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題目

whether A. where B. when C. why D. A mantra is a word, sound, or phrase repeated to focus the mind or express a strong belief. Derived fromthe ancient Sanskrit language, “man” means “mind” and “tra” means “instrument.” There are three main typesof mantras, each of which has different qualities and purposes.Bija mantras are short one-syllable words that contain a great deal of vibrational energy. They are oftenchanted alone, but can be found in longer mantras. Each mantra is associated with goddesses, the five elementsof nature, or the seven chakra energy centers. Saguna mantras focus on the name of a particular god or goddessand involve the visualization of the deity. Thus, the chanting is more than repeating words but calling uponqualities that the deity represents. The whole process is personalized, allowing the chanter to connect directlywith the deity. Nirguna mantras are older than the other two types. They do not chant any particular deity,which makes it much more abstract and difficult to interpret. These mantras relate to the universal truths andconcepts like consciousness and peace. Transcending the physical world, they are not recommended forbeginners.Chanting mantras has been practiced for centuries. Nowadays, even scientific studies recognize benefitsof mantra chanting. If you are looking for the balance between the mind, body, and spirit, you can give chantingmantras a try!

官方答案

• 答案：D. A mantra is a word, sound, or phrase repeated to focus the mind or express a strong belief. Derived fromthe ancient Sanskrit language, “man” means “mind” and “tra” means “instrument.” There are three main typesof mantras, each of which has different qualities and purposes.Bija mantras are short one-syllable words that contain a great deal of vibrational energy. They are oftenchanted alone, but can be found in longer mantras. Each mantra is associated with goddesses, the five elementsof nature, or the seven chakra energy centers. Saguna mantras focus on the name of a particular god or goddessand involve the visualization of the deity. Thus, the chanting is more than repeating words but calling uponqualities that the deity represents. The whole process is personalized, allowing the chanter to connect directlywith the deity. Nirguna mantras are older than the other two types. They do not chant any particular deity,which makes it much more abstract and difficult to interpret. These mantras relate to the universal truths andconcepts like consciousness and peace. Transcending the physical world, they are not recommended forbeginners.Chanting mantras has been practiced for centuries. Nowadays, even scientific studies recognize benefitsof mantra chanting. If you are looking for the balance between the mind, body, and spirit, you can give chantingmantras a try!

解析

whether 可引導名詞子句表示「是否」，常接於動詞、介系詞或特定詞組之後。本題空格需填入能與 whether 子句搭配的詞語，使全句結構完整；A where、B when、C why 均為疑問詞，單獨置入後無法與 whether 形成合法搭配，語意亦不通。D 可使句子成立，故選 D。作答時應注意 whether 子句常作受詞，且 whether 與 if 在部分語境可互換，但 if 不能用於句首主詞子句或介系詞後。

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