高三U4

 

quizlet

The Cracked Bucket

The + V-pp & Adj. 有裂縫的 + N 桶子

 

 

WARM-UP

Look at the picture and answer the questions below.

1. What happened to the bucket?

2. How does the bucket look?

3. What do you think (that) the bucket probably feels about itself? Why?

 

READING

       Paragraph 1

There was once a man who walked a long distance through the countryside to a running stream to fetch water. He labored to fill a couple of large buckets, and he then hung each bucket on the two ends of a long pole. With the pole balanced on his shoulders, he carried the heavy buckets home. However, one of the buckets had a crack in it, so when the man arrived home, it was only half full.

=> There was at one time a man walking a long distance through the countryside to a running stream to fetch water.  He worked hard to fill several large buckets, and he in turn hung (hang 變) each bucket on (掛在上頭, 有接觸面) the two ends of a long pole.  

Paragraph 2

This went on daily with the man carrying only one and a half buckets full of water home. While the perfect bucket was proud of its accomplishments, the cracked bucket, which couldn’t deliver as much water as its partner, felt ashamed and inadequate. As time went by, the cracked bucket began to feel frustrated and got increasingly conscious of its imperfection.

=>   This      

This (condition) went on every day with the man carrying only (: merely/simply/just) one and a half buckets (which were) filled with water home.  While (: Although) the perfect bucket was proud of  its accomplishments, the cracked bucket, which couldn’t deliver as much water as its partner, felt ashamed and inadequate.

One day, with a voice full of misery, the cracked bucket said to the man, “I am ashamed of myself, and I must apologize to you.”

“Why?” asked the man. “What are you ashamed of?”

“Although I wish to please you, I do not have the ability to carry my full load of water because of my crack. Your valuable water leaks all the way from the stream to your home. Due to my flaw, a lot of your effort is wasted,” the bucket said.

This sincere apology aroused the man’s pity.

“You have worked hard,” said the man, “and I appreciate your loyalty and enthusiasm. Let me assure you, from the bottom of my heart, your work is magnificent.”

“What do you mean?” asked the bucket. “It seems awful to me.”

“I have a suggestion,” said the man, with a twinkle in his eye. “Today as we walk, please pay attention to the pretty flowers along the path.”

Then, the man set out for the stream, along with the buckets. As they went up the hill, the cracked bucket took notice of the beautiful blooming flowers on the side of the path. The lovely sight of the flowers made the bucket feel a bit better, but it still felt ashamed.

“Did you notice that the flowers were only on your side of the path, but not on the other bucket’s side?” the man asked the bucket. “That’s because the water leaking from your crack has been watering them. These beautiful flowers exist because of you,” he declared. “What’s more, I took these flowers home and arranged them in a vase to decorate my room. Because you are just the way you are, I was able to have this beauty in my home.”

As the cracked bucket learned that day, sometimes those things that we think of as flaws are actually strengths, and they make each of us unique. Naturally, we all have strong points and weak points, but it is important to see them in the right way. Perfection is impossible, so do not belittle or criticize yourself for being who you are.

—   adapted by Barbara Cromarty

 

Cultural Note

八歲的小女孩吉莉安上課時總是動來動去、製造噪音，因而被校方認定有學習障礙。她的母親於是帶她去看心理醫生，醫生了解問題後，藉故帶著母親離開，並打開收音機後獨留吉莉安在診療室中。醫生和母親偷偷從窗戶觀察吉莉安，發現她隨著音樂翩翩起舞，優雅身段令人屏息。醫生對母親說：「妳的孩子沒有病，她只是有跳舞的天分，帶她去上舞蹈課吧！」原來大家認為的「學習障礙」其實是吉莉安的舞蹈天分，於是她開始接受舞蹈訓練，最後成為享譽全球的舞蹈家。這就是吉莉安‧林恩 (Gillian Lynne) — 知名音樂劇《貓》(Cats) 和《歌劇魅影》(The Phantom of the Opera) 的編舞家—的真實故事。

 

 

POST-READING ACTIVITIES

I. Reading for the Main Idea—Skimming

Skim the reading and choose the best answer to the question.

(   ) What is the main idea of the reading?
(A) Fetching water from a stream is a waste of time.
(B) The cracked bucket is not as useful as the perfect bucket.
(C) Sometimes a person’s flaws can actually be strengths.
(D) People should feel ashamed of their flaws.

 

II. Reading for Details— Scanning

Scan the reading and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

(   ) 1.What did the man use to fetch and deliver water?

(A) Two perfect buckets.

(B) Two cracked buckets.

(C) Only one cracked bucket.

(D) A perfect bucket and a cracked one.

(   ) 2. Why was the cracked bucket ashamed of itself?

(A) It didn’t work as hard as its owner.
(B) It was smaller than its partner.
(C) It failed to carry as much water as its partner.
(D) It had been thrown away by its owner.

(   ) 3. Why did the man ask the cracked bucket to look at the flowers along the path?

(A) He wanted to embarrass the bucket.
(B) He wanted the bucket to feel good about itself.
(C) He wanted to boast about his own achievements.
(D) He wanted the bucket to help him carry the flowers home.

(   ) 4. What did the man think of the crack in the bucket?

(A) He thought it was still useful in some ways.
(B) He was embarrassed by it.
(C) He was deeply bothered by it.
(D) He considered it very ugly.

(   ) 5. What can we learn from the reading?

(A) There is no need to get things repaired.
(B) We should recycle old things when they are broken.
(C) A perfect bucket is less valuable than a cracked one.
(D) Sometimes flaws and strengths are two sides of the same coin

(硬幣).

 

III. Topics for Discussion

1. What did the man do when the cracked bucket made a sincere apology to him?

2. If you were the man in the reading, what would you do with the cracked bucket?

 

[Ans.] I. C II. 1. D  2. C  3. B  4. A  5. D

 

 

VOCABULARY

I. Words for Production

1. countryside [`k^ntrI&saId] n. [U] land outside cities and towns　鄉村，農村

► Ted grew up in a farming family in the countryside.

泰德在鄉村的一個農家長大。

2. stream [strim] n. [C] a small narrow river　小河，小溪

► We fetched some water from the clear stream when we were hiking in the mountains.

在山裡健行時，我們從清澈的小溪中取來了一些水。

3. couple [`k^pL] n. [sing.] two or a small number of people or things　一對，幾個

► I went out with a couple of my friends last night, and the three of us had a wonderful time.

  我昨晚跟兩個朋友出去，我們三個都過了一個美好的夜晚。

4. accomplishment [1`kAmplISm1nt] n. [C] something difficult or impressive that is achieved with a lot of effort or hard work　成就　SYN achievement

► Of all the accomplishments in my life, being a father is the one that I am proudest of.

在人生所有的成就中，當爸爸是我最驕傲的。

accomplish [1`kAmplIS] vt. 完成，達到　SYN achieve

► Jeremy has been studying very hard to accomplish his goal of becoming a lawyer.

傑瑞米非常努力念書，想要達成當律師的目標。

5. deliver [dI`lIv2] vt. to bring something to a particular place or person　運送，傳遞

► The mailman is busy delivering letters to every household in the neighborhood.

郵差忙著在整個社區挨家挨戶地送信。

delivery [dI`lIv1rI] n. [U][C] 運送，遞送

► The online store offers free delivery for any order over NT$1,000.

在這家網路商店消費達一千元以上的訂單都有提供免費送貨。

6. partner [`pArtn2] n. [C] a person that does an activity with you　夥伴，搭檔

► Find yourself a partner and start practicing the dance with him or her.

幫你自己找一個搭檔，跟他(她)練習這支舞。

7. ashamed [1`Semd] adj. feeling guilty or embarrassed about someone or something　羞愧的，慚愧的

► Dean was deeply ashamed of himself for shouting at his mother last night.

對於昨晚對媽媽大吼，迪恩對自己感到非常羞愧。

shame [Sem] n. [sing.] 令人惋惜的事　SYN pity

► What a shame you couldn’t make it to the party. It was so much fun.

你無法來派對真是令人惋惜，派對超好玩的。

8. conscious [`kAnS1s] adj. noticing or realizing that something exists or is happening　意識到的，察覺到的　SYN aware　ANT unconscious

► Today, a lot of people have become more conscious of the importance of environmental protection.

現今，有許多人更加意識到環境保護的重要性。

9. misery [`mIz1rI] n. [U] great unhappiness or suffering　悲慘，痛苦

► Even after so many years, some of the earthquake survivors are still living in misery.

即使經過這麼多年，有些地震倖存者仍然活在痛苦之中。

miserable [`mIz1r1bL] adj. 不幸的，悲慘的

► The old man leads a miserable life. He lives alone without any family or friends.

那個老人過著悲慘的生活。他自己一個人住，沒有家人也沒有朋友。

10. load [lod] n. [C] the amount of something that a person, vehicle, etc., can carry　裝載量，負荷

► The design of the bag makes it possible to carry a heavy load.

這個包包的設計讓它能夠裝載重物。

load [lod] vt.; vi. 裝，裝載 　ANT unload

► After we loaded the moving truck, we made for our new house.

把物品運上搬運卡車後，我們就前往新家。

11. leak [lik] vi.; vt. to allow liquid or gas to come out through a hole or crack　漏，滲漏

► When it rains, our roof would leak and make the floor all wet.

下雨時我們的屋頂就會漏水，把地板整個弄濕。

12. sincere [sIn`sIr] adj. honest and true, not lying　誠摯的，真誠的　SYN genuine　ANT insincere

► Please accept my sincere thanks. I really appreciate all that you have done for me.

請接受我真誠的道謝。我很感激你為我所做的一切。

13. arouse [1`ra5z] vt. to cause someone to have a certain feeling or attitude　引起，激起

► The ringing of the bell aroused the baby’s interest, and the baby started to laugh.

鈴鐺的聲音引起了小嬰兒的興趣並笑了起來。

14. loyalty [`lOI1ltI] n. [U] the quality of being faithful　忠誠，忠心

► Dogs are known for their loyalty to their owners.

狗以牠們對主人的忠誠而廣為人知。

loyal [`lOI1l] adj. 忠誠的，忠實的　SYN true　ANT disloyal

► Penny is a loyal customer of the café. She goes there almost every day.

佩妮是那家咖啡廳的忠實顧客。她幾乎每天都去。

15. assure [1`S5r] vt. to tell someone that something is definitely true or will definitely happen, often in order to make that person less worried　向……保證

► The salesperson assured us of the product’s quality.

這位銷售員向我們保證產品的品質。

assurance [1`S5r1ns] n. [C] 保證

► With the doctor’s assurance, the man felt more confident about the treatment.

有了醫生的保證，男子對療程更有信心。

16. magnificent [m8G`nIf1sNt] adj. very good and impressive　值得讚揚的，極好的　SYN splendid

► The performance was so magnificent that the people in the audience couldn’t take their eyes off the performers.

那場表演真是非常棒，讓所有觀眾席的人都目不轉睛地盯著表演者。

17. path [p8T] n. [C] a way between one place and another that people can walk along　小路，小徑

► We walked down the path through the forest and finally reached a beautiful lake.

我們走入小徑，穿過森林，最後到了一片美麗的湖泊。

18. declare [dI`klEr] vt. to say what one thinks or feels firmly or announce something in a formal way　宣稱，宣告

► The man declared that he had nothing to do with the crime.

那個男人宣稱自己跟這起犯罪毫無關聯。

19. arrange [1`rendZ] vt. to put things in a particular order or position　布置，整理

► We arranged the chairs in rows before our guests arrived.

在客人抵達前，我們把椅子安排成列。

arrangement [1`rendZm1nt] n. [C] (usu. pl.) 安排，籌備

► Mark will take a trip to Africa next month, so he is busy making travel arrangements for it now.

馬克下個月要去非洲旅行，所以他現在為此忙於做旅行安排。

20. strength [strE9T] n. [C] a useful or advantageous quality or ability　優點，長處　ANT weakness

► Patience is Jerry’s greatest strength. It allows him to learn more and experience more.

有耐心是傑瑞最大的優點。這讓他學更多也體驗更多。

n. [U] the physical energy or power　力氣，力量　ANT weakness

► The child doesn’t have enough strength to move the heavy desk.

這小孩沒有足夠的力氣去移動那個很重的書桌。

strengthen [`strE9T1n] vt. 加強，鞏固　ANT weaken

► The difficulties in life only strengthened my relationship with my wife.

生命中的困境只會更鞏固我與妻子的關係。

21. criticize [`krIt1&saIz] vt.; vi. to say someone or something is bad or wrong　批評，批判　ANT praise

► The writer’s new book was criticized for its lack of creativity.

那位作家的新書被批評缺少創意。

criticism [`krIt1&sIz1m] n. [U][C] 批評，指責　ANT praise

► The new law has attracted public criticism. Many people think it ineffective and unnecessary.

新法條引起大眾的批評。許多人認為它無效又多餘。

 

II. Words for Recognition

1. bucket [`b^kIt] n. [C] 水桶，(有提把的) 桶子

2. pole [pol] n. [C] 竿，柱

3. inadequate [In`8d1kwIt] adj. 不能勝任的

4. twinkle [`twI9kL] n. [C] (usu. sing.) (眼睛) 閃亮

5. belittle [bI`lItL] vt. 輕視，貶低

 

 

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

1. go by　(of time) to pass　(時間) 過去，流逝

► Time seems to go by very quickly when I am busy.

當我很忙的時候，時間似乎快速流逝。

2. from the (bottom of one’s) heart　with great sincerity　打從 (某人的)心底，衷心地

► Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for saving my life.

我衷心地感謝你拯救我的性命。

3. set out　to start to go somewhere or begin a journey　出發，啟程

► The traveler only spent a day in the small town and then set out for another one the next day.

那位旅客只在小鎮停留了一天，隔天便出發到另一個鎮去了。

4. along with　together with someone or something else　連同，與……一起

► The bakery sells a variety of fresh bread, along with several kinds of drinks.

這間麵包店販售各式各樣的麵包，連同幾種飲品一起賣。

 

Word Smart

字首 “a-” 可加在某些名詞或動詞前構成形容詞，用來表示「動作的狀態」或「動作正在進行」。 flame → aflame　燃燒中的                     shame → ashamed　感到羞愧的 live → alive　活著的                                sleep → asleep　睡著的 part → apart　分開的                               wake → awake　醒著的

 

 

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GRAMMAR IN USE

分詞作形容詞用法：V-ing/Vpp + N

本句型介紹分詞當作形容詞的用法，現在分詞 (V­ing) 作形容詞時，有「主動」或「正在進行」之意；而過去分詞 (Vpp) 作形容詞則有「被動」或「已經完成」的意思。

 

Examples:

1. The ground is wet because of the melting snow.

V-ing

2. A man walked a long distance through the countryside to a running

V-ing

stream.

3. The cracked bucket felt ashamed and inadequate.

Vpp

4. English is one of the most spoken languages in the world.

Vpp

 

Let’s Try!

A. 根據圖片及提示字填入適當的形容詞。每個提示字限用一次。

fall                sleep                   cry                   break                  burn

 

 

 

1. a ______ girl               2. ______ glass              3. a ______ baby

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. ______ leaves             5. a ______ house

 

[Ans.] 1. crying 2. broken 3. sleeping 4. fallen 5. burning

 

B. 根據句型將下列中文句子的畫線部分翻譯成最適當的英文句子。

1. 警方終於找到了那輛被偷的車。
The police finally _________________________________________.

2. 這個聰明的小孩發明了一個會跳舞的機器人。
The smart kid ____________________________________________.

3. 請將用過的廁紙丟進垃圾桶裡。
Please ____________________________________ into the trash can.

4. 那名男子跳入池中拯救溺水的男孩。
The man jumped into the pool to _____________________________.

5. Ellen因不小心喝下受污染的水而生病。
Ellen got sick because she accidentally _________________________.

 

[Ans.] 1. found the stolen car 2. invented a dancing robot 3. throw (the) used toilet paper 4. save/rescue the drowning boy 5. drank the polluted water

 

2   with + O + OC (Adj/V-ing/Vpp)

此句型以with接受詞 (O) 和受詞補語 (OC) 來表示附帶的狀況，而受詞補語常為形容詞、現在分詞 (表主動或正在進行) 或過去分詞 (表被動或已經完成)。

 

Examples:

1. Daisy never talks with her mouth full of food.

Adj

2. The situation went on daily with the man carrying only one and a half

V-ing

buckets full of water home.

3. With the pole balanced on his shoulders, the man carried the heavy

Vpp

buckets home.

 

Let’s Try!

A. 根據句型及提示字完成下列句子。

1. With her hands            (wave) in the air, Cathy said goodbye to us.

2. We watched the movie in the theater with our cell phones            (turn) off.

3. With their cameras            (ready), the paparazzi waited for the actor to show up.

4. The sad girl ran away with tears            (roll) down her face.

5. Thomas lay under the tree with his face            (cover) with a book.

 

[Ans.] 1. waving 2. turned 3. ready 4. rolling 5. covered

 

B. Vicky今天第一次上芭蕾舞課。根據句型及提示字寫出完整的句子以完成段落。

Today, I had my first ballet class. Before the class began, I came into the dressing room alone ¹                                      

            (my parents/wait for me outside). Then, I put on my ballet outfit (全套服裝) and went into the classroom ²                    

                                 (a smile/spread across my face).

The classroom was bright ³                                  
                                    (some soft music/fill the air). During the class, our ballet teacher taught us some basic movements. For example, I learned to stand ⁴                                    
                                                           
                         (my arms/hold up straight/above my head). After the class, I went home ⁵                                   
                                                           
(my whole body/feel sore). However, I had so much fun in the ballet class, and I am looking forward to my next class!

 

[Ans.] 1. with my parents waiting for me outside 2. with a smile spreading across my face 3. with some soft music filling the air 4. with my arms held up straight above my head 5. with my whole body feeling sore

 

 

ENGLISH WORKSHOP

I. Find Out Other People’s Strengths

每個人都有優缺點，而學習去看別人的優點並適時提供讚美及鼓勵是很重要的。與同學兩人一組，試著想想彼此的優點，並將對方的優點填入下方的表格。

Name:

Strengths: 1. He/She is such a                                                                    person. 2. He/She is good at                                                                              . 3. He/She is very                                                                                  . 4. He/She always                                                                                  . 5. He/She                                                                                             .

 

II. Giving and Accepting Compliments

運用第一部分的表格及以下所列之讚美別人和接受讚美的用語，與該同學互相練習稱讚對方。

Giving Compliments

‧I really think you.... ‧I’d like to tell you that.... ‧I’d like to compliment you on.... ‧You certainly are/have.... ‧If you ask me, .... ‧What a(n)...you are!

Accepting Compliments

‧I appreciate the compliment. ‧I’m very flattered. ‧Thank you for the compliment. ‧That means a lot to me. ‧How nice/sweet/kind of you to say so!

 

 

CONVERSATION

Monica is envious of Bob’s outgoing personality, and Bob is trying to make her feel more confident about herself by giving her some compliments. (M = Monica, B = Bob)

M: You’re such an outgoing person, Bob. You have the quality to make a lot of friends.

B: Thanks. I’m flattered. I think you have many strong points, too.

M: Do you really think so?

B: Of course. You’re very sweet and easy­going.

M: But unlike you, I’m too shy. I often get nervous and embarrassed when I meet new people.

B: Don’t worry about it. All your friends know what a kind and friendly person you are.

M: Well, I still want to be like you, so people will like me immediately.

B: If you ask me, I think your shyness is actually your strength.

M: What do you mean?

B: Your shyness makes you more approachable. People feel comfortable around you and naturally want to make friends with you.

M: Oh, I’ve never thought of it that way.

B: What’s more, because you are quiet, it makes you a very good listener.

M: I’m really glad you think so. Now I feel more confident about myself.

B: Just be yourself. You deserve to be liked.

M: I appreciate what you said. That means a lot to me.

 

Tips for You

1. envious [`EnvI1s] adj. 羨慕的 2. outgoing [`a5t&GoI9] adj. 外向的 3. flatter [`fl8t2] vt. 使榮幸 4. easy-going [`izI`GoI9] adj. 隨和的

5. approachable [1`protS1bL] adj. 平易近人的 6. deserve [dI`z3v] vt. 值得，應得

 

 

LISTENING PRACTICE

下面五題，每題請聽錄音內容所播出的一段對話及一個相關問題，聽完後從A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出一個最適合的答案。

(   ) 1. (A) In the countryside.                 (B) In a stream.
(C) In the city center.                   (D) In the sky.

(   ) 2. (A) Assuring the man that she will support him.
(B) Arranging to meet the man.
(C) Appreciating the man’s friendship.
(D) Making the man feel ashamed of himself.

(   ) 3. (A) They are dancing partners.
(B) They are criticizing each other.
(C) They live in misery.
(D) They’ve won the competition.

(   ) 4. (A) Complimenting Dr. Yang on her speech.
(B) Arousing the woman’s curiosity about Dr. Yang’s speech.
(C) Pointing out Dr. Yang’s strengths.
(D) Criticizing Dr. Yang’s speech.

(   ) 5. (A) The man has strengthened their relationship.
(B) The man is not sincere.
(C) The man is a perfect partner.
(D) The man will always be loyal to her.

 

[Ans.] 1. A  2. C  3. A  4. D  5. B [Script] 1. M: I think this place is beautiful, and the air here is fresher than that in the city. W: I agree. There are fewer houses but more trees here. M: There’s even a stream over there. W: Let’s walk together along the path next to the stream. Q: Where are the man and the woman? 2. W: I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. M: Why? What did I do? W: You always stand by me when I feel miserable. M: Well, that’s what friends are for. Q: What is the woman doing? 3. M: I’m so nervous about the dance competition next week. W: Me, too, but I believe we’ll do well if we keep practicing our dance moves together. M: You’re right. So, are you free for dance practice tomorrow? W: Of course. Let’s meet in the dance studio at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Q: What is true about the man and the woman? 4. W: I wasn’t really satisfied with Dr. Yang’s speech. M: Me, neither. She didn’t speak loud enough, so no one could hear her very well. W: I guessed she was pretty nervous. M: Besides, she forgot her lines a few times during the speech. Q: What is the man doing? 5. M: I’m sorry I lied to you. I promise it won’t happen again. W: Well, I don’t believe you. You’ve said it too many times before. M: I’m so ashamed. Please give me another chance. W: Sorry, but I just can’t trust you anymore. Our relationship is finished. Q: What does the woman believe?

 

 

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I. Vocabulary

填入最符合句意的單字以完成下列句子。

_________ 1. Sherry’s kindness is her greatest s______h. She is loved and respected because of it.

_________ 2. The goods you have ordered will be d______red to your house in three days.

_________ 3. The s______m is very clear. You can see many fish swim in it.

_________ 4. My father quit smoking after he became c______s of the dangers of smoking.

_________ 5. Hazel is my most trusted business p______r. We have worked together for more than ten years.

 

[Ans.] 1. strength  2. delivered  3. stream  4. conscious  5. partner

 

II. Derivatives

根據提示字，填入適當的詞類變化以完成下列句子。

_________ 1. Winning the national championship was one of the player’s greatest ______ (accomplish).

_________ 2. What a ______ (ashamed) I missed the game yesterday. I heard that it was very exciting.

_________ 3. Mary and Jim have decided to get married this year and have started making ______ (arrange) for their wedding.

_________ 4. Due to a lack of food and clean water, the typhoon victims are now living in ______ (miserable).

_________ 5. The business owner’s bad decision drew strong ______ (criticize) from his employees.

 

[Ans.] 1. accomplishments  2. shame  3. arrangements  4. misery  5. criticism

 

III. Multiple Choice

根據句意選出語法最適當的答案。

(   ) 1. To comfort her ______ baby, the mother held him gently in her arms.
(A) cry              (B) cried            (C) crying          (D) cries

(   ) 2. Ryan has a dog, ______ was adopted from an animal shelter.
(A) who            (B) which          (C) that             (D) ×

(   ) 3. My mother was very proud ______ me when I won the national competition.
(A) of                (B) to                (C) at                 (D) into

(   ) 4. With the ticket ______ in his hand, Jason walked into the theater.
(A) hold            (B) holds           (C) held             (D) is holding

(   ) 5. Elsa is still mad at you. You had better apologize ______ her as soon as possible.
(A) at                (B) as                (C) about           (D) to

 

[Ans.] 1. C  2. B  3. A  4. C  5. D

 

IV. Cloze Test

選出最適當的答案以完成段落。

As a bucket, my job was to carry water. Unfortunately, I had a crack in my body. Therefore, no matter how hard my owner tried to fill me with water, the water always   1   from this crack. After failing time after time to carry my full load of water, I started to feel ashamed   2   myself.   3  , my owner never got upset by me. Instead, he tried to make me   4   better by showing me the pretty flowers that were along the path we took. He told me that the flowers existed   5   me. From that day on, I started to feel more confident about myself.

(   ) 1. (A) declared     (B) leaked         (C) arranged    (D) accomplished

(   ) 2. (A) to              (B) on              (C) of              (D) with

(   ) 3. (A) Therefore  (B) Moreover   (C) Besides      (D) However

(   ) 4. (A) feel            (B) felt              (C) feels           (D) to feeling

(   ) 5. (A) because     (B) because of   (C) such          (D) such as

 

[Ans.] 1. B  2. C  3. D  4. A  5. B

 

V. Guided Translation

根據中文填入最適當的單字以完成下列英文句子。每格限填一字。

1. 這名男子向他妻子保證他對她的忠誠。

The man __________ his wife of his __________ to her.

2. 市長昨天連同一些政府官員出席了那場重要會議。

The mayor attended the important meeting yesterday, __________ __________ some government officials.

3. 自從我和Jake大吵一架並不再和對方說話的那天起，已過了數個星期。

Many weeks have __________ __________ since the day when Jake and I had a big fight and stopped talking to each other.

 

[Ans.] 1. assured... loyalty 2. along with 3. gone by

 

VI. Translation

將下列英文/中文句子翻譯成最適當的中文/英文句子。

1. The tour group is going to set out at 8 a.m.

________________________________________________________

2. 我打從心底祝你好運。

________________________________________________________

 

[Ans.] 1. 這旅行團將在早上八點出發。 2. From the (bottom of my) heart, I wish you (good) luck.