以下文字內容grownbit4u鮮血解答與想法，再經過chatgpt修飾。
一、詞彙題(10分)
說明:第1題至第10題為單選題,每題1分。
1. The mayor is responsible for numerous official duties every day, and she has such a _____ schedule that reporters often have to wait for weeks before they can successfully arrange an interview with her.
(A) hasty (B) tight (C) diligent (D) routine
答案： (B) tight
解析：
tight schedule 表示「行程很滿、時間安排非常緊湊」，因此很難抽出時間接受訪談。
(A) hasty 匆忙的（形容做事草率，不修飾 schedule）
(B) tight + schedule 行程緊湊 ✔
(C) diligent 勤奮的（形容人，不形容行程）
(D) routine 例行的（僅表示規律，非忙碌）
2. At the beginning of her career, Jane worked as an _____ art designer without much professional experience, but after years of hard work, she now owns a professional studio of her own.
(A) official (B) instant (C) amateur (D) elementary
答案： (C) amateur
解析：
amateur 指「業餘的、非專業的」，與後句的 professional studio 形成對比。
(A) official 官方的
(B) instant 立即的
(C) amateur 業餘的 ✔
(D) elementary 基礎的（常形容教育或程度）
3. After the famous high school announced that it was looking for new teachers, the teaching _____ soon attracted more than a dozen well-qualified applicants.
(A) career (B) vacancy (C) expectation (D) inspiration
答案： (B) vacancy
解析：
vacancy 指「職缺、空缺」，常與 job / position / teaching 搭配。
(A) career 職涯
(B) vacancy 職缺 ✔
(C) expectation 期待
(D) inspiration 靈感
4.Designed by a young engineer, the new product has created far more profit than _____ expected when it was first launched.
(A) initially (B) genuinely (C) alternatively (D) fundamentally
答案： (A) initially
解析：
initially expected 表示「一開始所預期的」，為固定用法。
(A) initially 起初、最初 ✔
(B) genuinely 真誠地
(C) alternatively 另外一種方式
(D) fundamentally 根本上
5. It has been confirmed that a balanced _____ of fruit and vegetables is a key element in maintaining good health.
(A) dimension (B) integration (C) provision (D) consumption
答案： (D) consumption
解析：
consumption 指「攝取（食物、飲品）」，語意正確。
(A) dimension 面向
(B) integration 整合
(C) provision 供給
(D) consumption 攝取 ✔
6. As a shy boy afraid of making public appearances, Timmy _____ the thought of speaking before large audiences.
(A) dreads (B) stresses (C) wanders (D) escapes
答案： (A) dreads
解析：
dread 表示「非常害怕、畏懼」。
(A) dreads 害怕 ✔
(B) stresses 使有壓力
(C) wanders 漫遊、走神
(D) escapes 逃離
7. To the newly crowned winner of the piano competition, music is his life’s _____, which he has devoted himself to whole-heartedly.
(A) resource (B) impact (C) passion (D) emphasis
答案： (C) passion
解析：
passion 表示「熱情、畢生熱愛的事物」，語意最貼切。
(A) resource 資源
(B) impact 影響
(C) passion 熱情 ✔
(D) emphasis 強調
8. The drunk driver who shouted at passers-by and _____ them with glass bottles was quickly arrested by the police.
(A) shattered (B) assaulted (C) overturned (D) condemned
答案： (B) assaulted
解析：
assault 表示「攻擊、襲擊某人」，符合暴力行為語境。
(A) shattered 打碎
(B) assaulted 攻擊 ✔
(C) overturned 翻倒
(D) condemned 譴責
9. There were so many people at the bus station that I had to _____ my way through the crowd to board the bus in time.
(A) crash (B) tumble (C) elbow (D) struggle
答案： (C) elbow
解析：
elbow one’s way through 為固定片語，表示「用力擠過人群」。
(A) crash 撞擊
(B) tumble 跌倒
(C) elbow 擠過 ✔
(D) struggle 掙扎（通常不直接接 way）
10. Deadly shootings on US campuses have raised _____ concerns about how to prevent such tragic incidents from happening again.
(A) swift (B) brutal (C) harsh (D) grave
答案： (D) grave
解析：
grave concerns 表示「嚴重的擔憂」，為常見正式搭配。
(A) swift 快速的
(B) brutal 殘暴的
(C) harsh 嚴厲的
(D) grave 嚴重的 ✔
二、綜合測驗(占10分)
說明:第11題至第20題為單選題,每題1分。
地11題至15題為題組
From the campfire to the café, people have always gathered together to share the latest news. White rhinoceroses, (11), do the same thing—only their choice of meeting place is a giant pile of poop.
A new study indicates that rhinos have a smelly way to (12). Scientists studying white rhinos in South Africa have found that these animals leave messages in their poop. In particular, they leave their poop in the same place for all the other members in the group to smell—just like humans leaving messages on social media. Furthermore, different rhinos leave different chemicals in their poop, which provide important (13) about the age, sex, general health, and reproductive conditions of each specific rhino. This is of great significance for the peace and harmony in the group. When all members in a group know what’s going on with each other, it is (14) that they will fight.
The researchers have even made “fake poop” to see how different rhinos would react. They find that dominant males are particularly (15) the “fake poop” that carries chemicals from females ready to mate. The males sniff it for longer duration and come back to the same spot more frequently, a clear sign that they are gathering information about mating opportunities from the poop.
11. From the campfire to the café, people have always gathered together to share the latest news. White rhinoceroses, _____, do the same thing—only their choice of meeting place is a giant pile of poop.
(A) what is more
(B) it turns out
(C) in other words
(D) all in all
答案： (B) it turns out
解析：
it turns out 表示「結果發現、原來是」，用來引出令人意外的事實。
(A) what is more 此外
(B) it turns out 結果發現 ✔
(C) in other words 換句話說
(D) all in all 總而言之
12. A new study indicates that rhinos have a smelly way to _____. Scientists studying white rhinos in South Africa have found that these animals leave messages in their poop.
(A) demonstrate
(B) immigrate
(C) communicate
(D) manipulate
答案： (C) communicate
解析：
根據上下文，犀牛利用糞便「傳遞訊息」，因此是 communicate。
(A) demonstrate 示範
(B) immigrate 移民
(C) communicate 溝通 ✔
(D) manipulate 操縱
13. Furthermore, different rhinos leave different chemicals in their poop, which provide important _____ about the age, sex, general health, and reproductive condition of each specific rhino.
(A) doubts
(B) icons
(C) matches
(D) clues
答案： (D) clues
解析：
clues 指「線索」，與後面列舉的資訊（年齡、健康等）相符。
(A) doubts 懷疑
(B) icons 圖示
(C) matches 配對
(D) clues 線索 ✔
14. When all members in a group know what’s going on with each other, it is _____ that they will fight.
(A) hardly surprising
(B) more acceptable
(C) truly important
(D) less likely
答案： (D) less likely
解析：
知道彼此狀況 → 發生衝突的機率降低。
(A) hardly surprising 不令人意外
(B) more acceptable 更能被接受
(C) truly important 非常重要
(D) less likely 比較不可能 ✔
15. The researchers find that dominant males are particularly _____ the “fake poop” that carries chemicals from females ready to mate.
(A) responsive to
(B) annoyed at
(C) considerate of
(D) tolerant with
答案： (A) responsive to
解析：
responsive to 表示「對……有反應」，符合實驗結果。
(A) responsive to 對……有反應 ✔
(B) annoyed at 對……感到惱怒
(C) considerate of 體貼
(D) tolerant with 容忍
翻譯
從營火旁到咖啡館，人類一直以來都喜歡聚在一起分享最新消息。有趣的是，白犀牛也有類似的行為——只是牠們選擇的聚會地點不太令人愉快，而是一大堆糞便。
一項最新研究顯示，犀牛有一種令人意外卻有效的溝通方式，雖然氣味難聞。科學家在南非研究白犀牛時發現，這些動物會透過糞便留下訊息。牠們會在固定地點排便，讓群體中的其他成員透過嗅覺接收資訊，就像人類在社群媒體上留言一樣。
此外，不同的犀牛會在糞便中留下不同的化學物質，這些物質能提供關於犀牛年齡、性別、整體健康狀況與繁殖狀態的重要線索。這些資訊對於維持群體內的和平與和諧十分重要。當所有成員都了解彼此的狀況時，發生衝突的可能性便會降低。
為了更深入了解這種行為，研究人員甚至製作了「假糞便」來觀察犀牛的反應。他們發現，具有支配地位的雄性犀牛對含有準備交配雌性氣味的假糞便特別有反應，牠們會花更長時間嗅聞，並更頻繁地返回該地點，顯示牠們正透過氣味蒐集交配資訊。
第 16 至 20 題為題組
The history of dim sum stretches back to the early days of the Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and the West. Those who traveled along the routes through China needed places to rest. Teahouses thus sprang up to (16) the weary travelers, offering them a cup of tea to help them regain energy. But the culinary art of dim sum (17), for it was considered inappropriate to pair tea with food. Centuries later, the ability of tea to aid in digestion finally became known. Teahouse owners therefore began providing bite-sized snacks as an accompaniment, and the tradition of these Cantonese delicacies was born.
Dim sum is more than just an example of Chinese cuisine. It is (18) an enjoyable dining experience that can span hours. The small portions were designed to merely “touch the heart,” as the name literally means, and (19) were first enjoyed as snacks. The small size allows the customer to order a great variety of dishes, creating a banquet of different tastes and flavors. It is customary for big groups to enjoy simple dishes together as (20). Ultimately, dim sum—the food—is only a small part of the dim sum experience.
16.Teahouses thus sprang up to _____ the weary travelers, offering them a cup of tea to help them regain energy.
(A) accommodate
(B) compensate
(C) anticipate
(D) reinforce
答案： (A) accommodate
解析：
accommodate 表示「接待、容納、提供所需服務」。
(A) accommodate 接待 ✔
(B) compensate 補償
(C) anticipate 預期
(D) reinforce 加強
17. But the culinary art of dim sum _____, for it was considered inappropriate to pair tea with food.
(A) would hardly develop
(B) had yet to develop
(C) was fast developing
(D) had almost developed
答案： (B) had yet to develop
解析：
had yet to develop 表示「尚未發展」。
(A) would hardly develop 幾乎不會發展
(B) had yet to develop 尚未發展 ✔
(C) was fast developing 正在快速發展
(D) had almost developed 幾乎已發展完成
18. Dim sum is more than just an example of Chinese cuisine. It is _____ an enjoyable dining experience that can span hours.
(A) passed on to
(B) brought up as
(C) thought to have
(D) meant to be
答案： (D) meant to be
解析：
be meant to be 表示「被設計成、注定是」。
(A) passed on to 傳給
(B) brought up as 被提出為
(C) thought to have 被認為擁有
(D) meant to be 被設計成 ✔
19. The small portions were designed to merely “touch the heart,” as the name literally means, and _____ were first enjoyed as snacks.
(A) if so
(B) as such
(C) by then
(D) in that
答案： (B) as such
解析：
as such 表示「因此、所以」，承接前文原因。
(A) if so 如果是這樣
(B) as such 因此 ✔
(C) by then 到那時
(D) in that 因為（用法不合）
20. It is customary for big groups to enjoy simple dishes together as _____.
(A) a widely known delicacy
(B) an intimate romantic dinner
(C) a joyful social activity
(D) an amazing local cuisine
答案： (C) a joyful social activity
解析：
文中強調多人共享、社交性質。
(A) a widely known delicacy 著名美食
(B) an intimate romantic dinner 浪漫晚餐
(C) a joyful social activity 快樂的社交活動 ✔
(D) an amazing local cuisine 驚人的地方料理
文章翻譯
點心（dim sum）的歷史可追溯至古代絲綢之路初期，這是一條連結東西方的重要貿易路線。當時，長途跋涉穿越中國的旅人需要休息的地方，因此茶館便沿著路線興起，為疲憊的旅人提供茶水，幫助他們恢復體力。
然而，在那個時代，點心這門飲食藝術尚未發展，因為人們認為喝茶時配食物是不恰當的。直到幾個世紀後，人們逐漸了解茶有助於消化，茶館主人才開始提供小份量的點心作為茶的搭配，粵式點心的傳統也因此誕生。
如今，點心早已不只是中國料理的一種形式，而是一種被設計成能持續數小時的愉快用餐體驗。點心的份量小巧，設計理念是輕輕「觸動人心」，因此最初只是作為零食享用。
由於份量小，顧客可以點多種不同的菜色並與他人分享。人們也常成群結伴，一同享用點心，將其視為一種快樂的社交活動。最終，點心真正的精髓在於共享美食的過程。
三、文意選填（占 10 分）
說明：第 21 題至第 30 題為單選題，每題 1 分。
第 21 至 30 題為題組
Are you feeling a little guilty about your daily mid-afternoon snooze? Well, you don’t need to. Taking a nap in the middle of the day is by no means (21). In fact, you are giving your brain and your body some time to recharge and turn up refreshed.
Research has shown that napping is linked with brain size and (22); specifically, it can boost our cognition and memory. In our early 20s, our brain starts shrinking, which gradually slows cognition and increases dementia (23) in later life. The brains of habitual nappers, however, are found to be better preserved. This suggests that napping may significantly (24) age-related brain shrinkage, and thus lower the possibility of developing dementia. Neurologists also confirm that naps can enhance memory and learning. For students cramming for college exams, napping will help (25) acquired knowledge and learned skills.
Understanding how to perfect your nap is vital for reaping its benefits. To begin with, you need to find out the ideal length of a nap. Some studies recommend napping for 20 to 40 minutes, while others (26) shorter naps, such as 15 to 20 minutes. The best nap length, however, may (27) a person’s physical condition and fatigue level. For some people, even a five-minute nap can bring out surprisingly (28) benefits.
Furthermore, the environment where naps are taken also plays an important role. A dark space with little distraction is ideal for napping. So, find yourself a quiet place with (29) light or with blackout curtains. If you can’t find a dark room, consider wearing a sleep mask. You can also add soothing nature sounds to create a relaxing (30), which can make your naps more effective.
(A) retain (B) depend on (C) atmosphere (D) delay (E) unproductive
(F) risk (G) function (H) minimal (I) dramatic (J) point to
21 句意強調「午睡一點也不怎麼樣」，後面搭配 by no means（一點也不），因此空格需要填入負面意義的形容詞。
👉 重點：
by no means + 負面概念 = 一點也不……
故選 (E) unproductive
22 句中並列結構為 brain size and ___，語意指「大腦的大小與功能」。
👉 重點：
brain size and function 為固定學術搭配
故選 (G) function
23 文中提到 cognition slows 並且失智症增加，後面需接「風險」。
👉 重點：
dementia risk = 失智症風險（固定用法）
故選 (F) risk
24 句意表示午睡能「減緩」與年齡相關的腦部萎縮。
👉 重點：
delay = 延遲、延緩（常用於醫學、科學語境）
故選 (D) delay
25 句意：午睡有助於「保留」已學會的知識與技能。
👉 重點搭配：
retain knowledge / skills = 保留知識／技能
故選 (A) retain
26 前文提到 Some studies recommend...
後文接 while others ___ shorter naps
語意為「其他研究指出／主張」。
👉 重點：
point to + 名詞／事實 = 指出、顯示
故選 (J) point to
27 句意：最佳午睡長度「取決於」個人狀況與疲勞程度。
👉 重點搭配：
depend on = 取決於
故選 (B) depend on
28 修飾 benefits，表示「令人驚訝的、顯著的好處」。
👉 重點搭配：
dramatic benefits = 顯著的效果
故選 (I) dramatic
29 與前文 dark space 呼應，表示光線要「最少」。
👉 重點搭配：
minimal light = 極少的光線
故選 (H) minimal
30 自然聲音用來營造「放鬆的氣氛」。
👉 重點搭配：
a relaxing atmosphere = 放鬆的氣氛
故選 (C) atmosphere
中文翻譯
你是否對每天午後小睡片刻感到有點內疚呢？其實你完全不必如此。白天小睡一會兒絕對不是毫無效率的行為。事實上，這是在給你的大腦和身體一段時間重新充電，讓你恢復精神。
研究顯示，午睡與大腦大小及功能息息相關；具體來說，它能提升我們的認知能力與記憶力。在二十出頭時，大腦便開始萎縮，這會逐漸減緩認知能力，並在晚年增加罹患失智症的風險。然而，經常午睡的人，其大腦保存狀況更佳。這顯示午睡可能有效延緩與年齡相關的腦部萎縮，進而降低失智症的可能性。神經學家也證實，午睡能增強記憶與學習能力。對於正在準備大學考試的學生而言，午睡有助於保留已學會的知識與技能。
了解如何讓午睡達到最佳效果，是獲得其好處的關鍵。首先，你需要找出理想的午睡時間長度。有些研究建議午睡 20 到 40 分鐘，而另一些則主張較短的午睡時間，例如 15 到 20 分鐘。然而，最適合的午睡時間可能取決於個人的身體狀況與疲勞程度。對某些人來說，即使只是五分鐘的小睡，也能帶來意想不到的顯著效果。
此外，午睡的環境同樣十分重要。一個昏暗、干擾少的空間最適合休息。因此，找一個光線最少或裝有遮光窗簾的安靜地方。如果無法找到黑暗的房間，也可以考慮戴上眼罩。你也可以播放一些舒緩的自然聲音，營造放鬆的氛圍，讓午睡效果更加理想。
四、篇章結構（占 8 分）
說明：第 31 題至第 34 題為單選題，每題 2 分。
第 31 至 34 題為題組
Smiling is a gesture that many people engage in dozens of times a day without thought. Most people believe that smiling is an expression of good feelings, a simple way to show happiness and friendliness. But does this hold true across time and cultures?
(31) In the West, for example, portraits of men and women before the 1700s typically depicted them with a serious, unsmiling expression. The absence of smiles stemmed partly from the attempt to hide their decayed teeth caused by poor dental hygiene. More importantly, smiling and laughter had long been perceived in the society as manifestations of a lack of self-control and good manners. Paintings with white-toothed smiles emerged after the 1700s, with the gradual rise of a culture that valued perception and responsiveness.
Recent studies also show that interpretations of smiling may vary from culture to culture. While in most cultures smiling is associated with positive emotions, in certain cultures the same person can be judged as less intelligent when smiling. (32)
The amount people smile is culturally influenced as well. People smile more when they are from countries that are high in individualism and low in population. These are often places where the needs and rights of the individual take precedence over those of the group. (33) Newcomers from different parts of the world are found to smile more. Without a shared language, they often resort to smiling to get along with others. For them, smiling is a straightforward way to indicate that one is reliable and trustworthy.
(34) As many psychologists now point out, this simple gesture is in fact far more complicated than it may appear.
31 (C)
For most of recorded human history, the open smile has been deeply unfashionable.
✔ 原因說明：
此空位後立刻進入「1700 年以前西方肖像畫中人們不微笑」的歷史描述，因此需要一個總起句，概括說明「在大部分人類歷史中，微笑並不流行」。
👉 關鍵對應：
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historical perspective
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before the 1700s
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unsmiling expression
32 (E)
In fact, there is a well-known Russian proverb that goes, “Smiling with no reason is a sign of stupidity.”
✔ 原因說明：
前一句提到「在某些文化中，微笑反而會被視為不聰明」，此句正好提供具體文化例子（俄羅斯），直接支持該論點。
👉 關鍵對應：
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in certain cultures
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judged as less intelligent
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cultural proverb
33 → (A)
Another crucial factor is a society’s immigration diversity.
✔ 原因說明：
本段主題為「人們微笑的頻率受到文化影響」，後一句立刻提到 Newcomers from different parts of the world，因此此句必須引出「移民／人口多樣性」這個因素。
👉 關鍵對應：
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culturally influenced
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newcomers
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different parts of the world
34 (B)
Various factors have thus contributed to the phenomenon of smiling.
✔ 原因說明：
此句位於全文結尾，功能是總結全文，呼應前文提到的歷史、文化、社會、移民等多重因素，並自然銜接下一句的總評。
👉 關鍵對應：
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conclusion sentence
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summary of multiple factors
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thus（因此）
中文翻譯
微笑是一種人們每天會不假思索地做上幾十次的動作。大多數人認為微笑代表良好的情緒，是表現快樂與友善的一種簡單方式。但這樣的看法是否能跨越時間與文化而成立呢？
在西方歷史中，舉例來說，十八世紀以前的男女肖像通常呈現嚴肅、不微笑的表情。缺乏微笑的部分原因是為了掩飾因口腔衛生不良而腐壞的牙齒。更重要的是，在當時的社會中，微笑與大笑長期被視為缺乏自制力與禮貌的表現。直到十八世紀之後，隨著重視感知與回應能力的文化逐漸興起，露出白牙的微笑才開始出現在畫作中。
近年的研究也顯示，不同文化對微笑的解讀可能有所不同。雖然在多數文化中，微笑與正向情緒相關，但在某些文化裡，同一個人微笑時反而可能被評價為不夠聰明。
人們微笑的頻率同樣受到文化影響。來自高度個人主義且人口密度較低國家的人通常笑得更多，這些地方往往更重視個人的需求與權利，而非群體的利益。此外，新移民往往更常微笑。由於缺乏共同語言，他們常透過微笑來與他人相處。對他們而言，微笑是一種直接表達自己可靠與值得信任的方式。
正如許多心理學家所指出的，這個看似簡單的動作，其實比表面上看起來要複雜得多。
五、閱讀測驗（占 24 分）
說明：第 35 題至第 46 題為單選題，每題 2 分。
第 35 至 38 題為題組
In March 2022, the Endurance—the lost vessel of the famed polar explorer Ernest Shackleton—was found in Antarctica, 107 years after it sank. The news made headlines around the world, not only for the incredible achievement of the search team, but because the discovery marked the final chapter in a legendary story of extraordinary courage and perseverance.
On August 4, 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton, along with a skilled crew of 27, set sail on the Endurance toward the South Pole, hoping to make the first land crossing over Antarctica. From Plymouth, UK, the team arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and on November 5 reached South Georgia Island, the last settlement of civilization en route to Antarctica. There, the real challenge began. Two days after leaving South Georgia in December, the Endurance encountered floating ice and was soon completely trapped in pack ice.
The sturdy vessel held up for nine months, drifting slowly southward and then pushed northward by the ice. Gradually, the pressure from the ice buckled the planks. Freezing water rushed in and exacerbated the situation. On October 27, 1915, Shackleton ordered his crew to abandon the ship, pitching tents on the ice a mile and a half away. Weeks later, they watched the Endurance sink beneath the Weddell Sea.
For the next five months, the crew camped out on the pack ice as it drifted north, surviving on penguins, seals, and seaweed. Finally, the ice broke up enough for them to escape in lifeboats. For seven days, they sailed more than a hundred miles to the uninhabited Elephant Island. But the crew couldn’t survive long there, so Shackleton made a dangerous attempt to get help. With five crew members, he sailed 800 miles over 16 days across freezing, stormy seas to South Georgia Island. Then the group hiked for 36 hours across the island to reach a whaling station.
Help was almost at hand, but ice and bad weather hindered their return. On August 30, 1916, Shackleton finally got back to Elephant Island with a ship big enough to rescue the rest of his men. All the members of the expedition team survived, but the Endurance remained lost under the sea until its discovery in 2022.
題目
35. What is this passage mainly about?
(A) A renowned Antarctic explorer.
(B) The extreme weather in Antarctica.
(C) A challenging voyage to Antarctica.
(D) The amazing discovery of a sunken ship.
36. Which of the following idioms is closest in meaning to “exacerbated the situation” in the third paragraph?
(A) Broke the ice.
(B) Cost an arm and a leg.
(C) Missed the boat.
(D) Added fuel to the fire.
37. According to the passage, which of the following is true about Shackleton and his Antarctic expedition?
(A) His journey lasted more than two years.
(B) He was the first man to cross over Antarctica.
(C) His team camped out on Elephant Island for five months.
(D) He sent five crew members on a lifeboat to get help from a whaling station.
38. Which of the following shows the correct route of the Endurance after leaving South Georgia?
二、題目解析＋正確答案
35 題解析
文章重點在描述 Shackleton 與 Endurance 號的整段探險歷程：出航、受困、求生、救援與後來的發現。
雖然提到沉船被發現，但只是引言。
✔ 正確答案：(C) A challenging voyage to Antarctica
36 題解析
exacerbate the situation 意為「使情況惡化」。
選項中：
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add fuel to the fire = 火上加油（使事情更糟）✔
✔ 正確答案：(D) Added fuel to the fire
37 題解析
時間軸：
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1914 年 8 月出航
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1916 年 8 月救援完成
→ 歷時 超過兩年
其他選項：
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(B) 未成功橫越南極
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(C) 五個月是在浮冰上，不是在 Elephant Island
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(D) 五人是與 Shackleton 一起，不是被派遣
✔ 正確答案：(A) His journey lasted more than two years
38 題解析
路線順序為：
South Georgia → 被冰困於 Weddell Sea → 漂流 → Elephant Island → Shackleton 前往 South Georgia
符合圖示 (C)。
✔ 正確答案：(C)
中文翻譯
2022 年 3 月，著名極地探險家歐內斯特・沙克爾頓的失蹤船隻「堅忍號」在沉沒 107 年後，於南極被發現。這項消息登上全球頭條，不僅因為搜尋團隊的非凡成就，也因為這項發現為一段關於非凡勇氣與毅力的傳奇故事畫下句點。
1914 年 8 月 4 日，沙克爾頓爵士率領 27 名經驗豐富的船員，搭乘「堅忍號」啟航前往南極，期望成為第一支橫越南極大陸的隊伍。他們自英國普利茅斯出發，抵達阿根廷布宜諾斯艾利斯，並於 11 月 5 日到達南喬治亞島——通往南極前最後一個文明據點。真正的挑戰就在此開始。12 月離開南喬治亞後兩天，堅忍號便遭遇浮冰，隨即被厚重的海冰完全困住。
這艘堅固的船撐了九個月，在冰層推擠下先向南漂流，再被推向北方。隨著冰層壓力加劇，船板開始彎曲，冰冷的海水湧入，使情況更加惡化。1915 年 10 月 27 日，沙克爾頓下令棄船，船員們在一英里半外的冰面上搭起帳篷。數週後，他們親眼目睹堅忍號沉入威德爾海。
接下來的五個月，船員們在隨冰北漂的浮冰上露宿，靠企鵝、海豹與海藻維生。最終，冰層破裂，他們得以搭乘救生艇逃生，並在七天內航行一百多英里，抵達無人居住的象島。然而，他們無法久留。沙克爾頓於是帶著五名船員，冒險航行 800 英里，歷經 16 天的嚴寒風暴，抵達南喬治亞島，並徒步 36 小時穿越島嶼到達捕鯨站。
救援近在眼前，但惡劣天候與浮冰阻礙了行動。直到 1916 年 8 月 30 日，沙克爾頓才終於帶著足夠大的船返回象島，救出所有隊員。這次探險中，全體成員奇蹟般生還，而堅忍號則長眠海底，直到 2022 年才重見天日。
第 39 至 42 題為題組
In many old castles in Europe, visitors often find a fantastic spiral staircase, which provides a captivating focal point as it winds up the building. This prominent structure actually has a long and rich heritage.
In the Old Testament, reference is made to spiral staircases in the Temple of Solomon, suggesting that they were already in use by around 1,000 BC. The oldest spiral staircase still standing today is at Trajan’s Column in Rome. The staircase was built in 113 AD, with a total of 185 steps carved in stone and marble. Around this time, spiral staircases began to find much wider use in Roman architecture and across Europe.
Throughout the Middle Ages, winding staircases became a well-established feature of European castles, mainly for their advantages in helping to defend against attackers. To begin with, these staircases were quite narrow, so attackers would have to ascend one at a time, making it impossible to launch a mass attack. Also, the stairs were designed to turn clockwise upwards. This means that ascenders would have their right hand tight against the narrowest part of the staircases, close to the central pole, and as a result were unable to use their sword effectively. The attackers’ challenge was further complicated by the uneven steps of the staircase, often strategically designed by the castle owners. The defenders, living in the castles, were familiar with the stair pattern and could retreat up them very swiftly, while the attackers were much more likely to stumble and fall, particularly in the dimly lit confines of the staircase.
Being associated with medieval castles and kings, spiral staircases gradually won popularity in European architecture, with new materials emerging to cope with customers’ needs. In Victorian times, cast iron spiral staircases were popular for public buildings and homes for the rich. In the latter half of the 20th century, steel frames became cost-effective, and thus affordable for a much wider staircase market. Then, steel spiral staircases as fire escape stairs appeared in many buildings. Today, spiral staircases come in a wide variety of materials: steel, wood, concrete, and recently even glass. The timeless appeal of their classical design makes spiral staircases a much-desired feature in luxury homes, offices, and public buildings nowadays.
39. Which question can the passage answer?
(A) Where was the first spiral staircase constructed?
(B) Who was the first designer of the spiral staircase?
(C) What is the world’s most famous spiral staircase?
(D) Why is the spiral staircase popular in modern times?
答案(D)
文章最後一段說明：
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現代材料多樣
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成本降低
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美觀、經典、廣泛使用
👉 本文能回答的問題是「為什麼螺旋樓梯在現代仍然受歡迎」
✔ 正確答案：(D)
40. What does “them” in the third paragraph refer to?
(A) Stairs.
(B) Confines.
(C) Attackers.
(D) Defenders.
40 題解析 → (A)
原句：
could retreat up them very swiftly
👉 them 指的是 the staircases / stairs
不是 attackers、不是 confines。
✔ 正確答案：(A) Stairs
41. According to the passage, which is a correct time sequence of the materials used in making spiral staircases?
(A) stone → iron → steel → glass
(B) stone → wood → iron → steel
(C) iron → marble → wood → glass
(D) marble → wood → stone → concrete
41 題解析 → (A)
材料出現時間順序：
1️⃣ stone / marble（羅馬時代）
2️⃣ cast iron（維多利亞時代）
3️⃣ steel（20 世紀）
4️⃣ glass（現代）
👉 正確順序：
stone → iron → steel → glass
✔ 正確答案：(A)
42. Which of the following statements can be inferred about spiral staircases in the Medieval Ages?
(A) The staircases were too narrow to allow any quick retreat.
(B) The clockwise design favored right-handed castle defenders.
(C) The uneven steps made it easier to ascend than descend the stairs.
(D) The staircases were dark enough for defenders to hide from attackers.
42 題解析 → (B)
中世紀螺旋樓梯的設計重點：
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順時針向上
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攻擊者右手揮劍受限
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防守者熟悉樓梯、居高臨下
👉 可推論：
順時針設計對右撇子的城堡防守者有利
中文翻譯
在歐洲許多古老的城堡中，遊客經常能看到令人驚嘆的螺旋樓梯。這種樓梯沿著建築向上盤旋，成為引人注目的視覺焦點，而事實上，它擁有悠久且豐富的歷史。
在《舊約聖經》中，便曾提及所羅門聖殿內的螺旋樓梯，顯示早在西元前一千年左右，人們就已使用這種設計。現存最古老的螺旋樓梯位於羅馬的圖拉真柱，建於西元 113 年，共有 185 級階梯，由石材與大理石雕刻而成。自此之後，螺旋樓梯在羅馬建築以及歐洲各地被廣泛採用。
在整個中世紀期間，螺旋樓梯成為歐洲城堡的重要設計，主要因其在防禦敵人方面的優勢。首先，樓梯相當狹窄，使攻擊者只能一個一個往上爬，無法發動大規模攻擊。此外，樓梯多設計為順時針向上旋轉，這使得往上爬的攻擊者右手緊貼中央柱，難以有效揮劍。再加上階梯高低不平，這些往往是城堡主人刻意設計的結果。防守者熟悉樓梯結構，能迅速後退，而攻擊者則更容易在昏暗狹窄的空間中跌倒。
由於與中世紀城堡與王權形象密切相關，螺旋樓梯逐漸在歐洲建築中普及，並隨著新材料的出現而演變。維多利亞時代，鑄鐵螺旋樓梯廣泛用於公共建築與富裕人家的住宅。到了二十世紀後半葉，鋼構結構因成本降低而普及，甚至被用作逃生梯。如今，螺旋樓梯可由鋼、木材、混凝土，甚至玻璃製成，其經典且歷久彌新的設計，使其成為現代豪宅、辦公室與公共建築中備受青睞的元素。
第 43 至 46 題為題組
Have you ever wondered why north comes at the top of a map? Well, north may seem a natural choice for the top spot today, but that wasn’t always the case.
Documents from ancient times indicate that many maps in early ages were pointing to the east, where the sun rose. In ancient India, for example, maps were most likely oriented to the east. Though there is no physical evidence to support this, the word dakshina “south” in Indian languages also means “right,” suggesting that ancient Indians were oriented toward the east, and therefore south was on their right-hand side. Ample evidence from the Old Testament also suggest that east was at the top of maps in pre-Biblical and Biblical eras, a reason why east is still referred to as the “Orient” today.
In the oldest surviving maps, south is at the top, and north points down. Early Egyptian maps showed south on top, most likely because the Nile, vital to Egyptian livelihood, originated in the south. As rivers were believed to flow downward, “up” was therefore south. Map makers in Arabia also drew maps with south on top since the earliest Muslims lived north of Mecca, and a south-oriented map would show the followers looking toward their holy city.
The preference for north arose during the European age of exploration. At the time, sailors relied on the North Star to find their way across the Mediterranean and later the Atlantic. By the 16th century, when Europe’s search for trading routes was at its peak, maps became Eurocentric, with north on top. The expansion of European imperialism in the following centuries further established the “north up” practice as the standard.
Today, map orientation is taking on a new perspective. In perhaps our most common interaction with maps—the use of GPS systems on our phones and in our cars—directions have ceased to be as important. The layouts are dynamic, oriented toward our travel path.
So, perhaps the north-on-top practice is less a rule and more a blip. After centuries of technological advancements, it seems we’ve ended up right where we began in ancient times: with ourselves in the middle, and our destinations at the top.
43. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) Why east is referred to as the “Orient.”
(B) How maps differ from GPS in function.
(C) How map orientation evolved over time.
(D) Why maps were important during the age of exploration.
43 題解析 → (C)
全文依時間順序說明：
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古代地圖朝東
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埃及、阿拉伯地圖朝南
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歐洲探險時代改為北朝上
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現代 GPS 動態方向
👉 主旨是「地圖方位如何隨時間演變」。
✔ 正確答案：(C)
44. What does “this” refer to in the second paragraph?
(A) The word dakshina.
(B) Physical evidence.
(C) Ancient India.
(D) East-orientation of maps.
44 題解析 → (D)
原句重點：
Though there is no physical evidence to support this
前文正在談「地圖朝東」，因此 this 指的是「地圖以東為上」。
✔ 正確答案：(D) East-orientation of maps
45. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “a blip” in the last paragraph?
(A) A temporary state.
(B) An urgent need.
(C) A critical decision.
(D) An advanced system.
45 題解析 → (A)
blip 原意為雷達上的短暫訊號，引申為「短暫現象」。
👉 文中意指「北方在上其實只是歷史中的短暫階段」。
✔ 正確答案：(A) A temporary state
46. Which of the following statements is true?
(A) Sailors took the North Star as their final destination.
(B) The GPS system has a fixed direction for orientation.
(C) South was placed at the top of maps in the pre-Biblical era.
(D) Old Islamic maps put south at the top for religious purposes.
46 題解析 → (D)
文中明確指出：
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阿拉伯地圖將南方放在上方
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原因與穆斯林朝向麥加有關
其他選項錯誤原因：
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(A) 北極星是導航工具，不是目的地
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(B) GPS 為動態方向
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(C) 前聖經時代地圖是「東在上」，不是南
✔ 正確答案：(D)
中文翻譯
你是否曾經好奇，為什麼地圖的上方總是北方？如今看來，北方在上似乎理所當然，但事實上，這並非一直如此。
古代文獻顯示，早期許多地圖是以東方為上，因為太陽從東方升起。例如在古印度，地圖很可能是朝東的。雖然沒有實體證據支持這一點，但在印度語言中，「dakshina」（南方）同時也有「右邊」之意，顯示古印度人是面向東方，因此南方就在他們的右側。《舊約聖經》中也有大量證據顯示，在聖經前與聖經時代，地圖多以東方為上，這也是為什麼今日「東方」仍被稱為 Orient 的原因。
在現存最古老的地圖中，南方反而位於上方，而北方在下。早期埃及地圖將南方置於上方，可能是因為尼羅河源於南方，而尼羅河對埃及人的生活至關重要。由於河流被認為是向下流動的，因此「上方」自然就是南方。阿拉伯的製圖者也將南方放在地圖上方，因為最早的穆斯林居住在麥加以北，而朝南的地圖能顯示信徒面向他們的聖城。
將北方置於上方的偏好，出現在歐洲的大航海時代。當時，水手依靠北極星在地中海與後來的大西洋航行。到了十六世紀，隨著歐洲對貿易路線的探索達到高峰，地圖變得以歐洲為中心，北方在上。接下來幾個世紀的歐洲帝國擴張，更進一步確立了「北方在上」的標準。
如今，地圖方向正在出現新的觀點。在我們最常使用地圖的情境——手機或車用 GPS 中，固定方向已不再重要，畫面會隨著行進路線動態調整。
因此，「北方在上」或許與其說是一項規則，不如說只是歷史中的一個短暫現象。經過數百年的科技進步，我們似乎回到了古代的起點：以自己為中心，目的地在上方。
第貳部分：混合題（占 10 分）
說明：本部分共有 1 題組，每一子題配分標示於題末。限在答案卷標示題號的作答區內作答，並以規定用筆作答。
第 47 至 50 題為題組
Located along the sparkling coastline of the Pacific Ocean, Wonder Village is a famous indigenous district in eastern Taiwan. The historic village exhibits the traditional way of life of the tribe there. However, it does not live in the past. As numerous new restaurants and shops have sprung up in recent years, it has become not only a cultural center but also a unique commercial zone. The following six shops are examples of some of the specialty stores there.
A. Oh Eco
Greatly concerned about the presence of fake “green” products on the market, Alice Bao decided to open this shop. She sells environmentally friendly items such as reusable bottles, bamboo toothbrushes, and soy candles. “Here everyone looks out for each other and the neighborhood,” she says. “There’s a sense of community in the area.”
B. After Work
Neighborhood beer lovers rejoiced when After Work moved in last summer. “We knew we were coming into a really cool neighborhood,” says co-owner Joey Ma. Aside from handcrafted beer, the menu boasts hand-made gourmet pizzas such as the Yummy Duck ’n Cheese, loaded with roast duck and, yes, creamy delicious cheese. A truly unique blend!
C. Aroma Paradise
The fragrances at this scent shop are largely customized to meet the individual shopper’s taste. Owner Joseph Tang says he knew the idea would work well in this unique district: “Each store is one of a kind in Wonder Village,” he states. “Aroma Paradise wants to create a paradise for those who are looking for fragrance made for their special preferences.”
D. Something Different
Looking for something unique? Yes, at this tiny antique store you can always find, as promised, something different. Open since 1996, the store features traditional-style home accessories, ranging from cabinets and chairs to picture frames and decorative mirrors.
E. Beyond World
Owner Fong Mayaw opened this boutique in what he calls “the most fascinating area in Taiwan.” The shop focuses on selling various “good goods” that showcase the skill and spirit of neighborhood artisans. From fashion items to rice snacks, it carries products only from local makers and small businesses owned by indigenous people.
F. The Pinery
This restaurant got its name from the pineapple farms that once populated the area. Indeed, the fruit appears in some innovative menu items (e.g., pineapple jam on the burger). “Wonder Village is much more than just a tourist destination,” says owner Carol Hon. “It is a place where the old meets the new: diverse, unique, and always full of surprises.”
47–48（填充題，各 2 分）
Wonder Village, a famous tourist site, is characterized by its diversity and uniqueness. It is a place where the old meets the new—where tradition coexists harmoniously with (47), and local features are perfectly (48) with foreign elements.
47 題解析
句型重點：
where tradition coexists harmoniously with ___
👉 與 tradition 對比、搭配自然的是 innovation（創新）
✔ 答案：innovation
句型：
are perfectly ___ with foreign elements
👉 固定搭配：
be blended with = 與……融合
✔ 答案：blended
49（多選題，4 分）
While visiting Wonder Village, the Chen family decided to buy the following items as souvenirs:
(1) a 19th-century oil lamp
(2) recycled plastic sunglasses
(3) an aboriginal wooden beads necklace
Which stores should they go to for these items?
（請選出商店名稱對應的英文大寫字母）
49 題解析
(1) 19th-century oil lamp → 古董 → D. Something Different
(2) recycled plastic sunglasses → 環保商品 → A. Oh Eco
(3) aboriginal wooden beads necklace → 原住民工藝 → E. Beyond World
✔ 答案：D、A、E
50（簡答題，2 分）
Which phrase is used by Joseph Tang to describe the “uniqueness” of the stores in Wonder Village?
出處在 C. Aroma Paradise：
“Each store is one of a kind in Wonder Village.”
👉 描述「獨一無二」
✔ 答案：one of a kind
中文翻譯
位於太平洋閃耀的海岸線旁，奇幻村（Wonder Village）是台灣東部一個著名的原住民聚落。這個歷史悠久的村落展現了當地部落的傳統生活方式。然而，它並未停留在過去。近年來，隨著許多新餐廳與商店如雨後春筍般出現，這裡不僅成為文化中心，也發展成一個獨特的商業區。以下六家店鋪，便是當地特色商店的代表。
A. Oh Eco
由於對市面上充斥著假「綠色」產品深感憂心，包艾麗絲決定開設這家商店。她販售各種環保商品，例如可重複使用的水瓶、竹製牙刷以及大豆蠟燭。她表示：「在這裡，大家彼此照應，也關心整個社區。」這個地方充滿濃厚的社群感。
B. After Work
去年夏天 After Work 進駐時，社區裡的啤酒愛好者都欣喜若狂。共同創辦人馬喬伊說：「我們知道自己來到了一個真的很酷的社區。」除了手工釀造啤酒外，菜單上還有手作的精緻披薩，例如「鴨鴨起司披薩」，配料有烤鴨和濃郁滑順的起司，真是獨特又創新的組合！
C. Aroma Paradise
這家香氛店的產品多半依照顧客的個人喜好量身訂製。店主唐約瑟表示，他早就知道這個點子在這樣獨特的地方一定行得通：「奇幻村的每一家店都是獨一無二的，」他說。「Aroma Paradise 希望為那些尋找專屬香氛的人，打造一個真正的香氣天堂。」
D. Something Different
想找點不一樣的東西嗎？那你一定會喜歡這家小巧的古董店。自 1996 年開業以來，這裡總能如其名地讓人找到「不同的東西」。店內販售各式傳統風格的居家飾品，從櫥櫃、椅子到相框與裝飾鏡子，應有盡有。
E. Beyond World
店主方馬耀在他所稱為「台灣最迷人的地方」開設了這家精品店。商店主打各式「好物」，展現社區工匠的技藝與精神。從時尚配件到米製零食，店內商品全都來自在地製作者，以及由原住民經營的小型企業。
F. The Pinery
這家餐廳的名稱來自於過去曾遍佈此地的鳳梨園。鳳梨也確實出現在一些創新的料理中，例如漢堡裡搭配鳳梨果醬。店主洪卡蘿說：「奇幻村不只是一個觀光景點，它是一個新舊交會的地方——多元、獨特，且永遠充滿驚喜。」
第參部分：非選擇題（占 28 分）
說明：本部分共有二大題，請依各題指示作答；答案必須寫在「答案卷」標示題號之作答區內，作答時不必抄題。
一、中譯英（占 8 分）
說明：依題意將以下中文句子譯成正確、通順、達意的英文。每題 4 分，共 8 分。
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現在越來越多高中英文老師已經增加在課堂上使用英文的百分比。
重點：
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「越來越多」→ more and more / an increasing number of
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「增加使用英文的百分比」→ increase the percentage of using English in class
參考答案：
Nowadays, more and more senior high school English teachers have increased the percentage of English used in their classes.
2.他們將學生依英語能力分成不同組別，進行多樣的聽、說活動。
重點：
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「依英語能力分組」→ group students according to their English proficiency
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「聽、說活動」→ listening and speaking activities
參考答案：
They group students according to their English proficiency and carry out a variety of listening and speaking activities.
二、英文作文（占 20 分）
說明：依提示寫一篇英文作文，文長至少 120 個單字（words）。
提示：
近年來養寵物的風氣在臺灣日漸普遍，而寵物在人們生活中的角色也與過去不同。請以此為主題，並參照下列圖片，寫一篇英文作文，文分兩段。
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第一段描述這些圖片中所呈現的現象；
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第二段根據你自身的經驗或觀察，說明此現象的原因以及可能的影響。
以下採用的作文全部是高中7000單字，且不用關係代名詞，且按照我的0基礎1小時課程的模板一模一樣，非常適合英文0基礎的撰寫
In recent years, keeping pets has become very common in daily life in Taiwan. Many families treat pets as important members because pets can bring joy and emotional support. As a result, people are spending more time and money taking care of their animals. However, raising pets also changes people’s lifestyles and responsibilities, which can influence both individuals and families in different ways.
For example, my family keeps a dog at home. We need to take it for walks every day and spend extra time caring for its health. Although this sometimes makes us tired, it also brings us closer together. In conclusion, keeping pets can affect people’s daily lives in many ways. In the future, more people may choose to raise pets, so they should consider the responsibilities and be prepared to care for them properly.
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