A symphony of roaring engines fills the air as the red lights vanish, propelling the Formula 1 cars into a furious rush. The competition on the track is fierce, but the battle for a seat on the grid begins long before the first race. Below Formula 1 are several series designed to nurture talent and prepare drivers for the ultimate challenge.
Formula 1 (F1)
Formula 1, often abbreviated as F1, is the most historic and prestigious form of motorsport, with its origins dating back to the first Grand Prix in 1946. Each team in F1 is responsible for designing its own chassis, which forms the car’s structural base. Although teams do not manufacture their own engines, they can select from four suppliers. Notably, all teams must use tires from a single, exclusive manufacturer, but they can opt for different compounds depending on their needs.
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紅燈熄滅時，空氣中充滿著轟隆隆的引擎交響樂，驅使一級方程式賽車疾速奔馳。賽道上的競爭激烈，但起跑線上一席之地的爭奪戰早在第一場比賽前就開始了。一級方程式賽車下面有幾個系列賽，旨在培育人才並為車手做好準備，迎接終極挑戰。
一級方程式（F1）
一級方程式賽車 ── 通常簡稱 F1 ── 是歷史最悠久、最負盛名的賽車運動形式，起源可追溯至 1946 年第一屆大獎賽。每個 F1 的團隊負責設計自己車隊的車身底盤（其形成了車輛結構的底座）。雖然車隊不自製引擎，但可從四個供應商中進行選擇。值得注意的是，所有車隊都必須使用單一獨家製造商的輪胎，但他們可以視自己的需求選擇不同的配方（編按：指製造輪胎時所使用的各種化學材料和橡膠的混合比例，這些配方決定了輪胎的性能特徵）。
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To be continued tomorrow（明日待續）
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1. abbreviate A as B 把 A 簡稱∕縮寫為 B
abbreviate vt. 簡稱，縮寫
The World Health Organization can be abbreviated as WHO. 世界衛生組織可簡稱為 WHO。
Many people abbreviate the United States of America as USA. 許多人將美利堅合眾國縮寫成 USA。
2. opt for... 選擇……
Instead of the regular route, the driver opted for a scenic road. 那位駕駛選擇走風景優美的道路，而不是尋常路線。
3. depending on... 視……而定，取決於……
The schedule can change depending on the weather conditions. 行程可能會變動，取決於天候狀況。
Practical Phrases
1. propel vt. 驅使
Ambition and hard work can propel an individual to success.
雄心壯志和努力可以驅使一個人走向成功。
2. nurture vt. 培育，養育
Schools play a crucial role in nurturing young minds.
學校在培養青年才俊這方面發揮著至關重要的作用。
3. ultimate a. 終極的，極限的
The ultimate challenge for the climbers is reaching the summit of Mount Everest.
對那些登山者而言，終極挑戰是登上聖母峰的頂端。
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