地特四等
113年
[一般民政] 法學知識與英文(包括中華民國憲法、法學緒論、英文)
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The history of windmills, from ancient grain grinders to modern wind turbines, illustrates a long journey of innovation and adaptation. The earliest windmills used sturdy reed mats for blades on horizontal axes in the 600s. Starting in the 14th century, Dutch engineers utilized windpumps to reclaim land from low-lying valleys. However, the advent of the Industrial Revolution marked a decline in windmill use, as the need for more reliable energy sources grew to power the burgeoning factory system. The steam engine emerged as a pivotal invention during this era, offering the consistent power necessary for mass production. The transition to electricity generation saw the creation of wind turbines in Europe and North America, with the first wind turbine lighting up James Blyth’s home in Scotland in 1887 and the first grid-connected turbine in Vermont in 1941. Despite their potential, wind energy became overshadowed by fossil fuels due to their reliability and abundance. Yet, the Oil Crisis of the 1970s, alongside environmental concerns, reignited interest in wind as a sustainable energy source, leading to the establishment of the world’s first wind farm in New Hampshire. Currently, wind farms are a common sight in various locales, from the U.S. Midwest’s agricultural landscapes to California’s Alta Wind Energy Center, the nation’s largest wind farm. Internationally, Brazil, Russia, India, and China are rapidly expanding their wind energy capacity, with China’s Gansu Wind Farm set to produce an impressive 20,000 megawatts. Likewise, developing regions in Africa and Southeast Asia are investing in wind technology, with Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power project poised to supply electricity to countless homes and businesses. This evolution from traditional windmills to contemporary wind farms underscores a global shift towards renewable energy, highlighting wind power’s significant role in meeting modern energy demands while addressing environmental challenges.
The history of windmills, from ancient grain grinders to modern wind turbines, illustrates a long journey of innovation and adaptation. The earliest windmills used sturdy reed mats for blades on horizontal axes in the 600s. Starting in the 14th century, Dutch engineers utilized windpumps to reclaim land from low-lying valleys. However, the advent of the Industrial Revolution marked a decline in windmill use, as the need for more reliable energy sources grew to power the burgeoning factory system. The steam engine emerged as a pivotal invention during this era, offering the consistent power necessary for mass production. The transition to electricity generation saw the creation of wind turbines in Europe and North America, with the first wind turbine lighting up James Blyth’s home in Scotland in 1887 and the first grid-connected turbine in Vermont in 1941. Despite their potential, wind energy became overshadowed by fossil fuels due to their reliability and abundance. Yet, the Oil Crisis of the 1970s, alongside environmental concerns, reignited interest in wind as a sustainable energy source, leading to the establishment of the world’s first wind farm in New Hampshire. Currently, wind farms are a common sight in various locales, from the U.S. Midwest’s agricultural landscapes to California’s Alta Wind Energy Center, the nation’s largest wind farm. Internationally, Brazil, Russia, India, and China are rapidly expanding their wind energy capacity, with China’s Gansu Wind Farm set to produce an impressive 20,000 megawatts. Likewise, developing regions in Africa and Southeast Asia are investing in wind technology, with Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power project poised to supply electricity to countless homes and businesses. This evolution from traditional windmills to contemporary wind farms underscores a global shift towards renewable energy, highlighting wind power’s significant role in meeting modern energy demands while addressing environmental challenges.
Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage?
- A The decline of windmills due to industrialization.
- B The uses of windmills over time across the world.
- C The invention of the steam engine and its effects on windmills.
- D The modern significance of windmills and wind turbines.
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