B1U2 課文

diverse

[daɪ`vɝs]

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adj. different and varied　多樣化的
‧ This magazine covers a diverse range of topics, from travel

and sports to science and technology.

diversity

[daɪ`vɝsətɪ]

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n. [U] 多樣化

cultural diversity
‧ The president of the university invited the foreign students

to share their life stories to encourage cultural diversity.

demonstration

[ˏdɛmən`streʃən]

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n. [C] an event or occasion in which a large group of people

gather together to protest against or support someone or

something　示威，遊行

hold/stage a demonstration
‧ The locals held a demonstration against the opening of a new

factory in their neighborhood.

exchange

[ɪks`tʃendʒ]

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vt. to give someone something and receive something else in

return　交換，交流
‧ Nancy and Chris exchanged their phone numbers and

arranged to have lunch together.

exchange

[ɪks`tʃendʒ]

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n. [U] 交換，交流

in exchange for something
‧ Kathy worked in the school restaurant in exchange for free

meals.

political

[pə`lɪtɪkḷ]

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adj. relating to a country’s government or public affairs

政治的，政治上的

a political party
‧ Joshua and Sue are members of different political parties but

remain very good friends.

politics

[`pɑləˏtɪks]

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n. [U] 政治，政治學

go into politics
‧ Susan’s strong desire to serve the public made her decide to

go into politics.

politician

[ˏpɑlə`tɪʃən]

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n. [C] 政治人物，從政者
‧ The politicians failed to keep their promise of building a new

library in town.

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issue

[`ɪʃᴜ]

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n. [C] an important topic or problem that is talked about in public

議題，問題

deal with an issue
‧ Oliver works hard to find ways to deal with the issue of poor working

conditions.

respect

[rɪ`spɛkt]

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vt. to act in a careful way so as not to do anything against one’s rights,

wishes, or feelings　尊重，尊敬

respect someone for (doing) something
‧ Although it is clear that Lisa’s plan to sell the product is not going

to work, I respect her for sharing her ideas with me.

respect

[rɪ`spɛkt]

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n. [U] 尊敬

have/show respect for someone
‧ Arthur sees Michelle as his best friend. He not only enjoys her

company but has great respect for her.

rank

[ræŋk]

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vt. to put someone or something in order of success, importance, etc.

把…評等，把…分級

rank . . . as . . .
‧ Wendy was ranked as one of the best employees in the company for

making a large number of sales last year.

rank

[ræŋk]

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n. [C] 等級，地位

rise/be promoted to a higher rank
‧ Gina hopes that she will be able to rise to a higher rank in the

company, so she works very hard.

Georgia [`dʒɔrdʒə] n. a country in southeastern Europe　喬治亞

Georgian [`dʒɔrdʒən] adj.喬治亞的

Georgian [`dʒɔrdʒən] n. [C]喬治亞人；[U] 喬治亞語

scenery [`sinərɪ] n. [U] the natural features of an area, such as mountains, lakes　風景，

景色

scene [sin] n. [C]場景

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Paragraph 1

Let me introduce you to a place I love—Taiwan! When I lived in Georgia, I noticed Taiwan is listed among the top ten countries in the world to visit. After seven years of living in Taiwan, I totally agree with that. I am in love with its natural scenery, delicious foods, free society, and good quality of life.

Taroko Gorge [tə`roko gɔrdʒ] n. a deep, narrow valley that is located in Hualien,
Taiwan　太魯閣

gorge [gɔrdʒ] n. [C]峽，峽谷

Liwu River [`liwu `rɪvɚ] n. a river that is located in Hualien, Taiwan which formed
Taroko Gorge　立霧溪

marble [`mɑrbḷ] n. [U] a type of hard, smooth stone that is used for making buildings or
statues　大理石

cliff [klɪf] n. [C]a large area of rock with a steep side, often on a coast　峭壁，懸崖

Donggang [`doŋgɑŋ] n. a town in Pingtung, Taiwan, famous for having one of Taiwan’s
largest fishing harbors　東港鎮

tuna [`tunə] n. [U] the flesh of a large sea fish that is eaten as food　鮪魚肉

oyster omelet [`ɔɪstɚ `ɑmlɪt] n. [C]a famous Taiwanese snack that is made with eggs,
starch, and small oysters　蚵仔煎

oyster [`ɔɪstɚ] n. [C]牡蠣，蠔

omelet [`ɑmlɪt] n. [C]煎蛋捲，煎蛋餅

National Health Insurance [`næʃənḷ hɛlθ ɪn`ʃᴜrəns] n. [U](abbr. NHI) a healthcare
system which promises equal access to healthcare services for all citizens

全民健康保險

insurance [ɪn`ʃᴜrəns] n. [U] 保險

in factused to say something is really true, especially one that is surprising or different

from what people think　事實上，實際上
‧ Taiwanese locals often think this foreign student can’t speak Mandarin well, but in

fact, he has won first prize in a Mandarin speaking contest.

look forward to somethingto expect something to happen and to be excited and

happy about it　期待…
‧ My family and I are going camping this weekend, and we are really looking forward

to it.

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What is the topic of the article?

With its mild flavor and soft texture, tuna makes a wonderful

treat. If you really like seafood, then come to Donggang and give

the tuna a try!

Nothing beats thetaste of fresh tuna in Donggang

I haven’t tried the tuna there before, but I have

heard many people talk about its fresh taste.

S +

feel

see

hear

watch

notice

listen to

+ O +

V

V-ing

p.p.

What is it?

本課句型為「感官動詞」(sense verb)。日常生活中，我們用感官去感受身旁的一切。常見的感

官動詞包含 feel (感覺到)、see (看到)、hear (聽到)、watch (專注看)、notice (注意到)、listen

to (仔細聽) 等等，可用於具體描述主詞透過自身感官所得到的經驗、感受或體悟。

Examples

1

I

heard

the Liwu River

flowing.

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Iwatched

the sunset

painting

the ocean surface orange.

3

Ilistened to

others

exchange ideas.

S

V

O

OC

Sentence Structure

mild 淡的　texture 口感

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How to use it

「感官動詞」後常接「受詞」(O)。受詞後方可接「受詞補語」(OC) 以補充說明受詞，讓受詞的

資訊更完整。在不同的語意裡，受詞補語可以是原形動詞 (V)、現在分詞 (V-ing)，或過去分詞

(p.p.)。

1原形動詞 (V)：表示主詞體驗、感受某個動作的「完整」過程。

→ I watched the boy eat three rice dumplings without taking a break.

2現在分詞 (V-ing)：表示主詞體驗、感受某個「正在進行」的動作。

→ I saw a cat jumping out of the box and running into the living room.

3過去分詞 (p.p.)：表示被動，受詞為該動作的接受者。

→ I noticed a young man chased down the street by two police officers yesterday.

Exercise

In addition to his blog, Anton also keeps a journal in order to write more about his

experiences in Taiwan. The following sentences are from his journal. Rewrite these

sentences with the given words and the sentence structure of this unit. The first one

has been done for you.

1. The square was filled with people who were watching the Dragon and Lion Dance. (I

notice. . . )

I noticed the square filled with people who were watching the Dragon and Lion Dance.

2. The kids were laughing cheerfully because they just got red envelopes from their parents.

(I hear . . . )

3. The firecrackers were set off last night to celebrate Lunar New Year. (I see . . . )

4. The sky lanterns flew up into the sky. (I watch . . . )

firecracker 鞭炮

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