The new generation born between 2025 and 2039 has been officially named Generation Beta, or simply Gen Beta. This generation will be the first to experience a world where artificial intelligence(AI) plays a key role in daily life.
Generations are defined by shared cultural, social, and historical experiences within a specific time frame. These experiences, often influenced by significant events and technological advancements, shape the values, attitudes, and behaviors of each generation. The conceptof generations helps us understand how different age groups interactwith their environment and contribute to societal changes over time. The previous generational transition from Gen Z to Gen Alpha occurred in the early 2010s. Gen Alpha ended at the close of 2024, marking the beginning of Gen Beta. The shiftfrom using letters like X, Y, and Z to adopting the Greek alphabet, such as alpha and beta, highlightsthe rise of generations molded by a technology-driven society.
As Gen Beta grows, they are expected to witness advancedtechnologies becoming fully integrated into various fields like education, workplaces, healthcare, and entertainment. In addition to technological developments, they will also face big challenges like severeclimate change. Influenced by their Gen Y or Gen Z parents, who view climate change as a criticalissue for the future and prioritizesustainability, they are likely to focus more on global issues and seek innovative solutions to address them.
Moreover, Gen Beta will experience considerabledemographic changes, such as lower birth rates and longer lifespans. Consequently, Gen Beta is predictedto become a generation known for their adaptability and determinationto face the world’s pressing challenges head-on.
What Did You Learn?
1. What sets Gen Alpha and Beta apart from Gen X, Y, and Z?
2. What is Gen Beta expected to do regarding global challenges?
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Words in Use
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artificial intelligence
[͵ɑrtəˋfɪʃəl] [ɪnˋtɛlədʒəns]
人工智慧（縮寫為 AI）
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a time frame
（安排進行某活動的）時間範圍／時間框架
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frame
[frem]
n. 框架；畫框
vt. 裝框；陷害
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flame
The frame of the window is made of iron.
這扇窗戶的框架是鐵做的。
The frame is prettier than the picture. 畫框要比畫作漂亮。
I framed my portrait and hung it in my room.
我把我的畫像裝框掛在房間裡。
Tom was framed for Angela’s murder.
湯姆被誣陷謀殺安琪拉。
I was furious upon learning that my best friend had framed me.
一獲知我最好的朋友陷害我時，我氣瘋了。
I was furious upon learning that my best friend had set me up.
一獲知我最好的朋友陷害我時，我氣瘋了。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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advancement
[ədˋvænsmənt]
n. 發展，改善
The community development program supports economic advancement there.
那項社區發展計畫支持該地的經濟進展。
英檢中高
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advanced
[ədˋvænst]
a. 先進的；進階的；年高的
This digital camera is the most advanced model on the market.
這臺數位相機是市面上最先進的機種。
This dictionary is for advanced learners of English.
這本字典適用於進階的英文學習者。
Mrs. Anderson died at an advanced age.
安德森太太高齡過世。
高中 Level 3
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concept
[ˋkɑnsɛpt]
n. 觀念，想法
It is difficult to grasp some of the concepts in Buddhism.
有些佛學的觀念很難理解。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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interact
[͵ɪntəˋrækt]
vi. 互動
Tom interacts well with other kids at school.
湯姆在學校和其他的小朋友互動良好。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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shift
[ʃɪft]
.vt. 轉移，改變
n. 輪班
Don’t try to shift the blame to me.
不要試圖把責任推到我身上。
What can I do to shift my son’sattention from computer games to his studies?
我該怎麼做才能把我兒子的注意力從電動玩具轉移到課業上？
I work on the night shift this week.
我這星期輪夜班。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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highlight
[ˋhaɪ͵laɪt]
n. 最精彩的部分
vt. 突顯，強調
=
emphasize
Our stay in Paris was certainly the highlight of our trip.
我們在巴黎停留的期間絕對是此行最精彩的部分。
You should highlight your work experience in the resume.
你應該在履歷表中突顯你的工作經驗。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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severe
[səˋvɪr]
a. 嚴厲的；十分嚴重的
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harsh
=
strict
The victim’s family wanted the judge to give the murderer a severe sentence.
被害者家屬要求法官對兇手從重量刑。
Without food and shelter, these animals will surely not survive the severe winter.
沒有食物和遮風避雨之處，這些動物肯定無法活過嚴冬。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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critical
[ˋkrɪtɪk!]
a. 危急的；批評的；重要的，關鍵的
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dangerous
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risky
The patient is still in criticalcondition.
病人的情況仍然危急。
Most environmentalists arecritical of building a dam in that area.
大多數環保人士都對在那個地區建造水壩一事嚴加批評。
Interest is a critical factor in learning a language.
興趣是學習語言的一個關鍵因素。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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prioritize
[praɪˋɔrə͵taɪz]
vt. 視⋯⋯為第一優先
The service industry prioritizes customers' needs.
服務業視顧客需求為第一優先。
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considerable
[kənˋsɪdərəb!]
a. 相當大的
The rice crop suffered considerable damage as a result of the typhoon.
由於這場颱風，稻米作物遭受相當大的損失。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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predict
[prɪˋdɪkt]
vt. 預測
=
foretell
Dad predicted that I would win the contest, and he was right.
老爸預測我會贏得這次的比賽，結果他是對的。
高中 Level 4
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determination
[dɪ͵tɝməˋneʃən]
n. 決心
=
willpower
Ted’s determination to quit smoking turned out to be in vain.
泰德戒菸的決心最後宣告失敗。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
Extra Words
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-driven
[ˋdrɪvən]
suffix. （形容詞詞尾）⋯⋯導向的
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societal
[səˋsaɪət!]
a. 社會的
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transition
[trænˋzɪʃən]
n. 轉變
The transition from high school to college can be difficult for students. 從高中到大學的轉變對學生而言可能很難適應。
The country is in transition as it adapts to a new system of government.
這個國家正在轉型，因為它正在適應新的政府體制。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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mold
[mold]
n. 黴菌
英檢中高
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integrate
[ˋɪntə͵gret]
vt. 使整合
=
incorporate
=
combine
The manager decided to integrate my proposal into the company’s marketing strategies.
經理決定把我的提議納入公司行銷策略中。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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sustainability
[sə͵stenəˋbɪlɪtɪ]
n. 永續性
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innovative
[ˋɪno͵vetɪv]
adj. 創新的
=
creative
The manager has come up with an innovative way to cut costs.
經理想到了一種可以降低成本的創新辦法。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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demographic
[͵diməˋgræfɪk]
n. 族群
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lifespan
[ˋlaɪfˋspæn]
n. 壽命
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adaptability
[ə͵dæptəˋbɪlətɪ]
n. 適應力
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head-on
a. 正面相撞的
adv. 迎面地
英檢中高
Practical Phrases
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interact with
與……互動
Tom interacts well with other kids at school.
湯姆在學校和其他的小朋友互動良好。
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take the stage
登場，上場
The young actor is about to take the stage for his first performance in the lead role.
這位年輕演員即將登上舞臺，首次飾演主角。
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play a key role in
在⋯⋯扮演關鍵角色 在⋯⋯中發揮關鍵作用
Effective communication plays a key role in any relationship.
有效溝通在任何關係裡都扮演著關鍵角色。
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contribute to N/V-ing
促成／有助於⋯⋯
= result in
= give rise to
Clear communication among team members contributes to the success of a project.
團隊成員之間的清楚溝通有助於專案的成功。
2025 年至 2039 年出生的新一代已被正式命名為 Beta 世代，或簡稱為 Gen Beta。這一代人將是第一批體驗人工智慧（AI）在日常生活中扮演著關鍵角色的這樣的世界。
世代是基於特定時間範圍內的共同文化、社會和歷史經歷來界定的。這些經歷通常受到重大事件和科技進步的影響，塑造了每一代的價值觀、態度和行為。世代的概念有助於我們了解不同年齡層如何與環境互動、如何隨著時間促成社會的變化。上一次從 Z 世代到 Alpha 世代的世代轉換發生在 2010 年代初期。Alpha 世代於 2024 年底結束，標誌著 Beta 世代的開始。從使用 X、Y 和 Z 等字母到採用 alpha 和 beta 等希臘字母，這樣的轉變凸顯了由科技驅動的社會所塑造之世代的崛起。
隨著 Beta 世代成長，他們被預期會見證先進科技完全融入教育、工作場所、醫療保健和娛樂等各個領域。除了科技發展之外，他們還將面臨嚴峻的氣候變遷等巨大挑戰。Beta 世代受到他們 Y 世代或 Z 世代父母的影響，這些父母將氣候變遷視為未來的關鍵問題並優先考慮永續發展，因而 Beta 世代可能會更關注全球議題並尋求創新的解決之道來應對。
