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The crimson hue of theater seats is a long-standing tradition that has persisted through centuries and across continents. This seemingly universal choice is influenced by a fascinating combination of historical, visual, and practical factors.
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Inspired by the lavish aesthetics of Italian opera houses, where red has been a dominant color, movie theaters often adopt the red color __1__—a tradition that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Associated with power, the color red was used in opera houses to __2__ an image of sophistication and grandeur. As opera spread across Europe, more and more opera houses adopted this color pattern. This __3__ red’s connection to theatrical performances. Even as interest in opera __4__, the tradition of using red in theater and cinema halls continued.
Another reason for the prevalence of red theater seats is their ability to __5__ into darkness. Red is particularly advantageous in dark theater environments due to its tendency to appear less noticeable in low-light conditions. This phenomenon, known as the Purkinje effect, occurs because in dim light, our eyes are more __6__ to shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and violet. Since red has a longer wavelength, it appears less bright and therefore less __7__ in darkened theaters, allowing for a more immersive movie-watching experience.
Moreover, red is a practical choice for __8__. Theaters often face the challenges of spills, stains, and general wear and tear. Considering the high volume of patrons and the occasional accidents, theater seats must be __9__ and forgiving when it comes to showing signs of use. Red is ideal for hiding imperfections, as it can hide minor marks and spills better than lighter-colored seats. This helps __10__ the theater’s overall appearance and reduces the need for frequent seat replacement. As theaters continue to evolve, it will be interesting to see how long the tradition of red theater seating will stay.
(A) blend (B) durable (C) project (D) scheme (E) reinforced
(F) sensitive (G) declined (H) distracting (I) preserve (J) maintenance
The crimson hue of theater seats is a long-standing tradition that has persisted through centuries and across continents. This seemingly universal choice is influenced by a fascinating combination of historical, visual, and practical factors.
Inspired by the lavish aesthetics of Italian opera houses, where red has been a dominant color, movie theaters often adopt the red color scheme—a tradition that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Associated with power, the color red was used in opera houses to project an image of sophistication and grandeur. As opera spread across Europe, more and more opera houses adopted this color pattern. This reinforced red’s connection to theatrical performances. Even as interest in opera declined, the tradition of using red in theater and cinema halls continued.
Another reason for the prevalence of red theater seats is their ability to blend into darkness. Red is particularly advantageous in dark theater environments due to its tendency to appear less noticeable in low-light conditions. This phenomenon, known as the Purkinje effect, occurs because in dim light, our eyes are more sensitive to shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and violet. Since red has a longer wavelength, it appears less bright and therefore less distracting in darkened theaters, allowing for a more immersive movie-watching experience.
Moreover, red is a practical choice for maintenance. Theaters often face the challenges of spills, stains, and general wear and tear. Considering the high volume of patrons and the occasional accidents, theater seats must be durable and forgiving when it comes to showing signs of use. Red is ideal for hiding imperfections, as it can hide minor marks and spills better than lighter-colored seats. This helps preserve the theater’s overall appearance and reduces the need for frequent seat replacement. As theaters continue to evolve, it will be interesting to see how long the tradition of red theater seating will stay.
1. Inspired by the lavish aesthetics of Italian opera houses, where red has been a dominant color, movie theaters often adopt the red color scheme—a tradition that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
理由
a. 空格前有及物動詞 adopt(採用)及名詞詞組 the red color(紅色),故知空格應置入名詞以跟 the red color 形成完整的名詞詞組,作 adopt 的受詞。
b. 選項中有 (A) blend、(C) project、(D) scheme、(I) preserve 及 (J) maintenance 符合條件,本句前半提及義大利歌劇院的主色調為紅色,且影院受義大利歌劇院啟發,可知影院應該也是使用紅色的色彩「配置」,故答案應選 (D)。
2. Associated with power, the color red was used in opera houses to project an image of sophistication and grandeur.
理由
a. 空格前有引導不定詞片語的 to,而空格後有名詞詞組 an image(形象),故知空格應置入原形及物動詞。
b. 選項中有 (A) blend 、(C) project 及 (I) preserve 符合條件,本句前半提到紅色讓人聯想到權力,可知紅色應是被用來「展現」精緻富麗的形象,故答案應選 (C)。
3. This reinforced red’s connection to theatrical performances.
理由
a. 空格前有指示代名詞 This,而空格後為名詞詞組 red’s connection to theatrical performances(紅色與戲劇表演的連結),且根據本句旨在陳述過去事實,故知空格應置入過去式及物動詞。
b. 選項中有 (E) reinforced 及 (G) declined 符合條件,空格前一句提到愈來愈多歌劇院採用紅色的配色模式,可知這應會「加深」紅色與戲劇表演間的連結,故答案應選 (E)。
4. Even as interest in opera declined, the tradition of using red in theater and cinema halls continued.
理由
a. 空格前有名詞詞組 interest in opera(對歌劇的興趣),其為前半句的主詞,且根據本句時態,故知空格應置入過去式不及物動詞。
b. 選項中僅有 (G) declined 符合條件,置入後表即使人們對歌劇的興趣「下降」,影廳使用紅色的傳統仍持續著,故選之。
5. Another reason for the prevalence of red theater seats is their ability to blend into darkness.
理由
a. 空格前有引導不定詞片語的 to,而空格後有介詞 into,故知空格應置入原形不及物動詞。
b. 選項中僅剩 (A) blend 符合條件,置入後表另一個紅色影院座椅普及的原因是它們能融入黑暗,且置入後亦符合 “blend into...” 的用法,故選之。
6. This phenomenon, ..., occurs because in dim light, our eyes are more sensitive to shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and violet.
理由
a. 空格前有 be 動詞 are 和可作比較級副詞或形容詞的 more(較為,更加;更多的),而空格後有介詞 to,故知空格應置入形容詞、可作形容詞的分詞或名詞,以被 more 修飾。
b. 剩餘選項皆符合條件,空格前一句提到紅色在低光源環境下不太醒目,而本句旨在解釋這種現象,且空格後一句提到紅色光的波長較長,在黑暗的影院中顯得不太鮮豔,可推測這應是因為我們的眼睛對波長較短的顏色光比較「敏感」,但對波長較長的紅色光較不敏感,故答案應選 (F) sensitive,且置入後亦符合 “be sensitive to sth” 的用法。
7. Since red has a longer wavelength, it appears less bright and therefore less distracting in darkened theaters, allowing for a more immersive movie-watching experience.
理由
a. 空格前有可作比較級副詞或形容詞的 less(比較不會;較少的),而空格後有介詞 in,故知空格應置入形容詞、可作形容詞的分詞或名詞,以被 less 修飾。
b. 剩餘選項皆符合條件,本句後半提到紅色在黑暗的影院中顯得不太鮮豔的這種現象提供了更沉浸的觀影體驗,可知這種現象比較不會「讓人分心」,故答案應選 (H) distracting。
8. Moreover, red is a practical choice for maintenance.
理由
a. 空格前有介詞 for,故知空格應置入名詞。
b. 選項中尚有 (I) preserve 及 (J) maintenance 符合條件,本段旨在說明紅色可隱藏瑕疵且可降低頻繁更換座椅的需求,可知紅色是對於「維護保養」的方面來說是一種實用的選擇,故答案應選 (J)。
9. Considering the high volume of patrons and the occasional accidents, theater seats must be durable and forgiving when it comes to showing signs of use.
理由
a. 空格前有原形 be 動詞,而空格後有對等連接詞 and 和形容詞 forgiving(有容錯空間的),故知空格應置入形容詞,以和 forgiving 形成對等。
b. 選項中僅剩 (B) durable 符合條件,空格前一句提及影院經常面臨液體灑漏、汙漬和一般磨損的挑戰,可知影院座椅必須「耐用」且不易出現使用痕跡,故選之。
10. This helps preserve the theater’s overall appearance and reduces the need for frequent seat replacement.
理由
a. 空格前有動詞 helps(幫助),而空格後有名詞詞組 the theater’s overall appearance(影院整體的外觀),故知空格應置入原形及物動詞,以形成 “help (to) V” 的用法。
b. 選項中僅剩 (I) preserve 符合條件,置入後表紅色座椅更能隱藏好微小痕跡和灑漏的這件事幫助「維護」影院整體的外觀並降低頻繁更換座椅的需求,故選之。
古今戲院 紅色不變
影院座位使用暗紅色調是一個悠久的傳統,已經持續了幾個世紀,在不同的洲也會見到這種傳統。這種看似普遍的選擇因歷史、視覺和實際考量的奇妙結合而受到影響。
影院受到一直以紅色為主色調的義大利歌劇院奢華美學所啟發,經常使用紅色的色彩配置 ── 這是十九世紀末至二十世紀初出現的傳統。紅色讓人聯想到權力,在歌劇院中被用來展現精緻富麗的形象。隨著歌劇在歐洲傳播開來,愈來愈多歌劇院採用這種配色模式。這加深了紅色與戲劇表演間的連結。即使人們對歌劇的興趣下降,影廳使用紅色的傳統仍持續著。
另一個紅色影院座椅普及的原因是它們能融入黑暗。紅色在黑暗的影院環境中格外有利,因為它在低光源環境下往往顯得不太醒目。這種現象被稱為浦肯頁效應,之所以會發生是因為在昏暗的光線下,我們的眼睛對波長較短的光(例如藍色光和紫色光)比較敏感。由於紅色光的波長較長,在黑暗的影院中它顯得不太鮮豔,因此比較不會讓人分心,得以提供更沉浸的觀影體驗。
此外,紅色在維護保養的方面來說是一種實用的選擇。影院經常面臨液體灑漏、汙漬和一般磨損的挑戰。考量到顧客眾多和偶爾發生的事故,影院座椅必須耐用且不易出現使用痕跡。紅色是隱藏瑕疵的理想選擇,因為比起較淺色的座椅,紅色座椅更能隱藏好微小痕跡和灑漏。這幫助維護影院整體的外觀並降低頻繁更換座椅的需求。隨著影院不斷演變,觀察紅色影院座位的傳統將持續多久會很有趣。
答案: 1. D 2. C 3. E 4. G 5. A
6. F 7. H 8. J 9. B 10. I