你能解開死亡競賽之謎嗎？ - 亞歷克斯·根德勒 (Alex Gendler)：英語精讀講義

請用以 The night 開頭的三個字目標片語完成故事開場：____ the concert, the lead singer lost her voice.

哪一句最清楚表示發射已安排在中午開始？

1. The launch might begin at noon.
2. The launch will begin at noon.
3. The launch is set to begin at noon.

哪一句正確使用 get 被動語態來描述一次意外事件？

1. Her phone got damaged in the rain.
2. Her phone got damage in the rain.
3. Her phone was got damaged in the rain.

用「某個行動是達成目標的唯一方法」這個句型完成句子：____ protect the file ____ make a backup.

用 get + 代名詞 + back 結構完成句子：The shelter found our missing cat, so we drove there to ____.

完成「動作 + and + 結果」結構：Check the address, ____ the package will arrive at the right place.

比賽規則規定作弊者必須放棄獎品。哪一句最精確地表達這項後果？

1. Anyone who cheats will temporarily borrow the prize.
2. Anyone who cheats will accidentally misplace the prize.
3. Anyone who cheats will forfeit the prize.

請用高亮片語補完句子，表達「開始並進入進行狀態」：The science fair ____ at nine tomorrow.

請用 find oneself + -ing 的過去式完成句子：I was not planning to stay up, but I ____ watching another episode.

哪一句最清楚地表示 Maya 與班上其他人的差距隨時間不斷擴大？

1. After missing three weeks of class, Maya fell further behind in class.
2. After missing three weeks of class, Maya fell further and further behind in class.
3. After missing three weeks of class, Maya was behind in class.

請完成表示「走一條較短路線」的固定搭配：We were late, so we decided to ____ through the alley.

哪一種情況最適合用 gambit 描述？

1. 一次毫無計畫的意外跌倒。
2. 一項沒有策略目標的安全例行做法。
3. 為了取得優勢而承擔的一項經過盤算的風險。

請用準確表示「該功能屬於標準配備」的片語完成句子：The laptop ____ a fingerprint reader.

哪一句自然描述了一個因改裝常惹麻煩而出名的人？

1. Leo is an unknown tinkerer who rarely shows anyone his work.
2. Leo is a notorious tinkerer whose risky modifications often fail.
3. Leo is a famous tinkerer whose careful repairs have won awards.

使用 a few 和片語 kinks to work out 完成句子：The new booking system works, but it still ____.

判斷關於這個句子的說法："Just a minor problem—the server deleted every customer record." 說話者按照字面使用 minor，表示這個問題不重要。

1. 錯誤
2. 正確

哪一個選項使用平行的「名詞 + -ing」片語列出三個可能的問題？

1. the battery overheating, the screen froze, or cracking the case
2. the battery overheats, the screen freezing, or the case to crack
3. the battery overheating, the screen freezing, or the case cracking

選擇一個表示「列出的項目中任何一個都足以產生該結果」的片語：The shelter has three emergency generators, ____ keep the lights on during an outage.

1. any of which would
2. any of them would
3. each of which would

哪一句話自然地表示嚴重傷害使運動員無法繼續職業生涯？

1. The injury affected his professional career.
2. The injury interrupted his professional career.
3. The injury ended his professional career.

調查人員根據監視器畫面查明門當時沒有上鎖。哪一句話最準確地報告這項調查結果？

1. The investigators determined that the door was unlocked.
2. The investigators chose to unlock the door.
3. The investigators decided that the door should remain unlocked.

在安全報告中，the ultimate result of a chain reaction 表示什麼？

1. 由一連串相關事件產生的最終後果。
2. 多個選項中最好的結果。
3. 引發一系列反應的第一個事件。

哪一個句子最清楚地表示這個軟體錯誤始於付款系統？

1. The team found a software bug located in the payment system.
2. The team found a software bug originating in the payment system.
3. The team found a software bug affecting the payment system.

哪一句中的 while 和原句一樣表示邏輯對照？

1. I read the instructions while the device was updating.
2. While the first battery lasts longer, the second one charges faster.
3. Call me when the test is finished.

用本課表示「任一原因單獨存在就足以造成結果」的四字片語完成句子：These two faults can ____ a shutdown.

哪一句表示兩個條件並未共同造成任何結果？

1. Each condition caused a separate result.
2. The two conditions appeared at the same time.
3. No result was caused by the two conditions acting in conjunction.

用 FINISH 的正確形式完成句子：She finally got around to ____ the report.

在「Moisture was responsible for the damage」中，responsible for 是什麼意思？

1. 它被指派去修復損壞。
2. 它值得信賴，能防止損壞。
3. 它造成了損壞。

使用 All + subject + have 結構和主詞 we，並用 be 的複數形式完成句子：____ three old maps.

閱讀這段設備說明：“When the light is on, the camera is recording.” 它表示什麼意思？

1. 燈亮時，相機會錄影。
2. 燈位於相機的正上方。
3. 相機把燈打開。

閱讀這個句子：“Shortly after the lights went out, the backup generator started.” 哪個事件先發生？

1. 兩個事件剛好同時發生。
2. 燈先熄滅了。
3. 備用發電機先啟動了。

用表示「可行範圍內數量最多的鄰居」的片語完成句子：Please invite ____ to the community meeting.

用 meet 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Careful planning gives us the best chance at ____ the deadline.

用動詞 trigger 在 without 後所需的形式完成句子：The engineer tested the backup system without ____ the alarm.

講師準備說明唯一一項具有最高優先層級的規則。哪一句最能表達這個資訊組織功能？

1. One useful point to consider here is that every backup must be tested.
2. Another detail worth mentioning is that every backup must be tested.
3. The most important thing to remember here is that every backup must be tested.

哪一句表示降價不會改變說話者不買的決定？

1. Even if the price drops, I will not buy it.
2. Because the price drops, I will not buy it.
3. If the price drops, I may buy it.

某城鎮的規則是“If the siren sounds, the warning light flashes.”。哪一項正確說明了 the converse is not necessarily true？

1. 警報器絕不可能讓警示燈閃爍。
2. 警示燈一定只會在警報器響起後閃爍。
3. 警示燈可能因為警報器以外的原因而閃爍。

請用 shut off 和代名詞 it 完成句子：The fan is too loud. Please ____.

哪一句正確使用了「名詞 + being + 狀態」子句作為主詞？

1. The door is being open worried the staff.
2. Being the door open worried the staff.
3. The door being open worried the staff.

一名隊友缺席了一次會議。哪一句能正確提醒別人不要直接下結論？

1. Missing one meeting proves that she is unreliable.
2. Missing one meeting doesn't necessarily mean she is unreliable.
3. Missing one meeting cannot happen to a reliable person.

在句子“The parking brake was engaged before the driver left the car.”中，was engaged 是什麼意思？

1. 煞車正在維修。
2. 煞車已關閉並斷開。
3. 煞車已設定好，可以發揮作用。

使用 could 和片語 out of fuel 完成句子：The backup generator ____, so we should check its tank.

使用 turn off 的被動形式並加上 normally 完成句子：After the safety check, the device was ____.

某個安全按鈕按下後會讓風扇停止。風扇仍在運轉。哪一個結論使用了相同的反向排除邏輯？

1. If the fan is running, the safety button has been pressed.
2. If the fan is running, the safety button hasn't been pressed.
3. If the fan is running, the safety button must be broken.

請補上轉場語，用前面的警告作為決定的依據：The trail may be slippery. ____, let's take the safer route.

請填入表示「從結果往回推先前步驟」的目標片語：We know the final deadline, so let's ____ to schedule the earlier tasks.

請填入表示「讓我們退出」的目標表達：Another defeat could ____ the tournament.

哪一句中的 since 表示 because，也就是「因為」？

1. Since the library is closed, we'll study at home.
2. He has been awake since sunrise.
3. I have known Mia since 2021.

用名詞 cause 完成目標搭配：The later update cannot be the ____ the earlier error.

證據顯示「電池是原因」不太可能。哪個句子最適合檢驗：如果這個解釋成立，會出現什麼結果？

1. If the battery is the cause, the device will fail every time.
2. If the battery were the cause, the device would fail every time.
3. The battery may be the cause, and the device failed once.

使用本課的結論片語完成這段推理：The first method took half the time in every test. So ____ the first method is faster.

用 make 的過去式和 ring 的動詞原形完成句子：The power surge ____ the alarm ____.

哪一句用 while 對照兩個結論，而不是表示時間？

1. The first route is shorter, while the second is safer.
2. Please wait here while I call the manager.
3. She listened to music while she was cooking.

請用本課片語補完整句子，表示先取得所需資訊，再進行下一步：____ the departure time, we can choose a train.

請用本課中的成對概念補完整這個分析性表達：The engineers used the logic of ____ to explain why the part failed.

哪一句用 since 引出證據，並用 fine 表示「運作正常」？

1. Since Monday, the router has been in the repair shop.
2. The router has had fine scratches since Monday.
3. Since the router is fine, the problem may be in the cable.

已經測試過兩個按鈕，但兩個都無法啟動風扇。哪一句能正確指回這兩個按鈕？

1. Neither makes the fan start.
2. Neither make the fan start.
3. Neither doesn't make the fan start.

哪一句正確表達「另外兩台印表機也無法運作」？

1. The first printer doesn't work, and the other two do too.
2. The first printer doesn't work, and the other two don't either.
3. The first printer doesn't work, and either the other two.

用 That leaves + 選項 這個結構完成句子：The red and blue models are sold out, so that ____ the green one.

一台筆記型電腦因為電池過熱而不斷關機。哪一句自然地用 culprit 指出電池是原因？

1. The overheated battery was a bystander.
2. The overheated battery was the culprit.
3. The overheated battery was the solution.

你想知道兩個開關是否每一個單獨都能打開這盞燈。哪個問題準確表達了這個意思？

1. Can one of them turn on both lights?
2. Can each of them turn on the light separately?
3. Can both of them turn on the light together?

哪一句自然地使用平行省略來對比兩個樣本？

1. Salt was added to one sample and sugar to the other.
2. Salt was added to both samples, but sugar was not.
3. Salt and sugar were added to one sample.

哪一句明確表示每個按鈕都能在不依賴另一個按鈕的情況下開門？

1. The two buttons work together to open the door.
2. The two buttons each independently open the door.
3. Only one of the two buttons opens the door.

填入表示明確限制的兩個單字：The control room is ____ to visitors.

填入本課中表示「恰好足夠，幾乎沒有餘裕」的兩個單字：We have ____ water to finish the hike.

哪一句最清楚地表示一支隊伍非常迅速地來到領先位置？

1. The team remained in first place.
2. The team built a rocket before the race.
3. The team rocketed into first place.

哪一句正確放置了受詞代名詞？

1. The officer asked him to hand it over.
2. The officer asked him to over hand it.
3. The officer asked him to hand over it.

哪一句表示他表達了非常強烈的感謝？

1. He thanked the paramedics briefly after they helped him.
2. He greeted the paramedics politely after they helped him.
3. He thanked the paramedics profusely after they helped him.

在句子「They celebrated the team's victory with a special dinner,」中，with a special dinner 告訴了我們什麼？

1. 誰贏得了這場勝利
2. 他們如何慶祝這場勝利
3. 這場勝利為什麼發生

一位朋友很自豪地向你展示一臺複雜的自製機器。哪句話用了帶有輕鬆調侃意味的詞來稱呼它？

1. How does this contraption work?
2. How does this machine work?
3. What is the model number of this device?

在網路廣告中，"Race over to our website" 最可能是在請人們做什麼？

1. 在該網站上參加一場真正的比賽。
2. 慢慢離開該網站。
3. 馬上造訪該網站。

哪一句正確地把 X-based 用作名詞前的複合形容詞？

1. The team follows a based-evidence plan.
2. The team follows an evidence-based plan.
3. The team follows an evidence based-on plan.

在句子 “The diagram helped Maya unravel the process bit by bit,” 中，unravel the process bit by bit 是什麼意思？

1. 瑪雅逐步弄懂了這個過程如何運作。
2. 瑪雅真的解開了一段纏結的線。
3. 瑪雅忽略了這個過程，然後繼續做別的事。

請用 build up to 的正確形式完成句子：Each chapter ____ the final reveal.

在句子 As we planned the event, we found helpful ideas in unexpected places along the way. 中，in unexpected places along the way 表達了什麼意思？

1. 活動結束後，我們才發現了所有東西。
2. 我們只在路邊找到了點子。
3. 我們在規劃過程中有了出人意料的發現。

使用 check out 和代名詞 it，並按正確語序補完表示目的的片語：Visit the demo page ____.

主要好處已經介紹完了。下面哪個開頭最自然地引出另一項正面好處？

1. On the other hand,
2. As an added bonus,
3. As a result,

目前有五個工作坊名額。使用 the first + number + of you + to + verb 結構完成句子：____ will receive a free pass.

一件夾克促銷前售價為 100 美元。標示上寫著 20% off。這表示什麼？

1. 你支付 120 美元。
2. 你支付 80 美元。
3. 你支付 20 美元。