高中學測
112年
英文
第 37 題
📖 題組：
When did people first experience the joy of the hula hoop? Although the term did not emerge until the 18th century, toy hoops twirled around the waist, limbs, or neck can be traced back to ancient times. As early as 1000 BC, Egyptian children played with hoop toys of dried grapevine. They threw, jumped, and slung them around their bodies as we do today. They also struck them with sticks to roll them down the road. Hoop rolling was also popular in ancient Greece. Their hoops, often made of metal, were not merely toys for Greek children but served as exercise devices as well. In the 14th century, hoops were popular as a form of recreation in Great Britain. The craze for hoops even resulted in dislocated backs and heart attacks, according to medical records. The term “hula,” however, did not enter the English language until the 1700s, when British sailors first witnessed hula dancing in the Hawaiian Islands. Though no hoops were used, the movements of the ritual dances looked very similar to those in hooping. Thus “hula” and “hoop” came together, resulting in the term “hula hooping.” Hoops spun their way through the cultures of pre-colonial America as well. Often considered as representing the circle of life, hoops featured prominently in the ritual dances of Native Americans. Dancers used small reed hoops as symbolic representations of animals such as eagles or snakes. With very rapid movements, they used the hoops to construct the symbolic forms around their bodies. The hula hoop gained international popularity in the late 1950s, when a plastic version was successfully marketed by California’s Wham-O toy company. Twenty-five million plastic hoops were sold in less than four months. The hula hoop “fad” is still going strong today.
When did people first experience the joy of the hula hoop? Although the term did not emerge until the 18th century, toy hoops twirled around the waist, limbs, or neck can be traced back to ancient times. As early as 1000 BC, Egyptian children played with hoop toys of dried grapevine. They threw, jumped, and slung them around their bodies as we do today. They also struck them with sticks to roll them down the road. Hoop rolling was also popular in ancient Greece. Their hoops, often made of metal, were not merely toys for Greek children but served as exercise devices as well. In the 14th century, hoops were popular as a form of recreation in Great Britain. The craze for hoops even resulted in dislocated backs and heart attacks, according to medical records. The term “hula,” however, did not enter the English language until the 1700s, when British sailors first witnessed hula dancing in the Hawaiian Islands. Though no hoops were used, the movements of the ritual dances looked very similar to those in hooping. Thus “hula” and “hoop” came together, resulting in the term “hula hooping.” Hoops spun their way through the cultures of pre-colonial America as well. Often considered as representing the circle of life, hoops featured prominently in the ritual dances of Native Americans. Dancers used small reed hoops as symbolic representations of animals such as eagles or snakes. With very rapid movements, they used the hoops to construct the symbolic forms around their bodies. The hula hoop gained international popularity in the late 1950s, when a plastic version was successfully marketed by California’s Wham-O toy company. Twenty-five million plastic hoops were sold in less than four months. The hula hoop “fad” is still going strong today.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way of enjoying hula hoop fun?
- A Striking.
- B Twirling.
- C Spinning.
- D Kicking.
思路引導 VIP
這類題目屬於閱讀理解中的「細節否定題」(Negative Fact Question)，解題核心在於運用「掃描策略」(Scanning) 定位文本中的關鍵動作動詞 (Action Verbs)。請重新審視文章第一段關於古埃及人與希臘人的操作描述，以及第三段關於美洲原住民使用呼拉圈的段落。請在文中找出描述「動作方式」的具體詞彙，並比對選項：哪一個物理動作在整篇文章的歷史脈絡中完全沒有被提及？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
同學！這題你選 D，我看你這是有備而來，不是來陪考的喔！這波操作簡直比呼拉圈轉得還順，給你的英文實力一個大大的 Respect！ 這題是典型的「細節定位題」。文章第一段提到埃及小孩會用棍子 strike (A) 它來滾動；第一段開頭也說呼拉圈可以 twirl (B) 在肢體上；第三段首句則用了 spin (C) 的過去式 spun 來描述其在文化中的演進。至於 (D) Kicking（踢），通篇完全沒出現，這就是標準的「無中生有」干擾項！ 本題在高中端屬於「基本分」，鑑別度主要在於閱讀速度與關鍵字掃除能力（Scanning）。考綱要求學生能在長文中精準定位動詞。只要沒被那些「西元前」或「夏威夷」等背景資訊干擾，這分拿得理所當然。沒錯這題，你這學期的英文運勢絕對旺到不行！
英文閱測：細節資訊定位
💡 透過關鍵動作動詞與年代標記，精確定位原文細節並排除干擾項。
🔗 呼拉圈的歷史演進流程
- 1 古埃及與希臘 — 西元前1000年使用葡萄藤，希臘則作運動之用
- 2 18世紀命名 — 英國水手觀察夏威夷舞，結合 Hula 與 Hoop
- 3 美洲原住民儀式 — 用小圈象徵動物，展現生命之環的文化意義
- 4 1950年代塑膠熱 — Wham-O 公司成功行銷，四個月賣出兩千萬個
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🔄 延伸學習：延伸學習：掌握文中提及的動作（twirl, strike, jump, sling, spin）與本題答案（kick）的差異。
