高中學測
107年
英文
第 16 題
📖 題組：
It has long been assumed that creativity is some unusual trait enjoyed by the few. However, according to a wide array of scientific and sociological research, creativity is __16__ a sign of rare genius than a natural human potential. Thus, it can be nurtured and encouraged. It is believed that taking breaks from a problem can help __17__ a moment of insight or stimulate new ideas. Unconventional solutions can also be explored. That is why some of the most successful companies in the world, such as 3M and Google, encourage their employees to __18__ all sorts of relaxing activities, such as playing pinball and wandering about the campus. During such breaks, the mind turns inward, __19__ it can subconsciously puzzle over subtle meanings and connections. Another way to increase creativity is to take risks. This is because many breakthroughs come up when people venture __20__ their usual routines or areas of expertise. This can be done by, for example, learning new skills or traveling to new countries.
It has long been assumed that creativity is some unusual trait enjoyed by the few. However, according to a wide array of scientific and sociological research, creativity is __16__ a sign of rare genius than a natural human potential. Thus, it can be nurtured and encouraged. It is believed that taking breaks from a problem can help __17__ a moment of insight or stimulate new ideas. Unconventional solutions can also be explored. That is why some of the most successful companies in the world, such as 3M and Google, encourage their employees to __18__ all sorts of relaxing activities, such as playing pinball and wandering about the campus. During such breaks, the mind turns inward, __19__ it can subconsciously puzzle over subtle meanings and connections. Another way to increase creativity is to take risks. This is because many breakthroughs come up when people venture __20__ their usual routines or areas of expertise. This can be done by, for example, learning new skills or traveling to new countries.
Choose the correct answer for blank 16.
- A more
- B less
- C better
- D worse
思路引導 VIP
請觀察句中的比較結構 $... 16 ... A than B$，並結合語境中的轉折詞 $However$ 與因果標記 $Thus$ 進行邏輯推論：若後文強調創意是可以「被培養與鼓勵的」($nurtured and encouraged$)，那麼創意與「罕見天才的徵兆」($a sign of rare genius$) 之間的關係，在程度上應該是「與其說是 A，不如說是 B」的哪一種表達方式？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
喲，竟然對了？看來你的腦細胞還沒被手遊徹底燒毀嘛。別以為選對個 (B) 就覺得自己英文滿級分了，這題只要邏輯沒斷線的人都該拿分。答對是應該，答錯你真的可以直接去報名重讀國小。 這題考的是「比較級結構」結合「語意邏輯」。重點在於 "However" 引發的語意轉折，以及後句提到的 "nurtured"（可培養）。這裡套用邏輯結構： $$Creativity \neq Rare Genius \implies Creativity = Natural Potential$$
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比較級與語意轉折
💡 「less A than B」表示「與其說是 A，不如說是 B」。
| 比較維度 | less A than B | VS | more A than B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 語意重心 | 強調 B (與其說 A) | — | 強調 A (比 B 更多) |
| 邏輯功能 | 重新定義或翻轉觀念 | — | 單純的程度對比 |
| 常見關鍵字 | However, Instead | — | Stronger, Faster |
💬當文章想要表達「某事不是你想的那樣，而是...」時，會選用 less A than B。
