關於獨居，那些沒告訴你的事：英語精讀講義

請用 start 的過去式、live 的 -ing 形式和 alone 完成句子：After years with roommates, Maya ____ when she got her first apartment.

在這句話中，no one told me that 的主要作用是什麼？

1. 帶出說話人在親身經歷後才明白的事實。
2. 表示說話人早就知道會發生什麼。
3. 指出拒絕提供建議的確切人物。

哪一句能自然地表示某人下班後回家？

1. I come home from work at six.
2. I come home to work at six.
3. I come to home from work at six.

哪一句自然地使用 there is no + 名詞 + -ing，表示外面沒有計程車在等我們？

1. There is no taxi wait for us outside.
2. There is no taxi waiting for us outside.
3. There has no taxi waiting for us outside.

請使用 by + 正確的反身代名詞，表示 Maya 沒有人幫忙：Maya assembled the desk ____.

在這句話中，drag your tired body 表達了什麼？

1. 這個人累得連移動都很吃力。
2. 這個人正在輕快地快速移動。
3. 這個人正在把另一個人拖過地面。

請用一個能強調這頓飯要由自己負責的單字補完整句子：After moving into my first apartment, I had to make my ____ dinner.

哪一句最自然地使用 break down 表示設備發生故障？

1. The elevator broke down between floors.
2. The glass broke down when it hit the floor.
3. The light broke down because I switched it off.

哪一句可以正確接在 can't decide 後，表達「修理還是不修理」的選擇？

1. I can't decide whether or not repair it.
2. I can't decide whether or not to repair it.
3. I can't decide if or not to repair it.

這句話中的 skip dinner 是什麼意思？

1. 很快地吃完晚餐
2. 比平常晚吃晚餐
3. 不吃晚餐

哪一句表示說話者想找一個人交談？

1. I want to talk about someone.
2. I want someone to talk about me.
3. I want to talk to someone.

請用 by + 括號中的通訊方式完成句子：Please send the signed form ____. (email)

you find that 在這個句子中有什麼作用？

1. 它引出這段經歷所揭示的事實。
2. 它叫讀者去尋找一支遺失的手機。
3. 它引出被聯絡的那個人。

請用本課的副詞片語完成句子：We have emailed for weeks, so let’s discuss the plan ____.

在 a little bored and tired 中，a little 修飾什麼？

1. bored 和 tired 兩者
2. 只有 tired
3. 只有 bored

At first, Leo dislikes his new schedule. 若要表示之後出現逐漸發生的相反變化，下一句用哪個開頭最適合：___, it becomes easier to manage?

1. But because time goes on
2. But at one later moment
3. But as time goes on

哪一句表示一個人會慢慢開始享受屬於自己的生活和步調？

1. You will gradually enjoy your own life.
2. You will immediately enjoy a completely different life.
3. You will gradually improve someone else's life.

哪一句最自然地使用這個框架，提出過去經驗中的第一個觀察？

1. The room was the first place where I tried to relax.
2. I noticed that the room became calmer after a while.
3. The first thing I noticed was how calm the room felt.

當 really quiet 接在 It's quiet 後面時，它有什麼作用？

1. 它提出另一件新的事實。
2. 它加強前一句中的描述。
3. 它表示說話者懷疑這個描述。

請用 go + 時間段 + without + -ing 結構所需的字完成句子：During the retreat, Maya went two days ____ using her phone.

在這句話中，like living in a vacuum 暗示什麼？

1. 住在用於科學實驗的房間裡
2. 生活異常安靜，彷彿與外界隔絕
3. 用吸塵器打掃家裡

the soft hum of a fan or AC running 在這裡描述什麼？

1. 房間裡有人大聲說話
2. 突然響起的巨大機械撞擊聲
3. 機器輕微而持續的聲音

使用 on 和表示「短暫但時長不確切」的目標片語完成句子：After practice, Maya rested ____ the bench ____.

使用 started thinking about 和「疑問詞 + to 不定詞」結構完成句子：Lena ____ which bus ____ for the trip.

At this time 在這段話裡的主要作用是什麼？

1. 把說明推進到下一個動作發生的階段
2. 表示兩種觀點之間的對比
3. 說明說話者當時的精確鐘錶時間

用表示「許多不同種類的」目標片語完成句子：The community center offers ____ classes.

哪一句以 writing skills 作主詞，表示這項能力本身變得更好？

1. I have gradually improved my writing skills.
2. Regular practice has gradually improved my writing skills.
3. My writing skills have gradually improved.

用 have begun to + learn how to 完成句子：She ____ fix the bike herself.

用動詞 reset 和 update 補完兩個並列的技能片語：Maya knows ____ the router and ____ its software.

在 dress up your space 這個片語中，dress up 是什麼意思？

1. 替自己穿上正式服裝
2. 裝飾空間或讓它更美觀
3. 前往外太空

哪一句能自然表達「她把房間布置到自己滿意的程度」？

1. She decorated the room to her satisfaction.
2. She made the room very satisfied.
3. The room was satisfied with her decorating.

請用 be used to do 這個用途結構完成句子：Color choices can ____ a team's identity.

在這個句子中，all the time 是什麼意思：Maya checks her phone all the time?

1. 她使用了其他所有人的時間。
2. 她非常常查看手機。
3. 她只在某個確切時間查看手機。

dance like nobody's watching 最符合以下哪個意思？

1. 每次跳舞都忽視所有安全規則。
2. 享受當下，不必擔心別人的看法。
3. 跳舞前仔細確認沒有人能看見你。

用 take X to a whole new level 完成句子：The new coach ____ the team's training ____.

用 be ready to 的正確形式完成句子：We ____ begin the presentation now.

用 set aside some time 完成句子：Please ____ to review your notes tonight.

哪一句明確表示你和朋友進行了輕鬆、非正式的聊天？

1. I chat with friends after dinner.
2. I contact my friends after dinner.
3. I discuss the schedule with my friends after dinner.

你正在輕鬆地約朋友星期六見面。哪一句最自然？

1. Let's make plans for Saturday.
2. Let's make an appointment for Saturday.
3. Let's book a consultation for Saturday.

請用本課表示「見面社交」的雙字片語動詞完成句子：We should ____ for coffee next week.

哪一句中的 arrange 和例句一樣，表示「規劃安排」？

1. Jordan arranged the books from tallest to shortest.
2. Jordan canceled every activity during the school break.
3. Jordan arranged his study activities for the school break.

完成所學的活動搭配：At the community center, we ____ some handicrafts together every Saturday.

填入一個單字，使句子表達學習演奏的方法：I want to learn ____ to play the piano.

In short, 會提示聽者接下來出現什麼內容？

1. 表示接下來的事情很快就會發生。
2. 引出一個詳細的例子。
3. 簡短概括前面的重點。

哪個句子最能表示一個人的任務多到覺得自己無法應付？

1. I feel busy, but everything is under control.
2. I feel overwhelmed by all these urgent requests.
3. I feel entertained by the new schedule.

用 fall in love with 的過去式完成句子：After one week by the sea, Leo ____ the quiet town.

用 calm 和 confident 的比較級完成句子：With practice, you will be ____ and you will be ____.

用本課中表示「對……負責」的表達完成句子：As you become independent, you need to be ____ yourself.

請用 need to learn to 和動詞 handle 完成句子：At your first job, you ____ simple tasks by yourself.