如何用英文禮貌表達——英文迷你小教室：英語精讀講義

判斷這種用法是否合適：一名員工把 “Give me the day off.” 當成中性、有禮貌的請求對主管說。

1. 合適
2. 不合適

在這段對話中，有人發出無禮的命令，聽者回答 “Excuse me?”。這個回答最可能表達什麼？

1. 聽者在提出新請求前有禮貌地引起對方注意。
2. 聽者在質疑對方用無禮的方式說出命令。
3. 聽者在為自己發出命令而道歉。

哪一句使用 when + -ing 時，動作主詞清楚而且和主要子句一致？

1. When using the library computer, the screen suddenly went dark.
2. When using the library computer, remember to sign out.
3. When using the library computer, the password must be kept safe.

請用 be 的正確現在式完成句子：Not only ____ the room quiet, but it is also comfortable.

哪一句在 consider 後正確使用了嵌入式問句？

1. Consider how likely are they to agree.
2. Consider how likely they are to agree.
3. Consider how likely they will agree.

哪一句正確使用 as 和「比較級 + and + 比較級」來連接兩個同步發展的變化？

1. As the sky gets darker and darker, the park gets quieter and quieter.
2. As the sky darker and darker, the park quieter and quieter.
3. As the sky gets dark and dark, the park gets quiet and quiet.

哪個句子正確使用了可分片語動詞 throw in，表達「再加一個提示」？

1. Let's throw at one more tip before we finish.
2. Let's throw one more tip before we finish.
3. Let's throw one more tip in before we finish.

用 ask someone for something 結構中的介系詞完成句子：I asked my neighbour ____ some help.

I'd probably say... 在這裡表達什麼？

1. 它命令所有人都使用同樣的話。
2. 它重複說話人昨天說過的原話。
3. 它表示說話人很可能會選擇這樣說，而不是規定。

哪一句最適合用來提出一個要水的日常小請求？

1. Can I have a glass of water?
2. Am I able to possess a glass of water?
3. Give me a glass of water.

使用 who 和括號中的字詞完成句子：I use a more polite tone with somebody ____. (I / don't / know / very well)

判斷正誤：只要在句尾加上 please，任何請求都會自動變得恰當，即使要求很大或不合理。

1. 錯誤
2. 正確

哪一句正確使用了 make + 受詞 + 形容詞？

1. Adding an example will make the rule clearly.
2. Adding an example will make the rule clearer.
3. Adding an example will make clearer.

哪一句使用 could 禮貌地提出現在的請求？

1. Could I borrow your umbrella for a moment, please?
2. I could borrow an umbrella when I was younger.
3. I could have borrowed your umbrella yesterday.

哪一句使用 even 來表示比較又往上加強了一步？

1. The second request is even bigger than the first one.
2. The second request is bigger than the first one.
3. The second request is even big than the first one.

你想請另一位乘客和你換到不同的座位。哪一句自然？

1. Could we change seats?
2. Could we change the seats?
3. Could we change trains?

如果要用英語提出同一個間接請求，請選出最穩妥、自然的說法。

1. Would it possible if us could change seats?
2. Would it be possible for us to change seats?
3. Is possible for we change seats?

句首的 Sorry 在這個請求中有什麼作用？

1. 直接命令對方把筆交出來
2. 承認說話人弄壞了那支筆
3. 在提出請求前使用禮貌緩衝語

哪一句正確使用了 likelihood of + 人 + -ing？

1. The likelihood of them to arrive late has increased.
2. The likelihood of them arriving late has increased.
3. The likelihood of they arriving late has increased.

你需要向主管申請一次較重要的工作安排變動。哪一句既委婉又結構清楚？

1. Let me work from home on Friday.
2. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to work from home on Friday.
3. I was wondering possible if could I work from home on Friday.

請用 get ... off 結構完成句子。核准的假期為五天：My manager approved my request, so I was able to ____ in July.

哪一句表示「如果活動並不特殊，這套服裝就會顯得很可笑」？

1. The costume needs to be for a special event; therefore, it would look rather silly.
2. The costume needs to be for a special event; however, it would look rather silly.
3. The costume needs to be for a special event; otherwise, it would look rather silly.

哪一句話有禮貌地表示自己只需要短暫借用充電器？

1. Could I borrow your charger in a moment?
2. Could I borrow your charger just for a moment?
3. I borrowed your charger a moment ago.

哪一句話用 if that's okay 來確認對方是否接受提議的行動？

1. Is the window open, or is it closed?
2. Could I open the window, if that's okay?
3. I opened the window because the room was warm.

這句話在講解中有什麼作用？

1. 它修正上一句的發音。
2. 它總結前面的例子，並提出三個需要考量的因素。
3. 它開始講一個與主題無關的三人故事。

請用本課中反白顯示的完整片語完成句子：The event may be formal or casual. Make your invitation longer or shorter ____.

使用 subscribe 和 maybe + you + could + also 這個結構完成追加請求：Thanks for sharing the post; ____ to the newsletter.