Gill~部落格

What is the purpose of silk screen printing in the sign-making process?

1. To add colors to the sign
2. To apply enamel paste to the steel
3. To cut the steel back plate into a roundel shape
4. To fuse the enamel ink to the sign

The purpose of silk screen printing in the sign-making process is to add colors to the sign. The enamel ink, made from powdered glass suspended in pine oil, is applied to the sign using silk screens. This technique ensures consistent coloring and lettering on the sign.
絲網印刷在標誌製作過程中的目的是為標誌上色。使用尼龍網格塗有懸浮在松油中的玻璃粉末的琺瑯墨水，將顏色塗在標誌上。這種技術確保標誌上的上色和字母一致。

 

What is the shelf life requirement for MREs?

1. 1 year without refrigerating
2. 3 years without refrigerating
3. 5 years without refrigerating
4. 10 years without refrigerating

The MREs last three years without refrigerating, yet taste as good as the day they were made.
這些即食餐（MRE）可以在不冷藏的情況下保存三年，而且味道還是和製造當天一樣好吃。

What material is the roundel sign made of?

1. Steel
2. Plastic
3. Enamel
4. Glass

The roundel sign of the London Underground is made of enamel. Enamel is a mixture of glass, clay, and quartz. It is applied to a strong steel back plate to create a durable and long-lasting sign.
倫敦地鐵的圓形標誌由琺瑯製成。琺瑯是玻璃、黏土和石英的混合物。它被塗在強固的鋼背板上，以製造出耐用持久的標誌。

What is the key challenge in stabilizing pizza for a long period of time?

1. Preventing water leaching between components
2. Maintaining consistent taste and texture
3. Finding suitable ingredients for the dough
4. Minimizing the use of preservatives

The trick to cracking long life pizza is to prevent water leaching from one component into another.
長時間保存披薩的關鍵就在於防止水分從某一種食材 滲透到另一種食材。

To make it into a long-lasting tube sign, a strong steel backplate is cut into a roundel shape, __________ a computer-controlled cutting machine.

1. a
2. with
3. of
4. to

在這個句子中，使用了介系詞 "with" 來表示使用的工具或方式。

What surprising ingredient is added to the enamel mixture to prevent cracking during firing?

1. Clay
2. Quartz
3. Urea
4. Glass

Urea, a naturally occurring chemical found in urine, is added to the enamel mixture. It allows the enamel to elasticate itself during firing, preventing it from cracking. This ingredient helps the enamel expand and contract with the metal, ensuring the durability of the sign.
琺瑯中添加了尿素，這是一種在尿液中天然存在的化學物質。那能讓琺瑯在熔爐裡產生延展性，隨金屬延展和收縮，而不會裂開。這種成分有助於琺瑯隨著金屬的擴張和收縮，確保標誌的耐用性。

What was the main disadvantage of using canned food for soldiers' rations?

1. It required refrigeration
2. It was too expensive
3. It took up valuable space
4. It had a short shelf life

Cans are heavy and take up valuable space in a soldier's pack.
罐頭很重，也佔據了士兵背包中寶貴的空間。

What is the main challenge in stabilizing pizza for a long period of time?

1. Ensuring the dough is super tender.
2. Preventing the sauce from having too much acidity.
3. Interacting with different components of the pizza.
4. Finding a suitable container for the pizza.

The main challenge in stabilizing pizza for a long period of time is the interaction of the separate components, such as the crust, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, each with different water activities, moisture contents, textures, and consistencies.

將披薩穩定保存長時間的主要挑戰在於不同食材之間的相互作用，例如餅皮、醬汁、乳酪及義大利辣味香腸，於每一種元素都有各自的水活性含水量，質地與稠度。

What is the main purpose of the London Underground's roundel sign?

1. To symbolize Britain's capital city
2. To provide directions to tourists
3. To withstand London's rush hour
4. To decorate the tube stations

The main purpose of the London Underground's roundel sign is to symbolize Britain's capital city, London. It has become an iconic logo that is recognized worldwide.
倫敦地鐵的圓形標誌的主要目的是象徵英國的首都倫敦。它已經成為一個全球廣為人知的標誌。

Where is the London Underground's roundel sign manufactured?

1. London
2. Paris
3. Isle of Wight
4. Farrington

The London Underground's roundel sign is manufactured on the Isle of Wight, which is located 140 kilometers away from London. AJ Wells and Sons Limited, a company based on the Isle of Wight, has been making the signage for the London Underground for over 25 years.
倫敦地鐵的圓形標誌在外特島上製造，外特島距離倫敦約140公里。AJ Wells and Sons Limited是一家位於外特島上的公司，他們已經為倫敦地鐵製作標誌超過25年。