2020年5月19日 星期二

B2U4 Reading & Answers


VOCABULARY
I. Words for Production
1. reality [rI`8l1tI] n. [C][U] 現實 (what really happens)
► Rachel is hoping that time travel will become a reality.
瑞秋正希望時空旅行可以成為現實。
2. add [8d] vt. (to put something with another)  good /well
► Melody added a sticker to her message to better show her feelings.
美樂蒂加了張貼圖到她的訊息裡,以求更清楚地表達她的感受。
3. effect [I`fEkt] n. [C] 特效,效果 (an image or sound that is created)
► I liked the performance because it had great sound effects.
我喜歡這場表演,因為有很棒的音效。factory
effect [I`fEkt] n. [C][U] 影響 (a change that is produced)
► The new law will have an effect on the rich.
新法律將富人有影響
effective [I`fEktIv] adj. 有效的  ANT ineffective
► The medicine is highly effective in bringing down a fever.
這款藥物在退燒方面非常有效。
4. appearance [1`pIr1ns] n. [C][U] 外表 (how someone or something looks)
► Young people often care a lot about their appearance.
年輕人通常對他們的外表很在意。
READING
Lily is using her smartphone to take selfies with her friends. The little screen keeps making them laugh. These selfies are not just ordinary photos. By using a special app, Lily and her friends can add rabbit ears, strange hats, and other funny effects to change their appearances in these photos.
VOCABULARY
5. involved [In`vAlvd] adj. 參與的,有關的  ANT uninvolved
(taking part in or connected with something)
► This music event is huge. More than 20 bands are involved in it.
這場音樂活動很盛大。超過20組樂團參與其中。
involve [In`vAlv] vt. 包含,與……有關
► The movie involved many Disney characters, such as Elsa and Buzz Lightyear.
這部電影包含許多迪士尼角色,像是艾莎和巴斯光年。
6. scary [`skErI] adj. 可怕的  SYN frightening
(making someone afraid)
The old house looked scary in the dark.
這間老房子在黑暗中看起來很可怕。
Word Smart
­y 為形容詞字尾,加在名詞後。
cloud + y → cloudy 多雲的
curl + y → curly 捲曲的
salt + y → salty 鹹的
scare + y → scary 可怕的 (ey)
Practice
sleep → ____________ 想睡的
rain → ____________ 下雨的
7. wild [waIld] n. [sing.] (the) 荒野,野生環境 (a natural environment)
In the game, the players are left in the wild and must find food to live.
在比賽中,參賽者被留在野外,而且必須找食物來生存。
wild [waIld] adj. 野生的  ANT tame
► Roy found some wild animals when he was hiking in the mountains.
羅伊在山裡健行的時候發現了一些野生動物。
PHRASES
1. on the other hand  另一方面 (giving different opinion or fact)
I would really like to enjoy some late­night snacks. On the other hand, I don’t want to put on weight.
我真想享受一些宵夜。但另一方面,我不想增加體重
READING
Jerry, on the other hand, is playing a mobile game with special glasses. These glasses help him get better involved in the game. In fact, he feels that scary ghosts are really chasing after him in the wild. It is so exciting!
VOCABULARY
8. information [&Inf2`meS1n] n. [U] 資訊,消息 (facts, details)
On the Internet, we can find information about almost everything.
在網路上,我們能找到關於幾乎所有事情的資訊。
 inform [In`fOrm] vt. 告知
► After the job interview, Julia is waiting for the interviewer to inform her of the result.
工作面試後,茱莉亞正在等面試官告知她結果。
9. scene [sin] n. [C] 場景 (a part where the action happens)
To our surprise, there are many love scenes in this scary movie.
讓我們驚訝的是,這部恐怖電影裡有很多戀愛場景。
PHRASES
2. as for  至於  SYN regarding
(starting to talk about someone or something)
Selina will come to our barbecue party. As for Hebe, she is still thinking about it.
瑟莉娜將會來我們的烤肉派對。至於西碧,她還在思考中。
READING
How can Lily and Jerry do all of these? Actually, Lily is using Augmented*(adj. 擴增的aug 增加 + ment 智力增大) Reality (AR), while Jerry is using Virtual*(adj. 虛擬的) Reality (VR). AR adds digital* (adj. 數位的) information to the real world, so Lily can see rabbit ears on her head in the picture. As for VR, it only shows the virtual world. Thus, while Jerry is playing, he can only see the scenes in the games and forget about the real world.
VOCABULARY
10. image [`ImIdZ] n. [C] 影像,圖像 (a picture in a mirror or on a screen)
In the past, images on TV were only black and white.
在過去電視上的影像只有黑與白。
PHRASES
3. try on  試穿 (to wear something to see how it looks)
David never buys shoes online because he cannot try them on.
大衛從未在網路上買鞋子,因為他沒辦法試穿。
READING
AR and VR are changing our lives in many ways. If you like to shop for clothes online, you will love the virtual dressing room. It lets you “try on” clothes right at home. Just stand in front of an  admire AR mirror*( n. [C] 鏡子) and choose any clothes from the list. You will soon see your image wearing the clothes!
VOCABULARY
11. extra [`Ekstr1] adj. 額外的,另外的  SYN additional
(more of something) trans
Customers need to pay more if they want extra cheese on their pizza.
假如顧客想在披薩上有額外的起司,他們就需要付更多錢。
12. curious [`kj5rI1s] adj. 好奇的 (wanting to know)
Tim is very curious about what his Net pal looks like.
提姆非常好奇他的網友長怎樣。
 curiosity [&kj5rI`As1tI] n. [U][sing.] 好奇心
Out of curiosity, the rabbit smelled everything in the house.
出於好奇,這隻兔子聞了房子裡的每個東西。
13. explore [Ik`splor] vt.; vi. 探索 (to travel around an area to learn about it)
► Many tourists like to take a glass­bottom boat to explore the ocean.
很多旅客喜歡搭玻璃船底的船去探索海洋。
PHRASES
4. for instance  例如  SYN for example
(to give an example)
I downloaded several kinds of apps. For instance, there were camera apps and game apps.
我下載了好幾種應用程式。例如,相機程式和遊戲程式。
5. give...a try  試試看…… (to try something)
Although “pudding ramen” sounds strange, I would love to give it a try.
雖然「布丁拉麵」聽起來怪怪的,但我還是想試試看它。
READING
These new technologies are also used in learning. For instance, when you visit an art museum, you can give AR glasses a try. These glasses will show you extra information about each painting on the wall. If you are curious about outer space*( n. [U] 外太空), then you can put on a VR headset*(n. [C] 頭戴裝置) and explore it yourself.
VOCABULARY
14. develop [dI`vEl1p] vi.; vt. 發展,成長 (to grow bigger or better)
With the help of artists, the old station will be developed into a new attraction.
有了藝術家們的幫忙,這座老車站將被發展成新景點。
 development [dI`vEl1pm1nt] n. [U] 發展,成長
The development of smartphones amazes my mom and changes her attitude toward technology.
智慧型手機的發展我媽媽驚奇不已,並改變了她對科技態度
READING
AR and VR seem to make a lot of things possible in life. It is certain that these new technologies will continue to develop. With them, our ideas of “reality” will never be the same.
Cultural Note
新興科技 AR VR 的誕生, 為生活帶來更多便利及可能性。然而,有六大領域會因此受到衝擊:媒體、教育、工作、社群互動、旅遊與零售業。未來,人們的習慣必將大大地被改變!
GRAMMAR
1
 
if 條件子句:if + S + V, S + Aux + V
圈出 if 句中的動詞。
1. If Debby visits the website, she can get more information.
2. If the players find the hidden box, they will get an extra prize.

[Ans.]
1. visits
2. find

1. 此處if開頭的子句,表示可能發生的情況,意思為「如果……」。
    If + S + V, S + Aux + 原形V
if 子句
主要子句
2. 動詞時態:
if子句:現在簡單式
主要子句:助動詞 + 原形動詞
3. 即使if子句表示「未來」的情況,動詞一樣用現在簡單式!


the weather is good,          my wet shirt may be dry soon.


If
tomorrow is a sunny day,        I will go to E­DA World.
          未來


找出兩句課文中使用到此句型的句子:
1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________

[Ans.]
1. If you like to shop for clothes online, you will love the virtual dressing room.
2. If you are curious about outer space, then you can put on a VR headset and explore it yourself.






Let’s Try!
George入選為第一批火星 (Mars) 移民,並做了一些想像。從下方提示中找出遺失的字,並將完整字詞填入句中。第一題為範例。
1. If I  move  to Mars, I will bring some photos of my family and friends.
2. If I land on Mars successfully, I will  t         a selfie first.
3. We may find aliens* on Mars. If an alien a         me, I should be ready to fight back.
4. If life on Mars is boring, I will w         songs and c        some fun myself.
5. If there i         not enough electricity* on Mars, I cannot
d         anything at night. I probably need to go to bed early every day.
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*alien  外星人                         *electricity  

attack   attacks   create   caused   do   dancing   is   invite  move   meeting   take   takes   write   wrote

[Ans.]
2. take
3. attacks
4. write, create
5. is, do










2
 
 

                make
    使役動詞:  let       + O + V
    (主動用法)   have
找出粗體字詞的相同之處。
˙My parents made me go to the talent show.
˙Tom let his daughter develop her interests herself.
˙The doctor had the sick boy take the medicine three times a day.
" godeveloptake都是              動詞。

[Ans.]
原形

1. makelethave為使役動詞,表示「使、讓」的意思。
2. 當受詞是「主動做某事」,後面接原形動詞。






¿ The funny sticker made Lauren laugh.
¿ Lauren let her friend see the sticker.



找出兩句課文中使用到此句型的句子:
1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________

[Ans.]
1. The little screen keeps making them laugh.
2. It lets you “try on” clothes right at home.


Let’s Try!
Claire在指導一群朋友幫她打掃新家。根據圖片,從框內選出適當的字詞,用正確的時態填入句中。第一題為範例。
mop   cleaned   wipes   moving   take out
1. Claire has her friend   wipe   the window.



2. Claire lets her friends          the box.



3. Claire has her friend          the floor.



4. Claire makes her friend          the toilet.



5. Claire makes her friend          the    garbage.


[Ans.]
2. move
3. mop
4. clean
5. take out

Do It Yourself
I. Vocabulary
根據提示圈出單字。
1.                   2.                  3.
e                   s                     c        

4.                     5. 





s                    i        


II. Matching
根據句意選出最適當的答案。
(A) explore  (B) effect  (C) development  (D) adds...to  (E) give...a try
When we speak of AR and VR, most people think of games right away. For example, Pokémon Go   1   digital images   1   the real world, and it is popular among the young and old. In fact, AR and VR are having a(n)   2   on people’s lives in many ways. Today, they are both being widely used in earning. People can   3   an art museum or even outer space at home with a VR headset. With the   4   of AR and VR, human life will definitely be changed. Soon, more and more people will have the chance to   5   these technologies   5   !
1. (     )  2. (     )  3. (     )  4. (     )  5. (     )
III. Guided Translation
根據中文及提示字首,寫出完整字詞。每格限填一字。
1. 那個男子試穿了很多雙鞋,最後卻沒買半雙。
The man t        o        many pairs of shoes but didn’t buy any of them in the end.
2. 很多人瘋韓劇。至於我,我比較喜歡臺劇。
Many people are crazy about Korean dramas. A        f       me, I love Taiwanese dramas more.
3. Leo很好奇扭蛋裡面有什麼。
Leo is c        a        what is inside the gashapon.
4. 很多遊客會在迪士尼樂園裡戴米奇耳朵,來更融入樂園的精神。
Many tourists wear Mickey Mouse ears in Disneyland to g       better i        with the spirit of the theme park.
5. 我媽很開明。另一方面,我爸就比較保守。
My mom is open-minded. O        t        o        h       , my dad is more conservative.


IV. Writing
重組句子,並加上適當標點符號。
1. had / take our picture / a waiter / We
_________________________________________________________
2. often / make / Sad stories / cry / Dennis
  _________________________________________________________
3. my room / Don’t / let / come into / the dog
  _________________________________________________________
4. If / we may / a friend / prepare some snacks / visits us,
  _________________________________________________________
5. take a trip to Japan / a vacation, / I will / If / I have
  _________________________________________________________

[Ans.]
I.
1. extra   2. scary   3. curious   4. scene   5. information
II.
1. D  2. B  3. A  4. C  5. E
III.
1. tried on
2. As for
3. curious about
4. get, involved
5. On the other hand
IV.
1. We had a waiter take our picture.
2. Sad stories often make Dennis cry.
3. Don’t let the dog come into my room.
4. If a friend visits us, we may prepare some snacks.
5. If I have a vacation, I will take a trip to Japan.


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