地特四等
114年
[一般民政] 法學知識與英文(包括中華民國憲法、法學緒論、英文)
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請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題： Teenagers are often criticized for staying up late and sleeping in, but science shows there’s a biological reason behind this pattern. During adolescence, the brain’s internal clock shifts. Teens naturally begin to feel sleepy later at night—sometimes not until 11 p.m. or even midnight. At the same time, they still need around eight to ten hours of sleep for healthy development. This shift in sleep cycle, known as “delayed sleep phase,” often clashes with early school schedules. Many schools start before 8 a.m., which means students are frequently forced to function while still sleep deprived. Studies have linked sleep deprivation in teens to poorer academic performance, increased irritability, and even higher rates of depression and anxiety. Some schools have experimented with later start times and seen promising results. Students reported feeling more alert, and teachers noticed improvements in both behavior and focus. Despite this, changes are slow to implement, largely due to concerns about transportation, extracurricular schedules, and resistance from some parents and school officials. Understanding teen sleep patterns isn’t about making excuses. It’s about recognizing a real biological need. Ignoring it not only affects learning but can also harm emotional well-being. By aligning school policies with scientific findings, we may improve both education and mental health處理 outcomes for young people.
請依下文回答第 46 題至第 50 題： Teenagers are often criticized for staying up late and sleeping in, but science shows there’s a biological reason behind this pattern. During adolescence, the brain’s internal clock shifts. Teens naturally begin to feel sleepy later at night—sometimes not until 11 p.m. or even midnight. At the same time, they still need around eight to ten hours of sleep for healthy development. This shift in sleep cycle, known as “delayed sleep phase,” often clashes with early school schedules. Many schools start before 8 a.m., which means students are frequently forced to function while still sleep deprived. Studies have linked sleep deprivation in teens to poorer academic performance, increased irritability, and even higher rates of depression and anxiety. Some schools have experimented with later start times and seen promising results. Students reported feeling more alert, and teachers noticed improvements in both behavior and focus. Despite this, changes are slow to implement, largely due to concerns about transportation, extracurricular schedules, and resistance from some parents and school officials. Understanding teen sleep patterns isn’t about making excuses. It’s about recognizing a real biological need. Ignoring it not only affects learning but can also harm emotional well-being. By aligning school policies with scientific findings, we may improve both education and mental health處理 outcomes for young people.
Which of the following statements is true based on the passage?
- A Sleep-deprived teens tend to perform better on early exams.
- B Later start times for school have shown potential to benefit students.
- C The delayed sleep phase causes teens to naturally fall asleep earlier.
- D All schools have already adjusted their schedules to accommodate teen sleep needs.
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若我們看到文章中提到某些學校嘗試改變作息後，觀察到學生的「行為（behavior）」與「專注力（focus）」都有所進步，這代表這項實驗性的改變對學生的影響為何？
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AI 專屬家教
恭喜你精準地掌握了文章的核心細節！這類細節判斷題（Detail-based questions）是地方特考四等英文閱讀中的必拿分數，而你能從長文中快速定位關鍵資訊，展現了相當穩健的閱讀實力。
文意邏輯與正確選項判讀
這題的核心在於驗證實驗結果與文意描述的一致性。選出的 (B) 選項 完全對應文章第二段提到的「部分學校實驗延後到校時間後，看見了令人期待的結果（promising results）」，包含學生更清醒、表現更好。這說明了延後上課時間確實對學生具有潛在的益處。相較之下，選項 (A) 與 (C) 的內容皆與文中描述的科學事實（剝奪睡眠導致表現變差、生理時鐘延後）相反；而選項 (D) 使用了過於絕對的「所有學校（All schools）」，忽略了文中提到的「變革緩慢且存在阻力」，因此是典型的干擾項。
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