106學測英文

第49至52題為題組
51. According to the passage， which of the following best characterizes Homer’s art?
(A) His pictures vividly portrayed the life of nineteenth-century Americans.
(B) His art thoughtfully expressed the voices of people suffering from war.
(C) His style faithfully conformed to the artistic traditions of his time.
(D) His paintings constantly reflected his desire to escape from society.

第49至52題為題組
52. What does “Others”” in the third paragraph refer to?
(A) Other artists.
(B) Other themes.
(C) Other works.
(D) Other images.”

第53至56題為題組
Tea， the most typical English drink， became established in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess， Catherine of Braganza， the queen of Charles II. A lover of tea since her childhood in Portugal， she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend for the beverage in the seventeenth century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the nobility to the middle classes， and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning， thus inventing a lasting British institution， the “tea break.”” However， drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed as well.
Around 1800， the seventh Duchess of Bedford， Anne Maria， began the popular practice of “”afternoon tea，”” a ceremony taking place at about four o’clock. Until then， people did not usually eat or drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time， the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices， with something (e.g.， jam or cucumbers) between them. Before long， a small meal at the end of the afternoon， involving tea and sandwiches， had become part of the British way of life.
As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century， its popularity spread right through all corners of the British society. Thus， tea became Britain’s favorite drink. In working-class households， it was served with the main meal of the day， eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labor. This meal has become known as “”high tea.””
Today， tea can be drunk at any time of the day， and accounts for over two-fifths of all beverages consumed in Britain—with the exception of water.
53. How is this passage organized?
(A) By cause and effect.
(B) In the order of importance.
(C) In the sequence of time.
(D) By comparison and contrast.”

第53至56題為題組
54. What does the phrase “a lasting British institution”” in the first paragraph mean?
(A) The most popular British organization.
(B) A long-standing tradition in the UK.
(C) The last tea company in London.
(D) A well-established British business.”

第53至56題為題組
55. According to the passage， why was tea NOT a common drink of everyday life in the seventeenth century?
(A) It was only served at coffee houses in London.
(B) It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.
(C) It was forbidden outside of the business setting.
(D) It was too expensive for most people.

第53至56題為題組
56. According to the passage， which of the following is true?
(A) High tea was served later in the day than afternoon tea in the nineteenth century.
(B) British people had tea breaks twice a day in the eighteenth century.
(C) Princess Catherine brought tea to England after visiting Portugal.
(D) The Earl of Sandwich started the afternoon tea ceremony.

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1.玉山(Jade Mountain)在冬天常常覆蓋著厚厚的積雪，使整個山頂閃耀如玉。

2.征服玉山一直是國內外登山者最困難的挑戰之一。