英銘老師常常強調閱讀測驗不難，只要看第一段即可知道文章大概在講什麼內容，這次第一段提到了進化和人類，所以當然講的是人類的進化，大家要記住這個訣竅，以後看到閱讀測驗就從第一段找出關鍵字，答題起來也會變輕鬆喔！
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There is a theory of evolution suggesting future generations of
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human beings will have larger rear ends and more nearsightedness.
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The idea comes from the observation that children of the Information
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Age spends so much time sitting in front of a computer screen that
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corresponding genes, as a result, likely will be changed and passed
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on to offspring.
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This is an era of greater access and convenience based upon
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instant communication, anytime, anywhere. The latest technology
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has created a new society and a new sub-culture, one tha
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disregards the differences between class and race. These are the
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people who engage in online chatting.
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Chatters never cease to be amazed by the wonders that the
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Internet has created. Not only has the Internet allowed users to work
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from home and to do the shopping from home, but it also has
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allowed users to socialize without ever leaving the house. One of the
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advantages of online socializing is its convenience. By several clicks,
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a user can produce a list of hundreds of people with whom to chat,
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and all are of requested qualities.
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( ) 1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article as an advantage of the Internet?
(A) The Internet can help users acquire new knowledge.
(B) The Internet can help users work at home.
(C) The Internet can help users socialize without leaving their home.
(D) The Internet can help users shop from home.
( ) 2. The future generations will have larger ends and more nearsightedness because _____.
(A) the Internet Age is coming
(B) the computer changes human genes
(C) the future generations do not exercise at all
(D) the long sitting before a computer leads to a probable change in genes
( ) 3. The newest technology has created a new society that disregards the differences between race and class because _____.
(A) online chatters are open-minded
(B) online chatters are developing an evolutionary idea
(C) online chatters have a common interest in the latest technology
(D) online chatters can communicate with each other with great availability
英銘老師：閱讀測驗是很多考生畏懼的英文題型之一，其實閱題測驗的的解題並不難，因為外國人寫文章都愛用破題法，只要看第一段即可知道文章大概在講什麼內容。例如在此篇文章的第一段中，有提到“evolution” (進化)、 “human being” (人類)，所以文章一定跟“人類的進化”有關。
第1題：下列何者不是文章中所提到的網路優點之一？(A)網路可以幫助使用者獲得新知識，這在文章中並無提到，所以答案是(A)。(B)網路可以幫助使用者在家工作。根據文章的第13行至第14行“the Internet allowed users to work from home”，可得知(B)是對的。(C)網路可以幫助使用者無需離開家裡，即可進行社交活動。根據文章的第15行至第16行“One of the advantages of online socializing is its convenience.”，可得知(C)是對的。(D)網路可以幫助使用者在家裡即可購物。根據文章的第14行“do the shopping from home”，可得知(D)是對的。
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acquire v. 獲得、學到 (always)
Andrew has acquired a reputation as this country's premier solo pianist.
Andrew已經贏得了該國首席鋼琴獨奏家的名譽。
We can never acquire enough knowledge.
知識是永遠學不足的。
socialize v. 使適於社會生活、社會(主義)化、交際 (often)
You must be socialized into being a good citizen.
你必須要適於社會生活，才能成為一個好公民。
They had a severe debate over how a fully socialized economy might work.
他們對於全面社會化的經濟如何運作，有著劇烈的辯論。
Charlie no longer socialized with old friends.
第2題：為什麼未來的世代會有更大的肢體末端以及更多的近視眼？根據文章的第3行至第6行，得知因為坐在電腦螢幕前面太久，所以基因可能會改變，並且傳給後代子孫，因此答案是(D)。
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generation n. 世代、(產品的)代、產生 (always)
Bill is a first generation American.
Bill是第一代美國移民。
This is the latest generation of smart phones.
這是最新一代的智慧型手機。
How can we prevent the generation of leukemia?
我們如何能防止白血病的產生呢？
lead to 通向某處、導致 (always)
All roads lead to Rome.
條條大路通羅馬。
Careless driving will lead to serious accidents.
不小心駕駛會導致嚴重的事故。
第3題：為什麼新科技會創造出一個不顧種族及階級之間差異性的新社會？根據文章的第8行至第11行，得知最新的技術創造了一個無視階級和種族之間差異的新社會以及亞文化，而這些人就是從事於線上聊天的人，所以答案是(D)。
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disregard v. n. 忽視、漠視 (always)
We can't just disregard the problem of political instability.
我們不能忽視政治不穩定的問題。
Darwin shows ruthless disregard for other people's feelings.
Darwin對別人的感覺漠不關心。
同義：ignore, neglect, overlook.
open-minded adj. 心胸寬的、無偏見的 (always)
What does it mean to be open-minded?
到底什麼叫心胸開闊呢？
evolutionary adj. 發展的、進化的 (often)
Caution is an evolutionary function of nature.
謹慎小心是自然進化的功能。
availability n. 可利用性、可得性 (often)
The easy availability of guns fosters crimes.
槍支的唾手可得助長犯罪。