 |  | Is a Trash-Free Life a Real Possibility? 零垃圾夢想家 by Igor Bagrov | When getting rid of garbage, start with your mind.
當你清除垃圾時，從你的思想開始。
| Lauren Singer claims she lives a zero-waste life. Is this really possible in our world, where air is polluted, food and drinks are stuffed with _(1)_ harmful chemicals▼, and millions of tons of garbage are floating in the ocean?
With a little bit of effort, it is possible, though the problems are vast, and they cannot be solved in the blink of an eye. If everyone takes a small step to _(2)_ his or her life as a trash-free zone, the outcome may surprise you. After all, big things often _(3)_ small beginnings.
Singer, a New York University graduate majoring in environmental studies, shares her experience in making her life waste-free. One of the biggest problems is plastic packaging. Singer _(4)_ we bring our own reusable▼ bags, jars, and other containers▼ to stores. Regarding her diet, she has a _(5)_ for not eating processed▼ food, which contains a lot of dubious▼ chemicals. Instead, she chooses to eat fresh fruit, fish, nuts, and vegetables. In this way, Singer shows us how to eat healthier food and reduce the problem of packaging. Singer also believes that we can make many things by ourselves. For instance, baking soda is a fine _(6)_ for homemade toothpaste; homemade salad dressing is much tastier than that from a store.
It is clear that Singer has reconsidered her shopping habits seriously. Indeed, we buy a lot of things we do not need at all, and they end up in a garbage can pretty soon. Singer now buys only second-hand clothes. They are cheaper, thus offering her a wider choice. Ultimately, the benefits of such a lifestyle are _(7)_. It saves a lot of money, encourages healthier eating habits and, as a result, improves our health, and the environment is saved little by little.
1. (A) swiftly (B) emotionally (C) potentially (D) vividly
2. (A) measure (B) advise (C) navigate (D) organize
3. (A) result from (B) deal with (C) put off (D) reflect on
4. (A) discourages (B) suggests (C) regrets (D) threatens
5. (A) fortune (B) leisure (C) resistance (D) preference
6. (A) poison (B) function (C) ingredient (D) flavor
7. (A) obvious (B) ambiguous (C) spontaneous (D) outrageous
|  |  | | | |  | - Is this really possible in our world, where air is polluted, food and drinks are stuffed with potentially harmful chemicals, and millions of tons of garbage are floating in the ocean?
在我們這個空氣遭到汙染、食物和飲料都充斥潛在的有害化學物質以及數百萬噸的垃圾漂浮在海洋中的世界當中，那真的有可能嗎？
理由:
a. (A) swiftly adv. 迅速地
My dog swiftly ran to me when I called it.
當我呼喚我的狗狗時，牠迅速地朝我跑來。
(B) emotionally adv. 情緒化地；激動地
From time to time, we hear of couples that hurt each other physically or emotionally when they break up.
我們不時聽到戀人分手時，在身體上或心靈上互相傷害的例子。
(C) potentially adv. 潛在地，可能地
The police were called in to handle the potentially explosive situation.
警方被通知來處理這個可能一觸即發的情況。
(D) vividly adv. 生動地
This artist's painting vividly portrays what farm life is like in his hometown.
這位畫家的畫作生動地描繪他老家農村生活的模樣。
b. 根據語意，(C) 項應為正選。 - If everyone takes a small step to organize his or her life as a trash-free zone, the outcome may surprise you.
倘若每個人都跨出一小步來將他們的生活規劃成無垃圾空間，結果可能會令你大吃一驚。
理由:
a. (A) measure vt. 測量
Distances under water can be measured by sonar.
聲納可測出水底下的距離。
＊sonar n. 聲納
(B) advise vt. 勸告
The doctor advised Charles to cut down on drinking alcohol.
醫生勸告查爾斯減少飲酒量。
(C) navigate vt. & vi. 導航
The captain navigated his ship through the rough waters during a storm.
船長引領船隻駛過暴風雨中驚濤駭浪的海域。
(D) organize vt. 規劃，籌辦
To use your time efficiently, you should organize your plans according to their priority.
要有效運用時間，你應該依照事情的輕重緩急來規劃你的計劃。
b. 根據語意，(D) 項應為正選。 - After all, big things often result from small beginnings.
畢竟，偉大事業往往源自於小小的開端。
理由:
a. (A) result from... 起因於……，由於……
The accident resulted from the security guard's carelessness.
這起意外起因於該名警衛的粗心大意。
(B) deal with... 處理／應付……
Bill tried to convince the boss that he was able to deal with the problem on his own.
比爾努力要讓老闆相信他自己有能力處理這個問題。
(C) put off... / put... off 延期……
The project had to be put off due to insufficient funds.
該企劃案由於資金不足而必須延後進行。
＊insufficient a. 不足的
(D) reflect on / upon... 思考／反省……
The boss wants us to take some time to reflect on what he said at the meeting.
老闆要我們花點時間想想他在會議上所說的話。
b. 根據語意，(A) 項應為正選。 - Singer suggests we bring our own reusable bags, jars, and other containers to stores.
辛格建議我們自行攜帶可重複使用的袋子、罐子以及其他容器到商店。
理由:
a. (A) discourage vt. 阻止，勸阻
The price of the dress alone is enough to discourage me from buying it.
光是這件洋裝的價格，就足以讓我打消買下它的念頭。
(B) suggest vt. 建議，提議
I suggest you thoroughly check your essay for spelling and grammatical errors.
我建議你仔細檢查文章是否有拼字及文法錯誤。
(C) regret vt. 後悔；遺憾
Greg ended his relationship with Carla abruptly and regretted it afterwards.
葛雷驟然結束和卡拉的關係，但之後就後悔了。
＊abruptly adv. 突然地
(D) threaten vt. 威脅，脅迫
Mary wasn't in her right mind when she threatened to commit suicide.
當瑪麗威脅要自殺時，神智並不正常。
＊in one's right mind 精神正常，理智健全
b. 根據語意，(B) 項應為正選。 - Regarding her diet, she has a preference for not eating processed food, which contains a lot of dubious chemicals.
關於她的飲食方式，她較不喜歡吃含有大量可疑化學物質的加工食物。
理由:
a. 本題測試以下固定用法：
have a preference for... 偏好／喜愛……
I always have a preference for KLM when it comes to choosing flights.
說到選擇航班，我總是偏好荷蘭皇家航空。
＊when it comes to... 談到／說到……
b. 根據上述用法，(D) 項應為正選。 - For instance, baking soda is a fine ingredient for homemade toothpaste...
舉例而言，小蘇打粉就是自製牙膏的絕佳原料…
理由:
a. (A) poison n. 毒物，毒藥
The spy died because his dinner was laced with poison.
這名間諜被毒死了，因為他的晚餐被下藥。
＊be laced with... 摻有……
(B) function n. 功能
The commercial highlights the cell phone's user-friendly functions.
這支廣告強調那款新手機方便使用的功能。
(C) ingredient n. 成份，原料
Cookies are made from flour, sugar, and some other ingredients.
餅乾是用麵粉、糖和其他材料做成的。
(D) flavor n. 味道，口味
The ice cream comes in 25 different flavors.
這種冰淇淋有二十五種不同的口味。
b. 根據語意，(C) 項應為正選。 - Ultimately, the benefits of such a lifestyle are obvious.
最終，這種生活方式的益處顯而易見。
理由:
a. (A) obvious a. 明顯的
There is an obvious hole in the country's tax code.
該國家的稅法有明顯的漏洞。
(B) ambiguous a. 模稜兩可的
The wording of this contract is ambiguous. Thus, we refuse to sign it.
這份合約的用字模稜兩可。因此，我們拒絕簽約。
(C) spontaneous a. 隨興的；自然發生的
I decided to take a trip to Japan because I was feeling spontaneous.
我決定去日本旅行，因為我感到很隨興。
(D) outrageous a. 駭人的
The actor tried doing an outrageous stunt by jumping over 15 cars with a motorcycle.
這名男演員試圖做出一項駭人的特技：騎摩托車越過十五輛汽車。
b. 根據語意，(A) 項應為正選。 | | | |  | - claim vt. & n. 主張，聲稱
衍: stake a claim to... 公開聲明對……擁有所有權
stake vt. 立界標以表明（所有權）
Before World War I, many doctors claimed that heroin was not addictive.
在第一次世界大戰前，許多醫生宣稱海洛因不會使人上癮。
＊addictive a. 使人上癮的
Both countries have staked a claim to this island.
那兩國都聲稱擁有這座島嶼的所有權。 - polluted a. 受污染的
The polluted air in the city makes it difficult for me to breathe.
城市中污染的空氣讓我呼吸困難。 - harmful a. 有害的
反: harmless a. 無害的
Sandy used sunscreen to protect her skin from the sun's harmful rays.
珊蒂擦防曬乳來保護她的皮膚免受陽光中有害輻射的威脅。
According to the report, this kind of gas is proved to be harmless to humans.
根據這項報告，這種氣體已被證實對人體無害。 - major vi. 主修 & a. 主要的
Mr. Smith has two daughters. One is majoring in art, and the other is majoring in music.
史密斯先生有兩個女兒。一個主修美術，另一個則主修音樂。
The couple's 50th wedding anniversary was a major milestone in their lives.
這對夫妻的結婚五十週年紀念日是他們生命裡重要的里程碑。
＊milestone n. 里程碑 - environmental a. 環境的
衍: environmentally adv. 環境地
The professor noted the importance of environmental protection in his lecture.
教授在授課中提到環保的重要性。
The new packaging at this fast-food restaurant is environmentally friendly.
這家速食餐廳的新包裝很環保。 - regarding prep. 關於……
The authorities issued a warning regarding the flu outbreak.
有關當局發佈了一項關於流感爆發的警告。
＊outbreak n.（疾病、戰爭等）爆發 - contain vt. 包含
This dictionary is particularly useful because it contains examples of word usage.
這本字典特別有用，因為裡面有單字用法的例句。 - reconsider vt. 重新考慮
After watching this movie, I could not help but reconsider the purpose of my life and the importance of finding and being myself.
看完這部電影之後，我不禁重新思索人生目的，以及追尋和忠於自我的重要。 - ultimately adv. 終於，最終
Ultimately, Karen decided to go abroad and travel alone.
最後，凱倫決定一個人獨自出國旅行。 | | | |  | ▼ chemical n. 化學物質
▼ reusable a. 可重複使用的
▼ container n. 容器
▼ processed a. 經過加工的
▼ dubious a. 可疑的 | |  | - get rid of... 擺脫／除去……
You need to start working out regularly if you hope to get rid of your beer belly.
如果你想消除啤酒肚，就需要開始定期健身。
＊beer belly n. 啤酒肚 - in the blink of an eye 剎那之間
Computers can make complex calculations in the blink of an eye.
電腦可以在一瞬間完成複雜的計算。 - end up + 介詞片語／現在分詞／過去分詞 到頭來／結果……
If you get caught breaking the law, you will end up in jail.
你若違法被抓到，最後會被關進監獄。
Regardless of what you say, I will end up doing what I want to do.
不論你怎麼說，我終究會去做我想做的事。 | |
 | 零垃圾夢想家
當你清除垃圾時，從你的思想開始。
羅倫•辛格聲稱她過著零廢棄物的生活。在我們這個空氣遭到汙染、食物和飲料都充斥潛在的有害化學物質以及數百萬噸的垃圾漂浮在海洋中的世界當中，那真的有可能嗎？
透過一點點的努力是有可能的，儘管這些問題相當嚴重，且無法立刻就被解決。倘若每個人都跨出一小步來將他們的生活規劃成無垃圾空間，結果可能會令你大吃一驚。畢竟，偉大事業往往源自於小小的開端。
辛格是ㄧ位主修環境研究的紐約大學畢業生，她分享她使自己生活零廢棄物的經驗。最大的問題之一就是塑料包裝。辛格建議我們自行攜帶可重複使用的袋子、罐子以及其他容器到商店。關於她的飲食方式，她較不喜歡吃含有大量可疑化學物質的加工食物。相反地，她選擇食用新鮮水果、魚類、堅果和蔬菜。如此一來，辛格向我們展示如何食用更健康的食物並減少包裝問題。辛格也認為我們可以親手製作許多東西。舉例而言，小蘇打粉就是自製牙膏的絕佳原料；而自製沙拉醬也比商家販售的沙拉醬還要美味得多。
顯然地，辛格認真重新考慮她的購物習慣。的確，我們購買很多我們完全不需要的東西，而這些東西很快就會淪落到垃圾桶裡。辛格現在只買二手服飾。這些衣服比較便宜，因此提供她更廣泛的選擇。最終，這種生活方式的益處顯而易見。它省下可觀的金錢，鼓勵更健康的飲食習慣，因而改善我們的健康，且環境漸漸地得到拯救。
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