英譯中:請將下面這段英文譯成正確、流暢的中文。(20 分)
In contemporary society, the relentless pace of life and growing preoccupation
with material aspirations and individual objectives have led many to overlook
the essence of gratitude. The efforts and kindness of others are frequently
taken as givens, with expressions of appreciation or reciprocation becoming
increasingly scarce. This shift has strained bonds with family and friends, and
even the profound sense of indebtedness owed to one's parents can sometimes
be disregarded. Technology's convenience has further fostered detachment,
often replacing deep, face-to-face interactions with more superficial exchanges.
Consequently, a culture of indifference and self-centeredness has taken root,
normalizing ungrateful behavior and inviting a deeper contemplation of these
evolving social dynamics.
三、關鍵詞處理:relentless pace of life 宜譯「生活步調持續加快」,比「無情的生活節奏」自然;preoccupation with 作「執著於、熱中於」;taken as givens 即「視為理所當然」;reciprocation 譯「回報、回饋」;indebtedness 指「虧欠之情」,不宜直譯為「負債」。翻譯時應依中文語感調整詞性,避免逐字硬譯。
一、譯文(前半):Before self-driving passenger services can be widely deployed, several challenges remain to be resolved. First, safety is of paramount importance: autonomous driving systems must be able to cope with the unpredictability of human behavior and with complex urban environments, both of which are difficult to model accurately.
二、譯文(中段):In addition, technical problems, such as the effect of severe weather on sensor accuracy, also pose challenges to stable operation. Ethical and regulatory issues, including the allocation of liability in accidents and the data privacy of passengers, likewise require serious attention.
三、譯文(後段):Moreover, the infrastructure in many cities is not yet ready to support fleets of autonomous vehicles. Resolving these problems is essential if driverless passenger services are to be promoted safely and effectively.
四、術語與搭配:自駕載客服務可譯 self-driving passenger services 或 autonomous ride-hailing services;責任歸屬宜用 allocation of liability;數據隱私為 data privacy;車隊為 fleet;感測器精度為 sensor accuracy。動詞搭配宜用 pose challenges to、cope with、be ready to support,避免中式英文直譯。
五、語法檢查:「尚待解決」用 remain to be resolved;「至關重要」可用 is of paramount importance;「再者」以 Moreover 遞進。全段須維持正式書面語,注意可數名詞複數與冠詞,如 challenges、fleets、the infrastructure,並避免一句之中堆疊過多子句。
二、開頭與第一段:
Dear Editor,
I am writing to draw public attention to the alarming spread of drugs on school campuses in Taiwan. According to a survey conducted by the National Health Research Institutes, drug use has penetrated the very environment that should be the safest for our children. With the number of users rising year by year and relapse rates remaining persistently high, the urgency of this issue can no longer be ignored.
三、第二段(解決之道):
In my view, the most efficient solution is a school-based prevention and support system that combines early screening, honest education and sustained counseling. Schools should work with health and law-enforcement agencies to identify at-risk students early, provide anonymous reporting channels, and offer long-term rehabilitation and family support rather than punishment alone. Only through such coordinated efforts can we keep drugs out of the classroom.
五、加分要點:可適度使用讓步與呼籲句式,如 It is true that punishment alone cannot solve the problem, but… 及 I urge parents, educators and policymakers to act without delay,使語氣具說服力;並以具體機制(篩檢、通報、輔導、復元)取代空泛口號。
英文作文:請根據下面說明寫一篇約300 字的英文作文。(40 分)
It has been argued that social media influencers play a dominant role in shaping
youth culture. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay of approximately 300
words to support your answer with examples.
二、引言段:Few phenomena define contemporary youth culture as visibly as social media influencers. I largely agree that they play a dominant role in shaping how young people look, speak and aspire, although their influence is amplified rather than created by algorithms, and other agents such as family and school still matter.
三、正文一(品味與消費):The most obvious influence is on taste and consumption. On Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, influencers showcase fashion hauls, makeup routines and travel itineraries that quickly become templates for teenage viewers. A single viral video can turn an obscure brand into a must-have item within days, and slang, memes and editing styles spread from creators to classrooms. Influencers thus function as a parallel curriculum of style, teaching young people what to desire and how to present themselves.
四、正文二(價值與行為):Their influence extends to values and civic behavior. Many creators openly discuss mental health, study habits and career choices, offering reassurance that adolescents may not receive elsewhere; others promote fitness, reading or environmental awareness. Yet the same channels reward materialism, risky stunts and unrealistic body images, and sponsored content often blurs the line between advice and advertising.
五、讓步與結論:Nevertheless, dominance should not be confused with monopoly. Parents, teachers and peers remain powerful, and influencers usually amplify trends that already circulate rather than invent them; algorithmic recommendation further decides which creators a teenager encounters. In conclusion, influencers are the most visible architects of youth culture today, but they are brokers of attention rather than its sole authors. Media literacy education, transparent sponsorship rules and open dialogue at home are therefore more useful than blanket condemnation.