蒙兀兒帝國的興衰史 - 史蒂芬妮·洪切爾·史密斯：英語精讀講義

用 what is now 完成這個歷史地點句子：The ancient settlement stood in ____ southern Turkey.

哪一句表示兩位候選人將在辯論中直接較量？

1. The two candidates will meet after the debate.
2. The two candidates will face off against each other in the debate.
3. The two candidates will work together during the debate.

哪個動詞最適合補完整個正式句子？The authorities acted quickly to (blank) the rebellion before it spread.

1. quash
2. postpone
3. observe

一位博物館導覽員想把官方說法與未經證實的地方傳聞形成對照。哪一句最合適？

1. But the survey proves that a secret passage runs beneath the castle.
2. But it's said that a secret passage runs beneath the castle.
3. But I personally found the secret passage beneath the castle.

請用本課中的正式片語完成句子：Before the scholarship arrived, Maya ____ studying abroad.

一家小公司在新市場中已經有了第一批穩定客戶，而且可以開始擴張。哪一句最適合描述這種情況？

1. The company now dominates every part of the new market.
2. The founder has gotten a foot in the door with one potential client.
3. The company has begun to gain a foothold in the new market.

哪一句正確使用 Though，表達「原本有優勢，實際卻仍有困難」？

1. Though Ava had studied all week, but she struggled to remember the answers.
2. Because Ava had studied all week, she remembered every answer.
3. Though Ava had studied all week, she struggled to remember the answers.

使用 turn one's attention to 的過去式完成句子：After checking the schedule, Mina ____ the travel budget.

哪一句正確表達「這座圖書館是該市最古老的圖書館之一」？

1. This is one of the oldest library in the city.
2. This is one of the oldest libraries in the city.
3. This is one of oldest libraries in the city.

請用 be home to 的正確形式完成句子：The museum ____ a collection of rare maps.

聽英文句子並選出你聽到的完整句子。注意 /t/ 後面是否有 /f/ 音。

1. That fatal decision changed the kingdom's future.
2. That fateful decision changed the kingdom's future.

閱讀英文句子並選擇它的含義：The biography immortalized the painter in colorful fashion.

1. 這本傳記讓這位畫家的身體永遠活著。
2. 這本傳記讓觀眾長久而生動地記住了這位畫家。
3. 這本傳記只展示了這位畫家衣服的顏色。

哪一句表示 Maya 戒掉了飲酒的習慣？

1. Maya gave up drinking alcohol.
2. Maya stopped to drink alcohol.
3. Maya gave up to drink alcohol.

用 rather than 完成句子：We took the train ____ the plane.

一家博物館預先付費請藝術家創作一幅新壁畫。哪一句描述得最準確？

1. The museum borrowed a mural for the weekend.
2. The museum commissioned an artist to create a new mural.
3. The museum bought an existing mural at an auction.

Ben 熬夜讀書後睡著了，身體無力地向前伏在桌上。哪一句符合這個情境？

1. Ben leaned over his desk to read a small note.
2. Ben slumped over his desk.
3. Ben stood upright beside his desk.

請用指定的 It was ... who ... 句型，強調 Maya 是解開謎題的人：____ Maya ____ solved the puzzle.

選出能表示前一個結果引發下一個結果的片語：The new software saved time, ___ allowed the team to finish earlier.

1. who in turn
2. which in turn
3. which in return

請用本課的正式兩字表達完成句子：After years of planning, the museum ____ a major renovation project.

請用本課中的過去式表達完成句子：At the ceremony, the officers ____ the constitution.

哪一種情況最能表現出把某人當成懲罰對象來警告其他人？

1. 教練向全隊講了一個展現良好運動家精神的故事。
2. 教練請一名球員示範熱身動作。
3. 在多次作弊後，教練公開讓一名球員停賽，以警告全隊。

請用 open access to 的過去式完成句子：The new bridge ____ several mountain villages for emergency crews.

哪一句中的 bring in 表示「產生收入」？

1. Please bring in the bicycles before it rains.
2. The charity concert brought in enough money to repair the playground.
3. The coach brought in a new player after halftime.

「silver and new crops from the Americas」這個細節在本句中主要說明了什麼？

1. 蒙兀兒的貿易聯繫是連接遙遠大陸的更廣泛交流的一部分。
2. 蒙兀兒宮廷直接統治著美洲。
3. 所有白銀和作物都是蒙兀兒港口在當地生產的。

用一個表示「以……身分」的兩個字母英文單字完成句子：____ the team captain, Luis speaks for the whole squad.

哪一句自然地使用 worked to create internal cohesion 來描述組織目標？

1. The mechanic worked to create internal cohesion inside a loose engine part.
2. After the merger, the director worked to create internal cohesion within the company.
3. Mina worked to create internal cohesion between two sheets of paper with glue.

在這個句子中，片語 an ancient Indian epic poem 告訴聽者關於 Mahabharata 的什麼資訊？

1. 它說明這些譯本使用了哪一種語言。
2. 它表示 Mahabharata 是阿克巴創作的。
3. 它說明 Mahabharata 是一部古印度史詩。

用 host 的過去式完成句子：The science museum ____ a lively debate about space exploration.

哪一句最自然地表示兩位研究人員分別提出理由，說明自己的方法有價值？

1. The two researchers briefly complimented one shared method.
2. The two researchers defended the merits of the same method.
3. The two researchers defended the merits of their respective methods.

閱讀這個句子："While most players liked the new rule, a few thought it was unfair." 這裡的 While 有什麼作用？

1. 它表示兩種反應剛好同時發生。
2. 它把多數人的看法與另一種不同看法進行對比。
3. 它說明這場比賽持續了多久。

在歷史書中，英文句子“They tried to convert the king.”是什麼意思？

1. 他們把國王的名字翻譯成另一種語言。
2. 他們試圖讓國王改信他們的宗教。
3. 他們把國王的照片轉換成數位檔案。

“the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort”在這段話中發揮什麼作用？

1. 它們是蒙兀兒重要建築成就的例子。
2. 它們是兩座現代歐洲城市的名稱。
3. 它們是所有大理石陵墓與所有紅色堡壘的通稱。

請用動詞 house 的原形完成句子：The emergency shelter can ____ up to 300 people.

在這個語境中，標示的片語傳達了什麼資訊？

1. 它指一座裝飾華麗、象徵財富與皇權的蒙兀兒帝國御座。
2. 它指一張只用孔雀羽毛裝飾的普通椅子。
3. 它指一個讓訪客觀看孔雀的房間。

在句子 Just the stage took three weeks to build 中，just 強調了什麼？

1. 光是舞台就需要三週。
2. 舞台在三週前完工了。
3. 整項工程被限定只能進行三週。

哪一句把新作息說成提升出席率的其中一個因素？

1. The school introduced a new schedule, which contributed to better attendance.
2. The school introduced a new schedule, which guaranteed perfect attendance.
3. The school introduced a new schedule, which was caused by better attendance.

“Leo struggles with reading”是什麼意思？

1. 里歐長期在閱讀方面有困難。
2. 里歐正在和一名讀者打架。
3. 里歐遇到一個難字後立刻解決了問題。

請用 take the reins 的過去式完成句子：After the coach resigned, Kim ____ as team manager.

聆聽英文句子並選出你聽到的句子。注意 coup 的母音以及字尾 p 是否發音。

1. The officers talked about the cup.
2. The officers talked about the coup.
3. The officers talked about the coop.

用 negotiate 的過去式完成句子：After three days of talks, the diplomats ____ the hostages' release.

哪一句最能表現「把一群人組織起來並鼓舞他們採取行動」？

1. The coach counted the players before the game.
2. The coach sent the players home after practice.
3. The coach rallied the players to defend their lead.

請用 track down 的正確形式完成句子：After weeks of research, the journalist finally ____ the original source.

判斷：Though she be young, she leads the team well. 適合一般現代日常對話嗎？

1. 不自然。它聽起來古老或詩意；現代日常表達通常說 Though she was young, she led the team well.
2. 是的。這是現代讓步結構中最常見的形式。

下面哪一句正確使用 Following 來表示正式的時間轉場？

1. Following to the audit, the agency changed its rules.
2. Follow the audit, the agency changed its rules.
3. Following the audit, the agency changed its rules.

用 take the throne 的過去式完成句子：After the queen died, her son ____.

These frequent transitions of power 在這裡是什麼意思？

1. 幾位皇帝改變了自己的日常習慣。
2. 這個帝國多次遷都。
3. 統治權反覆從一位皇帝轉移到另一位皇帝。

用 plague 的過去式完成句子，表示嚴重且反覆出現的困擾：For months, equipment failures ____ the research team.

在固定片語中填入一個單字：In ____ to residents' concerns, the council changed the plan.

哪一句表示一個省脫離聯邦，在政治上成為獨立的一方？

1. The province signed a trade agreement with the federation.
2. The province stayed in the federation and gained more local powers.
3. The province broke away from the federation and formed its own government.

依照 offer、military support 和 to 的正確順序完成句子：During the crisis, the alliance agreed to ____ the neighboring state.

用 enable 的 -ing 形式完成句子，表示前文造成的結果：The new ramp removed the final barrier, ____ wheelchair users to enter the building.

這句話中的 standing army 是什麼意思？

1. 只為短期緊急狀況而臨時召集的一群部隊。
2. 士兵身體上都站著的軍隊。
3. 即使在和平時期也持續維持的永久軍事力量。

下列哪一句正確使用 aiming to 帶出兩個並列目標？

1. The team changed the design, aiming to reduce costs and improve safety.
2. The team changed the design, aiming reduce costs and improve safety.
3. The team changed the design, aiming to reducing costs and improve safety.

replacing company rule with direct colonial rule 描述了什麼變化？

1. 殖民控制結束，當地開始實行自治。
2. 統治權從英國政府轉回一家貿易公司。
3. 統治權從一家貿易公司轉到英國政府直接管理。

哪一句表示一個外部團體強行將總統趕下台？

1. The voters reelected the president for another term.
2. The generals deposed the president and seized power.
3. The president resigned after losing public support.

完成這個固定表達，表示該政權出於政治原因強迫這名領袖離鄉生活：The regime sent the opposition leader ____.

請用 come to an end 的過去式完成句子：After three hours, the meeting finally ____.

The emperors were descended from the two leaders 表達的是哪種關係？

1. 這些皇帝是這兩位領袖的祖先。
2. 這兩位領袖是這些皇帝的祖先。
3. 這些皇帝從這兩位領袖所在的位置向下移動。

「or is there more to their legacies?」是在引導觀眾思考什麼？

1. 這些人的長期影響是否比一個簡單標籤更複雜
2. 是否應該讓更多人得到這些人的財物
3. 這些人是否留下了更多實體物品

用 up to 完成句子，表示最後的選擇權在聽者：Both plans work. It's ____ to decide.