Get My Toy Dog Back

提示：你在旅行途中不小心把一件珍貴或是别具意義的私人物品遺留在飯店，因此你決定寫一封信，請求飯店的協助。你(英文名宇必須假設為 Henry或 Miranda)寫一封信給對方(對方稱謂統一以敬啟者 Dear Sir or Madam 稱呼），第一段請描述你在什麼樣的情境下遺忘了什麼物品，第二段請說明這個物品對你的意義以及你希望飯店如何協助。

請注意：必須使用上述的 Henry 或 Miranda 在信末署名，不得使用自己的真實中文或英文名字。

 

Dear Sir or Madam,

 

Assistance to be sought

 

     I am writing to seek your assistance in locating a fluffy toy dog which I inadvertently left in Room 234, where I stayed for a few days until last Saturday morning. The toy is small in size, black and white in color, and with long ears. I washed it last Friday night because I had splashed some ink onto it, and left it in the bathroom to dry. As a result, when I in a rush to check out the following morning, I had forgotten all about the toy and left without it.

 

     The toy means a lot to me as it was a birthday gift given to me by my grandmom when I was five years ago. The toy has been with me ever since as it has been my best friend and always reminds me of my beloved grandmom, who sadly passed away two years ago. I will not get separated from it wherever I go. Even on various strips, he is always in my rucksack as I need his company and do not want to lose it. I hope you will appreciate how worried I am now, not knowing if I will ever get reunited with my best friend. I do hope he has found his way to your Lost and Found Section, waiting for my much-awaited reunion. I would therefore be grateful if you would confirm if you have got my toy. If so, could you send it back to me by speed post at my expense.

 

Yours faithfully

Henry

An Unforgettable Team Game

     

     An unforgettable team game for me was the finals in the Inter-Class Basketball Competition when I was in high school. Basketball games were huge popular and very competitive at our school as our school basketball team was unbeatable難以戰勝的 in inter-school basketball leagues聯盟. Winning the finals was not only an honor for the winning team but its team members were likely to be invited to join the school team. The two teams in the finals were the best of the best, having each beaten eight teams. I was lucky enough to be in one of the two teams.

     The team my team was playing against was considered被認為 the better team because its players were taller, with an average height of 6 feet. They had superb極好的 skills in passing and dribbling運球. As expected, we were not off to a good start, trailing behind落後 by 15 points at halftime半場, because they had the ball most of the time. During the halftime break, our coach gave us a pep talk鼓勵的話, reminding us of the importance of team work. They might be taller than us and have better skills, but it was not impossible to outsmart勝過 them through tactical戰術的 maneuvers演習. In the second half, we were a different team, able to narrow the score to 65-67. With five seconds left, I passed the ball to Peter, who made a three-point shoot. With the final whistle, we left the court victoriously as the shoot reversed the score to be 68-67, and our supporters erupted into thunderous如雷 applause掌聲.

My Dream

 

     My dream is to change the way English is taught at school in Taiwan. At present, teachers focus too much on vocabulary and grammar. Learning English has been reduced to memorizing as many words as possible or working out answers to peculiarly特有地 set grammar questions. I do not doubt the importance of a large vocabulary and a good understanding of grammar, but the learning of English and indeed any other language is for the learners to be able to communicate, particularly in writing and speaking.  It is sad to note that遺憾的是 many people, including university graduates and English teachers, find it difficult to write in English or carry out進行 a conversation in English, not to mention更不用說 using the language for work purposes such as making a speech or presentation, or writing a formal report.

 

     At university I will study English with a view to becoming an English teacher upon graduation. I will explore the feasibility可行性 of spending a year in the United States for at least a year so that I can immerse沉浸 myself in an English-speaking environment. Such exposure will definitely give me ample opportunity to speak English and pick up colloquial口語的 expressions. I will focus on teaching pedagogy教學法 that creates an environment where students can learn English for communicative purposes rather than passing tests and examinations. I will be particularly interested in ways to teach students to write and speak well. I will work hard towards my goal of changing the way English is taught at school in Taiwan.  I also hope that I will not be alone in this endeavor努力 and will be able to partner with like-minded志同道合的 teachers in making a difference in society.

106學年度指考翻譯+寫作解析

1.    The Universiade, a significant sports and cultural event, is hosted biennially by a different city.

 ✪ 補充

✍hosted = held 舉辦

✍biennially = once every two years 兩年一次的

✍physical 身體的

✍physical health 身體健康 vs mental health 精神健康

✍physical exercise 體育運動

✍physical education 體育(學校學科)

✍athletic 田徑運動的;運動的

✍athletic team 田徑隊

✍athletic training 田徑訓練

✍sport 運動;體育

✍a sports team 運動隊伍

✍a sports field 運動場

✍a sports event 運動活動;盛事

 

2.    During the games, student athletes from universities around the world build friendship and learn the essence of sportsmanship.

  ✪ 補充

✍friendship  友誼

✍sportsmanship  運動家精神

✍relationship  關係

✍membership  會員身分

✍leadership  領導能力

 

 

       Loneliness is no stranger to me. When I was a kid, I always had to struggle with努力;搏鬥 the uncomfortable feeling of being on my own as my parents had long working hours.  They were too exhausted疲累的 after work to spend time with me, no matter how much I cherished some conversation with them. To make things worse, I did not have any siblings兄弟姊妹. I did go to school, but nobody in my class seemed to be willing to make friends with me, probably because I was too shy. Over time, I became invisible and ignored, and I led a solitary孤獨的 existence存在.

  ✪ 補充

✍ struggle with / cope with / wrestle with

✍ solitary existence / lonely existence / reclusive existence / [ existence / life ]

           Fortunately, I began developing a keen interest發展熱衷的興趣 in reading, which took me on unforgettable journeys, be they to the ancient world, where human civilizations thrived繁榮 and prospered興盛, or through the streets in Rome, which is dotted with佈滿 world-renowned monuments紀念碑, churches, and gardens, or into the literary文學的 world, where I was mesmerized被迷惑 by both fictitious虛構的 stories and true events. I was no longer bothered by loneliness so long as I had a book in hands. For this reason, I became a frequent頻繁的 user of the local library, which stocked more books than I could ever read. Week after week, I took home books that kept me company使…陪伴我. Without them, I could hardly have survived. An unexpected benefit of reading was my friendship with the librarian. In her late fifties五十好幾, she was intrigued被吸引 by this young boy with an exceptional interest in the written word. She took the initiative主動採取 to give me recommendations on what to read, which I truly appreciated. When she was less busy, I shared with her my views on what I was reading. I enjoyed such conversations as she was always interested and inquisitive好問的. She is now retired but is one of the few friends of mine.

(300 words)

 ✪ 補充

✍繁榮: thrive / prosper / flourish / bloom

✍佈滿: dotted with / sprinkled with / littered with

✍被吸引: was mesmerized by was intrigued by / was captivated by / enchanted by

✍傑出的: exceptional / extraordinary / remarkable

✍主動採取: took the initiative to give / was proactive to give / volunteered to give

✍好問的: inquisitive / curious / prying

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)

 

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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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