你能解開三神謎題嗎？ - Alex Gendler：英語精讀講義

用 create 和 popularize 補上兩個句首被動分詞片語：____ a local engineer and ____ teachers, the app soon became popular.

用 call 的現在完成式被動形式完成句子：For decades, this puzzle ____ one of the world's hardest riddles.

哪一句能自然表達「到目前為止，沒有任何故事比它更奇怪」？

1. This is a stranger story ever.
2. This is the strangest story ever.
3. This is the strange story ever.

一架飛機先前發生引擎故障，現在位於一片田野中。哪一句最準確地描述這個情況？

1. The plane has crash-landed on a field.
2. The plane has landed normally on a field.
3. The plane has flown over a field.

請完成句子：The only way off the island ____ take a boat。

哪種情況最符合 appease？

1. 你為一間安靜的房間選擇更明亮的顏色。
2. 你提出妥協來安撫一位憤怒的統治者。
3. 你講笑話逗一位放鬆的朋友開心。

用 by 和 check 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Maya avoided mistakes ____ her work twice.

哪一句先說明資訊來源，再說出從中得知的內容？

1. The library closes at six, according to the notice.
2. From the notice, we learn that the library closes at six.
3. We learn that the library closes at six.

請用表示只能回答yes或no的標準說法完成這條規則：You may ask three ____.

以下句子中的附加片語是什麼意思？Mia packed three boxes, each labeled with a number.

1. 每個箱子都有數字標籤。
2. 只有第三個箱子有數字標籤。
3. 箱子自己替數字貼上了標籤。

在 “Tee's answers are always true, Eff's are always false” 中，Eff's 表示什麼？

1. Eff's question
2. Eff is
3. Eff's answers

哪一句表示每次轉動時都會重新產生一個隨機結果？

1. The result is random all the time, even when no one spins.
2. The result is random each time you spin.
3. The result was random once.

在這段說明中，第二句有什麼作用？The route looks quick. But there's a problem: the bridge is closed.

1. 確認計畫完全沒有困難。
2. 補充一項與路線無關的細節。
3. 預告一個會改變目前局面的障礙。

哪一種情況最適合使用動詞 decipher？

1. 研究人員弄清了一個未知符號系統的意義。
2. 一名遊客用自己已經會的語言點了午餐。
3. 一名讀者概述了一個熟悉的兒童故事。

請用一個表示「莉娜的力氣達到所需程度」的雙字詞組補完句子：Lena is strong ____ lift the box.

哪個句子自然地使用兩個並列的嵌入式 which 子句，把兩把鑰匙分別配對到兩扇門？

1. I don't know which key opens the front door and which opens the back door.
2. I don't know which key open the front door and which open the back door.
3. I don't know which key does it open the front door and which does it open the back door.

請用 still figure out 完成句子：Even without the map, we can ____ how to get home.

請用 which ... is which 配對結構完成句子：The twins look alike, so I can't tell ____.

補上本課的 not just ... but ... 結構：The storm was ____ loud, ____ downright frightening.

一位朋友說：What good is buying a map if we never look at it? 這句話最可能是什麼意思？

1. 這位朋友想中立地列出地圖的所有好處。
2. 這位朋友認為地圖一定都有害。
3. 如果我們不看地圖，買地圖可能就沒有用。

用 neither...nor... 完成句子：The old scanner can ____ copy in color ____ send files by email.

哪一句表示一項困難的任務可行，而且沒有說明由誰完成？

1. It can do.
2. It can be done.
3. We can do it.

哪一句正確使用了 The key is to... 來引出核心行動？

1. The key is checking the map before we choose a route.
2. The key is to check the map before we choose a route.
3. The key to check the map before we choose a route.

一個研究團隊正在規劃問卷的具體內容與措辭。哪個片語可以填入句子？ We need to ______ before the survey begins.

1. carefully ask our questions
2. carefully answer our questions
3. carefully formulate our questions

請用本課學到的兩個英文單字所組成的目的連接語完成句子：We moved the sign closer ____ everyone could read it.

請用本課學到的固定開頭語標出第一步並完成句子：____, wash the vegetables. Next, cut them into small pieces.

哪一句使用 get around + -ing 片語來表示繞過一項障礙？

1. We can get around to sending the form online after dinner.
2. We can work around not having a printer by sending the form online.
3. We can get around not having a printer by sending the form online.

請用強調用的反身代名詞完成英文句子：We don't need a translation; we can use the words ____.

說完第一個理由後，哪個轉場能清楚地引出第二個主要理由？

1. And secondly,
2. For example,
3. In conclusion,

請用 load X with Y 的過去式完成句子：The editor ____ the article ____ technical details.

請完成這個同時包括「是」與「否」兩種可能的兩段結構：____ the team wins ____, we will celebrate its effort.

請用表示「不會真正影響結果」的確切片語完成句子：The starting order ____ because every runner gets a separate time.

請用本課表達補上這個引出示範的轉場：____, let's test the plan with a simple example.

哪一句能自然地建立一個關於備用電池的假設性是非問題？

1. Imagine our question is whether is the backup battery fully charged.
2. Imagine is our question whether the backup battery is fully charged.
3. Imagine our question is whether the backup battery is fully charged.

用動詞 give 和 instead of + -ing 結構完成句子：____ the answer directly, he explained the method.

哪一句正確使用了相同的嵌套假設問句結構？

1. If I asked you whether was he ready, would you answer yes?
2. If I asked you was he ready, would you answer yes?
3. If I asked you whether he was ready, would you answer yes?

哪句話準確使用了 But what if...? 這個結構，用新的可能情況來檢驗一個計畫？

1. How if the power fails?
2. What if the power fails?
3. But what if the power fails?
4. But if the power fails?

在句子 "Do you know whether the library is open?" 中，哪些字構成了 embedded question？

1. whether the library is open
2. Do you know
3. the library

例句中的 so 和 instead 分別有什麼作用？

1. so 標示對比，instead 給出說謊的原因。
2. so 引出條件，instead 增加另一個同樣有效的答案。
3. so 標示結果，instead 標示對預期如實答案的替代。

使用明確的 if...then...「條件—結果」架構完成句子：____ the switch is on, ____ the green light should appear.

用正確的介系詞完成這個名詞搭配：The answer ____ this question is simple.

補上表示兩個人都做了同一動作的成對結構：____ Leo ____ Maya chose the blue door.

用能表示「結果相同但個人動機不同」的完整片語完成句子：They all chose the same plan, ____.

用能委婉承認聽者可能困惑的完整開頭完成句子：____, I'll show the key step.

說話者準備解釋一個數字把戲為什麼成立。哪一句最適合在提供細節前先指出主要因素？

1. The reason is sitting next to the numbers.
2. The reason lists every step in full.
3. The reason involves a pattern in the last digits.

在這個邏輯情境中，a double negative 是什麼意思？

1. 兩次否定或反轉運算
2. 非常悲觀的態度
3. 兩個彼此沒有關聯的負面項目

填入正確的介系詞：A missing number can result ____ the wrong answer.

哪一項能在不改變 a question put this way 含義的情況下展開它？

1. a question that is put this way
2. a question that puts this way
3. a question that is putting this way

在「This method will yield a number」中，yield 是什麼意思？

1. 讓步或屈服
2. 讓某人先通過
3. 產生一個結果

在「The screen shows blue if the answer is correct and gray if it's wrong」中，gray 前面省略了哪些字？

1. The screen shows
2. The answer is
3. Gray means

用一個字補全標準結構：The rule stays the same regardless ____ which player goes first.

解說者剛表示某個方法行不通。哪一句最自然地安撫聽者並轉向解決方法？

1. That method won't work, so let's stop here.
2. You shouldn't have tried that method.
3. But don't worry, there's another way.

完成 use X to do Y 結構：We can use this clue ____ identify the correct door.

哪個句子表示鑰匙的位置仍然未知，需要查明它在兩個地方中的哪一個？

1. We need to find the key in the bag or on the desk.
2. We need to find out whether the key is in the bag or on the desk.
3. We already know whether the key is in the bag or on the desk.

請用例句中的連接詞完成句子，表示第一個步驟完成後才能進行下一步：____ we know the code, we can open the door.

準備說明兩個可能原因並逐一分析時，哪句話最適合用來開頭？

1. There is one certain answer.
2. Neither explanation is possible.
3. There are two possibilities.

哪個句子最準確地表示「你現在可能正在看錯誤的地圖」？

1. You are definitely looking at the wrong map.
2. You could be looking at the wrong map.
3. You could look at the wrong map tomorrow.

用一個連接語完成句子。這個連接語要回指前面的整個可能情況並引出結果：The road may be flooded, ____ we should turn back.

在分支分析“The signal comes from sensor A. Otherwise, it comes from sensor B,”中，otherwise 表示什麼？

1. 前一種情況不成立，所以這是剩下的分支。
2. 如果現在沒有人行動，就會出現不好的後果。
3. 兩種情況同時成立。

說話者想回顧上一步已經證明的規則。哪一句最能恰當地組織這項資訊？

1. Here is a new rule that has not been discussed before.
2. As we know, this rule applies to both cases.
3. Perhaps this rule applies, but we have not proved it.

在句子「Getting a reply means the message was delivered,」中，哪些字構成主詞？

1. Getting a reply
2. the message
3. means

請用一個表示「兩種選擇得出的結論相同」的連接語完成句子：We can walk or take the bus. ____, we'll arrive before noon.

哪一個詞最能表示「第二種情況要用和第一種情況相同的方式來說明」？

1. Similarly
2. Instead
3. However

哪一句使用 can't be 根據證據排除一種可能？

1. The key mustn't be in the bag; the label says not to put it there.
2. The key can't be in the bag; I just checked it.
3. The key may be in the bag; I haven't checked it.

下列哪個改寫最符合「the candidate you've determined is ready」？

1. the candidate who determined that you are ready
2. the candidate who is ready to make a decision
3. the candidate that you've determined is ready

在分步驟說明中，Now 在句子「Now go to the desk you selected」中有什麼作用？

1. 它取消了上一條指示。
2. 它把聽者帶入下一個行動。
3. 它表示這個行動發生在很久以前。

用本課表示「沒有必要擔心」的說法完成句子：The map is saved offline, so you ____ losing the signal.

閱讀這個句子：The serial number helped establish the device's identity. 這裡的 establish 是什麼意思？

1. 第一次創造出來
2. 對其他人隱瞞
3. 透過證據確定或證實

補上引出已成立情況的連接詞：Now ____ everyone is here, we can start the game.

補上表示排除不可能選項的固定片語：We solved the puzzle by using the process of ____.

完成 prepare for + 名詞結構：The crew is preparing ____ takeoff.

在 Allowed one final question, Lena asked about the missing key. 中，開頭的子句是什麼意思？

1. Lena 允許另一個人再問最後一個問題。
2. Lena 獲准再問最後一個問題。
3. Lena 已經回答了最後一個問題。

哪一種 Too bad 的用法適合輕鬆調侃，又不會顯得殘忍？

1. 你解開了謎題，卻把答案寫在錯的格子裡。Too bad!
2. 你的朋友剛失去一位至親。Too bad!
3. 有人在事故中受了重傷。Too bad!