你能解開黑暗硬幣之謎嗎？ - 麗莎·維納 (Lisa Winer)：英語精讀講義

以下哪個開場最直接讓聽者成為故事中的角色？

1. People sometimes climb towers and open old doors.
2. You climbed the tower. You opened the sealed door.
3. The hero climbed the tower. She opened the sealed door.

以下哪句話能自然地從漫長的準備階段切換到現在可以開始的事情？

1. Months from now, we will start preparing our presentation.
2. And now, after months of preparation, our presentation can begin.
3. Our presentation began while we were still preparing it.

哪一句能自然地同時帶出正面和負面資訊？

1. I have some good news and a bad new.
2. I have some good news and some bad news.
3. I have a good news and a bad news.

經過一整夜的艱難搜尋後，失蹤的健行者被找到了。哪一句最能同時強調過程有難度和結果成功？

1. After searching all night, the rescue team managed to locate the missing hiker.
2. After searching all night, the rescue team tried to locate the missing hiker.
3. After searching all night, the rescue team managed locating the missing hiker.

在這個奇幻場景中，Stygian 為 ancient Stygian coins 增添了什麼含義？

1. 這些硬幣是普通的現代貨幣。
2. 這些硬幣是鮮豔的塑膠遊戲代幣。
3. 與神話冥界相關的陰暗、神祕聯想。

哪一種描述最符合 an eccentric inventor？

1. 一位行為完全普通而且可以預料的發明家。
2. 一位習慣與眾不同、個人風格鮮明的傑出發明家。
3. 一位只被描述為危險並想傷害別人的發明家。

哪個句子正確使用了 agree to + let + 人 + 動詞原形？

1. The coach agreed to let Maya have the spare ticket.
2. The coach agreed to let Maya to have the spare ticket.
3. The coach agreed letting Maya have the spare ticket.

句中標示的部分暗示了什麼？

1. 他在讓你離開這件事上，和給你東西時一樣樂意。
2. 他在任何情況下都從不慷慨。
3. 他沒有先前的慷慨表現所暗示的那麼願意讓你離開，而且溫和的措辭形成了帶諷刺意味的反差。

用表示「except if（除非）」的例外詞完成規則：You cannot enter the lab ____ you have a pass.

“The plan sounds simple enough.” 最自然的意思是什麼？

1. 這個計畫發出了一種安靜而簡單的聲音。
2. 根據我聽到的資訊，這個計畫似乎還算簡單。
3. 這個計畫已經證實非常容易。

哪一句中的 bear 表示「顯示某個徽記」？

1. The official seal bears an eagle crest.
2. Maya cannot bear the loud noise.
3. A brown bear crossed the trail.

用 one ..., one ... 平行結構完成句子：The studio offers two poster designs, ____ in blue, ____ in orange.

用表示「只需要完成一個動作」的固定句型完成指示：To unlock the screen, ____ enter this code.

用本課表示「預期結果」的雙字連接語完成句子：Space the plants evenly ____ each one gets enough sunlight.

使用 X side up 結構完成指示：Place the package ____ on the scale, with the label facing upward.

在 be about to ... when ... 結構中使用 join 完成句子：I ____ the meeting when the internet connection failed.

哪一句表示蠟燭的火焰停止燃燒，而且沒有說是誰把它熄滅的？

1. The candle blew across the table during dinner.
2. Nina blew out the candle after dinner.
3. The candle suddenly blew out during dinner.

請用 be left in 的正確過去式完成句子：When the emergency lights failed, we ____ total darkness.

在一個已經確定 facing 表示「朝上」的桌面謎題中，哪個片語沿用相同結構來表示「紅色面朝上的卡片」？

1. red cards
2. cards facing red
3. red-facing cards

用 lose track of 的過去式完成句子：I stopped checking the clock and ____ time.

用強調助動詞 do 完成句子：Even if the name is hard to remember, you ____ the person.

用本課所學、以 certain 結尾的片語完成句子：After the lab checked the sample twice, we knew ____ that the result was correct.

用連字號正確、表示「圖案面朝上」的修飾語完成句子：Put the ____ cards in the left pile.

哪一句自然地使用 be doomed to + 動詞來表示無法避免的負面結果？

1. The children are doomed to enjoy their favorite game.
2. Without repairs, the old bridge is doomed to collapse.
3. The train is doomed to arrive on time as planned.

哪一句表示 Maya 很想提早拆禮物，但沒有這樣做？

1. Maya planned to open the gift after dinner, and she did.
2. Maya was tempted to open the gift early, but she waited.
3. Maya had already opened the gift before anyone arrived.

哪一句把 curiosity 寫成促使某人行動的力量？

1. She read a book that explained curiosity.
2. Her curiosity led her to explore the old observatory.
3. Her curiosity disappeared after the lesson.

哪一句表示她在馬上就來不及之前上了火車？

1. She boarded the train at the last moment.
2. She is waiting on the platform at the moment.
3. She will board the train in a moment.

用 move aside 和代名詞 them 完成句子：The boxes are blocking the hallway. Please ____ before the guests arrive.

請用一個重複 one、表示「分別並依序」的三字片語完成句子：The coach spoke to the players ____.

哪一句在邏輯上正確使用了 It doesn't matter which...？

1. It doesn't matter which road you take; only one road is open.
2. It doesn't matter which key you use; only the silver key fits.
3. It doesn't matter which clean cup you use; they are all the same size.

用 will do 完成句子，表示不需要特定的箱子：We only need to carry these books, so any sturdy box ____.

使用 flip ... over 和代名詞 them 完成句子：The cards are face down. Please ____.

哪一句在完整、簡單的說明後，自然地使用 That's all there is to it 收尾？

1. The process has twelve more steps, but that's all there is to it.
2. That's all there is it to.
3. Open the app, tap New, choose a photo, and that's all there is to it.

請把 such、a、helpful 和 guide 按正確結構填入句子：This is ____ for new players.

請用本課表示「在初始情況下」的片語完成句子：The box had only ten cards ____, but we added more later.

請用本課的焦點句型完成句子：____ the data is accurate.

總共有 60 張卡片，其中正好 12 張是紅色的。哪一句正確地把 12 表示為較大總數中的一部分？

1. Only 12 of the total are red.
2. There are only 12 cards in total.
3. All 60 cards are red.

監視攝影機當時沒有開啟，也沒有目擊者。請用表示「沒有任何方法能查明答案」的目標表達完成句子：We ____ who opened the door.

請用 end up in 的過去式完成句子：When the shelf broke, all the toys ____ one big box.

哪一句能自然地引入一個供大家繼續推理的共同假設情境？

1. The store definitely closes early every day.
2. I suppose the store closed early yesterday.
3. Let's suppose the store closes early. How should we change our plan?

在這組推理句中，This means that 有什麼作用？We used two coins. This means that eight coins remain.

1. 它轉到一個無關的話題。
2. 它修正前一句的發音。
3. 它把「還剩八枚硬幣」當作根據前文得到的結論。

請使用「名詞 + left」結構完成句子：The clock says 4:55, and the museum closes at 5:00. We have five ____.

一個罐子裡有 20 枚硬幣，其中 7 枚是銀色的。哪個片語表示「剩下的全部 13 枚硬幣」？

1. 13 other coins
2. the other 13 coins
3. another 13 coins

在解說中，So what happens when we press this button? 這個問題的主要作用是什麼？

1. 把前面的內容與下一步的結果連接起來。
2. 詢問某人是在什麼時間按下按鈕的。
3. 不考慮結果，直接結束說明。

用表示「結果發現」的固定說法完成句子：____ the map was upside down.

用表示「無論數量是多少」的四字 no matter 結構完成句子：The result stays the same ____ times you repeat the test.

哪一句表示無論提交全部檔案、一些檔案或零個檔案，這項規則都適用？

1. The rule applies whether you submit all the files, a few, or none at all.
2. The rule applies only when you submit all the files.
3. The rule applies after you submit a few files.

用本課中引出公認名稱、由三個字組成的英文片語完成句子：This is ____ the butterfly effect.

哪一組是互補事件？

1. 擲一次骰子時，擲出 1 與擲出 2
2. 從一副牌中抽一張時，抽到紅牌與抽到 K
3. 擲一次硬幣時，出現正面與沒有出現正面

一盞燈可以顯示紅色、綠色或藍色。判斷下列說法是否成立：If the light isn't red, it must be green, and vice versa.

1. 成立
2. 不成立

選出使用 vice versa 表達清楚且合理之反向關係的句子。

1. Sam emails Priya, and vice versa.
2. The key opens the door, and vice versa.
3. Rain makes the street wet, and vice versa.

哪一句表示規則適用於每一種可能的組成，同時把總數固定為十？

1. In any number of red and blue blocks, the two color counts add up to ten.
2. In any combination of ten red and blue blocks, the two color counts add up to ten.
3. In one combination of red and blue blocks, the two color counts add up to ten.

填入表示「加總為」的片語：The four payments ____ 500 dollars.

把「that remains」縮成一個單字：The water ____ in the bottle is still cold.

用 however many 子句補完句子，表示「我們搬到樓上的數量」：The chairs left will be forty minus ____.

用表示「總共」的固定片語完成句子：The contest received ____ 300 entries.

用 flip 的現在簡單式被動形式完成步驟：Before the symbols are counted, all the cards ____.

填入 be 的正確形式：The number of tickets in both boxes ____ the same.

用一個同時表示擺動方式和打開結果的兩字詞組完成句子：The old wooden door ____ in the wind.

哪一句明確表示 Maya 迅速離開了那個地方？

1. Maya hurried up when the alarm rang.
2. Maya hurried toward the alarm when it rang.
3. Maya hurried away when the alarm rang.

請用 change one's mind 的正確過去式完成句子：After hearing the new plan, Lena said she ____ and would join the team.

哪一句自然地用 hard-earned 表示「付出很多努力才獲得的」？

1. She used her hard-earned savings to pay for the course.
2. The store gave everyone a free gift, so it was hard-earned.
3. She found a coin on the sidewalk and called it hard-earned.

在影片結尾，But before you go 最可能表示什麼？

1. 主要話題快結束了，但接下來還有最後一項內容。
2. 影片要回到開場問候。
3. 說話者希望觀眾立刻離開。

在網路影片中，原句最可能描述哪一種關係？

1. 這項內容取自贊助本影片的公司所擁有的網站。
2. 贊助商透過這支影片發現了該網站。
3. 影片創作者同時擁有贊助商及其網站。

哪個動作符合指令 "flip over adjacent pairs of coins"？

1. 把一枚硬幣移到新位置，但不翻面。
2. 把中間隔著另一枚硬幣的兩枚硬幣翻面。
3. 把相鄰的兩枚硬幣翻到另一面朝上。

請用本課表達補完句子，說明重播次數沒有限制：You may replay the lesson ____.

使用不重複動詞的簡潔平行結構 change X to Y and Y to X，依照以下方向完成句子：green → yellow；yellow → green。The filter ____.

哪一句中的 figure out 表示「透過思考或嘗試得出答案」？

1. We looked up the train schedule online.
2. We figured out why the door would not open.
3. We found out from the notice that the pool closes at six.

用本課中表示「看一眼就辨認出來」的四字英文片語完成句子：The color labels let you ____ which folder is yours.

哪一個句子正確使用 can be made + 結果狀態，表示人們可以把房間準備就緒？

1. The room can be made of ready in ten minutes.
2. The room can make ready in ten minutes.
3. The room can be made ready in ten minutes.

哪一句正確使用動詞 approach，表示「著手應對一項挑戰」？

1. We need an approach this challenge carefully.
2. We need to approach to this challenge carefully.
3. We need to approach this challenge carefully.

請用 by + compare 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Lina chose the cheaper plan ____ the monthly costs.

請把 break、it、into、smaller 和 tasks 按正確順序填入句子：To make the project manageable, let's ____.

Mia 先進行兩分鐘的練習，之後逐漸增加時間。哪一句最準確地描述她的計畫？

1. She works her way through a list of practice sessions.
2. She works her way out of the practice group.
3. She works her way up from two-minute sessions to longer ones.

哪一句自然地使用 build up a framework 來強調逐步發展？

1. Over several months, the team memorized one safety report word for word.
2. Over several months, the team built up a framework for reviewing safety reports.
3. Over several months, the team removed its review process.

請用 instead of just 和 memorize 的 -ing 形式完成句子：Try to understand the process ____ the steps.

用表示「註冊或報名」的片語動詞完成句子：I want to ____ the art class.

用表示「免費」的固定片語完成句子：You can download the guide ____.

請用 get you access to 完成句子：A library card will ____ thousands of ebooks.

用 try ... out 完成句子，並把代名詞放在正確位置：I downloaded the app, so I'll ____ tonight.

哪一句用 so 說明某個動作的目的？

1. Use the code because the store knows who referred you.
2. Use the code so the store knows who referred you.
3. Use the code although the store knows who referred you.

哪一句表示「聽眾中最先完成註冊的 50 人會收到確認信」？

1. The first of you to complete 50 registrations will receive a confirmation email.
2. Fifty of you who complete registration will receive a confirmation email first.
3. The first 50 of you to complete registration will receive a confirmation email.

哪一句表示顧客在特價期間支付原價的 80%？

1. During the sale, customers pay 20% above the regular price.
2. During the sale, customers pay 20% of the regular price.
3. During the sale, customers receive 20% off the regular price.

哪一句最準確地改述了 annual premium subscription fee？

1. It is a free yearly subscription for premium users.
2. It is the yearly fee for a premium subscription.
3. It is the fee for one month of a premium subscription.