



四、篇章結構(占 8 分)
說明︰ 第 31 題至第 34 題,每題一個空格,請依文意在文章後所提供的 (A) 到 (D) 選項中分別選出最適當者,填入空格中。每題 2 分。
第 31 至 34 題為題組
Obon, or the Bon Festival, is a Japanese holiday that honors the spirits of the dead. _(31)_ The festival usually lasts for four to five days in August. During this period, many people travel back to their hometowns and spend time with loved ones, both past and present.
Though not a national holiday, Obon is surely one of the most traditional events of the year. Celebration often begins with mukaebi (welcoming fire), during which people make a small bonfire in front of their house to guide spirits upon their return back home. _(32)_ Food offerings are presented at house altars and temples. Some regions prepare horses made of cucumbers and cows made of eggplants, hoping that the spirits will come back to Earth quickly, on a horse, and leave slowly, riding the cow.
_(33)_ Paper lanterns and offerings are sent floating down rivers to accompany the ancestors back to their resting place. Many areas will also organize bon-odori dances. The style of the dances varies from region to region but is normally based on the rhythms of taiko drums. Performers usually play on a tall stage with lanterns and banners strung all around. Participants, often dressed in light cotton kimonos, are encouraged to dance to the music around the stage. _(34)_ Originally dedicated to the deceased, the dances have now become a symbol of the summer festival themselves.
(A) Some people also visit the cemetery to clean up the family graves and pray for their ancestors.
(B) Such festive activities are usually held in parks, temples, and other public places around Japan.
(C) Obon concludes with another bonfire, okuribi, lighting up the sky to see the ancestors' spirits off.
(D) Originating from the Chinese Ghost Festival, this annual event has evolved into a time of family reunion.
題組翻譯及選項解析如下:
Thomas Edison won honor for inventing the light bulb.
湯瑪士•愛迪生因發明電燈泡而贏得殊榮。
We should all honor justice.
我們大家都應尊重司法。
I feel honored to have the opportunity to deliver this speech to you.
有此機會對諸位演講,本人深感榮幸。
I honored my promise by buying my girlfriend a ring.
我實踐了我的諾言,買了戒指給我女友。
I promise you on my honor―I won’t let you down.
我以我的人格向你保證⸺我不會讓你失望的。
“Yes, Your Honor,” I replied to the judge.
我回答法官說:『是的,法官閣下。』
A young girl presented the singer with flowers.
一名年輕小姐獻花給這位歌手。
A young girl presented flowers to the singer.
一名年輕小姐獻花給這位歌手。
No good ideas were presented at the meeting.
這次會議上沒提出什麼好點子。
Let me present Mr. White, one of today’s greatest artists.
容我介紹懷特先生,他是當今最偉大的藝術家之一。
The University Theater will present Death of a Salesman tonight.
大學劇場今晚將上演《推銷員之死》。
I made a salad with smoked chicken and cucumber.
我做了一個燻雞肉加黃瓜的沙拉。
The suspect remained as cool as a cucumber during
the lie detector test.
在接受測謊時,嫌犯仍然十分冷靜。
Ricky’s friends encouraged him to eat the sea
cucumber. However, because he hated seafood, he
wouldn’t even try it.
瑞奇的朋友鼓勵他吃海參。但因為他討厭海鮮,他甚至都不
想嚐。
The weather here varies between cool and very hot.
這裡的天氣變化很大,忽而涼爽忽而酷熱。
Tom varied the games he played with the children so as not to bore them.
湯姆更換和孩子們玩的遊戲,以免使他們感到無聊。
The idea of beauty can vary from culture to culture.
美的概念可能會隨著文化的不同而變化。
People's reactions to the same situation can vary greatly.
人們對同一種情況的反應可能差異很大。
We went to our late teacher’s grave to pay tribute to him.
我們到已逝的老師墓前向他致敬。
Thanks to the welfare program, people in that country are taken care of by the government from cradle to grave.
由於這項福利措施,該國百姓一輩子都受政府照顧。
Jim noticed that the boss had a grave expression on his face.
吉姆注意到老闆臉上嚴肅的表情。
Such a rash decision could result in grave consequences.
如此草率的決定會導致嚴重的後果。
The police concluded that the accident was caused by the driver’s carelessness.
警方的結論是這次意外是那駕駛粗心大意所造成的。
Cathy concluded by thanking everyone for listening to her speech.
演說的最後,凱西感謝大家來聽她的演講。
The professor concluded his lecture with a good joke.
教授課堂結束前講了一個很好笑的笑話。
The professor ended his lecture with a good joke.
教授課堂結束前講了一個很好笑的笑話。
The professor wound up his lecture with a good joke.
教授課堂結束前講了一個很好笑的笑話。
Automobiles originated in the 19th century.
汽車源自於 19 世紀。
My dance teacher told me that the tango originated in both Argentina and Uruguay.
我的舞蹈老師跟我說探戈起源於阿根廷與烏拉圭
Many Christmas traditions are thought to have originated in Germany.
聖誕節的許多傳統被認為是起源於德國。
Chinese herbal medicines originate from plants and other natural substances.
中藥源自植物以及其他天然物質。
Fireworks lit up the night sky over the city.
煙火照亮了該座城市的夜空。
My parents saw me off at the airport.
父母到機場為我送行。
