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。
上週的社會課，老師把我們分成幾組來模擬一場國際會議，每位同學扮演一個不同國家的大使（ambassador）。我們這組代表一個聯邦（federal）國家，該國的議會（parliament）必須遵守一部清楚劃分中央政府與各邦權力的憲法。會議前，一位住過國外的同學告訴我們，她弄丟護照時，是大使館在一天之內幫了她。老師曾在教育部工作過，他提醒我們在做決定之前要先聽取各方的意見。最後一輪，我們扮演國會（congress）議員，針對一項禁止所有商店使用塑膠袋的提案進行表決。雖然我們的提案只以兩票之差被否決，我卻學到：制定一條法律比我想像的更需要耐心。
目前 0 個英文字參考長度約 120–150 字
請依下面的提示寫一篇英文作文，長度約 170 至 200 字（10 至 14 個句子，可分兩段）。可以是一個完整的段落，也可以分段。（評分重點：內容、組織、文法、用字遣詞、標點符號、大小寫。）
許多年輕人對政治沒有興趣，甚至覺得選舉與自己無關。請寫一篇文章：
目前 0 個英文字範文約 165–205 字（考試要求約 180 字）
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In social studies class last week, our teacher divided us into groups to act out an international meeting, and each student played the ambassador of a different country. My group represented a federal country whose parliament had to obey a constitution that clearly divided power between the central government and its states. Before the meeting, a classmate who had lived abroad told us that when she lost her passport, it was the embassy that helped her within a day. Having once worked at the Ministry of Education, our teacher reminded us to listen to all sides before making a decision. In the final round, we acted as members of Congress and voted on a proposal to ban plastic bags in all shops. Although our proposal was rejected by only two votes, I learned that making a law takes far more patience than I had imagined.
上週的社會課，老師把我們分成幾組來模擬一場國際會議，每位同學扮演一個不同國家的大使（ambassador）。
In social studies class last week, our teacher divided us into groups to act out an international meeting, and each student played the ambassador of a different country.
divide A into B「把 A 分成 B」；act out 是「演出、模擬」；to act out… 是不定詞片語，表目的。and 連接兩個完整子句。ambassador 是「大使」，指國家派駐他國的最高外交代表；the ambassador of a different country 的 of 表示「所代表的國家」。
我們這組代表一個聯邦（federal）國家，該國的議會（parliament）必須遵守一部清楚劃分中央政府與各邦權力的憲法。
My group represented a federal country whose parliament had to obey a constitution that clearly divided power between the central government and its states.
whose 是所有格關係代名詞，whose parliament = the country's parliament。that 引導限定關係子句，修飾 constitution。divide power between A and B「在 A 與 B 之間分配權力」。federal 是形容詞「聯邦的」；parliament 指議會（多用於英國、加拿大等國）；constitution 是「憲法」，單獨使用指國家根本大法。
會議前，一位住過國外的同學告訴我們，她弄丟護照時，是大使館在一天之內幫了她。
Before the meeting, a classmate who had lived abroad told us that when she lost her passport, it was the embassy that helped her within a day.
who had lived abroad 用過去完成式，表示「住過國外」發生在 told 之前。it was the embassy that… 是強調句，強調幫助她的是大使館，不是別人。within a day 是「在一天之內」。abroad 是副詞，前面不加 to。embassy 是「大使館」，ambassador 是「大使」，兩者容易搞混。
老師曾在教育部工作過，他提醒我們在做決定之前要先聽取各方的意見。
Having once worked at the Ministry of Education, our teacher reminded us to listen to all sides before making a decision.
Having once worked… 是完成式分詞構句，表示「已經做過」，動作比主要動詞 reminded 更早，主詞同為 our teacher 才能省略。remind + O + to V「提醒某人做…」。before 後面接動名詞 making。Ministry of Education 是「教育部」，ministry 指政府的「部」。
最後一輪，我們扮演國會（congress）議員，針對一項禁止所有商店使用塑膠袋的提案進行表決。
In the final round, we acted as members of Congress and voted on a proposal to ban plastic bags in all shops.
act as「扮演、擔任」，後面接身分。vote on a proposal 是「對提案進行表決」，介系詞用 on。proposal to ban… 的 to ban 是不定詞，修飾 proposal。congress 指國會，議員是 members of Congress；本題和 parliament 都是「國會、議會」，英文用字依國家制度而不同。
雖然我們的提案只以兩票之差被否決，我卻學到：制定一條法律比我想像的更需要耐心。
Although our proposal was rejected by only two votes, I learned that making a law takes far more patience than I had imagined.
Although 引導讓步副詞子句，主要子句不能再加 but。was rejected 是被動語態，by only two votes 表差距。making a law 是動名詞片語作主詞，動詞用單數 takes。far more… than 中 far 用來加強比較級。than I had imagined 用過去完成式，表示想像的時間比「學到」更早。
Young people are often described as uninterested in politics, but the reasons are not hard to find. To begin with, a significant number of teenagers believe that no one in power is listening to them. When a poll asked students whether politicians cared about their opinions, most answered no, and it is this feeling of being ignored that makes them turn away. Moreover, in contrast to games or music, political news is so full of arguments and difficult terms that it seems meaningless to a fifteen-year-old. As a result, fewer young people take part in public discussions, which in turn allows decisions to be made without their voices.
Fortunately, this cycle can be broken, and the initial step falls to schools. Student councils should be given real power, such as deciding how the activity budget is spent, so that students experience how choices are made. In addition, each semester could include a student assembly in which classes debate topics they care about, such as bus fares or school uniforms. Only when young people feel that they are entitled to be heard will they begin to value their voices. If we start early, today's quiet teenagers may well become tomorrow's thoughtful citizens.
年輕人常被形容為對政治不感興趣，但原因並不難找。首先，相當多的青少年認為，掌權的人沒有人在聽他們說話。一項民調詢問學生政治人物是否在乎他們的意見，大多數人回答「不」，正是這種被忽視的感覺讓他們轉身離開。此外，與遊戲或音樂相比，政治新聞充滿了爭論和艱深的術語，對十五歲的孩子來說似乎毫無意義。結果，參與公共討論的年輕人越來越少，這又反過來讓決策在沒有他們聲音的情況下就被做出。
所幸這個惡性循環可以被打破，而第一步就在學校。學生會應該被賦予真正的權力，例如決定活動經費如何使用，讓學生親身體驗決定是如何做出的。此外，每學期可以安排一次學生議會，讓各班辯論自己關心的主題，例如公車票價或校服。唯有當年輕人覺得自己有權被聽見時，他們才會開始重視自己的聲音。如果我們及早開始，今天沉默的青少年很可能成為明天有思想的公民。
本題是「因果＋對策型」，結構要分成兩半：先剖析原因，再提出對策。第一段開頭點出現象（年輕人對政治冷感），接著用 To begin with、Moreover 列出兩個原因：一是覺得沒人聽自己的意見（用民調作例證），二是政治新聞艱深難懂；段落最後用 As a result 點出後果，形成「原因→後果」的鏈條。第二段用 Fortunately 轉向對策，提出兩項具體做法（有實權的學生會、學生議會），再用強調語氣的倒裝句說明為何有效，最後以假設句展望未來。寫因果文要注意：原因要具體、對策要對應原因（沒人聽→給實權；太難懂→從身邊的題目練習），不要只寫空泛的口號。
Although our proposal was rejected by only two votes, I learned that making a law takes far more patience than I had imagined
Although 引導讓步子句，先承認「失敗」，再用主要子句說出收穫。注意 Although 與 but 不能同時使用。
Although he was tired, he finished the report.
雖然他很累，還是完成了報告。
Having once worked at the Ministry of Education, our teacher reminded us
Having + 過去分詞的完成式分詞構句，表示分詞的動作比主要動詞更早發生。主詞相同才可省略，所以 our teacher 同時是「工作過」與「提醒」的人。
Having finished his homework, he went out to play.
寫完功課後，他出去玩了。
whether politicians cared about their opinions
whether 引導名詞子句，作 asked 的受詞，意思是「是否」；子句內用肯定語序，時態隨 asked 用過去式 cared。
I wonder whether she knows the answer.
我不知道她是否知道答案。
it is this feeling of being ignored that makes them turn away
強調句型 it is + 被強調的部分 + that…，用來強調原因（正是這種被忽視的感覺）。被強調的部分是名詞片語 this feeling of being ignored，of being ignored 是被動動名詞。
It is your attitude that worries me.
讓我擔心的正是你的態度。
political news is so full of arguments and difficult terms that it seems meaningless to a fifteen-year-old
so + 形容詞 + that… 表示「如此…以致於…」，用來說明原因與結果的關係。so 的後面是形容詞片語 full of…，that 子句則寫出結果。
The movie was so long that many people fell asleep.
這部電影長到許多人都睡著了。
fewer young people take part in public discussions, which in turn allows decisions to be made without their voices
which 前面有逗號，代替前面整個句子的內容（參與討論的人變少這件事），作非限定關係子句的主詞，動詞 allows 用單數。in turn 是「反過來」，說明因果鏈。
He passed the exam, which made his parents very happy.
他通過了考試，這讓他的父母很開心。
Student councils should be given real power, such as deciding how the activity budget is spent
should be given 是情態助動詞的被動語態，把受益者 Student councils 放在主詞位置，強調「給學生會權力」這件事，不必寫出由誰來給。how the activity budget is spent 是名詞子句，內部也是被動語態。
Every student should be given a chance to speak.
每個學生都應該被給予發言的機會。
Only when young people feel that they are entitled to be heard will they begin to value their voices
Only + 時間副詞子句放在句首時，主要子句要倒裝（will they begin）。be entitled to + V 是「有權利…」，這裡 to be heard 是被動不定詞。
Only when the bell rang did the students stop talking.
直到鈴聲響起，學生才停止說話。
If we start early, today's quiet teenagers may well become tomorrow's thoughtful citizens
If + 現在式，主要子句用情態助動詞（may well），表示對未來「很有可能」的推測。may well 比 may 的把握更高。
If you keep practicing, you may well win the contest.
如果你持續練習，很可能會贏得比賽。
| 單字 | 本回用法 |
|---|---|
| ambassador | the ambassador to Japan 駐日大使；an ambassador of goodwill 親善大使（n.） |
| assembly | a school assembly 學校的朝會、全校集會；a student assembly 學生議會；the National Assembly 國民議會（n.） |
| congress | members of Congress 國會議員；Congress 指美國國會，也泛指某些國家的立法機關（n.） |
| constitution | the constitution of a country 一國的憲法；constitution 另有「體質」的意思，本回指「憲法」（n.） |
| council | a student council 學生會；a city council 市議會（n.）；council 指由成員組成、負責討論與決定的團體 |
| embassy | the American embassy 美國大使館；contact the embassy 聯絡大使館（n.） |
| entitle | be entitled to vote 有權投票；entitle 在本回用被動語態 be entitled to + 名詞／V，另有「給書取名」的意思（v.） |
| federal | a federal country 聯邦國家；the federal government 聯邦政府（adj.） |
| ministry | the Ministry of Education 教育部；ministry 是政府的「部」，部長是 minister（n.） |
| parliament | a member of parliament 國會議員；parliament 指議會，特別是英國等國的國會（n.） |
| political | political news 政治新聞；a political party 政黨（adj.）；名詞是 politics |
| politician | a local politician 地方政治人物；politician 指從事政治工作的人（n.） |
| politics | be interested in politics 對政治感興趣；politics 看起來是複數，但作主詞時通常視為單數（n.） |
| poll | an opinion poll 民意調查；a recent poll 最近的民調（n.）；poll 也可當動詞「做民調」 |
| significant | a significant number of 為數可觀的；a significant change 重大的改變（adj.） |
| contrast | in contrast to 與…相比；contrast 也可當動詞 contrast A with B（n.） |
| initial | the initial step 第一步；initial 是形容詞「最初的」，名詞是縮寫的姓名首字母（adj.） |
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