高二三民 Book 4 L3

一、文意字彙
1. 8. 15.
答案： blossom 答案： locker 答案： trauma
2. 9. 16.
答案： rivals 答案： blossomed 答案： aside
3. 10. 17.
答案： aggressive 答案： mentor 答案： bang
4. 11. 18.
答案： trauma 答案： mighty 答案： assigned
5. 12. 19.
答案： strode 答案： rivals 答案： aggressive
6. 13. 20.
答案： addict 答案： absolute 答案： releasing
7. 14.
答案： zone 答案： breeze

二、詞類變化
1.
答案： assignment 2. 答案： translation
3. 答案： addicted 4. 答案：breezed
5.
答案： rival

三、字彙與慣用語選擇
1. ( C ) I was fortunate to meet my _____ at college who helped me overcome my fears
and obstacles.
(A)witness (B)sector (C)mentor (D)principle
2. ( A ) The _____ from the car accident made him afraid to cross the street alone again.
(A)trauma (B)limits (C)traits (D)tales
3. ( B ) After hours of searching, I _____ finding my lost keys in the refrigerator.
(A)ended in (B)ended up (C)stepping in (D)keeping up
4. ( C ) Jim _____ the ancient text from Greek into modern language for his research
project.
(A)transported (B)transformed (C)translated (D)transplanted
5. ( B ) Smith quit skating five years ago; since then his roller skates have been ______ in
the attic.
(A)distorting truth (B)collecting dust (C)doing the trick (D)taking advice
6. ( D ) The royal family member _____ onto the stage and delivered a speech to the
audience.
(A)banged (B)zoned (C)tossed (D)breezed
7. ( A ) Before the audition started, the actors had small conversations in the waiting room
and _____ one another at the same time.
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 (A)sized up (B)held back (C)stepped into (D)tore apart
8. ( D ) The train station had _____ where travelers could safely leave their bags while
they went sightseeing.
(A)lobbies (B)platforms (C)tracks (D)lockers
9. ( B ) The flag fluttered gently in the _____.
(A)breath (B)breeze (C)freeze (D)brief
10. ( C ) I couldn’t help but _____ at the old photograph, remembering the happy times
from my childhood.
(A)conduct (B)search (C)stare (D)shout
11. ( A ) The _____ lion jumped towards the visitors, protecting its territory.
(A)aggressive (B)intensive (C)strict (D)wealthy
12. ( D ) Liam held the _____ with both hands, his muscles tense as he prepared for the
fight.
(A)muscle (B)brick (C)balance (D)sword
13. ( B ) The boy finished the drink and _____ the empty bottle into the recycling bin.
(A)breezed (B)tossed (C)stared (D)strode
14. ( C ) I have _____ trust in my child, knowing he will make the right decisions.
(A)religious (B)graceful (C)absolute (D)gentle
15. ( A ) The professor _____ across the stage with confidence, ready to give his speech.
(A)strode (B)reached (C)tossed (D)brought
16. ( A ) After the betrayal, I carried a deep sense of _____ towards my former friend.
(A)hatred (B)guilt (C)anticipation (D)envy
17. ( C ) The school _____ requires drivers to slow down for the safety of children.
(A)restriction (B)supply (C)zone (D)alarm
18. ( B ) The coach _____ each player specific roles for the upcoming game.
(A)adjusted (B)assigned (C)addressed (D)acquired
19. ( C ) In the wild, _____ determines which animals thrive.
(A)the law of attraction (B)the law of supply and demand
(C)the survival of the fittest (D)the theory of relativity
20. ( A ) The coach _____ the new player and immediately saw his potential.
(A)sized up (B)looked down (C)set up (D)turned down

四、文法選擇(共 0 分,每題 0 分)
1. ( D ) I _____ harder for the exam, but I spent too much time watching TV.
(A)must have studied (B)might have studied
(C)should study (D)should have studied
2. ( D ) Kathy _____ in a busy city, so the silence here feels uncomfortable to her.
(A)used to live (B)used to living (C)is used to live (D)is used to living
3. ( B ) The clerk didn’t find my name on the booking list. There _____ a mistake when I
made the reservation.
(A)used to be (B)might have been (C)has been (D)should have
been
4. ( A ) This restaurant is _____ better than the one we tried last week.
(A)much (B)more (C)lots (D)very
5. ( A ) I _____ you for dinner if I hadn’t been so busy.
(A)could have joined (B)have been joining (C)were joined
(D)could join
6. ( C ) I _____ visit my grandparents every summer when I was a child, but now I rarely
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 get the chance to see them.
(A)am used to (B)were used to (C)used to (D)have used to
7. ( B ) Mom _____ to the park since the lights are off and the door is locked.
(A)must go (B)must have gone
(C)must have been gone (D)must be going
8. ( B ) Ben _____ play the piano when he was a child, but he stopped after high school.
(A)was used to (B)used to (C)has used to (D)had been used to
9. ( D ) Jason’s writing seemed to be too good. He _____ AI to generate this essay.
(A)must use (B)is using (C)will have used (D)might have used
10. ( D ) The movie was _____ more exciting than I expected, with lots of surprising twists.
(A)many (B)ever (C)really (D)far
11. ( B ) Tom is acting strange today. He _____ some bad news.
(A)may have heard (B)may hear
(C)may be heard (D)may have been hearing
12. ( C ) Nick _____ the train. It’s impossible to arrive at the train station in just 10
minutes.
(A)must miss (B)must be missing (C)must have missed (D)may miss
13. ( C ) Sarah is in a good mood today. She _____ some good news this morning.
(A)had received (B)may receive (C)may have received (D)was received
14. ( A ) Sarah looks familiar with the recipe. She _____ this dish before.
(A)might have cooked (B)might cook (C)has cooked
(D)has been cooking
15. ( A ) The damage caused by the hurricane was _____ more devastating than previously
expected.
(A)far (B)so (C)rather (D)such
16. ( C ) The three tourists didn’t show up at the meeting point; they _____ lost.
(A)are getting (B)should get (C)may have got (D)will have got
17. ( B ) The light is still on in the office. Someone _____ to turn it off.
(A)has forgotten (B)may have forgotten
(C)may forget (D)may be forgotten
18. ( A ) Some classmates _____ make fun of my red hair in the past, but now they realize
it is my beautiful, unique feature.
(A)used to (B)were used to (C)were going to (D)had used to
19. ( B ) We _____ the traffic jam by leaving earlier this morning.
(A)should be avoided (B)could have avoided
(C)have been avoiding (D)were avoided
20. ( D ) Dad _____ upset because of the rude way you spoke to him.
(A)would have (B)would be (C)might has been (D)might have been

五、綜合測驗(共 0 分,每題 0 分)
1. As a child, I never did well in school. Because of my low academic achievement, I
was treated like a good-for-nothing. My __1__ scores were the subject of my classmates’
jokes. My teachers insulted me and questioned my intelligence. I __2__ school, if not for
one special teacher who dared to see me differently.
That teacher, Mr. Pask, didn’t judge me like the others did. __3__, he empathized with
me. He had been just like me when he was a student. When he looked at me, he didn’t see a
failure. He saw someone with potential to __4__ under the right conditions. Mr. Pask
became my after-school __5__.
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 Until Mr. Pask came to my life, school always felt like the survival of the fittest to me. It
was indeed a rare gift to receive personal, one-on-one attention from a caring teacher. It
saved me from tossing my chance for an education away.
(1) ( ) (A) assignment (B) contribution (C) development (D) manipulation
(2) ( ) (A) will quit (B) had quit (C) should quit (D) might have quit
(3) ( ) (A) Instead (B) Therefore (C) In other words (D) After all
(4) ( ) (A) addict (B) blossom (C) rival (D) traumatize
(5) ( ) (A) authority (B) explorer (C) mentor (D) intern
答案： ( 1 ) A ( 2 ) D ( 3 ) A ( 4 ) B ( 5 ) C
解析： ( 5 ) 翻譯：
小時候，我的學業表現一直不好。由於成績低落，我被當成一無是處的人。我的作業分數成了同學們嘲笑的對象，老師們羞辱我，
質疑我的智力。如果不是有一位特別的老師敢於用不同的眼光看待我，我可能早就退學了。
這位老師——Pask 先生，並不像其他人那樣評判我。相反地，他對我產生了共鳴，因為他在學生時代也和我一樣。他看著我
時，並不認為我是個失敗者，而是看到了一個在合適環境下能夠綻放潛力的人。Pask 先生成了我放學後的導師。
在 Pask 先生出現在我的生命中之前，學校對我來說一直像是適者生存的戰場。能夠得到一位充滿關懷的老師個別指導，這樣的
機會十分珍貴。而這份珍貴的關懷，讓我沒有輕易放棄自己的學習機會。
2. Erin Gruwell, the founder of the Freedom Writers Institute, was dedicated to
promoting innovative teaching methods. She believed that “the __1__ is mightier than the
sword.” She translated her personal belief in the power of words into her educational
philosophy. The young teacher was given a tough __2__: to work with students no one else
wanted to teach.
Gruwell’s school was in a low-income, high-crime __3__. Life there was a constant
struggle for survival. Her students’ backgrounds reflected the harsh reality of growing up in
such __4__. All were considered troublemakers. Some sold drugs or were __5__ to them.
Many belonged to street gangs, __6__ acting aggressive was normal. Some had been
victims of gun violence.
Many teachers wouldn’t have dared to accept the challenge, and Gruwell __7__ easily
scared away. __8__, she strode into her classroom with great determination. She became the
mentor of her students. She taught them to __9__ their experiences __9__ inspiration. She
urged them to treat their __10__ as seeds for growth. By encouraging them, Gruwell helped
release their inner potential.
(1) ( ) (A) race (B) mode (C) step (D) pen
(2) ( ) (A) statement (B) convention (C) disadvantage (D) assignment
(3) ( ) (A) zone (B) bias (C) scar (D) form
(4) ( ) (A) debate (B) guide (C) chaos (D) rival
(5) ( ) (A) addicted (B) compared (C) directed (D) threatened
(6) ( ) (A) which (B) that (C) where (D) when
(7) ( ) (A) was to be (B) would be (C) hasn’t been (D) could have been
(8) ( ) (A) Besides (B) Therefore (C) Instead (D) Similarly
(9) ( ) (A) give…to (B) turn…into (C) base…on (D) take…from
(10) ( ) (A) comforts (B) traumas (C) factors (D) pursuits
答案： ( 1 ) D ( 2 ) D ( 3 ) A ( 4 ) C ( 5 ) A ( 6 ) C ( 7 ) D ( 8 ) C ( 9 ) B
(10)B
解析： ( 1 0 ) 翻譯：
Erin Gruwell 是自由寫手學院的創辦人，她致力於推動創新的教學方法。她相信「筆比劍更有力量」。她將自己對文字力
量的信念轉化為教育理念。這位年輕的老師被分配了一項艱鉅的任務——教導那些沒有人願意教的學生。
Gruwell 的學校位於一個低收入、高犯罪率的地區，那裡的生活充滿掙扎與挑戰。她的學生成長於這樣的混亂環境，他們的背
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 景反映了現實的嚴酷。所有人都被視為問題學生，有些人販賣毒品或對毒品上癮，許多人加入了街頭幫派，在這種環境下，展現
攻擊性是家常便飯。有些人甚至曾經是槍枝暴力的受害者。
許多老師不敢接受這樣的挑戰，而 Gruwell 本來可能會因此卻步。然而，她依然帶著堅定的決心走進教室，成為學生們的導
師。她教導學生將自身經歷轉化為靈感，並鼓勵他們把創傷視為成長的養分。透過她的鼓勵，葛魯威爾幫助學生發掘了內在的潛
能。

六、文意選填(共 0 分,每題 0 分)
1. In 1994, I took a teaching job at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach. It
was a school where students hurled __1__ at each other and violence occurred all the time.
The school was like a battle __2__. The students were often regarded as __3__ and they got
used to it. No one in my class wanted to study. One student asked me “Why do we have to
read books written by dead white guys?” I wanted to teach my students the universality of
__4__. If a story has great universal themes, it’s going to transcend __5__, geography, and
time. We read The Diary of Anne Frank and Zlata’s Diary. We invited __6__ from the
Holocaust to the class. Suddenly, the story wasn’t just about’ an old white man from another
era.
I __7__ my students the task of keeping journals to tell their own story. They wrote about
growing up, family, discrimination, and inner __8__. Through writing, they __9__ into
thinkers. They realized that violence is not the solution to problems. What is __10__ is the
pen. Amazingly, twenty years later, they are still writing. The stories are equally painful, yet
they are told from a point of wisdom.
transcend 超越
(A) assigned (B) storytelling (C) aggressive (D) trauma (E) race
(F) insults (G) blossomed (H) mightier (I) survivors (J) zone
(1) _______ (2) _______ (3) _______ (4) _______ (5) _______
(6) _______ (7) _______ (8) _______ (9) _______ (10) _______
答案： (1) F；(2) J；(3) C；(4) B；(5) E；(6) I；(7) A；(8) D；(9) G；(10) H
解析： 翻譯：
在 1994 《》《》
我指派我的學生寫日記，講述他們自己的故事。他們寫了成長、家庭、歧視和內心的創傷。透過寫作，他們開花結果成為了思考
者。他們意識到，暴力不是解決問題的方法。真正強大的是筆。令人驚訝的是，二十年後，他們仍然在寫作。這些故事同樣痛苦，
但它們是從智慧的角度來敘述的。
2. Erin Gruwell was teaching at Woodrow Wilson High School, California. Most of the
students found studying boring and __1__. Gruwell moved away from the standard
curriculum found in most high school English classes, such as Shakespeare, and helped
students to understand how narrative storytelling could be more personal. She __2__
students to books like The Diary of Anne Frank and invited survivors from the Holocaust.
These experience and books helped them connect with each other and recognize their __3__
humanity. She had students keep journals, which allowed them to explore their own __4__
while also becoming more empathetic to the experiences of others. Through journal writing,
students __5__ thoughts into words. They reflected, thought, and __6__ to dream. They
realized that the pen is a mighty __7__ that can touch people’s hearts and souls.
Gruwell became a life-changing __8__ to many students. Not only did they take __9__ in
telling their own stories, they also began to engage with students different from them. Their
collective stories became The Freedom Writers Diary, published to inspire __10__ and
social awareness. Gruwell’s work led to the Freedom Writers Foundation, dedicated to using
education as a tool for empowerment and change.
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(A) trauma (B) dared (C) empathy (D) pointless (E) mentor
(F) sword (G) introduced (H) pride (I) translated (J) shared
(1) _______ (2) _______ (3) _______ (4) _______ (5) _______
(6) _______ (7) _______ (8) _______ (9) _______ (10) _______
答案： (1) D；(2) G；(3) J；(4) A；(5) I；(6) B；(7) F；(8) E；(9) H；(10) C
解析： 翻譯：
Erin Gruwell 曾在加州的伍德羅．威爾遜高中任教。對多數學生來說，學習既無聊又沒有意義。Gruwell 不拘泥於大多
數高中英語課程中常見的標準教材，例如莎士比亞的作品，而是幫助學生理解敘事故事如何變得更加貼近個人。她介紹學生閱讀
《安妮日記》，並邀請大屠殺的倖存者與學生分享經歷。這些經驗和書籍幫助學生彼此連結，並認識到他們共同的人性。她鼓勵
學生寫日記，這不僅讓他們能夠探索自己的創傷，也讓他們對他人的經歷更加感同身受。透過寫日記，學生將內心的想法轉化為
文字。他們反思、思考，並且勇敢追夢。他們意識到，筆是一把強大的利劍，能夠觸動人心與靈魂。
Gruwell 成為許多學生生命中的重要導師。學生們不僅對講述自己的故事感到自豪，也開始與不同背景的同學建立聯繫。他們
《》Gruwell 的努力促成了「自由作家基金會」，致力於將教育作為賦權與改變的工具。
3. The Freedom Writers Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 by Erin
Gruwell. It aims to inspire young, underprivileged students to pick up __1__ pens instead of
guns.
When Gruwell was teaching in California, she encouraged her students to explore their
feelings and tell their own story. Gruwell brought a light __2__ to their chaotic lives. She
helped them overcome their disadvantages by having them read books written by other
teenagers so they would be able to __3__ to the stories. The students, who used to be
considered violent and __4__, started to reflect on their own trauma. As these teenagers
translated their thoughts into words, they dealt with their past, __5__ themselves from the
chains of hatred and moving forward. Since graduating, the students have kept their
promise. They have pursued their undergraduate and graduate degrees, while continuing to
share their story across the country about what it’s like to receive a second chance.
underprivileged 貧困弱勢的
(A) breeze (B) relate (C) releasing (D) aggressive (E) mighty
(1) _______ (2) _______ (3) _______ (4) _______ (5) _______
答案： (1) E；(2) A；(3) B；(4) D；(5) C
解析： 翻譯：
自由作家基金會是一個於 1997 年由 Erin Gruwell 創立的非營利組織。其目的是激勵年輕的貧困弱勢學生拿起強大的筆，
而不是槍。
當 Gruwell 在加利福尼亞教書時，她鼓勵學生探索自己的感受並講述自己的故事。Gruwell 為他們混亂的生活帶來了一絲
清風。她通過讓學生閱讀其他青少年寫的書籍來幫助他們克服劣勢，讓他們能夠與故事產生共鳴。這些曾經被認為是暴力和好鬥
的學生，開始反思自己的創傷。當這些青少年將自己的想法轉化為文字時，他們處理了過去，釋放自己脫離仇恨的枷鎖，並向前
邁進。自從畢業以來，這些學生一直保持著自己的承諾。他們追求本學位和研究生學位，同時繼續在全國範圍內分享他們的故事，
講述獲得第二次機會是什麼樣的經歷。

七、篇章結構(共 0 分,每題 0 分)
1. Twenty-eight years ago, Erin Gruwell entered classroom 203. There, she would
transform a class of low-achieving students into thinkers, writers, and activists.
Erin’s story began with two classroom enemies: Carlos and Sharaud. The former was
often kicked out of class. In Erin’s class, however, he engaged enough to ask some
important questions. __1__ When Erin dismissed the question, Carlos followed up,
explaining how his mother abandoned him when he was 6 months old. __2__ Sharaud’s
story was similar. Other teachers had warned Erin about Sharaud, who brought a gun to
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school the year prior. Sharaud was the son of a drug addict, who abandoned him before
birth. Sharaud’s father finally agreed to meet him, but it became obvious that his father only
wanted to satisfy his own addiction. He even asked Sharaud for some of his allowance
money.
__3__ She assigned students to read stories and provided guest speakers as well as field
trips. Most importantly, she asked students to keep journals, which would become the key to
her students’ growth. __4__ Erin’s guidance and support enabled the students to find their
own voice and dare to dream.
dismiss 不予理會
(A) This sudden glimpse into his life inspired the teacher to do something.
(B) The first, sparking his connection with Erin, was “Do you think I was an ugly boy?”
(C) She wanted to give these students a new label – beautiful, brilliant, and confident.
(D) The realization of how much these students had missed pushed Erin to do extra work.
(1) _______ (2) _______ (3) _______ (4) _______
答案： (1) B；(2) A；(3) D；(4) C
解析： 翻譯：
二十八年前，Erin Gruwell 進入了 203 教室。在那裡，她將一班學業成績不佳的學生轉變為思考者、作家和社會活動家。
Erin 的故事始於兩個教室裡的敵人：Carlos 和 Sharaud。前者經常被踢出課堂。然而，在 Erin 的課堂上，他積極參
與，提出了一些重要的問題。首先，激發他與 Erin 之間聯繫的問題是「你覺得我是一個醜男孩嗎？」當 Erin 不予理會這個
問題時，Carlos 跟進解釋了他在六個月大時就被母親拋棄的經歷。這突如其來的窺見啟發了老師做些什麼。Sharaud 的故
事也相似。其他老師曾警告 Erin，Sharaud 在前一年曾帶槍上學。Sharaud 是一位毒癮者的兒子，出生前就被父親拋
棄。Sharaud 的父親最終同意見他，但很明顯，他的父親只是想滿足自己對毒品的需求，甚至向 Sharaud 要求一些零用錢。
這些學生錯過了多少學習機會的現實推動了 Erin 做更多的工作。她安排學生閱讀故事，並提供嘉賓講者及實地考察。最重要的
是，她要求學生寫日記，這成為學生成長的關鍵。
她希望給這些學生一個全新的標籤——美麗、聰明、充滿自信。Erin 的指導與支持幫助學生找到了自己的聲音，並勇敢地去
追求夢想。
2. As teenagers, we need to find a mentor. A mentor is an adult with more life
experience than any of your friends. We should have a mentor because they can guide us
through difficult times and help us make better decisions.
__1__ Talking to our parents isn’t always easy, especially since it can be difficult to
translate our thoughts to them. But as teenagers, we need advice from older individuals
more than at any other time of our lives. That is why a mentor is so important! They are
someone that cares about us, and they can help guide us through difficult times. __2__
Mentors offer perspectives that come from experience and wisdom, which helps guide us
through complex situations. They have learned from their past mistakes, and can teach us
how to make better decisions. __3__ It will also lead to better decisions that will help us
accomplish our goals.
__4__ If you are struggling, there’s a mentor out there that has gone through the same
thing as you. So go out and find them!
(A) This will help us put aside bad choices.
(B) They can also show us ways to get through the hard times.
(C) We face a lot of intense emotions, and sometimes we need someone to talk to.
(D) T In conclusion, mentors help you get through difficult times and make better decisions.
(1) _______ (2) _______ (3) _______ (4) _______
答案： (1) C；(2) B；(3) A；(4) D
解析： 翻譯：
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 作為青少年，我們需要找到一位導師。導師是一位擁有比你朋友更多生活經驗的成年人。我們應該擁有一位導師，因為他們可以
引導我們度過困難時期，並幫助我們做出更好的決定。
我們面對很多強烈的情緒，有時我們需要一個可以傾訴的人。與父母交談並不總是那麼容易，尤其是因為我們很難將自己的想法
傳達給他們。但作為青少年，我們比人生中其他任何時候都更需要來自年長者的建議。這就是為什麼導師如此重要！他們是關心
我們的人，並且能幫助我們度過困難的時期。
他們也可以告訴我們如何度過艱難時刻。導師提供來自經驗和智慧的觀點，這有助於我們指引我們度過複雜的情況。他們從過去
的錯誤中學習過，並能教我們如何做出更好的決定。
這將幫助我們放下壞的選擇。這也會導向更好的決策，幫助我們達成目標。
總結來說，導師幫助我們度過困難時期並做出更好的決定。
3. Trauma is an event that severely harms someone. Examples of trauma include
violence and accidents. __1__ Positive ways you can overcome trauma include talking to an
adult, doing things you enjoy, and helping others.
Talking to an adult about your trauma is more important than any other step. __2__
Adults have access to resources you may not know about that can help you. After talking to
an adult, you will need to develop ways to cope with trauma by yourself.
__3__ Hobbies that may help with trauma include painting or being outdoors. Doing
things you enjoy helps replace negative thoughts with positive ones and thus make you
happier.
__4__ When you help others, it provides a joy that helps battle the hatred and anger that
comes from it. Also, seeing other people happy will make you happy as well.
When dealing with trauma, talking to an adult, doing things you enjoy, and helping others
are all good steps towards healing. Healing from trauma is not easy. Just know that you are
not alone.
(A) Make sure it’s an adult or mentor you trust.
(B) However, there are ways to overcome trauma.
(C) Helping others takes it a step further in overcoming trauma.
(D) Another way to cope with trauma is to do the things you enjoy.
(1) _______ (2) _______ (3) _______ (4) _______
答案： (1) B；(2) A；(3) D；(4) C
解析： 翻譯：
創傷是指對某人造成嚴重傷害的事件。創傷的例子包括暴力和事故。然而，有方法可以克服創傷。克服創傷的正面方法包括與成
年人交談、做自己喜歡的事情和幫助他人。
與成年人談論你的創傷比任何其他步驟都更為重要。確保是你信任的成年人或導師。成年人有你可能不知道的資源可以幫助你。
在與成年人交談後，你需要發展自己處理創傷的方法。
另一種應對創傷的方法是做自己喜歡的事情。可能幫助創傷的愛好包括繪畫或戶外活動。做自己喜歡的事情有助於用正面思維取
代負面思維，從而讓你更快樂。
幫助他人則是克服創傷的一個更進一步的步驟。當你幫助他人時，它提供的快樂有助於對抗由創傷帶來的仇恨和憤怒。而且，看
到他人快樂也會讓你感到快樂。
在應對創傷時，與成年人交談、做自己喜歡的事情以及幫助他人，都是邁向康復的好步驟。從創傷中康復並不容易，但請知道你
並不孤單。

八、混合題 (素養)(共 0 分,每題 0 分)

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1.

Gone are the days when reading a book was the preferred pastime. In recent years, less
than 20 percent of U.S. teens report reading a book, magazine, or newspaper daily for
pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day. One in every three
teenagers has not read a book for pleasure in a year. The surge in screen time is a main factor
in the decline of traditional reading habits. This is an age where smartphones are ubiquitous;
that is, almost everyone owns a smartphone. Streaming services and social media platforms
are the preferred choices for teens to get entertainment and information, and the appeal of
settling down with a book has diminished significantly.

Our increasingly fast-paced lifestyle also plays a crucial role in the decline of reading.
Today’s society is characterized by ever-growing workloads, constant hustle of daily life,
and a pursuit of efficiency, leaving little room for leisure activities that require time and
patience, like reading. Another factor that impacts reading habits is the shift in education
preferences. There’s an increasing emphasis on digital or multimedia learning, often at the
expense of traditional reading.

Reading offers numerous benefits that extend far beyond the mere acquisition of
knowledge. It exposes readers to a broader vocabulary and enhances language skills crucial
for effective communication. It can enhance brain function and develop critical thinking. It
also serves as a stress reliever, allowing readers to escape from the pressure of daily life. The
importance of reading cannot be overstated. Every book we open offers a new adventure,
perspective, and lesson. Let’s not allow these opportunities to pass us by. Start today and
make reading a priority. Let the power of reading transform our life, one page at a time.
(1) Which word in the passage means “to be found everywhere”?(填充)

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(2) 下列敘述摘記文章提及閱讀的好處。請從文章中找出最適當的單詞(word)填入下列句子空格中，並視句型結構需要做適當
的字形變化，使句子語意完整、語法正確，並符合全文文意。每格限填一個單詞(word)。(填充)
In addition to knowledge acquisition, reading helps readers build _____ and polish language
skills. Reading also keeps the ____ active and enhances critical thinking. Better
yet, it is good for mental health.

1. ( 3 ) According to the infographic and the passage, which of the following statements
are true?(多選)
(A) In 2023, about 16% of U.S. teens did not read a book a year.
(B) The author remains hopeful and encourages people to read.
(C) With the rise of digital media, traditional reading has seen a decline.
(D) The use of digital devices in learning affects teens’ reading habits.
(E) The number of U.S. teens who read every day has dropped by 44% since 1970.
(F) The author highlights the role of parents in developing children’s reading
habits.

答案： ( 1 ) ubiquitous ( 2 ) vocabulary; brain ( 3 ) B; C; D; E

解析： ( 3 ) 翻譯：
閱讀書籍曾經是最受歡迎的消遣方式，然而這樣的時代已經一去不復返。近年來，少於 20%的美國青少年表示他們每天會為了
娛樂閱讀書籍、雜誌或報紙，而超過 80%的青少年表示他們每天使用社群媒體。每三位青少年中就有一位在過去一年中沒有閱
讀過一本書。螢幕使用時間的增加是傳統閱讀習慣衰退的主要原因。在這個智慧型手機無處不在的時代，幾乎每個人都擁有一部
智慧型手機。青少年更喜愛透過串流服務和社群媒體平臺來獲取娛樂和資訊，與此同時，靜下心來閱讀一本書的吸引力已大幅減
弱。
我們日益加快的生活步調也在閱讀習慣衰退中扮演著關鍵角色。當今社會的特徵是日益增加的工作量、日常生活中的不斷忙碌以
及對效率的追求，這些使得我們幾乎沒有時間從事需要時間和耐心的休閒活動，例如閱讀。另一個影響閱讀習慣的因素是教育偏
好的轉變。越來越重視數位或多媒體學習，往往以犧牲傳統閱讀為代價。
閱讀提供的好處遠遠超過單純獲取知識。它能讓讀者接觸到更廣泛的詞彙，並提升對有效溝通至關重要的語言能力。閱讀有助於
提升大腦功能並發展批判性思維。它還能成為減壓的良方，讓讀者能夠從日常生活的壓力中逃脫。閱讀的重要性無法過度強調。
我們打開的每一本書都為我們提供了新的冒險、新的視角和新的教訓。讓我們不要錯過這些機會。從今天開始，讓閱讀成為我們
的優先事項，讓閱讀的力量，一頁一頁地改變我們的生活。

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