電腦記憶體是如何運作的 - Kanawat Senanan：英語精讀講義

在句子「In many ways, this small school feels like a family,」中，In many ways 是什麼意思？

1. 沿著幾條不同的道路
2. 從幾個角度來看，但不一定每個面向都如此
3. 透過使用幾種不同的方法

請用目標片語完成句子，表達「經歷塑造了現在的我們」：Our experiences ____.

哪一句正確使用了「主句 + helping...」來補充相關功能？

1. The calendar sends me alerts, helps me remember important dates.
2. Walking to school, the rain started suddenly.
3. The calendar sends me alerts, helping me remember important dates.

在「A notebook can act as an extension of your memory.」中，這個比喻是什麼意思？

1. 它是一種工具，能擴展你可以記住的內容。
2. 它確實是大腦的一個身體部位。
3. 它是安裝在你的記憶裡的瀏覽器擴充功能。

請用目標表達完成句子：In an e-book, a digital bookmark ____ as a paper bookmark.

請用目標表達完成句子：For this class, the final test ____ an online quiz.

在「bits, or binary digits」中，or 有什麼作用？

1. 引出同一概念的另一個名稱。
2. 表示前面的術語是錯的。
3. 提出兩種不同的單位，讓人從中選擇。

用 switch 補上表示兩個選項的句型：This thermostat can ____ heating and cooling modes.

哪一個句子正確表達「這個系統由三個主要部分組成」？

1. Three main parts consist of the system.
2. The system consists of three main parts.
3. The system is consisted of three main parts.

在 central processing unit, or CPU 中，or CPU 有什麼作用？

1. 它提供同一個元件的常用縮寫。
2. 它表示說話者不確定指的是哪個元件。
3. 它指出另一個與前者一起運作的元件。

本句中的 the computer's brain 這個隱喻主要表達什麼？

1. CPU 是由生物腦組織製成的。
2. CPU 負責核心的處理與控制工作。
3. 電腦能像人一樣思考和感受。

用目標連接詞表示兩個相互關聯的變化：____ the number of online orders grows, the store needs more workers.

用目標句型的正確形式完成句子：A small publisher ____ print quality, price, and delivery speed.

按照這個類比，需要留到之後繼續使用的檔案對應哪個名稱？

1. long-term memory
2. short-term memory

哪一句中的 allocate 表示「分配有限的運算資源」？

1. The system displays two gigabytes of memory on the screen.
2. The system allocates two gigabytes of memory to the game.
3. The system accesses two gigabytes of memory while the game runs.

把括號中的動詞改成正確形式，用 for + -ing 用途結構完成句子：This folder is for ____ school projects. (store)

用 access 作動詞完成句子：With this password, you can ____ the shared file.

當紀錄已經存在於儲存處時，哪個動詞最適合完成句子？The search system can ___ last year's records.

1. create
2. erase
3. retrieve

用標示出的命名表達完成定義：The delay before a system responds ____ latency.

哪一句正確使用 because + 情態動詞被動結構來說明原因？

1. Because the forms must be check carefully, the office reviews them twice.
2. Because the forms must be checked carefully, the office reviews them twice.
3. Because the forms must check carefully, the office reviews them twice.

請用本課中表示「檔案不必按固定順序擷取」的完整片語完成句子：The image files ____.

上一句已經說明某種儲存系統為何這樣命名。哪一句後續內容最適合引出命名結果？

1. However, it is called direct-access storage.
2. Hence, it is called direct-access storage.
3. Meanwhile, it is called direct-access storage.

完成目標分類句型：In this survey, the most common ____ phone is a smartphone.

在「dynamic RAM, or DRAM」中，or 表示什麼關係？

1. DRAM 是同一種記憶體的簡稱。
2. DRAM 是另一種必須改選的記憶體類型。
3. 說話者不確定哪個名稱才正確。

請使用 consist of 和 run 的正確形式完成句子：Each emergency kit ____ a flashlight and a radio that ____ on batteries.

哪一個句子最清楚地把兩個條件分別對應到不同結果？

1. The indicator is blue or white when the door is locked.
2. The indicator changes when the door is locked or unlocked.
3. The indicator is blue when the door is locked, or white when it is unlocked.

用本講中表示「逐漸逸出」的片語動詞完成句子：Heat can ____ through small gaps around the window.

用 X is called Y because... 結構中缺少的字詞完成句子：This material ____ flexible because it can bend without breaking.

哪一句自然地使用 requiring 來補充前面情況造成的需求？

1. The battery drains quickly, requiring it charges frequently.
2. The battery drains quickly, requiring frequent charging.
3. The battery drains quickly, required frequent charging.

哪一句表示看似很短的延遲仍超過某個系統的上限？

1. Even a two-second delay is too long for this safety system.
2. A two-second delay is short enough for this safety system.
3. This safety system operates for two seconds.

哪個句子在 cache 前使用了最自然的大小、速度和位置修飾語順序？

1. The system has a small internal high-speed memory cache.
2. The system has a high-speed small internal memory cache.
3. The system has a small high-speed internal memory cache.

當 recycled plastic 是經過加工後形成產品的來源材料時，哪個詞組可以正確填入這句話？The sensor casing is ___ recycled plastic。

1. made from
2. made by
3. made for

用表示「由……構成」的三個英文單字完成句子：The model is ____ three removable sections.

哪一句明確表示新裝置占用的總空間正好是舊裝置的三倍？

1. The new unit takes up 300% more space than the old unit.
2. The new unit takes up three times more space than the old unit.
3. The new unit takes up three times as much space as the old unit.

在這個句子中，as long as they're powered 是什麼意思？

1. 只有儲存的資料很長時才需要供電。
2. RAM 和快取與電源線一樣長。
3. 只有在持續供電時，保存資料的能力才會存在。

哪一個句子同時正確使用了 for + 名詞 + to 不定詞和 once 來設定一個需要達成的結果？

1. Once winter begins, the plants need protection so that they can survive.
2. For the plants to survive once winter begins, they need protection.
3. For the plants to survive, they need protection before winter begins.

請用 must + transfer 的被動形式完成這個必要流程步驟：The files ____ into secure storage before the old server is removed.

請使用 come in 正確的現在式：This laptop model ____ three storage capacities.

哪一句表示備份的儲存形式是一個壓縮檔？

1. The backup is stored in a compressed archive.
2. The backup is stored as a compressed archive.
3. The backup is stored on a compressed archive.

請用目標片語 coated with 完成句子：The outdoor cable is ____ a waterproof polymer.

請用 inspect 的被動 in order to 形式完成句子：The machine must be switched off ____.

哪個改寫最準確地保留了原句想表達的比較關係，以及 that of DRAM 的意思？

1. The latency is being compared with the DRAM device rather than with DRAM's latency.
2. The drives have about 100,000 times the latency of DRAM.
3. The drives and DRAM have the same latency.

請選出最合適的連接語：The first plan is cheaper. ___, the second plan includes more activities.

1. In addition,
2. For example,
3. On the other hand,

在這個句子中，like 是什麼意思？Optical-based storage like DVD and Blu-ray uses spinning disks.

1. enjoys
2. for example
3. is identical to

請用表示「以某種具體形式呈現」的目標片語完成句子：The warning is ____ a sequence of flashes.

哪一句正確使用 -ing 分句說明方法，並使用關係子句描述所用材料？

1. The card is marked using a pigment that can be detected by a scanner.
2. The card is marked a pigment using that can be detected by a scanner.
3. The card is marked using a pigment that can detect by a scanner.

哪一句用 while 先承認一項優點，再提出一項缺點？

1. The screen dimmed while the battery was running low.
2. While the laptop is light, its battery life is short.
3. While the laptop was charging, I read the manual.

使用通常放在句尾、表示「也」的雙字片語完成句子：The new laptop is lighter, and it is less expensive ____.

填入本課使用的確切順序標記：First, we examine magnetic storage. Next, we discuss optical media. ____, we examine solid-state drives.

solid-state drive 在這裡指什麼？

1. 一種因外殼特別堅硬而得名的磁碟機
2. 一種使用電子記憶體晶片、沒有活動式機械零件的儲存裝置
3. 一種必須轉動磁性碟片的磁碟機

用目標工程片語完成比較：A clockwork timer has gears, but this fully electronic timer has ____.

使用 by 加上 archive 和 delete 的 -ing 形式，並以 or 連接：The cleanup tool handles unwanted files ____ them.

用精簡的替代結構完成句子：The new lock has no metal key, ____ a fingerprint scanner.

簡報者剛說明一種新電池可以在十分鐘內充飽。哪個句子最適合引出下一部分關於電池續航的內容？

1. So how long does the battery last?
2. So who chose the color of the package?
3. For example, the battery is sold in two sizes.

使用完整的 tend to think of A as B 結構完成句子：People ____ online popularity ____ a sign of success, although it can be misleading.

使用 but、it 和 actually 完成句子，以修正最初的印象：The plastic case looks very strong, ____ cracks easily in cold weather.

哪個句子正確使用過去分詞片語來修飾名詞？

1. The energy produced by the battery powers the sensor.
2. The energy was produced by the battery powers the sensor.
3. The energy producing by the battery powers the sensor.

哪個句子在 will 後面使用了三個形式平行的結果動詞？

1. Heat will damaging the screen, weaken the battery, and to shorten the device's life.
2. Heat will damage the screen, weaken the battery, and shorten the device's life.
3. Heat will damage the screen, weakening the battery, and shortened the device's life.

請用表示「導致電荷意外流失」的目標技術片語完成句子：Excessive heat can ____ in memory cells.

在句子 “Repeatedly checking the lock wastes time,” 中，哪些字共同構成 wastes 的主詞？

1. wastes time
2. Repeatedly checking the lock
3. the lock

請用表示「再增加一項缺點」的確切目標片語完成句子：The design is expensive, and it has ____: it overheats under heavy use.

使用 render、it 和 useless，以現在分詞結果片語完成句子：The flood damaged the control panel, ____.

哪一句使用 with + 名詞 + -ing 為主要行動提供背景？

1. The factory added another production line with new machines.
2. With demand rising, the factory added another production line.
3. Because demand was rising, the factory added another production line.

在 “On this storage medium, the archive data has a life expectancy of eight years.” 中，life expectancy 是什麼意思？

1. 建立這些資料的人的年齡
2. 資料預計能夠可靠保存的時間
3. 把這些資料複製一次所需的時間

哪個句子中的 exploit 和例句一樣，表示中性的技術性「利用」？

1. The material is working for the engineers.
2. The employer was punished for exploiting young workers.
3. Engineers are working to exploit the material's ability to conduct heat.

用 down to + 層級表示顯微鏡能觀察到的最小尺度：The microscope reveals details ____.

用 in the hopes of 完成句子，表達希望達成的結果：The town added bike lanes ____ reducing traffic.

辦公室還沒有裝修完成，所以團隊暫時在家工作。哪個句子最準確地表達這個意思？

1. By now, we'll work from home.
2. From now on, we'll work from home.
3. For now, we'll work from home.

句中的 immortality remains out of reach 表示什麼意思？

1. 永久存在仍然無法實現。
2. 電腦已經學會永遠活下去。
3. 不朽位於太遠、無法碰觸的地方。

用 A and B alike 結構完成句子，表示同一條規則適用於兩組人：This rule applies to beginners and experts ____.