英文測驗卷 高中英文綜合版總複習：英文學測名師派卷：Unit 3 學測閱讀題組

一、單選題（每題 2.1 分，共 21.0 分）

(D) 1. Once a new product is launched, sales will send samples to potential customers
and then go on to give public demonstrations to promote their products. (Ａ)
contestants (Ｂ) pessimists (Ｃ) participants (Ｄ) representatives
一旦新產品被推出，業務代表就會送樣品給潛在的客戶，接著會公開展示以推
廣他們的產品。
(Ａ)參賽者 (Ｂ)悲觀者 (Ｃ)參加者 (Ｄ)代表

(D) 2. The board of directors did not seem satisfied with the original proposal and they are
likely to to it in the meeting tomorrow. (Ａ) conform (Ｂ) resort (Ｃ)
intend (Ｄ) object
董事會貌似不滿意原本的提案，他們可能會在明天的會議反對這份提案。
(Ａ)順從 (Ｂ)訴諸於 (Ｃ)意圖 (Ｄ)反對

(B) 3. The chef here is the best in the area. That is why you need to make a
reservation at least three months in advance to get a table. (Ａ) barely (Ｂ)
arguably (Ｃ) reasonably (Ｄ) technically
這裡的主廚可以說是這個區域裡最好的。這就是為什麼你必須至少提早三個月
預約才能有位子。
(Ａ)僅僅 (Ｂ)可以說是 (Ｃ)合理地 (Ｄ)技術上地

(A) 4. To look after her ailing father, she quit her job as a professor at Harvard University,
ending a(n) academic career. (Ａ) distinguished (Ｂ) accessible (Ｃ)
subjective (Ｄ) conditional
為了照顧她生病的父親，她辭掉哈佛大學教授的工作，結束一段卓越的學術職
涯。
(Ａ)卓越的 (Ｂ)可以取得的 (Ｃ)主觀的 (Ｄ)有條件的

(A) 5. Since this course will cover only the concepts of the subject, it is recommended
for beginners who want to lay a solid foundation for their studies. (Ａ) fundamental
(Ｂ) imaginary (Ｃ) optional (Ｄ) distinctive
因為這門課程只涵蓋該科目基本的概念，因此被推薦給希望能為學習打好基礎
的初學者們。
(Ａ)基本的 (Ｂ)想像的 (Ｃ)選擇性的 (Ｄ)特別的

(C) 6. Students without a clear set of in mind usually find it difficult to manage their
time well because they have no idea about what is important to them. (Ａ) disputes
 (Ｂ) judgments (Ｃ) priorities (Ｄ) viewpoints
心中沒有明確優先事項的學生通常覺得很難好好管理時間，因為他們不知道什
麼是對他們最重要的。
(Ａ)爭議 (Ｂ)判斷 (Ｃ)優先事項 (Ｄ)觀點

(A) 7. I shared her after we read the letters from our depressed friend. We both
regretted not sparing enough time to keep her company. (Ａ) sentiments (Ｂ)
profiles (Ｃ) terminals (Ｄ) tributes
在我們讀過那位憂鬱的朋友的信件之後，我和她有一樣的感受。我們都後悔沒
有挪出足夠時間陪伴她。
(Ａ)感受 (Ｂ)簡介 (Ｃ)終點站 (Ｄ)敬意

(D) 8. Compared with other people facing the same dilemma, she is optimistic about
her chance to succeed in the long run. (Ａ) eventually (Ｂ) realistically (Ｃ)
practically (Ｄ) relatively
和其他面臨同樣兩難的人比較起來，她對於自己最後成功的機會相對地樂觀。
(Ａ)最終地 (Ｂ)務實地 (Ｃ)實際地；幾乎 (Ｄ)相對地

(B) 9. The school decided that an experienced teacher would be to the class with
several students having learning difficulties. (Ａ) submitted (Ｂ) assigned (Ｃ)
reformed (Ｄ) distributed
學校決定指派一位富有經驗的老師到那個有許多學習困難的學生的班級。
(Ａ)交出；臣服 (Ｂ)指派 (Ｃ)改革 (Ｄ)發放

(A) 10. His duty as general manager is currently until further investigation proves his
innocence in the rumored scandal. (Ａ) suspended (Ｂ) confessed (Ｃ) sheltered
(Ｄ) obsessed
他的總經理職務目前被中止，直到進一步調查證明他在謠傳的醜聞中是清白的
為止。
(Ａ)中止；吊銷 (Ｂ)坦承 (Ｃ)庇蔭 (Ｄ)著迷

二、題組題（每題 2.1 分，共 75.6 分）

第 11.～15.為題組
In a densely populated metropolis, the collective output of waste can spell disaster for both the
government and the average public. While most household waste either ends up in landfills or burned
up, experts in America have an alternative that can turn the waste even to our advantage.
As garbage breaks down in landfills, the organic materials release gases such as methane and
carbon dioxide, both of can be burned to generate enough electricity to meet the needs of common
families. Such projects have currently been in place in nearly every state in the U.S. except Alaska
 and Hawaii. is the potential of the landfill gas that it’s recognized as an efficient and
environmentally-friendly energy source by the American government.
In fact, similar projects are worldwide. Countries like Belgium, Norway and Sweden have
cooperated with local enterprises in tapping into the often detested landfills for energy and also for
extra revenue. However, the idea be given much thought in Taiwan. In any case, the project is
certainly worth considering in view of our ever-increasing amounts of garbage.

(A) 11. (Ａ) devised (Ｂ) endured (Ｃ) fetched (Ｄ) hastened
(Ａ)想出 (Ｂ)忍受 (Ｃ)拿來 (Ｄ)加速
本題考動詞。文章一開頭提到現有的垃圾處理方式對人類造成困擾，
故選(Ａ)「想出」最能和後方的名詞「替代方法」搭配。

(C) 12. (Ａ) them (Ｂ) those (Ｃ) which (Ｄ) what
這句缺乏連接詞，考關係代名詞的觀念，故選(Ｃ)。
(B) 13. (Ａ) So (Ｂ) Such (Ｃ) That (Ｄ) It
這題考「很…以至於」的倒裝句句型，是 Such＋be＋N＋that＋S＋
V。故選(Ｂ)。
(D) 14. (Ａ) taking on (Ｂ) coming across (Ｃ) making up (Ｄ) catching on
(Ａ)承擔 (Ｂ)偶遇 (Ｃ)組成 (Ｄ)風行。
(B) 15. (Ａ) is supposed to (Ｂ) has yet to (Ｃ) might as well (Ｄ) had better
(Ａ)應該 (Ｂ)尚未 (Ｃ)大可以 (Ｄ)最好
句首提到「然而」，所以為轉折語氣，推斷出在臺灣尚未盛行，故選
(Ｂ)。

第 16.～20.為題組
Born and raised in Taiwan, dancer Sheu Fang-Yi is a sight to behold on the global stage. Sheu
found her calling in dancing early on, and strong opposition from her parents, she has been
determined and resilient in her aspiration to become a dancer by profession.
There is never a shortage of dancers blessed with talent. What sets Sheu apart from others,
however, is her to put in the hard work to further her skills. She follows a diet with a nearly religious
fervor as well as keeping a rigorous workout routine to stay fit. Sheu has impressed her mentors and
peers with her dedication to her art from adolescence to adulthood, winning a much-coveted spot in
Martha Graham Dance Company in 1995, one of the most respected and celebrated dance companies
in the U.S.
Outstanding and renowned she is, she has her share of setbacks like anyone else in pursuit of a
grand dream or ambition. The dance company she established single-handedly did not work out and
she even terminated a number of contracts that cost her millions. , she takes it upon herself to
promote modern dance at home and abroad. We can surely expect to be amazed by more of her
productions in the years to come.
(C) 16. (Ａ) instead of (Ｂ) owing to (Ｃ) in spite of (Ｄ) in contrast to
(Ａ)而不是 (Ｂ)因為 (Ｃ)儘管 (Ｄ)相反於
儘管父母的態度，舞者依然保持自己信念。表示讓步語氣，故選
(Ｃ)。

(B) 17. (Ａ) regulation (Ｂ) discipline (Ｃ) preservation (Ｄ) contentment
(Ａ)規則；規章 (Ｂ)紀律 (Ｃ)保存 (Ｄ)滿足
後句提到舞者為了精進自己並保持體態所做出的努力，故選(Ｂ)。

(C) 18. (Ａ) controversial (Ｂ) courageous (Ｃ) consistent (Ｄ) conservative
(Ａ)有爭議的 (Ｂ)勇敢的 (Ｃ)一致的 (Ｄ)保守的
後文提到許芳宜從青春期到成年時期都保持對於舞蹈的熱誠，故選
(Ｃ)。

(A) 19. (Ａ) as (Ｂ) while (Ｃ) unless (Ｄ) although

本題考 Adj. / N as S＋V, S＋V 表示「雖然…但是…」的句型，故選
(Ａ)。
(D) 20. (Ａ) Hence (Ｂ) Otherwise (Ｃ) Namely (Ｄ) Still
(Ａ)因此 (Ｂ)否則 (Ｃ)換言之 (Ｄ)然而
第 21.～30.為題組
每題一個空格，請依文意在文章後所提供的(Ａ)到(Ｊ)選項中分別選出最適當者填入各小題：
Jeju, an island off the southern coast of South Korea, usually brings to mind images of lavish
living and luxurious vacation homes. However, behind her glazed and extravagant facades
(1) a storied sea-diving tradition that dates back more than a dozen centuries. Haenyeos, or sea
women, are female divers who (2) their family by scouring the sea floor for seaweed, octopus,
abalone, and other sea life off the coast of Jeju.
This was a profession (3) dominated by males. However, with more and more men killed
in wars and deep-sea diving and fishing accidents, haenyeos increasingly outnumbered their male
(4) over time. For the past decades, haenyeos have become the (5) source of income in most
households, turning local communities into a semi female-dominated society, where traditional
gender roles are (6) . That is, men can be seen looking after young children and attending to
other physically-demanding household (7) , and men marrying haenyeos are even compelled to
pay the family of the bride a huge sum of dowry as compensation. Such dominance of females over
males, however, is rarely seen outside the domestic sphere. Men still (8) leadership roles in
society at large. Because of colonial restrictions, haenyeos (9) advance to independent business
owners. Instead, they are confined to their labor-intensive work of diving and fishing. Jeju may have
(10) a sharp decrease in the number of haenyeos in recent decades, but they are still quite
respected for their contributions. They were included on the list of Cultural Heritage of Humanity by
the UNESCO in 2016.
 (Ａ) provide for (Ｂ) primary (Ｃ) chores (Ｄ) colleagues (Ｅ) witnessed (Ｆ) assume
(Ｇ) reversed (Ｈ) initially (Ｉ) hardly (Ｊ) lies

(J) 21. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本題考介系詞片語放句首，後面要倒裝的概念。lie 當作「位於」解釋
時是主動的用法，故選(Ｊ)。
(A) 22. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本題考動詞，provide for sb. 為「扶養…」的意思，故選(Ａ)。
(H) 23. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本題考副詞。因為後文出現 however 表示轉折，並提到愈來愈多的男
人死於往後的戰爭和捕魚事故，故可以推論只有「一開始」才有比較
多男性潛水員。
(D) 24. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本題考名詞。由句子前文得知本句在討論海女和男性潛水員，故選
(Ｄ)。
(B) 25. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本題考形容詞，從前後文可得知後來海女逐漸多過男性潛水員數量，
在家庭中擔任主導地位，故選擇(Ｂ)最為合理。
(G) 26. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本題要從後文判斷。下一句提到男性會擔任家務工作，扭轉傳統性別
角色，故選(Ｇ)。
(C) 27. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本題考名詞。因為前文指出男性需要幫忙照顧小孩，以及搭配字的線
索，如「耗費體力的」和「家庭」，故選(Ｃ)最為合適。
(F) 28. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
本文考 assume 的第二義，為「承擔」的意思，後文的 role 是常見搭配
字，故選(Ｆ)。
(I) 29. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
後文指出海女只能做基礎的捕魚工作，故本句是否定的意思，表示海
女無法成為獨立的商業經營者，故選(Ｉ)。
(E) 30. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ) (Ｅ) (Ｆ) (Ｇ) (Ｈ) (Ｉ) (Ｊ)
(１０)本題考動詞，考 witness 一字的第二義，解釋為「是發生…的地點
（或時間）」，例句如：Taiwan has witnessed a lot of growth in the last
few years，故選(Ｅ)。

第 31.～34.為題組
Vitamins, including vitamin A, B, C, D, E, and K, are essential elements we human beings need in
order to live and stay healthy. These vitamins belong to two major types: water soluble and lipid soluble.
 Water soluble ones include vitamin C and eight different types of vitamin B. (1) Both types
dissolve into the watery parts of plants, which means they can be transported by blood easily. Lipid
soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K, however, get into our bodies from foods like butter, dairy, and oil.
(2) Though lipid soluble vitamins don’t move so freely as water soluble ones, they are better
maintained in human bodies and are often stored in liver and fat cells. (3) Regardless of their types,
each vitamin has its irreplaceable functions. For example, vitamin B releases the energies from food, and
then helps the body use those energies. (4) Therefore, it is suggested that we consume sufficient
and balanced vitamins so as to live a healthy life.

(Ａ) Vitamin C fights infections and creates collagens, and Vitamin a helps make white blood cells
and improve visions.
(Ｂ) Since they can’t dissolve in water, these nutrients require protein to carry them so that they can
travel in our system.
(Ｃ) While vitamin C usually comes from fruits, vitamin B is mostly seen in vegetables and grains.
(Ｄ) In contrary, vitamin B and C, despite circulating in the body without much difficulty, are passed
out of human bodies much faster than fat soluble vitamins via the kidneys.

(C) 31. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ)

此處前一句提到維生素 C、B；後句提到「兩種維他命」，因此可推測
此處應該選擇(Ｃ)。
(B) 32. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ)
接上句，開始講到脂溶性維生素，因此此選項的 they 文意上指脂溶性
維生素，題意上應選(Ｂ)。
(D) 33. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ)
前句正好提到維生素 D、E、K 均是脂溶性，比較容易留在體內；而此
句應該與脂溶性維生素相比，可推測此處應選擇(Ｄ)。
(A) 34. (Ａ) (Ｂ) (Ｃ) (Ｄ)
此格的上一句為維生素 B 的功能，因此此格選(Ａ)，繼續介紹其他維
生素的功能。
第 35.～38.為題組
These days, artificial sweeteners have made their way onto more and more dining tables and
kitchen cabinets around the world. For the weight-conscious or those craving for the taste of sugar
without the additional calories, artificial sweeteners seem as indispensable as salt and pepper in a
household. By cutting down on their sugar intake and hence their calorie consumption, people hope
their risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease can be lowered as well.
However, experts can only give a cautious nod to the use of artificial sweeteners and advise
consumers to exercise their discretion when it comes to artificial sweeteners. While artificial
sweeteners can help us reduce our calorie intake, odds are we will be tempted to make up for the lost
calories through other sources because of our tendency to reward ourselves for our “hard work.” We
are also less likely to associate sweetness with calories if we grow accustomed to using artificial
 sweeteners. Since artif icial sweeteners are much more potent than regular table sugar, long-time
consumption will dull our taste buds. Our sugar receptors may be overstimulated to the point where
we will end up with less tolerance for more complex tastes. While research has ruled out most cancer
risks for consumers of artificial sweeteners, alarming health concerns such as Type 2 diabetes or
other metabolic syndromes still deserve our due attention if we want to consume those sweeteners
over an extended period.
However promising artificial sweeteners may be, nothing beats sugar-containing foods in their
natural forms, which are highly nutritious and rich in fiber. Artificial sweeteners may be regarded as
the answer to our modern-day sugar addiction, but .

(C) 35. According to the passage, which of the following is true? (Ａ) Artificial sweeteners
will heighten people’s risk of developing cancer. (Ｂ) People do not have to worry if
they want to consume artificial sweeteners daily. (Ｃ) Artificial sweeteners may
come in handy if we want to cut back on calories. (Ｄ) Experts have approved of
artificial sweeteners for public consumption.
根據本文，下列何者為真？
(Ａ)人工甘味劑將增加人們罹患癌症的風險。
(Ｂ)如果人們想每天食用人工甘味劑，他們不必擔心。
(Ｃ)如果我們想減少熱量，人工甘味劑可以派上用場。
(Ｄ)專家已許可人工甘味劑可以被社會大眾所使用。
文中第一段和第二段都有直接點出人工甘味劑的用途。

(B) 36. What do the underlined sentences in the second paragraph mean? (Ａ) Artificial
sweeteners will make food more appetizing and flavorful, and are thus more ideal than
regular table sugar. (Ｂ) Users of artificial sweeteners may become less sensitive to
sugary food or other tastes in general and consume more. (Ｃ) Artificial sweeteners
will sharpen our sense of taste and that isn’t limited to sweetness only. (Ｄ)
Consumers can enjoy sweet food with few worries because of the health-boosting
properties of artificial sweeteners.
第二段中畫底線的句子是什麼意思？
(Ａ)人工甘味劑將使食物更開胃和富含風味，因此比普通食用糖更理
想。
(Ｂ)吃人工甘味劑的人通常對含糖食品或其他味覺不太敏感，並且容
易吃更多。
(Ｃ)人工甘味劑會使我們的味覺更敏銳，而這不僅限於甜味。
(Ｄ)消費者可以無後顧之憂地享受甜食，因為人工甘味劑具有促進健
康的特性。

(D) 37. Which of the following pieces of advice is most likely given by the author of this
passage? (Ａ)“Your weight-loss goal won’t be reached unless you exercise on a
regular basis.” (Ｂ)“Do not use artificial sweeteners at all. You’re putting your
 health in danger!” (Ｃ)“With artificial sweeteners, you can have more sweet food
than you’re used to.” (Ｄ)“You’d better think twice before your long-time
commitment to artificial sweeteners.”
本文作者最有可能給予下列哪一則建議？
(Ａ)「除非規律運動，否則你的減肥目標不會達到。」
(Ｂ)「你完全不可使用人工甘味劑。你正在危害你的健康！」
(Ｃ)「如果使用人工甘味劑，你就可以吃比平常習慣還要多的甜
食。」
(Ｄ)「在長期食用人工甘味劑之前，你最好三思。」
作者提到的人工甘味劑壞處多過好處，但好處和壞處都有提到，並非
完全否定，故選(Ｄ)。

(B) 38. Which of the following sentences is best inserted in the blank ? (Ａ) the authorities
are responsible for related regulations (Ｂ) moderation is always the key to
everything (Ｃ) they will increase in popularity with the public soon (Ｄ) quality
ingredients may be difficult to come by
文末空格最適合放入下列哪一個句子？
(Ａ)有關當局要負責相關規定
(Ｂ)節制永遠是一切的關鍵
(Ｃ)他們會愈來愈受大眾歡迎
(Ｄ)優質原料可能難以獲得
文中主要討論人工甘味劑的優缺點。空格前句指出人工甘味劑被認為
是現代糖癮者的解方，但作者亦提到過度或長期食用可能產生的健康
問題，故最適合的答案應為(Ｂ)。

第 39.～42.為題組
Written by William Golding in 1954, Lord of the Flies is a novel treated as a reading staple for
American high school students.
The novel opens with a group of teenagers evacuating on a plane from the war-torn Britain, yet
it’s later shot down and lands on a lone island in the Pacific. Two of the kids find a spiral-shaped
conch shell to use as a horn or a loud-speaker to call a group meeting, soon taking to establishing
social order, and delegating tasks and roles within their group of teenagers of different ages.
There are times when some grow frightened by rumored beasts around, but they are assured by
the more mature ones, and by the signal fire that is supposed to be maintained to call for outside help.
Throughout their misadventure on the deserted island, some of them threaten to break away from the
established order and they do. They break into two parties and soon their collaboration degenerates
into moments of tension, suspicion, jealousy, self-doubt and downright cruelty. The story ends with
kids killed, the conch shell broken, and the nature of evil prevailing over social order and childlike
innocence.
Lord of the Flies is no doubt an honest illustration of how humans suffer when caught up in a
 power struggle. The writer emphasizes the disastrous consequence of cruelty, which is mostly
interpreted as his endorsement of civilization. To remain civilized, as suggested by the writer, a
society must provide an outlet for people to channel their negative impulses to productive tasks, such
as hunting in the story. Golding believes in the value of democracy and civilization, and he also
believes that our refusal to recognize the dark side in us will speed up the eventual collapse of the
society. As an ironic portrayal of human society, Lord of the Flies may tell us more about ourselves
than we know of.

(A) 39. In the novel, what is the conch shell most likely to stand for? (Ａ) Human desire for
a sense of community ─ because it’s a tool that assembles the characters. (Ｂ) Those
teenagers’ chance of receiving help ─ because the shell makes sounds to draw outside
attention. (Ｃ) People’s defeat of the unknown ─ because it scares away the beasts
hidden out of their view. (Ｄ) The presence of an all-powerful leader ─ because it
silences everyone in a heated and chaotic argument.
根據本文，海螺殼最可能代表什麼？
(Ａ)人類對於社區意識的渴望──因為它是聚集故事中角色的工具。
(Ｂ)這些青少年獲得幫助的機會──因為海螺殼可以發出聲音以引起
外界的注意。
(Ｃ)人們對於未知世界的征服──因為它能嚇跑隱藏在他們視線之外
的野獸。
(Ｄ)一個全能領導者的存在──因為它在激烈而混亂的辯論中使每個
人沉默。

(D) 40. According to the passage, which of the following is the main theme of Lord of the
Flies? (Ａ) Teenagers’ desire for a good adventure, hunting in particular. (Ｂ)
Voices of the bullied and disadvantaged that commonly exist in society. (Ｃ) An
honest portrayal of social injustices to get people to fight for their rights. (Ｄ) How
civilization can be destroyed by cruelty if social order collapses.
根據本文，以下哪項是《蒼蠅王》的主題？
(Ａ)青少年對於冒險的渴望，尤其是打獵這件事情。
(Ｂ)社會中普遍存在的被霸凌者和弱勢群體的聲音。
(Ｃ)對於社會不公的寫實描繪，以鼓勵人們為己身權利挺身而出。
(Ｄ)若社會秩序崩壞，文明將如何被摧毀。

(C) 41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? (Ａ) Lord of the Flies
is not a light-hearted story that celebrates the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
(Ｂ) Lord of the Flies looks into the side of human beings which people may not be
familiar with. (Ｃ) Lord of the Flies will be a hopeful reading for those supportive of
a government with absolute authority. (Ｄ) Lord of the Flies centers around a group
of teenagers fated to fail because of human nature.
根據本文，以下哪一項是不正確的？
 (Ａ)《蒼蠅王》不是一個輕鬆、讚揚團隊合作重要性的故事。
(Ｂ)《蒼蠅王》深入剖析人們可能不熟悉的人性。
(Ｃ)對於支持絕對權威的政府的人來說，《蒼蠅王》是讓他們充滿希
望的讀物。
(Ｄ)《蒼蠅王》主軸圍繞著一群因人性而注定要失敗的青少年。
《蒼蠅王》討論一群少年因大權在握之後產生的人格敗壞與殘酷行
為，導致最後悲劇的後果，最後一段也提到作者藉由故事表達對於民
主和文明的支持，故選(Ｃ)。

(B) 42. Which of the following is the closest definition of the word “endorsement” in the last
paragraph? (Ａ) The fact of a famous person promoting a product or service. (Ｂ)
The act of saying you are in favor of something or somebody. (Ｃ) The act of
claiming that something is false or unacceptable. (Ｄ) The failure to make up one’s
mind about what he or she wants.
下列何者與最後一段的「endorsement」定義最貼切？
(Ａ)名人對於產品或服務的宣傳。
(Ｂ)表示讚許某件事物或某人的行為。
(Ｃ)宣稱某事物是錯誤的或是無法被接受的。
(Ｄ)無法下定決心決定自己要的東西。
本句後文提到作者對於文明的態度，故選(Ｂ)。

第 43.～46.為題組
It might be hard for us to imagine having Coca-Cola as the only drink instead of fresh water.
Yet, it has been the case in San Cristóbal for the past few decades.
Located in southeastern Mexico, San Cristóbal, once a rainy place, can only enjoy potable water
every other day. Water does trickle down from public pipes, but it’s all but undrinkable, with too
much chlorine. The locals find water purifiers unaffordable or even unimaginable. Hence, they end
up drinking Coca-Cola, which is produced locally and far more readily available than tap water. With
residents there drinking on average more than two liters of Coca-Cola on a daily basis, the real price
to pay for such an alternative to plain water, however, is the sacrifice of people’s physical health.
Diabetes has been one of the leading causes of death, second only to heart disease, though the latter
also has a lot to do with one’s sugar consumption. Struggling with obesity and the many chronic
diseases is now defining many local people’s adolescence and adulthood. Annually, more than 3,000
lives of San Cristóbal are claimed due to their unhealthy drinking habit.
The culprit, as most locals believe, is the bottling plant for Coke, a Mexico-based multinational
food company owned by Femsa. The plant, with its contribution to the government’s tax revenue, has
long been granted daily access to more than 300,000 gallons of water in San Cristóbal to churn out
the popular beverage, which account for a great percentage of fresh water available for use daily.
However, hardly has locals’ life improved despite the success of the plant, and the locals are
convinced that forcing the factory out of their town would be the solution to their problems. Hence,
 boycotts and protests are common occurrences, with many buildings burned and torched. Meanwhile,
the company cites over-population and poorly-planned infrastructure as reasons for water shortage, in
addition to global warming. The company has promised to build a water treatment facility as
compensation and cut down on promotions for the soft drink, but tension still runs high and
skepticism lingers, and will likely stay so in the days to come. People still feel bitter and furious,
despite all that has been done.

(B) 43. What is the passage mainly about? (Ａ) A fact that sugary drinks should be banned
whenever possible. (Ｂ) How a town has been paying the price for economic
development. (Ｃ) A place where a popular soft drink has improved people’s
standard of living. (Ｄ) Why infrastructure projects account for a big part of
government budget.
本文的大意為何？
(Ａ)應該盡可能禁止含糖飲料的事實。 (Ｂ)一個城鎮如何為經濟發
展付出代價。 (Ｃ)一個流行飲料改善人們生活水準的地方。 (Ｄ)
為何基礎建設占了一大部分政府預算。

(C) 44. Which of the following is NOT the reason why people in San Cristóbal choose to drink
Coca-Cola instead of fresh water? (Ａ) Coca-Cola is far more accessible than fresh
water in San Cristóbal. (Ｂ) The tap water is rich in chlorine and water purifiers are
unaffordable to the locals. (Ｃ) San Cristóbal has long been suffering water shortage
because of extreme weather. (Ｄ) A huge amount of fresh water is spared for the
production of sugary drinks.
以下哪一項不是聖克里斯托瓦爾人選擇喝可口可樂而不是淡水的原
因？
(Ａ)在聖克里斯托瓦爾，可口可樂比淡水更容易獲得。 (Ｂ)自來水
中富含氯，當地人買不起淨水器。 (Ｃ)由於極端天氣，聖克里斯托
瓦爾長期以來一直缺水。 (Ｄ)大量的淡水用於生產含糖飲料。

(D) 45. What is the author’s view on the future of San Cristóbal, Mexico? (Ａ) The
government has nothing to do with locals’ well-being. (Ｂ) The bottling plants for
Coca-Cola must work with the government. (Ｃ) Coca-Cola is likely to become even
more popular in the future. (Ｄ) Local residents don’t seem to stand much chance in
improving their life.
作者對墨西哥聖克里斯托瓦爾的未來有何看法？
(Ａ)政府和當地人的福祉無關。 (Ｂ)可口可樂的裝瓶廠必須和政府
合作。 (Ｃ)可口可樂在未來可能變得更受歡迎。 (Ｄ)當地居民改
善生活的機會不大。
最後一段呈現作者不樂觀的態度。表示一切努力可能效果不彰。

(C) 46. How is information organized in the passage above? (Ａ) Problems → Author’s
opinions → Future problems. (Ｂ) Problems → A recognized cause → Author’s
opinions. (Ｃ) Problems → Current crises → Different views. (Ｄ) Problems →
Conflicts and arguments → Peaceful resolution.
文章中的資訊是如何組織的？
(Ａ)問題→作者的意見→未來的問題。 (Ｂ)問題→公認的原因→作
者的意見。 (Ｃ)問題→目前的危機→不同的觀點。 (Ｄ)問題→衝
突和爭論→和平解決。
「目前的危機」指的是缺水和健康問題，「不同的觀點」指的是第三
段中，廠商和當地民眾不同的意見。