學測閱讀混合題攻略 (GSAT Mixed Question Format)

Section 1：混合題格式說明

1.1 什麼是混合題？

同樣讀完〈The Future of Work〉，選擇題只要圈出答案；問到遠距工作為什麼影響市中心，你就得自己寫出原因。知道文章在說什麼，和把答案寫到題目要的地方，是兩件都要練的事。混合題把選擇題與簡答題放在一起，正好可以檢查這個差別。

本頁練習的安排：

• 一篇文章（200-350 字）
• 2-3 題選擇題（四選一）
• 2-3 題簡答題（需用自己的話或原文關鍵詞回答）

1.2 簡答題評分標準

這張表可以用來自查答案是否完整；正式考試仍要看各題的作答要求與評分標準，不能只憑「意思差不多」就認定會拿到幾分。

1.3 簡答題答題要領

1. 找對位置：先定位題目對應的段落或句子
2. 抓關鍵詞：用原文的關鍵詞重組答案
3. 注意字數：依題目指定的字數或答案數量作答，不自行套用固定上限
4. 檢查語法：需要寫句子時，檢查主詞、動詞、時態和拼字
5. 依題目決定寫法：要求改寫才用自己的話；要求從原文取詞，就保留原文用字

1.4 常見簡答題型

Section 2：Practice Sets

Practice Set 1：The Future of Work

The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of people around the world to work from home, and the experience changed attitudes toward work in lasting ways. Before 2020, remote work was relatively rare, with most companies insisting that employees come to the office every day. However, once workers and employers experienced the benefits (reduced commuting time, greater flexibility, and often higher productivity), many were reluctant to return to the old model.

A 2023 survey by Stanford University found that 65 percent of workers preferred a hybrid arrangement, combining two or three days in the office with the rest at home. Many companies, including major technology firms like Microsoft and Google, have adopted this approach. They argue that hybrid work allows them to attract talent from a wider geographic area and improves employee satisfaction.

Not everyone is enthusiastic, however. Managers sometimes struggle to coordinate teams that are rarely in the same place at the same time. Younger employees may miss out on the mentorship and networking opportunities that come from working alongside experienced colleagues in person. There are also concerns about the impact on city centers, where restaurants, shops, and public transit systems depend on the daily influx of office workers.

Despite these challenges, the shift toward flexible work appears to be permanent. Experts predict that by 2030, the traditional five-day office week will be the exception rather than the rule. Companies that fail to adapt may find themselves at a disadvantage in competing for the best talent.

選擇題

1. According to the passage, before 2020, most companies ___. (A) allowed employees to work from home regularly (B) required employees to come to the office daily (C) had already adopted hybrid work models (D) were planning to eliminate office spaces

2. What concern about remote work is mentioned in the passage? (A) Employees earn less money when working from home. (B) Technology companies oppose remote work. (C) Younger workers may miss mentorship opportunities. (D) Remote work increases commuting time.

3. What does the passage suggest about the future of work? (A) All companies will require employees to return to offices. (B) Flexible work arrangements are likely to continue. (C) Remote work will disappear after the pandemic. (D) Government regulations will force people back to offices.

簡答題

4. According to the 2023 Stanford survey, what percentage of workers preferred a hybrid work arrangement?

5. Why are some people concerned about the impact of remote work on city centers?

Practice Set 2：The Mystery of Bird Migration

Every year, billions of birds undertake extraordinary journeys across continents, oceans, and mountain ranges. The Arctic tern, for example, travels from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back each year, a round trip of roughly 70,000 kilometers, making it the longest migration of any animal on Earth. But how do birds navigate such vast distances with such remarkable precision?

For decades, scientists believed that birds relied primarily on the Earth's magnetic field to find their way. This theory was supported by experiments showing that birds with magnets attached to their heads became disoriented during migration. However, recent research has revealed that the truth is far more complex. Birds appear to use multiple navigation systems simultaneously, including the position of the sun and stars, visual landmarks such as coastlines and mountain ranges, and even their sense of smell.

One of the most fascinating discoveries involves a protein called cryptochrome, which is found in the retinas of migratory birds. This protein may allow birds to actually "see" the Earth's magnetic field as a visual pattern superimposed on their normal vision. If confirmed, this would explain how birds can navigate even on cloudy nights when the stars are not visible.

Despite these advances, many questions remain. Scientists still do not fully understand how young birds, making their first migration alone, know exactly where to go. Some researchers believe that migration routes are partially encoded in genes, while others think that birds learn from older, experienced flock members. What is clear is that bird migration is one of nature's most impressive phenomena, and one of its most enduring mysteries.

選擇題

1. According to the passage, the Arctic tern ___. (A) migrates only within the Arctic region (B) has the longest migration of any animal (C) relies solely on the Earth's magnetic field (D) navigates using only the stars

2. What is the function of the protein cryptochrome? (A) It helps birds fly faster. (B) It allows birds to see in the dark. (C) It may enable birds to visually detect magnetic fields. (D) It helps birds recognize other members of their species.

3. What can be inferred about young birds on their first migration? (A) They always travel with their parents. (B) They get lost frequently. (C) They may have some innate knowledge of migration routes. (D) They cannot navigate without the stars.

簡答題

4. What are THREE navigation systems that birds use, according to the passage?

5. According to the passage, what two theories explain how young birds know where to migrate?

Practice Set 3：The Psychology of Color

Color is everywhere: in the clothes we wear, the rooms we live in, and the advertisements we see. But few people realize that colors have a profound psychological impact on our emotions, decisions, and behavior. Marketers, interior designers, and even sports teams have long exploited this knowledge to influence how people think and feel.

Research has shown that red increases heart rate and creates a sense of urgency, which is why it is frequently used in clearance sale signs and fast-food restaurant decor. Blue, on the other hand, promotes feelings of calm and trust, making it the most popular color for banks, hospitals, and social media platforms. Green is associated with nature and health, which explains why it is commonly used on organic food packaging and eco-friendly products.

However, the meaning of color is not universal: it varies significantly across cultures. In Western cultures, white symbolizes purity and is traditionally worn by brides at weddings. In many Asian cultures, however, white is associated with mourning and is worn at funerals. Red, considered lucky in China, can signify danger or warning in other contexts. These cultural differences make color psychology a complex field that requires careful consideration of the target audience.

Despite these complexities, businesses continue to invest heavily in color research. Some companies have even trademarked specific shades. Tiffany's distinctive robin-egg blue, for instance, is legally protected and cannot be used by competitors. Whether we are aware of it or not, the colors around us are shaping our thoughts, feelings, and choices every day.

選擇題

1. According to the passage, why is the color red used for clearance sale signs? (A) It is the cheapest color to print. (B) It creates a sense of urgency. (C) It is the most popular color among shoppers. (D) It contrasts well with white backgrounds.

2. What is the main cultural difference regarding the color white mentioned in the passage? (A) It is considered lucky in all cultures. (B) It represents danger in Western cultures. (C) It has different meanings in Western and Asian cultures. (D) It is only used in religious ceremonies.

3. What does the example of Tiffany's blue illustrate? (A) Colors cannot be owned by companies. (B) Some companies treat color as a valuable business asset. (C) Blue is the most profitable color. (D) Trademarking colors is illegal.

簡答題

4. According to the passage, what are the psychological effects of the color blue?

5. Why does the author say that color psychology is a "complex field"?

Answer Key

Practice Set 1: The Future of Work

選擇題

1. (B)："most companies insisting that employees come to the office every day"
2. (C)："Younger employees may miss out on the mentorship and networking opportunities"
3. (B)："the shift toward flexible work appears to be permanent"

簡答題

4. Model Answer: Sixty-five percent of workers preferred a hybrid arrangement.

   • 題目問百分比，先確認寫出了 65%。示範答案用完整句呈現；若題目只要求數字，就依要求填答，不必為了湊句子多寫內容。

5. Model Answer: City centers depend on the daily influx of office workers to support local businesses such as restaurants, shops, and public transit systems.

   • 只列 restaurants、shops、public transit，還沒回答「為什麼」。要補出它們依賴進城上班的人帶來生意，depend on office workers 才把原因接完整。

Practice Set 2: The Mystery of Bird Migration

選擇題

1. (B)："making it the longest migration of any animal on Earth"
2. (C)："This protein may allow birds to actually 'see' the Earth's magnetic field"
3. (C)："migration routes are partially encoded in genes" 暗示天生能力

簡答題

4. Model Answer: Birds use (1) the Earth's magnetic field, (2) the position of the sun and stars, (3) visual landmarks such as coastlines and mountain ranges, and (4) their sense of smell.

   • 題幹要 THREE，從示範答案列的四套系統挑三套即可。sun and stars 在這裡是一套線索，別拆成兩項湊數，也不用把四項全抄上去。

5. Model Answer: Some researchers believe that migration routes are partially encoded in genes, while others think that birds learn from older, experienced flock members.

   • 題目問 two theories，所以 genes 和 learn from older birds 都要交代。只寫鳥會利用磁場，是回答上一題的導航方法，還沒回答幼鳥怎麼知道路線。

Practice Set 3: The Psychology of Color

選擇題

1. (B)："red increases heart rate and creates a sense of urgency"
2. (C)："white symbolizes purity" (Western) vs. "associated with mourning" (Asian)
3. (B)：Tiffany's has trademarked the color, treating it as a business asset

簡答題

4. Model Answer: The color blue promotes feelings of calm and trust.

   • calm 和 trust 是文中分別提到的兩種效果，都要寫到。銀行、醫院是使用藍色的例子，不能拿來代替心理效果。

5. Model Answer: Color psychology is complex because the meaning of color varies significantly across cultures, and the same color can represent very different things in different societies.

   • 第三段把同一個白色放進婚禮和喪禮兩種文化情境。用 varies across cultures 說明原因，再交代同一顏色可能有不同意義，就有回答到 complex 的由來。

做完一組後，把選擇題和簡答題分開訂正。選擇題找出支持答案的原句；簡答題則多查一步：題目問原因、方法，還是數量？你寫的內容有沒有對上？

可以拿 Practice Set 3 第 5 題試一次：先收起示範答案，只看文章第三段寫出原因，再檢查自己的答案是否提到文化差異。最後才查語法、拼字和字數；如果原因寫偏了，句子再漂亮也救不了這題。