二、閱讀測驗 (共 15 題,每題 2 分,共 30 分)
Greek legends have been popular stories for many centuries. Even though we no longer believe
in the Greek gods, we enjoy hearing of them because they appeal to our imagination.
The Greeks thought all the forces of nature were spirits, so that the whole earth was filled with
gods. Each river, each woodland, even each great tree had its own god.
From very early times, the Greeks began to invent stories to account for the things that went on
in the world, such as the change of seasons, the sudden storms, and the good and bad fortune of the
farmer’s year. These tales were spread by travelers from one valley to another. They were put
together and altered by poets and musicians, until at last a great body of legends arose from the
whole of Greece.
These tales did not agree with one another in details. However, on the whole, these tales gave a
clear picture of who the chief gods were, how men should behave to please them, and what their
relationships had been with heroes of the past.
【題組】16. According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
(A) Greek legends are imaginary stories.
(B) People all over the world like to worship Greek gods.
(C) The Greeks invented Greek legends according to gods’ will.
(D) Greek legends became popular in recent years.