二、英文作文（60 分）

以上兩段文章擷取自某英文書裡兩個人物的故事。請於讀完全文後，寫出一篇 400 字以內的英文作文。第一段請比較這兩個人物的共同點及差異處，他們的成功特質是什麼？有那一個特質對你特別具有啟發性？ 第二段請寫出你認為這本書的主題是什麼？作者寫這本書的用意有那些？那些讀者會從這本書獲益？

作文包括兩段，每段 200 個英文字為原則，全文共不超過 400 個英文字。

一、英譯中：請將下面文章譯成中文。（每小題 20 分，共 40 分）(一) George Clooney spent his first years in Hollywood getting rejected at auditions. He wanted the producers and directors to like him, but they didn’t and it hurt and he blamed the system for not seeing how good he was. This perspective should sound familiar. It’s the dominant viewpoint for the rest of us on job interviews, when we pitch clients, or try to connect with an attractive stranger in a coffee shop. We subconsciously submit to what Seth Godin, author and entrepreneur, refers to as the “tyranny of being picked.”Everything changed for Clooney when he tried a new perspective. He realized that casting is an obstacle for producers, too—they need to find somebody, and they’re all hoping that the next person to walk in the room is the right somebody. Auditions were a chance to solve their problem, not his. From Clooney’s new perspective, he was that solution. He was the answer to their prayers. That was what he began projecting in his auditions—not exclusively his acting skills but that he was the man for the job.

(二)There was little evidence that Demosthenes was destined to become the greatest orator of Athens, let alone all of history. He was born sickly and frail with a nearly debilitating speech impediment. At seven years old, he lost his father. And then things got worse. The large inheritance left to him—intended to pay for tutors and the best schools—was stolen by the guardians entrusted to protect him. They refused to pay his tutors, depriving him of the education he was entitled to.Here was this fatherless, effeminate, awkward child who no one understood, who everyone laughed at. Not exactly the boy you’d expect would soon hold the power to mobilize a nation to war by his voice alone. Disadvantaged by nature, abandoned by the people he depended on, nearly every wrong that can be inflicted on a child befell Demosthenes. None of it was fair, none of it was right. Most of us, were we in his position, would have given up right then and there. But Demosthenes did not.

二、英文寫作：請根據下列指示寫一篇英文作文。“Public trust is the foundation of effective governance.” Discuss the factors that influence public trust in government institutions. Propose measures that civil servants can take to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen confidence.

一、英譯中：請將下列文章翻譯成中文。       A reciprocal tariff is a tax or trade restriction that one country places on another in response to similar actions taken by that country. The idea behind reciprocal tariffs is to create balance in trade between nations. If one country raises tariffs on goods from another, the affected country might respond by imposing its own tariffs on imports from the first country. This response is meant to protect local businesses, preserve jobs, and fix trade imbalances.       Reciprocal tariffs can lead to a back-and-forth increase in trade barriers, potentially resulting in a trade war that negatively impacts both economies. Such situations can disrupt supply chains, raise prices for consumers, and slow down economic growth. It is important for countries to communicate openly and work together to settle trade issues instead of turning to reciprocal tariffs.

三、作文（40 分） Taiwan is a place known for its diversity and unique characteristics, with rich cultural and natural features. If you were to introduce Taiwan to a foreigner who has never visited before, please choose ONLY ONE of the following aspects to focus on: (1) Democratic politics and social development (2) Natural ecology and geographical environment (3) Lifestyle, cultural, and traditions Select one aspect and explain what you believe best represents the characteristics and values of Taiwan in approximately 250-300 words.

二、中譯英（30 分） 近年來臺灣詐騙集團案件越來越多，許多年輕人遭誘騙前往柬埔寨工作 或投資而受害。警方指出，詐騙集團常透過社群媒體或私人訊息聯絡受 害者，使用的話術包括宣稱提供高薪工作機會、海外投資項目或代購海 外貨品以獲利等，吸引年輕人前往國外。根據警方調查，約有 1,000 名 臺灣年輕人每月前往柬埔寨，但其中僅約 100 人返回。為防止類似事件 發生，警方已加強機場查緝，在桃園國際機場攔截購買單程機票前往柬 埔寨或泰國的年輕旅客，了解行程目的並提供警示資訊。警方表示，此 舉旨在保護民眾安全，提醒民眾警惕陌生工作或投資邀約，避免落入詐 騙陷阱。

一、英譯中（30 分） Taiwanese tea has a history dating back to the 18th century. Traditional tea drinking emphasizes hot brewing and the use of various utensils, which led to it being called “old men’s tea,” implying that only the elderly had the time to savor it. In the late 20th century, Taiwan’s tea culture saw a new development with the emergence of bubble tea, a hand-shaken iced tea combined with tapioca pearls, quickly gaining popularity among younger generations as a trendy beverage. Bubble tea retained elements of traditional Taiwanese tea while adding creativity and fun, making it more appealing to modern youth. Since the 1990s, the trend has spread beyond Taiwan, first to neighboring Asian countries and then globally. With its customizable nature, bubble tea has been widely embraced around the world. It also becomes a recognizable symbol of Taiwanese culture, and has secured a strong presence on the global stage.

四、英文作文：請根據下列說明寫一篇約 300 字的英文作文（40 分） Do you think any Taiwanese town or city is retiree-friendly or not? Choose one and explain your choice. Defend your argument (whether for or against). Make sure that you provide detailed and concrete descriptions of the place, administration, and facilities to support your argument.

三、應用文撰寫：請根據下列的資訊寫一篇英文新聞稿（20 分） 文山第一分局木新派出所日前接獲報案，指稱在木新路三段一帶公園旁 有一名疑似迷途的婦人於該處徘徊。員警立即展開協助，並透過調閱沿 線監視器釐清婦人行蹤，順利聯繫家屬將其帶回。 警員接獲報案後立即趕抵現場。發現熱心民眾正陪同吳姓老婦坐在路旁 人行道，婦人僅反覆表示「不知道路回家」 ，神情顯得有些不知所措。警 方察覺吳婦雖然衣著單薄，但體態狀況良好，研判可能是外出時迷失方 向，遂由洪員循線調閱監視器畫面，反向追查其行走路線，最終成功找 到婦人住處並護送其平安返家。 文山第一分局呼籲，家中若有失智或年長者，家屬應多加留意行蹤，避 免讓其單獨外出，也可在衣物上繡上姓名、電話，或申請愛心手鍊，以 利熱心民眾或警方協助聯繫返家，降低意外風險，共同守護長者安全。

二、中譯英：請將下列這段中文譯成正確、流暢的英文（20 分） 今年的活動以「街舞」為主題，強調年輕世代利用身體舞動的自由創意， 並結合商圈販賣異國潮流服飾的特色。這場活動不僅是一場街舞比賽， 更是透過年輕世代的創意與活力為這個地方商圈行銷注入源源不絕的 動力，促進該商圈成為吸引年輕族群的新地標。此外，商圈也有抽獎活 動，不限金額，即有機會抽中大獎。

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