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 divertsvisitors from nearby natural reefs. This creative approach to ecological preservationdemonstrates how art can inspire, educate, and contribute tothe sustainability of our environment.
The sculptures are made from pH-neutralconcrete, allowing them to evolveover time as they become encrusted with coral. This serves to blurthe 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, depictsa 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 embracingart. 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 fragilityof the natural world.
1. (A) To situate (B) Situated (C) Situating (D) Be situated
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 divertsvisitors from nearby natural reefs. This creative approach to ecological preservationdemonstrates how art can inspire, educate, and contribute tothe sustainability of our environment.
The sculptures are made from pH-neutralconcrete, allowing them to evolveover time as they become encrusted with coral. This serves to blurthe 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, depictsa 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 embracingart. 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 fragilityof the natural world.
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Words in Use
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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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strikingly
[ˋstraɪkɪŋlɪ]
adv. 顯著地，明顯地
The genius thought the math puzzle was strikingly simple.
這名天才覺得這道數學題真是再簡單不過了。
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preservation
[͵prɛzɚˋveʃən]
n. 保存，保護
All the books in the library are in a good state of preservation.
圖書館所有的書都被保存得很好。
The preservation of our national parks is important. 保護我們的國家公園很重要。
高中 Level 4
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demonstrate
[ˋdɛmən͵stret]
vi. 示威
vt. 示範
=
display
The salesman demonstrated how to work the machine to us.
該業務員向我們示範說明如何操作這部機器。
Thousands of people demonstrated against the government this morning.
今天早上有好幾千人示威抗議政府。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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neutral
[ˋnjutrəl]
n. （汽車的）空檔
a. 中立的、中性的
I didn’t take sides during their fight. I tried to remain neutral.
他們爭吵時我沒偏袒任何一方。我試著保持中立。
Make sure you put the car in neutral before you start
the engine.
你啟動引擎時要確定把車子打到空檔。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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concrete
[ˋkɑnkrit]
a. 具體的
n. 混凝土
vt. 用混凝土覆蓋
A flower is concrete, but beauty is abstract.
花是有形的，而美麗是抽象的。
Most of the houses are built using concrete.
大部分的房子是用混凝土蓋的。
Mr. Yang chose to concrete over their front lawn.
楊先生決定在前院草坪鋪上混凝土。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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evolve
[ɪˋvɑlv]
vi. 進化 ; 發展為
The artist ’s idea for the masterpiece evolved from a casual conversation with a neighbor.
這名藝術家對這傑作的構想是從他和鄰居一段隨興的對話演變來的。
Through months of teamwork, our idea finally evolved into a feasible plan.
藉由數個月的團隊合作，我們的想法終於化為可行的計畫。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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blur
[blɝ]
vt. & vi. （使）模糊
n. 模糊的事物
三態
blur / blurred [blɝd] / blurred [blɝd]
The heavy rain blurred my vision while I was driving on the highway.
大雨使我在高速公路上駕車行駛時，視線一片模糊。
For some people, the difference between right and wrong begins to blur in certain situations.
對一些人來說，在某些情況下是非的區別會變得模糊。
In the heavy snowstorm, the view through his windshield was a blur, so Max had to stop the car.
在暴風雪中，擋風玻璃前的視野一片模糊，因此麥可斯只好把車停下。
高中 Level 5
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depict
[dɪˋpɪkt]
vt. 描述，描繪
This novel depicts the extravagant life of the upper class.
這本小說描繪了上流社會奢侈浪費的生活。
Some Hollywood movies depict dark-skinned people as dangerous and violent, but this is not the case at all.
一些好萊塢電影把深色皮膚的人描繪成危險暴力分子，不過 實際上根本就不是這麼一回事。
高中 Level 5
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embrace
[ɪmˋbres]
vt. & n. & vi. 擁抱
=
hug
The mother embraced her baby, tenderly coaxing it to sleep.
母親溫柔地擁抱著寶寶，哄他入睡。
When Patricia saw her good friend Herman on the street, they embraced.
派翠西亞在街上遇到好友赫曼時，他們抱了一下。
The young couple held each other in a long embrace, apparently losing all track of time.
這對年輕情侶久久地摟抱著彼此，似乎忘了時間流逝。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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fragility
[frəˋdʒɪlətɪ]
n. 脆弱
The recent earthquake underscored the fragility of human life.
最近發生的這場地震凸顯了人類生命的脆弱。
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divert
[daɪˋvɝt]
vt. . 轉移；轉移注意力
=
distract
The top management decided to divert more money into new product development.
管理高層決定將更多的錢轉用在新產品研發上。
The psychiatrist asked me to divert my attention
from work for the moment, saying that it would be
good for my health.
精神科醫師要我現階段先將注意力從工作上轉移開來，說這
樣對我的健康比較好。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
Extra Words
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aquatic
[əˋkwætɪk]
a. 水生的
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brainchild
[ˋbren͵tʃaɪld]
n. 心血結晶
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ecologist
[ɪˋkɑlədʒɪst]
n. 生態學家
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ecological
[͵ɛkəˋlɑdʒɪkəl/͵ikəˋlɑdʒɪkəl]
a. 生態 (學) 的
The accident of Chernobyl was one of the most serious ecological disasters recorded in human history.
車諾比事故是人類史上所載最嚴重的生態浩劫之一。
高中 Level 5
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reef
[rif]
n. . 礁
There is a huge coral reef not far from the coast.
距離海岸不遠處有一大片珊瑚礁。
高中 Level 6
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coral
[ˋkɔrəl]
a. 橘紅色的，珊瑚色的
n. . 珊瑚（不可數）
I saw some beautiful coral when I was scuba diving.
我潛水的時候看見了一些美麗的珊瑚。
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。
After the discussion with her roommates, Julia
bought two cans of coral paint in order to refurbish
the apartment.
茱莉亞在和室友討論後，買了兩罐橘紅色的油漆來整修公
寓。
高中 Level 6
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marine
[məˋrin]
n. （美國）海軍陸戰隊士兵
adj. 海洋的
You’ll be able to see a wide variety of marine life in this aquarium.
在這個水族館你將會看到多樣的海洋生物。
When negotiations with the terrorists failed, the marines were ordered to attack the camp.
與恐怖分子的協商破裂後，海軍陸戰隊士兵被下令攻擊他們的營地。
高中 Level 5
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sustainability
[sə͵stenəˋbɪlɪtɪ]
n. 永續性
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encrusted
[ɪnˋkrʌstɪd]
a. 覆有硬殼的；有裝飾外層的
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continuity
[͵kɑntəˋnjuətɪ]
n. . 連貫性（不可數）
There is no continuity between the start of this story
and the end of it.
這則故事的開頭和結尾沒什麼連貫性。
高中 Level 6
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stunning
[ˋstʌnɪŋ]
a. 令人吃驚的
=
astonishing
I was impressed with the actress’stunning debut performance.
我對這名女演員初次登臺的精彩表演印象深刻。
高中 Level 6
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marvel
[ˋmɑrv!]
vi. . 驚訝
=
wonder
The tourists marveled at the magnificent old buildings in Rome.
觀光客對羅馬宏偉又歷史悠久的建築物大表驚嘆。
The space shuttle is a marvel of modern technology.
太空梭是現代科技的一項奇蹟。
The space shuttle is a wonder of modern technology.
太空梭是現代科技的一項奇蹟。
高中 Level 6
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enlightening
[ɪnˋlaɪtnɪŋ]
a. 具啟發性的；有啟迪作用的
英檢中高
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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
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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）
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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從該市的著名景點分散了。
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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。
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be intended to V
（某物的）用意是⋯⋯
This French course isintended 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。
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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.
