為什麼你會感到停滯不前——以及如何重拾動力 - 香農·奧德爾：英語精讀講義

請使用一個由四個英文單字組成且含 middle 的片語，表示工作已經開始但尚未完成：We're ____ a major website redesign.

哪一句中的 move forward 表示「繼續取得進展」？

1. The train moved forward along the track.
2. Please move the chair forward a few inches.
3. We need approval before the plan can move forward.

哪一句在 know 後使用了正確的嵌入式問句語序？

1. Do you know what is the next step?
2. Do you know is what the next step?
3. Do you know what the next step is?

在提到挫折之後，What's even the point? 最可能表達什麼態度？

1. 說話者正在平靜地詢問有關目的的客觀解釋。
2. 說話者感到灰心，並懷疑是否值得繼續。
3. 說話者很興奮，想知道下一步是什麼。

哪個句子正確使用 experience + -ing 形式來描述某人曾經歷過的狀態？

1. Many writers have experience feeling stuck.
2. Many writers have experienced to feel stuck.
3. Many writers have experienced feeling stuck.

團隊即將開始積極處理一個難題。哪個句子最符合這種情況？

1. The team has already solved the problem.
2. The team is trying to ignore the problem.
3. The team is ready to tackle the problem.

哪一個句子正確使用兩個平行的 as ... as 片語，表達從簡單到困難的範圍？

1. The method can help with tasks simple as sending an email or complex as planning a conference.
2. The method can help with tasks as simple than sending an email or as complex than planning a conference.
3. The method can help with tasks as simple as sending an email or as complex as planning a conference.

聆聽完整的英文句子並選出聽到的內容。注意重讀的 stuck 前面是否有 /ʌn/。

1. After one helpful hint, Maya got stuck on the final clue.
2. After one helpful hint, Maya got unstuck and finished the puzzle.
3. Even after one helpful hint, Maya stayed stuck on the final clue.

哪一句能自然地指同一個專案的開始和結束兩個階段？

1. We review the goals at the start and end of a project.
2. We review the goals in the start and end of a project.
3. We review the goals at the start and in the end of a project.

在「the middle can feel untethered」中，untethered 表達了什麼意思？

1. 它可能顯得與明確的方向或支持失去連結。
2. 它已經被繩子牢牢繫住。
3. 它已經達到定義清楚的最終目標。

在這個句子中，the stuck in the middle effect 是什麼意思？

1. 一種指過程進行到中段時動力可能下降的模式名稱。
2. 專案結束時產生的成功成果。
3. 一個被夾在另外兩個物體之間的實物。

請用 be thought to be caused by 的現在式形式完成句子：The decline ____ several factors.

用本課所學片語完成句子，表達「一個人看待情況的方式發生變化」：After working with the new team, Lena experienced ____ and began to evaluate the problem differently.

用本課所學片語完成句子，把一個小成果說成一項成功：On a difficult day, answering one important email ____.

在句子 We tend to compare ourselves against where we started 中，against 表示什麼？

1. 起點是我們正在對抗的對手。
2. 起點是我們打算回去的地方。
3. 起點是衡量進步的基準。

請用 finish 的動名詞形式完成句子：____ even one page can feel encouraging.

用 long 和 likely 的比較級完成句子：The ____ the power outage lasts, the ____ it is that the store will close early.

哪一句讓 focus 作主詞，表示注意力本身轉向新的優先事項？

1. As the launch date approaches, the team's focus shifts to final testing.
2. As the launch date approaches, the team shifts its focus to final testing.
3. As the launch date approaches, the team focuses on final testing.

選出能表示第二句正在重述第一句的語篇標記：The device is obsolete. ___, it is too old to meet current needs.

1. However
2. For example
3. In other words

用括號中動詞的 -ing 形式完成句子：Rather than ____ each other, let's look for a solution. (blame)

將 become、frustrated 和 by 按正確順序填入句子：It's easy to ____ repeated mistakes.

在一場討論如何實現長期目標的演講中，motivational sinkholes 最可能表示什麼？

1. 讓困難目標變得更容易的獎勵
2. 會消耗動力並拖慢進展的心理陷阱
3. 為了標記專案各階段而挖的真實坑洞

用 break ... into ... 完成句子：The chapter looks long, so let's ____ three reading sections.

less daunting incremental benchmarks 最符合哪一種意思？

1. 逐步推進、感覺比較不令人畏難的較小進度基準點
2. 一個必須一次達成的最終目標
3. 在整個專案中始終不變的重要規則

哪一句自然地表示：長期專案讓團隊在最終結果出現前有機會肯定進展？

1. The project plan gives us opportunities to celebrate small wins along the way.
2. The project plan treats every weekly task as an official sports victory.
3. The project plan gives us one opportunity to celebrate only after every task is finished.

請用本課中表示「本質上」的兩個英文單字完成句子：Rescue work is ____ unpredictable.

請用標示出的兩字結構完成句子，表達「沒有任何一個能單獨做到」：____ policy is likely to solve the entire housing problem.

請用標示出的條件—結果框架完成句子：____ your mistakes, ____ discouraged.

請用一個由三個字組成、把費用當作可能原因的句型完成句子：The high cost ____ many families choose the smaller plan.

請用指稱志工的結果句型完成句子：The repeated delays frustrated the volunteers, ____ leave the project.

'They believe the project is doomed' 最準確的意思是什麼？

1. 他們認為這個專案已經順利完成。
2. 他們認為這個專案肯定會失敗。
3. 他們認為這個專案可能會遇到一個小困難。

哪一句正確使用 But despite ...，先承認困難，再帶出出乎意料的結果？

1. But despite these setbacks, the team kept working.
2. But despite these setbacks were serious, the team kept working.
3. But despite of these setbacks, the team kept working.

用 manage to stay 的強調形式完成這個英文句子：Even when the room gets noisy, Lina ____ focused.

“It's not all about talent”是什麼意思？

1. 天賦完全沒有任何影響。
2. 天賦很重要，但其他因素也很重要。
3. 天賦是唯一重要的因素。

在句子「We cannot solve every crisis today, so let's focus on the issue in front of us,」中，the issue in front of us 是什麼意思？

1. 只會在遙遠未來變得重要的問題
2. 實際展示在視線高度的問題
3. 目前需要我們關注的問題

在原句中，「only about a third」是以哪一群人為範圍計算的？

1. 研究氣候行動的研究人員
2. 對氣候變遷感到最強烈憂心的人
3. 所有聽過氣候變遷的人

請用以 take 開頭的固定表達完成句子：The club cares about the problem, so it plans to ____.

在句子 Some volunteers do take action when help is needed 中，do 增加了什麼含義？

1. 它表示這個行動發生在過去。
2. 它把陳述句變成疑問句。
3. 它強調志工確實會採取行動。

哪一句使用 that 子句說明 confidence 的具體內容？

1. We thanked the coach that inspired confidence.
2. We spoke with confidence during the meeting.
3. We have confidence that the new plan can work.

補上本課中表示「產生實際影響」的三個字固定表達：Even a small act of kindness can ____.

某個社區專案出發點很好，但它建立在錯誤判斷上，方向也走偏了。哪一句最適合描述它？

1. The project was well intended but misleading.
2. The project was well intended but misguided.
3. The project was well intended but unguided.

請用 whether it's ... or ... 的列舉框架完成句子：There are many ways to help, ____ sorting donations, delivering meals, or checking on neighbors.

用 build 的正確形式完成句子：Clear communication is key to ____ trust in a remote team.

哪一句表示這個群體主動處理了非常困難的問題，但沒有宣稱每個問題都已經徹底解決？

1. The group has avoided problems that once seemed almost impossible to overcome.
2. The group has tackled problems that once seemed almost impossible to overcome.
3. The group has resolved problems that once seemed almost impossible to overcome.

閱讀：Confidence often predicts action better than concern. It's not to say that concern and passion have no place. 第二句有什麼作用？

1. 它帶入一個無關的話題。
2. 它限定前面的觀點，避免否定關心與熱情。
3. 它聲稱關心與熱情完全沒有用。

哪一種情況最適合用 moral outrage 描述？

1. 有人因為鉛筆斷掉而感到不高興。
2. 一個孩子因為拿到新遊戲而非常興奮。
3. 人們譴責故意虐待弱勢兒童的行為。

請用本課表示「可能失去或受到影響」的兩字片語完成句子：Before voting on the safety plan, everyone needs to understand what is ____.

哪一句自然地表示學校把創意導向一個有用的目標？

1. The school noticed students' creativity but chose not to use it.
2. The school stopped students from sharing ideas about the library.
3. The school harnessed students' creativity to redesign the library.

請用表示「強大的凝聚力量」的表達完成句子：After months of conflict, the team found that a clear common goal could be ____.

以下哪一項最準確地說明了 the American Civil Rights Movement？

1. 一場反對種族隔離與種族歧視、爭取美國黑人平等權利的美國運動。
2. 世界各地所有公民權利運動的統稱。
3. 一場主要為了修改交通法規而發起的歐洲運動。

哪種情況最能體現 systemic racism？

1. 一項學校經費政策反覆使服務某個種族群體的學校獲得較少資源。
2. 一名學生不喜歡另一名學生聽的音樂。
3. 一台電腦在停電後停止運作。

用 galvanize 的過去式完成句子：The sudden park closure ____ local families to organize a petition.

請用表示「讓人們建立連結並共同合作」的目標片語動詞完成句子：The community project will ____ neighbors from different age groups.

請用 build 的正確形式完成目標結構 X is essential to doing Y：Open communication is essential to ____ trust in a new team.

用本課的三個字詞完成銜接：Put the tools in labeled drawers. ____, everyone can find them quickly.

用 apply 的過去式和所需的介系詞完成句子：Last week, Leo ____ his coding skills ____ improving the class website.

哪一句最準確地表達了標示子句的意思？

1. 從遠處觀看一個群體，對個人不會產生任何影響。
2. 與一個提供支持的群體建立連結，可能帶來許多額外好處。
3. 在地圖上找到一個住宅區，就能得到所有可能的好處。

使用 has been shown to 結構完成句子：In several studies, taking short breaks ____ improve concentration.

哪個情況最清楚地呈現 positive feedback loop？

1. 一家商店每天早上都在同一時間開門。
2. 更多使用者分享這款應用程式，因而吸引新使用者，而新使用者之後又把它分享給其他人。
3. 房間夠暖時，恆溫器會關閉暖氣。

請用表示「想出解決方法」的帶連字號動詞完成句子：A fresh perspective can help the team ____ when the original plan fails.

請用含 serve、意思是「充當」的兩個單字完成句子：A childhood memory can ____ a source of creative inspiration.

哪一句使用 if you're feeling + 形容詞，說明建議可能在什麼條件下有幫助？

1. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, call someone you trust.
2. Although you're feeling overwhelmed, you called someone you trust.
3. You're feeling overwhelmed because you called someone you trust.

用 the path to + -ing 結構完成這個旅程隱喻：The path ____ a new language takes patience.

用 be bound to 和 hit sticking points 完成句子：A complicated plan is ____ before it works smoothly.

用目標句型完成這項建議：The best way ____ remember new words is ____ review them in short sessions.

填入缺少的字，完成讓步表達：Keep sharing your ideas, no matter ____ simple they seem.

標示部分在句中有什麼作用？

1. 它把進步定義成一種寫作，並排除其他目標。
2. 它把關於進步的抽象想法轉化成接下來可以採取的小行動。
3. 它先引入無關的話題，然後說話者再回到進步。

哪一句正確使用正式搭配 cast a vote？

1. Every eligible citizen has the right to cast to vote.
2. Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a vote.
3. Every eligible citizen has the right to cast vote.

請用一個由四個英文單字組成、意為「你需要多一點鼓勵嗎」的表達補完整句友善的宣傳式問句：____ to finish your application today?

某個網站寫著「Our support team is here to help.」，這句話最可能是什麼意思？

1. 這個團隊需要你去幫助他們。
2. 這個團隊可以並且已準備好為你提供支援。
3. 這個團隊剛剛抵達這個實際地點。

哪一句中的 initiative 表示一項具體、有組織的計畫？

1. Maya showed initiative by fixing the problem before anyone asked.
2. The city launched a new initiative to make buses cleaner.
3. After a long pause, Luis finally took the initiative and spoke first.

請使用 turn 的正確形式與缺少的介系詞完成句子：The art project is aimed at ____ cardboard boxes ____ toy houses.

下列哪一句行動號召正確使用 be part of，邀請對方加入共同努力？

1. Learn how you can be part of creating a safer neighborhood.
2. Learn how you can be part to create a safer neighborhood.
3. Learn how can you be part of creating a safer neighborhood.