Narges Mohammadi, the recipientof the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was born in Iran in 1972. For the past 45 years, the country has been governed by an authoritarian regime. As a consequence of her activism, Mohammadi has been arrested 13 times, convicted five times, and sentenced to31 years in jailand 154 lasheswith a whip. According to the Nobel Committee, she won the award for “her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her efforts to promote human rights and freedom for all.”
Raised in a middle-class family, Mohammadi looked forward to a bright future. Everything changed after the Islamic revolutionin 1979, when she witnessedher activist uncle and two cousins being taken away by the police on political charges. Subsequently, she found herself caught up in the wave of political unrest.
Throughout Mohammadi’s life, she has faced multiplearrests. One of these occurred in 2011, when she was sentenced to 11 years in jail. After being released on bailtwo years later, Mohammadi began to campaignagainst the use of the death penalty, which led to her being arrested and entenced again in 2015. However, her time in jail hasn’t stopped her efforts, and she still opposesthe regime’s violence against political prisoners, especially women.
The announcement of Mohammadi being awarded the prize followed a year of protests in Iran. These activities were triggeredby the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by Iran’s morality police for not wearing her headscarfcorrectly in September 2022. The Nobel Committee stated that the prize was also for Amini, the 500 demonstrators killed in the protests, and the thousands who were injured. Mohammadi refuses to be silenced even in prison, and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize has only strengthenedher resolveto continue fighting for human rights.
1. Which of the following events did NOT happen in 2022?（多選題）
(A) The Islamic revolution.
(B) Mohammadi was arrested for the first time.
(C) Hundreds of protesters were killed.
(D) Thousands of protesters suffered injuries.
(E) Mohammadi accepted the Nobel Peace Prize.
(F) Mahsa Amini died after being arrested by the police.
2. In what order did the following events take place in Mohammadi’s life?（簡答）
a. Mohammadi saw her relatives being arrested.
b. Mohammadi was arrested for her opposition to capital punishment.
c. Mohammadi was set free before her period in prison was finished.
d. Mohammadi fought against the treatment of those arrested for political reasons.
a → _____ → _____ → _____
3. 請從文章中找出最適當的一個單詞（word）填入下列句子的空格中，並視語法需要作適當的字形變化。（填充）
Even behind bars, Mohammadi won’t stay _____. She emphasizes that receiving the Nobel Peace Prize has only made her more determined to continue in the fight for human rights.
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recipient
[rɪˋsɪpɪənt]
n. 受領者
a. 接受的
Marie Curie was the first female recipient of the Nobel Prize.
居禮夫人是第一位獲得諾貝爾獎的女性。
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convict
[kənˋvɪkt]
vt. & vi. （使）定罪
n. 囚犯
The man was convicted of theft and sentenced to two years in prison.
這名男子被判竊盜罪，處以兩年有期徒刑。
The police were confident that they had gathered enough evidence to convict.
警方確信他們蒐集了足夠的證據來定罪。
The convicts were given time each day to exercise in the prison yard. 囚犯每天有在監獄庭院運動的時間。
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revolution
[͵rɛvəˋluʃən]
n. 革命；（星球）運行，公轉
=
rotation
There is a revolution taking place in that country.
那個國家正發生一場革命。
One revolution of the Earth around the sun takes a year.
地球繞太陽運轉一圈要花一年的時間。
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英檢中級
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witness
[ˋwɪtnɪs]
n. 證人
vt. 目擊
Vince is the only witness to the murder.
文斯是凶殺案唯一的證人。
Will’s success bears witness to his hard work over the past 10 years.
威爾的成功為他 10 年來的努力作了見證。
Did you witness the car accident yourself?
你親眼目睹了這場車禍嗎？
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subsequently
[ˋsʌbsɪ͵kwɛntlɪ]
adv. 後來，接著
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multiple
[ˋmʌltəp!]
a. 多重的，眾多的
Darren’s latest album consists of multiple versions of the same songs.
戴倫的最新專輯收錄了相同歌曲的許多版本。
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campaign
[kæmˋpen]
n. （社會、宣傳）運動
vi. 從事運動
They are going to launch acampaign against corruption.
他們準備要發起肅貪運動。
These groups campaignedagainst child abuse.
這些團體展開對抗虐童的活動。
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oppose
[əˋpoz]
vt. 反對，反抗
三態
opposing
=
oppose
=
be opposed to
=
object to
I oppose adopting Tim’s proposal because I don’t think it is feasible.
我反對採納提姆的方案，因為我認為那行不通。
I’m opposed to adopting Tim’s proposal because I don’t think it is feasible.
我反對採納提姆的方案，因為我認為那行不通。
I object to adopting Tim’s proposal because I don’t think it is feasible.
我反對採納提姆的方案，因為我認為那行不通。
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trigger
[ˋtrɪgɚ]
vt. 引發
n. 扳機 ; 引發物
The dust in the air triggered David ’s allergy.
空氣中的灰塵引發大衛過敏。
The policeman negotiating with the gunman asked him to remove his finger from the trigger.
警察和持槍者談判，要求他把手指從板機上移開。
Fireworks displays and thunder are common triggers for anxiety among combat veterans.
煙火和雷聲是引起老兵們焦慮的常見因素。
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高中 Level 5
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strengthen
[ˋstrɛŋθən]
.vt. 鞏固，加強
You can try watching English TV programs to strengthen your listening ability.
你可以試著看英語電視節目來增強聽力。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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resolve
[rɪˋzɑlv]
vt. 解決；下決心
n. 決心（不可數）
The letter should resolve their doubts.
這封信應能解除他們的疑慮。
We did all we could to resolve the dispute.
我們盡了全力去解決這個紛爭。
It took me five hours to resolvethis problem.
我花了 5 個小時解決這個問題。
Kathy has resolved to marry Tony.
凱西已下定決心要嫁給東尼。
The lack of a pay raise strengthened Jason’s resolveto quit the job.
沒加薪加強了傑森辭掉工作的決心。
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lash
[læʃ]
vt. 用鞭子抽打
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unrest
[ʌnˋrɛst]
n. 動蕩
英檢中高
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bail
[bel]
vt. 保釋（某人）
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headscarf
[ˈhɛdskɑːf]
n. 頭巾
Practical Phrases
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be sentenced to
被判⋯⋯的刑罰
Your son can be sentenced to three years in prison under the existing legislation.
按現行的法令，你兒子可能會被判三年有期徒刑。
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in jail
在獄中，坐牢，監禁
Matthew was in jail for two years.
馬修曾坐過兩年牢。
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find oneself caught up in
發現自己陷入或捲入⋯⋯
I never thought I’d find myself caught up in such a complex office dispute.
我從未想過自己會陷入這麼複雜的辦公室紛爭。
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the death penalty
死刑
The judges are arguing whether the death penalty should be abolished.
法官們在爭論是否應廢除死刑。
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capital punishment
死刑
Capital punishment is a controversial issue in many countries.
在很多國家死刑是個爭議性很高的議題。
For the past 45 years, the country has been governed by an authoritarian regime. As a consequence of her activism, Mohammadi has been arrested 13 times, ... However, her time in jail hasn’t stopped her efforts, ... ..., and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize has only strengthened her resolve to...
