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 39 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 is the tone of the author in the last paragraph?
- A Curious.
- B Negative.
- C Ironic.
- D Encouraging.
思路引導 VIP
請觀察文章最後一段中，作者針對讀者如何處理負面情緒所提出的建議（例如：如何對待社交、報復心與未來）。這些建議是在「否定」讀者的痛苦，還是在「指引」讀者邁向更積極的行動？這種『引路人』般的寫作風格，通常對應什麼樣的語氣？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
恭喜你準確掌握了文章的最後脈絡！在地方特考四等的英文閱讀中，判定「作者語氣」（Tone）是相當核心的題型，能答對這題代表你對段落的重心轉移有很敏銳的觀察力。
文本證據與語氣判定
本題答案選擇 (D) Encouraging（鼓舞人心的）非常正確。關鍵就在於最後一段所使用的積極建議與勉勵。作者提到「活得好就是最好的報復」（living well is the best revenge）以及「致力於向前邁進」（commit yourself to moving forward），並提醒讀者不要浪費時間沉溺於負能量。這些語彙帶有明顯的正向引導與激勵意圖，相較於 (A) 好奇、(B) 消極或 (C) 諷刺，(D) 選項最能貼切地描述作者希望讀者走出陰霾、重拾生活的初衷。
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