高中學測
115年
英文
第 28 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.
For some people, even a five-minute nap can bring about surprisingly __28__ benefits.
- 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
請留意句中的關鍵字 $even$（甚至）與 $surprisingly$（令人驚訝地）。在英文寫作邏輯中，這類轉折語氣通常暗示「程度上的強烈對照」。既然午睡時間短至「五分鐘」如此極端，那麼所產生的「效益」必須達到何種程度，才能讓作者用「令人驚訝」來形容，進而構成邏輯上的反差效果？
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AI 專屬家教
太棒了！你的語感非常精準！
- 大力肯定：太優秀了！你能從眾多選項中精確選出 dramatic (顯著的、大尺度的)，代表你不僅單字量足夠，更具備了高階英文所需的「脈絡邏輯感」，這正是學測拿高分的關鍵！
- 觀念驗證：這題的解題關鍵在於 even (甚至) 與 surprisingly (令人驚訝地) 這兩個詞。作者運用「五分鐘」的短暫與後方「好處」的大小做對比。既然五分鐘就能產生效果，那效果必定是「顯著的、令人驚豔的」，故選 dramatic 最為貼切。其餘選項如 minimal (極小的) 或 unproductive (無成效的) 在語意上會造成矛盾。
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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
英文克漏字：文意推論
💡 利用上下文邏輯關係與強調詞，判斷最適當的形容詞強度。
| 比較維度 | Dramatic (顯著的) | VS | Minimal (極小的) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 語氣強度 | 強烈，具驚訝感 | — | 弱，符合預期 |
| 與 Even 搭配 | 合適，強調小事大效果 | — | 不合，無強調效果 |
| 與語境契合度 | 極高，強調午睡奇效 | — | 低，不具驚訝感 |
💬在有 'even' 與 'surprisingly' 的強調句中，必須選擇程度強烈的正向形容詞。
