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The Universal Museum 人人都愛的大英博物館
by Leigh Goldberg |
Founded by Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum is the ultimate house of cultural artifacts and antiquities.
由漢斯•史隆爵士所創立的大英博物館是文化藝術品及古代文物最終的家。 |
What is a person who has amassed over 71,000 objects to do to make sure the priceless collection is not broken up after his death? Physician and naturalist Sir Hans Sloane decided to bequeath his whole kit and caboodle to King George II in the mid-1700s. In return, Sloane's heirs received a hefty sum equivalent _(1)_ nearly US$30,000, and England established the first public national museum in the world in 1753.
The British Museum in London _(2)_ opened its doors to the public in 1759. The _(3)_ was free, and the collection on display consisted of manuscripts, books, drawings, prints, natural specimens, and antiquities from various cultures. As the British Empire expanded, so _(4)_ the museum's collection. Most notably, it _(5)_ the Rosetta Stone, a valuable key in the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs, and the Parthenon sculptures in the early 19th century.
Presently, the British Museum is one of the world's largest, housing nearly 100 galleries in its more than 90,000 square-meter facility. Its _(6)_ collection has some eight million works, of which only one percent, or 50,000 pieces, is showcased publically at any single time. What's more, it is among the most expansive and comprehensive collections around since it documents the global history of human culture from the beginning to now. However, visitors wanting to check out the natural specimens or books and manuscripts have to venture to the Natural History Museum and the British Library respectively since they no longer call the British Museum home. With over three kilometers of exhibition space, there's no _(7)_ of cultural artifacts to see at the British Museum.
1. (A) to (B) at (C) into (D) on
2. (A) negatively (B) intensely (C) officially (D) directly
3. (A) identity (B) admission (C) management (D) assurance
4. (A) is (B) does (C) was (D) did
5. (A) relieved (B) rejected (C) acquired (D) overlooked
6. (A) obedient (B) permanent (C) portable (D) shameful
7. (A) shortage (B) apology (C) diligence (D) imitation |
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- In return, Sloane's heirs received a hefty sum equivalent to nearly US$30,000...
理由:
a. 本空格測試以下固定用法：
be equivalent to... 相當於……
Some scientists say the intelligence of an adult macaw is equivalent to that of a four-year-old child.
有些科學家表示，一隻成年金剛鸚鵡的智力相當於一個四歲小孩。
b. 根據上述用法，(A) 項應為正選。
- The British Museum in London officially opened its doors to the public in 1759.
理由:
a. (A) negatively adv. 負面地
Gary tends to think negatively about his future, no matter how good everything is.
不論事情有多好，蓋瑞往往對自己的未來抱持負面的想法。
(B) intensely adv. 極度地，強烈地
Apple products have become intensely popular all over the world.
蘋果公司的商品在全世界受到熱烈歡迎。
(C) officially adv. 正式地
George and Mary's engagement was officially announced last week.
喬治和瑪麗訂婚的消息是在上星期正式宣佈的。
(D) directly adv. 直接地
You can't walk directly across this street, so you need to take the overpass.
你不能直接穿越這條街，所以你得走天橋。
b. 根據語意，(C) 項應為正選。
- The admission was free, and the collection on display consisted of manuscripts...
理由:
a. (A) identity n. 身份
The identity of the thief is still unknown at this point.
那名竊賊的身份至今仍不明。
(B) admission
n. 入場費（與介詞 to 並用）
Admission to the play is NT$200.
那齣戲的入場費是新臺幣兩百元。
(C) management n. 管理
Good time management can increase your efficiency.
良好的時間管理可以提升你的效率。
(D) assurance n. 保證
Benson gave me his assurance that he would show up on time.
班森向我保證他會準時出現。
b. 根據語意，(B) 項應為正選。
- As the British Empire expanded, so did the museum's collection.
理由:
a. 本句為 so 所引導的肯定附和句，其後須採倒裝句構。
Henry is a doctor, and so is his father.
亨利是個醫生，他父親也是。
b. 前方主要子句的動詞 expanded 為過去式，故空格應選擇同為過去時態的助動詞 did。
c. 根據上述，(D) 項應為正選。
- Most notably, it acquired the Rosetta Stone, a valuable key in the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs, and the Parthenon sculptures in the early 19th century.
理由:
a. (A) relieve vt. 緩和
The government will take steps to relieve unemployment.
政府將採取措施來緩和失業的現象。
(B) reject vt. 拒絕
= turn down...
The school rejected Amy's application because it wasn't completed properly.
那所學校拒絕了艾咪的申請，因為申請書並不完整。
(C) acquire vt. 獲得
Jim acquired his wealth by investing in the stock market.
吉姆靠投資股票而致富。
(D) overlook vt. 忽視；忽略
If you overlook caring for your teeth, you may end up with cavities.
如果你忽略照顧牙齒的健康，最後可能會蛀牙。
b. 根據語意，(C) 項應為正選。
- Its permanent collection has some eight million works, of which only one percent, or 50,000 pieces, is showcased publically at any single time.
理由:
a. (A) obedient a. 服從的
be obedient to... 對……服從
A good citizen is obedient to the law.
好國民都會守法。
(B) permanent a. 永久的
The rich man has permanent residence in several countries.
這位有錢人擁有好幾個國家的永久居留權。
(C) portable a. 可攜帶的
The tablet computer is lightweight, portable, and easy to store.
這臺平板電腦輕巧、便於攜帶，而且容易收納。
(D) shameful a. 令人感到可恥的
It is shameful + that 子句
……令人感到可恥
It is shameful that Jason has been cheating on his girlfriend.
傑森一直對女友劈腿，真是可恥。
b. 根據語意，(B) 項應為正選。
- With over three kilometers of exhibition space, there's no shortage of cultural artifacts to see at the British Museum.
理由:
a. (A) shortage n. 缺乏
The shortage of water added to the villagers' difficulties.
缺水使得這些村民的困境雪上加霜。
(B) apology n. 道歉
Jake offered no apology for his rude behavior.
傑克並沒有為他無禮的行為表示歉意。
(C) diligence n. 勤勉
A lack of intelligence can often be compensated for by diligence.
勤奮往往可以彌補笨拙。
(D) imitation n. 模仿
do an imitation of sb 模仿某人
My brother can do a good imitation of Michael Jackson.
我弟弟很會模仿麥可•傑克遜。
b. 根據語意，(A) 項應為正選。
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- amass vt. 收集
In 10 years, Steve amassed a fortune by selling chewing gum on the street.
十年間，史提夫藉由在街頭賣口香糖而累積了一筆財富。
- In return, S + V （做）……作為回報
Could you help me with my math? In return, I'll help you study for your history test.
你能教我數學嗎？我會幫你準備歷史考試作為回報。
- on display 展示中
The sculptures will be on display until the end of this year.
這些雕像將展示到今年底。
- expand vi. & vt. 擴展
At a time when the economy is so bad, it's not a good idea to expand your business overseas.
在經濟這麼糟的時候，你想向海外擴展事業可不是什麼好點子。
- house vt. 容納；收藏
The classroom can house 50 students.
這間教室可以容納五十位學生。
Andy housed his collection of rare baseball cards in a small box.
安迪將他收藏的稀有棒球卡存放在一個小盒子中。
- showcase vt. 陳列，展示
The company went to the trade convention to showcase their latest products.
那家公司參加商展來展示他們的最新產品。
- comprehensive a. 廣泛的，全面的
Our team is now conducting comprehensive research on the effects of global warming.
我們的團隊正在對全球暖化的影響做全面性的研究。
- document vt. 記錄
The doctor wanted the nurse to document everything the patient ate.
醫生要護士詳細記錄這名病人所吃的每一樣東西。
- respectively adv. 分別地
Mark and Bruce work in electronics and law respectively.
馬克和布魯斯分別從事電子業與法律工作。
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- universal a. 普遍的，全世界的
- artifact n. 歷史文物；手工藝品
- antiquity n. 古代文物（常用複數）
- priceless a. 無價的
- naturalist n.（研究動植物的）博物學家
- bequeath vt. 遺贈；留下
- the whole kit and caboodle n. 全部（本文指收藏品）
- heir n. 繼承人（h 不發音）
- hefty a. 大量的，巨額的
- manuscript n. 手稿
- specimen n. 標本
- empire n. 帝國
- notably adv. 特別地，格外地
- decipher vt. 破解（密碼、謎等）
- hieroglyph n. 象形文字
- gallery n. 藝廊；畫廊
- facility n.（特定用途的）場所
- expansive a. 寬廣的，遼闊的
- venture to... （冒險）前往……
- exhibition n. 展示
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人人都愛的大英博物館
由漢斯•史隆爵士所創立的大英博物館是文化藝術品及古代文物最終的家。
一位收藏了七萬一千多件物品的人會做什麼事來確保在他死後這些無價的收藏品不會損壞呢？身為醫生和博物學家的漢斯•史隆爵士在十八世紀中期時決定在他過世後將他所有的收藏品都贈送給英國國王喬治二世。史隆的後代得到了當時相當於約三萬美元的鉅款作為回報，而英國也在 1753 年設立了全世界第一座國立博物館。
位於倫敦的大英博物館是在 1759 年正式對大眾開放。該館是免費入場，而展出的收藏品包括了來自各種文化的手稿、書籍、畫作、印刷品、自然標本及古代文物。隨著大英帝國的擴展，大英博物館的收藏也隨之增加。其中最特別的是，該館在十九世紀初期得到了羅塞塔石碑這項破解埃及象形文字的寶貴關鍵，以及帕德嫩神廟的雕像。
目前，大英博物館是全世界最大的博物館之一，其九萬多平方公尺的佔地有將近一百座藝廊。在該館永久展出的作品大約有八百萬件，其中只有百分之一或是五萬件作品會在某個時候公開展示。此外，大英博物館也是收藏品最廣泛且全面的博物館之一，因為它記錄了全球人類文化從開始到現在的歷史。然而，現在想要看看自然標本或是書籍及手稿的遊客必須分別前往自然歷史博物館和大英圖書館，因為這些收藏品已不再收藏於大英博物館了。大英博物館擁有超過三公里的展示空間，裡面絕對少不了文化藝術品供人觀賞。
答案： 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C
6. B 7. A |
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