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[調查工作組] 外國文(英文)
第 37 題
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請依下文回答第 36 題至第 40 題 While in the United States the general belief in astrology is limited to glancing at horoscopes in newspapers and magazines, in India people take their star signs very seriously. Astrology programs are shown on many of India’s 320 television channels, and at least a dozen radio stations are devoted entirely to astrology 24 hours a day. Kolkata housewife Lata Banerji always starts her day by turning on the astrology channel Shristi to find out what the day holds for her and whether she will have to face any kind of domestic crisis. She also receives information on what food she should eat to avoid illness. “It gives me the confidence I need to face the day,” she says. “Americans go to a therapist every week to cope with life. I get my sense of well-being from the advice I get from astrologers.” One of the most famous displays of deep belief in astrology came when the Bollywood actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai, 33, announced her engagement to 31-year-old actor Abhishek Bachchan. Unfortunately, astrologers predicted poor health or an early death for her husband, so Aishwarya attempted to avert disaster by marrying a banana tree first in the hope that the bad luck would affect the tree instead of her new husband. Although this may sound bizarre to us, only a few people in India have been shocked by this behavior. Indians seek astrological advice on everything, from marriage and having children to when to buy a new car and whether to accept a job offer. Some programs specialize in medical astrology, with callers asking about health issues, while others provide investment and business advice. Astrology is even important in politics, with prime ministers asking their astrologers for a “promising” date before announcing a general election. Nowadays it is almost obligatory for Indian parents to have a horoscope drawn up when a baby is born. Two people taking advantage of the boom in business are Kalidas Sriram and Vishi Babu, who have put up their tents complete with laptop computer and printer right outside a hospital. They either visit the maternity wards or wait outside until new parents leave to offer their services. For the equivalent of $6 they use the baby’s time and date of birth to print out a horoscope for the delighted parents.
請依下文回答第 36 題至第 40 題 While in the United States the general belief in astrology is limited to glancing at horoscopes in newspapers and magazines, in India people take their star signs very seriously. Astrology programs are shown on many of India’s 320 television channels, and at least a dozen radio stations are devoted entirely to astrology 24 hours a day. Kolkata housewife Lata Banerji always starts her day by turning on the astrology channel Shristi to find out what the day holds for her and whether she will have to face any kind of domestic crisis. She also receives information on what food she should eat to avoid illness. “It gives me the confidence I need to face the day,” she says. “Americans go to a therapist every week to cope with life. I get my sense of well-being from the advice I get from astrologers.” One of the most famous displays of deep belief in astrology came when the Bollywood actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai, 33, announced her engagement to 31-year-old actor Abhishek Bachchan. Unfortunately, astrologers predicted poor health or an early death for her husband, so Aishwarya attempted to avert disaster by marrying a banana tree first in the hope that the bad luck would affect the tree instead of her new husband. Although this may sound bizarre to us, only a few people in India have been shocked by this behavior. Indians seek astrological advice on everything, from marriage and having children to when to buy a new car and whether to accept a job offer. Some programs specialize in medical astrology, with callers asking about health issues, while others provide investment and business advice. Astrology is even important in politics, with prime ministers asking their astrologers for a “promising” date before announcing a general election. Nowadays it is almost obligatory for Indian parents to have a horoscope drawn up when a baby is born. Two people taking advantage of the boom in business are Kalidas Sriram and Vishi Babu, who have put up their tents complete with laptop computer and printer right outside a hospital. They either visit the maternity wards or wait outside until new parents leave to offer their services. For the equivalent of $6 they use the baby’s time and date of birth to print out a horoscope for the delighted parents.
Lata Banerji watches an astrology channel
- A because she is very worried about getting sick.
- B because she wants to stay in control of her life.
- C because she can’t afford a therapist.
- D because she wants to be a fortune teller.
思路引導 VIP
當你讀到一位家庭主婦每天早上都要先確認「今天會發生什麼事」以及「該吃什麼才能避開疾病」時，請思考：這種行為背後，是為了要被動地等待命運發生，還是為了讓自己在面對未知的一天時，心裡更有底氣、更有準備呢？
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哼，算你識相，答對了。你的理解勉強還過得去。
看來你還有點基本常識，知道不是每個字都得寫在臉上才叫「理解」。這種程度的資訊整合能力，勉強算是摸到了邊，沒全盤皆輸。
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