析 別覺得不付錢就拿走小東西沒什麼。你那樣是在犯罪！ (A)馴服 (B)做出（錯事）；犯
（罪） (C)使筋疲力盡 (D)打；擊
5. （ ）We need someone smart to take over the company—that is, someone ____________ enough to
deal with all the obstacles in his or her way. (A) economic (B) merciless (C) brutal (D)
intelligent
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解答 D
解析 我們需要一個聰明的人來接管公司──也就是一個足夠聰明能夠處理他或她前進道路上所有
障礙的人。 (A)經濟上的；經濟學的 (B)冷酷無情的；殘忍的 (C)殘暴的 (D)聰明的；
有才智的
6. （ ）On this photo calendar, you can see a ___________ of horses running in a field. (A) lure (B)
herd (C) glance (D) gesture
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解答 B
解析 在這個相片月曆上，你可以看到一群馬在原野裡奔跑。 (A)誘惑 (B)群 (C)匆匆一瞥
(D)手勢
7. （ ）The ____________ of the play was when the leading actor proposed to the main actress in the
pouring rain. (A) economy (B) herd (C) operation (D) highlight
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解答 D
解析 那齣劇最精采的部分就是男主角在雨中向女主角求婚的時候。 (A)經濟 (B)獸群 (C)營運；
業務 (D)最精彩的部分
8. （ ）The company said they are unable to meet the workers’___________ for a raise in salary, which
of course let a lot of people down. (A) exhaustion (B) demand (C) intelligence (D)
obedience
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解答 B
解析 這家公司說他們無法達到員工的加薪要求，這當然讓許多人失望。 (A)筋疲力盡 (B)要求
(C)智力 (D)服從
9. （ ）The poor child suffered terrible ____________ at the hands of his heartless uncle and had scars
all over his body. (A) strike (B) abuse (C) mercy (D) demand
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解答 B
解析 那名可憐的孩童遭受狠心叔叔的嚴重虐待，而滿身傷痕。 (A)罷工 (B)虐待 (C)仁慈；慈
悲 (D)需求；要求
10. （ ）The ____________ murder has shocked the whole community, and the police have sworn to find
the killer. (A) permanent (B) economical (C) brutal (D) obedient
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解答 C
解析 這起殘暴的謀殺震驚了整個社區，警方已立誓要找到那名兇手。 (A)永久的 (B)節約的；
經濟實惠的 (C)殘暴的 (D)服從的；順從的
11. （ ）The strict teacher demands ____________ from each of the students, otherwise they are
punished for their behavior. (A) strike (B) obedience (C) exhaustion (D) intelligence
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解答 B
解析 這位嚴格的老師要求每個學生都服從，否則他們將會為他們的行為受到懲罰。 (A)罷工
(B)服從 (C)筋疲力盡 (D)智力；才智
12. （ ）No one but the prince managed to ____________ the wild horse, which proved once again how
good he was with animals. (A) abuse (B) commit (C) tame (D) highlight
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解答 C
解析 除了那位王子之外，無人能設法馴服那匹野馬，這再次證明了他有多麼擅長和動物相處。
(A)虐待 (B)做出（錯事）；犯（罪） (C)馴服 (D)強調
13. （ ）The athlete collapsed from ____________ while trying his best to reach the finish line. (A)
abuse (B) exhaustion (C) demand (D) mercy
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解答 B
解析 在盡力跑到終點的同時，那名運動員就累倒了。 (A)虐待 (B)筋疲力盡 (C)需求；要求
(D)仁慈；慈悲
14. （ ）A(n) ___________ amount of sunlight is critical to whether this plant fully blooms or not. So put
it in a place where direct sunlight can reach it. (A) obedient (B) complex (C) adequate
(D) vulnerable
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解答 C
解析 足量的陽光對於這株植物是否能開花是很關鍵的。所以將它放在陽光可以直射的地方。
(A)服從的 (B)複雜的 (C)充足的；足夠的 (D)易受傷害的
15. （ ）If one fails to keep his or her ____________, it will be hard for him or her to earn others’ trust
again. (A) commitments (B) operations (C) herds (D) economies
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解答 A
解析 若一個人沒有做到自己的承諾，他或她就難以再贏得他人的信任。 (A)承諾；保證 (B)營
運；業務 (C)獸群 (D)經濟
二 、 文意字彙(15 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. ____________________ H___________ts of the baseball games will be shown right after the
commercial, so stay tuned.
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解答 Highlights
解析 棒球比賽的精彩片段會緊接在廣告後播放，所以別轉臺。
2. ____________________ Mark’s clear explanation of his t____________y convinced his boss to accept
his idea.
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解答 theory
解析 馬克對他的理論的清楚解釋說服了老闆接受他的想法。
3. ____________________ Constant exposure to noise may cause people to have p____________l problems
such as nervousness, depression, or anger.
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解答 psychological
解析 持續暴露在噪音下可能導致人們有心理問題，比如緊張、難過或憤怒。
4. ____________________ The baseball s___________k Brian hard on the right ankle, which caused him
great pain for a few days.
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解答 struck
解析 棒球重擊 Brian 的右腳踝，這讓他劇痛了好幾天。
5. ____________________ Elaine wanted to make up with her boyfriend, but he m____________sly
rejected all her attempts.
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解答 mercilessly
解析 Elaine 想和男友復合，但他卻無情地拒絕了她所有的嘗試。
6. ____________________ This gas company used to be run by the government, but now it is commercially
o___________ted by a private company.
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解答 operated
解析 這間天然瓦斯公司過去曾由政府經營，但現在由一間私人公司營運。
7. ____________________ When the thief was caught red-handed by the shop owner, he begged for
m___________y and asked for a second chance.
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解答 mercy
解析 當那個小偷被店家老闆逮個正著時，他求老闆仁慈饒了他並請求第二次機會。
8. ____________________ It’s sad that the accident left a p___________t scar on her face, but she remains
confident.
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解答 permanent
解析 很不幸的是車禍在她臉上留下永久的疤痕，但是她仍然維持自信。
9. ____________________ Ted is a very o___________t child; he listens to and takes whatever advice his
parents give him.
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解答 obedient
解析 Ted 是個非常服從的小孩，他聽取父母親給他的任何建議。
10. ____________________ Babies under the age of three months are still v___________e to all kinds of
infections, so they should not be taken to public places unless necessary.
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解答 vulnerable
解析 三個月以內的寶寶仍容易遭受到各種感染，所以除非必要，他們不應被帶到公眾場所。
11. ____________________ This notebook computer company sells its products across the world, but its
major o___________n is in China.
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解答 operation
解析 這家筆電公司產品行銷全世界，但其主要業務在中國。
12. ____________________ Some young people may find it hard to resist the l___________e of online
games, which take up all their time and energy.
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解答 lure
解析 有些年輕人可能發現很難拒絕網路遊戲的誘惑；這些遊戲占據了他們所有時間以及精力。
13. ____________________ Smoking marijuana used to be against the law in the US, but now some states
such as California and Oregon have made it l___________l.
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解答 legal
解析 吸食大麻在美國曾是違法的，但現在有一些州比如加州與奧瑞岡州，已讓其合法。
14. ____________________ Forcing workers to take unpaid leave is i___________l; companies should be
aware of this rule.
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解答 illegal
解析 強迫員工休無薪假是違法的；公司應該知道這個規定。
15. ____________________ Though his wife said she had made a c____________t not to betray him again,
Charlie didn’t know if he could take her word for it.
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解答 commitment
解析 雖然他的妻子說她已經承諾不再背叛他，但 Charlie 不知道他是否能相信她的話。
三 、 詞類變化(3 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. ____________________ It’s sad to see these poor elephants ___________ (strike) with sticks and nails.
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解答 struck
解析 看到這些可憐的大象被人用尖銳的棍子及釘子打，令人感到哀傷。考點句構：see + O +
p.p./V-ing，大象被打，故應填過去分詞 struck
2. ____________________ Taking a shower is more ___________ (economy) on water than taking a bath.
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 解答 economical
解析 淋浴比起盆浴較省水。考點句構：be economical on sth. 節省
3. ____________________ The ____________ (mercy) king had many innocent citizens killed but was
overthrown by the people in the end.
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解答 merciless
解析 那名冷酷無情的國王殺死了許多無辜的公民，但最終被人民所推翻。由於後面提到被人民推
翻，故 merciless 為答案。
四 、 文法選擇(課本句型)(10 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. （ ）During the summer vacation, Sam read four English novels, three of ___________ were written
by the same writer. (A) them (B) that (C) whom (D) which
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解答 D
解析 考點句構：...N, three of which + V...。若選 them 則缺乏連接詞連接兩個子句；先行詞為 four
English novels，故關係代名詞用 which；of 後不可接關係代名詞 that
2. （ ）It’s high time that Judy ___________ more attention to her teenage son. (A) pay (B) pays
(C) to pay (D) paid
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解答 D
解析 考點句構：It’s high time that + S + V-ed....表「是時候該做某事了」
3. （ ）It’s high time that you ___________ a more balanced diet to stay fit and energetic. (A) eat
(B) ate (C) eaten (D) eating
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解答 B
解析 考點句構：It’s high time that + S + V-ed....表「是時候該做某事了」
4. （ ）Last weekend, Karen watched two great films, ___________ were directed by Ang Lee. (A)
they both (B) each of them (C) either of which (D) both of which
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解答 D
解析 考點句構：...N, both of which + V...。若選 they both 或 each of them 都缺乏連接詞連接兩個子
句；either of which 則不符合 be 動詞 were，且語意不合，故選 both of which
5. （ ）It’s high time that people ___________ trash and ___________ more and more used items. (A)
recycle; reuse (B) recycled; reused (C) to recycle; reused (D) recycled; reuse
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解答 B
解析 考點句構：It’s high time that + S + V-ed.... 表「是時候該做某事了」，對等連接詞 and 前後需
 時態一致，故空格都填過去式動詞
6. （ ）In this beautiful Japanese garden stand tall pine trees, most ___________ were planted by the
owner’s great-grandfather. (A) of them (B) of which (C) they (D) that
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解答 B
解析 考點句構：...N, most of which + V...。若選 of them 則沒有連接詞連接兩個子句；they 及 that
皆不可直接置於 most 後，故選 of which
7. （ ）It’s high time ___________ the company ___________ its business into other Southeast Asian
countries before it’s too late. (A) that; expand (B) for; expand (C) that; expanded (D) for;
expanded
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解答 C
解析 考點句構：It’s high time that + S + V-ed....表「是時候該做某事了」，可提醒學生此句型與 it’s
time for + sb. + to VR 的差別
8. （ ）This month, this hotel hired ten new staff members, half of ___________ just graduated from
college. (A) them (B) which (C) whom (D) what
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解答 C
解析 考點句構：...N, half of whom + V...。選 them 則沒有連接詞連接兩個子句，先行詞為 ten new
staff members 為人，故不可選 which，需選 whom。因為有先行詞，故不能選 what
9. （ ）It’s high time ___________ the WHO ___________ the fact that the disease has spread globally
and ___________ it a pandemic. (A) for; face; declare (B) that; faced; declared (C) that;
face; declare (D) for; faced; declared
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解答 B
解析 考點句構：It’s high time that + S + V-ed....表「是時候該做某事了」，可提醒學生此句型與 it’s
time for + sb. + to VR 的差別。因為有對等連接詞 and，若 time 後選 for，則第二、三格需填
不定詞片語；若 time 後選 that，則第二、三格需填動詞過去式；pandemic （大規模）流行
病
10. （ ）At the business meeting, Sandy was introduced to three important people, ___________ she had
met before. (A) none of them (B) neither of them (C) none of whom (D) neither of whom

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解答 C
解析 考點句構：...N, none of whom + V...。表示「一個人都沒見過」選 none of whom；若選 neither
of whom 則先行詞需為兩個人，本句的先行詞為 three important people，人超過兩個，故不
符合；選 none of them 則沒有連接詞連接兩個子句
五 、 文法選擇(其他考點)(15 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. （ ）The easiest way to make one ___________ is to say something nice to him or her. (A) happily
(B) happy (C) happiness (D) more happily
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解答 B
解析 考點句構：make + O + adj.，受詞補語為形容詞
2. （ ）Thailand has three national parks ___________ tourists can visit elephants. (A) whom (B)
which (C) what (D) where
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解答 D
解析 先行詞 three national parks 為地點，空格接地方副詞 where；若用關係代名詞 which，要在其
前或形容詞子句句尾加 in
3. （ ）The police found that many foreign tourists may have fallen victim ___________ the
unreasonably high price of fruit at the night market. (A) in (B) to (C) with (D) on
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解答 B
解析 fall victim to sth. 成為某事的受害者
4. （ ）There is a dark side ____________ this industry that many may not know of. (A) to (B) at
(C) by (D) from
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解答 A
解析 a dark side to ……的陰暗面
5. （ ）Many manufacturers are seeking to profit ____________ selling products related to this famous
movie. (A) to (B) of (C) at (D) from
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解答 D
解析 profit from 從……中獲利
6. （ ）____________ from one class to another, the teacher was busy giving lessons all day long. (A)
Go (B) Went (C) Gone (D) Going
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解答 D
解析 V-ing..., S + V....分詞構句。由於主詞是 the teacher，會「主動」往返各間教室，因此使用表
示主動的現在分詞 Going。
7. （ ）The outing was canceled ____________ the heavy rain. (A) on (B) because (C) owing
(D) due to
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解答 D
解析 due to + N 由於……。because 後接子句，若要接名詞時，應改為 because of；owing 則應改為
owing to。
8. （ ）Black slaves were forced ____________ laboring in the fields in the old days. (A) of (B)
from (C) with (D) into
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解答 D
解析 be forced into 被迫（做）……
9. （ ）I found some cash on the street ____________ I was walking home last night. (A) since (B)
until (C) as (D) whereas
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解答 C
解析 as 表「當……的時候。」
10. （ ）The passengers on the MRT all wear face masks to avoid ___________ COVID-19. (A) to get
(B) getting (C) get (D) got
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解答 B
解析 avoid + V-ing 避免做……
11. （ ）___________ all these unhappy love experiences ___________ her think that she is not ready to
get married. (A) Having; makes (B) Having; make (C) To have; make (D) To have;
making
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解答 A
解析 動名詞 V-ing 當主詞，時間為現在時，動詞需用第三人稱現在簡單式
12. （ ）Many believe that God will one day reward those ____________ do good deeds. (A) who
(B) whom (C) whose (D) what
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解答 A
解析 those who = people who 凡是……的人。
13. （ ）The students who didn’t do their homework were made ___________ the classroom after school.
(A) clean (B) to clean (C) cleaning (D) cleaned
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解答 B
解析 使役動詞 make 的被動用法 S + be + made + to VR....
14. （ ）Olivia ___________ goes to that restaurant ___________ ordering her favorite hot and spicy
 chicken wings. (A) not only; but also (B) never; without (C) no longer; for (D) seldom;
but
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解答 B
解析 never...without + V-ing 雙重否定表示「每……必……」
15. （ ）This luxury cruise ship allows passengers ___________ all kinds of facilities and entertainment
while traveling to different cities in Japan. (A) enjoying (B) enjoy (C) to enjoy (D) in
enjoying
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解答 C
解析 allow + sb. + to VR... 讓某人可以做……；luxury cruise ship 豪華遊輪；facility 設施
六 、 整句式翻譯(5 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. Susan 以教導孩子們如何畫畫為樂。
【易】
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解答 Susan takes pleasure in teaching kids how to paint.
解析 take pleasure in 以……為樂
2. 警方已發現這個家族從販賣非法毒品中獲益。
【易】
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解答 The police have found (that) this family profits from selling illegal drugs.
解析 profit from... 從……中獲益
3. 是時候我們該歸還跟學校圖書館借的書了。（用過去分詞片語）
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解答 It’s high time that we returned the books borrowed from the school library.
解析 考點句構：It’s high time that + S + V-ed.... 表「是時候該做某事了」；用過去分詞片語
borrowed from 表達「跟……借的」
4. 你應該從你的錯誤中學習，並且避免再次犯相同的錯誤。
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解答 You should learn from your mistakes and avoid making the same ones again.
解析 avoid + V-ing 避免做……
5. 是時候我們的政府該找出問題根源，並減少這個地區裡的空氣汙染了。(...that...)
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解答 It’s high time that our government found the root of the problem and reduced air pollution in the
area.
解析 考點句構：It’s high time that + S + V-ed.... 表「是時候該做某事了」，對等連接詞 and 前後要
用時態一致的動詞；the root of the problem 問題的根源
七 、 連貫式翻譯(5 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1.
(1) John 因為遲到被老師懲罰，他決定要改變。(Since...)
(2) 今天早上，他比平常都還要早去學校，以避免再次遲到。
【易】
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解答 (1)Since John was punished by the teacher for being late, he decided to change. (2)This morning,
he went to school earlier than usual to avoid being late again.
解析 (1) since 表「因為」
(2) avoid + V-ing 避免做……
2.
(1) 愈來愈多人成為詐騙者（scammers）的受害者，這些詐騙者叫他們從銀行轉帳他們的存款。
(2) 是時候政府該對抗這個糟糕的犯罪了。(...that...)
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解答 (1)More and more people fall victim to scammers who ask them to transfer their savings from the
bank. (2)It’s high time that the government fought against this terrible crime.
解析 (1) fall victim to... 成為……的受害者；transfer 轉帳
(2) It’s high time that + S + V-ed 是時候該做……了；fight against 對抗
3.
(1) 全世界數百萬的年輕人以在空閒時間玩線上遊戲為樂。
(2) 事實上，許多人沉迷於（addicted to）這些遊戲，其中大多數是暴力的。(...which...)
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解答 (1)Millions of young people all over the world take pleasure in playing online games in their free
time. (2)In fact, many are addicted to these games, most of which are violent.
解析 (1) millions of + 複數名詞，表「數百萬的……」；take pleasure in 以……為樂
(2) in fact 事實上；...N, most of which + V... 其中大多數……
4.
(1) 酒駕造成許多交通事故，其中有些導致死亡。(....which...)
(2) 是時候我們的立法者（lawmakers）該對那些犯法的人設下更嚴格的處罰了。(...that...)
【中】
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解答 (1)Drunk driving causes many traffic accidents, some of which result in/lead to death. (2)It’s high
time that our lawmakers set stricter punishments for those who break the law.
解析 (1) ...N, some of which... 其中有些……；result in/lead to 導致
(2) It’s high time that + S + V-ed 是時候該做……了；those who... 那些做……的人
5.
(1) Wesley 將他所有的錢投資在各種不同的股票（stocks）上，這些股票全被預期會帶來巨大獲利。

(2) 然而，因為全球性的經濟危機，他失去了一切並且被迫賣掉他的房子。
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解答 (1)Wesley invested all his money in various stocks, all of which were expected to bring in a huge
profit. (2)However, due to the global economic crisis, he lost it all/everything and was forced to
sell his house.
解析 (1) ...N, all of which... 全部這些……；bring in 帶來（獲利）
(2) due to + N 因為……；be forced to do sth. 被迫做某事
八 、 綜合測驗(3 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. There is just about a show for anything in Thailand—traditional dances, elephants, and now monkeys.
Many people __(1)__ watching monkey shows but are unaware of the behind-the-scenes cruelty that takes
place for these animals. The cruelty starts with the mothers, most of __(2)__ must watch their babies get
tortured while chained to posts. Many of them are physically and mentally __(3)__ by being forced to
jump through rings lined with knives or play with fire. Beatings regularly occur when these monkeys are
trained, with their flesh __(4)__ constantly. And because they are taken away from their families at such a
young age, they are lonely, stressed, and depressed. __(5)__ all of these factors, they often become
mentally ill, circling around in their cages all the time, rocking back and forth, or even biting themselves
and pulling their own hair. The suffering that these animals must go through isn’t worth any amount of
entertainment or money. Therefore, let’s all work together to put a stop to this cruelty.
（ ）(1) (A) lead to (B) deal with (C) take pleasure in (D) take advantage of
（ ）(2) (A) them (B) those (C) whom (D) which
（ ）(3) (A) tamed (B) abused (C) committed (D) lured
（ ）(4) (A) been hit (B) being hit (C) be hit (D) is hit
（ ）(5) (A) Aside from (B) Away from (C) Instead of (D) Due to
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解答 (1)C (2)D (3)B (4)B (5)D
解析 (1) (A)導致；造成 (B)處理 (C)以……為樂；喜歡做…… (D)利用
(2) most + of + 關係代名詞 which/whom 表示「大部分的……」，因為先行詞為 the
(monkeys’) mothers 為動物，所以用 most of which
(3) (A)馴服 (B)虐待 (C)做出（錯事） (D)引誘
(4) 考點句構：with + O + OC，這裡的受詞補語為 being hit
(5) (A)除了……之外 (B)遠離…… (C)代替…… (D)因為；由於
2. Located on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand is the Bay of Islands. Here people can
enjoy sailing, fishing, and even swimming with bottlenose dolphins. __(1)__, things have recently
changed. Tourists now have been forbidden from swimming with these amazing creatures. The reason?
They were having too much of an impact, __(2)__ changes in the dolphins’ resting and feeding habits.
Bottlenose dolphins are particularly __(3)__ to humans owing to their preference for swimming near
coastal regions. __(4)__, according to the Department of Conservation, the number of dolphins coming to
the Bay of Islands has decreased by 66% since 1990. These dolphins, most of __(5)__ no longer visit the
region, are down to a core* group of only 19. __(6)__, they have a 75% infant death rate—the highest in
New Zealand and worldwide. In addition to the ban*, the Department of Conservation has mandated* that
tour __(7)__ only interact with them for 20 minutes each time. And __(8)__ is permitted only during the
morning or afternoon in order to give the dolphins some rest. Efforts are being made __(9)__ a mammal
sanctuary* here, but plans are still needed. It’s high time __(10)__ we __(10)__ how much our actions can
affect wildlife. Shouldn’t we be doing more for these local inhabitants*?
 註：core 核心 ban 禁止 mandate 命令；要求 mammal sanctuary 哺乳動物保護區 inhabitant
棲息動物
（ ）(1) (A) Besides (B) Therefore (C) However (D) In the end
（ ）(2) (A) resulting from (B) leading to (C) going about (D) accounting for
（ ）(3) (A) vulnerable (B) intelligent (C) permanent (D) economical
（ ）(4) (A) In fact (B) As a result (C) In no time (D) In contrast
（ ）(5) (A) them (B) whom (C) which (D) what
（ ）(6) (A) Best of all (B) For instance (C) To sum up (D) What’s more
（ ）(7) (A) highlights (B) operators (C) economies (D) scratches
（ ）(8) (A) visiting (B) visits (C) visit (D) visited
（ ）(9) (A) creating (B) created (C) to create (D) create
（ ）(10) (A) for; to realize (B) that; realized (C) that; to realize (D) for; realized
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解答 (1)C (2)B (3)A (4)A (5)C (6)D (7)B (8)A (9)C (10)B
解析 (1) (A)此外 (B)因此 (C)然而 (D)最終
(2) (A)起因於 (B)導致；造成 (C)忙碌於…… (D)（數量上）占……
(3) (A)脆弱的；容易受傷害的 (B)聰明的 (C)永久的 (D)節約的
(4) 空格前一句說明海豚易受到人類的傷害，空格後舉出數據說明到島灣（Bay of Islands）
的海豚數量已大幅減少，以語意來說，in fact 較為合適。 (A)事實上 (B)因此 (C)很
快；馬上 (D)相較之下
(5) most + of + 關係代名詞 which/whom 表示「大部分的……」，因為先行詞為 dolphins 為
動物，所以用 most of which
(6) 空格前一句說明到島灣的海豚數量只剩下 19 隻，空格後說明海豚嬰兒的死亡率來到最
高點，相較之下是更糟糕的狀況，故選 what’s more 帶出進一步的資訊。 (A)最棒地
(B)舉例來說 (C)總而言之 (D)此外
(7) (A)最精彩的部分 (B)經營者 (C)經濟 (D)刮痕；抓傷
(8) 考點句構：由其後的 is 可看出主詞應為單數，visit 作名詞時為可數名詞需加冠詞才可當
主詞，故選動名詞 visiting
(9) 使役動詞 make 改為被動語態時，需將其後不定詞的 to 還原（be made to + VR）
(10)考點句構：It is high time that + S + V-ed....表「是時候該做……了」
3. Sadly, animals tied to the tourism industry are often mistreated*. For a start, they are denied freedom
and separated from their families or groups. Often, these animals, __(1)__ are quite friendly and clever, are
also forced to perform tricks in shows for tourists. In addition, they are made __(2)__ in horrible
conditions. These practices are cruel and inhumane* and often involve people profiting from activities that
are against the law.
The world’s last sea turtle farm in the Cayman Islands, for example, is a place where __(3)__ animals
suffer terribly for the sake of tourism. __(4)__ to stay locked up in small, dirty ponds all day, the turtles
there must endure very poor living conditions. __(5)__, the management allows tourists to handle the
turtles, which is very stressful for these shy, timid creatures. __(6)__, when sea turtles (especially babies)
are handled, they usually get very agitated* and tend to struggle. Thus, they are often dropped and injured.
This further contributes to their misery and can even cause __(7)__ damage from which they never
recover.
In other words, while tourists are having a lot of fun __(8)__ turtles, these poor creatures are enduring
 a lot of stress and ill treatment. It is thus high time that people __(9)__ the situation. The best solution is to
stay away __(10)__ animal centers like these and stop supporting them. No tourists, no torture.
註：mistreat 虐待 inhumane 不人道的 agitated 焦躁不安的
（ ）(1) (A) most of those (B) most of whom (C) many of them (D) many of which
（ ）(2) (A) living (B) to live (C) lived (D) live
（ ）(3) (A) ambitious (B) earnest (C) vulnerable (D) automatic
（ ）(4) (A) Having (B) Have (C) Had (D) To have
（ ）(5) (A) At least (B) Worse still (C) As a result (D) On the one hand
（ ）(6) (A) In summary (B) In short (C) In fact (D) In contrast
（ ）(7) (A) initial (B) permanent (C) lengthy (D) temporary
（ ）(8) (A) touching (B) touch (C) touched (D) to touch
（ ）(9) (A) would change (B) changes (C) has changed (D) changed
（ ）(10) (A) to (B) amid (C) from (D) into
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解答 (1)D (2)B (3)C (4)A (5)B (6)C (7)B (8)A (9)D (10)C
解析 (1) 空格需填入關係代名詞，因為其前為名詞，兩個逗點間的敘述為補述說明，故需選(D)

(2) be made to VR 被迫做……

(3) (A)有野心的 (B)真誠的 (C)脆弱的 (D)自動的
(4) 此句為分詞構句的句型，have to stay...對主詞 the turtles 來說是主動的動作，故須使用現
在分詞 having
(5) (A)至少 (B)更糟的是 (C)因此 (D)一方面；此格後承接上句帶出海龜所受到更糟的
對待，故選(B)
(6) (A)總的來說 (B)簡而言之 (C)事實上 (D)相比之下；此格後承接上句具體說明海龜
被遊客用手搬動的實際狀況，故選(C)
(7) (A)最初的 (B)永久的 (C)漫長的 (D)暫時的
(8) have a lot of fun + V-ing 做……玩得很開心
(9) It is high time that + S + V-ed.... 是時候該……了
(10)stay away from 遠離

九 、 文意選填(3 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)

1. 作答時不需考慮大小寫
(A) finally (B) vulnerable (C) advantage (D) mercy (E) brutal (F) violently (G) exhaustion
(H) tame (I) worse still (J) abuse
Every year, thousands of animals are subjected to* cruelty worldwide for the purpose of
entertainment. One such example is the __①__ Spanish tradition of bullfighting. According to the animal
rights nonprofit PETA UK, bullfighting is little more than the unnecessary murder of an animal that has
been worked to __②__.
A bullfight usually proceeds as follows. First, several bullfighters chase a bull around a stadium until
the bull is extremely tired and therefore __③__. Next, a man on horseback enters to stab the bull, showing
no __④__. The idea is to make the bull bleed to scare it and make it even more __⑤__. Then, more men
 enter the stadium to stab the bull several more times. The purpose of this __⑥__ is to restrict his
movement. __⑦__, the matador (“killer” in Spanish) appears to kill the bull once and for all.
Bullfighting is an exercise in which people __⑧__ hurt animals. __⑨__, this tradition is not only
active in Spain. Many other countries around the world take __⑩__ of bulls for this purpose. PETA is
doing all it can to bring attention to the cruelty of bullfighting. However, more work is still required to put
a stop to it for good.
註：be subjected to 被迫承受
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________
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解答 ①E ②G ③H ④D ⑤B ⑥J ⑦A ⑧F ⑨I ⑩C
解析 (A)最後 (B)脆弱的；容易受傷害的 (C)利用（take advantage of） (D)仁慈 (E)殘暴的
(F)暴力地 (G)筋疲力盡 (H)馴服的 (I)更糟的是 (J)虐待
2. (A) tamed (B) lured (C) obedient (D) demand (E) leads to (F) confined (G) fall victim to (H)
abuse (I) operators (J) brutal
Anyone who’s traveled to Thailand may have had the opportunity to take a “tiger selfie*.” Put simply,
a tiger selfie is where a human poses for a photograph with a tiger that has been __①__ by a trainer.
Unfortunately, there is a sadly __②__ story behind these photos. First, the __③__ for such photos appears
to be growing. Therefore, the number of tigers being __④__ in places for tourist entertainment has
increased considerably in recent years.
As the popularity of tiger selfies increases, we learn more and more information about the __⑤__
suffered by tigers kept for this purpose. Many such tigers __⑥__ the following forms of harsh treatment:
˙Tiger cubs are __⑦__ away from their mothers shortly after being born.
˙Tigers are often punished for aggressive behavior toward tourists by being starved.
˙Tigers are commonly fed drugs to keep them __⑧__, so they won’t pose a threat to tourists.
Clearly, the wildlife tourism industry __⑨__ horrible mistreatment of tigers. If you wish to help out,
try to stay clear of places and __⑩__ that offer tiger selfie services the next time you’re on vacation. A far
better choice is to seek out opportunities to observe tigers in their natural habitats.
註：selfie 自拍
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________
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解答 ①A ②J ③D ④F ⑤H ⑥G ⑦B ⑧C ⑨E ⑩I
解析 (A)馴服 (B)引誘 (C)服從的；順從的 (D)需求；要求 (E)導致；造成 (F)監禁於（be
confined in） (G)成為……的受害者 (H)虐待 (I)經營者 (J)殘暴的
3. 作答時不需考慮大小寫
(A) vulnerable (B) operation (C) habitat (D) permanent (E) abuse (F) highlight (G) for example
(H) what’s more (I) pleasure (J) herd
In recent years, a lot of information has been revealed about cruelty to elephants for the benefit of
tourism in Thailand. Many elephant-riding tours in Thailand include practices that involve the cruel
__①__ of animals. If you are planning to visit Thailand, be aware that there are places to visit where you
can take __②__ in observing these creatures without harming them.
 __③__, consider taking a trip to Elephant Nature Park. This place is a __④__ home for elephants
located near the city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Elephant Nature Park was founded in the 1990s
with a view to providing a safe environment for __⑤__ elephants. The park currently houses more than 35
elephants, many of which were rescued from the tourism industry. __⑥__, buffalos, dogs, and various
other animals have a home there.
Another choice that could be the __⑦__ of your trip is Phang Nga Elephant Park in southern
Thailand. At this small park, you can learn about Asian elephants and see them living in their natural
__⑧__. This park, opened in 2015, is a family-run __⑨__. The park owners’ mission is to give their
__⑩__ the best possible quality of life.
Wherever you go to see elephants in Thailand, remember that plenty of choices are available that
don’t involve harsh treatment of these friendly creatures.
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________
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解答 ①E ②I ③G ④D ⑤A ⑥H ⑦F ⑧C ⑨B ⑩J
解析 (A)脆弱的；容易受傷害的 (B)營運；業務 (C)棲息地 (D)永久的 (E)虐待 (F)最精彩的
部分 (G)舉例來說 (H)此外 (I)以……為樂；喜歡做……（take pleasure in） (J)獸群
十 、 閱讀測驗(2 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. Every summer, the Yulin Dog Meat Festival is held in Yulin, a city located in China’s Guangxi
province. Having been held for several years, the event has drawn criticism from animal rights supporters
all around the world.
An old tradition in ancient China, eating dog meat during the hottest months of the summer is
believed to be able to bring luck and health and even to fight off disease. Started in 2009, the festival is a
ten-day-long affair in which up to ten thousand dogs are eaten. In order to prepare the animals for cooking,
they are often slaughtered in inhumane* ways by being clubbed over the head in public or being boiled or
skinned alive. Moreover, many of the dogs are transported in dirty, terrible conditions, and some even still
have collars, which means they may be stolen pets.
According to Humane Society International (HSI), about ten million dogs have been killed for their
meat over the years in China, since prior to 2020, it was not against the law to eat dog meat. Due to the
spread of COVID-19, China has passed a law banning the consumption* of wildlife. Shenzhen, a city in
southeastern China, furthermore forbade eating animals raised as pets, such as dogs and cats. Hopefully,
this can influence other parts of China and help to end this cruel festival once and for all.
註：inhumane 不人道的 consumption 食用
（ ）(1) What is the passage mainly about? (A) A practice that wins support from all around the
world. (B) A belief that has been passed down for generations. (C) A festival about which
people have different opinions. (D) A local delicacy that has appeared recently.
（ ）(2) According to the passage, which of the following statements about the Yulin Dog Meat
Festival is NOT true? (A) Dogs are sometimes skinned or cooked while they are still alive.
(B) Some dogs prepared for the festival are illegally obtained. (C) The Yulin Dog Meat
Festival will not be held in the future due to COVID-19. (D) Some people believe that
eating dog meat during the year’s hottest months can bring them luck and strengthen their
body.
（ ）(3) What can be inferred from the passage? (A) Eating dog meat is a new practice starting from
 2009. (B) China allows people to eat wild animals only in Yulin. (C) HSI doesn’t pay
attention to the eating of dogs in China. (D) People could legally eat dog meat in Shenzhen
before 2020.
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解答 (1)C (2)C (3)D
解析 (1) 本文主要關於什麼？ (A)一個得到全世界支持的習俗。 (B)一個世世代代流傳的信念。
(C)一個人們對其有不同意見的節慶。 (D)一道最近出現的當地美食。
(2) 根據本文，下列關於玉林狗肉節的敘述何者為非？ (A)有時狗還活著時就被扒皮或被
烹煮。 (B)有些為玉林狗肉節準備的狗是非法取得的。 (C)因為新冠肺炎，未來將不
會舉辦玉林狗肉節。 (D)有些人相信在一年中最熱的月份吃狗肉可以帶給他們幸運並
強健他們的身體。
(3) 從本文可推斷出什麼？ (A)吃狗肉是一項 2009 年才開始的習俗。 (B)中國讓人只在
玉林吃野生動物的肉。 (C)動物福利組織國際人道協會沒有關注在中國吃狗肉的事。
(D) 2020 年之前，人們可以在深圳合法地吃狗肉。
2. In the US, nine billion chickens are raised and killed for human consumption* each year. Often called
“broilers*,” they are raised in large, windowless sheds, where the lighting is designed to force them to eat
as much as possible. As a way to meet demand and keep production costs down, genetic* selection and
drugs for promoting growth are used to make the birds grow faster. Nowadays, chicks only need to reach
six weeks to be “processed”—weighing only one-fifth of what they used to in 1950. What’s even worse,
trends in how people enjoy chicken have forced suppliers to raise chickens with thicker breasts and fatter
wings. Many of these chickens actually have problems in their legs due to these changes. Moreover, how
they are slaughtered is also very inhumane*. Chickens are often caught by grabbing them by their feet and
pushing them into small drawers, causing broken bones and limbs. Once they arrive at the
slaughterhouse*, they are dumped out of the drawers and hung upside down in chains—further hurting
their already broken legs. Then their throats are cut open by a machine and the bodies are placed in boiling
hot water to remove their feathers. The entire process is cruel and only done for the sake of feeding our
greedy population. So, maybe you can think twice next time you have a choice between a chicken or
vegetarian meal.
註：consumption 食用 broiler 嫩雞 genetic 基因的 inhumane 不人道的 slaughterhouse 屠宰場
（ ）(1) What is the best title for this passage? (A) The Greedy Modern Population (B) Changes
in Eating Habits (C) A Call for a Healthier Diet (D) The Ugly Truth about Chicken
（ ）(2) Which of the following is mentioned as a cause for chickens growing much faster than
before? (A) Chickens are hung upside down when being fed. (B) Chickens are raised in
the cramped drawers. (C) Farmers use drugs that promote speedy growth of chickens. (D)
Farmers choose to breed chickens that have genetic defects.
（ ）(3) According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Many
chickens have broken legs because of the way they are raised and treated before being
slaughtered. (B) Chickens today weigh much less than those in 1950 when being processed.
(C) The process by which these chickens are slaughtered is not at all humane. (D) Suppliers
raise chickens in a way that makes them grow fatter feet so as to meet consumers’ demand.
（ ）(4) What is the author’s attitude toward the human consumption of chicken? (A) Cheerful.
(B) Disappointed. (C) Approving. (D) Insecure.
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解答 (1)D (2)C (3)D (4)B
解析 (1) 何者為本文最佳的標題？ (A)貪婪的現代人口 (B)飲食習慣的改變 (C)呼籲更健康
的飲食 (D)關於雞肉的醜陋事實
(2) 下列何者提及為雞隻比以前長得快的多的原因？ (A)雞隻被餵食時倒吊著。 (B)雞隻
被飼養在擁擠的抽屉中。 (C)農夫使用促進雞隻快速成長的藥。 (D)農夫選擇飼養基
因有缺陷的雞隻。
(3) 根據本文，下列敘述何者為非？ (A)許多雞隻因為宰殺前其被飼養以及被對待的方式
而有斷腿。 (B)現今的雞隻被處理時，體重比 1950 年的雞還要輕上許多。 (C)這些
雞隻被宰殺的過程一點也不人道。 (D)供應商飼養雞隻時使用讓牠們的腳長得更肥的
方式，以滿足消費者需求。
(4) 作者對於人類食用雞肉的態度為何？ (A)快樂的。 (B)失望的。 (C)贊同的。 (D)
無安全感的。
十一 、 混合題(素養題)(2 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1.
Want to take a selfie with an elephant? Just type the key words
“elephant ride” and you will find millions of photos in which people
are riding elephants, washing them, and patting their trunks.
However, the World Animal Protection (WAP) group claims that
this activity is helping to fuel a rise in the number of elephants
captured from the wild and kept for entertainment. After examining
220 venues and 3,000 elephants in Thailand between 2014 and
2016, WAP found only 200 elephants living in acceptable
conditions, which they define as having no direct interaction with
humans: elephants are only observed from a distance.
According to the WAP report, the number of elephants used in
tourism in Thailand is twice as high as that in all other countries
combined. From 2012 to 2016, more than 30 million tourists visited
Thailand, 40% of whom said they had ridden an elephant or were
planning to do so. The good news is that about 160 travel
companies have already promised to stop selling tickets to or
promoting tourist attractions offering elephant shows and rides.
Daniel Turner, associate director for tourism at Born Free, says
that interaction with captive* animals such as riding elephants or
swimming with dolphins should be stopped. These activities can
have an impact on the animals and also risk people’s safety. So, do
you still want a selfie with an elephant?
註：captive 被囚禁的
(1) According to the WAP research, which of the following is the percentage of captive elephants living in
acceptable living conditions in Thailand?
(A) 6.7%. (B) 18.5%. (C) 28.3%. (D) 40.0%.
(2) What is the author’s intention in asking readers “So, do you still want a selfie with an elephant?” at the
end of the passage?
(A) To promote the rising popularity in wildlife experience.
(B) To discourage the growing interest in activities with elephants.
 (C) To encourage the fascinating experience of interacting with wild animals.
(D) To eliminate the spreading doubts of raising elephants in private venues.
(3) What is the reason why WAP and others are against elephant riding and activities with captive animals?
Find ONE sentence in the last paragraph that best indicates the reason. Write the WHOLE sentence.
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解答 (1)A (2)B (3)These activities can have an impact on the animals and also risk people’s safety.
解析 本篇試題陳述以往與動物互動的活動在觀光業占有重要地位，但因虐象事件頻繁，已有愈來
愈多業者停止提供騎象等相關活動。測驗同學閱讀文章內容及推理判斷的能力。
(1) 根據 WAP 的調查，下列哪一項是泰國被囚禁的大象居住在可接受生活環境的百分比？
(A) 6.7%。
(B) 18.5%。
(C) 28.3%。
(D) 40.0%。
根據文章第一段的最後一句，得知 WAP 視察了 3,000 頭大象，其中只有 200 頭居住在
可接受的生活環境中，故可得知正解為(A)。
(2) 作者在文末問「那麼，你還想要跟大象來張自拍照嗎？」的用意為何？
(A)宣傳愈來愈受歡迎的野生動物體驗。
(B)打消人們日漸增長與大象互動的興趣。
(C)鼓勵與野生動物互動的絕佳經驗。
(D)消除對私人場所中飼養大象的廣傳質疑。
作者反問此句，是為了讓人們深思後，不再參與這種活動，因為騎象等活動帶給大象悲
慘的囚禁生活，故正解為(B)。
(3) WAP 及其他單位反對騎象以及與被囚禁動物互動的理由為何？在最後一段找出一句最
能點出理由的句子。寫出整個句子。
該句指出這些活動會對動物帶來衝擊與危及人類安全，故為正解。
2. The Circle Circus is in town for two weeks of performances, arousing excitement and curiosity among
townspeople. Yet, this morning, a great number of posters appeared everywhere around the town, including
many posted outside the circus. Here’s the poster:
 Stop the Abuse! Save the Elephants!
The Cruelest Show on Earth!

The following are the cruel facts you should know before you buy a
ticket to the circus.
 Baby elephants are taken away from their mothers by the circus
Trainers separate baby elephants from their mothers at around 21
months old. In the wild, elephants stay with their mothers for a long
time. Females stay with their moms for their entire lives, but males
leave when they become teenagers.
 Elephants’ spirits are broken by the circus
In the early “training” stage, baby elephants are forced to stand on a
concrete floor for 23 hours per day. No lying down or turning around
is allowed. What’s worse, this “training” lasts for six months!
 Elephants are abused with ropes, bullhooks, and electric prods
Elephants suffer and cry out. Yet no one helps them because circuses
or venues putting on animal shows are not monitored* by any kind of
agency.
 Elephants spend their lives in abuse, chains, and boxcars
註：prod 刺棒 monitor 監管 boxcar 鐵路載貨棚車 captive 被囚禁的 cramped 擁擠的；狹小的
(1) In the second bullet point on the poster, why does the author add quotation marks to the word
“training”?
(A) To show respect.
(B) To show support.
(C) To show agreement.
(D) To show disapproval.
(2) Which TWO of the following statements give concrete examples of how elephants suffer in the circus?
(A) In the wild, elephants stay with their mothers for a long time.
(B) Trainers separate baby elephants from their mothers at around 21 months old.
(C) Baby elephants are forced to stand on a concrete floor for 23 hours per day.
(D) Circuses putting on animal shows are not monitored by any kind of agency.
(3) The poster seems to be trying to persuade people NOT to buy circus tickets. Find ONE sentence in the
poster that clearly indicates its author’s intention besides “Stop the Abuse!” and “Save the Elephants!”
Write the WHOLE sentence.
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解答 (1)D (2)BC (3)The following are the cruel facts you should know before you buy a ticket to the
circus.
解析 本篇試題文本主要為一張貼在馬戲團外的海報，宣傳大象在被人類囚禁及訓練表演的過程中，
 所遭受的殘忍對待，測驗同學理解文章內容、重組資訊及推理情境的能力。
(1) 在海報的第二點中，為何作者要在「training」這個字加上引號？
(A)表示尊敬。
(B)表示支持。
(C)表示同意。
(D)表示不認同。
第二點標題說明幼象的銳氣被馬戲團所傷，且由內容可知該訓練根本是虐待動物，並由
「what’s worse」，可知作者對此感到不滿，故用引號，表達不認同、諷刺之意。
(2) 下列哪兩個敘述提供大象在馬戲團受苦的具體例證？
(A)在野外，象會跟在母親身邊很長一段時間。
(B)訓練員將幼象與其母親分開，大約在牠們 21 個月大的時候。
(C)幼象被迫站在水泥地上一天長達 23 個小時。
(D)提供動物秀的馬戲團不受任何單位的監管。
本題為複選題，幼象被迫與母象分離，以及得站在水泥地上 23 小時，兩項都陳述了虐
待事件，故為正解。
(3) 這張海報似乎試圖說服人們不要買馬戲團的票。除了「停止虐待！」及「拯救大象！」
之外，在海報中找出一句明確點出作者意圖的句子。寫出整個句子。
此句明白指出，以下為「在買票前」要知道的殘酷事實，用意就是要民眾三思後再決定
是否買票入場看表演，旨在勸人們知道殘酷事實後不要買票，故此句最有代表性。
十二 、 篇章結構(2 小題，每格 0 分，共 0 分)
1. (A) This was only possible because of a new president who promoted business and ignored concerns about
environmental destruction.
(B) Sadly, it may already be too late to reverse the harmful effects of global warming, which has already
been developing for centuries due to the pollution of industries.
(C) While forest fires have occurred naturally for thousands of years during hot, dry months, it is also true
that human expansion is increasingly a leading cause of fires.
(D) Certain iconic Australian animals like the koala were especially hurt in recent fires, and many that
were rescued still ended up dying due to their injuries.
Forest fires have featured in many news stories in recent years. __①__ In the United States, for
example, it is estimated that 85% of fires are caused by humans. These causes range from forgotten
campfires to incorrect equipment use, dropped cigarettes, and purposeful fire-starting. The 2019 Amazon
rainforest fires, for example, were caused by cattle farm owners and loggers*, who wanted to clear land for
their businesses. __②__ The recent Australian wildfires were also thought to have been caused and made
worse by humans. The fires raged across Australia and in the process killed about one billion animals,
while destroying the habitats of any animals that survived. __③__ Although many people have donated*
money and assisted the Australian government in trying to solve the wildfire crisis, the sad truth is that the
fires would likely not have even begun without the unstopped growth of human activities. __④__ With
temperatures rising each year, we might see more natural disasters like wildfires and rising sea levels.
These disasters cause a vicious cycle*, and with fewer trees on the planet, global warming will happen
even faster. It is up to the younger generations to develop creative solutions to help slow this process and
finally to prevent it.
註：logger 伐木工人 donate 捐獻 vicious cycle 惡性循環
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________
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解答 ①C ②A ③D ④B
解析 ①空格延伸本文第一句，指出森林大火的主要原因（a leading cause）來自於人類擴張。而空
格的下一個句子進一步舉例（for example）美國 85%的森林大火都是人類所引起，當作支持
句支持本句論點。 ②空格的上一句提及亞馬遜雨林大火是因為牛隻農場主人與伐木工人
為了商業利益放火清出土地上的空間所引起。空格句由指示代名詞（this）還有關鍵字
because of 承接上一句，帶出是由於新總統提倡商業活動而忽略環保才造成此種狀況的因果
關係。 ③空格的上一句提及澳洲森林大火造成動物棲息地的摧毀，空格句進一步舉例澳
洲代表性動物如無尾熊（like the koala）特別死傷於森林大火，為說明文佐證論點的方式。
④空格的上一句提到難過的事實（the sad truth）為森林大火起因於人類活動的不停成長。
而空格句由轉承詞 sadly（很難過地）表達作者悲觀的看法，覺得要扭轉人類已造成的好幾
世紀的全球暖化已經太遲。
2. (A) The sickness and death of coral could eventually lead to large numbers of other fish and sea creatures
dying.
(B) Unfortunately, every year about 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans.
(C) For all the reasons listed above, it is now more important than ever to reduce our use of plastic.
(D) Another way that plastic finds its way to the ocean is through our daily sanitation products* and
washing materials.
As of 2017, plastic production around the world has increased to almost 350 million tons. Researchers
believe that this number will triple* by the year 2050. __①__ This is enough to fill five grocery bags full
of plastic for every foot of coastline on the planet, an amount that will double by 2025.
Plastic ends up in the ocean for a variety of reasons. Litter is one major reason because plastic trash
on the street eventually finds its way into drains. These drains lead into rivers and oceans and leak
countless trash into them. __②__ Tiny plastic pieces and ingredients are often too small to be processed by
water treatment facilities and instead are eaten by tiny ocean life forms. This leads to plastic being present
in the ocean food chain, which ends up on our own plates when we consume seafood. The effect of all this
plastic waste in the ocean is that millions of sea creatures and sea birds die every year due to plastic
garbage. Sometimes, fish and birds might mistakenly consume plastic and die from the poisonous
chemicals or from choking. Other times, animals might get entangled* in plastic waste and become
severely injured or unable to move. In sensitive parts of the ocean that are home to coral* species, plastic
waste has also been shown to increase the amount of disease among coral. __③__ Dead oceans in turn
cause problems for land animals like us who rely on the sea for food and resources.
Finally, plastic waste in the ocean is even bad for land animals and humans who visit the beach. Large
amounts of garbage wash up on shores and beaches, which can be dangerous for children and pets playing
on the sand. __④__ By reducing plastic waste, we can help save our already endangered oceans and make
our own lives safer in the process.
註：sanitation product 衛生清潔產品 triple 增至三倍 entangle 使糾纏 coral 珊瑚
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________
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解答 ①B ②D ③A ④C
解析 ①空格前兩句說明全世界的塑膠產量。空格句的轉承詞 unfortunately（不幸地）帶出一個恐
怖的事實，其中八百萬噸的塑膠最後（end up）都進入海洋。 ②本文體為說明文，第二段
第一句為主題句，提及塑膠進入海洋有幾個原因，本段列出許多原因當作其支持句。亂丟
是一個主因（one major reason）。而空格句由另外一個方式（another way）點出造成塑膠跑
到海洋的另一項原因來自於日常衛生清潔產品。 ③空格的上一句提到海洋裡的塑膠會造
成珊瑚疾病量的增加。而空格句提及珊瑚生病與死亡也會進一步導致大量的魚與海洋生物
死亡，lead to（導致）帶出因果關係。 ④空格下一句的關鍵字 reduce 呼應空格句的
reduce；同時空格句提及由於上述原因（for all the reasons listed above），減少塑膠用量很重
要，作為本說明文的結論，帶出本文尾句呼籲讀者減少海洋垃圾，以拯救地球的主張。