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哪句话使用 baffled 表示某人无法解释一个费解的结果？

1. The expected result pleased the entire research team.
2. The unexpected result baffled the entire research team.
3. The research team recorded the result in a notebook.

哪句话正确使用了 while + -ing，并且两个动作由同一个人完成？

1. While Dr. Lee examining the sample, she noticed a crack.
2. While examining the sample, Dr. Lee noticed a crack.
3. While examining the sample, a crack surprised Dr. Lee.

用 transform into 的一般现在时完成这个生命周期描述：A caterpillar ____ a butterfly.

哪句话能自然地先提出一般的比较群体，再说明这家图书馆不同寻常的规定？

1. Unlike most public libraries, staying open all night is this building's main feature.
2. Like most public libraries, this library stays open all night.
3. Unlike most public libraries, this library stays open all night.

哪句话在正式描述中自然地使用 retain，表示“继续具有某物”？

1. The building reserved its original character after renovation.
2. The building retained its original character after renovation.
3. The building remained its original character after renovation.

请用本课中的正式短语完成句子，该短语要把行动描述为一次结果不确定的尝试：____ reduce traffic, the city added more bus routes.

用标出的两个单词表达完成这句科学说明：A change in temperature may ____ in some amphibians.

用标出的正式短语完成报告句，表达“在大多数情况下”：____, the backup system starts automatically.

用 grow ... back 的过去式完成句子：The gecko lost its tail, but it ____ a few months later.

哪句话使用了与 masters of regeneration 相同的能力比喻？

1. Owls awarded master's degrees in silent flight.
2. Owls are masters of silent flight.
3. Silent flight belongs to several masters.

请用 ranging from ... to ... 完成句子：The museum displays inventions ____ simple hand tools ____ modern robots.

哪句话明确表示这种兰花天然属于该地区，而不只是目前能在那里找到？

1. This orchid was introduced to Southeast Asia.
2. This orchid is found in Southeast Asia.
3. This orchid is native to Southeast Asia.

哪一句正确使用了 consider + 宾语 + 名词补语结构？

1. Many residents consider that the old clock a symbol of the town.
2. Many residents consider the old clock to a symbol of the town.
3. Many residents consider the old clock a symbol of the town.

在这句话中，Xolotl 指什么？

1. 这种动物栖息地的名称。
2. 一位阿兹特克神的专名。
3. 一个意为“水怪”的普通英语词。

哪句话正确地在名词短语前使用 hence 来点出结果？

1. The bus broke down; therefore, we had a long wait.
2. The bus broke down, hence the long wait.
3. The bus broke down, hence because we waited a long time.

用表示“发育到能够繁殖的阶段”的目标短语完成句子：Biologists found that this species takes five years to ____.

在原句中，with gills and a tadpole-like dorsal fin 说明了什么？

1. 这些动物在达到性成熟前会失去这些身体部位。
2. 这些动物利用这些身体部位达到性成熟。
3. 这些动物达到性成熟时仍具有这些身体特征。

哪句话正确地在通俗解释后引入了专业术语？

1. The process by which plants use light to make food, calling photosynthesis, supports most life on Earth.
2. The process by which plants use light to make food, is called photosynthesis, supports most life on Earth.
3. The process by which plants use light to make food, called photosynthesis, supports most life on Earth.

用适合放在名词短语前的两个词原因短语完成句子：The outdoor game was canceled ____ heavy rain.

用本课中表示“水全部消失”的两个词短语动词完成句子：After three months without rain, the small pond began to ____.

请用 transition 的正确形式和所需介词补全句子： The team is ready to ____ a new scheduling system.

哪个句子表示这家咖啡馆一年四季都营业？

1. The cafe opens yearly.
2. The cafe is open year-round.
3. The cafe was open last year.

哪句话中的 host 与例句一样，使用了生态语境中的含义？

1. The reef hosts hundreds of fish species.
2. Jordan hosts a science podcast every week.
3. The town hosts a music festival each summer.

请用 advantageous 和不定式标记补全评价结构：It is ____ for hikers ____ carry extra water on a hot day.

哪句话自然地使用了 forgo，表示团队将省去一个成本高昂的步骤？

1. The team will forgo the costly testing phase.
2. The team will command the costly testing phase.
3. The team will develop into the costly testing phase.

简化括号中的条件从句并完成句子：____, the metal will expand.（完整条件从句：If the metal is heated.）

用一个表示“发生变化并成为”的双词短语动词完成句子：Over time, the caterpillar will ____ a butterfly.

哪一句用 experience 作动词，表示“经历某种情况或受到其影响”？

1. The region experienced a severe drought last summer.
2. The internship gave her useful experience.
3. She has experience with drought planning.

请用表示“能修复自身损伤”的带连字符 self- 复合词完成句子：This material can repair small cracks, so it has ____ abilities.

哪句话使用这一结构先承认初步印象，再给出更重要的实际情况？

1. The app may seem confusing to begin with, but it becomes easy after a few minutes.
2. The app seems confusing, so there is no reason to try it.
3. To begin with, open the app and create an account.

判断下面关于严谨现代英语的说法：“I have good use for this data” 是表达“我用得上这些数据”最自然的方式。

1. 正确
2. 错误

用表示“争夺同一个事物”的名词性固定搭配完成句子：The two runners are ____ with each other for the final place on the team.

哪一句最恰当地用 snack on 为动物进食营造轻松、俏皮的语气？

1. The goats slipped into the yard and snacked on the flowers.
2. The report documented that the goats consumed a toxic plant.
3. The veterinarian measured the goats' weight.

请用 thanks to + how 表示“周密的组织促成了成功”：The rescue succeeded ____ the volunteers organized the search.

哪句话用 when 表达一般性的“触发—结果”过程？

1. When the sensor detected smoke yesterday, the alarm sounded.
2. When the sensor detects smoke, the alarm sounds.
3. If the sensor detected smoke, the alarm would sound.

使用目标的两个英文词搭配完成句子：Good nutrition helps ____ in young plants.

在这个生物学句子中，哪项含义最符合 progenitor cells？

1. 能够产生更专门细胞并帮助形成组织的前体细胞
2. 已经完全形成且无法再变化的组织
3. 阻止细胞生长的蛋白质

用 develop 和正确的介词补全句子：Over several years, the local club could ____ a national organization.

在生物学说明中，哪个选项最准确地解释了 form a mass at the site of injury？

1. 细胞创建一个关于受伤的网站。
2. 细胞在发生损伤的地方聚集成一团。
3. 细胞测量受损部位的重量。

选择能使这个生物学句子正确的动词：Glands ___ hormones into the bloodstream.

1. secrete
2. excrete
3. promote

哪句话用 Over the next few weeks 为接下来一段时间内的渐进变化设定时间框架？

1. Every few weeks, the seedlings grow several new leaves.
2. Over the next few weeks, the seedlings will grow several new leaves.
3. A few weeks ago, the seedlings grew several new leaves.

哪句话中的 as 表示两个变化同步展开？

1. As a scientist, Maya studies climate data.
2. Because the heater broke, the room became cold.
3. As the temperature falls, the liquid begins to thicken.

哪句话使用 could potentially lead to 表达可能的结果，同时没有把它说成确定事实？

1. Skipping regular maintenance has led to larger repair bills.
2. Skipping regular maintenance will definitely lead to larger repair bills.
3. Skipping regular maintenance could potentially lead to larger repair bills.

用 resistant 及其固定介词补全句子：This coating is highly ____ water damage.

哪句话表示应急安全程序已经建立好并可以使用？

1. We have safety procedures in place for emergencies.
2. We are putting safety procedures in place next month.
3. We have discussed possible safety procedures.

哪句话最准确地描述了一项严格限制私人文件访问权限的政策？

1. The policy tightly controls access to private files.
2. The policy gives everyone access to private files.
3. The policy briefly mentions access to private files.

用准确表示“为了更充分地理解”的句首目的短语完成句子：____ the problem, the engineers collected more data.

在句子“The researchers sequenced the virus's genome,”中，sequenced the virus's genome 是什么意思？

1. 把多份基因组按编号排成一列
2. 把该病毒的历史记录成一连串事件
3. 测定该病毒基因组中 DNA 碱基的排列顺序

请用 find + 宾语 + to be 结构的过去式完成句子：The engineers tested the new material. After several tests, they ____ unusually durable.

哪一句最清楚地表示新电缆的总长度超过旧电缆的十倍？

1. The new cable is 10 times long than the old cable.
2. The new cable is more than 10 times as long as the old cable.
3. The new cable is more than 10 times longer than the old cable.

哪句话先承认确切原因未知，然后继续陈述观察结果？

1. Researchers proved that heat makes the metal expand.
2. For whatever reason, the classroom clock gains five minutes every week.
3. Because its battery is larger, the camera lasts longer.

用包含 much 的两个词完成句子，表示数量差距很大：This camera stores ____ data than the older model.

哪句话表示“夜间需求较低导致公交车运行频率降低”？

1. Fewer people travel late at night because the buses run less frequently.
2. Because fewer people travel late at night, the buses carry less luggage.
3. Because fewer people travel late at night, the buses run less frequently.

哪句话的 -ing 开头与主句主语指向同一个动作执行者？

1. Examining the sample, a color change appeared suddenly.
2. Examining the sample, the microscope stood beside the researchers.
3. Examining the sample, the researchers noticed a color change.

在这个基因组学语境中，repeated sequences 是什么意思？

1. 在基因组中反复出现的 DNA 序列
2. 科学家反复执行的实验步骤
3. 按时间顺序排列的研究事件

使用一个表示“这些设备中的大多数”的三词关系短语完成句子：The lab tested 50 devices, ____ passed the safety check.

哪句话中的 code for 使用了生物学含义？

1. The label gives a code for each protein sample.
2. This gene codes for a protein that helps cells detect light.
3. The programmer codes for a company that makes lab software.

判断以下说法：句子 'The sequence has no known function.' 表示科学家已经证明该序列没有功能。

1. 正确
2. 错误

用含 key 的两个单词补全句子，表达“在这项活动中发挥了重要作用”：The nurse was ____ coordinating the emergency response.

哪一句表示某项特点使一个产品与竞品明显不同？

1. The technician took it apart to replace the battery.
2. Its long battery life sets it apart from its competitors.
3. I can tell it apart from the older model by its logo.

请用 may not be X, but Y 结构完成句子：The real issue may not be the price, ____ how long the repair will take.

请使用 one of + 最高级 + 复数名词结构以及 quiet 和 place 完成句子：This library is ____ in town.

补全表示“结果在意料之中”的固定结构：Nina practiced the piano every day. It's ____ that she played confidently at the concert.

一家商店的到店顾客人次在一个月内下降了 70%。哪句话最符合这次变化的幅度和速度？

1. Customer visits have decreased slightly.
2. Customer visits have remained stable.
3. Customer visits have plummeted.

哪个句子表示生物在某物下方的实际位置生长得非常好？

1. The ferns survived the cold winter.
2. The ferns thrived under the tall trees.
3. The ferns lived near the tall trees.

在例句中，called chinampas 补充了什么信息？

1. 它说明了这些岛的名称。
2. 它说这些岛由一个名叫 Chinampa 的人建造。
3. 它说明了岛上种植的作物。

哪句话能自然地描述一个规模很大且相互连通的隧道系统？

1. The city built a vast systems of underground tunnels.
2. The city built vast system of underground tunnels.
3. The city built a vast system of underground tunnels.

哪句话使用 -ing 短语来表示主要事件造成的结果？

1. The child smiled, waving at his friend.
2. Maya walked home, carrying a blue umbrella.
3. The storm blocked the road, causing long delays.

在这句话中，Spanish invaders 暗示什么？

1. 前来参观湖泊的西班牙游客
2. 和平迁居到那里的西班牙居民
3. 以武力进入并夺取控制权的西班牙势力

用 begin 的过去式加 drain 的 -ing 形式完成句子：After the flood, the crew ____ the basement.

用 divert 的现在完成时被动形式完成句子：In recent years, some river water ____ to nearby farms.

哪句话说明了某个物种当前的分布，并强调其分布范围仅限于一个地方？

1. Researchers found the wild population during a survey.
2. The entire wild population was moved from one small valley.
3. The entire wild population is found in one small valley.

用 be threatened by 的正确形式完成句子：Many native plants ____ the spread of an invasive vine.

一片湿地已经失去了野生动物和自然水流。哪句话表示某个项目旨在帮助整个生态系统恢复？

1. The project aims to study the wetland without changing it.
2. The project aims to protect the healthy wetland from future development.
3. The project aims to regenerate the damaged wetland ecosystem.

哪句话表示通过积极参与和教学让一项传统变得更有活力？

1. The youth workshop will strengthen the dance tradition by training new performers.
2. The researcher will describe the dance tradition in a report.
3. The museum will preserve an old costume in a climate-controlled case.

用 grow 的正确形式完成表示未来可能条件的句子：If public interest ____, the museum could attract more funding.

哪个句子中的 recover 与例句一样，表示恢复土地利用？

1. Maya stayed home to recover from the flu.
2. The technician recovered the deleted files.
3. The project aims to recover abandoned farmland for cultivation.

用原例中的目标表达补全句子，添加第二个受益对象：The new program will help young artists, ____ local theaters.

哪一个句子既作出谨慎预测，又表示这些益处可能超出预期？

1. The long-term benefits will definitely be greater than we expect.
2. The long-term benefits might be even greater than we expect.
3. The long-term benefits might be very great.

用表示“未来将有能力”的三个词完成句子：One day, this small robot ____ carry heavy boxes.

用 apply A to B 结构中缺少的两个词完成句子：We can ____ this rule ____ many situations.

哪一项最准确地解释了本句中的 masterful tumor suppression？

1. 它表示肿瘤让美西螈擅长其他任务。
2. 它生动地描述了一种能够防止或限制肿瘤的高效生物学能力。
3. 它表示美西螈受过移除肿瘤的训练。

哪句话最恰当地使用 perhaps，以一个可能的深层解释收束内容？

1. Perhaps the hidden leak is the real reason for the low water level.
2. The hidden leak is definitely the only reason for the low water level.
3. Please check the water level again tomorrow.

在这句话中，对 slimy god monster 最准确的理解是什么？

1. 一个把动物的黏滑外表与神话怪物形象结合起来的俏皮昵称。
2. 这种动物的正式生物学名称。
3. 声称这种动物真的是一位会微笑的神。

用 each other 的相互所有格完成句子：Maya and Leo checked ____ answers before class.

请用 Sure, ... but ... 结构完成句子，先承认一个事实，再转向主要观点：____, the movie is long, ____ the ending is worth waiting for.

在句子 “Some fish eat their own kind,” 中，their own kind 是什么意思？

1. 属于这些鱼的食物
2. 同一物种的其他鱼
3. 性情温和的鱼

哪个句子先立即给出结论，同时表明后面还会补充细节？

1. I'll wait until the end before answering the question.
2. The short answer is yes, but there are a few important exceptions.
3. The answer is short because it has only three words.