為什麼貓咪的行為這麼古怪？- 托尼·布芬頓 (Tony Buffington)：英語精讀講義

請用本課表示「引出證據」的詞組完成句子：____ the fresh tire tracks, a vehicle passed this way recently.

請用能把注意力集中到明確結論上的提示語完成句子：We do not know every detail, but ____: the bridge is unsafe.

請用表示「兩種特點都成立」的成對結構完成句子：The workshop was ____ useful ____ enjoyable.

請使用 leave 的過去式、受詞 viewers 和 ask 的 -ing 形式完成句子：The unexplained ending ____ what really happened.

用 simultaneously ... and ... 完成句子，表示兩種功能同時存在：The device is ____ a camera ____ a map.

用句首框架 As both ... and ... 完成句子：____ a coach ____ a parent, Maya understands the pressure on young athletes.

用 depend on 的過去式完成句子：During the expedition, the team's safety ____ accurate weather reports.

哪一句使用非限定的 which 子句，為一條已經明確的路線添加補充資訊？

1. The migration route that scientists still observe today crosses the valley.
2. Which scientists still observe today, the migration route crosses the valley.
3. The migration route, which scientists still observe today, crosses the valley.

例句中的 naturally bred into cats 表示什麼意思？

1. 這些行為經過許多世代，成為貓可遺傳的特徵。
2. 這些行為被實際放進了貓的身體裡。
3. 每隻貓都是從飼主那裡學會這些行為的。

請用目標框架完成這個讓步句：____ the plan ____ risky, it has several strong safeguards.

請用 make 的過去式完成句子，使其符合 make + 受詞 + 名詞補語 的結構：The election ____ Ava the team captain.

哪一句使用 Enabled by ... 時，與主要子句的主詞在邏輯上正確對應？

1. Enabled modern sensors, the robot can avoid obstacles.
2. Enabled by modern sensors, the robot can avoid obstacles.
3. Enabled by modern sensors, the weather stayed warm all afternoon.

哪一句中的 keen 表示「敏銳或高度發展的」，而不是「熱衷或急切的」？

1. Nora is keen on joining the science club.
2. The eagle relies on its keen eyesight to spot fish.
3. Sam is keen to open the present.

請用表示「能提供良好視野的位置」的兩個英文單字完成句子：The balcony gave us a perfect ____ for watching the parade.

請用 survey 和 spot，按照相同的目的結構完成句子：The ranger climbed the tower ____ the valley and ____ smoke in the distance.

請用 hunt down 的正確過去式完成句子：After weeks of searching, the journalist finally ____ the original report in an old archive.

填入一個能引導名詞子句、表示「the thing that」的單字來完成句子：Checking every door is exactly ____ the guard was trained to do.

哪一句中的 opportunistic 和例句一樣，表示中性的動物行為？

1. Raccoons are opportunistic feeders and eat whatever food is easy to find.
2. The manager was opportunistic and took credit for another person's work.
3. The deer follows the same feeding route at exactly the same time every day.

在這句話中，Since most cat prey are small 有什麼作用？

1. 它說明貓為什麼每天需要進食很多次。
2. 它標示貓第一次開始捕獵的時間。
3. 它表示貓過去停止捕食小型獵物。

使用括號中依序列出的三個原形動詞完成流程標籤：The rescue team used a ____, ____, ____ strategy to find and help the missing hiker. (search → locate → assist)

前提是 The roads are flooded.。哪一句正確使用目標表達來帶出結果？

1. This is because the buses are running late.
2. This is when the buses are running late.
3. This is why the buses are running late.

用目標動作詞組完成句子：During play, the puppy likes to ____ rolling balls.

用表示「變化在一段時間內發生」的目標四字片語完成句子：The seedlings grew taller ____ the month.

哪一句最準確地描述一種容許例外的常見規律？

1. Older phones tend to lose battery power faster than newer ones.
2. Older phones can lose battery power faster than newer ones.
3. Older phones always lose battery power faster than newer ones.

選出依照標準文法結構使用 propensity 的句子。

1. The material has a propensity crack in cold weather.
2. The material has a propensity to crack in cold weather.
3. The material has a propensity of crack in cold weather.

用目標框架的兩個部分完成句子：____ the sudden delay ____ the only road was closed.

哪一句表示強烈的內在好奇心驅使 Lena 去調查？

1. Lena was mildly interested in the strange sound.
2. Lena was compelled by curiosity to investigate the strange sound.
3. Lena was ordered by her teacher to investigate the strange sound.

用本課的目標詞組完成句子：Community support ____ the annual festival.

哪一句正確使用動名詞片語作主詞，並搭配現在式的單數動詞？

1. Practicing every day keeps her skills sharp.
2. Practicing every day keep her skills sharp.
3. Practice every day keeps her skills sharp.

哪一句正確使用 keep + 受詞 + 形容詞來表示某種狀態持續維持？

1. Daily drills keep the team focus and readiness.
2. Daily drills keep focused and ready the team.
3. Daily drills keep the team focused and ready.

用表示「舒緩一些壓力」的目標片語完成句子：A quiet break can help ____ after a difficult test.

哪一句能自然地修正「說話者不喜歡科學社」這項猜測，並說明真正原因？

1. It's not that I dislike the science club; I just can't stay after school.
2. I don't that dislike the science club; I just can't stay after school.
3. It's not because that I dislike the science club; I just can't stay after school.

哪一句自然地表示狗把墊子撕成了許多小塊？

1. The dog dragged the cushion across the room.
2. The dog ripped the cushion to shreds.
3. The dog made a small scratch on the cushion.

用含有 tip-top 的非正式表達完成句子：Regular maintenance keeps the bike ____.

請用一個由三個英文單字組成、能明確標示目的的片語完成句子：The hikers carried extra water ____ stay safe.

用「prey upon」的過去式被動形式完成句子：For years, the island birds ____ by introduced mammals.

哪一句自然地使用 evolved to 描述經過許多世代形成的物種特徵？

1. Some insects evolved blending in with tree bark over many generations.
2. Over many generations, some insects evolved to blend in with tree bark.
3. One insect evolved to hide behind a leaf this morning.

哪一句正確使用了 the best at + -ing 結構？

1. Maya is the best to solving difficult puzzles.
2. Maya is the best at solve difficult puzzles.
3. Maya is the best at solving difficult puzzles.

使用 an expert at + -ing 結構和動詞 identify 完成句子：Leo is ____ birds by their calls.

用由 seek 構成、表示「主動設法找到」的雙字片語動詞完成句子：New club members often ____ advice from experienced players.

a clean and odor-free litter box 描述的是什麼？

1. 噴了濃烈香水的貓砂盆。
2. 乾淨且沒有明顯異味的貓砂盆。
3. 用來裝乾淨家庭垃圾的一般垃圾桶。

用表示「無意間暴露」的兩字片語動詞完成警示語：A bright phone screen can ____ your location in the dark.

哪個句子自然表達「一隻狗可能正在用嗅覺搜尋附近的不同地方」？

1. The dog may be sniffing around for a snack.
2. The dog definitely found a snack yesterday.
3. The dog is sitting still and ignoring the food.

Considering everything we do know ... 在這裡有什麼話語組織作用？

1. 它表示現有知識全都不可靠。
2. 它命令聽者列出所有已知事實。
3. 它先承認已有知識，再為後面的對比鋪墊。

請用強調助動詞完成回應：You may doubt me, but I ____ understand your concern.

哪一句正確使用相同的 one of the most ... 平行結構？

1. One of the most useful tools is also one of the simplest.
2. One of the most useful tool is also one of the simplest.
3. One of the most useful tools are also one of the simplest.

用表示「由於許多不同的可能原因」的固定片語完成句子：A device can stop working ____.

哪一句正確表達頻率範圍？

1. The sensor detects signals between 30 to 80 hertz.
2. The sensor detects signals between 30 and 80 hertz.
3. The sensor detects signals between 30 and 80 hertzes.

用 is within a range that 完成句子。 The water temperature ____ supports healthy coral growth.

哪一句自然地使用了 excellent nap companion？

1. My calm old dog is an excellent nap companion.
2. My office printer is an excellent nap companion during a meeting.
3. My loud alarm is an excellent nap companion because it wakes me at once.

用 While 和 it is also possible that 完成句子，先承認一點，再補充一個謹慎的可能性。 ____ the new schedule is convenient, ____ it will cause longer lines.

句尾的 and maybe even yours, too 在句中有什麼作用？

1. 它表示只有原本的主體才能受到這種影響。
2. 它撤回前面的說法，並用一個確定的事實取代它。
3. 它謹慎地把說法延伸到聽眾，並讓這項延伸顯得有一點出人意料。

哪個句子最自然地表示「一組習慣逐漸形成」？

1. These habits happened themselves through time.
2. These habits developed over time.
3. These habits developed all at once over many years.

用一組對兩種角色給予同等強調的成對連接詞完成句子：The fox is ____ a skilled hunter ____ potential prey for larger animals.

哪一句使用兩組平行的動作鏈，並在每組之後用不定詞說明目的？

1. The fox was quiet near the tree, and the dog was loud by the fence.
2. The fox listened and waited to catch a mouse, then ducked and ran to escape a dog.
3. The fox waited quietly to catch a mouse, but it ran when a dog appeared.

哪一句最自然地使用 retain 來表示某樣東西在整修後仍然存在？

1. The renovated theater keeps visitors waiting outside.
2. The renovated theater retains many of its original details.
3. The renovated theater maintains a comfortable temperature.

在說明文中，This explains some of ... 通常有什麼作用？

1. 它引入一個與前面說明無關的新話題。
2. 它把前面的說明與觀察到的部分結果連結起來。
3. 它聲稱觀察到的所有結果都已得到完整解釋。

To them, our homes are their jungles. 在這裡是什麼意思？

1. 貓只能在真正的叢林中生存。
2. 家就像一片領地，貓可以在那裡依照本能行動。
3. 每一棟房屋都正在真的變成熱帶森林。

一份報告指出這座橋可能不安全，但這項說法尚未確認。哪個句子仍把這項說法當成一個條件？

1. The report proves that the bridge is definitely unsafe.
2. In this case, the bridge was inspected last year.
3. If this is the case, the city should inspect the bridge immediately.

這句話中的 who are we? 主要有什麼作用？

1. 提出一個暫時不回答的問題，並帶出接下來的多種猜測
2. 表示說話者忘記了所有人的身分
3. 斷定人類比貓更聰明
4. 要求觀眾說出自己的姓名

請使用 her coach 和 in someone's eyes 這個結構完成句子：____, Lena had shown real courage.

請使用固定結構 compete with someone for something 和代名詞 them 完成句子。其他隊伍也想贏得獎盃：Our team must ____ the trophy.

用 be able to 的過去式和動詞 outsmart 完成句子：Last night, Maya ____ all the older players in the strategy game.

閱讀最後一句：Or maybe they think we're the prey. 它主要產生什麼效果？

1. 它為 prey 提供科學定義。
2. 它補上最後一種可能，並反轉誰是掠食者、誰是獵物。
3. 它證明這些動物會獵捕每一個人。
4. 它否定前面提過的所有想法。