洗澡如何引出阿基米德原理 - Mark Salata：英語精讀講義

在 Some of the best opportunities to learn 中，to learn 有什麼作用？

1. 它說明這些機會是用來做什麼的。
2. 它把 learn 變成未來式。
3. 它表示機會本身會進行學習。

請使用 in 加上正確的關係代名詞完成這個正式句子：There are moments ____ patience matters most.

哪一句自然地使用 begin to 加上兩個並列的原形動詞？

1. The unusual result made the class begin to wondering and questioning.
2. The unusual result made the class begin to wonder and question.
3. The unusual result made the class begin wonder and question.

throughout history 和 have led to ... 在論述中扮演什麼角色？

1. 它列出每項發現的確切日期，卻沒有說明任何結果。
2. 它把這些時刻呈現為歷史上反覆出現的現象，並把這種現象與其結果連結起來。
3. 它中斷論述，並帶入一個無關的話題。

用固定結構 Take X for example 補完轉場句：Many school clubs teach useful skills. ____ the robotics club ____.

聽英文句子，選出你聽到的完整句子。注意 once 以及它在句中的位置。

1. There was one baker who lived by the sea.
2. There was a baker who once lived by the sea.
3. There once was a baker who lived by the sea.

哪一種解讀正確說明了這句話的歷史背景？

1. 它指的是西元前 287 年的古代敘拉古，也就是西西里島上的一座希臘城市。
2. 它指的是現代義大利城市中的西元 287 年。
3. 它表示敘拉古位於西西里島以外。
4. 它表示這個人當時 287 歲。

用 summon 的簡單過去式被動語態完成句子：Yesterday, the witness ____ by the judge to answer questions.

哪一句自然表達「派 Maya 去查明店主先前是否已經受騙」？

1. Maya was sent to investigate if the shop owner had cheated a customer.
2. Maya was sent only if the shop owner had been cheated.
3. Maya was sent to investigate if the shop owner had been cheated.

哪一句使用 give + 接收者 + 物品的結構，並讓 needed to build a model 修飾黏土的數量？

1. The teacher gave each group the exact amount of clay needed to build a model.
2. The teacher gave the exact amount of clay to each group that needed to build a model.
3. The teacher gave each group a model made from the exact amount of clay.

在一個完整句子中，開頭的 when the crown was ready 會起什麼作用？

1. 它會把王冠製作完成當作整個故事的最終結論。
2. 它會把王冠製作完成設為下一件事發生的時間點。
3. 它會表示王冠決定採取行動。

Nora 發現封條破了，並認為可能有同事打開過盒子。哪一句最準確地表達她的判斷？

1. She doubted that a coworker had opened the box.
2. She proved that a coworker had opened the box.
3. She suspected that a coworker had opened the box.

用 slip 的過去式完成句子：Without anyone noticing, Leo ____ a note into the teacher's folder.

哪一句正確使用逗號 + -ing 片語，表示同一個人之後產生的行為結果？

1. The clerk changed the total, keeping the extra money for himself.
2. The clerk changed the total, and he kept the extra money for himself.
3. Keeping the extra money for himself, the total was changed by the clerk.
4. The clerk changed the total, the extra money was kept for himself.

完成用來帶出隱藏不利條件的固定表達：The job sounded ideal, but there was ____: it required weekend work.

使用 do、any、damage 和 to 完成句子：The museum lights are safe and won't ____ the paintings.

判斷這個句子中的 while + -ing 省略結構是否自然：While walking home, the rain started.

1. 自然
2. 不自然

用 rise 的簡單過去式完成句子：The researcher noticed that the temperature ____ quickly.

哪一句使用 as 引出一個與相關變化同時發生的動作？

1. As Nina turned the handle, the gate slowly opened.
2. Because Nina was tired, she went home.
3. Nina works as an engineer.
4. Nina is as tall as her brother.

使用 how much water 和 displace 的過去式被動形式完成句子：The engineers measured ____ by the model boat.

用 depend on 的正確形式完成句子：The amount of paint needed ____ how large the wall is.

用本課的三個字結果結構完成句子：The magic trick amazed Luis ____ he asked to see it again.

使用 jumped out of 完成句子：When the lid opened, the rabbit ____ the box.

在故事中，一個角色解開難題後喊出「Eureka!」。這個感嘆詞表示什麼？

1. 某人突然找到了解決方法。
2. 某人弄丟了一件重要物品。
3. 某人正在詢問某個地點在哪裡。

一位講者說：「Why did the bridge fail? The metal had weakened over time.」第一句有什麼作用？

1. 它要求聽眾先去調查原因再繼續。
2. 它把注意力帶向講者接下來要提出的解釋。
3. 它表示講者不知道原因。

哪一句中的 Well 是用來引出回答的話語標記？

1. She explained the plan well.
2. The old well is behind the house.
3. Well, we need to check the map again.

在「You see, this material expands when heated」中，You see 有什麼作用？

1. 它命令對方看這種材料。
2. 它引出背景或解釋。
3. 它詢問聽者是否看得清楚。

完成目標結構 need to + 動作 + to see if：We need to test the doorbell ____ it is working.

哪一個句子正確使用相同句型，把速率定義為距離 ÷ 時間？

1. Speed is a measure of distance divided by time.
2. Speed is a measure of time divided by distance.
3. Speed is a measure of distance multiplied by time.

哪一個句子中的 while 和例句一樣表示對比？

1. While the machine was running, the light stayed on.
2. I read a book while I waited for the bus.
3. The first box is heavy, while the second is light.

哪一句正確比較了兩種假設的材料條件？

1. If the case were made of aluminum, it will be lighter than if it were made of steel.
2. If the case were made of aluminum, it would be lighter than if it were made of steel.
3. If the case would be made of aluminum, it were lighter than if it was made of steel.

用 no matter what 補全英文句子：____ you choose, explain your reason.

在 The last train has left, which means we need to take a taxi. 這句中，which 回指什麼？

1. 「The last train has left」這整件事
2. 只有名詞 train
3. 只有動詞 left

哪一句使用 If ... could ..., ... could ... 表示「如果能完成一個可能的步驟，就能達成某個結果」？

1. If we could map the cave, we could choose a safer route.
2. We could map the cave, but we could not choose a safer route.
3. Because we mapped the cave yesterday, we chose a safer route.

哪一句自然地表示「我們需要調查並查明機器停止的原因」？

1. We need to find the stopped machine.
2. We need to find out why the machine stopped.
3. We need to find out why did the machine stop.

用 measure 的不定詞形式完成句子：It is not easy ____ the volume of an irregular object.

哪一句正確使用這個句型來比較兩種設計？

1. This design is different from the old one.
2. This design is different with the old one.
3. This design different from the old one.

在“You can't measure the sides and multiply”這句話中，can't 表示什麼？

1. 這個方法不適用於這個物體。
2. 聽者還沒學會乘法。
3. 規則不允許測量這個物體。

哪一句正確地把 Maya realized 當作插入說明，放進 The answer was ... 這個架構中？

1. The answer, Maya realized, was hidden in the final paragraph.
2. The answer was, Maya realized hidden in the final paragraph.
3. The answer Maya, realized was, hidden in the final paragraph.

在這個科學故事中，to give the crown a bath 是什麼意思？

1. 製作一個王冠形狀的浴缸。
2. 用肥皂洗掉王冠上的髒汙。
3. 把王冠放入水中，以便測量它的體積。

請用 compare 按照 by + -ing 的結構完成句子：____ the two records, Maya found the mistake.

在這個句子中，he'd 表示什麼：「With those measurements, he'd calculate the density.」

1. he did
2. he had
3. he would

用 if 和 then 完成條件推理：____ a number is even, ____ it can be divided by two with no remainder.

在「the goldsmith most definitely cheated the king」中，most definitely 表示什麼？

1. 說話者非常確定金匠欺騙了國王。
2. 說話者認為金匠可能欺騙了國王。
3. 說話者不確定是否有人進行了欺騙。

句首的 When 子句在敘事中有什麼作用？

1. 它先交代測試發生的時間和情境，再引出主要結果。
2. 它本身就交代了測試的最終結果。
3. 它開始了一個與前面解說無關的全新故事。

這裡的 the story says 表達了什麼態度？

1. 它把這個說法當作傳統故事的一部分，而不是完全查證過的事實。
2. 它表示一本書真的在開口說話。
3. 它證明每個細節在歷史上都確定無疑。

一項測試證明 Maya 先前的懷疑是正確的。哪一句最能表達這種確認？

1. Maya had indeed hidden the key.
2. Maya might have hidden the key.
3. Maya had already hidden the key.

用 slip ... in 的過去式完成句子：Before the inspection, someone ____ a fake label ____.

用本課中的兩個字詞補上這個過去與現在的對比：People once relied on paper maps. ____, most drivers use digital maps.

哪一個句子使用 -ing 片語作主詞，而且動詞形式正確？

1. Measure small objects accurately requires patience.
2. Measuring small objects accurately require patience.
3. Measuring small objects accurately requires patience.

本句中的 Archimedes' principle 是什麼意思？

1. 一項關於何時洗澡的指示
2. 阿基米德在日常生活中遵守的一條個人原則
3. 一項與排開的流體和浮力有關、有專名的科學原理

請用指定片語 The next time 完成句子：____ you use the telescope, check the lens first.

哪一句表示人們親眼看到一個系統實際運作？

1. At the open house, we put the new recycling system in motion.
2. At the open house, we saw the new recycling system in action.
3. At the open house, we read the name of the new recycling system.

哪一句最適合作為鼓勵式結尾，邀請觀眾自己去發現？

1. You will definitely repeat someone else's answer.
2. Only experts can find solutions.
3. Maybe you'll discover a solution of your own.