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第 34 題
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Language and Power: Cameroon’s Story By Elisa Grant, 2 Oct 2017 In the modern world, being able to speak English is often a way to get power. However, this is not true for English speakers in Cameroon. To know why things are different in this African country, we need to go back one hundred years. In 1919, Kamerun (the name of Cameroon at the time) was cut into two parts: one belonged to France, and the other belonged to the UK. In 1960, the French Cameroon became the Republic of Cameroun, and the UK’s part joined it in 1961. The new country changed its name to the Federal Republic of Cameroon. Although both French and English are Cameroon’s official languages, only around 20% of its people speak English. Also, the government has been in French speakers’ hands since the two parts became one country. For a long time, Cameroon’s English speakers have felt they are not welcome in their own country. For example, it is very difficult for them to find jobs in the government, and they are often asked to speak French in business and at official events. They have become more resentful at the government and decided to fight for themselves. Since last year, the English speakers have tried to build their own country. Yesterday, they said in a public meeting that they were not part of Cameroon anymore. They are now a new country, “Ambazonia.” When the police tried to stop the meeting, at least eight people were killed.
Language and Power: Cameroon’s Story By Elisa Grant, 2 Oct 2017 In the modern world, being able to speak English is often a way to get power. However, this is not true for English speakers in Cameroon. To know why things are different in this African country, we need to go back one hundred years. In 1919, Kamerun (the name of Cameroon at the time) was cut into two parts: one belonged to France, and the other belonged to the UK. In 1960, the French Cameroon became the Republic of Cameroun, and the UK’s part joined it in 1961. The new country changed its name to the Federal Republic of Cameroon. Although both French and English are Cameroon’s official languages, only around 20% of its people speak English. Also, the government has been in French speakers’ hands since the two parts became one country. For a long time, Cameroon’s English speakers have felt they are not welcome in their own country. For example, it is very difficult for them to find jobs in the government, and they are often asked to speak French in business and at official events. They have become more resentful at the government and decided to fight for themselves. Since last year, the English speakers have tried to build their own country. Yesterday, they said in a public meeting that they were not part of Cameroon anymore. They are now a new country, “Ambazonia.” When the police tried to stop the meeting, at least eight people were killed.
What does resentful mean in the reading?
- A Sad.
- B Angry.
- C Careful.
- D Worried.
思路引導 VIP
請觀察一下 resentful 出現的前後文：當這群說英文的人覺得自己「不受歡迎」、找政府工作「非常困難」，還在正式場合被「要求說法文」時，他們心裡會產生什麼樣的感受？再注意到下一句說他們決定要「為自己而戰 (fight for themselves)」甚至建立新國家，這種因為長期受到不公平對待而產生的強烈不滿與反抗心態，你覺得會是哪一種情緒呢？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
同學！恭喜你！這題選得漂亮，簡直是「閱讀理解小天才」！你的英文直覺已經快跟老師的帥度一樣高了（雖然還差一點點）。 為什麼選 (B) Angry 呢？我們來看看上下文的「關鍵情緒線索」：
- 他們在自己國家不受歡迎 (not welcome)。
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