2011 Contents
December No.128
Live Interactive English
09
焦點話題
• mobile operating system 行動作業系統 • working holiday 打工度假 • 3-D animated films 3-D 動畫電影
10 動物
1-2 / 慢速 MP3 - 26-27 48-49
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
動物生態
Grounded Birds 被停飛的鳥
22 研究
課程講解》MP3 -
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7 / 慢速 MP3 - 32
克漏字
The Appendix Puzzle 盲腸功用新發現 天生我「腸」必有用！一項新的研究顯示盲腸可能不是沒有用的 器官喔！
24 會話
有些鳥類只能在地面行走，雖然牠們無法展翅高 飛，卻各自有其強項與特色喔！
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 -
8-10 / 慢速 MP3 - 33-35 55-57
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
主題式會話
At a Hotel 旅館狀況英語輕鬆講
14 文學
3-4 / 慢速 MP3 - 28-29 50-51
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
學習在外國投宿旅館時可能會用到的各種情境英語，讓你從容應 付住宿問題，旅途更愉快。
互動光碟收錄真人影片
聖經故事選
The Story of Adam and Eve
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《亞當與夏娃》
解謎
追本溯源
古今騎士巡禮 扶助弱小、英雄救美是中古騎士的形象， 然而英勇的騎士不只出現在古代，騎士 精神在現代依然受到推崇與景仰，並 以不同的方式展現。
5-6 / 慢速 MP3 - 30-31 52-53
國家地理頻道
課程講解》MP3 -
Knights for All Ages
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
11-12 / 慢速 MP3 - 36-37 58-59
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 -
人文
聖經《創世紀》記載上帝創造世界後，又創造出第一對人類夫妻 亞當和夏娃，原本他們無憂無慮地在樂園中生活，一條蛇卻改變 了他們……
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生活部落
生活部落
Search for Noah’s Ark 聖經之謎——挪亞方舟 挪亞方舟的故事一直是個引人入勝的聖經記載，不少科學家與探 險家都極力要解開這個千古之謎……
32 旅遊
13-14 / 慢速 MP3 - 38-39 60-61
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
旅遊好趣處
A Taste of Beijing 品味六朝古都的飲食風流 北京有各式各樣滿載歷史文化的道地小吃，來到這裡，一定要嘗 試小吃才算到過真正的北京！
每天課程都有中外籍老師講解喔！你可以利用三種方式收聽： 網路下載教學 MP3 http://www.liveabc.com
使用互動光碟
37 公益
15-17 / 慢速 MP3 - 40-42 62-64
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
本月專題
Live 生活部落有更多補充資訊喔！ http://golive.liveabc.com
聖誕節
專題
Make a Wish 追夢的約定— 今年聖誕不一樣
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你知道 Make-A-Wish 的 活動嗎？你可以許一個願， 為罹患難治之症的孩子們圓 一個夢。
歌曲
互動光碟收錄真人影片
互動光碟收錄精彩 MV
唱歌學英語
Studying English with Songs:
Evanescence—What You Want 伊凡塞斯：〈隨心所欲〉
44 休閒
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
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18 / 慢速 MP3 - 43
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休閒生活
文法
A Garden from Water 新興的水耕栽培技術不需泥土就能養活植物，為室內園藝及蔬果 種植開創了新的境界。
議題
19-20 / 慢速 MP3 - 44-45 66-67
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
The Great Food Debate 基改食物爭論 基因改造作物不斷問世，深入日常加工食物原料，引發相當多的 爭議，它究竟是農業上的偉大創意，還是可怕的生態災難呢？
書選
課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 課程講解》MP3 -
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22 / 慢速 MP3 - 47
文法翻譯寫作
◎ 必備片語 on time ◎ 重要片語 after all ◎ 關鍵用法 instead of ◎ 實用句型 wh- + S. + V.
56 電影
科學觀點
50
課程講解》MP3 -
Translation Practice 文法翻譯寫作
水耕輕巧栽
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課文朗讀》正常 CD/MP3 -
互動光碟收錄電影預告
熱門新片
Movie Time 電影快報 歲末電影大片精彩可期！阿湯哥將在《不可能的任務 ： 鬼影行 《史瑞克》電影的獨立外傳《鞋 動》中再次出擊，挑戰機密任務。 貓劍客》呈現鞋貓的勇敢冒險歷程。大偵探福爾摩斯這回在《福 爾摩斯：詭影遊戲》中要對付更難纏的犯罪首腦。還有《歌劇魅 影舞台版》，讓經典音樂劇躍上大銀幕。
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精選月讀誌
House Rules 《家規》 繼《姊姊的守護者》後，茱迪．皮考特再推出 刻畫手足情深的作品《家規》，敘述從小患有 亞斯伯格症的雅各，對於犯罪鑑識分析非常 著迷……意外涉入一樁殺人案的他有可能是 兇手嗎？
59 General English Proficiency Test 全民英檢中級模擬試題 65 Chinese Translation 中文翻譯 77 GEPT Answer Key 全民英檢模擬試題解答
2011 December No.128
這是我們為你每月精心調配的學習菜單，營養百 分百。學習貴在有恆，天天都要互動喲！
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UNIT 1
UNIT 1
被停飛的鳥
被停飛的鳥
焦點
焦點話題
5
6
聖經故事選
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聖經故事選
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國家地理頻道
伊凡塞斯： 〈隨心所欲〉
p. 52
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英檢
10
克漏字
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UNIT 2
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
聖經之謎—— 挪亞方舟
聖經之謎—— 挪亞方舟
盲腸功用新發現
p. 14
p. 16
p. 18
生活部落 p. 20
p. 22
16 追本溯源
14 主題式會話
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朗讀 CD/MP3 9 講解 MP3 56
朗讀 CD/MP3 10 講解 MP3 57
朗讀 CD/MP3 11 講解 MP3 58
朗讀 CD/MP3 12 講解 MP3 59
UNIT 5
UNIT 5
UNIT 5
UNIT 6
旅館狀況英語 輕鬆講
旅館狀況英語 輕鬆講
UNIT 6
旅館狀況英語 輕鬆講
古今騎士巡禮
古今騎士巡禮
事先預約／臨時入住
房間問題／處理房門反鎖 延長住宿／退房
生活部落
p. 25
p. 26
生活部落
20 旅遊好趣處
19 旅遊好趣處
CD/MP3 13 全民英檢中級 朗讀 講解 MP3 60 模擬試題 UNIT 7 聽力測驗
生活部落
15 追本溯源
p. 27
p. 28
22 本月專題
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UNIT 7
UNIT 8
UNIT 8
UNIT 8
p. 59
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p. 34
p. 38
p. 30
27 科學觀點
28 科學觀點
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UNIT 9
UNIT 10
UNIT 10
水耕輕巧栽
基改食物爭論
基改食物爭論
UNIT 11
UNIT 12
《家規》
p. 44
p. 46
29 精選月讀誌
p. 48
第一週週考 UNITS 1–4
pp. 10–23
第二週週考 UNITS 5–6
pp. 25–31
第三週週考 UNITS 7–8
pp. 32–42
第四週週考 UNITS 9–12
pp. 44–55
生活部落 在網站
http://golive.liveabc.com 上面有更多的補充資訊喔！
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p. 42
p. 40
26 休閒生活
週 考 範 圍
p. 32
電影
電影快報
品味六朝古都的 品味六朝古都的 追夢的約定—— 追夢的約定—— 付出關懷，歡度 飲食風流 飲食風流 今年聖誕不一樣 今年聖誕不一樣 聖誕
p. 36
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23 延伸對話
21 本月專題
旅遊
北京必賞古蹟 美食
13 主題式會話
12 主題式會話
p. 4
p. 12
朗讀 CD/MP3 5 講解 MP3 52
生活部落
音樂
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國家地理頻道
生活部落
朗讀 CD/MP3 4 講解 MP3 51
p. 9
11
新聞
Live 新聞頻道
朗讀 CD/MP3 3 講解 MP3 50
《亞當與夏娃》 《亞當與夏娃》
p. 10
3
動物生態
朗讀 CD/MP3 1 講解 MP3 48
4
2
動物生態
p. 56
英檢
全民英檢中級 模擬試題 閱讀測驗
p. 62
30 文法翻譯寫作 文法翻譯寫作 p. 50
p. 53
閱讀單元的難易度 朗讀 CD/MP3 1
課文朗讀正常速
講解 MP3 49
課程講解 和高中課本相關
Mango 與 iOS 5 熱門新功能 Courtesy of Apple
在進入本月內容之前，我們先來看 看這陣子熱門的話題有哪些吧。
Mango
Most Popular Topics
Live Tiles （可任意調整擺放位置的磚型功 能鍵，還可依個人需求，將常 用的連絡人、應用程式等釘選 成動態磚放在桌面）
mobile operating system [ ] 行動作業系統 `3p4ret6;
微軟發表新系統 Windows Phone Mango，蘋果也推 出 iPhone 4S 及與其搭配的 iOS 5 系統，行動 3C 大
Microsoft
戰又添生力軍，相關的英語怎麼說呢？ u
interface [`6nt0%fes]
u
notification system [%not4f4`ke]4n]
u
Web browser [`bra8z0]
u
multitasking [`m9lt6%t1sk6;]
介面
iOS 5
通知系統
網路瀏覽器
iMessage （跨裝置的社交平台， iOS 用 戶只要有網路訊號，就可免費 互傳文字、照片、影片等）
多工處理
The interface for this phone is very easy to use. 這支手機的介面非常易於使用。
Courtesy of Apple
working holiday
3-D animated films [`1n4%met6d] 3-D動畫電影
打工度假 台、英打工度假計畫二 ○ 一二年即將開跑！適逢英
迪士尼（Disney）推出 3-D 版《獅子
國女王登基六十周年慶典和倫敦奧運，必將吸引眾
王》（The Lion King）後，觀眾反應
多青年參與。出國體驗前先學會相關英語怎麼說！
熱烈，決定再製作四部 3-D 版經典動
u
multiple-entry visa [`m9lt4py`5ntr6]
畫，你知道是哪幾部嗎？英文片名快學
多次簽證
起來！
（可在期限內多次進出某國的簽證） u
u u
Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) [mo`b6l4t6] [skim] 青年旅行工作方案 application [%1pl4`ke]4n] 申請（書） self-funded program [%s5lf`f9nd6d]
自費課程
u
Beauty and the Beast [bist] 《美女與野獸》
u
Finding Nemo [`nimo] 《海底總動員》
u
Monsters, Inc. [6;k] 《怪獸電力公司》
u
The Little Mermaid [`m-%med] 《小美人魚》
Steve submitted his application for a working holiday visa.
My favorite Disney movie is Beauty and the Beast.
史提夫送出打工度假簽證的申請書。
我最愛的迪士尼電影是《美女與野獸》。
9 圖片提供：Apple Inc.、Microsoft、博偉電影
國家地理頻道
UNIT 3
生活部落
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Noah’s Ark [`no4z] [3rk]（挪亞方舟）記載於《舊約聖經．創世 紀》中，記敘亞當和夏娃離開伊甸園後，其子孫變得邪惡，因此 上帝想用洪水毀滅世界，僅留下善良的挪亞一家。挪亞依上帝指 示建了一艘箱型方舟，承載家人和揀選出來的動物，因而逃過一 劫。數千年來，方舟是否存在引發各界的討論及探尋……
Search for Noah’s Ark 聖經之謎—挪亞方舟
—Ted Pigott
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hunters to search for it on Mt. Ararat in eastern Turkey. They may be on the right
well-known Bible story that has
†
track. An old photo from the CIA shows
been told and retold is about a
a shape under snow and ice there that
man named Noah who is instructedu by God to build an ark. He does so, and as
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satelliteu photo confirms3 the shape, but
a result, Noah’s family and many
some scientists believe that it’s just a
animals of the world survive a terrible
natural rock shape.
flood. 1 Did this really happen, or is it
While arkologists argue about where
just a popular legend? People have been searching
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an ark of that size. Without modern tools
centuries.2 The Bible
and techniques, 5 it would be next to
clearly states that the
impossible to make a boat that large that
ark’s final resting place
Ararat. This has caused ark
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圖片來源：達志影像、Wikipedia 資料提供：國家地理頻道
Noah’s ark could be located, 4 boat builders question whether there ever was
for signs of Noah’s ark for
is in the mountains of
looks like a huge ship. A more recent
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could withstandu a huge storm or flood. *中文翻譯請參閱第 66 頁
National Geographic Channel
Search for Noah’s Ark•
字彙 Vocabulary ＊ 1.
flood [fl9d] n.
＊為大考出現過的字彙
洪水；水災
People living near the river were worried that the heavy rain would cause a flood. ＊ 2.
century [`s5nt]4r6] n.
世紀
This painting is three centuries old, but we don’t know who painted it. ＊ 3.
confirm [k4n`f-m] v.
證實；確認
I need to call my doctor to confirm the time of my appointment. ＊ 4.
關鍵解析 Language Notes
1. -logist 作字尾 字尾 -logy（ ……學科）和 -ist（ ……者）可結合 成 -logist，表示「 ……學家」 ，學學相關變化字：
bio- 生命；生物 = biology 生物學 + logy geo- 地球；土地 = geology 地質學
The post office is located between a school and a supermarket. ＊ 5.
technique [t5k`nik] n.
技術；技巧
Joe is showing me a new technique for running that is better for my knees. u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
† 為補充說明
＊ u instruct
[6n`str9kt] v. 指示 [`s1t4%la6t] n. 人造衛星 u withstand [w6\`st1nd] v. 承受（也可唸成 [w6q`st1nd]，三態為
＊ u satellite
要省略字尾的 y 喔
biology 生物學 + ist geology 地質學
locate [`loket] v. 使座落於（也可唸成 [lo`ket]。常用 N. be located . . . 指「某事物位於……」）
= biologist 生物學家 = geologist 地質學家
• I want to become a geologist and study rocks.
withstand–withstood–withstood）
† CIA 為 Central Intelligence Agency [6n`t5l4d.4ns] [`ed.4ns6] 首字縮寫，指美國最大情報機構「中央情報局」。
我想成為一位地質學家並研究岩石。
+ 文中的特殊字 arkologist [%3r`k3l4d.6st] 以 ark（方舟）加 上 o 後結合此字尾，表示熱衷研究方舟的「方舟學家」。
2. Without N., S. + would + V. 如果沒有…… ，……就會…… 此句型用假設語氣描述與現在事實相反的事。
Give It a Try
請重組句子或依句意填入正確英文。
q Without my cell phone, (a / feel / would / little /
I / lost). = Without my cell phone, ___________________ _____________.
• Without air, we would die. 如果沒有空氣的話，我們就會死亡。（其實有空氣）
此句型還可改寫為：
If it were not for N., S. + would + V. • Without a leash, the dog would run off. 如果沒有鏈子的話，狗狗就會跑掉。（其實有鏈子）
w 我需要上網查查餐廳位於何處。
I need to look on the Internet to see where the restaurant is __________. e 幾世紀以來，這個小鎮成了一個大城市。
Over __________, the small town grew into a huge city.
= If it were not for a leash, the dog would run off. *答案請參閱第 66 頁
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UNIT 3
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國家地理頻道
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Aegean Sea [6`d.i4n]
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Black Sea 黑海
愛琴海
One thing that many people can agree on
Bosporus Strait [`b3sp4r4s] [stret]
is that there was a huge flood. The story of
博斯普魯斯海峽
a great flood appears in many cultures and
Mediterranean Sea [%m5d4t4`ren64n] 地中海
†
is even featured1 in The Epic of Gilgamesh.
†
Gilgamesh’s experience of the flood mirrors
that global warming caused the levels of the
the tale of Noah and his ark. Perhaps these
Mediterranean and Aegean Seas to rise and
are two stories about the same real event.
flow across the Bosporus. Could this be the
If such a big flood did happen, where
†
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Bible’s great flood?
did all of the water come from? One
Scientists and Bible experts continue to
popular theory is that a cometu hit one of
argue about Noah and his ark, but the story
u
the oceans, causing tsunamis, floods, and
lives on. Whether you look at the story from
great storms all over the world. There is
a religious4 or scientific5 point of
proof2 of a different flood in the Black Sea. A long time ago, it was a lake with lots of land around it. Some scientists propose 3
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view, it’s still a great tale that will likely be enjoyed for a long time to come. *中文翻譯請參閱第 66 頁
National Geographic Channel
Search for Noah’s Ark•
關鍵解析 Language Notes
字彙 Vocabulary ＊ 1.
1. agree 與不同介系詞的搭配 不同喔，請看以下整理：
agree + with sb to sth
以……為特色；（書刊、節目）特載
I’ve been to the restaurant that was featured on the travel show.
agree 是很常見的動詞，但它和不同介系詞搭配時意思
on sth
feature [`fit]0] v.
＊為大考出現過的字彙
＊ 2.
對某事意見一致、達成共識（文中用法）
proof [pruf] n.
證據；證明
To return the CD to the store, you will need proof that you bought it there.
贊同某人；與某人意見相符 ＊ 3.
接受某事；同意某事
propose [pr4`poz] v.
提出；提議
Mark proposed that we visit the zoo this weekend, but I want to go to the museum.
• If we can’t agree on a place to go, we can just stay home.
＊ 4.
如果我們對要去的地方無法達成共識，可以待在家裡就好。
religious [r6`l6d.4s] adj.
宗教的
The children drew pictures about the religious story their mother told them.
• Do you agree with Alex that this is the most comfortable sofa?
＊ 5.
艾力克斯說這是最舒服的沙發，你贊同他嗎？
scientific [%sa64n`t6f6k] adj.
科學（上）的
I like to read novels, but my sister reads scientific books.
• I agreed to the plan, and we started to work on it. 我接受這個計畫，然後我們就開始執行。
u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
2. likely 的詞性及常見句型 a 作副詞，指「可能地」，如文中第 25–26 行用 . . . will likely be enjoyed 表示「 ……可能受到喜愛」。
• The baseball game will likely be canceled because of the storm. 棒球賽可能會因為這場暴風雨而被取消。
b 作形容詞，指「可能的」。要表示「 ……是有可能的」，
† 為補充說明
comet [`k3m6t] n. 彗星 u tsunami [tsu`n3m6] n. 海嘯（源自日語） u
† The Epic of Gilgamesh [`g6lg4%m5]] 即《吉爾伽美什史 詩》，是美索不達米亞文化中的文學作品，出自西元前兩千七百 年，記述烏魯克 (Uruk) 國王吉爾伽美什的事蹟。
† mirror 在文中作動詞，以「鏡子」意象表示「和……極為相似」。 † Bosporus（博斯普魯斯）為分隔歐亞大陸的海峽之一，某些科 學家認為可能是因大水切穿陸地而形成。
可用以下句型：
S. + be likely to V. It is likely that S. + V. • Steve is likely to need a nap after his busy morning. 在繁忙的早晨過後，史蒂夫可能需要小睡一下。
• It is likely that the postcard will arrive at your house soon. 這張明信片可能很快就會寄到你家了。
Give It a Try 請選出最適合的選項，或將依句意填入正確英文。
____ q Wayne thought the movie was great, but no one agreed _____ him. a. on b. with c. to w 警方認為理查斯先生偷了珠寶，但他們需要更多證據。
The police think Mr. Richards stole the jewels, but they need more __________. e 我需要做些測試找出此問題的科學解答。 完整精彩節目請鎖定國家地理頻道 • 12/25 11:00 《聖經之謎——挪亞方舟》 另提供節目英文字幕稿下載服務，請至： http://www.natgeotv.com 下載
I’ll need to do some tests to find the __________ answer to the question. * 答案請參閱第 66 頁
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At a Hotel 旅館狀況英語輕鬆講 r t q
y
w
e
i
u
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q doorman [`d7r%m1n] 門房
y luggage cart [`l9g6d.] [k3rt] 行李推車
w reception [r6`s5p]4n] 櫃台
u maid [med] 旅館打掃的女服務員
e lobby [`l3b6] 大廳
i guest 房客
r elevator [`5l4%vet0] 電梯
o double room [`d9by] 雙人房
t bellhop [`b5l%h3p] 行李員
a single room [`s6;gy] 單人房
a
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Part A: Planning Ahead Fred is on a business trip and arrives at his hotel. M Marco
F Fred
M: Welcome to King Hotel. My name is Marco. How can I be of service? F: I have a reservation u under the name Fred Thompson. M: (Checking the computer) Here we are. You h booked a deluxe single for three nights.
關鍵解析 Language Notes
check in/out 的用法 check in 表示在飯店「登記入住」。中間可加入人稱代名 詞，表示「幫某人登記入住」，如文中用法。
• After I checked in, I changed into my swimsuit and spent time in the hotel’s pool. 在我登記入住後，我換上泳裝去飯店的泳池。
F: That’s correct. That comes with breakfast, right? M: Yes, sir. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant is included in your room rate.1 F: When do you start serving in the morning? I need to be up early for meetings every day. M: Breakfast is served between 6:30 and 9:30. Now, if I could see a credit card and your passport, I’ll finish checking you in.
check out 則指「退房結帳」，後可再接 of N. 指「退房離 開某地」，如 p. 27 Part F 前言用法。
• Larry checked out of his room early in the morning so he could catch his flight home. 賴瑞一早就退房離開他的房間以便搭上回程班機。
+ 衍生名詞 checkout 指「退房結帳」，如 p. 27 Part E 對 話第四句的 checkout date 指「退房日期」。
字彙 Vocabulary
Part B: Last-Minute Trip Brett and Angela, a young couple, arrive at the hotel. M Marco
B Brett
＊ 1.
＊ 2.
A: No. This is sort of a spontaneousu vacation. Do you have anything available?2 M: I’m afraid that all of our superior and deluxe rooms are reserved. We do have a junior h suite available at $240 a night. B: Is there any chance of getting a discount3 on that rate? M: Well, I can upgradeu you to our Suite Weekend package. That includes our buffet 4 dinner, breakfast each morning, and a massage for two. A: We’ll take it!
available [4`vel4by] adj.
可用的；有空的
Rick isn’t available to drive me to the train station, so I’ll have to take a taxi. ＊ 3.
discount [`d6ska8nt] n.
折扣
With this card, you can get a discount every time you buy something here.
B: Hi. We’d like a room for two nights, please. M: Do you have a reservation?
價格；費用
The rate for the car is $25 a day or $140 for the week.
A Angela
M: Good evening, and welcome to the King Hotel.
rate [ret] n.
＊為大考出現過的字彙
4.
buffet [b4`fe] n.
自助餐
Tommy likes going to buffet restaurants because he can eat as much as he wants there. u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
＊
reservation [%r5z0`ve]4n] n. 預約（reserve [r6`z-v] 為動詞） u spontaneous [sp3n`ten64s] adj. 心血來潮的 u upgrade [`9p%gred] v. 升級 u
旅館房型小辭典 deluxe [d6`l9ks] adj. 豪華的 h junior suite [`d.unj0] [swit] n. phr. h
標準套房
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Part C: Problems with a Room Fred is experiencing some problems with his room and calls the front desk. M Marco
關鍵解析 Language Notes
S. + would rather + V.
某人寧可做某事
a 此用法中的 would 常和主詞結合成縮寫，如文中用法 I’d 即為 I would 的縮寫。
• I know you want to watch TV, but I would rather play video games.
F Fred
M: Front desk, Marco speaking.
rather 後須接原形動詞 我知道你想看電視，但我寧可打電動。
F: My name is Fred Thompson. I’m in room 619. M: How may I help you, Mr. Thompson? F: Well, I was taking a shower, and the hot water shut off after only a minute. Then, when I went to dry my hair, I discovered the hair dryer is broken.
b 若要表示兩件事中「寧可做 A 而不做 B」時，可用： would rather A than B。 A
我們寧可等下一班公車而不試著搭上這班擁擠的車。
M: I’m terribly sorry about that. I can send someone up from maintenanceu to check the problem, or I can move you to a new room.
字彙 Vocabulary ＊ 1.
F: I think I’d rather change rooms. M: I understand. I’ll send one of our staff1 up to help you move your luggage2 to a new room.
B
• We’d rather wait for the next bus than try to get 皆為原形動詞 on this crowded one.
＊為大考出現過的字彙
staff [st1f] n. （全體）工作人員 The staff at the hospital treated us very kindly.
2.
luggage [`l9g6d.] n.
行李
Would you like me to help you carry your luggage?
Part D: Locked Doors Brett, wearing pajamas3 and a robe, arrives at the front desk. B Brett
3.
It was almost noon, but Henry was still wearing his pajamas. ＊ 4.
M Marco
B: Hi. I locked myself out of my room. Could I get another key? 4
M: There’s a $50 fee for replacing a lost key card. B: I didn’t lose it. It’s in my room. I just stepped out to get some ice, and the door locked behind me. M: May I have your name?
pajamas [p4`d.3m4z] n. （成套）睡衣褲
replace [r6`ples] v.
更換
Erica said that she would replace the vase that she had broken. † 為補充說明 maintenance [`ment4n4ns] n. 維修 u earplug [`6r%pl9g] n. 耳塞 ＊ u license [`la6sxs] n. 執照（driver’s license 指「駕照」） u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
＊
u
† photo ID 指「附照片的身份證件」，如身份證、駕照、護照等。 對話中飯店人員為核對身份而要求看證件。
B: It’s Brett Fielding. I’m in room 309. My wife wears earplugsu when she sleeps, so she didn’t hear me knocking.
各式行李袋英文怎麼說
M: Do you have a photo ID,† Mr. Fielding? B: Not on me. My driver’s licenseu is in the suite. M: I understand. You can show it to me when we get you back into your room. * 中文翻譯請參閱第 67 頁
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backpack [`b1k%p1k] 背包
suitcase [`sut%kes] 手提箱
tote bag [tot] 大型手提袋
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Part E: A Few More Days Fred calls down to the front desk with a request.1 M Marco
F Fred 關鍵解析 Language Notes
M: Front desk. This is Marco. F: Hello. This is Fred Thompson in 728. I need to stay in town two more days. Can I extendu my reservation? M: (Checking the computer) Your current room is available for the rest of the week.
suggest 表「推薦；建議」的用法 suggest +
N./V-ing
推薦、建議某人事物（文中用法）
(that) S. + V.
建議某人做某事
F: Great! I’d like to move my checkout date to the twenty-fourth.
• Can you suggest a good book to me?
M: Not a problem. Is there anything else I can help you with?
• Riley suggested finding a quiet place to sit and talk.
F: Well, I need to take my clients out to dinner. I was hoping to get a restaurant recommendation.u M: Let me transfer you to our concierge† service. They’d be happy to suggest a restaurant and book a table for you. One moment, please.
你可以推薦一本好書給我嗎？
萊利建議找個安靜的地方坐下來談。 恆用原形動詞
• I suggest (that) Tom start studying as soon as possible for the English test. 我建議湯姆盡早開始念書準備英語測驗。
+ 此用法的 that S. + V. 中原本是 S. + should + V.，現在 多半省略 should，只保留原形動詞。
Part F: Time to Go Brett and Angela are checking out of the hotel. M Marco
B Brett
字彙 Vocabulary ＊ 1.
A Angela
B: (Looking it over) Hold on. You said the package included the buffet dinner, but I see a restaurant charge3 for yesterday.
＊ 2.
B: Sorry about that. Everything looks fine, then. (He signs the paper.) Now, we need to get to the airport. Can you call a taxi for us? M: Actually, we have a free shuttle† service that leaves every hour. If you hurry, you can catch the one that’s leaving right now. A: Perfect! Thanks so much!
* 中文翻譯請參閱第 67 頁
bill [b6l] n.
帳單
After the men finished eating, they asked for their bill. ＊ 3.
charge [t]3rd.] n.
費用
I called my bank to ask about some charges made to my credit card.
M: That charge was made at our poolside café4 around lunchtime. A: That’s right! We ordered some sandwiches after we swam.
要求
If you have a special request for dinner on Thursday, let me know.
2
M: And here is a copy of your bill.
request [r6`kw5st] n.
＊為大考出現過的字彙
＊ 4.
café [k1`fe] n.
咖啡館（也可唸成 [k4`fe]）
William sat in the café and slowly drank a cup of coffee. u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
† 為補充說明
＊
u
extend [6k`st5nd] v.
＊
u
recommendation [%r5k4m5n`de]4n] n.
延長 推薦
† concierge [%k3ns6`5r.] 在旅館中負責處理行李、訂房及代訂 餐廳、交通工具等服務，常譯為「客務部；服務中心」。
† shuttle [`]9ty] 原意為「短程往返（運輸工具）」，在此指飯店 提供到機場或其他定點的「接駁車」。
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圖解北京小吃、食材
A Taste of
Beijing 品味六朝古都的飲食風流 —Ming-jiun translated by Chen Shin-Hong edited by Michelle Adams
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sesame pancake [`s5s4m6] [`p1n%kek] 燒餅
fried rings of dough [do] 焦圈
glutinous rice [`glut6n4s] 糯米
pickled vegetables [`p6kyd] 醬菜
fried Chinese pancake
green onion [`9nj4n] 青蔥
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has been the capital of China for
centuries and a gathering place for
people from everywhere. Therefore, it is only natural that Beijing’s food contains elements 05
u
of the best of the world’s cuisine. Even the local snacks have a long cultural tradition and a great variety. One popular snack in Beijing is the sesame pancake. A special rising and
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kneading
u
1
process creates the flaky
u
layers that this pancake is famous for. An
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熱煎餅
Another delicious snack comes from 20
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the Hui people. It’s a cake made from
expertly made sesame pancake has up to
glutinous rice that is steamed three times
twenty inner 2 layers and a crispy 3 outer
but still remains5 firm. If that doesn’t interest
skin. Watching the bakers is almost as
you, at least try the most common snack
enjoyable4 as eating the results of their hard
of Beijingers: fried Chinese pancakes. This
work. Do as the locals do and eat sesame
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crispy pancake with eggs and green
pancakes with beef, fried rings of dough, or
onions is sure to hit the spot.
pickled vegetables.
* 中文翻譯請參閱第 68 頁
32 資料、圖片、贈書提供：如果出版
其他圖片來源：flickr、Wikipedia
World Attractions
A Taste of Beijing•
關鍵解析 Language Notes
字彙 Vocabulary
1. up to 的不同意義與用法
＊ 1.
這輛巴士一次能載多達三十人。
＊ 2.
＊ 3.
• If you feel up to a hike this weekend, give me a call. 如果你這週末想去健行，就打電話給我。
＊ 4.
hit the +
（食物）讓人滿意（文中用法）
roof/ceiling road
大發雷霆
出發；上路
sack/hay [s1k]/[he]
上床睡覺
crispy [`kr6sp6] adj.
酥脆的
enjoyable [6n`d.764by] adj.
有樂趣的；令人愉快的
Spending time with my family is always enjoyable. ＊ 5.
remain [r6`men] v.
保持
The children were told to remain quiet while their father spoke on the telephone.
2. hit the + N. 句構的常用片語 spot
內部的；靠近中心的
Cookies that are still hot from the oven are not very crispy.
關於開戰的最後決議是由總統決定。
c 指「想、能做某事」，句型為：feel + up to + N./V-ing。
inner [`6n0] adj.
The inner rooms of the castle are much larger than the outer ones.
b 指「由……決定」，句型為： be + up to + N.。
• The final decision about going to war is up to the president.
過程；加工（p. 46 第 2 行的過 processed 作形容詞，指「加工過的」）
The process for making these machines is very complicated.
限值，如文中用法。
• The bus holds up to thirty people at one time.
process [`pr3s5s] n., v. 去分詞
a 指「多達……；高達……」，句型為： V. + up to + 上
＊為大考出現過的字彙
u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
† 為補充說明
cuisine [kw6`zin] n. 菜餚；烹調（方法） u knead [nid] v. 揉（麵團等） ＊ u layer [`le0] n. 層 ＊
u
† Hui people 指「回族」，由七世紀及十三世紀時陸續來到中國 僑居的中亞各族及波斯人、阿拉伯人後裔組成。
• The warm soup on the cold day really hit the spot. 在冷天氣裡喝一碗熱湯真讓人滿意。
• Sarah’s father hit the roof/ceiling when he saw her cell phone bill. 莎拉的爸爸看到她的手機帳單時大發雷霆。
• Let’s go to bed now because we really need to hit the road early in the morning. 我們現在就去睡吧，因為我們確實需要一早就出發。
• After Bradley took a shower, he hit the sack/hay. 布萊德利沖完澡後就上床睡覺了。
Give It a Try
請選出可與劃線字詞代換的選項。
a. up to
b. hit the roof
c. enjoyable
d. remain
____q The teacher asked his students to stay in their seats when the bell rang. ____w You can see as many as fifty kinds of birds at this zoo. ____e The hike to the lake was nice because it was easy and the weather was good. ____r Marvin is going to get very angry when he sees that you broke his computer. *答案請參閱第 68 頁
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Beijing also has special drinks to offer adventurous1 visitors. You can try fermented mung bean milk, which was greatly enjoyed by the †
Qianlong Emperor. The drink takes a little getting used to, 05
though. Prepare yourself before you take your first sip,2 or you u
might grimace at the sour taste. That is soon followed by the sweetness of mung beans, though. By your second glass, you’ll be able to swallow3 this drink as smoothly as a local. In addition to everyday snacks, Beijing offers refined 10
u
dishes that were once enjoyed by royal4 families. One example is the thousand-layer cake. It doesn’t really have that many layers. However, the ones that were once made in the royal court could have as many as eighty-one delicate layers. They were also sprinkled5 with raisins, candied fruit, and
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watermelon seeds. u
The food you can taste in Beijing is the culinary art of a u
city that was the capital of six dynasties. The food is filled with just as much history as the city itself, and you’ll surely need more than one visit to experience it all.
圖解北京小吃、食材
fermented mung bean milk [`f-m5nt6d] [m9;] 豆汁
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thousand-layer cake 千層糕
candied fruit [`k1nd6d] 蜜餞
watermelon seed 瓜子
World Attractions
A Taste of Beijing•
字彙 Vocabulary
關鍵解析 Language Notes
1. The drink takes . . . 句子分析
＊ 1.
2.
a b The drink takes a little getting used to, though.
3.
接表時間的名詞
＊ 4.
接表努力、動作的 V-ing
＊ 5.
祈使句後面加上 or 連接的子句，表示提醒或警告別人 做某件事，否則會有某種後果，即：「（要）…… ，否 則……」。 祈使句 子句 S. + V.，表沒照做的後果
• Listen closely, or you won’t hear the voices behind the music. 仔細聽，否則你會聽不到音樂背景的人聲。
若改用 and 連接，形成： V. . . ., and S. + V.，則是表 示某條件成立後會發生某結果，即：「（要）…… ，（那 麼）……就……」。 祈使句 子句 S. + V.，表照做的結果
• Stand still, and the wild animal won’t notice you. 站好別動，那隻野生動物就不會注意到你。
royal [`r764l] adj.
吞
皇室的；王族的
sprinkle [`spr6;ky] v.
u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
u
撒
† 為補充說明
grimace [`gr6m4s] v. 唸成
皺眉（也可
[gr6`mes]）
refined [r6`fa6nd] adj. 精緻的 u culinary [`k9l4%n5r6] adj. 烹調的 u
（也可唸成
（要）…… ，否則……
swallow [`sw3lo] v.
I sprinkled some salt on the food to make it taste better.
+ p. 12 第 15 行也有用到 take 這個用法喔！
2. V. . . ., or S. + V.
啜飲；一小口
Purple was known as a royal color in France.
花了很多功夫到處奔波才買齊派對的所有用品。
我將永遠無法習慣這城市夏天時的可怕高溫。
sip [s6p] n.
My throat was sore, so it was difficult to swallow.
• The grand church will take years to finish.
b get used to 表「適應；習慣」，後接 N./V-ing。 • I will never get used to the terrible heat during the summer in this city.
愛冒險的
One sip of the soup was all I needed to know that it was too hot.
a take 在此表示「需要；耗費」，後接表時間、金錢、努 力或特質的名詞或 V-ing。
• It took a lot of running around to get everything for the party.
adventurous [4d`v5nt](4)r4s] adj.
Kerry is very adventurous and loves to travel.
此句雖短，卻用到兩個用法，說明如下：
這座雄偉的教堂需要好幾年才能完成。
＊為大考出現過的字彙
u
[`kjul4%n5r6]）
dynasty [`da6n4st6] n.
朝代
† Qianlong Emperor (1711–1799) 指清朝的「乾隆皇帝」， 曾下令派人在宮中專責製作豆汁，可見其對豆汁的喜愛。
Reading Comprehension 請依今日所學選出正確答案。
____ 1. What kind of visitors does the passage say Beijing has special drinks for? A. people who like very sweet drinks B. people who like to eat the same thing every day C. people who like candied fruit or raisins D. people who like to try new or strange things ____ 2. What is not said about the food and drinks of Beijing?
填 寫 p. 79 回 函， 或 上 Live 生 活 部 落 （http://golive.liveabc.com）參加活 動，就有機會拿到如果出版提供的《北京 小吃—品味六朝古都的飲食風流》喔！
A. B. C. D.
Much of the food is new. Some can be difficult to swallow. There is a lot of history in the food. You can try some that were also eaten by emperors. *答案請參閱第
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Wangfujing Street 王府井大街
Forbidden City
old well 古井 pedestrian shopping street
紫禁城
步行購物街
former imperial palace 從前的皇宮
over one million artifacts 超過百萬件文物
World Heritage site 世界遺產保護區 又稱「故宮」，為明清時期的皇城，位於 北京市的中心，現為故宮博物院所在地。
Fangshan Restaurant 仿膳飯莊 imperial cuisine 宮廷菜餚 kidney bean roll 芸豆卷 sesame pancake with minced pork 肉末燒餅
Summer Palace 頤和園 Chinese landscape design 中國山水造園設計
classical garden
為具有七百多年歷史的知名商店街，因明 朝時此街上曾有多達十座王府及一口井而 得名，現規劃為步行購物街。
位於北海公園，提供清朝御膳房菜色及糕 點小吃如豌豆黃、芸豆卷、肉末燒餅等。
古典園林
為慈禧太后晚年寢宮，利用昆明湖、萬壽 山為基址，以杭州西湖為藍本規劃而建 成，現為保存得最完整的古典園林之一。
Temple of Heaven 天壇 offer sacrifice to the heavens
Quanjude Roast Duck 全聚德烤鴨 Peking duck 北京烤鴨 over 100 years of history 超過百年歷史
duck carved by chef at table 廚師在桌邊片鴨
祭天
pray for good harvests pray for rain 祈雨
祈求豐收
為明清兩朝帝王祭天、祈求豐收和祈雨的 場所，按「天圓地方」的傳統概念，建築 及場地造型多為圓形。
Great Wall of China 萬里長城 New Wonder of the World 世界新七大奇景之一
about 8,850 kilometers long 約 8850 公里長
defensive structure
防禦工事
長城最早起於戰國時期，歷經各朝修補 擴建，形成全球少見的巨型防禦工事， 也是中外遊客必訪景點之一。
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為老字號的北京烤鴨餐廳，創始於清同治 三年（一八六四年），特色是師傅會在桌 邊現場表演片鴨秀。
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最珍貴的禮物 是什麼？
定 約 的 夢 追
聖誕 節
專題
今年聖誕不一樣
喜願協 過 去 你曾 當 人之家 老 或 會 志工嗎？
—Mar y Chen en Shin-Hong translated by Ch hier edited by Joe Sc
生命不是用「知識」去理解， 而必須用實際的參與去體會
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is a time for love, laughter, and
hope. Children make wishes, hoping that 琪蓉（上圖右）曾透 過喜願協會完成迪士 尼樂園之旅。抗癌成 功後，她（下圖前排 右2）回協會當志工， 形成善的循環
their parents or Santa Claus will make them come true. Wishes aren’t only granted at Christmas, 05
though. The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s mission1 is to make children’s wishes come true all year long. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is an international2 organization that brings joy to criticallyh ill children between the ages of three and eighteen. As a nonprofit, u it uses donations u to try to grant the biggest wishes of sick children. Make-A-Wish Taiwan was founded in 1994 and has so far granted the wishes of more than 1,100 children. One heartwarming u story is of A-Xun （阿勛）, 15
now thirteen, who was diagnosed h with a rare3 disease when he was only three months old. He
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阿基師指導 在 下，阿勛煮出美 味的佳餚
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was to meet Chef A-Gi （阿基師） . Make-A-Wish Taiwan arranged for A-Xun to cook alongside the famous chef. A-Xun’s illness was completely forgotten as he focused4 on the culinary tasks at hand. The incredible experience has given 25
A-Xun more courage in facing his painful5 treatments. * 中文翻譯請參閱第 68 頁
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關鍵解析 Language Notes
1. found vs. find
字彙 Vocabulary
「創辦」 、 「找到」比一比
＊ 1.
found
＊ 2.
found-founded-founded find-found-found
意義
創辦；建立
＊ 3.
＊ 4.
＊ 5.
a 作介系詞，表示「和……一起；在……旁邊」，如文中 用法。
• I like to work alongside my mother in the garden.
focus [`fok4s] v.
使集中（focus on N./V-ing 指「專注於…… 」）
painful [`penf4l] adj.
痛苦的；疼痛的
u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
nonprofit [`n3n`pr3f6t] n. 非營利機構 ＊ u donation [do`ne]4n] n. 捐款；捐贈（p. 40 第 25 行的 donate u
[`donet] 為動詞） u
我喜歡和媽媽一起在花園做事。
+ alongside of 也可作介系詞，用法、意思相同。
罕見的；稀有的
The cut on Larry’s hand doesn’t look bad, but he says it is very painful.
我們在沙發底下找到我的皮夾。
2. alongside 作介系詞和副詞的用法
rare [r5r] adj.
I turned off the TV so I could focus more easily on studying for my test.
茱迪斯創立了一家製造許多不同種糖果的公司。
• We found my wallet under the sofa.
國際性的；跨國的
This rare bird is found only in one small part of the rain forest.
找到；發現
• Judith founded a company that makes many different kinds of candy.
international [%6nt0`n1]4ny] adj.
Carol works for an international company that most people have heard of.
find
三態
任務
The company’s mission is to make products that are safe for the planet.
found [fa8nd] 是 find 的過去式和過去分詞，但它本身 也是一個原形動詞，如文中用法。比較如下：
mission [`m6]4n] n.
＊為大考出現過的字彙
heartwarming [`h3rt%w7rm6;] adj.
溫暖人心的
醫療小辭典 critically [`kr6t6ky6] adv. 危急地（critically ill 指「重症的」） h diagnose [`da66g%nos] v. 診斷（也可唸成 [`da64g%noz]） h
• The road was laid alongside of the river. 那條路位於河的旁邊。
b 作副詞，表示「在旁邊；並排地」。
• As we drove on the highway, I waved at the people in the cars that came alongside. 當我們在高速公路上行駛時，我向旁邊車子裡的人揮手。
h
chemotherapy [%kimo`q5r4p6] n.
化學療法（也可唸成
[%k5mo`q5r4p6]）
Give It a Try
請依據文意，將正確英文填入空格。
我朋友克莉斯汀娜加入了「無國界醫生」，這是個創立 於一九七一年的國際組織。她和來自世界各地的醫生並肩 工作，為窮人和身處戰區的人帶來醫療協助。雖然這工作 有時在情緒上很痛苦，她很開心能幫助最需要幫助的人。
喜願協會（Make-A-Wish Foundation [fa8n`de]4n]）成立於一九八○年，是一個 協助與難治之症搏鬥的孩子們實現夢想的 義工團體，總部位於美國。這個活動正在 全世界擴展。中華民國喜願協會成立於 一九九四年，現在每年幫助八十到一百位 （二○一○年有八十七位）孩子們實現他們 的夢想。
My friend Christina joined Doctors Without Borders, an __________ organization that was __________ in 1971. She works __________ doctors from all over the world to bring medical help to poor people or those in war zones. Although the work is sometimes emotionally __________, she is glad to help the people who need it the most. * 答案請參閱第 68 頁
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them joy. This love and realizing that dreams can come true help many Make-A-Wish kids become more optimistic4 in their fight for life. Some even 20
return to the foundation to inspire other sick children to keep dreaming big. Each year, 600 children in Taiwan become critically ill. Why not celebrate Christmas by helping make those children’s
▲ 總統夫人周美青和阿榮一起為棒球加油
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meaning to your life while also making a †
Suffering from spinal muscular atrophy,
difference in the life of a child.
A-Rong（阿榮）lay in bed most of the day.
* 中文翻譯請參閱第 69 頁
His favorite activity1 was watching baseball on TV. Over time, he came to admire First Lady Christine Chou（周美青）after seeing her appear at baseball games to support2 the sport. Through Make-A-Wish Taiwan, A-Rong got to watch a baseball game with the first lady at his home. Although the disease claimed A-Rong’s life, he found a moment of happiness in the company3 of the first lady. It’s not just a granted wish that means so much to the Make-A-Wish kids. Their lives are also brightened by the love of the people who work so hard to bring 40
▲無 論是化身為英勇的炎龍俠、擁有一隻狗狗，或是 成為帥氣的飛官，都是孩子們最渴望的夢
Monthly Focus
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關鍵解析 Language Notes
字彙 Vocabulary
1. 複習動名詞的用法
＊ 1.
• The best part of the day was making Tom laugh so hard that he fell out of his chair. 作 The best . . . 今天最讚的事就是讓湯姆笑到跌下椅子。
activity [1k`t6v4t6] n.
活動
A lot of families stay at this hotel because it offers many activities for children.
當補語 動名詞 V-ing 可作主詞補語，如文中第 3 行用法。
＊為大考出現過的字彙
＊ 2.
support [s4`port] v.
支持；資助
My parents always support me and try to help me make the right choices for my life.
day 的補語
＊ 3.
當主詞
company [`k9mp4n6] n.
陪伴
I enjoyed Alec’s company on the trip.
動名詞也可當主詞如文中第 16 行和 25–26 行用法。單 獨使用時視為單數，因此動詞要用單數形。
＊ 4.
5.
找到愛情是世上最美好的事之一。
considerable [k4n`s6d4r4by] adj.
相當大的
There is still a considerable amount of work to be done.
當受詞
• On rainy afternoons, I enjoy reading a book or napping on the sofa.
樂觀的
Carrie is a very optimistic person and always believes that good things will happen.
• Finding love is one of the most wonderful things 接 be 動詞單數形 is in the world.
某些動詞常用 V-ing 當受詞，如文中第 21 行的 keep 以及 enjoy、finish、practice、avoid 等。
optimistic [%3pt4`m6st6k] adj.
† 為補充說明
†
spinal muscular atrophy [`spa6ny] [`m9skj4l0] [`1tr4f6] 指「脊髓性肌肉萎縮症」 ，患者會產生運動神經元退化、肌肉逐 漸無力、萎縮等症狀。
在下雨的午後，我喜歡讀本書或在沙發上打盹。
• You can practice speaking English with your classmates. 你可以和同學練習說英語。
2. make a difference
有重要作用、影響
此片語通常用來表示產生好的影響。
• Ryan is great at fixing cars, so his help will make a difference.
喜願協會理事長梁吳蓓 琳女士 ：「喜願要完成的， 並不是孩子們最後的願望， 而是希望夢想的力量能幫助 他們在為生命奮鬥的過程中 更有勇氣。」根據數據，百 分之五十的孩子在圓夢後戰 勝了病魔。
萊恩很擅長修車，所以他的幫助將有重要作用。
要表示「沒有影響、差別」 ，則用 make no difference。
• An early arrival at the museum made no difference because there was already a long line. 早到博物館沒有差別，因為已經有一列很長的隊伍了。
更多喜願協會的感人故事…… 填寫 p. 79 回函，或上 Live 生活部落
(http://golive.liveabc.com) 參加活動，就有機會得到東立出版、講述日 本喜願協會故事的《鯨魚的印記》漫畫喔！ （特別感謝：東立出版社提供贈書）
Give It a Try
請依句意填入正確英文。
q 洗手通常能幫助你避免生病。
__________ your hands often will help you avoid __________ sick. w 我們員工旅遊時會做什麼活動？
What kind of __________ will we be doing on the company trip? e 我每年都捐錢幫忙資助我的母校。
I give money every year to help __________ my old school. * 答案請參閱第 69 頁
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有 們 我 讓 力 能 的 分享
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， 關懷 去 、 給予 去 ！ 自己 誕節 ，讓 節 聖 的 的時 意義 感恩 具 個 別 這 在 過個
你可以加入喜願志工服務： 會務志工：安排固定服務時間，協助資料整理、行政庶務等一般的辦 公室事務（general office work）。
facebook專頁請 搜尋： Diva Life 巧克力
活動志工：以協助活動進行的方式服務。 個案志工：進行個案探訪、協助圓夢等事務。須視情況接受志工訓練 （training）後方可參與。
聖誕禮物大募集： 捐贈書籍文具、玩具，讓喜願兒在聖誕節及未來的一年充滿歡笑。 （為顧全病童健康，絨毛玩偶類須為新品或清洗乾淨並裝在包裝袋中）
詳情請洽喜願協會：
02-2718-2656
http://www.mawtpe.org.tw/ 圓夢大使：李佳豫、姚元浩
你還可以這樣做： 用二手書為陽光孩子 創造希望 將二手書送至 OK 超商 或愛心協力書店，就可以 捐出回饋金，幫助顏面損 傷及燒傷者。
漫步荒野．森呼吸 參加免費生態導覽，了解自然、進而加入志工行 列，傳遞愛護自然的理念。
詳情請洽荒野保護協會： 詳情請洽陽光社會福利基金會：
02-2307-1568 http://www.sow.org.tw/
02-2507-8006 http://www.sunshine.org.tw/
圖片提供︰中華民國喜願協會、陽光社會福利基金會、荒野保護協會
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關鍵解析 Language Notes
spirit 相關片語
C Charlotte
M: Hey, Charlotte. I’m going Christmas shopping. What do you want from the stores this year? C: Nothing. Christmas should be about love and giving from the heart, not about presents you buy in a store.
名詞 spirit [`sp6r6t] 除了指「靈魂」之外，還可表示「精神； 氣氛」的意思，相關片語有：
keep . . . spirit alive 維持……的精神、氣氛（文中用法）
• Our club is putting up posters to help keep school spirit alive during exam time.
M: Does that mean I won’t be getting a gift from you? C: Actually, you will. I’ve donated money to a charity in your name. You’ll get a card with all the details2 in the mail. M: Oh. That’s . . . kind of cool. It’s like you’re helping me help out other people.
我們社團正在張貼海報以助在考試期間維持學校的氣氛。
get into the spirit of N./V-ing 融入……的氣氛中
• Molly got into the spirit of the acting game by pretending to be a dog. 茉莉假裝自己是一隻狗狗來融入演戲遊戲的氣氛。
字彙 Vocabulary
C: You don’t really need more stuff, anyway. M: I’ll do the same for you. Which charity do you want to support? C: Why don’t you give me your time instead?
＊ 1.
M: I guess charities need donations of both money and effort. And Christmas is a time when we should think about others and spread4 joy. C: Not just at Christmas! Let’s keep the Christmas spirit alive by volunteering all year long! * 中文翻譯請參閱第 69 頁
裝飾
The walls in the house were decorated with beautiful oil paintings. ＊ 2.
detail [`ditel] n.
細節（常用複數）
The plan sounds OK, but we should change a few details.
M: (Joking) How do I wrap3 that in a box? C: I’m serious! I’m helping out at an animal shelteru during Christmas week. You should join me.
decorate [`d5k4%ret] v.
＊為大考出現過的字彙
＊ 3.
wrap [r1p] v.
包、裹
The woman wrapped her hand in a towel before picking up the hot pan. ＊ 4.
spread [spr5d] v.
散播（三態為 spread–spread–spread）
Steven spread the news that the club would meet in the library at 4:00. u 字彙小筆記：僅供參考
＊
u
shelter [`]5lt0] n.
庇護；避難所（animal shelter 指「動物收
容所」）
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