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格瑞那達的水下雕塑公園是藝術與環境保育結合的絕佳範例。
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  Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park is a great example of how art can be combined with environmental conservation. __1__ on the ocean floor of the Caribbean Sea, this aquatic gallery was the brainchild of British sculptor and ecologist Jason deCaires Taylor in 2006. The park features sculptures that function as man-made coral reefs, with holes and shelters to attract marine life, thus forming a strikingly beautiful __2__. The sculptures are placed in a way that diverts visitors from nearby natural reefs. This creative approach to ecological preservation demonstrates how art can inspire, educate, and contribute to the sustainability of our environment.

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  The sculptures are made from pH-neutral concrete, allowing them to evolve over time as they become encrusted with coral. This serves to blur the lines between __3__ objects and the naturally forming coral structures found on the seafloor. Each piece tells a story that reflects both the rich culture of Grenada and its people. The most iconic sculpture in the park, known as Vicissitudes, depicts a circle of life-sized figures holding hands. This work of art is intended to __4__ unity and continuity.

  Visitors making their way through the calm waters will see a stunning display of art imitating life and life embracing art. The Underwater Sculpture Park not only protects sea creatures but also shows how human creativity and nature can coexist __5__. Exploring this underwater marvel offers an enlightening experience that will leave a lasting impression of the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

 

1.    (A) To situate      (B) Situated (C) Situating       (D) Be situated

2.    (A) reservoir (B) cabinet   (C) property (D) habitat

3.    (A) primitive (B) artificial  (C) gigantic  (D) essential

4.    (A) symbolize     (B) clarify     (C) distinguish    (D) forbid

5.    (A) off campus   (B) at random     (C) in harmony   (D) on impulse


 

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  Grenada’s Underwater Sculpture Park is a great example of how art can be combined with environmental conservation. Situated on the ocean floor of the Caribbean Sea, this aquatic gallery was the brainchild of British sculptor and ecologist Jason deCaires Taylor in 2006. The park features sculptures that function as man-made coral reefs, with holes and shelters to attract marine life, thus forming a strikingly beautiful habitat. The sculptures are placed in a way that diverts visitors from nearby natural reefs. This creative approach to ecological preservation demonstrates how art can inspire, educate, and contribute to the sustainability of our environment.

  The sculptures are made from pH-neutral concrete, allowing them to evolve over time as they become encrusted with coral. This serves to blur the lines between artificial objects and the naturally forming coral structures found on the seafloor. Each piece tells a story that reflects both the rich culture of Grenada and its people. The most iconic sculpture in the park, known as Vicissitudes, depicts a circle of life-sized figures holding hands. This work of art is intended to symbolize unity and continuity.

  Visitors making their way through the calm waters will see a stunning display of art imitating life and life embracing art. The Underwater Sculpture Park not only protects sea creatures but also shows how human creativity and nature can coexist in harmony. Exploring this underwater marvel offers an enlightening experience that will leave a lasting impression of the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

單字片語整理

Words in Use
conservation
[͵kɑnsɚˋveʃən]
n. ( 動植物) 保護 ; (自然資源) 保存 (皆不可數)
strikingly
[ˋstraɪkɪŋlɪ]
adv. 顯著地,明顯地
preservation
[͵prɛzɚˋveʃən]
n. 保存,保護
demonstrate
[ˋdɛmən͵stret]
vi. 示威
vt. 示範
neutral
[ˋnjutrəl]
n. (汽車的)空檔
a. 中立的、中性的
concrete
[ˋkɑnkrit]
a. 具體的
n. 混凝土
vt. 用混凝土覆蓋
evolve
[ɪˋvɑlv]
vi. 進化 ; 發展為
blur
[blɝ]
vt. & vi. (使)模糊
n. 模糊的事物
depict
[dɪˋpɪkt]
vt. 描述,描繪
embrace
[ɪmˋbres]
vt. & n. & vi. 擁抱
fragility
[frəˋdʒɪlətɪ]
n. 脆弱
divert
[daɪˋvɝt]
vt. . 轉移;轉移注意力
Extra Words
aquatic
[əˋkwætɪk]
a. 水生的
brainchild
[ˋbren͵tʃaɪld]
n. 心血結晶
ecologist
[ɪˋkɑlədʒɪst]
n. 生態學家
ecological
[͵ɛkəˋlɑdʒɪkəl/͵ikəˋlɑdʒɪkəl]
a. 生態 (學) 的
reef
[rif]
n. . 礁
coral
[ˋkɔrəl]
a. 橘紅色的,珊瑚色的
n. . 珊瑚(不可數)
marine
[məˋrin]
n. (美國)海軍陸戰隊士兵
adj. 海洋的
sustainability
[sə͵stenəˋbɪlɪtɪ]
n. 永續性
encrusted
[ɪnˋkrʌstɪd]
a. 覆有硬殼的;有裝飾外層的
continuity
[͵kɑntəˋnjuətɪ]
n. . 連貫性(不可數)
stunning
[ˋstʌnɪŋ]
a. 令人吃驚的
marvel
[ˋmɑrv!]
vi. . 驚訝
enlightening
[ɪnˋlaɪtnɪŋ]
a. 具啟發性的;有啟迪作用的
a coral reef
 珊瑚礁

 There is a huge coral reef not far from the coast.
距離海岸不遠的地方有一大片珊瑚礁
 

Practical Phrases
pH-neutral
 酸鹼值中性的(即在 7 附近的值, 表示物質既不酸也不鹼)
divert A (away) from B
 將 A 轉離開 B

The opening of the amusement park has diverted tourists away from the city’s famous attractions.
那座遊樂園的開幕讓遊客該市的著名景點分散了。

contribute to...
 促成/有助於⋯⋯
= result in
= give rise to

Clear communication among team members contributes to the success of a project.
團隊成員之間的清楚溝通有助於專案的成功。

be intended to V
 (某物的)用意是⋯⋯

This French course is intended to introduce students to the French language.
這門法文課的用意是為學生介紹法國的語言。

make one’s way to+ 地方
 傳入/前往某地

The Tainan-based bubble tea shop made its way to Taipei.
總店在臺南的手搖飲店進軍臺北。

1. Situated on the ocean floor of the Caribbean Sea, this aquatic gallery was the brainchild of British sculptor and ecologist Jason deCaires Taylor in 2006.

 理由

a.    本題測試分詞句構的單句化簡法:

       當兩個完整子句沒有連接詞連接時,補救辦法為將其中一個子句化為分詞句構,其法則如下:

1)    被化簡的子句的主詞若與另一子句的主詞相同,該主詞必須刪除,若主詞不同時則須保留;

2)    之後的動詞變成現在分詞;

3) 若該動詞為 be 動詞,變成現在分詞 being 之後可省略。

•   The losing party was shocked by the results of the election, the losing party decided to challenge the validity of the vote. (╳)

→   Shocked by the results of the election, the losing party decided to challenge the validity of the vote.

敗選的政黨對選舉結果相當震驚,他們決定要對選舉的有效性提出質疑。

b.    本句可還原為以下沒有連接詞連接的兩個句子:

This aquatic gallery is situated on the ocean floor of the Caribbean Sea, this aquatic gallery was the brainchild of British sculptor and ecologist... in 2006. (╳)

根據上述,由於兩個子句的主詞相同,故將第一個子句中的主詞 This aquatic gallery 刪除後,再將 be 動詞 is 改成現在分詞 being 並予以省略,因此 (B) Situated 應為正選。

2. The park features sculptures that function as man-made coral reefs, with holes and shelters to attract marine life, thus forming a strikingly beautiful habitat.

 理由

本句前半提到格瑞那達水下雕塑公園的特色是作為人造珊瑚礁的雕塑,其有著吸引海洋生物的孔洞和庇護棲所,可知這些洞穴和庇護所應是會形成供生物居住的「棲息地」,故 (D) 項應為正選。

3. This serves to blur the lines between artificial objects and the naturally forming coral structures found on the seafloor.

 理由

空格前一句提到由酸鹼值中性的混凝土所組成的雕塑是「人造」物體,而它們會隨著時間的推移被珊瑚覆蓋而演變這一特性的目的即是模糊「人造」物體與可在海底看見之自然形成的珊瑚結構之間的界線,故 (B) 項應為正選。

4.his work of art is intended to symbolize unity and continuity.

 理由

空格前一句提到這座水下雕塑公園中名為《滄桑》的雕塑,其描繪了一圈真人大小的人像手拉著手,可知空格應選 (A),表這件藝術品旨在「象徵」團結和持續。

5. The Underwater Sculpture Park not only protects sea creatures but also shows how human creativity and nature can coexist in harmony.

 理由

本句前半提到這座水下雕塑公園不僅保護著海洋生物,且本文還提到了公園內的人造雕塑藝術,可知這座公園也是人類創造力和自然「和諧地」共存的證據,故 (C) 項應為正選。

 

impression  n. 印象

•   I wonder what your impression of our new colleague is.

我想知道你對我們新同事的印象是什麼。


以下介紹 impression 的常見用法及衍生字:

a.    leave / make a lasting / good / bad impression on sb  讓某人留下持久∕好∕壞的印象

   Frank really wanted to make a good impression on his girlfriend’s parents.

法蘭克很想讓女朋友的雙親留下好印象。

b.    a first impression  第一印象

•   My first impression of Penny is that she is a shy and reserved girl.

我對潘妮的第一印象是她是個害羞又含蓄的女孩。

c.    impress  vt. 使印象深刻

       impress sb with sth  使某人對某事物印象深刻

       be impressed with / by...  對……印象深刻

•   Judy impressed her boss with her exceptional problem-solving skills.

茱蒂以其出色的解決問題能力使她的老闆對她印象深刻。

•   I was impressed with your resume, and I’d like to offer you a job.

我對你的履歷印象深刻,想請你來上班。

d.    impressive  a. 令人印象深刻的

•   The singer’s performance was very impressive.

這位歌手的演出令人印象非常深刻。

結合藝術與保育:水下雕塑公園

  格瑞那達的水下雕塑公園是藝術與環境保育結合的絕佳範例。這座水下藝廊位於加勒比海的海底,是 2006 年英國雕塑家暨生態學家賈森.德凱雷斯.泰勒創意下的產物。這座公園的特色是作為人造珊瑚礁的雕塑,有著吸引海洋生物的孔洞和庇護棲所,因而形成一個非常美麗的棲息地。這些雕塑以將遊客從附近天然礁脈分散開來的方式排列著。這種創新的生態保護方法展示了藝術如何激勵、教育並促成我們環境的永續性。

  這些雕塑由酸鹼值中性的混凝土組成,使其隨著時間的推移會被珊瑚覆蓋而演變。這是用來模糊人造物體與可在海底看見之自然形成的珊瑚結構之間的界線。每件作品都述說著一個故事,反映了格瑞那達豐富的文化與其人民。這座公園中最具標誌性的雕塑名為《滄桑》,描繪了一圈真人大小的人像手拉著手。這件藝術品旨在象徵團結和持續。

  穿越寧靜水域前進的遊客將看見令人驚豔的藝術展示,這些藝術模仿著生命而生命也擁抱著藝術。這座水下雕塑公園不僅保護著海洋生物,也展示了人類創造力和自然如何能和諧地共存。探索這座水下奇觀提供了一個啟發人心的體驗,將對自然界的美麗和脆弱留下持久的印象。

 

答案:   1.    B    2.    D    3.    B    4.    A    5.    C

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