你什麼時候才算準備好安定下來？：英語精讀講義

哪一句中的 settle down 表示開始穩定的長期生活，通常包括與伴侶建立長期關係？

1. Settle down and listen to me.
2. After years of casual dating, Leo wants to settle down with someone he trusts.
3. The noisy class took ten minutes to settle down.

用表示過去存在但現在已不再如此的片語完成句子：This building ____ a school, but now it is a library.

哪一句自然地用目標片語表示支付必要開銷後剩下的錢？

1. After paying for food and rent, Mia had a few spare money.
2. After paying for food and rent, Mia had a bit of spare dollars.
3. After paying for food and rent, Mia had a bit of spare money.

哪一句最清楚地表示主要重點隨時間發生了變化？

1. The trip became all about taking photos.
2. The trip was planned after the photos.
3. The trip included taking photos.

用接在 deeply 後面的固定片語完成句子，表達 Maya 在愛情上深愛 Ben：After many years together, Maya is still deeply ____ Ben.

在一段談話中，開場句 These are the six things you need to do 的主要作用是什麼？

1. 它要求聽眾自行選擇任意數量的任務。
2. 它預告了一份接下來會詳細說明的六項清單。
3. 它表示六件實體物品都已經完成。

請用一個確切片語補完整句子，該片語表示「表明你已準備好過穩定、認真投入的生活」：Your willingness to plan a shared future can ____.

請用一個確切片語補完整句子，該片語表示「有某事發生的可能性」：With careful planning, the team may ____ finishing on time.

使用 The moment to ... is when ... 這個框架完成建議：____ ask for help ____ the problem keeps you from moving forward.

哪個句子最能表示一份文件存在大量且遍布其中的缺陷？

1. The rushed report was riddled with factual errors.
2. The rushed report contained one small typo.
3. The rushed report was filled with useful examples.

一名隊友經常不回訊息，還會在最後一刻改變計畫。哪句話最恰當地表示與這名隊友互動很困難？

1. The teammate is hard to trade with.
2. The teammate is hard to deal with.
3. The teammate is hard to look after.

用本課中表示「越過吸引人的第一印象」的兩個英文單字補完整句子：Once you ____ the polished surface of the offer, the hidden fees become obvious.

用一個固定表達補完句子，強烈否定「完全沒有風險的選擇」這個概念：____ a completely risk-free choice.

哪一句正確使用 however much，表示無論程度如何改變，主要子句的結果都不變？

1. However much Maya practices, she still gets nervous before auditions.
2. Maya practices a lot; however, she still gets nervous before auditions.
3. No matter how much Maya practices, she still gets nervous before auditions.

在這句話中，huge tracts of our psyches 是什麼意思？

1. 人們擁有的實際土地
2. 人們內心世界中的大片區域
3. 討論心理學的小冊子

請用 one is 的縮寫完成句子：In a new group, it can be tempting to pretend ____ completely confident.

請按照 mature、enough、to 的正確順序完成句子：Nina can now make responsible choices on her own, so she is ____ manage the trip.

在句子 “An unreliable guide would be a liability on this difficult climb,” 中，a liability 是什麼意思？

1. 會帶來額外風險或麻煩的人
2. 依法有權收取他人欠款的人
3. 只有一個小缺點、但不會造成更大問題的人

用表示「無法控制」的三個英文單字完成句子：During the argument, his anger was ____, and he started shouting.

用表示「不再平衡地判斷某種情況」的兩個英文單字完成句子：After staring at one small mistake all day, I began to ____ and thought the whole project had failed.

請用標示的結構完成句子，表達願意採取一個困難的行動：If the plan fails, I ____ admit my mistake.

請用表示「長期反覆地」的標示片語完成句子：The safety team checks the equipment ____.

在 “we speak of love as one thing when it's in fact two” 中，when 建立了什麼關係？

1. 說明人們開始談論愛的時間
2. 把通常的一體化說法與更精確的兩部分分析作對比
3. 說明愛會變成兩件事的條件
4. 說明人們把愛說成一件事的原因

用兩個目標 -ing 形式補上對比；第一格表示「接受愛」，第二格表示「付出愛」：The essay contrasts ____ with ____.

請在 stop 後使用 want，並用 love 構成被動不定詞來完成句子：Maya needs to stop ____.

哪一項最準確地說明原句中 pick up the ropes 的作用？

1. 它是在字面上叫人把繩子從地上撿起來。
2. 它是表示已經熟悉某項活動如何進行的標準慣用語。
3. 它是一個依賴當下語境的隱喻，表示接手並學習主動愛人這項不熟悉的工作。

請用本課中表示主觀印象的四字詞組補完整句子：When I put on the virtual-reality headset, ____ I am standing on the moon.

請用表示「在場並隨時準備提供協助」的兩字詞組補完整句子：A nurse will be ____ throughout the school trip.

在這個句子中，clear up 是什麼意思？

1. 把某件事解釋得更清楚。
2. 把雜亂收拾好，讓周圍變整齊。
3. 等待天氣好轉。

用 bite one's tongue 的現在完成式補完句子：I have ____ many times to avoid starting an argument.

哪一個句子表示某人努力忍住不哭？

1. During the farewell, Lena fought back the tears.
2. During the farewell, Lena wiped away the tears.
3. During the farewell, Lena burst into tears.

使用包含 tired 的目標結構完成句子：After the long hike, Maya was ____ carry her backpack upstairs.

哪一句表示這種交換在幾乎所有情況下都缺乏相互回報，但可能存在少量例外？

1. The exchange is almost entirely non-reciprocal.
2. The exchange is almost entirely reciprocal.
3. The exchange is entirely non-reciprocal.

在這句話中，on a very different end of the axis 是什麼意思？

1. 他們彼此完全沒有愛。
2. 他們在同一段關係中承擔明顯不同的角色，或處於明顯不同的位置。
3. 他們實際站在某個物體彼此分開的兩端。

請用意為「Leo 不知情」的正式敘事表達完成句子：____, the bus route had changed overnight.

請用 long for love 的正確過去式完成句子：After years of feeling emotionally alone, she ____.

請用標示出的釐清句型完成句子：When we say we need more time, ____ we need a later deadline.

在句子「The room was designed as a recreation of the artist's childhood studio.」中，a recreation 是什麼意思？

1. 工作中的短暫休息
2. 重新創造出來、用來重現先前地點或體驗的事物
3. 為了享受而進行的休閒活動

以下哪一句使用「what it felt like to be」來指稱過去的主觀感受，而不是提出問題？

1. Years later, he described what it felt like to be the new student.
2. He listed what happened after the new student arrived.
3. What did it feel like to be the new student?

請用本課的兩個被動表達完成句子，分別表示「受到細心服務」和「願望很容易獲得滿足」：At the resort, guests expected to ____ and ____.

補上這個常見的安慰表達，意思是「解決問題，讓對方重新感覺好一些」：Don't worry—I'll ____.

naturally 在這個句子中起什麼作用：'This is, naturally, a disaster.'?

1. 它把「災難」弱化成一種輕微且不確定的可能性。
2. 它把這場災難說成意料之中的結果，並帶有冷峻的批評語氣。
3. 它表示這場災難發生在戶外或大自然中。

用表示「為了讓讀書小組順利運作」的結構完成英文句子：____, everyone needs to arrive on time.

這裡的 "move firmly out of the child mode and into the parental one" 是什麼意思？

1. 有意識地從希望被照顧，轉向承擔照顧責任。
2. 真的從孩子的房間搬到父母的房間。
3. 要求一方成為另一方真正的父母。

哪一句中的 in terms of 用來指出比較所依據的面向？

1. The two laptops are similar in terms of weight.
2. The article is about the history of laptops.
3. She explained the rule in simple terms.

哪一句使用 get up to 詢問某人做了哪些活動？

1. What time did you get up this morning?
2. What did you get up to during the school break?
3. Did you go up to the second floor?

哪個選項能正確補完整句子，並表示「與……相似得多」？ Although the two jobs look different, teaching ... coaching than many people expect.

1. has much in common to
2. has many more common with
3. has much more in common with
4. has very more in common with

在原句中，與「the workings of a small business」的比較起了什麼作用？

1. 它表示每對伴侶都應該成立一家營利公司。
2. 它把話題完全從伴侶關係轉成了企業所有權。
3. 它把長期共同生活理解為持續的協調和維護。
4. 它聲稱一方必須成為另一方的員工。

用放在含 any 的名詞片語之後、表示強調的單一字詞完成句子：The plain office did not have any charm ____.

用本講解中表示「被要求」的兩個字詞完成句子：Staff members ____ work overnight will receive a meal.

用表示「出現了問題」的片語完成句子：Something has ____ the heating system, so the rooms are cold.

用表示「因為有必要做」的精簡原因片語完成句子：Maya apologized ____ cancel the trip at the last minute.

請用 involve + 與主詞相符的反身代名詞 + closely with 完成句子：Maria decided to ____ the community garden project.

用能準確說明課程為何要求高的片語完成句子：The course is demanding ____ requiring careful work, not long hours.

哪個選項最適合補完整段話，既表達強烈而出乎意料的反差，又承接第一句？The route looked easy. ____, it took us five hours to finish.

1. In addition
2. For example
3. As a result
4. And yet

用表示「不可缺少的基礎」的比喻完成句子：Mutual trust is ____ a strong partnership.

在句子 “The couple made their promises at the altar.” 中，at the altar 是什麼意思？

1. 它表示他們修改了誓言的措辭。
2. 它表示他們在儀式前燙了衣服。
3. 它表示他們位於舉行婚禮誓言的儀式場所。

請用表示「兩個人共同作出同一項莊重承諾」的目標片語完成句子：At the memorial, the two friends decided to ____ to continue their mentor's work.

把這句話當成聖壇前的誓詞，主要產生了什麼效果？

1. 它表示熨衣板可以依法加入一段婚姻。
2. 它以幽默方式賦予普通家務如同共同承諾般的莊重感。
3. 它暗示家務永遠不該被嚴肅討論。

哪個句子刻意把語氣從建議推進到強烈的必要性？

1. We should review the safety plan.
2. We should and must review the safety plan.
3. We must review the safety plan.

在這句話中，severe remolding 最直接表達什麼意思？

1. 少量且可有可無的改善
2. 大幅改變某人的個性和習慣
3. 改變某人身體的醫療手術

哪一個句子把結果表達成一種可能，而不是確定會發生的事？

1. If you're not ready for feedback, it may feel like criticism.
2. If you're not ready for feedback, it will feel like criticism.
3. If you're not ready for feedback, it cannot feel like criticism.

例句中的 can bear to have things pointed out 是什麼意思？

1. 能夠一邊聽一邊搬幾個物品
2. 能夠忍受接收令人不舒服的回饋
3. 能夠親自找出每一個問題
4. 能夠避免任何人提到問題

用 point out 的被動形式完成句子：I don't mind having small mistakes ____ to me during practice.

在 'see them as the teacher and you as the pupil' 中，'you' 前面省略但可以理解出來的是哪個詞？

1. see
2. teach
3. are

哪一個句子清楚且正確地使用了 vice versa？

1. Maya arrived at noon, and vice versa.
2. Parents can learn from children, and vice versa.
3. The suitcase is heavy, and vice versa.

哪個結尾正確使用 with + 名詞片語 + -ing，表示雙方都保持冷靜？

1. without neither side losing their tempers.
2. with neither side losing their tempers.
3. with neither side lost their tempers.

哪一句中的 be meant to be 表示預期的作用，而不是浪漫意義上的命中注定或原本打算做某事？

1. A community center is meant to be a welcoming place for everyone.
2. After years apart, they decided they were meant to be.
3. She meant to be at the station by noon.

哪一句使用 X, not Y，先提出理想模式，再重新定義某個事物？

1. A team is useful, and one person may control it.
2. A team is a place for shared problem-solving, not a stage for one person to control.
3. Is a team a stage or a place?

用表示「主動考量這項限制」的詞組完成轉折句：With the deadline ____, we chose the simpler plan.

用 assured 和所需的介系詞完成句子：After reviewing the safety report, the organizers felt ____ the plan's success.

以 'a brighter, longer, and more realistic future' 結束句子的主要效果是什麼？

1. 它說明未來包含的時數會比現在更多。
2. 它用無關的描述性細節打斷句子。
3. 它形成有節奏的三項遞進，並以充滿希望但又務實的結論收束。
4. 它列出三個完全描述同一種特質、可以互換的同義詞。