問題詳情

Ⅳ、篇章結構：20％
(A)From the perspective of economics, tourism is the world’s largest industry. At first,that might not seem possible. However, when one considers all the airlines, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and travel agencies serving tourists, it suddenly becomes believable. More than half a billion people become tourists each year to travel to other destinations for pleasure. 36Machu Picchu in Peru is a good example of how tourism is changing and damaging some must-see tourist sites. Built high in the Andes Mountains some 600 years ago, it was unknown to the Spanish conquest. 37 As word spread of the wonders of Machu Picchu, tourists began to flock to the site. In the early 21st century, as many as 400,000 tourists a year visited the ancient buildings and other landmarks of the Incan capital. A luxury hotel was built nearby along with a helipad and cable car system. The Peruvian government was delighted with its iconic treasure and, of course, the money it reels in from the tourism.38 The United Nations, which had deemed Machu Picchu worthy of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, is now considering putting it on its List of World Heritage in Danger because of this. 39It is not just Machu Picchu that is under threat of damage. 40 Without better planning, hundreds of special locations around the globe may eventually be doomed to destruction.
(A) Consequently, it was relatively unscathed by modern intrusions until the early 20th century.
(B) Right here in Taiwan, Danshui, which used to be a quaint and attractive fishing village, now has a population of more than 100,000 and is growing more crowded with high-rise buildings springing up like mushrooms.
(C) As a result, the Peruvian government is now limiting the number of tourists permitted to visit Machu Picchu on a daily basis.
(D) This number is growing, along with the general problems that tourism in general is causing.
(E) Many people visit Machu Pichu on the weekend for fun and games.(AB) As time went by, however, the noise and pollution caused by the tourists spoiled the majesty of the monuments.
(B) In the US, presidential elections are held every four years. 41 In many cases,nationally televised debates play a big part in determining who will win.Debates are contests in which candidates stand on stage and publicly express their ideasabout important issues. 42 To ensure that these discussions don’t get out of hand, amoderator is selected to administer the proceedings.Studies have revealed that it’s not just the answers given that matter in a debate.43 In 1984, Democratic candidate Walter Mondale lost points for smiling duringinappropriate moments in his debate with Ronald Reagan. 44Although debates are often competitive affairs, it’s important to have good manners. In 2000, Al Gore lost points with voters by rolling his eyes while his opponent, George W. Bush, was speaking. In turn, Bush temporarily fell behind in many polls when he appeared to be caught off guard by some of the moderator’s questions. 45 Perhaps Bush said it best when he stated, “ The interesting thing about presidential debates is that you can’t ever win them, but you darn sure can lose them.”
(A) Observers are equally likely to notice the mannerisms of the debaters, and this can help to sway the voters.
(B) Quite often these contests are extremely close, and it’s difficult for voters to choose their next leader.
(C) The winner of the 2012 US presidential election was the current president Barack Obama.
(D) With their every move being watched, it’s easy to see why debates are so tricky for candidates.
(E) Candidates may also use this opportunity to challenge their opponent’s views.(AB) Many viewers took this as a sign that he was insincere.
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參考答案

答案：E[無官方正解]
難度：困難0.363636
統計：A(2),B(2),C(2),D(0),E(4)

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