問題詳情
II. 綜合測驗: Cannery Row is the name given to an area along the waterfront in Monterey, California. It is a
district that has experienced both 11. and devastating failure. It now is a popular tourist spot
a n d s e e m s
12. to continue its recent run of success. However, its story remains a warning for all.
The early 1900s saw the 13. of the fish canning industry. Business grew steadily and the industry was 14. more and more canneries* and workers. High demand and high profits 15. cannery owners to expand their businesses. By the 1940s, Monterey was called the“Sardine* Capital of the World.” Then, due to overfishing, the sardines disappeared. Great profits had been made by owners but 16. sustainable employment for the cannery workers.
Lean years followed. Cannery Row changed from a thriving center of activity 17. a deserted area full of empty buildings and unemployed workers. 18. the fish—and the business—was gone forever remained a mystery. Then in 1984 the Monterey Bay Aquarium opened in an old cannery and suddenly the area came to life once again. Other canneries became homes to trendy hotels and restaurants, allowing locals 19. employment opportunities once again. However, it is important 20. the past. Cannery Row has taught us that before.
註:cannery 罐頭廠 sardine 沙丁魚
【題組】11.
(A) enormous success
(B) disappointing depression
(C) unnecessary change
(D) slight improvement
參考答案
答案:A
難度:計算中-1
書單:沒有書單,新增
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