Sunscreen

5

10

15

20

Enjoy English4040

W

hether it’s playing

in the park, hiking

up a mountain, or lying on the beach,

people love to spend time outside. Before we

head out, we should use some form of sun protection

1.

One popular form is sunscreen, which is usually applied directly

to

2 the skin to protect it from the sun’s harmful

3 rays.

There are two main types of sunscreen. The first one is physical▼

sunscreen, which is also called mineral sunscreen. It creates a physical

barrier▼ between the skin and the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Physical

sunscreen scatters

4 and reflects▼ UV rays away from the skin. This type of

sunscreen is ideal for

5 people with sensitive skin because it sits on top of the

skin without being absorbed▼. However, for the same reason, it can easily be

rubbed off

6 and needs frequent reapplication▼.

The other choice is chemical sunscreen, or organic sunscreen. Unlike

physical sunscreen, chemical sunscreen absorbs UV rays and turns

them into heat

7. This heat is then released

8 from the skin. However,

chemical sunscreen needs to be absorbed by the skin to be

protective

1, so it takes around 20 minutes to become

effective.

2024.09.19

Unit 9

專題特寫
Features

MP3

講解 14
朗讀 38

․標題的 sunscreen [ `sVn:skrin ] 指「防曬乳」。

․第 8 行的 physical sunscreen 表「物理性防曬」，另一個名稱為 mineral
[ `mInJrJl ] sunscreen，意指「礦物防曬」，其中的「礦物」是指此種防

曬所含的氧化鋅和二氧化鈦兩種天然礦物質。mineral 表「礦物的」。

․第 10 行的 ultraviolet [ :VltrJ`vZIJlIt ] rays 指「紫外線」，為一種電磁

波。陽光為地球上紫外線的主要來源。

․第 15 行的 chemical sunscreen 為「化學性防曬」，也因其成分包含有

機化合物而被稱為 organic [ Or`gAnIk ] sunscreen（有機防曬）。此處
organic 表「（化學成分上）有機的」。

著作權所有　侵害必究 Ⓒ常春藤解析英語股份有限公司 (20 24) All rights reserved.

系統思考與
解決問題

SUNSCREEN

41

答案請見第 63 頁　　中文翻譯請見第 63 頁

★為全民英檢初級必背單字

★ 1. protection [ prJ`tEkSJn ] n.保護

protective [ prJ`tEktIv ] a.有保護力的，保護性的

The government is planning to pass a law
for the protection of the environment.

政府正計劃通過一項保護環境的法案。

The students wore protective gloves when
handling chemicals.

學生們處理化學物質時戴著防護手套。

★ 2. be applied to...　　被塗抹在⋯⋯

For best results, the cream should be
applied to the face every day.

要達到最佳效果，乳霜應每天塗抹於臉上。

3. harmful [ `harmfJl ] a.有害的

harm [ harm ] vt.傷害

I know staying up late is harmful to my
health, so I always go to bed early.

我知道熬夜對健康有害，所以我總是早睡。

The father harmed his son by accident
when they were playing at the park.

當他們在公園玩耍時，這位爸爸不小心弄傷他的兒子。

4. scatter [ `skAtK ] vt.使分散

The wind scattered the leaves all over the
yard.

風把葉子吹散，整個院子到處都是。

5. be ideal for...　　對⋯⋯極為適合

The big house is ideal for a family of five.

這間大房子非常適合一家五口入住。

★ 6. be rubbed off　　被磨掉

The paint on the door was rubbed off after
years of use.

使用多年後，門上的油漆被磨掉了。

★ 7. heat [ hit ] n.熱（氣）

The heat in this room is making me sleepy.

房間裡的熱氣讓我想睡。

8. release [ rI`lis ] vt.釋放

The hot cup of coffee released steam into
the air.

這杯熱咖啡向空氣釋放水蒸氣。

*steam [ stim ] n.水蒸氣

介紹spend、take 表「花費」的用法

英文中，可用動詞 spend 與 take 表示「花費」，但兩者用

法有所不同，說明如下：

1. spend（三態為 spend, spent, spent）須以「人」作主

詞，之後可接表「時間」或「金錢」的名詞（如本文第

一段第一句的用法），句型如下：

人 + spend + 時間∕金錢　　

某人花費⋯⋯（時間／金錢）

Laura can only spend NT$200 a day.

蘿拉一天只能花新臺幣兩百元。

人 + spend + 時間∕金錢 + V-ing / on sth

某人花費⋯⋯（時間／金錢）（做⋯⋯／在⋯⋯上）

Gary spent a whole year on his new book.

蓋瑞花了整整一年的時間在他的新書上。

Ed spent NT$30,000 buying a set of novels.

艾德花了新臺幣三萬元買一套小說。

2. 使用 take 時，可用虛詞 it 作主詞，與表「時間」的名詞

並用（如本文最後一段最後一句的用法），句型如下：

It takes + 時間 + to V　　從事⋯⋯需要若干時間

It takes around 10 minutes to download the
video game.

下載這款電玩需要大約十分鐘。

請依句意在空格內填入適當的字詞

❶這間教堂在寒冷的冬天為無家可歸的人提供保護。
The church offers ______________ to homeless
individuals during cold winters.

❷蠟燭的熱氣輕柔地溫暖了房間。
The _____ of the candle gently warmed the room.

❸這款背包非常適合健行和露營旅行。
This backpack ______________ hiking and
camping trips.

►physical [ `fIzIkL ] a.物理的

►barrier [ `bArIr ] n.障礙物

►reflect [ rI`flEkt ] vt.反射

►absorb [ Jb`sOrb ] vt.吸收

►reapplication [ rI"AplJ`keSJn ] n.補擦，再次塗抹

著作權所有　侵害必究 Ⓒ常春藤解析英語股份有限公司 (20 24) All rights reserved.

The government is planning to pass a law
for the protection of the environment.

43

答案請見第 63 頁　　中文翻譯請見第 63 頁

❶ From (A) to (E) below, choose the statements

about sunscreen that are true according to
the two-day article.
(A) Physical sunscreen is also known as organic

sunscreen.

(B) People with sensitive skin should use

physical sunscreen.

(C) It’s best to wait for chemical sunscreen to

take effect before going out.

(D) There is a lot of evidence that shows

sunscreen is harmful.

(E) Sunscreen is not useful in preventing skin

cancer.

❷ What is the “concern” for sunscreen
mentioned in the first paragraph of the Day 2
article?

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

混 合 題

►hormone [ `hOrmon ] n.荷爾蒙

►exposure [ Ik`spojK ] n.暴露

★為全民英檢初級必背單字

★ 1. claim [ klem ] n. & vt.宣稱，聲稱

The scientist’s claim of discovering a new
planet excited everyone.

科學家發現一顆新行星的宣稱，讓所有人都興奮不已。

The reports claimed that many people died
because of the accident.

報導聲稱這起事故造成多人死亡。

*scientist [ `sZIJntIst ] n.科學家

★ 2. production [ prJ`dVkSJn ] n.生成，生產

This picture explains the production of red
blood cells.

這張圖解釋紅血球的生成。

★ 3. be fed to...　　被餵給⋯⋯

Milk is fed to the baby every eight hours.

每八個小時就會餵奶給嬰兒喝。

★ 4. measure [ `mEjK ] n.手段，方法

Regular exercise is a simple measure for
maintaining good health.

規律運動是保持健康的簡單方法。

5. theory [ `HiJrI ] n.理論

There are several theories about how the
universe formed.

有幾個理論是關於宇宙是如何形成的。

6. tend to V　　往往會⋯⋯

I tend to get a good night’s sleep after a
long day at work.

經過一整天的工作後，我往往會睡個好覺。

7. risk [ rIsk ] n.風險

Those who smoke have a much higher risk
of getting cancer.

抽菸的人罹癌的風險高出很多。

★ 8. make sth possible　　使某事物成為可能

Hard work can make your dreams possible.

努力能使你的夢想化為可能。

著作權所有　侵害必究 Ⓒ常春藤解析英語股份有限公司 (20 24) All rights reserved.

Enjoy English4242

5

10

15

I

n spite of the importance of protecting your skin from the sun,

some people believe sunscreen is harmful. One of the claims

1

made by these people suggests that a chemical in sunscreen may

affect our body’s hormone▼production

2. Their concern came from

a study that was done on rats. However, in the study, the chemical

was fed to

3 the rats instead of being placed on their skin. Scientists

have also explained that a person would need to use sunscreen for

277 years to reach the same amount used in this study.

Some people have also claimed

1 that sunscreen is not a

useful measure

4 against skin cancer and might even cause it.

Many studies have proven these theories

5 wrong and shown how

well sunscreen can prevent the most common types of skin cancer.

Also, statistically speaking, people who wear sunscreen tend to

6 be

under the sun more often. It is the high amount of sun exposure▼,

not the use of sunscreen, that increases their risk

7 of skin cancer.

All in all, no studies have shown that sunscreen can harm

humans when it is applied to the skin. Anyone who wants to keep

their skin looking young and healthy should protect it from UV rays.

Using sunscreen is one of the best ways to make this possible

8.

2024.09.20

Unit 9

專題特寫
Features

MP3

講解 15
朗讀 39

․第 13 行的 statistically
[ stJ`tIstIkJlI ] 指「統

計上」，statistically
speaking 表「從統計

上來說」，為獨立分詞片

語，有副詞的功能，修

飾後面整個句子。

․第 16 行的 all in all 表
「大體而言、總之」。

　　紫外線是一種太陽釋放出來看不見的輻射。其主要

分成三種：紫外線 A、B 和 C。紫外線 C 和大部分的紫外

線 B 會被地球的大氣層所吸收，到達地面的大多是紫外線 A

和小部分的紫外線 B。值得注意的是，紫外線 A 會導致皮膚老化、

產生皺紋和曬黑；而能量較高的紫外線 B，會破壞皮膚表層，導致

曬傷。這兩種紫外線都是導致皮膚癌的主要因素！

著作權所有　侵害必究 Ⓒ常春藤解析英語股份有限公司 (20 24) All rights reserved.

Multiple Choice

There are some form of sun protection. Which is the most popular choice?

• Umbrellas

• Shelters

• Sunscreen

• Day Cream

Multiple Choice

There are two types of sunscreen. One is physical sunscreen. How about the other one?

• basic sunscreen

• chemical sunscreen

• mineral sunscreen

• original sunscreen

Multiple Choice

Who is suitable for mineral sunscreen?

• Individuals with oily skin
• Adults with no skin concerns
• Those allergic to all sunscreens
• Individuals with sensitive skin, children, and those preferring natural ingredients.

Multiple Choice

How to use chemical sunscreen?

• Apply chemical sunscreen immediately before sun exposure.
• Use chemical sunscreen only on cloudy days.
• Apply chemical sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours.

• Reapply chemical sunscreen only after swimming.

Multiple Choice

Can sunscreen harm humans when it is applied to the skin?

• Sunscreen is toxic and should never be applied to the skin.
• Sunscreen can cause harm to some individuals due to allergies or irritation, but it is generally safe for use.
• Sunscreen is harmful to everyone who uses it.
• Sunscreen can cause severe burns on the skin.