彈劾是如何運作的？ - 亞歷克斯·根德勒：英語精讀講義

請用表示共同但未明說之預期的目標表達完成句子：At this office, ____ personal calls should be brief.

請用引出多個可能原因的目標結構完成句子：The event may be canceled, ____ safety concerns, low ticket sales, or staffing problems.

一個團隊說備用方案可以避免延誤。哪句話最適合提出一個可能改變這項結論的假設性問題？

1. But what if the backup plan fails too?
2. For example, the backup plan has three steps.
3. The backup plan prevented delays last time.

請使用 happens to be 完成句子：The person sitting next to me ____ a software designer.

用 come in 的正確形式完成句子：We understand the goal, but we need someone to plan the steps. That's where our coach ____.

用表示「並不等同於」的縮略片語完成句子：Reading a summary ____ reading the full report.

用表示「被迫停止擔任正式職位」的正式片語完成句子：After the ethics vote, the mayor was ____.

在這個類比中，哪一項最準確地解釋 indictment？

1. 正式的刑事指控，本身不能證明有罪。
2. 有罪裁決後施加的刑罰。
3. 法院最終認定被告有罪。

formal accusation that launches a trial 有什麼作用？

1. 它在審判開始前就證明有罪。
2. 它正式啟動審判程序，但不決定結果。
3. 它使整個法律程序立即結束。

請使用標示出的雙字片語完成句子，表達「以某個特定結果告終」：The trial could ____ conviction or acquittal.

哪一個句子正確使用句首分詞片語來說明這道菜的起源？

1. Originating in Italy, the dish is now popular worldwide.
2. Originating in Italy, the chef learned the recipe online.
3. Originating in Italy, people now cook the dish worldwide.

請用allow + object + to do和vote for + -ing這兩個嵌套結構完成句子：The charter allowed residents ____ removing the restriction.

用目標片語 even without 完成句子：The camera can save photos ____ an internet connection.

哪一句中的 check 表示對權力的制衡？

1. She wrote a check for the repair.
2. Independent courts can serve as a check on government power.
3. The clerk completed a check of the records.

請用本課的目標結構完成句子：For decades, the river ____ the town's prosperity.

請用本課的目標結構完成句子：Under the charter, there is ____ the elected council.

選出能把第二個子句明確表示為第一個子句之結果的連接語：The old bridge was unsafe, ___ the city closed it.

1. so that
2. and so
3. and then

在 as a power of Congress 中，of Congress 表示什麼？

1. 國會是受到控制的機構。
2. 國會提供體力或電力。
3. 國會擁有這項法定權力。

在這句憲政語境的話中，any civil officers 最接近什麼意思？

1. 行為有禮貌的官員
2. 在辦公大樓裡工作的普通公民
3. 所有相關的文職公職人員

請用一個正確的四字英文片語完成句子，並明確表示年齡上限也包括在內：The youth program is open to participants ____ age eighteen.

請用本課表達補完句子，以表示正式權限：Under the bylaws, only the chair ____ the review.

哪一句表示主席把申訴正式提交給倫理委員會處理？

1. The chair referred to the complaint during the meeting.
2. The chair mentioned the ethics committee in the complaint.
3. The chair referred the complaint to the ethics committee.

在 House Committee on the Judiciary 中，on 表示什麼？

1. 委員會開會所在的樓層
2. 委員會的職責領域
3. 司法部門上方的位置

用本課的正式搭配完成句子：The panel will review the complaint, examine the records, and ____.

請填入表示「有足夠依據繼續進行」的正式片語：After examining the complaint, the board found ____.

請用本課結構完成句子，表示「針對每項提案個別進行一次表決」：The committee will ____ the three proposals.

在這句話中，articles of impeachment 指什麼？

1. 報導彈劾事件的新聞文章。
2. 為彈劾表決正式列出的指控。
3. 辯論中提出的一般性評論。

哪一種結果明確達到簡單多數的要求？

1. 該提案在100票中獲得40票，但比另外兩個選項各自獲得的票都多。
2. 該提案在100張計入的票中正好獲得50票。
3. 該提案在100張計入的票中獲得51票。

哪一句用 the stage is set 的比喻義表示「下一件事發生的條件已經具備」？

1. Construction began on a stage for the festival.
2. With the permits approved, the stage is set for construction to begin.
3. The workers built a stage beside the construction site.

在一篇關於美國彈劾審判的報導中，managers 最可能指什麼人？

1. 負責安排一般刑事審判的法院員工。
2. 負責監督政府辦公室的企業高階主管。
3. 由眾議院選出、在參議院審判中陳述眾議院一方案情的議員。

哪一句表示某個團隊在模擬審判中被指定擔任控方？

1. In the mock trial, our team will act like the prosecution.
2. In the mock trial, our team will act as the prosecution.

哪一句自然地表示被告正式提出了回應指控的論點？

1. The defendant presented her defense to the court.
2. The defendant was present for her defense in court.
3. The defendant received a present from the court.

使用 acts as both ... and ... 以及 host 和 scorekeeper 這兩個角色完成句子：At the school contest, Maya ____.

哪一句能自然表達「委員會會在聽取雙方的理由後慎重考慮決定」？

1. The committee will deliberate after hearing the arguments from both sides.
2. The committee will deliberate both sides after hearing.
3. The committee will argue after hearing the decision.

哪一種解釋符合 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides？

1. 美國最高法院的負責人主持正式程序。
2. 這個片語描述一種名為「首要正義」的抽象原則。
3. 首席大法官獨自決定最終裁決。

哪一句把三分之二的票數表示為必須滿足的條件？

1. Approval recommends a two-thirds supermajority.
2. Approval requires a simple majority.
3. Approval requires a two-thirds supermajority.

哪一句正確表達「嚴重違規可能導致自動停職」？

1. A serious violation can result from automatic suspension.
2. A serious violation can result in automatic suspension.
3. Automatic suspension can result in a serious violation.

哪一句正確使用句首 Depending on ... 片語，表示結果可能隨條件改變？

1. Depending the weather, the game may move indoors.
2. Depending on the weather, may move the game indoors.
3. Depending on the weather, the game may move indoors.

用一個單字補完整這個正式的資格表達結構：A serious violation may disqualify the candidate ____ running for public office.

哪一句表示該裁決可能使公司面臨刑事起訴，但沒有說起訴已經發生？

1. The ruling says the company has already been convicted.
2. The ruling could open a new office for criminal prosecutors.
3. The ruling could open the company to criminal prosecution.

在句子「Careless conduct can get an employee fired,」中，get an employee fired 是什麼意思？

1. 從該員工那裡收到某物
2. 導致該員工被解雇
3. 要求該員工解雇別人

同事想要一個「是」或「不是」的答案，但實際上還有多項條件需要考慮。回答「That's a bit more complicated.」最自然地傳達了什麼？

1. 問題並不簡單，答案需要進一步說明。
2. 說話者只掌握了少量資訊。
3. 這個問題任何人都不可能理解。

請用 pit A against B 的正確形式完成句子：The new playoff format ____ the top team ____ last year's champion.

請用 prevent ... from being done 完成句子：The safeguard was introduced to ____ personal data ____ being misused.

哪一句自然地使用 specifies that 引出明確的正式要求？

1. The contract specifies that payment is due within thirty days.
2. She specifies hello whenever she arrives.
3. My friend specifies that the movie was funny.

在美國彈劾脈絡中，high crimes and misdemeanors 最準確的意思是什麼？

1. 它表示每一次輕罪定罪都會自動要求進行彈劾。
2. 它只指官員日常生活中的小錯誤。
3. 它是針對可彈劾之嚴重失當行為的憲法標準，而不只是一般犯罪等級的清單。

補上表示「用語容許多種合理解讀」的常用表達：This vague clause leaves a lot of ____.

哪一句的 not to mention 用來補充另一個缺點？

1. Don't mention the price during the meeting.
2. The landlord asked us not to mention the price.
3. The apartment is tiny, not to mention expensive.

下面這句話是什麼意思？The committee split along partisan lines.

1. 成員站在地板上畫出的不同線條兩邊。
2. 成員做出了完全沒有黨派分歧的決定。
3. 成員主要依照各自所屬政黨分成不同陣營。

哪一句明確表示該停車區域僅限緊急車輛使用？

1. Emergency vehicles can reach this parking area easily.
2. This parking area is suitable for emergency vehicles.
3. This parking area is reserved for emergency vehicles.

請完成 conspire with ... to do 結構：Prosecutors accused him of conspiring ____ two officials ____ steal public funds.

請用表示「從過去那個時間點一直到現在」的兩個單字時間連接語完成句子：A new rule was adopted in 2020. ____, complaints have fallen.

用 launch 正確的現在完成式完成句子：Since January, the agency ____ three investigations into data leaks.

用 lead to 的現在完成式完成句子：So far, the safety review ____ formal disciplinary proceedings.

用 end in 的過去式完成句子：After the investigation, the case ____ a conviction.

在句子 'The committee investigated a sitting president,' 中，a sitting president 指誰？

1. 在當時擔任總統職務的人
2. 碰巧正坐著的總統
3. 當時已經離任的前總統

請使用 attempt 和 consult 的正確形式完成句子：The director was criticized for ____ to change the safety rules without ____ the committee.

一項法律於 1900 年通過，並於 2020 年修訂。在歷史敘事中，哪個短語最適合引出這次修訂？

1. Over a century ago
2. Over a century later
3. For over a century

用表示「因為該官員在正式宣誓會說實話後提供了不實資訊」的準確片語完成句子：The officer was dismissed ____.

哪一種情況可以準確地用 during a sexual harassment trial 描述？

1. 法院正在正式審理涉及性騷擾指控的案件期間
2. 公司正在非正式討論一般職場惱人行為期間
3. 任何人提出申訴或展開法律程序之前

哪一句正確描述某人獲判無罪的情況？

1. After hearing the case, the jury found Maya not guilty, so she was acquitted.
2. After Maya's conviction, the governor pardoned her.
3. Maya was convicted and sentenced to a fine.

用 fall short of 的過去式完成句子：The team scored 48 points and ____ its 50-point target.

哪一句使用目標片語來糾正廣泛流傳的誤解？

1. Contrary to popular belief, lightning can strike the same place more than once.
2. In contrast to the old model, the new phone has a larger screen.
3. Contrary to what you predicted, our team won the final.

哪種情況可以準確概括為“The official was never actually impeached”？」

1. 議員討論了彈劾，但眾議院從未正式通過彈劾控罪。
2. 眾議院正式彈劾了該官員，但參議院後來判其無罪。
3. 眾議院正式彈劾了該官員，參議院後來又判其有罪。

在這段歷史背景中，Watergate scandal 指的是什麼？

1. 一項將總統任期限制為兩屆的法律
2. 一次讓尼克森首次當選總統的選舉
3. 一場促使尼克森總統辭職的重大政治醜聞

哪一句表示某個動作及時發生，因而阻止了一個可能的結果？

1. The team knew the leak had caused serious damage.
2. The team fixed the leak after it caused serious damage.
3. The team fixed the leak before it could cause serious damage.

哪一句正確使用 knowing 子句來解釋主句主詞做出決定的原因？

1. The storm would almost certainly get worse, knowing the pilot turned back.
2. Knowing the storm would almost certainly get worse, the runway was closed.
3. The pilot turned back, knowing the storm would almost certainly get worse.

哪一句使用 Theoretically 來標示可能與實際結果不同的理論預測？

1. Theoretically, the system can support 1,000 users, but actual performance may be lower.
2. Ideally, the system can support 1,000 users, but actual performance may be lower.
3. Fortunately, the system can support 1,000 users, but actual performance may be lower.

請使用 be designed to 搭配 prevent 的四個英文字形式完成句子：The guard ____ accidental contact with the blade.

以下哪一項最準確地解釋政府中的 checks and balances？

1. 一個政府部門對其他所有部門擁有最終權力。
2. 政府機關檢查財務帳戶的餘額。
3. 不同政府部門可以互相限制對方的權力。

在這個句子中，an emergency brake 表示什麼："The independent review panel acts as an emergency brake when normal oversight fails."

1. 一般保障機制失效時啟用的強力備援措施。
2. 正常運作期間採用的例行程序。
3. 安裝在政府大樓裡的實體煞車裝置。