你的選票算數嗎？為你解析選舉人團制度 - Christina Greer：英語精讀講義

請用表示「知道它存在」的目標兩字表達完成句子：I have ____ the neighborhood tool library, but I have never used it.

在本句中，Electoral College 指什麼？

1. 由多所大學組成、負責籌辦政治競選的委員會
2. 美國的一套制度，由獲選任的選舉人投下選舉總統與副總統的正式選票
3. 教授選舉法的大學

請用表示「舉行總統選舉的年份」的目標片語完成句子：Political advertising increases during ____.

使用 exactly 和正確的直接問句語序完成英文句子：What ____ dark matter?

在字幕中，Simply said, 向聽者傳達了什麼？

1. 它表示說話者已經提供了所有細節。
2. 它表示這個主題不需要解釋。
3. 它表示接下來會提供簡化的說明。

使用 appoint 構成簡化的被動關係子句，完成句子：The panel members ____ the university will serve for one year.

哪一句正確使用關係子句來說明一群人的正式職責？

1. The delegates are the people which formally elect the chair.
2. The delegates are the people who formally elects the chair.
3. The delegates are the people who formally elect the chair.

哪一句正確使用表示目的的不定詞，並在後面接兩個並列的間接疑問子句？

1. To understand how the system works and how it has changed, we can examine the records.
2. For understand how the system works and how it has changed, we can examine the records.
3. To understand how does the system work and how has it changed, we can examine the records.

在 "Let's look at the evidence before deciding," 中，look at 是什麼意思？

1. 查閱並考察證據
2. 只把視線轉向證據而不思考其內容
3. 查明證據實際存放在哪裡

在法律引用中，"Article 2, section 1, clause 2" 有什麼作用？

1. 它把位置從 Article 2 逐步縮小到 Section 1，再到 Clause 2
2. 它列出三份不同的法律文件
3. 它指出一篇網路文章的第二句

用 specifies 加 how many 引導的間接問句完成句子：The safety guide ____ passengers each boat can carry.

用 be entitled to + have 完成句子：Under the plan, each member ____ one free ticket.

請補上現在完成式的 there be 結構：Since 2010, there ____ several changes to the law.

請填入表示「考慮多個選項後選定」的目標片語：We need to ____ a date by Friday.

用與單數主詞一致的 be equal to 三字形式完成句子：The number of available tickets ____ the number of confirmed guests.

某個委員會有12名有投票權的成員、3名無投票權的顧問和2名工作人員。一項規則提到 voting membership 的一半。voting membership 指哪一組人？

1. 可以投票的12名成員
2. 與委員會有關的全部17人
3. 沒有投票權的3名顧問

在這句話中，the District of Columbia 指什麼？

1. 美國西岸的一個州。
2. 作為美國首都並擁有 3 名總統選舉人的聯邦特區。
3. 南美洲國家哥倫比亞的一個行政區。

哪一種用法正確地使用 Essentially 帶出對核心機制的概括？

1. 為了轉到無關話題，說話者說：「Essentially, my favorite color is green.」
2. 為了強調每個小例外都很重要，說話者用 Essentially 開始列舉。
3. 講完許多技術細節後，說話者說：「Essentially, the device filters dirty water.」

在美國選舉報導中，片語 'the Democratic candidate and the Republican candidate' 是什麼意思？

1. 兩位都支持民主但未說明黨派的候選人
2. 一位主張直接民主的候選人和一位主張共和制的候選人
3. 民主黨選出的候選人和共和黨選出的候選人

請用表示「計算總數」的目標片語動詞完成句子：After the final round, please ____ the points for each team.

請用表示「略多於50%」的三個英文單字完成報告：____ of the members voted in favor.

例句中的 so that they surpass 270 electoral votes 表達什麼？

1. 一個意外發生的結果
2. 兩種不同選舉制度之間的對比
3. 累積選舉人票的預期目標

哪一句最自然地描述在總統選舉中獲勝？

1. She hopes to get the president position in the next election.
2. She hopes to win the presidency in the next election.
3. She hopes to win the president in the next election.

在講解中，'So how do states even get electoral votes?' 起什麼作用？

1. 它在詢問哪一州擁有最多的選舉人票。
2. 它聲稱各州把選舉人票當成意外的額外獎勵來獲得。
3. 它承接前一個重點，並引出關於票數來源的下一個問題。

使用標示的片語完成句子：The number of council seats is determined ____.

使用 conduct 的現在簡單式被動語態：The safety inspection ____ every six months.

哪一句正確使用 every time 來引出反覆出現的時間條件？

1. Every the schedule changes, we update the website.
2. Every time the schedule changes, we update the website.
3. Every time when the schedule changes, we update the website.

哪一句能自然表達席次可能增加或減少？

1. The party could grow or miss several seats.
2. The party could gain or lose several seats.
3. The party could receive or disappear several seats.

哪個開頭能自然地請聽者想像一種假設情況？

1. Tell everyone you have fifty dollars to spend on dinner.
2. Say out loud that you have fifty dollars to spend on dinner.
3. Let's say you have fifty dollars to spend on dinner.

請填入一個介系詞，以補充名詞 room 的特徵：We booked a room ____ two large windows.

將 reach 和 win 改成現在簡單式，完成這條遊戲規則：If a player ____ the final square, they ____ the game.

填入本課所學、回指前面原因的三個英文單字：The road is covered in ice. ____ the school is closed.

請用表示「計算總數」的目標片語動詞完成指令：To find the final cost, ____ the four prices.

哪一句正確地把假設數量表達為條件產生的結果？

1. If we would combine the two groups, we have thirty people.
2. If we combined the two groups, we would have thirty people.
3. If we combined the two groups, we would had thirty people.

哪一句承認道路可能壅塞，但表示抵達時間這個結果不會改變？

1. If the road is busy, we may arrive after noon.
2. Because the road is busy, we will arrive before noon.
3. Even if the road is busy, we will arrive before noon.

哪一句表示假設情況下只能獲得31票，而不是表示其他人都不會獲得票？

1. They would only gain 31 votes.
2. Only they would gain 31 votes.

哪一句能自然提示聽者：說明接下來要進入較難的部分？

1. Here is where the calculator is stored.
2. The calculation was completed before the explanation began.
3. Here is where the calculation gets a little tricky.

哪一句聚焦一次罕見事件，而不是表示一種偶爾發生的一般規律？

1. On a rare occasion last year, the museum stayed open past midnight.
2. Every Friday, the museum stays open past midnight.
3. On rare occasions, the museum stays open past midnight.

在美國總統選舉的語境中，popular vote 是指什麼？

1. 僅由選舉人團成員投下的票。
2. 一般選民直接投下的票。
3. 候選人在民意調查中的受歡迎程度。

用 fail to 的過去式完成句子，表示第二個目標沒有達成：The team won the audience vote but ____ qualify for the final.

使用 may 表示對兩個已完成動作的不確定推測：The researcher ____ found the error and corrected the final total.

哪一句能自然表示在多個選區的勝利都很接近？

1. They won several districts by small spaces.
2. They won several districts in small margins.
3. They won several districts by small margins.

哪一句表示兩種物資都剛好夠用，幾乎或完全沒有剩下？

1. We did not bring enough food or water for the hike.
2. We brought just enough food and just enough water for the hike.
3. We brought plenty of food and water for the hike.

哪一句中的 captured 表示「在競爭中成功取得」？

1. The campaign captured 55 percent of the vote.
2. The camera captured a clear image of the crowd.
3. The police captured the escaped prisoner.

請用五個英文單字組成的框架完成句子，以指回前面提出的可能性：The road may still be closed. ____, we should take the train.

請用 secure 組成的兩個英文單字完成被動片語：The funding ____ local donors paid for the new playground.

哪個句子能正確表達「各項費用合計超過 200 美元」？

1. The separate charges add to up more than $200.
2. The separate charges add up more than $200.
3. The separate charges add up to more than $200.

哪個句子中的 cast 是過去分詞，意思是「在投票中投出的」？

1. Officials counted every ballot thrown before the deadline.
2. Officials counted every ballot casting before the deadline.
3. Officials counted every ballot cast before the deadline.

哪一個句子用 therefore 引出了邏輯結論？

1. The temperature dropped below freezing; meanwhile, the wet roads became icy.
2. The temperature dropped below freezing; therefore, the wet roads became icy.
3. The temperature dropped below freezing; however, the wet roads became icy.

用目標對比結構完成句子。請使用 control 和 score 的正確形式：The team ____ most of the game, ____ the winning goal.

哪一句以中立方式把批評觀點歸於某個群體中的一部分人？

1. Everyone knows that the policy is too expensive.
2. The policy's critics are professional film reviewers.
3. Some critics of the policy argue that it is too expensive.

用 give 的簡單現在式加上 unfair advantage 完成句子：The new rule ____ to teams with bigger budgets.

請補上本課中用來引出新理解角度的固定表達：____: a password is like a key to your account.

哪一個句子正確使用了 It is possible for + 名詞片語 + to + 動詞？

1. It is possible the team to qualify without winning today.
2. It is possible for the team qualifying without winning today.
3. It is possible for the team to qualify without winning today.

哪一句用 yet 引出相對於前半句而言出乎意料的結果？

1. The road was icy, yet the bus arrived on time.
2. The bus arrived, so we got on.
3. The bus has not arrived yet.

請用 by 加上 practice 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Leo improved his balance ____ yoga every morning.

請用 pay attention 及其必要的介系詞完成句子：During the safety briefing, please ____ the emergency exits.

一份報告先說：The new system is costly. 下一句中，哪一句能自然引出一個形成轉折的好處？

1. For example, it could save money over time.
2. However, it could save money over time.
3. Therefore, it could save money over time.

請用本課由三個英文單字組成的正確表達完成句子；這個表達用來引出另一群人的主張：Some residents support the plan; ____ it will cost too much.

哪一句中的 protects 表示制度性保障，而不是物理保護？

1. The map shows which states are small in land area.
2. The helmet protects her head during practice.
3. The voting rule protects smaller groups from being ignored.

哪一項最符合 geographically large states with small populations 的意思？

1. 面積很大但居民相對較少的州。
2. 面積很小但居民很多的州。
3. 面積很大而且居民很多的州。

選出能在第二句中正確引出原因的片語：The school is closed today. _____ the roads are icy.

1. That's when
2. That's because
3. That's why

哪個句子最恰當地用 can't completely ignore 表示某件事仍值得考量？

1. Small markets may earn less, but the company can't completely ignore them.
2. Small markets earn less, so the company never needs to think about them.
3. Small markets are the company's only priority.

哪一種情況最適合用 a close election 來描述？

1. One candidate won almost every vote.
2. The two candidates received almost the same number of votes.
3. The voting place was near the town hall.

在這裡，Every electoral vote counts. 是什麼意思？

1. 每一張選舉人票都可能影響結果。
2. 所有選舉人票都已經清點完畢。
3. 每位選民都必須計算選舉人票。

請使用 have a long history of 的正確形式完成句子：The organization ____ supporting new families in the area.

在選舉報導中，「These are known as safe states」是什麼意思？

1. 這些州被稱為 safe states，因為那裡幾乎沒有犯罪。
2. 這些州被稱為 safe states，因為那裡不允許投票。
3. 這些州被稱為 safe states，因為大家普遍認為某一政黨會贏得這些州。

請完成目標結構 For the past + 時間範圍：____ three years, the town has held this festival every spring.

請用由 count 構成、表示「依靠」的兩字片語完成句子：You can ____ Maya to finish the report on time.

選擇最清楚呈現平衡對比的連接詞：The north is cool and wet, _____ the south is hot and dry.

1. whereas
2. unless
3. because

在這個句子中，teetering between parties 是什麼意思？

1. 這個州的建築物真的正在失去平衡。
2. 這個州的政治支持可能從一個政黨轉向另一個政黨。
3. 這個州同時在法律上加入了多個政黨。

在美國選舉中，哪種情況最符合 swing state？

1. 兩大黨任一方都有實際機會贏下這個州。
2. 這個州不參與全國性選舉。
3. 預計某一政黨會以巨大優勢贏下這個州。

哪一句在完整主要子句後正確使用了 -ing 片語來補充證據？

1. The team won four games, twice defeating the league leaders and twice defeating the runners-up.
2. The team winning four games, twice defeating the league leaders and twice defeating the runners-up.
3. The team won four games, twice defeat the league leaders and twice defeat the runners-up.

使用 increase 和 decrease 的 -ing 形式完成問句：Is the water level ____?

這句話中的 do not forget 有什麼作用？

1. 它表示聽者過去肯定犯了錯。
2. 它把話題轉向「遺忘」這個行為本身。
3. 它凸顯聽者在接下來的內容中應該記住的重點。

在政治新聞中，electoral returns 指什麼？

1. 公布的得票數和選舉結果
2. 選舉期間被退回的商品
3. 投票後返回的政治人物

這句話中的 election night 是什麼意思？

1. 民眾投票前舉行的私人慶祝活動
2. 候選人發表演說的任何一個晚上
3. 開票並報導結果的那個晚上

一場募款活動需要募得 10,000 美元才能達成目標。有人說：「The magic number is ten thousand.」這是什麼意思？

1. 一萬美元是達成目標所需的關鍵總額。
2. 沒有人知道一萬美元是怎麼算出來的。
3. 一萬美元是為魔術表演挑選的。