迷信從何而來？ - 史都華·維斯 (Stuart Vyse)：英語精讀講義

請用本課中詢問開放式態度的原句型完成問題：____ the new class schedule?

請用表示「不論是否」的原片語完成句子：____ Maya joins us, we will leave at noon.

哪個句子能自然地表示「Maya 對這個新軟體有所了解」？

1. Maya is familiar with the new software.
2. The new software is familiar with Maya.
3. Maya is familiar to the new software.

在一段說明中，"How did it happen that everyone knew the secret?" 有什麼作用？

1. 它詢問人們得知祕密的確切時間。
2. 它詢問這種情況是如何形成的，並引出解釋。
3. 它提供保守祕密的指示。

在句子“I've never lost my keys, knock on wood.”中，knock on wood 表示什麼？

1. 說話人正在檢查鑰匙是不是木製的。
2. 說話人想請別人打開一扇木門。
3. 說話人希望好運繼續，不要因為說出口而被破壞。

在討論迷信時，一個人為什麼可能會避免踩人行道上的裂縫？

1. 因為他們相信踩到裂縫可能會帶來厄運。
2. 因為法律禁止行人踩任何裂縫。
3. 因為運動時一定要跨過裂縫。

哪個句子正確使用了 although？

1. Although the map old, it was still useful.
2. Although the map was old, it was still useful.
3. Although the map was old, but it was still useful.

哪個句子能自然表達「這項主張缺乏科學依據」？

1. The claim has no basis in science.
2. The claim is no basis of science.
3. The claim has no science.

哪一句正確使用強調助動詞 do 的變化形式，表示「她確實了解這個問題」？

1. She does understands the problem.
2. She do understand the problem.
3. She does understand the problem.

請用本課的完整目標句型補全句子：Given the long hike, ____ the children were tired.

哪一句中的 based in 表示某項習俗根植於一種廣泛傳統？

1. The custom is based in a centuries-old religious tradition.
2. The report is based on three interviews.
3. The company is based in Chicago.

一項研究發現兩種習慣經常同時出現，但沒有證明因果關係。哪一句能準確報告這項發現？

1. Late-night screen use is associated with shorter sleep.
2. Late-night screen use guarantees shorter sleep.
3. Late-night screen use is caused by shorter sleep.

例句中的 the biblical Last Supper 指什麼？

1. 任何人在睡覺前吃的最後一餐。
2. 為十三位客人供應晚餐的現代習俗。
3. 耶穌與十二位門徒一同享用的一次特定《聖經》晚餐。

請用 being + interview 的過去分詞完成句子：Nora drank some water just before ____.

在 The resulting idea 中，resulting 告訴讀者什麼？

1. 這個觀念是由前面的資訊造成的。
2. 這個觀念是引用另一位說話者的話。
3. 這個觀念只是在順序上接著出現。

用表示「被認為不吉利」的兩字名詞片語完成句子：Some people believe breaking a mirror is ____.

請用本課中表示「經過一段時間，發展成更廣泛形式」的三個英文單字完成句子：The neighborhood food drive ____ a citywide program.

Triskaidekaphobia 是什麼意思？

1. 對蜘蛛的恐懼
2. 對數字 13 的恐懼
3. 對密閉空間的恐懼

用 is so common that 完成句子：This question ____ our support team answers it every day.

在 The hotel skips the 13th floor 中，skip 最可能是什麼意思？

1. 客人走到建築物的那個位置時必須跳過去。
2. 12 樓和 14 樓之間不存在任何實際樓層。
3. 電梯樓層標示從 12 直接到 14。

使用 with + 名詞 + -ing 完成句子。使用括號中的字詞，並把 rise 改成 -ing 形式：The store became less popular, ____. (the prices / rise quickly)

哪一個句子使用 consider + 受詞 + to be + 補語來表達正式判斷？

1. The committee considers making the report accurate.
2. The committee considers the report to be accurate.
3. The committee considers whether the report is accurate.

哪一句表示「幾乎沒有人注意到警告」，但沒有說完全沒有人注意？

1. No one noticed the warning.
2. Few people noticed the warning.
3. A few people noticed the warning.

哪一句表示圖書館比鐵路更早存在？

1. The library was built after the railway.
2. The library predates the railway.
3. The library and the railway opened in the same year.

用表示「一般認為源自……」的被動報導片語完成句子：The symbol ____ an ancient seafaring tradition.

請用表示「是……的棲地」的 be home to 結構完成句子：The island ____ several rare lizards.

請用表示「祈求超自然力量保護」的正式動詞完成句子：The ceremony was meant to ____ the protection of the sea god.

哪一個句子表示某項習俗在其存在理由消失後仍延續了很長一段時間？

1. The custom began long after its original purpose disappeared.
2. The custom disappeared long before its original purpose did.
3. The custom survived long after its original purpose disappeared.

請用 fade away 的過去完成式完成句子：By the time the meeting began, the chatter ____.

例句中的 remnants of the pagan religions 是什麼意思？

1. 較古老的宗教信念或習俗所留下的痕跡
2. 用來侮辱沒有宗教信仰者的稱呼
3. 所有古老宗教完整且未改變的複製品

「Not all the books are useful.」是什麼意思？

1. 至少有一本書沒有用，但有些書可能有用。
2. 每一本書都有用。
3. 沒有一本書有用。

用 be based on 的現在式完成句子：The current estimate ____ data collected last year.

本句所描述的數字 17 的不吉利聯想是如何產生的？

1. 在羅馬數字中，17 可以直接翻譯成「死亡」。
2. 英語單字 seventeen 和 vixi 的發音完全相同。
3. XVII 中的符號可以重新排列成拉丁文單字 VIXI，而這個詞可以暗示生命已經結束。

用 meaning 完成句子，加入簡潔的補充解釋：The sign says “Caution,” ____ you should move carefully.

哪一句最準確地表示兩個詞的發音極為接近，但可能仍有細微差異？

1. The two words look almost identical to each other.
2. The two words sound almost identical to each other.
3. The two words sound similar to each other.

哪一句正確使用 as well as，把 assistants 當作補充資訊加入？

1. The manager, as well as the assistants, are attending the meeting.
2. The manager, as well as the assistants, is attending the meeting.
3. The manager, as good as the assistants, is attending the meeting.

在“The language has borrowed several number words from its neighbor,”中，borrowed 是什麼意思？

1. 它把自己的單字提供給了另一種語言。
2. 它從另一種語言吸收了單字或形式。
3. 它暫時借走了實體物品，而且必須歸還。

哪一個句子中的 since 表示原因，而不是起始時間？

1. We have lived here since 2020.
2. She started piano at six and has practiced ever since.
3. Since the roads are icy, the buses will arrive late.

在這個例子中，為什麼 14 會被視為不吉利？

1. 因為英文的 fourteen 字面意思就是「死亡」。
2. 因為所有文化都把 14 視為不吉利。
3. 因為在某種特定語言中，它的讀音與一個不吉利的片語相似。

列出多個數字禁忌後，這句話主要有什麼作用？

1. 它以幽默的方式總結這份清單造成的實際負擔。
2. 它表示國際飯店應該刪掉所有數字。
3. 它精確統計了全世界所有禁用的電梯編號。

用本課的固定表達補完句子，並包含其中的承接詞：We expected our team to lose. ____, they won every game.

哪一句能自然表達「一項規定出乎意料地有道理」？

1. I actually make sense the strange rule once I know the reason.
2. The strange rule actually makes a sense once you know the reason.
3. The strange rule actually makes sense once you know the reason.

用能把判斷限縮到過去的自我修正片語完成句子：This shortcut saves time, ____ before the software update.

哪一句正確表示「這個委員會過去由五名成員組成，但現在已經不是或通常不再是如此」？

1. The committee is used to consisting of five members.
2. The committee was used to consist of five members.
3. The committee used to consist of five members.

在 “The curtains raised and lowered by the crew were very heavy,” 中，“raised and lowered by the crew” 有什麼作用？

1. 它表示布幕操作了工作人員。
2. 它修飾 the curtains，說明布幕是如何被操作的。
3. 它充當句子的主要述語。

在 “Every evening, the coach would whistle to signal the end of practice,” 中，would 表達什麼？

1. 過去日常安排中反覆發生的動作
2. 只有符合某個條件才可能發生的動作
3. 尚未發生的未來動作

哪一句用 absent-minded 描述注意力不集中時無意做出的動作？

1. Maya whistled sharply to call her dog.
2. Lost in thought, Maya let out an absent-minded whistle.
3. Maya practiced the tune with complete concentration.

用意思為「使事故發生」的目標搭配完成這項警告：A loose cable on the stairs could ____.

用表示強烈不成文社會禁忌的兩詞結構補完句子：The community has a ____ discussing money in public.

用表示「在……很久之後」的目標兩詞片語補完句子：The town kept the tradition alive ____ the mine had closed.

在簡報中，Along the same lines 通常表示什麼？

1. 下一個觀點依循相似的思路或模式。
2. 說話者正在引出相反的觀點。
3. 說話者正在結束討論。

依照戰場環境中的解釋，為什麼用同一根火柴點燃三根香菸可能有危險？

1. 火光可能持續可見很久，因而暴露士兵的位置。
2. 士兵只被允許攜帶兩根香菸。
3. 第三根香菸絕對無法點燃。

請用 be 的正確形式完成這個非現實條件句：If you ____ the principal, what would you change?

哪一句使用 -ing 片語作主詞，並在其中使用 keep + 受詞 + 狀態結構？

1. Keeping the door locked at night makes us feel safer.
2. The door stays locked at night, so we feel safer.
3. We lock the door at night to feel safer.

哪一句使用 from 來指出注意到狗叫聲的人？

1. The barking dog drew attention from the neighbors.
2. The barking dog drew the neighbors' attention to the street.
3. The barking dog drew attention to the neighbors.

用本課片語完成句子，表示以前需要擔心、現在已經不需要：Now that every draft is saved automatically, you ____ losing your work.

用本課表示「繼續存在」的片語動詞完成句子：The inventor is gone, but her idea ____ in today's technology.

哪一句最恰當地用 cling to 表達對「不肯放棄過時信念」的批評態度？

1. She sticks to the safety checklist before every flight.
2. She keeps the old notebook in a drawer.
3. She clings to the belief that handwritten records are always safer, despite evidence to the contrary.

這個三項並列在演講中主要如何組織資訊？

1. 第一次引入三個彼此無關的話題。
2. 把前面的內容歸納為三個並列類別，再提出一個總問題。
3. 依照時間順序列出三個步驟。

這句話在演講中的主要作用是什麼？

1. 它中立地詢問 irrational 這個字的定義。
2. 它提出強烈質疑，並引導聽眾認同對這些人當下表現的判斷。
3. 它證明不理性是這些人的永久性格。

哪一句回應先接受建議的一部分，再提出限制？

1. Well, yes. But the schedule is still too tight.
2. Yes, and the schedule is perfect.
3. No. I refuse to discuss the schedule.

請用 be based more on A than B 結構完成句子：The choice was based ____ safety ____ speed.

哪一句使用 After all 來帶出支持前面說法的理由？

1. Lena spoke after all the other guests.
2. After all, everyone deserves a second chance.
3. After the game, everyone went home.

請用表示「這種知識並非出生時就有」的結構補完整句子：No one is ____ how to manage money; people learn it over time.

用表示「在成長過程中反覆接收到同一種訊息」的目標片語完成句子：If you ____ that asking for help is weak, you may try to handle every problem alone.

用表示「很可能」的兩字口語框架完成句子：The team has practiced every day. ____ they'll play well tonight.

哪一句用 even after 表示先前的事情已經發生，但出乎預期的結果仍然持續？

1. After reading the instructions, Mia began the task.
2. Before reading the instructions, Mia opened the box.
3. Even after reading the instructions, Mia still made the same mistake.

哪一句用 since 表示原因，而且正確地把動名詞片語當作單數主詞？

1. Since carrying a reusable bottle require little effort, I take one to work.
2. Since carrying a reusable bottle requires little effort, I take one to work.
3. Since last summer, I have taken a reusable bottle to work.

哪一句使用平行的動名詞片語來比較兩種行為？

1. Following the routine is easier than consciously changing it.
2. Following the routine is easier than to consciously change it.
3. Follow the routine is easier than consciously changing it.

哪一句表示打者擊出了一支全壘打？

1. The batter ran home after practice.
2. The batter hit a home run in the final inning.
3. The batter scored a run on a teammate's single.

請讀英文句子：A hidden fear is at work in his decision. 其中 at work 是什麼意思？

1. 恐懼已經不再影響他。
2. 恐懼位於他的工作場所。
3. 恐懼正在影響這項決定。

使用 far 表示可能性低得多。完成英文句子：Compared with a well-rested reader, a very tired reader is ____ to notice a small typo.

用 strike out 的過去式完成這句棒球句子：Leo swung and missed the third strike, so he ____.

用 work 的正確形式完成句子：Clear instructions can make you ____ faster.

哪一句正確使用 by + -ing 說明方式，並用 illusion of having 表示這種掌控只是表面上的？

1. The fake button calmed passengers for giving them the illusion to have control over the doors.
2. The fake button calmed passengers by give them the illusion of having control on the doors.
3. The fake button calmed passengers by giving them the illusion of having control over the doors.

用本課中表示「產生有實際意義的影響」的表達補全英文句子：Even a small donation can ____ to the relief effort.

請使用 might not be so ... after all，並以 impractical 作為形容詞完成句子：After the successful test, the design ____.