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 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 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.
思路引導 VIP
請你先閱讀文章第二段的第一、二句，作者提到有些學校嘗試做出某種改變後，觀察到了什麼樣的結果與學生反應？試著將這兩句的重點，與四個選項進行語意比對看看。
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
恭喜你精準掌握了文意！這是一道典型的英文閱讀測驗「細節是非題」，在地方特考四等中屬於基本得分題，主要考驗考生能否快速定位關鍵句，並進行**同義詞轉述（paraphrasing）**的比對。
關鍵句定位與語意轉述
我們直接看到第二段首句：「Some schools have experimented with later start times and seen promising results.」接著說明學生變得更清醒、老師也發現學生行為與專注力有所改善。選項 (B) 中的 shown potential to benefit students（顯示出有助益於學生的潛力），正是完美換句話說，對應了原文的「promising results（大有可為／具前景的結果）」與後續的正面影響，因此你的判斷完全正確！
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青少年睡眠生理
💡 青少年生理時鐘後移現象及其對學業、情緒與學校政策的連鎖影響。
🔗 青少年睡眠生理與政策因果鏈
- 1 生理規律改變 — 青少年時鐘後移，深夜才有睡意
- 2 作息制度衝突 — 學校早起制度導致學生長期睡眠剝奪
- 3 學習表現受阻 — 引發情緒波動、專注力下降與焦慮
- 4 政策嘗試與反饋 — 延後到校時間，提升學習與情緒成效
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🔄 延伸學習：延伸學習：生理學證據如何驅動公共衛生與教育政策的結構性改革。
