議可花三四天甚或一星期的時間，先自行查字典了解文章及作答測驗題。閱讀時先找出句子的主詞和動詞，順著這文法結構，就可掌握句意與其主旨。
文章的講解內容，包括為每一個句子（1）說明主旨；（2）找出它的主詞和動詞；（3）說明其他可能的動詞人選為什麼不能當句子的動詞；（4）將長句解構為多個簡單句，並說明這些簡單句如何組裝成長句；（5）說明句子裡出現的其他文法內容。
110 指考 44-47 題
Falcons are powerful birds that may be trained to hunt in cooperation with humans. The art of training falcons as “hunting dogs of the skies”is called falconry. It was developed in the ancient Arabian Desert around 4000 B.C. In the past, falconry mainly involved hunting with falcons to supplement one's diet. But now, it has become the favorite sport and pastime in the Arabian Peninsula.
Falconry includes three major processes: acquiring the falcons, training them, and hunting with them. Every year, falconers begin capturing wild falcons in June and July, the migration season. The best birds to catch are the ones with naturally nurtured hunting skills, aged one or two years. Once the falcons are captured, their heads are immediately covered with a leather hood. This is essential because they imprint as their master whomever they see first after the hood is removed. Right after a bird is caught, the training process starts. It begins by depriving the bird of food to make it easier to tame. The birds are taught to know their own name and respond to their master when called. Arab falconers live with their birds day and night in order to build a strong relationship with them.
By the end of October or mid-November, the trained falcons are ready to hunt in the desert. They have excellent vision, 2.6 times greater than that of a human. They are also the fastest divers on the planet. One hunting technique that sets them apart from other animals is that they can be trained to deliver their prey, without killing it first. This is vital in Islamic culture because animals used for food must still be alive to ensure that the meat is halal, that is, properly prepared according to Islamic law.
Falcons have played such a crucial role in traditional Islamic cultures that a number of countries in the Middle East have made them their national bird. Falconry has grown so popular that specialist hospitals have been established to take care of these magnificent birds. Falcons are even issued their own passports. They are the only animals in the United Arab Emirates that are legally allowed to travel inside planes, enjoying a level of luxury that some humans can only dream of.
44. What makes falcons a unique animal for hunting in Islamic culture?
(A) Falcons are relatively easy to train for hunting.
(B) Falcons can form a strong bond with their owners quickly.
(C) Falcons' vision is particularly suitable for hunting in deserts.
(D) Falcons keep their prey alive before delivering it to falconers.
45. What is the main reason for Arabic people to hunt with falcons today?
(A) To supplement their diet.
(B) To serve as entertainment and exercise.
(C) To worship their national bird.
(D) To replace the practice of hunting with dogs.
46. According to the article, what privilege do falcons enjoy in the Arab world?
(A) Free air ticket. (B) Passports issued by the King.
(C) Meals that are halal. (D) Access to specialized medical care.
47. Which of the following statements is true?
(A) Falconers deprive the falcons of food in order to capture them.
(B) Falcons are not allowed to see their masters during the training
process.
(C) The trainers' names are imprinted on the hoods covering the birds’heads.
(D) Wild falcons with natural hunting skills are most ideal for falconers to catch.
解答： 44. D 45. B 46. B 47. D
第一段第一句
Falcons are powerful birds that may be trained to hunt in cooperation with humans.
隼是強大的鳥類，經過訓練後可跟人類一起打獵。
💡 本句主旨 隼經訓練可協同人類打獵。
🔎 找出主詞與動詞
主詞：Falcons
動詞：are
- 🚫排除干擾：它們為什麼不是動詞？
to hunt：不定詞，不能當動詞用。
may be trained：雖具動詞功能，但之前有 that，是它的主詞（等同於 which ），因此 that 是關係代名詞，而 may be trained 是關係子句的動詞，非主要句子的動詞。
🧩長句解析：拆解與組裝
🪛 拆解：本句可拆成兩個簡單句
第一句（核心句）：Falcons are powerful birds.
第二句（說明 birds）：These birds may be trained to hunt in cooperation with humans.
🔩 組裝：
- 準備關係子句：將第二句的主詞 these birds 以 that（或 which） 取代。
- 嫁接：將它嫁接在第一句的 birds之後。
新詞彙 in cooperation with + 受詞，意為「與受詞合作」。
第一段第二句
The art of training falcons as“hunting dogs of the skies”is called falconry.
這種將隼訓練成「空中獵犬」的藝術被稱為馴鷹放獵。
💡 本句主旨 馴鷹放獵是把隼訓練成空中獵犬。
🔎 找出主詞與動詞：
主詞：art
動詞：is called （被動式， be-V + pp）
- 🚫排除干擾：它們為什麼不是動詞？
hunting： V-ing ，不能當動詞，這裡當形容詞，修飾 dogs。
解析邏輯：當主詞包含 of 所構成的名詞片語時，主詞的單複數認定，由 of 之前的名詞 決定（例如，此處 主詞為 art，故動詞是 is called ）。
第一段第三句
It was developed in the ancient Arabian Desert around 4000 B.C.
馴鷹放獵起源於約西元前 4000 年的古代阿拉伯沙漠。
💡 本句主旨 馴鷹放獵歷史久遠。
🔎 找出主詞與動詞：
主詞：It
動詞：was developed（被動式， be-V + pp）
第一段第四句
In the past, falconry mainly involved hunting with falcons to supplement one's diet.
過去，馴鷹放獵主要是捕獵用，以補充人類的飲食所需。
💡 本句主旨 以前的主要目的是獵取食物。
🔎 找出主詞與動詞：
主詞：falconry
動詞：involved
🚫排除干擾：它們為什麼不是動詞？
hunting：V-ing，不能當動詞，在此當名詞（即 動名詞）作為 involved 的受詞。
to supplement：不定詞，不能當動詞用。
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