洛基與建築大師的神話 - 亞歷克斯·根德勒：英語精讀講義

這句話中的 Asgard 指的是什麼？

1. 一座普通城市
2. 北歐諸神的神話家園
3. 現實中的北歐國家

哪一句自然地使用了 realm？

1. Please paint the realm in the kitchen blue.
2. The wizard stepped into a realm of living shadows.
3. I left my keys in the realm beside the front door.

請用表示以某處為家的表達完成句子：After moving from city to city, the artist made her ____ in a quiet village.

這句中的 Valhalla 指的是什麼？

1. 所有北歐諸神居住的整個國度
2. 諸神用餐的普通餐廳
3. 與奧丁和獲選的陣亡勇士有關的神話大殿

在 Bifrost, the rainbow bridge, anchored itself 中，the rainbow bridge 的作用是什麼？

1. 它解釋 Bifrost 是什麼
2. 它說明 Bifrost 位於哪裡
3. 它介紹另一座橋

哪一句使用 But though 先承認一項事實，再轉向相反的結果？

1. Though the room was small, but it felt warm and welcoming.
2. But though the room was small, it felt warm and welcoming.
3. But the room was small though because it felt warm.

在 The castle stood undefended from enemy attacks. 中，stood undefended from 表示什麼？

1. 城堡站起來向敵人發動了攻擊。
2. 城堡沒有防護，處於敵人攻擊的威脅之下。
3. 城堡受到充分保護，沒有敵人能攻擊它。

哪一項最適合填入這個正式敘事句？The attackers ___ the bridge before dawn.

1. sought the bridge
2. tried to destroy
3. sought to destroy

哪一句最清楚地表示 Leah 已經離開這裡，現在正在外面遛狗？

1. Leah is walking the dog.
2. Leah is off to walk the dog.
3. Leah is off walking the dog.

選出能自然表達「公司向她提出優厚條件」的句子。

1. The company did her a generous offer.
2. The company made her a generous offer.
3. The company made to her a generous offer her.

哪一句表示：在過去某個時間點，他們先前吃過的餐點中沒有一頓更好？

1. It was the best meal they've ever eaten.
2. It was the better meal they'd ever eat.
3. It was the best meal they'd ever eaten.

哪一句使用相同的平行比較結構，表示沒有孩子能游過這條河，也沒有潛水員能抵達河底？

1. The river was wider than every child and deeper than every diver.
2. The river was wide enough for any child to swim across and shallow enough for any diver to reach the bottom.
3. The river was wider than any child could swim across and deeper than any diver could reach.

請用表示「唯一回報是……」的句型完成句子：The mechanic fixed the radio, and ____ a glass of water.

在句子 The count asks for Elise's hand in marriage 中，這個片語是什麼意思？

1. 他請求借用 Elise 的手
2. 他請求和 Elise 結婚
3. 他請 Elise 幫忙搬東西

用 balk at 的過去式完成句子：The committee ____ the sudden fee increase.

哪一句能自然表達「守衛叫他離開了」？

1. The guard sent him away.
2. The guard mailed him away.
3. The guard sent away him.

在神話或民間故事中，the trickster Loki 指的是哪一類角色？

1. 總是遵守每一條規則的領袖
2. 只負責講笑話的普通人
3. 會用聰明的詭計、還能改變事件發展的神話或故事角色

哪一句使用了本課的表達，表示走私者暗中設計了一個狡猾的計畫？

1. The smugglers concocted a devious excuse to hide the paintings.
2. The smugglers made a devious plan to hide the paintings.
3. The smugglers concocted a devious plan to hide the paintings.

補全結果結構：They set ____ strict rules ____ nobody could finish on time。

用一個回指前面行動、表示「這樣一來」的連接語完成句子：Charge the tablet tonight. ____, it will be ready in the morning。

請使用 get 的 -ing 形式和 repair 的過去分詞完成句子：Mia waited outside while ____ her phone ____.

哪一句能自然表達「這部電影一點也不可怕」？

1. The movie wasn't scary at all.
2. The movie was scary at all.
3. The movie wasn't all scary.

請用以 came 開頭的目標片語完成句子：After discussing the team rules, Ava ____ her coach.

請依照目標的限時結構，使用 would、only、one week 和 complete 完成句子：Under the deal, Leo ____ the repairs.

哪一句正確表達一個條件及其可能帶來的處罰？

1. If the report would be incomplete, the contractor received no payment.
2. If the report was incomplete, the contractor would receiving no payment.
3. If the report was incomplete, the contractor would receive no payment.

填入表示「不晚於」的介系詞：The application must arrive ____ noon on Friday.

哪一句表示過去的一項規則禁止參賽者接受外人幫助？

1. Under the old rules, each player could have no help from anyone else.
2. Under the old rules, each player could have helped anyone else.
3. Under the old rules, each player could have help from anyone else.

用 seal the deal 的正確時態完成句子：Their signatures finally ____.

在新任官員宣誓忠實履行職責的正式儀式上，哪個片語最合適？

1. a quick suggestion
2. a solemn oath
3. a casual promise

請用表示「安然無恙」的固定片語完成這句正式的安全保證：The guide swore that every child would ____.

請用意為「以快得令人驚訝的速度」的四字詞組完成句子：The new software processed the files ____.

請用意為「開始朝某方向移動」的三字旅行詞組完成句子：At first light, the explorers ____ the valley.

哪一句正確使用 It was only ... that ...，強調「直到燈熄滅時，我們才開始害怕」？

1. It was only when the lights went out when we felt afraid.
2. It was only when the lights went out that we felt afraid.
3. It was when only the lights went out that we felt afraid.

請用表示「按照我們先前的約定」的兩個英文單字完成句子：____, I will send the final file by noon.

哪一句自然地表示工人運送了一大批沉重的磚塊？

1. The workers hauled a load of bricks to the building site.
2. The workers hauled a load bricks to the building site.
3. The workers loaded a haul of bricks to the building site.

哪一句正確使用省略 that 的 so + 形容詞 結構來表示結果？

1. The suitcase was such heavy I could barely lift it.
2. The suitcase was so heavy I could barely lift it.
3. The suitcase was so heavy could barely lift it.

在敘事中，「The school year came and went」通常表示什麼？

1. 學年走進一個地方，然後又離開了。
2. 整個學年都過去了。
3. 學年還沒開始就被取消了。

用 keep + -ing 的過去式完成句子，表示動作一直持續：Even after sunset, Maya ____ the mural.

哪一句表示鑰匙和密碼都沒有打開鎖？

1. Neither the key nor the code didn't open the lock.
2. Either the key or the code opened the lock.
3. Neither the key nor the code opened the lock.

完成倒數片語：With only one day ____ until the game, we practiced again.

請使用 left to be done 結構和動詞 repair 完成句子：With only the roof ____, the crew was almost done.

哪一句正確使用了子句開頭的 not only？

1. Not only did Maya missed the train, but she also lost her phone.
2. Not only Maya missed the train, but she also lost her phone.
3. Not only did Maya miss the train, but she also lost her phone.

請用本課中的被動表達完成句子：Without the sun and moon, the world would ____ eternal darkness。

選出表示正式或有敘事感的「賭注」的字：They had made such a foolish ____。

1. bet
2. wage
3. wager

一個人想走捷徑節省時間，結果卻迷路了。哪一句表達了同樣的反諷意思？

1. After an hour of wandering, she didn't feel so clever anymore.
2. After an hour of wandering, she forgot how to think.
3. After an hour of wandering, she felt proud of her excellent shortcut.

填入這個結構所需的介系詞：The teacher threatened the class ____ extra homework if they kept shouting.

用一個字補完整標準結構：The locked gate prevented the dog ____ running into the street.

使用 take care of 補完整這句承諾：Don't worry about the printer; I'll ____ it.

請使用表示夜幕降臨的敘事表達完成句子：By the time the hikers reached the cabin, ____.

哪一句使用 just as 來凸顯兩個動作恰好在同一時刻發生？

1. Just before I reached the station, the train pulled away.
2. Just as I reached the station, the train pulled away.
3. Just like I reached the station, the train pulled away.

完成結果結構：The backpack was ____ heavy ____ Mia could not lift it.

用 break free of 的過去式完成句子：The dog pulled hard and finally ____ its leash.

在 The audit showed that a former employee was behind the data leak. 中，was behind 是什麼意思？

1. 負責造成或策劃這起資料外洩
2. 在資料後面實際存在
3. 第一個通報這起資料外洩的人

哪種描述最符合 mild-mannered 的人？

1. 行為平靜而溫和
2. 容易發怒而且喜歡打架
3. 只在正式場合注意遵守所有禮貌規範

哪一句正確使用了完整的對比結構來表現身分變化？

1. She appeared no longer as a trainee, but her true form as an engineer.
2. She appeared no longer a trainee, but in her true form an engineer.
3. She appeared no longer as a trainee, but in her true form as an engineer.

哪一句自然地表示一個偽裝的生物正在顯露真實外形？

1. The creature appeared in its true role.
2. The creature appeared in its true self.
3. The creature appeared in its true form.

角色採取行動後，This was a big mistake. 在故事中最可能發揮什麼作用？

1. 介紹一個無關的新角色。
2. 說明該行動發生的確切時間。
3. 評價前面的行動，並預告即將出現不良後果。

請用 had + just + return 的過去分詞完成句子：When the meeting started, Elena ____ from lunch.

請使用表示「某個情況現在已經成立，並成為結果原因」的雙詞連接詞：____ everyone is here, we can begin.

使用 in + 所有格 + midst 結構完成句子：The villagers discovered that a spy had been living ____ for years.

在這句話中，哪一項最符合 disregarded their oaths 的意思？

1. 他們明知有這些誓言，卻選擇不遵守。
2. 他們仔細遵守了自己立下的誓言。
3. 他們不知道誓言的存在。

這句話中的平行結構產生了什麼作用？

1. 它解釋了建造者將如何靠妙爾尼爾賺錢。
2. 它列出了建造者會收到的兩筆不同報酬。
3. 它延遲答案的揭示，讓同一件事聽起來既像獎賞，又像致命的懲罰。

在充滿危險的戲劇性場景中，The closing blast door was the last thing the guard would ever see 最強烈地暗示什麼？

1. 衛兵會短暫閉上眼睛，然後繼續行動
2. 衛兵隨後會死去，再也看不到其他東西
3. 衛兵以前已經看過那扇門很多次

在片語 Thor's mighty hammer, Mjolnir 中，Mjolnir 指的是什麼？

1. 索爾那把強大鎚子的名字
2. 製造普通工具的公司
3. 索爾居住的城市

哪一個句子自然地使用了句尾 however 來表示對比？

1. The museum was crowded. We left, however.
2. The museum was crowded, however we left.
3. The museum was crowded. However, we left.

在從過去視角講述的故事中，Years would pass before they met again. 裡的 would 表示什麼？

1. 過去反覆發生的動作
2. 必須滿足某個條件，時間才會過去
3. 從過去時間點看後來的事件

請填入表示隊員們跟在隊長後面的片語：The captain entered the stadium, ____ the team。

請填入表示「逐漸成為新的角色」的片語：The young robot would ____ a helpful assistant。

Odin's mount 在這句中是什麼意思？

1. 奧丁騎乘的動物
2. 和馬鞍一起使用的一件裝備
3. 與奧丁有關的一座山

could outrun the wind itself 主要想表達什麼？

1. 這匹馬能夠控制風。
2. 這匹馬快得令人難以置信。
3. 這匹馬只在有風時奔跑。

哪一句正確使用 where 子句作主詞？

1. Where had the package been sent?
2. The package had been sent somewhere.
3. Where the package had been sent remained unclear.

同學問到一件私密的家庭事情。你回答：「I'd prefer not to discuss that.」這句話是否能禮貌但明確地劃出界線？

1. 否
2. 是