你能解开巫师对决之谜吗？ - Dan Finkel：英语精读讲义

在本句中，You've been chosen as a champion 符合哪一种意思？

1. 你将为你的学院选出获胜者。
2. 你已被选中代表你的学院参赛。
3. 你已经击败了其他所有参赛者。

填入表示“代表某个团体行动”的动词：Elena was chosen to ____ her school at the regional debate tournament.

哪句话自然地使用 wield 来表示主动运用力量或影响力？

1. The general wielded considerable influence over the committee.
2. The passenger wielded a ticket while waiting for the train.
3. The reader wielded a quiet novel on the sofa.

哪句话正确使用了“名词 + that can + 动词原形”来说明功能？

1. We need a camera that work can underwater.
2. We need a camera what can work underwater.
3. We need a camera that can work underwater.

使用 percentage + of the time 结构完成句子：This backup code works 95% ____.

用 even + reliable 的比较级表示“可靠性更高”：The updated battery is ____ reliable than the old one.

哪句话中的 lots 表示随机抽取的“签”？

1. Before the debate, lots were drawn to decide the speaking order.
2. Before the debate, lots of names were written on the board.
3. Before the debate, a lot of time was spent checking the schedule.

使用一个包含 which、意为“在那件事之后”的正式双词连接语完成句子：The technician will run a final test, ____ the device can be shipped.

哪句话用 until 设置了一个持续活动的终止条件？

1. Only one player was left before the game began.
2. Keep taking turns until only one player is left.
3. Because one player is left, everyone must keep taking turns.

哪句话中的 out of order 表示某个动作没有遵守规定顺序？

1. The printer has been out of order all morning.
2. She answered the questions out of order.
3. The elevator is out of order.

哪句话用 forfeit 表示按规则判负，而不是正常比赛中的失败？

1. Because the team used an ineligible player, it forfeited the match.
2. The team lost the match after the other side scored in overtime.
3. The team watched the match from the front row.

阅读英文句子："Also, to prevent delays, each speaker has a two-minute limit." 句首部分如何组织信息？

1. 它用一个无关话题取代前面的规则。
2. 它说明延误已经发生，并给出延误造成的结果。
3. 它补充另一项措施，并说明该措施要避免的问题。

哪句话自然地使用 stipulate 来引出正式要求？

1. The weather stipulates that it may rain tomorrow.
2. The contract stipulates that payment is due within thirty days.
3. My friend stipulates that the movie was funny.

哪条规则正确使用 if + still + 状态 + at the end of... 来设定条件？

1. Both teams are if still tied at the end of regulation time, they will play overtime.
2. If both teams are still tied at the end of regulation time, they will play overtime.
3. If both teams still tied at the end of regulation time, they played overtime.

填入缺少的介词：At the planning meeting, the chair presented us ____ two possible schedules.

哪一句正确使用了 name, which + verb 来补充功能？

1. The SafeBox, which stores files securely, is easy to use.
2. The SafeBox, stores which files securely, is easy to use.
3. The SafeBox, which it stores files securely, is easy to use.

在这句话中，casts effectively 60% of the time 是什么意思？

1. 该法术在 60% 的施法尝试中会产生预期效果。
2. 该法术的施放速度比其他法术快 60%。
3. 该法术每次施放时都会少消耗 60% 的能量。

哪句话自然地使用 incredibly 来加强后面的形容词？

1. The manuscript is incredibly rare; only two copies are known to exist.
2. The manuscript is rare incredibly; only two copies are known to exist.
3. The manuscript incredibly is rare; only two copies are known to exist.

哪句话使用 banish 表示“作为惩罚而强制放逐”？

1. The ruler banished the rebel to a remote island.
2. The coach banished the players to the field for practice.
3. The guide banished the tourists to the museum.

请用本课中表示“技艺出众的人”的两个词补全句子：After years of award-winning work, these chefs are ____ turning simple ingredients into memorable meals.

哪项说法最准确地表达了高亮分句中的决策原则？

1. 每个人都随机选择，不考虑结果。
2. 每个人都选择能让自己成功概率最高的选项。
3. 每个人都选择能让所有人得到相同结果的选项。

哪句话中的 employ 表示“使用或付诸实施”？

1. The researchers employed a new method to check the results.
2. The restaurant employed a new chef last month.
3. The studio employed three editors last year.

After all 在这句话中起什么作用？

1. 它引入一个无关的话题。
2. 它标示一连串事件中的最后一件事。
3. 它补充一个支持前面观点的理由。

用 it makes sense to + 动词原形完成句子：The forecast says heavy snow, so ____ to leave early.

这句话在叙述中起什么作用？

1. 它暂停预期行动，并把注意力转向可能的后果。
2. 它确认那个物品已经被拿起来了。
3. 它表示拿起物品和考虑后果是同时发生的。

哪句话使用 As + 名词短语来说明 Leo 的身份？

1. Leo spoke as clearly as the team captain did.
2. Like the team captain, Leo spoke for the players.
3. As the team captain, Leo spoke for the players.

在这个策略语境中，take care of the most dangerous of them first 是什么意思？

1. 照顾并保护最危险的对手。
2. 先处理最危险的对手，再处理其他人。
3. 请最危险的对手来选择计划。

哪句话正确使用了 there's a + 百分比 + chance + 从句这一结构？

1. There's 70% a chance the package will arrive today.
2. There's a 70% chance for the package will arrive today.
3. There's a 70% chance the package will arrive today.

用 strike down 的被动形式完成句子：In the fantasy duel, the knight was ____ by the final spell.

哪句话正确使用 which means 和 until，根据前面的事实推出时间边界？

1. The building must stay closed through Thursday, which means we reopened last Monday.
2. The building must stay closed through Thursday, which means we will never reopen.
3. The building must stay closed through Thursday, which means we won't be able to reopen until Friday.

使用 succeed in + -ing 的一般过去式和动词 fix 完成句子：After several attempts last night, Maya finally ____ the broken lock.

某项预测极有可能正确，但仍存在很小的出错可能。哪句话最能表达这个意思？

1. The launch would certainly happen on Friday.
2. The launch would probably happen on Friday.
3. The launch would almost certainly happen on Friday.

请用目标结构完成建议：The road is icy. ____ we waited until daylight before driving.

哪句话使用 that's when 把先发生的事件与随后出现的领悟连接起来？

1. I checked the final clue, and that's when I understood the pattern.
2. That's the final clue that helped me understand the pattern.
3. I understood the pattern, and that's why I checked the final clue.

哪句话自然地用 What if...? 提出一种可能的方案，而不是询问过去的事实？

1. What time did we take the earlier train yesterday?
2. Who took the earlier train last week?
3. What if we took the earlier train instead?

用 on purpose 完成句子：During the drill, Mia missed the target ____ to test the sensor.

哪一句自然地使用 Then + would 引出假设方案的下一步？

1. Then choose the safest route right now.
2. Then you chose the safest route yesterday.
3. First, you would check the map. Then you would choose the safest route.

哪一个回应先认可提议，再引出一个限制？

1. It's a good idea, but there's a problem: we don't have enough time.
2. It's a good idea, so there is nothing else to consider.
3. It's a bad idea, and I won't discuss it.

使用 pass 和正确的所有格完成句子：I cannot make a useful move, so I will ____.

哪句话正确使用 Knowing that... 来说明主句主语的行动理由，并且在 without 后使用了 -ing 形式？

1. Knowing that he couldn't finish without asking for help, a call was made to his coach.
2. Knowing that he couldn't finish without asking for help, Omar called his coach.
3. Knowing that he couldn't finish without ask for help, Omar called his coach.

哪一句和原句一样，用 since 引出原因？

1. She has been here since lunchtime.
2. We've used this library since 2022.
3. Since the library is closing soon, let's choose our books now.

哪一句用 that's when 把前面的步骤和新的认识连接起来？

1. Review the timeline; that's where you record the delay.
2. Review the timeline; that's when you see where the delay began.
3. Review the timeline; that's why the delay lasted a week.

哪一句直接用祈使句告诉读者一个步骤？

1. The smallest box is by the door.
2. You could take the smallest box and place it by the door.
3. Take the smallest box and place it by the door.

哪一句表示 Nina 是故意没有击中目标的？

1. Nina almost missed the target.
2. Nina missed the target by accident.
3. Nina missed the target on purpose.

哪句话正确使用 know that 和将来时的被动语态，表示玛雅知道自己明天会接受采访？

1. Maya knows to be interviewed tomorrow.
2. Maya knows that she'll be interviewed tomorrow.
3. Maya knows that she'll interview tomorrow.

情势要求必须尝试，但不保证成功。哪句话表达得最准确？

1. We'll have to unlock the door.
2. We'll have to try to unlock the door.
3. We'll try to unlock the door if we have time.

用 trap 的正确形式完成句子：The hikers left early to avoid ____ in a sudden storm.

哪句话先设定概率框架，再给出结果？

1. The backup system works during eighty percent of each test.
2. Eighty percent of the time, the backup system works.
3. The backup system works eighty percent of the time.

使用 recover 和 chance of + -ing 结构完成句子：With a backup, we have a 90% chance ____ the data.

你预计一个包裹会在今天送达，但没有精确的概率。哪句话把今天送达说成很可能发生？

1. The package has a 10% chance of arriving today.
2. Chances are the package will arrive today.
3. There is a chance that the package will arrive today.

哪句话表示这支队伍不太可能晋级，但并非完全没有可能？

1. The team has no chance of qualifying.
2. The team has a strong chance of qualifying.
3. The team has a slim chance of qualifying.

在预算审查中，哪句话表示每一项成本都已经被纳入计算？

1. Every cost has been paid in cash.
2. Every cost has been written off.
3. Every cost has been accounted for.

哪句话表示这支队伍进入决赛的可能性超过一半，但并不能保证一定进入？

1. The team has even odds of reaching the final.
2. The team is certain to reach the final.
3. The team has better than even odds of reaching the final.

在一段解释中，and that's the best you can do 通常表示什么？

1. 它保证这个结果在所有方面都完美。
2. 它通过说明限制条件下能达到的最佳结果来收束推理。
3. 它引入一种之前没有讨论过的新方法。

你准备展示一张调查结果图表。哪句话最自然地引出这张图？

1. Here's how the survey results look like.
2. Here's what do the survey results look like?
3. Here's what the survey results look like.

说话人说 Who would have thought the smallest team would win? 主要想表达什么？

1. 说话人认为规模最小的队原本就被看好会赢。
2. 这个结果出人意料。
3. 说话人想知道是谁预测到了这个结果。

这句话的文字游戏是怎样形成的？

1. Shot 既指发动一次攻击，也指利用一次机会。
2. Throw away your shot 表示瞄得更仔细。
3. Shot 只表示拍一张照片。

哪句话和原句一样，以比喻和宣传式的方式使用 hungry for？

1. Hungry for more mystery stories? Open the next book.
2. I am hungry because I skipped breakfast.
3. The dog is hungry for its dinner.

请用 try out 和代词 it 完成指示：This app may be useful. ____ before you subscribe.

只有两个明确的方案可选。哪句话最自然地表达了这种必须作出的选择？

1. We have to choose from the basic plan and the premium plan.
2. We have to choose between the full catalog.
3. We have to choose between the basic plan and the premium plan.

阅读背景句：The standard plan includes email support. 接下来哪句话能自然地使用 But if 添加一个形成对比的条件？

1. If but you want phone support, you'll need to upgrade.
2. But if you want phone support, you'll need to upgrade.
3. If you want phone support, but you'll need to upgrade.

用 have to 表示要求，用 at random 表示选择方式，完成句子：According to the game rules, you'll ____ draw two cards ____.

用引出隐藏不利条件的固定表达补全句子：The trial is free. Here's the ____: you must enter your card details.

使用“祈使句 + and + 结果”结构补全句子：Turn the key, ____ the engine will start.

说话人问“Or does it not even matter?”时，主要在做什么？

1. 它询问这件事是否已经发生。
2. 它提出了这个问题可能完全没有影响的可能性。
3. 它确认这个问题极其重要。

哪一项最准确地改写了“any battle of wits life throws at you”的意思？

1. 你应该把每个困难时刻都变成争论。
2. 生活可能会突然让你面对智力或策略上的挑战。
3. 生活可能会在打斗中真的向你投掷物品。

用本课短语动词的两个部分完成句子：This problem looks complex, so let's ____ it ____ into smaller steps.

在这个解决问题的过程中，build it back up to a conclusion 表示什么？

1. 只列出分开的各部分，不把它们连接起来
2. 先选择一个结论，再忽略分析过程
3. 把分析过的各部分重新组织成支持结论的推理

请用本课中表示“通过练习加以磨练”的动词完成句子：Daily logic puzzles can help you ____ your instincts.

哪一个句子使用 so 来说明一个行动的目的？

1. Keep the confirmation email so you can find the booking number later.
2. Keep the confirmation email, but you found the booking number later.
3. Keep the confirmation email because you found the booking number later.

请用本课中表示“报名参加”的三个词短语完成句子：I decided to ____ the weekend workshop.

哪一个句子自然地使用 Better yet 补充了更有吸引力的好处？

1. The hotel is close to the station. Better yet, the hotel opened in 1998.
2. The hotel is close to the station. Better yet, breakfast is included.
3. The hotel is close to the station. Better yet, the rooms are now more expensive.

补全折扣表达：Members get 15% ____ the regular price.