1學測真題原句4 句
115 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 2 段
In the Old Testament, reference is made to spiral staircases in the Temple of Solomon, suggesting that they were already in use by around 1,000 BC.
《舊約聖經》提到所羅門聖殿裡有螺旋梯，顯示大約西元前 1000 年就已經在使用了。
- reference is made to…：「提到…」，等於 … is mentioned
- , suggesting that…：「這顯示…」
- BC：「西元前」
- 背景：《舊約聖經》（the Old Testament）是基督教聖經的前半部；所羅門聖殿是古代以色列國王所羅門在耶路撒冷建的聖殿。
105 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 1 段
After learning of an invention contest held by her school that year, Jeanie resolved to enter the contest by creating a stool that would be a permanent fixture in the bathroom, and yet could be kept out of the way when not in use.
得知學校那年舉辦發明比賽後，Jeanie 決心參賽，發明一張永久固定在浴室、但不用時又能收起來不擋路的凳子。
- learn of…：「得知…」
- invention contest：「發明比賽」
- resolve to V：「決心…」
- permanent fixture：「固定裝置」
- out of the way：「不擋路」
105 學測｜閱讀測驗 第 2 篇｜第 2 段
When not in use, the hinges allowed the two pieces of wood to fold back up tightly against the cabinet, where they were held in place by magnets.
不使用時，鉸鏈讓兩片木頭可以緊緊折回靠著櫃子，並由磁鐵固定在原位。
- when not in use：省略 they are
- allow A to V：「讓 A 能夠…」
- fold back up：「折回收起」
- held in place：「固定在原位」
104 學測｜文意選填｜第 2 段
However, Vaaler's clips were not the same as the paperclips currently in use.
然而，Vaaler 的夾子與現在使用的迴紋針並不相同。
- be not the same as…：「與…不同」
- currently in use：「目前使用中」