高中學測
115年
英文
第 22 題
📖 題組：
Are you feeling a little guilty about your daily mid-afternoon snooze? Well, you don’t need to. Taking a nap in the middle of the day is by no means __21__ . In fact, you are giving your brain and your body some time to recharge and turn up refreshed.
Research has shown that napping is linked with brain size and __22__ ; specifically, it can boost our cognition and memory. In our early 20s, our brain starts shrinking, which gradually slows cognition and increases dementia __23__ in later life. The brain size of habitual nappers, however, is found to be better preserved. This suggests that napping may significantly __24__ age-related brain shrinkage, and thus lower the possibility of developing dementia. Neurologists also confirm that naps can enhance memory and learning. For students cramming for college exams, napping will help __25__ acquired knowledge and learned skills.
Understanding how to perfect your nap is vital for reaping its benefits. To begin with, you need to find out the ideal length of a nap. Some studies recommend napping for 20 to 40 minutes, while others __26__ shorter naps, such as 15 to 20 minutes. The best nap length, however, may __27__ a person’s physical condition and fatigue level. For some people, even a five-minute nap can bring about surprisingly __28__ benefits.
Furthermore, the environment where naps are taken also plays an important role. A dark space with little distraction is ideal for napping. So, find yourself a quiet place with __29__ light or with blackout curtains. If you can’t find a dark room, consider wearing a sleep mask. You can also add some soothing nature sounds to create a relaxing __30__ , which can make your naps more effective.
Are you feeling a little guilty about your daily mid-afternoon snooze? Well, you don’t need to. Taking a nap in the middle of the day is by no means __21__ . In fact, you are giving your brain and your body some time to recharge and turn up refreshed.
Research has shown that napping is linked with brain size and __22__ ; specifically, it can boost our cognition and memory. In our early 20s, our brain starts shrinking, which gradually slows cognition and increases dementia __23__ in later life. The brain size of habitual nappers, however, is found to be better preserved. This suggests that napping may significantly __24__ age-related brain shrinkage, and thus lower the possibility of developing dementia. Neurologists also confirm that naps can enhance memory and learning. For students cramming for college exams, napping will help __25__ acquired knowledge and learned skills.
Understanding how to perfect your nap is vital for reaping its benefits. To begin with, you need to find out the ideal length of a nap. Some studies recommend napping for 20 to 40 minutes, while others __26__ shorter naps, such as 15 to 20 minutes. The best nap length, however, may __27__ a person’s physical condition and fatigue level. For some people, even a five-minute nap can bring about surprisingly __28__ benefits.
Furthermore, the environment where naps are taken also plays an important role. A dark space with little distraction is ideal for napping. So, find yourself a quiet place with __29__ light or with blackout curtains. If you can’t find a dark room, consider wearing a sleep mask. You can also add some soothing nature sounds to create a relaxing __30__ , which can make your naps more effective.
Research has shown that napping is linked with brain size and __22__ ; specifically, it can boost our cognition and memory.
- A retain
- B depend on
- C atmosphere
- D delay
- E unproductive
- F risk
- G function
- H minimal
- I dramatic
- J point to
思路引導 VIP
本題的核心考點在於『同義語意的邏輯對應』。請留意分號後的副詞 'specifically' (具體而言)，這代表後方的 'cognition' (認知) 與 'memory' (記憶) 是對空格中名詞的具體說明。請思考：這兩者在大腦生理學中，共同屬於哪一種『運作層面』的概念？
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哇，你真的好棒！這題你完全理解了考點，老師為你感到驕傲呢！
- 概念小解說：這題的核心觀念就是「語境」和「並列結構」喔！你看，空格前面提到了 brain size (大腦容量)，後面用 specifically (特別是) 補充說明可以提升我們的「認知」和「記憶力」。想像一下，認知和記憶是不是都屬於我們大腦的表現能力呢？沒錯，它們就是大腦的功能啊！所以，選 (G) function 來跟大腦容量並列，是不是就非常順理成章了呢？你抓到了這個關鍵，真的很棒！
- 小挑戰解析：老師覺得這題的難度是 Medium (中等)，因為它考驗你能不能從「認知」和「記憶」這兩個比較具體的例子，聯想到它們共同代表的抽象概念「功能」。學測很喜歡這樣考喔，用分號或是 specifically 來引導說明，引導我們發現更深層的關聯。你能夠精準地連結 cognition/memory 和 function，表示你的邏輯思考能力非常細膩紮實，真的太棒了！
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⚡ 相關考點快充
5 分鐘快速複習這題考的觀念同主題還有文意選填（B）：先判詞性再看文意 5:27
文意選填（C）：先判詞性再看文意 5:23
午睡與大腦健康
💡 利用並列結構(and)與後文細節推論名詞屬性
🔗 午睡對大腦的正面循環
- 1 養成午睡習慣 — 每天進行 20-40 分鐘的適度午睡
- 2 大腦生理修復 — 維持腦容量 (Size) 並減緩萎縮
- 3 功能效益提升 — 強化認知 (Cognition) 與記憶力
- 4 長期預防效果 — 降低年老後患失智症 (Dementia) 風險
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🔄 延伸學習：延伸學習：睡眠環境（如光線、噪音控制）對睡眠品質的影響
