為什麼有些友誼能長久，有些卻不能？ - 伊索爾特·吉萊斯皮 (Iseult Gillespie)：英語精讀講義

研究人員請受試者用 1 到 10 分評估一條小徑看起來有多陡。哪項指示最符合這個任務？

1. Record how fast people walk on the path.
2. Rate the steepness of the path.
3. Measure the path's height above sea level.

用 accompany 的正式被動形式完成句子：At yesterday's appointment, the patient ____ her father.

用 judge + 受詞 + to be + 補語 中缺少的字詞完成這項正式評估：The inspectors judged the bridge ____ safe.

在句子「This is just one of many ways exercise can improve your mood.」中，just one of many ways 傳達了什麼？

1. 運動只能用一種方式改善心情。
2. 這是運動改善心情的最佳方式。
3. 這只是一個例子，而且還有其他方式。

在這個句子中，move through the world 是什麼意思？

1. 人們如何讓地球移動
2. 人們如何遊覽地球上的每個國家
3. 人們如何生活、行動並面對周遭的人生

請用本課的目標搭配完成句子：A quiet place to study can ____.

用本課的正確片語完成英文句子：A helpful coach teaches players to ____ after a loss.

哪一句中的 that 可以省略，而不會使句子不合文法？

1. The friendships that we build can last for years.
2. The friendships that matter most are often few.
3. The friendships that grow slowly can become strong.

用本課中表示「長期影響某件事物的發展方式」的動詞完成句子：Early experiences can ____ a person's values.

用本課中的兩個 -ing 動詞完成句子：____ and ____ friendships takes time and care.

以下哪一項最準確地解釋 Making friends isn't always easy？

1. 這件事永遠不可能做到。
2. 這件事有時可能會很難。
3. 這件事每一次都很難。

在講解中，Let's start at the beginning 的主要作用是什麼？

1. 它提示講者會先說明最早的階段。
2. 它宣布講解已經結束。
3. 它命令聽眾立刻開始一項實際任務。

用 approach 的正確形式完成句子：Nina struggles with ____ people she does not know at camp.

當別人用 “you are far from alone” 安慰你面對的困難時，這句話是什麼意思？

1. 你站在離其他所有人都很遠的地方。
2. 沒有其他人遇到這種困難。
3. 還有很多人有相同的困難。

哪個句子表示證據來自多項彼此相關的研究？

1. The result appeared in a television series.
2. The result was based on one study only.
3. The result was supported by a series of related studies.

哪個句子表示這些培訓活動的持續時間並不都一樣？

1. One training session became longer after the schedule changed.
2. All the training sessions lasted exactly thirty minutes.
3. The training sessions were of varying lengths.

哪個句子在間接問句中正確使用了陳述句語序？

1. She tried to estimate how much did she think the repairs would cost.
2. She tried to estimate how much she thought the repairs would cost.
3. She tried to estimate how much she thought would the repairs cost.

“The fees increased across the board”是什麼意思？

1. 費用被寫在一塊實體板子上。
2. 所有相關類別的費用都上漲了。
3. 只有一個特殊個案的費用上漲了。

使用 much + low 的比較級以及 rate 的過去完成式完成句子：Lina rated her performance ____ than the coach ____ it.

用表示「估得過低」的目標動詞完成句子：People sometimes ____ how much their friends enjoy their company.

本句中的 the liking gap 指什麼？

1. 人們初次見面時保持的實際距離。
2. 人們喜歡的人通常比自己預期的少。
3. 人們常覺得別人喜歡自己的程度低於實際情況。

用 psych ... up 和正確的反身代名詞完成句子：Before the race, Leo played his favorite song to ____.

請用表示「實際程度比你意識到的更高」的目標片語完成這句安慰：Your support matters ____.

這句話是什麼意思？Nina joined the discussion assuming that everyone would listen respectfully.

1. 她加入討論時，暫時預期每個人都會認真聆聽。
2. 只有在每個人都證明自己會認真聆聽後，她才加入討論。
3. 她因為沒有人願意聽而離開了討論。

在這裡，the acceptance prophecy 描述的是什麼？

1. 它表示能否被接納完全取決於運氣。
2. 它表示預期被接納會影響行為，並可能讓被接納更容易發生。
3. 它表示心理學家能準確預測哪些人會成為朋友。

請用目標片語完成句子：Maya has been welcoming to everyone and expects to ____ by her new classmates.

哪一句正確表達「Maya 給人冷靜、可靠的印象」？

1. Maya comes across as calm and reliable.
2. Maya comes across calm and reliable.
3. Maya comes as across calmly and reliably.

完成句子，使它表示「口說練習越多，就越有自信」：____ you practice speaking, ____ confident you become.

請用 afraid 和正確的介系詞完成句子：After making new friends, Maya felt less ____ rejection.

哪個句子中的 secure 表示「對某項能力有信心」？

1. After weeks of rehearsal, Nia felt more secure from her speaking skills.
2. After weeks of rehearsal, Nia felt more secure at her speaking skills.
3. After weeks of rehearsal, Nia felt more secure in her speaking skills.

使用 more excited to 和動詞 see 完成句子：After the plan was confirmed, Nora felt ____ her cousins than before.

用來描述兩個人時，grow from casual acquaintances to confidants 表示什麼？

1. 他們在和陌生人交談時變得更有自信。
2. 他們變得足夠信任彼此，可以分享私密想法。
3. 他們認得出對方，但感情上仍然疏遠。

哪一個句子自然地使用 key features of 來帶出某個主題最重要的特徵？

1. The report identifies two key features of a reliable password.
2. The report identifies two keys feature for a reliable password.
3. The report identifies two feature keys of a reliable password.

請用表示定義的正式被動表達完成句子：In this glossary, empathy ____ the ability to understand another person's feelings.

用表示「人與人之間融洽連結」的目標字完成句子：The counselor tried to build ____ with the quiet child.

句子 "A friendship bloomed between the two neighbors" 表達什麼意思？

1. 他們一起種了花。
2. 他們的友誼突然結束了。
3. 他們之間逐漸產生並發展出一段友誼。

請用三個單字和 be enough to 結構完成這個現在式句子：Just sharing one honest story ____ build trust.

哪個句子正確使用了概述既有研究證據的謹慎表達？

1. Regular exercise will improve everyone's sleep tonight.
2. A researcher showed the class how to exercise before bed.
3. Regular exercise has been shown to improve sleep quality.

用目標名詞片語完成句子：Good sleep can increase our ____ stress.

選出 On the other hand 正確引出平衡性對照的句子。

1. Online classes are convenient. On the other hand, many students use laptops.
2. Online classes are convenient. On the other hand, they save travel time.
3. Online classes are convenient. On the other hand, they can feel less social.

請用目標結構 look different for 完成句子，並只在需要時改變動詞形式：A helpful study routine ____ every learner.

請用目標介系詞完成句子；這個介系詞把困難表達為一段共同經歷的時期：Good teammates support each other ____ difficult times.

在 comfortable 後使用 share 的正確形式：I feel comfortable ____ my ideas with the team.

句子 “Not every friendship has to get deeply personal” 是什麼意思？

1. 每段友誼都必須很快變得非常私密。
2. 並非每段友誼都必須變得非常私密。
3. 任何友誼都永遠不該涉及私密感受。

用 tell 和 share 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Simply ____ a friend about your day or ____ your interests can help build closeness.

Recovery happens on its own timeline 最自然的意思是什麼？

1. 除非寫下時程安排，否則它無法好轉。
2. 它遵循所有人共用的一套固定時程。
3. 它以可能因人而異的速度逐步發展。

用目標表達的正確形式完成句子：We agreed on every step, so let's ____ the plan.

在「This holds true even for small teams」中，「This holds true」是什麼意思？

1. 前面的說法也適用於小型團隊。
2. 小型團隊正在說實話。
3. 前面的說法對小型團隊不再正確。

Maya 和 Noor 是住在不同國家的好朋友。哪個片語最準確地描述她們的友誼？

1. a long-distance relationship
2. a distant friendship
3. a long-distance friendship

用本課中表示「只要」的表達補完整句子：You may use the art room ____ you clean up afterward.

用本課中表示「經歷困難時期」的三個字英文表達完成句子：Even strong teams sometimes ____ when deadlines pile up.

哪個句子中的 navigate 與 navigate different types of challenges 一樣使用了抽象含義？

1. Tap the arrow to navigate to the next page.
2. New team leaders must learn to navigate difficult conversations.
3. The captain used the stars to navigate across the ocean.

哪一句用 put ... in competition 表示某種情況使兩個人或群體開始競爭？

1. The two teams put the ranking system beside the field.
2. The coach entered the two teams in a competition on Saturday.
3. The new ranking system put the two teams in competition with each other.

在 “Maya betrayed Leo's confidence by sharing his private message,” 中，betrayed Leo's confidence 是什麼意思？

1. 她讓 Leo 對自己的能力更沒有信心。
2. 她變得比 Leo 更有自信。
3. 她洩露私密內容，辜負了 Leo 的信任。

用 make a hurtful comment 的過去式完成句子：He apologized because he ____ about her accent.

一項計畫已經失去動力，但仍可能恢復。哪一句最準確地表達這個意思？

1. The project has failed completely.
2. The project is beginning to falter.
3. The project is moving ahead smoothly.

你不知道 Sam 是沒有能力幫忙，還是只是不想幫忙。哪一句同時保留了這兩種可能？

1. Sam is unable to help.
2. Sam is unwilling to help.
3. Sam may be unable or unwilling to help.

哪一句自然地使用了 sure-fire way？

1. She put the sure-fire way beside the fire alarm.
2. Daily practice is a sure-fire way to improve your piano skills.
3. One random guess is a sure-fire way to answer every question correctly.

哪個句子中的 deal with rifts 表示「處理人與人之間的嚴重裂痕」？

1. The club members chose different lunches and remained friendly.
2. The geologists mapped rifts on the ocean floor.
3. The club held a meeting to deal with rifts that had divided its members.

用 approach 的過去分詞完成這個被動條件句：If the problem is ____ calmly, it may be easier to solve.

用表示「考慮較長時間後的結果」的固定片語完成句子：Regular exercise takes effort, but it benefits your health ____.

在艱難的對話中，哪一句最能表現「show up without judgment」的意思？

1. I'll skip the conversation so that no one can judge me.
2. I'll show up without judgment, listen carefully, and respond after I understand.
3. I'll join the conversation and decide immediately who is wrong.

哪一句中的 too defensive 表示「面對批評時反應過度」？

1. After Leo heard one suggestion, he got too defensive and blamed everyone else.
2. Leo moved to a defensive position during the soccer game.
3. Leo listened to the feedback and asked for an example.

哪一句最明顯是在提出指控？

1. The report arrived after the deadline.
2. You deliberately hid the report from us.
3. Could we check the report one more time?
4. I'm worried that the report may be incomplete.

哪一句最能說明某個情況讓說話者產生了怎樣的感受，同時沒有指責別人？

1. Stop making bad decisions and listen to me.
2. When plans change without warning, I feel left out and confused.
3. You always ruin everything because you are selfish.
4. Everyone knows this problem is your fault.

使用 invite them to do the same 的過去式完成句子：I shared my concerns with my teammates and ____.

用表示「走到終點」的四字片語完成句子：After three hours of discussion, the meeting finally ____.

在正式的學校活動中，哪一種介紹方式最穩妥？

1. I'd like to introduce my pal and project partner, Maya.
2. I'd like to introduce my buddy and project partner, Maya.
3. I'd like to introduce my friend and project partner, Maya.

用 benefit from + share 的正確形式完成句子：Small teams can ____ ideas openly.

用 never too late to 和動詞 learn 完成鼓勵句：It's ____ a new skill.

哪一句正確地把 affect 當作表示「影響」的動詞？

1. Regular sleep affect your ability to concentrate.
2. Regular sleep affects your ability to concentrate.
3. Regular sleep has affect on your ability to concentrate.

哪一句最準確地描述 adolescence？

1. Adolescence includes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
2. Adolescence means only the physical changes of puberty.
3. Adolescence is the stage before childhood.