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用本課中表示「因外在情況而無法離開」的片語完成句子：When the flood closed every road, we were ____ the village.

哪一個句子用過去的動作解釋現在仍然存在的結果？

1. You leave your lunch at home every Monday.
2. You've left your lunch at home, so you have nothing to eat now.
3. You left your lunch at home yesterday, so you bought food at school.

請用 save 的目的不定詞完成句子：____ energy, turn off the lights when you leave.

哪一句最精確地表示腎臟將廢物排出體外？

1. The waste is excreted by the kidneys.
2. The waste comes from the kidneys.
3. The waste is secreted by the kidneys.

用表示「又一個問題讓情況變得更糟」的固定轉折語完成句子：The hotel had lost our reservation. ____, every room nearby was full.

用表示「兩組數量相同」的正式搭配完成句子：In this sample, red and blue cells ____.

用「with no way for someone to」結構完成句子，並用 us 表示無法採取行動的人：The storm cut the phone lines, ____ call for help.

用 tell apart 完成句子，並把 them 放在正確的位置：The twins look so similar that I can't ____.

哪一個句子在完整子句前正確使用了 except that？

1. The two phones look identical, except that one has a larger screen.
2. The two phones look identical, except that a larger screen.
3. The two phones look identical, except for one has a larger screen.

用慣用語 your lucky day 完成句子：It may be ____; we have one ticket left.

哪一句最準確地表示說話者成功發現了一隻很難看見的動物？

1. I finally looked at the tiny lizard among the rocks.
2. I finally spotted the tiny lizard among the rocks.
3. I finally watched the tiny lizard among the rocks.

用 be startled by 的正確形式完成句子：When the balloon burst beside me, I ____ the sudden bang.

哪一句正確使用 coming from 來說明聲音的來源？

1. We could hear music coming from the apartment upstairs.
2. We could hear music it coming from the apartment upstairs.
3. We could hear coming from the apartment upstairs music.

哪一句在 can't tell 後使用了正常的嵌入式問句語序？

1. I can't tell where does the missing key belong.
2. I can't tell where the missing key belongs.

填入精確表示「失去意識」的表達：After breathing in the smoke, Maya began to ____.

填入表示「時間只夠做一項行動」的結構：Before the bus leaves, we ____ grab one snack.

用 chances of + 表示「活著」的名詞完成問題：What are the hikers' ____ in this storm?

用以 head 作為動詞的兩字片語完成指令：If you hear the alarm, ____ the nearest exit.

用本課中表示追加另一個選項的三個單字補完句子：We could meet online. ____ we meet at the library instead?

哪一句使用 if 子句指向已經做出的選擇，並給予現在的評價？

1. If you choose the second answer, you'll be right.
2. If you chose the second answer, you're right.
3. If you had chosen the second answer, you would have been right.

在句子 “Before entering the race, Lena calculated her odds of winning,” 中，calculated her odds 是什麼意思？

1. 她算出自己獲勝的可能性。
2. 她數了那些奇數。
3. 她描述了一些奇怪的物品。

在解說中，“There are two common incorrect ways of solving this problem.” 這句話提示了什麼？

1. 說話者接下來會分析兩種常見的錯誤思路。
2. 說話者找到了兩條可以行走的道路。
3. 這道題正好有兩個正確答案。

哪一句使用 Assuming ... 為後面的結論設定條件？

1. Assuming the roads are clear, we should arrive by six.
2. The roads were clear when we arrived at six.
3. We arrived by six and then checked the roads.

哪個片語正確使用 chance of + 名詞 + -ing 來表示一個事件？

1. the chance of a card is red
2. the chance of a card being red
3. the chance for a card be red

哪種情況最能表示兩個事件 independent of each other？

1. 一個事件發生後，另一個事件變得更不可能。
2. 兩個事件不能同時發生。
3. 一次公平擲硬幣的結果不會影響下一次擲硬幣。

請用 correct for A, but not for B 結構補完整句子：This rule is ____ positive numbers, ____ negative numbers.

哪一項正確解釋了「At least one of the two boxes is empty」這句話？

1. 兩個盒子都不能是空的。
2. 一個盒子可能是空的，兩個盒子也可能都是空的。
3. 必須剛好有一個盒子是空的。

閱讀：「I know one door is locked, but I don't know whether both are.」在 both are 後可以補出哪個字？

1. locked
2. doors
3. open

完成明確的條件—結果結構：____ a number is divisible by four, ____ it is even.

在「Adding eight and seven will give you fifteen.」中，will give you 是什麼意思？

1. 有人會把一個實物交給你。
2. 這項計算會產生這個結果。
3. 聽者必須選擇另一個數字。

請用與 25% 等值的 one-in-N 表達完成句子：The probability is ____.

使用 get 的正確形式完成句子：You have a 75% chance of ____ at least one question right.

在講解中，Here's the right answer 主要表示什麼？

1. 講者正在轉入正確結論。
2. 答案實際位於講者附近。
3. 講者要延後給出答案。

哪一個句子正確使用這個結構，表達大約 67% 的存活機率？

1. The route gives hikers a two-in-three chance of survival.
2. The route gives hikers a one-in-three chance of survival.
3. The route gives hikers a two-in-five chance of survival.

這個開場表達在話語組織中的主要作用是什麼？

1. 預判聽眾的疑問並引出解釋
2. 承認說話者自己不知道答案
3. 告訴聽眾不要提問

以下哪一種情況是在求 conditional probability（條件機率）？

1. 在還沒有任何擲骰資訊時，計算擲出六點的機率。
2. 在已知抽到的牌是紅色的條件下，計算抽到紅心的機率。
3. 一副標準撲克牌共有多少張牌。

在討論一個過程時，「Let's see how it unfolds」是什麼意思？

1. 它要我們跳過過程，只說最終結果。
2. 它要我們打開一個折疊起來的物品。
3. 它邀請我們觀察情況或解釋如何逐漸發展。

填入表示「完整寫出每一個步驟」的片語：Please ____ every step of your calculation.

哪個句子正確使用相同的命名結構，表達「科學家稱為 adaptation 的東西」？

1. We asked what scientists call adaptation.
2. What do scientists call adaptation?
3. We observed what scientists call adaptation.

請用例句中的兩字片語完成這句統計表達：Three ____ four teams completed the challenge.

請用本課中表示「為我們提供更多事實」的四個英文單字完成句子：The new clue ____, so we should reconsider our answer.

請用表示「一……就……」的三個英文單字完成句子：____ the library opens, we'll go inside.

請用 can't be 完成這個明確的邏輯結論：The key does not fit, so this ____ the right key.

哪一句表示「證據讓我們能從清單中排除一種可能性」？

1. The new evidence lets us add that possibility to the list.
2. The new evidence lets us eliminate that possibility from the list.
3. The new evidence lets us eliminate the list from that possibility.

用 leave someone with something 的結果 -ing 形式完成句子：We crossed off four wrong answers, ____ one possible answer.

哪一句用 giving us 表示計算得出的結果？

1. We discussed the probability before calculating the possible outcomes.
2. Three outcomes are equally likely, and two are favorable, giving us a two-in-three chance of success.
3. The host is giving us two free tickets at the door.

哪一句自然地使用 start off with 來引出一堂課的第一個環節？

1. We'll start off with a quick review.
2. We'll start with off a quick review.
3. We'll start off a quick review.

用 allow + us + to 的正確形式完成句子：This map ____ find the shortest route.

哪一句自然地使用兩個並列的 -ing 片語來描述結果？

1. The update reduces errors, improving accuracy and saving time.
2. The update reduces errors, improve accuracy and saving time.
3. The update reduces errors, improving accuracy and saves time.

用引出主要結論的框架完成句子：____ small changes can have large effects.

用本課表達補完整句子，說明這個裝置真實存在，而不只是想像：This medical device is already used in hospitals; it ____ science fiction.

哪個句子最自然地表示一個意外問題會在兩種場景中出現？

1. The issue has been permanently removed from desktop computers and the mobile app as well.
2. The new feature is planned for desktop computers but not for the mobile app.
3. The issue sometimes pops up on desktop computers and in the mobile app as well.

哪一句中的 string 表示電腦語境中依順序排列的一系列字元或符號？

1. The program checks each string of bits for errors.
2. The musicians played a string of concerts.
3. She tied the package with a piece of string.

用 consist of 的正確形式完成句子：The committee ____ six members.

哪一句自然地使用放在名詞後面的過去分詞片語來修飾該名詞？

1. We analyzed the data collecting during the experiment.
2. We analyzed collected the data during the experiment.
3. We analyzed the data collected during the experiment.

用 narrow down 完成句子：We need to ____ the list to three finalists.

哪一句用 so that 引出一個行動的目的？

1. The bag was so heavy that I could not lift it.
2. I wrote the directions down so that I could find the place later.
3. I missed the bus, so I walked home.

哪一句中的 in the first place 表示應該從一開始就防止問題發生？

1. At first, the password was hard to remember, but it became easier.
2. A strong password can stop strangers from getting into your account in the first place.
3. First, create a password; next, write down a hint.