你能解開特洛伊戰爭的謎題嗎？ - 丹尼斯·E·沙沙 (Dennis E. Shasha)：英語精讀講義

道路今天仍然封閉。哪一句最能表示維修工作兩週前開始，而且一直持續到現在？

1. The crew will repair the road for two weeks.
2. The crew has been repairing the road for two weeks.
3. The crew repaired the road for two weeks.

完成成對否定結構：____ the coach ____ the players accepted the blame.

哪個句子自然地表示「新手和專家都覺得這個工具很有用」？

1. Beginners and experts alike found the tool useful.
2. Beginners and alike experts found the tool useful.
3. Beginners and experts found alike the tool useful.

請用本課表示強烈需求的表達完成句子：After three hours of hiking, we were ____ a cold drink.

請用 agree 的過去式和正確介系詞完成句子，表示接受這項安排：The department ____ the manager's new schedule.

在這個神話語境中，on Olympus 建立了什麼資訊？

1. 它表示說話者身處一座現代體育場館。
2. 它指的是戰爭中某一方的軍營。
3. 它把觀察視角放在希臘眾神的居所。

填入兩個缺少的字，表達「等待合適的行動機會」：I've been waiting ____ an opportunity ____ discuss the proposal with you.

哪一句正確使用了這個正式句型，表示主席結束了討論？

1. The chair brought the discussion for its conclusion.
2. The chair brought its conclusion to the discussion.
3. The chair brought the discussion to its conclusion.

在這個神話語境中，consult the Fates 是什麼意思？

1. 和朋友隨意聊旅行計畫。
2. 命令女神改變過去。
3. 向掌管命運的女神尋求預言或指引。

請補完整正式倒裝條件句：____ the weather change, the event will move indoors.

用 break 的現在簡單式被動形式完成這個未來條件句：If the agreement ____, negotiations will stop.

哪一句正確使用 ensuing 來表示在先前事件之後發生的事？

1. The power failed, and the ensuing confusion delayed the show.
2. We will ensuing the plan tomorrow.
3. The technicians are ensuing the repairs right now.

請用 lead to 完成因果結構：Repeated warnings can ____ public concern。

請使用 keep + 受詞 + 形容詞，並填入形容詞 intact：Both sides must ____ until the final meeting。

哪一個句子正確使用這個結構，把珊瑚礁重新理解為一個模型？

1. A coral reef can be viewed as a busy underwater city.
2. A coral reef can be viewed a busy underwater city.
3. A coral reef can view as a busy underwater city.

用表示「透過某種安排產生以下結果」的目標五字英文片語完成句子：The files were organized ____ each team could find its documents quickly.

請在 without 後使用 have to 的正確形式完成句子：You can reset the password without ____ call customer support.

某項規定寫著：「Members must sign in.」哪個接續句能在不重複整條規定的情況下，表示訪客也適用同一規則？

1. Members must sign in, and visitors follow a different rule.
2. Members must sign in, and likewise for visitors.
3. Members must sign in, but visitors are exempt.

哪一句正確表達「兩支隊伍都不信任對方」？

1. Neither side trusts the other.
2. Neither sides trusts the other.
3. Neither side trust the other.

哪一句能自然表達「正義最終會戰勝貪腐」？

1. Justice will eventually happen corruption.
2. Justice will eventually prevail corruption.
3. Justice will eventually prevail over corruption.

在方格中，哪個位置與標記方格 horizontally or vertically adjacent？

1. 正左方的方格
2. 位於它下方兩列的方格
3. 只接觸它右上角的方格

補全表示絕對禁止斜向移動的規則：You may move left or right, ____ diagonally.

一條遊戲規則寫著「You may swap up to six pairs of cards.」。這條規則允許什麼？

1. 你必須正好交換六對。
2. 你可以交換超過六對。
3. 你最多可以交換六對，也可以少交換一些。

哪一條規則表示每張票券可以使用一次，但不能使用第二次？

1. No ticket can be used even once.
2. No ticket can be used more than once.
3. Only one ticket can be used more than once.

哪個問題要求你選擇具體動作，以達成明確的目標？

1. Why is the cost so high?
2. Which changes do you make to reduce the cost?
3. When did the cost increase?

補上這個用來引出關鍵策略的正確結構：The first insight here ____ test the simplest case.

在規劃會議中，There's the matter of training the new staff 起什麼作用？

1. 它補充了一項需要處理的任務。
2. 它詢問新進員工是哪些人。
3. 它宣布訓練已經完成。

哪一句最清楚地把樹木描述成空間上緊密、不規則的幾片？

1. Three groups of trees were listed in the report.
2. Three clumps of trees appeared near the river.
3. Three kinds of trees grow near the river.

在隊形或排列的語境中，put holes in the line 最可能是什麼意思？

1. 形成破壞隊形連續性的缺口
2. 讓這條線在實體上變得更粗
3. 在這條線上畫出真正的圓圈

下面哪個片語自然地使用了 thorny，表示「難處理或敏感的」？

1. a thorny glass of water
2. a thorny legal issue
3. a thorny easy answer

在 Let's consider the Greeks first 中，first 有什麼作用？

1. 表示說話人已經分析完希臘人
2. 標示要先分析的對象
3. 表示希臘人是最古老的族群

在 Don't mess with the camera settings unless you know what each one does 中，mess with 是什麼意思？

1. 改動或干擾這些設定，而且可能帶來問題
2. 精確測量這些設定
3. 仔細清潔這些設定

在圖形描述中，the center of these arms 最可能指什麼？

1. 幾條人體手臂的中間位置
2. 從主體圖形向外延伸的狹長分支的中段
3. 整個圖形唯一的中心點

哪一種分布最適合用 three isolated clusters 描述？

1. 三個緊密的小群集，群集之間有明顯空隙
2. 由相連的點組成的一條連續線
3. 各點均勻散開，沒有形成群集

閱讀：We checked every route. So the only option is to take the mountain road. So the only option is to 表示什麼？

1. 一個已經完成的行動。
2. 幾個同樣可行的選擇之一。
3. 排除其他可能性後得出的結論。

哪一句中的 perimeter 表示某個地點的外周邊界？

1. The guards walked around the perimeter of the building.
2. The engineer measured the height of the building.
3. The guide pointed to the center of the building.

完成 There's no way to A without B 結構：There's no way to enter ____ showing your ticket.

完成句子，表示把新電池換進去使用：Let's swap the fresh battery ____ before the test.

用括號內動詞的正確形式完成句子：Choosing this route would require ____ the river twice. (cross)

哪一句能自然地指示別人把標記移向右上方？

1. Move the marker down and to the right.
2. Move the marker up and to the right.
3. The marker is in the upper right.

哪一句用逗號加上 -ing 片語表示前一個動作的結果？

1. The team moved the deadline to Friday to help the staff.
2. The team moved the deadline to Friday, giving everyone more time to prepare.
3. The team moved the deadline to Friday.

哪一句表示相關版本只有細節上的小差異？

1. The museum guide comes in one unchanged edition.
2. The museum guide comes in three completely different editions.
3. The museum guide comes in three editions with slight variants in its examples.

請用 as long as 補完整個條件句：You can borrow my bike ____ you wear a helmet.

請用表示「恰好用三步」的片語補完整個句子：The robot can reach the exit ____.

哪一句先描述穩定狀態，再用時間或事件引出轉折？

1. All is well until the bridge begins to shake.
2. All is well after the bridge begins to shake.
3. All is well while the bridge is being repaired.

哪一句正確使用了 want to see + 受詞 + 原形動詞，表示希望看到球隊進步？

1. The coach wants to see the team improve.
2. The coach wants the team to improve.
3. The coach wants to see the team improving.

哪一句中的 take advantage of 是中性的「善加利用資源」？

1. We did not use the free training materials.
2. The scammer took advantage of an elderly customer.
3. We took advantage of the free training materials.

用 join 的正確形式完成 convince someone to do something 結構：Maya convinced her brother ____ the project.

用本講解中的目標片語完成句子：A new barrier could ____ the habitat corridor.

這句話是什麼意思？The clinic is somewhere within two kilometers of the station.

1. 診所距離車站至少兩公里。
2. 診所距離車站正好兩公里。
3. 診所距離車站不超過兩公里。

請用 go through with 的正確形式完成句子：Even after hearing the risks, Maya decided to ____ the procedure.

一項規則允許上傳零個、一個或兩個檔案，但不能上傳三個。哪一句正確表達了這項規則？

1. You may upload at most two files.
2. You may upload at least two files.
3. You may upload exactly two files.

填入表示「和之前一樣」的英文片語：For the next round, play with the same rules ____.

哪一句自然地使用 thwart，表示讓一個有計畫的企圖失敗？

1. The security team was thwarted the break-in attempt.
2. The security team thwarted quickly to the entrance.
3. The security team thwarted the break-in attempt.

請用目標片語動詞完成句子：The evidence should help us ____ the list of suspects.

請用 have to be able to 的正確單數形式完成句子：A museum guide ____ answer basic questions.

幾個條件已排除幾乎所有候選項。哪句話最適合總結這個結果？

1. That leaves every option open.
2. Those options were discussed yesterday.
3. That doesn't leave many options.

哪種情況最適合用 blockage 來描述？

1. 顯示到下一個城鎮距離的標誌。
2. 阻止水流通過管線的碎屑。
3. 讓路線更容易通行的捷徑。

哪一個英文句子最能表達「修補現有的資安漏洞，同時不製造新的同類漏洞」？

1. The update should plug the security hole without opening a new one.
2. The update should open a new security hole before closing the first one.
3. The update should leave the security hole open and create another one.

在這裡，still in place 是什麼意思？The sign is still in place after the storm.

1. 標誌已經被另一個標誌取代。
2. 標誌正被移到新的位置。
3. 標誌仍在原來的位置。

哪一句使用 -ing 片語來說明前一分句造成的結果？

1. The stalled truck filled the narrow lane, blocking buses from getting through.
2. The stalled truck filled the narrow lane, but the buses continued through.
3. The stalled truck filled the narrow lane after the buses got through.

哪一句最自然地表示「把任一個標記向右移動兩格，移進角落的方格」？

1. Move both tokens two spaces right beside the corner square.
2. Move either token two spaces right into the corner square.
3. Move either token out of the corner square and two spaces left.

用標示出的表達補完句子：The same principle ____ the second example.

用標示出的搭配補完這句正式報告：The agreement helped ____ for ten years.

請用一個由四個英文單字組成的片語完成句子，使它既表示轉折，又讓結論帶有推測語氣：The forecast predicted a calm evening, ____ the storm will arrive early.

哪一句中的 certain 表示「某個身分未說明的特定人物」？

1. A certain customer left this envelope for you.
2. I am certain that the door was locked.
3. The customer is certain about the date.

在句子“The hackers left the company a parting gift: malware that deleted its files.”中，a parting gift 最可能是什麼意思？

1. 遺留下來的有害問題
2. 給公司員工的獎勵
3. 一份真誠的臨別禮物

請用一個表示讀者目標的兩字英文片語補完這句宣傳語：“____ improve your public speaking? Join tonight's workshop.”

哪一句最適合用輕鬆、友善的口吻邀請別人造訪網站？

1. Proceed to our website immediately.
2. Head on over our website.
3. Head on over to our website.

哪一句正確使用了 emphasize X over Y 來表示優先順序？

1. The course emphasizes over practice memorization.
2. The course emphasizes practice instead memorization.
3. The course emphasizes practice over memorization.

在原句中，tons of interactives 是什麼意思？

1. 數量非常多的互動活動
2. 只有少量可選的互動活動
3. 以重量計算的互動活動

完成這個習語：The obstacle course will put your balance and stamina ____.

哪一句是直接號召行動並營造急迫感的廣告文案？

1. Many people want to become confident speakers.
2. Become a more confident speaker today.
3. You can become a more confident speaker over time.

哪一句明確表示「目前聽眾中最早報名的十個人會獲得座位」？

1. Ten of you who register will get a seat.
2. The first ten of you who register will get a seat.
3. The first ten people to register will get a seat.

請用一個表示折扣的字完成句子：Members who renew today will receive 20% ____ the annual fee.

在 annual premium subscription fee 中，哪個字是核心名詞，也就是表明整個片語指一種費用的字？

1. annual
2. subscription
3. premium
4. fee