狂刷負面新聞（Doomscrolling）：我們為什麼要這樣做？⏲️ 6分鐘英語：英語精讀講義

說話人用「Have you heard the expression doomscrolling?」是在做什麼？

1. 要求對方立刻拼出這個詞
2. 確認對方是否能清楚聽到某個聲音
3. 確認對方是否知道這個詞，並把它引入話題

哪個情境最明顯屬於 doomscrolling？

1. 休息時看一段喜劇短片
2. 打開天氣應用程式查看明天的天氣預報
3. 儘管愈來愈焦慮，仍連續一小時閱讀令人恐慌的貼文

朋友問：「What is stage fright?」哪個回答自然地使用 It's when... 來解釋它？

1. It's when to feel nervous before speaking to an audience.
2. It's when feeling nervous before speaking to an audience.
3. It's when you feel nervous before speaking to an audience.

用括號內動詞的正確形式完成句子：Nina spends thirty minutes ____ the piano after school. (practise)

用 in order to 完成句子，清楚標示目的：Maya saved the file twice ____ prevent data loss.

哪一句自然地使用這個表達來帶出一項不太情願的承認？

1. I hate to admit it, and water freezes at zero degrees.
2. I hate to admit it, but you were right about the shortcut.
3. I hate to admit it, so the library closes at six.

用表示強調的現在式助動詞完成句子：You may doubt me, but I ____ remember our agreement.

一位朋友剛失去一位至親。把「Don't feel too bad」當成第一句回應是否適合？

1. 不適合
2. 適合

朋友說：「I feel embarrassed that I keep checking bad news.」你回答：「You're not alone.」你是在傳達什麼意思？

1. 從來沒有其他人遇過這個問題。
2. 有人正站在聽者身邊。
3. 其他人也有過類似的經歷。

請用本課中表示「世界許多地方」的四個單字片語完成句子：The charity supports families ____.

請在 regardless 後填入必要的介系詞：The club welcomes everyone, regardless ____ background.

哪個選項使用連接語補充了一項能加強前面觀點的優點？

1. The hotel offers several free services. For example, breakfast is included.
2. The hotel is quiet. What's more, it is close to the station.
3. The hotel is quiet. However, the street outside is noisy.

哪一句正確使用 there may be ... reasons why ...？

1. There may have several reasons why the results differ.
2. There may be several reasons why the results differ.
3. There may be several reasons why do the results differ.

用 feel compelled to 的過去式完成句子：When Maya noticed the exposed wire, she ____ warn the staff.

一位編輯特地尋找平常被忽略的發聲者。哪一句最能強調這種刻意搜尋？

1. The editor sought out voices that are usually ignored.
2. The editor waited for voices that are usually ignored.
3. The editor looked for voices that are usually ignored.

聽這句完整的英文，並選出你實際聽到的句子。注意區分它表達的是全天候可使用、日期，還是一段時間。

1. The support line is available on the twenty-fourth of July.
2. The support line is available for twenty-four minutes.
3. The support line is available twenty-four seven.

哪一句自然地使用 according to 標示外部資訊來源？

1. According to the latest report, rail use increased in May.
2. According to me, rail travel is the best choice.
3. According the latest report, rail use increased in May.

請用 so far 完成句子，表示這個結果截至目前成立、之後仍可能改變：The new restaurant has received fifty reviews ____.

請用表示「公布先前保留的答案」的目標表達補完整句子：After everyone votes, the quiz host will ____.

哪一句使用了這個框架，先接受一個可能成立的事實，再指出它無法完整解釋問題？

1. It might be true that the road is wet, but that doesn't explain why only one car skidded.
2. The road cannot be wet because one car skidded.
3. It might be true that the road is wet, and that fully explains why only one car skidded.

用本課中表示「根源可能在於」的表達完成句子：The reason for the error ____ the way the data was entered.

用本課中表示「簡要介紹主要問題」的表達完成句子：The introduction ____ before the report examines possible solutions.

哪一個句子使用了表示「主動尋找某物」的最自然標準結構？

1. People sometimes go searching for alarming stories online.
2. People sometimes search out for alarming stories online.
3. People sometimes go searching out for alarming stories online.

本句中的 feel ick inside 最可能是什麼意思？

1. 這些內容證明我們罹患已經確診的疾病。
2. 這些內容讓我們感到平靜和愉快。
3. 這些內容讓人產生不舒服或略感反感的反應。

用目標名詞片語完成句子：Heavy traffic caused the delay. The delay was ____ heavy traffic.

在這個句子中，doom on tap 是什麼意思？

1. 一篇關於水龍頭問題的報導
2. 手機螢幕損壞的警告
3. 持續不斷、隨時可得的負面內容

在本句中，哪一項最符合 some kind of compulsion 的意思？

1. 已經明確診斷出的醫療狀況
2. 輕微的個人偏好
3. 某種可能存在、很難抗拒的強烈衝動

在 This custom goes way, way back 這句話中，way, way back 是什麼意思？

1. 未來晚得多的時候
2. 很久很久以前
3. 沿著一條路走了很遠

用本課中表示原因的兩字英文片語完成句子：____ the backup system, the website stayed online during the outage.

用本課中借用「龍頭」意象、表示「需要時隨時可取得」的兩字英文片語完成句子：The membership gives you expert advice ____.

使用 as much of it as ... 結構完成句子：The online guide is free, so you can read ____.

在討論中，說話者使用 that's not the whole story 通常是在提示什麼？

1. 前面的解釋完全錯誤，應該忽略。
2. 前面的解釋有一定道理，但還需要更多資訊。
3. 說話者正要開始講一個虛構故事。

Way back in human history 在這句話中有什麼作用？

1. 它預測人類未來會做什麼。
2. 它建立了非常久遠的歷史背景。
3. 它描述了一條貫穿歷史的路線。

請用 from ... to ... 完成句子：The workshop covers topics ____ camera basics ____ advanced editing.

哪一句正確使用動名詞片語作主詞，並把它視為一項活動？

1. Learn a new language takes time.
2. Learning a new language takes time.
3. Learning a new language take time.

請用 vital 和正確的介系詞完成句子：Regular backups are ____ data security.

用 from a ... perspective 結構補完句子，指出法律角度：____, the agreement is valid.

The bridge was closed because of high winds. 哪個句子最適合引出這個結果？

1. After that, the buses had to take another route.
2. As a result of, the buses had to take another route.
3. As a result, the buses had to take another route.

用缺少的介系詞補完整固定片語：During the tour, please pay attention ____ the guide's instructions.

哪一種情況最能呈現 negativity bias？

1. 某人對讚美和批評記得一樣清楚。
2. 即使聽到十次讚美，一則尖銳的評論仍會留在某人的腦海裡。
3. 某人因為最喜歡紅色而選了一本紅色筆記本。

先填 while，再填 nowadays，完成過去與現在的對比：____ people once waited days for letters, ____ messages arrive instantly.

哪一句自然表達了有一定依據但尚未確認的推測？

1. I'm assuming the meeting starts at nine, but I'll check the schedule.
2. I know the meeting starts at nine because I checked the official schedule.
3. The meeting might start at nine, and I have already confirmed it.

這句話中的 "Now it's like," 起什麼作用？

1. 它說明引述事件開始的確切時間。
2. 它轉到目前的情況，並引出一句非正式的假想說法。
3. 它表示說話者喜歡目前的情況。

用本課的四字詞組完成句子，以引出一個主題：I recently changed careers. ____ my new job.

用 go 的兩個單字形式完成句子，使其表示「正在發生」：There are flashing lights outside. Do you know what's ____?

用表示「彌補」的三個單字表達完成句子：The free meal did not ____ the terrible service.

哪種情況最能呈現 romanticize 的意思？

1. 故事在一段艱難經歷中加入了一段愛情關係。
2. 故事把苦難描寫得美好而有意義，卻忽略了它造成的傷害。
3. 故事同時說明好處與傷害，沒有刻意美化任何一面。

完成這句常見格言：What doesn't kill you ____.

用表示「在反覆影響下逐漸被塑造成持有某種信念」的表達完成句子：After seeing the same message for years, people are ____ that success always looks the same.

哪一句的 shape 和例句一樣，使用了抽象的「塑造」含義？

1. The potter shaped the clay into a bowl.
2. The table has a round shape.
3. Her years abroad shaped the way she sees the world.

哪一句自然表達「確實得到了一些支援，但數量不夠」？

1. The little support we do receive is not enough.
2. The little support we receive is enough.
3. The few support we do receive is not enough.

哪一句正確使用 make + 受詞 + 不帶 to 的原形動詞結構？

1. The advertisement makes the job to sound easier than it really is.
2. The advertisement makes sound the job easier than it really is.
3. The advertisement makes the job sound easier than it really is.

使用 Connected to this，並把 be 放在正確位置，完成這個正式的銜接句：____ another concern about cost.

用 by + 括號中動詞的 -ing 形式完成句子：Maya improved her writing ____ every day. (practise)

哪一句中的 build up 表示逐漸發展某種能力或特質？

1. Priya built up for confidence before the audition.
2. The builders worked all day to build up the wall around the garden.
3. Months of steady practice helped Priya build up her confidence before the audition.

哪一句正確使用了 with + 名詞 + V-ing 來表達正在進行的背景狀況？

1. With the students worked quietly, the teacher prepared the materials.
2. With the students to work quietly, the teacher prepared the materials.
3. With the students working quietly, the teacher prepared the materials.

哪一句正確使用 although 子句來建立轉折關係？

1. Although the forecast looks bad, we are still going on the picnic.
2. Although the forecast looks bad, because we are still going on the picnic.
3. Although the forecast looks bad, but we are still going on the picnic.

哪一句自然地用 along with 加入次要資訊，而且主詞與動詞的一致關係正確？

1. The museum, along with two smaller galleries, are closed today.
2. The museum along two smaller galleries with is closed today.
3. The museum, along with two smaller galleries, is closed today.

請使用 recap，並依照自然的 Let's + 動詞原形結構完成邀請句：____ the vocabulary before we finish.

請使用 be 的正確形式和 up 完成句子：Your ten minutes ____.

哪一句能禮貌地表示露營可能不符合對方的喜好？

1. If camping isn't yours, we can stay at a hotel.
2. If camping isn't given to you, we can stay at a hotel.
3. If camping isn't for you, we can stay at a hotel.

請用正確的 build + 所有格 + vocabulary 搭配完成句子：Reading about many subjects can help you ____.

請用 There is more to X than Y 句型完成句子：There is ____ this job ____ answering emails.

請用 Why not 後接 try to 的句型完成這個友善建議：____ read one short article each day?