破除對強迫症的迷思 - 娜塔莎·M·桑托斯：英語精讀講義

用 plan out 的過去式填空：Before the conference, Maya ____ every session and break.

哪一句表示準備工作的每個小細節都事先規劃好了？

1. The ceremony was planned at the last minute.
2. The ceremony was planned to the last detail.
3. The ceremony ended with one final task.

哪個開場明確把自己的 that 子句標示為一種廣泛流傳但不正確、接下來將被修正的觀念？

1. There's a common hope that people use only ten percent of their brains.
2. There's a common misconception that people use only ten percent of their brains.
3. There's a common observation that people use only ten percent of their brains.

請用 stand for 的正確形式完成句子：HTML ____ HyperText Markup Language.

在正式的心理健康文章中，哪個片語最適合把雙相情緒障礙表述為具有臨床意義的疾病？

1. a harmless personal habit
2. a minor everyday problem
3. a serious psychiatric condition

哪一句正確使用 A and B alike，表示兩個群體都包含在內？

1. The new policy affects tenants and landlords alike.
2. The new policy affects alike tenants and landlords.
3. The new policy alike affects tenants and landlords.

用 start by 完成句子：To plan the project, let's ____ listing the main tasks.

在科學文章中，debunk a myth 是什麼意思？

1. 用證據證明一個廣為流傳的觀念是錯誤的。
2. 為了娛樂而重述一個傳統傳說。
3. 未經查證就編造一個說法。

補上表示「不等同於」的固定搭配：Being confident is not synonymous ____ being arrogant.

哪一句把名稱當作線索，引出接下來的解釋？

1. Despite its name, this waterproof case cannot keep water out.
2. The company changed the case's name after the redesign.
3. As its name suggests, a waterproof case is designed to keep water out.

請用本課中表示「被稱為」的兩個單字片語完成句子：The layer beneath Earth's crust is ____ the mantle.

在心理健康說明中，behavioral compulsions 最可能指什麼？

1. 人感到不得不做出的行為，通常是為了降低痛苦感。
2. 進入腦海的非自願想法或影像。
3. 一個人純粹因為好玩而選擇的普通活動。

請用本課中表示「參與」的兩字片語完成句子：The survey asks how often teenagers ____ volunteer work.

在這個句子中，表示目的的片語是什麼意思？Lena stretched her shoulders to relieve the tension.

1. 它表示伸展動作造成了更強的緊繃感。
2. 它說明莉娜為什麼活動肩膀。
3. 它說明莉娜何時活動肩膀。

使用 associate A with B 結構完成句子：Many people ____ the smell of rain ____ spring.

哪一句在不聲稱結論確定的情況下，謹慎地對多個模式進行分類？

1. These patterns cannot be examples of seasonal change.
2. These patterns may be examples of seasonal change.
3. These patterns are definitely examples of seasonal change.

在句子 “Some plants exhibit unusual growth in low light,” 中，exhibit 是什麼意思？

1. 表現出一種可觀察到的特徵
2. 把這些植物放進展覽中
3. 隱藏一種特徵

請用表示「偶爾」的目標四詞片語完成句子：The printer makes a strange noise ____.

哪一句自然地使用 far 來強調很大的比較差距？

1. The new route is far more convenient than the old one.
2. The new route is far very convenient than the old one.
3. The new route is very more convenient than the old one.

在句子 “Chronic pain can be quite debilitating,” 中，debilitating 是什麼意思？

1. 它只是有點惱人。
2. 它會迅速增強一個人的體力。
3. 它可能嚴重限制一個人正常活動的能力。

在例句中，哪一個完整形式與 'People affected' 意思相同？

1. people who are affected
2. people who are affecting others
3. people who affect others

補全表示「幾乎或完全沒有能力影響結果」的固定結構：The team had ____ control ____ the final outcome.

哪一句表示較短的會議很常見，但不保證一定如此？

1. Morning meetings are always shorter.
2. Morning meetings tend to be shorter.
3. Morning meetings seem to be shorter.

用表示某事干擾活動時所需的介系詞完成句子：Constant noise can interfere ____ concentration.

使用表示「直到達到會造成該結果的程度」的目標片語完成句子：The heat became intense ____ causing the race to be stopped.

哪一句正確使用了 criterion 或 criteria？

1. The clinician reviewed several diagnostic criterion.
2. The clinician reviewed several diagnostic criteria.
3. The clinician reviewed one diagnostic criteria.

請用 suffer 的 -ing 形式，以及描述疾病時通常搭配的介系詞完成句子：The program supports people ____ chronic pain.

請用 what separates X from Y 這個結構完成句子：In the contest, steady accuracy is ____ skilled players ____ beginners.

hygiene-obsessed 最自然的意思是什麼？

1. 異常且過度地關注衛生
2. 通常不注意衛生
3. 受過維持衛生的專業訓練

例句中的 in popular culture 主要說明了什麼？

1. 這個形象是醫學診斷中的必要條件。
2. 這種行為已被證明是每位強迫症患者最常見的症狀。
3. 這個形象在媒體與大眾敘事中很常見。

哪一個句子正確使用 Although，先承認一個事實，再提出形成對比的主要觀點？

1. Although the course is difficult, but beginners can succeed with support.
2. Although the course is difficult, beginners can succeed with support.
3. Although the course is difficult, so beginners can succeed with support.

用表示「以許多不同方式出現」的目標表達完成句子：Support can ____, from listening carefully to offering practical help.

補全這個正式結構：Anxiety can manifest ____ headaches and trouble sleeping.

補全標準的名詞與介系詞搭配：The counselor noted a fear ____ heights, several worries ____ the exam, and a preoccupation ____ being perfect.

double-checking the address 最自然的意思是什麼？

1. 決定不檢查地址
2. 分別檢查兩個不同的地址一次
3. 再次檢查地址以確保內容正確

哪個片語最明確地表示排列時對細節要求極高，甚至可能超過必要程度？

1. a casual arrangement
2. a temporary arrangement
3. a fastidious arrangement

完成 range from A to B 架構：Ticket prices can range ____ ten dollars ____ more than one hundred dollars.

請用表示「預先決定」的形容詞完成句子：The robot follows ____ patterns during the demonstration.

哪一句聚焦暫時的行為方式，而不是替整個人貼標籤？

1. Under pressure, Maya is acting irrationally and ignoring the evidence.
2. Maya is an irrational person who can never reason clearly.
3. Maya is thinking carefully before she decides.

用兩個字補完整固定結構：The class studied the relationship ____ sleep ____ memory.

哪一句正確使用 despite 引出「意識到風險」這項讓步資訊？

1. Despite Maya was aware of the risk, Maya continued with the plan.
2. Despite aware of the risk, Maya continued with the plan.
3. Despite being aware of the risk, Maya continued with the plan.

請使用本單元的主詞結構完成句子：____ reach the clinic by bus can be a serious problem for patients.

哪一句明確表示睡眠不足是其中一個原因，而不是唯一原因？

1. Lack of sleep is not the reason why Maya feels exhausted.
2. Lack of sleep is part of the reason why Maya feels exhausted.
3. Lack of sleep is the only reason why Maya feels exhausted.

用本課的兩個字詞表達填空，說明這項建議所依據的證據：The recommendation was ____ three independent studies.

哪一句文法自然，並適合用於正式的研究摘要？

1. Participants report feeling anxious before the interviews.
2. Participants report to feel anxious before the interviews.
3. Participants report anxious before the interviews.

填入兩個字詞，讓句子使用本課表達個人判斷的結構：Many people ____ difficult to ask for help.

一位顧客詢問維修何時完成。請用目標句型 The frustrating answer is 完成回答：____, the repair may take another week.

哪一個句子正確使用 be considered + 名詞補語來表達分類？

1. The building is considered as a historic landmark.
2. The building is considered a historic landmark.
3. The building considers a historic landmark.

哪一句使用 In other words 來重述同一個意思？

1. Tickets cost nothing. In other words, the museum closes at six.
2. Tickets cost nothing. In other words, my sister likes museums.
3. Tickets cost nothing. In other words, admission is free.

請用本課的三個字詞框架完成這句謹慎報告研究結果的句子：Recent ____ regular breaks may improve concentration.

本句中的 are actually hardwired to behave 是什麼意思？

1. 他們的大腦裡有控制每個動作的真正電線。
2. 他們每次都會仔細選擇這種行為。
3. 他們的大腦具有產生某些行為模式的深層內建傾向。

在句子 Research has implicated three brain regions 中，implicated 表達什麼意思？

1. 研究證據顯示這些腦區參與其中。
2. 研究人員指控這些腦區犯了罪。
3. 研究已經證明這些腦區是唯一的直接原因。

在這個科學說明句中，variously involved in 表達了什麼？

1. 參與的方式或程度有所不同。
2. 這些對象與列出的功能毫無關係。
3. 列出的每項功能都以完全相同的方式完成。

這裡的 The other piece of the puzzle 傳達了什麼訊號？

1. 正在引出一個較大解釋中的另一個重要部分。
2. 這個解釋已經完整並獲得證實。
3. 一個真的拼圖只剩下一塊了。

一項研究發現了關聯，但沒有證明因果關係。哪一句對研究結果的陳述最準確？

1. High screen time is associated with poor sleep.
2. High screen time is caused by poor sleep.
3. High screen time is the same as poor sleep.

使用 low levels of + substance 這個結構完成句子：The test found ____ vitamin D.

問題 'sources ... or symptoms ...?' 要讓讀者區分什麼？

1. 這種障礙有一個名稱還是兩個名稱。
2. 兩項觀察是否來自同一個腦區。
3. 觀察到的因素是造成這種障礙，還是由更深層原因造成的結果。

使用表示「表面問題背後的深層原因」的兩個字目標片語完成句子：The doctor is trying to identify the ____ of the recurring symptoms.

使用固定結構 won't ... until 完成句子：We probably ____ know the cause ____ the investigation is complete.

在 a much more intimate understanding of the brain 中，intimate 是什麼意思？

1. 深入而細緻
2. 簡略而籠統
3. 浪漫的

哪一句自然地使用 The good news is 來引出正面轉折？

1. The good news is, the damage is getting worse.
2. The good news is, the repair will cost less than we expected.
3. The good news is, where did you put the keys?

用 by 和 remove 的正確形式完成句子：The filter cleans the water ____ tiny particles.

用目標搭配中的動詞和介系詞完成句子：Controlled exposure gradually ____ patients ____ feared situations.

判斷下列說法：In some cases 表示後面的說法在所有情況下都成立。

1. 錯誤
2. 正確

下列哪一句中的 respond to 表示治療產生了效果？

1. Please respond to the invitation by Friday.
2. The doctor responded to my email this morning.
3. The rash responded well to the new cream.

將 cannot resist 改寫成使用 be able to 的否定 -ing 片語，完成句子：Nina read another chapter, ____ the temptation to continue.

用正確的 -ing 形式完成目標句型：____ that the team needs you while not ____ able to help can be frustrating.

在這句話中，your own brain is lying to you 是什麼意思？

1. 你的大腦真的在開口說話並故意說謊。
2. 另一個人正在向你的大腦發出命令。
3. 你的心智正在產生很有說服力、但不可靠的訊號。

用 With X comes Y 結構中的正確動詞完成句子：With greater access ____ new responsibilities。

哪一句自然表達「新證據或許終將提供人們所需的解釋」？

1. New evidence may finally answer the answers we're looking for.
2. New evidence may finally provide the questions we're looking for.
3. New evidence may finally provide the answers we're looking for.