112 高普考普通考試 新聞（選試英文） 英文 考古題詳解
第 一 題30 分
英譯中：
In a time of stark inequality and stalling economic growth, young people feel they are struggling to keep up. In recent years, a new discourse has taken hold in the society in China. Phrases like “involution” and “lying flat” have become shorthand for a sense that what is required to live an adequate life has become unattainable or unsustainable. High rates of youth unemployment and poor prospects for university graduates mean that competition for scarce jobs is extremely intense, with those who find work often exploited by employers safe in the knowledge that they can easily replace burned-out employees. The same means of wealth creation available to previous generations are no longer as accessible. These intergenerational dynamics entrench inequality and a pervasive sense of futility among the young.
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核心觀念
本題考英譯中的段落理解與語意轉換，重點在掌握句子間的因果與對比關係，並準確處理社會議題相關詞彙。文中描述中國年輕人在經濟成長停滯、青年失業與職場競爭下的困境，以及世代間財富創造機會落差所造成的不平等與無力感。
解題方法
翻譯時先抓各句主幹，再依上下文確認關鍵詞的意思：
- stark inequality：嚴重的不平等。
- stalling economic growth：停滯的經濟成長。
- involution：此處指「內卷」，形容競爭日益激烈，投入增加卻難以改善處境。
- lying flat：此處指「躺平」，指面對高度競爭與有限回報，選擇降低期待、不再積極追逐既定成功標準。
- shorthand for：可理解為「概括表達……的簡稱／代稱」。
- adequate life：足以維持基本生活與合理生活水準的生活。
- scarce jobs：數量有限的工作機會。
- safe in the knowledge that：雇主明知某事有把握，因此行事有恃無恐。
- burned-out employees：因工作過度而精疲力竭的員工。
- intergenerational dynamics：世代之間的互動關係與結構性差異。
- entrench inequality：使不平等根深蒂固。
應避免逐字硬譯。例如，keep up 在此不是「跟上」某個人的步伐，而是指在生活與競爭中勉力維持；means of wealth creation 則是「累積財富的途徑」，不是單指創造財富的工具。
參考譯文
在貧富差距嚴重、經濟成長停滯的時代，年輕人感到自己正疲於追趕，難以跟上生活的腳步。近年來，中國社會逐漸形成一種新的論述。
第 二 題30 分
中譯英：
不少人認為現在年輕人喜歡追求小確幸，明明月薪不高，卻常常花錢買昂貴的飾品，或是去豪華的吃到飽餐廳，每隔一段時間就請假出國遊玩。在人們眼裡，這些小確幸行為是沒有遠見的象徵，寧願把錢花在當下立即性的快樂，而不願意忍一時去存錢買房或是完成其他更高遠的目標。有人批評小確幸讓人變得目光狹隘、甘於現狀，放棄追求大格局、大氣魄的大事業；也有人認為小確幸只是一種帶來虛假幸福感的麻醉劑，讓人相信世界的美好，而對於眼前正在發生的醜陋與困境視而不見。
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核心觀念
本題考查中譯英，重點是將中文長句拆成英文可掌握的語意單位，並準確表達「小確幸」、消費習慣、他人批評及兩種不同觀點。翻譯時不必逐字對應，應先保留原文的因果與轉折，再選用自然的英文搭配詞。
解題方法
可將原文分成四個語意單位：
- 有人認為年輕人追求小確幸，並舉出購買昂貴飾品、享用豪華吃到飽、定期請假出國等例子。
- 在旁人眼中，這些行為代表缺乏遠見；年輕人選擇當下的快樂，而不願為買房或其他長期目標存錢。
- 有人批評小確幸使人目光短淺、安於現狀，放棄成就更宏大的事業。
- 另有人認為小確幸像麻醉劑，帶來虛假的幸福感，使人忽視正在發生的醜陋與困境。
「小確幸」沒有完全對應的單一英文詞，可譯為 small pleasures 或 small comforts。全文採用 small pleasures，並以 a false sense of happiness 說明其帶來的感受。
參考譯文
Many people believe that young people today are fond of pursuing small pleasures. Although they do not earn much each month, they often spend money on expensive accessories or dine at luxurious all-you-can-eat restaurants. They also take time off to travel abroad every so often. In the eyes of others, such behavior is a sign of a lack of foresight: young people would rather spend money on immediate gratification than save up for a home or work toward other more ambitious goals, even if that means giving up some pleasure in the present.
Some people criticize the pursuit of small pleasures for making people narrow-minded and content with the status quo, causing them to give up on ambitious undertakings that require vision and courage. Others regard small pleasures as nothing more than an anesthetic that creates a false sense of happiness, making people believe that the world is wonderful while turning a blind eye to the ugliness and difficulties unfolding before them.
翻譯重點
- 月薪不高：可譯為 do not earn much each month，比直譯成 their monthly salary is not high 更自然。
- 昂貴的飾品：使用 expensive accessories；「飾品」涵蓋範圍較廣，不必限縮成珠寶。
- 豪華的吃到飽餐廳：可譯為 luxurious all-you-can-eat restaurants。all-you-can-eat 是「吃到飽」的常見說法。
- 每隔一段時間：使用 every so often，表達不固定但定期發生。
第 三 題40 分
英文作文：
請根據下面的說明寫一篇約 250–300 字的英文作文。
Since the release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, the automatic generation of applications by artificial intelligence has become sensational, greatly changing many people's perceptions of AI and even creating new modes of life and work.
Write a short essay of 250–300 words to discuss:
(1) the potential benefits of AI-generated applications; and
(2) the possible drawbacks of AI-generated applications.
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核心觀念
本題是英文作文，要求以 250–300 個英文單字，討論 AI 自動生成應用程式的潛在效益與可能缺點。重點在於切題、段落組織、論點平衡及字數控制，並非單純介紹 ChatGPT。可將「AI-generated applications」理解為 AI 協助產生或開發的應用程式。
解題方法
採用「引言—優點—缺點—結論」四段式，讓兩項指定內容都充分呈現：
- 引言：說明 AI 應用程式生成工具的興起，以及它改變人們開發軟體的方式。
- 優點：從降低開發門檻、節省時間與成本、協助教育及改善服務等角度舉例。
- 缺點：討論錯誤或有偏見的輸出、隱私與資安風險，以及對工作與責任歸屬的影響。
- 結論：肯定 AI 的實用性，同時主張人類應審核成果並負起責任。
以下範文約 270 字，符合題目要求：
參考範文
The Promise and Risks of AI-Generated Applications
Since ChatGPT became widely known, artificial intelligence has made it easier for people to create applications with little or no programming experience. This change may reshape how we work, learn, and solve everyday problems. However, AI-generated applications bring both useful opportunities and serious concerns.
One major benefit is accessibility. Small businesses, students, and community groups can use AI tools to build simple applications without hiring a large development team. This can reduce costs and save time. AI can also quickly produce prototypes, allowing developers to test ideas and improve them sooner. In education, teachers might create customized practice tools for students, while local organizations could develop applications that help residents find public services. When repetitive coding tasks are automated, people can spend more time on planning, creativity, and direct communication with users.