控制天氣 - 6分鐘英語：英語精讀講義

在爭論中，I've had enough. 最可能表示什麼意思？

1. 說話人已經無法再忍受這種情況。
2. 說話人正在要求更多資訊。
3. 說話人擁有足夠的物資。

請用 rain 的現在完成進行式完成句子：It ____ all morning.

哪個句子明確表示正在下很輕的雨？

1. It is pouring outside.
2. The rain has stopped.
3. It is drizzling outside.

朋友說：The constant construction noise is exhausting. 哪個回應最自然地表達理解與共鳴？

1. I haven't heard any construction noise.
2. I know what you mean. It has been wearing me out too.
3. You should tell me what the schedule means.

選出句首 -ing 子句的隱含主詞和主要子句主詞正確對應的句子。

1. Living close to the office, Maya usually walks to work.
2. Living close to the office, the journey takes Maya ten minutes.
3. Living close to the office, there is a bus stop outside.

你現在必須離開。用 wish + could 結構完成句子，表示無法繼續留下：I ____ stay longer, but I have to go.

請用英式英語常見的 stop + 受詞 + -ing 結構完成句子。使用括號中的字，並把 stop 改成過去式：The fence ____ into the road. (stop / the ball / roll)

哪一個句子表達說話者對目前不具備的能力的強烈願望？

1. If I remember where I left my bag, I will go back for it.
2. I can take the bag only if I ask first.
3. If only I could remember where I left my bag.

朋友問：「Is Jordan coming to the match?」Jordan 剛好為這件事傳訊息給你。哪個回答能自然突顯這個巧合？

1. It's funny you should say that—Jordan just messaged me about it.
2. You should say that again because I did not hear you.
3. Jordan is funny, so he should tell us a joke.

用固定結構 not the first person to 完成句子。先前已經有人提出過這個問題：You are ____ raise it.

In this programme 在節目開場時有什麼作用？

1. 它指出節目錄製的實際地點。
2. 它把接下來的資訊界定為本集節目的一部分。
3. 它表示節目已經講完所有主題。

請用 hear about 的未來進行式完成主持人的預告：Later today, we ____ a new recycling project.

哪個選項最準確地解釋 controversial methods？

1. 已被證明違法的方法。
2. 所有人都毫無疑問接受的方法。
3. 會引起強烈歧見或討論的方法。

哪個選項最準確地解釋例句中的 manipulate the weather？

1. 科學家只是在觀察自然天氣型態。
2. 科學家正在操作記錄天氣的設備。
3. 科學家正在有意介入天氣過程。

某個俱樂部每次開會都會先簡短致歡迎詞。請用本講解中的兩字片語補完句子：____, the chair gave a short welcome.

朋友說：「Let's meet at the library at four.」哪個回答表示你贊同這個計畫？

1. Sounds good to me.
2. I need more time to decide.
3. That plan worries me.

哪一句自然地用這個表達來緩和令人失望的消息？

1. I hate to disappoint you because giving bad news makes me happy.
2. I hate to disappoint you, but the last train has already left.
3. I hate to disappoint you, and your application has been approved exactly as you hoped.

哪一句明確修正了「時間會更少」的預期，並說明實際上時間更多？

1. The new schedule may change how much time we have.
2. The new schedule gives us less time than before.
3. The new schedule gives us more, not less, time.

請用 wet 的最高級完成句子：This is ____ place in the region.

請完成附加問句：The bus stops here, ____?

請使用本課這個表示「透過取得更多資訊而得知」的兩字片語動詞完成句子：We need to ____ why the machine stopped.

哪一項最準確地解釋 weather manipulation？

1. Weather manipulation 是每天記錄溫度。
2. Weather manipulation 是有意影響天氣狀況的嘗試。
3. Weather manipulation 是預測明天天氣的過程。

用 get 的正確形式完成 a way of + -ing 結構：A hand pump is a way of ____ water out of a deep well.

用本課中引出名稱的兩個單字完成句子：This instrument is ____ a seismometer.

請用括號中動詞的正確形式完成句子：The sudden cold made the pond ____. (freeze)

請用本課中表示「彼此黏住」的兩個詞片語完成句子：After the glue spilled, the cards began to ____.

用表示「逐漸增加」的片語動詞完成句子：Over several hours, pressure can ____ inside a sealed container.

用表示「給……澆水」的動詞完成句子：The soil is dry, so we need to ____ the young plants.

用 take place 的過去式完成句子：The school concert ____ in the main hall last Friday.

用表示「在那件事之後的這些年裡」的五字連接語完成句子：The town built its first cycle lane in 2016, ____, the network has expanded across the city.

用 accuse 的簡單過去式被動形式完成句子：Last week, the coach ____ changing the results.

哪一句使用 meddling with nature 表達了它通常帶有的批評意味？

1. The students are quietly observing nature in the park.
2. Critics say the researchers are meddling with nature.
3. The engineers are measuring changes in the river.

用兩個正確的交通工具介系詞完成句子：We got ____ a taxi at the hotel and later got ____ the plane at the airport.

哪一句表示檢測發現了不該出現在飲用水中的化學物質？

1. The test found chemicals that don't belong in drinking water.
2. The test found chemicals that belong to the laboratory.
3. The test found chemicals that are normally present in drinking water.

在這個句子中，you're also playing God 最符合哪一種意思？

1. 你也非常擅長自己所做的事。
2. 你也在試圖掌控超出自己合理權限的事務。
3. 你也在宗教戲劇中扮演上帝。

用 popular 的重複比較形式完成句子：Electric bikes are becoming ____ in many cities.

哪個片語和 from over 50 countries 表達的數量意思相同？

1. from fewer than 50 countries
2. from exactly 50 countries
3. from more than 50 countries

用缺少的介系詞完成 extract A from B 結構：The machine extracts oil ____ sunflower seeds.

選出 In other words 正確引導重述的句子。

1. The trail is closed today. In other words, hikers should choose a longer trail tomorrow.
2. The trail is closed today. In other words, the trail is beside the river.
3. The trail is closed today. In other words, hikers cannot use it today.

選出正確使用 acting as if 的句子。

1. Jordan is acting as if owns the whole building.
2. Jordan is acting if as he owns the whole building.
3. Jordan is acting as if he owns the whole building.

選出能自然引出比較對象的句子。

1. Unlike from raincoats, umbrellas do not cover your whole body.
2. Unlike to raincoats, umbrellas do not cover your whole body.
3. Unlike raincoats, umbrellas do not cover your whole body.

選出能表示裝置截至目前從未接受測試的片語，填入英文句子：This device ____。

1. has never been tested in deep water
2. has never tested in deep water
3. was never tested in deep water

例句中的 is still just a theory 是什麼意思？

1. 它在實際應用中仍未經檢驗。
2. 它已經被證明是錯的。
3. 它已經在多次測試中成功。

哪一項描述最符合這句話中 Solar geo-engineering 的意思？

1. 它只觀測天氣，並不試圖改變氣候。
2. 它利用太陽能發電，以取代所有其他能源。
3. 它把少量陽光反射離開地球，藉此讓地球降溫。

哪一句正確使用 aim to 表示目標，並用 by + -ing 表示方法？

1. The program aims reducing waste by reusing old materials.
2. The program aims to reduce waste by reusing old materials.
3. The program aims to reduce waste by reuse old materials.

用 away from 和 back into 完成路徑：The shield reflects sunlight ____ the spacecraft and ____ space.

哪個片語中的 called 和 called aerosols 一樣，是用來替前面的名詞命名？

1. the girl called loudly
2. a bird called a kingfisher
3. they called the teacher

哪個句子正確使用了 stratosphere？

1. The stratosphere is a type of cloud close to the ground.
2. The stratosphere is a high layer of Earth's atmosphere.
3. The stratosphere is a layer of soil under a garden.

哪一句正確表示「新牆的高度是舊牆的兩倍」？

1. The new wall is twice as high as the old one.
2. The new wall is as twice high as the old one.
3. The new wall is twice higher as the old one.

哪一句正確使用 although 引出讓步關係？

1. Although the plan new, it has already caused debate.
2. Although the plan is new, it has already caused debate.
3. Although the plan is new, but it has already caused debate.

哪一句正確使用 controversy around 來指出人們意見不一致的議題？

1. There is growing controversy around the new data-sharing policy.
2. There are growing controversy around the new data-sharing policy.
3. There is growing controversy around with the new data-sharing policy.

請用本課表示「有充分、合理依據」的片語完成句子：The hikers turned back when they saw the storm clouds, and ____: lightning struck minutes later.

sensibly scared 在這句話中是什麼意思？

1. 他們在假裝害怕。
2. 他們在害怕時留意到了別人的感受。
3. 因為確實存在風險，所以他們的害怕是合理的。

哪一句使用 provide an excuse 來批評一種可能逃避責任的做法？

1. The deadline could force the team to act immediately.
2. The loophole could provide an excuse for companies to delay action.
3. The report could provide evidence that the plan is working.

請用 make 的正確形式完成句子：We can avoid ____ the same mistake.

哪一句最能強調期末報告必須完成，同時不指出負責的人？

1. The final report has to be completed by noon.
2. The final report can be completed by noon.
3. Maria has to complete the final report by noon.

哪一句自然地表示某項行動的目的是減少排放？

1. The city introduced electric buses to slice emissions.
2. The city introduced electric buses to cut off emissions.
3. The city introduced electric buses to cut emissions.

哪一句中的 central 與 more politically central 中的比喻義相同？

1. The party chose a more centrist candidate for the election.
2. The ministry moved to a more central building near the station.
3. Housing became more politically central after rents rose sharply.

在「The trip will take, say, two hours,」中，say 有什麼作用？

1. 它引出一個大致的例子。
2. 它叫某人大聲說話。
3. 它轉述某人的原話。

哪個句子最準確地改述了「Public interest has waxed and waned over the years」？

1. Public interest has risen and fallen over the years.
2. Public interest disappeared once and never returned.
3. Public interest has increased steadily over the years.

用目標片語 had become taboo 完成句子，表示這項轉變在文章發表前已經完成：By the time the article was published, the topic ____.

哪一句最恰當地用 position 強調「為了特定目的而刻意安排位置」？

1. Repair the speakers if the sound cuts out.
2. Position the speakers so everyone can hear clearly.
3. Carry the speakers into the hall before noon.

哪一句中的 while 與例句相同，用來表示讓步與對比？

1. While you are in the office, please collect your mail.
2. While the new system was updating, I read the instructions.
3. While the new system saves time, it is expensive to maintain.

使用本課中完全相同的兩字搭配完成句子：The new policy is ____.

用禮貌表達 I'm afraid 完成句子：The library is already closed, ____.

哪一項說法正確說明了 Khasi Hills 的位置？

1. 它們是印度東北部的一個丘陵地區。
2. 它們是印度南方的一座島嶼。
3. 它們是西歐的一座城市。

片語 the world's wettest village 在這句話中有什麼作用？

1. 它介紹了 Mawsynram 附近的另一個村莊。
2. 它補充背景，說明 Mawsynram 為何值得注意。
3. 它表示 Khasi Hills 是一個村莊。

使用 around + amount + of rain + a year 這個結構，並用 3 m 完成句子：The valley receives ____.

哪一句能自然地表示要簡短回顧已經討論過的資訊？

1. Let's recap the main decisions before the meeting ends.
2. Let's introduce a new proposal before the meeting ends.
3. Let's postpone the main decisions until the next meeting.

用 starting with 完成句子，表示 Maya 是第一個被介紹的人：The host will introduce the three finalists, ____ Maya.

請用 without 和 ask 的被動 -ing 形式完成句子：Nina cleaned the room ____.

Mia was late again and gave a weak ____ that nobody believed. 哪個字最適合填入句子？

1. result
2. reason
3. excuse

使用 be up 的正確形式完成遊戲主持人的通知，表示兩分鐘的時限已經結束：Stop drawing; your two minutes ____.