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The Rainbow Mountain of Peru 上帝打翻的調色盤 ── 秘魯彩虹山


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The Rainbow Mountain of Peru  上帝打翻的調色盤 ── 秘魯彩虹山
by Evan Witkowski


    

  The forces of nature have created many unique sights around the globe, from steep mountain ranges to vast desert sands. Seeing a picture or a video of a beautiful place never does it justice, so explorers and those who love the outdoors are always hunting for an undiscovered wild treasure. One remote destination that would take everyone’s breath __1__ is Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, in the Peruvian Andes.
  Visitors to Cusco, Peru, often make a trip out of the city to see the multilayered and brightly colored peaks of the Ausangate Mountains near Sinakara Valley, including the spectacular Rainbow Mountain. Locals __2__ Rainbow Mountain to be a sacred, holy place and the deity of Cusco. Faithful believers leave offerings there daily. In late May or early June, thousands of Quechua people make the trek to see Sinakara Valley and celebrate the Snow Star Festival, which __3__ the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere.
  It’s not hard to see why Rainbow Mountain is worshipped. The vivid colors and expansive mountains are truly a sight to behold. __4__ of the colors is the result of sediment from different minerals and natural weathering over thousands of years. Geologists __5__ the layers of rock and minerals found that chemical reactions caused by exposure to oxygen, heat, and precipitation bring out the minerals’ true colors. The bright yellows, deep reds, earthy greens, and vibrant purples make Rainbow Mountain look like a natural painting!


1. (A) aboard  (B) apart  (C) across  (D) away
2. (A) consider  (B) regard  (C) think of  (D) refer to
3. (A) softens  (B) raises  (C) marks  (D) combats
4. (A) These  (B) Each  (C) Many  (D) Another
5. (A) study  (B) studies  (C) studying  (D) studied

 

1. One remote destination that would take everyone’s breath away is Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, in the Peruvian Andes.
理由
a. 本題測試下列固定用法:
take one’s breath away  (美麗的人、事、物)令某人嘆為觀止
The spectacular view of the valley really took my breath away.
這座山谷的壯麗景色實在令我嘆為觀止。
b. 根據上述用法,(D) 項應為正選。

2. Locals consider Rainbow Mountain to be a sacred, holy place and the deity of Cusco.
理由
a. (A) consider vt. 認為;考慮
consider A (to be) B  將 A 視為 B
consider N/V-ing  考慮……
I consider water (to be) the best drink.
我認為水是最棒的飲品。
You’re a great artist. You should consider selling your works.
你是很棒的藝術家。你應該考慮出售自己的作品。
(B) regard vt. 把……視為
regard A as B  將 A 視為 B
Dylan regards Amy as a sister, so he would never dream of dating her.
狄倫視艾咪如妹妹,所以絕不會夢想跟她約會。
(C) think of...  想到……
think of A as B  將 A 視為 B
Can you think of a reason to explain why you are late?
你能想出一個理由來解釋你為什麼遲到嗎?
We all think of Bill as the most intelligent student in the class.
我們一致認為比爾是班上最聰明的學生。
(D) refer to...  意指/指的是……
refer to A as B  把 A 稱作 B
When I made that comment, I was referring to what the professor had said in his last lecture.
我作出那個評論時,指的是教授在上一場演講中所說的話。
David always refers to his dog as his best friend.
大衛總是說他的狗是他最要好的朋友。
b. 根據語意及用法,(A) 項應為正選。

3. In late May or early June, thousands of Quechua people make the trek to see Sinakara Valley and celebrate the Snow Star Festival, which marks the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere.
理由
a. (A) soften vt. 軟化;使柔軟
My grandfather finally softened his stance on same-sex marriage.
我外公看待同性婚姻的態度終於軟化了。
(B) raise vt. 提高;養育
Many airlines raise ticket prices during Chinese New Year.
許多航空公司在農曆新年期間都會提高機票的價格。
Ken was born in Taipei but raised in Taichung.
阿肯在臺北出生,但在臺中被撫養長大。
(C) mark vt. 標誌,代表(重要的變化或發展)
The agreement marks a new phase in the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
該協議代表這兩國的外交關係邁入新的階段。
(D) combat vt. 抵抗;與……戰鬥
The police force will be expanded to help combat crime.
警方將會擴大警力來協助打擊犯罪。
b. 根據語意,(C) 項應為正選。

4. Each of the colors is the result of sediment from different minerals and natural weathering over thousands of years.
理由
a. 空格後有介詞 of、名詞詞組 the colors(顏色)及第三人稱單數 be 動詞 is,得知空格應置單數的代名詞。
b. 選項中符合上述的有 (B) Each(每一個)及 (D) Another(另一個),惟根據語意,(B) 項應為正選。
c. each pron. 每一個
Each of the tribes has distinctive tribal traditions and cultures.
每個部落都有其獨特的部落傳統與文化。

5. Geologists studying the layers of rock and minerals found that chemical reactions caused by exposure to oxygen, heat, and precipitation bring out the minerals’ true colors.
理由
a. 空格前省略了關係代名詞 who,原句實為:
Geologists who study / studied the layers of rock and minerals found that chemical reactions caused by exposure to oxygen, heat, and precipitation bring out the minerals’ true colors.
b. 原句中的形容詞子句 “who study / studied the layers of rock and minerals” 可化簡為分詞片語,即將關係代名詞 who 刪除,並將其後的動詞 study / studied 改為現在分詞 studying 後即成本句。
c. 根據上述,(C) 項應為正選。

1. steep a. 陡峭的
The hill was so steep that it took us almost two hours to reach the top.
這座山丘真陡,因此我們花了將近兩小時才爬到山頂。

2. vast a. 大量的
The vast majority of experts in the field believe this theory.
該領域大多數的專家都相信這個理論。

3. destination n. 目的地
Mary and Paul chose Tahiti as their honeymoon destination.
瑪麗和保羅選擇大溪地作為他們蜜月的目的地。

4. spectacular a. 壯觀的
The sight of the Grand Canyon was truly spectacular.
大峽谷的景象真是壯觀。

5. sacred a. 與宗教有關的;神聖的
Churches, temples, and mosques are all considered sacred.
教堂、寺廟及清真寺都被視為是神聖的。
*mosque n. 清真寺

6. holy a. 神聖的
The Bible is a holy book to all Christians.
對所有基督徒而言,聖經是本神聖的書。

7. faithful a. 虔誠的;忠實的
be faithful to...  對……忠實
My mother-in-law is a faithful follower of Buddhism.
我岳母是一位虔誠的佛教徒。
Judy was always faithful to her word.
茱蒂總是言出必行。

8. trek n. & vi. 長途跋涉
We encountered many difficulties on our trek to the summit of Mt. Everest.
我們在攀登聖母峰的長途跋涉中遭遇到許多困難。
It took the mountain-climbing team two days to trek across the forest.
這支登山隊花了兩天跋涉才越過這座森林。

9. worship vt. 敬重;崇拜
My brother worships that Oscar-winning director.
我弟很崇拜那位榮獲奧斯卡金像獎的導演。

10. vivid a. 鮮明的;生動的
I was quite impressed with Mina’s vivid description of country life.
米娜對鄉間生活的生動描述讓我印象相當深刻。

11. expansive a. 廣闊的,遼闊的
These expansive wetlands are home to many rare animals.
這些廣闊的溼地是許多稀有動物的棲息地。

12. exposure n. 暴露;接觸(常與介詞 to 並用)
Exposure to the latest information is crucial to a reporter.
接觸最新資訊對一名記者來說極為重要。

13. vibrant a.(色彩)鮮明的;生意盎然的,充滿活力的
My room was decorated in vibrant colors.
我房間用鮮艷的色彩裝飾。
Tourists love Bangkok for its vibrant markets and friendly people.
遊客都喜愛曼谷充滿活力的市集和友善的人們。

1. do sb/sth justice  充分展現某人/某物的最佳素質;對某人/某事做出公道評價
= do justice to sb/sth
This photo doesn’t do justice to the wonderful scenery.
這張相片沒能充分展現那美麗的景色。

2. hunt for...  尋找……
Tom has been hunting for a job since last June.
湯姆從去年六月就一直在找工作。

3. a sight to behold  值得觀賞的景物
behold vt. 看
The beauty of the forest is a sight to behold.
那座森林的美景值得觀賞。

4. bring out...  使……顯現出來;帶出……
The wine brings out the flavor of the steak.
這種葡萄酒凸顯出牛排的美味。

a mountain range  山脈
deity n. 神明
offering n. 供品,祭品
hemisphere n.(地球的)半球
sediment n. 沉積物
weathering n. 風化(作用)
geologist n. 地質學家
precipitation n. 降水(雨、雪等)

multilayered a. 多層(次)的
layered a. 層層堆疊的
Nina made an elaborate multilayered cake with several fillings and frostings.
妮娜製作了一個精緻多層的蛋糕,有著數種餡料和糖霜。
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字首 multi- 表「多的」、「多倍/重的」,常見的用法有下列:
a. multi(多)+ cultural(文化的)
= multicultural a. 多種文化的
In the multicultural hub of Singapore, English is one of the country’s four official languages.
在新加坡這個多元文化中心,英語是該國四個官方語言的其中之一。
b. multi(多)+ functional(功能性的)
= multifunctional a. 多功能的
You can use the multifunctional printer to fax and scan.
你可以用這臺多功能印表機來傳真和掃描。
c. multi(多重)+ ple(折疊)
= multiple a. 多重的,多樣的
Kathy sustained multiple injuries in the car crash.
凱西在這次車禍中身上多處受傷。
d. multi(多樣)+ task(工作)
= multitask vi.(同時)處理幾件工作
Some computers can multitask with great efficiency.
有些電腦能以高效率同時處理多項事務。

上帝打翻的調色盤 ── 秘魯彩虹山
  

  大自然的力量在世界各地創造出許多獨特的景色,從陡峭山脈到廣闊沙漠都有。光看美麗景點的圖片或影片永遠無法將它完整呈現,因此探險家和熱愛戶外活動的人們總是在尋找尚未被發掘的野外寶藏。一個會令每個人都嘆為觀止的遙遠勝地就是秘魯安地斯山脈的 Vinicunca,或稱為彩虹山。
  造訪秘魯庫斯科的遊客經常會出城遊覽西納卡拉山附近多層次且色彩鮮豔的奧桑加特山峰,包括壯觀的彩虹山。彩虹山被當地人視為一個宗教聖地並被奉為庫斯科的神靈。虔誠的信徒每天都在那裡留下供品。在五月底或六月初時,成千上萬的克丘亞人會長途跋涉至此瞻仰西納卡拉山及慶祝雪星節(編按:美洲原住民族最盛大的年度朝聖盛事,會有上萬名民眾聚集至西納卡拉山瞻仰聖嬰基督圖。),這標誌著南半球冬季的開始。
  不難看出為何彩虹山會受到崇敬。其鮮明的色彩和廣闊的山脈確實是值得一看的景象。每種顏色都是來自不同礦物的沉積物以及數千年來自然風化的結果。研究岩層和礦物層的地質學家發現,暴露於氧氣、高溫及降水所引起的化學反應會使礦物質的真實顏色顯現出來。鮮黃色、深紅色、土綠色及亮紫色讓彩虹山看起來就像是一幅天然的畫作!
答案:
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C

 
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