107學年度學測翻譯+寫作解析

 

1. 近年來，有越來越多超級颱風，通常造成嚴重的災害。

    In recent years, there have been more and more super typhoons, which usually cause serious damage.

 

✪ 補充

✍ which usually cause … = usually causing

✍ cause = result in = lead to

✍ serious = severe

✍ damage = disasters (≠ damages 賠償)

✍  wreak havoc 造成破壞

✍  hurricane 颶風

✍  tornado 龍捲風

 

2. 颱風來襲時，我們應準備足夠的食物，並待在室內，若有必要，應迅速移動至安全的地方。 

   When a typhoon hits, we should prepare enough food and stay indoors; and, if necessary, we should move to a safe place quickly.

 

✪ 補充

✍ When a typhoon hits = When typhoons hit

✍ quickly = fast = swiftly

✍ a safe place = a safe shelter = safe places = safe shelters

✍ move a safe place quickly = dash to a safe place

　　　Some years ago, I went on a trip to Tokyo and had the unforgettable experience of lining up for an hour or so outside a hugely popular sushi restaurant. The place was listed in all travel guides and all my friends recommended推薦 it to me before the trip. I did get up early in the morning, hoping to get there before the crowds. However, my plan did not work at all. When I arrived around 8 am, there was a long line – some 50 people – and everyone seemed to be content to wait樂於等待. The line moved extremely slowly as the restaurant could accommodate容納 only 12 passengers at a time. When I was finally seated, I was presented with an omakase menu, which basically meant leaving it to the chef to select my dishes. Fortunately, dining experience turned out to be pleasant – the chef was bubbly熱情的 and welcoming好客的, and the sushi was scrumptious美味的 and value for money. When I left, there was still a long line.

　　　Some people might not like the idea of waiting in line as they consider it an unnecessary waste of precious寶貴的 time. There is some truth to it; who would look forward to being among strangers in a line, particularly when it is sweltering極熱的 or freezing cold? That said, there does not seem to be better alternatives選擇. An online booking system might be touted as a solution, but is it?  Most of us might end up failing to無法 (secure獲得/book/obtain/get) a place.  If we are allowed to wait in line, we will be assured that our efforts will be rewarded回報.  In the case of the line outside a restaurant, I can see additional merit優點 – it is a good indicator指標 of popularity受歡迎程度. Such information comes in handy派上用場 when I travel abroad and am at a loss as to where to eat.