你能解開巫師對決之謎嗎？ - Dan Finkel：英語精讀講義

在本句中，You've been chosen as a champion 符合哪一種意思？

1. 你已獲選代表你的學院出賽。
2. 你已經擊敗其他所有參賽者。
3. 你將替你的學院選出獲勝者。

填入表示「代表某個團體行動」的動詞：Elena was chosen to ____ her school at the regional debate tournament.

哪一句自然地使用 wield 來表示主動運用力量或影響力？

1. The reader wielded a quiet novel on the sofa.
2. The passenger wielded a ticket while waiting for the train.
3. The general wielded considerable influence over the committee.

哪一句正確使用「名詞 + that can + 原形動詞」來說明功能？

1. We need a camera that work can underwater.
2. We need a camera that can work underwater.
3. We need a camera what can work underwater.

使用 percentage + of the time 結構完成句子：This backup code works 95% ____.

用 even + reliable 的比較級表示「可靠度更高」：The updated battery is ____ reliable than the old one.

哪一句中的 lots 表示隨機抽取的「籤」？

1. Before the debate, lots were drawn to decide the speaking order.
2. Before the debate, lots of names were written on the board.
3. Before the debate, a lot of time was spent checking the schedule.

使用一個包含 which、意思是「在那件事之後」的正式雙字連接語完成句子：The technician will run a final test, ____ the device can be shipped.

哪一句使用 until 設定了持續進行之活動的終止條件？

1. Only one player was left before the game began.
2. Because one player is left, everyone must keep taking turns.
3. Keep taking turns until only one player is left.

哪一句中的 out of order 表示某個動作沒有遵守規定順序？

1. She answered the questions out of order.
2. The elevator is out of order.
3. The printer has been out of order all morning.

哪一句用 forfeit 表示依規則判負，而不是正常比賽中的失敗？

1. The team lost the match after the other side scored in overtime.
2. Because the team used an ineligible player, it forfeited the match.
3. The team watched the match from the front row.

閱讀英文句子："Also, to prevent delays, each speaker has a two-minute limit." 句首部分如何組織資訊？

1. 它用一個無關主題取代前面的規則。
2. 它補充另一項措施，並說明該措施要避免的問題。
3. 它表示延誤已經發生，並說明延誤造成的結果。

哪一句自然地使用 stipulate 來引出正式要求？

1. The contract stipulates that payment is due within thirty days.
2. The weather stipulates that it may rain tomorrow.
3. My friend stipulates that the movie was funny.

哪一條規則正確使用 if + still + 狀態 + at the end of... 來設定條件？

1. If both teams are still tied at the end of regulation time, they will play overtime.
2. If both teams still tied at the end of regulation time, they played overtime.
3. Both teams are if still tied at the end of regulation time, they will play overtime.

填入缺少的介系詞：At the planning meeting, the chair presented us ____ two possible schedules.

哪一句正確使用 name, which + verb 來補充功能？

1. The SafeBox, stores which files securely, is easy to use.
2. The SafeBox, which it stores files securely, is easy to use.
3. The SafeBox, which stores files securely, is easy to use.

在這句話中，casts effectively 60% of the time 是什麼意思？

1. 該法術在 60% 的施法嘗試中會產生預期效果。
2. 該法術每次施放時都會少消耗 60% 的能量。
3. 該法術的施放速度比其他法術快 60%。

哪一句自然地使用 incredibly 來加強後面的形容詞？

1. The manuscript incredibly is rare; only two copies are known to exist.
2. The manuscript is rare incredibly; only two copies are known to exist.
3. The manuscript is incredibly rare; only two copies are known to exist.

哪一句使用 banish 表示「作為懲罰而強制放逐」？

1. The ruler banished the rebel to a remote island.
2. The guide banished the tourists to the museum.
3. The coach banished the players to the field for practice.

請用本課中表示「技藝出眾的人」的兩個字補全句子：After years of award-winning work, these chefs are ____ turning simple ingredients into memorable meals.

哪一項說法最準確地表達了標示子句中的決策原則？

1. 每個人都選擇能讓所有人得到相同結果的選項。
2. 每個人都選擇能讓自己成功機率最高的選項。
3. 每個人都隨機選擇，不考慮結果。

哪一句中的 employ 表示「使用或付諸實行」？

1. The studio employed three editors last year.
2. The researchers employed a new method to check the results.
3. The restaurant employed a new chef last month.

After all 在這句話中有什麼作用？

1. 它帶入一個無關的話題。
2. 它補上一個支持前面看法的理由。
3. 它標示一連串事件中的最後一件事。

用 it makes sense to + 動詞原形完成句子：The forecast says heavy snow, so ____ to leave early.

這句話在敘述中起什麼作用？

1. 它暫停預期的行動，並把注意力轉向可能的後果。
2. 它確認那個物品已經被拿起來了。
3. 它表示拿起物品與考慮後果是同時發生的。

哪一句使用 As + 名詞片語來說明 Leo 的身分？

1. As the team captain, Leo spoke for the players.
2. Leo spoke as clearly as the team captain did.
3. Like the team captain, Leo spoke for the players.

在這個策略語境中，take care of the most dangerous of them first 是什麼意思？

1. 請最危險的對手選擇計畫。
2. 照顧並保護最危險的對手。
3. 先處理最危險的對手，再處理其他人。

哪一句正確使用了 there's a + 百分比 + chance + 子句這個結構？

1. There's a 70% chance for the package will arrive today.
2. There's a 70% chance the package will arrive today.
3. There's 70% a chance the package will arrive today.

用 strike down 的被動形式完成句子：In the fantasy duel, the knight was ____ by the final spell.

哪一句正確使用 which means 和 until，根據前面的事實推出時間界線？

1. The building must stay closed through Thursday, which means we will never reopen.
2. The building must stay closed through Thursday, which means we won't be able to reopen until Friday.
3. The building must stay closed through Thursday, which means we reopened last Monday.

使用 succeed in + -ing 的簡單過去式和動詞 fix 完成句子：After several attempts last night, Maya finally ____ the broken lock.

某項預測極有可能正確，但仍有很小的出錯可能。哪一句最能表達這個意思？

1. The launch would almost certainly happen on Friday.
2. The launch would certainly happen on Friday.
3. The launch would probably happen on Friday.

請用目標結構完成建議：The road is icy. ____ we waited until daylight before driving.

哪一句使用 that's when，把先發生的事件和後來出現的領悟連在一起？

1. I checked the final clue, and that's when I understood the pattern.
2. That's the final clue that helped me understand the pattern.
3. I understood the pattern, and that's why I checked the final clue.

哪一句自然地用 What if...? 提出可能的方案，而不是詢問過去的事實？

1. Who took the earlier train last week?
2. What if we took the earlier train instead?
3. What time did we take the earlier train yesterday?

用 on purpose 完成句子：During the drill, Mia missed the target ____ to test the sensor.

哪一句自然地使用 Then + would 引出假設方案的下一步？

1. Then choose the safest route right now.
2. Then you chose the safest route yesterday.
3. First, you would check the map. Then you would choose the safest route.

哪一個回應先認可提議，再引出一項限制？

1. It's a bad idea, and I won't discuss it.
2. It's a good idea, but there's a problem: we don't have enough time.
3. It's a good idea, so there is nothing else to consider.

使用 pass 和正確的所有格完成句子：I cannot make a useful move, so I will ____.

哪一句正確使用 Knowing that... 說明主要子句主詞的行動理由，並且在 without 後使用 -ing 形式？

1. Knowing that he couldn't finish without asking for help, Omar called his coach.
2. Knowing that he couldn't finish without asking for help, a call was made to his coach.
3. Knowing that he couldn't finish without ask for help, Omar called his coach.

哪一句和原句一樣，用 since 引出理由？

1. She has been here since lunchtime.
2. We've used this library since 2022.
3. Since the library is closing soon, let's choose our books now.

哪一句用 that's when 把前面的步驟和新的理解連結起來？

1. Review the timeline; that's where you record the delay.
2. Review the timeline; that's when you see where the delay began.
3. Review the timeline; that's why the delay lasted a week.

哪一句直接用祈使句告訴讀者一個步驟？

1. You could take the smallest box and place it by the door.
2. Take the smallest box and place it by the door.
3. The smallest box is by the door.

哪一句表示 Nina 是故意沒有擊中目標的？

1. Nina missed the target by accident.
2. Nina almost missed the target.
3. Nina missed the target on purpose.

哪一句正確使用 know that 和未來式的被動語態，表示 Maya 知道自己明天會接受訪問？

1. Maya knows to be interviewed tomorrow.
2. Maya knows that she'll be interviewed tomorrow.
3. Maya knows that she'll interview tomorrow.

情勢要求一定要嘗試，但不保證成功。哪一句表達得最精確？

1. We'll have to unlock the door.
2. We'll try to unlock the door if we have time.
3. We'll have to try to unlock the door.

用 trap 的正確形式完成句子：The hikers left early to avoid ____ in a sudden storm.

哪一句先設定機率框架，再給出結果？

1. Eighty percent of the time, the backup system works.
2. The backup system works eighty percent of the time.
3. The backup system works during eighty percent of each test.

使用 recover 和 chance of + -ing 結構完成句子：With a backup, we have a 90% chance ____ the data.

你預期一個包裹會在今天送達，但沒有精確的機率。哪一句把今天送達說成很可能發生？

1. Chances are the package will arrive today.
2. There is a chance that the package will arrive today.
3. The package has a 10% chance of arriving today.

哪一句表示這支隊伍不太可能晉級，但並非完全沒有可能？

1. The team has a strong chance of qualifying.
2. The team has a slim chance of qualifying.
3. The team has no chance of qualifying.

在預算審查中，哪一句表示每一項成本都已經納入計算？

1. Every cost has been written off.
2. Every cost has been accounted for.
3. Every cost has been paid in cash.

哪一句表示這支隊伍進入決賽的可能性超過一半，但不能保證一定進入？

1. The team is certain to reach the final.
2. The team has better than even odds of reaching the final.
3. The team has even odds of reaching the final.

在一段解釋中，and that's the best you can do 通常表示什麼？

1. 它藉由說明限制條件下能達到的最佳結果來收束推理。
2. 它引入一種之前沒有討論過的新方法。
3. 它保證這個結果在所有方面都完美。

你準備呈現一張調查結果圖表。哪一句最自然地引出這張圖？

1. Here's what do the survey results look like?
2. Here's how the survey results look like.
3. Here's what the survey results look like.

說話人說 Who would have thought the smallest team would win? 主要想表達什麼？

1. 這個結果出乎意料。
2. 說話人認為規模最小的隊伍原本就被看好會贏。
3. 說話人想知道是誰預測到這個結果。

這句話的文字遊戲是如何形成的？

1. Shot 既指發動一次攻擊，也指利用一次機會。
2. Throw away your shot 表示瞄得更仔細。
3. Shot 只表示拍一張照片。

哪一句和原句一樣，以比喻和宣傳式的方式使用 hungry for？

1. Hungry for more mystery stories? Open the next book.
2. I am hungry because I skipped breakfast.
3. The dog is hungry for its dinner.

請用 try out 和代名詞 it 完成指示：This app may be useful. ____ before you subscribe.

只有兩個明確的方案可選。哪一句最自然地表達這個必須做出的選擇？

1. We have to choose between the full catalog.
2. We have to choose between the basic plan and the premium plan.
3. We have to choose from the basic plan and the premium plan.

閱讀背景句：The standard plan includes email support. 接下來哪一句能自然地使用 But if 加入一個形成對比的條件？

1. But if you want phone support, you'll need to upgrade.
2. If you want phone support, but you'll need to upgrade.
3. If but you want phone support, you'll need to upgrade.

用 have to 表示要求，並用 at random 表示選取方式，完成句子：According to the game rules, you'll ____ draw two cards ____.

用引出隱藏缺點的固定說法完成句子：The trial is free. Here's the ____: you must enter your card details.

使用「祈使句 + and + 結果」結構完成句子：Turn the key, ____ the engine will start.

說話者問「Or does it not even matter?」時，主要在做什麼？

1. 它詢問這件事是否已經發生。
2. 它提出這個問題可能完全沒有影響。
3. 它確認這個問題極為重要。

哪一個選項最準確地改寫了「any battle of wits life throws at you」的意思？

1. 你應該把每個困難時刻都變成爭論。
2. 人生可能突然讓你面對智力或策略上的挑戰。
3. 人生可能在打鬥中真的向你投擲物品。

用本課片語動詞的兩個部分完成句子：This problem looks complex, so let's ____ it ____ into smaller steps.

在這個解決問題的過程中，build it back up to a conclusion 表示什麼？

1. 只列出分開的各部分，不把它們連接起來
2. 把分析過的各部分重新組織成支持結論的推理
3. 先選擇一個結論，再忽略分析過程

請用本課中表示「透過練習加以磨練」的動詞完成句子：Daily logic puzzles can help you ____ your instincts.

哪一個句子使用 so 來說明一個行動的目的？

1. Keep the confirmation email because you found the booking number later.
2. Keep the confirmation email, but you found the booking number later.
3. Keep the confirmation email so you can find the booking number later.

請用本課中表示「報名參加」的三個字英文片語完成句子：I decided to ____ the weekend workshop.

哪一個句子自然地使用 Better yet 補充了更吸引人的好處？

1. The hotel is close to the station. Better yet, the rooms are now more expensive.
2. The hotel is close to the station. Better yet, the hotel opened in 1998.
3. The hotel is close to the station. Better yet, breakfast is included.

補上折扣表達中缺少的字：Members get 15% ____ the regular price.