咖啡因是如何讓我們保持清醒的？ - 哈南·卡西姆 (Hanan Qasim)：英語精讀講義

在這個句子中，「metric tons of caffeine」描述的是什麼？

1. 只是一種表示咖啡因很受歡迎的非正式說法。
2. 以公噸測量的咖啡因總質量。
3. 對一個個咖啡因物品數量的計算。

請用 consume 的現在簡單式被動形式完成句子：Millions of cups of tea ____ around the world every day.

請用引出比較的正確詞組完成說明：The tank holds 30,000 liters of water. ____ the amount used by 200 people in one day.

句子中的「the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers」有什麼作用？

1. 它提供一個熟悉的尺度，幫助人們想像非常大的重量。
2. 它表示實驗中秤了十四座艾菲爾鐵塔。
3. 它說明受測物體的生產地點。

某項警告要表達「不得吞下這項產品」。哪一句是最恰當的正式說法？

1. Do not ingest this product.
2. Do not eat this product with dinner.
3. Do not sip this product slowly.

beverages labeled decaf 最準確地說明了什麼？

1. 這些飲料被標示為 decaf，但只憑這個片語不能保證咖啡因含量為零。
2. 這些飲料被標示為一般含咖啡因飲料。
3. 這些飲料保證完全不含咖啡因。

將 help、us 和 feel 各用一次，並把 help 變成現在簡單式，完成這個結構：A short break ____ refreshed.

明天是否下雨還不確定，但室內比賽會繼續。哪一句最自然？

1. Even if it rains tomorrow, the indoor game will continue.
2. The indoor game will continue only if it rains tomorrow.
3. Even though it rains tomorrow, the indoor game will continue.

用 raise 或 rise 完成句子：Too much salt may ____ your blood pressure.

用 feel 的正確形式完成句子：Loud noises can make some people ____ anxious.

在這句話中，drug 是什麼意思？

1. 它指醫師開立的處方箋。
2. 它只指非法物質。
3. 它指任何會影響身體或大腦的物質。

一段科普解說先說：「This coating keeps glass from fogging up.」接下來哪一句最適合引出對其原理的解釋？

1. The glass looks clear today.
2. How much does the glass cost?
3. So how does the coating stop fog from forming?

哪一種解釋最符合句中 evolved 的意思？

1. 某一株植物為了特定目的，決定發明咖啡因。
2. 每株植物都會在自己的一生中學會製造咖啡因。
3. 製造咖啡因的性狀經過許多世代在植物譜系中形成。

請用符合兩項功能的 serve a purpose 形式完成句子：The backup battery ____: it keeps the clock running and saves the settings.

用表示高劑量條件的片語完成句子：This vitamin may be harmful ____.

用標準結構 be toxic to + 受影響對象 所需的介系詞完成句子：Some lilies are toxic ____ cats.

請用本課以 in 開頭、由三個英文單字組成的原短語完成句子：The medication can still work ____.

哪一句正確使用了 help + 受詞 + 兩個並列原形動詞的結構？

1. The guide helps readers understand and apply the main ideas.
2. The guide helps readers understanding and apply the main ideas.
3. The guide helps readers understood and applied the main ideas.

哪一句使用 act as 表示某物確實發揮一種功能？

1. A thick curtain hangs beside the sound barrier.
2. A thick curtain can act as a sound barrier.
3. A thick curtain looks like a sound barrier.

哪一項正確解釋了 the central nervous system？

1. 它是身體中央附近所有肌肉的名稱。
2. 它是由大腦和脊髓組成的系統。
3. 它指任何特別重要的神經。

請用 by 和 reduce 的 -ing 形式完成句子：We lowered costs ____ waste.

哪個選項最準確地改述了 sleep-inducing molecules？

1. 自己覺得睏的分子
2. 會引起或促進睡眠的分子
3. 只在睡眠期間存在的分子

用 called 完成句子，介紹感測器的名稱：The lab uses a sensor ____ Nova.

用 a constant supply of 完成句子，表示乾淨的水必須持續可用：The clinic needs ____ clean water.

閱讀句子：The sensor needs a steady supply of power, which it gets by converting sunlight. which it gets by converting sunlight 表示什麼？

1. which 回指 power，而 by converting sunlight 說明感測器如何取得電力。
2. which 回指 sensor，而 by converting sunlight 說明感測器位於哪裡。
3. which 回指 sunlight，而且這個子句表示感測器會分解陽光。

用 break down 的正確形式完成句子：Enzymes ____ food into smaller parts.

high-energy 修飾什麼？called ATP 有什麼作用？

1. high-energy 描述 molecule，called ATP 提供它的名稱。
2. high-energy 描述名稱 ATP，called 描述它的能量。
3. high-energy 表示 ATP 是一個精力旺盛的人。

選出最適合的連接語：Lena repaired old bicycles every weekend. ____, she learned how each part worked.

1. On the contrary
2. In the process
3. For example

在科學句子 “The reaction liberates oxygen from the compound.” 中，liberates 是什麼意思？

1. 該反應給予氧政治自由。
2. 該反應從化合物中釋放出氧。
3. 該反應把氧儲存在化合物中。

在片語 “the molecule's chemical backbone” 中，backbone 是什麼意思？

1. 分子內部由骨頭構成的脊椎
2. 分子外部不重要的標籤
3. 分子的主要結構框架

請用 tailored to 補完整句子：The safety guide is ____ first-time users.

在句子 The molecule docks to a receptor 中，docks to 是什麼意思？

1. 它在受體旁邊建造一個平台。
2. 它進入一個相配的位置並與受體互動。
3. 它把受體運到港口。

a cascade of biochemical reactions 描述的是哪種情況？

1. 一個反應觸發連鎖過程中的另一個反應。
2. 一個反應自行持續，不會引起其他反應。
3. 幾個互不相關的反應同時發生。

用 cause 後 freeze 的正確形式完成句子：The cold weather caused the pipes ____.

用 slow + 過程名詞 release + of 完成句子：The new valve will ____ water from the tank.

在下面的句子中，In other words 表示什麼：The machine is out of power. In other words, it needs to be charged?

1. 只提供一個說明主要觀點的例子
2. 加入一項與主要觀點無關的新資訊
3. 用更清楚的話重述同一個主要意思

請用本課的三個字結構完成句子：In economics, a general rise in prices ____ inflation.

在藥理學中，adenosine receptor antagonist 有什麼作用？

1. 它在一個關於腺苷的故事中扮演反派。
2. 它會立刻產生新的腺苷受體。
3. 它會阻斷或減弱腺苷受體的活化。

請選出最適合引出實際結果的連接語：The last bus leaves in five minutes. ... we need to go now.

1. For example
2. In other words
3. That means

哪一句自然地使用了 derail 的隱喻義？

1. A sudden argument put the meeting on railway tracks.
2. A sudden argument made the meeting travel by train.
3. A sudden argument derailed the meeting.

用 slow down 的兩個部分完成句子：The new safety check may ____ the approval process ____.

這裡的 a similar molecular structure 是什麼意思？

1. 它們的分子結構在重要方面相似，但不一定完全相同。
2. 這個片語描述的是兩棟建築物的設計。
3. 它們是完全相同的分子。

請用 close enough that 完成句子：The two designs are ____ most people cannot spot the difference.

這句話中的 wedge into the receptors 是什麼意思？

1. 擠進或緊密卡進受體
2. 把受體變成楔形物體
3. 在受體外面緩慢移動

請用 not + 形容詞 + enough + to + 動詞結構以及 strong 和 reach 補完整句子：The signal is ____ the basement.

在下面的英文句子中，To summarize 表示什麼？"To summarize, our new schedule saves time and reduces confusion."

1. 說話者正在提出前面資訊的主要結論。
2. 說話者正在轉到一個無關的話題。
3. 說話者正在補充另一個詳細例子。

在這句話中，the inhibitor 指什麼？

1. caffeine
2. adenosine
3. your neurons

在這句話中，boost positive feelings 是什麼意思？

1. 讓這些情緒變得更強
2. 在物理上把這些情緒往上移動
3. 讓這些情緒消失

判斷這項說法：句子 "The study found that poor sleep is linked to stress" 證明了睡眠不足會造成壓力。

1. 正確
2. 錯誤

使用 One of X's roles is to 結構完成句子：The library has several roles. ____ provide free access to information.

用 make it harder for ... to ... 的過去式完成句子：The loud music ____ Nora to hear the announcement.

哪個片語能自然描述「一首可以改善人們心情的歌」？

1. a lifting-mood song
2. a mood-lifted song
3. a mood-lifting song

請用 take ... place 和 her 完成句子：Mia is sick, so Leo will ____ in the school play.

用 have the same effect 的正確形式完成句子：The first treatment helped, but the second one didn't ____.

一個托盤已經對準空插槽。哪個句子表示它能夠順暢進入這個可用空間？

1. The tray can get stuck in the slot.
2. The tray can slide in.
3. The tray can stay outside.

判斷："There's evidence that this method works" 表示這個方法已經毫無疑問地證明有效。

1. 錯誤
2. 正確

哪一句最自然地表達「規律運動可能長期有益於心臟健康」？

1. Regular exercise can do long-term benefits for heart health.
2. Regular exercise can make long-term benefits for heart health.
3. Regular exercise can have long-term benefits for heart health.

用表示「讓某件事較不可能發生」的目標 -ing 片語完成句子：The new safety checks are helping by ____ equipment failure.

在健康類文章中，省略 disease 後的 Parkinson's 和 Alzheimer's 表示什麼？

1. 它們表示兩個人擁有某樣東西。
2. 它們是省略 disease 一詞的疾病名稱。
3. 它們是藥物名稱。

用本課中表示「補充另一項作用並提高」的兩個單字完成句子：The new machines reduce waste. They can ____ production.

哪個句子正確使用了「名詞所有格 + ability to + 原形動詞」結構？

1. Regular exercise can improve the body's able to use oxygen.
2. Regular exercise can improve the body ability for using oxygen.
3. Regular exercise can improve the body's ability to use oxygen.

哪個句子能自然表達祕密資訊讓一場競爭變得不公平？

1. Secret information gave an unfair advantage to win.
2. Secret information gave one contestant an unfair advantage.
3. Secret information made one contestant an advantage.

請用 place limits on 的正確形式完成句子：To save water during the drought, the city has ____ outdoor water use.

請用 from ... until 完成句子：The clinic will be closed ____ Monday ____ Thursday morning.

哪個句子正確表達過去的規定要求駕駛人的酒精濃度低於法定上限？

1. Under the old rule, drivers had to stayed below the legal alcohol limit.
2. Under the old rule, drivers had to stay above the maximum legal alcohol limit.
3. Under the old rule, drivers had to stay below the legal alcohol limit.

哪個選項最符合例句中 a certain blood caffeine concentration 的意思？

1. 咖啡因確實存在於血液中的證據
2. 咖啡因在體內聚集的某個位置
3. 血液中測得的某個特定咖啡因濃度

哪個句子表示「有些結果可能正確，但並非每個結果都正確」？

1. None of the results were accurate.
2. Not all of the results were accurate.
3. All of the results were inaccurate.

請用構成 might ... but it can also ... 結構的正確四字詞組完成句子：The medicine might reduce pain, ____ cause drowsiness.

請用表示「是促成原因之一」的兩個英文單字完成句子：Poor ventilation can ____ headaches.

哪個句子使用相同的結構：名詞後面接省略 that 的被動修飾子句，而且介系詞留在子句末尾？

1. The paintings are displayed in the rooms upstairs.
2. The rooms display the paintings upstairs.
3. The rooms the paintings are displayed in are upstairs.

用 have to 和 take into account 的被動形式完成句子：Before we choose a contractor, all safety risks ____.

哪個句子表示團隊逐漸適應了遠距工作？

1. The team adapted working remotely.
2. The team adopted working remotely.
3. The team adapted to working remotely.

哪個句子使用相同結構來表達現實中可能成立的條件及其預期結果？

1. When the sensor detected smoke, it sounded an alarm.
2. If the sensor detects smoke, it will sound an alarm.
3. If the sensor detected smoke, it would sound an alarm.

哪個句子把 clogged 當作比喻，表示某物被大量占據或負荷過重，以致無法正常運作？

1. Snow clogged the narrow mountain road.
2. Hair clogged the shower drain.
3. Too many requests clogged the system, so it stopped responding normally.

用表示「透過那樣做」的兩個字詞補完整句子：Back up your photos. ____, you can restore them if your phone is lost.

用本課中的兩字讓步結構補完整句子：____ a detailed map, we still got lost.

請使用 do its job of + -ing 完成句子：The filter can still ____ removing dust from the air.

哪一個句子把 power down 用作比喻，表示大腦降低活動程度並準備休息？

1. The technician needed ten minutes to power down the server safely.
2. After the noisy party, I needed a quiet hour for my brain to power down.
3. The new battery gives the device enough power to run all day.

哪個句子正確使用 That's why，說明道路結冰導致學校停課？

1. School is closed. That's because the road is icy.
2. School is closed. That's why the road is icy.
3. The road is icy. That's why school is closed.

用表示持續增加的重複比較形式完成句子：As our photo collection grows, we need ____ storage space each month.

哪一句的「名詞 + 不定詞」與 adenosine receptors to block 用法相同，也就是名詞是動作的承受對象？

1. The wall began to block the signal.
2. She went to the office to finish a report.
3. There are three reports to finish today.

哪個選項用 It's also why 把同一個原因延伸到另一個結果？

1. The routine feels easier because the steps are familiar. It's also because regular practice improves coordination.
2. Regular practice improves coordination. It's also why the routine feels easier over time.
3. Regular practice improves coordination, but the routine still feels difficult.

哪一句正確地提出可能的條件，並說明可能的結果？

1. If you suddenly change your sleep schedule, you may feel tired during the day.
2. Because you suddenly change your sleep schedule, you may feel tired during the day.
3. If you will suddenly change your sleep schedule, you may feel tired during the day.

在句子 "She had headaches during caffeine withdrawal," 中，withdrawal 是什麼意思？

1. 身體停止攝取已經習慣的某種物質後產生的反應
2. 士兵撤離某個地區
3. 從銀行帳戶中提領的現金

哪一句使用句首的 with 片語，交代有助於說明主要子句結果的條件？

1. With enough light and no wind, we took a clear photo.
2. Nina went to the library with her brother.
3. Leo drew the map with a pencil.

用 work overtime 的正確時態完成句子：During last week's heat wave, the air conditioner ____ to keep the room cool.

用 causing symptoms like 完成句子：The allergy irritated her eyes, ____ redness and itching.

哪一句表示莉娜恢復到以前的專注程度，但沒有超過以前？

1. After the break, Lena felt more focused than ever.
2. After the break, Lena felt just as focused as ever.
3. After the break, Lena was less focused than before.

請用一個表示「儘管沒有」並帶有意外強調的兩字英文片語完成句子：Because it has a hand crank, this flashlight works ____ batteries.

在例句中，the world's most popular stimulant 指什麼，又表達了什麼意思？

1. 它引進一種先前未提到的不同醫療方式。
2. 它表示每個人都喜歡咖啡因，而且咖啡因對所有人都安全。
3. 它回指咖啡因，並說明其所屬類別與廣泛使用的特點。