1. 第一題空格應選 (E) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及 "The Pulitzer prize-winning journalist is best known for his reporting in The Guardian on classified documents provided by Edward Snowden."(這位曾獲普立茲獎的新聞記者因在《衛報》上刊登了由愛德華•史諾登提供的機密文件而盛名遠播。),而 (E) 項句子提及 "He was even portrayed by Zachary Quinto in the 2016 Oliver Stone movie, Snowden."(柴克瑞•恩杜甚至在奧利佛•史東於 2016 年執導的電影《神鬼駭客:史諾登》中飾演他。),前一句的 Edward Snowden(愛德華•史諾登)與 (E) 項句子的 Snowden(《神鬼駭客:史諾登》)互相呼應,故形成關聯。 b. 根據上述,(E) 項應為正選。 大補丸 portray vt. 飾演;描繪 Helen's poems portrayed the world as a dark, confusing place. 海倫的詩把世界描繪成一個黑暗又紛亂的地方。 2. 第二題空格應選 (A) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及 "... Greenwald set his sights on opening a shelter for abandoned animals in Rio de Janeiro with his husband, David Miranda."(……葛林華德與他的丈夫大衛•米蘭達決定在里約熱內盧為被遺棄的動物開設一間收容所。),而 (A) 項句子提及 "Both are huge animal lovers, and as a result of their rescue efforts, they have adopted 23 furry members into their family."(他們兩人非常熱愛動物,而且由於他們的救援行動,他們已經領養了二十三隻毛茸茸的家庭成員。),(A) 項句子的 Both(他們兩人)指的即是前一句的 Greenwald(葛林華德)和 David Miranda(大衛•米蘭達),故形成關聯。 b. 根據上述,(A) 項應為正選。 大補丸 a. as a result of... 因為/由於…… 同: due to... My bills accumulated as a result of being unemployed. 我因為失業,所以帳單一直積欠著。 *accumulate vi. 累積,聚積 b. adopt vt. 收養,領養 Cindy decided to adopt the stray puppy that she found by the riverside. 辛蒂決定收養她在河邊發現的流浪幼犬。 c. furry a. 毛茸茸的,覆有毛皮的 3. 第三題空格應選 (C) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及 "They unveiled a brilliant plan back in May 2017."(他們在 2017 年的五月揭露了一項絕妙的計畫。),而 (C) 項句子提及 "The plan was to employ homeless people who lived on the streets with their pets to care for the animals at the shelter."(這項計畫是要僱用和寵物一同露宿街頭的街友,讓他們在收容所照顧動物。),前後兩句皆提及 plan(計畫)一字,故形成關聯。 b. 根據上述,(C) 項應為正選。 大補丸 a. employ vt. 僱用 John was employed for his computer skills. 約翰因為他的電腦技能而被僱用。 b. care for... 照顧……,照料…… 4. 第四題空格應選 (B) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及 "Some homeless people always provide food for their dog first over themselves."(有些遊民總是先把食物讓給他們的狗狗。),而 (B) 項句子提及 "They will even forgo receiving services they need because the conditions require giving up their furry companion."(他們甚至會放棄接受自己所需要的服務,因為種種條件需要他們放棄那些毛茸茸的夥伴。),(B) 項句子的代名詞 They(他們)指的即是前一句的 Some homeless people(有些遊民),故形成關聯。 b. 根據上述,(B) 項應為正選。 大補丸 a. forgo vt. 放棄(三態為:forgo, forwent, forgone。) Due to tight budget, the newlyweds decided to forgo their honeymoon. 由於預算有限,這對新婚夫婦決定放棄他們的蜜月旅行。 *newlywed n. 新婚者(常用複數) b. companion n. 同伴;朋友 5. 第五題空格應選 (F) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及 "Many times, their pets are their only friends and companions, giving and receiving unconditional love."(許多時候,他們的寵物是他們唯一的朋友與同伴,給予並接受他們無條件的愛。),而 (F) 項句子提及 "With their pets, they feel less depressed and their will to live is reinforced by taking care of them."(有了他們的寵物,他們感到不那麼憂愁,而且他們的求生意志也因為要照顧牠們而增強。),前後兩句皆提及 their pets(他們的寵物)一詞,故形成關聯。 b. 根據上述,(F) 項應為正選。 大補丸 a. depressed a. 感到憂鬱的,沮喪的 Jill felt really depressed because she was unable to pass the exam. 吉兒因為沒通過考試而感到很沮喪。 b. reinforce vt. 加強,強化 Keeping a diary helps reinforce your writing skills. 寫日記有助於加強你的寫作技巧。 |