As it has been for over three decades, World Oceans Day will be celebrated on June 8 this year. This special day aims to__1__ how important our oceans are and their crucialrole in keeping our planet healthy and sustainable. Although it was first proposed by the government of Canada in 1992, it was not officially recognized by theUnited Nations General Assemblyuntil 2008. This recognition significantly boosted the profile of World Oceans Day, and each year a growing number of nations and organizations __2__ in a wide range of conservation activities.
World Oceans Day has been calling forthe 30x30 ocean __3__, which is an effort to protect at least 30% of the planet’s land, water, and oceans by the year 2030. This wouldmark a significant increase in protected areas. The amount of protected land worldwide currentlystands at just 16.64%, __4__ for the oceans, it is a mere 7.74%. The 30x30 goal is part of a wider commitmentagreed uponat the UN BiodiversityConference (COP 15) in December 2022.
Regardless ofthe many types of events and activities heldon World Oceans Day each year, beach cleanupsare the most common. A huge amount of plastic waste __5__ in the oceans annually, much of which is washed up onbeaches and shorelinesall over the planet. Why not get together with some friends and organizea beach cleanup to help on this special day?
1. (A) cast doubt on (B) pass judgment on (C) raise awareness of (D) take advantage of
2. (A) involve (B) involving (C) have involved (D) become involved
5. (A) ends up (B) sets off (C) passes by (D) breaks out
答案: 1.C 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.A
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As it has been for over three decades, World Oceans Day will be celebrated on June 8 this year. This special day aims toraise awareness of how important our oceans are and their crucialrole in keeping our planet healthy and sustainable. Although it was first proposed by the government of Canada in 1992, it was not officially recognized by theUnited Nations General Assemblyuntil 2008. This recognition significantly boosted the profile of World Oceans Day, and each year a growing number of nations and organizations become involved in a wide range of conservation activities.
World Oceans Day has been calling forthe 30x30 ocean campaign, which is an effort to protect at least 30% of the planet’s land, water, and oceans by the year 2030. This wouldmark a significant increase in protected areas. The amount of protected land worldwide currentlystands at just 16.64%, while for the oceans, it is a mere 7.74%. The 30x30 goal is part of a wider commitmentagreed uponat the UN BiodiversityConference (COP 15) in December 2022.
Regardless ofthe many types of events and activities heldon World Oceans Day each year, beach cleanupsare the most common. A huge amount of plastic waste ends up in the oceans annually, much of which is washed up onbeaches and shorelinesall over the planet. Why not get together with some friends and organizea beach cleanup to help on this special day?
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Words in Use
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crucial
[ˋkruʃəl]
a. 決定性的，重要的
=
critical
=
vital
It is crucial that the doctor (should) perform an immediate operation on the badly injured man.
醫師立即為這名嚴重受傷的人動手術是很重要的。
Your dedication is very crucial to the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。
Your dedication plays a crucial role in the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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propose
[prəˋpoz]
vt. 提議，建議
vi. 求婚
=
suggest
We proposed that the concert be held indoors.
我們提議把演唱會辦在室內。
Duke proposed to Betty last night.
杜克昨晚向貝蒂求婚了。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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recognize
[ˋrɛkəg͵naɪz]
vt. 認出；承認，認可
After being separated for twenty years, Jack cannot recognize his daughter.
失散 20 年後，傑克認不出他的女兒來了。
Professor Rollins is recognized as one of the best educators in the country.
羅林斯教授是該國公認為最優秀的教育家之一。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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recognition
[͵rɛkəgˋnɪʃən]
n. 認出；承認，認可
=
acknowledgement
=
credit
There was no recognition in my old friend’s eyes when he saw me.
我的老友見到我時沒有認出我來。
The scholar has won international recognition for his great findings.
這位學者的重大發現獲得了國際認可。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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boost
[bust]
vt. 增加，提升
n. 促進，推動
Beating thousands of competitors and getting this job boosted Lauren’s confidence a lot.
打敗上千名對手爭取到這份工作讓蘿倫的自信大增。
The President-elect gave these businessmen a boost in saying that he would devote himself to raising the economic growth.
總統當選人說他會致力於提升經濟成長，讓這些商人信心大增。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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profile
[ˋprofaɪl]
n. 側面像
n. & vt. 簡介
On the wall was a drawing of the former mayor inprofile.
牆上掛的是前任市長的側面畫像。
The lawmaker has kept a low profile since the
scandal broke out.
醜聞爆發後，這名立委始終保持低調。
Job profiles can be found on the company s website.
你可以在這家公司的網站找到工作簡介。
In his latest report, Jackson profiled the vice
president of the country.
傑克森在最新的報告中簡介了該國的副總統。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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conservation
[͵kɑnsɚˋveʃən]
n. ( 動植物) 保護 ; (自然資源) 保存 (皆不可數)
Not only does energy conservation reduce your energy bills, but it also helps the environment. 能源節約不但能降低電費，也可拯救環境。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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currently
[ˋkɝəntlɪ]
adv. 目前，現今
There are currently over 7.9 billion people in the world. 目前全世界有超過七十九億人口。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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stand
[stænd]
n. 立場，主張;攤位
vi. 站立
vt. 忍受
三態
stand / stood [stʊd] / stood [stʊd]
=
attitude
=
tolerate
Don ’t stand on that chair. It might break.
別站在椅子上。它可能會斷掉。
Dennis stood up to shake his boss hand.
丹尼斯站起來和老闆握手。
I just can't stand Teddy's bad temper.
我就是無法忍受泰迪的壞脾氣。
To most people, roses stand for love.
對大部分的人來說，玫瑰花象徵愛情。
Whatever happens, I will stand by you.
不論發生什麼事，我都會支持你。
Jerry stood up for my proposal at the meeting.
傑瑞在會議中支持我的提案。
The prime minister took a stand on animal rights.
總理就動物權益表明立場。
Kelly bought some ice cream from the stand.
凱莉在那個攤位買了些冰淇淋。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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mere
[mɪr]
a. 僅僅的
Lucy was a mere child when her parents got divorced.
露西的父母離婚時她還只是個小孩子。
We need a mere $30,000 to set up a radio station.
我們設立一座廣播電臺只需要 3 萬美元就行了。
高中 Level 4
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commitment
[kəˋmɪtmənt]
n. 承諾；奉獻（不可數）
The company makes a commitment to provide quality products to its customers.
該公司承諾提供給客戶高品質的產品。
Peter’s commitmentto work has won the respect of his colleagues.
彼得對工作的奉獻贏得了同事的尊敬。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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organize
[ˋɔrgə͵naɪz]
vt. 組織
Ted organized these workers into a union.
泰德將這些工人組織成一個工會。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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assembly
[əˋsɛmblɪ]
n. 集會；裝配
All the students went to the morningassembly in the auditorium.
所有的學生都去禮堂參加朝會。
The factory has a fully automated assembly line.
這家工廠有一條全自動裝配線。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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biodiversity
[baɪo͵daɪˋvɝsətɪ]
n. 生物多樣性
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shoreline
[ˋʃorlaɪn]
n. 海岸線
Practical Phrases
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aim to
打算做……
Richard aims to retire before he is fifty.
理查打算在 50 歲前退休。
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call for sth/sb
需要某物；（公開地）呼籲某事；去接某人
Success calls for hard work and some good luck.
成功需要努力和一點好運。
Environmentalists are calling for immediate action to combat global warming.
環保人士呼籲立即採取行動遏止全球暖化。
The situation calls for immediate action.
這種情況需要立即採取行動。
Scientists around the world are calling for water conservation.
世界各地的科學家都在呼籲節約用水。
I'll call for you at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
I'll pick you up at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
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agree upon / on...
對⋯⋯取得一致的意見
The two countries agreed upon a trade deal.
那兩國一致同意了一個貿易協議。
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regardless of
不論……、無論、儘管
Everyone is required to attend the meeting regardless of the typhoon. 儘管有颱風，每個人還是被要求出席會議。
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be washed up on
被沖上⋯⋯
Oil leaking from the sunken ship has been washed up on the remote island.
該艘沉船所漏出的油已被沖刷至那座偏遠島嶼上。
2. This recognition significantly boosted the profile of World Oceans Day, and each year a growing number of nations and organizations become involved in a wide range of conservation activities.
理由
a. 本題測試及物動詞 involve 的用法:
involve [ ɪnˋvɑlv ] vt. 使參與;包含;涉及
• Building a model airplane involves many complicated steps. 組裝模型飛機包含了許多複雜的程序。
be / become involved in...參與⋯⋯
• How did you become involved in politics?
你是如何開始從政的?
b. 本句為對等連接詞 and 連接的完整句，主詞為 空格前的 a growing number of nations and organizations(越來越多的國家和組織)，且 本句缺乏動詞，因此 (B) involving 不可選。此 外，involve 為及物動詞，故 (A)、(C) 亦不可選。
c. 根據用法及語意，可知答案應選 (D) become involved，置入後表世界海洋日的可見度提升後， 每年都有越來越多的國家和組織「參與」廣泛多樣 的保護活動。
3. World Oceans Day has been calling for the 30x30 ocean campaign, which is an effort to protect at least 30% of the planet’s land, water, and oceans by the year 2030.
