當一名 Lyft 司機的經濟算盤：英語精讀講義

用表示「賺取」的目標動詞完成句子：The tutoring platform says experienced teachers can ____ 30 dollars per hour.

在「I called the clinic to find out whether they were open」中，find out 是什麼意思？

1. 未經核查就編造答案
2. 透過詢問或核查獲取資訊
3. 找到診所的實際位置

請用由 log in 構成的三詞動詞結構完成句子：Before you can view the schedule, ____ the staff portal.

在句子 “So far, the test results look normal,” 中，so far 表達什麼含義？

1. 截至目前，但之後的結果仍可能不同
2. 距離測試地點非常遠
3. 只能在所有測試永久結束之後

報告稱行程用了 30 分鐘，但實際用了 29 分鐘。哪句話表達得最準確？

1. The trip took just over 30 minutes.
2. The trip took just under 30 minutes.
3. The trip took exactly 30 minutes.

請用一個以 works 開頭、用來引出計算結果的三個詞表達補全句子：A six-month subscription costs $90 in total, so it ____ $15 a month.

請使用 subtract 完成目標 before + -ing 片語：The estimated profit is $500 ____ transaction fees.

用目標原因句型的兩個部分完成句子：A big ____ the delay ____ the server had crashed.

用 study 的 -ing 形式完成句子，使其符合 spend time doing 結構：Maya spent two hours ____ for the exam.

哪一個句子最能表示某人待在原地無事可做，並覺得時間被浪費了？

1. We waited around outside the office for an hour with no updates.
2. We waited outside the office until it opened.
3. We walked around the office for an hour.

以下哪項描述最符合 salaried position？

1. 為公司完成的任何工作，包括時薪工作和零工
2. 按固定薪資定期支付報酬，而不是按每項任務或每個小時計酬的職位
3. 保證員工始終工作相同時數的職位

使用句型 It's X's job to make sure that 補全下面的英語句子，並把責任歸給設施團隊："____ the exits remain clear."

請用本課學到的兩個單字所組成的工作身分術語完成句子：A web designer is hired per project, is not on the client's payroll, and handles her own taxes. She is an ____.

Mina 必須自行尋找客戶，並在沒有公司支援的情況下承擔經營風險。哪一句最能表達這個意思？

1. Mina is alone in the office.
2. Mina owns the company.
3. Mina is on her own.

哪一句表示說話者會損失 80 美元，而不是已經完全沒錢？

1. I'm out eighty dollars.
2. I'm taking out eighty dollars.
3. I'm out of money.

用表示「連一個都沒有」的兩個單字完成句子：We checked every page but didn't find ____ error.

用包含 thing、用來引出多個理由中第一個理由的話語標記完成句子：「____, the apartment is closer to work; it is also cheaper.」

用 than any other student in his class 完成句子，表示 Leo 的分數是班上最高的：「Leo earned a higher score ____.」

例句中的 prime time bonuses 是指什麼？

1. 駕駛替電視節目打廣告而獲得的獎勵
2. 只要行程發生在晚上就會發放的獎金
3. 與高需求時乘客支付較高價格有關的額外駕駛收入

哪一句能自然表示飯店要求客人支付高於一般房價的費用？

1. Guests are charged a premium for rooms during the festival.
2. Guests are charged premium rooms during the festival.
3. Guests are paid a premium for rooms during the festival.

Still, 在這個句子中起什麼作用？

1. 它描述道路或司機靜止不動。
2. 它表示時薪一直沒有隨時間改變。
3. 它承認前面的觀點，並引出負面的限定評價。

請使用表示「把一個問題作為深層核心問題提出」的目標框架完成句子：____ the database was designed for a much smaller workload.

right now, at least, 在這個句子中起什麼作用？

1. 它把道路擁擠描述為對當前狀況的一種謹慎判斷。
2. 它表示道路擁擠是永久不變的。
3. 它給出了提供載客服務的人數下限。

用一個表示「新情況現在已經成立」的雙詞連接詞完成句子：____ I've reviewed the revised schedule, I understand the delay.

一份報告說，這項活動成功有幾個原因。哪句話表明所說的原因只是促成因素之一？

1. The event succeeded partly because local volunteers promoted it.
2. The event succeeded because local volunteers promoted it.
3. The event succeeded only because local volunteers promoted it.

一家配送應用程式正在為新使用者組織特別優惠。哪個片語最能描述這個行動？

1. get a promotion
2. run a marathon
3. run a promotion

哪句話中的 While 表示對比，而不是時間關係？

1. While the soup was simmering, I set the table.
2. While I was walking home, I called my sister.
3. While the room is small, it gets plenty of sunlight.

哪個句子使用了與目標表達相同的 guarantee + 人 + would + 結果結構？

1. The contract guaranteed that tenants would get their deposit back within two weeks.
2. The contract said tenants would get their deposit back within two weeks.
3. The contract guaranteed tenants would get their deposit back within two weeks.

使用 out of one's own pocket 結構完成句子：The company would not reimburse Maya, so she paid for the hotel ____.

一家公司提供異常高的獎金來吸引工人。如果報導說「它向司機 throw a lot of money at」，這個短語表達了什麼意思？

1. 它把錢謹慎地投入了一個長期投資帳戶
2. 它真的把現金朝司機丟過去了
3. 它用大量資金作為一種強力、可能比較粗放的手段來達到目標
4. 它要求司機把錢丟掉

閱讀句子：As demand for deliveries grew, the company hired more drivers. 這裡的 As 有什麼作用？

1. 它表示公司正以「需求」這個身分行事。
2. 它表示公司與需求在程度上相等。
3. 它引出與聘僱有關的原因或正在變化的條件。

選擇一個明確使用兩個重點連接詞來構成兩步因果鏈的句子。

1. Fewer buses are running. That is, passengers will wait longer, and some may choose to walk.
2. Fewer buses are running. That means passengers will wait longer, and so some may choose to walk.
3. Fewer buses are running. In other words, passengers will wait longer, so some may choose to walk.
4. Fewer buses are running. That means passengers will wait longer, but some may choose to walk.

用本課所學、由三個單字組成的確切目的片語完成句子：The team hired another developer ____ finish the app on time.

用本課所學、由四個單字組成的確切非正式表達完成句子：Their new advertising campaign cost ____.

用 raise 的正確形式完成句子：The company has ____ $80 million in venture capital to expand its network.

以下哪一種資金來源最準確地屬於 venture capital？

1. 專業投資基金對高成長新創企業進行的股權投資
2. 必須連本帶息償還的銀行貸款
3. 公司透過客戶購買產品而賺取的錢

用表示「發展並擴展至完整覆蓋」的片語動詞完成句子：The company has launched in two cities and now plans to ____ its delivery network nationwide.

用表示「近期分析時間範圍」的四詞表達完成句子：The tax cut may reduce revenue ____, but supporters expect growth to offset it later.

在 “Somebody who needs a steady paycheck, this is probably not a good choice for you” 中，開頭的片語起什麼作用？

1. 它先提出正在討論的是哪一類人；主句隨後向這類人提出建議。
2. 它是 “is probably not a good choice” 的文法主詞。
3. 它只指前文提到的某一個特定的人。

請用本課中表示「可靠、可預期的薪資收入」的表達補全句子：After years of irregular freelance work, Lena wanted ____ from a full-time job.

用 going to 的非正式口語形式完成這個隨意口語句子：We're ____ leave after lunch。

哪個句子在 don't know 後正確使用了嵌入式疑問從句？

1. We don't know what is the long-term future going to be.
2. We don't know what will the long-term future be.
3. We don't know what the long-term future is going to be.

用表示「從一週到下一週」的片語完成句子：The number of customer orders changes ____.

用表示「作為額外補充，而不是替代」的片語完成句子：Maya uses her weekend tutoring income ____ her full-time salary.

用 feel like + not + -ing 和動詞 work 補全英文句子：This afternoon, I ____.

使用 take、day 和 off 補全英文句子，並加入表示「上下文中已確定的特定一天」的冠詞：My appointment will last until evening, so I'll ____ tomorrow.

哪一句先限定某個選擇適合哪些人，再指出可能受益的人群，從而形成平衡的建議？

1. Remote night work is a great fit for people who prefer quiet hours.
2. Remote night work isn't for anyone, even people who prefer quiet hours.
3. Remote night work isn't for everyone, but for people who prefer quiet hours, it can be a great fit.