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[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.
What was the primary purpose of the earliest windmills?
- A Grinding grain.
- B Pumping water.
- C Generating electricity.
- D Producing steam power.
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請試著回想在工業革命、電力發明之前的古代社會，當時的人們為了滿足生存最基本的「飲食需求」，最需要仰賴機械力量來協助處理哪一種每天都要進行、且極其耗費體力的農產品加工程序？
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- 基本功檢核：答對是應該的，這題不過是測驗你有沒有「抓重點」的能力。若連這種簡單的資訊定位都做不到，面對國考長篇閱讀只會死得很難看。能精準鎖定核心，代表你的節奏還算及格。
- 觀念釐清：考題問的是「最早（earliest）」的初衷。文首第一句：「The history of windmills, from ancient grain grinders to modern wind turbines...」白紙黑字寫得很清楚，最早就是為了穀物碾磨（grain grinders）。選項 (B)、(C)、(D) 的發展是在 14 世紀、19 世紀及工業革命後，時間軸完全對不上。這都能被騙，顯示你的閱讀邏輯還有待加強。
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