Supporting Paragraph 1: 1. (C)

Lesson 10

課文架構表

Introduction:The tradition of matchmaking has existed in many societies for thousands of years.

Supporting paragraph 1:1. (C)

Supporting paragraph 2:

Through the Internet and other scientific methods, online matchmaking firms offer a time-saving way for young people to find suitable mates.

Supporting paragraph 3:2. (B)
Two examples:

(1) a survey revealed Taiwan’s market for online dating services has enormous potential

(2) the number of couples tying the knot through one online matchmaking giant accounts for 2% of all marriages in the U.S.

Supporting paragraph 4:3. (A) :

(1) users lying in their profiles or setting their sights too high

(2) online friendship failing to translate into real-life compatibility

Conclusion:4. (D)

(A)Online matchmaking gives rise to various problems.

(B)Online matchmaking is becoming a booming industry around the world.

(C)Arranged marriages became less popular in the 20th century as young people started to insist on the right to choose their own partners.

(D)Matchmaking may not guarantee a satisfying lifelong relationship unless you know what you really need in a relationship.

單字延伸

marriage / 表「婚姻」、「婚禮」最普通用字
wedding / 指「婚禮」、「婚宴」，帶有感情的含意
matrimony / 較正式的用字，帶有宗教的含意

Part 1: 隨堂測驗

一、文意字彙

1.Blue whales are e sanimals. They can grow to 30 meters long and weigh 180 tons or more.

2.You should not d e a person simply because he makes less money than you do.

3.Thesoft music in the b d complements the romantic setting at therestaurant.

4.The woman c medthat the wallet belonged to her, but the police asked her to offer more evidence.

5.In the last couple of years, I have grown into am e person who thinks twice before doing things.

6.James called the restaurant to e e that there was still a table available for him and his friends.

7.My motheri ted that my brother go straight home after school instead of hanging out in a cybercafé.

8.The government conducted a s y to find out how many voters were against the new project.

9.D e chocolate from our shopping list, James. I don’t think John should eat any more of it.

10.Everyone longs for a job that g es a good salary, variety, and above all, a feeling of satisfaction.

二、詞類變化

1.I’m surprised to find that she is completely ______(ignore) of themost basic historical facts.

2.I do want to travel abroad, but my biggest concern is my ______(financial). I’m not sure if I can afford it.

3.Some basic (require) for flight attendants include height, looks, and good Englishability.

4.Professor Chou’s letter of ______(recommend) will help you if you want to apply for admission to a famous college in theU.S.

5.Saying he wasn’t sure if her new dress ______(suitable) her was Jack’s indirect way of telling Sally it looked awful.

三、引導式翻譯

1.乘客在搭機前必須填寫一張簡短的表格。

Passengers must ______a short form before they boardthe plane.

2.我們已經根據最近的研究發現訂定一項計劃。

We have worked out a plan ______the______recent research findings.

3.根據一份官方報告，去年從日本進口的東西占了全部稅收的百分之四十。

According to an ______report, imports from Japan______40% of the total revenue last year.

4.Jenny在父母死後將照顧弟弟的責任攬在自己身上。

Jenny ______to care for her younger brother after their parents passed away.

四、句型練習

(A)用 “S+V…for fear that S + would/might/should + VR”句型來合併以下句子。

1.The old man locked all the art treasures in the safe. He didn’t want them to be stolen.

→

2.A security guard patrolled thecommunity. He didn’t want a burglar to break into the area.

→

3.Therobber changed hotels every night. He didn’t want the police to catch him.

→

(B)用“S + require/demand/advise/suggest/insist/order/command + that + S + (should) + VR”句型來完成以下句子。

1.Miss Lin/order/students/clean/classroom/before/eat lunch

→

2.Mr. Wang/insist/daughter/always/carry/cell phone/safety

→

3.doctor/suggest/everyone/eat/five servings/fruits and vegetables/every day

→

五、翻譯

1.因為缺少資金，傑森無法把計劃付諸行動。

For lack of funds, Jason .

2.你最好實際些，不要把眼光定太高。

It’s better for you to be realistic and .

3.香菸裡有許多有害的物質，它們可能會導致肺癌。

There are many harmful substances in cigarettes, and .

4.好好想一想。如果你結婚過於匆忙，可能會長時間後悔。

Think it over.

5.他雖然已經盡了全力，卻難過地發現自己無法達到父母的標準。

六、綜合測驗

The older generation, especially parents, used to arrange matches for young people and even hire professional matchmakers to help them. The reason why they did so was that they assumed young people weren’t 1. find an ideal match for life. When 2. for young people, parents and matchmakers wouldconsidersome factors like theeducational level and financial status of a potential spouse, in addition to appearance. But since the turn of the 20th century, traditional matchmaking 3. , as more and more young people ask for theright to seek their own partners. Nevertheless, as life today gets more hectic, young people find 4. hard to find a mate on their own. So they have no choice but to ask help from professional matchmaking firms 5. computer technology. These firms sort through user information based on criteria, such as financial status and physical features, and then send their 6. the data for their reference. As the demand is likely to continue, online matchmaking is becoming a booming industry around the world. 7. its popularity, it also results in various problems. For example, someusers may lie in their 8. , and others may become unrealistic, hoping for the perfect match. 9. , online daters may find online friendship is quite different from real-life compatibility. Thus, experts warn young people to be careful in seeking help from online matchmaking. 10. , it is too risky to let a computer determine with whom one will spend the rest of one’s life.

(D)1.(A) so mature that(B) such maturity as to
(C)too mature to(D) mature enough to

(B)2.(A) setting forth(B) playing Cupid(C) picking up(D) taking note of

(A)4.(A) it(B) that(C) there(D)×

(B)5.(A) use(B) using(C) used(D) to use

(D)6.(A) heels(B) publishers(C) debates(D) clients

(A)7.(A) Despite(B) Thanks to (C) Apart from(D) With regard to

(D)9.(A) However(B) Therefore(C) Above all(D) In addition

(B) 10.(A) At once(B) Afterall(C) In return(D) All of a sudden

七、閱讀測驗

Even if the city hall allows a married Christian couple to get divorced, there are cases when the church will not give its consent. Even today, divorce is not recognized by the Catholic Church. However, giventhat the situation in today’s society has changed, even Ireland, which is strictly Catholic, voted to legalize divorce in a 1995 referendum. Countries like the Philippinesstill do not allow divorce, but these policies will change. By contrast, divorce is common in western countries. Because of the increase in the divorce rate, a social problem emerges—custody of children has become a heated issue.

Take the USA for example. According to a 1996 survey, there were 3,000 divorces and 7,000 marriages. Up until the late 1970s, it had been common practice to automatically award custody to the mother when a divorce occurred. However, since the 1970s, this practice has been challenged. Most custody battles today are decided, in theory, on the basis of who is the more fit parent for the child.

This legal change was the result of the social changes that took place in the USAduring the 1960s and 1970s. These changes challenged many of the traditional roles men and women were expected to play. As a consequence, it is not uncommon nowadays to find women working outside their homes and being very concerned about their careers and personal lives. Likewise, it is not unusual to see men accepting roles that were once considered the exclusive domain of women likeshopping for groceries. Because the change in the roles that men and women in the family and society is inevitable, the attitude of the judicial system toward child custody is changing. For these reasons, more and more men have started to fight for and win custody of their children when divorce occurs.

Comprehension Check

(D)1.What is the passage mainly concerned about?

(A)The history of divorce.

(B)The problemdivorce brings.

(C)The harm divorce does to a man.

(D)The way Western divorced couples fight for custody.

(B)2.Who was mostly awarded child custody when a divorce occurred before the late 1970s in America?

(A) The father.(B) The mother.

(A)3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

(A)Today there is still a ban on divorce in all Catholic countries.

(B)Nearly one out of every two American marriages ends in divorce.

(C)Today the majority of women win custody of their children when divorce occurs.

(D)The change in the roles of two sexes affects the attitude of the judicial system toward child custody.

(A)4.What can we infer from this passage?

(A)Divorce is making changes in society.

(B)Strictly Catholic countries forbid couples to divorce.

(C)More men are expected to work at home as housekeepers.

(D)Divorce is by all means a merry event for men and women alike.

Essay Questions

1.Try to think about the reasons which cause a couple to get divorced.

2.Do you agree or disagree that people should make cyber friendships? Discuss with your classmates the reasons why you are for or against it. 答案請見p.80頁末

pros / cons
student A / We can know people from all walks of life.
student B / It is hard to fully know what the person you meet on the Net is.

Part2:瞄準大考

一、常考重點提醒

字彙 / 學 / 指 / 字彙 / 學 / 指 / 字彙 / 學 / 指
mature / 3 / 2 / marriage / 3 / 6 / survey / 1 / 10
suitable / 2 / 0 / insist / 2 / 1 / enormous / 1 / 1
educational / 6 / 3 / firm / 3 / 5 / claim / 4 / 12
financial / 2 / 5 / require / 4 / 12 / friendship / 1 / 1
status / 4 / 3 / sort / 1 / 2 / ignore / 7 / 4
mate / 3 / 4 / background / 3 / 2 / delete / 1 / 1
merely / 3 / 1 / recommend / 5 / 3 / guarantee / 0 / 1
ensure / 3 / 4 / client / 1 / 2 / lifelong / 1 / 0
慣用語 / 學 / 指 / 句型 / 學 / 指
on call / 0 / 2 / Patterns in Action I / 1 / 0
on the basis of / 0 / 1 / Patterns in Action II / 1 / 5
fill out / 1 / 1
account for / 1 / 1
translateinto / 0 / 2
give rise to / 1 / 0

（數字表示出現於學測和指考試題中的次數）

二、歷屆相關大考試題

( B ) 1.According to recent research, children under the age of 12 are generally not _____ enough to recognize risk and deal with dangerous situations. 【101學測】（題號5）

(A) diligent(B) mature(C) familiar(D) sincere

( D ) 2.Having fully recognized Mei-ling’s academic ability, Mr. Lin strongly ______her for admission to the university. 【99指考】（題號9）

(A) assured(B) promoted(C) estimated(D) recommended

( C ) 3.Though Jack has moved out of his parents’ house, he is ______dependent on them still. They send him a check every month for his living expenses.【96指考】（題號4）

(A) radically(B) physically(C) financially(D) politically

( C ) 4.A total of 4,017 questionnaires were properly ______by the respondents.

【92指考】（題號20）

(A) taken in(B) given off(C) filled out(D) picked on

Part3: 寫作練習

I.根據以下圖畫回答問題。

圖一
/ 圖二
/ 圖三
/ 圖四

圖一1.Why is Tina crying?
2.What is Tracy doing?
圖二3.Where are they going?
4.Does Tina feel any better?
圖三5.What is Tracy thinking?
6.Who is Tina talking to?

II. 根據以上回答寫出100-120字的作文。

Last week, one of Tracy’s best friends, Tina, wept sorrowfully after breaking up with her boyfriend, Peter, whom she had dated for one year. To cheer her up, Tracy even brought her to see a new movie. However, Tina didn’t seem to feel comforted, but kept crying at school and at home. Suddenly, it occurred to Tracy that perhaps she could introduce Tina to one of the best high school seniors she had ever known. Then, she arranged a date for them to meet each other, and the plan worked very well. Now, they have become very good companions, and they often do things or go to the library together. Tracy feels it is quite a wonderful experience to be a matchmaker.

Essay Questions答案（p.78）

1.There are several reasons for divorce. Of them, one is cheating, which causes the loss of mutual trust,and another is arguing among family members over issues like the education and behavior of children.