1學測真題原句19 句
115 學測｜綜合測驗 第 2 篇｜第 1 段
But the culinary art of dim sum had yet to develop, for it was considered inappropriate to pair tea with food.
但點心這門烹飪藝術當時還沒發展出來，因為人們認為喝茶配食物並不恰當。
- have yet to V：「還沒有…」，yet 是「還」
- had yet to develop：「那時還沒發展出來」
- culinary：「烹飪的」；for 在這裡是連接詞「因為」
- it was considered inappropriate to V：「被認為不適合…」
- pair A with B：「把 A 和 B 配成一對」
114 學測｜文意選填｜第 2 段
This particular bell, ringing in F sharp, is considered one of the most harmonically beautiful in Europe.
這口鐘發出升 F 音，被認為是歐洲和聲最優美的鐘之一。
- ring in F sharp：「發出升 F 音」，sharp 是音樂的「升記號」
- harmonically：「和聲上地」，harmony 是「和諧」
113 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 1 篇｜第 4 段
As most fashion critics considered it ugly and cheap-looking, the use of Velcro was limited to athletic equipment.
由於大多數時尚評論家覺得它又醜又廉價，Velcro 只用在運動用品上。
- consider + 受詞 + 形容詞：「認為…是…」
- be limited to…：「侷限於…」
- athletic equipment：「運動器材」
112 學測｜綜合測驗 第 2 篇｜第 2 段
Such a syndrome is considered the top health risk for the astronauts, and scientists are still trying to figure out how it may be prevented.
這種症候群被視為太空人最大的健康風險，科學家仍在設法找出如何預防。
- top：這裡是形容詞，「最高的」
- figure out：「想出」，figure 有「數字」的意思，可聯想成把數字算出來，out 是「出來」，算出答案就是「想出」
- how it may be prevented：間接問句，語序是主詞 + 動詞
112 學測｜文意選填｜第 1 段
To sustain this amount of fluid in our bodies, plain water is considered our best choice, for it contains no sugar and no calories.
為了維持體內這麼多的液體，白開水被認為是最佳選擇，因為它不含糖也不含熱量。
- plain water：「白開水」，plain 是「單純的」
- for：這裡是連接詞，「因為」
112 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 1 篇｜第 3 段
Often considered as representing the circle of life, hoops featured prominently in the ritual dances of Native Americans.
圈圈常被視為代表生命的循環，在美洲原住民的儀式舞蹈中很顯眼。
- often considered as…：過去分詞構句，「常被視為…」
- represent：「代表」
- the circle of life：「生命的循環」
- feature prominently：「占有顯著地位」
- Native Americans：「美洲原住民」
111 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 1 段
Since its introduction in the early 20th century, the headgear has saved countless lives and is considered the number one safety tool for construction workers.
自 20 世紀初問世以來，這種頭部防護具已拯救無數生命，被視為建築工人的頭號安全工具。
- introduction：這裡是「問世、引進」
- headgear：「頭部穿戴物」
- the number one：「第一名的」
- construction worker：「建築工人」
110 學測｜文意選填｜第 2 段
The "no pain, no gain" view of exercise is now considered old-fashioned.
「沒有痛苦，就沒有收穫」的運動觀念，現在被認為過時了。
- no pain, no gain：「沒有痛苦，就沒有收穫」，健身常用語，意思是要練到痛才有效
- be considered old-fashioned：「被認為過時」
110 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 1 篇｜第 1 段
The plant was considered sacred by the ancient Aztecs, and modern-day Mexicans eat it, drink it, and even use it in medicines and shampoos.
古阿茲提克人視這種植物為神聖，現代墨西哥人吃它、喝它，甚至把它用在藥品和洗髮精裡。
- Aztecs：「阿茲提克人」
- medicine：「藥品」
110 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 2 段
On the whole, documents were not required for travel to seaports, which were considered open trading points, but documents were required to travel inland from seaports.
整體而言，前往海港不需要文件，海港被視為開放的貿易據點，但從海港往內陸旅行就需要文件。
- on the whole：「整體而言」
- trading point：「貿易據點」
- inland：「往內陸」
- were considered…：「被視為…」
106 學測｜文意選填｜第 1 段
Onions were considered to be symbols of eternal life.
洋蔥被視為永生的象徵。
- be considered to be…：「被視為…」
106 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 3 段
At first, Capoeira was considered illegal in Brazil.
起初，Capoeira 在巴西被視為非法。
- at first：「起初」
105 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 1 篇｜第 1 段
Type-A people are generally considered sensitive perfectionists and good team players, but over-anxious.
A 型的人通常被認為是敏感的完美主義者和好的團隊成員，但過度焦慮。
- team player：「善於團隊合作的人」
- over-anxious：「過度焦慮的」，over- 是「過度」
105 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 1 篇｜第 3 段
One former prime minister considered it important enough to reveal in his official profile that he was a type A, while his opposition rival was type B.
一位前首相認為這很重要，甚至在官方簡歷中透露自己是 A 型，而他的反對黨對手是 B 型。
- prime minister：「首相」
- official profile：「官方簡歷」
- important enough to V：「重要到足以…」，enough 放在形容詞後
- opposition rival：「反對黨對手」
105 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 1 篇｜第 4 段
The blood-type craze, considered simply harmless fun by some Japanese, may manifest itself as prejudice and discrimination.
血型狂熱被一些日本人視為單純無害的樂趣，卻可能表現為偏見與歧視。
- considered…by some：過去分詞片語，修飾 craze
- manifest itself as…：「表現為…」
104 學測｜綜合測驗 第 2 篇｜第 1 段
Much like the dove and robin, the bluebird is considered a very lucky sign in most cultures, particularly when seen in the spring.
和鴿子與知更鳥很像，藍鳥在大多數文化中被視為非常幸運的徵兆，尤其是在春天看到時。
- much like…：「很像…」
- robin：「知更鳥」
104 學測｜綜合測驗 第 2 篇｜第 1 段
In places like India, the peacock is considered lucky because the great many "eyes" on its feathers are said to alert it to approaching evil.
在印度這樣的地方，孔雀被視為幸運，因為牠羽毛上許多「眼睛」據說會提醒牠有邪惡靠近。
- the great many：「很多」
- be said to V：「據說…」
- alert someone to…：「提醒某人注意…」
- approaching：「接近中的」
104 學測｜綜合測驗 第 2 篇｜第 1 段
The feathers of peacocks are considered the most unlucky part of the bird because the eye-shaped markings on them are associated with "evil eyes."
孔雀的羽毛被認為是這種鳥最不吉利的部分，因為羽毛上眼睛形狀的斑紋會讓人聯想到「邪眼」。
- unlucky：「不吉利的」
- marking：「斑紋」
- be associated with…：「與…有關聯」，這裡是「讓人聯想到」
- evil eye：「邪眼」，傳說中能帶來厄運的眼神
106 學測｜閱讀測驗（選項） 第 3 篇
He is considered the greatest illustrator in the history of American art.
他被認為是美國藝術史上最偉大的插畫家。
- the greatest…：最高級
- in the history of…：「在…的歷史上」