關於距離最近的行星，你一直都想錯了：英語精讀講義

在句子“Nora offhandedly repeated the rumor, then realized she had never checked it,”中，offhandedly 表示什麼？

1. 她先仔細查證過傳聞。
2. 她故意想冒犯別人。
3. 她說這話前沒有多想。

使用 let me + 原形動詞完成回答：“I may have the wrong date. ____ that before I send the invitation.”

哪一個句子表示一條線索讓說話者發現了一個網站？

1. The useful website explained the clue.
2. The clue led me to a useful website.
3. I found a clue on a useful website.

哪一個句子表示這部紀錄片令人非常震撼？

1. The documentary changed my mind.
2. The documentary blew my mind.
3. The documentary was on my mind.

請用兩個原因標記完成句子，表示兩個原因都成立：I chose the book ____ the cover looked exciting, ____ my teacher recommended it.

請使用 without ever 和 ask 的 -ing 形式完成句子：He followed the classroom rule for months ____ why it existed.

一位講述者剛剛介紹了一種令人意外、反覆出現的現象，接著要解釋它的機制。哪個問題最適合用來轉場？

1. Did that happen?
2. How does that happen?
3. What happens next?

用 ask 的 -ing 形式完成下列英文句子，讓這個行為成為主語：____ the precisely right question is vital.

選出能正確詢問哪個目的地旅行時間最短的問句。

1. Which island takes the least amount of time to travel?
2. Which island takes the shortest distance to travel?
3. Which island takes the least amount of time to travel to?

使用 the rest of + pronoun 結構完成句子，並把說話人包含在該群體中：Maya and Leo are presenting today; ____ will present tomorrow.

這個團體目前沒有規劃戶外活動。接下來哪一句使用了省略式第二條件句？

1. If we were, we'd choose the park.
2. If we had been, we'd have chosen the park.
3. If we are, we'll choose the park.

哪一句明確表示結果來自綜合多次實際測量的行程時間？

1. The bus ride usually takes 25 minutes.
2. On average, the bus ride takes 25 minutes.
3. At the moment, the bus ride is taking 25 minutes.

如果這個應用程式通常可以運作，但偶爾會發生故障，哪個片語最適合補完整句？The app works ____.

1. most of the time
2. on average
3. all the time

哪個句子使用不定詞片語作主詞，並把 that 用作程度詞？

1. To write a report that detailed requires solid evidence.
2. That detailed report requires solid evidence.
3. Writing a report that is detailed requires solid evidence.

哪一句中的yield與questions yield knowledge中的意思相同？

1. The study may yield useful evidence.
2. The farm had a high crop yield.
3. Drivers must yield to traffic on the main road.

哪一項最準確地說明原句如何組織論點？

1. 它先對照一個熟悉的單向順序，再把順序反轉成一個循環鏈條。
2. 它主張在學校提問不會產生知識。
3. 它列出兩種互不相關的學習方式，沒有說明它們之間的關係。

哪一句使用強調句，把真正的原因 the backup battery 突出為焦點？

1. It was the backup battery that kept the lights on.
2. It was the lights that the backup battery kept on.
3. The backup battery kept the lights on.

哪一句中的 all at once 與字幕一樣表示「同時」？

1. All at once, the room went silent.
2. Please don't ask me three questions all at once.
3. All of a sudden, the alarm rang.

請用 condense ... into 結構完成句子：We need to ____ the interview notes ____ a clear two-page summary.

哪一個句子使用 as with 比較兩個平行情況？

1. Because office work is common, remote work requires clear communication.
2. When office work ends, remote work begins.
3. As with office work, remote work requires clear communication.

models can trick us 在這個句子中是什麼意思？

1. 簡化的模型可能讓人產生錯誤印象。
2. 模型故意決定對人撒謊。
3. 人們假裝這些模型是準確的。

用 adjust 和正確的介系詞完成句子：We need to ____ inflation before comparing salaries from different years.

在這裡，Think about it. 是請聽眾做什麼？

1. 記住說話者的每一個原詞。
2. 為沒有專心聽而道歉。
3. 停下來，根據接下來的證據檢驗這個說法。

使用 wouldn't ... but would ... 結構完成反事實條件句：If the window were truly sealed, the room ____ feel draughty, but ____ stay warm.

哪一句中的 must be 表示根據證據作出的推論，而不是義務？

1. Visitors must be quiet in the library.
2. You must be at the gate by six.
3. Her coat is wet, so it must be raining outside.

在 "That advert gets into your head even when you try to ignore it," 中，gets into your head 是什麼意思？

1. 它讓你頭痛。
2. 它揭露了你所有的私人想法。
3. 它開始影響你的想法。

哪一個句子正確使用了省略受詞關係代名詞的關係子句？

1. The new schedule saves time in ways what you may not notice.
2. The new schedule saves time in ways you may not notice.
3. The new schedule saves time in ways you may not notice them.

用 lets 後所需的動詞原形完成句子：The help button lets you ____ a question.

哪一種情況最適合用 retroactively obvious 來描述？

1. 經過完整解釋後，答案仍然完全無法理解。
2. 只有在缺少的證據被找到後，答案才顯得很清楚。
3. 調查開始前，所有人就已經看出了答案。

用 could have 加上 notice 的過去分詞完成句子："The sign was clearly visible, so we ____ it before taking the wrong road."

選出表示「這個東西在今年以前無法取得，但在今年內變得可以取得」的句子。

1. It was published before this year.
2. It was published this year.
3. It wasn't published this year.
4. It wasn't published until this year.

哪一句是正式的倒裝條件句，意思是「如果她不是那麼忙，她昨天或許就會打電話」？

1. Was she not so busy, she might have called yesterday.
2. If she were not so busy, she might have called yesterday.
3. Were she not so busy, she might have called yesterday.
4. Had she not been so busy, she might call yesterday.

一位同事說：「This option is the cheapest.」哪個接續句最能表示這個結論取決於 cheapest 的定義？

1. I cannot remember which option you mentioned.
2. That depends on exactly what you mean by cheapest.
3. That option is cheapest under every method of calculation.

依照正確順序使用 get、rid 和 of 完成句子：I’m trying to ____ the habit of checking my phone during meals.

在 “the universe awaits” 中，這種擬人法表達了什麼？

1. 仍有新知識等待人們發現。
2. 宇宙有意識地等待一位訪客。
3. 所有科學問題都已經有了答案。

朋友說走失的小狗已經找到了。哪一句回答最自然地表達高興，並邀請朋友認同？

1. Is that great?
2. Isn't that great?
3. That isn't great.