氣質姐與可愛可

Instead of wasting your time and money, Tree Planet uses their game to benefit the environment.
樹木星球運用他們的遊戲來造福環境，而不是浪費你的時間與金錢。
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　　In the gaming world, it is common for people to spend money on in-game items and be harassed by annoying pop-up▼ ads. However, it is rare to see a game direct their profits toward making a difference in the world, like tackling climate change or desertification▼. _(1)_ The company was founded in September 2010, and it has won many social innovation awards like the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in 2013.
　　Their mobile app game of the same name works to help save the environment and replace the trees lost to deforestation▼ every year. _(2)_ That may sound simple, but the beauty of the app lies in the hard work the company puts into bringing these trees into reality. Over the years, the company has partnered with organizations like Google and the UN Convention▼ to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to plant an overwhelming number of trees. _(3)_ Instead of depending on donations, Tree Planet has turned contributing to a good cause into a fun and engaging experience. At one point, the company had a project called Star Forest, where celebrity fan clubs crowdfund▼ in order to dedicate trees in honor of their favorite K-pop stars. _(4)_
　　Not only is Tree Planet changing the world, but it is also promoting environmental awareness about the importance of trees. _(5)_ And we can all get behind its mission to plant the most trees and make Earth a greener planet.

(A) Users plant a virtual tree in the game and help nurture its growth.
(B) Among them are BIGBANG, G-Dragon, EXO, and Girls' Generation.
(C) A Korean startup called Tree Planet is doing just that.
(D) One side argues that the current global warming is caused by human factors.
(E) Climate change is already having an effect on global weather systems, but people can help slow it down by playing their hearts out on Tree Planet.
(F) So far, over 500,000 have been planted in 108 forests across 10 different countries.

1. combat vt. 對抗，抵抗
To combat the sun's harmful rays, Tim put on some sunscreen before he went out.
提姆為了抵擋陽光中的有害輻射，在出門前擦了些防曬乳液。
＊sunscreen n. 防曬乳

2. benefit vt. 有益於 & vi. 獲益 & n. 好處，利益
衍: benefit from...　　從……獲益
for the benefit of...　　為了……的利益
= for the good of...
The new shopping mall will benefit the community and its economy.
這間新的購物中心將有益於這個社區及其經濟。
Everyone benefits from a smoke-free environment.
每個人都從無菸害的環境中受惠。
The new policy is for the benefit of people who want to start their own businesses.
新政策對自己想創業的人很有利。

3. harass vt. 騷擾；使煩惱
衍: harassment n. 騷擾
I have warned Jason that if he doesn't stop harassing me, I'll call the police.
我已經警告傑森，如果他繼續騷擾我，我就會報警。
Albert was accused of sexual harassment by one of his subordinates.
艾伯特被他一名下屬指控性騷擾。
＊be accused of...　　被指控⋯⋯
subordinate n. 下屬

4. direct vt. 將……對準；指導 & a. 直接的
All students directed their attention to the speaker.
所有學生都把注意力集中在該演講者身上。
Mr. Johnson will be taking a direct flight to Hawaii for his daughter's wedding.
強森先生將搭乘直達航班到夏威夷參加女兒的婚禮。

5. profit n. 利潤
衍: make a profit　　產生利潤，有盈餘
Helen made a big profit by selling her homemade cookies online.
海倫靠在網路上販賣手工餅乾而大賺一筆。

6. tackle vt. 處理，應付
It is not easy to tackle so many responsibilities at once.
要同時應付這麼多責任並不容易。

7. innovation n. 創新
衍: innovative a. 創新的
The program aims to help people develop creativity and innovation.
這套課程旨在幫助人們發展創意和創新。
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most innovative thinkers of his time.
李奧納多‧達文西是他那個時代最有創意的思想家之一。

8. prestigious a. 有名聲的，有威望的
Harvard is regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
哈佛大學被公認為世上最具威望的大學之一。
＊be regarded as...　　被視為……

9. overwhelming a. 壓倒性的
衍: overwhelm vt. 使招架不住，壓倒
An overwhelming majority of the staff members were opposed to the new regulation.
絕大多數的職員都反對這項新規定。
＊be opposed to N/V-ing　　反對……
Many high school seniors are overwhelmed by pressure and high expectations from their parents.
許多高三學生被壓力和家長的高度期望壓得喘不過氣。

10. donation n. 捐款；捐贈物

11. engaging a. 迷人的；有魅力的
Gary is obsessed with Diane's engaging smile.
蓋瑞著迷於黛安迷人的笑容。
＊be / get obsessed with...　　著迷於……

12. dedicate vt. 奉獻，致力於
衍: be dedicated to N/V-ing　　致力於……
= be devoted to N/V-ing
The photographer is very dedicated to her work as evidenced by her exhibit.
該攝影家十分致力於自己的工作，這從她展出的作品可見一斑。
＊as evidenced by...　　由……可證明
evidence vt. 證明（常用被動）

13. awareness n. 意識；察覺
衍: raise awareness about / of...　　喚起關於……的意識
The government is trying to raise public awareness about environmental protection.
政府正設法提高民眾的環保意識。

滑手機救世界 ―― 樹木星球
樹木星球運用他們的遊戲來造福環境，而不是浪費你的時間與金錢。

　　在遊戲的世界中，民眾花錢購買遊戲中的物品並被惱人的廣告視窗騷擾是很常見的事。然而，很少會看到一款遊戲將他們的獲利用來改變世界，像是解決氣候變遷或沙漠化的問題。一家南韓名為樹木星球的新創公司正是在做這樣的事。該公司於 2010 年九月創立，並且贏得許多社會創新獎項，像是極富聲譽的紅點設計獎（2013年）。
　　他們同名的行動應用程式遊戲幫助拯救環境並回補了每年因森林砍伐而造成的樹木損失。使用者在該遊戲中種植一株虛擬樹木然後幫忙將它養大。這聽起來可能很容易，但這款應用程式之美就在於該公司努力將這些樹木實現成真。多年來，該公司與像是谷歌和聯合國防治荒漠化公約秘書處這類機構合作以種植出難以計數的樹木。迄今，超過五十萬株樹木已被種在十個國家共一百零八座森林裡。樹木星球已將對立意良好理念的奉獻轉變為一個有趣且迷人的體驗，而非依賴捐助。該公司一度擁有一項稱為「明星樹林」的計畫，名人粉絲俱樂部在這個計畫中群眾募資，為的就是藉由獻上樹木來對他們最愛的韓流巨星表達崇拜。在這些韓星中有 BIGBANG、G-Dragon、EXO，以及少女時代。
　　樹木星球不只改變了世界，它同樣也提高了有關樹木重要性的環保意識。氣候變遷已經對世界天氣系統造成了影響，但人們可以藉由玩樹木星球以訴出自己的心聲，幫忙減緩其影響。而我們全都可以支持該機構要種出最多樹木的任務，並讓地球變成一顆更加綠意盎然的星球。
答案： 1. C　　2. A　　3. F　　4. B　　5.E

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