If you’re interested in joining La Tomatina, there are several things to consider. The event is now limited to 20,000 participants to ensurethe safety of everyone involved. Furthermore, the organizers recommendarriving at Buñol a day or twoin advance because many fun activities are held in the daysleading up to La Tomatina.
During the tomato fight, participants should complywith the rules. Bottles and hard objects are not allowed to be brought to the fight for safety reasons. Only tomatoes that have already been squashedcan be thrown at people. A whole tomato may injuresomeone *if thrown with full force. Additionally, rippingother people’s shirts is strictly forbidden. It is recommended that people wear eye protection gear, such as goggles, since tomato juice is very acidic and can irritate the eyes. Unsurprisingly, La Tomatina is an incredibly messyevent, so people should wear old clothes that they don’t mind getting stained.
After about an hour of merriment, the food fight concludes with the second blast of a cannon. Afterwards, the streets look like a scene from an awful massacre, with every surface covered in blood-red tomato juice and pulp. Fortunately, a team of residentsis ready to clean up the tomato residue. Many are surprised by how sparklingthe streets look after they are washed. It turns out that the acidin tomatoes is great at removingdirt from surfaces.
For those seeking a unique and fun-filled experience, head to Buñol. La Tomatina offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a food fight like never before.
補充
* 本句 if 所引導的副詞子句與主要子句的主詞同為 a whole tomato，故可化簡為分詞句構，還原後為 “A whole tomato may injure someone if it is thrown with full force”。
1. How did La Tomatina get its start, according to the Day 1 passage?
(A) Officials planned the event to entertain young people.
(B) Local residents got into a food fight during a parade.
(C) Farmers were trying to get rid of excess tomatoes.
(D) The government wanted to boost tourism.
2. What can we learn about La Tomatina from the Day 1 passage?
(A) It is held on the same date in August every year.
(B) The event takes place in different parts of Spain each year.
(C) The government supported this event when it first appeared.
(D) A tomato fight starts after the first cannon is fired and lasts one hour.
3. What should participants in La Tomatina keep in mind?
(A) All participants must help clean up after the event.
(B) They can only book tickets on the day of the event.
(C) Whole tomatoes are not allowed to be thrown at others.
(D) Other activities held after the tomato fight also require tickets.
4. According to the Day 2 passage, which of the following objects can be carried in a tomato fight?
There will be serious consequences if you don’t comply with the regulations in this lab.
若你不遵守這間實驗室的規定，將有嚴重後果。
It s important that you comply with the law. 守法很重要。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
●
squash
[skwɑʃ]
vt. 壓扁
n. 擁擠
vt. & vi. 擠入
Fred accidentally sat on a woman’s bag of groceries and squashed a box of eggs.
佛萊德不小心坐在那名女子裝滿雜貨的袋子上，壓扁了一盒雞蛋。
The people on the bus were packed in like sardines, but the woman at the bus stop insisted on squashing herself in.
公車裡的人擠到不行，但站牌的這名女子堅持要擠上去。
The four of us squashed into the back seat of his car.
我們4個一同擠進他車子的後座。
It was a squash to fit into the elevator, but Jackie just managed to squeeze into it.
進入電梯內很擁擠，但傑奇還是想辦法擠進去。
高中 Level 5
●
injure
[ˋɪndʒɚ]
vt. 傷害（尤指車禍、天災等意外事件造成的受傷）
=
hurt
Charles injured his foot during the hockey game.
查理斯在曲棍球比賽中傷到了腳。
The car turned over, but fortunately no one was seriously injured.
車子翻覆，所幸無人受重傷。
The car turned over, but fortunately no one was seriously hurt.
車子翻覆，所幸無人受重傷。
高中 Level 4
●
rip
[rɪp]
vt. & vi. 撕破
n. 裂口，裂縫
三態
rip / ripped [rɪpt] / ripped [rɪpt]
=
tear
=
split
Daniel ripped up the letter angrily and threw it into the garbage can.
丹尼爾生氣地把信撕掉，丟進垃圾桶裡。
John knew he was ripped off when he later found the watch he bought was much more expensive than the same one I bought.
約翰後來發現他買的那只錶比我買的同一只錶貴了許多時，他知道他被敲竹槓了。
When he was putting on his tight pants, Vince noticed there was a large rip in them.
文斯穿上緊身褲時發現褲子有一條很大的裂縫。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
●
gear
[gɪr]
n. 裝備（不可數）；齒輪（可數）
vt. 使適合
vi. 準備好
Uncle George spent a lot of money on his fishing gear.
喬治叔叔花了很多錢在釣魚的裝備上。
The gears can transmit force from one machine to another. 齒輪可以把動力從一臺機器傳到另一臺機器。
This book is geared to teach students how to use words correctly.
本書旨在教導學生如何正確使用單字。
The couple is gearing up for their wedding in June.
這對情侶正在為他們六月的婚禮做準備。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
●
acidic
[əˋsɪdɪk]
a. 酸性的；酸澀的
I don't like this wine. It's too acidic for me. Please take it away.
我不喜歡這種酒，對我來說太酸了。請收走。
●
acid
[ˋæsɪd]
a. 酸（性）的；尖酸苛薄的
n. 酸（性）
Acid rain is a result of air pollution. 酸雨是空氣汙染造成的。
When Mira criticized their work, you could feel the acid tone in her words.
米拉批評他們的工作時，你可以感覺出她話中那股酸溜溜的語氣。
If we mix these two chemicals together, they will form an acid.
如果我們把這兩種化學物混合在一起，他們會形成酸。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
●
messy
[ˋmɛsɪ]
a. 雜亂的
How come your room is always messy?
你的房間為什麼老是很亂？
How come your room is always a mess?
你的房間為什麼老是很亂？
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
●
stain
[sten]
vt. 敗壞
n. 汙點
vt. & vi. 沾汙
When Hal spilled his glass of red wine, it stained the white rug in the living room.
海爾把紅酒灑出來時，弄髒了客廳的白色地毯。
Several businesses have had their reputation stained by this report.
好幾間企業因為這則報導而信譽大損。
Do you know how to get a coffeestain out of a shirt?
你知道怎麼把襯衫上的咖啡汙漬弄掉嗎？
多益綠色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
●
resident
[ˋrɛzədənt]
n. 居民；住院醫生 & a. 居住的
After visiting Canada, Tim hoped that one day he could become a resident of that country.
提姆到訪加拿大後，希望有一天能成為該國的居民。
Julia is a first-year resident in pediatrics at Boston Hospital.
茱莉亞是在波士頓醫院服務第一年的小兒科住院醫生。
Susan has been resident in Germany since she was a teenager.
蘇珊自青少年時就一直居住在德國。
高中 Level 5
●
sparkling
[ˋspɑrklɪŋ]
adj. 閃耀的
Jenny's sparkling ring attracted my attention.
珍妮閃閃發亮的戒指吸引了我的注意。
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
●
remove
[rɪˋmuv]
vt. 移開，除去
I removed a coffee stain from the shirt with a special cleanser.
我用一種特別的清潔劑把襯衫上的咖啡漬去掉了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
Extra Words
●
goggles
[ˋgɑglz]
n. 護目鏡(恆用複數)
●
irritate
[ˋɪrə͵tet]
vt. . 使憤怒；使過敏
=
provoke
The noise Norman made when he was eating irritated me.
諾曼吃飯的聲音讓我很討厭。
This brand of cream irritates my skin.
這牌子的乳液讓我的皮膚過敏。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
●
merriment
[ˋmɛrɪmənt]
n. 歡樂（不可數）
●
massacre
[ˋmæsəkɚ]
n. 大屠殺
英檢中高
●
pulp
[pʌlp]
n. 果肉
●
residue
[ˋrɛzə͵dju]
n. 殘渣
●
excess
[ɪkˋsɛs]
n. . 過量
a. 過多的
=
surplus
Anexcess of vitamins can be harmful to your health. 過量的維他命可能對健康有害。
It is unwise to do a job that is in excess of one's ability.
做自己能力所不及的工作是不智的。
Roger loves drinking beer at his leisure, but he never does it to excess.
羅傑閒暇時喜歡喝啤酒，但他從不過度。
You can donate your excess food to the local food bank to help the homeless.
你可以把多餘的食物捐給當地的食物銀行，來幫助街友。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
Practical Phrases
●
comply with...
遵守......
= obey
= conform to...
= abide by...
There will be serious consequences if you don’t comply with the regulations in this lab.
若你不遵守這間實驗室的規定，將有嚴重後果。
It s important that you comply with the law. 守法很重要。
●
in advance
事先，預先
= beforehand
Sean booked the hotel six months in advance.
尚恩提前 6 個月訂飯店。
●
lead up to
導致⋯⋯
Numerous problems led up to Mandy's divorce.
數不清的問題導致曼蒂離婚。
●
with full force
用全力
The audience cheered as the player hit the ball with full force.
當那位打者全力擊球時，觀眾歡呼了起來。
●
remove A from B
將 A 從 B 中除去
I removed a coffee stain from the shirt with a special cleanser.
我用一種特別的清潔劑把襯衫上的咖啡漬去掉了。
