 |  | Aamir Khan: Leading the Path toward Social Justice 為社會發聲的巨星 by Ivy Liu and William Ryan | Bollywood's top superstar is taking the world by storm by inspiring change in his country.
寶萊塢的頂尖巨星藉由在他的國家喚起改變而風靡全球。 | Known as Mr. Perfectionist▼ in the Bollywood film industry, Indian actor, director, and social activist Aamir Khan is one of the most famous and successful figures▼ within it. _(1)_ When he commits to a role, he focuses on becoming the character in order to be as convincing as possible. His versatile▼ roles in Bollywood blockbusters, television, and his own critically acclaimed film projects show how he strives for excellence. With such obvious passion, it should come as no surprise that in the span▼ of his 30-plus-year career, he has received numerous awards.
Aamir Khan was born on March 14, 1965, in Mumbai. His father and uncle were both prominent film producers. As a child actor, he appeared in some small roles and at the age of eight, he sang in a highly popular musical film, gaining national attention. _(2)_
Khan's influence on Indian society is significant and sometimes seen as controversial. _(3)_ He created a talk show called Satyamev Jayate, or Truth Alone Prevails, which tackles the social ills widespread in India. _(4)_
Khan's influence now extends far beyond the borders of his native India due to Satyamev Jayate and his activism. _(5)_ Just last year, UNICEF named him a Goodwill Ambassador▼ for the South Asian region. Ultimately, Khan has achieved recognition as an individual willing to do what it takes to change the world for the better. (A) He hopes that it will begin a movement to ask the difficult questions that society often refuses to acknowledge.
(B) However, it wasn't until he starred in a Bollywood adaptation of Romeo and Juliet that he finally got his breakthrough role as an adult.
(C) In 2013, he was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine.
(D) His nickname comes from his dedicated work ethic toward his roles and projects.
(E) The political, humanitarian, and environmental causes he has supported have not always been popular in conservative India. 
|  |  | | | |  | - 第一題空格應選 (D)
理由:
a. 空格前一句提及 "Known as Mr. Perfectionist in the Bollywood film industry, Indian actor, director, and social activist Aamir Khan..."（阿米爾•罕在寶萊塢影壇中被稱為完美先生，他身兼印度演員、導演及社會運動家……），而 (D) 項的句子接著說明 "His nickname comes from his dedicated work ethic toward his roles and projects."（他的綽號來自於他對角色及工作企劃全心投入的職業道德。），後一句的 His nickname（他的綽號）指的即是前一句的 Mr. Perfectionist（完美先生），故兩句形成關聯。
b. 根據上述，(D) 項應為正選。
大補丸:
work ethic 職業道德
ethic n. 道德觀；倫理 - 第二題空格應選 (B)
理由:
a. 空格前一句提及 "As a child actor, he appeared in some small roles..."（阿米爾•罕為童星出身，他以一些小角色之姿出現……），而 (B) 項的句子提及 "However, it wasn't until he starred in a Bollywood adaptation of Romeo and Juliet that he finally got his breakthrough role as an adult."（然而，當他成年時，一直到他主演寶萊塢改編的《羅密歐與茱麗葉》後，他才終於獲得突破性的角色。），前一句的 child（兒童）與後一句的 adult（成人）形成對比，故產生關聯。
b. 根據上述，(B) 項應為正選。
大補丸:
a. adaptation n. 改編
b. breakthrough n. 突破性的進展（本文中作形容詞用）
The scientists made a major breakthrough in cancer research.
那些科學家在癌症研究上有了重大的突破。 - 第三題空格應選 (E)
理由:
a. 空格前一句提及 "Khan's influence on Indian society is significant and sometimes seen as controversial."（阿米爾•罕對於印度社會的影響甚鉅，而這有時會被認為是具爭議性的。），而 (E) 項的句子提及 "The political, humanitarian, and environmental causes he has supported have not always been popular in conservative India."（他所支持的政治、人道及環境理念在保守的印度並非總是受到歡迎。），前一句提及阿米爾•罕對於印度社會的影響有時會被認為具爭議性，後一句則補充說明原因，故兩句形成關聯。
b. 根據上述，(E) 項應為正選。
大補丸:
a. humanitarian a. 人道主義的
b. cause n.（為了慈善的）理想；目標
c. conservative a. 保守的
Most older people are conservative, whereas their children are more liberal.
大部份年紀大的人都比較保守，而他們的孩子則比較開放。 - 第四題空格應選 (A)
理由:
a. 空格前一句提及 "... which tackles the social ills widespread in India."（……主要是針對遍佈印度的社會弊病。），而 (A) 項的句子提及 "He hopes that it will begin a movement to ask the difficult questions that society often refuses to acknowledge."（他期盼這會掀起一股社會運動，來詢問那些社會往往拒絕承認的難題。），前
一句的 ills（弊病）與後一句的 difficult questions（難題）互相呼應，故形成關聯。
b. 根據上述，(A) 項應為正選。
大補丸:
a. movement n.（社會、政治等）運動
b. acknowledge vt. 承認
Judy acknowledged that her mistakes had led to the failure of the mission.
茱蒂承認是她的疏失導致這次任務的失敗。 - 第五題空格應選 (C)
理由:
a. 空格後一句提及 "Just last year, UNICEF named him a Goodwill Ambassador for the South Asian region."（就在去年，聯合國兒童基金會將他任命為南亞地區的親善大使。），而 (C) 項的句子提到 "In 2013, he was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine."（2013 年，他被《時代雜誌》評選為全球百大最有影響力的人物之一。），前後兩句皆提及 named（任命；選為）一
字，故形成關聯。
b. 根據上述，(C) 項應為正選。
大補丸:
influential a. 有影響力的
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential women in the world.
歐普拉•溫芙蕾是世上最具影響力的女性之一。 | | | |  | ▼ perfectionist n. 完美主義者
▼ figure n. 人物
▼ versatile a. 多才多藝的
▼ span n. 一段時間
▼ a Goodwill Ambassador 親善大使
goodwill n. 善意
ambassador n. 大使 | |  | - take... by storm 使……為之風靡
This young designer has taken the fashion industry by storm.
這位年輕的設計師風靡了整個時尚圈。 - strive for... 努力爭取……
strive vi. 力爭（三態為：strive, strove, striven 或 strive, strived, strived。）
The coach encouraged his team to strive for the championship.
教練鼓勵他的球隊要努力爭取冠軍。 - come as no surprise 一點也不令人意外
It came as no surprise that Ben was in debt because he spends money like water.
阿班負債一點也不令人意外，因為他花錢如流水。
＊be in debt 負債 | |  | - justice n. 正義
Kids have a strong sense of justice.
小孩子都有很強烈的正義感。 - commit vi. 做出承諾／保證
衍: commit to N/V-ing 致力於……；承諾……
commitment n. 承諾；奉獻
Many companies are unwilling to commit to developing new technology.
許多公司都不願投入發展新科技。
Marriage is thought of as a lifetime commitment.
婚姻被視為是一項終生的承諾。 - convincing a. 令人信服的
衍: convince vt. 使確信，使信服
Andy tried to convince me that the project was worth investing in.
安迪試著說服我那項企劃案值得投資。 - critically adv. 極度地
衍: critical a. 極重要的；批評的
Interest is a critical factor in learning a language.
興趣對學習語言來說是很重要的因素。 - acclaimed a. 受到讚揚的
Andrew's latest album was an acclaimed masterpiece.
安德魯的最新專輯被譽為傑作。 - obvious a. 明顯的，顯而易見的
衍: It is obvious + that 子句 很明顯／顯然??
It is obvious that the fitness center has serious financial problems.
很顯然地，該健身中心有嚴重的財務問題。 - prominent a. 卓越的；著名的
The scholarship was set up by a prominent athlete.
該獎學金是由一位傑出的運動員所設立的。 - controversial a. 有爭議的
衍: controversy n. 爭議
There is a lot of controversy over the construction of the nuclear power plant.
關於建造該核電廠有很多爭議。 - tackle vt. 對付，處理（難題）
同: deal with...
We need to tackle that problem right away.
我們必須立即處理那個問題。 - extend vi. & vt.（使）擴展／延伸
The project's deadline has been extended to next Friday.
這項企劃案的完成期限延到下星期五。 - ultimately adv. 最後，最終
An unbalanced diet will ultimately lead to physical illness.
不均衡的飲食最終會導致身體疾病。 - recognition n. 認同，肯定
衍: in recognition of... 以承認／以示……
In recognition of Kevin's contribution, the committee has decided to give him an award. | | | |
 | 為社會發聲的巨星
寶萊塢的頂尖巨星藉由在他的國家喚起改變而風靡全球。
阿米爾•罕在寶萊塢影壇中被稱為完美先生，他身兼印度演員、導演及社會運動家，是其中最有名也最成功的人物之一。他的綽號來自於他對角色及工作企劃全心投入的職業道德。當他決心要扮演一個角色時，為了儘可能令人感到信服，他會把心集中在化身為那個角色身上。他在寶萊塢賣座鉅片、電視以及他自己受到高度讚賞的電影計劃中多樣的角色，顯示了他多麼致力於追求卓越。擁有如此顯著的熱情，他在三十多年的電影生涯裡曾獲頒無數獎項，這一點應該就不足為奇了。
阿米爾•罕於 1965 年三月十四日出生於孟買。他的父親和叔叔同為傑出的電影製作人。阿米爾•罕為童星出身，他以一些小角色之姿出現，並在八歲時於炙手可熱的音樂劇電影中演唱而引起全國關注。然而，當他成年時，一直到他主演寶萊塢改編的《羅密歐與茱麗葉》後，他才終於獲得突破性的角色。
阿米爾•罕對於印度社會的影響甚鉅，而這有時會被認為是具爭議性的。他所支持的政治、人道及環境理念在保守的印度並非總是受到歡迎。他所創立的談話性節目
《真相訪談》（又名《真理戰勝一切》）主要是針對遍佈印度的社會弊病。他期盼這會掀起一股社會運動，來詢問那些社會往往拒絕承認的難題。
由於《真相訪談》及阿米爾•罕的積極做法，他的影響力如今已遠遠超出了他祖國印度的國界。2013 年，他被《時代雜誌》評選為全球百大最有影響力的人物之一。就在去年，聯合國兒童基金會將他任命為南亞地區的親善大使。最終，阿米爾•罕以身為一位願意做任何事來將這個世界變得更好的人而贏得認可。
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