Do you have bad posture while sitting at the computer? A monitor can help with that.
打電腦時坐姿不良嗎?ErgoSensor 幫你一次搞定!

  Health is wealth. This may be an old saying, but few people would argue with it. _(1)_, many people are now experiencing the newer pains of sitting for long hours in front of computer screens and not being able to keep their health in check. Luckily, technology is going to _(2)_ us to stay healthier and perhaps even happier.
  The ErgoSensor computer monitor has a special built-in sensor that tells a user _(3)_ he or she is too close, has poor posture, and much more. This high-tech monitor was created by the Dutch company, Philips, in the hope ofimproving users' lives. _(4)_ monitoring computer users' bodies, these screens can make helpful suggestions. Similar to email alerts, the messages pop up in the lower right hand corner of the screen. If the monitor senses the user's head istilted, a message will pop up suggesting the user's neck _(5)_ to avoid injuries. Also, when the user blinks infrequently, it is a sign to the monitor that they are tired. Therefore, a message suggesting a coffee break will appear.
  The makers are aware that constant corrections could get _(6)_, which is why they designed them in pop-up form. This way, the alerts are easy to get as well as _(7)_ when needed. Technology has come a long way. With theadvancements of the ErgoSensor computer monitor, one has to wonder what's next.

1. (A) Eventually  (B) Unfortunately  (C) Immediately  (D) Efficiently
2. (A) have  (B) make  (C) arrange  (D) enable
3. (A) what  (B) which  (C) whether  (D) wherever
4. (A) For  (B) By  (C) Not until  (D) As soon as
5. (A) be straightened  (B) straightening  (C) can straighten  (D) will be straightened
6. (A) amusing  (B) satisfying  (C) inviting  (D) annoying
7. (A) gather  (B) depress  (C) ignore  (D) confirm

 

1. Unfortunately, many people are now experiencing the newer pains of sitting for long hours in front of computer screens and not being able to keep their health in check.理由:
a. (A) eventually adv. 最後,終於
例: We eventually found a solution to the problem.
(我們最後終於找到解決問題的辦法。)
(B) unfortunately adv. 不幸地
fortunately adv. 幸運地
例: I got a flat tire, and unfortunately, I didn't have a spare in the trunk.
(我的車爆胎了;不幸的是,我的後車箱沒有備胎。)
(C) immediately adv. 立即,馬上
例: The bright student knew the answer to the question immediately.
(那個聰明的學生馬上就知道問題的答案。)
(D) efficiently adv. 有效率地
例: I think Jack should get a bonus for working so efficiently.
(我認為傑克工作這麼有效率,應該給他獎金。)
b. 根據語意,可知應選 (B)。

2. Luckily, technology is going to enable us to stay healthier and perhaps even happier.理由:
a. (A) have(叫∕使)和 (B) make(叫∕使)均為使役動詞,加受詞後,其後不可接不定詞,而須接原形動詞作受詞補語,即 "have/make + 受詞 + 原形動詞",表『叫∕使……做……』,故 (A)、(B) 用法不合而不可選。
例: The teacher had two students practice the dialogue in English.
(老師叫 2 位學生練習英語對話。)
b. (C) arrange(安排)後面不可直接接『人』作受詞,而須與介詞 for 並用,故無 "arrange sb to V" 的用法,因此 (C) 不可選。正確用法如下:
arrange for sb to V  安排某人(做)……
例: I arranged for Sam to meet the head of the organization.
(我安排山姆去見機構的領導人。)
c. enable sb to V  使某人能夠(做)……
例: Your donation will enable us to help more flood victims.
(你的捐款將可讓我們幫助更多水災災民。)
d. 根據上述用法,可知 (D) 為正選。

3.The ErgoSensor computer monitor has a special built-in sensor that tells a user whether he or she is too close, has poor posture, and much more.理由:
a. 空格前有授與動詞 tells(告知)和間接受詞 a user(使用者),可知空格應置入可引導名詞子句的詞類,以作為 tells 的直接受詞。
b. what 和 which 均為疑問代名詞,可引導名詞子句,但 2 者在所引導的名詞子句中,要作主詞或受詞,而空格後為完整的句構,故 (A)、(B) 不可選。
c. whether(是否)可引導句構完整的子句形成名詞子句,置入後符合語意、用法,故選 (C)。
例: I wonder whether he is able to finish the project on time or not.
(我懷疑他是否有辦法準時完成這項專案。)
d. wherever(不論何處)為副詞連接詞,無法引導名詞子句,故 (D) 不可選。

4.By monitoring computer users' bodies, these screens can make helpful suggestions.理由:
a. (A) For + V-ing 表『為了……』,置入後語意不合,故不可選。
b. By + V-ing, S + V  藉著∕藉由……,……
例: By asking the right questions, the investigator got closer to solving the murder.
(藉著提出切要的問題,該探員離解開謀殺案更近了一步。)
c. Not until... + 倒裝句  直到……才……
注意:
not until 引導的片語或子句視為否定副詞片語∕子句,故置於句首時,其後的主要子句須採倒裝句構。
例: Not until the day before the final exams did Ted start preparing for them.
(一直到期末考前 1 天泰德才開始準備。)
d. As soon as + S + V, S + V  一……就……
例: As soon as you arrive at the train station, please give me a call.
(你一抵達火車站,請打通電話給我。)
e. 本題空格之後為動名詞 monitoring(監視),逗點後為直述句 these screens can make helpful suggestions(這款螢幕能做出有助益的建議),故 (C)、(D) 不可選。僅 By 置入後符合用法及語意,故選 (B)。

5. If the monitor senses the user's head is tilted, a message will pop up suggesting the user's neck be straightened to avoid injuries.理由:
a. 本空格在測試 suggest 作意志動詞的用法:
suggest 作『建議』時,為意志動詞,接 that 子句作受詞時,that 子句中須置助動詞 should,但 should 往往予以省略,而形成主詞之後直接加原形動詞的用法:
suggest + that + S + (should) + V
建議……(應該)……
例: Our teacher suggested that we start working on our projects as soon as possible.
(我們老師建議我們儘快開始做作業。)
b. straighten vt. 使伸直
例: I injured my elbow in the game, so now I can't straighten my arm.
(我的手肘在比賽中受了傷,所以現在我無法把手臂打直。)
c. 根據上述用法,可知 (A) 應為正選。

6. The makers are aware that constant corrections could get annoying, which is why they designed them in pop-up form.理由:
a. (A) amusing a. 有趣的,逗笑的
例: Denny is amusing to hang out with because he is always making jokes.
(和丹尼相處很逗趣,因為他時常講笑話。)
(B) satisfying a.(食物)令人飽足的;令人滿意的
例: The potato salad was not only delicious but satisfying as well.
(這道馬鈴薯沙拉不僅美味而且還吃得飽。)
(C) inviting a. 誘人的
例: On a cold winter's day, a hot spring can be very inviting.
(在寒冷的冬日,熱呼呼的溫泉實在非常誘人。)
(D) annoying a. 令人惱怒的
例: That annoying buzzing sound is driving me up a wall.
(那煩人的嗡嗡聲快把我逼瘋了。)
b. 根據語意,可知應選 (D),置入後表製造商曉得不斷矯正用家姿勢會讓使用者感到很煩,因此採用跳出警示框的模式來做設計。

7. This way, the alerts are easy to get as well as ignore when needed.理由:
a. (A) gather vt. 使聚集;收集
(B) depress vt. 使沮喪;使蕭條
例: The closing of the car factory depressed the local economy.
(該汽車工廠的關閉造成當地的經濟蕭條。)
(C) ignore vt. 忽略,忽視
例: I tried to be friendly to my new classmates, but they just ignored me.
(我試著對新同學示好,他們卻對我不理不睬。)
(D) confirm vt. 證實,確定
例: I confirmed the information and then went about writing my paper.
(我確定那項資料後就著手寫我的報告。)
b. 根據語意,可知應選 (C),置入後表必要時,螢幕上的警示訊息可輕易地接收和略過。

  1. keep...in check  控制……
    例: It surprises me how some people never keep their kids in check when eating out.
    (出外用餐時有些人都不好好控制孩子的行為,這讓我很訝異。)
  2. monitor n.(電腦、電視的)螢幕 & vt. 監視,監控
    例: The hidden cameras helped the boss monitor his employees.
    (隱藏式攝影機幫助那位老闆監視員工。)
  3. in the hope of + V-ing  懷著……希望
    例: Edward goes jogging each morning in the hope of getting in shape.
    (艾德華每天晨跑就是希望身體健康。)
  4. be similar to...  與……相似
    例: Your taste in clothes is similar to mine.
    (你對穿著的品味跟我的很相似。)
  5. pop up  突然出現
    例: Advertisements popped up on the screen each time I went to a new website.
    (每次我進入一個新網站,螢幕上就會跳出一些廣告。)
  6. sense vt. 感應;感覺到
    例: Mary sensed that I was in a bad mood, so she left me alone.
    (瑪麗感覺到我心情不好,所以她讓我獨處。)
  7. blink vi. 眨眼睛
    例: Why are you blinking? Is there something in your eye?
    (你怎麼一直眨眼睛?有什麼東西跑到你眼裡嗎?)
  8. infrequently adv. 不經常發生地
    frequently adv. 頻繁地,經常
    例: Ted frequently goes to the library after school.
    (泰德下課後經常去圖書館。)
  9. be aware + that 子句  察覺∕知道……
    例: Henry wasn't aware that he had left his headlights on.
    (亨利沒察覺到他的車頭燈是開著的。)
  10. in...form  以……的形式∕型態
    例: The medicine comes in both liquid and tablet form.
    (這種藥物有液態和藥片 2 種。)
  11. have come a long way  有大幅地進展
    例: When it comes to equality, women have come a long way in the last 30 years.
    (過去 30 年來,女性在平等地位上獲得大幅度的改善。)
  1. built-in a. 內建的
  2. sensor n. 感應器
  3. posture n. 姿勢
  4. alert n. 通知,提醒;警戒
  5. tilt vt. 使傾斜
  6. correction n. 校正,改正
  7. advancement n. 進步,進展

 

飛利浦首創 ErgoSensor 顯示器
打電腦時坐姿不良嗎?ErgoSensor 幫你一次搞定!
  健康就是財富。這或許只是句俗話,但很少人會爭辯這句話的道理。不幸的是,許多人現在正面臨長時間坐在電腦螢幕前造成的新型疼痛,而無法控制自身的健康。幸運地,科技將能使我們保持更健康,或許也更加快樂。
  ErgoSensor 電腦顯示螢幕有個特殊的內建感應裝置,告知電腦使用者是否與螢幕之間的距離太近、坐姿不良以及其他諸多問題。這個高科技螢幕顯示器是荷蘭飛利浦公司所研發,希望藉此改善使用者的生活。這款螢幕藉由監控使用者的坐姿向其做出有助益的建議。如同 email 的通知,該螢幕會從右下角跳出訊息。假使感應到用家歪著頭打電腦,螢幕會跳出警示訊息,建議使用者將脖子伸直以避免受傷。此外,當使用者不常眨眼睛時,對螢幕來說,這就表示使用者累了。因此,跳出的訊息框會建議使用者喝杯咖啡休息一下。
  製造商曉得不斷矯正用家姿勢會讓使用者感到很煩,因此採用跳出警示框的模式來做設計。這樣一來,必要時,警示訊號可輕易地接收和略過。現代科技大幅地進展。有了 ErgoSensor 電腦螢幕的先進技術,大家會想知道未來還會有什麼發展。
答案:1. (B) 2. (D) 3. (C) 4. (B) 5. (A) 6. (D) 7. (C)

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