啟發《冰與火之歌：權力遊戲》的戰爭 - 亞歷克斯·根德勒 (Alex Gendler)：英語精讀講義

哪一句最能表示「步道目前開放」只是依這個群體目前所知做出的判斷？

1. The trail is definitely open today.
2. As far as we know, the trail is open today.
3. We can guarantee that the trail is open today.

哪一句正確地讓一個共用助動詞搭配兩個並列的被動過去分詞？

1. The bridge was damaged by the storm and repair by local crews.
2. The bridge was damaged by the storm and repaired by local crews.
3. The bridge was damaging by the storm and repaired by local crews.

請用 shake 的簡單過去式被動形式完成句子，表示嚴重的非物理衝擊：The charity ____ a major fraud scandal.

請把 that spans three decades 精確縮寫為後置 -ing 片語，完成句子：The documentary follows a research project ____.

哪一句最自然地使用了 a massive cast of characters？

1. The password contains a massive cast of characters from the keyboard.
2. The theater lobby has a massive cast of characters because it is crowded tonight.
3. The novel follows a massive cast of characters across three generations.

句子「The conflict was shaped by shifting loyalties」是什麼意思？

1. 人們始終效忠於同一個陣營。
2. 人們對這場衝突失去了興趣。
3. 人們隨著時間改變了自己支持的陣營。

說話者剛剛描述了一場複雜的家族權力鬥爭。If that sounds familiar, 表示什麼？

1. 說話者準備結束這個話題，不再把它與後文連結。
2. 說話者接下來要解釋為什麼整段描述可能讓人覺得熟悉。
3. 說話者正在確認每個詞的音量是否夠大。

the Wars of the Roses 在本句中指什麼？

1. 涉及蘭開斯特家族和約克家族的一系列英格蘭王朝衝突
2. 一場為爭奪玫瑰花園控制權而進行的戰役
3. 一場以花命名的英法戰爭

請用 serve as the basis for 的過去式完成句子：The interviews ____ the documentary.

說話者在這句話中提到 Game of Thrones 的主要目的是什麼？

1. 把觀眾熟悉的奇幻影集作為理解真實歷史衝突的切入點。
2. 宣稱巨龍參與了玫瑰戰爭。
3. 說明 Game of Thrones 是玫瑰戰爭的另一個名稱。

哪一句表示某個事件為後來才爆發的衝突埋下了早期根源？

1. The unfair treaty sowed the seeds of a later conflict.
2. War broke out as soon as the treaty was signed.
3. The treaty was written after the conflict had ended.

哪一句清楚表示 Maya 在會議開始前已經寄出了報告？

1. The meeting had started before Maya sent the report.
2. Maya sent the report after the meeting had started.
3. By the time the meeting started, Maya had sent the report.

請用本課所學、表示「以繼承人身分成為君主」的片語完成句子：When the queen died, her son ____.

ahead of 在這個句子中是什麼意思？“Nora was promoted ahead of two senior colleagues.”

1. 晉升時，她站在他們前面。
2. 她獲得晉升是因為她在另一個部門工作。
3. 她在選拔順序中比他們更早獲得晉升。

使用 -ing 形式和 This ... of，把「skip the final review」改成名詞化主詞：____ allowed several errors to remain.

哪一句表示某個事件讓疑慮在事後繼續存在？

1. The report resolved every doubt about the results.
2. The report mentioned doubts that had already disappeared.
3. The report left lingering doubts about the results.

用本課表示家族血統的表達完成句子：The family is ____ the settlers recorded in the town's first census.

一次停電對整座城市造成了問題。哪個後續句最恰當地描述停電之後出現的結果？

1. The previous traffic chaos had ended before the blackout.
2. The ensuing traffic chaos lasted until midnight.
3. The upcoming traffic chaos might happen if another blackout occurs.

哪一句正確表達「綠色與大自然有關聯」？

1. The color green is often associated to nature.
2. The color green is often associated with nature.
3. The color green is often associating with nature.

根據這裡介紹的歷史對應關係，哪一種說法正確？

1. The white rose represented Lancaster, and the red rose represented York.
2. The white rose represented York, and the red rose represented Lancaster.
3. The white rose was only a flower, and neither family had a symbolic rose.

在這句話中，gained the throne 是什麼意思？After years of conflict, the prince gained the throne.

1. 得到一個普通的政府職位
2. 買下一張昂貴的王室座椅
3. 成為君主並取得統治權

下列哪種情況最適合用 The president was deposed 來描述？

1. 總統選擇在任期結束時退休。
2. 總統被一個奪取政權的團體強行趕下台。
3. 總統再次贏得選舉。

哪一句在名詞片語前正確使用了 despite？

1. Despite several setbacks, the team met the deadline.
2. Although several setbacks, the team met the deadline.
3. Despite the team faced several setbacks, it met the deadline.

哪一句使用 leave + 受詞 + as + 身分 來說明某件事造成的新局面？

1. The departing director left Priya to supervise the department alone.
2. The director's departure left Priya as the department's only supervisor.
3. The departing director left Priya a detailed note.

哪一項解釋最符合 Weak-willed and dominated by advisors？

1. 他在諮詢顧問後，總是很有自信地自行做決定。
2. 他缺乏堅定意志，並受到顧問們的控制。
3. 他拒絕聽取顧問的任何建議。

請用 eventually 和 convince 的被動形式完成句子：After several conversations, Maya ____ join the debate team.

哪一個改寫最準確地保留了標示片語的意思？

1. She firmly but fairly answered anyone who criticized her.
2. She mercilessly and repeatedly suppressed anyone she saw as a danger to her authority.
3. She feared that someone would make a violent threat against her.

用標示出的三字片語完成句子：I enjoy every subject, but I like history ____.

用 was increasingly sidelined 完成句子：As the new directors took control, Maya ____ from key decisions.

用 inept handling of 完成句子：The review criticized the committee's ____ the budget crisis.

用 lead to 的過去式完成句子：A wiring fault ____ a citywide power outage.

哪一句最適合轉向另一個同時發展，而且變得越來越嚴重的問題？

1. For example, one newspaper criticized the government.
2. Meanwhile, public anger was mounting across the country.
3. Afterward, public anger began only once the war had ended.

哪一項最符合本句中 widespread discontent 的意思？

1. 許多人都有這種不滿。
2. 只有一個人有一點小抱怨。
3. 所有人都支持這種狀況。

請用本課的確切詞組完成句子：____ the confusion, Maya kept giving clear instructions.

在這句歷史敘述中，reform the court 最接近下面哪個意思？

1. 改變刑事法官採用的程序
2. 重新設計舉行網球比賽的建築
3. 改變君主的顧問和政治圈的組織方式

請用 get one's chance 的正確形式完成英文句子：After weeks of rehearsal, Maya finally ____ perform at the school concert.

在此歷史脈絡中，appointed protector of the realm 是什麼意思？

1. 他被任命只是為了親自保護君主。
2. 他被正式授予代表君主治理國家的權力。
3. 他繼承了王位並成為國王。

Jordan suffered a mental breakdown 最直接表示什麼？

1. 這表示 Jordan 只是有幾分鐘稍微緊張。
2. 這表示 Jordan 骨折了。
3. 這表示 Jordan 的應對或正常生活能力發生了嚴重崩潰。

這個開頭讓聽者預期接下來會發生什麼？

1. 下一個事件在很久以後重複了先前的局勢。
2. 敘述者暫停時間線來定義一個詞。
3. 下一個事件在一年內發生，並與先前的局勢形成轉折。

哪一句中的 reverse 表示推翻先前的正式決定？

1. The editor revised the final paragraph.
2. The driver reversed slowly out of the garage.
3. The court reversed the earlier ruling.

請用 raise an army 的過去式搭配完成句子：After years in exile, the prince returned and ____ to challenge the ruler.

請用 though、代名詞 she 和 was unable to 結構完成句子：Nina submitted the project, ____ fix every error.

請用表示「克服困難後恢復原有職位」的正確片語完成句子：Following a successful appeal, Noah ____ project lead.

哪一句正確使用 have + 受詞 + 過去分詞，表達「Elena 安排有權力的單位把她的名字加入正式名單」？

1. Elena had her name added to the official list.
2. Elena had her name add to the official list.
3. Elena had added her name to the official list.

這句話暗示了什麼結局？

1. 約克放棄追求王位，改為選擇一件武器。
2. 約克追求王位卻遭到殺害，他的頭顱被插在長矛上示眾。
3. 約克同時獲得王冠和長矛作為王室禮物。

用本課中表示「接手並繼續推動既有主張」的三字片語完成句子：Her uncle had claimed ownership of the farm for years. After he died, she ____.

請用 enjoy great success 的過去式完成句子：The small company ____ after launching its first product.

請用 flee into exile 的過去式完成句子：After the coup made staying unsafe, the opposition leader ____.

使用 back out of 的過去式：Mia had agreed to buy the shop, but she ____ the deal the day before signing.

使用 make 的過去式，並依正確順序放入 tragic 和 political：The ruler ____ by ignoring every warning.

閱讀：A leader ignored repeated warnings from his closest supporter. This alienated his most powerful ally. 發生了什麼事？

1. 這把盟友送到了外國。
2. 這賦予了盟友更大的權力。
3. 這使盟友變得疏遠或敵對。

請使用 ally with 的一般過去式完成句子：To compete with a national chain, the local bookstore ____ a nearby coffee shop.

用 turn someone against someone 的過去式完成句子：The false rumor ____ the team ____ their coach.

用 manage to restore someone as 表示「讓某人恢復以前的職位」，完成句子：After weeks of negotiation, the board ____ Lena ____ chair.

哪個接續句用一個短句表示原本成功的局面很快就結束了？

1. The rescue plan worked at first. But it did last.
2. The rescue plan worked at first. It continued for years.
3. The rescue plan worked at first. But it didn't last.

下列哪一項最準確地解釋 The commander died in captivity？

1. 他因為抓了某個人而死亡。
2. 他是在遭拘禁、沒有自由時死亡的。
3. 他獲釋後死亡。

用 upon / the ambassador's / arrival 組成正式名詞片語，完成句子：____, the ceremony began.

哪一種情況最適合用 The bloodshed resumed 概括？

1. 停火後，戰鬥又開始了。
2. 那裡第一次爆發暴力事件。
3. 兩個人繼續進行平靜、非暴力的辯論。

請用 be due to succeed 的正確形式完成句子：Maya ____ the retiring manager next month.

選出正確使用 declare + 受詞 + 形容詞結構的句子。

1. The court declared the agreement to invalid.
2. The court declared that invalid the agreement.
3. The court declared the agreement invalid.

用 due to 表示原因，完成句子：The outdoor concert was canceled ____ heavy rain.

在這個語境中，He assumed the regency himself 是什麼意思？

1. 他猜測另一個人是攝政者。
2. 他本人接下了以攝政者身分統治的權力。
3. 他本人終結了君主制度。

用 throw someone in prison 的過去式完成句子：The dictator ____ the reporters ____ prison for criticizing him.

使用 become、ultimately 和表示「最終命運不明」的固定結構完成句子：No one knows ____ the missing expedition.

哪一句使用 would，從過去的視角表達後來發生的事？

1. She will join the laboratory next year and will later lead it.
2. She joined the laboratory in 2008 and would later lead it.
3. She joined the laboratory in 2008 and now leads it.

在這個語境中，這個片語最能表達什麼意思？

1. 來源位於一片遼闊海洋之外，距離英格蘭極其遙遠。
2. 來源位於英吉利海峽對岸：在英格蘭之外，但仍然很近。
3. 來源位於英格蘭中部，不需要跨越任何海域。

用表示「某人是某位祖先的直系後裔」的準確片語完成句子：Elena is ____ the island's first governor.

使用帶 raised 的被動表達完成句子：Because returning home was unsafe, Daniel ____ until he was eighteen.

請使用 with + noun + -ing 和括號中的字詞完成句子：____, the airport delayed several flights. (thick fog / cover the runway)

在 “Richard III's power grab” 中，power grab 表達的是哪種含義？

1. 它表示實際拿起一個代表權力的物體。
2. 這是一個中性說法，指有秩序地移交權力。
3. 這是一個帶批評意味的說法，指試圖奪取或集中權力。

請用 win support for 的過去式完成句子：After presenting the evidence, the researchers ____ their proposal.

哪一句正確使用了句首 -ing 子句，而且其邏輯主詞與主要子句主詞一致？

1. Gathering enough supplies, the climbers began their journey.
2. Gathering enough supplies, the weather suddenly worsened.
3. Gathering enough supplies, the journey was ready to begin.

請用 by + -ing 片語完成句子，並使用動詞 share 的正確形式：The team finished early ____ the work.

在這個歷史句子中，joined the two roses 表示什麼？

1. 它描述兩個季節同時出現。
2. 它把花園裡的兩朵花放在一起。
3. 它象徵兩個敵對王族的結合。

哪一句正確使用 -ing 片語來說明主要子句動作的直接結果？

1. After years of talks, the countries signed a treaty, finally ending the border dispute.
2. After years of talks, the countries signed a treaty, finally ended the border dispute.
3. After years of talks, the countries signed a treaty, finally the border dispute.

這裡的 We often think of historical wars as decisive conflicts 在篇章中主要發揮什麼作用？

1. 它陳述一個已經完全證實、不需要進一步討論的結論。
2. 它引入一項熟悉的預設，說話者之後可以加以限定或質疑。
3. 它依照時間順序列出多場不同的戰爭。

請用表示「結果讓人毫不懷疑誰勝誰負」的正確目標片語完成句子：The competition ended with ____.

like the fiction they inspired 在句中有什麼作用？

1. 它表示這些歷史戰爭本身就是虛構的。
2. 它讓虛構作品取代玫瑰戰爭，成為主句唯一的主詞。
3. 它在不改變主句基本架構的情況下，加入歷史戰爭與受其啟發的虛構作品之間的比較。

用 can + be 完成這個一般性判斷：Even well-designed systems ____ unreliable under pressure.

用目標表達 as fleeting as 完成明喻：Her confidence was ____ the applause.