為什麼蚊子更喜歡咬某些人？ - 瑪麗亞·埃琳娜·德·奧巴爾迪亞 (Maria Elena De Obaldia)：英語精讀講義

在 “Some swear this shortcut saves time” 中，swear 是什麼意思？

1. 他們在說髒話。
2. 他們進行了正式宣誓。
3. 他們強烈堅稱這個說法是真的。

cursed to be hunted by mosquitoes 在句中有什麼作用？

1. 它以幽默方式誇大這個人反覆被蚊子叮的情形。
2. 它在描述真實的超自然詛咒。
3. 它表示蚊子會像人一樣策畫獵捕。

哪一個句子自然地使用了 left unscathed？

1. Although the car was destroyed, everyone inside was left unscathed.
2. The injured cyclist was left unscathed with a broken wrist.
3. Elena was left unscathed to catch the bus after lunch.

辦公室的燈一直熄滅，而你想了解整個情況的原因。你應該怎麼問？

1. What's going on?
2. When did the lights go off?
3. Who turned off the lights?

用 come down to 的正確形式完成句子：The success of the event ____ careful planning.

用 stick to 完成句子，只填入缺少的介系詞：For now, let's stick ____ the original plan.

請補上表示「主動、有目的地尋找」的動詞中缺少的單字：When the school needed an astronomy expert, it decided to seek ____ a local scientist.

請用 to 不定詞補完句子，說明 Maya 的目的：Maya stopped at the café ____. 意思是：她想幫手機充電。

請用 evolved to feed on 完成句子：Over many generations, these birds ____ seeds with tougher shells.

下列哪個句子正確使用 predilection 表達「偏好」？

1. She has a predilection of solving difficult puzzles.
2. She has a prediction for solving difficult puzzles.
3. She has a predilection for solving difficult puzzles.

補上表示靜止不流動、可能成為蚊蟲孳生處的固定片語：After the rain, empty the buckets so no ____ remains.

哪一句用 as 表示一項漸進變化發生時，另一項變化也隨之發生？

1. She worked as a guide at the museum.
2. As the school grew, it added more classrooms.
3. Because the school was closed, no classes were held.

請用表示「全年」的連字號表達完成句子：The indoor pool is open ____.

用 be equipped with 完成句子：The rescue boat ____ emergency radios.

請用本講中意為「能夠感知氣味」的帶連字號複合詞完成句子：The robot carries ____ equipment to locate a gas leak.

哪個句子中的 pick up on 表示「察覺到細微線索」？

1. Leo picked up his cousin at the station.
2. Leo picked up on the doubt in her reply.
3. Leo picked up the keys from the floor.

請用 get very good at 的現在完成式完成句子：After months of lessons, Leo has ____ playing the guitar.

請用 track down 的過去式完成句子，並把代名詞 him 放在正確位置：The police searched for the missing man all night and finally ____.

哪個句子自然地把一個地點與「在那裡受到打擾的機率較低」連結起來？

1. Choose a seat where less likely you're disturbed.
2. Choose a seat where you're less likely to be disturbed.
3. Choose a seat which you're less likely to disturb.

用 sensitive 和正確的介系詞完成句子：This sensor is ____ small changes in temperature.

用所學的 make + 動作名詞結構完成句子：When danger comes close, these small animals can ____ through narrow gaps.

用所學結構的兩個部分完成句子：After several close calls, the hikers ____ the unstable bridge ____.

用 alert A to B 的過去式補全句子，並以 the pilot 作為 A：Yesterday, the warning light ____ an engine problem.

使用 from + about + 距離 + away 和 thirty meters 補全句子：The camera can read the license plate ____.

閱讀這個新句子。once 表示什麼？Once the lock has recognized your fingerprint, the door opens.

1. 門在指紋辨識完成前打開。
2. 門鎖只辨識一次指紋。
3. 指紋辨識是開門的觸發條件。

用 become especially interested in 的過去式完成句子：After her first telescope lesson, Lina ____ astronomy.

請用本課中表示「顏色深且視覺差異強烈」的完整雙修飾語完成句子：The sensor can detect ____ shapes against the white wall.

哪一句最適合技術性的色彩描述，並且正確縮短了 “hues that are found in the sample” 這個結構？

1. The report lists the hues finding in the sample.
2. The report lists the hues that found in the sample.
3. The report lists the hues found in the sample.

哪一句中的 plume 表示從源頭擴散的物質流或雲團？

1. The peacock raised its long plume during the display.
2. Scientists tracked the ash plume from the volcano.
3. She decorated the hat with a colorful plume.

請用 generate 的被動形式以及引出產生者的字詞完成句子：The electricity is ____ the wind turbines.

哪一句正確使用關係子句來指出是哪一類微生物？

1. Scientists study microorganisms that live in pond water.
2. Scientists study microorganisms they live in pond water.
3. Scientists study microorganisms that living in pond water.

使用本課中表示「分解」的兩字片語動詞完成句子：During digestion, enzymes ____ proteins into smaller parts.

關於 sweat 和 sebum，哪一項說法正確？

1. sebum 是 sweat 的另一個名稱。
2. 這兩個詞都表示皮膚上的水。
3. sweat 和 sebum 是兩種不同的皮膚分泌物。

用本課目標的三詞連接語完成句子：Maya compared every receipt with the invoice. ____, she found a billing error.

哪一句正確使用 can 連接兩個並列過程，並用 get picked up 表示「被偵測到」？

1. The scent chemicals can evaporate and get picked up by the sensor.
2. The scent chemicals can evaporate and pick up the sensor.
3. The scent chemicals can evaporate and get pick up by the sensor.

例句中的 human-homing mosquitoes 是什麼意思？

1. 把蚊子引回家的那些人
2. 會回到有人居住房屋的蚊子
3. 能夠定位人類並朝人類移動的蚊子

哪一句正確使用 especially attuned to 來表示「對……格外敏感」？

1. The rescue dog is especially attuned to changes in its handler's voice.
2. The rescue dog especially attuned to changes in its handler's voice.
3. The rescue dog is especially attuned at changes in its handler's voice.

把 get enough sleep 變成作主詞的 -ing 片語，完成句子：____ can help you focus in class.

哪一句正確表示「清楚的標籤讓產品對購物者更有吸引力」？

1. Clear labels make the product more attractive to shoppers.
2. Clear labels make shoppers more attractive to the product.
3. Clear labels make the product to be more attractive to shoppers.

使用倒裝的 as can + 主語結構，並以 a quick chat with a friend 為新主語補完句子：A short walk can improve your mood, ____.

關於 the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria，哪一項說明正確？

1. Plasmodium 是一種會引起所有蚊媒疾病的蚊子。
2. Malaria 是攜帶 Plasmodium 的蚊子的名稱。
3. Plasmodium 是一種會引起瘧疾的寄生蟲。

請用現在簡單式的 make + 受詞 + 形容詞結構，並使用 the poster 和 more appealing 完成句子：Bright colors ____ to children.

請使用 by、increase 的 -ing 形式和 amounts of 完成句子：The gardeners helped both plants grow ____ water and light they received.

哪一種釋義最符合 fruit-smelling aldehyde compounds？

1. 聞起來像水果的醛類化合物
2. 在水果內部發現的所有化合物
3. 能夠聞到水果氣味的醛類化合物

用 depend on both ... and ... to 中缺少的兩部分完成句子：The project ____ both skilled workers and steady funding ____ succeed.

用 in addition to 完成句子：____ a ticket, each visitor needs photo identification for this event.

哪一個句子正確使用被動報告結構來表達估計？

1. The ruins are thinking to be more than two thousand years old.
2. The ruins are thought to be more than two thousand years old.
3. The ruins are thought being more than two thousand years old.

哪一個句子自然地使用了 mosquito magnet？

1. Mina uses a compass on hikes, so her friends call her a mosquito magnet.
2. Mina gets bitten before everyone else, so her friends call her a mosquito magnet.
3. Mina never attracts mosquitoes, so her friends call her a mosquito magnet.

哪一種情況最適合用 disproportionately targeted 描述？

1. 所有使用者都只看到一次相同的非目標式公告。
2. 未滿 13 歲的玩家只占使用者的 10%，卻收到 35% 的目標式廣告。
3. 未滿 13 歲的玩家占使用者的 35%，也收到 35% 的目標式廣告。

請用表示「許多年裡反覆發生」的固定片語完成句子：The same team reaches the final ____.

說話人在描述一個許多聽眾親身經歷過的問題後說 you're probably well aware。此時他主要在做什麼？

1. 指責聽眾造成了這個問題。
2. 推測聽眾憑藉經驗已經理解這個問題。
3. 介紹一個聽眾從未聽過的新事實。

說話人提到有些聽眾可能特別招蚊子後說 Sorry about that。為什麼在這裡這樣說？

1. 對一個並非說話人造成的問題表示簡短同情。
2. 承認是說話人造成了招蚊子的問題。
3. 針對嚴重傷害作出正式道歉。

請用直接問句「Why is this?」的嵌入式形式完成句子：The screen turns off every hour. ____ remains a mystery.

用 age 和 X-specific 結構完成句子：The website gives ____ safety advice for children and adults.

請用本課表示「顯示某物存在」的確切片語完成句子：Fresh footprints can ____ a large animal nearby.

請用表示動物透過體內調節體熱的標準複合形容詞完成句子：Most mammals are ____ animals.

哪一句的 while 表示對比，而不是時間關係？

1. While the soup was cooking, I set the table.
2. While both routes are safe, the coastal route is more scenic.
3. While Mia was reading, the lights went out.

哪一個句子中的 host 表示為生物提供生存環境？

1. Leo hosts a quiz show on Saturdays.
2. A coral reef hosts many kinds of marine life.
3. The library hosts a book fair each spring.

哪一句正確使用 contribute to 來表示「促成某個結果」？

1. Regular exercise can contribute to sleep better.
2. Regular exercise can contribute to better sleep.
3. Regular exercise can contribute better sleep.

請用以 vary 開頭並採用 from ... to ... 結構的目標表達完成句子：The amount of sleep people need can ____.

選出使用相同受詞關係代名詞省略結構的自然名詞片語。

1. the sensors that measure temperature
2. the sensors scientists use to measure temperature
3. the scientists who use sensors to measure temperature

例句中的 Researchers reveal that 主要有什麼作用？

1. 它表示研究人員正在揭發一樁犯罪。
2. 它把這句話標示為敘述者沒有根據的猜測。
3. 它指出這項發現的資訊來源是研究人員。

使用 be important in + -ing 和動詞 prevent 完成句子：Regular handwashing is important ____ the spread of germs.

在句子 “Wildflowers are more abundant near the river,” 中，more abundant 是什麼意思？

1. 價格更高
2. 數量或含量更多
3. 酸性更強

用 prove to be 結構完成句子：After several trials, the simple design ____ the most reliable option.

用 serious 和 problem，依照 such a + 形容詞 + 名詞 的結構完成句子：It is ____ that we need to act now.

用 play a role in 補完整句子：Regular exercise can ____ reducing stress.

哪一句自然地提出一種可能的機制，同時沒有把它說成確定的事實？

1. The device saves energy, and this mechanism has been proven beyond doubt.
2. The device may save energy, but no possible mechanism is suggested.
3. The device may save energy, perhaps by adjusting the temperature automatically.

哪一句中的 while 和原句一樣，用來對比兩項結果？

1. Sam listened to music while he cleaned his room.
2. Please take notes while the teacher explains the chart.
3. The new method saved time, while the old method cost less.

補全固定表達 be at play：Several hidden factors may be ____.

請用 beyond 和 confirm 的 -ing 形式完成句子，表示報告不只是核實一項事實：____ that the leak existed, the report explained how to fix it.

這個句子中的標示子句起了什麼作用？

1. 它表示每個人吸引蚊子的程度都完全相同。
2. 它用幽默的方式把蚊子說成在故意針對某些人。
3. 它表示蚊子會組成有組織的團體，有意識地策畫攻擊。

哪一句在 understand 之後正確使用了嵌入式 what 子句？

1. We are trying to understand what makes resistant to heat this plant.
2. We are trying to understand what makes this plant resistant to heat.
3. We are trying to understand what does this plant make resistant to heat.

哪一句自然地使用 serious large-scale implications 表達可能產生的廣泛影響？

1. The new policy could have serious large-scale implications for small businesses.
2. The new policy could make serious large-scale implications to small businesses.
3. The new policy could give small businesses a serious large-scale implication.

請用由 hundreds、thousands 和 of 組成的概數結構完成句子：____ visitors attend the festival each year.

請用 mosquito 和 -borne 組成的連字號形容詞完成句子：Malaria is a ____ disease.

在「Food assistance is not reaching the families who need it most.」中，reaching 是什麼意思？

1. 讓這些家庭前往領取援助
2. 成功提供給預定接受援助的家庭
3. 在物理距離上更靠近這些家庭

請使用 help、inspire 和 solutions，以正確形式完成句子：Careful research can ____.

用表示「讓昆蟲遠離的產品」的兩個英文單字完成句子：Before the hike, we applied ____ to our skin.

下面哪一句中的 manipulate 與例句相同，是中性的技術用法？

1. The ad manipulated viewers' fears to sell the product.
2. Researchers manipulated the humidity to test its effect on the samples.
3. He manipulated his friend into paying the whole bill.

使用 get、families 和 emergency supplies，並依照 get someone something 句型完成句子：The donation will help efforts to ____ after the storm.

在這個公共衛生語境中，bed nets, vaccines, tests, and treatments 共同發揮什麼作用？

1. 它們都是一般的臥室用品。
2. 它們都是只在被蚊子叮咬後使用的藥物。
3. 它們有助於預防叮咬或疾病、發現感染並治療疾病。

原句中的 not only 有什麼作用？

1. 它表示阻斷傳播循環會造成搔癢。
2. 它只修飾 itchy，與後面的子句沒有關聯。
3. 它先引出一項較小的好處，後面的子句再增加一項更重要的好處。

請使用本課精確的三個詞英文片語完成句子：Vaccination can help ____ and protect whole communities.

例句中的 Proving once again... 主要有什麼作用？

1. 它要求觀眾自行證明這個說法。
2. 它引入另一個未來才會進行的實驗。
3. 它總結前面的結果證明了什麼。

請使用 distinguish A from B 和給定的詞語完成句子：A careful reader must ____. 可用詞語：reliable evidence；misinformation。

用 What makes X + 形容詞結構補完整問題：「____ this source reliable?」