學測考點
show that…
「顯示…」,常見主詞 research / studies / experiments
- studies also show that interpretations of smiling
- studies show that the thrill
- research shows that modest amounts of exercise
- research shows that men and women
- recent studies show that people spend
shows
「顯示、表示」(which shows a person is under a ruler)
學測原句
- 110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段The concept of a travel document, which shows a person is under a ruler’s protection while in a foreign land, has probably existed since rulers and states were first invented.旅行文件的概念,是用來證明一個人身在外國時受統治者保護,這個概念可能從統治者和國家出現之初就存在了。
- travel document:「旅行文件」
- foreign land:「外國土地」
- has probably existed since…:現在完成式 + since
- 115 學測|篇章結構|第 2 段Recent studies also show that interpretations of smiling may vary from culture to culture.近期研究也顯示,對微笑的解讀可能因文化而異。
- interpretation:「解讀」
- vary from culture to culture:「因文化而異」,同樣的句型還有 from person to person「因人而異」
- 114 學測|閱讀測驗(題目) 第 1 篇Which of the following pictures shows Knight’s proposed traffic signal?下列哪張圖顯示 Knight 提出的交通號誌?
- 試題固定問法:選出符合文章描述的圖;picture「圖片」
- proposed:「提出的」
- traffic signal:「交通號誌」
- 113 學測|閱讀測驗(題目) 第 1 篇Which of the following pictures shows de Mestral’s invention?下列哪張圖顯示 de Mestral 的發明?
- 試題固定問法:選出符合文章描述的圖;picture「圖片」
- 112 學測|篇章結構|第 5 段Some studies even show that people may all be synesthetic to some degree.有些研究甚至顯示,人們可能都在某種程度上具有共感覺。
- may all be…:「可能都是…」
- to some degree:「在某種程度上」
- 111 學測|綜合測驗 第 1 篇|第 2 段Each of these towns shows unique features of its own.這些鎮各有自己獨特的特色。
- each of + 複數名詞:後面動詞用單數(each…shows)
- unique:「獨特的」
- of its own:「自己的」
- 110 學測|文意選填|第 1 段Research shows that modest amounts of exercise—even just 15 minutes a day—helps ease depression, enhance self-image, relieve stress, and much more.研究顯示,適量的運動,即使每天只有 15 分鐘,也有助於減輕憂鬱、提升自我形象、紓解壓力,還有更多好處。
- ease:這裡是動詞,「減輕」
- enhance:「提升」
- relieve stress:「紓解壓力」
- and much more:「還有更多」;主詞 amounts 是複數,原文 helps 應為 help
- 109 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇|第 1 段Now research shows that plants have a somewhat similar problem.現在研究顯示,植物也有某種類似的問題。
- 108 學測|詞彙題看這一題 ›It can be used to show, for example, disagreement or lack of interest.例如,它可以用來表示不同意或缺乏興趣。
- 這句和上一句是同一題,空格在上一句(答案 expressive);沉默可以表達不同意或沒興趣,所以說它有表達力
- for example 插在句中
- lack of interest:「缺乏興趣」
- 107 學測|詞彙題看這一題 ›Research shows that men and women usually think differently.研究顯示男性與女性的想法通常不同。
- 這句和下一句是同一題,空格在下一句(答案 beliefs)
- research shows that…:「研究顯示…」,research 不加 s
- 106 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 4 段It shows his extraordinary career from the battlefields, farmland, and coastal villages of America, to the North Sea fishing village of Cullercoats, the rocky coast of Maine, the Adirondacks, and the Caribbean.展覽呈現他不凡的生涯,從美國的戰場、農田和海岸村莊,到北海的漁村 Cullercoats、緬因州的岩岸、阿第倫達克山區與加勒比海。
- extraordinary:「不凡的」
- from A to B, C, D, and E:列舉地點,不用背地名
- 105 學測|閱讀測驗(選項) 第 3 篇To show how structural damages of school can affect the quality of education.為了顯示學校的結構損壞如何影響教育品質。
- structural:「結構上的」
- 104 學測|文意選填|第 3 段Thus, in protest, they started wearing paperclips to show their solidarity.因此,為了抗議,他們開始戴迴紋針來表示團結。
- in protest:「作為抗議」
- solidarity:「團結一致」
- show:「表示」
- 115 學測|閱讀測驗(題目) 第 1 篇Which of the following shows the correct route of the Endurance after leaving South Georgia?下列哪一項顯示 Endurance 號離開 South Georgia 後的正確航線?
- correct route:「正確的航線」
- 115 學測|篇章結構|第 1 段Most people believe that smiling is an expression of good feelings, a simple way to show happiness and friendliness.多數人認為微笑是好心情的表現,是表達快樂與友善的簡單方式。
- expression:「表現」,express「表達」的名詞
- , a simple way to…:同位語,解釋前面的 an expression of good feelings
- 115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 3 段Map makers in Arabia also drew maps with south on top since the earliest Muslims lived north of Mecca, and a south-oriented map would show the followers looking up toward their holy city.阿拉伯的製圖者也以南方為上,因為最早的穆斯林住在麥加以北,以南方為上的地圖會讓信徒看起來像是仰望著他們的聖城。
- map maker:「製圖者」;since 在這裡是「因為」
- follower:「信徒」,follow「追隨」+ -er
- with south on top:「以南方為上」
- 背景:麥加(Mecca)位於今沙烏地阿拉伯,是伊斯蘭教最神聖的城市,穆斯林祈禱時面向麥加。
- 114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇|第 2 段In addition, studies show that the thrill and excitement linked with scary films can be therapeutic: It allows viewers to release bottled-up emotions and experience a sense of relief after the movie is over.此外,研究顯示,恐怖片帶來的刺激與興奮可能具有療癒效果:讓觀眾釋放壓抑的情緒,並在電影結束後感到如釋重負。
- linked with…:「與…相關的」
- thrill:「刺激感」
- therapeutic:「有療效的」,therapy 是「治療」
- bottled-up:「悶在心裡的」,像情緒被塞進瓶子裡
- a sense of relief:「如釋重負的感覺」,relief 是「鬆一口氣」
- 113 學測|混合題(選項)They show behavior governed by a unique system of communication.牠們表現出受獨特溝通系統支配的行為。
- governed by…:過去分詞,修飾 behavior,「受…支配的」
- govern:「支配、管理」
- 113 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 4 段100% Fish takes the initiative to show seafood companies the importance of collaboration, and facilitate valuable connections between fishing companies and other participants of the project, including academia, start-ups, and research and development teams.「100% Fish」主動讓海產公司看見合作的重要,並促成漁業公司與計畫其他參與者之間的寶貴連結,這些參與者包括學術界、新創公司與研發團隊。
- take the initiative to V:「主動…」
- collaboration:「合作」,col-(一起)+ labor(工作)
- facilitate:「促進」,讓事情變容易
- start-up:「新創公司」
- research and development:「研發」
- 112 學測|詞彙題看這一題 ›Studies show that the supposedly unbiased media are in fact often deeply influenced by political ideology.研究顯示,號稱公正的媒體其實常深受政治意識形態影響。
- unbiased:「不偏頗的」,bias 是「偏見」
- influenced by…:「受…影響」
- 112 學測|篇章結構|第 3 段The most compelling support, however, comes from brain scans, which show that color processing areas in the brain light up when these people listen to certain words.不過,最有說服力的證據來自腦部掃描,掃描顯示這些人聽到特定字詞時,大腦處理顏色的區域會亮起來。
- compelling:「有說服力的」
- support:這裡是名詞,「證據 / 支持」
- brain scan:「腦部掃描」
- light up:「亮起來」
- color processing areas:「處理顏色的區域」
- 112 學測|混合題(題目)From (A) to (H) in the above chatroom discussions, which ones show that GreenBurger can be a choice for the chatroom participants themselves only under certain circumstances?從上面聊天室討論的 (A) 到 (H) 中,哪些顯示 GreenBurger 只在某些情況下,才會是聊天室參與者自己的選擇?
- 多選題
- under certain circumstances:「在某些情況下」
- 111 學測|閱讀測驗(選項) 第 1 篇To show the similarities between the behavior of a Maasai warrior and that of a male deer.為了顯示馬賽戰士和雄鹿在行為上的相似之處。
- that of…:用來避免重複 behavior,指「…的行為」
- 111 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇|第 2 段Recent studies show that humans and zebrafish have the same major organs and share 70 percent of the genes.最近的研究顯示,人類和斑馬魚有相同的主要器官,並共有 70% 的基因。
- major organs:「主要器官」
- share 70 percent of the genes:「共有 70% 的基因」
- 111 學測|詞彙題看這一題 ›The temple celebrated Mazu Festival by hosting ten days of lion dances, Taiwanese operas, and traditional hand puppet shows.這間廟以舉辦為期十天的舞獅、歌仔戲和傳統布袋戲來慶祝媽祖節。
- host:這裡是動詞,「舉辦」,by hosting ten days of…=「藉由舉辦為期十天的…」
- Mazu:「媽祖」,台灣民間信仰中保佑航海平安的女神
- lion dance:「舞獅」
- Taiwanese opera:「歌仔戲」
- 109 學測|文意選填|第 1 段Some cultures are found to show preference for dimples on one's cheeks, as the feature is claimed to be a sign of attractiveness.研究發現,有些文化偏好臉頰上有酒窩,因為這個特徵被說成是吸引力的象徵。
- be found to V:「被發現…」
- preference for…:「偏好…」
- be claimed to be…:「被宣稱是…」
- 105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇|第 1 段Though lacking scientific evidence, this belief is widely seen in books, magazines, and television shows.雖然缺乏科學證據,這種信念在書籍、雜誌和電視節目中卻隨處可見。
- though lacking…:省略 it is
- lack:「缺乏」
- widely seen:「廣泛可見」
- 104 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇|第 3 段Recent studies show that people spend an average of 64 hours a week sitting, whether or not they exercise 150 minutes a week as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO).近期研究顯示,不論是否達到世界衛生組織建議的每週運動 150 分鐘,人們平均每週坐 64 小時。
- spend…sitting:「花…時間坐著」
- whether or not…:「無論是否…」
- recommend:「建議」
- World Health Organization:「世界衛生組織」,縮寫 WHO
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