Unit 6|Day or Night? Finding the Perfect Shower Time! ── 早晚都要洗?尋找你的洗澡黃金時間!

English 4U 2026 年 7/8 月號(JUL/AUG 2026)Unit 6 意見論壇 ★★|互動教學講義
⏱️ 建議授課時數:2 節(2 天課文,每天約 45 分鐘)|課文與字彙例句全部逐字取自雜誌原文
📖 課文逐句精講 × 23 📝 核心字彙 × 12 ➕ 字彙小補帖 × 7 🔗 Pocket Phrase × 5 📐 Language in Focus × 2 ✏️ 學生練習 × 10 🎓 老師精講 × 8
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兩天課文速覽

🟦 Day 1|晚上洗澡派

溫水不只洗淨皮膚,還舒緩疲憊的肌肉,把一整天沾上的汗水、油脂和細菌都沖走,床也保持乾淨。科學上,洗完澡皮膚快速降溫,這個降溫過程會告訴大腦:該休息了。理想水溫是 37~40°C。

🟩 Day 2|早上洗澡派

早起的人用一場澡喚醒感官,覺得更有準備面對上學或上班;剛洗好的頭髮也更好整理。睡覺時皮膚會累積油脂和汗水,早上沖掉正好。還有人認為晨浴能激發創意——睡醒後腦袋清晰、還沒有壓力,新想法就流動得更順。

🟧 結論|沒有標準答案

作者最後回到開頭的問題:沒有唯一正確的洗澡時間。無論對身體或心靈,各有各的好處;最好的洗澡時間,就是適合你作息與需求的那個時間。
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課文逐句精講(原文逐字+翻譯)
👆 點擊任何一句英文,即可展開「中文翻譯 + 句構分析(主詞/動詞/受詞/補語)+ 重點解析」。點 🔊 只朗讀,不會展開解析。
🔍 句構顏色對照: 主詞 S 動詞 V 受詞 O 補語 C 修飾語
🟦 Day 1|晚上洗澡的好處(p. 32)
Daily shower routines often depend on one's lifestyle.
每天的洗澡習慣通常取決於一個人的生活方式。
🔍 句構分析 Daily shower routinesS often depend onV(片語動詞) one's lifestyleO
depend on sth = 取決於…,本課 Pocket Phrase;routine(例行公事;常規;慣例)為核心字;one's 為泛指「一個人的」。
Some people prefer to shower at night. Others love a morning rinse.
有些人比較喜歡晚上洗澡。另一些人則喜愛早晨沖個澡。
🔍 句構分析 Some peopleS preferV to shower at nightO(不定詞)
OthersS loveV a morning rinseO
Some..., Others... = 有些人……,另一些人……(對比句型);prefer to V = 比較喜歡做;rinse(尤指在流水中)沖洗,此處當名詞。
This may make people wonder: when is the best time to shower?
這可能讓人們納悶:什麼時候才是洗澡的最佳時機?
🔍 句構分析 ThisS may makeV(使役動詞) peopleO wonderOC(原形動詞)
when is the best time to shower冒號後的直接問句
make + O + 原形 V(使役動詞,不加 to);本句是全文的破題問句,第二天結尾會回頭回答它(對應 Reading Comprehension 第 2 題)。
Showering at night has its advantages. First, it helps the body rest after a long day.
晚上洗澡有它的好處。首先,它幫助身體在漫長的一天後休息。
🔍 句構分析 Showering at nightS(動名詞片語) hasV(單數) its advantagesO
itS helpsV the bodyO rest after a long dayOC(原形動詞)
動名詞片語當主詞用單數動詞(has);advantage(好處)為核心字,反義為 disadvantage;help + O + (to) V
The warm water not only cleans the skin, but also soothes every tired muscle.
溫水不只清潔皮膚,還舒緩每一條疲憊的肌肉。
🔍 句構分析 The warm waterS not only cleansV₁ the skinO₁ but also soothesV₂ every tired muscleO₂
🎯 本課 Language in Focus ①:not only A but (also) B 連接兩個「詞性相同或結構對等」的部分,此處連接兩個動詞片語;muscle(肌肉)為核心字;every + 單數名詞
It washes away all the sweat, oils, and germs people have picked up throughout the day.
它把人們一整天沾染到的所有汗水、油脂和細菌都沖洗掉。
🔍 句構分析 ItS washes awayV(片語動詞) all the sweat, oils, and germsO (that) people have picked up throughout the day關係子句(省略受格關代)
wash sth away(用水或雨水)沖走…、pick sth up 沾染到某物,皆為本課 Pocket Phrase;oil 指「油脂」,因為人體有不只一種油脂,故以複數 oils 書寫(4U Extras 1);throughout(在…整個期間)為核心字。
This helps them feel fresh and keeps their beds clean.
這幫助他們感覺清爽,也讓他們的床保持乾淨。
🔍 句構分析 ThisS helpsV₁ themO feel freshOC and keepsV₂ their bedsO cleanOC(形容詞)
keep + O + adj. = 使……保持某狀態;fresh 在此指的是「精力充沛的」(4U Extras 2)。
Science also shows that night showers may help people fall asleep faster and sleep better.
科學也顯示,晚上洗澡可能幫助人們更快入睡、睡得更好。
🔍 句構分析 ScienceS showsV that night showers may help people fall asleep faster and sleep betterO(名詞子句)
fall asleep = 入睡(fall 為連綴動詞+形容詞 asleep);help + O + 原形 V,此處連接兩個原形動詞 fall 與 sleep。
A warm shower raises their body temperature slightly.
一場溫水澡會讓他們的體溫稍微升高。
🔍 句構分析 A warm showerS raisesV(及物) their body temperatureO slightly副詞
⚠️ raise(及物,提高某物)vs. rise(不及物,上升)——大考高頻辨析。此處有受詞 temperature,故用 raises;slightly(稍微)為畫底線補充字。
The ideal water temperature is around 37 to 40°C—warm, but not too hot.
理想的水溫大約在攝氏 37 到 40 度之間——溫熱,但不會太燙。
🔍 句構分析 The ideal water temperatureS isV around 37 to 40°CC— 破折號後 warm, but not too hot 為補充說明
ideal = 理想的;around 在此表示「大約」;破折號用來補充說明前面的數字。這句是 Reading Comprehension 第 1 題的答案來源。
When people step out of the shower, their skin cools down quickly.
當人們走出浴室時,他們的皮膚會迅速降溫。
🔍 句構分析 When people step out of the shower時間副詞子句
their skinS cools downV(片語動詞,不及物) quickly副詞
step out of = 走出…;cool down 此處為不及物用法(自己降溫),對照 Unit 5 的 cool sth down(使某物降溫)。
This cooling process tells the brain it is time to rest.
這個降溫的過程會告訴大腦:該休息了。
🔍 句構分析 This cooling processS tellsV(授與動詞) the brainO(間接受詞) (that) it is time to restO(直接受詞:名詞子句)
tell sb. (that) + 子句process(過程;程序)為核心字;cooling 為現在分詞當形容詞(主動:正在使溫度下降的過程),呼應 Unit 4 的分詞用法。
🟩 Day 2|早上洗澡的好處與結論(p. 33)
On the other hand, it is common for early risers to start the day with a shower.
另一方面,對早起的人來說,用一場澡開始一天是很常見的。
🔍 句構分析 On the other hand轉承語 itS(虛主詞) isV commonC for early risers意義上主詞 to start the day with a shower真主詞(不定詞)
🎯 本課 Language in Focus ②:It + beV + adj. + for sb + to V。若不是用虛主詞 it,則整句會寫為 On the other hand, starting the day with a shower is common for early risers.,灰底的主詞較長、不好閱讀。early riser 指「早起的人」(4U Extras 1)。
Their senses can be fully awakened by this habit, which makes them feel more prepared for school or work.
他們的感官能被這個習慣完全喚醒,這讓他們覺得對上學或工作更有準備。
🔍 句構分析 Their sensesS can be fully awakenedV(被動) by this habit動作者
which makes them feel more prepared for school or work關係子句(which 代表前面整件事)
awaken(喚醒)為核心字;fully 表示「完全地」(4U Extras 2);which 在此代替「前面一整件事」,用法與 Unit 7 的關係代名詞 which 完全相同。
Additionally, morning showers are great for hairstyling. Clean, freshly washed hair is easier to shape.
此外,早上洗澡對整理髮型很有幫助。乾淨、剛洗好的頭髮比較容易塑形。
🔍 句構分析 Additionally轉承副詞 morning showersS areV great for hairstylingC
Clean, freshly washed hairS isV easier to shapeC
additionally(另外;此外)為核心字;hairstyling 意為「髮型整理」(4U Extras 3);shape 在此為動詞「塑形」(4U Extras 4);freshly 表示「剛剛」,常與過去分詞連用,如 freshly washed「剛洗好的」(Day 1 4U Extras 2)。
During sleep, the skin continues to build up oil and sweat.
睡覺的時候,皮膚會持續累積油脂和汗水。
🔍 句構分析 During sleep時間副詞 the skinS continuesV to build up oil and sweatO(不定詞)
build sth up = 累積…,本課 Pocket Phrase(三態 build-built-built);continue to V/V-ing 皆可;sweat(汗)為核心字。
A morning shower also washes these away and helps people step outside clean and refreshed.
早上洗澡也把這些沖掉,幫助人們乾淨、神清氣爽地走出門。
🔍 句構分析 A morning showerS washes awayV₁ theseO and helpsV₂ peopleO step outside clean and refreshedOC
⚠️ 片語動詞 wash sth away:受詞若是代名詞(these),一定要放中間(✓ washes these away/✗ washes away these)。refreshed = 精神振作的;精力恢復的。
Some people also find that morning showers spark creative thinking. New ideas often come to them in the shower.
有些人也發現早上洗澡會激發創意思考。新的點子常常在洗澡時浮現。
🔍 句構分析 Some peopleS findV that morning showers spark creative thinkingO(名詞子句)
New ideasS comeV to them in the shower副詞
spark 為動詞「引起;激發」;creative(創造性的;有創意的)為核心字;come to sb. = (想法)浮現在某人腦中。
This may be because the mind is clear after sleep, with no stress from the day yet.
這可能是因為睡醒後頭腦清晰,而且還沒有來自一天的壓力。
🔍 句構分析 ThisS may beV because the mind is clear after sleepC(名詞子句作補語) with no stress from the day yet附加說明
This is because... = 這是因為……(後接原因);注意與 This is why...(所以……,後接結果)方向相反;clear 在此意思是「清醒的」(4U Extras 5)。
It allows new thoughts to flow more easily.
它讓新的想法能更順暢地流動(表達出來)。
🔍 句構分析 ItS allowsV new thoughtsO to flow more easilyOC(不定詞)
allow + O + to V(受詞補語用不定詞,不可省略 to,與 make/let 不同);flow(說話或思想)流暢表達,流暢進行,為核心字。
In conclusion, there is no single right time for people to shower.
總之,對人們來說並沒有唯一正確的洗澡時間。
🔍 句構分析 In conclusion轉承語 there引導詞 isV no single right time for people to showerS(真主詞)
in conclusion = 總之(本課 phr.,用於收尾);There is + 單數名詞for people to shower 為不定詞片語,for 後為不定詞的意義上主詞。
Each preference has its own benefits, whether for the body or the mind.
每一種偏好都有它自己的好處,無論是對身體還是心靈。
🔍 句構分析 Each preferenceS(單數) hasV its own benefitsO whether for the body or the mind副詞(讓步)
Each + 單數名詞 + 單數動詞(has、its);whether A or B = 無論 A 或 B;preference(偏愛;偏好)← prefer v.(第一天課文第 3 行)。
The best time to shower is simply the time that fits a person's routine and needs.
最好的洗澡時間,就只是那個適合一個人作息與需求的時間罷了。
🔍 句構分析 The best time to showerS isV simply the timeC that fits a person's routine and needs關係子句
simply = 僅僅;只不過(核心字);fit 意思為「適合」(4U Extras 6);本句直接回答了第一段的問句——這正是 Reading Comprehension 第 2 題「作者如何收尾」的依據。
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4U Extras 課文註解(原書逐條)
Day 1(p. 32)
對應註解
第 8 行名詞 oil 指的是「油脂」。因為人體有不只一種油脂,故此處以複數 oils 書寫。
第 9 行形容詞 fresh 指的是「精力充沛的」;而第二天第 5 行的副詞 freshly 則表示「剛剛」,常與過去分詞連用,如文中提到的 freshly washed「剛洗好的」。
Day 2(p. 33)
對應註解
第 1 行名詞詞組 early riser [ˈraɪzə] 指的是「早起的人」,動詞 rise 在正式用法中有「起床」的意思。
第 2 行副詞 fully 表示「完全地」。
第 4 行名詞 hairstyling [ˈhɛrˌstaɪlɪŋ] 意為「髮型整理」。
第 5 行shape 為動詞,意思是「塑形」。
第 9 行形容詞 clear 意思是「清醒的」。
第 13 行動詞 fit 意思為「適合」。
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核心字彙(兩天共 12 字・例句取自原書)
👆 點擊每個單字卡展開「字族/用法 + 原書例句」。標示 者為雜誌註明「近五年大考出現字彙」。
Day 1(p. 34)
routinen.
例行公事;常規;慣例
[ruˈtin]daily routine 日常作息
Part of Maya's morning routine is to take a shower to help her wake up.瑪雅早晨例行公事的一部分就是洗個澡幫助自己清醒。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
advantagen.
好處
[ædˈvæntɪdʒ]反義:disadvantage 壞處take advantage of 利用
One advantage of studying in groups is that you can discuss ideas and learn from each other.分組學習的一個好處是你們可以討論想法、互相學習。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
musclen.
肌肉
[ˈmʌsl̩]c 不發音muscular (adj.) 肌肉發達的
Bobbi goes to the gym often to build strong muscles and stay healthy.芭比常上健身房來練出強壯的肌肉、保持健康。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
sweatn.
[swɛt]亦可當動詞:sweat a lot 流很多汗
It's good to use a towel to remove sweat from your skin after you exercise.運動後用毛巾擦掉皮膚上的汗是好的。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
throughoutprep.
在…整個期間
[θruˈaʊt]亦可表「遍及(某地)」
It rained heavily throughout the night, so the streets were wet and difficult to walk on in the morning.整個晚上都下大雨,所以早上街道又濕又難走。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
processn.
過程;程序
[ˈprɑsɛs]in the process of 正在…的過程中
The process of building a computer isn't simple. It requires many steps to complete.組裝一台電腦的過程並不簡單。它需要許多步驟才能完成。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
Day 2(p. 35)
awakenv.
喚醒
[əˈwekən]awake (adj.) 醒著的
Anna was awakened from her sleep by children outside the house. They were laughing very loudly.安娜被屋外的孩子們從睡夢中吵醒。他們笑得非常大聲。
additionallyadv.
另外;此外
[əˈdɪʃən̩lɪ]addition (n.) 增加≈ besides, moreover
Tom visited the museum. Additionally, he joined a guided tour to learn more about the history inside.湯姆參觀了博物館。此外,他還參加導覽以了解更多館內的歷史。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
creativeadj.
創造性的;有創意的
[krɪˈetɪv]create (v.)creativity (n.) 創造力
Joey joined the creative writing club and shared a short story about a dog that could talk.喬伊加入了創意寫作社,並分享了一篇關於會說話的狗的短篇故事。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
flowv.
(說話或思想)流暢表達,流暢進行
[flo]亦可指液體「流動」
At the meeting, the discussion started to flow after Jack talked about his idea. Soon, everyone was sharing their thoughts.會議上,傑克講了他的想法之後,討論就開始順暢起來。很快地,每個人都在分享自己的看法。
✱ 近五年大考出現字彙
conclusionn.
結論
[kənˈkluʒən]in conclusion phr. 總之conclude (v.)
We examined the cause of the project's failure, and our conclusion was that the project was badly planned.我們檢視了這個專案失敗的原因,我們的結論是這個專案規劃不良。
simplyadv.
僅僅;只不過
[ˈsɪmplɪ]simple (adj.) 簡單的
You don't have to spend money or buy gifts to be a good friend. A good friend is simply someone who listens, cares, and is honest.當個好朋友不必花錢或買禮物。好朋友不過就是一個會傾聽、關心又誠實的人。
🧩 字彙小補帖(文章中畫底線之字詞・僅供參考)
單字詞性中文
rinse [rɪns]n.(尤指在流水中)沖洗
soothe [suð]v.減輕,緩和(疼痛)
germ [dʒɝm]n.細菌;病菌
slightly [ˈslaɪtlɪ]adv.稍微
refreshed [rɪˈfrɛʃt]adj.精神振作的;精力恢復的
spark [spɑrk]v.引起;激發
preference [ˈprɛf(ə)rəns]n.偏愛;偏好(prefer v. 偏愛;偏好,第一天課文第 3 行)
🔗 Pocket Phrase(課文片語・例句取自原書)
片語中文例句(含翻譯)
depend on sth取決於…Whether the picnic will happen this Saturday depends on the weather. If it rains, we will have to cancel it.這週六野餐能否成行取決於天氣。如果下雨,我們就得取消。
wash sth away(用水或雨水)沖走…The flood washed away several houses near the river. The families who lived there had to move to a safer place.洪水沖走了河邊好幾間房子。住在那裡的家庭必須搬到更安全的地方。
pick sth up沾染到某物Your white shoes will pick up more dirt with every step you take outside.你的白鞋每在外面多走一步,就會沾上更多髒污。
on the other hand另一方面Tom liked the movie because it was funny. On the other hand, Julia thought it was boring.湯姆喜歡這部電影因為它很好笑。另一方面,茱莉亞覺得它很無聊。
build sth up累積…(build-built-built)Over the years, Susan built up a collection of rare books. She now has over 500 of them.多年來,蘇珊累積了一批珍本書收藏。她現在有超過五百本。
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Language in Focus 句型文法解析(兩天共 2 個重點)
👆 點擊每個句型標題,展開「公式 + 例句 + 常見錯誤 + 大考重點」。例句均取自原書。
Day 1|對等連接詞 not only ... but also ...
not only A but (also) B = 不僅 A 還有 B not only A but (also) B + V ... → 動詞形態隨最接近動詞的 B 變化

對等連接詞用以連接兩個詞性相同的字,或結構對等的詞組。

The warm water not only cleans the skin, but also soothes every tired muscle.
(課文第 7 行)連接兩個動詞
The library is not only a place to borrow books, but (also) a quiet place to study.
這間圖書館不僅是個借書的地方,也是個安靜的讀書場所。(連接兩個名詞片語

當對等連接詞連接兩個名詞當主詞時,後方所接的動詞變化規則如下:not only A but (also) B + V ...(動詞形態隨最接近動詞的 B 變化)。

Not only the shelves but also this computer belongs to the library.
不只是書架,這臺電腦也是屬於圖書館的。(動詞隨最近的 this computer 變化,故用單數動詞 belongs)
此用法現實生活較少見,一般母語者多會直接用 both ... and ... 表示:Both the shelves and this computer belong to the library.(both ... and ... 連接兩個主詞時,後方動詞形態恆用複數)
大考兩大陷阱:① not only 後面不能接 and(✗ not only...and also)② 主詞用 not only A but also B 時,動詞跟最近的 B 一致;用 both A and B 時動詞恆用複數。
Day 2|It + beV (+ not) + adj. (+ for sb) + to V ...
It + beV (+not) + adj. (+ for sb) + to V ... 形容詞若修飾「人格特質、品行、態度」→ 介系詞由 for 改成 of: It + beV + adj. + of + sb + to V ...

本句型的中文譯作「(對某人而言,)(做)…是…的」。當句中的主詞太長時,為了避免句子頭重腳輕、不易閱讀,就會以虛主詞 it 代替真主詞。

On the other hand, it is common for early risers to start the day with a shower.
(課文第 1~2 行)若不是用虛主詞 it,則整句會寫為 On the other hand, starting the day with a shower is common for early risers.,灰底的主詞較長、不好閱讀。
It is necessary for basketball players to warm up properly before their games begin.
比賽開始前好好地暖身對籃球員來說是必要的。
It is embarrassing for most people not to remember the names of others they've met before.
對大多數人而言,記不住之前見過的人的名字是件很尷尬的事。

💡 當形容詞是用來修飾「人格特質、品行、態度」時,介系詞會由 for 改成 of

It was nice of you to bring me these flowers on my birthday.
你人真好,在我生日當天帶這些花給我。
It was silly of Kevin to forget his wallet at home.
凱文好傻,他把他的皮夾忘在家裡。
否定時 not 放在 to 前面(not to V),不是放在 be 動詞後面改變句意。比較:It is not easy for him to...(不容易)/It is easy for him not to...(很容易不去做)。
判斷 for/of 的訣竅:把句子改成「sb + be + adj.」看通不通。You are nice.(通)→ 用 of;✗ Early risers are common.(不通)→ 用 for。
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Give It a Shot(原書隨堂練習)
題目逐字取自原書;下列參考解答為本講義提供,原書解答請見雜誌 p. 75。
Day 1|綜合練習
❶ 請用 not only ... but also ... 合併以下句子 ❷ 請將下列字詞重組成一個完整句子,並於句尾加上適當的標點符號(大小寫不變換)
❶ Ben brought sandwiches for the picnic./Ben prepared fresh juice for everyone.
❷ sings beautifully / not only / plays the piano very well / but also / Rachel
參考解答 ❶ Ben not only brought sandwiches for the picnic but also prepared fresh juice for everyone.主詞相同時,not only 放在主詞後、動詞前,連接兩個動詞片語。
參考解答 ❷ Rachel not only sings beautifully but also plays the piano very well.連接兩個動詞片語,兩邊結構要對等(V + adv./V + O + adv.)。
Day 2|Reading Comprehension
❶ Which of the following questions can be answered from the article? ❷ How does the author end the article?
❶ Which of the following questions can be answered from the article?
 (A) How long should a shower last each time?
 (B) What time at night should people take a shower?
 (C) Why don't some people like to shower in the morning?
 (D) What is the right water temperature for a warm shower?

❷ How does the author end the article?
 (A) By raising more questions about shower times.
 (B) By answering the question at the beginning of the article.
 (C) By listing many reasons why people shower at different times.
 (D) By sharing some tips for people to follow while they take a shower.
參考解答 ❶ (D)依據:The ideal water temperature is around 37 to 40°C—warm, but not too hot.(第一天第 11~12 行)文章只寫了水溫,沒有提到每次該洗多久、幾點洗、或為何有人不喜歡早上洗。
參考解答 ❷ (B)依據:文章開頭問「when is the best time to shower?」,結尾直接回答「The best time to shower is simply the time that fits a person's routine and needs.」=首尾呼應、回答開頭的問題。
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老師精講題(8 題・文法深度)
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學生自我測驗(10 題)
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English 4U 2026 年 7/8 月號 Unit 6|互動教學講義