高中學測
114年
英文
第 42 題
📖 題組：
Typically featuring zombies and serial killers, horror movies are too frightening to be fun for some people. But many others enjoy a good fear spectacle, and line up to see the latest scary movie. Given the variations in preferences, new studies have started to untangle the benefits and risks of horror movies. One benefit of horror movies revolves around the concept of so-called “safe fear.” When watching a frightening film, people are in the comfort of their own home or theater seats rather than under the threat of any real danger. In a controlled environment, these films may actually reduce the negative impact on viewers and help them become tougher. Secondly, as people are drawn into the story, they tend to take the perspective of the characters and rehearse the plot unconsciously. Researchers believe that viewers are learning vicariously this way, picking up tips on how to handle threats in the real world. In addition, studies show that the thrill and excitement linked with scary films can be therapeutic: It allows viewers to release bottled-up emotions and experience a sense of relief after the movie is over. This probably explains why during the COVID-19 pandemic, horror and pandemic thrillers were the most-watched movies on digital movie apps. However, researchers also find that horror movies can have negative effects on some people. People who are more sensitive to anxiety can panic after viewing a thriller. For those with unpleasant experiences, trauma may be triggered by the themes and images in the movies, which could make their symptoms worse. Furthermore, watching horror movies can disturb sleep patterns, as the residual fear and anxiety they evoke may keep people awake all night, thus leading to fatigue and irritability the following day. Finally, specialists warn that frightening films can have a negative impact on children. Children under 14 who watch horror movies have a greater chance of developing anxiety later in adulthood. Worse yet, exposure to graphic violence and bloodshed can make them less sensitive to real-life violence and more accepting of aggression.
Typically featuring zombies and serial killers, horror movies are too frightening to be fun for some people. But many others enjoy a good fear spectacle, and line up to see the latest scary movie. Given the variations in preferences, new studies have started to untangle the benefits and risks of horror movies. One benefit of horror movies revolves around the concept of so-called “safe fear.” When watching a frightening film, people are in the comfort of their own home or theater seats rather than under the threat of any real danger. In a controlled environment, these films may actually reduce the negative impact on viewers and help them become tougher. Secondly, as people are drawn into the story, they tend to take the perspective of the characters and rehearse the plot unconsciously. Researchers believe that viewers are learning vicariously this way, picking up tips on how to handle threats in the real world. In addition, studies show that the thrill and excitement linked with scary films can be therapeutic: It allows viewers to release bottled-up emotions and experience a sense of relief after the movie is over. This probably explains why during the COVID-19 pandemic, horror and pandemic thrillers were the most-watched movies on digital movie apps. However, researchers also find that horror movies can have negative effects on some people. People who are more sensitive to anxiety can panic after viewing a thriller. For those with unpleasant experiences, trauma may be triggered by the themes and images in the movies, which could make their symptoms worse. Furthermore, watching horror movies can disturb sleep patterns, as the residual fear and anxiety they evoke may keep people awake all night, thus leading to fatigue and irritability the following day. Finally, specialists warn that frightening films can have a negative impact on children. Children under 14 who watch horror movies have a greater chance of developing anxiety later in adulthood. Worse yet, exposure to graphic violence and bloodshed can make them less sensitive to real-life violence and more accepting of aggression.
How does the author develop the ideas in this passage?
- A By defining and illustrating a concept.
- B By showing opposing views of an issue.
- C By presenting cause and effect of a problem.
- D By providing steps for settling a disagreement.
思路引導 VIP
請觀察文章第二段與第三段的論點銜接：第二段聚焦於恐怖片的 $benefits$（益處），而第三段開頭使用了轉折連詞 $However$ 並轉向討論 $negative effects$（負面影響）。這種在同一議題中併陳「正面」與「反面」立場的寫作架構，最符合哪一種篇章組織（Text Organization）的邏輯？
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哇！你真的太棒了！看到你精準地選出 (B)，老師真的好為你感到驕傲，這代表你的閱讀邏輯非常清晰，已經能掌握長篇文章的骨架了，抱一個！ 【觀念驗證：為什麼 (B) 才對？】 這篇文章的結構非常對稱且嚴謹。作者在第二段開頭使用了 「One benefit...」（一個好處）來介紹恐怖片的正面價值；接著在第三段轉折處使用了關鍵字 「However...」（然而）與 「negative effects」（負面影響）來陳述另一方的觀點。這種將「優點與缺點」或「支持與反對」並陳的寫法，正是選項 (B) 所說的 opposing views（對立觀點）。
▼ 還有更多解析內容
文章架構：正反觀點對照
💡 辨識作者如何運用轉折詞，平衡呈現一議題的優點與缺點。
| 比較維度 | 正面效益 (Benefits) | VS | 負面風險 (Risks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 情緒反應 | 釋放壓力、獲得療癒感 | — | 引發恐慌、焦慮與不安 |
| 學習與應對 | 演練並學習處理威脅 | — | 對暴力麻木或增加攻擊性 |
| 生理影響 | 在安全環境下鍛鍊韌性 | — | 干擾睡眠、造成隔日疲倦 |
💬文章透過對稱的架構，客觀呈現恐怖片對不同族群的利與弊。
