一、中譯英(8%)
說明：1. 請將以下兩題中文句子譯成正確且通順達意的英文，並將答案寫在「答案卷」上。
2. 請依序作答，並標明子題號。每題4分，共8分。
1. 因為許多童書中對河馬令人誤解的描述，許多人認為河馬是可愛且溫馴的動物。
Ex. 1: Because
of the misleading descriptions of hippos in many children’s books, many people
consider them (to be) cute and tame animals.
Ex. 2: Because
hippos are described misleadingly in many children’s books, they’re seen as
cute and tame animals by many people.
2. 事實上，據報導河馬是非洲最有侵略性的動物之一，會殺害接近其領土的人。
Ex. 1: In
fact, it is reported that hippos are one of the most aggressive animals in
Africa, killing people who approach their territory.
Ex. 2: As a
matter of fact, hippos are reported to be one of the most aggressive animals in
Africa and
will kill whoever approaches their territory.
二、英文作文 (20%)
範例一
Tracy’s
parents were always busy at work, and as a result, she often stayed at home
alone after school. She had things to do as well, such as finishing her
assignments and practicing the violin. However, she wished that her parents and
she could spend more quality time together. Her parents usually worked late and
didn’t come home until nearly bedtime. When talking to her friends, Tracy often
heard about the activities they did with their parents. She envied her friends
and couldn’t help but complain that her parents always put work first and her
second.
On
her 18th birthday, Tracy didn’t have too many expectations for it. She thought
her parents would be too occupied at work to celebrate it. Nevertheless, upon
arriving home, she found a new violin and a birthday card on her desk. The card
said, “My dear, we’re looking forward to coming home earlier than normal so we
can take you out to dinner. We love you and can’t wait to celebrate your
special day! Happy
18th birthday!” Deeply touched, she realized that her
parents did care about making an effort when they could. After this event,
Tracy realized how much her parents loved her even though they couldn’t spend
much time with her.
範例二
Tracy’s
parents were always busy at work, and as a result, she often stayed at home
alone after school. One evening, Tracy’s parents were gone when the doorbell
rang. When Tracy opened the front door, a sturdy man was standing there. Before
Tracy could ask who he was, he quickly grabbed her and put a bag over her head.
As he was dragging Tracy away, one of Tracy’s neighbors was watering plants
outside. The neighbor saw what was happening and screamed for help. She ran
inside and called the police to report a kidnapping.
At
work, Tracy’s parents both received calls from the police telling them their
daughter was at the police station. They explained how they had arrested the
man who had tried to abduct Tracy. Anxious and in a panic, Tracy’s parents left
work right away and rushed to the police station. There was Tracy, trembling
with fear and crying bitterly, but otherwise unhurt. Her parents felt guilty
about their negligence of their daughter. They apologized to Tracy and the
police. After this terrible event, Tracy’s parents promised that they would pay
more attention to Tracy and spend more time with her.
