乌鸦有多聪明？- 卡塔琳娜·布雷希特：英语精读讲义

在这句话中，Aesop's 2,500-year-old fables 表示什么？

1. 伊索活了2500年
2. 这些寓言大约有2500年的历史
3. 乌鸦已经活了2500年

哪句话中的 spied 表示注意到或发现某物？

1. Lena became a spy near the lake.
2. Lena spied on the sailors for two hours.
3. From the hill, Lena spied a sail on the lake.

哪句话能自然地表示“这辆自行车很好，但你买不起”？

1. The bicycle is perfect, but I am beyond its price.
2. The bicycle is perfect, but its price is beyond my reach.
3. The bicycle is perfect, but its price reaches beyond me.

使用 begin 的第三人称单数形式，并在其后接 drop 的 -ing 形式完成句子：When the game starts, the machine ____ balls into the basket.

用本课中表示“逐个并按顺序”的三个单词短语完成句子：The dancers walked onto the stage ____.

使用 quench one's thirst，并根据 Daniel 改变所有格：After the long hike, Daniel drank water to ____.

用 turn out to be 的过去式完成句子：After the inspection, the old bridge ____ completely safe.

把方括号中的关系从句缩减为过去分词短语：The samples were kept in a container [that was partially filled with ice]. The samples were kept in a container ____.

用 customer 的 X after X 形式补全句子，表示许多顾客接连提问：____ asked the same question.

在下面的句子中，rope-throwing distance 最可能是什么意思？The rescue boat came within rope-throwing distance.

1. 只能用绳子测量的固定距离。
2. 近到可以把绳子扔给对方。
3. 远到完全看不见对方。

This is just one of many 在这句话中主要起什么作用？

1. 引入一个无关的话题。
2. 表示说话人只知道这一个例子。
3. 把前面的例子看作更大规律的一部分。

corvids 和 the bold brainy family of songbirds 在句中是什么关系？

1. 第二个短语是解释 corvids 的同位语。
2. 第二个短语说明 corvids 正飞往哪里。
3. 第二个短语指另一个不同的鸟类家族。

哪一句用 To start 引出说明中的第一个要点？

1. To start, we need to understand the main cause.
2. At first, the room looked empty.
3. The race is about to start.

用 lead 的正确形式补全句子：When it comes to ____ a team, Mia listens before making a decision.

哪句话自然地使用了 ransack？

1. The burglars ransacked the office while looking for cash.
2. Elena ransacked one word in the dictionary.
3. The nurse ransacked the bandage gently onto the cut.

用 snatch something from somewhere 的过去时结构完成句子：The gull ____ the child's hand before anyone could react.

“The animal hoards and caches food”最准确的意思是什么？

1. 动物一找到食物就全部吃掉。
2. 动物移动食物，但不会留到以后。
3. 动物积攒一批食物，并把食物藏起来以便以后取回。

请使用 be thought to 改写：Researchers think that this bird scatters seeds widely. → This bird ____ seeds widely.

“The museum welcomed some 12,000 visitors last year”是什么意思？

1. 博物馆去年接待了正好一万两千名游客。
2. 博物馆去年接待了大约一万两千名游客。
3. 博物馆去年只接待了一个一万两千人群体中的少数游客。

用一个关系词完成句子，使其在逗号后引出补充说明：Maya saved the files, ____ she could retrieve the next day.

哪一句正确展开了 given two kinds of food 所表达的被动条件？

1. When they gave two kinds of food, the birds chose the worms first.
2. The birds gave two kinds of food before choosing the worms first.
3. When they were given two kinds of food, the birds chose the worms first.

哪一句自然地使用了 perishable？

1. She wrote a perishable number on the whiteboard.
2. The restaurant stores perishable ingredients in a refrigerator.
3. The mechanic stores perishable wrenches in a toolbox.

你时间不够，想把一道家庭作业题推迟处理。哪句话正确使用了 leave ... for later？

1. I'll leave the last problem for later.
2. I'll leave the last problem to later.
3. I'll leave the last problem behind.

用 not only ... but also 完成句子：The robot can ____ swim ____ dive。

哪一句在 remember 后正确使用了嵌入式疑问结构？

1. Where did she put the key?
2. Do you remember where did she put the key?
3. Do you remember where she put the key?

哪一段用 What's more 增加了另一项支持性的优点？

1. The museum is free. However, it closes early on Fridays.
2. The museum is free. What's more, it stays open late on Fridays.
3. What's more? Please repeat the question.

在原句中，when they know ... 起什么作用？

1. 它把鸟儿知道的情况作为埋藏行为发生的背景。
2. 它给出了每只鸟埋藏食物的确切日历日期。
3. 它表示鸟儿要等到第二天结束后才埋藏食物。

在这句话中，suggesting 是什么意思？The ground is wet, suggesting that it rained overnight.

1. 湿地面是昨夜可能下过雨的证据。
2. 有人建议雨在夜间落下。
3. 湿地面证明每晚都一定会下雨。

用 extend beyond 的正确形式完成句子：The museum's work ____ displaying art; it also supports local schools.

听英文句子并选出你听到的内容。注意 dive-bombed 结尾短促的 /d/。

1. The gulls may dive-bomb us near the beach.
2. The gulls dive-bombed us near the beach.
3. The gulls dive-bomb us near the beach.

哪一句使用 if 条件和 however 来表示对照结果？

1. Most packages were delivered. If an address was incomplete, however, the package was returned.
2. Most packages were delivered. If an address was incomplete, therefore, the package was returned.
3. Most packages were delivered because, if an address was incomplete, the package was returned.

用 distinguish between 完成句子：Careful readers can ____ a fact and an opinion.

请用 tend to 完成这条概括性陈述：During winter, people ____ spend more time indoors.

请用 liken A to B 的被动形式完成句子：The brain is often ____ a powerful computer.

在这句话中，“were slower to return to the area” 是什么意思？

1. 它们比平时更早返回。
2. 它们决定返回后，以更低的身体速度移动。
3. 它们花了更长时间，或者更犹豫地回到那个区域。

请用 associate ... with ... 完成句子：Many people ____ the smell of pine ____ winter holidays。

句中的 New Caledonian crows 是什么意思？

1. 它是原产于新喀里多尼亚的一种乌鸦的名称。
2. 它指恰好生活在一个新发现地点的任何乌鸦。
3. 它是来自新喀里多尼亚的一群人的名称。

用 proclivity 及其所需介词完成句子：The report describes the species' strong ____ exploring new objects.

哪一句使用 even 表示某件事在出人意料的条件下仍然成立？

1. The outdoor pool remains open during winter.
2. Even in winter, the outdoor pool remains open.
3. The outdoor pool usually closes for winter.

请用 fashion 的过去式和所需介词完成句子：Yesterday, the craftsperson ____ a strip of metal ____ a key.

使用 have been observed + use 的 -ing 形式完成报告：Sea otters ____ rocks to open shells.

哪一句使用 once 作连词，表示一个条件完成后就可以进行下一步？

1. The paint dried once, so you can add a second coat.
2. If the paint has dried, you can add a second coat.
3. Once the paint has dried, you can add a second coat.

请按照“crack 的过去式 + it + open”的自然语序，用三个词完成句子：The shell was tough, so Leo ____ with a small hammer.

请按“hard 的比较级 + to + explain”的顺序，用三个词完成句子：This result is ____ than the first one.

请用 tote ... around 的正确形式完成句子：Leo ____ his binoculars ____ on every hike.

请用 serve as 的过去式完成句子：During the flood, the gym ____ a temporary shelter.

用本课表示“某个动作被多次看到”的表达补全报道：The raccoons have ____ opening these bins.

用本课表示“在相关比较范围内常见，但并非全部如此”的短语补全这个谨慎表述：Minor delays are ____ during the rainy season.

哪句话正确使用了 have + 比较级名词短语 + than？

1. Ravens have a longer developmental period than many other birds.
2. Ravens have a longer than developmental period many other birds.
3. Ravens have a more long developmental period from many other birds.

请用准确的缩写目标短语完成句子：____ regular sleep improves memory.

请用 lay a strong foundation for 的正确形式完成句子：Regular reading ____ future learning.

请用 be crucial to 和 maintain 的正确形式完成句子：Clear communication ____ ____ trust.

哪一句用同一个主语带出一组并列动作？

1. The research team collects samples, records the results, checks the data, and shares its findings.
2. After collecting samples, the research team found that the data was useful.
3. The research team collects samples because the results were checked by others.

在动物行为报告中，“The smaller birds mob the owl”是什么意思？

1. 这些小鸟成群包围并骚扰猫头鹰。
2. 这些小鸟和平地加入猫头鹰的群体。
3. 这些小鸟从远处平静地观察猫头鹰。

用本课学到的两个单词补全句子：The two cranes stayed together for life, forming a ____.

哪一个句子使用并列列表，把“预测”推进为最强、最令人惊讶的能力？

1. The assistant can track requests, respond to changes, and even predict future needs.
2. The assistant can track requests, even respond to changes, and predict future needs.
3. The assistant can even track requests, respond to changes, and predict future needs.

用 consider X among Y 补全句子：Many critics ____ the novel ____ the year's best books.

这句话是什么意思？The new policy is a big step from where the organization used to be.

1. 新政策与该组织过去的立场有很大不同。
2. 新政策要求从某个地方实际迈开一大步。
3. 新政策让该组织完全回到了过去的立场。

用 interpret X as Y 的过去式结构完成句子：The committee ____ a sign of public support.

高亮短语在句中起什么作用？

1. 它表示乌鸦把埃丁格解雇了。
2. 它补充说明，埃丁格的这种解读也忽视了乌鸦的能力。
3. 它引出一个后来由乌鸦执行的独立动作。

在这段论证中，This was a misinterpretation. 起什么作用？

1. 它否定先前的解读，并提示接下来会有修正。
2. 它引入一个与先前观点无关的独立事实。
3. 它确认先前的解读是正确的。

哪句话自然使用了这里讲解的美式英语比较结构？

1. The new schedule is quite different of the old one.
2. The new schedule is quite different then the old one.
3. The new schedule is quite different than the old one.

大模型高 90 厘米，小模型高约 30 厘米。哪句话最准确地描述它们的相对大小？

1. The small model is about a third smaller than the large one.
2. The small model is about three times the size of the large one.
3. The small model is about a third of the size of the large one.

一项研究发现运动与睡眠之间存在联系，但没有证明因果关系。哪句话能准确报告这一结果？

1. Better sleep is impossible without regular exercise.
2. Regular exercise is associated with better sleep.
3. Regular exercise causes better sleep in everyone.

哪句话用 while 承认一个差异，同时保留主要结论？

1. While the two machines look different, they still perform the same task.
2. Because the two machines look different, they perform the same task.
3. While the mechanic checked the machine, I waited outside.

在句子 'The two musical traditions traveled different historical paths,' 中，traveled different historical paths 这个隐喻是什么意思？

1. 它们在不同的时间消失了。
2. 它们在不同国家的道路上被演奏。
3. 它们随着时间以很不相同的方式发展。

哪句话自然地使用 The next time 引出将来的时间从句？

1. The next time when you visit, bring your camera.
2. The next time you visit, bring your camera.
3. The next time you will visit, bring your camera.

用由 assure + of 构成的被动表达完成句子：With this written guarantee, you can ____ a full refund.

朋友正要在一个有寿星在场的日常群聊里说出惊喜派对的事。下面这句带玩笑意味的警告是否适合？

1. 适合：Just maybe don't mention the surprise party in this chat.
2. 不适合：Just maybe don't mention the surprise party in this chat.

请用 find oneself + verb-ing 结构完成句子。把 find 变为过去式，并把 think 变为 -ing 形式：After reading the letter, I ____ about my childhood.

请用 patient 完成同等程度比较：Maya is ____ her teacher.

请用 give ... a try 完成句子：My friend recommended this puzzle game, so I'll ____.

在“learners at all levels”中，at all levels 描述的是什么？

1. 只有能力最高的学习者
2. 学习者所在建筑的每一层
3. 学习者的能力或经验范围

在“build critical thinking skills and knowledge”中，build 是什么意思？

1. 建造一个实体物品
2. 通过学习和练习逐步发展
3. 在一瞬间获得一切

用本课所学的表达补全这则应用广告，使其表示“每天只需少量时间”：With this app, you can make progress ____.

用本课所学的紧凑优惠表达补全这句促销文案：Sign up today and get ____.

哪句话表示会员需要支付正常价格的 80%？

1. Members get 20% off the regular price.
2. Members pay 20% more than the regular price.
3. Members pay 20% of the regular price.