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此題測驗考生對海洋生態專有名詞（如抹香鯨、緯度、溫熱帶海域）的掌握，以及敘事型歷史長句的拆解與連貫能力。翻譯時建議善用關係代名詞（如 which 補充說明俗名由來）與分詞構句（如 bringing immense wealth）來簡化句子結構，避免中式英文的逗號拼接（comma splice），以展現專業且流暢的寫作水準。
【譯文】 Among all whales, the sperm whale is perhaps the one we are most familiar with, yet know little about. According to an official document, the first capture of a sperm whale occurred in 1712, when a New England fishing boat was blown offshore by a storm and encountered the sperm whale at sea for the first time. Whaling soon became a lucrative trade, bringing immense wealth to New England. Subsequently, for nearly 150 years, the hunting of sperm whales dominated the entire fishing industry. This whale stores a massive amount of fat inside its head, which is the origin of its common name. The breeding season can last for more than eight months in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, encompassing all months except summer. During summer, male whales leave the pod and swim to latitudes above 40 degrees North or below 40 degrees South. Only adult males can travel such great distances. Calves and mother whales stay in temperate or tropical waters year-round. 【重點詞彙/句型】