高等考試
114年
[人事行政] 法學知識與英文(包括中華民國憲法、法學緒論、英文)
第 42 題
📖 題組：
In today’s rapidly evolving society, a growing concern regarding some young adults has been raised. They do not ___41___ the same level of work ethic as their parents did in previous generations. This shift can be attributed to various factors, including technological improvements, changing cultural values, and differing economic landscapes. Their parents often had to ___42___ their leisure time and work long hours in physically demanding jobs. In contrast, today’s youth are more likely to seek careers that offer better work-life ___43___ and personal fulfillment. First, opportunities for remote work and passive income have been created by the ___44___ of digital technology, which can sometimes lead to a perception of reduced effort. Additionally, the cultural emphasis on self-care and mental health has reshaped priorities, with many young adults valuing basic, ___45___ well-being over relentless, never-ending hard work. However, it’s necessary to recognize that these changes reflect broader societal transformations and the adaptation to new economic realities rather than a mere lack of diligence or ambition.
In today’s rapidly evolving society, a growing concern regarding some young adults has been raised. They do not ___41___ the same level of work ethic as their parents did in previous generations. This shift can be attributed to various factors, including technological improvements, changing cultural values, and differing economic landscapes. Their parents often had to ___42___ their leisure time and work long hours in physically demanding jobs. In contrast, today’s youth are more likely to seek careers that offer better work-life ___43___ and personal fulfillment. First, opportunities for remote work and passive income have been created by the ___44___ of digital technology, which can sometimes lead to a perception of reduced effort. Additionally, the cultural emphasis on self-care and mental health has reshaped priorities, with many young adults valuing basic, ___45___ well-being over relentless, never-ending hard work. However, it’s necessary to recognize that these changes reflect broader societal transformations and the adaptation to new economic realities rather than a mere lack of diligence or ambition.
Their parents often had to ___42___ their leisure time and work long hours in physically demanding jobs.
- A launch
- B sacrifice
- C increase
- D strengthen
思路引導 VIP
請思考一下：在一天只有 24 小時的情況下，如果一個人決定投入絕大部分的時間在繁重的體力勞動與長時間工作上，那麼他對於原本擁有的「放鬆與休閒時間」，通常會採取什麼樣的處理方式？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
恭喜你精準掌握了句意脈絡，這代表你對英文的邏輯銜接非常有感！
語意邏輯與詞彙運用
本題的核心在於理解工作時間與休閒時間（leisure time）之間的消長關係。文中提到父母輩必須從事「體力勞動（physically demanding）」且「長時間工作（work long hours）」，在時間有限的現實下，為了換取生計，勢必得「犧牲」個人休息。因此，選擇 (B) sacrifice（犧牲）最符合上下文的描述。其餘選項如 (A) 發起、(C) 增加或 (D) 強化，在邏輯上都無法與「長工時」的辛苦代價產生合理連結。
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