102學年度四技二專統一入學測驗

英文試題  解答、翻譯與解析

I. 字彙題：第1至8題，每題均有一空格字詞，請選擇一個最適合的答案，以完成該英文句子。第9至15題，每題均有一個劃底線的字詞，請在四個選項中，選擇一個與劃底線的字詞意義最接近的答案。

( D )  1.  Cheating at the game ruined the most valuable players’ ______.

(A) knowledge              (B) dishonesty              (C) prediction            (D) reputation

【翻譯】在比賽中作弊毀了那些最有價值球員的名聲。

(A) 知識                      (B) 不誠實；詐欺     (C) 預測                  (D) 名聲

【解析】ruin 毀滅；破壞          valuable 有價值的；重要的

( C )  2.  Americans were surprised to find that their country was ______ number thirteen in quality of life worldwide.

(A) deleted                    (B) chained                   (C) rated                   (D) scared

【翻譯】美國人很驚訝地得知他們國家的生活品質被評價為全球第十三名。

(A) 刪除                      (B) 用鏈子拴住         (C) 評價                  (D) 使害怕；使恐懼

【解析】quality 品質 worldwide 世界性的

( A )  3.  A Boeing 787 made an ______ landing earlier this week because of the plane’s overcharged batteries.

(A) emergency               (B) emotion                  (C) emphasis             (D) empire

【翻譯】本週稍早有一架波音787因為飛機電池充電過度而緊急降落。

(A) 緊急；危急          (B) 情緒                     (C) 強調                  (D) 帝國

【解析】landing（飛機）著陸                                       overcharge 給……充電過量

( D )  4.  Angry college students and ______ of freedom of speech accuse the press buyers of trying to control our media industry.

(A) fertilizers                  (B) newcomers             (C) managers             (D) defenders

【翻譯】憤怒的大學生及言論自由的擁護者譴責那些新聞業界的買家試圖操控國內的傳播業。

(A) 肥料                      (B) 新來者                 (C) 經理                  (D) 擁護者；保衛者

【解析】accuse 控訴；譴責     press 新聞界              media 傳播媒體

( D )  5.  The weather has recently been ______ and this may cause illnesses.

(A) greedy                     (B) domestic                 (C) anxious                (D) unstable

【翻譯】最近的天氣不穩定，這樣可能會引起疾病。

(A) 貪心的                  (B) 國內的                 (C) 憂慮的              (D) 不穩定的

【解析】recently 最近               cause 引起

( C )  6.  The report has to be ______ to the board of directors next Friday for approval.

(A) exaggerated             (B) screamed                (C) submitted            (D) equipped

【翻譯】這份報告必須在下週五向董事會提出以請求同意。

(A) 誇張；誇大          (B) 尖叫                     (C) 提出                  (D) 裝備

【解析】board of directors 董事會                                approval 贊成；同意

( B )  7.  Studies have found that alcohol can cause or worsen the common ______ of sneezing, itching, and coughing.

(A) greetings                  (B) symptoms               (C) terminals              (D) nightmares

【翻譯】研究發現酒精會引起或加重打噴嚏、發癢及咳嗽等常見的症狀。

(A) 問候                      (B) 症狀                     (C) 終點                  (D) 惡夢

【解析】sneeze 打噴嚏             itch 癢；發癢             cough 咳嗽

( A )  8.  May’s mother made a quick ______ from her sickness after taking the medicine.

(A) recovery                  (B) emotion                  (C) religion                (D) energy

【翻譯】服了藥之後，梅的母親很快從疾病中康復。

(A) 復元                      (B) 情緒                     (C) 宗教                  (D) 活力；能量

【解析】medicine 藥；內服藥

( B )  9.  I began to learn the piano when I was at college and soon found out that I was good at it.

(A) decided                   (B) discovered              (C) contained            (D) considered

【翻譯】我在大學時開始學鋼琴，而且很快就發現我很擅長彈琴。

(A) 決定                      (B) 發現                     (C) 包括；包含      (D) 仔細考慮；考量

【解析】find out 發現；找出

( C ) 10. Experts from more than 20 countries met in India to talk over climate change and food safety.

(A) convince                  (B) collect                    (C) discuss                (D) deny

【翻譯】來自二十多個國家的專家在印度齊聚一堂，研討氣候變遷及食物安全等議題。

(A) 使……確信          (B) 收集                     (C) 討論                  (D) 否認

【解析】expert 專家                  talk over 商議；討論 climate 氣候

( A ) 11. The Cancer Genome Atlas Project found that gene mapping identifies four different types of breast cancer.

(A) recognizes               (B) contrasts                 (C) conceals              (D) simplifies

【翻譯】癌症基因體圖譜計畫發現基因圖譜可辨識四種不同類型的乳癌。

(A) 認定；認出          (B) 對照；對比         (C) 隱藏                  (D) 將……簡化

【解析】Cancer Genome Atlas Project 癌症基因體圖譜計畫                       gene mapping 基因圖譜

identify 辨識；確認                                        breast cancer 乳癌

( D ) 12. According to studies, drinking one or two glasses of wine a week during pregnancy can have an impact on the baby’s brain.

(A) excuse                     (B) agreement               (C) option                 (D) influence

【翻譯】根據研究，在懷孕期間一週喝一、兩杯酒可能會對嬰兒的腦部造成影響。

(A) 藉口；理由          (B) 協定；同意         (C) 選擇                  (D) 影響

【解析】pregnancy 懷孕（期間）                                impact 衝擊；影響

( C ) 13. John’s father was so busy that he totally ignored his own health.

(A) founded                   (B) persuaded              (C) neglected             (D) discouraged

【翻譯】約翰的父親十分忙碌，以致於完全忽略了自己的健康。

(A) 創立                      (B) 說服                     (C) 忽視                  (D) 使……沮喪

【解析】so … that 如此……以致於                            ignore 忽視

( D ) 14. Over the years, her singing has given pleasure to people all over the world.

(A) care                        (B) light                        (C) manner                (D) joy

【翻譯】多年來，她的歌聲帶給全世界的人歡樂。

(A) 憂慮                      (B) 光線                     (C) 方法                  (D) 歡喜；快樂

【解析】over the years 多年來                                      pleasure 喜悅；歡樂

( C ) 15. With online dating, people learn a lot about a potential partner before meeting each other.

(A) humorous                (B) real                         (C) possible               (D) generous

【翻譯】藉由網路約會，人們可以在彼此見面前先多了解有希望成為伴侶的人。

(A) 有幽默感的          (B) 真正的                 (C) 可能的              (D) 慷慨的

【解析】date 約會                     potential 有充分可能性的；有潛力的

II. 對話題：第16至25題，請依對話內容，選出一個最適合的答案，使其成為有意義的對話。

( A ) 16. Teacher: I called your mom today, and she said you weren’t home until 10 p.m. So, where were you?

Hank: Um… I’m sorry. _______________

Teacher: As long as you’re telling me the truth, it’s OK.

(A) I went to a concert. (B) Don’t make fun of me.

(C) My mom thought I was late.                         (D) You didn’t call my mom.

【翻譯】老師：我今天打電話給你媽，她說你直到晚上十點才回家。所以，你到哪兒去了？

漢克：嗯……抱歉。_______________

老師：只要你跟我說的是實話，就沒關係。

(A) 我去聽音樂會了。                                  (B) 不要取笑我。

(C) 我媽以為我遲到了。                              (D) 你沒有打電話給我媽。

【解析】not ... until ... 直到……才……                       as long as 只要

( C ) 17. Travel Agent: Now, our agency has come up with a travel package—Buy Two Get One Free.

Passenger: _______________

Travel Agent: Yes, would you like to purchase this travel package?

(A) It sounds like a comic!                                 (B) It depends on the weight.

(C) It sounds great!                                           (D) It depends on you.

【翻譯】旅行業者：現在，我們的旅行社推出一個套裝行程—買二送一。

旅客：_______________

旅行業者：是的，您想要購買這個套裝行程嗎？

(A) 聽起來像漫畫情節！                              (B) 這須視重量而定。

(C) 聽起來很棒！                                          (D) 這要看你囉。

【解析】come up with 提供；生產                               purchase 購買

( C ) 18. Reporter: Hello, what’s your name?

Protester: My name is Emma.

Reporter: _______________

Protester: Yes. I am here to speak for the animals.

(A) Are you afraid of animals?

(B) How many people are here?

(C) Are you here to protest against animal testing?

(D) What do you say about the animal shelters?

【翻譯】記者：妳好，請問妳叫什麼名字？

抗議者：我叫艾瑪。

記者：_______________

抗議者：是的，我來這裡是要為動物發聲。

(A) 妳怕動物嗎？                                          (B) 這裡有多少人？

(C) 妳在這裡是要抗議動物實驗嗎？          (D) 妳對於動物收容所有什麼意見？

【解析】speak for 代表……（說話）

( A ) 19. Mary: John, can you do me a favor?

John: Sure. What can I do for you?

Mary: I’m going to my son’s music performance tomorrow morning. _______________

John: OK. I guess I can.

(A) Could you take my shift?                             (B) Why not ask someone else?

(C) In case I am occupied.                                 (D) It sounds like a good excuse.

【翻譯】瑪莉：約翰，你可以幫我一個忙嗎？

約翰：當然可以。我可以幫妳做什麼？

瑪莉：我明天早上要去參加我兒子的音樂表演。_______________

約翰：好的。我想我可以。

(A) 你可以幫我代班嗎？                              (B) 為什麼不問別人？

(C) 以防萬一我沒空。                                  (D) 聽起來是個好藉口。

【解析】Can you do me a favor？你可以幫我一個忙嗎？     performance 表演

( B ) 20. Policeman: Sir, please move your vehicle immediately.

Jack: Did I do anything wrong?

Policeman: You parked in the space reserved for the disabled.

Jack: _______________

Policeman: Thank you for your cooperation.

(A) But, there is no one parking here.

(B) I’m sorry. I will move it right away.

(C) Really? I thought you understand my situation.

(D) I think you need to calm down.

【翻譯】警察：先生，請你馬上把車子移開。

傑克：我做錯什麼事了嗎？

警察：你把車子停在殘障專用的車位上。

傑克：_______________

警察：謝謝你的合作。

(A) 但是這裡又沒人停。                              (B) 抱歉。我會立刻把車開走。

(C) 真的嗎？我以為你了解我的處境。      (D) 我想你需要冷靜下來。

【解析】reserve 保留     the disabled 身心障礙者     cooperation 合作

( B ) 21. Jane: Thank you for stopping by. Can I get you anything?

Lisa: _______________

Jane: Coming right up.

(A) You have nothing I want from you.

(B) A cup of coffee would be nice.

(C) No, I don’t drink in the daytime.

(D) I don’t know what I have in mind.

【翻譯】珍：謝謝妳過來看我。妳要不要喝點什麼？

麗莎：_______________

珍：馬上來。

(A) 妳沒有我要的東西。                              (B) 一杯咖啡就好了。

(C) 不，我白天不喝酒。                              (D) 我不知道我心裡在想什麼。

【解析】stop by 中途順便到某人的家拜訪                Coming right up. （某人要的東西）馬上來。

( B ) 22. Coffee Shop Clerk: What can I get for you?

Customer: Mocha, please.

Coffee Shop Clerk: ____________

Customer: Half milk and no sugar. Thank you.

(A) For here or to go?                                       (B) How would you like it?

(C) Cash or charge?                                          (D) How would you like to pay for it?

【翻譯】咖啡店店員：請問您要點什麼？

顧客：請給我摩卡咖啡。

咖啡店店員：____________

顧客：一半牛奶、不加糖。謝謝。

(A) 內用或外帶？                                          (B) 您的咖啡要加什麼嗎？

(C) 付現或刷卡？                                          (D) 您要怎麼付款？

【解析】mocha 摩卡咖啡

( A ) 23. Lucy: You forgot to clean your room as you promised, Tom.

Tom: Oh, no! It totally slipped my mind. Will you do it for me before Mom gets back?

Lucy: ____________

(A) In your dreams!                                           (B) Out of sight, out of mind!

(C) You are welcome.                                        (D) You are a boy of my dream.

【翻譯】露西：湯姆，你忘了你答應過要打掃房間。

湯姆：喔，糟糕！我忘得一乾二淨了。妳會在媽媽回來前幫我打掃嗎？

露西：____________

(A) 你做夢！                                                  (B) 眼不見為淨！

(C) 不客氣。                                                  (D) 你是我的夢中情人。

【解析】promise 承諾     It totally slipped my mind. 我忘得一乾二淨了。

( B ) 24. Zoo Keeper: You look like you are having a good time with the kangaroos.

Child: Yeah, I do! I notice that they are sensitive when someone is getting close to them.

Zoo Keeper: Good observation! _______________

Child: Thank you.

(A) You need to feed them more.

(B) You’re really good with animals.

(C) You take such good care of them.

(D) You’re going to learn how to take care of them.

【翻譯】動物園管理員：你看起來跟袋鼠玩得很開心。

小孩：是呀！我注意到當有人接近牠們時，牠們會變得很敏感。

動物園管理員：觀察得很仔細！_______________

小孩：謝謝！

(A) 你需要再多餵牠們一點。                      (B) 你很了解動物。

(C) 你把牠們照顧得很好。                          (D) 你將要學習如何照顧牠們。

【解析】have a good time 玩得很開心     sensitive 敏感的     observation 觀察

( B ) 25. Olivia: What’s the biggest source of pollution? The answer might surprise you.

Fenny: Plastic bags?

Olivia: No, throwaway diapers.

Fenny: But how come they became a source of pollution?

Olivia: _______________

(A) About fifty years ago.

(B) They don’t break down easily.

(C) Cotton diapers are good for the environment.

(D) People are using fewer throwaway diapers.

【翻譯】奧莉維亞：什麼是最大的汙染源？答案可能會讓妳大吃一驚。

芬妮：塑膠袋？

奧莉維亞：不對，是免洗尿布。

芬妮：但它們怎麼會變成汙染源呢？

奧莉維亞：_______________

(A) 大約五十年前。                                      (B) 它們不容易分解。

(C) 棉質尿布對環境有益。                          (D) 人們越來越少用免洗尿布。

【解析】source of pollution 汙染源                               throwaway diapers 免洗尿布

III. 綜合測驗：以下三篇短文，共有15個空格，為第26至40題，每題有四個選項，請依各篇短文文意，選出一個最適合該空格的答案。

▲  下篇短文共有5個空格，為第26–30題，請依短文文意，選出一個最適合該空格的答案。

In my free time, I really like surfing¹ the Internet. When I get home from work, I turn on my computer, wait until it boots up² completely, and then go online. With a broadband³ Internet service, webpages load⁴ faster with a high-speed   26  , and I can upload and download files faster. I usually check my e-mail first and write a few messages to family and friends. I sometimes __27__ the local news headlines⁵ at my favorite news website and read up on⁶ the   28   local and international news. This website often provides video news clips⁷ that I can view online. I sometimes order products online to save money and time   29   going to a store and buying what I am looking for. Whatever I do, I realize that there are problems with using the Internet, including scams⁸, identity theft⁹, and viruses¹⁰. I am very careful not to   30   my personal information. Using the Internet can be a fun and convenient way of shopping and finding out new information, but I just need to be careful.

【文章翻譯】

在我空閒的時候，我真的很喜歡上網。當我下班後，回到家打開電腦，等它完全開機後就上網。有了寬頻網路服務，可以高速連結，載入網頁變得比較快，上傳或下載檔案也都比較快。我通常會先收信和寫信給家人與朋友。有時我會在我最喜歡的新聞網站瀏覽地方新聞標題，詳讀最新的地方與國際新聞。這網站通常提供我能在網路上觀看的新聞影片。有時候為了省錢省時間，我會上網訂購商品，而不去實體商店買。不管我在網路上做什麼，我很了解使用網路可能發生的問題，包括詐騙、身分盜竊和病毒等。我非常小心不洩漏個人資料。使用網路可以是購物與查詢新資訊的一種有趣又方便的方式，但是要小心為上就是了。

【字彙解析】

1. surf v. 在網路上搜索資料或娛樂，快速連續地看

2. boot (up) v.【電腦】啟動

3. broadband n. 寬頻網路

4. load v. 載入

5. headline n.（新聞）提要

6. read up on（充分地）鑽研，熟讀

7. clip n. 短片

8. scam n.【美俚】詐騙

9. identity theft 身分盜竊

10. virus n. 病毒

( C ) 26. (A) description              (B) confusion                (C) connection              (D) dedication

【翻譯】(A) 描述                      (B) 混亂，混淆         (C) 連結                     (D) 奉獻

【解析】跟上網和高速有關的字只有 (C) 連結。

( B ) 27. (A) put                          (B) scan                       (C) direct                     (D) mix

【翻譯】(A) 放置                      (B) 瀏覽；掃描         (C) 指導                     (D) 混合

【解析】根據句意，報紙是拿來讀的，跟讀有關的字為 (B)。

( A ) 28. (A) latest                       (B) latter                       (C) less                        (D) lest

【翻譯】(A) 最新的                  (B) 後者                     (C) 較少                     (D) 唯恐，免得

【解析】讀新聞要求是「最新的」，故選 (A)。

( A ) 29. (A) instead of                (B) inclusive of              (C) in sense of              (D) in spite of

【翻譯】(A) 代替                      (B) 包括                     (C) 感覺                     (D) 不管，不顧

【解析】根據句意，網購跟去實體店面是相反的，故選 (A) 代替。

( D ) 30. (A) turn out                   (B) figure out                (C) put out                   (D) give out

【翻譯】(A) 結果                      (B) 想出                     (C) 熄滅                     (D) 公布

【解析】要小心不要洩漏個人資訊，所以選 (D)。

▲  下篇短文共有5個空格，為第31–35題，請依短文文意，選出一個最適合該空格的答案。

If you are looking for a new job, here are some job interview tips you should keep in mind when meeting with a potential¹ employer. First, be sure to dress appropriately² for the   31  . If you have an interview for a high-ranking³ job offered by a big company, then you might want to consider   32   nice pants and a dress shirt⁴. However, you don’t want to overdress⁵, either. __33__, be sure to do some research on the company. This will help you know if you have the needed skills or experience to work for that company. Finding out something about the company will also help you ask key questions about their business to show them you are interested in their company. Finally, be   34   to tell them why you would be the best choice for the position. You do not have to   35   about your accomplishments⁶, but you can tell them in a confident and direct way why you can help their company better than other applicants⁷.

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如果你正在找新工作，以下是一些你在與可能的雇主見面時必須銘記在心的面試要訣。首先，切記要穿著得體。若你是去大公司面試高階工作的話，或許可以考慮穿高級西裝褲和正式襯衫，不過也不要穿得太過正式。接下來，記得要研究一下這間公司，這可以幫助你了解自己是否具備勝任那份工作所需的能力和經驗。對該公司有些瞭解也將有助於讓你在提問時能切入其事業的核心，顯示自己對這間公司很有興趣。最後，要做好準備，告訴他們你為何會是那份工作的最佳人選。你不必誇耀你的成就，但可以自信、直接地跟他們說，你比其他求職者更能幫助他們公司的原因。

【字彙解析】

1. potential adj. 可能的

2. appropriately adv. 適當地

3. high-ranking adj. 高階的

4. dress shirt 於正式場合穿著的男用襯衫

5. overdress v. 過度穿著打扮

6. accomplishment n. 成就

7. applicant n. 求職者；申請者

( A ) 31. (A) occasion                  (B) platform                  (C) opposition              (D) partnership

【翻譯】(A) 場合                      (B) 平台                     (C) 對立                     (D) 合作關係

【解析】面試是一種場合，故選 (A)。

( D ) 32. (A) wear                       (B) wore                      (C) worn                      (D) wearing

【解析】consider + V-ing 考慮……，所以選 (D)。

( D ) 33. (A) On the contrary       (B) In other words        (C) Otherwise              (D) Next

【翻譯】(A) 相對的                  (B) 換句話說             (C) 不然，否則         (D) 接下來

【解析】根據文意，下面說的是研究公司背景，跟前面提到的穿著是不同的重點，所以不會是相對的或換句話說，故選 (D)。

( C ) 34. (A) decided                   (B) reported                 (C) prepared                (D) connected

【翻譯】(A) 決定                      (B) 報導                     (C) 準備好                 (D) 連接的

【解析】be prepared to … 準備好要做……

( B ) 35. (A) blame                      (B) boast                      (C) bend                      (D) balance

【翻譯】(A) 責怪                      (B) 誇耀                     (C) 彎曲                     (D) 平衡

【解析】boast about 誇耀

▲  下篇短文共有5個空格，為第36–40題，請依短文文意，選出一個最適合該空格的答案。

Cell phones have changed a lot since they first became popular about twenty years ago. They used to be large and the buttons were also often hard to   36  . Now, most of the smart cell phones do not have buttons—they have touchscreens¹! Cell phones are not just used to make calls now; even the most basic phones can also send text messages². Some have   37  , so when you are having fun with your friends, or see something cool in a store, you can take a picture and send it to others immediately³. What most people are excited about are “apps”—  38   that allow your phone to do many cool things. Only smartphones are smart enough to   39   these apps. There are apps for many different things. Some turn your phone into a   40   positioning system⁴ (GPS), so you will not get lost when you travel. Others allow you to download music, or movies. No matter which phone you choose, it is easy to see how cell phones help us every day and continue to get smarter!

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手機自從二十年前左右開始流行以來改變了很多。它們本來體積龐大而且按鍵常常很難按。現在，大多數智慧型手機都沒按鍵而是用觸控螢幕！手機不再只是用來打電話的工具，就算是最基本的手機也可以收發簡訊。有些還有相機，所以當你和朋友正玩很開心，或是在商店裡看到什麼有趣的東西時，你可以馬上拍下來分享給大家。大多數人最期待的是「app」，也就是應用程式，它們能讓手機做出許多有趣的事情。只有智慧型手機具備足夠的智慧得以操作這些應用程式。應用程式種類繁多，功能各有不同。有些能把手機變成全球定位系統，讓你旅遊時不會迷路。有些能讓你下載音樂或電影。不管你選擇哪種手機，都能輕易看見手機如何幫助我們日常生活和持續變得更有智慧！

【字彙解析】

1. touchscreen n. 觸控螢幕

2. text message（手機）簡訊

3. immediately adv. 立即，馬上

4. global positioning system 全球定位系統

( C ) 36. (A) print                        (B) paved                     (C) press                      (D) possess

【翻譯】(A) 列印                      (B) 鋪設好的             (C) 按，壓                 (D) 擁有

【解析】根據句意，按鍵只會很難按，故選 (C)。

( B ) 37. (A) paints                      (B) cameras                  (C) brushes                  (D) layers

【翻譯】(A) 顏料                      (B) 相機                     (C) 畫筆                     (D) 層次

【解析】從句意來看，空格後的 “ … you can take a picture …” 是在說明前面的空格，所以只有 (B) 符合句意。

( A ) 38. (A) applications             (B) approaches             (C) appliances              (D) appointments

【翻譯】(A) 應用程式              (B) 方法                     (C) 器具；器械         (D) 約會；（門診）預約

【解析】apps為applications的簡稱，故選 (A)。

( D ) 39. (A) inhabit                     (B) imply                      (C) contribute               (D) handle

【翻譯】(A) 居住；棲息          (B) 暗示                     (C) 貢獻出                 (D) 操作

【解析】空格所在的句子在補充上一句 “applications that allow your phone to do many cool things.”表示只有智慧型手機能用這些程式，故選 (D)。

( A ) 40. (A) global                      (B) grateful                   (C) grammar                 (D) generous

【翻譯】(A) 全球的                  (B) 感激的                 (C) 文法                     (D) 慷慨的

【解析】GPS為「Global Positioning System全球定位系統」的簡寫，故答案為 (A) 全球的。

IV. 閱讀測驗：以下有兩篇短文，共有10個題目，為第41至50題，請於閱讀短文後，選出最適當的答案。

▲  閱讀下文，回答第41–45題

Coal remains a critical¹ component² of the world’s energy supply despite its image as a polluter³. As an enemy of environmentalists⁴, it creates so much pollution. In this case, coal still has the undeniable⁵ advantages of being widely available and easy to ship and burn. The biggest attraction is low cost, however. By many estimates⁶, burning coal still costs about one-third as much as using renewable energy like wind or solar power. As a result, global demand for coal is expected to reach 8.9 billion metric tons by 2016. In addition to strong demand for thermal⁷ coal, which is burned in power plants, use of metallurgical⁸ coal or coking⁹ coal is also expected to double. For now, coal seems to be avoiding a serious potential impediment¹⁰ to its use: international treaties¹¹ restricting greenhouse gas emissions¹². So far, such agreements to prevent climate change have been ineffective. In the long term, coal’s future depends on China and India, which rely heavily on coal for their electric power, and its prospects¹³ look bright mainly because it is cheaper than its competitors¹⁴.

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儘管它有污染源的形象，煤炭仍然是構成世界能源供應不可或缺的部分。作為環保人士的敵人，它製造了太多污染。儘管如此，煤炭仍有其不可否認的好處，那就是它廣泛可得又易於運輸和燃燒。不過，最吸引人的條件是它的成本低。許多估算顯示，燒煤的成本約是使用風力和太陽能這種再生能源的三分之一。因此，全球煤炭需求量在二○一六年預計將達到八十九億公噸。除了大量需要用來發電的動力煤以外，冶金煤（又稱煉焦煤）的用量也預計將翻倍。就現況而言，煤炭似乎一直能夠避開可能會嚴重妨礙使用它的阻力：限制溫室氣體排放的國際條約。到目前為止，這類防止氣候變遷的協議一直未能奏效。從長遠來看，煤炭的未來要看強烈依賴煤炭發電的中國和印度，而其前景看好主要是因為它比其競爭對手便宜。

【字彙解析】

1. critical adj. 重大的；急需的

2. component n. 構成要素

3. polluter n. 污染源；污染者

4. environmentalist n. 環保人士

5. undeniable adj. 不可否認的

6. estimate n. 估計；預測

7. thermal adj. 熱能的

8. metallurgical adj. 冶金（學）的

9. coking adj. 煉焦的

10. impediment n. 阻礙；障礙物

11. treaty n. 條約

12. emission n. 排氣；排放（物）

13. prospect n. 展望；前途

14. competitor n. 競爭對手

( A ) 41. What is the main idea of the passage?

(A) The demand for coal.                                   (B) The greenhouse effect.

(C) The use of wind energy.                               (D) The climate change.

【翻譯】本文主旨為何？

(A) 對於煤炭的需求。                                  (B) 溫室效應。

(C) 風力的運用。                                          (D) 氣候變遷。

【解析】全文前半部是說明煤炭為供應能源的大宗，後半部是描述全球對煤炭的需求增加，故最適合的答案為 (A)。

( C ) 42. In line 2, what does the word “it” refer to?

(A) Pollution.                 (B) Enemy.                   (C) Coal.                   (D) Estimate.

【翻譯】第2行的 it 指的是什麼？

(A) 污染。                  (B) 敵人。                 (C) 煤炭。              (D) 估計。

【解析】這句話是接著第一句，因此說「它」是環保人士的敵人，因為它製造很多污染，所以「它」應該就是指前面提到的汙染源 (C) 煤炭了。

( B ) 43. According to the passage, why does coal’s future rely on China and India?

(A) The two countries have not found relatively clean energy sources yet.

(B) The two countries depend heavily upon coal to generate power.

(C) Coal industry attracts a lot of attention in the two countries.

(D) Coal is bright and readily available in the two countries.

【翻譯】根據本文，為什麼煤炭的未來要靠中國和印度？

(A) 兩個國家都還沒找到相對乾淨的能源。

(B) 兩個國家都強烈依賴煤炭發電。

(C) 煤炭產業在兩國備受關注。

(D) 煤炭在兩國容易取得，因此前途無量。

【解析】唯一在文中有提過的只有 (B)，故選。

( D ) 44. In the passage, the word “impediment” is closest in meaning to __________.

(A) advantage                (B) benefit                    (C) convenience        (D) obstacle

【翻譯】文中impediment意思近於_______。

(A) 優勢                      (B) 利益，好處         (C) 便利                  (D) 障礙物

【解析】impediment 後面緊接著「限制溫室氣體排放的國際條約」，從文中第一句話的polluter就知道它所排放的應該會是被限制的溫室氣體。而前半句又說煤炭一直能避免……，(A) (B) (C) 選項都是正面的，避免沒意義，故選 (D)。

( A ) 45. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of coal according to the passage?

(A) Image.                     (B) Price.                     (C) Shipping.             (D) Availability.

【翻譯】根據文章，下列何者不是煤炭的優勢？

(A) 形象。                  (B) 價格。                 (C) 運輸。              (D) 可存取性。

【解析】不是優勢就等於是缺點，文中第一句提到它是污染源的形象，所選 (A)。

▲  閱讀下文，回答第46–50題

In Chinese mythology¹, snakes are often associated² with monsters. Some experts on Taoist³ customs and beliefs suggest that people put on some decorations⁴ with snake designs. Others recommend that people should buy orchids⁵, tulips⁶, and other yellow-colored flowers. These are helpful ways to begin 2013, the Year of the Snake, to attract some good luck.

For some people, snakes have long been scary. One reason may be that unlike most other animals, they have no legs. Another is that some species are deadly poisonous. The other reason may be that they are silent creatures and can often attack without any warning. When people see snakes, they often scream, hoping to frighten them away. In fact, they are just wasting their time. Snakes cannot hear screams because they have no ears. Their eyesight is generally weak, too. However, they have a good sense of smell and can feel even the smallest vibrations⁷ made by walking animals. Some snakes can also detect⁸ heat so that they can hunt at night for small animals like mice and rabbits. Though they have no arms or legs, they can swallow⁹ their prey¹⁰, alive and whole. Every animal has its strengths and weaknesses, and snakes are no exception.

The best way to protect oneself against the bite of a poisonous snake begins long before seeing one. Before going hiking or picnicking, be sure to wear heavy shoes or boots. Avoid walking through high grass or over fallen trees. Stay on the hiking paths or in open fields. Whatever you do, don’t bother to scream.

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在中國神話裡，蛇通常與怪物聯想在一起。有些道教習俗和信仰的專家建議人們擺放有蛇圖騰的裝飾品。其他人建議應該買蘭花、鬱金香和黃色的花朵。這些都是能招來好運的方法，讓二○一三年，也就是蛇年，有個好的開始。

對某些人來說，蛇長久以來都是很恐怖的動物。原因之一可能是因為牠跟大多其他動物不一樣，沒有腳。另一個原因是，有些種類的蛇非常毒。再一個原因可能是牠們很安靜，且常毫無預警的攻擊。當人們看到蛇時往往會尖叫，希望牠們被聲音嚇走。其實，這些人只是在浪費時間。蛇無法聽到尖叫聲因為牠們沒耳朵。牠們的視力通常也很差。但是蛇有很靈敏的嗅覺，而且連動物走動發出的極微小震動都能感覺得到。有些蛇還能偵測熱能，所以能在晚上獵取像老鼠和兔子之類的小動物。雖然牠們沒手沒腳，但是牠們能將獵物整個活吞。每種動物都有強項和弱點，蛇也不例外。

保護自己不被毒蛇咬最好的方式在見到牠們之前就做好準備。去登山或野餐前，記得要穿登山鞋或靴子。避免穿過草叢或是跨過倒下來的樹。保持待在登山步道上或曠野裡。不管做什麼，記得不必白費力氣尖叫。

【字彙解析】

1. mythology n. 神話

2. associate … with … 和……聯想在一起

3. Taoist adj. 道教的

4. decoration n. 裝飾品

5. orchid n. 蘭花

6. tulip n. 鬱金香

7. vibration n. 震動

8. detect v. 偵測

9. swallow v. 吞下

10. prey n. 獵物