貓咪的科學：英語精讀講義

如果說話者說完 “Did you know octopuses have three hearts?” 後繼續解釋這項事實，Did you know 的主要功能是什麼？

1. 確認這件事是否發生在過去
2. 帶出令人意外的事實，吸引聽者注意
3. 要求聽者說出未知的心臟數量

這句話中的 print 是什麼意思？“A vet photographed the print on the dog's nose for identification.”

1. 鼻子表面的紋路圖案
2. 狗爪留下的痕跡
3. 印表機印出的一張圖片

請用本講解中的目標雙詞片語完成下列英文句子，該片語意為「發揮與某物相似的作用」：The reflective roof ____ a mirror by sending sunlight away from the building.

在這個句子中，「trigger a behavioral and sexual response」是什麼意思？

1. 對另一個行為和性方面的誘因作出反應。
2. 描述這個反應在已經結束之後的情況。
3. 引發一個同時具有行為和性方面的反應。

朋友說：「Your new job must be nice, considering you get free lunch every day.」說話人最可能是什麼意思？

1. 他們推斷這份工作很不錯，並給出理由，語氣也可能帶有調侃。
2. 他們確定儘管有免費午餐，這份工作還是很糟糕。
3. 因為午餐免費，所以你有義務讓這份工作變得愉快。

用 spend + 時間 + -ing 結構補全句子。使用 spend、twenty minutes 和 stretch：Before practice, we ____.

用本課表示「佔用」的目標兩字片語動詞完成句子：These boxes ____ half the closet.

在句子 After the shop closed, Maya found a better job and landed on her feet. 中，landed on her feet 是什麼意思？

1. 她真的摔倒了，而且雙腳先碰到地面。
2. 她成功度過了困難。
3. 她決定不再走路。

在這個句子中，righting reflex 是什麼意思？

1. 分辨左邊和右邊的能力
2. 一種後天學會的快速書寫方法
3. 使身體恢復直立朝向的自動反應

請使用前置的 not only...also 結構和一般現在式助動詞補全句子：Not only ____ Lena speak French, but she ____ speaks Italian.

用 allow 的 -ing 形式表示結果：The app translates signs instantly, ____ travelers to understand them.

哪個句子正確地把嵌入式問句用作 determine 的受詞？

1. They can determine which way is it down.
2. They can determine which way does down.
3. They can determine which way is down.

下列哪個句子正確使用 by + -ing，並用 and 連接兩個動作來說明做事的方法？

1. She reached the shelf by standing on a stool and stretching her arm.
2. She reached the shelf by stand on a stool and stretch her arm.
3. She reached the shelf to standing on a stool and stretching her arm.

用表示「能快速、有力收縮的肌纖維」的正確術語完成句子：A sprinter uses many ____ for an explosive start.

例句中的 whip around 是什麼意思？

1. 用鞭子抽打某物。
2. 非常迅速、突然地轉身或扭轉。
3. 不轉向地緩慢移動。

用本課中表示「任何時候都沒有改變」的三個英文單字完成句子：The compass kept pointing north ____ its direction.

哪個選項表示貓在抬起尾巴的同時正在接受撫摸？

1. while petting
2. while being pet
3. while it pets you

在句子 “The puppy landed on its behind,” 中，its behind 是什麼意思？

1. 小狗的尾巴
2. 小狗後面的一個地方
3. 小狗的臀部

在句子“The red hat is Mia's signature look,”中，signature 是什麼意思？

1. 含有米婭手寫簽名的造型
2. 人們一看就會認出屬於米婭的獨特造型
3. 經過米婭正式核准的造型

選出正確使用 alternative to 的自然英文句子。

1. Walking is a healthy alternative to taking the bus.
2. Walking is a healthy alternative than taking the bus.
3. Walking is a healthy alternative to take the bus.

用 rub up against 的過去式完成句子：As I squeezed through the narrow hallway, my shoulder ____ the wall.

哪一句中的 claim 與例句中的引申義相同？

1. Nora claimed that the train had left early.
2. Please claim your coat at the front desk.
3. The wolf claimed the clearing by leaving its scent there.

選出最適合補上對比關係的片語：“The new playground is farther away. ______, it has safer equipment.”

1. In addition
2. On the other hand
3. For example

用一個由 attempt 構成、表示「想達成但不保證實現的結果」的四字英文片語完成句子：“The team changed the design ____ make it safer.”

哪一句正確地用平行不定詞表達兩個目的？

1. The clinic opens early not only to serve workers, but to reduce waiting times.
2. The clinic opens early not only serving workers, but to reduce waiting times.
3. The clinic opens early not only to serve workers, but it reduces waiting times.

哪一句正確表示年輕的狼接受狼群首領的控制？

1. The younger wolf was submissive to the pack leader.
2. The younger wolf was submissive with the pack leader.
3. The younger wolf was polite to the pack leader.

用能夠把一般規則縮小到某個特定群體的片語完成句子：“The standard deadline is Friday. ____ international applicants, it is Monday.”

使用“recognize A as B”的正確形式完成句子：“After checking his credentials, the board ____ Omar ____ a certified specialist.”

哪一項說法正確解釋了這組對比？

1. in complete darkness 表示有微弱光線；in dim light 表示完全沒有光。
2. 這兩個表達都表示完全沒有光。
3. in complete darkness 表示完全沒有光；in dim light 表示仍有少量光線。

一位朋友認為某種動物在沒有光時也能看見。哪個回答用 actually 更正了這個看法？

1. It usually sees better after sunset.
2. It can't actually see in complete darkness.
3. It can actually see very clearly in complete darkness.

請用表示差距很大的三詞結構 much + 比較級 + than 補全句子：This train is ____ the bus.

在句子“The museum has a room called the Discovery Lab,”中，called the Discovery Lab 起什麼作用？

1. 它表示房間朝某人喊叫。
2. 它為名詞片語所描述的房間命名。
3. 它是句子的主要謂語。

以下哪一項正確說明了 tapetum lucidum？

1. 視網膜本身
2. 眼睛內部的光源
3. 視網膜後方的反光層

用表示「再一次嘗試機會」的目標片語完成英文句子：After his first shot missed, Leo got ____ score.

在 “Their eyes can pick up more light” 中，“pick up” 是什麼意思？

1. 從地上拿起更多光線
2. 把燈打開
3. 感知或接收到更多光線

請填入表示「在場」的形容詞來完成句子：Without anyone ____, we postponed the vote.

用本課準確的三個單字組成否定比較，完成句子：Without a map, Lena can't find the cabin ____ I can.

用本課的兩個準確片語完成句子：先引出一種可能觀察到的情況，再作出非常有把握的結論：____ a trail covered in fresh footprints, ____ someone passed by recently.

一隻貓的被毛以白色為主，上面有大塊黑色和橙色斑塊。通常用哪個名稱更合適？

1. a breed called calico
2. a tortoiseshell cat
3. a calico cat

用以 In 開頭、意為「除了……之外還」的目標三詞片語完成句子：____ the free breakfast, the hotel offers airport transportation.

選擇最適合的連接語：The power went out. ___ the room became dark. 第二句必須表示第一句所造成的結果。

1. Then,
2. Because
3. As a result,

選擇能補充有限例外的連接語：Most of these plants need full sun, ___ a few varieties grow well in shade.

1. as a result
2. though
3. because

請用 why、the engine 和 stalls 補全這個嵌入式問句：Mechanics still don't really know ____.

哪一個句子最適合嚴謹、經過編輯的寫作？

1. Cats purr not only when they are relaxed and also when they are injured.
2. Cats purr both when they are relaxed and when they are injured.
3. Cats purr both when they are relaxed, but also when they are injured.

用表示「處於嚴重困境或痛苦中」的固定搭配補全救援報告：The hikers used a flare to show that they were ____.

用表示「用來做某事的方法」的正式表達補完整句子：For Maya, drawing was ____ express feelings that were hard to say aloud.

哪一個句子最恰當地使用了相同框架，先提出常見看法，再引入尚屬推測的替代解釋？

1. While many students believe the class plant needs more sunlight, one experiment suggests that it needs more water.
2. Many students believe the plant needs more sunlight while they water it after lunch.
3. While many students believe the class plant needs more sunlight, one experiment proves that it may need more water.

用正式的兩詞關係結構補完整句子：The temperature ____ the medicine must be stored is printed on the label.

在句子「Regular sleep promotes healing.」中，promotes 是什麼意思？

1. 幫助癒合發生
2. 宣傳癒合
3. 把癒合升到更高職位

請用 adapt 的過去式和正確的介系詞完成句子：After moving to a colder city, Maya slowly ____ the new climate.

句中的 may be 表達了什麼？

1. 這種機制已被證明可以促進肌肉和骨骼健康。
2. 這種機制是一種可能的解釋，而不是已經證實的結論。
3. 貓獲得了使用這種機制的許可。

用表示「一個極其想知道答案的問題」的慣用語完成句子："At the end of the talk, Mia said, 'I have ____ about black holes.'"

用 “fix” 的過去分詞補全表示期望結果的結構：The printer is broken, and I want it ____ before the meeting.