2014年4月1日 星期二

A Day to Celebrate Women 女性萬歲


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A Day to Celebrate Women 女性萬歲
by Olivia Wycech

A day to honor the battles that women have been fighting for centuries.
這一天是用來尊崇女性在數個世紀以來所作的奮鬥。

  Mark March 8 on your calendar because there are certainly a few women in your life that deserve a toast. _(1)_ The earliest celebrations, in some way, shape, or form, date back to the early 1900s on various dates, depending on geographical location. _(2)_ Now, the day has become such a symbol that the United Nations has even begun to add a theme each year. _(3)_ This year, the theme is to inspire change.
  Once thought to belong only at home and in the kitchen, women today are leading countries, flying to space, and changing the world. They haven't come by these opportunities easily, though. In fact, some women around the world are still fighting for equality. _(4)_ It has only been over the last 100 years that women have been granted the right to vote, work, and express their opinions. In most cases, it was female-led strikes, marches, and other demonstrations that began the women's revolution. _(5)_ There is no arguing against how much women have contributed to shaping this world. Therefore, on March 8 of this year, wear a purple ribbon to commemorate and honor women everywhere and perhaps buy some chocolate or roses to thank those close to you.

(A) In 2012, rural women were empowered to end hunger and poverty, while 2013 was a time for action to end violence against women.
(B) Wherever you are in the world, regardless of proximity, religion, culture, or economy, International Women's Day is held on this date for all women to celebrate their achievements.
(C) In all cases, females have courageously overcome hurdles in the seemingly endless fight for women's rights.
(D) It wasn't until 1914, however, that much of the world recognized International Women's Day as being on March 8.
(E) In Taiwan and some Asian countries, women have been highly respected for many years.
(F) For centuries, strong-willed women have been fighting for respect, appreciation, and love.

 
  1. 第一題空格應選 (B)
    理由:
    a. 空格前一句提及 "Mark March 8 on your calendar because..."(在你的日曆上把三月八日這個日期做個記號吧,因為……),(B) 項的句子補充說明 "..., International Women's Day is held on this date for all women to celebrate their achievements."(……,國際婦女節都會在這一天舉辦來慶祝所有女性的成就。),後一句所提到的 this date(這個日期)指的即是前一句所提到的 March 8(三月八日),故形成關聯。
    b. 根據上述,(B) 項應為正選。
    大補丸:
    a. proximity n. 接近,鄰近
    b. achievement n. 成就
    Jim's achievements in archeology have surpassed his predecessors'.
    吉姆在考古方面的成就已超越他的前輩。
  2. 第二題空格應選 (D)
    理由:
    a. 空格前一句提及 "The earliest celebrations...date back to the early 1900s..."(最早……的婦女節慶典可以追溯至二十世紀初……),(D) 項的句子補充說明 "It wasn't until 1914, however, that much of the world..."(然而,一直到 1914 年,全世界的許多地區才……),前後兩句皆有提及年代,故形成關聯。
    b. 根據上述,(D) 項應為正選。
    大補丸:
    recognize A as B  認定 A 為 B
    Those who compete in the Olympics are recognized as world-class athletes.
    參加奧運的選手被公認為世界級的運動員。
  3. 第三題空格應選 (A)
    理由:
    a. 空格前一句提及 "...the United Nations has even begun to add a theme each year."(……聯合國甚至在每一年都會幫這個節日加上一個主題。),(A) 項的句子補充說明 "In 2012, rural women were empowered to..., while 2013 was a time for..."(2012 年,農村的婦女被授權去……,而 2013 年則是……的一年。),後一句提及了這兩年國際婦女節的主題,和前一句互相呼應,故形成關聯。
    b. 根據上述,(A) 項應為正選。
    大補丸:
    a. empower vt. 授權
    That particular policy was passed to empower minorities.
    有關單位通過了那項特別政策來賦與權利給少數族群。
    b. poverty n. 貧窮
    c. violence n. 暴力
  4. 第四題空格應選 (F)
    理由:
    a. 空格前一句提及 "In fact, some women around the world are still fighting for equality."(事實上,全世界仍有一些女性還在為平等而戰。),
    (F) 項句子補充說明 "For centuries, strong-willed women have been fighting for respect, appreciation, and love."(數個世紀以來,意志堅強的女性一直在為了獲得尊重、欣賞和愛而戰。),前後兩句皆有提到 fighting(戰鬥)一字,故形成關聯。
    b. 根據上述,(F) 項應為正選。
    大補丸:
    appreciation n. 欣賞
    Appreciation of good music will make your life more fun.
    欣賞好的音樂會使你的生活更有趣。
  5. 第五題空格應選 (C)
    理由:
    a. 空格前一句提及 In most cases, it was female-led strikes, marches, and other demonstrations that began the women's revolution.(在大多數情況下,由女性所領導的罷工、遊行及其他示威活動開啟了女性的革命。),(C) 項句子補充說明
    In all cases, females have courageously overcome hurdles...(而在任何情況下,女性已在……勇敢地克服了那些障礙。),前後語意連貫,且前一句的 In most cases(在大部份情況下)和後一句的 In all cases(在任何情況下)亦使兩句形成關聯。
    b. 根據上述,(C) 項應為正選。
    大補丸:
    a. courageously adv. 勇敢地
    b. hurdle n. 障礙
    Hank overcame many hurdles in order to be successful.
    漢克為了成功而克服了許多障礙。
    c. seemingly adv. 似乎,表面上
  1. honor vt. 尊崇;致敬
    The city erected a statue in the park to honor the hero.
    該市在公園內樹立了一座雕像以紀念這位英雄。
  2. symbol n. 象徵
    Sunflowers are one of nature's most distinctive symbols of warmth, happiness, and vitality.
    向日葵是自然界中最能代表溫暖、快樂及活力的鮮明象徵之一。
  3. equality n. 平等
    When it comes to equality, women have come a long way in the last 30 years.
    過去三十年來,女性在平等地位上獲得了大幅度的改善。
  4. grant vt. 准予;給予
    The prestigious university granted Emma a scholarship.
    那所知名大學給予艾瑪一筆獎學金。
  5. demonstration n. 示威活動
    Many farmers took part in the demonstration last week.
    有許多農民參加了上星期所舉行的那場示威活動。
  6. revolution n. 革命
    The political revolution will definitely go down in history.
    這場政治革命一定會名留青史。
  7. contribute to...   對……有貢獻
    You can contribute to society simply by being a good citizen yourself.
    你只要做個好公民就是對社會有貢獻。
  8. commemorate vt. 紀念
    The Roman emperor built this arch to commemorate his victory.
    該羅馬皇帝建造了這座拱門來紀念他的勝利。
  1. toast n. 敬酒
  2. date back to...  追溯到……
  3. geographical a. 地理的
  4. strike n. 罷工
  5. march n. 遊行示威
  6. ribbon n. 緞帶

女性萬歲
這一天是用來尊崇女性在數個世紀以來所作的奮鬥。
  在你的日曆上把三月八日這個日期做個記號吧,因為你的人生中一定有某些女性值得你向她們舉杯致敬。無論你在世界的哪個角落,也不分距離、宗教、文化或是經濟狀況,國際婦女節都會在這一天舉辦來慶祝所有女性的成就。最早以某種方式、種類及形式所舉行的婦女節慶典可以追溯至二十世紀初,但日期因地域不同而有所差異。然而,一直到 1914 年,全世界的許多地區才認可三月八日為國際婦女節。如今,這個日子已成了一個很重要的象徵,因此聯合國甚至在每一年都會幫這個節日加上一個主題。2012 年,農村的婦女被授權去終止飢餓和窮困,而 2013 年則是展開行動來對抗女性所受暴力的一年。今年的主題則是鼓勵女性做出改變。
  女性曾經被認為只能待在家裡和廚房,但現今的女性可以領導國家、飛往太空以及改變這個世界。然而,她們能有這些機會是得來不易的。事實上,全世界仍有一些女性還在為平等而戰。數個世紀以來,意志堅強的女性一直在為了獲得尊重、欣賞和愛而戰。一直到近一百年,女性才獲得了投票、工作及表達自己意見的權利。在大多數情況下,由女性所領導的罷工、遊行及其他示威活動開啟了女性的革命。而在任何情況下,女性已在看似無窮無盡的女權戰爭中勇敢地克服了那些障礙。女性對打造這個世界已作出了許多貢獻,這點是無可爭議的。因此,在今年的三月八日這一天,戴上紫色的緞帶來紀念和尊崇世界各地的女性吧,或是你可以買些巧克力或是玫瑰花來感謝那些在你身邊的女性。
答案:1. B 2. D 3. A 4. F 5. C

 
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