我們為什麼要抽取鱟的血液？ - 伊麗莎白·考克斯：英語精讀講義

句中標示的開頭部分主要有什麼作用？

1. 它列出三個互不相關的時間。
2. 它比較溫暖的白天和滿月的夜晚。
3. 它先設定較廣的季節，再於主要事件前給出更具體的時間。

用目標 emerge-from 結構補全這句動物描述：At sunset, the moths ____ their shelters ____ feed.

哪一個句子使用了與例句相同的描寫性倒裝？

1. Waiting outside are three taxis.
2. Waiting outside three taxis are.
3. Three taxis are waiting outside.

請用表示「數量達到數十萬」的五字英文片語完成句子：During the migration, birds crossed the bay ____.

哪一句自然地使用了 harvest，表示為研究而採集生物材料？

1. The farmer harvested a medical appointment.
2. The nurse harvested a patient's blood for a routine checkup.
3. Researchers harvested cells from the tissue for analysis.

哪一句表示救援人員把海豹送回海洋？

1. The rescuers returned the seal to the ocean.
2. The rescuers returned to the ocean after releasing the seal.
3. The seal returned to the ocean on its own.

請用本課中表示「出乎意料」的確切兩字詞組完成句子：____, the smallest box was the heaviest.

哪一句自然地使用了相同結構：地點名詞後接 we know we can，再接一個動詞？

1. That is the only beach we know we can find shells.
2. That is the only beach we know can we find shells.
3. That is the only beach we know can find shells.

哪個句子強調志工總數達到300人，是一個相當大的數量，而不只是標示上限？

1. The cleanup allows a maximum of 300 volunteers.
2. As many as 300 volunteers joined the cleanup.
3. Up to 300 volunteers can join the cleanup.

請用以 up 開頭、表示上限的兩個單字完成句子：The battery can last ____ 12 hours.

選出正確使用現在分詞片語來補充伴隨過程的句子。

1. The young snakes growing quickly, periodically shedding their skins as they develop.
2. The young snakes grow quickly, periodically shed their skins as they develop.
3. The young snakes grow quickly, periodically shedding their skins as they develop.

用 Once 和 until 完成下列英文句子：____ the store closes, it won't reopen ____ Monday.

用標示出的生物學表達完成句子：The sea turtles ____ at about twenty years of age.

用標示出的讓步片語完成句子：____, we could not repair the bike.

哪一句能自然表達「我們仍會偶爾收到一兩件投訴，但投訴並不多」？

1. We still receive the occasionally complaint.
2. We still receive the occasion complaint.
3. We still receive the occasional complaint.

用表示「深度可達 300 公尺」的 as + 形容詞 + as 結構完成句子：The submarine can dive ____ 300 meters below the surface.

哪一句自然地使用 come ashore 來表示從水中來到陸地，並說明移動的目的？

1. The turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.
2. The turtles come ashore for lay their eggs.
3. The turtles come to ashore to lay their eggs.

使用畫線片語中用來命名的字完成句子：The library has a room ____ the Discovery Lab.

用 protect X from harm by Y 結構中的兩個介系詞完成句子：This shield protects the engine ____ damage ____ flying stones.

哪一句自然地表示「某種材料形成凝膠，而且凝膠包圍受損區域」？

1. The damaged area forms a gel around the material.
2. The material forms a gel inside the damaged area.
3. The material forms a gel around the damaged area.

用 prevent 的目的形式和 bite 的正確形式完成句子：We use a net ____ mosquitoes from ____ us.

This isn't unusual 在這段說明中的主要作用是什麼？

1. 把前一個事實視為普通現象，並為真正的差異鋪路。
2. 表示接下來的重點也很普通。
3. 否定前一個事實是真的。

請用目標片語 sensitive to 完成句子：This light meter is exceptionally ____ small changes in brightness.

哪一項正確使用了術語 endotoxins？

1. endotoxins 是細菌細胞壁中的分子，即使活細菌已經不存在，它們仍可能殘留。
2. endotoxins 是消滅細菌的人類血球。
3. endotoxins 是完整的活細菌。

使用 release 的被動形式完成這句科學描述：A small amount of gas ____ when the tablet dissolves.

請依正確順序使用 make、people 和 sick 完成句子：Contaminated food can ____ if it is not stored safely.

選出以 rely on 描述醫療器材時結構正確的句子。

1. These are the medical devices we rely on every day.
2. These are the medical devices on we rely every day.
3. These are the medical devices we rely every day.

請用標準的安全用語完成這則實驗室警示；這個字表示「因混入不該出現的物質而變得不安全或不純」：The sample can become ____ if the container is left open.

哪一個句子清楚呈現「風險或原因，接著是必要行動，最後是時間界線」的結構？

1. Before these samples may be contaminated, we have to leave the lab.
2. These samples may be contaminated, so we have to seal them before we leave the lab.
3. These samples may be contaminated, but we have to seal them after we leave the lab.

加入現在式的強調助動詞，以明確確認這項陳述：I ____ agree with your main point, but I have one question.

本句中的 Gram stains 是什麼意思？

1. 清除人體內毒素的藥物
2. 實驗室設備上的普通髒污
3. 用於觀察和分類細菌的實驗室染色測試

哪一句表示即使停電，門仍然保持上鎖？

1. The door stays locked even when the power is off.
2. The door stays locked because the power is off.
3. The door stays locked only when the power is on.

用 produced from 完成句子：The packaging, ____ seaweed, dissolves in water.

在這個句子中，LAL 指什麼？

1. 一種用於檢測內毒素的萃取物
2. 一種直接給病患使用的藥物
3. 檢測要尋找的內毒素

請用 test 和正確的介系詞完成句子：The lab will ____ lead in the water.

哪一句使用 if 將可觀察到的檢測結果與結論連接起來？

1. If the indicator turns red, the chemical is present.
2. If the chemical is present, add three drops of water.
3. If the indicator turns red, record the time.

用 so + 副詞 + that 結果結構完成句子。請把 clear 變成正確形式：The guide explained the rule ____ everyone understood it. (clear)

使用 protect 的現在完成式被動形式並加上 by，完成句子：Many coastal homes ____ the new sea wall.

這句話在演講中的主要話語作用是什麼？If you've ever had an injection, that probably includes you.

1. 把一個龐大、抽象的群體與聽眾的個人經驗連結起來
2. 要求聽眾提供自己的注射紀錄
3. 聲稱每位聽眾都肯定打過針

請用 end up with 的過去式完成句子：The hotel lost our booking, so we ____ a smaller room.

句首片語在這句話中有什麼作用？

1. 它把鱟歸入無脊椎動物這個類別，並引出一項共有特徵。
2. 它把鱟和所有無脊椎動物區分開來。
3. 它表示其他無脊椎動物喜歡鱟。

哪一項說法最準確地描述開放式循環系統？

1. 動物可以隨時打開或關閉自己的循環系統。
2. 循環液不會一直包含在血管內。
3. 動物體內沒有循環液。

請用 contain 的被動形式和正確的介系詞完成句子：The liquid is ____ a sealed tank.

請用 flow freely through 完成句子：Fresh air can ____ the open windows.

哪一句正確表示液體不得在沒有阻隔的情況下接觸皮膚？

1. Do not let the liquid come in direct contact with your skin.
2. Do not let the liquid come to direct contact with your skin.
3. Do not let the liquid come in directly contact to your skin.

哪一句在標準科學英語中正確使用 if 條件句說明可能的結果？

1. If bacteria will enter the bloodstream, they can spread quickly.
2. If bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can spreading quickly.
3. If bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can spread quickly.

哪個選項最準確地說明「Pair A with B, and it's easy to see why...」要求受眾做什麼？

1. 只把 A 和 B 兩個物體擺在一起，不得出任何結論。
2. 從 A 和 B 中選一個，忽略另一個。
3. 把 A 和 B 放在一起考慮，再用這兩個因素理解一項結論。

「mass extinction event」是什麼意思？

1. 在地質尺度上較短的時期內，世界各地異常高比例的物種滅絕。
2. 一隻動物個體死亡。
3. 一場以史前動物為主題、事先規劃的公開活動。

哪一句中的 wipe out 表示「幾乎徹底摧毀大量事物或整個群體」？

1. The rain damaged a few leaves.
2. The wildfire wiped out nearly all the trees in the valley.
3. Maya wiped the dust off the shelf.

哪一句最清楚地表示整個群體因成員死亡而消失？

1. The disease killed off the entire colony.
2. The disease killed one insect in the colony.
3. The disease damaged the colony's shelter.

閱讀這兩個英文句子：They have survived for millions of years. But they're not invincible. 第二句有什麼作用？

1. 它又補充了一個證明牠們強大的例子。
2. 它表示人類已經在一場比賽中擊敗了牠們。
3. 它把重點從長期存活轉向牠們仍然面臨的危險。

使用上面學到的研究報導框架完成句子：____ regular reading builds vocabulary.

用 have + 受詞 + 過去分詞結構完成句子：The bird remained calm in the process of ____ its damaged wing ____.

用本講中的證據報導動詞完成這句謹慎的研究陳述：Recent research ____ the treatment may reduce pain.

哪個句子正確使用 observe + 受詞 + -ing 來報告正在進行或反覆出現的行為？

1. Scientists observed fewer birds returned to the wetland.
2. Scientists observed fewer birds returning to the wetland.
3. Scientists observed that fewer birds returning to the wetland.

用 extend beyond 的正確形式完成句子：The effects of the storm ____ the coast.

在這句話中，coastal development 是什麼意思？

1. 動物的繁殖能力獲得提升
2. 沿海地區的建設與施工
3. 海岸隨時間自然生長

用本課表示「用來吸引魚的材料」的兩個字詞片語完成句子：The worms are sold as ____.

用標示出的表達完成句子：____ regular sleep improves concentration.

哪個句子中的 synthesize 與例句一樣，表示透過科學方法製造物質？

1. Chemists synthesized a new polymer from plant-based materials.
2. The reviewer synthesized evidence from five studies into one explanation.
3. The assistant summarized the laboratory schedule in an email.

用 be unlikely to 完成句子：Because of the heavy snow, the school bus is ____ arrive on time.

例句中的 a synthetic alternative 是什麼意思？

1. 一種只存在於自然界的古老材料
2. 一種虛假且不可信的說法
3. 一種人工製成的替代品

請用本課表示「終止依賴」的完整表達完成句子：New water-recycling systems could ____ imported water.