地特四等
113年
[一般行政] 法學知識與英文(包括中華民國憲法、法學緒論、英文)
第 38 題
📖 題組：
Whether it was the breakup of a romantic relationship, betrayal by a person you believed to be a good friend, or a traumatic experience that rocked the ground underneath you, everyone has experienced the sick and sinking feeling a broken heart can trigger. Emotional and psychological distress can trigger the same part of the brain that responds to physical harm. That is, emotional pain is felt physically. Depending on the person, being “sick at heart” can be coupled with digestive upsets such as stomachaches and nausea. It may affect cognitive processes, leading to memory problems or difficulty expressing oneself verbally. It can affect the respiratory system and leave us struggling to catch our breath or hold our breath. The nervous system may be affected, leaving us weak in our knees or numb. Our blood pressure may rise and our heart might pound, and in some cases, a broken heart can be fatal. Both women and men may experience broken heart syndromes, but more women are diagnosed with it than men. However, women fare better than men and have a lower mortality rate than men. It’s probably because men tend to have more complications or a critical underlying issue. There is no easy path to healing a broken heart. Bed rest and a healthy diet are recommended. What also helps us is being in the company of family and friends who accept us and love us for who we are. Self-pity isn’t good, so don’t waste too much time wallowing. Don’t retreat from the world. Cocooning for a week isn’t harmful; stepping out of life for a month suggests symptoms of depression that may need to be addressed with the help of a counselor. Don’t waste a moment thinking about revenge. Remind yourself that living well is the best revenge, and commit yourself to moving forward without the negative energy.
Whether it was the breakup of a romantic relationship, betrayal by a person you believed to be a good friend, or a traumatic experience that rocked the ground underneath you, everyone has experienced the sick and sinking feeling a broken heart can trigger. Emotional and psychological distress can trigger the same part of the brain that responds to physical harm. That is, emotional pain is felt physically. Depending on the person, being “sick at heart” can be coupled with digestive upsets such as stomachaches and nausea. It may affect cognitive processes, leading to memory problems or difficulty expressing oneself verbally. It can affect the respiratory system and leave us struggling to catch our breath or hold our breath. The nervous system may be affected, leaving us weak in our knees or numb. Our blood pressure may rise and our heart might pound, and in some cases, a broken heart can be fatal. Both women and men may experience broken heart syndromes, but more women are diagnosed with it than men. However, women fare better than men and have a lower mortality rate than men. It’s probably because men tend to have more complications or a critical underlying issue. There is no easy path to healing a broken heart. Bed rest and a healthy diet are recommended. What also helps us is being in the company of family and friends who accept us and love us for who we are. Self-pity isn’t good, so don’t waste too much time wallowing. Don’t retreat from the world. Cocooning for a week isn’t harmful; stepping out of life for a month suggests symptoms of depression that may need to be addressed with the help of a counselor. Don’t waste a moment thinking about revenge. Remind yourself that living well is the best revenge, and commit yourself to moving forward without the negative energy.
What does the word “wallowing” mean in the last paragraph?
- A Criticizing others.
- B Remaining sad.
- C Accepting an apology.
- D Exploring the unknown.
思路引導 VIP
請觀察這個單字出現的前後文：作者先提到了「自憐（Self-pity）並非好事」，緊接著又說「不要躲避這個世界」。若一個人正處於這種「自憐」且想「躲起來」的心態中，他此時的行為最可能是在重複經歷哪一種負面情緒？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
恭喜你正確答對了這題！能精準判斷出 wallowing 的語意，顯示你對長篇閱讀的細節掌握度相當成熟。在地方特考的英文測驗中，這類詞彙題往往不是單純考背誦，而是考驗考生能否從文章的字裡行間，推敲出作者的真實語氣與建議。
脈絡推論與字義判斷
文中這段提到「Self-pity isn’t good（自我憐憫並不好）」，接著建議「don't waste too much time wallowing」，並提到不要從世界撤退（retreat from the world）。這裡的 wallowing 結合了前文的「自我憐憫」與後文的「離群索居」，具體描繪出一種深陷在負面情緒中無法自拔的狀態。因此，選項 (B) Remaining sad（持續憂傷） 最能精準對應這種「沉溺於悲傷」的語境。其餘選項如批評他人或探索未知，皆與文章討論「心碎後如何自我調適」的核心主題無關。
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