Formula 2 (F2) & Formula 3 (F3)
F2 and F3, serving as vital stepping stones to F1, focus on drivers’ talent by ensuring all teams use identical chassis, engines, and tires. This standardization offers a platform for drivers to exhibit their skills.
F2 features longer races and more complex circuits, which push drivers to the limit of their physical and mental capabilities. In contrast, F3’s less demanding entry into single-seater racing enables young drivers to refine their abilities before advancing.
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Formula 4 (F4)
F4, the entry-level series in single-seater racing, is cost-effective and accessible for newcomers. Launched in 2014, F4 established itself as the newest stage in Formula Racing. Unlike the other levels, it doesn’t have a global championship. Instead, individual countries host their own series. With several chassis and engine options available, F4 has an environment conducive to engineering innovation.
The climb to F1 is steep, but these foundational series provide the essential training ground for future champions.
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二級方程式（F2）與三級方程式（F3）
作為通往 F1 的重要墊腳石，F2 和 F3 確保所有車隊皆使用相同的底盤、引擎和輪胎來聚焦於車手的才華。這種統一的規格為車手提供了一個展示技能的平臺。
F2 的特色為比賽時間較長，環形賽道也較為複雜，這將車手的體力和心理能力推向極限。相比之下，F3 進入單人座賽車比賽的門檻較低，可以讓年輕車手在晉級之前磨練自己的能力。
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四級方程式（F4）
F4是單人座賽車比賽的入門系列賽，成本效益高、適合新手參加。F4 於 2014 年推行，確立其為方程式賽車中最新的階段。與其他級別不同，F4 沒有全球錦標賽。而是各國會舉辦自己的系列賽。F4 有幾種底盤和引擎可供選擇，有著有益於工程創新的環境。
攀登至 F1 殿堂的道路十分艱辛，但這些基礎系列賽為未來冠軍提供了必要的訓練場地。
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What Did You Learn?
2. Choose the statements that correctly describe F3.（多選題）
(A) It has international championships.
(B) It is the most recent addition to Formula Racing.
(C) The length of its races is shorter than that of F2’s.
(D) Its vehicles are distinct from F2 cars in appearance.
(E) It aims to challenge drivers to their maximum potential.
(F) There are various tire options for drivers to choose from.
答案: A 、C
3. Which phrase in the passage means “supportive of” or “providing the right conditions for something good to happen”?（簡答）
答案: conducive to
Word in Use
4. push sb to the limit of. . .
將某人推向……的極限
The intense training pushed athletes to the limit of their endurance.
高強度的訓練將運動員的耐力推向極限。
5. establish oneself as...
確立自己……的名聲∕地位等
The company quickly established itself as a market leader.
該公司很快就確立了市場龍頭的地位。
Practical Phrases
4. prestigious a. 有名聲的，有威望的
Winning the award from such a prestigious institution was an honor.
從如此享有盛譽的機構獲得獎項是一種榮幸。
5. supplier n. 供應商，供應者
The restaurant found a reliable supplier for fresh produce.
那間餐廳找到了可靠的新鮮農產品供應商。
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