Ⅰ. Translation (50%; 5% for each question)
The best thinking has been done in solitude. The worst has been done in
turmoil.
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through
experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition
inspired, and success achieved.
Morality is not the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but
how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.
Australia, the sixth-largest country on earth, is dazzlingly diverse: a
medley of mountains, deserts, reefs, forests, beaches and multicultural
melting-pot cities.
Men who are eventually arrested for violent acts often began with attacks
against their girlfriends and wives. In many cases, the charges of
domestic violence were not taken seriously.
這個世界上有兩種人最幸福：一種是淡泊寧靜的平凡人，另一種是功成名就的傑出者。
There are two kinds of happiness people in the world. One is indifferent to fame and wealth. Another kind is winning success and recognition.
中文和英文是在完全不同的兩種文化裡發展而成的，經過幾千年的演變過程，自然形成了兩種完全不相同的語文。
Chinese and English originate from different cultures. After thousands of years of development, they turn into different languages.
害羞的人不大會干擾別人、強迫別人、利用別人。遇到有求於人，還沒開口，臉就先紅了，氣也喘不過來。
Shy people don’t bother, force or take advantage of other people. When they need help, they blush before they talk. They can’t even breathe.
一般人認為八歲開始學鋼琴是最理想的年齡，但是最近音樂教育專家建議可以更早一點開始，這樣的看法其實也符合家長的期待。
Normal people think that learning piano should start when kids are 8 years old. But nowadays, music education experts suggest kids can start learning piano earlier. This concept also matches to parents’ exception.
臺灣雖然有尊親敬長的傳統，然而近年來都市化與工業化的結果，大家庭逐漸式微，年輕人多半寧願離開父母自立成家。
Although yield precedence to age is a tradition in Taiwan, However, extended families disappeared after urbanization and industrialization. Most younger people would rather leave their parents than stay with them.
