柏拉圖的魔戒寓言 - 亞歷克斯·根德勒：英語精讀講義

完成 tempt someone with something 句型：The app tempted new users ____ a free trial.

開頭這串否定列舉的主要作用是什麼？

1. 比較三個神話群體的力量
2. 介紹將帶領故事發展的三位英雄
3. 排除熟悉的奇幻故事類型，並重新調整觀眾的預期

使用表示「早得多」和「被寫下來」的兩個英文片語完成句子：The custom existed ____ its rules were ever ____.

本句中的 Plato's Republic 指什麼？

1. 由柏拉圖建立並統治的共和國
2. 柏拉圖探討正義的一部哲學著作
3. 一個名為 Plato 的虛構國家

哪一句把 surface 當作組織論述的動詞，表示某個話題在較大的討論中被提起？

1. The submarine surfaced as the team discussed the new schedule.
2. The table had a rough surface, so the team covered it.
3. The old concern surfaced as the team discussed the new schedule.

用 just 構成、表示「以公平且合乎道德的方式」的副詞完成句子：Even under pressure, a judge must act ____.

本句中的 a convention that's enforced through punishment and reward 是什麼意思？

1. 一套靠外在後果維持的共同社會規則
2. 一場頒發獎品的大型會議
3. 一種計算懲罰的電腦程式

請用表示「暫時站在反方論證」的慣用語完成句子：I'm only ____, but what if the plan costs more than expected?

這句話表示觀點按照什麼順序展開？

1. 格勞孔反對蘇格拉底，接著引出一個故事來發展他的反駁。
2. 格勞孔計算故事裡的人數，接著結束討論。
3. 格勞孔同意蘇格拉底，並把這個故事視為無關內容。

用 tend 的過去進行式和受詞 the garden 完成背景動作：Maya ____ when the rain started.

哪一句正確使用逗號 + -ing 子句來表示突發事件的直接結果？

1. A heavy branch fell, breaking the window.
2. A heavy branch fell, broke the window.
3. A heavy branch fell, it breaking the window.

用 draw ... in 的過去式完成句子：The mystery ____ me ____ from the very first page.

在本句中，his eyes alighted upon a bronze horse 是什麼意思？

1. 他的注意力碰巧落在一匹青銅馬上。
2. 他真的降落在一匹青銅馬上。
3. 他的眼睛變成了一匹青銅馬。

填入專門表示「微開」的形容詞：The door was ____, and a thin line of light showed through.

哪一句的句首 -ing 片語與主要子句共用同一個動作者？

1. Peering through the window, Maya saw an empty room.
2. Peering through the window, there was an empty room.
3. Peering through the window, the empty room surprised Maya.

哪一句正確使用 which 回指一個物品，並補充說明後來對它做了什麼？

1. Mina found an old key, who she placed in her bag.
2. Mina found an old key, which she placed in her bag.
3. Mina found an old key, which she placed it in her bag.

請用 pocket 的動詞過去式完成句子：She ____ the receipt before leaving the store.

請用與 we 搭配的 retrace one's steps 正確形式完成句子：After checking the wrong hallway, we had to ____.

用 fiddle with 的正確 -ing 形式完成句子：During the long wait, Ava kept ____ the button on her coat.

哪一句正確使用了 after + -ing，而且兩個動作由同一個人完成？

1. After packing his bag, the school bus was late.
2. After packed his bag, Omar left for school.
3. After packing his bag, Omar left for school.

哪一句使用 when 子句把一個動作呈現為觸發結果的事件？

1. Leo turned the key because the engine had started.
2. Before Leo turned the key, the engine started.
3. When Leo turned the key, the engine started.

哪一句正確使用句首過去分詞片語，說明 Maya 為什麼又試了一次？

1. Emboldening by her coach's praise, Maya tried again.
2. Emboldened by her coach's praise, the next attempt felt easier to Maya.
3. Emboldened by her coach's praise, Maya tried again.

這句話中，new possibilities bloomed before him 是什麼意思？

1. 許多新的機會向他開放了。
2. 花朵突然出現在他面前的地上。
3. 他再也想不出任何選擇了。

哪句話最準確地解釋了 a sordid plan hatched in his mind？

1. 他發現了一顆髒兮兮的鳥蛋，並看著它孵化。
2. 一個可恥的計畫開始在他的思緒中形成。
3. 一個困難但光明正大的計畫被仔細完成了。

哪一句自然地表示「某人暗中移動，而且沒有被發現」？

1. The intruder prowled through the empty office undetected.
2. The runner crossed the finish line as the crowd cheered.
3. The visitor toured the museum openly with a guide.

請用 report 的正確形式完成句子：We convinced him ____ the broken window immediately.

句中的插入語 once a humble shepherd 有什麼作用？

1. 它補充蓋吉斯先前的身分，並凸顯他後來地位的提升。
2. 它把君主說成一名卑微的牧羊人。
3. 它表示蓋吉斯曾有一次擔任牧羊人。

哪一句的 claim 表示宣稱權利並取得政治控制權？

1. After the regent fled, Leona claimed the throne.
2. Leona claimed her coat at the theater.
3. Leona claimed that the throne was made of gold.

請用 to illustrate 補完整句子，以表示講故事的目的：The coach told a quick story ____ why teamwork matters.

請把 by + review 變成 -ing 形式來補完整句子：Nina remembered more vocabulary ____ her notes each evening.

哪一句用 After all 引出支持前面建議的理由？

1. We should leave now. After all, the last bus departs at ten.
2. She arrived after all the other runners.
3. We decided to go after all.

這個反問主要暗示了什麼？

1. 說話者聲稱沒有理性的人會那樣做。
2. 說話者完全不知道理性的人會怎麼做。
3. 說話者期待對方認同理性的人會那樣做。

哪一句正確使用了隱含主詞明確的簡化被動條件子句？

1. If invited Lena to speak, she will explain the project.
2. If invited to speak, Lena will explain the project.
3. If invite to speak, Lena will explain the project.

請依正確順序使用 breaks、the hike 和 into 完成句子：The guide ____ three short stages。

請用 for ... own sake 結構以及與 learning 一致的代名詞補完句子：I value learning ____, not just for the opportunities it creates.

請用 the value ... bring 結構以及與 this tool 一致的代名詞補完句子：We want this tool only for ____, not because we enjoy using it.

下列哪一句自然地使用了 onerous？

1. The blue folder is onerous on the desk.
2. The reporting requirements are onerous for a two-person team.
3. She wore an onerous smile at the party.

用 comprise 的正確形式完成句子：The science club ____ four teams.

哪一句使用 belongs to 表示類別歸屬？

1. This bicycle belongs to our neighbor.
2. This key opens the storage room.
3. This insect belongs to the beetle family.

哪一句最恰當地表示嚴重的不利條件並未阻止正面的結果？

1. The route was dangerous; nevertheless, the team reached the village safely.
2. The route was dangerous; therefore, the team reached the village safely.
3. The route was dangerous; moreover, the team reached the village safely.

請用 conduct oneself 和 professionally 的正確形式填空：Maria always ____ during formal meetings.

選擇最自然的表達完成句子：The event was delayed ___.

1. due to a technical problem
2. because a technical problem
3. due to the system failed

哪一句正確使用 it is X, not Y, that matters，強調「專心聆聽」比「只是聽到話語」更重要？

1. It's listening carefully, not merely hearing the words, that matters.
2. It's listen carefully, not merely hear the words, that matters.
3. Listening carefully, not merely hearing the words, it's that matters.

用 describe 的正確形式補上簡化的被動片語：As ____ in the report, the plan has three stages.

莉娜練習鋼琴是因為她喜歡演奏音樂，即使沒有人獎勵她也一樣。這份樂趣屬於哪一種益處？

1. an extrinsic benefit
2. an external punishment
3. an intrinsic benefit

在這句話中，soul 主要指什麼？

1. 人死後離開身體的幽靈。
2. 社會中的三個不同的人。
3. 人的心智與人格結構，分成 reason、spirit 和 appetite。

用表示兩種選擇的成對詞完成句子：You may choose ____ the blue route ____ the green route.

用表示「起源或成因」的目標片語完成句子：Investigators found that a loose wire was the ____ the fire.

哪一句中的 while 用來對比兩個事實，而不是表示時間？

1. Please stay here while I speak to the teacher.
2. Maya likes detailed plans, while Leo prefers to decide as he goes.
3. Maya listened to music while she cleaned her room.

用 consist of 的正確形式完成句子：The emergency kit ____ a flashlight, water, and bandages.

在句子「To Maya, a fair rule must apply to everyone,」中，句首片語 To Maya 起什麼作用？

1. 它表示 Maya 正直接對所有人說話。
2. 它表示有人正把一條規則遞給 Maya。
3. 它從 Maya 的觀點來提出這項主張。

用被動結構 be led by 完成句子：A sound policy should ____ evidence rather than rumor.

用 keep ... in check 中缺少的部分完成句子：A short walk can help keep stress ____.

用 make 的 -ing 形式完成句子來表示結果：The new schedule gives us more time, ____ the project easier to manage.

用表示「即使沒有」的兩個字詞完成句子：____ a prize, Nora would still enter the science fair.

使用 succumb 的過去式和它需要的介系詞完成句子：After resisting the pressure for weeks, he finally ____ it.

哪一句使用 while 先承認一點，再提出與之相對的判斷？

1. Please wait here while the room is cleaned.
2. She checked the map while I drove.
3. While the hotel is expensive, its location is excellent.

用本課學到、表示「沒有以平衡的方式共同運作」的兩個英文單字完成句子：Her values and her actions were ____.

在這個語境中，哪一句最準確地改述了 He'd be enslaved to his own base desires？

1. 他會因為自己的欲望而在法律上成為另一個人的財產。
2. 他會失去自制力，因為自己那些道德上卑下的欲望會支配他。
3. 他會運用理性，把自己的所有欲望都控制住。

哪一句使用 rather than 形成了清楚的平行結構？

1. The policy should be guided by evidence rather than fear drives it.
2. The policy should be guided by evidence rather than driven by fear.
3. The policy should guided by evidence rather than be driven by fear.

用 pen 表示「寫」時的過去式完成句子：The historian ____ a short biography of the queen.

用 by + -ing 和彼此呼應的泛稱代名詞完成這個正式句子：____ checking the facts carefully, ____ can protect ____ from making a false claim.

用 voice 的過去式完成句子，表示「公開表達」：At the meeting, several residents ____ concerns about the plan.

用 for instance 作為插入式舉例標記完成句子：Many materials can be recycled. Glass, ____, can be melted down and reused.

在這個政治哲學句子中，the state of nature 指什麼？

1. 森林和河流的環境狀況
2. 一種沒有政府或共同政治權威的假設狀態
3. 一個沒有城市或現代科技的國家

哪一個句子把第二個陳述表達為由第一個陳述推導出的結論？

1. The roads were icy; however, the main highway stayed open.
2. The roads were icy; for example, several bridges had frozen surfaces.
3. The roads were icy; therefore, the school opened two hours late.

請使用 impose 的被動形式和引出施事者的字詞完成句子：A temporary curfew was ____ the mayor.

哪個句子正確使用 in contrast 來標示真正的差異？

1. The first battery lasted two hours. In contrast, it was fully charged before the test.
2. The first battery lasted two hours. In contrast, the second lasted ten.
3. The first battery lasted two hours. In contrast, the second lasted two hours too.

哪一句正確使用 be obligated to 表達正式的倫理義務？

1. Researchers are obligated to protect participants' privacy.
2. Researchers enjoy protecting participants' privacy.
3. Researchers might protect participants' privacy.

在本句中，agree to participate in civil society 是什麼意思？

1. 承諾在每次談話中都禮貌說話
2. 同意加入一個遵循共同規則的有組織政治共同體
3. 同意只處理民事法院案件

哪一句中的 secure 是動詞，表示「確保權利受到保護」？

1. The agreement was stored in a secure cabinet.
2. The agreement was designed to secure workers' rights.
3. The agreement stated that workers' rights were secure.

哪一種解釋最準確地說明了片語“The allegory of the ill-gotten magical ring”的意思？

1. 它把戒指故事呈現為具有深層意義的象徵性敘事，並認為這枚戒指是以不正當方式取得的。
2. 它表示戒指使某人生病，而且故事除了冒險情節外沒有其他意義。
3. 它把戒指說成一件普通裝飾品，並表示其取得方式完全正當。

哪一句中的 lure 表示「引誘某人做出有害的選擇」？

1. The promise of easy money lured him into a dangerous scheme.
2. The dark blue sign showed him where to go.
3. The guide invited him to join a safe museum tour.

請用一般現在式的 continue + to + inspire 完成句子：Her bold design ____ young artists.

用表示「被危險人物或未經授權的人取得」的慣用語完成這句警告：This information must never ____.

哪一句正確表示 Leo 主動抗拒了一股衝動？

1. Leo resisted to the urge to look at the answers.
2. Leo resisted the urge to look at the answers.
3. Leo disliked the urge to look at the answers.

在這句話中，like Frodo with the One Ring 暗示什麼？

1. 面對危險的誘惑，同時努力抵抗它
2. 追求力量，但完全沒有道德掙扎
3. 戴著一枚普通戒指，只把它當成裝飾

哪一句中的 corrupted 表示「在道德上變壞」？

1. The video file was corrupted during the transfer.
2. The leader was corrected after a spelling mistake.
3. The leader was corrupted by unchecked power.

用本課的目標片語完成這句宣傳式邀請：____ a world where dragons guard ancient secrets.

用本課的目標結構完成這句奇幻故事介紹：Readers ____ save the hidden kingdom.