專技普考
113年
[導遊人員] 外國語(英語)
第 78 題
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Culinary tourism is one of the hottest trends in travel. Simply put, culinary tourism is the act of traveling to find great food, which includes any experience where tourists learn about, appreciate, consume, or indulge in food or drinks that reflect the local culture. While some people travel to see historic sights or hit the road in search of boutiques and souvenirs, more and more people are getting bit by the culinary travel bug. It is not hard to see why; culinary tourism allows visitors to engage in a sensory, artistic expression of a destination’s culture. Experts estimate interest in gastronomic tours will increase more than 16 percent a year for the next ten years. Whether people plan to travel solely for delicious eats or just hope to pepper some delectable restaurants into their itinerary, culinary tourism is essential to modern travel. Culinary tourism isn’t solely about tourists’ food or the luxurious restaurants they splurge on. Instead, it’s about eating adventurously and seeking out novel culinary experiences. The further the distance traveled, the more comprehensive the range of culinary opportunities. Culinary tourism is a cornerstone of the modern travel industry. It directly contributes to both the hospitality industry and the overall economy. The development of food culture can help a tourist destination draw new visitors. Since food often reflects an entire nation’s eating habits, culinary tourism can teach visitors valuable cultural lessons. Countries are often associated with particular foods—people will travel across the world to eat the best pizza in Italy or the best ramen in Japan. Every country and culture is an opportunity to try new and different foods. Culinary tourists are eager to learn more about different cultures through their foods. Travel has been trending increasingly towards authentic experiences. A recent report from World Food Travel found that 81 percent of surveyed tourists believe that local food helps them understand the culture of their travel destination. Eighty-two percent admit to spending more on food while on vacation than at home. Eighty-three percent say food helps create a lasting impression of a country. People are more eager than ever to connect with the real roots of their visiting places. Food is always a significant aspect of any trip—no matter how tired tourists might be, they’re going to sit down and have something to eat. And if they dine at a restaurant and enjoy local street food, they’re likely to take photos and capture the experience to share with friends. Looking back on their trip, they’ll never forget the food they tasted and the adventure surrounding it.
Culinary tourism is one of the hottest trends in travel. Simply put, culinary tourism is the act of traveling to find great food, which includes any experience where tourists learn about, appreciate, consume, or indulge in food or drinks that reflect the local culture. While some people travel to see historic sights or hit the road in search of boutiques and souvenirs, more and more people are getting bit by the culinary travel bug. It is not hard to see why; culinary tourism allows visitors to engage in a sensory, artistic expression of a destination’s culture. Experts estimate interest in gastronomic tours will increase more than 16 percent a year for the next ten years. Whether people plan to travel solely for delicious eats or just hope to pepper some delectable restaurants into their itinerary, culinary tourism is essential to modern travel. Culinary tourism isn’t solely about tourists’ food or the luxurious restaurants they splurge on. Instead, it’s about eating adventurously and seeking out novel culinary experiences. The further the distance traveled, the more comprehensive the range of culinary opportunities. Culinary tourism is a cornerstone of the modern travel industry. It directly contributes to both the hospitality industry and the overall economy. The development of food culture can help a tourist destination draw new visitors. Since food often reflects an entire nation’s eating habits, culinary tourism can teach visitors valuable cultural lessons. Countries are often associated with particular foods—people will travel across the world to eat the best pizza in Italy or the best ramen in Japan. Every country and culture is an opportunity to try new and different foods. Culinary tourists are eager to learn more about different cultures through their foods. Travel has been trending increasingly towards authentic experiences. A recent report from World Food Travel found that 81 percent of surveyed tourists believe that local food helps them understand the culture of their travel destination. Eighty-two percent admit to spending more on food while on vacation than at home. Eighty-three percent say food helps create a lasting impression of a country. People are more eager than ever to connect with the real roots of their visiting places. Food is always a significant aspect of any trip—no matter how tired tourists might be, they’re going to sit down and have something to eat. And if they dine at a restaurant and enjoy local street food, they’re likely to take photos and capture the experience to share with friends. Looking back on their trip, they’ll never forget the food they tasted and the adventure surrounding it.
In the sentence “People are more eager than ever to connect with the real roots of their visiting places,” what does “the real root” refer to?
- A Local food
- B Imported food
- C Historical sites
- D Recreational centers
思路引導 VIP
請觀察目標句子的前後文，作者反覆強調哪一個具體的「感官體驗」能讓遊客『了解當地文化』並留下『深刻印象』？若將這個體驗視為連結一個地方最真實、最核心的『根源』，你認為這指的是文中的哪個核心主題？
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😒 喔，你竟然沒錯，真難得。
- 表現不錯：恭喜你，沒出乎我意料地答對了。看來你偶爾也能超越字面，抓到文章那點可憐的語境邏輯和作者聊勝於無的譬喻手法。至少，這表示你沒完全睡著，算是往「不那麼愚蠢」的高階閱讀邁出了一小步。
- 驗證觀點：文中先是提到81%的遊客蠢蠢欲動地認為「當地食物」是理解文化的「捷徑」，然後馬上接續說人們渴望觸及「真正的根源 (real roots)」。這難道還不夠明顯嗎？在語義上，這不過是個指代關係，把食物當成通往文化「深層核心」（所謂根源）的廉價門票罷了。別想得太複雜，作者只是懶得再解釋。
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