如何用英文順利達成你的請求 - 英文迷你課堂：英語精讀講義

哪個句子正確使用 the secret to + -ing 句型來引出關鍵方法？

1. The secret to improving your writing is reading every day.
2. The secret to improve your writing is reading every day.
3. The secret for improve your writing is reading every day.

在下列句子中，a person in a position of authority 是什麼意思？Please ask a person in a position of authority to approve the form.

1. 站在某個特定位置的人
2. 擁有正式權力作決定的人
3. 正在找新工作的人

請用表示「說話帶給人更圓融印象」的目標片語完成句子：Careful wording can help you ____ in a tense meeting.

請用表示「成功取得良好最終結果」的目標搭配完成句子：A clear plan can help the team ____.

用表示「處理一個困難局面」的完整片語完成句子：A good team leader stays calm when they have to ____.

用表示「讓會議轉入主要議題」的固定說法完成句子：Everyone is here, so let's ____.

哪一句能禮貌地提出希望別人對草稿提供意見？

1. I want feedback on my draft now.
2. I liked to get some feedback on my draft.
3. I'd like to get some feedback on my draft.

請使用完整的 have to be ready by 結構完成這個截止時間句子：The costumes ____ Friday afternoon.

哪一句能自然轉述這個請求：Could you help me carry this box?

1. She asked me if could I help her carry the box.
2. She asked me if I could helped her carry the box.
3. She asked me if I could help her carry the box.

在派對上，有人問：「Could you blow up these balloons?」對方想請你做什麼？

1. 讓氣球爆炸。
2. 替氣球充氣。
3. 把氣球丟掉。

哪一句自然使用 in between 和平行的活動來描述忙碌的行程？

1. In between answered calls and wrote emails, I prepared the report.
2. In between answer calls and writing emails, I prepared the report.
3. In between answering calls and writing emails, I prepared the report.

用 haven't had time to 完成句子：I ____ read the report yet.

在 You do understand the rule? 中，do 有什麼作用？

1. 它強烈強調聽者確實明白。
2. 它構成中性的疑問句 Do you understand?
3. 它表示動作發生在過去。

請用表示「時間有限」的固定搭配完成句子：We need to finish the posters today because we're ____.

哪一句最明確地承諾會把已知的任務完成？

1. I'll look at it.
2. I'll get it done.
3. I'll get it started.

判斷正誤：Can I have a couple more days? 是自然的英語，但面對主管和明確的期限時，如果不補充背景或緩和語氣，可能會顯得直接。

1. 正確
2. 錯誤

小孩要求熬夜到凌晨兩點，家長回答 No chance.。這句回答表達什麼？

1. 家長堅決拒絕，幾乎不留討論空間。
2. 家長只是在中性地估計一個較低的機率。
3. 家長認為可能可以，並想知道更多細節。

用表示「不接受任何理由」的兩個字詞補全教練的強硬命令：____. Be on time.

在句子 "His reply was too direct" 中，too direct 是什麼意思？

1. 他替別人指出了最直的路線。
2. 他的措辭非常清楚，但沒有暗示這樣不合適。
3. 他的措辭比當時情境所需要的更生硬。

使用 not + 形容詞 + enough 補全句子：The instructions were not clear ____ for a first-time user.

哪一句在清楚說明壞消息前，最恰當地使用了緩和語？

1. I'm sorry, but your appointment has been cancelled.
2. I hope you enjoy your appointment.
3. Your appointment has been cancelled.

請用本課所學的完整禮貌開頭補上句子：____ we cannot accept returns without a receipt.

填入帶出拒絕的單字，完成目標框架：I'm sorry, ____ I can't approve this request.

哪一句在負面名詞前自然地使用了弱化詞？

1. There may be a slight delay before the lesson starts.
2. There may be a serious delay before the lesson starts.
3. There may be a delay slight before the lesson starts.

用本課學到的委婉表達補完整句子：We've got ____ with the payment system.

填入本課中表示「程度較小」的形容詞：There may be a ____ delay before boarding.

印表機故障讓團隊耽擱了二十分鐘，之後工作繼續進行。哪一句自然地使用了 a minor setback？

1. The printer fault was a total success, but work soon continued.
2. The printer fault was a minor setback, but work soon continued.
3. The printer fault was a permanent failure, although work soon continued.

哪一句以最不具對抗性的方式說明這個問題？

1. How could you be so careless with the documents?
2. You lost the documents again.
3. The documents were lost, so let's work out what happened.

用 I + tell 的過去式被動形式 + that 完成句子：____ the library closes at six today.

用 I + ask 的過去式被動形式 + to 完成句子：____ check the equipment before the event.

請用含 informed 的正式被動句型完成轉述：____ the delivery had been delayed.

哪一句能正確地試探性提出建議，而不是直接下命令？

1. I was thinking about move the meeting to Friday.
2. I was thinking about moving the meeting to Friday.
3. Move the meeting to Friday.

請用 I was hoping + to 不定詞結構完成委婉請求：____ move my appointment to Friday.

請用 I was wondering + if 子句結構完成委婉請求：____ we could start ten minutes later.

在這個句子中，put them into practice 是什麼意思？

1. 在真實情境中運用這些建議。
2. 反覆朗讀這些字詞，直到記住它們。
3. 把這些建議寫下來，但不實際運用。

朋友邀你出去，但你很忙。哪一個回答先表達興趣，然後有禮貌地拒絕？

1. I can't come tonight, and I don't want to.
2. Yes, I'd love to come tonight.
3. I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't come tonight.

哪一句能自然地請人幫忙完成會議布置中的一部分？

1. Could you assist out with the chairs before the meeting?
2. Could you help out with the chairs before the meeting?
3. Could you help the chairs out before the meeting?

今天是星期五，而缺少的資料從星期一開始一直限制著你的工作。哪一句最能表示這個問題現在仍在影響你的進度？

1. I haven't been able to progress with the analysis as much as I wanted.
2. I don't progress with the analysis.
3. I couldn't progress with the analysis on Monday.

as much as I would have liked 說明說話者的進展情況如何？

1. 進展正好符合其他人的預期。
2. 說話者過去喜歡取得進展。
3. 進展低於說話者原本希望的程度。

哪一句是在謹慎、尊重地向主管請求更多時間？

1. I need two more days to finish the report.
2. I was wondering if it'd be okay if I could have two more days to finish the report.
3. Give me two more days to finish the report.

一位主管說：You've got the afternoon. Send me the final version at five. 這裡的 you've got the afternoon 是什麼意思？

1. 你下午必須休息。
2. 你可以利用下午完成工作。
3. 你買了一場下午的活動。

使用 first thing 完成句子，表達「星期一早上一開始」：Please send me the report ____ Monday morning.

用本課的表達完成這個友善的回應：Alex: Can you help me carry these books? Sam: ____, I'll take this box.

用本課由四個單字組成的慣用語完成句子：The surprise repair bill put us ____.

在這句話中，you'll come out shining 是什麼意思？

1. 你會不和任何人說話就離開。
2. 你最後會取得出色的結果或留下很好的印象。
3. 你真的會開始發光。

哪個句子是在自然地推薦別人觀看一段影片？

1. Check out of the hotel by noon.
2. Check this short video for errors.
3. Check out this short video.

請用以 Catch 開頭的三個字非正式告別語完成句子：I need to leave now. ____.