為什麼我們不直接飲用海水？ - 馬尼什·庫馬爾：英語精讀講義

在「The sailors were stranded at sea.」中，stranded 是什麼意思？

1. 平靜地站在海邊。
2. 選擇在船上度假。
3. 因為沒有船或救援而無法離開。

請用 cold 的 get + 形容詞形式完成句子，以表示狀態變化：The wind is stronger, and the room is ____.

用 be supposed to 的否定形式完成這項安全規定：Visitors are ____ touch the equipment.

一位朋友說：'You could delete the recovery file.' 哪個問題是在詢問設想中的後果，並用 did 代替 delete the recovery file？

1. What happened after you deleted it?
2. What would happen if you did?
3. What will you do with the recovery file?

用目標句型 find a way to 完成句子。 The phone lines are down, so we need to ____ contact the rescue team.

哪一句使用 lies 來定位問題所在的層級？

1. The manager lays the policy document on the desk before the meeting.
2. The policy team lies about the weakness, so we should question the report.
3. The weakness lies at the policy level, so we should revise the rule.

哪一句在句首使用不定詞來說明主句動作的目的？

1. Keeping the room cool was difficult.
2. We closed the curtains, and the room became cool later.
3. To keep the room cool, we closed the curtains.

完成 match X with Y 結構：The guide matches each symbol ____ its meaning.

哪一組句子正確使用 for instance，從一般敘述轉入具體例子？

1. Many materials expand when heated. For instance, metal rails become slightly longer.
2. Many materials expand when heated. Therefore, metal rails become slightly longer.
3. Many materials expand when heated. In other words, metal rails become slightly longer.

哪一句正確使用了相同的近似倍數比較結構？

1. This machine is about three times faster than the old one.
2. This machine is about faster three times than the old one.
3. This machine is three about times fast than the old one.

哪一句使用被動的 when 子句來描述某種物質進入身體？

1. When the chemical is ingested, it may cause nausea.
2. When the chemical is ingesting, it may cause nausea.
3. When the chemical ingests, it may cause nausea.

用 much 和 salty 的 -ier 比較級形式完成句子：After more water evaporated, the soup became ____ than before.

哪一句表示閥門開啟的目的是降低壓力？

1. Despite the pressure in the pipe, the valve stays closed.
2. To relieve pressure in the pipe, the valve opens automatically.
3. Because the valve opens automatically, pressure builds up in the pipe.

哪一句正確表示煙從房間內部經過窗戶飄到外面？

1. Smoke flowed out of the open window.
2. Smoke flowed the open window out.
3. Smoke flowed outside the open window.

一份營養報告指出鹽的含量超過安全上限。哪個片語最適合描述這種情況？

1. excess salt
2. extra salt

請依自然順序使用 flush、it、all 和 out 完成句子：The pipe still contains residue. Run clean water through the pipe to ____.

哪一句正確使用 lead to 表示一件事可能導致另一件事？

1. A lack of sleep can lead poor concentration.
2. A lack of sleep can lead to poor concentration.
3. A lack of sleep can lead to concentrate poorly.

本句中的 as 子句表達了什麼關係？

1. 它把這些細胞與其他事物進行比較。
2. 它解釋了這種影響為什麼可能是毀滅性的。
3. 它只說明細胞變化發生的時間，沒有提供原因。

請用 to 加上 shift 和 rupture 這兩個動詞完成句子：The impact caused the pipe ____.

哪一句中的 collect 表示「在某處積聚」？

1. The museum collects paintings from local artists.
2. The volunteers collected blankets for the shelter.
3. Rainwater collected in the basement overnight.

哪一項最符合 "Drinking seawater only makes things worse" 的意思？

1. 它讓情況完全維持不變。
2. 它製造出更多具體物品。
3. 它讓整體情況惡化，而且沒有任何幫助。

用 depends on 和 practice 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Progress ____ consistently.

哪一個英文年代標示正確表示西元前400年至西元前301年這段時期？

1. the 4th century CE
2. the 4th century BCE
3. the year 4 BCE

這句話中的 two main modes of seawater desalination 是什麼意思？

1. 從海水中去除鹽分的兩種主要方法
2. 海水中含有的兩種主要鹽類
3. 為海水加鹽的兩種機器設定

原句中的 which 指的是哪個片語？

1. the two main modes of seawater desalination
2. Aristotle
3. today

使用 rely on 的正確形式，再接 heat 的 -ing 形式完成句子：This process ____ seawater to produce steam.

哪一項最準確地展開了 vaporized condensed freshwater 所濃縮的過程？

1. 淡水同時保持氣態和液態。
2. 只有加鹽之後才加熱淡水。
3. 海水先汽化，水蒸氣接著凝結成淡水。

哪一個句子正確省略了作受詞的關係代名詞？

1. This is a tool saves energy.
2. This is a tool engineers use every day.
3. This is a tool is easy to carry.

reverse osmosis 在這個句子中是什麼意思？

1. 把所有海水煮乾來除鹽的方法
2. 水在沒有外加壓力的情況下通過薄膜移動的自然過程
3. 利用壓力讓水通過薄膜並與鹽分離的過程

使用括號中的字，以 use X to do Y 結構完成句子：The fan ____ air through the vents. (electricity; push)

請填入表示「用來過濾鹽分」的連字號複合形容詞：a ____ membrane。

In the intervening millennia 在歷史敘述中有什麼作用？

1. 它讓時間線跨過兩個時期之間的數千年。
2. 它給出某個事件的確切日期。
3. 它表示有人打斷了某件事數千年。

哪一句表示團隊繼續採用現有設計，同時進一步發展它？

1. The team continued using and innovating on the original design.
2. The team continued using the original design without changing it.
3. The team stopped using the original design and started from scratch.

在英文句子「The shelter has potable water.」中，potable 是什麼意思？

1. 方便攜帶的
2. 直接取自海水的
3. 可安全飲用的

使用 important 和 now than ever 這個結構完成句子：Clean drinking water is ____.

把 access 當作動詞完成句子：Many rural clinics cannot ____ reliable internet.

刪除由逗號隔開的 including 片語後，哪一句是保留下來的主句？

1. 87 different countries are projected to be water-scarce by 2050.
2. The 87 countries include only nations that are water-rich.
3. Many water-rich countries are currently forecasting shortages for 2050.

一份研究報告提出正式預測。請用被動預測結構 be projected to 完成句子：The lake ____ become much smaller by 2040.

哪一句使用 turn A into B，而且 over 表示「超過」？

1. The worker turned the container over to inspect its base.
2. The factory turned over one million kilograms of waste into fuel.
3. The factory turned one million kilograms of waste over to a recycler.

哪一句只是把2022年作為所報告狀態的時間基準？

1. The plant has been the world's largest since 2022.
2. As of 2022, the plant was the world's largest.
3. By 2022, the plant had become the world's largest.

哪個句子能自然表達某個計畫有幾個缺點？

1. The plan is several drawbacks.
2. The plan has several drawbacks.
3. The plan draws several backs.

哪個句子能正確表達執行這個系統需要大量電力？

1. A lot of power requires to run the system.
2. A lot of power is required to run the system.
3. A lot of power is required running the system.

請用 provide 的正確被動形式和所需介系詞完成句子：At the mountain cabin, electricity ____ solar panels.

請用 in the form of 完成句子：The survey results were presented ____ a simple chart.

在例句中，哪一項最符合 ultra-concentrated saltwater 的意思？

1. 鹽濃度極高的鹽水
2. 能幫助人集中注意力的鹽水
3. 以極高速度流動的鹽水

使用動詞 take 完成省略式被動條件結構：This medicine can be harmful ____ incorrectly.

用 see more promise in 完成句子：After comparing the two designs, the engineers ____ the simpler one.

用目標片語動詞完成句子：This microphone can ____ steady background noise.

請完成句子，表達可靠性提高而成本降低：This model is ____ reliable and ____ expensive than the old one.

請用 supply + 接受者 + with + 資源這個結構完成句子：The clinic supplies remote villages ____ basic medicine.

哪個句子正確使用了句尾補充結構？

1. The park has six trails, most of them leading to the lake.
2. The park has six trails, most of they leading to the lake.
3. The park has six trails, most of them lead to the lake.

用 remain big issues 完成句子：Even after the redesign, safety and cost ____.

用完整結構 is needed to make 完成句子：More testing ____ the bridge safe for heavy trucks.

哪一個句子正確使用了「能源來源 + powered」複合修飾語？

1. The school uses powered-battery lights during outages.
2. The school uses battery-powered lights during outages.
3. The school uses battery-powerful lights during outages.

哪一句正確使用懸空連字號，表示兩個複合詞共用 -term？

1. The plan sets short and long-term goals.
2. The plan sets short- and long-term goals.
3. The plan sets short-and long-term goals.

一項研究得到初步的正面結果，但仍需要更多測試。哪一句作出了適當而審慎的評估？

1. The new filter is promising the scientists to reduce salt levels.
2. The new filter has definitely solved the problem.
3. The new filter appears promising in reducing salt levels.

請用能避免重複 requires power 的代動詞完成比較句：The robot requires less power to sort packages than it ____ to lift them.

哪個句子使用 And importantly, 將後面的整項陳述標示為關鍵補充？

1. The importantly medicine can be stored at room temperature.
2. The medicine can importantly be stored at room temperature.
3. And importantly, the medicine can be stored at room temperature.

哪一個句子中的 yield 表示「產出結果」？

1. Drivers must yield at the crossing.
2. The upgraded filter yields cleaner water.
3. The metal beam began to yield under pressure.

用本課的兩個單字完成口語轉場：After that short detour, ____ the main question: what should we do first?

在句子「Here are two safety don'ts.」中，don'ts 是什麼意思？

1. 必須做的事
2. 拒絕幫忙的人
3. 不該做的事

哪一句以冷靜的語氣勸人避免某項行為，並說明了原因？

1. Using this trail isn't required because the rocks are slippery.
2. Using this trail isn't recommended because the rocks are slippery.
3. Using this trail isn't possible because the rocks are slippery.

在標示出的名詞片語中，accumulating 修飾什麼？

1. 它修飾 kidney damage。
2. 它修飾 waste products。
3. 它修飾 a few days。

本句中的 without any freshwater relief 是什麼意思？

1. 淡水已經消除了身體負擔。
2. 沒有人給予情緒上的安慰。
3. 沒有淡水來減輕身體負擔。

“while it might feel counterintuitive” 在這句話中有什麼作用？

1. 先承認這項建議可能令人意外，再提出主要建議。
2. 表示兩個動作同時發生。
3. 確切說明某種感受從何時開始。

The road is icy. 請使用 It's best not to ... 這個句型完成建議：____ tonight.

閱讀句子：Avoid heavy meals, especially fried food. especially 在這裡有什麼作用？

1. 它表示油炸食物是唯一一種油膩難消化的餐點。
2. 它把油炸食物標為油膩難消化的餐點中需要特別注意的一類。
3. 它開始了一個與飲食完全無關的話題。

用 without 後面 become 的正確形式完成句子：He finished the long walk without ____ exhausted.

哪個選項描述的物品能讓水沿著纖維移向容器？

1. water-absorbent pad——能吸水並把水留在原處
2. water-wicking cord——能讓水滴沿著纖維移動
3. waterproof cover——能阻止水穿透

哪個選項用 however 從一項限制轉向仍然可行的行動？

1. However hard we hurry, we will miss the train.
2. The pool is closed. We can, however, play basketball instead.
3. You may decorate the room however you like.

用表示「收集水以供使用」的目標動詞完成句子：A clean tarp can help ____ rain and dew for later use.

發電機目前是關閉的，還沒有啟動。哪一句表示必須在天黑前啟動它？

1. We need to get the generator going before dark.
2. We need to keep the generator going before dark.
3. We need to get going the generator before dark.

用由 by 和 let 構成的方法片語完成句子：They warmed the water ____ it sit in the sun.

在一個簡單的集水裝置中，the condensation 指的是什麼？

1. 從溫熱海水中上升的水氣
2. 水氣冷卻後形成的液態水
3. 海水蒸發後留下的鹽

哪一句用 try + -ing 表示試用一種方法，並用 by + -ing 說明實行方式？

1. Try improving the connection by moving closer to the router.
2. Try to improving the connection by moving closer to the router.
3. Try improve the connection by move closer to the router.

哪一項正確說明 fish spinal fluid and eyes？

1. spinal fluid 指脊柱本身。
2. fish 只修飾 spinal fluid。
3. fish 同時修飾 spinal fluid 和 eyes。

使用 sound + 形容詞 結構和單字 risky 完成句子：That ____.

「desperate times might call for unusual measures」是什麼意思？

1. 困難時期可能會打一通電話。
2. 極端情況可能需要採取不尋常的措施。
3. 某人應該取消這些不尋常的措施。

哪個選項最適合完成句子，並表示「有助於緩解口渴」？After the long hike, we wanted something cold and ____.

1. thirst-quenching
2. time-consuming
3. well-known

用配對連接結構 either ... or ... 完成句子：On Saturday, we can ____ visit the museum ____ hike by the lake.