第 21 至 25 題為題組 Much like the dove and robin, the bluebird is considered a very lucky sign in most cultures,
particularly when seen in the spring. ____21____ , a woodpecker, when seen near the home, is regarded as a
good sign. In contrast, the peacock is not ____22____ seen as lucky. In places like India, the peacock is
considered lucky because the great many “eyes” on its feathers are said to alert it to ____23____ evil.
Peacocks are also highly valued in China and Japan, where they are kept as symbols by the ruling families
to ____24____ their status and wealth. However, the peacock receives only scorn from the rest of the world.
The feathers of peacocks are considered the most ____25____ part of the bird because the eye-shaped
markings on them are associated with “evil eyes.” To bring the evil eye into the home is thus believed to
invite trouble and sorrow.
【題組】23.
(A) approach
(B) approaching
(C) approached
(D) be approaching