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選出最適合完成句子，並強調長期反覆持續的片語：The same problem returned ______.

1. day after day
2. the day after
3. every day

請用表示「在相反方向之間反覆移動」的固定片語完成句子：The dog ran ____ along the fence.

在這個神話句子中，the lords of the underworld 指的是誰？

1. 與死亡相關的神話冥界中的超自然統治者
2. 現代運動俱樂部的成員
3. 土地位於地下的一般地主

請用 challenge 的過去式和正確的介系詞完成句子：The captain ____ the visitors ____ a rematch.

請用目標片語的過去式完成句子：The flashing light ____ the pilot.

哪一句只表示他朝鑰匙伸手，但沒有確認他已經拿到鑰匙？

1. He reached for the key on the high shelf.
2. He held the key in his hand.
3. He picked up the key from the high shelf.

判斷這項理解是否正確：句子把落在她手上的唾液描述為神話中導致懷孕的超自然原因，而不是現實的生理過程。

1. 正確
2. 錯誤

哪一句正確使用句首 -ing 片語來說明主要子句主語採取行動的原因？

1. Fearing the approaching storm, the sailors returned to port.
2. Fearing the approaching storm, the harbor offered shelter to the sailors.
3. Fearing the approaching storm, the return to port was immediate.

請用 seek refuge with 的過去式完成句子：After threats forced him from home, he ____ an old friend.

請用 give birth to 的過去式完成句子：In June, Rosa ____ a healthy baby boy.

哪一句最自然地表示「這位冠軍再次正式向對手發起挑戰」？

1. The champion issued another challenge to her rival.
2. The champion issued another problem to her rival.
3. The champion gave another challenge to her rival.

哪一句正確使用句首 Knowing... 子句，表示某人明知有風險卻仍然行動？

1. Knowing the ice was thin, the warning sign stood beside Leo.
2. Knowing the ice was thin, Leo nevertheless stepped onto it.
3. Knowing the ice was thin, Leo's skates were left at home.

在句子「After the storm, local nurses answered the call and staffed the emergency clinic,」中，answered the call 是什麼意思？

1. 他們請別人去打電話。
2. 他們在診所接起了一通正在響的電話。
3. 他們回應了需求並同意提供協助。

用正式的 from + 關係代名詞結構完成句子：They returned to the tower ____ the signal had been sent.

用 press on 的過去式完成句子：Even after the road became icy, the hikers ____ toward the shelter.

哪一句表示登山者安排 Maya 比其他人先到？

1. The hikers walked beside Maya while she prepared the cabin.
2. The hikers waited for Maya after they prepared the cabin.
3. The hikers sent Maya ahead of them to prepare the cabin.

在英文句子「Maya cried out when the door slammed on her finger.」中，cried out 是什麼意思？

1. 她因為疼痛突然叫出聲。
2. 她安靜地開始流淚。
3. 她平靜而有計畫地說話。

使用括號中的單字，以 force + 人 + to + 動詞的過去式結構完成句子：The locked gate ____ a different entrance. (force / us / use)

判斷：在這句話中，House of Darkness 指的是一個家庭居住的一般住宅。

1. 正確
2. 錯誤

使用本課的目標結構完成這則警告：Follow the evacuation order, or ____ serious consequences.

哪一句中的 close in 表示危險正在逼近並包圍一個地方？

1. The ranger closed the gate beside the campsite.
2. The wolves were closing in around the campsite.
3. The sky was getting dark above the campsite.

請用 adorn 的被動形式和所需介系詞完成句子：The stage was ____ paper stars for the school play.

請用精簡的 come + 時間表達補完整句子，意思是「冬天到來時」：____, the mountain pass usually closes.

哪一句表示某個東西看起來亮著，卻沒有任何被燒過的跡象？

1. The decorative candle was burnt, and its wick was black with soot.
2. The decorative candle looked lit, but its wick remained completely unburnt.
3. The decorative candle was unlit, but its wick showed clear signs of burning.

用 pay 的正確形式完成 insist on 結構：Maya insisted ____ for the meal herself.

用 find 的 only to 形式完成句子，表示意外發現：We reached the station, ____ the last train had left.

用 no ordinary 完成句子：After the small robot lifted a car by itself, everyone knew it was ____ machine.

哪一句表示這名選手最好的名次只是第五名，也可能排得更低？

1. The player finished better than fifth place.
2. The player finished no better than fifth place.
3. The player finished no worse than fifth place.

哪一句使用 leaving + 人 + to + 動詞來表示前一事件造成的後果？

1. We left the power off to finish the work by flashlight.
2. After the power failed, we decided to leave the building.
3. The power failed, leaving us to finish the work by flashlight.

用 pick up 的過去式完成句子：When the call reconnected, we ____ the conversation again.

用 by 加上 practice 的 -ing 形式完成這個英文句子：You can improve your pronunciation ____ every day.

在這句話中，House of Cold、House of jaguars 和 House of bats 指什麼？

1. 一連串神話試煉空間，每一處都有不同的危險。
2. 供不同領主居住的一般住宅。
3. 同一場球賽中的三支隊伍。

用 bite off 的過去式完成句子：The puppy ____ a corner of the cardboard, and the piece came away.

哪一個句子使用句首 Certain ... 來描述主句主詞的心理狀態？

1. Certain that the answer was correct, Leo raised his hand.
2. Certainly, the answer was correct.
3. Leo chose a certain answer from the list.

請用本課中表示「公開要求」的兩個單字過去式片語完成句子：After two accidents, the neighbors ____ a safer crossing.

請用本課中表示「使它看起來像」的正式結果片語完成句子：The artist carved the block ____ a sleeping fox.

用 swap A with B 結構所需的字完成句子：Maya swapped her blue marker ____ Leo's red one.

哪一個句子使用 with + 受詞 + 補語來交代背景狀態？

1. We locked the door with a small key.
2. With care, we locked the door before leaving.
3. With the door firmly locked, we felt safe inside.

請使用 hard 的比較級加上 than ever 完成句子：After her first audition, Nina practiced ____ for the next one.

請用 not take the loss well 的正確形式完成句子：Jordan lost the championship, blamed the referee, and did ____.

在這個句子中，哪一項對 a pair of seers 的解釋正確？

1. 指一名普通目擊者。
2. 指兩位被認為具有預言洞察力的人。
3. 指一大群觀看事件的觀眾。

哪一個句子用 sure enough 表示先前的預期得到了證實？

1. I am sure enough to answer the question.
2. The forecast predicted rain, and sure enough, it began to rain.
3. The forecast predicted rain, but sure enough, the sky stayed clear.

用 make sure 的過去式完成句子：The coach ____ every player had water before practice.

用 restore someone to life 的過去式結構完成句子：In the fantasy tale, the spell ____ the fallen warrior ____.

哪一句正確使用 disguised as 來表示隱藏真實身分？

1. The investigator entered disguised as a delivery driver.
2. The investigator entered disguised for a delivery driver.
3. The investigator entered disguised because a delivery driver.

哪一句清楚表示第一個動作只是演出來的，接著又揭曉真相？

1. Leo promised to lose the ticket, then pulled it from his pocket.
2. Leo pretended to lose the ticket, then pulled it from his pocket.
3. Leo tried to lose the ticket, then pulled it from his pocket.

用 so ... that 補完整個結果結構：Maya was ____ tired ____ she fell asleep on the sofa.

用 replace 的正確形式補完整 demand 後的正式被動子句：The manager demanded that the faulty lock ____ immediately.

在這個句子中，were only too happy to oblige 表達了什麼意思？

1. 他們高興得無法採取行動。
2. 他們非常願意照辦，但在這個語境中，客氣的說法帶有反諷。
3. 他們很不情願地拒絕了請求。

哪一個句子表示護理師依序逐一叫病人進去？

1. The nurse called all the patients in at once.
2. The nurse called the patients in one by one.
3. The nurse called the patients in two groups.

下面哪一句中的 forthcoming 與 no resurrection was forthcoming 意思相同？

1. The actor was friendly and forthcoming during the interview.
2. The witness was forthcoming about the accident.
3. No further help was forthcoming.

用本課表示「懇求饒命」的固定表達完成句子：After the guards caught him, the thief ____.

這句中的 spoke their curse 是什麼意思？

1. 雙胞胎彼此大聲辱罵。
2. 雙胞胎正式把詛咒的內容說了出來。
3. 雙胞胎隨意聊了聊某個詛咒。

用表示「從這個時間點起」的正式單字完成政策公告：____, every visitor must wear an identification badge.

用重複的 no ... and no ... 結構完成句子：After the election, the former leader had ____ official role and ____ power over the council.

用 days of ... are over 結構完成句子：With automatic backups, our days of losing important files ____.

這句話中的 while 表示什麼？While Nora was studying, her brother was making dinner.

1. 兩個動作在過去同一段時間進行。
2. 做晚餐在讀書結束多年後才開始。
3. 兩個子句表達互相對立的觀點。

使用 be busy doing 和 plot revenge on someone 完成句子：The villain was ____ the knight.

這句中的 morning star and the sun 應如何理解？

1. morning star 指日出後的月亮，而 the sun 只是時間標記。
2. 它們是每天早晨同時出現的兩顆普通恆星。
3. 它們是馬雅故事中被擬人化的天體角色，其中 morning star 通常指金星。

用表示「競爭成為主導一方」的目標片語完成句子：The two alliances ____ in the region.