Sometimes you have to dream big.
有時候你必須把目光放遠一點。
There are few places in the world that thrill children and adults alike as much as Disneyland. Since its opening in July of 1955, the theme park based near Los Angeles, California, has dazzled and _(1)_ people of all ages. More than 650 million people have ventured through Disneyland's gates during the past six decades. While many people know the mastermind behind the wonderful achievement called Disneyland _(2)_ Walt Disney, many are unaware of the great lengths that were required to make it happen. Even in the 1950s, amusement parks were nothing new in America or other parts of the world. However, Disney's _(3)_ of a mass scale entertainment theme park had never been built before. As such, Disney _(4)_ numerous challenges in developing it.
One of the biggest _(5)_ Disney faced was obtaining the US$17 million needed to construct Disneyland. As Disney later said, "I could never _(6)_ the financiers that Disneyland was feasible because dreams offer too little collateral." Stymied in his efforts to find money through traditional means, Disney decided to cooperate _(7)_ an American television network, ABC, to finance his dreams by creating a show that he called Disneyland. The show was a success and helped bring _(8)_ the revenue required for the park's construction. Over the years, Disneyland has greatly expanded to include _(9)_ additions as Mickey's Toontown in 1993 and the Disney California Adventure Park, which opened in 2001, which was built on what used to be Disneyland's parking lot. Several other Disney theme parks have opened in _(10)_ parts of the world since Walt Disney's death in 1966. These places are all signs that his dreams and legacy continue to live on.
(A) concept (B) convince (C) with (D) delighted (E) such
(F) encountered (G) in (H) diverse (I) was (J) obstacles
原來如此
Since its opening in July of 1955, the theme park based near Los Angeles, California, has dazzled and delighted people of all ages.
1955 年七月開幕以來,這座總部在加州洛杉磯市附近的主題樂園一直都讓各年齡層的人目眩神迷和興高采烈。
理由:
a. 空格前有過去分詞 dazzled(使目眩)及對等連接詞 and(和),空格後有作受詞的名詞詞組 people of all ages(各年齡層的人們),得知空格應置及物動詞的過去分詞以和 dazzled 形成對等。
b. 選項中符合上述的有 (D) delighted(使高興)及 (F) encountered(遭遇),惟根據語意,(D) 項應為正選。
c. delight vt. 使高興 & n. 樂趣
take delight in... 喜愛∕樂於從事……
Sally takes delight in playing the guitar.
莎莉很喜歡彈吉他。
- While many people know the mastermind behind the wonderful achievement called Disneyland was Walt Disney, many are unaware of...
雖然許多人都知道這項被稱為迪士尼樂園的偉大成就背後的策劃者是華特‧迪士尼,但卻有許多人不知道……
理由:
a. 空格前有作主詞的名詞詞組 the mastermind behind the wonderful achievement (which is) called Disneyland(這項被稱為迪士尼樂園的偉大成就背後的策劃者),空格後有作主詞補語的名詞 Walt Disney(華特‧迪士尼),得知空格應置 be 動詞。
b. 選項中符合上述的僅有 (I) was(是),置入後亦符合語意,故為正選。 - However, Disney's concept of a mass scale entertainment theme park had never been built before.
然而,迪士尼打造大型娛樂主題樂園的概念卻是前所未有的。
理由:
a. 空格前有所有格 Disney's(迪士尼的),空格後有介詞of,得知空格應置名詞。
b. 選項中為名詞的有 (A) concept(概念)及 (J) obstacles(阻礙),惟根據語意,(A) 項應為正選。
c. concept n. 概念
It is difficult to grasp some Buddhist concepts.
有些佛理的觀念很難理解。 - As such, Disney encountered numerous challenges in developing it.
也因為如此,迪士尼在發展該樂園的過程中遭遇了許多挑戰。
理由:
a. 空格前有作主詞的單數名詞 Disney(迪士尼),空格後有作受詞的名詞詞組 numerous challenges(許多的挑戰),得知空格應置單數及物動詞 。
b. 選項中符合上述的僅剩 (F) encountered(遭遇),置入後亦符合語意,故為正選。
c. encounter vt. 遭遇
We may encounter many setbacks in the process of learning.
我們在學習過程中有可能會遇到許多挫折。 - One of the biggest obstacles Disney faced was obtaining the US$17 million needed to construct Disneyland.
迪士尼所面臨最大的阻礙之一就是他需要募集一千七百萬美元的資金來建造迪士尼樂園。
理由:
a. 空格前有形容詞 biggest(最大的),得知空格應置名詞以被 biggest 修飾;且句首有 One of the...(……其中之一),得知空格應置複數名詞。
b. 選項中為名詞的僅剩 (J) obstacles(阻礙),置入後亦符合語意,故為正選。
c. obstacle n. 障礙(物)(與介詞 to 並用)
Fear of the unknown is often considered an obstacle to progress.
對未知事物的恐懼常被認為是進步的絆腳石。 - As Disney later said, "I could never convince the financiers that Disneyland was feasible because dreams offer too little collateral."
迪士尼後來曾說:『我從來沒辦法說服那些金融家說迪士尼樂園這個計劃是可行的,因為夢想並不能提供什麼做為抵押品。』
理由:
a. 空格前有助動詞 could,得知空格應置原形及物動詞,並被 never 修飾;空格後的名詞詞組 the financiers(那些金融家)作其受詞。
b. 選項中符合上述的僅剩 (B) convince(說服),置入後亦符合語意,故為正選。
c. convince vt. 說服
convince sb to V 說服某人(做)……
Susan did her utmost to convince her husband to take the job.
蘇珊盡全力說服她先生接受那份工作。 - Stymied in his efforts to find money through traditional means, Disney decided to cooperate with an American television network...
迪士尼在透過傳統方式努力尋找金援受挫之後,他決定和美國一家電視網合作……
理由:
a. 本題測試以下固定用法:
cooperate with... 與……合作
Alex is not used to listening to other people's ideas, so it's hard to get him to cooperate with us.
艾力克斯不習慣聆聽他人的想法,因此要叫他與我們合作很難。
b. 根據上述,(C) 項應為正選。 - The show was a success and helped bring in the revenue required for the park's construction.
該節目大獲成功,也幫助賺進建造迪士尼樂園所需的收益。
理由:
a. 本題測試以下固定用法:
bring in... 賺進…… ;引進……
The legislators brought in a bill to limit exports from Japan.
立法委員引進一條法案以限制從日本出口的貨物。
b. 根據上述,(G) 項應為正選。 - Over the years, Disneyland has greatly expanded to include such additions as Mickey's Toontown in 1993 and...
多年來,迪士尼樂園已大幅擴張,其增建的機構包括像是 1993 年開幕的米奇卡通城及……
理由:
a. 本題測試以下固定用法:
such...as... 像……之類的……
The country faced such problems as poverty, pollution, and corruption.
該國面臨了像是貧窮、污染和貪污等種種問題。
b. 根據上述,(E) 項應為正選。 - Several other Disney theme parks have opened in diverse parts of the world since Walt Disney's death in 1966.
華特‧迪士尼 1966 年過世之後,已有好幾家迪士尼主題樂園在世界各地開幕。理由:
a. 空格後有名詞 parts(部份),得知空格應置形容詞以修飾 parts。
b. 選項中為形容詞的僅剩 (H) diverse(不同的),置入後亦符合語意,故為正選。
c. diverse a. 不同的;多樣性的
The city's diverse population makes life colorful.
這座城市的人口多樣性使得生活多采多姿。
單字小舖
dream big 眼光放遠
- dazzle vt. 使目眩
- of all ages 各年齡層的
- venture vi. 冒險
- mastermind n. 策劃者
- achievement n. 成就
- be unaware of... 不知道……;沒有察覺到……
- scale n. 規模
- As such,... 既因如此……
- numerous a. 許多的
- construct vt. 建造
- financier n. 金融家
- collateral n. 擔保品,抵押品(集合名詞,不可數)
- stymie vt. 使陷入困境
- revenue n. 收益,收入
- addition n.(主建築物的)擴建部份
- legacy n. 遺產;留給後人的東西
- live on 繼續存活∕存在著
thrill vt. 使興奮 & n. 興奮,刺激
The thought of having a 10-day vacation thrilled Henry.
一想到有十天的假期,亨利就覺得很興奮。
- entertainment n. 娛樂
The company is regarded as a leader in the field of entertainment.
那家公司被視為娛樂界的龍頭老大。 - challenge n. & vt. 挑戰
Life's challenges will seem easier if you have hope in your heart.
只要心中存有希望,人生中的各種挑戰就會顯得容易應付些。 - obtain vt. 獲得
Sam obtained his scuba license after taking an intensive course.
山姆上完密集課程後拿到了潛水執照。 - feasible a. 可行的
The committee came to the conclusion that the plan was not feasible.
該委員會得到的結論是這個計劃並不可行。 - finance vt. 提供資金,資助
Jerry's father promised to finance his college education.
傑瑞的爸爸答應資助他讀大學。 - construction n. 建造
The townspeople fiercely objected to the construction of a nuclear power plant.
鄉鎮百姓激烈反對興建核電廠。 - expand vi. & vt. 擴張(業務)
expand into... (業務)擴展至……
Our business has recently expanded into Europe.
最近我們公司的事業已經擴展到歐洲了。
孩子們的夢幻天堂
有時候你必須把目光放遠一點。
世界上很少有地方能像迪士尼樂園一樣讓大人小孩都興奮不已。1955 年七月開幕以來,這座總部在加州洛杉磯市附近的主題樂園一直都讓各年齡層的人目眩神迷和興高采烈。過去六十年間,已有六億五千多萬人造訪過迪士尼樂園。雖然許多人都知道這項被稱為迪士尼樂園的偉大成就背後的策劃者是華特‧迪士尼,但卻有許多人不知道完成這項成就需要多少努力。即使是在 1950 年代,遊樂園在美國或是世界其他各地也不是什麼新鮮事。然而,迪士尼打造大型娛樂主題樂園的概念卻是前所未有的。也因為如此,迪士尼在發展該樂園的過程中遭遇了許多挑戰。
迪士尼所面臨最大的阻礙之一就是他需要募集一千七百萬美元的資金來建造迪士尼樂園。迪士尼後來曾說:『我從來沒辦法說服那些金融家說迪士尼樂園這個計劃是可行的,因為夢想並不能提供什麼做為抵押品。』迪士尼在透過傳統方式努力尋找金援受挫之後,他決定和美國一家電視網 ABC 合作,透過打造一個他稱之為《迪士尼樂園》的節目來為他的夢想籌措資金。該節目大獲成功,也幫助賺進建造迪士尼樂園所需的收益。多年來,迪士尼樂園已大幅擴張,其增建的機構包括像是 1993 年開幕的米奇卡通城及 2001 年開幕的迪士尼加州探險樂園,而該樂園所建造的所在地以前是迪士尼樂園的停車場。華特‧迪士尼 1966 年過世之後,已有好幾家迪士尼主題樂園在世界各地開幕。這些地方都象徵了迪士尼的夢想以及他的遺產將永遠流傳下去。
答案: 1. D 2. I 3. A 4. F 5. J 6. B 7. C 8. G 9. E 10. H
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