Just like plastic bags and bottles, ghost nets are a major form of pollution in the ocean, but environmentalists are working to change that, and they’ve found some interesting ________. (p.32)

The problem is serious: ghost nets _________ some 10 percent of ocean litter. Since modern nets are made of nylon, they can last for a very long time, similar to other plastics. (p.32)

Since modern nets are made of nylon, they can last for a very long time, similar to other plastics. At the bottom of the ocean, they ________ trapping and killing countless marine animals. (p.32)

Some of these nets are lost in bad weather, but most are let loose by fishermen, who find _______ cheaper just to dump them when they’re old or damaged. (p.32)

Although there are a lot of ghost nets out there—__________ 640,000 tons—this is slowly changing. Several companies are finding ways to reuse the discarded gear. It’s hoped that these ideas will have an impact in the fishing industry: if fishermen can make money by recycling old and damaged nets, it could mean fewer ghost nets. (p.32)

Garbage from the ocean may not be ______people think of while shopping for clothes, but the fashion industry is helping to solve the problem of ghost nets. (p.34)

A start-up called Bureo, based in California and Chile, is also stepping up to combat ocean pollution with neat ideas. The company was founded by three surfers who realized the problem posed by ghost nets during their travels.

A start-up is __________. (p.34)

Ghost nets are also being turned into power. Fishing for Energy, a US public-private partnership, has collected 3.5 million pounds of the nets since 2008, using them as ________ to produce electricity. Additionally, any pieces of metal caught up in the nets are recycled. (p.34)

There are many ways of seeking romance in these modern times. But some folks would prefer to do it in a way that few people would ever consider: writing a letter _______ to an oak tree. (p.36)

The letters are placed into a hole in the tree’s trunk, ______ they may be picked up and read by anyone. If someone reads a letter they find interesting, they are free to contact the author. (p.36)

To date, over a hundred couples have gotten married the Bridegroom’s Oak. (p.36)

Though its leaves may fall with each passing year, the romance the tree _______ is evergreen. (p.36)

Picture a land of great beauty, ________ ancient stone buildings meet your eyes as you walk along country roads and sleepy villages overlook endless fields of purple lavender. The scene you’re imagining is Provence, a region of southeastern France _______ history, culture, and nature meet to create something very special. (p.38)

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Provence consists of several small towns, many of _______ date back to Roman times. In Arles, visit the first-century Roman amphitheater, where staged races and battles once entertained audiences. (p.38)

Le Café la Nuit is a good place to stop for an afternoon coffee. Its exterior _______ basically unchanged from when Vincent van Gogh painted it over a century ago. (p.38)

At this palace—along with other location in town—the Avignon Festival is held for three weeks every July. ______ hundreds of performances, it’s a true treat for fans of theater and the performing arts. (p. 38)

Provence isn’t just about historic towns. In fact, one of the best ways to get to know this region is by exploring its country roads and mountain passes, _______ the scenery along the way. (p.40)

Depending on which direction you take, you might see ______ mountains, sweeping river canyons, and even white beaches that run along the Mediterranean. (p.40)

The Camargue, ______ between the Mediterranean and the Rhône delta, is a reserve that’s home to hundreds of bird species, including the pink flamingo. (p.40)

Indeed, a trip around Provence is like stepping into a landscape painting. It’s not hard to see ______ this region was so loved by artists like Rénoir, Cézanne, and Picasso. (p.40)

Still, the scenery that Provence is most famous for is that of its lavender fields, which bloom every summer.

請問此處的that代替下列哪一個名詞? (p.40)

Apart from ______ these beautiful fields, you can also visit the Lavender Museum, which presents the history of lavender in Provence. (p.40)

Wherever you go in Provence, impressive sights are everywhere. The beauty of this region will stay with you long after you leave, whether it’s in the memory of sweet lavender scents or colorful landscapes _______ of the world’s greatest art. (p.40)

L: It says here tickets will be on sale in two weeks. But fan club members can buy exclusive tickets right now! (p.42)

The word "exclusive" means ______.

L: It says here tickets will be on sale in two weeks. But fan club members can buy exclusive tickets right now!

M: I knew that $40-a-year fan club fee would ______! Let’s see what we can get. (p.42)

L: We could get second-row stage-side seats in the upper level for $50 each.

M: Fantastic—let’s grab ’em! We’ll be a little far up, but we’ll save money, so we’ll have more to spend on some sweet merch! Speaking of money, here, use my credit card.

The word "merch" is short for ________. (p.42)

L: That was a spiritual experience—one of the best shows I’ve ever seen!

M: Same here! That being the case, why don’t we get a few ________ to remember it by? The merch stand is right over there. Wow! They have a pretty good selection—posters, key chains, T-shirts, sweatshirts, backpacks . . . (p.43)

Which of the following is a vinyl? (p.43)

Ernest and his mother sat outside their cottage late one afternoon ______ the Great Stone Face that overlooked their valley. (p.46)

Ernest and his mother sat outside their cottage late one afternoon observing the Great Stone Face that overlooked their valley. The face was a jumble of rocks that _______ the facial features of a wise old man. (p.46)

The face was a jumble of rocks that suggested the facial features of a wise old man. Some believed that the Great Stone Face was _______ for the success of the farms and factories that lay before it. (p.44)

“I wish that The Great Stone ______ speak, for it looks so very kind that its voice would surely be pleasant. If I _____ see a man with such a face, I should love him dearly,” Ernest told his mother. (p.46)

Noting her son’s fascination, his mother told him about the prophecy of the Great Stone Face. It was believed that a man who was born in their village would be the greatest person of his time. That man would look exactly like the Great Stone Face. (p.46)

The word "prophecy" means ______.

While most people stopped believing in the prophecy, Ernest hoped that one day he would be able to meet this great person. He spent a lot of his time studying and pondering the Great Stone Face, and this would come to shape the __________ of his life. (p.46)

As Ernest grew up, many people came forward and claimed to be the man who would ______ the prophecy. The first to make such a claim was a rich merchant named Gathergold, who was returning to the valley after many years away. (p.48)

The villagers ___________ he was the fabled man, but when he went broke, they saw he was no one special. Ernest knew this all along. (p.48)

Then one day, a man _______ Old Stony Phiz returned to the valley. His name was known near and far, for he was a very well-spoken and much-admired statesman. (p.48)

Ernest, once more ______________, looked up to the Great Stone Face. “Fear not; the man will come,” it seemed to say. (p.48)

By the time Ernest was an old man with white hair and wrinkles, he ________ much wisdom. (p.50)

When the poet revealed his name to Ernest, Ernest became sad—he had read the man’s poems and, in his heart, had hoped that the poet would fulfill the prophecy. Meanwhile the poet, ________ Ernest speak, believed that Ernest possessed the wisdom of angels. (p.50)

______ sunset that day, Ernest gave a speech. (p.50)

While the poet was listening to Ernest’s words about love and life, he looked at the mountain and yelled, “Behold! Behold! Ernest is himself the likeness of the Great Stone Face!” (p.50)

The word "behold" means ______.

The people all saw at once that it was true—Ernest was the one. But Ernest did not acknowledge this. When he finished his speech, he simply walked away, hoping a better man would one day fulfill the prophecy. (p.50)

The word "acknowledge" means _______.

We should take some conservation _______, or we could face a greater energy crisis. (p.55)

From northern Japan comes a new and creative method of making crayons._______ traditional crayons—which are made from refined crude oil—Naoko Kimura’s Vegetable Crayons are made from powdered produce. This includes not just vegetables but also fruits, beans, nuts, and seeds. (p.56)

Vegetable Crayons ______ a while to perfect. In the beginning, the crayons often broke, had little color, and left behind a trail of wax on paper. (p.56)

Moreover, the sugar in the fruit-based crayons made a sticky mess in the machinery _____ to mold them. Eventually, Kimura found the right balance, using rice wax as a common ingredient in all her crayons. (p.56)

Like the produce they’re made from, the crayons in each set of Vegetable Crayons _____ by the season. Even though they’re not intended as food, with “colors” like pumpkin, apple, carrot, and corn, the crayons seem almost good enough to eat. (p.56)

Naoko Kimura’s Vegetable Crayons are made from powdered produce. (p.56)

Which of the following is NOT produce?