107學年度指考翻譯+寫作解析

1. 快速時尚以速度與低價為特色，讓人可以用負擔得起

的價格買到流行的服飾。

Fast fashion features speed and low prices so that people can buy trendy clothes at affordable prices.

✪ 補充
✍ features – is characterized by 以...為特色
✍ buy - purchase  購買
✍ trendy – fashionable  流行的
✍ clothes – clothing  服飾
✍ buy trendy clothes at affordable prices = buy affordable trendy clothes

2. 然而，它所鼓勵的 然而，它所鼓勵的 然而，它所鼓勵的 「快速消費 快速消費 快速消費 」卻製造 」卻製造 了大量的 了大量的 廢棄物，造成巨大 廢棄物，造成巨大 廢棄物，造成巨大 的污染問題 。

However, the “fast consumption” it encourages has produced huge amounts of waste, resulting in enormous pollution problems.

✪ 補充
✍ huge = enormous 巨大的
✍ resulting in = causing  導致

　　　I would choose the proposal of providing services for the elderly老年人 in the community. We live in an ageing老化的 society where people are living longer lives, well into their 70s or beyond. An ever-increasing number of elderly people live on their own, for因為 their children are unable to live with them. Moreover, a large proportion比例 of them cannot take care of themselves because of disabilities殘缺 or illnesses病痛; assistance協助 in one form形式 or another, such as meal delivery, home cleaning, and company陪伴, is critical重要的 to their well-being. The challenge for us all is to care for them and provide提供 them with the necessary assistance and support.

　　　In my view, the services for the elderly should be wide-ranging as the needs of the elderly vary significantly大不同. For those who can take care of themselves and are mobile, it suffices足以 to provide them with opportunities to meet with others in a social context社會環境. This could be in the form of interest clubs俱樂部 where they meet for a specific purpose, such as learning calligraphy書法 or doing artwork. I could not emphasize強調 more the importance of social interaction互動 to the elderly’s mental health. For those who cannot take care of themselves or are not mobile自由活動, it is essential to provide them with services such as meal delivery, home cleaning, as they cannot cook for themselves or keep their homes hygienic衛生的. Volunteers should also be organized組織 to visit them from time to time so that they do not feel lonely and depressed. All these services will be conducive有益的 to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly.

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.

108學年度指考翻譯+寫作解析

 

1. 創意布條最近在夜市成了有效的廣告工具，也刺激了買氣的成長。

    Creative banners have recently become an effective adverting　tool at night markets and (boosted / stimulated) consumer spending.

2. 其中有些看似無意義，但卻相當引人注目，且常能帶給人們會心的一笑。

    Some of them seem meaningless, but are quite appealing and bring a knowing smile to people.

The chart shows the extent程度to which young people aged between 18 and 29 in the United States show interest in six categories of news, namely即, the environment and natural disasters, social issues, international affairs, entertainment and celebrities, schools and education, and art and culture. The more popular news categories are the environment and natural disasters (69%), social issues (64%), whereas the less popular ones are art and culture (30%) and schools and education (49%). The remaining其餘的 two categories, namely, international affairs (59%) and entertainment and celebrities (58%) are in the middle.

 

Of the six categories, I am more interested in social issues because of their importance; and they have a huge impact on the well-being of society. Housing is a very obvious明顯的example. As I would like to purchase購買 an apartment in the future, I always follow news about housing supply, housing prices, and what the government has been doing to increase the former前者 and keep the latter後者 at reasonable levels. When housing prices seem to have soared驟升 in recent years, I am legitimately合理地 concerned關心 and would like to see timely即時government intervention干預. Moreover, some social issues might be controversial議題. It is essential for everyone in society to feel free to express their views. Only through藉由 this can there be hope that the controversies involved can be addressed處理. I am less interested in art and culture as it has never appealed to吸引 me. I find it neither practical務實的 nor interesting. Although it might have its place in society, I prefer to focus on social issues for their significant重大的 impact影響 on society.

109學年度學測翻譯+寫作解析

 一、翻譯

1. 我們有時會違背自己的意願去做某些事情，就只為了要取悅朋友。

 We sometime do something against our will only to please our friends. 

 

2. 其實，在面對同儕壓力的時候，我們應該學習堅持自己的原則。

In fact, when confronted with peer pressure, we should learn to stick to our principles.

 

二、英文作文

Before the tall glass doors were opened this morning at ten, hundreds of excited customers were gathered outside the huge main entrance大門 of a renowned有名的department store for its much-awaited等待已久的 anniversary sale周年慶. Some of them had been camping there for two days, despite the low temperatures. They had planned for weeks what to buy and where to go once inside the store. The moment the doors swung open, it was all madness. The exhausted customers suddenly came alive瞬間回神過來, dashing forward向前直衝 in all directions with clear intentions意圖 and destinations. In no time立刻 was every inch of the store filled with people, who were eager to渴望 look at what was on offer and ask about what best deals they should snatch搶到.

 

The hustle and bustle喧鬧嘈雜 of the shopping floors did not stop for some hours. Some customers with purchases購買物 in their hands were still wandering徘徊 in search of a good deal. Other customers were less lucky and still in a frenzy瘋狂, looking around, yet not sure what to buy. Scuffles小衝突 broke out between some irritated易怒的 customers over a super cheap TV or some fancy花俏的 pants; fortunately they did not degenerate into演變成了 something serious. By four in the afternoon, the crowds had thinned out變少, with most of the customers content and gone with the best bargains. The customers left behind were still unwilling to give up easily as they thought something good might have escaped their attention逃過他們的注意. Some latecomers came to the store to push their luck碰碰運氣, hoping to pick up something of their liking that was value for money.

110學年度指考翻譯+寫作解析

1. 很多人好奇今年年初在美國破紀錄的低溫是否與全球暖化有關。

Many people wonder if the record-breaking low temperatures in America early this year were related to global warming.
 
2. 不論答案為何，氣候專家預告這種不正常的天氣將會變成新的常態。
 No matter what the answer is, climate experts predict that this abnormal weather will become a new normal.

二、英文作文
提示：近年來，很多大學鼓勵教授以英語講授專業課程，請寫一篇英文作文，說明你對這個現象的 看法。文分兩段，第一段說明你是否認同這個趨勢並陳述理由；第二段說明如果你未來就讀的大學必修課是以英語授課，你將會如何因應或規劃。文長至少250字。

　　In recent years, many universities have been encouraging鼓勵 the use of English as the medium媒體 of instruction指導 in professional courses such as those in engineering工程, accountancy會計, and finance金融. I support this trend趨勢 because it well prepares students for their careers事業 or further studies. Students exposed接觸 to English in a professional context情境 are better placed to find rewarding有價值的 jobs in multinational companies. They are also well equipped具備 for furthering their studies in an English-speaking country, particularly尤其是 the United States and the United Kingdom, which are well-renowned for their postgraduate研究所 courses.

　　If I were to take compulsory courses必修課 in English in college, I would have to make early preparations. It would be necessary for me to polish琢磨 my English skills, particularly reading and writing, given that鑑於;考慮到 I would have to complete my assignments and take examinations in English. It would also be necessary to expose myself to English in my preferred discipline學校專業. For example, if I were to become a doctor, it would be in my best interests to study biology in English in high school so that I learn all the relevant相關的 technical terms術語.

111學年度學測翻譯+寫作解析

一、中譯英

*      每年度學科能力測驗英文考科都包括兩條中譯英的題目，各佔4分，要求英文正確、通順與達意。

1. 飼養寵物並非一項短暫的人生體驗，而是一個對動物的終生承諾。

Keeping a pet is not a short life experience but a lifelong commitment to animals.

✪ 補充

✍ Keeping a pet 可以寫成 Keeping pets

✍ short 可以寫成temporary、fleeting

✍ 要注意 not A but B的句式，作文時可適當地使用這個句式。

 

2. 在享受寵物所帶來的歡樂時，我們不該忽略要善盡照顧他們的責任。

While enjoying the pleasure brought by pets, we should not neglect the responsibility to take good care of them.

✪ 補充

✍ While 可以寫成 When

✍ pleasure 可以寫成 joy、happiness、fun

✍ While enjoying the pleasure brought by pets 可以寫成 While we are enjoying  the pleasure brought by pets.

✍ the pleasure brought by pets 可以寫成 the pleasure (that) pets bring

 

二、英文作文

說明︰依提示寫一篇英文作文，文長至少250個單詞。

提示︰不同的公園，可能樣貌不同，特色也不同。請以此為主題，並依據下列兩張圖片的內容，寫一篇英文作文，文分兩段。第一段描述圖A和圖B中的公園各有何特色，第二段則說明你心目中理想公園的樣貌與特色，並解釋你的理由。

 

 

提示第一句説明作文的主題，即不同的公園，可能樣貌不同，特色也不同。作文第一段可以把這個意思寫出來，但不可以直接翻譯。接著就是依據提示描述圖A和圖B中的公園各有何特色。要拿高分就要詳細描述，是考驗字彙量的時候。

 

作文第二段說明你心目中理想公園的樣貌與特色，並解釋你的理由。重點是理想公園的樣貌與特色，必須有理由。

 

　　　Parks serve提供 the needs of different people, so they differ in appearances外表 and features特色.  Picture A depicts描繪 a park for children as it comes with a variety of play equipment遊樂設施.  In the foreground of the picture is a sophisticated複雜的 climbing frame框架 with several sliding poles桿子. Kids love climbing and the structure is what they need to develop physical skills such as balance平衡, hand and foot coordination協調, and agility敏捷.  In the background is a maze-like如迷宮般的 structure with at least three slides.  Not only is it fun for children to go through the structure, but it also requires需要 confidence to climb up and slide down swiftly迅速地.  Picture B, however, depicts a park for the general public, particularly people who prefer a quiet time in a lush蒼翠繁茂的 environment.  The park is dotted with佈滿 tall trees, with spacious lawns and hedges樹籬 forming a boundary邊界.  It must be popular with locals who are tired of the monotonous cityscape and enjoy being in the greenery綠色植物 of the park.  It is not a bad idea to do exercise in the park, be it running, jogging, roller-skating, or simply walking.  Families might also spend a weekend afternoon having a picnic on the lawns.

 

　　　The ideal park, in my view, should be a combination結合 of the features特色 of the parks depicted in Pictures A and B, and more.  Given the importance of the park as a public space in a community, the park should seek to meet the needs of all – kids, teenagers, adults, and the elderly.  Apart from除此之外 the play equipment for children, there should be sports facilities such as football fields, basketball courts, and a swimming pool, catering for顧及 the needs of teenagers and adults.  They are best housed in an indoor sports stadium so that activities will not be affected by poor weather.  For the elderly, a large area of the park should be devoted to greenery.  Trees, plants and flowers should be in abundance豐富 for them to enjoy as they amble從容漫步 at their leisure.  With this appearance and the features, the park will be hugely popular with residents and visitors.

 

(345 words)

 

2022新作

《Ken的單字筆記 Book 2》

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👨‍💻 這一次的單字筆記Book 2，編輯過程，可以說是一個大挑戰。Ken突破以往的整理方式，以人類的「五大感覺」以及「動作記憶」來分門別類，有別於市售英語學習書籍。每一個單字，都是在本人求學時期至教學生涯中，所見過的高頻率單字，舉凡各項英文檢定、大學入學考試、新聞英文，以及電影英文等等，只要Ken看過兩次以上的單字，都會立即輸入在電腦資料庫，統計之後，再重新彙整，撰寫至筆記中。

📚 每一個單字例句，編輯力求高標準，除了讓讀者可以了解該詞彙的用法，還能夠延伸學習高階字彙。此外，Ken最重視的「練習時間」也是不可或缺的！每一道題目都經過用心設計，讓讀者在讀完筆記時，可以自我驗收，學習更加完整全面。

📒 這本筆記，可以說是Ken的嘔心瀝血之作，一切的一切，為的就是讓學員買的值得，且學到更多！相信您買了這本筆記，可以讀到Ken的用心。

📝 單字筆記 Book2 分類方式如下，每一個詞彙底下，會再延伸相關概念的單字(並非同義字直接抄寫上去)。

《動作記憶法》概念類別如下：

快、慢、開始、結束、到達、離開、開、關、出現、消失、吃、喝、破壞、攻擊、覆蓋、切、碰撞、抓、改變、歡呼、逃走、爆炸、落下、修理、打架、找到、給予、成長、擁抱、掛、弄傷、跳、計畫、收縮、睡覺、偷、停止、遭受、同意、爭辯、宣布、誇大、解釋、仿效、命令、預測、保證、警告。

《五大感覺分類法》概念類別如下：

👁 視覺

顏色分類、看、清晰、明亮、黑暗

👂 聽覺

聽、悅耳、刺耳、大聲、小聲

👃 嗅覺

好聞、難聞、刺鼻、新鮮、酸、燒焦、腐爛

👅 味覺

美味、無味、油膩

🤏 觸覺

碰、冷、熱、乾、濕、鋒利、硬、軟

🖼 《環境分類法》概念類別如下：

凌亂、老、舊、新、髒、乾淨

2022新作

《Ken的單字筆記 Book 2》

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2021/01/09 翻譯題

在封城解除後，許多店家和旅行社都期待「報復性消費」所帶來的售額增加。

After the lockdown was lifted, many stores and travel agencies all looked forward to an increase in sales resulting from retail therapy.

然而，並非每個人都歡迎成群的消費人潮，例如：澎湖的居民抱怨遊客已經對他們的日常生活造成干擾。

However, not everyone welcomes crowds of consumers. For example, the residents of Penghu complain about the nuisance caused by tourists to their daily lives.

針對人們為何自殺的研究發現社會壓力比精神疾病造成更多自殺事件。

Studies on why people commit suicide suggest that social stress causes more suicides than mental illnesses.

自殺並非僅影響有心理健康問題的人，而是可能發生在我們任何一個人身上。

Not only does suicide affect people with mental health issues, but it also can happen to any of us.

Ken的筆記撰寫知能

 

　　有許多學員私訊問我：「Ken老師，請問要怎麼做好筆記呢？」其實，我的回答很簡單，我通常會反問學員：「您的筆記，是要寫給自己看的？還是要寫給別人看的呢？」

　　這兩種標準，其實很不一樣哦！

　　您如果有追蹤Ken的粉專或是購買Ken的筆記，您可能會發現，我把每一個單字及句型都寫得相當仔細，像這樣的筆記，顯然地，就是寫給他人看的。如果今天Ken上傳自己平常給自己參考的筆記，我相信有一半的學員，可能不知道我在寫什麼東西，一方面字跡很潦草，二來不會注重排版、顏色的呈現，因為我的想法是，自己能看懂為上策！

　　由於我公開上傳的筆記，是專門寫給學員自修用的，所以在撰寫過程中，我就必須要換位思考，如果今天的對象，是一位國中二年級的初階的學生，筆記要怎麼呈現，才能讓他徹底理解？因此，我自行設定了幾個標準供學員們參考。

　　如果您的筆記，是希望自己能看懂，而且又能夠造福他人的，不妨參考我的筆記標準。

1. 字體力求工整，切勿繁體、簡體文字交互參雜，因為這會讓不習慣寫簡體字的讀者，看了很不舒服。

2. 筆記的排版相當重要，即便現在廣為流傳的子彈筆記或是康乃爾筆記，頗受許多人歡迎，我還是會自己研發一套自己的筆記格式。比方說，筆記的文字，不超過四種顏色，每種顏色都有它表示的意義。(如圖) 

3. 筆記內容，力求淺顯易懂，減少冗長字句，您可以試著用圖像表示或是舉例呈現。(例: 四季及月份的單字)

　　也許看到這裡，您會覺得很花時間。但我可以很負責任地告訴您，每當我花了許多心力在整理筆記後，這些內容，我幾乎可以很深刻地記在腦海裡。最主要的原因是，撰寫的過程，我很專心，也很享受。在塗鴉的過程，我就是不斷在心中複述筆記內容，自然而然就記住了！

　　跟各位學員分享一個教學經驗，有一天我到一所高中教英文，當天的課程，我打算以電腦PPT呈現，然而，萬萬沒想到，我的電腦卻故障了！我當下只能憑自己的記憶去教授學生單字及句型。在寫黑板的過程中，自己都沒有想到，我居然可以完整呈現我所本來就準備好的教學內容。這點，就要多虧「心智圖」的筆記方法。

　　您看到的這張心智圖，是我的好友Eric分享給我的，我自己翻抄一次心智圖，細細品味每一個框架所呈現的內容。即便寫的過程相當耗時，完成之後，我卻可以記住一半以上的內容。這也讓我更能理解每一項專業議題，所要傳達的重點內容。

 　　如圖，這是我平常教授外語科學生的筆記，在課堂講解時，我會以PPT來呈現，製作心智圖講義，讓他們填上單字。用筆記來學習，遠比我直接印講義給他們來得有效果。第一，抄筆記，上課就有事情做，不容易想睡覺。第二，每抄了一部分的單字，我都會要求學生大聲朗誦單字及例句，順道反問他們句型中的文法及生字。透過每學期末的「最佳筆記獎」之選拔，也讓學生開始喜歡上自己所抄的筆記。

　　我在美國求學時，學習的專業為英語教學及心理學。由於心理學牽涉到精神分析，對於腦科學及自律神經的相關知識，都要有一定程度的理解。在美國讀研究所，其實並不容易，因為看似簡單三學分的一門課，要熟讀的書籍及文獻，一個學期可能就要數百篇。這時候，若是沒有筆記的協助，實在不容易將知識消化，以達成長期記憶的效果。

　　因此，我每回下課，第一件事情，就是到圖書館整理當天的上課筆記。當天整理，印象最深刻，在讀書的時候，也更有感覺！時常整理筆記到廢寢忘食，下午五點進入圖書館，寫完筆記居然已經是半夜三四點了！(在美國的大學，圖書館有提供24小時的自修室) 

　　至今回顧當年寒窗苦讀的歲月，我還是很懷念那學習中的苦與樂。

　　這些筆記的整理，幫我增添了許多知識，並且學以致用。現階段，也成為我專業的一部分，無論是在教學或是演講，都可以分享給更多人。有這樣知識傳播的機會，何樂不為？

　　獻給有緣的讀者，讓我們一同作筆記來學習吧！

COVID-19

　　

    　The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a pandemic spreading around the world. As it originated from Wuhan, China, some people call it the Wuhan virus or even China virus, which the Chinese government considers racist. The government stops its people from using it. The country affected most by the virus is the United States, which has reported the largest number of infection cases in the world, followed by other countries, especially those in Europe, where a lot of people have contracted the virus. The high infection rates are attributed to the people’s aversion to wearing face masks. When cases began to break out, they did not regard prevention as an important means to stop the spread of the virus. Even their governments under-estimated the severity of the virus. Not until they were confronted with the cruel reality of thousands of deaths and many more infection cases did they finally realize the importance of taking emergency measures to contain the virus. Their late awakening came at a huge cost to the people’s lives, the people’s livelihood, and the economy.

　　　COVID-19 has caused a lot of pain and suffering at the personal level. For instance, some patients lose their sense of smell and taste, which is a common symptom of the virus. Other patients might be in a miserable state if their lungs are permanently damaged and do not function properly. COVID-19 is super-infectious as it can spread by what is called “asymptomatic infection”. This means that some infected people do not show any symptoms at all and they infect others unknowingly. Thanks to the Taiwanese government’s early prevention and rapid response, the Taiwanese can still lead a normal life as students continue going to school and businesses continue to run. I do hope that with the invention of vaccines in December 2020, the COVID-19 crisis will soon vanish so that everybody can return to a normal life.

Beauty

Does beauty affect one's success in life?

I agree to some extent. Most people in our society are snobbish enough to form one’s first impression on the basis of appearance. However, one’s success is not accidental; one needs to be able to stand firm and be cultured, with extraordinary willpower. These qualities are much more important than beauty.

Do people spend too much time and money on beauty?

As I see it, some people spend too much time on their appearances. They spend much time putting on makeup, dressing up, buying clothes, and even undergoing plastic surgery, but I consider it a matter of lacking self-confidence. In my view, one’s self-confidence is more beautiful than anything.

How much time should be spent on making yourself look better each day?

I spend only a few minutes making sure that my hair is tidy and my clothes are tidy and clean.

Have you ever noticed anyone ever feeling pressured to be more beautiful?

A few women I know are bothered by their looks and figures. This pressure, I think, comes from the media. Everyone sees supermodels as their role models, resulting in a relatively parochial way of viewing beauty.

 

What personality trait is the most important for inner beauty?

One’s kindness is the most important. Even if one has a glamorous appearance, one is overall speaking ugly in the absence of a kind heart.

 

What are some of the drawbacks of being beautiful?

Undeniably a good look really comes with many advantages, but one is bothered by too good a look.  For example, if one insists on looking good all the time, one has to dress up for some grocery shopping, which can be very troublesome.

 

What do you think about plastic surgery?

In my view, plastic surgery is for those in need, for example, a burn to the face, poor bone development, obesity. It is reasonable as long as it does not affect one’s health. However, undergoing plastic surgery in search of beauty to others’ liking is far from a healthy phenomenon. Overdoing it can become stranger.

 

 

Women and Men

 

Who do you think has life easier, men or women? Why?

I would say men. When compared with women, men are not subject to a glass ceiling(無形限制) in the workplace; they are not expected to stay at home and take care of children; and they tend to be less sentimental and, by this, I mean less bothered by trivial matters.

 

 What are the responsibilities of a father to his family?

First and foremost, a father is there to support his family: to give them a sense of security, particularly at times of adversity(逆境) where they might be at a loss as to what to do and how to do it. They might collapse in the absence of such staunch(堅定的) support. A father is also his wife’s best partner. In most cases, the wife is a working mom, torn(被撕裂) between her work and household duties. She needs unfailing(一貫的) support from him if she has any chance of success both at work and at home.

 

 What are the responsibilities of a mother to her family?

In modern society, a mother’s responsibilities are no different from a father’s, and in most cases, they might be more than those of the latter. With gender equality, a mother is often a working mom, bringing in income which secures the financial well-being of the family. No matter whether she works or not, she always takes care of her children and help them sort out(處理) things, as in the past.

 

 Are there different expectations for sons and daughters?

Yes, sons are expected to be brave, courageous, or even tough, whereas daughters are expected to be gentle, quiet, or well-mannered. Traditional norms are that parents have higher expectations for their sons than their daughters, for example, in terms of academic results, career development, or financial well-being. Fortunately, such stereotypes have given way because of gender equality.

 

 What jobs are deemed(認為) as appropriate for men but inappropriate for women?

Jobs that require a lot of physical strength, such as construction(建築) or mining(礦業), are more suitable for men than women. Similarly, jobs with a high risk of getting hurt, such as those of soldiers or firefighters, are more for men, though it must be said that some women are not afraid of taking up such jobs, proving that they are as good as men.

 

 Is it OK for men to look sad?

I think so. I do not subscribe to(同意) the notion that men have to be tough and should not cry. Indeed, this notion has over the years lost the appeal(吸引力) to most people. Common wisdom has it that it is perfectly fine for men to cry or look sad. It is in their interest to let go the emotions rather than suppress them.