你會撫養殺死你孩子的鳥嗎？ - 史蒂夫·羅斯斯坦：英語精讀講義

a little bee-eater's nest 在這句話中是什麼意思？

1. 一個由蜜蜂為吃蜜蜂的東西建造的巢。
2. 一個屬於小蜂虎的巢。
3. 一個自己正在吃蜜蜂的巢。

but this is not... 在這句話中有什麼作用？

1. 它表示這隻雛鳥是小蜂虎，只是體型不小。
2. 它推翻了「這個巢裡的雛鳥是小蜂虎」這個預期。
3. 它表示這個巢並不屬於小蜂虎。

請用特指「剛從蛋中孵出」的兩個單字補全英文句子：The ____ chicks were still wet.

用 much 加強 lethal 的比較級：The concentrated toxin is ____ than the diluted sample.

英語句子「A thorn punctured the bicycle tire」最準確的意思是什麼？

1. 尖刺把輪胎弄彎了，但沒有造成損壞。
2. 尖刺在輪胎上扎出了一個孔。
3. 尖刺把輪胎壓成了碎片。

用 survive 的過去式完成下列英語句子：Although the boat sank, all five passengers ____ the accident.

哪一句正確使用 although 引出讓步關係？

1. Although the path was steep, but we reached the top before noon.
2. Although the steep path, we reached the top before noon.
3. Although the path was steep, we reached the top before noon.

哪一句表示一隻鳥出於天生本能，用尖銳部位刺向另一隻動物？

1. The bird instinctively stabs the snake with its beak.
2. The bird accidentally bumps into the snake.
3. The bird carefully taps the snake with its beak.

在 sharp hooked beak 中，hooked 描述的是什麼？

1. 鳥喙像鉤子一樣彎曲。
2. 鳥喙表面布滿了鉤子。
3. 鳥喙被鉤子鉤住了。

哪個句子最清楚地表示某種變化在參照時間點之後的幾週中逐步發生？

1. In the following weeks, the team held two short meetings.
2. Over the following weeks, the seedlings grew steadily.
3. For the following weeks, the office remained closed.

在本句中，the host parents 是什麼意思？

1. 牠們是這隻寄生雛鳥的親生父母。
2. 牠們是正在撫養一隻非親生寄生雛鳥的親鳥。
3. 牠們是主持鳥類節目的兩個人。

哪個片語最適合補全這個句子：The nurse was assigned to ___ the recovering child overnight.

1. look for
2. care for
3. care of
4. care about

用 but 表示 only 的正式片語完成句子：This is ____ of how regular exercise can improve sleep.

哪種情況最符合 brood parasitism？

1. 一種動物把自己的卵或幼體交給另一個個體照料。
2. 一種動物同時撫養自己生下的幾窩幼體。
3. 兩隻動物輪流且對等地照料同一批幼體。

哪一句自然地使用「類別名詞 + in which 子句」來定義術語？

1. A habitat is an environment in which an organism lives.
2. A habitat is an environment in which does an organism live.
3. A habitat is an environment which an organism lives.

使用 trick someone into doing 結構完成句子：Last night, the fake website ____ Mia ____ entering her bank details.

請將 check 改成 by + -ing 結構來完成句子：____ the map, we found a shorter route.

用 shift ... onto 的兩個部分完成句子：The company tried to ____ the extra costs ____ customers.

'One guest monopolized the conversation' 是什麼意思？

1. 這位客人只換了一次話題，然後就離開了。
2. 這位客人占用了大量談話時間，其他人幾乎沒有機會說話。
3. 這位客人安靜地聽其他所有人說話。

使用這裡講解的結果結構完成句子：The victim was stabbed ____.

哪一句表示警衛把某人從建築物裡面猛力推到外面？

1. The guard shoved the visitor out of the building.
2. The guard shoved the visitor toward the building.
3. The guard spoke to the visitor outside the building.

填入正確的介系詞：Too much salt can be harmful ____ your health.

「Not all contestants passed the test」是什麼意思？

1. 至少有一位參賽者沒有通過，但也可能有人通過了。
2. 沒有任何參賽者通過考試。
3. 所有參賽者都通過了考試。

哪一句表示這種疾病直接殺死了植物，而不只是削弱它們？

1. The disease killed the plants outright.
2. The disease may affect the plants over time.
3. The disease damaged the plants slightly.

哪一句表示一個小團隊在競爭中勝過了幾個較大的團隊？

1. Our small team outcompeted several larger teams.
2. Several larger teams outcompeted our small team.
3. Our small team competed with several larger teams.

哪一句自然地使用 by + 動詞 -ing 形式和三個並列細節，來說明達成結果的方法？

1. The guide helped everyone understand by spoke more clearly, more slowly, and with a friendlier tone.
2. The guide helped everyone understand by speaking more clearly, more slowly, and with a friendlier tone.
3. The guide helped everyone understand by speaking more clearly, to slow down, and a friendlier tone.

在 Among the most benign 中，benign 表示什麼？

1. 不太可能造成嚴重傷害
2. 因為顏色而很容易看見
3. 對他人善良體貼

用 review 的被動不定詞完成句子：The contract was sent to the lawyer ____.

哪一句自然地使用了 sauntered off？

1. After lunch, Maya sauntered off toward the park.
2. When the fire alarm sounded, everyone sauntered off as fast as possible.
3. The racing car sauntered off at top speed.

句首框架 in the most egregious cases of ... 有什麼作用？

1. 把問題轉向一個無關的話題。
2. 把問題限定在最極端的案例中。
3. 把每個案例都視為同樣嚴重。

哪一句中的 take a stand 表示明確反對某個議題？

1. The students took a stand against the unfair rule.
2. The students stood by the door while they waited.
3. The students took their seats before class.

哪一句表示巨響迫使動物離開道路？

1. The ranger drove the animals to the road.
2. The animals moved toward the road when they heard the noise.
3. The loud noise drove the animals away from the road.

哪一句中的 take something further 表示「把既有的工作繼續推進」？

1. The lab took the study to a building farther away.
2. The lab took the study further by testing the idea with a larger group.
3. The lab ended the study before collecting any data.

哪一句正確使用 whether 子句作主詞？

1. Will the plan succeed whether depends on public support.
2. Whether will the plan succeed depends on public support.
3. Whether the plan will succeed depends on public support.

哪一句正確使用了 though 與可獨立使用的所有格代名詞？

1. Their bags are black, though ours bags are blue.
2. Their bags are black, though our are blue.
3. Their bags are black, though ours are blue.

哪一組句子自然地使用 on the other hand 引出另一項對照因素？

1. The apartment is small. On the other hand, it has limited space.
2. The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to my office.
3. The apartment is small. On the other hand, small means not large.

哪一句正確表達「這名稽核員很擅長找出並清除隱藏的錯誤」？

1. The auditor is an expert to rooting out hidden errors.
2. The auditor is an expert at finding hidden errors and leaving them unchanged.
3. The auditor is an expert at rooting out hidden errors.

哪一句在 remember 後面正確使用了嵌入式問句？

1. Can you remember what does the building look like?
2. Can you remember what the building look like?
3. Can you remember what the building looks like?

哪一句使用 aberration 最自然？

1. I made an aberration when I forgot my keys.
2. The sudden spike may be an aberration rather than a lasting trend.
3. She bought an aberration at the grocery store.

哪一種情況最能呈現 evolutionary arms race？

1. 一個物種在暴風雨後發生一次變化，其他物種卻沒有任何回應。
2. 宿主每發展出一種新防禦，就會讓能繞過它的寄生生物更有優勢，而這又會推動宿主發展下一種防禦。
3. 兩隻動物使用人類製造的武器互相攻擊。

哪一句表示一種無害昆蟲演化出了讓自己看起來非常像黃蜂的特徵？

1. The harmless insect belongs to a wasp.
2. The harmless insect closely mimics a wasp.
3. The harmless insect closely observes a wasp.

用強調助動詞 do 的正確形式完成句子，以確認陳述屬實：She ____ want to help, even if she seems quiet.

用表示「談到……時」的固定片語完成句子：____ teamwork, clear communication matters.

用 spot 的正確形式完成句子：Owls are good at ____ movement in the dark.

用 hatch 的正確形式完成表示未來可能情況的條件句：If one ____ in the nest, the birds will care for it.

使用 number + times + the size of 結構表達新水槽是舊水槽的三倍大：The new tank is ____ the old one.

哪一句使用 while + -ing 時有清楚的共同主詞？

1. While guarded the nest, the female bird gives a warning call.
2. While guarding the nest, a warning call is heard from the female bird.
3. While guarding the nest, the female bird gives a warning call.

哪一句自然地使用 impart，並符合標準結構？

1. The training imparts new volunteers useful skills.
2. The training imparts a folder to new volunteers.
3. The training imparts useful skills to new volunteers.

哪一種解釋最符合句中 as a kind of password 的意思？

1. 這種叫聲具有類似密碼的辨識功能，但它並不是字面意義上的人類密碼。
2. 這種叫聲與所有人類密碼完全是同一種東西。
3. 雛鳥把這種叫聲輸入裝置，當成真正的密碼。

使用 push ... out 的過去式和代名詞 them 完成句子：The boxes were in the room, so we ____ into the hallway.

哪一句自然地把水溫較高說成可能但尚未證實的原因？

1. Perhaps because the water was warmer, the eggs hatched earlier.
2. Perhaps the water was warmer because the eggs hatched earlier.
3. Because the water was warmer, the eggs definitely hatched earlier.

哪一句正確使用了 be able to 的過去式否定形式？

1. Because the file was damaged, I didn't able to open it.
2. Because the file was damaged, I wasn't able to open it.
3. Because the file was damaged, I wasn't able opening it.

哪一句使用 and so，把第二個子句表達為第一個子句造成的結果？

1. The road was flooded, and so the bus arrived late.
2. The road was flooded, and the bus arrived late.
3. The road was flooded, but the bus arrived late.

哪一句中的 begging call 使用了動物行為方面的含義？

1. The actor's begging call for help echoed across the stage.
2. The hungry chicks gave a begging call when the parent returned.
3. The chicks heard a warning call and hid under a branch.

哪一句自然地使用了表示「過程已發展到這個階段」的階段標記？

1. At this point, the researchers had enough data to choose the next step.
2. At this place, the researchers had enough data to choose the next step.
3. In this point, the researchers had enough data to choose the next step.

用一個字表達 another shelter，完成句子：The first shelter was unsafe, so the hikers built ____.

哪一句使用 Altogether, 來統整前面提到的多個例子？

1. The musicians stood all together for the photograph.
2. The tickets cost sixty dollars in total.
3. Altogether, the case studies reveal a consistent pattern.

使用本課標出的完整片語，補上這個謹慎的解釋：The difference ____ how each sample was stored.

請用本課中表示結果的兩個字連接語完成句子：The habitat formed earlier, ____ its species had more time to adapt.

請用本課中引述證據的四字框架完成句子：____ regular sleep supports memory.

哪一個句子正確使用 distinguish between A and B 這個結構？

1. With careful inspection, the curator can distinguish between the original painting and the copy.
2. With careful inspection, the curator can distinguish the original painting between the copy.
3. With careful inspection, the curator can distinguish between the original painting from the copy.

哪一個句子正確表達「這些動物對警告訊號沒有反應」？

1. The animals lack a response to the warning signal.
2. The animals lack of a response to the warning signal.
3. The animals lack a response for the warning signal.

哪一句正確表達了對假設性過去結果的可能性判斷？

1. The delay would likely had no effect on the final score.
2. The delay would have likely has no effect on the final score.
3. The delay would have likely had no effect on the final score.

在演化生物學中，This behavior has no adaptive value 這句話是什麼意思？

1. 它在道德上是錯誤的。
2. 它不會提高存活或繁殖成功率。
3. 它沒有市場價格。

even when hosts do recognize a parasite 在這裡表達什麼？

1. 宿主沒有辨認出寄生者，所以預期結果不可能出現。
2. 宿主確實辨認出了寄生者，但這個條件並不能保證出現預期結果。
3. 辨認出寄生者是後續結果發生所需的唯一條件。

請用 get rid of 的 -ing 片語完成句子：____ the mold safely may take several days.

The plan may not be the best option 最可能表示什麼？

1. 這個方案被禁止了。
2. 這個方案可能可行，但其他選擇也許更好。
3. 這個方案肯定是唯一的好選擇。

選擇能凸顯一個會讓問題更容易發生之條件的片語。 The battery may run out quickly, ____ the screen brightness is high.

1. especially if
2. even if
3. only if

電池已經很舊，但還沒有經過測試。哪一句最適合表達不確定的能力限制？

1. The battery will be able to power the camera.
2. The battery might not be able to power the camera.
3. The battery cannot power the camera.

使用 risk 和 break 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Carrying both glasses in one hand could ____ one in the process.

用表示「如果門沒有打開」的連接詞完成句子：____ the door opens soon, we will have to call for help.

Foster the imposter 在這句話中是什麼意思？

1. 養育並照顧那隻不是親生的幼鳥
2. 趕走宿主鳥自己的所有幼鳥
3. 教那隻幼鳥欺騙其他鳥

用表示「通常會引發」的目標片語完成句子：The image ____ a strong emotional response.

哪一個問句正確使用被動結構來質疑某種評價？

1. Why should the mural be thought of as offensive?
2. Why should the mural thought of as offensive?
3. Why the mural should be thought of as offensive?

哪一個句子正確詢問一個選項是否哪怕只比另一個選項實用一點？

1. Is the electric bus any practical more than the train for this route?
2. Is the electric bus any more practical as the train for this route?
3. Is the electric bus any more practical than the train for this route?

哪一項改述最符合 impose human morals onto other animals 的意思？

1. 教其他動物生產有用的物品。
2. 發現由其他動物制定的道德規則。
3. 把人類道德標準強加在其他動物身上。

請用 end up 的過去式和 cause 的 -ing 形式完成句子：The plan was meant to save time, but it ____ more delays.

填入可避免重複 says about 的助動詞：The review says more about the critic than it ____ the film.

Whichever way you swing it 在這句話中有什麼作用？

1. 表示只有某人改變看法後，結論才成立。
2. 表示無論從哪個觀點來看，結論都不變。
3. 表示可以把物品移向任何方向。

請用表示「充滿大量活躍事物」的目標表達完成句子：At dawn, the wetlands are ____ birds and insects.

用一個字補全固定搭配：The course will delve ____ how cities can reduce air pollution.

哪一種改寫最準確地表達了 sly seduction of carnivorous plants 在本句中的意思？

1. 它把植物擬人化成會誘捕獵物的聰明獵手。
2. 它表示這些植物正在尋找戀愛對象。
3. 它表示人們正在暗中教這些植物捕獵。