測驗時間 40 分鐘：第一部分中譯英（40%）、第二部分英文作文（60%）。本回是挑戰級：句子要更完整，論證要有層次。
請將下列的一段中文翻譯成通順、達意且前後連貫的英文。
颱風過後，我們住的那棟老舊社區大樓（complex）的地下室淹了水，因為雨水從排水孔（drain）倒灌進來。管理員請來一位水管工（plumber），直到他用水管（hose）把積水抽出去，地下室才慢慢開始變乾。後來，爸爸帶我們去看一座老市政廳，它以石造的拱門（arch）聞名，被視為當地建築（architecture）的優秀範例。走進議事廳（chamber）時，導覽員告訴我們，這座建築雖然已有一百年的歷史，屋頂卻裝設了太陽能板（panel）。他還說，如果當初市政府沒有決定保存這座建築，我們今天就看不到這麼珍貴的一段歷史了。那天我體會到：房子維護得越勤，日後的問題就越少。
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After the typhoon, the basement of the old apartment complex where we live was flooded, because rain had flowed back up through the drain. The manager called a plumber, and it was not until he had pumped the water out through a hose that the basement slowly began to dry. Later, my father took us to see an old city hall, which is famous for its stone arch and regarded as a fine example of local architecture. As we entered the council chamber, the guide told us that although the building was a hundred years old, its roof had been fitted with solar panels. He added that if the city government had not decided to preserve it, we would not be able to see such a precious piece of history today. That day, I realized that the more regularly a house is maintained, the fewer problems it will have.
颱風過後，我們住的那棟老舊社區大樓（complex）的地下室淹了水，因為雨水從排水孔（drain）倒灌進來。
After the typhoon, the basement of the old apartment complex where we live was flooded, because rain had flowed back up through the drain.
where we live 是限定關係子句，說明是哪一棟大樓，前面不加逗號。complex 當名詞是「（建築）群、社區」，apartment complex 指公寓社區（字表另有形容詞「複雜的」之意，本句不是）。倒灌發生在地下室被淹之前，所以用過去完成式 had flowed。drain 在這裡是名詞「排水孔」。
管理員請來一位水管工（plumber），直到他用水管（hose）把積水抽出去，地下室才慢慢開始變乾。
The manager called a plumber, and it was not until he had pumped the water out through a hose that the basement slowly began to dry.
It was not until A that B 是「直到 A 才 B」的強調句型；until 子句的動作比主要子句早完成，所以用過去完成式 had pumped。pump the water out 是「把水抽出去」。plumber 的 b 不發音，但拼字要寫出來。hose 指軟管（水管、消防水管）。
後來，爸爸帶我們去看一座老市政廳，它以石造的拱門（arch）聞名，被視為當地建築（architecture）的優秀範例。
Later, my father took us to see an old city hall, which is famous for its stone arch and regarded as a fine example of local architecture.
Later 是修飾整句的時間副詞。which 引導非限定關係子句，後面兩個述語 is famous for… 與 (is) regarded as… 共用主詞，省略了第二個 is。architecture 是不可數名詞，不加 s。
走進議事廳（chamber）時，導覽員告訴我們，這座建築雖然已有一百年的歷史，屋頂卻裝設了太陽能板（panel）。
As we entered the council chamber, the guide told us that although the building was a hundred years old, its roof had been fitted with solar panels.
chamber 指專供會議使用的「廳、室」，council chamber 是議事廳。told us that… 是間接敘述，主要動詞是過去式，that 子句的時態往前推：was、had been fitted（裝設的動作更早發生）。although 引導讓步子句，句中不可再用 but。panel 是「面板」，solar panel 即太陽能板。
他還說，如果當初市政府沒有決定保存這座建築，我們今天就看不到這麼珍貴的一段歷史了。
He added that if the city government had not decided to preserve it, we would not be able to see such a precious piece of history today.
這是混合條件句：if 子句談過去（had not decided），主要子句談現在的結果（would not be able to see … today）。add that… 是「補充說」。such a + 形容詞 + 單數名詞：such a precious piece of history；history 不可數，要用 a piece of 來計算。
那天我體會到：房子維護得越勤，日後的問題就越少。
That day, I realized that the more regularly a house is maintained, the fewer problems it will have.
the + 比較級 + S + V, the + 比較級 + S + V 表示「越…就越…」。problems 是可數名詞，所以用 fewer；不可數名詞才用 less。that 子句是名詞子句，作 realized 的受詞。
In the old neighborhood where my grandmother grew up, neighbors shared meals and watched one another's children; in the high-rise where I live, I do not even know the name of the family next door. This is not simply a matter of personality. The main cause lies in the structure of the building itself: when hundreds of families are packed inside a single skyscraper, people ride the elevator in silence, staring at their phones, and seldom have a reason to talk. The result is loneliness, and in an emergency nobody knows whom to call.
Fortunately, good design can prevent much of this isolation. Architects should make shared spaces, such as roof gardens and reading rooms, a standard part of every construction project, so that residents have easy access to natural meeting places. Managers could also organize a variety of simple events, like a monthly dinner for each floor. These steps cost little. Were such efforts widely adopted, tomorrow's city residents might come to know what my grandmother's street felt like. Only when a building is designed for people, and not merely for efficiency, does it truly become a home.
在我祖母長大的老社區，鄰居們一起分享餐點、互相幫忙看顧孩子；而在我住的高樓裡，我連隔壁那一家人的姓名都不知道。這不單純是個性的問題。主要原因在於建築本身的結構：當成百上千的家庭被塞進同一棟摩天大樓裡，人們安靜地搭電梯、盯著手機，也很少有理由開口交談。結果就是孤單，而遇到緊急狀況時，沒有人知道該打給誰。
所幸，好的設計可以預防大部分這種疏離。建築師應該把屋頂花園、閱覽室這類共用空間，列為每個建設案的標準配備，讓住戶能輕鬆使用自然的聚會場所。管理員也可以舉辦各種簡單的活動，例如每層樓每月一次的聚餐。這些做法所費不多。如果這樣的努力能廣泛推行，未來的都市居民也許就能體會我祖母那條街的感覺。唯有當一棟建築是為了人而設計，而不只是為了效率，它才真正成為一個家。
本題屬於「因果＋對策型」：先分析現象的原因與影響，再提出具體建議。第一段先用對比的畫面開場（祖母的老社區 vs. 我住的高樓），不用「現在許多人…」這類空洞開頭；接著點出主因（The main cause lies in…），再說明後果（孤單、緊急時無人可求助）。第二段以 Fortunately 轉向對策：建議一由建築師從設計著手（共用空間），建議二由管理員舉辦活動；之後用一句假設句描繪成果，最後用 Only when… 的倒裝句收束，呼應開頭的「家」與「鄰居」。因果鏈條清楚：結構造成互不往來，互不往來造成孤單，因此對策針對結構與互動兩端。
the old apartment complex where we live
where 引導限定關係子句，修飾地點 complex，說明是「我們住的」那一棟，沒有逗號。where 在子句中作地方副詞，所以後面的 we live 是完整的句子，不需要再加 in。
This is the town where my father was born.
這就是我爸爸出生的小鎮。
it was not until he had pumped the water out through a hose that the basement slowly began to dry
It was not until A that B：「直到 A 才 B」，把時間點 A 放在 not until 後面加以強調。A 裡的動作比 B 早完成，所以用過去完成式 had pumped。
It was not until the bell rang that the students stopped talking.
直到鐘聲響起，學生們才停止說話。
the guide told us that although the building was a hundred years old, its roof had been fitted with solar panels
told us that… 是間接敘述：主要動詞用過去式時，that 子句裡的時態要往前推一格（is 變 was；比 told 更早發生的事用過去完成式）。讓步子句 although… 也可以放在 that 子句裡面。
She told me that she had finished her homework.
她告訴我她已經寫完功課了。
if the city government had not decided to preserve it, we would not be able to see such a precious piece of history today
混合條件句：if 子句談「過去沒發生的事」（had + p.p.），主要子句談「現在的結果」（would + 原形）。時間不同，所以兩邊的時態不必對稱。
If I had studied harder, I would have a better job now.
如果我以前更用功，現在就會有更好的工作。
the more regularly a house is maintained, the fewer problems it will have
The + 比較級 + S + V, the + 比較級 + S + V，「越…就越…」。第一個子句用 more regularly（副詞比較級），第二個子句用 fewer problems（可數名詞的比較級），兩邊的比較級都放在句首。
The earlier you leave, the sooner you will arrive.
你越早出發，就會越早到達。
The main cause lies in the structure of the building itself
lie in 是「在於」，用來直接點出原因，比 because 開頭更像分析文章的語氣。the structure of the building itself 的 itself 強調「建築本身」，與後面的人際因素形成對照。
The problem lies in the way we use our phones.
問題在於我們使用手機的方式。
people ride the elevator in silence, staring at their phones
staring at their phones 是現在分詞片語，補充說明主詞 people 同時在做的動作（等於 and they stare at their phones）。分詞構句的主詞必須與主要子句的主詞相同，這裡主詞都是 people。
He sat on the sofa, watching the rain.
他坐在沙發上，看著雨。
so that residents have easy access to natural meeting places
so that + S + V 表示「以便、好讓」，說明前面做法的目的。access to 後面接名詞，是「使用…的機會、進入…的管道」；注意 access 後面用介系詞 to。
She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand.
她說得很慢，好讓每個人都聽得懂。
Were such efforts widely adopted, tomorrow's city residents might come to know what my grandmother's street felt like
省略 if 的倒裝假設句：If such efforts were widely adopted 可改寫為 Were such efforts widely adopted。省略 if 後，were 要提到主詞前面。此句語氣較正式，適合用在文章後半段描繪理想的結果。
Were I you, I would accept the offer.
如果我是你，我就會接受這個提議。
Only when a building is designed for people, and not merely for efficiency, does it truly become a home
Only when… 放句首表示「唯有…才…」，後面的主要子句要倒裝（助動詞 does 提到主詞 it 前面）。用來作文章的結尾，語氣有力。
Only when I got home did I realize I had lost my key.
直到回到家，我才發現鑰匙不見了。
| 單字 | 本回用法 |
|---|---|
| arch | a stone arch 石拱門；the arch of a bridge 橋拱 |
| architect | a famous architect 知名建築師；architect 也可指「某事的策劃者」，如 the architect of a plan |
| architecture | modern architecture 現代建築；architecture 是不可數名詞，不加 s |
| chamber | the council chamber 議事廳（chamber 指專供會議使用的廳、室）；a chamber of commerce 商會 |
| complex | an apartment complex 公寓社區（n.）；字表另有形容詞「複雜的」，如 a complex problem |
| construction | a construction project 建設案；under construction 施工中（n.，不可數） |
| drain | a blocked drain 堵住的排水孔；drain 也可當動詞「排出（水）」 |
| high-rise | a high-rise 高樓（n.）；a high-rise apartment 高層公寓（adj.） |
| hose | a garden hose 園藝水管；a fire hose 消防水管 |
| panel | a solar panel 太陽能板；a control panel 控制面板 |
| plumber | call a plumber 請水管工；b 不發音，但拼字要寫出來 |
| skyscraper | a skyscraper 摩天大樓；a skyscraper in the city center 市中心的摩天大樓 |
| structure | the structure of a building 建築物的結構；structure 也可指「建築物本身」 |
| live | the high-rise where I live 我住的高樓；live 在此是動詞「居住」，字表也收形容詞 live（現場的） |
| prevent | prevent isolation 預防孤立；prevent A from V-ing 阻止 A 做… |
| access | have easy access to a library 能輕易使用圖書館；access 當名詞後面接 to |
| variety | a variety of events 各式各樣的活動；variety 前面用 a，後面接 of + 複數名詞 |
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