The iconicimage that comes tomost people’s mindswhen they think of cheese is a pale-yellow wedgewith holes of various sizes in it. However, many people don’t know that this image representsa specifictype of Swiss cheese called Emmental.
You might have wondered how this kind of cheese ended upwith so many holes. Scientistshave also been intriguedby this phenomenon and have come up with a few theories.
About 100 years ago, scientists first theorized that the holes in Emmental cheese, called “eyes” in the cheese industry, were formed by bacteria added to milk during the cheese-making process. __1__ These bubbles get trapped in the cheese as it hardens, forming the famous eyes of Emmental cheese.
However, shoppers have noticed that eyes have been becoming smaller and fewer over the years. __2__ After they researched the topic further, a completely new theory came about.
__3__ They explained that the extremely tiny pieces of hay would often end up in the buckets as cows were getting milkedandmake small holes that grew bigger as the cheese slowly matured. However, in the modern milking industry, there is less of a chance for hay to fall into milk containers. __4__ Scientists may not have agreed upon what causes the holes in Emmental cheese, but that doesn’t keep people from enjoying its mild savorytaste.
(A) As a result, current versions of Emmental cheese have far fewer and sometimes smaller eyes.
(B) The change in the cheese’s form led many scientists to question the original theory.
(C) As the organisms feed on the lactic acid in milk, they produce bubbles of carbon dioxide gas.
(D) Experts in Switzerland have concluded that hay particles accidentally added to the milk are what creates the eyes.
答案: 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A
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The iconicimage that comes tomost people’s mindswhen they think of cheese is a pale-yellow wedgewith holes of various sizes in it. However, many people don’t know that this image representsa specifictype of Swiss cheese called Emmental.
You might have wondered how this kind of cheese ended upwith so many holes. Scientistshave also been intriguedby this phenomenon and have come up with a few theories.
About 100 years ago, scientists first theorized that the holes in Emmental cheese, called “eyes” in the cheese industry, were formed by bacteria added to milk during the cheese-making process. As the organisms feed on the lactic acid in milk, they produce bubbles of carbon dioxide gas. These bubbles get trapped in the cheese as it hardens, forming the famous eyes of Emmental cheese.
However, shoppers have noticed that eyes have been becoming smaller and fewer over the years. The change in the cheese’s form led many scientists to question the original theory. After they researched the topic further, a completely new theory came about.
Experts in Switzerland have concluded that hay particles accidentally added to the milk are what creates the eyes. They explained that the extremely tiny pieces of hay would often end up in the buckets as cows were getting milkedandmake small holes that grew bigger as the cheese slowly matured. However, in the modern milking industry, there is less of a chance for hay to fall into milk containers. As a result, current versions of Emmental cheese have far fewer and sometimes smaller eyes. Scientists may not have agreed upon what causes the holes in Emmental cheese, but that doesn’t keep people from enjoying its mild savorytaste.
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Words in Use
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various
[ˋvɛrɪəs]
a. 各式各樣的
There have been various solutions to the problem.
這個問題有各式各樣的解決辦法。
多益棕色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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represent
[͵rɛprɪˋzɛnt]
vt. 代表；象徵
=
symbolize
George represented his company at the press conference.
喬治代表公司出席記者會。
This ring, though inexpensive, represents my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴，卻代表著我對你的愛。
This ring, though inexpensive, stands for my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴，卻代表著我對你的愛。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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specific
[spɪˋsɪfɪk]
a. 特定的；特有的（與介詞 to 並用）；明確的
=
particular
=
accurate
The man went there for a specific purpose.
那名男子到那兒去是有特定的目的。
This problem is specific to big cities.
這個問題是大城市所特有的。
This problem is unique to big cities.
這個問題是大城市所特有的。
Please be more specific about what you want.
你要什麼請說明確一點。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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theorize
[ˋθɪə͵raɪz]
vt. 提出／建立理論
The person who first theorized the existence of atoms was actually a Greek philosopher.
首次提出原子存在理論的人其實是一名希臘哲學家。
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process
[ˋprɑsɛs]
vt. 處理
n. 過程
I’m afraid getting things changed will be a slow process.
事情要改變恐怕會是一個緩慢的過程。
We’re still in the process of conducting a market survey.
我們尚在做市場調查中。
It will take about 3 weeks to process your application. 處理您的申請約要 3 星期的時間。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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completely
[kəmˋplitlɪ]
adv. 徹底地
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extremely
[ɪkˋstrimlɪ]
adv. 極端地；非常地
=
exceedingly
=
exceptionally
I was extremely happy upon hearing the good news.
我一聽到這個好消息便高興得不得了。
Street violence is an extremely common problem in big cities.
在各大城市，街頭暴力是非常普遍的問題。
高中 Level 3
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mature
[məˋtjʊr]
adj. 成熟的
vi. 成熟
You’re already a mature adult, so you should make a decision by yourself.
你已經是一個成熟的大人了，所以你應該自己做決定。
Girls usually mature earlier than boys.
女孩子通常比男孩子早熟。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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mind
[maɪnd]
vt. & vi. 介意
n. 頭腦
三態
mind / minded [ˋmaɪndɪd] / minded [ˋmaɪndɪd]
Eddie is the coolest guy in my mind.
艾迪是我心中最酷的男人。
You don’t look happy. What’s on your mind?
你不太高興的樣子。什麼讓你煩心?
Sophie has her mind set on becoming an actress.
蘇菲決心要成為一名演員。
Would you mind if I opened the window?
你介意我把窗戶打開嗎?
I don't mind driving if you want to take a rest.
如果你想休息的話，我不介意開車。
With his weekend plans in mind, Davey decided not to work overtime on Friday. 考慮到週末的計畫，戴維決定星期五不加班。
No matter what he does, John always has money in mind.
不管做什麼事,約翰滿腦子裡想的都是錢。
高中 Level 1
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iconic
[aɪˋkɑnɪk]
a. 代表性的，指標性的
One of the most iconic landmarks in the world is the Eiffel Tower.
世界上最具指標性的地標之一就是艾菲爾鐵塔。
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savory
[ˋsevərɪ]
a. 美味可口的
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milk
[mɪlk]
n. 牛奶(不可數)
vt. 擠奶
三態
milk / milked [milkt] / milked [milkt]
I ’d like to add some milk to my coffee.
我想在咖啡裡加點牛奶。
My uncle showed me how to milk a cow by hand.
我叔叔示範如何用手擠牛奶給我看。
高中 Level 1
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intrigue
[ɪnˋtrig]
vt. 激起……的好奇心
n. . 陰謀
The murder mystery novel is full of intrigue and
suspense, which makes it appealing to readers.
這部謀殺懸疑小說充滿了陰謀和懸疑，這些都很吸引讀者。
The man’s story intrigued me, and I couldn’t wait for
him to tell me more interesting details.
這人的故事引起了我的好奇心，我迫不及待要他告訴我更多
有趣的細節。
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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wedge
[wɛdʒ]
n. 三角形物，楔形物（尤指食物）
英檢中高
Practical Phrases
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come to one’s mind
浮現在腦中
Melvin tends to say the first thing that comes to his mind, even if it's offensive.
馬文常常說出最先浮現在腦海的事，即使很失禮。
a. 本空格在測試對段落語意連貫性的掌握，空格前後 兩句都在說明細菌如何讓起司產生洞洞的理論，可 知空格應也跟這個理論有關。
b. 選項 (C) 表示，當那些生物以牛奶的乳酸為食， 便會產生二氧化碳氣泡，語意連貫，選項中的 organisms(生物)即是前一句的 bacteria(細菌)，且選項跟後一句皆提及 bubbles(泡泡)， 可知答案應選 (C)。
2. 第二題空格應選 (B)
理由
a. 本空格在測試對段落語意連貫性的掌握，前一句提 到起司上的洞洞愈來愈小、愈來愈少，而後一句提 到新理論，可推測空格應與起司的變化和解釋起司 上為何有洞洞的理論有關。
b. 選項 (B) 表示，起司外形的變化讓許多科學家質疑 原本的理論，語意連貫，選項中的 change in the cheese’s form(起司外形的變化)指的即是前一 句提及的起司洞洞變小又變少這件事，且選項中 的 question the original theory(質疑原本的理 論)跟後一句的 a completely new theory came about(一個全新的理論出現了)相呼應，可知答 案應選 (B)。
3. 第三題空格應選 (D)
理由
a. 本空格在測試對段落主題句的掌握，前一段最後一 句提到有個全新的理論，後一句提到乾草微粒會讓 起司形成洞洞，可知空格應提及某個新理論，且和 乾草微粒相關。
b. 選項 (D) 表示，瑞士的專家得出結論，不小心被 加進牛奶的乾草微粒是產生起司洞洞的原因，符合 推測且語意連貫，且選項中的 hay particles(乾 草微粒)即為後一句的 extremely tiny pieces of hay(極小的乾草顆粒)，可知答案應選 (D)。
4. 第四題空格應選 (A)
理由
a. 本空格在測試對段落語意發展的掌握，本段說明起 司會有洞洞是因為乾草微粒掉到牛奶桶裡，而前一 句提到現代乳業中，乾草比較不會掉進牛奶桶，可 推測本句應在說明乾草不太會掉到桶裡會有什麼結 果。
b. 選項 (A) 表示，因此，現今的艾曼塔起司洞洞少很 多，有時洞洞也更小，語意連貫，前一句所提及的 乾草不太會掉進桶內跟選項中的 have far fewer and sometimes smaller eyes(洞洞少很多，有 時洞洞也更小)為因果關係，可知答案應選 (A)。
