112學測英文

第39至42題為題組
Which of the following statements about elephants and the tea gardens is true according to the passage?
(A) The elephants use the trenches to roam around the tea gardens.
(B) The fast growth of the tea gardens destroys the elephants’ food source.
(C) Elephants are unwilling to leave their injured members behind in the tea gardens.
(D) Pregnant elephants avoid delivering babies in the tea gardens for fear of being disturbed.

第39至42題為題組
What does “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
(A) To certify elephant-friendly trenches and organizations.
(B) To reward tea growers for protecting the environment.
(C) To encourage consumers to choose high-quality brands.
(D) To create a win-win situation for elephants and tea farms.

第43至46題為題組
Situated off the coast of Tanzania and washed by the warm， clean waters of the Indian Ocean， Zanzibar is a tropical archipelago comprised of several scattered islands. This popular beach destination is now famous for its white sand beaches， slender palms， and turquoise seas. But few people know that in the past， control of Zanzibar meant access to unimaginable wealth.

From ancient times， Zanzibar has been a trading hotspot， thanks to its location on the trade route between Arabia and Africa. Traders from Asia had already visited the islands 900 years before the arrival of its first permanent settlers from the African mainland (around 1000 AD). In the 8th century， Persian merchants built settlements here， which grew over the next four centuries into their trading posts. Between the 12th and 15th centuries， trade increased between Arabia， Persia， and Zanzibar， bringing the archipelago both wealth and power.

During the Age of Exploration， commerce in Zanzibar quickly boomed， largely due to the rise of the spice trade. At the close of the 15th century， Europeans’ craze for spices gave rise to the Spice Route， a network of sea lanes joining Europe with the Far East， where most spices came from. In 1498， Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama made the first sea voyage to India， via the southernmost tip of Africa. In 1499， he arrived at Zanzibar， an archipelago sitting at the crossroads of the Spice Route. The islands soon attracted traders from different lands. Hundreds of ships sailing the Spice Route docked here， bringing spices and goods for transaction， and Zanzibar became one of the biggest trading centers in the world.

Since the 16th century， Zanzibar has come under the rule of the Portuguese， the Arabians， and then the British， each leaving a mark on the place. The paths of various religions also crossed here: Muslims have lived peacefully with Christians and Buddhists on the islands for centuries. The unique cultural intersections， scented with the aroma of cloves， vanilla， and cinnamon floating in the air， give these jewels on the Indian Ocean an amazing charm that goes far beyond tropical beach fun.
Which of the following is true about the earliest traders in Zanzibar?
(A) The earliest traders arrived around 900 AD.
(B) Most of the earliest merchants came from Africa.
(C) Asian merchants arrived centuries before the African settlers.
(D) Traders from Persia settled down permanently around 1000 AD.

第43至46題為題組
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Zanzibar?
(A) For centuries， Zanzibar has been a heaven for beach lovers.
(B) Cloves， vanilla， and cinnamon are common spices in Zanzibar.
(C) Besides spices， Zanzibar is well known for a great variety of jewelry.
(D) Vasco da Gama was Zanzibar’s first foreign ruler during the Age of Exploration.

第43至46題為題組
Which set of words is used in the passage to refer to Zanzibar?
(A) islands， settlements， posts， crossroads
(B) islands， posts， jewels， destination
(C) archipelago， islands， jewels， destination
(D) archipelago， settlements， paths， islands

Even if you’re not a vegetarian, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of plant-based meat. These meat substitutes are often advertised as beneficial for the environment. But do the customers really like them? Read the following chatroom discussions about GreenBurger, a product using alternative-meat patties.

(A) Olivia
That’s a firm NO! I tried one when I was a prep cook for Next Level Burgers…tasted awful, just like mashed peas gone to rot.

(B) Smith
I haven’t tried them. I just don’t see the point. They are heavily processed with more calories and sodium than meat and are more expensive too! Unless you are a strict vegetarian and eschew meat for ethical reasons, meat is surely a better deal.

(C) Mika
Not really. It tastes too much like actual meat. If I wanted to eat a dead cow, I would go for real burgers. Being vegan means I try to stick to plant food. But this is just not something that will ever interest me.

(D) Thomas
GreenBurger just tastes “beany” to me, so I think that whatever form it comes in, it works better in recipes that would usually contain beans, such as in a rice bowl (as ground meat substitute). That being said, I’m definitely a carnivore and prefer meat, but I don’t see anything wrong with choosing one of the fakeyfakey meaty things once in a while—just for a change.

(E) Rico I finally tried one last week. It didn’t taste that bad, but I was surprised to find it had 40 more calories than the meat version! Isn’t it supposed to be a healthy choice? (F) Linda I liked it fine. I did NOT like the price, though. Hopefully that will come down. I’m trying to eat less beef.

(G) Ablo Yes! My whole family does. We’ve been mostly vegan 90% of the time for the last 6 years and we cannot thank GreenBurger enough! Especially when a burger craving hits…a GreenBurger does the trick. I’ve tried all kinds of vegan “burgers,” and GreenBurgers are closer to what I’m looking for. In fact, I can have them every day—vegan or not!

(H) Alexander Well, they taste good if you add plenty of spices and sauces. Good for you? No, not at all. They’re highly processed and contain no vegetables. They also contain a very large amount of processed coconut oil, which is even worse than lard. It’s a killer for sure if eaten regularly. So why risk your life?

第47至50題為題組

47-48 請從文章中找出最適當的單詞（word）填入下列句子空格中，並視語法需要做適當的字形變 化。
每格限填一個單詞（word）。（填充，4分） On the whole, the chatroom discussions about GreenBurger mainly focus on the issues of ______47______ , price, and______48______concerns.

47-48 請從文章中找出最適當的單詞（word）填入下列句子空格中，並視語法需要做適當的字形變 化。
每格限填一個單詞（word）。（填充，4分） On the whole, the chatroom discussions about GreenBurger mainly focus on the issues of ______47______ , price, and______48______concerns.

第47至50題為題組
From (A) to (H) in the above chatroom discussions, which ones show that GreenBurger can be a choice for the chatroom participants themselves only under certain circumstances? （多選題，4分）

Which phrase in the chatroom discussions means “servesthe purpose” or “works well” ?（簡答，2分）