你能解開巨魔的悖論謎題嗎？ - Dan Finkel：英語精讀講義

在奇幻故事中，doorway to another realm 最可能表示什麼？

1. 一般門旁邊的牆
2. 關閉所有房間的方法
3. 通往另一個世界的入口

請用 be off + V-ing 完成句子，表示 Mia 和 Leo 已經離開營地去探索：Mia and Leo have left the campsite and ____ the valley.

哪種情況最適合用 paradoxical 描述？

1. 一個藍色背包放在書桌下面。
2. 一個孩子戴著一頂特別的帽子去參加聚會。
3. 一項原本為了節省時間的規定，反而讓工作量增加了一倍。

哪一句中的 stepped forward 表示某人自願站出來採取行動？

1. When the coach asked for a captain, Leo stepped forward.
2. Leo took one step forward to see the map more clearly.
3. The project moved forward after the budget was approved.

請用 arrive 的正確形式完成句子：The coach demanded that every player ____ on time.

哪一句自然地使用 such a fan of，把某人的強烈興趣轉成一項挑戰？

1. If you're such fan of riddles, solve this one.
2. If you're such a fan of riddles, solve this one.
3. If you're so a fan of riddles, solve this one.

用 make someone an offer 完成句子，並用代名詞指稱 Maya：After interviewing Maya, the company decided to ____.

用 arrive 和 visit 的正確形式完成真實未來條件句：If Maya ____ early, we ____ the museum. (arrive; visit)

請用 be about to 的正確形式和動詞 begin 完成句子：The game ____, so take your seat.

請使用 before + 主詞 + could，並省略重複動詞來完成句子：I was about to answer, but ____, the call ended.

哪一句包含被說話說明語插入的完整 if–then 條件結構？

1. Maya said that if the delivery arrives today, we can open the shop early.
2. "If the delivery arrives today," Maya said, "then we can open the shop early."
3. If the delivery arrives today, Maya said that we can open the shop early.

「Your statement can only be a single sentence」是什麼意思？

1. 該陳述必須至少包含兩個句子。
2. 該陳述必須正好包含一個句子。
3. 該陳述可以包含多個句子。

as you can see 在這個句子中主要有什麼作用？

1. 它把下一句話標示為沒有共同依據的秘密。
2. 它詢問聽者的視力是否良好。
3. 它引導聽者注意支持下一句話的依據。

哪一句表示和平是他最強烈的願望，勝過他的所有其他目標？

1. He wants peace more than ever.
2. He wants peace more than anyone else does.
3. He wants peace more than anything.

請用 by + -ing 和括號中的動詞完成句子：Nora fixed the loose handle ____ a screwdriver. (use)

為什麼 This statement is false 會形成悖論？

1. 因為它提供了關於外部事件的錯誤資訊。
2. 因為任何包含 false 的句子都是悖論。
3. 因為它指涉自身的真假，並使任何一種判斷都轉成相反結果。

哪一句是可以判定真假的陳述？

1. When does the library close?
2. Please close the library door.
3. The library closes at six.

用 mark 的正確形式完成句子：New safety rules forced the factory ____ its exits clearly. (mark)

哪一句只把這個計畫表達成初步看來不可能，而不是把它說成確定的事實？

1. This is definitely an impossible plan.
2. This was proven to be an impossible plan.
3. This seems like an impossible plan.

一段報導先說：「The hikers had no map and the trail had vanished.」哪個接續句最清楚地扭轉這項預期，並表明結果令人驚訝？

1. But incredibly, they found the cabin before dark.
2. And they had started walking at noon.
3. So predictably, they stayed where they were.

哪一項最準確地說明 coercive logic？

1. 它列出多個例子，讓想法更容易理解。
2. 它提出有幫助的理由，同時讓另一方能自由反對。
3. 它利用規則或條件，讓另一方沒有可接受的替代選項。

logician and puzzle creator 告訴了我們關於 Raymond Smullyan 的什麼資訊？

1. 這兩種身分都在描述他：他是邏輯學家，也創作謎題。
2. 這裡介紹了兩個都叫 Raymond Smullyan 的人。
3. 只有 puzzle creator 在描述他；logician 描述的是另一個人。

用 come up with 的過去式完成句子：After an hour, Maya ____ a simple solution.

填入表示屋頂屬於這棟房子的關係詞：We bought a house ____ roof needs repair.

哪一句表示「時程取決於團隊需要完成的具體任務」？

1. The schedule depends on whether the team needs to finish the task.
2. The schedule depends on what the team needs to finish.
3. The schedule depends on what does the team need to finish.

用表示「必須經過精心設計」的目標表達完成句子：A public warning ____ so that everyone understands it.

說話者剛剛說：「Small choices can save water.」哪一句最適合引出一個具體案例？

1. However, turning off the tap while brushing your teeth saves water.
2. In conclusion, turning off the tap while brushing your teeth saves water.
3. For example, turning off the tap while brushing your teeth saves water.

哪一句最清楚地把更改時程當成假設選項，並詢問可能的結果？

1. If you change the schedule, what happens to the deadline each time?
2. When you changed the schedule yesterday, what happened to the deadline?
3. If you were to change the schedule, what would happen to the deadline?

根據這裡的語境，I'm only going to free your brother 是什麼意思？

1. 說話者只有之後才會放走哥哥。
2. 說話者不確定是否要放走哥哥。
3. 說話者只會放走哥哥，不會放走其他被關著的人。

第一次安全檢查沒有發現問題。哪句話最適合引出結果相同的第二次檢查？

1. Meanwhile, the second safety check found no problems.
2. For example, the second safety check found no problems.
3. Similarly, the second safety check found no problems.

請用本課中引導聽者注意結果的說法完成講解者的話：Now, ____ I press this button.

在 "The answer can't be wrong because if it were, the score would change," 中，"if it were" 表示什麼意思？

1. if the answer were wrong
2. if the score were wrong
3. because the answer was wrong in the past

請用一個表示「按照博物館自己的規則」的四字英文片語完成句子：____, the museum must refund the ticket.

用 would have to 完成假設結果：If the bridge were closed, we ____ take the longer road.

哪一句正確使用 make + 受詞 + 形容詞補語來表示造成的狀態？

1. The loud noise made nervous the baby.
2. The loud noise made the baby nervous.
3. The loud noise made the baby to be nervous.

Leo 有能力洩露密碼，但他的原則決定了他不會選擇這樣做。哪一句最合適？

1. Leo would never willingly reveal the password.
2. Leo accidentally revealed the password.
3. Leo could never reveal the password.

請用 for + everyone + take the ferry 完成句子：Because the bridge is closed, our only option is ____.

哪一句把整段引語當作主詞，並判斷它為真？

1. "The museum is closed" are true.
2. "The museum is closed" is true.
3. The museum "is closed" is true.

用 as well 完成句子：The museum is open on Saturdays, and it is open on Sundays ____.

下面哪一句中的 since 引出原因，而不是時間起點？

1. I have known Mia since third grade.
2. Since the gym is closed today, practice will be outside.
3. We have been here since noon.

這句話中的 like a logical scalpel 表示什麼？

1. 這五個詞描述了一場真實的醫療手術。
2. 這五個詞被當成精準工具，用來抓住邏輯上的弱點。
3. 說話者用手術刀從紙上切下五個詞。

哪一句最清楚地凸顯「已完成的動作現在產生了結果」？

1. You forced the gate open yesterday, and we repaired it later.
2. You force the gate open every morning.
3. You've forced the gate open, so everyone can leave now.

哪種情境最適合用 stomped off 描述？

1. Leo 在一場激烈的爭吵後踩著沉重的步伐離開了。
2. Leo 離開前關掉了燈。
3. Leo 為了不讓別人聽見，緩慢而安靜地離開了。

哪一句表示群眾因為 Maya 已完成救援而向她歡呼慶祝？

1. The crowd cheered Maya on to complete the rescue.
2. The crowd cheered for Maya during the rescue.
3. The crowd cheered Maya for completing the rescue.

使用 promise to lead someone to 這個結構，並視需要改變時態：Yesterday, the ranger ____ us ____ the campsite before dark.

題目說明只有兩扇門。完成這條平行規則：One door opens if you press the green button, and ____ opens if you press the yellow button.

哪一句中的 release 表示「使某種物質釋出」？

1. The studio will release the film in June.
2. A damaged battery can release harmful chemicals.
3. The guard will release the visitor at noon.

哪一句正確使用 whether ... or ... 表達嵌入式選擇？

1. We need to find out whether the key is in the drawer or the backpack.
2. We need to find out whether is the key in the drawer or the backpack.
3. We need to find out whether the key in the drawer or the backpack.

用表示「從危險經歷中倖存」的習語完成句子：The hikers were rescued from the avalanche and ____.

用表示活動由誰提供的固定片語完成贊助資訊：The free concert ____ several local businesses.

請使用常見的 commit to + 動名詞結構，並填入 improve 的正確形式：Lena committed to ____ her public-speaking skills this year.

哪一句表示「在說話者面前的這群人中，最早送出表單的 30 人會獲得徽章」？

1. The first 30 of you to submit the form will receive a badge.
2. Thirty of you will be the first to receive a badge after submitting the form.
3. The first 30 people will submit the form to receive a badge.

某項服務的年度方案優惠前價格為 100 美元。請用本課的兩個英文單字補完整句子：New members get a 20% ____ the annual plan, so they pay $80.