为什么猫咪的行为这么古怪？- 托尼·布芬顿 (Tony Buffington)：英语精读讲义

请用本课表示“引出证据”的词组完成句子：____ the fresh tire tracks, a vehicle passed this way recently.

请用能把注意力集中到明确结论上的提示语完成句子：We do not know every detail, but ____: the bridge is unsafe.

请用表示“两种特点都成立”的成对结构完成句子：The workshop was ____ useful ____ enjoyable.

请使用 leave 的过去式、宾语 viewers 和 ask 的 -ing 形式完成句子：The unexplained ending ____ what really happened.

用 simultaneously ... and ... 完成句子，表示两种功能同时存在：The device is ____ a camera ____ a map.

用句首框架 As both ... and ... 完成句子：____ a coach ____ a parent, Maya understands the pressure on young athletes.

用 depend on 的过去式完成句子：During the expedition, the team's safety ____ accurate weather reports.

哪一句使用非限定性 which 从句，为一条已经明确的路线添加补充信息？

1. The migration route, which scientists still observe today, crosses the valley.
2. Which scientists still observe today, the migration route crosses the valley.
3. The migration route that scientists still observe today crosses the valley.

例句中的 naturally bred into cats 表示什么意思？

1. 这些行为被实际放进了猫的身体里。
2. 这些行为经过许多代，成为猫可遗传的特征。
3. 每只猫都是从主人那里学会这些行为的。

请用目标框架完成这个让步句：____ the plan ____ risky, it has several strong safeguards.

请用 make 的过去式完成句子，使其符合 make + 宾语 + 名词补足语 结构：The election ____ Ava the team captain.

哪一句使用 Enabled by ... 时，与主句主语在逻辑上正确对应？

1. Enabled by modern sensors, the robot can avoid obstacles.
2. Enabled modern sensors, the robot can avoid obstacles.
3. Enabled by modern sensors, the weather stayed warm all afternoon.

哪句话中的 keen 表示“敏锐或高度发展的”，而不是“热衷或急切的”？

1. Sam is keen to open the present.
2. Nora is keen on joining the science club.
3. The eagle relies on its keen eyesight to spot fish.

用表示“能提供良好视野的位置”的两个英文单词完成句子：The balcony gave us a perfect ____ for watching the parade.

请用 survey 和 spot，按照相同的目的结构完成句子：The ranger climbed the tower ____ the valley and ____ smoke in the distance.

请用 hunt down 的正确过去式完成句子：After weeks of searching, the journalist finally ____ the original report in an old archive.

填入一个能引导名词性从句、表示“the thing that”的单词来完成句子：Checking every door is exactly ____ the guard was trained to do.

哪句话中的 opportunistic 与例句一样，表示中性的动物行为？

1. The manager was opportunistic and took credit for another person's work.
2. The deer follows the same feeding route at exactly the same time every day.
3. Raccoons are opportunistic feeders and eat whatever food is easy to find.

在这句话中，Since most cat prey are small 起什么作用？

1. 它标明猫第一次开始捕猎的时间。
2. 它表示猫过去停止捕食小型猎物。
3. 它说明猫为什么每天需要进食很多次。

使用括号中按顺序给出的三个动词原形完成流程标签：The rescue team used a ____, ____, ____ strategy to find and help the missing hiker. (search → locate → assist)

前提是 The roads are flooded.。哪一句正确使用了目标表达来引出结果？

1. This is when the buses are running late.
2. This is because the buses are running late.
3. This is why the buses are running late.

用目标动作词组补全句子：During play, the puppy likes to ____ rolling balls.

用表示“变化在一段时间内发生”的目标四词短语完成句子：The seedlings grew taller ____ the month.

哪句话最准确地描述了一种允许存在例外的常见规律？

1. Older phones always lose battery power faster than newer ones.
2. Older phones can lose battery power faster than newer ones.
3. Older phones tend to lose battery power faster than newer ones.

选择按标准语法结构使用 propensity 的句子。

1. The material has a propensity to crack in cold weather.
2. The material has a propensity of crack in cold weather.
3. The material has a propensity crack in cold weather.

用目标框架的两个部分补全句子：____ the sudden delay ____ the only road was closed.

哪句话表示强烈的内在好奇心驱使 Lena 去调查？

1. Lena was mildly interested in the strange sound.
2. Lena was ordered by her teacher to investigate the strange sound.
3. Lena was compelled by curiosity to investigate the strange sound.

用本课的目标词组补全句子：Community support ____ the annual festival.

哪句话正确地用动名词短语作主语，并搭配了一般现在时的单数动词？

1. Practicing every day keeps her skills sharp.
2. Practicing every day keep her skills sharp.
3. Practice every day keeps her skills sharp.

哪句话正确使用 keep + 宾语 + 形容词来表示某种状态得到持续维持？

1. Daily drills keep focused and ready the team.
2. Daily drills keep the team focused and ready.
3. Daily drills keep the team focus and readiness.

用表示“缓解一些压力”的目标短语补全句子：A quiet break can help ____ after a difficult test.

哪句话能自然地纠正“说话人不喜欢科学社”这一猜测，并说明真正原因？

1. It's not because that I dislike the science club; I just can't stay after school.
2. I don't that dislike the science club; I just can't stay after school.
3. It's not that I dislike the science club; I just can't stay after school.

哪句话自然地表示狗把垫子撕成了许多小块？

1. The dog dragged the cushion across the room.
2. The dog made a small scratch on the cushion.
3. The dog ripped the cushion to shreds.

用含有 tip-top 的非正式表达完成句子：Regular maintenance keeps the bike ____.

请用一个由三个英文单词组成、能明确标示目的的短语完成句子：The hikers carried extra water ____ stay safe.

用“prey upon”的过去时被动形式完成句子：For years, the island birds ____ by introduced mammals.

哪句话自然地使用 evolved to 描述经过许多世代形成的物种特征？

1. One insect evolved to hide behind a leaf this morning.
2. Some insects evolved blending in with tree bark over many generations.
3. Over many generations, some insects evolved to blend in with tree bark.

哪句话正确使用了 the best at + -ing 结构？

1. Maya is the best to solving difficult puzzles.
2. Maya is the best at solve difficult puzzles.
3. Maya is the best at solving difficult puzzles.

使用 an expert at + -ing 结构和动词 identify 完成句子：Leo is ____ birds by their calls.

用由 seek 构成、表示“主动设法找到”的双词短语动词完成句子：New club members often ____ advice from experienced players.

a clean and odor-free litter box 描述的是什么？

1. 喷了浓烈香水的猫砂盆。
2. 用于盛放干净生活垃圾的普通垃圾桶。
3. 干净且没有明显异味的猫砂盆。

用表示“无意中暴露”的两词短语动词完成警示语：A bright phone screen can ____ your location in the dark.

哪个句子自然地表达“一只狗可能正在用嗅觉搜寻附近的不同地方”？

1. The dog definitely found a snack yesterday.
2. The dog is sitting still and ignoring the food.
3. The dog may be sniffing around for a snack.

Considering everything we do know ... 在这里起什么话语组织作用？

1. 它先承认已有知识，再为后面的反差铺垫。
2. 它命令听者列出所有已知事实。
3. 它表示现有知识全都不可靠。

使用强调助动词完成回答：You may doubt me, but I ____ understand your concern.

哪句话正确使用了相同的平行结构 one of the most ...？

1. One of the most useful tools is also one of the simplest.
2. One of the most useful tool is also one of the simplest.
3. One of the most useful tools are also one of the simplest.

用表示“由于许多不同的可能原因”的固定短语完成句子：A device can stop working ____.

哪句话正确表达了一个频率范围？

1. The sensor detects signals between 30 and 80 hertz.
2. The sensor detects signals between 30 and 80 hertzes.
3. The sensor detects signals between 30 to 80 hertz.

用 is within a range that 补全句子。 The water temperature ____ supports healthy coral growth.

哪句话自然地使用了 excellent nap companion？

1. My calm old dog is an excellent nap companion.
2. My loud alarm is an excellent nap companion because it wakes me at once.
3. My office printer is an excellent nap companion during a meeting.

用 While 和 it is also possible that 补全句子，先承认一点，再补充一种谨慎的可能性。 ____ the new schedule is convenient, ____ it will cause longer lines.

句末的 and maybe even yours, too 在句中起什么作用？

1. 它撤回前面的说法，并用一个确定的事实取代它。
2. 它表示只有原来的主体才能受到这种影响。
3. 它谨慎地把说法延伸到听众，并让这种延伸显得有一点出人意料。

哪个句子最自然地表示“一组习惯逐渐形成”？

1. These habits developed all at once over many years.
2. These habits happened themselves through time.
3. These habits developed over time.

用一个对两种角色给予同等强调的成对连词完成句子：The fox is ____ a skilled hunter ____ potential prey for larger animals.

哪句话使用了两组平行的动作链，并在每组后用不定式说明目的？

1. The fox listened and waited to catch a mouse, then ducked and ran to escape a dog.
2. The fox was quiet near the tree, and the dog was loud by the fence.
3. The fox waited quietly to catch a mouse, but it ran when a dog appeared.

哪句话最自然地使用 retain 来表示某样东西在翻修后仍然存在？

1. The renovated theater maintains a comfortable temperature.
2. The renovated theater keeps visitors waiting outside.
3. The renovated theater retains many of its original details.

在说明文中，This explains some of ... 通常起什么作用？

1. 它声称观察到的所有结果都已得到完整解释。
2. 它引入一个与前面解释无关的新话题。
3. 它把前面的解释与观察到的部分结果连接起来。

To them, our homes are their jungles. 在这里是什么意思？

1. 猫只能在真正的丛林中生存。
2. 家就像一片领地，猫可以在那里按本能行动。
3. 每一座房屋都正在真实地变成热带森林。

一份报告称这座桥可能不安全，但这一说法尚未确认。哪个句子仍把该说法当作一个条件？

1. If this is the case, the city should inspect the bridge immediately.
2. In this case, the bridge was inspected last year.
3. The report proves that the bridge is definitely unsafe.

这句话中的 who are we? 主要起什么作用？

1. 要求观众说出自己的姓名
2. 表示说话人忘记了所有人的身份
3. 提出一个暂时不回答的问题，并引出接下来的多种猜测
4. 断定人类比猫更聪明

请使用 her coach 和 in someone's eyes 这一结构完成句子：____, Lena had shown real courage.

请使用固定结构 compete with someone for something 和代词 them 完成句子。其他队伍也想赢得奖杯：Our team must ____ the trophy.

用 be able to 的过去式和动词 outsmart 完成句子：Last night, Maya ____ all the older players in the strategy game.

阅读最后一句：Or maybe they think we're the prey. 它主要产生了什么效果？

1. 它给出了 prey 的科学定义。
2. 它证明这些动物会猎捕每一个人。
3. 它否定了前面提到的所有想法。
4. 它补充最后一种可能性，并反转谁是捕食者、谁是猎物。