懒惰的科学：英语精读讲义

用 lounge around 的 -ing 形式完成句子：After lunch, we spent an hour ____ on the sofa.

哪一个句子使用 Whether it's to A or B 表示无论是哪一种动机，同一个结论都成立？

1. Whether it's to save money and reduce waste, carrying a reusable bottle is a smart choice.
2. If it's to save money or reduce waste, carrying a reusable bottle is a smart choice.
3. Whether it's to save money or reduce waste, carrying a reusable bottle is a smart choice.

听完整的英语句子，选择你听到的版本。注意 we 和 all 之间的 /v/ 音。

1. We all had those days.
2. We've all had those days.

使用非正式加强词 way 和 slow 的比较级完成句子：My old laptop is ____ than the new one.

请填入本课学到的两个词的习语，表示总是坐着、很少运动的人：After spending every weekend in front of the TV, Ben became a ____.

在句子 “Moving often molded his view of home,” 中，molded 是什么意思？

1. 长满真菌
2. 逐渐塑造或影响
3. 用实体模具塑形

听到 exercise 被列为一种奖赏后，说话人说 Wait, exercise? 是在做什么？

1. 表示惊讶并请求确认
2. 询问 exercise 的定义
3. 指示对方先停一下再运动

在 the dopamine system in our brain, which conveys these messages throughout the body 中，which 指的是什么？

1. the pleasure we experience
2. the dopamine system in our brain
3. the survival of our species

用本课中的四词结果短语补全句子：Several safety checks happen before launch, ____ that the equipment works when needed.

用 derive 的缩略被动关系从句和指定来源补全句子：The evidence ____ supports a different conclusion. 来源：three independent studies。

用表示强调且程度相同的结构 just as ... as 完成句子：A good team can be ____ important ____ a talented leader.

使用本课中的日常表达完成句子：Mia suggested a board game, and I'm ____ playing with her.

选择能把下雨作为事实，并使其与散步形成反差的连接词：We went for a walk, ___ it was raining.

1. even if
2. even though
3. because

用 -ing 从句改写关系从句：The scientists who were studying sleep published the report. The scientists ____ sleep published the report.

用表示参与者最终被分成三组的三个英文单词完成句子：The researchers separated the participants ____ based on diet.

在两个空格中填入完全相同的两个英文单词，用来回指 seedlings 而不重复这个名词：The seedlings fell into two groups: ____ grew in full sun and ____ grew in shade.

请用一个比较短语完成句子，使其表示付费会员做这个动作的频率比免费会员高 40%：“Last month, paid members opened the app 40% ____ free members.”

请用两个时间词完成报告：第一个表示在一段完整时间之后进行观察，第二个表示最迟在截止点时已经达到结果：“____ four weeks, the plants showed new growth, and ____ week six, nearly all had flowered.”

用包含 opposed、表示直接对比的三个词短语完成句子：The basic plan costs $10 a month, ____ $25 for the premium plan.

哪一种解释最准确地说明了下面句子中 It 和 seemed 的作用？It seemed their motivation for physical activity was genetic.

1. 这件事已经得到确凿证明。
2. It 这个词具体指代 physical activity。
3. 证据表明这可能是真的，但说话人没有把它说成确定事实。

用表示“在……中非常重要”的四词搭配完成句子：Regular sleep can ____ healthy brain development.

在使役动词 made 后填入 laugh 的正确形式：The funny video made the children ____.

在句子“This part of the brain deals with memory,”中，deals with 是什么意思？

1. 就记忆达成协议
2. 参与处理记忆
3. 解决由记忆造成的问题

请选择表示“如果不这样做”的连接词：Put the milk in the fridge; _____, it may spoil.

1. for example
2. however
3. otherwise

使用 deprive 完成下面的被动省略从句：The patients became weak when ____ ____ sleep.

用本课的双词强调语完成这个日常口语句子：Skipping every rehearsal was ____ irresponsible.

用本课中表示“引出后来发现的结果”的三个英文单词补全句子：Everyone thinks the library is closed today, but ____ it is open until six.

一项研究发现两者可能有关，但尚未证明因果关系。哪个句子能准确报告这个结果？

1. Poor sleep is caused by late-night screen use.
2. Poor sleep may be linked to late-night screen use.
3. Poor sleep has no connection to late-night screen use.

哪个短语最能表示说话人正在修正第一个估计值？The route is five miles long, ___, just over four miles long.

1. or
2. or rather
3. rather than

哪个术语指接收信号的蛋白质，而不是化学信号本身或整个网络？

1. dopamine
2. dopamine system
3. dopamine receptor

用一个表示“发生的可能性更高”的三个词结构补全句子：Without enough sleep, Maya is ____ feel tired tomorrow.

用括号中动词的 -ing 形式补全两个形式一致的活动：On rainy days, Mia prefers ____ at home and ____ books. (stay, read)

在句子“We considered several plans, but the truth is, none fits our budget.”中，the truth is 表明什么？

1. 证明之前的每一句话都是谎言。
2. 说话人坦率提出的主要结论。
3. 一个完全由听者决定的选择。

请用表示“你有一定影响力，但没有完全控制权”的目标短语完成这个英语句子：Because the landlord must approve the date, the timing may ____.

用表示“正在影响局面”的两个词补全句子：Several social and economic factors are ____.

一位朋友认为一次错误已经永远毁掉了自己的未来。哪一句使用目标表达否定了这种宿命式想法？

1. One mistake guarantees that you will fail.
2. One mistake means you're likely to fail.
3. One mistake doesn't mean you're doomed to fail.

哪个句子正确使用 although，先承认困难，再说出主要观点？

1. Although learning to swim may be hard for some, practice can help.
2. Although learning to swim may be hard for some, but practice can help.
3. Although learning to swim may be hard for some.

在这个句子中，knowledge is power 最接近什么意思？

1. 知识是一种物理力量。
2. 理解事实可以帮助人们作出更好的选择并采取行动。
3. 知道一个事实就会自动解决问题。

哪一个句子正确使用了“if 条件 + 两个并列祈使动作”的结构？

1. If you want to catch the bus, you left now and taking the shortcut.
2. You want to catch the bus if leave now and take the shortcut.
3. If you want to catch the bus, leave now and take the shortcut.

在这个句子中，fight your DNA 是什么意思？

1. 证明基因完全没有影响。
2. 采取行动，抵抗一种遗传倾向。
3. 实际破坏你体内的 DNA。