你能解開謎題並逃出冥界嗎？- 丹·芬克爾 (Dan Finkel)：英語精讀講義

在一個希臘神話故事中，the Fates 指什麼？

1. 幾種可能的未來結局
2. 一群運氣不好的旅人
3. 掌管命運的女神

請用 one of + her + busy + days 完成句子：It's ____, so let's call Maya tomorrow.

在故事中，However it happened, 有什麼作用？

1. 它表示這件事從未發生。
2. 它不確定確切成因，並把注意力轉向後面的內容。
3. 它準確證明了事件發生的原因。
4. 它強烈否定前一句話。

在這個句子中，the underworld 是什麼意思？

1. 地面下的普通空間
2. 建築物的最底層
3. 死者所在的冥界
4. 組織犯罪的世界

用 order 的簡單過去式和括號中的其他字完成句子：During the fire drill, the principal ____ the building immediately. (order / the students / leave)

在希臘神話中，Cerberus 指的是什麼？

1. 環繞冥界的一條河
2. 守衛冥界的三頭犬
3. 排隊等候的一群靈魂
4. 掌管海洋的神

用 bite down on 的過去式完成句子：The dog grabbed the tug toy, ____ it, and refused to let go.

哪一句使用 get + 過去分詞，表示包裹承受了這個動作？

1. The damaged package will return to the sender.
2. The sender will return the damaged package.
3. The damaged package will get returned to the sender.
4. The damaged package will get back to the sender.

本句中的 the land of the living 是什麼意思？

1. 用來耕種的一塊土地
2. 人們學習如何生活的地方
3. 人口眾多的國家
4. 活著的人所在的世界

用本課中表示「離開隊伍」的三個單字表達補完整句子：If you are not ready, please ____.

請用本課表示「當那件事發生時」的片語完成流程：The light will turn green, ____ you may open the door.

哪一句自然地表示「每位決賽選手被選中第一個發言的機率相同」？

1. Each finalist has an equal chance of being the one to speak first.
2. Each finalist has an equal chance being the one to speak first.
3. Each finalist is an equal chance of being the one to speak first.
4. Each finalist has an equal chance of be the one to speak first.

使用 players 和 no two 結構完成規則：Under this rule, ____ ever compete simultaneously.

哪一句清楚表示會議會在聽話者抵達之前開始？

1. Before you show up, everyone will wait outside.
2. After you show up, the meeting will start.
3. When you show up, the meeting will start.
4. By the time you show up, the meeting will already have started.

選出「drawing attention to yourself won't end well.」的意思。

1. 被別人注意到會獲得稱讚。
2. 人們很快就會不再注意。
3. 被別人注意到很可能會帶來麻煩。
4. 你應該向所有人介紹自己。

用 step out of the shadows 的過去式完成句子：When the museum went quiet, a guard ____.

grant his grace 在這裡傳達了什麼？

1. 描述他的動作有多麼優雅。
2. 用隨意的方式表示他需要朋友幫忙。
3. 用正式、神話化的方式表示他會賜予恩惠。

使用 enough to 和 take full advantage of 完成句子：Priya is experienced ____ the internship.

填入「祈使句 + 結果」結構所使用的連接詞：Keep your receipt, ____ you'll be able to return the jacket.

填入連接詞，讓第一個動作成為引發不好結果的條件：Touch that wire, ____ you'll get a shock.

哪一句最符合「He'll leave you to rot」的意思？

1. He'll abandon you and let you keep suffering.
2. He'll return soon to rescue you.
3. He'll ask you to wait there briefly.

哪一句表示「算出了獲釋的精確機率」？

1. We calculated the exact probability of going free.
2. We calculated the exact cost of a free meal.
3. We guessed when the gate would open.

用本課的表達補完整句子，表示「通往答案的一條簡單得多的途徑」：This diagram shows us a ____.

用本課的表達補完整句子，表示「所需的計算工作量少得出乎意料」：This shortcut ____.

Imagine being anywhere in line 在這裡起什麼作用？

1. 要求聽眾立刻加入一列真實的隊伍。
2. 邀請聽眾進入隊伍中某個位置的假設情境。
3. 結束講解並給出最後答案。

哪一句強烈強調座位非常靠前？

1. Our seats are at the back of the theater.
2. Our seats are near the middle of the theater.
3. Our seats are way up at the front.

用以 at 開頭的片語補全目標結構：The program will pick one name ____ from the full list.

哪一條指示表示讓玩家把棋子朝目標方向移動三格？

1. Go ahead and take your turn.
2. Move your token to space three.
3. Move forward three spaces.

哪一句用 since 引出支持後續結論的理由？

1. Since both paths are equally safe, either choice is reasonable.
2. We have been waiting since the doors closed.
3. She has lived here since 2021.

哪一句表示同一條規則適用於所有可能的起點？

1. Wherever you start, the same safety rule applies.
2. Tell me where you started.
3. We returned to where you started.

哪一句表示一個機率是由三個機率取平均值得到的，而且每個機率分別對應一個起始位置？

1. The survival chance is the greatest chance among the three starting spaces.
2. The survival chance is the total of the chances from the three starting spaces.
3. The survival chance is the average of the chances from the three starting spaces.

在講解中，This is where you can find a huge shortcut 這句話傳達了什麼訊號？

1. 一個重要的簡化思路即將出現。
2. 講解正在提供前往某個實際地點的路線。
3. 現在必須逐一計算所有可能的情況。

在這句話中，on or between the extremes 的正確意思是什麼？

1. 平均數可以高於最大值或低於最小值。
2. 平均數一定要位於範圍內部，不能等於任何一個邊界。
3. 平均數可以等於某個邊界值，也可以位於範圍內部。

用 can never be higher than ... or lower than ... 這個句型完成句子：A valid score ____ 100 ____ 0.

哪一句表示不論成功率是多少，這項規則都適用？

1. Whatever the success rate is, the rule stays the same.
2. The rule stays the same only when the success rate is high.
3. What is the success rate for this rule?

某個備用方案不差於目前的方案，而且你認為它很可能表現得更好。哪一句最合適？

1. The backup plan is at least as good as the current plan and probably better.
2. The backup plan is definitely better than the current plan.
3. The backup plan is exactly as good as the current plan.

這句話在數學講解中傳達了什麼訊號？

1. 說話者用很大的力氣看見了某個東西。
2. 剛提出的洞察會對接下來的推理非常有用。
3. 前面的計算有誤，必須捨棄。

哪一句表示同一項建議適用於隊伍中的每個位置？

1. Tell me where you are in line, and then I will decide whether the advice applies.
2. Wherever you are in line, the same advice applies.
3. The advice applies only after you reach the front of the line.

哪一句能自然提出經過判斷的建議，表示把舊電池換成新電池？

1. It'd be wise to trade the old battery for a new one.
2. It'd be wise trading the old battery with a new one.
3. It'd wise to trade the old battery for a new one.

Let's ignore which for now 表達了怎樣的討論安排？

1. 我們再也不會考慮任何一個選項。
2. 我們已經明確決定哪個選項最好。
3. 我們會暫時擱置具體選擇，之後可能再回來討論。

用 think of A as B 中缺少的單字完成句子：Think of these three numbers ____ one set.

哪一個句子正確省略了重複的比較指標？

1. The first team's score is higher than the second team.
2. The first team's score is higher than the second team is.
3. The first team's score is higher than the second team's.

哪一句表示「持續練習會帶來進步」這個結果？

1. Keep practicing, and you'll improve.
2. Keep practicing, or you'll lose your progress.
3. If you improve, keep practicing.

用表示最大值與最小值的目標雙字詞數學術語完成句子：In a sorted list, the first and last entries must contain the ____.

這裡的 In other words 表示什麼？ The route is closed. In other words, we need to take another road.

1. 它補充了一個無關的理由。
2. 它舉出了一條路線的例子。
3. 它用更直接的方式重述前一句的實際含義。

請用 all + 關係子句完成句子；關係子句使用 we need to check，並省略 that：These three files are ____.

填入與後面子句一致、表示假設結果的情態動詞：In this game, the silver key ____ open the gate, while the other keys would trigger an alarm.

用英文單字拼寫的 one-in-N 結構完成句子，表示三分之一的機率：There is ____ chance of success.

哪一句使用 in that 來說明某項評價成立的具體依據？

1. The map is useful in that it shows every bus stop.
2. The map is useful that it shows every bus stop.
3. The map is useful in that drawer.

用 because 表示原因、用 while 表示對比來完成句子：The library is the best choice ____ it stays open late, ____ the café closes at six.

在 “If you did want to consider the exact probabilities” 中，did 的主要作用是什麼？

1. 它強調並委婉承認：想這麼做是一個真實但可選的可能性。
2. 它把 consider 變成命令。
3. 它表示這些機率在過去已經計算好了。

在正式統計報告中，27 個等可能結果中有 16 個成功。哪一句最準確地表達了成功機率？

1. The odds in favor of success are 16 out of 27.
2. The probability of success is 16 out of 27.
3. The probability of success is 16 to 11.

測量值是 60.8%。哪個表達能說明它接近 60%，又不暗示它低於 60%？

1. close to 60%
2. exactly 60%
3. almost 60%

哪個句子描述一般規律，同時允許有例外以及與 50% 的些微差異？

1. Applicants in this group are very close to having a 50% chance of admission.
2. Applicants in this group tend to be very close to having a 50% chance of admission.
3. Applicants in this group tend to have exactly a 50% chance of admission.

哪一句表示每當條件發生時，都會出現同一個結果？

1. Every time the motion sensor detects movement, the light turns on.
2. When the motion sensor detected movement yesterday, the light turned on once.
3. Sometimes the motion sensor detects movement, but the light does not turn on.

六個月的維修費總計 300 美元。哪一句正確說明每月平均費用？

1. The repair cost fell by fifty dollars each month.
2. The repair cost averages out to fifty dollars a month.
3. The repair cost adds up to fifty dollars a month.

哪一句自然地使用了 beat the odds handily？

1. Despite having only a 20 percent chance, the team beat the odds handily and won every round.
2. The team beat the odds handily because the result was guaranteed from the start.
3. Before the contest, extra practice beat the odds handily from 20 percent to 60 percent.

用 so + 助動詞 + 主詞 補完整句子，表達「你也有地方要去」：Nina has places to be, and ____.

哪一句表示 Maya 悄悄幫助 Leo 進入檔案室？

1. Maya sneaked into the archive after Leo.
2. Maya sneaked Leo into the archive.
3. Leo sneaked Maya into the archive.

哪一句自然地使用了 learn one's ultimate fate，而且不是刻意搞笑的誇張？

1. The finalists waited to learn their ultimate fate after the last vote.
2. I opened the pencil case to learn my ultimate fate.
3. We checked the weather app to learn our ultimate fate before lunch.

哪一句最恰當地使用問句式開場，把等待情境轉入推薦？

1. The bus usually arrives at eight, and today's puzzle has twelve pieces.
2. Are you still waiting for the bus?
3. Looking for a quick puzzle while you wait for the bus? Try today's brain teaser.

請用表示「既然已經在做那件事，就把這件相關的事也一起做了」的表達補全請求：You're printing the class poster. ____, could you print one extra copy?

哪一句是在邀請對方親自查證某件事？

1. Try the free sample and see for yourself whether it works.
2. Look in the mirror and see yourself.
3. Read the reviews and believe every word.

使用 the first + 人數 + of you + to + 動詞 結構完成優惠說明，表達「這群聽眾中最先註冊的五個人將獲得一本免費練習冊」：____ will receive a free workbook.

填入一個單字，讓句子表示年度費用降低 25%：Members receive 25% ____ the annual fee.