四、閱讀測驗
       Digital nomads are people who are location-independent and use technology to perform their job. Such workers oftenwork remotely from foreign countries at coffee shops or public libraries. This is often accomplished through the use ofdevices that have wireless internet capabilities such as smartphones. One of the earliest known uses of the term was in thebook Digital Nomad in 1997. Successful digital nomads typically enjoy advantages in freedom and flexibility, and have theirfinancial cushion and high levels of self-discipline.
       However, some digital nomads report loneliness as their biggest struggle, followed by burnout. This lifestyle maypresent other challenges as well, such as maintaining international health insurance with coverage globally. In addition, thework that is available may not always use a person’s skills to the fullest or pay all that well. So, one may actually end upworking harder for less pay when compared to a traditional office job.
       Many digital nomads come from more developed nations with passports allowing a greater degree of freedom of travel.As a result, many tend to travel on a tourist visa. While it is technically illegal for a digital nomad to work in a country on atourist visa, many reside in locations with a lower cost of living while working remotely on projects outside their country ofresidence. In most countries, as long as the nomad is discreet and is not taking a job away from a local person, the authoritieswill turn a blind eye to nomad work. Some digital nomads use their status as perpetual travelers to escape the tax liability intheir home countries without immigrating to the tax system of another country. This practice is considered controversial.
      The digital nomad lifestyle has become significantly more popular in recent years due to a number of factors. Some ofthese include internet connectivity becoming more widespread and jobs becoming less location-dependent. Others have to dowith political unrest, a high cost of living, and the diminishing of long-term employment opportunities in these nomad’shome countries.
【題組】46. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
(A) To explain.
(B) To contrast.
(C) To discount.
(D) To persuade.