歷史上最致命的顏色 - J. V. Maranto：英語精讀講義

哪一句轉述了一種據稱存在的功效，卻沒有把它當成已確認的事實？

1. The lotion definitely heals damaged skin.
2. The lotion has proven healing properties.
3. The lotion is claimed to have healing properties.

用 be added to 的現在式被動形式完成這個一般性陳述：Vitamin D ____ some breakfast cereals.

用帶縮寫的強調時間開頭補完整句子：____ midnight that the power returned.

哪一句表示風險比好處更重要或更嚴重？

1. The benefits outweigh the risks.
2. The risks outweigh the benefits.
3. The risks balance the benefits.

依序用 seemed 和 turned out to 完成句子：The treatment ____ promising at first, but it ____ be ineffective.

That lamentable distinction 在這段話中有什麼作用？

1. 它引入 color 這個字一個全新且無關的意思。
2. 它比較三種顏料在外觀上的差異。
3. 它把前文提到的不幸特徵整理成當前主題，並引出更多例子。

請用本課的 begins with 句型完成這個簡報開場：Our story ____ a forgotten letter from 1912.

使用本課的 as ... as 結構強調日期久遠：Written reports go ____ the 1600s.

請用 absorb into 和 distribute to 的被動形式完成科學過程描述：After digestion, the nutrients ____ the bloodstream and ____ cells throughout the body.

哪一句正確使用簡化的 Once in ... 結構，而且省略的主詞與主要子句的主詞相同？

1. Once in the bloodstream, the drug begins to act.
2. Once in the bloodstream, doctors monitor the drug.
3. Once in the bloodstream, the treatment started yesterday.

在這個科學語境中，哪個選項最準確地解釋了 mimics and disrupts？

1. It completely replaces calcium and permanently destroys every cell.
2. It acts like calcium in the system and interferes with calcium's normal role.
3. It consciously copies calcium's appearance without affecting any process.

請用 ranging from ... to ... 完成句子：The library offers workshops ____ basic computer skills ____ advanced coding.

哪一項使用句首 Yet 標示出乎預期的轉折？

1. The route was dangerous. Therefore, the team continued the journey.
2. The route was dangerous. Yet the team turned back because it was unsafe.
3. The route was dangerous. Yet the team continued the journey.

哪個句子用 the only practical choice 表示現實限制只留下一個可行的選項？

1. Every route was open and equally fast, so the forest road was the only practical choice.
2. I liked the blue cup best, so it was the only practical choice.
3. With the roads flooded, the boat was the only practical choice for delivering medicine.

哪一句正確使用 grind A into B 來描述研磨的結果？

1. Grind a fine powder toward the dried herbs.
2. Grind the dried herbs inside a fine powder.
3. Grind the dried herbs into a fine powder.

在這個句子中，-ing 子句有什麼作用：The machine cut through the wall, releasing a cloud of dust?

1. 它表示粉塵團使用機器切開了牆面。
2. 它引入了一個與切割毫無關係的獨立事件。
3. 它把粉塵團描述為切開牆面所產生的結果。

在句子「The chef recommends a liberal use of fresh herbs.」中，liberal 是什麼意思？

1. 只允許少量使用。
2. 它與某種政治觀點有關。
3. 應該大量使用。

哪一句中的 or 是替同一事物補充現代名稱，而不是提供選擇？

1. The illness was once known as consumption, or what we'd now call tuberculosis.
2. Would you like tea or coffee?
3. We can travel by bus or by train.

請用本課所學的正式症狀陳述片語完成句子：At the clinic, the patient ____ severe chest pain.

請用 irresistible 和它所需的介系詞完成句子：The chance to join the expedition was ____ Elena.

哪個句子中的 couldn't be matched 表示沒有其他事物能在品質或效果上與之媲美？

1. The players couldn't be matched because one team was missing.
2. The sunset's colors couldn't be matched by any photograph.
3. The blue socks couldn't be matched with the black suit.

哪個句子最恰當地先承認前面的問題，再引出一個更嚴重的問題？

1. As bad as the delay sounds, canceling the trip would be even worse.
2. The delay sounds as bad as the cancellation.
3. Because the delay sounds bad, the trip must be canceled.

請用 pale in comparison to 的正確形式完成句子：The inconvenience of a short delay ____ the danger of driving in a blizzard.

在例句中，Scheele's green 和 Paris green 是什麼？

1. 它們是兩種歷史合成綠色顏料的名稱。
2. 它們是兩位18世紀畫家的名字。
3. 它們是所有與巴黎有關的綠色色調名稱。

哪個句子能自然表達新版地圖比舊版詳細得多？

1. The updated map is far more detailed than the old one.
2. The updated map is far detailed than the old one.
3. The updated map is very more detailed than the old one.

哪個句子正確使用 choice for 和 as well as 說明這種布料的兩種用途？

1. This fabric is a popular choice for curtains as well as furniture covers.
2. This fabric is a popular choice to curtains as well as furniture covers.
3. This fabric is a popular choice for curtains as good as furniture covers.

在英文句子 The sample contains a mineral called olivine 中，called olivine 的作用是什麼？

1. 它表示這種礦物正在打電話。
2. 它列出這種礦物的數項性質。
3. 它說明這種礦物的名稱。

請用表示「處於有害因子影響之下」的標準片語完成這句健康與安全用語：Long-term ____ loud noise can damage your hearing.

下列哪個句子正確使用 the way + 子句來描述一個過程的改變？

1. The update changed the way does the app store data.
2. The update changed the way how the app stores data.
3. The update changed the way the app stores data.

判斷：如果一份報告寫道「High stress levels have been linked to poor sleep」，就一定能在不改變意思的情況下改寫成「High stress levels cause poor sleep」。

1. 錯誤
2. 正確

選出一個同時保留間接報導語氣並說明倒下原因的自然句子。

1. Several workers certainly exposed the toxic fumes to a collapse.
2. Several workers reported the toxic fumes after they collapsed.
3. Several workers reportedly collapsed from exposure to toxic fumes.

選出一個正確使用被動傳聞結構來表達未經證實說法的句子。

1. The old theater was rumored that it did not open before midnight.
2. The old theater rumored not to open before midnight.
3. The old theater was rumored not to open before midnight.

請用標示的完整轉述框架填空，表達一個令人意外但尚未證實的說法：Some ideas about the voyage sound unlikely, and ____ the missing ship reached Antarctica.

請用標示的習語填空：The guest list stayed ____ until the invitations were sent.

用 repurpose 的過去分詞和正確的介系詞完成句子：The old station was ____ a public library.

在 “The basic model didn't support wireless charging. The premium model did, though,” 中，did 代替了什麼？

1. supported wireless charging
2. was the premium model
3. charged the basic model

請用 It was common for X to do Y 結構完成句子：In the early days of air travel, ____ passengers ____ formal clothes.

在本句中，colored glazes 指什麼？

1. 擺在餐具旁邊的彩色玻璃杯
2. 熔附在陶瓷表面的彩色塗層
3. 工廠裡使用的彩繪窗戶玻璃

請用表示「were it not for」的目標三字詞組完成句子：The camera would be ideal ____ its high price。

請用 be unaware of 的正確過去式完成句子：Before the inspection, the owner ____ the damaged wiring。

「He can barely pay the rent, let alone buy a new car.」這句話暗示什麼？

1. 他連房租都很難支付，因此不太可能買得起新車。
2. 對他來說，支付房租比買新車更困難。
3. 他買了一輛新車，所以付不起房租。

使用本篇的正式用途片語完成句子：The room is reserved ____ medical training.

句中的 Atomic Energy Commission 指什麼？

1. 負責計算銷售佣金的能源公司部門
2. 研究原子結構的大學社團
3. 主管核能事務的美國政府機構

有些規則仍然存在，但該機構降低了它們的嚴格程度。哪一句最符合這個情境？

1. The agency lifted the restrictions.
2. The agency relaxed the restrictions.
3. The agency followed the restrictions.

depleted uranium 在這裡是什麼意思？

1. 保證不具有放射性的鈾
2. 已被完全用光、不再含有鈾的鈾
3. 鈾-235比例低於天然鈾的鈾材料

哪一個句子明確表示「這個原因過去未知，而且現在仍然未知」？

1. The cause remains unknown to this day.
2. The cause was unknown on this day.
3. The cause will remain unknown from this day.

現場檢測顯示有鉛。哪一句使用 read positive for 正確報告了這個結果？

1. The field test reads positive for lead.
2. The field test proves that lead is safe.
3. The field test reads a positive report about lead.

用 low enough that 完成句子，表示音量夠低，因此沒有吵醒寶寶：The volume was ____ it did not wake the baby.

請用 warn against 和 eat 的正確形式完成句子：Health officials ____ raw shellfish during the outbreak.

請用本課片語完成句子：If you ____ during setup, contact technical support.

請用 prune 的正確形式完成句子：Last week, the team ____ unnecessary steps out of the registration process.