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Toilet Paper Panic Hits Taiwan by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Do you have enough toilet paper? If you live in Taiwan, you had better hope that you do. Otherwise, you may not be able to buy more, even if you desperately need it. At the end of February, desperate shoppers flocked to stores around Taiwan, only to find empty shelves and stocks of toilet paper already sold out. What caused the Great Toilet Paper Panic of 2018? Reports say that it all began when toilet paper companies in Taiwan informed local retailers that prices would soon be going up. The companies blamed the price increase on the rising price of pulp, the raw material used to make toilet paper. Production problems in Brazil and forest fires in Canada were said to be responsible for the pulp shortage. As a result, Taiwanese toilet paper manufacturers stated that prices of their products would increase 10 to 30 percent by the middle of March. This news soon reached Taiwanese consumers, many of whom began to rush to local stores and supermarkets to stock up on toilet paper before the price increased. Many shoppers bought in bulk, with some loading shopping carts with stacks of the much sought-after product. The media quickly picked up on the story, and news reports showed images of empty shelves in stores around Taiwan. Online retailers also reported the news, and some sites encouraged shoppers to buy toilet paper online from Internet vendors. International media outlets, like The New York Times and The
Guardian, also reported the story. In response to the toilet paper crisis, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs issued an official statement. It claimed that local companies had reported that they, in fact, had enough pulp to continue production of toilet paper. The Ministry also stated that it would make sure that companies did not work together to drive up the price of toilet paper.
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) 1. What is the main topic of this passage? (A) The causes of the 2018 worldwide shortage of pulp, the material used to make toilet paper. (B) A panic caused by reported price increase and subsequent shortage of toilet paper in Taiwan in February of 2018. (C) A 10 to 30 percent increase in the production of toilet paper by companies in Taiwan. (D) A report by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs that companies worked together to drive up the price of toilet paper in Taiwan.
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) 2. According to the passage, which of the following reasons were responsible for the global shortage of pulp? (A) Production problems in Brazil and forest fires in Canada. (B) New pulp manufacturing technology in the U.S.A. and shipping problems in Mexico. (C) Improved toilet paper manufacturing processes in Taiwan and increased pulp production in China. (D) A drought in South Africa and decreased pulp production in Indonesia.
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) 3. In the first sentence of the third paragraph, what does the phrase “to stock up on” mean? (A) To buy things in small amounts, usually at a very high price. (B) To buy a large amount of something to make sure that you will have enough of it in the future. (C) To find products stored in the warehouse of a store and buy them at a discount. (D) To sell things that are in high demand at a very high price, often on the Internet.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. otherwise [⊥∆2&ωαΙζ] adv. 要不然，否則
7. stack [στ8κ] n. [C] 一大堆，大量
2. desperately [δΕσπ(1)ρΙτλΙ] adv. 非常
8. sought-after [σΟτ&8φτ2] adj. 搶手的
3. desperate [δΕσπ(1)ρΙτ] adj. 絕望的
9. pick up on phr. 注意到…
4. only to phr. 不料…，結果卻…
10. outlet [α5τ&λΕτ] n. [C] 通路
5. sell out phr. 賣完，銷售一空
11. issue [ΙΣυ] vt. 發布
6. in bulk phr. 大量
12. drive up phr. 抬高(價格等)
Words for Recognition 1. pulp [π⊥λπ] n. [U] 紙漿
4. The Guardian n. (英國的)衛報
2. raw material [ρΟ µ1τΙρΙαλ] n. [C][U] 原料
5. Ministry of Economic Affairs n. 經濟部
3. The New York Times n. (美國的)紐約時報
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Perfectionism Can Be Bad by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Do you feel that you have to get everything right? Do you feel better if your life is “__1__” and you never fail? If you do happen to make a mistake or fail in something, do you hear a voice inside your head __2__ yourself for being a loser or for not being good enough in some way? If so, you might be a “perfectionist.” According to a recent study, more and more young people are reported to be perfectionists. One researcher claimed that two out of every five young people may be perfectionists. Unfortunately, this is not good news. Perfectionism has been linked with a number of negative mental issues, including depression, anxiety, chronic headaches, and even suicidal tendencies. In fact, some studies have suggested that the more of a perfectionist a person is, the more __3__ disorders that this person will likely suffer. Experts say that for perfectionists, their performance or the results they produce are tied very closely to their sense of self. As a result, if they fail in something, they don’t just feel sad about what they did—they feel ashamed of who they are! To avoid this feeling of shame, some try even harder to be perfect, since this means that they would never have to fail again and feel such shame once more. However, this is impossible. We all make mistakes. These perfectionists don’t realize that in order to __4__ failure, they actually sabotage their chance of success from the beginning. So, instead of attempting to achieve perfection in everything we do, experts recommend that we __5__ for excellence. Experts also say that we should practice self-love and self-forgiveness when we make mistakes. Without a doubt, perfectionism has a dark side, and this is something we should all be aware of.
Fill in the Blanks (A) criticizing
(B) avoid
(C) strive
(D) perfect
(E) psychological
(1)__________ (2)__________ (3)__________ (4)__________ (5)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1.perfectionism[π3φΕκΣ1νΙζ1µ]n.[U] 完美主義 perfectionist [π3φΕκΣ1νΙστ] n. [C] 完美主義者
5. ashamed [1Σεµδ] adj. 羞愧的，感到羞恥的 6. shame [Σεµ] n. [U] 丟臉
2. happen to phr. 剛好，碰巧
7. recommend [&ρΕκ1µΕνδ] vt. 建議
3. chronic [κρΑνΙκ] adj. (疾病)慢性的
8. aware [1ωΕρ] adj. 明瞭…的，意識到…的
4. tendency [τΕνδ1νσΙ] n. [C] 傾向
Words for Recognition 1.suicidal[&σ51σαΙδΛ]adj. 想要自殺的，自殺(性)的 2. sabotage [σ8β1&τΑΖ] vt.破壞，防礙
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閱讀測驗解答：1. B 2. A 3. B 文意選填解答：1. D 2. A 3. E
4. B
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衛生紙恐慌襲捲臺灣 你有足夠的衛生紙嗎？如果你住在臺灣，你最好希望自己的衛生紙夠多。否則，即使你非常需 要，可能也買不到了。2 月底時，絕望的消費者湧至臺灣各地商店，只能看到空蕩蕩的貨架，衛生 紙已經銷售一空了。 是什麼原因造成 2018 年這場衛生紙大恐慌呢？報導說，一切始於臺灣的衛生紙製造商通知地 方零售業者即將漲價。這些廠商將漲價歸咎於紙漿價格上漲。紙漿是用來製造衛生紙的原物料，而 據說巴西的生產問題和加拿大的森林火災造成紙漿短缺。因此，臺灣的衛生紙製造商表示，將在 3 月中旬前將產品售價調漲 10%至 30%。 消息很快傳到臺灣消費者耳裡，其中許多人趕在漲價前，到當地商店和超市搶購衛生紙囤貨。 很多消費者大量購買，一些人的購物車塞滿了一堆這樣的搶手貨。 媒體迅速採訪這則新聞，新聞報導播出臺灣各地商店貨架上空空如也的景象。網路零售商也加 以轉述報導，一些網站也鼓勵消費者上網購買衛生紙。國際媒體，例如《紐約時報》和《衛報》， 也報導了這則新聞。 針對衛生紙危機，臺灣經濟部發布正式聲明，聲稱本地業者都表示其實有足夠的紙漿可以繼續 生產衛生紙。經濟部還表示將確保業者不會聯合調漲衛生紙價格。
完美主義可能不妙 你覺得每件事都必須做到正確無誤嗎？如果你的生活「完美」，而且你永遠不出錯，你會感覺 比較好嗎？如果你碰巧犯錯，或有什麼事沒做成，會聽到腦袋裡有個聲音批評自己沒用，或某些地 方還是不夠好嗎？倘若如此，你可能是個「完美主義者」。 根據一份新近研究，越來越多年輕人被認為是完美主義者。一位研究人員聲稱，每五個年輕人 當中就有兩個可能是完美主義者。 不幸的是，這並非好消息。完美主義與許多心理問題有關，包括抑鬱、焦慮、慢性頭痛，甚至自 殺傾向。事實上，一些研究已顯示，一個人愈是堅持完美主義，這個人可能罹患的心理疾病就愈多。 專家說，完美主義者的自我意識與他們的表現或所得到的成果緊密相關。所以，如果他們失敗 了，他們不僅會為此難過——他們還會對自己感到羞恥！為了避免這種羞恥感，有些人會更努力追 求完美，因為這意味著他們再也不會失敗，也就不必再次感受到這種羞辱。 但這是不可能的。我們都會犯錯，而完美主義者並不了解他們為了避免失敗，反而從一開始就 將獲得成功的機會給毀了。 因此，專家建議，不要試圖凡事達到完美，而是要追求卓越。專家還說，當我們無可避免犯下 錯誤時，應該學著珍愛自己並自我寬恕。 毫無疑問地，完美主義有其黑暗面，而我們都應該對此有所了解。
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Is China Returning to the Mao Era? by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
A vote by China’s National People’s Congress has paved the way for a massive change in China’s political landscape. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say it will ensure no change occurs in China’s political leadership in the near future. The Congress, composed of almost 3,000 lawmakers specially chosen for their loyalty to the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has voted overwhelmingly in favor of changing China’s constitution to remove the two-term limit on the presidency. Since 1982, China’s highest law had required presidents to step down after serving two five-year terms in office. This law limited them to holding power for ten years. The recent vote has done away with this limitation, however, meaning the current sitting president, Xi Jinping, is now in a position to remain in his role as leader for the rest of his life. This has raised alarms, prompting many to wonder whether China is going back to the days of Mao Zedong. Even worse, there are concerns Chinese people could once again suffer under the abuse of unlimited power, as they did under Mao Zedong during the ill-fated Cultural Revolution. Like his predecessor Mao, Xi and his political doctrines are being elevated to a special status, making one man’s ideas and right-to-rule unquestionable by the masses. Under the CCP’s watchful eye, the Chinese media is cooperating fully, building a political mythology around Xi’s personality, and praising the leader’s virtues, to strengthen his popularity.
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) 2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) There will be no change to Xi Jinping’s political doctrines in the future. (B) Cultural Revolution happened during Mao Zedong’s presidency. (C) Xi Jinping will step down after he serves two five-year terms. (D) Under Mao Zedong’s eye, the Chinese media is now building a political mythology around Xi’s personality.
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) 3. Which of the following is NOT true about the National People’s Congress? (A)The congress is able to change China’s constitution. (B) The lawmakers in the congress are elected by people. (C) The congress is composed of about 3,000 lawmakers. (D) The lawmakers in the congress are loyal to Chinese Community Party.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. congress n. [C] 代表大會
7. predecessor n. [C] 前任
2. loyalty n. [C][U] 忠誠
8. doctrine n. [C][U] 主義
3. overwhelmingly adv. 壓倒性地 9. elevate vt. 提升 4. presidency n. [C] 總統的任期 5. step down phr.下臺 6. prompt vt. 激起
10. unquestionable adj. 不容質疑的 11. watchful adj. 注意的
Words for Recognition 1. National People’s Congress 中華人民共和國 全國人民代表大會(簡稱全國人大) 2. Chinese Communist Party (CCP) 中國共產黨
3. Xi Jinping 習近平 4. Mao Zedong 毛澤東 5. Cultural Revolution 文化大革命
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Technology Devices May Do Harm to Modern Children by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Nowadays, it’s common to see young children staring at glowing smartphone and tablet screens. The technology that makes portable electronic devices possible has
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to the point that even
kids can operate them with ease. What’s more, kids find the devices endlessly entertaining. However, not all adults are
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that spending
so much time swiping touch screens and watching steady streams of media are good for children’s intellectual development. Indeed, many experts and studies indicate that constant exposure to apps and the Internet shortens children’s attention spans and distract them from their studies. Like adults, kids can become
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and psychologically dependent on electronic devices. Many parents
have observed that when hand-held devices are taken away from them, some children react badly. Clearly, their mood is negatively affected when the constant stimulation provided by the devices is
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Use of electronic devices has been linked to lower levels of physical activity in kids, as well. All this time spent sitting and standing still is contributing to high rates of overweight and associated health problems, like juvenile diabetes. To people’s astonishment, doctors are now reporting that many children are unable to hold pencils and pens
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because their finger muscles are too weak. Since they lack what’s called “fine motor skills,”
they struggle to write. Physicians blame over-use of hand-held devices for such muscle weakening. If modern children were more physically active, their hands would be stronger and better developed, they say.
Fill in the Blanks (A) withdrawn (1)__________
(B) properly
(C) convinced
(2)__________
(D) scarcely
(3)__________
(E) emotionally
(4)__________
(F) advanced
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. device n. [C] 裝置
5. stimulation n. [U] 刺激
2. glowing adj. 微微發光的
6. contribute vi. 導致
3. portable adj. 便攜式的
7. juvenile adj. 少年的
4. touch screen n. 觸控式螢幕
8. diabetes n. [U] 糖尿病
Words for Recognition 2. fine motor skills 精細肌動技能
1. swipe vt. (以手指)滑動(螢幕)
Record Store Day 2018 Record Store Day 2018 will take place on April 21. Record Store Day is an annual event to advocate the culture of independent record stores. It was founded by some record store owners in 2007 and has been celebrated by music lovers around the world every year. On this day, many independent record stores hold events, such as inviting singers to perform in the store or giving discounts. Visit http://recordstoreday.com or scan the picture with COCOAR2 for official website to know more about Record Store Day.
閱讀測驗解答：1. D 2. B
3. B
文意選填解答：1. F 2. C
3. E
4. A
5. B
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中國是否正倒退回毛時代？ 中國全國人民代表大會投票表決的結果，為中國政治風貌的巨變鋪了路；或者，更正確的說法 是，這將確保中國政治領導層，在近期內將不會有任何改變。 人民大會由近 3000 名議員所組成，這些議員因忠於執政的中國共產黨而被特別選拔出來，他 們在此次投票中壓倒性地支持修改中國憲法，取消國家主席僅能連任一次的限制。自 1982 年以來， 中國的最高法律要求國家主席五年一任，且連任一屆後就下臺，憲法限制他們最多掌權十年。 然而，最近的投票取消了此一限制，這表示現任的國家主席習近平可以終其一生持續擔任領導 人角色。此事引發外界恐慌，讓許多人懷疑中國是否正倒退回毛澤東時代。更糟糕的是，大家擔心 在不受限的權利遭濫用之下，中國人可能再度受苦受難，就像他們在毛澤東統治下歷經慘痛文革一 樣。如同前領導人毛澤東，習近平及其政治主義似乎被提升到特殊地位，使一個人的思想和統治權 不容眾人置疑。在中國共產黨的監視下，中國媒體正充分合作，圍繞習近平的性格編造政治神話， 並且讚揚這位領導人的品德，以強化他的支持度。
科技裝置可能對現代兒童造成傷害 現在，常常會看到年幼的孩童盯著智慧型手機和平板電腦發光的螢幕。讓可攜式電子裝置成真 的科技已經發展到就連小朋友也能輕鬆操作的程度，而且，小朋友發現這些裝置帶來了無窮樂趣。 然而，並非所有成年人都相信，花那麼多時間滑手機和平板觀看串流影音，有利於孩童智力發 展。實際上，許多專家和研究指出，經常接觸應用程式和網際網路會縮短兒童專注力時長，並讓他 們無法專心學習。 小朋友跟成年人一樣，也會在情感和心理上依賴電子裝置。許多家長已經觀察到，手持裝置被 拿走時，部分兒童的反應不良，當這些裝置提供的持續刺激被撤回，他們的情緒顯然會受到負面影 響。 電子裝置的使用也和兒童身體活動程度降低有關。久坐或久站很容易造成體重過重和相關的健 康問題，例如青少年糖尿病。 令人驚訝的是，現在醫界表示，許多孩子因為手指肌力太薄弱而無法好好握住鉛筆和原子筆。 由於缺乏所謂的「精細肌動技能」，孩子寫字變得很辛苦。醫生將這個現象歸咎於過度使用手持裝 置，他們說，如果現代兒童多多活動，手會更強壯有力，且發展得更好。
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happened in France in May 1968.
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“Never Again” in America—March for Our Lives by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Since the terrible massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, there have been more than 200 school shootings across the United States. On February 14 of this year, another school shooting occurred in America. This shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, left 14 students and 3 teachers dead, with many others injured. In the wake of this tragedy, some of the students who had survived the shooting decided to take action. A group called Never Again MSD was formed then. They use the hashtags #NeverAgain and #EnoughIsEnough on social media to encourage others to get involved in their efforts to end gun violence in America, especially in schools. Working with a nonprofit organization called Everytown for Gun Safety, the students from Parkland decided to set up a national demonstration in Washington, D.C. The protest quickly gained support from people all across America, with students and even celebrities voicing their encouragement. On March 24, an estimated hundreds of thousands of people turned out in Washington for the March for Our Lives protest, with people in more than 800 cities around the world participating. The protestors have called for the US government to take several steps to prevent school shootings from happening again in the future. These steps include establishing background checks for those who want to buy guns, raising the age of gun ownership to 21, and banning assault weapons like the one used in the Parkland shooting. Although the National Rifle Association (NRA) has opposed these efforts, many in America feel that the time for stricter gun control measures may have finally come.
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) 2. Who took part in the March for Our Lives demonstration on March 24? (A) Celebrities in more than 800 cities across America. (B) Students and adults in Washington, D.C. only. (C) Survivors of school shootings only in Parkland, Florida. (D) Students and adults in Washington, D.C., and 800 cities across the world.
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) 3. According to the passage, which of the following steps is NOT mentioned by the protestors to end gun violence? (A) Establish background checks for gun buyers. (B) Raise the age of gun ownership to 21. (C) Collect and destroy all guns in America. (D) Ban assault weapons like the one used in the Parkland shooting.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. massacre [µ8σ1κ2] n. [C][U] 大屠殺
7. celebrity [σ1λΕβρ1τΙ] n. [C] 名人
2. in the wake of phr. 緊接著…之後
8. voice [ϖΟΙσ] vt. 表達，說出(意見)
3. take action
phr. 採取行動
9. estimated [Εστ1&µετΙδ] adj. 估計的，估算的 phr. 出席，到場
4. involved [ΙνϖΑλϖδ] adj. 參與的
10. turn out
5. nonprofit [νΑνπρΑφΙτ] adj. 非營利(性)的
11. call for
6. demonstration [&δΕµ1νστρεΣ1ν] n. [C] 示威
12. assault [1σΟλτ] adj. 攻擊性的
phr. 公開要求
Words for Recognition 1. shooting [ΣυτΙ9] n. [C] 槍擊 2. Everytown for Gun Safety n.(美國的)城鎮槍 械安全(組織)
3. National Rifle Association (NRA) n. 美國全 國步槍協會
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Is It Time to Delete Facebook? by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Estimates say that Facebook has more than 2.2 billion users around the world. This number may soon decrease, however, as a movement to delete the popular social media __1__ has appeared following a recent data scandal. On March 17, it was reported that a data __2__ in the United Kingdom named Cambridge Analytica had been able to acquire the personal information of up to 50 million Facebook users. The company had then allegedly used this information to create software that could influence voters in elections. It was later revealed that Cambridge Analytica had worked with the campaign for Donald Trump’s bid for the US presidency in 2016. For its part, Cambridge Analytica blamed another company called Global Science Research (GSR) for violating Facebook’s policy in __3__ data from users. It also stated: “No data from GSR was used by Cambridge Analytica as part of the services it provided to the Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign.” Following these reports, the value of Facebook’s stock fell sharply. Many began to blame the company for failing to protect users’ privacy, and on Twitter and other social media outlets, the hashtag #DeleteFacebook gained popularity. Eventually, the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, spoke to the media and apologized for the __4__. Facebook also placed full-page ads in major US and UK newspapers __5__ that the company should have done more to protect its users. The company also promised to overhaul its policies and immediately ban any apps that did not follow the platform’s rules. Realistically, it is doubtful that Facebook will lose millions of users because of this scandal. However, it does show that many people do highly value their private information and believe it should be protected.
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. delete [δΙλιτ] vt. 刪除
7. presidential [&πρΕζ1δΕνΣ1λ] adj. 總統的
2. decrease [δΙκρισ] vi. 減少
8. popularity [&πΑπϕ1λ8ρ1τΙ] n. [U] 流行；人氣
3. acquire [1κωαΙρ] vt. 獲得，取得
9. eventually [ΙϖΕντΣ5λΙ] adv. 最後，終究
4. software [σΟφτ&ωΕρ] n. [U] 電腦軟體
10. founder [φα5νδ2] n. [C] 創立者，創辦人
5. bid [βΙδ] n. [C] 企圖得到，努力爭取
11. apologize [1πΑλ1&δΖαΙζ] vi. 道歉
6. violate [ϖαΙ1&λετ] vt. 違反（規定等）
12. realistically [&ρι1λΙστΙκΛΙ] adv. 實際上
Words for Recognition 1. allegedly [1λΕδΖδλΙ] adv. 據說
3. full-page [&φ5λπεδΖ] adj. (廣告等)全版的
2. Twitter [τωΙτ2] n. 推特
4. overhaul [&οϖ2ηΟλ] vt. 徹底改革
Did You Know? In 1968, under the rule of President Charles de Gaulle, there were some social problems such as a high unemployment rate and an economic downturn（衰退）. Besides, universities in France faced population explosion, and the education system couldn’t satisfy the students. On May 2, 1968, Paris Nanterre University was shut down. More than 20,000 students and supporters protested against the closure of the university and had a conflict with the police. Few days later, a massive wave of strikes swept the country. Although the movement, called “May 68,” came to an end after Charles de Gaulle won the French legislative election held on June 23, 1968, it had a great impact on France.
閱讀測驗解答：1. D 文意選填解答：1. D
2. D
3. C
2. C
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美國「不再重演」──為我們的生命遊行 自從 2012 年桑迪•胡克小學發生屠殺慘案以來，全美各地的校園槍擊事件已超過 200 起。 今年的 2 月 14 日，美國又發生了一起校園槍擊案，地點在佛羅里達州帕克蘭市的瑪喬麗•斯 通曼•道格拉斯中學。這次槍擊造成 14 名學生和 3 名老師死亡以及多人受傷。 在這場悲劇之後，一些倖存的學生決定採取行動。一個名為「不再重演」的組織於是成立。他 們在社群媒體上使用「#不再重演」和「#夠了就是夠了」的主題標籤，鼓勵其他人參與他們的行 動，共同終結美國——尤其是校園——的槍枝暴力。 這些帕克蘭的學生和一個名為「城鎮槍械安全」的非營利組織合作，決定在華盛頓特區舉辦一 場全國性的示威活動。這場示威活動迅速得到全美各地民眾的支持，眾多學生甚至名人都發聲鼓勵。 3 月 24 日時，估計逾數十萬人到場參與於華盛頓「為我們的生命遊行」的示威活動，全球有 超過 800 個城市都有民眾響應。抗議民眾呼籲美國政府採取措施，以防範未來再次發生校園槍擊 案。這些措施包括對那些想買槍的人進行背景調查、將擁槍年齡提高到 21 歲，以及禁止類似帕克 蘭校園槍擊案中所使用的攻擊性武器。 雖然美國全國步槍協會反對這些作法，但許多美國人認為，實施更嚴格槍支管制措施的時機可 能終於到來了。
是時候該刪掉臉書了嗎？ 根據估計，全球各地有超過 22 億的臉書用戶，不過這個數字可能很快就會減少，因為在最近 爆出資料外洩醜聞之後，已經出現了呼籲刪除這個高人氣社群媒體平臺的運動。 3 月 17 日有報導指出，一家名為「劍橋分析」的英國數據公司取得多達 5,000 萬筆的臉書用戶 個人資料。據說這家公司利用這些資料，開發出能在選舉中影響選民的軟體。劍橋分析後來被揭露 曾在 2016 年和川普的競選陣營合作，協助他爭取美國總統大位。 劍橋分析指責另一家叫做「全球科學研究（GSR） 」的公司違反臉書搜集用戶資料的政策，並 表示： 「劍橋分析沒有使用任何出自 GSR 的資料來為川普 2016 年的總統競選活動提供服務。」 在這些報導之後，臉書股價大跌。許多人開始責怪該公司未能保護用戶隱私，在推特和其他社 群媒體上， 「#刪掉臉書」的主題標籤越來越受歡迎。 最終，臉書創辦人祖克柏在媒體上發言為此爭議道歉。臉書也在美國和英國各大報刊登全版廣 告說該公司應該要在保護用戶這方面做得更完善。臉書同時承諾徹底改革其政策，立即取締任何不 遵守該平臺規定的應用程式。 就現實面來說，臉書不太可能因為這項醜聞就丟失數百萬用戶，然而，此事確實顯示出許多人 的確相當重視他們的隱私資訊，且認為這些資訊應受保護。
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This month in history Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of France on May 18, 1804.
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Historic Prague Takes the Unusual Step of Banning Bicycles by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
It seems that cities around the world are doing everything they can to encourage people to ride bicycles instead of driving cars or motorcycles. Governments are investing money in constructing bike paths and reserved bike lanes to separate bicycle riders from other traffic. Besides reducing pollution and traffic jams by having fewer motor vehicles on the road, riding bicycles helps residents enjoy the health benefits of regular daily exercise. It therefore came as a surprise when the city of Prague recently announced it was going against this worldwide trend and banning bikes from public squares and streets in its famed historic district. Unlike other major European urban centers such as Amsterdam, the Czech Republic’s capital has never really been bicycle-friendly. Relatively few commuters choose to get around town quickly and conveniently on two wheels. Even so, starting in May of this year, bicycles will no longer be allowed in historic central neighborhoods like Wenceslas Square and Karlova Street between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. City officials say the move is about pedestrian safety. They insist bicycles pose a danger to the thousands of tourists who do their sightseeing on foot, pointing to the many sidewalk cafés and the city’s narrow streets. Critics of the change, however, say it’s a step backward. They question why quiet and non-polluting bikes will be outlawed, but drivers of 1,000 cars will be able to obtain passes allowing them to operate their vehicles in so-called “pedestrian-only” zones. Critics say this policy makes no sense.
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) 2. What is the main reason why people are surprised about Prague banning bicycles in its historic district? (A) There is a worldwide trend for cities to encourage cycling. (B) Riding bicycles causes no pollution and benefits people’s health. (C) Bicycles allow people to get around town quickly and conveniently. (D) All of the above.
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) 3. Why do critics of the bike ban question the logic of the city government’s new policy? (A) It is said to be aimed at protecting pedestrian safety, yet 1,000 cars will still be allowed to operate in “pedestrian-only” zones. (B) It will keep tourists away from the city’s historic areas because they do not want to do sightseeing on foot. (C) It will result in air pollution and traffic jams in those narrow streets of Prague’s historic area. (D) It will make Prague more like other European cities, following the current worldwide trend.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. construct [κ1νστρ⊥κτ] vt. 建設，建造
7. district [δΙστρΙκτ] n. [C] 地區，區域
2. pollution [π1λυΣ1ν] n. [U] 汙染
8. urban [3β1ν] adj. 城市的，都市的
3. recently [ρισΝτλΙ] adv. 最近
9. relatively [ρΕλ1τΙϖλΙ] adv. 相較之下，比較地
4. go against
phr. 違背，與…不符
5. worldwide [ω3λδωαΙδ] adj. 世界性的
10. commuter [κ1µϕυτ2] n. [C] 通勤者 11. obtain [1βτεν] vt. 取得，獲得
6. famed [φεµδ] adj. 有名的，著名的
Words for Recognition 1. -friendly [−φρΕνδλΙ] adj. 適合…使用的 2. get around
phr. 到處走走，四處走動，活動 6. on foot phr. 步行，徒步
3. even so phr. 儘管如此 4. no longer
5. pose a danger to phr. 對…構成威脅，會危害…
phr. 不再
7. so-called [σοκΟλδ] adj. 所謂的，號稱…的 8. make sense
phr. 合理，說得通
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Facebook CEO Faced Congress Senators over Data Scandal by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has recently found himself in hot water over his popular social media platform’s misuse of its users’ personal data. In fact, Zuckerberg was recently called to __1__ before members of the U.S. Congress to answer their questions about just what information Facebook gathers about its users and how this information is used. Of particular __2__ is how Facebook shares data with so-called “third parties.” During these question-and-answer sessions, it quickly became obvious that a number of older senators who are in their sixties, seventies, and even eighties, know very __3__about computers, the Internet, and social media. Actually, it was observed that at times Zuckerberg looked rather like a patient grandchild explaining these things to confused grandparents, who are desperately out of touch with modern technology and related issues. Some academics and members of the business community noted that many senators lack technical expertise, and their “simple” questions put this knowledge gap on display for all to see. Be that as it may, when he wasn’t repeating his well-rehearsed talking points, Zuckerberg owned up and apologized for his company’s mistakes. He explained that Facebook has taken steps to limit third-party access to personal information. In his words: “It was my mistake, and I’m sorry. I started Facebook, I run it, and I’m responsible for what happens here.” Yet despite accepting __4__, Zuckerberg remained somewhat secretive about Facebook’s operations, even though he realizes the U.S. government is considering regulating how Facebook and other social media platforms can operate－something it has avoided doing until now. Public confidence in Facebook has been __5__. Time will tell if Zuckerberg can regain users’ trust and satisfy Congress’ concerns about privacy.
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(B) private
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. senator [σΕνΙτ2] n. [C] 參議員 2. in fact
7. academic [8κ1δΕµΙκ] n. [C] 學者
phr. 事實上，其實
8. expertise [&Εκσπ2τιζ] n. [U] 專門知識，專業
3. session [σΕΣ1ν] n. [C] 開庭（的期間） 4. at times
phr. 有時，偶爾
9. on display
phr. 展示，顯現出來
10. rehearse [ρΙη3σ] vt. 排練，演練 phr. 承認
5. confused [κ1νφϕυζδ] adj. 感到困惑的
11. own up
6. related [ρΙλετΙδ] adj. 相關的
12. operation [&Απ1ρεΣ1ν] n. [C] 營運；業務
Words for Recognition 1. CEO [&σιιο] n. [C] 執行長 2. in hot water
6. be that as it may
phr. 身陷困境，有麻煩
phr. 儘管如此
7. talking point [τΟκΙ9&πΟΙντ] n. [C] 論點
3. social media [&σοΣ1λµιδΙ1] n. pl. 社群媒體
8. secretive [σΙκριτΙϖ] adj.不願透露的，有所保留的
4. third party [&Τ3δπΑρτΙ] n. [C] 第三方
9. regain [ρΙΓεν] vt. 重新獲得
5. out of touch
phr. 不懂，不了解，一無所知
MOVIE INSIDER Isle of Dogs 《犬之島》 20 years from now, a serious dog flu breaks out in Japan. Mayor of the city of Megasaki, Kobayashi, issues an order that all dogs must be sent to “Trash Island.” Several months later, a boy named Atari flies his little plane to the island and tries to find his beloved dog, Spots. Atari then starts an adventure with five dogs he meets on the island. At the same time, the mayor is planning to kill all dogs on the island. Every step Atari takes will influence the future of the dogs and the city. Visit https://youtu.be/PNyjMN2hLkU or scan the poster with COCOAR2 for the trailer.
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歷史悠久的布拉格祭出與眾不同的自行車禁令 全球各地的城市似乎都在竭盡所能地鼓勵民眾，以騎乘自行車來取代開車或騎機車。政府投注 資金設置自行車道，並在一般道路上劃出自行車專用道，以便將單車騎士和其他車流隔開。路上機 動車輛減量除了可以減少汙染和交通阻塞外，騎自行車也能讓民眾享有日常規律運動帶來的健康效 益。 因此當布拉格市最近宣布將違反世界潮流，禁止自行車進入知名歷史城區的公共廣場和街道， 就很令人意外。不同於阿姆斯特丹等其他歐洲大城的市中心，捷克共和國的首都從未真正對自行車 友善。選擇以兩輪車代步、便捷地在城裡趴趴走的通勤者相較之下顯得較偏少數。即便如此，自行 車將從今年 5 月起更加受限，不得在上午 10 點至下午 5 點間通行於瓦茨拉夫廣場和卡爾洛瓦街等 歷史城區。 市府官員說，此舉和行人安全有關。他們指稱路邊咖啡館和市區窄巷眾多，並堅持自行車對成 千上萬徒步觀光的遊客構成危險。然而，批評這項改變的人說這是一大退步。這些批評者質疑為什 麼要禁止安靜無汙染的自行車，卻讓 1,000 輛汽車的駕駛能取得通行證、讓他們得以在所謂的「行 人專用」區駕車。批評者說這個政策不合理。
臉書執行長因個資醜聞須面對國會參議員 臉書執行長馬克祖克伯最近發現自己陷入麻煩，因為他那廣受歡迎的社群媒體平臺濫用用戶的 個人資料。實際上，祖克伯最近被美國國會議員傳喚，回答他們對於臉書收集用戶的哪些資訊、以 及如何使用這些資訊的提問。特別受到關注的是臉書如何和所謂的「第三方」分享資訊。 從這些問答當中很快就能發現，一些參議員較為年長，已經 60 幾歲、70 幾歲甚或 80 幾歲， 對電腦、網際網路和社群媒體所知甚少。事實上，祖克伯有時看起來很像耐性十足的孫兒，在向與 現代科技和相關議題嚴重脫節、搞不清狀況的祖父母解釋事情。部分學者和商業界人士指出，許多 參議員缺乏專業知識，他們提出的「簡單」問題，將這種知識落差展現在所有人的面前。 儘管如此，當祖克伯沒重複彩排熟練的論點時，他承認自己公司的錯誤並為此道歉。他解釋， 臉書已經採取措施，限制第三方接觸個資。用他自己的話來說： 「這是我的錯，我很抱歉。我創辦 臉書，我經營它，對發生的事負有責任。」不過雖然祖克伯擔下責任，但他對臉書的運作仍舊保密， 即使他明白美國政府正考慮立法規範臉書和其他社群媒體平臺的運作——而這是政府迄今為止避 免涉入的事。 大眾對臉書的信心已經動搖。時間將考驗祖克伯能否重獲用戶信任，並滿足國會關注隱私的要 求。
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This month in history Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926. She was regarded as a sex symbol in 1950s.
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Racial Incident Caused Starbucks to Take Notice and Make Changes by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Starbucks is one of the most popular coffee shops in the world. People flock to these cafés during their busy days to relax or meet up with others. On April 12, however, a very different situation occurred at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, and this incident soon grabbed headlines all around the world. It all began when two black men, Nelson and Robinson, entered the Philadelphia Starbucks and sat down at a table. Nelson then asked if he could use the restroom. A store manager turned him down, explaining that Nelson wasn’t a paying customer. A few minutes later, Nelson and Robinson were approached at their table by a Starbucks employee, who asked if they needed any help. The two men explained that they were waiting for another person for a business meeting. Another few minutes later, the Philadelphia police arrived, and the two men were arrested for trespassing. The incident was caught on smartphone camera by a customer in the café, and the video of the two men being taken away in handcuffs quickly went viral. In the video, some white customers can be seen asking the police why these two black men were being arrested. Though the men were released later that night, outrage over the incident quickly grew. Not long after, protests began to be held at Starbucks cafés in different parts of America, and some began to call for a boycott of the entire chain. In response, the CEO of Starbucks appeared in a video and apologized for the incident, with a statement about closing 8,000 stores for an afternoon of training on “unconscious bias” on May 29.
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) 2. In the video mentioned in the passage, what can the white customers be seen doing when the two black men were arrested? (A) The white customers can be seen yelling at the two men being arrested. (B) The while customers can be seen helping the police to arrest the two men. (C) The white customers can be seen ordering coffee and ignoring the situation at the café. (D) The white customers can be seen questioning the police about why the men were being arrested.
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) 3. What did Starbucks plan to do on May 29 in response to the incident? (A) Shut down 8,000 stores for a day of racial training for employees. (B) Give free coffee to every customer at each store for one hour. (C) Offer jobs to those who want to work at the Philadelphia Starbucks. (D) Close the Philadelphia store where the incident occurred for one year.
Vocabulary and Phrases phr. 會面
1. meet up
2. grab (the) headlines 3. turn down
6. outrage [α5τ&ρεδΖ] n. [U] 憤慨，憤怒 phr. 成為頭條新聞
phr. 拒絕
4. trespass [τρΕσπ1σ] vi. 非法入侵 5. go viral
7. protest [προτΕστ] n. [C][U] 抗議 8. boycott [βΟΙ&κΑτ] n. [C] 拒絕購買，抵制，杯葛 9. bias [βαΙ1σ] n. [C][U] 偏見
phr. 迅速流傳開來，爆紅
Words for Recognition 1. Philadelphia [&φΙλ1δΕλφϕ1] n. 費城
2. handcuffs [η8ν(δ)&κ⊥φσ] n. pl. 手銬
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Tsai Makes an Important Trip to Swaziland in Africa by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Tsai Ing-wen has been president of Taiwan for almost two years, after taking office in May of 2016. During the past two years, she has been busy with many important matters, __1__ domestic issues and economic concerns. This April, however, Tsai finally managed to __2__ some time out of her busy schedule to make her first trip to Africa as Taiwan’s president. On this trip, Tsai visited Swaziland, spending four days and three nights there. Swaziland is one of Taiwan’s most important allies, and the two countries have had diplomatic relations ever since Swaziland became independent in 1968. In fact, Swaziland is the only country in southern Africa that has chosen to __3__ diplomatic relations with Taiwan instead of the People’s Republic of China. Swaziland is actually a very small country, with a size of just 17,363 square kilometers __4__. It is completely landlocked, though it does have four distinct climatic regions. With a variety of nature reserves, conservation areas, and wildlife reserves, Swaziland is home to a wide range of birds and animals, including endangered species like the South-central black rhinoceros. Though Swaziland has elections and an active parliament, it is an absolute monarchy. Mswati III is the current king, and his mother, Ntombi Tfwala, is the current queen mother. She oversees the important Umhlanga, or the Reed Dance ceremony, an annual eight-day event that involves tens of thousands of unmarried Swazi women. Surprisingly to some, King Mswati III practices polygamy. He has fifteen wives, the first two of which were selected for him by government officials, and twenty-three children. Unfortunately, Swaziland does have some problems, including health issues like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. In addition, the country’s people have a very low life expectancy of just around 50 years. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Tsai traveled to Swaziland—to __5__ how the health, infrastructure, and agriculture programs that Taiwan has funded are helping the people of this African nation. After all, according to Tsai, Swaziland and Taiwan are “sworn brothers” with very close ties.
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. ally [8λαΙ] [C] 盟國，盟邦 2. diplomatic relations
8. absolute [8βσ1&λυτ] adj. 專制的，獨裁的
phr. 外交關係
9. annual [8νϕ51λ] adj. 一年一度的
3. distinct [δΙστΙ9κτ] adj. 截然不同的
10. involve [ΙνϖΑλϖ] vt. 使參加，使參與
4. endangered [ΙνδενδΖ2δ] adj. 瀕臨絕種的
11. HIV [&ετΣαΙϖι] n. [U] 愛滋病毒
5. species [σπιΣΙζ] n. [C] 物種
12. AIDS [εδζ] n. [U] 愛滋病
6. rhinoceros [ραΙνΑσ1ρ1σ] n. [C] 犀牛
13. tuberculosis [τϕυ&β3κϕ1λοσΙσ] n. [U] 結核病
7. parliament [πΑρλ1µ1ντ] n. [C] 議會，國會
Words for Recognition 1. landlocked [λ8νδ&λΑκτ] adj. (國家等)不靠海的
6. polygamy [π1λΙΓ1µΙ] n. [U] 一夫多妻(制)
2. monarchy [µΑν2κΙ] n. [C] 君主國
7. life expectancy
3. queen mother
n. sing. 現任國王之母，皇太后 8. infrastructure [Ινφρ1&στρ⊥κτΣ2] n. [C][U] 基 礎建設
4. oversee [&οϖ2σι] vt. 監督 5. Umhlanga
n. [C][U] 預期壽命
n. 蘆葦節
9. sworn [σωΟρν] adj. 堅定不移的
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種族事件促使星巴克留意並做出改變 星巴克是全球最受歡迎的咖啡館之一。人們在忙碌的日子中湧進店裡抒壓，或與人相約見面。 但在 4 月 12 日，費城星巴克發生一個非常不同的狀況，而且這起事件很快就搶占了世界新聞頭條。 事情緣起於尼爾森和羅賓遜這兩名黑人進入費城星巴克在一個桌位坐下。然後尼爾森詢問可否 使用洗手間，店經理以尼爾森沒有消費為由拒絕了他。幾分鐘後，一位星巴克員工靠近他們的桌位， 問他們是否需要任何協助。這兩名男子解釋，他們在等另一個人來談生意。又過了幾分鐘後，費城 警方到場將這兩名男子以非法入侵的罪名逮捕。 這起事件被咖啡店內另一位顧客用智慧手機拍下，而兩名男子被上銬帶走的影片迅速流傳開 來。在影片裡，可以看到一些白人顧客問警方，為什麼逮捕這兩名黑人。 雖然兩名男子當晚稍後獲釋了，但這起事件所激起的民怨迅速升高。沒多久，美國各地的星巴 克咖啡店前開始出現抗議活動，而且開始有人呼籲全面抵制這家連鎖企業。 星巴克執行長為這起事件作出回應，他在一段影片中露面道歉，並且表明將在 5 月 29 日下午 關閉 8,000 家星巴克分店，就「潛意識偏見」進行員工訓練。
蔡英文到非洲史瓦濟蘭進行重要訪問 蔡英文自 2016 年 5 月上任以來，已經擔任臺灣總統將近兩年。在這段期間，她一直忙於許多 重要事務，特別是國內議題和經濟問題。不過，今年 4 月蔡英文終於在百忙之中抽出一點時間，首 次以臺灣總統的身分造訪非洲。 蔡英文這次出訪史瓦濟蘭，在當地待了停留四天三夜。史瓦濟蘭是臺灣最重要的盟邦之一，自 史瓦濟蘭 1968 年獨立以來，兩國即已建交外交關係。事實上，史瓦濟蘭是非洲南部唯一一個選擇 與臺灣、而非與中華人民共和國維持邦交的國家。 史瓦濟蘭實際上是一個非常小的國家，總面積僅 17,363 平方公里；雖然是個不折不扣的內陸 國，卻有著四種截然不同的氣候區。史瓦濟蘭有各種自然保護區、生態保育區和野生動物保護區， 是多種鳥獸的棲息地，包括中南部黑犀牛等瀕臨滅絕的物種。 史互濟蘭雖然有選舉和正常運作的議會，但卻是個君主專制國家。恩史瓦帝三世是現任國王， 而他的母親恩彤碧為現任王母，她負責監督重要的蘆葦節儀式。蘆葦節是一項為期八天的年度盛 事，有成千上萬名史瓦濟蘭的未婚女性參加。令有些人驚訝的是，恩史瓦帝三世國王實行一夫多妻 制。加上政府官員為他挑選的頭兩位妻子，他共有 15 位妻子，以及 23 名子女。 不幸的是，史瓦濟蘭其實有一些問題，包括愛滋病毒/愛滋病和結核病等健康問題。此外，史 國人民的預期壽命很短，只有 50 歲左右。 也許這是蔡英文出訪史瓦濟蘭的原因之一——去看看臺灣資助的衛生、基礎建設和農業專案， 如何幫助這個非洲國家的人民。畢竟根據蔡英文的說法，史瓦濟蘭與臺灣的關係就像「拜把兄弟」 一樣密切。
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This month in history On June 25, 1950, the Korean War broke out when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel.
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North and South Korea Take Steps on the Road to Peace by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
It has been many decades since the Korean Peninsula has barely known peace. Following World War II, the victorious powers drew a line on a map along the 38th parallel, splitting Korea into North and South. The political move caused heartbreak, tearing families apart. A few years later, the Korean War started. The conflict saw the North, supported by the USSR (now Russia) engaged in bitter fighting with the South, backed by the United States. When the hostilities ended in 1953, no official peace agreement was signed, meaning the two Koreas have technically remained at war ever since. Although Koreans have always shared a common language, a common history, and a common culture, deep distrust has separated the leaders of North and South Korea since the war. The border, known as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), is enforced by heavily armed troops staring each other down as they keep watch. The mood there is always tense and occasionally shots are fired when one side provokes the other. The threat of war is constant. There is hope, however, the divided Koreas can reconcile. South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, and his counterpart in the North, Kim Jong-un have met for the first time. This wasn’t merely symbolic, as the two leaders discussed signing a peace agreement to formally end the war. They also declared they would shut down their respective nuclear weapons development programs and eliminate their existing stocks of missiles. If they can follow through on these pledges, peace on the Korean Peninsula could finally become a reality.
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) 2. According to the passage, which topic was NOT mentioned as something discussed at the meeting between the two leaders? (A) Shutting down nuclear weapons development programs. (B) Eliminating existing stocks of nuclear missiles. (C) Signing a peace agreement to formally end the Korean War. (D) Reuniting families that were torn apart after WWII.
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) 3. Why is there a constant threat of war breaking out again between North and South Korea? (A) The leaders of the two Koreas have met for the first time recently. (B) Many families have been torn apart since the war ended in 1953. (C) North Korea agreed to shut down nuclear weapons development programs. (D) The DMZ is enforced by heavily armed troops and the mood there is usually tense.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. peninsula [π1νΙνσ1λ1] n. [C] 半島
9. provoke [πρ1ϖοκ] vt. 激怒，挑釁
2. victorious [ϖΙκτορΙ1σ] adj. 獲勝的，勝利的
10. reconcile [ρΕκ1ν&σαΙλ] vi. 和解，和好
3. parallel [π8ρ1&λΕλ] n. [C] 緯線
11. counterpart [κα5ντ2&πΑρτ] n. [C] 職位相當的人
4. split [σπλΙτ] vt. 使分裂
12. symbolic [σΙµβΑλΙκ] adj. 象徵性的
5. hostilities [ηΑστΙλ1τΙζ] n. pl. 交戰，戰爭
13. declare [δΙκλΕρ] vt. 宣布，聲明
6. distrust [δΙστρ⊥στ] n. [U] 不信任感，懷疑
14. respective [ρΙσπΕκτΙϖ] adj. 各自的
7. enforce [Ινφορσ] vt. 強化
15. eliminate [ΙλΙµ1&νετ] vt. 消除，除掉
8. occasionally [1κεΖ1νΛΙ] adv. 偶爾
Words for Recognition 1. USSR
n. 蘇聯
4. keep watch
phr. 站崗監視
2. demilitarize [διµΙλ1τ1&ραΙζ] vt. 使非軍事化 5. shut down phr. 使停止運作 3. stare down
phr. 逼視…，以目光壓倒…
6. follow through
phr. 實踐，貫徹到底
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What Will Happen to Tokyo if Mt. Fuji Erupts? by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Majestic Mt. Fuji inspires all who gaze upon its perfect cone shape with awe and profound feelings of peace. Yet deep beneath the mountain’s picturesque slopes, danger is brewing. It’s often forgotten, but Mt. Fuji is actually an active volcano. Although Japan’s most famous landmark hasn’t erupted for hundreds of years, an eruption is expected sometime in the future. As one would __1__, all levels of government are well-prepared to deal with a potential disaster. Only about 100 kilometers separates Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. If the mountain blows its top, scientists predict it will rain down a layer of ash that will __2__ vehicles, making driving impossible and bringing traffic to a halt. Flights in and out of the capital’s international airports will almost certainly be __3__, too. With ground transportation at a standstill, many commuters will be unable to get to work, so some businesses will likely have to shut down temporarily. This may lead to financial losses that can reach billions of dollars, depending on the eruption’s length. The economy will suffer, but the government’s plan reflects its priorities: ensuring public safety and __4__ food and water supplies. Since the ash cloud will threaten human health, people will naturally be __5__ to flee. With greater metropolitan Tokyo’s huge population, mass panic may lead to chaos. Evacuating millions of people in an orderly way will be a complicated task, but Japan’s security forces and emergency services are equipped to make it happen with carefully thought-out traffic control measures.
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. erupt [Ιρ⊥πτ] vi. (火山)爆發
9. eruption [Ιρ⊥πΣ1ν] n. [C][U] 火山爆發
2. majestic [µ1δΖΕστΙκ] adj. 宏偉壯麗的
10. disaster [δΙζ8στ2] n. [C] 災難
3. gaze [Γεζ] vi. 注視，凝視
11. reflect [ρΙφλΕκτ] vt. 反映，顯露
4. awe [Ο] n. [U] 敬畏
12. priority [πραΙΟρ1τΙ] n. [C] 優先考慮的事
5. picturesque [&πΙκτΣ1ρΕσκ] adj. 美麗如畫的
13. metropolitan [&µΕτρ1πΑλ1τΝ] adj. 大都會的
6. brew [βρυ] vi. 醞釀，即將發生
14. evacuate [Ιϖ8κϕ5&ετ] vt. 疏散
7. volcano [ϖΑλκενο] n. [C] 火山
15. orderly [Ορδ2λΙ] adj. 有秩序的
8. landmark [λ8νδ&µΑρκ] n. [C] 地標
16. complicated [κΑµπλ1&κετΙδ] adj. 複雜的
Words for Recognition 1. rain down
phr. 如雨般大量落下
3. emergency services n. pl. 緊急應變單位
2. standstill [στ8νδ&στΙλ] n. sing. 靜止，停頓
4. thought-out [ΤΟτα5τ] adj. 經過考慮的
Did You Know? Lanyu, aka Orchid Island, lying in the Pacific Ocean, southeast of Taiwan, is a popular tourist attraction. Besides taking photos of flying fish and Tao traditional canoes, tourists can watch beautiful sunrise, enjoy snorkeling, observe wildlife such as owls, visit the traditional underground houses of the Tao people, and experience even many other interesting activities. However, this popularity also brings problems to the local people. They hope tourists will stop staring at those who are in traditional dress or even trespassing on their traditional underground houses. Tourists are expected to stay clear of their traditional canoes as well. It is also hoped that tourists can keep their voice down after ten o’clock at night. In addition, tourists are encouraged to reduce the amount of trash, especially by producing less waste. People are advised to use reusable rather than disposable tableware. Even better, if tourists can bring trash back to Taiwan for disposal, it will help a lot to protect and sustain the environment of Lanyu. Visit https://goo.gl/hwFJGx or scan the picture with COCOAR2 for more information about Lanyu.
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南北韓採取行動邁上和平之路 朝鮮半島已經幾十年不知和平為何物。第二次世界大戰之後，獲勝的列強在地圖上沿著 38 度 線畫了一條線，將韓國分作南北兩半。這個政治舉動造成許多家庭被拆散而心碎痛苦。幾年後，韓 戰爆發。在這場衝突中，由蘇聯（現在的俄羅斯）所支持的北韓，與美國所支持的南韓陷入苦戰。 這場戰爭在 1953 年結束時，並未正式簽署和平協議，因此嚴格說來，兩韓從那時起就一直處於戰 爭狀態。 雖然兩韓一直都有共同的語言、歷史和文化，但是自從交戰以來，南北韓領導人都極度不信任 對方而互不往來。在號稱非軍事區的邊界上有全副武裝的部隊站崗，彼此都緊盯著對方不放。那裡 的氣氛總是很緊繃，彼此偶爾還會挑釁地向對方開火。戰爭的威脅一直都在。 不過，分裂的兩韓可能有望和解。南韓總統文在寅和北韓領導人金正恩首度會面了。這次會面 並非只是象徵性的碰面，因為兩人還討論了簽署正式停戰的和平協議。他們也宣布，將結束各自的 核武開發計畫，並裁減現有的飛彈庫存。如果他們能信守這些承諾，朝鮮半島的和平就終於可望實 現了。
如果富士山火山爆發，東京會發生什麼事？ 雄偉的富士山啟發所有懷著敬畏和沉靜的心情眺望其完美錐形的人們。然而，在風景如畫的富 士山坡下，醞釀著危機。人們常忘記富士山其實是一座活火山。儘管日本這個最知名的地標已數百 年未曾爆發，但在未來的某個時間點可能發生。可想而知，各級政府已經做好因應潛在災難的準備。 富士山和東京之間僅相距約 100 公里。科學家預測如果富士山爆發，將會降下一層火山灰覆蓋 車輛，車輛將難以行駛，導致交通停滯。出入首都國際機場的航班也幾乎可以確定會停飛。由於地 面交通停擺，許多通勤族無法上班，所以一些公司可能必須暫時停業，而端視噴發時間的長短而定， 這將導致可能高達數十億美元的財務損失。經濟會遭殃，但政府的計畫反映出其優先考量為確保公 共安全無虞，並且不會中斷食物和用水的供應。 由於火山灰雲會威脅人體健康，因此人們自然會傾向逃離。由於東京大都會區人口龐大，大規 模的恐慌將導致混亂。要讓數百萬人依序疏散會是一項浩大的工程，但日本的安全部隊和相關急難 救助單位已做好準備，將以仔細研擬過的交通管制措施全力以赴。
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The Little Prince adapted by Joseph E. Schier from “Le Petit Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A pilot had an accident during flight and was forced to land his plane in the Sahara Desert. Far away from civilization, his plane had a broken engine, and he had only enough water to last him a week. He was surprised when one morning he met a small boy he called the little prince. This boy awakened the pilot by asking him to draw a picture of a sheep. The pilot, puzzled by the sudden appearance of the boy, told the little prince that he did not know how to draw. As a child, the pilot once drew a picture of a boa constrictor that had eaten an elephant. When adults saw his picture, they thought it looked like a hat. Discouraged, the pilot gave up drawing. When he recreated this drawing for the little prince, though, the boy said, “I do not want an elephant inside a boa constrictor . . . Draw me a sheep.” The pilot drew pictures of sheep for the boy, but the boy wasn’t satisfied with them. So, the pilot drew a box and said that the sheep was inside it. The little prince preferred that picture to the others and said, “That is exactly the way I wanted it!” The boy had many questions for the pilot, but when the pilot asked questions, the little prince would not answer them. As the pilot talked with the little prince, he learned the boy had come from a very small planet, really an asteroid. On his tiny planet, the little prince had three little volcanoes, all smaller than a footstool, and a rose that he loved. He explained to the pilot that he needed a sheep to help him keep baobab trees from growing too big and taking over his planet. Then the little prince asked the pilot if sheep ate flowers. The pilot responded that sheep would eat anything they could reach. This made the prince unhappy, because on his planet, there was a rose that he loved. The rose, the little prince explained,
2｜News Messenger was very beautiful, but very naive. He cared for her, giving her water and sheltering her from the wind. However, the rose was quite vain, and she made the little prince doubt her. Because of this, the prince decided to leave his planet and go traveling. The prince told the pilot that after putting his asteroid in order, he left the planet with a flock of migrating birds. During his travels, he visited six other small planets, and each one had a very unique character on it. The first planet the prince visited was inhabited by a proud king. The king had authority to rule, but there was no one to rule over on his planet. After some time, the prince wanted to be on his way, but he didn’t want to offend the king. As a result, he asked the king to order him to leave. Instead, the king called out that he had made the little prince his ambassador. The little prince said to himself, “The grown-ups are very strange.” Upon arriving at the second planet, the little prince met a very conceited man. The man believed the prince visited the planet in order to admire him. Speaking of himself, the man said he was the most handsome, intelligent, richest and best-dressed man on the planet. To this, the little prince said, “But you’re the only one here!” Once again, thinking that grown-ups were quite odd, the prince set off. On the third planet, the prince found a tippler. The prince asked the man why he was drinking, and the man said he was doing it because he was ashamed. “Ashamed of what?” asked the prince. “Ashamed of drinking,” the tippler replied. The prince left the planet, saying that grown-ups were “certainly very, very odd.” The fourth planet was occupied by a very busy businessman. He spent all his time counting the stars, which he claimed to own. The little prince told the man that he owned a flower and some volcanoes, and he was of use to them because he cared for them. He said the businessman could be of no use to the stars, and this left the man speechless. Thinking the businessman odd, the little prince left the planet and journeyed on. The fifth planet the prince visited was the smallest, and on it there was a lamplighter. The man followed the orders of his job, which were to light the streetlights in the evening and put them out in the morning. However, his planet turned from day to night every minute, so the man never had any rest. Unfortunately, the planet was too small for two people, so the prince kept on with his travels. When the little prince arrived at the sixth planet, he met a geographer who exclaimed, “Oh, look! Here is an explorer!” He told the prince that his job was to write down what explorers told him. The little
News Messenger｜3 prince described the volcanoes and his beautiful rose, but the geographer said that he didn’t want to know about the flower, because it was ephemeral. When the little prince asked what the word “ephemeral” meant, the geographer said “. . . in danger of a speedy disappearance.” Hearing this, the little prince thought of his rose, which he had left alone on his planet. Arriving on Earth, the little prince found himself in a desert in Africa, where he met a snake. Speaking to the little prince, the snake said he was a very powerful creature that could send people back to where they came from. Pitying the prince, the snake did not bite him and promised to send the little prince back to his home planet someday. After walking for a long time through sand and rocks, the prince finally came across a road, which always leads to where men live. There, he found a rose garden. All of the roses looked like the rose on his planet, and this made him very sad. His rose was not unique! The little prince then lay down on the grass and cried. At that very moment, a fox appeared. The prince asked the fox to come and play with him, as he thought the fox was a very pretty animal. The fox said that he could not play with the prince, though, because he wasn’t tamed. The prince asked the fox what “tame” meant. “It means to establish ties,” the fox replied. He told the prince that if he were tamed, he would not be like all the other foxes in the world. He would have a special relationship with the prince, and the two would then need each other. Then, the fox taught the little prince how to tame him. The boy couldn’t do it by talking, but by coming to see him every day, sitting a bit closer each time. The little prince told the fox that he knew a flower, and the flower had tamed him. For the little prince, the lesson the fox taught him was that the rose he loved actually was unique, because it was different from all the other roses in the universe. Then the fox gave the prince a parting gift when he said, “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose.” At this point, the prince started to tell the pilot more about the fox’s lesson. The pilot stopped the prince and said that he was out of water and dying of thirst. The prince was also thirsty, so the two went walking in the desert, hoping to find a well. As they walked, the pilot began to understand what the little prince had said to him. The pilot realized that what gives things beauty is also invisible. For the prince, the stars held a flower that he loved but couldn’t see. For the pilot, the desert held a well that was hidden from their sight. During their journey, the little prince fell asleep, and the pilot carried the boy in his arms.
4ď˝œNews Messenger At daybreak, the pilot and the little prince found a well, and they happily drank from it. Then, the pilot returned to his plane and was able to fix it. The pilot knew he would return home. After this, the little prince allowed the snake to bite him, and he was sent home to his little planet as well. The little prince told the pilot that although they parted from each other, the stars would always remind him of the well and the water the pilot gave him to drink. And whenever the pilot looked at the stars, he would hear the little prince laughing.
Reading Comprehension (
) 1. What did the little prince ask the pilot to draw when they first met each other? (A) A hat.
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(B) A sheep.
(C) A box.
(D) A snake.
) 2. Why did the little prince leave his planet and go traveling? (A) Because the rose he loved was vain and made him doubt her. (B) Because baobab trees grew too big and took over his planet. (C) Because he wanted to ask the pilot to draw a picture for him. (D) Because there were too many volcanoes on his planet.
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) 3. According to the passage, why was the little prince so sad that he cried after arriving on Earth? (A) The little prince was dying of thirst in the desert. (B) The snake didn’t bite him and send him back to his home planet. (C) He found a garden of roses and thought that his rose was not unique. (D) The pilot told him that sheep would eat flowers or anything they could reach.
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) 4. According to the passage, who did the little prince NOT meet on his journey? (A) A geographer who was drinking and felt ashamed of it. (B) A man whose job was to light and put out the streetlights. (C) A proud king who had no one to rule over on his planet. (D) A businessman who was busy counting the stars.
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) 5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) The fox said the rose the prince loved was different from all the other roses in the universe. (B) The pilot gave up drawing when he was a child because he was discouraged by adults. (C) The little prince left the fifth planet because he thought the man living on it was odd. (D) The little prince left his planet and went traveling with a flock of migrating birds.
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. last [λ8στ] vt. 夠(人)用(一段時間)
12. offend [1φΕνδ] vt. 觸怒，得罪，冒犯
2. discouraged [δΙσκ3ΙδΖδ] adj. 灰心喪氣的
13. conceited [κ1νσιτΙδ] adj. 自負的，自大的
phr. 放棄
3. give up
phr. 阻止，遏止，避免
4. keep . . . from . . . 5. take over
14. intelligent [ΙντΕλ1δΖ1ντ] adj. 聰明的
phr. 接管，掌控
15. speechless [σπιτΣλ1σ] adj. 啞口無言的 16. unfortunately [⊥νφΟρτΣ1νΙτλΙ] adv. 不幸地
6. naive [νΑιϖ] adj. 天真的；幼稚的；涉世不深的 17. exclaim [Ικσκλεµ] vt., vi. 喊叫，大叫 7. care for
phr. 照顧
18. explorer [Ικσπλορ2] n. [C] 探險家 phr. 偶然發現；巧遇
8. shelter [ΣΕλτ2] vt. 保護，庇護
19. come across
9. vain [ϖεν] adj. 自負的；虛榮的
20. essential [1σενΣ1λ] adj. 非常重要的
10. migrate[µαΙΓρετ] vi.(鳥類等隨季節變化)遷徙 21. daybreak [δε&βρεκ] n. [U] 破曉，黎明 11. unique [ϕυνικ] adj. 獨特的
Words for Recognition n. 撒哈拉沙漠
1. the Sahara Desert
11. be of use to
phr. 對…有用，有幫助
2. boa constrictor [βο1 κ1ν&στρΙκτ2] n. [C] 紅尾蚺
12. lamplighter [λ8µπ&λαΙτ2] n. [C] 點燈人
3. recreate [&ρικρΙετ] vt.使再現
13. streetlight [στριτ&λαΙτ] n. [C] 路燈
4. asteroid [8στ1&ρΟΙδ] n. [C] 小行星
14. put out
5. footstool [φ5τ&στυλ] n. [C] 腳凳
15. geographer [δΖιΑΓρ1φ2] n. [C] 地理學家
6. baobab [βεο&β8β] n. [C] 猴麵包樹，猢猻木
16. ephemeral [1φΕµ1ρ1λ] adj. 朝生暮死的
7. be on one’s way
phr. 動身，啟程，開始旅程
8. grown-up [Γρον&⊥π] n. [C] 成人，大人 9. set off
phr. 啟程，出發
2. A
17. speedy [σπιδΙ] adj. 迅速的 18. parting [πΑρτΙ9] adj. 臨別的，離別時的 19. invisible [ΙνϖΙζ1βΛ] adj. 肉眼看不見的
10. tippler [τΙπλ2] n. [C] 酒鬼
閱讀測驗解答：1. B
phr. 熄滅…
3. C
2. A
3. C
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Translation
小王子 一名飛行員在飛行途中出了意外，被迫將飛機降落在撒哈拉沙漠。在這個遠離文明世界的地 方，他的飛機引擎故障，而他的水只夠撐一週。一天早上，他意外遇見一名他稱之為小王子的小男 孩。這個男孩叫醒飛行員，要求他畫一隻羊的圖。 小男孩突然出現令飛行員很困惑，他告訴小王子他不知道怎麼畫畫。飛行員小時候曾畫過一隻 吃掉大象的紅尾蚺。大人們看到他的畫時，覺得那看起來像是一頂帽子。飛行員很氣餒便放棄了繪 畫。然而，當他為小王子再次畫出這幅圖時，男孩卻說： 「我不要一頭在大蟒蛇肚子裡的大象…畫 一隻羊給我。」 飛行員為男孩畫羊，但男孩並不滿意那些畫作。所以，飛行員畫了個盒子，說羊在裡面。小王 子喜歡這幅畫勝過其他幅，他說： 「這正是我想要的樣子！」 男孩問了飛行員許多問題，但飛行員問小王子問題時，小王子都不回答。飛行員和小王子說話 時，得知他來自一個非常小的星球，其實就是顆小行星。在小王子的微小星球上，有三座比腳凳還 要小的小火山，以及一株他心愛的玫瑰。他向飛行員解釋，他需要一隻羊來幫他，以免猴麵包樹長 得太大稱霸他的星球。 小王子接著問飛行員羊吃不吃花，飛行員回答他，只要搆得著，羊什麼東西都吃。這讓小王子 不開心，因為在他的星球上，有株他深愛的玫瑰。小王子解釋，那株玫瑰非常美麗，但不諳世事。 他照顧她，為她澆水，保護她不讓她受風寒。然而，那株玫瑰相當自負，讓小王子心生疑惑。因此， 小王子決定離開他的星球去旅行。 小王子告訴飛行員，在打理好他的小行星後，他就和一群候鳥離開他的星球。在旅程中，他造 訪了另外六個小行星，這些小行星上各有一個特別的人。 小王子造訪的第一個星球住著一位驕傲的國王。國王有統治權，但他的星球沒有人可供他統 治。一段時間後，小王子想繼續他的旅程，但他不想冒犯國王，所以他請求國王下令他離開，但卻 反而被國王任命為大使。小王子心想： 「大人們真奇怪。」 小王子一抵達第二個星球就遇見一個非常自負的男人。那人認為小王子來訪是因為仰慕他。談 起自己時，那男人說他是星球上最英俊、最聰慧、最富有且最會打扮的人。小王子對此說道： 「但 這裡只有你一個人！」再次覺得大人相當奇怪的小王子於是啟程離開。 小王子在第三個星球上發現一個醉漢。小王子問那個男人為什麼喝酒，男人說這麼做是因為他 覺得丟臉。小王子問： 「為了什麼覺得丟臉？」醉漢回答： 「因為酗酒丟臉。」小王子離開那個星球， 覺得大人「真的非常非常奇怪」 。 第四個星球住著一個非常忙碌的商人，他花了他所有的時間來數星星，並聲稱擁有那些星星。 小王子告訴那個商人他擁有一株花和幾座火山，他照顧它們，所以對它們有所助益。他說商人對那 些星星毫無助益，這令商人啞口無言。小王子覺得這商人怪怪的，於是離開那個星球繼續旅行。 小王子造訪的第五個星球是最小的，上面住了個點燈人。這個男人按照工作指示，每晚點亮路
News Messenger｜7 燈，並在早上熄燈。然而，他的星球每分鐘都在日夜交替，所以男人從來沒休息過。不幸的是，這 個星球太小了，不適合兩個人居住，所以王子繼續他的旅程。 當小王子到達第六個星球時，他遇到一位地理學家，那人驚呼： 「哦，看哪！來了一位探險家！」 他告訴小王子，他的工作是記錄探險家們告訴他的事。小王子描述了火山和他美麗的玫瑰，但地理 學家卻說他不想知道關於那朵花的事，因為它朝生暮死。小王子問「朝生暮死」是什麼意思，地理 學家說： 「…有迅速消失的危險。」小王子聽了就思念起他那被孤單留在星球上的玫瑰。 小王子來到地球，發現自己身在非洲的一個沙漠中，他在那裡遇到一條蛇。蛇對小王子說，牠 是非常強大的生物，能把人送回他們來的地方。那蛇可憐王子所以沒咬他，而且還承諾有朝一日會 送小王子回自己的星球。 在穿過沙土和岩石走了很久之後，小王子終於找到一條通往人類居住地的道路。他在那裡發現 一座玫瑰園，所有的玫瑰看起來都像他星球上的那朵玫瑰，這讓他非常傷心。他的玫瑰不是獨一無 二的！小王子於是躺在草地上哭泣。 就在此時，一隻狐狸出現了。小王子覺得狐狸很漂亮，所以要狐狸和他一起玩。但狐狸說不能 陪他玩，因為牠沒有被馴服。小王子問狐狸「馴服」是什麼意思。 狐狸回答： 「意思是建立關係。」牠告訴小王子，如果牠被馴服了，就不會和世上其他狐狸一 樣。牠將會和小王子有特別的感情，兩人將會需要彼此。接著，狐狸教小王子如何馴服牠。他不能 靠花言巧語，而是必須每天來看望牠，每次坐得近一些。 小王子告訴狐狸他認識一朵花，而且這朵花馴服了他。對小王子而言，狐狸教導他的是，他愛 上的玫瑰的確是獨一無二的，因為它不同於宇宙裡所有其他的玫瑰。然後，狐狸說了一段話做為給 小王子的告別禮物： 「只有用心才能真正看見；真正重要的東西是眼睛所看不見的。是你花在玫瑰 上的時間，讓你的玫瑰變得如此重要。你對你馴服的東西負有永恆的責任。你要對你的玫瑰負責。」 此時，小王子開始跟飛行員說更多有關狐狸教他的事。飛行員攔住小王子，說他沒有水了而且 渴得要死。小王子也口渴，所以他們兩人走在沙漠裡，希望找到一口井。 他們行走時，飛行員開始明白小王子對他說的話。飛行員理解到，讓事物美麗的東西也是看不 見的。對小王子來說，星星上藏了朵他深愛但看不見的花。對飛行員來說，沙漠裡有口他們看不到 的水井。在他們步行時，小王子睡著了，飛行員將他抱在懷裡。 天亮時，飛行員和小王子發現一口井，他們開心地從井裡取水喝。然後，飛行員回去修好了飛 機，飛行員知道他能回家了。在這之後，小王子讓蛇咬他，並也被送回了他的小行星。小王子告訴 飛行員，雖然他們分道揚鑣，但星星會一直提醒他那口井，以及飛行員給他喝的水；而每當飛行員 仰望星星時，他都會聽到小王子的笑聲。
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Singapore and the Pressing Problem of Plastic by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Singapore enjoys a reputation as one of the cleanest places in Asia. The streets and beaches are mostly free of litter. Bringing chewing gum into the country is illegal and there’s a fine for failing to flush public toilets. Most of the city-state’s rubbish gets burned at designated facilities and then transported by boat to be dumped on an artificial island, Semakau Island. This offshore site is filling up with garbage faster than expected, however, as the population grows and Singaporeans consume more disposable products. There’s an urgent need to find ways to cope with waste. The majority of Singapore’s trash is plastic: bags, bottles, drinking straws, and takeaway food containers. The amount of plastic tossed away every day has increased by twenty percent in less than two decades. Government statistics also show that only around six percent of discarded plastic is currently recycled. Nearby China has imposed a ban on importing recyclable waste, so sending it there isn’t an option. Singapore is striving to become a “zero waste” nation, which would mean no more dumping on Semakau Island. To reach this goal, more recycling bins have been provided and a public awareness campaign is underway to increase recycling rates. Government funds has been allocated for private research into
sustainable
waste
management
technologies.
Businesses generating large volumes of waste must submit their plans for reducing product packaging. No ban on single-use bags has been announced yet, but Singapore may follow the lead of neighboring countries to solve the pressing problem of plastic.
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Reading Comprehension (
) 1. According to the passage, what happens to most of Singapore’s garbage at present? (A) It is recycled. (B) It is burned. (C) It is sent to Semakau Island and buried there. (D) It is sent to China and other neighboring countries.
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) 2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT something the government of Singapore is doing to become a “zero waste” nation? (A) Providing more recycling bins. (B) Educating the public about recycling. (C) Banning single-use bags, bottles, drinking straws, and takeaway food containers. (D) Allocating funds for private research into sustainable waste management technologies.
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) 3. According to the passage, which of the following is illegal in Singapore? (A) Burning garbage. (B) Using public toilets. (C) Importing chewing gum. (D) Offering plastic packaging.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. pressing [πρΕσΙ9] adj. 迫切的
8. cope [κοπ] vi. 妥善處理
2. reputation [&ρΕπϕ1τεΣ1ν] n. [C][U] 名聲
9. takeaway [τεκ1&ωε] adj. 外帶的
3. flush [φλ⊥Σ] vt. 沖(馬桶)
10. container [κ1ντεν2] n. [C] 容器
4. rubbish [ρ⊥βΙΣ] n. [U] 垃圾，廢棄物
11. discard [δΙσκΑρδ] vt. 丟棄
5. facility [φ1σΙλ1τΙ] n. [C] 設備，設施
12. recyclable [ρισαΙκλ1βΛ] adj. 可回收的
6. artificial [&Αρτ1φΙΣ1λ] adj. 人工的，人造的
13. allocate [8λ1&κετ] vt. 分配，撥(款)
7. disposable [δΙσποζ1βΛ] adj. 拋棄式的
14. sustainable [σ1στεν1βΛ] adj. 環保永續的
Words for Recognition 1. city-state [σΙτΙ&στετ] n. [C] 都市國家 2. Semakau Island
n. 實馬高島
3. offshore [ΟφΣΟρ] adj. 離岸的；海上的；近海的
4. Singaporean [&σΙ91πΟρΙ1ν] n. [C] 新加坡人 5. recycling bin n. 分類回收筒
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A Famous Ghost Town in China by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
As China’s population grows, urban sprawl is constant. Small villages __1__ into towns. Towns are swallowed up by nearby cities. As the numbers of residents multiply, the cities __2__ further by pushing their boundaries ever outward. One interesting exception, however, is the village of Houtouwan, on Shengshan Island in the East China Sea. Houtouwan was established in 1950 and was once a busy and thriving fishing village with a population around 3,000. Yet the village’s prosperity was not destined to last forever. Its remote location and rugged landscape make Houtouwan a difficult place to access. The rocky coastline is battered by crashing waves. At certain times of year, it’s too __3__ to land small boats on the shore. Being built on a steep hillside, there’s no proper road connecting Houtouwan to the closest neighboring town. The only way to get in and out of the village is by a winding footpath. Plus, as fishing boats got bigger, the village’s port proved too small to __4__ them, so boat captains began unloading their catches elsewhere. For these reasons, Houtouwan was abandoned in the 1990s. Since then, nature has taken over, slowly reclaiming the village. It sits empty, a ghost town of two- and three-story houses overgrown with creeping vines. Roofs have collapsed. Windows, with the glass long gone, peer out from behind the green like __5__ eye sockets. Visitors keep coming, though. For a fee, tourists can follow a circular walking loop to marvel at this village where time seems to have stopped.
Fill in the Blanks (A) swell (1)__________
(B) empty
(C) develop
(2)__________
(D) dangerous (3)__________
(E) accommodate (4)__________
(F) beautiful (5)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. sprawl [σπρΟλ] n. [C][U] 擴張；膨脹；擴展
7. footpath [φ5τ&π8Τ] n. [C] (鄉間)小路，步道
2. thriving [ΤραΙϖΙ9] adj. 興盛的
8. unload [⊥νλοδ] vt. 卸(貨)
3. prosperity [πρΑσπΕρ1τΙ] n. [U] 繁榮
9. abandon [1β8νδ1ν] vt. 遺棄，拋棄
4. destined [δΕστΙνδ] adj. 註定的
10. vine [ϖαΙν] n. [C] 藤蔓，攀緣植物
5. hillside [ηΙλ&σαΙδ] n. [C] (小山丘的)山腰，山坡
11. socket [σΑκΙτ] n. [C] (眼)窩
6. winding [ωαΙνδΙ9] adj. 彎曲的，迂迴曲折的
12. marvel [µΑρϖΛ] vi. 驚嘆，讚嘆
Words for Recognition 1. Houtouwan
n. 後頭灣(村)
2. Shengshan Island 3. East China Sea
4. reclaim [ρΙκλεµ] vt. 收回，取回，拿回
n. 嵊山島
5. overgrown [&οϖ2Γρον] adj. 雜草叢生的
n. 東海
6. loop [λυπ] n. [C] 環道
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新加坡的塑膠問題迫在眉睫 新加坡享有亞洲最乾淨的城市之一的美名，街道和海灘多半都沒有垃圾；帶口香糖入境是違法 的，使用公廁不沖水會被罰款。這個城市國家的大部分垃圾都送到指定地點焚化，然後用船運到人 工島嶼實馬高島掩埋。然而，由於新加坡人口增長，而且人民耗用的拋棄式產品變多了，這個海上 掩埋場飽和的速度比原本預想的還要快，迫切需要找到處置垃圾的方法。 新加坡的大多數垃圾是塑膠：包裝袋、瓶罐、吸管和食物的外帶容器。在不到 20 年的時間內， 每天丟棄的塑膠垃圾增加了 20%。官方數據也顯示，目前僅有 6%廢棄塑膠有回收。鄰近的中國已 經下令禁止進口可回收垃圾，所以把垃圾運過去並不可行。 新加坡正努力要成為「零垃圾」的國家，這表示以後不再到實馬高島掩埋垃圾。為了達成這個 目標，有更多回收箱被廣為設置，民眾意識活動也開始進行推廣，以增加回收率。政府已撥款資助 民間研究可永續發展的垃圾處理技術。會產生大量垃圾的企業必須提交減少產品包裝的計畫。新加 坡尚未宣布禁用一次性的包裝袋，但可能會追隨鄰近國家的腳步，以便解決急迫的塑膠垃圾問題。
位於中國的知名鬼城 中國的都市隨著人口增加而不斷擴張，小村莊發展成為城鎮，城鎮併入附近的城市，而由於居 民人數倍增，城市不斷地向外擴張邊界，膨脹得更厲害。 然而，東海嵊山島的後頭灣村是個有趣的例外。後頭灣村建於 1950 年，曾是個忙碌繁榮的漁 村，大約有 3,000 人口，但這裡的繁榮卻沒能永久持續。 後頭灣村因為地點偏遠以及山路崎嶇而難以到達。滔滔巨浪拍擊著岩岸，每年有些時段會因為 太過危險，小船不能停靠岸邊。後頭灣村建在陡峭的山坡上，與最近的城鎮之間沒有好走的連結道 路。出入村子只能靠一條羊腸小徑。另外，由於漁船愈來愈大，村莊的港口太小停不下，船長們因 此改往他處卸下漁獲。 由於這些原因，後頭灣村在 1990 年代被棄置。大自然從那時候接手，逐漸掌控這個村莊。這 是空無一人的鬼城，藤蔓爬滿兩、三層樓高的房舍。屋頂已經坍塌。早就沒了玻璃的窗戶，在一片 綠色後面向外張望，像是空洞的眼窩。不過，這裡一直有遊客到訪。遊客只要繳費就可以順著一條 環型步道繞行這個村子，讚嘆這個看似時光暫停的村莊。
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5G—The Next Step Forward in Wireless Communications by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Do you like to use your smartphone? If you are like most people, you probably use some type of wireless device, such as a cell phone or tablet, every day. And, if you are like most people, you probably want a fast and steady connection to the Internet. In this case, you will definitely be excited to hear that 5G will be arriving around the world very soon. Basically speaking, 5G stands for the “fifth generation” of mobile technology. Some call it “an entirely new form of wireless signal,” which has been built to be fast enough to keep up with all of the new devices that now require access to the Internet. In fact, some experts predict that in less than two years there will be more than 20 billion devices connected to the Internet. It should come as no surprise, then, that a new system like 5G is needed to replace the current 3G and 4G technology of today. It is estimated that 5G will become widely available around the world in 2020, and the United States, China, and South Korea are expected to take the lead in installing complete 5G networks. Already, many companies are taking steps to get their products ready for the new 5G standard, and a few have even introduced some products that are 5G-ready. Recently, however, a company in Finland surprised the world by announcing that it had just completed the world’s first commercial 5G network in late June. The network was launched with calls made by government officials on special 5G devices supplied by Huawei. What does all of this mean for us? Experts agree that we can definitely look forward to faster wireless connections in the near future. They also say that 5G will fuel the growth of the “Internet of Things” (IoT), with millions more devices, including smartphones, wearables, cars, and even homes, connected to the Internet.
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) 2. According to the experts, how many devices are expected to be connected to the Internet by 2020? (A) Less than 20 million. (B) More than 20 billion. (C) It will depend on how many 5G networks are completed by then. (D) The number is not mentioned specifically in the above passage.
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) 3. According to the passage, how was the world’s first commercial 5G network launched in Finland? (A) With a big parade and celebration in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. (B) With even more devices connected to the “Internet of Things” (IoT). (C) With a special sale on all 5G products in stores around the country. (D) With government officials making calls on special 5G devices.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. communications [κ1&µϕυνΙκεΣ1νζ] n. pl. 通訊 8. technology [τΕκνΑλ1δΖΙ] n. [C][U] 科技 phr. 跟上…
2. tablet [τ8βλΙτ] n. [C] 平板電腦
9. keep up with
3. Internet [Ιντ2&νΕτ] n. sing. 網際網路
10. estimate [Εστ1&µετ] vt. 估計
4. definitely [δΕφ1νΙτλΙ] adv. 肯定地，必然，當然 11. take the lead 5. stand for
phr. (縮寫等)代表…
phr. 領先，帶頭
12. network [νΕτ&ω3κ] n. [C] 網路
6. generation [&δΖΕν1ρεΣ1ν] n. [C] (產品等)…代 13. look forward to 7. mobile [µοβΛ] adj. 移動式的，(可)移動的
phr. 期待
14. fuel [φϕυ1λ] vt. 刺激，激發
Words for Recognition 1. wireless [ωαΙρλΙσ] adj. 無線的 2. come as no surprise 3. Huawei
phr. 不足為奇
n. 華為技術有限公司
4. Internet of Things (IoT)
n. 物聯網
5. wearables [ωΕρ1βΛζ] n. pl. 智慧型穿戴裝置
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A Closer Look at the World Cup Champions’ Curse by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Every four years, people around the world welcome the opportunity to watch what has become one of the biggest events in sports today—the FIFA World Cup. This year is certainly no exception. Tens of thousands __1__ to Russia to watch this soccer tournament in person and millions more in countries across the planet tuned in to watch the tournament on television and on the Internet. Without a doubt, the 2018 World Cup produced some unforgettable memories for soccer fans, with __2__ for fans of the winning country and tears of __3__ for fans of countries that were eliminated. Even those with just a casual interest in soccer also got caught up in “World Cup fever” and ended up staying up late to watch the matches. It is for these fans in particular that a colorful anecdote about the World Cup might be of special interest. Did you know that there is a curse associated with the World Cup? Some have called this “the curse of the defending World Cup champions.” To explain, since the 1930s, the country that has won the World Cup has been __4__ out of the next World Cup four years later. This has happened six times! In fact, this has actually __5__ four times in the last two decades, with 1998 champion France eliminated in 2002; 2006 champion Italy eliminated in 2010; and 2010 champion Spain eliminated in 2014. Now, in this year’s World Cup, defending champion Germany was eliminated after a shocking 2-0 loss to South Korea. This was especially surprising for many, since Germany is known for producing teams that are consistently competitive in international tournaments. So, after Germany became the latest victim of this curse in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, many are now wondering if the curse of the defending champions will strike again in 2022, when the World Cup is held in Qatar.
Fill in the Blanks (A) joy
(B) flocked
(C) sadness
(D) occurred
(E) knocked
(1)__________
(2)__________
(3)__________
(4)__________
(5)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases phr. 熬夜
1. curse [κ3σ] n. [C] 詛咒，魔咒
8. stay up
2. tournament [τ3ν1µ1ντ] n. [C] 錦標賽
9. in particular
3. tune in
phr. 收看
4. without (a) doubt
10. anecdote [8νΙκ&δοτ] n. [C][U] 軼事，趣聞 phr. 毫無疑問
11. be of special interest
5. unforgettable [&⊥νφ2ΓΕτ1βΛ] adj. 令人難忘的 6. get caught up in 7. end up
phr. 尤其，特別是
phr. 陷入…
phr. 特別有吸引力
12. defending [δΙφΕνδΙ9] adj. 衛冕的 13. consistently [κ1νσΙστ1ντλΙ] adv. 一貫地，一向
phr. 最後變成…
14. victim [ϖΙκτΙµ] n. [C] 受害者
Words for Recognition 1. FIFA [φιφ1] n. 國際足球總會 2. World Cup
3. in person
n. 世界盃足球賽
phr. 親自
4. Qatar [κΑτΑρ] n. 卡達
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5G——無線通訊的下一步 你喜歡用智慧型手機嗎？如果你跟大多數人一樣，很可能每天都在使用某種無線裝置，例如手 機或平板電腦。而且，如果你像大多數的人，應該會想要快速穩定地連上網路。在這種情況下，聽 到這個消息你一定會很開心：5G 很快就要問世了。 基本上，5G 代表「第五代」行動技術。有些人稱之為「一種全新的無線信號形式」 ，速度足以 跟上現在需要連網的所有新裝置。事實上，部分專家預測，在兩年內，連網裝置的數量就會超過 200 億臺。那麼，需要像 5G 這樣的新系統來取代目前的 3G 和 4G 技術，也就沒什麼好意外的了。 據估全球各地到了 2020 年都會廣泛使用 5G，而美國、中國和南韓可望在全面性的 5G 網絡建 置上拔得頭籌。許多公司已經採取步驟，要讓他們的產品準備好升級到新的 5G 標準，還有部分公 司甚至已經推出一些 5G 產品。 然而最近，芬蘭的一家公司宣布已在 6 月下旬完成全球第一個商用 5G 網路，令全世界倍感意 外。藉由政府官員使用華為提供的特殊 5G 設備打電話這樣的方式，該網路就此啟用。 這一切對我們來說有何意義？專家一致認為，我們絕對可以期待，在不久的將來，無線上網的 速度會更快。他們還說，5G 將促進「物聯網」的成長，包括智慧手機、穿戴設備、汽車，甚至是 住家在內的數百萬個裝置，全都將連上網際網路。
深入探討世界盃的冠軍魔咒 每隔四年，全球各地的人都很開心有機會觀賞當今最盛大的體育賽事之一——國際足球總會世 界盃足球賽。今年當然也不例外。成千上萬人親自跑到俄羅斯觀賽，還有數百萬人在世界各地打開 電視或上網看比賽。 毫無疑問，2018 年世界盃必然讓足球迷留下一些難以忘懷的回憶，贏球國家的球迷歡欣鼓舞， 被淘汰出局國家的球迷則黯然落淚。連偶然才關注足球的人也陷入了「世界盃狂熱」而熬夜看球賽。 世界盃的八卦軼事可能會特別引起這些粉絲的興趣。 你知道有個關於世界盃的魔咒嗎？有些人稱之為「世界盃冠軍的衛冕魔咒」 。說起來，自 20 世紀 30 年代以來，在世界盃奪冠的國家，都在四年後的世界盃賽中被淘汰出局。而這已經發生過 六次了！事實上，過去 20 年間就發生了四次：1998 年的冠軍法國隊在 2002 年慘遭滑鐵盧；2006 年的冠軍義大利隊在 2010 年被淘汰；2010 年的冠軍西班牙隊在 2014 年失利敗北。 如今，尋求衛冕的冠軍德國隊也在今年的世界盃賽中被淘汰出局，以 0 比 2 爆冷輸給南韓隊。 很多人感到特別意外，因為德國一向都以派出強隊參加國際賽事而聞名。 因此，在德國於 2018 年俄羅斯世界盃足球賽中成為魔咒的最新受害者之後，許多人好奇，等 到 2022 年在卡達舉行世界盃足球賽時，冠軍衛冕隊的魔咒會不會再次發威。
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What Happens to a Facebook User’s Account after Death? by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Have you ever wondered what happens to a Facebook user’s private personal data when he or she dies? A German court’s ruling on a case involving a fifteen-year-old Facebook user who was killed by a train in 2012 would answer this question. The girl’s grieving parents asked Facebook to allow them to access her Facebook account, including her message history, to try to uncover information about whether her death was an accident or a suicide. Facebook declined their request by citing its privacy policy, so the parents took the company to court. In the first trial, the parents argued the law should treat their daughter’s Facebook data the same way it would treat actual letters or diaries and give the content to them after her death. They successfully convinced a judge to order Facebook to grant them access. The judge stated that the parents of a minor had a right to know who their daughter communicated with before her death. Facebook appealed this decision, however. In the second trial, the Berlin Appeals Court was persuaded by the argument put forward by Facebook’s lawyers that telecommunications privacy is guaranteed by Germany’s Basic Law. Thus, the girl’s account has remained sealed. The family appealed this second decision, so Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court must now decide the matter once and for all. If the court sides with Facebook, the girl’s parents can only turn her page into a “memorial” where people can post messages or ask Facebook to delete their daughter’s account forever.
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) 2. Why did the parents want to access their daughter’s Facebook account? (A) They wanted to post some messages for her. (B) They agreed on telecommunication privacy. (C) They wanted to delete her Facebook account. (D) They tried to find out the reason behind her death.
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) 3. According to the passage, what would happen to actual letters or diaries written by a person after his or her death? (A) They would remain sealed forever. (B) They would be destroyed by the court. (C) They would be turned over to the family. (D) They would be turned into a lasting “memorial.”
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. grieving [ΓριϖΙ9] adj. 悲痛的
7. grant [Γρ8ντ] vt. 給與，授與(權利等)
2. decline [δΙκλαΙν] vi., vt. 婉拒
8. put forward
3. cite [σαΙτ] vt. 引證，引述
9. guarantee [&Γ8ρ1ντι] vt. 保障
4. take…to court
phr. 對…提告
phr. 提出(論點等)
10. once and for all
phr. 最後一次地；徹底地
phr. (在爭論等中)支持…
5. content [κΑντΕντ] n. [U] (網站等的)內容
11. side with
6. convince [κ1νϖΙνσ] vt. 說服
12. memorial [µ1µΟρΙ1λ] n. [C] 紀念物
Words for Recognition 4. Germany’s Basic Law n. 德國基本法
1. ruling [ρυλΙ9] n. [C] 裁決 2. the Berlin Appeals Court
n. 柏林高等法院
5. Federal Constitutional Court
3. telecommunications [&τΕλΙκ1&µϕυνΙκεΣ1νζ] n. pl. 電信(科技)
n. 聯邦憲法法院
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Out of Africa: Tracking Early Hominids’ Migration by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Africa is known as “the cradle of life”—the place where our prehuman ancestors first appeared. It was from there that the early hominids slowly walked across the land bridges that once __1__ the continents together, finally settling in other places. After dispersing that way, they gradually evolved over the centuries to become modern humans, or Homo sapiens. Until recently, the best information available was that this migration happened at least 1.8 million years ago. New evidence from China, however, suggests it might have happened 250,000 years earlier than was previously __2__. Nearly one hundred stone artifacts have been uncovered at Shangchen, China. Experts believe the __3__, which all show signs of being “worked” or intentionally chipped, may have been fashioned by primitive tool-makers and used for cutting and crushing. Tests conducted using specialized equipment revealed the stones and fragments are 2.1 million years old. They were found buried at different __4__ in the same spot, suggesting the site may have been a place where early hominids worked regularly, year after year. Bones of pigs and deer were found nearby, leading some scientists to speculate that the site may have been a hunting camp. This new discovery showed that early hominids traveled far by __5__ prey animals across the landscape. Without doubt, future work will provide more information about early hominids and their migration.
Fill in the Blanks (A) depths (1)__________
(B) artifacts
(C) sheltering
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(D) trailing
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(E) joined
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. migration [&µαΙΓρεΣ1ν] n. [C][U] (人群等)遷徙
7. primitive [πρΙµ1τΙϖ] adj. 原始的，遠古的
2. ancestor [8νσΕστ2] n. [C] 祖先
8. specialized [σπΕΣ1λ&αΙζδ] adj. 專業的
3. disperse [δΙσπ3σ] vi., vt. 分散，散開
9. fragment [φρ8Γµ1ντ] n. [C] 碎片，碎塊
4. gradually [Γρ8δΖ51λΙ] adv. 逐漸地
10. site [σαΙτ] n. [C] 地點，位置
5. intentionally [ΙντΕνΣ1νΛΙ] adv. 故意地
11. year after year
6. fashion [φ8Σ1ν] vt. (以手工)製作，塑造
12. prey [πρε] n. [U] 獵物
phr. 年復一年
Words for Recognition 1. hominid [ηΑµ1νΙδ] n. [C] 原始人類
3. Homo sapiens [ηοµοσεπΙ1νζ] n. [U] 智人
2. land bridge n. [C] 地峽，陸橋
4. Shangchen
n. 上陳遺址(位於中國陝西省)
Did You Know? Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near the Bay of Naples in Italy, erupted on August 24, 79 A.D., destroying the Roman city of Pompeii and killing most people who lived there. It has been estimated that the pyroclastic flow (火山碎屑流) from Mount Vesuvius, estimated as hot as 999°C, might have moved down the mountain as fast as 450 miles per hour. This eruption lasted more than 24 hours. The ancient Roman city was buried under volcanic ash and rock following the eruption. The volcanic debris turned the city into a time capsule. When the city was rediscovered and excavated almost two thousand years later, people were surprised to find that Pompeii was mostly intact underneath a thick layer of dust and debris. The remains of many buildings, artifacts, and victims were preserved the way they were in 79 A.D., exactly their final moment at the time of the eruption. The remains provided a record of everyday life in the ancient Roman civilization. With the help of these remains, archeologists uncovered the history of the lost city of Pompeii. Today, Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction. Tourists can walk through the streets of what was once the city of Pompeii. Visit https://goo.gl/Pma4QX or scan the picture with COCOAR2 for more information.
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臉書用戶過世後帳號怎麼辦？ 你是否曾經想過，臉書用戶過世後，其個人資料怎麼處理？2012 年時，一名 15 歲的臉書用戶 死於列車事故，德國法院針對她的案件所作的裁決，將能回答此一問題。那名女孩悲痛的雙親要求 臉書允許他們取得她的帳戶資料，包括她的訊息紀錄，以便找出相關線索來判斷她的死是意外還是 自殺。臉書以隱私政策為由婉拒，因此女孩的家屬將臉書告上法院。 一審時，家屬主張法律應當在他們的女兒死後，將她的臉書資料如同實體信件或日記那樣交給 他們。他們成功說服法官下令臉書給他們存取權。該名法官表示未成年子女的父母有權知道他們的 女兒生前和誰聯絡過。 然而，臉書對此裁決提出上訴。二審時，柏林高等法院採納臉書律師群所提出的論點，認為德 國基本法保障電信隱私。因此，這名女孩的帳戶繼續維持在封存的狀態。 女孩家屬對二審裁決提出上訴，所以現在德國聯邦憲法法院必須徹底解決這件案子。如果法院 站在臉書那邊，女孩家屬就只能將她的個人臉書頁面改成可供眾人貼文的「紀念」頁面，或者要求 臉書永久刪除她的帳戶。
離開非洲：追蹤早期原始人類的遷徙 非洲是眾所周知的「生命的搖籃」——我們的人類遠祖最早出現的地方。早期原始人類正是從 那裡開始，慢慢跨越一度連接各大陸的陸橋，最後在其他地方定居。這樣分散開後，又經過好幾個 世紀的演化，才逐漸成為現代人類或智人。 直至最近，最佳資訊顯示，這種遷徙發生在至少 180 萬年前。然而，中國出土的新證據指出， 這可能比先前以為的早 25 萬年發生。 在中國上陳遺址發現近百件石製工具。這些文物全都有被「琢磨」或故意鑿切的痕跡，專家相 信它們可能是原始工匠所製作，作為切割和搗壓之用。以專業設備進行的測試顯示，這些石頭和碎 片已有 210 萬年的歷史。它們被發現埋在同一地點、但不同深度，顯示該處可能是原始人類年復一 年在此固定活動的場所。附近也發現到豬骨和鹿骨，使得部分科學家推測此地可能是狩獵營地。 這項新發現顯示出早期原始人類追捕獵物而移動到遠處。無疑地，未來的研究會提供更多關於 早期原始人類及其遷徙的資訊。
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A Closer Look at the GDPR by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
If you are like most people these past few weeks, you have probably received a large number of emails from different websites and social media platforms letting you know that they have updated their privacy policies and terms of service. If you read a bit further, you may have noticed that these emails also mentioned something called the “GDPR.” But what exactly is this acronym, and how does it affect you? The GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation, which was established in European Union law to protect the privacy and data of European citizens. Although the regulation was adopted in April of 2016, a two-year transition period was set up to give technology companies a chance to comply with this new rule. On May 25, 2018, the GDPR officially went into effect, and harsh penalties were promised for those who failed to follow this regulation. In fact, on the very day that the GDPR became enforceable, Internet heavyweights like Google and Facebook were hit with complaints and multi-billion dollar lawsuits. These companies were accused of forcing users into sharing their personal data, which is a clear violation of the GDPR. Google and Facebook responded, however, by saying that they have actually updated their policies and practices to fall in line with the GDPR. A representative of Facebook even claimed that the company had spent the last eighteen months getting ready for the GDPR. Although the GDPR may be causing some problems for big tech companies, experts say that it is actually a very important step in the right direction for the protection and privacy of personal data. With this regulation, citizens in the EU have greater power to choose how (or even if) their data can be used by technology companies. In the long run, this will likely benefit Internet users not just in Europe, but also around the world.
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) 2. Why were big technology companies like Google and Facebook hit with complaints and lawsuits on May 25, 2018? (A) They mistakenly shared the data of millions of users with the public on that day. (B) They failed to take any action to comply with the rules and regulations in the GDPR. (C) They did not inform their users that they had changed their policies because of the GDPR. (D) They were accused of forcing users to share their private data with these platforms and services.
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) 3. According to the author, how is the GDPR affecting people in Europe and around the world? (A) People are given greater power over their own data. (B) It becomes more difficult to sign up for social media sites. (C) It is causing most people to delete their social media apps. (D) It becomes easier for people to use the Internet around the world.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. update [⊥πδετ] vt. 更新
7. penalty [πΕνΛτΙ] n. [C] 刑罰，懲罰
2. establish [Ιστ8βλΙΣ] vt. 設立
8. accuse [1κϕυζ] vt. 指控，控告
3. adopt [1δΑπτ] vt. 採用
9. fall in line with
4. transition [τρ8νζΙΣ1ν] n. [C][U] 過渡，轉變
10. representative [&ρΕπρΙζΕντ1τΙϖ] n. [C] 代表
5. set up
phr. 安排；設立
6. harsh [ηΑρΣ] adj. 嚴厲的
11. in the long run
phr. 遵守… phr. 從長遠看
12. benefit [βΕν1φΙτ] vt. 為…帶來好處
Words for Recognition 1. GDPR
n. 一般資料保護規範，個資保護法
2. acronym [8κρ1&νΙµ] n. [C] 首字母縮略語 3. European Union
n. 歐洲聯盟，歐盟
4. comply [κ1µπλαΙ] vi. 遵守
5. enforceable [ΙνφΟρσ1βΛ] adj. 強制的 6. heavyweight [ηΕϖΙ&ωετ] n. [C] 重量級人士 7. lawsuit [λΟ&συτ] n. [C] 訴訟
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South Korea Becomes a Cosmetics Leader by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
For many years, France was considered the world leader in cosmetics. Recently, __1__, another country has begun to be known for its innovative and high-quality beauty products. This country is South Korea. Around the world, women who want to look their best are now turning to Korean cosmetics. According to one report, South Korea has become one of the top 10 beauty markets in the world, with beauty product sales of more than US$13 billion in 2018 alone. South Korea is __2__ a leader when it comes to facial skin care products, with sales of just these products expected to exceed US$7 billion in just two years. Why are Korean cosmetics becoming so popular? Some say that it’s because Korean pop culture is currently so hot around the world, and many people want to look like the Korean celebrities they admire. Others say that South Korean consumers are very knowledgeable—and particular—about the cosmetics they buy. This has caused Korean companies to __3__ money into research to try to come up with the latest in advanced skin care technology and products. Some of these products have even been labeled “cosmeceuticals,” since they __4__ cosmetics with therapeutic ingredients, including traditional Korean herbs and even snail slime! However, a professor of dermatology at Seoul National University has an even simpler explanation for the popularity of Korean cosmetics. According to the professor, many of these products __5__ high SPF, which protects the skin from the sun, and this could account in large part for their effectiveness. Yet, the professor also believes that Korean companies will continue to push the envelope with regard to biotechnology and advancements in cosmetics science. So, if you want to look your best and try products that are at the cutting edge of technology, look no further than Korean cosmetics and consider making them a part of your beauty routine.
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(B) contain
(C) combine
(D) however
(E) definitely
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(2)__________
(3)__________
(4)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. cosmetics [κΑζµΕτΙκσ] n. pl. 化妝品
7. ingredient [ΙνΓριδΙ1ντ] n. [C] 成分
2. innovative [Ιν1&ϖετΙϖ] adj. 創新的
8. herb [(η)3β] n. [C] 藥草
3. facial [φεΣ1λ] adj. 臉部的
9. explanation [&Εκσπλ1νεΣ1ν] n. [C] 解釋
4. expect [ΙκσπΕκτ] vt. 預料
10. push the envelope
5. knowledgeable [νΑλΙδΖ1βΛ] adj. 有見識的
11. with regard to
phr. 挑戰極限
phr. 關於
6. particular [π2τΙκϕ1λ2] adj. 講究的；挑剔的 12. advancement [1δϖ8νσµ1ντ] n. [C][U] 發展
Words for Recognition 1. cosmeceuticals [&κΑζµ1σϕυτΙκΛζ] n. pl. 藥 用化妝品
4. dermatology [&δ3µ1τΑλ1δΖΙ] n. [U] 皮膚病學 5. SPF
2. therapeutic [&ΤΕρ1πϕυτΙκ] adj. 有療效的
n. 防曬係數
6. biotechnology [&βαΙοτΕκνΑλ1δΖΙ] n. [U] 生物 科技
3. slime [σλαΙµ] n. [U] (蝸牛等的)黏液
Did You Know? Mother Teresa, the Catholic nun who was formally declared a saint after her death, decided as early as 12 that she would become a missionary in India. She worked with the poor in Calcutta (now known as Kolkata). Mother Teresa dedicated her life to caring for the poor people, the orphans, and the dying patients in the slums. Moreover, she founded the order, the Missionaries of Charity, to look after abandoned babies and tend to the poor and dying in the slums of more than one hundred cities. Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, Mother Teresa became famous during her lifetime. She passed away at the age of 87 on September 5, 1997 and was canonized as Saint Teresa on September 4, 2016. Visit https://goo.gl/8cxGeU or scan the picture with COCOAR2 to learn more about Mother Teresa and look back on her life. Scan with COCOAR2 for more information!
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更深入探究 GDPR 如果過去幾週你和大多數人一樣，很可能已經收到一大堆來自不同網站和社群媒體平臺的電子 郵件，通知你他們更新了隱私政策和服務條款。如果你多看幾眼，可能有注意到，這些電子郵件也 提到了被稱作是 GDPR 的東西。但這個縮寫到底代表什麼，對你有何影響？ GDPR 是 General Data Protection Regulation「一般資料保護規範」的縮寫，這是歐盟為保護歐 洲公民的隱私和資料而制定的。儘管該法規於 2016 年 4 月通過，但設有兩年過渡期，以便科技公 司遵守新規。2018 年 5 月 25 日，GDPR 正式生效，言明未遵守規定者將受嚴懲。 事實上，就在 GDPR 生效的當天，谷歌和臉書等網路巨擘就被投訴了，還面臨數十億美元的 訴訟，這些公司被指控強迫用戶分享他們的個資，而這明顯違反 GDPR。 然而，谷歌和臉書回應，他們為了配合 GDPR 的規定，其實已經更新了政策和做法。臉書的 代表甚至聲稱，該公司過去 18 個月都在為 GDPR 做準備。 雖然 GDPR 可能給大型科技公司造成一些問題，但專家表示，這其實是朝保護隱私和個資的 正確方向邁出非常重要的一步。有了這個規定，歐盟公民有更大的權力，可選擇科技公司如何（或 甚至能否）使用他們的資料。就長期而言，受惠的將不僅只有歐洲的網路用戶，對全球各地的網路 用戶都將有所助益。
南韓成為化妝品領導者 多年來，法國被視為全球化妝品界之首。然而，最近有另一個國家因為創新和優質的美妝產品 而開始出名，這個國家就是南韓。現在，世界各地想呈現自己最好一面的女性都開始使用南韓的化 妝品。 根據一份報告顯示，南韓已躋身全球前十大美容市場，光是 2018 年，美容產品的銷售就超過 130 億美元。在臉部肌膚保養品方面，南韓絕對位居領先地位，光是這些產品的銷售金額，在兩年 內預計就能超過 70 億美元。 為什麼南韓化妝品這麼受歡迎？有人說是因為南韓流行文化目前在全球各地走紅，所以許多人 想讓自己看起來像所仰慕的南韓名人。有的人則是說，南韓消費者對他們購買的化妝品很精通—— 而且講究。這促使南韓企業砸重金進行研究，試圖呈現最新的先進護膚技術和產品。部分產品甚至 被標示為「藥妝品」 ，因為他們將化妝品和治療成分結合在一起，包括南韓傳統草藥，甚至是蝸牛 黏液！ 然而，一位首爾國立大學皮膚病學教授對南韓化妝品流行有個更簡單的解釋。根據那位教授所 言，這些產品當中，很多都有高防曬係數，以保護皮膚免受日照傷害，這在很大程度上可以解釋其 有效性。不過，那位教授也相信，南韓公司會繼續在生物技術和化妝品科學的進展上挑戰極限。 所以，如果你想展現最佳狀態，並嘗試尖端技術的產品，你需要的就是南韓的化妝品，並且考 慮將其納入你的日常美容保養。
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American Court Says No to Online Plans for Making Guns with 3D Printers by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Love them or hate them, guns are a fact of life in the United States. Sadly, they are routinely used by Americans to hurt each other. What’s worse, past decades have seen a startling number of shootings take place in schools, concerts, and other crowded public places, where dozens or even hundreds have been injured or killed. These repeated tragedies have led to a loud cry for changes to the law that allows Americans to carry guns. However, this right is contained in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and therefore enjoys special importance. Many American gun owners insist they would rather die than give up their right to “bear arms,” as the Constitution puts it. It is already very easy for a person to get a gun legally in America just by passing a simple background check. It would get even easier under the terms of an agreement between President Donald Trump’s government and a company called “Defense Distributed.” The company’s owner considered uploading plans that would allow anyone to make a gun with a 3D printer.
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) 2. What does the phrase “bear arms” in the second paragraph mean? (A) Carry weapons.
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(B) Tolerate criminals. (C) Hold up one’s arms.
(D) Trade bears for arms.
) 3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) The Americans are granted the right to carry guns. (B) The U.S. Constitution allows Americans to own guns. (C) Americans get guns legally and easily just by passing a simple background check. (D) Digital plans and identification numbers are needed to make a gun with a 3D printer.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. a fact of life
phr. 無法避免的現實
2. routinely [ρυτινλΙ] adv. 常態性地，經常 3. take place
phr. 發生
7. homemade [ηοµµεδ] adj. 自(家)製的 8. identification [αΙ&δΕντ1φ1κεΣ1ν] n. [U] 識別 9. trace [τρεσ] vt. 追蹤；追究…的來歷
4. tragedy [τρ8δΖ1δΙ] n. [C] 悲劇
10. registered [ρΕδΖΙστ2δ] adj. 已登記的
phr. 寧可…也不願… 11. digital [δΙδΖΙτΛ] adj. 數位的
5. would rather…than…
6. upload [⊥π&λοδ] vt. 上傳，上載
12. opposing [1ποζΙ9] adj. 反對的，對立的
Words for Recognition 1. 3D printer [Τρι&δι πρΙντ2] n. [C] 3D 列印機 2. Second Amendment
n. (美國憲法的)第二修正案
3. Defense Distributed
n. 防衛分布(美國的擁槍組織)
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Japanese Women Outraged at Discrimination by Tokyo Medical University by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Japan is investigating evidence of sex discrimination at its medical universities. Officials at Tokyo Medical University have admitted they changed test scores of all female applicants, lowering them to __1__ women from gaining acceptance into study programs. They sought to exclude women from the medical __2__ because of a belief that women couldn’t do the job as well as men and would quit after graduation to have babies anyway. The systemic discrimination effectively reserved more than sixty percent of the __3__ medical training slots for men—even those with lower test scores than their female counterparts. Not surprisingly, Japanese women (and feminists everywhere) are furious, if not entirely surprised now that the scandal has come to light. All the nation’s medical schools are now being investigated, with __4__ attention to the ratios of male and female applicants and their admission exam scores. The reality is that today in Japan, as in many other countries, widespread gender discrimination exists in society. This is true not just in school, but also in the workplace, and even within families. The prevailing Japanese attitude is that men are the heads of households because they work. A woman’s role, in contrast, is mainly to obey and __5__ her husband so he can do his work. Although this way of thinking is hopelessly out of date, tremendous pressure remains on Japanese women to submit to their husbands’ wishes—stay home and raise children. Traditional Japanese attitudes remain conservative, despite a growing recognition that it’s unfair, and indeed illegal, to discriminate against anyone based on gender.
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(B) illegal
(C) available
(2)__________
(D) particular
(3)__________
(E) profession
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. discrimination [δΙ&σκρΙµ1νεΣ1ν] n. [U] 差別待遇
8. gender [δΖΕνδ2] n. [C][U] 性別
2. applicant [8πλΙκ1ντ] n. [C] 申請者
9. prevailing [πρΙϖελΙ9] adj. 普遍的
3. slot [σλΑτ] n. [C] 職位；空缺
10. tremendous [τρΙµΕνδ1σ] adj. 巨大的
4. furious [φϕ5ρΙ1σ] adj. 狂怒的
11. submit [σ1βµΙτ] vi. 屈服，服從
5. ratio [ρεΣο] n. [C] 比例，比率
12. conservative [κ1νσ3ϖ1τΙϖ] adj. 保守的
6. admission[1δµΙΣ1ν]n.[U](入學等的)資格，許可 13. recognition [&ρΕκ1ΓνΙΣ1ν] n. sing. 認知；承認 7. widespread [ωαΙδσπρΕδ] adj. 廣泛的
Words for Recognition 1. systemic [σΙστΕµΙκ] adj. 系統性的
2. feminist [φΕµ1νΙστ] n. [C] 女性主義者
Did You Know? The Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner! Here’s a list of the English words and phrases about the Moon Festival. Check it out! Mid-Autumn Festival/Moon Festival moon viewing 賞月 mooncake 月餅 pomelo 柚子，文旦 BBQ/barbecue 烤肉
中秋節
grill 烤肉架 lighter 打火機 charcoal 木炭 skewer 串肉籤，烤肉叉 foil （鋁）箔紙 BBQ sauce 烤肉醬 tongs （烤肉夾等）夾具 cooler 冰桶
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美國法院不同意 3D 列印槍枝藍圖放上網 不管喜歡或討厭，槍枝在美國是難以避免的現實。可悲的是，美國人經常用槍彼此傷害。更糟 的是，過去幾十年間，在學校、演唱會，和其他人擠人的公共場所，出現數量驚人的槍擊事件，造 成數十甚至數百人傷亡。 這些反覆發生的悲劇，已導致有人大聲疾呼，希望修改允許美國人攜帶槍枝的法律。然而，這 項權利是在美國憲法第二修正案的範圍內，具有特殊的重要性。許多美國擁槍人士堅持，寧願死亡， 也不願放棄憲法賦予的「擁槍」權利。 在美國，一個人想要合法取得一把槍已經很容易，只要通過簡單的背景調查就行。而基於美國 總統川普政府與名為「防衛分布」的組織之間的協議條款，想要擁有槍枝將變得更為容易。該公司 的所有者考慮上傳藍圖，讓任何人都能利用 3D 列印機製造槍枝。 這種自製槍枝缺乏辨識序號，所以如果被用來犯罪，警方會無法追查登記的槍主。這是數州政 府提出法律質疑之後，法院決定阻止數位藍圖上傳的原因之一。反對的州認為，這張圖會讓犯罪分 子太過容易就能取得槍枝，而這有違公共安全和常識。
東京醫科大學歧視，日本女性超火大 日本正在調查其醫科大學性別歧視的證據。東京醫科大學的官員已經承認，他們篡改調低所有 女性申請者的考試成績，以防女性被錄取入學。他們試圖不讓女性進入醫學專業，是因為他們認為 女性做這份工作不如男性做得好，而且反正女性畢業後會辭職去生小孩。這種系統性歧視有效地為 男性保留了超過 60%的醫學院培訓名額——即使是那些考試成績輸給女性競爭者的男性。日本女性 （以及各地的女權主義者）就算對這宗醜聞的曝光不感意外，也想當然耳非常憤怒。日本國內所有 醫學院都正受到調查，尤其特別留意男女申請者的比率以及他們的入學考成績。 現實是，與許多其他國家一樣，現今的日本社會存有廣泛的性別歧視。不只在學校，在工作職 場上，甚至在家裡也是如此。日本的主流態度是，男人因為工作所以是一家之主；相反地，女性的 角色主要是服從和支持丈夫，讓他能好好工作。雖然這種思維方式無可救藥地落伍，但日本女性仍 然承受巨大的壓力，要屈從於丈夫的意願——待在家裡養育孩子。 儘管越來越多人認為這並不公平，而且這種基於性別的歧視其實是違法的，但傳統日本人的態 度仍舊保守。
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More than Walking Is Necessary to Maintain Health as We Age by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Many people will mention a “10,000-step” rule when asked how much daily exercise they think the average person needs to do to stay healthy. Indeed, some health-conscious individuals even wear fitness trackers to monitor their bodies, including counting how much physical activity they’ve done and how many calories they’ve burned each day. A report by Public Health England has cast doubt on the idea that “10,000-step” is enough to maintain physical fitness, however. It describes how most people the study looked at were neglecting to strengthen their muscles and bones as they aged. Furthermore, most weren’t doing any exercise aimed at maintaining their sense of physical balance. However, all three of these indicators of healthiness start to decline by the time a person reaches his or her forties. Only exercise can slow the effects of the passing years on a person’s muscle tone, bone mass, and balance. The report contains data showing people who rely on walking alone to meet their exercise needs, skipping other forms, are putting themselves at heightened risk of falling when they get older. Falls can be fatal to elderly people, especially those whose bodies have grown weak and fragile.
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) 1. According to the passage, which of the following forms of exercise is the most important? (A) Aerobic exercise. (B) Workouts targeting bones and muscles. (C) Workouts for keeping physical balance. (D) All of the above are equally important.
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) 2. What does the passage specifically identify as being dangerous for elderly people? (A) Dancing.
(B) Falling.
(C) Pole-walking.
(D) Weight training.
) 3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? (A) Just walking is not enough for people to stay healthy. (B) Exercise is beneficial to one’s bones, muscles, and balance. (C) Elderly people should not take walking as their daily exercise. (D) Our bones and muscles may weaken when we reach our forties.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. monitor [µΑν1τ2] vt. 監控，監測
5. heightened [ηαΙτΝδ] adj. 提高的，增加的
2. calorie [κ8λ1ρΙ] n. [C] 卡路里
6. fragile [φρ8δΖ1λ] adj. 虛弱的，脆弱的
3. neglect [νΙΓλΕκτ] vt. 疏於…
7. yoga [ϕοΓ1] n. [U] 瑜伽
4. strengthen [στρΕ9(κ)Τ1ν] vt. 加強
Words for Recognition 1. Public Health England
n. 英國公共衛生局
2. aerobic [ΕροβΙκ] adj. 有氧運動的
3. workout [ω3κ&α5τ] n. [C] 鍛鍊，體能訓練 4. pole-walking
n. 持杖健走
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Staying Physically Active for Younger and Healthier Cells by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
As they get older, active people seem to have a way of looking younger than their actual age. We think of things like well-defined muscles and a glowing complexion, but it may go even deeper. Recent scientific __1__ from human genes points to a possible link between physical activity and life span. An American study asked around 6,000 people about their exercise habits in the __2__ month. Specifically, the researchers wanted to know about the frequency, intensity, and type of physical activity participants regularly took part in. The scientists then took samples of the same participants’ genetic material. They specifically looked at telomeres, which are protein-based structures found in human cells. The length of an individual’s telomeres can provide clues about how old and healthy he or she is. Generally, older people and those who are more likely to develop chronic diseases have shorter telomeres __3__ to younger and healthier people. The researchers found that the people who __4__ in the most frequent and intense exercise had much longer telomeres than others. The cells of the most athletic people had the __5__ of being seven years younger than those of participants who only did moderate exercise. Compared to the cells of participants who did no exercise whatsoever, the cells of sporty types looked to be an amazing nine years younger. Of course, it is impossible to rule out all the other factors that might affect how long a person lives. Even so, exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle, and doing a half hour of intense exercise four or five times a week may keep our cells looking younger.
Fill in the Blanks (A) engaged
(B) compared
(C) previous
(D) evidence
(E) appearance
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(2)__________
(3)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. complexion [κ1µπλΕκΣ1ν] n. [C] 氣色；膚色 6. protein [προτιν] n. [C][U] 蛋白質 2. frequency [φρικω1νσΙ] n. [C][U] 頻率
7. athletic [8ΤλΕτΙκ] adj. 強健的；擅長運動的
3. intensity [ΙντΕνσ1τΙ] n. [C][U] 強度
8. moderate [µΑδ(1)ρΙτ] adj. 溫和的
4. participant [πΑρτΙσ1π1ντ] n. [C] 受試者
9. whatsoever [&(η)ωΑτσοΕϖ2] adv. 毫不，完全不
5. genetic [δΖ1νΕτΙκ] adj. 基因的，遺傳的
10. rule out
phr. 排除
Words for Recognition 1. well-defined [ωΕλδΙφαΙνδ] adj. 輪廓明顯的 2. telomere [τΕλ1&µΙρ] n. [C] (染色體尾端的)端粒
Did You Know? The 185th Munich Oktoberfest is open from September 22 to October 07, 2018. Let’s learn some words and phrases about the world’s biggest beer festival!
Oktoberfest
慕尼黑十月節，啤酒節
Bavarian 巴伐利亞（的） lederhosen（附吊帶的）皮短褲（巴伐利亞男性傳統服飾） dirndl 緊身束腰寬襬的連身裙（巴伐利亞女性傳統服飾） toast
乾杯（德語為 prosit 或 prost）
stein （陶製附蓋的）大啤酒杯 mug （有花紋且有握柄的玻璃製）大啤酒杯 fun rides 遊樂設施 roast chicken 烤雞
food vendors 小吃攤 Weiswurst 巴伐利亞白香腸
pretzel/brezel 蝴蝶脆餅，扭結麵包 Schweinshaxe 德國烤豬腳
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老年保健不能只靠健走 許多人在被問到，覺得一般人每天需要做多少運動才能維持健康時，都會提及「日行萬步」此 一準則。確實如此，有些注重健康的人甚至穿戴健身追蹤器來監測他們的身體狀況，記錄自己每天 做了多少體能活動、燃燒了多少卡路里等。 但一份出自英國公共衛生局的報告，卻對「日行萬步足以維持體能」的想法表達疑慮。這份報 告描述，其大部分研究對象在年齡漸長時，不重視強化肌肉和骨骼。而且，大部分人也不做任何著 重維持身體平衡感的運動。然而，在一個人年滿 40 歲之際，這三項健康指標都會開始衰退。只有 運動能減緩時光流逝對一個人的肌肉緊實度、骨質密度和平衡能力的影響。 這份報告的數據顯示，不做其他運動、僅靠健走來滿足運動需求的人，其老後摔倒的風險大為 提升。摔倒對老年人來說可能會致命，尤其是那些年老體衰而且骨骼脆弱的人。 當然，上述研究報告並非指健走不好。就像其他形式的有氧運動一樣，健走對心臟有益並且促 進血液循環。只不過，健走應該要與專門針對骨骼、肌力和平衡的活動和鍛鍊作搭配。瑜伽、球類 運動、越野滑雪、持杖健走、重量訓練，以及跳舞，都是很好的選項。
經常活動才能有更年輕健康的細胞 隨著年紀增長，活躍的人似乎看起來會比實際年齡還要年輕。我們會想到肌肉線條緊致、容光 煥發等說法，但可能不只如此，或許有更深入的說法。 有關人類基因的新科學證據指出，肢體活躍程度和壽命長短之間可能有關聯。美國有份研究， 詢問大約 6,000 人他們前一個月的運動習慣。具體而言，研究人員想知道的是他們規律從事運動的 頻率、強度和類型。 接著，科學家採集這些受試者的基因樣本。他們特別關注端粒，這是在人體細胞裡發現的蛋白 質結構。一個人的年齡及健康，可從其端粒長度看出端倪。一般來說，與較年輕、較健康的人相比， 年紀較大和較可能罹患慢性病的人，擁有的端粒比較短。 研究人員發現，最常從事高強度運動的人，擁有比其他人還要長的端粒。和只做溫和運動的人 相比，那些身手最矯健者的細胞看起來年輕了 7 歲。與沒做任何運動的人相比，愛運動者的細胞看 起來甚至年輕了 9 歲。 當然，要想排除其他所有可能影響壽命的因素是不可能的。即便如此，運動仍是健康生活型 態的一部分，每週做 4 到 5 次半小時的高強度運動，能讓細胞看起來更年輕。
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Climate Change Leaving Millions Hungry in the Pacific Region by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Scientific evidence pointing to the reality of global
warming
is
abundant.
As
surface
temperatures on Earth rise, extreme weather is becoming more common. Sometimes, heavy rain results in floods covering large areas. Other times, the situation is the opposite——no rain falls for long periods, creating severe droughts and leaving the ground dry and cracked. Heat waves, where temperatures soar into the high 30s and even 40s, can last for months. Such conditions can make it impossible for farmers to grow grains, fruits, roots, and vegetables. When climate change brings crop failures, people are left hungry. Recent figures show that around 100 million people rely on donations of food from other countries to survive. The food security problem is becoming especially acute in the Pacific region, in small island countries with developing economies. In ones like Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste, many people in low-income families are forced to go hungry or consume smaller portions. Plus, when crops fail and money is tight, many switch to diets consisting mostly of processed foods. They may not take in enough protein, vitamins, and minerals to stay healthy. Poor nutrition can slow the physical growth of infants and children, so they’re thinner, shorter, and weaker than they ought to be. It can delay their intellectual development, too. It can cause adolescents and adults to lack energy and leave them vulnerable to diseases. In addition to sending food aid to Pacific islands, wealthy countries must strive to cut greenhouse gases so as to slow global warming.
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) 1. Which of the following types of extreme weather is NOT mentioned in the passage? (A) Floods.
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(B) Droughts.
(C) Typhoons.
(D) Heat waves.
) 2. According to the passage, what do Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and Timore-Leste have in common? (A) They are small island countries. (B) They have developing economies. (C) They are located in the Pacific region. (D) They have all of the above in common.
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) 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as the results of poor nutrition? (A) Bad temper. (B) Lack of energy. (C) Slow physical growth. (D) Delayed intellectual development.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. Pacific [π1σΙφΙκ] adj. 臨太平洋的
8. mineral [µΙν(1)ρ1λ] n. [C][U] 礦物質
2. abundant [1β⊥νδ1ντ] adj. 大量的，充分的 9. nutrition [ν(ϕ)υτρΙΣ1ν] n. [U] 營養 3. cracked [κρ8κτ] adj. 裂開的
10. infant [Ινφ1ντ] n. [C] 嬰兒
4. donation [δονεΣ1ν] n. [C][U] 捐贈(物)
11. intellectual [&ΙντΛΕκτΣ51λ] adj. 智力的
5. acute [1κϕυτ] adj. (問題等)嚴重的
12. adolescent [&8δΛΕσΝτ] n. [C] 青少年，青少女
6. economy [ΙκΑν1µΙ] n. [C] 經濟(狀態)
13. vulnerable [ϖ⊥λν1ρ1βΛ] adj. 易受…傷害的
7. consist of
phr. 由…組成
Words for Recognition 1. Vanuatu [&ϖΑνυΑτυ] n. 萬那杜 2. Papua New Guinea [&π8π51 ν(ϕ)υ ΓΙνΙ] n. 巴布亞紐幾內亞 3. Timor-Leste [&τΙµΟρλΕστε] n. 東帝汶
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Meet the Artist Who Uses a Typewriter to Create Portraits by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
A clever artist in Mumbai, India, has found an unusual use for a piece of out-of-date technology. The man, whose name is Chandrakant Bhide, uses an old typewriter to create portraits of people. In this day and age, it’s possible that some readers may have never even seen a typewriter. Although these machines used to be found in offices everywhere, they have almost completely been replaced by __1__ and printers in modern times. Much like a computer keyboard, an old-fashioned typewriter has rows of buttons with letters, numbers, or symbols on each one. Users press the desired __2__ to create documents on paper that is fed directly into the machine, one sheet at a time. But instead of writing letters or filling out forms, Mr. Bhide uses the __3__ created by the typewriter keys to “draw” images of faces. He specializes in movie and TV stars, cartoon characters, athletes, and other Indian celebrities. He relies heavily on certain keys, like “X” and “W,” and even the percentage sign (%) to create these __4__ portraits in black and red ink. So far, he has completed about 150 of them and has had several public shows of his work. Mr. Bhide’s unique hobby began several decades ago when Mr. Bhide was a young man working in a bank. He dreamed of attending art school but lacked the money. He discovered he could use his typewriter to make art. Although
his
technique
requires
time
and
great
concentration, Mr. Bhide describes it as his __5__ passion.
Fill in the Blanks (A) true (1)__________
(B) buttons
(C) striking
(2)__________
(D) computers
(3)__________
(E) impressions
(4)__________
(F) traditional
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. typewriter [ταΙπ&ραΙτ2] n. [C] 打字機
6. percentage [π2σΕντΙδΖ] n. [C][U] 百分比，百分率
2. portrait [πορτρετ] n. [C] 肖像畫
7. so far
3. fill out
phr. 填寫，完成(表格等)
8. technique [τΕκνικ] n. [C][U] 技能，技法
4. specialize [σπΕΣ1&λαΙζ] vi. 專攻，專門研究 5. rely on
phr. 到目前為止
9. concentration [&κΑνσ1ντρεΣ1ν] n. [U] 專注，專心
phr. 依賴，依靠
Words for Recognition 1. Mumbai [µ⊥µ&βαΙ] n. 孟買
3. Indian [ΙνδΙ1ν] adj. 印度的
2. India [ΙνδΙ1] n. 印度 Did You Know? Here comes Halloween! Check out the following word list for related English words and phrases!
Halloween / Hallowe’en 萬聖節前夕，萬聖夜 All Saints’ Day 萬聖節，諸聖節 Trick or treat? 「不給糖就搗蛋」(活動臺詞) （派對的）服裝；戲服 mask 面具 witch 巫婆 bat 蝙蝠 鬼 jack-o’-lantern 南瓜燈
costume ghost
pumpkin 南瓜 candle 蠟燭 cobweb 蜘蛛網 spider 蜘蛛 Frankenstein 科學怪人 Boo! 哇！(故意嚇人的叫聲) prank 惡作劇
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氣候變遷造成太平洋地區數百萬人沒飯吃 有充分的科學證據能指出全球暖化的事實。隨著地球表面溫度上升，極端氣候愈來愈普遍。有 時候，暴雨導致廣大地區洪災氾濫。其他時候，情況正好相反——長時間不下雨造成嚴重乾旱，地 面乾燥龜裂。溫度飆升到 30 多度、甚至 40 度的熱浪可能持續長達數月之久。這些情況很可能會讓 農夫難以㮔植穀物、水果、根莖植物和蔬菜。 當氣候變遷造成作物歉收，人們就要餓肚子。新近數據顯示，約有 1 億人依賴其他國家捐贈的 食物維生。糧食安全問題在太平洋地區、開發中的小型島國尤為嚴重。在萬那杜、巴布亞紐幾內亞 和東帝汶等地，許多低收入戶家庭被迫挨餓或吃少一點。此外，當作物歉收而且手頭很緊時，許多 人的飲食改以加工食品為主。他們可能沒有攝取足以保持健康的蛋白質、維他命和礦物質。 營養不良會減緩嬰兒和小孩的身體發育，導致他們較應有的體型纖瘦、矮小、虛弱。這也會延 緩他們的智力發展。青少年和成年人也可能因此元氣不足而容易生病。除了向太平洋島嶼提供糧食 援助，富裕國家還必須努力減少溫室氣體的排放，以減緩全球暖化。
來認識用打字機創作肖像的藝術家 印度孟買一位聰穎的藝術家為一件過時的科技產品找到了特殊用途。這位名為詹德拉坎特賓德 的男子用一臺舊打字機創作人物肖像。在今日這個時代，有些讀者可能甚至從來沒見過打字機。雖 然曾經在各地的辦公室到處都有這樣的機器，但在現代，它們幾乎已經完全被電腦和印表機取代。 老式打字機很像電腦鍵盤，有好幾排按鈕，每個按鈕上面都標有字母、數字或符號。使用者將 紙直接送入機器，一次一張，然後按下所需的按鈕，在那張紙上製作文件。但賓德先生不寫信或填 表，而是用打字機按鍵所印出的痕跡來「繪製」人臉。他專門畫影視明星、卡通人物、運動員，和 其他印度名人。他大量使用某些按鍵，例如 X 和 W，甚至是百分比符號（%） ，以黑色和紅色墨水 創造出這些引人注目的肖像。目前為止，他已經完成約 150 幅肖像，並公開辦過好幾次作品展。 賓德先生的獨特嗜好緣起於數十年前，當時他還是個在銀行工作的年輕人，夢想進入藝術學院 但卻沒有錢。他發現自己可以用打字機創作藝術。雖然他的這項技能很花時間並且要全神貫注，但 賓德先生說這才是他真正熱愛的事。
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Taiwan’s Universities Get into the Start-Up Game by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Will the next Facebook or Uber come from Taiwan? As the Ministry of Education prepares to propose a new amendment to the Legislative Yuan, many hope that the world’s next big start-up might come from one of Taiwan’s universities. The proposed amendment would make changes to the University Act, specifically Article 38. These changes would make it possible for universities and research institutes to own start-up companies completely on their own. Perhaps even more importantly, it would also give Taiwan’s universities and research institutes complete control of any research carried out at these places. Officials at most of Taiwan’s top universities welcome this amendment. In fact, many universities have already set up guidelines for these matters. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), for example, has already established rules on patent application costs as well as limits on the revenue that can be earned by selling or licensing technology to an outside company. Other universities have also taken steps to promote start-ups in their institutions. National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), for one, established the Research and Services Headquarters in 1996 to promote research projects and collaboration in different areas. More recently, National Taiwan University (NTU) announced the formation of a start-up that is made up of professors and students at the school. NTU has also worked in collaboration with National Chengchi University (NCCU) and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) to teach students more about start-ups. Not all university officials, however, praise the amendment. Some have warned that such an emphasis on business might take away from the purely scientific aspects of research. Others worry that some professors or researchers may end up using university or government funding to profit from their own projects.
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) 2. The passage mentions several universities that are already involved in start-ups. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?
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(A) National Chengchi University.
(B) National Tsing Hua University.
(C) National Cheng Kung University.
(D) National Taiwan Normal University.
) 3. Why have some university officials been critical of the new proposed amendment? (A) They worry that the schools will not have enough money to fund new start-ups. (B) They believe that it will cause students to drop out of school to work in a start-up. (C) They are concerned that Taiwan does not have the technology to be successful when it comes to start-ups. (D) They fear that the emphasis on business may distract researchers from focusing on research for the sake of science.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. article [ΑρτΙκΛ] n. [C] 條款，條目
5. revenue [ρΕϖ1&νϕυ] n. [C][U] (投資等的)收益
2. institute [Ινστ1&τϕυτ] n. [C] (研究等的)機構
6. license [λαΙσΝσ] vt. 許可，授權
3. guideline [ΓαΙδ&λαΙν] n. [C] 指導方針
7. institution [&Ινστ1τϕυΣ1ν] n. [C] 機構；團體
4. patent [π8τΝτ] n. [C][U] 專利(權)
Words for Recognition 1. start-up [στΑρτ&⊥π] n. [C] 新創企業，新創事業 3. Legislative Yuan 2. amendment [1µΕνδµ1ντ] n. [C] 修正案
4. the University Act
n. 立法院 n. 大學法
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“The Big Issue Taiwan” Still Going Strong after 100 Editions by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
If you have ever spent any amount of time in Taiwan’s major cities, especially near universities or MRT stations, you may have seen people selling a special magazine. These vendors are often elderly, homelss, or disabled in some ways , and this __1__ is “The Big Issue Taiwan.” The idea for “The Big Issue” actually began in the United Kingdom in 1991. It was in 2010, however, when the idea came to Taiwan. This is when the magazine’s current editor-in-chief, Fines Lee, was able to get a __2__ to start publishing the magazine in Taiwan. “The Big Issue Taiwan” follows the same model as the UK version. The magazine is meant to encourage “social enterprise,” which means making a social impact instead of focusing solely on making a profit. In Taiwan, this means that only certain people, usually those who are homeless or have disabilities, can sell the magazine. These vendors buy the magazine for NT$50 a __3__, but can sell it for NT$100 a copy and keep the profit made. They can also return any copies that are unsold at the end of the month and pick up new issues to sell in exchange. The magazine currently has a circulation of 30,000, and it is targeted mainly at Taiwanese young people between the ages of 20 to 35. Most vendors of “The Big Issue Taiwan” enjoy their work. For some, it provides them with an opportunity to make some extra money to help make ends meet. For others, it gives them the opportunity to interact with people in a friendly, positive way. In fact, some sellers have __4__ customers who buy from them each month. For his part , Lee hopes that “The Big Issue Taiwan” will be able to continue to expand to even more places in Taiwan. Currently, the magazine, which published its 100th edition in July, makes a slight profit, and it has just embarked on an ambitious plan to send 100 volunteers around Taiwan to promote the magazine. It’s clear that “The Big Issue Taiwan” has made—and continues to make—a big impact on Taiwan, in a very __5__ way.
Fill in the Blanks (A) copy
(B) license
(C) positive
(D) regular
(E) magazine
(1)__________
(2)__________
(3)__________
(4)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases phr. 使收支平衡
1. vendor [ϖΕνδ2] n. [C] 街頭的小販，攤販
6. make ends meet
2. disabled [δΙσεβΛδ] adj. 殘疾的
7. interact [&Ιντ28κτ] vi. 互動
3. solely [σολλΙ] adv. 唯獨，僅只
8. expand [Ικσπ8νδ] vi. 擴展
4. disability [&δΙσ1βΙλ1τΙ] n. [C] 殘疾
9. ambitious [8µβΙΣ1σ] adj. 胸懷大志的
5. circulation [&σ3κϕ1λεΣ1ν] n. [C] 發行量，銷售量
Words for Recognition 1. editor-in-chief [ΕδΙτ2ΙντΣΙφ] n. [C] 主編，總編輯 2. unsold [⊥νσολδ] adj. 沒賣出去的
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skeleton 骷髏
靈柩
pray 祈禱
grave 墳墓 mourn 悼念
altar 祭壇
cemetery 公墓 remembrance 追思
vigil 守夜
parade 遊行
spirit 幽靈
gathering 聚會
costume (化妝遊行的)服裝
Monarch butterfly 帝王蝶 candle 蠟燭
marigold 萬壽菊
offering 供品，祭品
tobacco 菸草 photograph 照片 deceased 已逝的 relative 親戚
candy 糖果 relic
遺物
departed 去世的 ancestor 祖先
pass away 去世 mortality
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臺灣各家大學進入新創企業競賽 下一家臉書或優步會來自臺灣嗎？隨著教育部準備向立法院提案修法，許多人希望，下一個世界大 型新創公司可能來自臺灣的大學。 擬議的修正案將修改大學法，特別是第 38 條。修法後，大學和研究機構將可以完全獨資擁有新創公 司。也許更重要的是，臺灣的大學和研究機構能完全掌控在這些地點所進行的研究。 臺灣多數頂尖大學校方對此一修正案表示歡迎。事實上，許多大學已經針對此事制定了指導方針。 例如，國立清華大學已經擬定專利申請費用的規章，並針對技術出售或授權給外部公司使用，設定可賺 取的營收上限。其他大學也已採取措施，鼓勵內部成立新創企業。國立成功大學就是一例，該校於 1996 年設立研究總中心，以促進不同領域的研究和合作。最近，國立臺灣大學宣布成立一個由校內的教授和 學生組成的新創團隊。臺大還與國立政治大學和國立臺灣科技大學合作，教導學生對新創企業更加有所 認識。 然而，並非所有大學都讚賞此一修正案。有些人提出警告，如此強調商業可能會有損於研究的純科 學面向。有些人則擔心部分教授或研究人員可能後來會利用大學或政府資金來從其研究項目中圖利。 總體而言，修法似乎能鼓勵臺灣的大學和研究機構成立新創企業。誰知道呢？也許下一個世界大型 新創企業就出自臺灣的大學，而這不僅對校方有益，對臺灣經濟和臺灣整體也有利。
《臺灣大誌雜誌》出刊百期持續茁壯 如果您曾在臺灣的各大城市停留，特別是在大學或捷運站附近，您可能看過有人兜售一種特殊的雜 誌。這些街頭小販常常是老人、遊民或身障人士，而這本雜誌是《臺灣大誌雜誌》 。 《大誌雜誌》的構想其實創始於 1991 年的英國。然而這個想法來到臺灣是在 2010 年，現任總編輯 李取中當時申請到了在臺灣出版該雜誌的許可。 《臺灣大誌雜誌》採用與英國版相同的模式。這份雜誌的用意是鼓勵「社會企業」 ，這代表要產生社 會影響，而非僅專注於獲利。在臺灣，這意味著只有特定人士—通常是那些無家可歸或身有殘疾的人— 才能販售這份雜誌。這些小販以一本 50 元的價格買進雜誌，但可以 100 元販售，所賺取的利潤則歸他們 所有。他們還可以在月底退回未售出的雜誌，交換新的一期來販售。該雜誌目前的發行量為 3 萬份，主 要的銷售對象為 20 至 35 歲之間的臺灣年輕族群。 大多數在街頭販售《臺灣大誌雜誌》的小販都喜歡他們的工作。對某些人來說，這讓他們有機會賺 取額外收入來維持收支平衡。對另一些人而言，這則讓他們有機會以友好、正面的方式與人們互動。事 實上，有些小販有每月前來光顧的常客。 就李取中而言，他希望《臺灣大誌雜誌》能繼續擴展到臺灣更多地方。目前，這份雜誌小有利潤， 已在 7 月出版了第 100 期，且剛展開一項雄心勃勃的計畫，派遣 100 名志工到臺灣各地推廣該雜誌。 顯然《臺灣大誌雜誌》已經以非常正面積極的方式，對臺灣產生—且將持續產生—巨大的影響。
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The Ups and Downs of the Hubble Space Telescope by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Advances in technology have allowed us to see far beyond what is visible to the naked eye and get a good look at what lies in the darkest reaches of the universe. When it comes to deep space exploration, the Hubble Space Telescope represents the jewel in the crown of human achievement. This amazing tool uses a 2.4 meter mirror and precision-crafted lenses to see galaxies located more than 13 billion light years away. High-resolution images Hubble collects with its cameras and other instruments allow scientists to better understand how the universe was formed and the rate at which it continues to expand. The Hubble mission hasn’t always gone smoothly. In fact, when it was first carried into low orbit above the Earth by the space shuttle Discovery in 1990, a critical flaw in Hubble’s mirror was discovered. The telescope couldn’t focus sharply, and the problem couldn’t be fixed until the first scheduled servicing mission in 1993. Mechanical parts can be expected to wear out with use and require replacement. The task falls to specially trained astronauts who perform difficult and dangerous “spacewalks” to reach the telescope and swap new working parts for old ones. Each servicing mission carries a heavy price tag, and there have been five so far. Even recently, Hubble went out of service when three of the six devices that stabilize and aim the telescope at targets failed. Fortunately, scientists found a solution to bring the telescope back online. NASA will continue servicing Hubble until its useful life ends in 2021.
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(A) The telescope could not focus sharply. (B) The telescope could not send any data to scientists. (C) The telescope could not be stabilized and aimed at targets. (D) The telescope could not be launched by the space shuttle Discovery. (
) 2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
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(A) The Hubble Space Telescope is more a jewelry decoration than a useful tool in deep space exploration. (B) Because of mechanical failures, the Hubble Space Telescope hasn’t provided any good images of galaxies. (C) Astronauts performed spacewalks in servicing missions to fix the mechanical failures of the Hubble Space Telescope. (D) Servicing missions cost a lot of money, so scientists are considering ending the useful life of the Hubble Space Telescope in 2021. (
) 3. Why do you think there have only been five missions to service Hubble in the 28 years the telescope has been operating? 推論 (A) Servicing missions are very expensive and cost a lot of money. (B) NASA scientists question the value of the images Hubble collects. (C) Astronauts are often fearful of performing dangerous “spacewalks.” (D) The telescope’s operation has been smooth and mostly problem-free.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. telescope [τΕλ1&σκοπ] n. [C] 望遠鏡 2. the naked eye
phr. 肉眼
7. mechanical [µ1κ8νΙκΛ] adj. 機械的 8. wear out
phr. 磨損，用壞
3. exploration [&Εκσπλ1ρεΣ1ν] n. [C][U] 探勘
9. astronaut [8στρ1&νΟτ] n. [C] 太空人
4. precision [πρΙσΙΖ1ν] n. [U] 精準；精密
10. swap [σωΑπ] vt. 替換
5. galaxy [Γ8λ1κσΙ] n. [C] 星系
11. stabilize [στεβΛ&αΙζ] vt. 使穩定
6. shuttle [Σ⊥τΛ] n. [C] 太空梭
12. service [σ3ϖΙσ] vt. 檢修
Words for Recognition 1. the jewel in the crown
phr. 最珍貴的部分 3. high-resolution [ηαΙ&ρΕζ1λυΣ1ν] adj. 高解析度的
2. light year [λαΙτ&ϕΙρ] n. [C] 光年
4. spacewalk [σπεσ&ωΟκ] n. [C] 太空漫步，艙外活動
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India’s Anti-Plastic “Blue Squad” Has a Tough Job to Do by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Like most other countries struggling to deal with a garbage crisis, India is trying to cut down on the amount of plastic waste it generates. As one measure designed to do this, single-use plastics have been __1__ in the city of Mumbai, home to 20 million people. Having a law in place is one thing; convincing people to follow it is another. The burden falls to government workers, known as the “Blue Squad,” who are responsible for enforcing the ban. This means visiting markets, food courts, and shopping centers every day to make sure businesses are following the law by not providing things like disposable shopping bags, drinking straws, and plastic bottles to customers. The Squad’s name comes from the __2__ of the jackets the inspectors wear while working. On any given day, there are about a dozen blue-__3__ inspectors performing what is proving to be a difficult, demanding, and dangerous job. Shopkeepers are never happy when they’re caught breaking the law, since it means they must pay a __4__ equal to about 2,100 New Taiwan dollars for a first offence. This represents a large sum of money in India, especially for small business owners. For businesses caught more than once, the financial penalties are even higher and owners can be sentenced to jail time. Facing such heavy consequences, angry merchants often turn to violence to resist being __5__ for violating the ban on plastics. Despite regularly being beaten, cursed, threatened, and chased, Blue Squad members vow they will continue performing their duty.
Fill in the Blanks (A) fine (1)__________
(B) cited
(C) color
(2)__________
(D) banned
(3)__________
(E) coated
(4)__________
(F) vendor (5)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. squad [σκωΑδ] n. [C] (軍警等的)小隊，小組
6. given [ΓΙϖ1ν] adj. 特定的
2. generate [δΖΕν1&ρετ] vt. 產生
7. demanding [δΙµ8νδΙ9] adj. 耗費心力的
3. in place
phr. 就緒，安排好，準備妥當
8. financial [φ1ν8νΣ1λ] adj. 財務的；金融的
4. one thing…another phr. …是一回事…是另一回事 9. consequence [κΑνσΙκωΕνσ] n. [C] 結果，後果 5. fall to
phr. 成為…的責任義務
Words for Recognition 1. single-use [&σΙ9ΓΛ&ϕυσ] adj. 一次性的，用完即丟的 2. food court
phr. (購物中心等的)美食街
Did You Know? Thanksgiving Day this year falls on November 22nd, the fourth Thursday of November in 2018. The following is a list of some words and phrases about the holiday: Thanksgiving (Day) 感恩節 indigenous people 原住民 Native American 美洲原住民，印第安人 Pilgrim
清教徒先民
harvest 收穫 parade 遊行
floats
cheerleaders 啦啦隊
settler
開拓者
prayers
祈禱詞
花車
balloon 氣球
marching band 樂儀隊
American football 美式足球 Thanksgiving feast 感恩節大餐 turkey 火雞(肉)
gravy
dressing 佐料
stuffing (火雞等的)填料 mashed potatoes 馬鈴薯泥 pumpkin pie 南瓜派
肉汁
cranberry sauce 蔓越莓醬 pecan pie 胡桃派
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(Presidential) turkey pardon 火雞赦免 Black Friday 黑色購物節(感恩節後第一天，聖誕購物潮的開始)
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哈伯太空望遠鏡的波折起伏 科技進步讓我們能看見肉眼可視範圍之外的遠方，並能清楚觀測宇宙最幽深之處。 在深度太空探測上，哈伯太空望遠鏡是人類成就的珍貴結晶。這個神奇的工具利用 2.4 公尺的 鏡面和精心打造的鏡頭，觀測 130 億光年以外的星系。哈伯以相機和其他儀器所收集到的高解析度 圖像，讓科學家得以更加了解宇宙是如何形成的，以及其持續擴展的速度。 哈伯任務並非一直都很順利。事實上，哈伯的鏡面在 1990 年首次由發現號太空梭送到地球上 空的低軌道時就被發現有重大瑕疵。望遠鏡無法精確對焦，而這個問題直到 1993 年進行第一次定 期維修時才獲解決。機械零件用久了會磨損而需要更換，這是可預期的。這項任務由經過特訓的太 空人承擔，他們執行困難且危險的「太空漫步」 ，走到望遠鏡旁，把舊的零件換成新的。每次維修 任務都所費不貲，目前為止已進行過五次維修任務。 而就在最近，哈伯望遠鏡故障了，因為用來維持穩定並瞄準目標的 6 個設備壞了 3 個。幸運的 是，科學家有找到讓望遠鏡恢復運作的解決方案。美國太空總署會繼續為哈伯望遠鏡維修，直到 2021 年其使用年限結束為止。
印度反塑「藍色突擊隊」工作艱鉅 印度也和其他大多數掙扎應付垃圾危機的國家一樣，努力想減少塑膠廢棄物數量。為達此一目 標，2,000 萬人口的孟買市已經開始禁用一次性塑膠製品。 立法是一回事，說服民眾守法則是另一回事。這個重責大任落在被稱為「藍色突擊隊」的公務 員頭上，他們負責執行禁令，而這意味著每天都要巡查市場、美食廣場和購物中心，以確保店家守 法，不提供用過即丟的購物袋、吸管、塑膠瓶之類的東西給顧客。突擊隊的名稱來自檢查員上工時 所穿夾克的顏色。每一天，都有大約十幾名身穿藍夾克的檢查員在執行這個證實是艱困、耗費心力 而且危險的工作。 店主被查獲違法時都很不高興，因為這意味著他們必須繳納罰款。初犯所要繳納的罰款相當於 新臺幣 2,100 元，這在印度是很大一筆錢，特別是對小企業主而言。違規不只一次的店家要繳的罰 款更高，而且店主很可能被判入獄坐牢。面對如此嚴重的後果，憤怒的商家常會採取暴力，拒絕因 為違反禁塑令而被開單。儘管經常被毆打、咒罵、威脅和追趕，藍色突擊隊成員誓言將繼續執行職 務。
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Train Derailment Investigated in Taiwan by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
It has been called the worst train accident to have occurred in Taiwan since a tragic train crash in Miaoli County left at least 30 dead in 1991. On the afternoon of Sunday, October 21, Puyuma Express train No. 6432 left Shulin in New Taipei City for Taitung. The train was carrying more than 300 passengers, and it was meant to travel along the island’s scenic eastern coast. However, before it could reach its final destination, the train unexpectedly derailed in Yilan County, somewhere near Xinma Station. Altogether, 18 passengers were killed, and about 200 passengers were injured in this terrible crash. After the crash, officials immediately began to search for the cause of the accident. Initial reports indicated that the driver of the train, Yu Chen-Chung, had reported low pressure in the air compressor that controls the train’s power system. Later reports stated that Yu, who survived the crash, actually had the official title of “Scheduling Supervisor” and had worked a 17-hour shift prior to the crash. A few days later, however, investigators reported that they had discovered that Yu had tampered with the train’s automatic protection system. This system, which was meant to ensure that the train would not go faster than it should, had been disabled, and the train ended up traveling nearly twice as fast as the recommended safe speed limit for the Puyuma train. Authorities stated that Yu may become a criminal suspect in the case, and he was released on a NT$500,000 bond.
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Yu himself appeared at a memorial service for the victims of the crash, kneeling and begging for forgiveness. Several of the relatives of those who had died in the crash seemed to accept his apologies, saying that they hoped he could help them find the truth about the crash. As investigations continue, the minister of Transportation and Communications announced that starting on October 30, it would become mandatory for both the Puyuma Express and Taroko Express to have two drivers. It can only be hoped that this step will help to reduce the chances of another train disaster occurring.
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) 1. What is the main theme of the second paragraph of this passage? (main idea) (A) When the accident happened. (B) Where the accident happened. (C) How to reduce accidents like this. (D) What possibly caused the accident. ) 2. Based on the information provided in the passage, where did the last major train crash before this latest accident occur in Taiwan? (supporting details) (A) Shulin. (B) Miaoli. (C) Taitung. (D) Yilan. ) 3. What does the word “disabled” in the third paragraph most likely mean? (A) Out of work. (B) Out of order. (C) Unable to move as you wish.
(words in context)
(D) Unable to learn easily.
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. be meant to
phr. 預期…
6. prior to
phr. 在…之前
2. scenic [σινΙκ] adj. 風光明媚的，景色秀麗的
7. investigator [ΙνϖΕστΙ&Γετ2] n. [C] 調查員
3. unexpectedly [&⊥νΙκσπΕκτΙδλΙ] adv. 意外地
8. bond [βΑνδ] n. [C][U] 保釋金
4. supervisor [συπ2&ϖαΙζ2] n. [C] 管理者
9. investigation [Ιν&ϖΕστΙΓεΣ1ν] n. [C] 調查
5. shift [ΣΙφτ] n. [C] 輪班
10. transportation [&τρ8νσπ2τεΣ1ν] n. [U] 運輸
Words for Recognition phr. 擅自更動；蓄意破壞
1. derailment [διρελµ1ντ] n. [C][U] 火車出軌
4. tamper with
2. derail [διρελ] vi. (火車)出軌
5. mandatory [µ8νδ1&τΟρΙ] adj. 必須的，強制的
3. compressor [κ1µπρΕσ2] n. [C] 壓縮機
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2018 LGBT Pride Parade Held in Taiwan by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
It was once again one of the biggest events in Asia for those in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. With initial reports indicating around 140,000 participants, the 2018 LGBT Pride in Taiwan was an important __1__ not only for people in Taiwan but also for people around the world. Many traveled from Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and Europe to take part in the activity. In light of the referendums in Taiwan on November 24, some of which were proposed by anti-LGBT groups, the organizers of this year’s Pride decided to take a more political __2__ by encouraging Pride participants to “Tell your story, vote for equality.” According to the organizers, this is particularly important for the LGBT community, since these referendums may decide whether same-sex marriage in Taiwan is to be regulated by the civil law or by a special law and whether schools in Taiwan include LGBT-oriented themes and materials in their educational programs. The organizers had hoped that a large turnout for 2018 Pride would not only energize the participants __3__ but also show Taiwan the size and strength of the support for the local LGBT community. Yet, for many who participated in the parade, which started at 2:30 p.m. on Ketagalan Boulevard before splitting into three routes and then rejoining again back at Ketagalan Boulevard, the emphasis for the afternoon was on having fun, meeting others, and showing __4__ in themselves and their community. And although the LGBT community in Taiwan has faced fierce opposition from conservative Christian groups, several more progressive church officials from 13 countries were on hand to speak and offer their support. So, although Pride events in Taipei are often seen __5__ as parades, parties, and celebrations, they may also be becoming important issues as well.
Fill in the Blanks (A) pride
(B) event
(C) simply
(D) approach
(E) politically
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(2)__________
(3)__________
(4)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. gay [Γε] adj. (男)同性戀的
6. emphasis [Εµφ1σΙσ] n. [C] 重點
2. organizer [ΟρΓ1&ναΙζ2] n. [C] 主辦者
7. fierce [φΙρσ] adj. 猛烈的
3. equality [ΙκωΑλ1τΙ] n. [U] 平等
8. opposition [&Απ1ζΙΣ1ν] n. [U] 反對
4. regulate [ρΕΓϕ1&λετ] vt. 管理
9. progressive [πρ1ΓρΕσΙϖ] adj. 開明的
5. orient [ΟρΙ1ντ] vt. 以…為導向
10. be on hand
phr. 出席的，在場的
Words for Recognition 1. LGBT Pride (Parade)
n. 同志遊行
5. referendum [&ρΕφ1ρΕνδ1µ] n. [C] 公民投票
2. lesbian [λΕζβΙ1ν] adj. 女同性戀的
6. turnout [τ3ν&α5τ] n. [C] 參加人數
3. bisexual [βαΙσΕκΣυ1λ] adj. 雙性戀的
7. energize [Εν2&δΖαΙζ] vt. 激勵
4. transgender [τρ8νσδΖΕνδ2] adj. 跨性別的
8. rejoin [ρΙδΖΟΙν] vi. 重新會合
Did You Know? Do you like cotton candy? Can you believe that the United States declared December 7 to be National Cotton Candy Day? It’s so interesting! Let’s learn some words and phrases about cotton candy: cotton candy / fairy floss 棉花糖 heater 加熱器 melt
融化，溶解
granulated sugar 砂糖 molten sugar 糖漿 spin 旋轉 centrifugal force 離心力 condense 凝結，凝固 solidify 凝固，固化 sugar strand 糖絲 sticky
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stick (竹籤等)小棒 twirl
纏繞
confection 精製甜食 dentist 牙醫 confectioner 糖果商；甜點師傅 World’s Fair 世界博覽會 amusement park (露天)遊樂場
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circus 馬戲團
Do you know how cotton candy is produced? Scan the picture with COCOAR2, or visit https://goo.gl/HcwiJr for cotton candy’s production and history! 閱讀測驗解答：1. D 2. B 3. B 文意選填解答：1. B 2. D 3. E
4. A
5. C
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臺灣調查火車出軌意外 這是自 1991 年苗栗縣發生悲劇性火車撞車事故、造成至少 30 人罹難以來，臺灣傷亡最慘重的一次 火車意外。10 月 21 日星期天下午，第 6432 次普悠瑪列車從新北市的樹林站開出，預計沿著島上風景秀 麗的東海岸開往臺東，車上載有 300 多名乘客。然而，火車在抵達終點站之前，於宜蘭縣的新馬站附近 意外出軌。這次可怕的車禍總共造成 18 名乘客罹難、約 200 人受傷。 車禍發生之後，官員立即著手調查事故原因。初步報告顯示，列車駕駛員尤振仲曾通報，控制列車 動力系統的空氣壓縮機壓力不足。稍後的報告則指出，在這場車禍中倖存的尤振仲的正式職銜其實是排 班主管，出事前曾經上班達 17 個小時。 然而，幾天後，調查人員報告，他們發現尤振仲不當操作火車的自動保護系統。列車行駛速限的保 護系統遭到關閉，列車最終的行駛速度幾乎是普悠瑪號建議安全速限的兩倍。當局表示尤振仲可能成為 此案的犯罪嫌疑人，他以 50 萬元保釋。 尤振仲親自出席事故罹難者的追悼會並跪求原諒。幾位事故罹難者的親屬似乎接受他道歉，說希望 他能協助找出車禍真相。 隨著調查持續進行，交通部長宣布從 10 月 30 日開始，普悠瑪號和太魯閣號列車要有雙駕駛。只希 望這項措施有助於減少火車再出事故的可能性。
2018 年臺灣同志遊行 對女同性戀、男同性戀、雙性戀和跨性別人士（LGBT）的社群而言，這又是亞洲一大盛會。初步 報告顯示，2018 年臺灣同志遊行有大約 14 萬人參加，這是一項不僅對臺灣人、也對世界各地的人都重 要的活動。很多來自日本、新加坡、香港、東南亞和歐洲的人參與這場活動。 有鑑於 11 月 24 日在臺灣舉行的公投當中有一些是由反同團體所提出，今年同志遊行的籌辦單位決 定採取更政治化的手法，鼓勵遊行參與者「說出你的故事，投票支持平權」 。 籌辦單位表示這對於同志社群尤其重要，因為公投可能決定同性婚姻在臺灣要適用民法或特別法， 以及臺灣的學校是否會在課程中包含同志相關的主題和內容。籌辦單位希望 2018 年同志遊行有大量參與 者，藉此不僅能在政治上激勵參與人士，還能向臺灣展示對在地同志社群的支持規模和力度。 然而，對於許多參加遊行的人來說，那天下午的重點是玩樂、認識其他人、展現對自己和社群的自 豪。遊行於下午 2 時 30 分從凱達格蘭大道出發，分三路前進，然後再回到凱達格蘭大道會合。儘管臺灣 的同志社群遭遇保守派基督教團體的強烈反對，但有來自 13 個國家的較開明教會人士出席到場發言提供 支持。 因此，雖然臺北的同志遊行經常被視為只是遊行、派對和慶祝活動，但也可能逐漸成為重要的議題。
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Nearly 60% of the Earth’s Vertebrate Wildlife Has Been Lost by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
According to a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report, the past decades have been a disaster for wildlife. It indicates that many species have seen population decline or have gone extinct. In fact, nearly 60% of the Earth’s vertebrate wildlife disappeared between 1970 and 2014. Even more alarming, the WWF warns that this trend shows no sign of slowing down. Unsurprisingly, human activities are the primary cause of animals’ disappearing. Hunting involves killing huge numbers of animals worldwide, either for food or for money. Although trade in endangered animal parts, like elephant ivory and rhinoceros horns, is forbidden by law, illegal markets will continue as long as the demand for such products exists. Rapid human population growth drives endless demand for usable land. Clearing forests to make room for expanding cities and roads means laying waste to natural habitats of birds, mammals, and reptiles. Deprived of space to feed and breed, species that are unable to adapt to changing environmental conditions are doomed. Seas, along with many lakes and rivers, are choked with pollution, including plastic, chemicals, and untreated waste from human settlements. Combined with rising water temperatures, this creates conditions that are no longer suitable for many aquatic species. Among those that can survive, many populations are declining fast due to commercial fishing. The situation is grim, but there is still hope. Conservation efforts have succeeded in saving numerous endangered species, like pandas, from the brink of vanishing altogether. Even so, humans must rethink our priorities and patterns of consumption to sustain the environment.
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) 1. What’s the main point of this passage? (main idea) (A) Pollution such as plastic, chemicals, and untreated waste from human settlements is harmful. (B) Humans should stop hunting and fishing so as to slow down the decline in animal populations. (C) We should rethink our priorities and consumption patterns to save endangered species and sustain the environment. (D) Thanks to conservation efforts, many endangered species have been pulled back from the brink
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of vanishing altogether. ) 2. Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned in the passage? (supporting details) (A) Rhinoceros. (B) Polar bears. (C) Pandas. (D) Elephants. ) 3. Based on the passage, which statement about human population is the most accurate? (inference) (A) During the period from 1970 to 2014, the human population increased dramatically. (B) During the period from 1970 to 2014, the human population declined by around 60%. (C) During the period from 1970 to 2014, the human population remained relatively stable. (D) During the period from 1970 to 2014, the human population was on the brink of going extinct.
Open Questions: 1. According to the passage, what are the reasons that the animals are disappearing? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2. As a consumer, what do you think we can do to help save endangered species and sustain the environment? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. forbidden [φ2βΙδΝ] adj. 被禁止的 2. as long as
7. deprive [δΙπραΙϖ] vt. 剝奪，奪取
phr. 只要…，要是…，如果…的話 8. breed [βριδ] vi. 繁殖
3. make room for
phr. 騰出地方，讓路
9. adapt [1δ8πτ] vi. 適應
4. habitat [η8βΙ&τ8τ] n. [C] (生物的)棲息地
10. grim [ΓρΙµ] adj. 令人擔憂的
5. mammal [µ8µΛ] n. [C] 哺乳動物
11. brink [βρΙ9κ] n. sing. 邊緣
6. reptile [ρΕπτΙλ] n. [C] 爬蟲類，爬行動物
12. sustain [σ1στεν] vt. 維持
Words for Recognition 1. vertebrate [ϖ3τ1&βρετ] adj. 有脊椎的
4. lay waste to
phr. 摧毀
2. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) n. 世界自然基金會 5. untreated [⊥ντριτΙδ] adj. (有害物質)未經處理的 3. usable [ϕυζ1βΛ] adj. 可使用的
6. rethink [ριΤΙ9κ] vt. 重新思考，重新考慮
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The Ozone Layer Makes a Comeback by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
According to a newly released UN report, the large holes in the ozone layer that makes up part of our planet’s atmosphere are slowly getting smaller. That’s very good news for life on Earth as we know that the ozone layer serves an important role as the protective barrier that filters the Sun’s radiation. Specifically, it prevents a lot of ultraviolet rays from getting through. This is __1__, since overexposure to ultraviolet light is the cause of skin cancer. As early as the 1970s, scientists observed that the ozone layer was getting thinner and that large holes over north and south polar regions appeared every spring. It was also __2__ that chemicals used by humans were the main cause, especially ones used in spray products and cooling systems for refrigerators and air conditioners. Fortunately, these __3__ substances, known as CFCs, have been widely banned, and the damage they once caused seems to be reversing. At this rate, assuming the trend continues, the hole in the ozone over the northern hemisphere should be completely __4__ by the 2030s. The southern hemisphere is likewise on track to recover a little more slowly, by the 2060s. The irony lies in the fact that the ozone layer actually traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. The holes in the ozone layer have actually __5__ the rate of global warming in the Arctic and Antarctic. As the holes gradually repair themselves, temperature in both regions can be expected to heat up.
Fill in the Blanks (A) slowed (1)__________
(B) harmful
(C) hopeful
(2)__________
(D) crucial
(3)__________
(E) mended (4)__________
(F) revealed (5)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. ozone layer 2. make up
n. 臭氧層
7. likewise [λαΙκ&ωαΙζ] adv. 同樣地
phr. 組成，構成
8. on track
3. barrier [β8ρΙ2] n. [C] 屏障
phr. 上軌道的，如預期進展的
9. irony [αΙρ1νΙ] n. [C][U] 反諷
4. radiation [&ρεδΙεΣ1ν] n. [C][U] 輻射線，輻射能 10. Arctic [ΑρκτΙκ] n., adj. 北極地區(的) 5. polar [πολ2] adj. (南、北)極的，(靠近)極地的 11. Antarctic [8ντΑρκτΙκ] n., adj. 南極地區(的) 6. hemisphere [ηΕµΙ&σφΙρ] n. [C] (地球等的)半球
12. heat up
phr. 變熱
Words for Recognition 1. comeback [κ⊥µ&β8κ] n. [C] 恢復，復原
3. overexposure [&οϖ2ΙκσποΖ2] n. [U] 過度曝曬
2. ultraviolet [&⊥λτρ1ϖαΙ1λΙτ] adj. 紫外線的
4. CFC n. [C] 氟氯碳化物
Did You Know? Christmas is coming! The following is a list of the words related to this annual holiday. Check it out! Christmas / Xmas 聖誕節 Christmas Eve 聖誕夜，平安夜 Jesus Christ 耶穌基督 stable 馬廄 the Magi 東方三賢士 shepherd 牧羊人 Mass
彌撒 angel 天使
go caroling 報佳音 Christmas carol 聖誕頌歌 Christmas market 聖誕市集 Christmas tree
聖誕樹
mulled wine 香料酒 Christmas feast 聖誕大餐 yule log (聖誕節吃的)原木狀巧克力蛋糕 Christmas stocking (裝禮物的)聖誕長襪 Santa Claus 聖誕老人 reindeer 馴鹿 sledge 雪橇 sleigh (設有座椅的)雪橇(常由馬等拉著走) toboggan (下方沒有滑行板的)平底雪橇
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地球上的野生脊椎動物已消失近 6 成 根據世界自然基金會的報告，過去幾十年對野生動植物而言是場災難。該報告顯示，許多物種族群 數量減少或已滅絕。事實上，地球上將近 60％的野生脊椎動物於 1970 年至 2014 年間消失。更令人擔憂 的是，世界自然基金會警告，此一趨勢並沒有任何減緩的跡象。 不出所料，人類活動是動物消失的主因。不管是為食物或為錢，狩獵都在全球各地導致大量動物喪 命。雖然法律禁止買賣瀕臨絕種動物的身體部位，例如象牙和犀牛角，但只要有需求，就會有黑市的存 在。 人口快速增長導致對可用土地的需求永無止盡。為了騰出空間給不斷擴增的城市和道路，森林遭到 清除，鳥類、哺乳動物和爬蟲類的自然棲息地也因此被摧毀殆盡。覓食和繁殖空間遭到剝奪的物種若無 法適應環境變化就註定難逃厄運。 海洋，以及許多湖泊和河流，都滿是來自人類聚落的汙染物，包括塑膠物品、化學製品和未經處理 的廢棄物。再加上水溫上升，使得環境條件不再適合許多水生物種。而在存活下來的物種裡，又有很多 族群因為商業捕撈而很快速地越來越少。 雖然形勢嚴峻，但希望仍舊存在。保育工作已成功挽救熊貓等許多瀕危物種不致完全消失。即便如 此，我們人類必須重新思考輕重緩急和我們的消費模式，才能保護環境。
臭氧層重現生機 根據新近公布的聯合國報告，地球大氣層中的臭氧層上的破洞正在慢慢地縮小。這對地球上的生命 而言可是大好消息，因為我們知道臭氧層是過濾太陽輻射的重要保護屏障。具體而言，它防止大量紫外 線通過。此事至關重要，因為過度暴露在紫外線下可能會導致皮膚癌。 早在 1970 年代，科學家就觀察到臭氧層逐漸變薄，並於每年春天在南北極區上方出現破洞。且也揭 露出主因是人類使用的化學製品，尤其是噴霧劑，以及冰箱和空調的冷卻系統所使用的化學物質。幸好， 這些被稱為氟氯碳化物的有害物質已被普遍禁用，而其一度造成的損害似乎正在逆轉。 依此速率，假設趨勢能持續，北半球的臭氧層破洞應能在 2030 年前全部修補完畢。南半球的臭氧層 也可望以稍慢的速度、在 2060 年前復原。 諷刺的是，臭氧層其實會將熱能困在地球的大氣層內。臭氧層破洞其實在南北極地區減緩了全球暖 化的速度。而隨著破洞逐漸自我修復，這兩個地區的溫度預料將會升高。
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A Review of the 2018 Elections in Taiwan by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
On November 24, 2018, local and municipal elections were held in Taiwan. In the weeks leading up to this Saturday, anticipation was high, and on election day, long lines of voters could be found at polling stations around the island, with some people waiting patiently for up to two to three hours for their chance to cast their votes. At the end of the day, after the votes had been counted, it became clear that the voters of Taiwan had expressed their opinions on a number of key issues. To begin with, the 2018 election results were largely seen as a rebuke to the current President Tsai Ying-wen and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The DPP had swept to power in the 2014 elections, and Tsai had been overwhelmingly voted into office in 2016. In this year’s election, however, the rival Kuomintang (KMT) party took back many of the cities that the DPP had held. In a surprise to many, KMT candidate Han Kuo-yu was elected mayor of Kaohsiung, which for years had been a DPP stronghold. The KMT also won elections in Taichung and other traditional “green” areas. In Taipei, incumbent and independent Ko Wen-je narrowly defeated the KMT candidate. The elections also gave Taiwanese citizens the opportunity to vote on a number of referendums. In the weeks before the election, supporters on both sides of several issues campaigned for public support, with rallies, marches, and social media posts. Perhaps the biggest issue was same-sex marriage, with three referendums focused on this matter. In what came as another surprise to many, an overwhelming majority in Taiwan agreed that “Civil Code regulations should restrict marriage to being between a man and a woman,” with 69.4 percent of the people voting “yes” and only 26.3 percent voting “no.”
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Not everyone was happy with the election, however. Some complained that the wording of the referendums was confusing, while others stated that there were too many referendums for voters to deal with. A few even claimed that many voters, especially elderly ones, might not have fully understood all of the implications of the referendums. Without a doubt, the 2018 elections will go down as one of the most important in Taiwan’s history. Only time will tell if the next presidential election in 2020 will be just as significant. Reading Comprehension (
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) 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the reasons why some people were unhappy with the elections? (supporting details) (A) There were too many referendums to vote on in this election. (B) The wording of the referendums was confusing and hard to understand. (C) Some people did not really understand the wording of the referendums and what effect the
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referendums might have. (D) People had to wait too long in line to vote and many were turned away at voting stations before they could cast their ballots. ) 3. In the last paragraph, what does the phrase “only time will tell” mean? (words in context) (A) To understand the future, one must study the past. (B) It usually takes a long time to tell a story effectively. (C) It is rather easy to guess the outcome of the 2020 elections. (D) The future is hard to predict and won’t be known until it happens.
Open Questions: When you disagree with other people about something, what will you do? Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. municipal [µϕυνΙσ1πΛ] adj. 市政的；地方政府的 4. candidate [κ8νδΙ&δετ] n. [C] 候選人 2. anticipation [8ν&τΙσ1πεΣ1ν] n. [U] 期待，期盼 5. rally [ρ8λΙ] n. [C] (政黨、工會等的)集會 3. rival [ραΙϖΛ] adj. 競爭的，競爭對手的
6. implication [&ΙµπλΙκεΣ1ν] n. [C] (可能的)影響
Words for Recognition 1. rebuke [ρΙβϕυκ] n. [C][U] 訓斥，斥責
2. incumbent [Ινκ⊥µβ1ντ] adj. 現任的，在職的
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Well-Preserved Mummies Discovered in Egypt by Theodore Pigott, special correspondent
Egypt was once home to one of the earliest civilizations in the world. Thousands of years ago, these __1__ people developed a system of writing called hieroglyphics and built towering pyramids, some of which are still standing today. The ancient Egyptians also conducted many different kinds of religious ceremonies and rituals. The most important were the funeral and burial activities that were performed for their __2__. To explain, the ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife, and they believed that they would need their bodies for this afterlife after they had died. As a result, those that could afford it would arrange to have the body of a loved one embalmed and turned into a mummy. This preserved body would then be buried with all of the objects needed for a comfortable existence in the afterlife. Recently, in Egypt, a group of archaeologists from the University of Strasbourg in France discovered an important tomb in the Assasseef Valley, which is near the city of Luxor. The tomb, which some have estimated to be more than 3,500 years old, had two separated burial areas, each of which contained a mummy. Fortunately for the archaeologists, both of the mummies were very well-preserved, with some even going so far as to saying that they were in “perfect condition.� Since the mummies are in such __3__ condition, it is hoped that they will be able to be looked into carefully and produce vital data and information about life in ancient Egypt. Experts say that the tomb in which the mummies were found likely dates back to at least 1300 BC. It is also significant that nearly 1,000 statues were found at this site, and the archaeologists hope to __4__ these even closer in the months to come. For many, ancient Egypt remains something of a mystery. It can only be hoped that with discoveries like this one, the world will be able to __5__ a better understanding of this important early civilization. Fill in the Blanks (A) dead
(B) good
(C) gain
(D) study
(E) ancient
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. preserve [πρΙζ3ϖ] vt. 保存，維護
5. funeral [φϕυν(1)ρ1λ] n. [C] 葬禮，喪禮
2. towering [τα52Ι9] adj. 高聳的，聳立的
6. burial [βΕρΙ1λ] n. [C][U] 葬禮；埋葬
3. pyramid [πΙρ1µΙδ] n. [C] (古埃及的)金字塔
7. date back
4. ritual [ρΙτΣ51λ] n. [C] 儀式，典禮
8. to come phr. 未來的，將來的
phr. 在時間上可追溯(至…)
Words for Recognition 1. hieroglyphics [&ηαΙ1ρ1ΓλΙφΙκσ] n. pl. (古埃及的)象形文 3. embalm [ΙµβΑµ] vt. 對(屍體)進行防腐處理 2. afterlife [8φτ2&λαΙφ] n. sing. 來世
4. arch(a)eologist [&ΑρκΙΑλ1δΖΙστ] n. [C] 考古學者
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回顧臺灣 2018 年選舉 2018 年 11 月 24 日，臺灣舉行地方公職人員選舉。大家殷殷期盼數週，直到投票日的到來。選舉日 當天，臺灣各地的投票所都能看到選民大排長龍，有些人為了投票，耐心等待了兩三個小時。在這天結 束，經過計票之後，很顯然地，臺灣選民對一些關鍵議題表達了意見。 首先，2018 年的選舉結果在很大程度上被視為對現任總統蔡英文和民進黨的當頭棒喝。民進黨在 2014 年的選舉大獲全勝，蔡英文也在 2016 年獲得壓倒性的票數而登上大位。然而，在今年的選舉中，其競爭 對手國民黨奪回了許多民進黨執政的縣市。高雄多年來一直都是民進黨的鐵票區，國民黨候選人韓國瑜 當選高雄市長，令許多人大感意外。國民黨也在臺中和其他傳統「綠營」地盤勝出。在臺北，現任市長 柯文哲獨立參選，以微幅差距險勝國民黨人選。 此次選舉也讓臺灣公民有機會表決若干公投提案。許多議題的正反雙方陣營都在選前幾週舉辦集 會、遊行，並在社群媒體貼文，以求爭取民眾支持。同性婚姻可能是最大的議題，有三項公投聚焦於此。 令人驚訝的是，臺灣絕大多數人同意「民法的婚姻規定應限定一男一女」，有 69.4％的人投贊成票，僅 26.3％反對。 不過，並非所有的人都對選舉感到滿意。有些人抱怨公投的措辭令人困惑，有些人則是認為，選民 要投的公投票太多了。有些人甚至聲稱，許多選民，尤其是老年人，或許對公投所可能造成的影響未能 完全理解。 2018 年的選舉無疑是臺灣歷來最重要的選舉之一。只有時間能證明，2020 年的下屆總統大選是否同 樣意義重大。
埃及發現保存完好的木乃伊 埃及曾經是世界上最早的文明發源地之一。數千年前，古埃及人發展出一種稱為象形文字的書寫系 統，並建造高聳的金字塔，有些金字塔至今依然屹立不搖。 古埃及人也進行各式各樣的宗教典禮和儀式。其中最重要的是為死者發喪下葬。解釋一下，古埃及 人相信有來世，而且死後重生會需要他們的軀體。於是，負擔得起費用的人會將摯愛親人的屍體進行防 腐處理並製成木乃伊，然後將處理好的遺體與有助在來世過上舒適生活所需的物品一起下葬。 最近，一群來自法國史特拉斯堡大學的考古學家，在埃及靠近路克索市的阿塞細夫谷發現了一座重 要陵墓。有些人估計這座陵墓有超過 3500 年的歷史。陵墓中有兩處分開的墓穴，裡面各有一具木乃伊。 對考古學家來說很幸運的是，這兩具木乃伊都保存良好，有些人甚至說它們處於「完美狀態」 。由於這些 木乃伊的保存狀況很好，人們希望能仔細研究，藉此提供有關古埃及生活的重要資訊。 專家說，發現這些木乃伊的該處陵墓或許能追溯到至少西元前 1300 年。也很重要的是，此處發現了 近 1000 個雕像，考古學家希望能在接下來幾個月內進一步研究。 古埃及對許多人而言仍然很神祕。希望藉由類似這次的發現，世界能對這重要的古文明有更多了解。
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Violence as the Middle Class Protests in Paris by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Stinging clouds of grey smoke swirl around the Arc de Triomphe as loud explosions and angry shouts fill the air. Observers might mistakenly think France is at war. In reality, these disturbing scenes are the result of citizens rising up to express anger and frustration with their elected leaders. A recent wave of public demonstrations have sent a clear message: France’s middle class is unsatisfied with the government’s economic policies. Demonstrators accuse the government of favoring the elite and being out of touch with ordinary people’s struggles to afford daily necessities when faced with rising costs and high taxes. As tempers have flared, violent clashes have erupted between protesters—numbering in the tens of thousands—and squads of police sent to disperse them. Battle lines have been drawn between police in riot gear and protesters wearing the bright reflective vests they’ve adopted as unofficial uniforms. These “gilets jaunes” (French for “yellow vests”) symbolize their solidarity and have given their name to the social movement that has turned areas of central Paris into “no-go zones” for tourists and locals alike. History may be repeating itself. The yellow vest protests in many ways resemble a modern-day version of the historic French Revolution of 1789-1799. The ongoing civil unrest has forced President Emmanuel Macron to back down on a proposed fuel tax and promise to listen to protesters’ demands.
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(D) It has promised to put measures in place to boost tourism. ) 3. Based on your reading of the passage, why do you think it would be unwise for tourists to wear bright yellow jackets in Paris these days? (inference) (A) It might cause them to be mistaken for protesters, and this could make them targets for police officers. (B) It might cause them to be identified as tourists in “no-go zones” in central Paris and other parts of France. (C) It might cause them to be mistaken for police officers in riot gear, and this could make them targets for protesters. (D) It might cause them to be labeled supporters of the unpopular Macron government, and this could make protesters angry.
Open Questions: Do you agree with the “yellow vest” movement? Why or why not? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary and Phrases 1. disturbing [δΙστ3βΙ9] adj. 令人不安的
5. flare [φλΕρ] vi. (情緒等)爆發
2. frustration [φρ⊥στρεΣ1ν] n. [U] 挫折感，沮喪
6. riot gear
n. [U] 鎮暴裝備
3. demonstrator [δΕµ1ν&στρετ2] n. [C] 遊行示威者 7. reflective [ρΙφλΕκτΙϖ] adj. 反光的 4. (be) faced with
phr. 面臨…
8. solidarity [&σΑλ1δ8ρ1τΙ] n. [U] 團結，聯合
Words for Recognition 1. swirl [σω3λ] vi. 繚繞；轉動
2. ongoing [Αν&ΓοΙ9] adj. 持續發展的
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Tide of Sadness as Pilot Whales Got Stranded on a New Zealand Beach by Jason Grenier, special correspondent
Stewart Island, which lies 30 kilometers off New Zealand’s South Island, is known for its long sandy beaches and clean sparkling waters. Sadly, the __1__ ocean paradise has become a graveyard for 145 pilot whales. The huge creatures became stranded in the shallow coastal waters of Mason Bay and washed up on the sand after somehow losing their way. With no way to get the stranded whales back into the safety of deeper waters, wildlife conservation authorities made the difficult decision to kill some of them to end their suffering. The mercy killing was deemed necessary because of the wildlife office having only limited resources and the beach’s remote __2__. Pilot whales are social animals that exist in large groups called pods. Their name reflects their behavior: each pod has a __3__ that the other animals follow. Males can measure about 7 meters in length and weigh up to 3,000 kilometers. Females are smaller. Pilot whales are not only highly intelligent and long-lived, but also play important roles as high-level predators in ocean food chains. The reason for the mass stranding of the whales isn’t known. The animals appeared outwardly healthy. Something might have interfered with their navigation, like severe weather. On the other hand, they could have been chased into __4__ waters by a predator. Perhaps they become trapped by shifting tides while hunting for their preferred food—squid. Regardless of the __5__, the death of what is presumed to be an entire pod of pilot whales is a sad thing to contemplate. Fill in the Blanks (A) leader (1)__________
(B) reason
(C) shallow
(2)__________
(D) painful
(3)__________
(E) location (4)__________
(F) picturesque (5)__________
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Vocabulary and Phrases 1. stranded [στρ8νδΙδ] adj. 擱淺的；困住的 2. mercy killing
n. [C][U] 安樂死
5. navigation [&ν8ϖΙΓεΣ1ν] n. [U] 導航 6. shifting [ΣΙφτΙ9] adj. 不斷變化的
3. deem [διµ] vt. 認為，視為
7. presume [πρΙζυµ] vt. 推測，推論，認為
4. outwardly [α5τω2δλΙ] adv. 外表上
8. contemplate [κΑντ1µ&πλετ] vt., vi. 仔細思考
Words for Recognition 1. pod [πΑδ] n. [C] (鯨豚等海洋動物的)一群
3. squid [σκωΙδ] n. [C] 魷魚
2. predator [πρΕδ1τ2] n. [C] 肉食性動物
Did You Know? The “yellow vest” movement began as a protest against a controversial rise in fuel tax. President Emmanuel Macron said that high taxes on fossil fuels such as diesel were necessary so as to fund investments in renewable energy. However, the government was said to cut some environmental budgets. Moreover, the government adopted some energy policies that didn’t seem to fully meet the demands for environmental protection. The contradiction resulted in distrust of government, which made protesters take to the streets. Protests also erupted over other issues, such as low wages and high cost of living. In other words, the political distrust and economic frustration of the middle class is one main reason for the “yellow vest” movement. For more information about the “yellow vest” movement, visit https://goo.gl/1YpfnK, or scan the picture with COCOAR2.
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2. A 3. A 2. E 3. A 4. C 5. B
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巴黎中產階級抗議引發暴力事件 凱旋門周遭瀰漫著嗆鼻的灰色煙霧，空中充斥著爆炸的巨響和憤怒的吼叫聲。目擊者可能會誤以為 法國處於戰爭狀態。實際上，這些令人不安的場景是群起抗爭的公民在向當選上臺的領導人表達憤怒和 沮喪。 最近一波的群眾示威傳送了一個明確的訊息：法國的中產階級不滿政府的經濟政策。示威者指責政 府偏袒菁英，不了解一般民眾面對節節升高的花費開銷和高額稅款，連負擔日常生活必需品都捉襟見肘。 成千上萬的抗議者怒火沖天，和被派去驅離的許多警隊爆發激烈衝突。警察配有防暴裝備，抗議人 士穿著亮色反光背心當作非正式的制服，雙方之間已劃出戰線。這些法語稱為 gilets jaunes 的黃背心是這 些抗議人士團結一致的象徵，也是這場社會運動名稱的由來。這場社會運動將巴黎的中心區域變成了遊 客和當地人的「止步區」 。 歷史也許正在重演。黃背心運動在許多方面都像是歷史上 1789 至 1799 年間法國大革命的現代版。 持續的動亂已迫使馬克宏總統撤銷燃料稅的提議，並承諾聽取抗議人士的要求。
領航鯨擱淺紐西蘭海灘悲如潮水 司徒華島位在紐西蘭南島外 30 公里處，以長片沙灘以及波光粼粼的清澈海水聞名。可悲的是，風景 如畫的海洋天堂已成為 145 隻領航鯨的墳場。這些巨型生物不知何故迷失方向後，被困在梅森灣的淺水 區並被沖上沙灘。 由於沒辦法讓擱淺的鯨魚回到安全且較深的水域，野生動物保護機關做出艱難的決定，殺死其中一 些鯨魚以終結牠們的痛苦。由於野生動物的相關局處只具備有限的資源，加上海灘位處偏遠，因此安樂 死被認為有其必要。 領航鯨是一種群居動物，會集結成群一起生活。牠們的名字反映出牠們的行為：每個群體都有一個 領導者，群體中的成員都會追隨其後。雄性的長度可逾 7 公尺，體重可高達 3,000 公斤。雌性則較小。 領航鯨不僅聰明長壽，同時也在海洋食物鏈裡扮演重要角色，牠們是高階的掠食者。 鯨魚大規模擱淺的原因不明。這些動物從外表看起來是健康的。可能有什麼干擾了牠們的導航，例 如惡劣的天候。另一方面，牠們可能被掠食者追趕至淺水區。牠們也可能是正在捕食偏好的食物—魷魚， 卻因潮汐變化而受困。不管原因為何，據推測整個領航鯨群無一存活，實在是讓人想到就傷心。