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Benjamin Franklin， one of the Founding Fathers of the United States， was not only a great politician but also a highly accomplished scientist and inventor. Of his many achievements， probably the least well-known are his accomplishments in music. He invented an instrument for which both Mozart and Beethoven composed music—the glass armonica.
In 1761， while living in England， Franklin heard a performer playing musical glasses. Franklin was charmed by the music， but felt that there was a better way to create the same sound. He had a glassmaker create thirty-seven hemispheres made of glass， with each being a different size and thickness to produce different pitches. The glass hemispheres were color coded with paint to identify the notes. Franklin ran an iron rod through a hole in the top of each hemisphere so that they could nest together from largest to smallest. He linked all of this to a device shaped like a spinning wheel， with a foot control that turned the rod， making the glass hemispheres rotate. Franklin moistened his fingers and held them against the rims of the glass hemispheres as they turned， producing a unique sound. He mastered the instrument and took it to parties and gatherings to play for his friends and acquaintances. The instrument became so popular that thousands were built and sold.
But musical fashions changed. Music was moving out of the relatively small halls of Mozart’s day into the large concert halls of the 19th century， and without amplification， the glass armonica simply couldn’t be heard. Concert reviews from the period mourned the fact that the armonica sounded wonderful—only when it could be heard. So， alas， Franklin’s marvelous invention was ultimately abandoned. The popularity of the instrument faded early in the 19th century， but it is still played occasionally today.
49. Which of the following is the closest illustration of Benjamin Franklin’s invention?
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110學測英文試卷 50
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50. Which of the following statements is true about how the glass armonica works?
(A) Water has to be poured into the glass hemispheres.
(B) Colored paint makes it sound better and last longer.
(C) An iron rod is used to strike the thicker glass hemispheres.
(D) The performer’s fingers have to be slightly wet when playing it.
110學測英文試卷 51
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51. According to the passage， why did the glass armonica lose its popularity?
(A) The skill of playing the glass armonica was very hard to master.
(B) Famous musicians like Beethoven had problems composing for it.
(C) Concert halls became too big for its music to be heard by the audience.
(D) Reviewers in that time indicated that it was clumsy and not fashionable.
110學測英文試卷 53
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Morgan’s Wonderland， located in San Antonio， Texas， is a theme park geared mainly toward mentally or physically disabled children. The park was built by Gordon Hartman， a former real estate developer. The creation of the park was inspired by his daughter， Morgan， who suffers from severe cognitive delay and physical challenges.
The world’s first ultra-accessible family fun park， Morgan’s Wonderland opened in the spring of 2010. Admission for guests with special needs is free， and fees for the general public are set at a much discounted price so that people of all ages and abilities can come together and play in a fun and safe environment.
Completely wheelchair-accessible， the park features 25 acres of attractions including rides， playgrounds， a catch-and-release fishing lake， and picnic areas throughout the park. The rides are custom-designed to accommodate wheelchair riders so that every family member can enjoy the fun. The adapted rides include the Off-Road Adventure， where guests can test their driving skills in sporty vehicles. Moreover， each visitor is offered the option to wear a GPS Adventure Band， which allows them to keep track of each other while in the park. The band also enables them to take part in electronic activities. For example， when the riders scan the band at the Off-Road Adventure， a photo will be taken and sent to their email.
In June 2017， Morgan’s Wonderland celebrated the opening of Morgan’s Inspiration Island. The new expansion is composed of five themed splash pads and a River Boat Adventure Ride. The wheelchair guests can transfer out of their chairs into unique， waterproof chairs and enjoy the splash park without risking damage to their personal wheelchairs.
“Morgan taught me that there’s more to life in many ways than what I saw before，”” said Hartman. “”The blessing that Morgan has brought is beyond anything that I ever could have imagined and could explain.””
53. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) The new addition to Morgan’s Wonderland.
(B) The establishment and features of a special theme park.
(C) The advanced technological devices in Morgan’s Wonderland.
(D) The needs of people who suffer from physical and mental disabilities.”
110學測英文試卷 54
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54. What does “ultra-accessible”” in the second paragraph imply?
(A) It’s easy for all visitors to use the facilities.
(B) Admission is free for people young and old.
(C) Wheelchairs are provided for every featured attraction.
(D) Morgan’s Wonderland is situated in a convenient location.”
110學測英文試卷 56
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56. Which of the following statements is true about Morgan’s Wonderland?
(A) Waterproof chairs enable visitors to roam all over the park.
(B) Morgan’s Inspiration Island includes 25 acres of attractions.
(C) The success of the park is exactly what Morgan intended to achieve.
(D) GPS bands allow visitors to enjoy the convenience of the electronic devices.
111學測英文試題31
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Obon， or the Bon Festival， is a Japanese holiday that honors the spirits of the dead. ___31___ The festival usually lasts for four to five days in August. During this period， many people travel back to their hometowns and spend time with loved ones， both past and present.
(A) Some people also visit the cemetery to clean up the family graves and pray for their ancestors.
(B) Such festive activities are usually held in parks， temples， and other public places around Japan.
(C) Obon concludes with another bonfire， okuribi， lighting up the sky to see the ancestors’ spirits off.
(D) Originating from the Chinese Ghost Festival， this annual event has evolved into a time of family reunion.
111學測英文試題32
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Though not a national holiday， Obon is surely one of the most traditional events of the year. Celebration often begins with mukachi (welcoming fire)， during which people make a small bonfire in front of their house to guide spirits upon their return back home. ___32___ Food offerings are presented at house altars and temples. Some regions prepare horses made of cucumbers and cows made of eggplants， hoping that the spirits will come back to Earth quickly， on a horse， and leave slowly， riding the cow.
(A) Some people also visit the cemetery to clean up the family graves and pray for their ancestors.
(B) Such festive activities are usually held in parks， temples， and other public places around Japan.
(C) Obon concludes with another bonfire， okuribi， lighting up the sky to see the ancestors’ spirits off.
(D) Originating from the Chinese Ghost Festival， this annual event has evolved into a time of family reunion.
