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。
哥哥考上台南的一所大學時，爸媽堅持他要在學校附近租一間房間。看過幾個選擇之後，他挑了一間附家具的（furnished）小套房，裡面有床、書桌和共用的廚房。直到仔細讀完那份詳細的合約，他才發現如果房間有任何損壞，房東會扣掉一部分押金。搬家那天很累人，因為一大堆沉重的紙箱得搬上頂樓。雖然他起初很想家，但教他最多的是家事，從煮晚餐到刷洗油膩的（greasy）爐子都是。和同學分攤房租後，他覺得每月的花費還在可負擔的範圍內（manageable），而且他自己處理的事越多，就越有自信。
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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。）
有人認為大學生應該離開家，在學校附近租房子獨立生活；也有人認為住在家裡比較省錢，也有家人照顧。請寫一篇文章：
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When my brother was accepted by a university in Tainan, my parents insisted that he rent a room near the campus. After looking at several options, he chose a small apartment that was furnished with a bed and a desk and had a shared kitchen. Not until he had read the detailed contract carefully did he realize that the landlord would keep part of the deposit if anything in the room was damaged. Moving day was tiring, since a heavy load of boxes had to be carried up to the top floor. Although he missed home at first, it was the housework that taught him the most, from cooking dinner to scrubbing the greasy stove. Splitting the rent with a classmate, he found his monthly cost manageable, and the more he handled by himself, the more confident he became.
哥哥考上台南的一所大學時，爸媽堅持他要在學校附近租一間房間。
When my brother was accepted by a university in Tainan, my parents insisted that he rent a room near the campus.
be accepted by a university 是「被大學錄取」。insist that + S + 原形動詞（或 should + 原形）表示「堅持要…」，所以用 he rent，而不是 he rents。near the campus 是「在校園附近」。
看過幾個選擇之後，他挑了一間附家具的（furnished）小套房，裡面有床、書桌和共用的廚房。
After looking at several options, he chose a small apartment that was furnished with a bed and a desk and had a shared kitchen.
After 後面接 V-ing（looking），因為 after 在這裡是介系詞。option 是「選項、選擇」。be furnished with… 是「配備有（家具）」，furnished 是過去分詞。had a shared kitchen 與 was furnished with… 並列，共用關係代名詞 that 作主詞（that was furnished… and had…）；shared 在這裡是形容詞「共用的」。
直到仔細讀完那份詳細的合約，他才發現如果房間有任何損壞，房東會扣掉一部分押金。
Not until he had read the detailed contract carefully did he realize that the landlord would keep part of the deposit if anything in the room was damaged.
Not until… 放在句首表示「直到…才」，主要子句要倒裝（did he realize），而 not until 後面的子句不倒裝。had read 用過去完成式，表示「在 realize 之前就已經讀完」。detailed 是形容詞「詳細的」。keep part of the deposit 是「扣留一部分押金」。
搬家那天很累人，因為一大堆沉重的紙箱得搬上頂樓。
Moving day was tiring, since a heavy load of boxes had to be carried up to the top floor.
since 在此表示原因（因為）。load 是「負載、一批貨物」，a heavy load of boxes 是「一大堆沉重的箱子」。had to be carried 是「情態＋被動」：have to + be + 過去分詞，因為箱子是被搬的。the top floor 是頂樓。
雖然他起初很想家，但教他最多的是家事，從煮晚餐到刷洗油膩的（greasy）爐子都是。
Although he missed home at first, it was the housework that taught him the most, from cooking dinner to scrubbing the greasy stove.
Although 引導讓步子句，主要子句不可再加 but。it was the housework that taught him the most 是強調句型（It is/was + 被強調部分 + that…），強調 housework。housework 是不可數名詞，不加 s。from A to B 的 A、B 都用 V-ing（cooking、scrubbing），形式要一致。
和同學分攤房租後，他覺得每月的花費還在可負擔的範圍內（manageable），而且他自己處理的事越多，就越有自信。
Splitting the rent with a classmate, he found his monthly cost manageable, and the more he handled by himself, the more confident he became.
Splitting the rent… 是分詞構句，等於 After he split the rent…，主詞都是 he 才能省略。split the rent 是「分攤房租」。find + 受詞 + 形容詞表示「覺得…怎麼樣」，manageable 是「可應付的」。the more…, the more… 表示「越…就越…」，兩個比較級都放在子句最前面。
I firmly believe that university students should rent a place of their own, even if it means giving up the comforts of home. The principal reason is independence, a distinct advantage of living alone. Every aspect of daily life, from washing clothes to paying bills, becomes the student's own responsibility, and these valuable lessons are hard to learn in a classroom. The second reason is a better environment for study. A room near campus, with a quiet desk and facilities such as a shared laundry, saves hours of travel that students tend to waste on crowded buses.
Critics argue that renting is a heavy commitment and that leaving one's family can cause severe loneliness. I admit that these worries are real, but they are hardly solid reasons to stay at home. Families who fear high costs can choose the cheaper option of a shared apartment, where splitting the rent keeps expenses manageable. As for loneliness, a weekly video call is enough to ease the pain of separation. Little do some parents realize how much inner strength their teenage children can show once they are trusted. Moving out is not an escape from the family but a leap into the adult world.
我堅信大學生應該自己租個地方住，即使這意味著要放棄家裡的舒適。首要的理由是獨立，這是獨自生活的一大明顯好處。從洗衣服到繳帳單，日常生活的每一個層面都成了學生自己的責任，而這些寶貴的課程是很難在教室裡學到的。第二個理由是更好的讀書環境。校園附近的一間房間，有安靜的書桌和共用洗衣間之類的設施，能省下許多交通時間，而這些時間學生常常浪費在擁擠的公車上。
批評者主張，租屋是沉重的負擔，離開家人也可能造成嚴重的孤單。我承認這些擔憂是真實的，但它們幾乎稱不上留在家裡的有力理由。擔心花費高的家庭可以選擇比較便宜的合租公寓，在那裡分攤房租能讓開銷維持在可應付的範圍。至於孤單，每週一次視訊通話就足以減輕分離的痛苦。有些父母幾乎不知道，一旦受到信任，自己十幾歲的孩子能展現出多大的內在力量。搬出去不是逃離家庭，而是邁入成人世界的一大步。
本題屬於「議論文」，題目要求表態（贊成或反對）、提出兩個理由，並承認對立看法後再回應。第一段：開頭直接表態（I firmly believe…），不用讓步句起手；理由一（獨立，學會處理生活各層面）用 The principal reason 帶出，理由二（較好的讀書環境，省下通勤時間）用 The second reason 帶出，兩個理由都附上具體畫面（洗衣、繳帳單、擁擠的公車）。第二段：先引述批評者的兩點（花費、孤單），用 I admit… 承認其中的道理，再分別回應——合租分攤房租、視訊通話減輕分離之苦；接著用一句倒裝句點出父母低估孩子的能力，最後以「不是…而是…」的對比句收尾，與開頭「放棄家裡舒適」的說法形成呼應。
my parents insisted that he rent a room near the campus
insist、suggest、demand、require 等表示「要求、堅持、建議」的動詞，後面的 that 子句要用原形動詞（或 should + 原形），所以是 he rent，不管主詞是第三人稱單數。
The teacher suggested that she join the speech contest.
老師建議她參加演講比賽。
Not until he had read the detailed contract carefully did he realize that the landlord would keep part of the deposit if anything in the room was damaged
Not until 放在句首時，主要子句要倒裝（助動詞 did 提到主詞 he 前面）。not until 後面接的子句本身不倒裝。過去完成式 had read 表示 realize 之前就已完成的動作。
Not until the plane landed did she turn on her phone.
直到飛機降落，她才打開手機。
a heavy load of boxes had to be carried up to the top floor
情態動詞或 have to 加被動語態：have to + be + 過去分詞。箱子是被搬運的對象，說話者不在意誰來搬，所以用被動語態。
The report has to be finished by Friday.
這份報告必須在星期五前完成。
it was the housework that taught him the most
強調句型 It was + 被強調的部分 + that…，這裡強調主詞 the housework（是家事教他最多），把原本不起眼的答案放到前面突顯出來。
It was my sister who found the lost key.
是我姊姊找到那把遺失的鑰匙的。
Splitting the rent with a classmate, he found his monthly cost manageable
Splitting… 是現在分詞構句，等於 After he split the rent…；分詞構句與主要子句的主詞相同（都是 he）才能省略，分詞放在句首表示先發生或同時發生的動作。
Opening the window, she let in some fresh air.
她打開窗戶，讓一些新鮮空氣進來。
the more he handled by himself, the more confident he became
the + 比較級…, the + 比較級… 表示「越…，就越…」。the more he handled by himself 中的 more 修飾動詞 handled，後面的 more confident 則是形容詞的比較級，兩者都要放在子句最前面。
The harder she studied, the more she enjoyed it.
她越用功，就越享受學習。
Critics argue that renting is a heavy commitment and that leaving one's family can cause severe loneliness
兩個 that 子句並列，都是 argue 的受詞（名詞子句），第二個 that 不能省略，這樣才能清楚表示兩個獨立的主張。leaving one's family 是動名詞片語作子句的主詞。
He said that he was tired and that he wanted to go home.
他說他累了，而且想回家。
I admit that these worries are real, but they are hardly solid reasons to stay at home
先用 I admit that… 承認對方的顧慮是真的，再用 but 轉折，指出這些顧慮的分量不足。hardly 是「幾乎不」，本身已含否定意思，不要再加 not。這是議論文中「承認對立看法、再回應」最直接的寫法。
I admit that the plan is risky, but it is worth trying.
我承認這個計畫有風險，但值得一試。
Little do some parents realize how much inner strength their teenage children can show once they are trusted
Little 放在句首表示否定意味（幾乎不知道），後面的主要子句要倒裝（助動詞 do 提到主詞前面）。how much inner strength… 是名詞子句，作 realize 的受詞；once they are trusted 表示「一旦受到信任」。
Little did he know that the box was empty.
他幾乎不知道那個盒子是空的。
Moving out is not an escape from the family but a leap into the adult world
not A but B 表示「不是 A，而是 B」，A 與 B 的詞性和結構要對稱（都是 a + 名詞 + 介系詞片語）。Moving out 是動名詞當主詞，文章最後用這種句型把題目的看法重新定義，收尾有力。
The trip was not a waste of time but a chance to learn.
這趟旅行不是浪費時間，而是學習的機會。
| 單字 | 本回用法 |
|---|---|
| option | several options 幾個選擇；the cheaper option 比較便宜的選擇 |
| furnish | be furnished with a bed and a desk 配有床和書桌；a furnished apartment 附家具的公寓（過去分詞當形容詞） |
| detailed | a detailed contract 詳細的合約（adj.）；字表詞性為形容詞，源自 detail |
| distinct | a distinct advantage 明顯的好處（adj.）；distinct 也可指「不同的、有區別的」，如 two distinct species 兩個不同的物種 |
| load | a heavy load of boxes 一大堆沉重的箱子（n.）；load 也可當動詞「裝載」，如 load the truck |
| housework | do the housework 做家事；housework 是不可數名詞，不加 s |
| greasy | a greasy stove 油膩的爐子；greasy food 油膩的食物 |
| split | split the rent 分攤房租（v.，過去式與過去分詞同形 split）；split 也可指「分裂、劈開」 |
| manageable | keep expenses manageable 讓開銷維持在可應付的範圍；a manageable task 做得來的工作 |
| aspect | every aspect of daily life 日常生活的每個層面；aspect 指事物的「方面、層面」 |
| valuable | valuable lessons 寶貴的課程；valuable 也可指「值錢的」，如 valuable jewelry 貴重珠寶 |
| facility | facilities such as a shared laundry 共用洗衣間之類的設施；facility 當「設施」時常用複數 |
| tend | tend to waste time 往往會浪費時間；tend to + 原形動詞是「傾向於、往往會」 |
| commitment | a heavy commitment 沉重的負擔、責任；a long-term commitment 長期的承諾 |
| severe | severe loneliness 嚴重的孤單；a severe storm 猛烈的暴風雨 |
| solid | a solid reason 有力的理由（adj.，意思是可靠、站得住腳）；solid 也指「固體的、堅固的」 |
| separation | the pain of separation 分離的痛苦；separation from one's family 與家人分開 |
| inner | inner strength 內在的力量；inner 與 outer 相對 |
| teenage | teenage children 十幾歲的孩子（adj.，只放在名詞前）；teenager 是名詞，指青少年 |
| leap | a leap into the adult world 邁入成人世界的一大步（n.）；leap 也可當動詞「跳躍」，如 leap over a puddle |
| principal | the principal reason 主要的理由（adj.）；principal 當名詞時是「校長」 |
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