動物裝死的驚人原因 - 蒂爾尼·泰斯：英語精讀講義

這個開場中的 Imagine you're being attacked 主要有什麼話語功能？

1. 讓觀眾進入一個用來引出主題的假想情境
2. 報告觀眾此刻真的正在遭受攻擊
3. 要求觀眾詳細描述一種掠食者

使用指定的 no time left，填入一個 With + 名詞片語來完成句子：____, we submitted our answers.

本句中的 what any ... would do 表達了什麼？

1. 它把接下來的行為說成這種負鼠理所當然會做出的選擇。
2. 它在詢問每隻負鼠過去做過什麼。
3. 它表示說話者不確定負鼠會不會行動。

哪一句自然使用了 self-respecting，表達「符合該身分、像樣的」這個意思？

1. The article was self-respecting by the editor.
2. The editor self-respecting checked the facts.
3. No self-respecting editor would publish the article without checking the facts.

使用 called 引入科學術語，完成句子：Plants make food through a process ____.

用表示「向外伸出」的片語動詞完成醫師的指示：Please ____ your tongue.

用表示「緩慢流出，尤其是濃稠液體」的動詞完成句子：Thick sap began to ____ from the cut in the tree.

判斷句首形容詞是否清楚描述 Noah：Disgusted, Noah pushed the spoiled food away.

1. 不，描述的不是 Noah。
2. 是，描述的是 Noah。

請用 loosen one's grip 的過去式完成句子：The rope went slack, so Maya ____, but she did not let go.

哪一個句子中的 dinner 和字幕採用了相同的非字面用法？

1. The chef looked for dinner in the refrigerator.
2. The fox crept closer, hoping the rabbit would be its dinner.
3. We ate dinner at seven after the game.

哪一種理解最符合本句中的 resurrect and merrily saunter on？

1. 這隻動物真的死了，復活後又驚慌地跑開。
2. 危險過去時，這隻動物一直完全不動。
3. 這隻動物只是在裝死；牠恢復活動，接著愉快而緩慢地走開。

這組 from ... to ... 清單主要如何組織資訊？

1. 它把所有動物嚴格分成以這些名稱為端點的三個群組。
2. 它用不同的例子強調這種行為出現在範圍非常廣的動物之中。
3. 它表示每一組中的一種動物會變成另一種。

請用表示「裝死」的兩字固定片語完成句子：When a fox comes near, this bird may ____ until the danger passes.

請用表示「假裝沒注意到或不回應」的北美英語慣用語完成句子：Ava heard the question, but she kept ____.

請用本筆記介紹的科學術語完成句子：Feigning death is also called ____.

在這個句子中，from Thanatos 說明了什麼？

1. 它表示這種行為實際上是從古希臘傳來的。
2. 它說明 thanatosis 這個詞的名稱來源。
3. 它表示 Thanatos 是一種會進行擬死行為的動物。

選出正確地為同一術語引入縮寫的句子。

1. The device uses or artificial intelligence AI to recognize speech.
2. The device uses artificial intelligence because AI is a different technology.
3. The device uses artificial intelligence, or AI, to recognize speech.

選出正確使用嵌入式 how 子句作 depends on 主詞的句子。

1. How does the system respond depends on the type of error.
2. How the system responds depend from the type of error.
3. How the system responds depends on the type of error.

哪一句正確使用兩個並列的 V-ing 片語作主詞？

1. Hiding food and building shelters is common survival behaviors.
2. Hide food and building shelters are common survival behaviors.
3. Hiding food and building shelters are common survival behaviors.

請用標示出的複數表達（意為「發揮重要作用」）完成句子：Trust and clear communication ____ in strong teams.

在這段科普敘事中，這句話的主要作用是什麼？

1. 它用帶有擬人色彩的醒目動詞，引出一個形成對比的生存例子。
2. 它定義了鵪鶉雛鳥遵守的道德規則。
3. 它是在按字面描述動物挑選一名犧牲者。

哪一個句子自然地使用了 run amok？

1. The choir ran amok in neat rows during rehearsal.
2. Nina ran amok at a steady pace on the treadmill.
3. The robots ran amok when the control system failed.

用表示「更有可能存活」的目標片語完成句子：Animals that find shelter ____ during a severe storm.

哪個完整子句與例句中的 when pursued by a cat 意思相同？

1. when they are pursued by a cat
2. when they pursue a cat
3. when a cat is pursued by them

用 Speaking of + cats 完成句子：Lena just adopted a kitten. ____, have you seen the new cat café?

nape 指身體的哪個部位？

1. 喉嚨前側
2. 整個頸部
3. 頸部後側

用 induce 完成這句正式的科學說明：The treatment may ____ a temporary state of drowsiness.

選出正確使用 keep + 受詞 + 兩個補語的句子。

1. The insulated bag keeps the food to cool and carrying easily.
2. The insulated bag keeps cool the food and easy to carry.
3. The insulated bag keeps the food cool and easy to carry.

在句子 “Doctors are studying the physiological mechanisms underlying motion sickness,” 中，underlying 是什麼意思？

1. 實際位於暈動症的下方
2. 構成暈動症的基礎並幫助解釋它
3. 只在暈動症結束後才發生

請用表示「來源於」的目標片語完成句子：Many English words ____ Latin.

請補上 better known for 結構：The island is ____ its beaches than for its factories.

用正確形式補上 cause + 受詞 + to drop by 結構：The software update ____ loading time ____ 40 percent.

哪一個選項正確補完整本句中的 respiration by a third？

1. causes respiration to drop by a third
2. causes respiration to rise by a third
3. respiration causes a third to drop

請用 also play a part 的正確形式完成句子：Family support ____ in a child's recovery.

哪個句子正確比較了兩組植物，並用 those 避免重複 plants？

1. Plants with deep roots survive droughts more often those with shallow roots.
2. Plants with deep roots survive droughts more often than those with shallow roots.
3. Plants with deep roots survive droughts more often than that with shallow roots.

blocking dopamine receptor sites 在這個句子中是什麼意思？

1. 阻止人們造訪介紹多巴胺的網站
2. 阻止多巴胺在其受體上正常發揮作用
3. 立刻增加多巴胺的數量

用由 length 構成的目標動詞完成句子：Extra security checks may ____ the waiting period.

哪一句中的 ruse 表示「經過策畫的欺騙手段」？

1. The fake delivery notice was a ruse to get him out of the house.
2. Her wrong answer was a ruse, even though she honestly believed it.
3. The storm was a ruse that damaged the roof.

用 gauge 的 -ing 形式完成句子：The ranger kept ____ the surroundings for cues of danger.

哪一個句子在 on 後正確使用了嵌入式 wh-子句？

1. The hikers need guidance on when is it safe to cross.
2. The hikers need guidance on when it is safe to cross.
3. The hikers need guidance on when does it become safe to cross.

在這句話中，a predator's eyes are upon them 是什麼意思？

1. 捕食者的眼睛正接觸著牠們。
2. 捕食者正緊盯著牠們。
3. 捕食者正帶著牠們。

在這項實驗中，a stuffed hawk 最合理的意思是什麼？

1. 一隻吃得太多的活鷹
2. 一隻塞入食物後烹調的鷹
3. 一隻經過保存的鷹標本或逼真的仿製品

哪一句最準確地解釋例句中的 came out of their catatonia？

1. 牠們變得更加沒有反應。
2. 牠們從一個封閉空間裡走了出來。
3. 牠們從僵直、無反應的狀態中恢復了。

哪一句最準確地改述了 the hawk's eyes were averted？

1. 鷹的視線轉向了遠離這些雞的方向。
2. 鷹靠近了一些，以便觀察這些雞。
3. 鷹閉上眼睛準備睡覺。

用本課的固定結構補完句子，使其表示「用於不包含儲藏在內的用途」：The room is used ____ storage.

在非正式的英式英語中，「I'm feeling peckish」最自然的意思是什麼？

1. 我想像鳥一樣啄東西。
2. 我餓得很厲害，急需食物。
3. 我有點餓，可以吃份小點心。

哪個完整句子最準確保留了標示結構中造成該效果的事物？

1. It makes its splotchy coloration resemble a rotting carcass.
2. Its splotchy coloration makes it seem like a rotting carcass.
3. A rotting carcass makes its coloration seem splotchy.

哪個句子採用了相同的「觸發條件在前、重複性結果在後」資訊安排？

1. The sensor detects smoke after the alarm stops.
2. If the sensor detects smoke, the alarm sounds.
3. The alarm sounds, although the sensor detects no smoke.

undead trickster 在這句話中是什麼意思？

1. 一條只是看起來死了，並在攻擊前使用騙術的魚。
2. 一個永遠不會死的超自然怪物。
3. 一種屬於 undead tricksters 這個科學分類的動物。

哪一句正確描述了動物把裝死當成刻意的求偶計策？

1. The spider dies accidentally during courtship.
2. The spider feigns death as a mating ploy.
3. The spider becomes still because it is asleep.

請使用 in hopes of 和 woo 的 -ing 形式完成英文句子：The museum opened a free exhibit ____ younger visitors.

哪個句子使用 be known to + 原形動詞來報告一種經常觀察到的行為？

1. Owls are known as night hunters.
2. Owls are known for their night vision.
3. Owls are known to hunt at night.

哪一個句子正確使用 by + V-ing 來表示方法？

1. The animal avoids notice by it remains completely still.
2. The animal avoids notice by remain completely still.
3. The animal avoids notice by remaining completely still.

請用 improve your chances of 和動詞 pass 完成句子：Regular review can ____ the exam.

請用表示「為你帶來有利結果」的片語完成句子：In the interview, speaking two languages may ____.

請用表示「除非」的字完成句子：The picnic will continue ____ it starts to rain.

哪一句中的 flip over 表示「把某物翻到另一面」？

1. She lifted the card to read the back.
2. She flipped the card over to read the back.
3. She slid the card across the table.

哪一句使用 for so long (that) 表示較長的持續時間造成了一個結果？

1. The alarm rang for a long time during the test.
2. The alarm rang after everyone left the building.
3. The alarm rang for so long everyone left the building.

這裡由逗號隔開的 who must move to respire 子句有什麼作用？

1. 它表示鯊魚朝一個叫 respire 的地方移動。
2. 它為已經在談的鯊魚補充背景資訊。
3. 它確定哪些鯊魚屬於正在談的群體。

哪一句中的 into 表示動作造成的狀態變化？

1. The news shocked everyone into silence.
2. She poured the juice into a glass.
3. The guide led everyone into the hall.

例句中的 electrically-sensitive snout 是什麼意思？

1. 帶有危險電荷的吻部
2. 電流可以輕易通過的吻部
3. 能夠偵測或回應電訊號的吻部

請用 fill in 和 click 的 -ing 形式完成方法說明：You can submit the form by ____ your name and ____ Submit.

哪一項正確解釋了這個句子：The effect lasts up to 15 minutes?

1. 效果每次都恰好持續 15 分鐘。
2. 效果可能提早結束，但 15 分鐘是最長時間。
3. 效果不可能在 15 分鐘前結束。

請用「enough + 名詞 + to」結構完成句子：The bus leaves in twenty minutes. That's ____ buy a ticket.

哪一句自然地使用了這三組專業的動詞與受詞搭配？

1. The team performed tracking tags, inserted fishing hooks, and removed several surgeries.
2. The team made tracking tags, performed fishing hooks, and inserted several surgeries.
3. The team inserted tracking tags, removed fishing hooks, and performed several surgeries.

哪一項正確地把 however 放在句末，在說明優點後引出風險？

1. The method is useful, however there are risks.
2. The method is useful but. There are risks.
3. The method is useful. There are risks, however.

哪一句正確使用 hamper 和 induce 來描述兩種風險？

1. The condition can infer breathing and perform a stress response.
2. The condition can induce breathing and hamper a stress response.
3. The condition can hamper breathing and induce a stress response.

完成本課中的確切安全表達：This emergency button should only be used ____.

請用 experience 完成表示「出現某種狀態」的句子：During severe stress, some people may ____ temporary numbness.

請用 freeze with fear 的過去式完成句子：When a large dog rushed toward him, Leo ____.

哪一種意思最符合 an involuntary reaction？

1. 自動發生，不受意識控制。
2. 不想發生，但經過有意識的選擇。
3. 事先規劃並自由選擇。

請用本課的完整正式框架完成句子：Recognizing that sleep affects memory ____ classroom schedules.

哪個選項正確還原了 when trying to understand，並保留嵌入式 why 問句的正確語序？

1. when we trying to understand why some victims don't flee
2. when we are trying to understand why don't some victims flee
3. when we are trying to understand why some victims don't flee

請用本課表達完成句子：The rescue team stayed calm ____ danger.

完成 not only ... also 結構：This update ____ saves time; it ____ reduces errors.

a counterintuitive response 是什麼意思？

1. 因為它看起來令人驚訝，所以一定是錯的。
2. 它與人們通常的預期相反，但仍可能有合理的解釋。
3. 這是為了迷惑別人而故意選擇的反應。