為什麼棉花無處不在？ - 麥克爾·R·史蒂夫：英語精讀講義

本句中的 the Inca 指什麼？

1. 古代安地斯地區的一個文明及其人民
2. 一個現代南美洲國家
3. 一位名叫 Inca 的盔甲製造者

用表示「三套完整盔甲」的標準詞組完成句子：The museum displays three ____.

如果盔甲 can flex with the blows，這表示什麼？

1. 它會因應每次衝擊而稍微彎曲。
2. 它會把武器當作工具讓自己彎曲。
3. 它會用同樣的力量反擊武器。

用 protect A from B 結構中缺少的介系詞完成句子：This cover protects the screen ____ scratches.

使用 not ... but rather ... 句型完成修正：The sculpture was built not from stone, ____ recycled glass.

在名詞片語 “thickly woven layered quilts of cotton” 中，哪個字是中心名詞？

1. woven
2. quilts
3. cotton

哪一句話自然表達了「安全帽把衝擊力分散到更大面積」的意思？

1. The helmet moves across a wider area after the impact.
2. The helmet distributes the impact force across a wider area.
3. The helmet concentrates the impact force on one small spot.

用 without 加上 restrict 的 -ing 形式完成句子：The jacket keeps you warm ____ your movement.

These seemingly contradictory features 在這段解說中主要有什麼作用？

1. 它開始介紹一組無關的歷史事件。
2. 它表示前面的描述完全錯誤。
3. 它歸納看似衝突的特性，並讓聽者準備聽接下來的解釋。

畫線的這串特性應該如何分組理解？

1. 四個互不相關、沒有分組的特性
2. 兩組：strength and softness；flexibility and durability
3. 兩組：strength and flexibility；softness and durability

用 have their roots in 的正確單數形式完成句子：This custom ____ ancient harvest celebrations.

用 begin life deep within 完成句子，說明這條河從哪裡發源：This river ____ the mountains.

用 as ... as 結構中表示可數數量很大的片語完成句子：____ 500 people attended the festival.

哪一句自然地使用了 festoon？

1. The mechanic festooned the engine by changing its oil.
2. Strings of colorful lights festooned the town square.
3. One plain paper clip festooned the empty desk.

like miniature water balloons 在句中有什麼作用？

1. 它把纖維膨脹的形狀比作小水球。
2. 它表示纖維是由水球製成的。
3. 它表示種子上真的連著水球。

用表示程度變化的三個英文單字讓步片語完成句子：____ noisy the room gets, Leo can still focus.

用 be made of 的正確形式完成句子：This puzzle ____ twelve wooden pieces.

以下哪個句子正確展開了 The first layer, called the primary cell wall, stiffens? 中的簡化子句？

1. The first layer, which is called the primary cell wall, stiffens.
2. The primary cell wall, which calls the first layer, stiffens.
3. The first layer, which calls the primary cell wall, stiffens.

原句中的 pushing ... 和 causing ... 有什麼作用？

1. 它們描述側面變硬之前已完成的動作。
2. 它們說明側面變硬所造成的兩個結果。
3. 它們引入兩個新的主要子句。

在這段解說中，then it begins the next stage 的主要語篇功能是什麼？

1. 它把這個過程與另一個過程進行對比。
2. 它表示兩個階段同時發生。
3. 它標示過程進入下一個階段。

使用 by 和 use 的正確 -ing 形式完成句子：The app protects your account ____ two-step verification.

使用 make up 的正確形式完成句子：Reusable materials ____ 65% of the package.

在句子「Her bold design goes against the grain at this traditional school,」中，「against the grain」是什麼意思？

1. 它順著木材的纖維方向。
2. 它對學校建築造成了實際損壞。
3. 它不符合這所學校一貫的風格。

使用括號中的字完成第一條件句：If it ____ tomorrow, we ____ indoors. (rain, stay)

請將 sturdy 和 enough 依自然語序填入：This table won't be ____ to support the aquarium.

請將 too、weak 和 to hold 依自然語序填入：The glue is ____ the pieces together.

閱讀這個句子：In ideal growing conditions, basil can grow quickly. 開頭的片語有什麼作用？

1. 它保證羅勒永遠都會快速生長。
2. 它表示羅勒的健康狀況非常好。
3. 它說明結果出現時有利的環境條件。

用表示「最多，實際可能更少」的兩個單字完成句子：The battery can last ____ 12 hours on one charge.

選出正確表達「多根藤蔓在生長時互相纏繞」的句子。

1. The vines wrap one another around as they grow.
2. The vines wrap to one another as they grow.
3. The vines wrap around one another as they grow.

選出使用 which means 把前一項事實轉成結果的句子。

1. The battery is empty, while the camera is on the shelf.
2. The battery is empty, which means the camera will not turn on.
3. The battery is empty; meanwhile, the lens cap is in the bag.

閱讀這個新句子：After weaving, the fibers hang together as one strong sheet. 這裡的 hang together 是什麼意思？

1. 它們因為被弄濕而變得更柔軟。
2. 它們懸掛在鉤子上。
3. 它們維持連結，形成一個整體。

用 from ... to ... 補完整個範圍：The museum has diverse exhibits, ____ ancient coins ____ modern robots.

在 the US dollar bill 中，bill 是什麼意思？

1. 必須支付的金額
2. 一項擬議中的法律
3. 一張美國紙鈔

在 The next crucial stage ... begins as ... 中，as 有什麼作用？

1. 它引出一個與該階段開始同時發生的過程。
2. 它將新階段與一個出乎意料的結果進行對比。
3. 它說明該階段之所以重要的主要原因。

哪一句能自然地描述物質沉積的過程？

1. The coating thickens by depositing large quantities minerals in the outer layer.
2. The coating thickens by depositing large quantities of minerals into the outer layer.
3. The coating thickens by deposit large quantities of minerals into the outer layer.

用 go on 的簡單過去式完成句子，表示轉向一項新動作：After presenting the evidence, the speaker ____ explain the conclusion.

用 heavy 和 hard 的比較級完成表示連動變化的結構：The ____ the backpack is, the ____ it is to carry.

使用 protect 的正確形式：Strong passwords are essential for ____ your account.

在“This room is ideal for the likes of, say, a book club,”中，for the likes of, say, a book club 是什麼意思？

1. 它表示這個房間只限讀書會使用，排除所有其他團體。
2. 它把讀書會當成這個房間可能適合的一類團體的例子。
3. 它表示這個房間很理想，是因為某個讀書會這麼說。

使用目標結構完成句子：Engineers measured the flood barrier's ____ months of heavy rain.

請用目標被動片語完成句子，表示降雨量是主要決定因素：The size of the harvest ____ the amount of rainfall.

選擇能明確引出對比面的連接語：The bus is inexpensive. ____ it takes twice as long as the train.

1. On the other hand,
2. As a result,
3. For example,

請用表示「受到很大影響」的目標表達完成句子：Local weather is ____ nearby mountains.

哪一句最適合引出一個流程的最後階段，並說明大約經過多久？

1. However, after about three weeks, the seedlings are ready to move outdoors.
2. Finally, after about three weeks, the seedlings are ready to move outdoors.
3. Meanwhile, after about three weeks, the seedlings are ready to move outdoors.

哪一句使用 die off 表示許多活體部分逐漸死亡，同時沒有說整個物種消失？

1. The plant died suddenly after the freeze.
2. Many leaves die off during a long drought.
3. Some ancient plant species died out completely.

用表示「除此之外什麼也沒留下」的三個字結果片語完成句子：The campfire burned out, ____ a circle of ash.

哪一句裡的 or 是替同一個事物補充另一個名稱？

1. You can add milk or lemon to the tea.
2. Either Lena or Omar will lead the group.
3. The animal's hard outer covering, or carapace, protects its body.

用 crack open 的過去式完成句子：In the oven, the chestnut shell ____, revealing the nut inside.

哪一項說明最準確地描述了標示出的 -ing 片語的功能？

1. 它把纖維細胞說成使包覆層裂開的事物。
2. 它呈現裂開之後顯露出來的東西。
3. 它表示纖維細胞在典禮上被正式介紹。

把 thread 和 -like 組合成一個形容詞來完成句子：Under the lens, we saw ____ fibers.

用 thin 的比較級和 than 完成句子：The glass fiber is ____ a human hair.

哪一句中的 remains 是表示「某物留下的部分」的複數名詞？

1. The stone wall remains strong after the storm.
2. These stones are the remains of an ancient wall.
3. One stone remains near the gate.

請用本講中表示「數量達到數萬」的片語補完整句子：____ trees were planted across the region.

哪個句子正確使用過去分詞片語修飾名詞？

1. The bottles were collected from the beach will be recycled.
2. The bottles collected from the beach will be recycled.
3. The bottles collecting from the beach will be recycled.

哪一句表示一個階段結束後進入新的用途，並生產種類廣泛的物品？

1. After sorting the plastic, the factory makes only park benches.
2. After sorting the plastic, the factory goes on sorting it for another hour.
3. After sorting the plastic, the factory goes on to make everything from park benches to backpacks and flowerpots.

請用目標片語 with the help of 完成句子：____ a translation app, Mia understood the sign.

哪一句自然地結合了對不久將來的審慎預測，以及與以往所有時期的比較？

1. The new battery is already safer and more efficient than the old model.
2. The new battery will definitely be safer and more efficient than last year's model.
3. The new battery might soon be safer and more efficient than ever.

哪一句用 as 表示持續發展的背景，並正確使用 investigate how to + 動詞？

1. The crop may improve as scientists investigate whether lower water use affects growth.
2. The crop may improve as scientists investigate how to reduce water use.
3. The crop may improve because scientists have already proved what caused the problem.

請用表示「以該報告為依據」的固定表達完成句子：The safety plan was ____ the latest inspection report.

哪一句使用 likely began its life，自然地對物品的起源做出謹慎推測？

1. This glass bottle certainly began its life as sand.
2. This glass bottle likely began its life as sand.
3. This glass bottle likes beginning its life as sand.

一位講解者剛說，一件毛衣的羊毛來自紐西蘭。下一部分將說明羊毛如何變成人們穿在身上的毛衣。哪一個問題最適合用來轉場？

1. What color is the sweater?
2. Why is New Zealand so far away?
3. How did it get from there to your back?