卡達世界盃勞工 - 英語6分鐘：英語精讀講義

請用本講中的片語完成句子，表示審查在每個四年週期中進行一次：The committee reviews the policy ____.

哪一句明確表示 Lena 積極參與了辯論，而不只是到場或成為辯論社成員？

1. Lena joined the debate club last year.
2. Lena took part in the debate and presented two arguments.
3. Lena attended the debate as an audience member.

哪一句明確表示這件事在這間圖書館的整段歷史中是第一次發生？

1. The library will open on New Year's Day for the first time ever.
2. I will visit the library on New Year's Day for the first time.
3. The library will open late for the first time this month.

哪一句正確使用 take place 來描述一項活動？

1. The organisers will take place the ceremony at noon.
2. The ceremony will be taken place at noon.
3. The ceremony will take place at noon.

經核實，觀看人數為一百二十萬。哪一句表述正確？

1. Up to a million people watched the livestream.
2. Over a million people watched the livestream.
3. About a million people watched the livestream.

請用目標片語完成句子：Scientists ____ contributed to the report.

請用含 expected 的被動預測結構完成句子：According to the latest forecast, visitor numbers ____ rise next summer.

大家已經知道指的是哪一場會議，星期一只是補充的開始日期。請選出最合適的句子。

1. The conference, which start on Monday, will be held online.
2. The conference that starts on Monday will be held online.
3. The conference, which starts on Monday, will be held online.

哪一句文法正確，而且適合用於正式報告？

1. The final cost may exceed than the approved budget.
2. The final cost may exceed over the approved budget.
3. The final cost may exceed the approved budget.

請用 be moved to 的過去式完成句子：Because the speaker was ill, the lecture ____ Friday.

用 decision 和括號中的動詞完成句子：The board explained its ____ the launch until June. (delay)

“The new policy has been controversial”最直接表示什麼？

1. 它肯定違反了法律。
2. 所有人都接受了它。
3. 它引起了強烈的意見分歧。

哪一句正確使用句首名詞片語來描述後面的主詞？

1. The library, tourists visit one of the oldest buildings in town.
2. One of the oldest buildings in town, the library now houses a museum.
3. One of the oldest buildings in town, tourists visit the library every day.

使用 has no tradition of 和 charge 的正確形式完成句子：This club ____ membership fees.

哪一句表示評論者反對為了速度而忽視安全？

1. Reviewers criticised the focus on speed instead of safety.
2. Reviewers praised the focus on safety instead of speed.
3. Reviewers criticised the focus on speed and safety equally.

哪一句使用了表示基本權利與自由這個固定概念的 human rights？

1. The investigation granted one worker the right to enter the site.
2. The investigation discussed the workers' contract dates.
3. The investigation raised concerns about human rights and worker safety.

一些工人從其他地區來從事暫時性的營建工作，完工後可能返鄉。哪個片語最適合描述他們？

1. immigrant construction workers
2. migrant construction workers
3. local construction workers

用指定的兩個英文單字完成這個正式依存結構：The research team relies on secure data storage, ____ the project could not continue.

哪一個問題是在詢問公司蒐集兒童位置資料，在道德或社會層面是否可以接受？

1. Is it legal for companies to collect children's location data?
2. Are companies able to collect children's location data?
3. Is it right for companies to collect children's location data?

請用本課中表示「也、還」的兩個單字完成句子，以加入另一項預定活動：The workshop includes a short lecture, and we'll practise interview questions ____.

I have a question for you 在這裡的主要對話功能是什麼？

1. 表示說話者無法回答貝絲
2. 表示說話者接下來要問貝絲一件事
3. 要求貝絲想出一個問題

完成這個詢問截至目前歷史紀錄的問題：Which club ____ the league the most times?

你看到門邊放著濕雨傘，並很有把握地判斷訪客在屋內。哪一句表達了這種推論？

1. The visitors must come inside.
2. The visitors must be inside.
3. The visitors might be inside.

主持人說「I'll reveal the answer at the end of the programme」時，起到了什麼作用？

1. 主持人暫不公布答案，並提示會在結尾再次回到答案。
2. 主持人宣布節目已經結束。
3. 主持人承認自己不知道答案。

使用 open 和 walk 的正確形式完成描述：The security camera shows a customer ____ the door and ____ inside.

哪個句子正確使用表示「配有空調的」的複合形容詞？

1. The train has air conditioning carriages.
2. The train has air-conditioned carriages.
3. The train has air-condition carriages.

hidden behind this 在這個句子中有什麼作用？

1. 它說明移工所在的實際空間位置。
2. 它帶出挑戰表面印象的事實。
3. 它補充一個支持原有印象的細節。

請用 reveal a very different story 的正確形式完成句子：The forecast sounds encouraging, but the latest measurements ____.

哪一句自然地表示女性占公司全體員工的 60%？

1. Women work on 60% of the company's project teams.
2. Women complete 60% of the company's total workload.
3. Women make up 60% of the company's total workforce.

哪一句正確使用並列分詞來描述同一群工人？

1. The report describes workers laboured outdoors, housing in crowded rooms, and paying below the minimum wage.
2. The report describes workers labouring outdoors, housed in crowded rooms, and paid below the minimum wage.
3. The report describes workers labouring outdoors, housing crowded rooms, and underpaying their wages.

在這句話中，for Human Rights Watch 主要向聽眾說明什麼？

1. Human Rights Watch 是 BBC 節目的名稱。
2. 這項研究是在哪個國家進行的。
3. 這位研究員與哪個機構有專業關係，以及她的專業知識為何可能與議題相關。

完成標準的 explain + 內容 + to + 接收者結構：Maya explained the problem ____ the support team.

請用表示「既蒐集資訊，又建立可查核紀錄」的並列表達完成句子：During the inquiry, the team is ____ witness accounts so that each claim can be checked later.

哪一個句子正確使用 face 表示「遭遇嚴重問題」？

1. Many seasonal workers are face exploitation and unsafe conditions.
2. Many seasonal workers face with exploitation and unsafe conditions.
3. Many seasonal workers face exploitation and unsafe conditions.

選出使用 having 加上過去分詞來表示較早完成付款的句子。

1. Several residents reported paying the fee before the inspection.
2. Several residents reported having to pay the fee before the inspection.
3. Several residents reported having paid the fee before the inspection.

選出同時表示費用高得不合理且違反法律的句子。

1. The agency charged exorbitant and illegal recruitment fees to job applicants.
2. The agency charged expensive recruitment fees, but the charges were legal.
3. The agency charged reasonable recruitment fees that were allowed by law.

哪一句自然地表示某人做了一件事，目的是取得工作？

1. Nora contacted several agencies to secure work overseas.
2. Nora contacted several agencies to secure a work overseas.
3. Nora contacted several agencies to secure to work overseas.

哪一句明確表示 Maya 在海外的工作受到一份兩年期合約約束？

1. Maya is working abroad for two years.
2. Maya is working abroad in a two-year contract.
3. Maya is working abroad on a two-year contract.

用 find out 的過去式完成句子：After checking her email, Maya ____ that the interview had been cancelled.

哪一句在 visas 前正確使用了 on 和表示時長的複合詞？

1. The researchers entered the country on six-months visa.
2. The researchers entered the country in six-months visas.
3. The researchers entered the country on six-month visas.

哪個句子正確使用 which means that，把一項事實連到它的後果？

1. The store closes at six, which means that although we need to leave now.
2. The store closes at six, which means that our plan.
3. The store closes at six, which means that we need to leave now.

在本句中，make up or recoup the price 是什麼意思？

1. 再次支付同一筆費用
2. 收回已經支付的錢
3. 捏造一個新價格

哪個句子正確表示「他們很可能在仍然欠債的情況下被要求返回」？

1. They may well be send home in debt.
2. They may well be sent home in debt.
3. They may well sent home in debt.

用表示「在其他所有問題之外又多一個問題」的目標片語完成句子：____, the heating has failed.

用 face 完成目標結構：Small businesses often ____ pressure when costs rise.

哪一句正確使用 means + -ing 來定義 recycling？

1. Recycling means using materials again.
2. Recycling means use materials again.
3. Recycling means to use materials again tomorrow.

請用一個表示「實習生拿到的報酬低於承諾金額」的 by + 被動動名詞片語完成句子：The interns were treated unfairly ____.

哪一句明確表示自由工作者完全沒有收到任何報酬？

1. The freelancers were not paid in full.
2. The freelancers were not paid at all.
3. The freelancers were paid late.

請依照 opportunity for someone to do something 的正確句型完成句子：The internship is a good opportunity ____ young engineers ____ gain practical experience.

把 save 和 buy 變成兩個 to 不定詞，完成目的鏈：She stopped eating at restaurants ____ money ____ a bicycle.

哪一句自然地表示申請人支付了高得不合理的費用？

1. Applicants paid reasonable fees for a basic service.
2. Applicants paid exorbitant fees for a basic service.
3. Applicants paid the fees in advance for a basic service.

哪一句表示月費遠高於合理水準，而不只是高於預測或過去的水準？

1. The monthly fee is much higher than it used to be.
2. The monthly fee is much higher than expected.
3. The monthly fee is much higher than it should be.

哪一句在 despite 後正確使用了被動 -ing 形式？

1. Despite she was offered a permanent position, she decided to leave.
2. Despite was offered a permanent position, she decided to leave.
3. Despite being offered a permanent position, she decided to leave.

用 allow 的被動結構完成句子，並把 only 放在 allowed 前：Under this visa, visitors ____ for six months.

請用表示「欠錢」的兩字片語完成句子：After months without work, Elena was still ____.

在 “They returned home in debt, owing money to people they would have to pay back,” 中，-ing 子句有什麼作用？

1. 它藉由說明欠款對象和必須償還的義務來解釋 debt。
2. 它表示他們返鄉前已經向所有人還清欠款。
3. 它引出另一群欠他們錢的人。

請用本課的負面遞進標記完成句子：The server is down. ____, the backup has failed too.

哪一句正確使用了 due to？

1. The outdoor event was canceled due to heavy rain.
2. The outdoor event was canceled due to it rained heavily.
3. Due to the outdoor event was canceled, we went home.

請使用 spent、millions 和 improving，嚴格按照 spend + 數量 + -ing 結構完成英文句子：The city ____ public transport.

哪一個句子正確使用 with + 名詞片語 + 過去分詞來提出額外的背景因素？

1. With added the travel costs to the fee, the course became too expensive.
2. With the travel costs add to the fee, the course became too expensive.
3. With the travel costs added to the fee, the course became too expensive.

請用 be worth it 的過去式完成問題：The climb took six hours. Looking back, ____?

一篇文章分析政府、俱樂部和贊助商如何爭奪對這項運動的影響力。哪個片語最適合描述文章主題？

1. the politics of football
2. the rules of football
3. football policy

請用 more about A than B 結構完成句子：The workshop is ____ building confidence ____ winning prizes.

在句子 'The former colony became an independent state in 1975,' 中，state 是什麼意思？

1. 主權政治實體
2. 另一個國家內的行政區域
3. 只因共同嗜好而組成的群體
4. 某事物所處的狀態

在此語境中，哪一句最準確地解釋 sandwiched between two regional behemoths？

1. 這個國家本身就是該區域實力最強的國家。
2. 這個國家附近沒有會對它產生影響的強權。
3. 這個較小的國家夾在兩個強大得多的區域強權之間，並可能承受雙方的壓力。

使用 be geared towards 完成句子：This evening class ____ working adults.

用重複的 whether that's 完成平行列舉：People can recharge in different ways, ____ reading at home or ____ walking in the park.

哪一句使用 may be ..., but ... 先承認一點，再強調另一個更重要的判斷？

1. The route is longer because it is much safer.
2. If the route is longer, it may be safer.
3. The route may be longer, but it is much safer.

使用 unlike 引出拿來對比的名詞片語：____ her older phone, this model has a much better camera.

完成否定的 as ... as 比較：The new system isn't ____ reliable ____ the old one.

哪種情況最能代表 soft power？

1. 某國在海外設立文化中心，以培養好感並增進他國對本國文化的興趣。
2. 某國威脅說，如果另一國不同意，就採取軍事行動。
3. 某國切斷與鄰國的一切外交與文化聯繫。

用 use A to do B instead of doing C 結構完成句子。使用 an app、contact 和 send：The school ____ parents ____ paper letters.

哪一句正確地把一項活動呈現為更大策略中的一個組成部分？

1. The city is part of hosting international conferences.
2. Hosting international conferences is part of the city's development strategy.
3. Hosting international conferences are the city's development strategy.

哪一句自然地使用 “on the world stage” 表示獲得國際認可？

1. Her work won awards in several countries, so she gained recognition on the world stage.
2. She took one private weekend trip abroad, so she gained recognition on the world stage.
3. She gave a short talk to her own class, so she gained recognition on the world stage.

在「Whatever the rights and wrongs of the proposal, the vote will take place tomorrow,」中，句首片語有什麼作用？

1. 說話者證明對提案的所有反對意見都是錯的。
2. 說話者表示已經不必再討論提案。
3. 說話者暫時擱置對提案的判斷，轉向一項事實。
4. 說話者指的是提案所產生的法律權利。

下列哪一項改述最準確地保留了「the first Arab nation to host the World Cup」的意思？

1. 阿拉伯世界中第一個主辦世界盃的國家
2. 第一個贏得世界盃的阿拉伯國家
3. 第一個參加世界盃的穆斯林人口占多數國家
4. 第一個成立國家足球隊的中東國家

請用 although 和 it's unlikely that 完成句子，表達「今天很可能無法完成」：____, we will keep working.

在英式體育報導中，a famous footballing nation 通常是什麼意思？

1. 以足球文化、傳統或成就聞名的國家
2. 最近新建了一座足球場的國家
3. 每位居民都踢足球的國家

哪一個選項自然地使用 speaking of，從一個話題轉到相關話題？

1. We need to pack our desks soon. Speaking the office move, have you chosen a date yet?
2. We need to pack our desks soon. Speaking of the office move, have you chosen a date yet?
3. We need to pack our desks soon. Speaking of ocean temperatures, have you chosen a date for the office move?

哪一句正確使用句首 With + 名詞片語來交代排名依據？

1. With six wins, Maya is the top player this season.
2. With Maya six wins, she is the top player this season.
3. With six wins, the trophy was presented to Maya.

用表示 Tigers 以很小差距排名第二的目標片語完成排名句：The Falcons finished first, ____ the Tigers.

用這裡學到的兩個組織片語完成回顧句：____ the safety rules we've covered, ____ emergency exits.

用例句中的目標三字目的片語完成句子：The team tested the alarm twice ____ prevent mistakes during the drill.

哪一句使用 if 子句來定義一個形容詞？

1. If a container is transparent, put it on the top shelf.
2. If a container is transparent, you can see through it.
3. Although the container is transparent, it belongs to Mina.

哪一句表示室溫遠高於合理水平？

1. The room temperature should be much higher.
2. The room temperature is much higher than it should be.
3. The room temperature is as high as it should be.

哪一句先指出較大的類別，再加上關係子句，從而給出精確的定義？

1. People use a thermometer to measure temperature.
2. A thermometer is an instrument that you use to measure temperature.
3. A thermometer is useful when someone has a fever.

請用本課學到的兩個單字補完定義：In this policy, 'minor' ____ anyone under eighteen.

下列哪個例子最能展現 soft power？

1. 威脅另一個國家，如果它不改變政策就對其實施制裁。
2. 派軍隊越過邊境奪取領土。
3. 資助國際文化與學生交流計畫，使該國在海外更具吸引力。

哪一句正確使用 instead of 來對比兩個動作？

1. The team solved the dispute through discussion instead of use threats.
2. The team solved the dispute through discussion instead to use threats.
3. The team solved the dispute through discussion instead of using threats.

用 be up 的正確形式完成主持人的話，表示分配的時間已結束：Our ten minutes ____, so we'll stop here.