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哪一句總結了從一段經驗開始一直到現在的整體感受？

1. My first month at the new school was exciting last year.
2. My first month at the new school will be exciting next year.
3. My first month at the new school has been exciting so far.

在句子 The day was going perfectly—until, that is, the bus broke down. 中，until, that is, 表示什麼？

1. 公車故障證明一整天始終都很完美。
2. 公車故障推翻了前面的正面描述。
3. 說話者只是在給出一個中性的時間終點，並沒有修正前文。

計時器顯示只剩一分鐘。哪一句表達了緊迫的時間限制？

1. You've got plenty of time to submit your answer.
2. You've got just a minute to submit your answer.
3. You submitted your answer just a minute ago.

用 leave + us + stranded 的過去式完成句子：The last bus was canceled, and that ____ at the station.

哪一句正確使用 once，把完成設定當成未來結果的觸發點？

1. Once you finish the setup, the tablet will restart.
2. Once you will finish the setup, the tablet will restart.
3. You finish the setup once, the tablet will restart.

用表示未來的形式補完「唯一解決方法」結構：The road is blocked. Our only way back ____ take the ferry tomorrow.

用 connect to each other 完成句子：When pairing finishes, the two tablets ____ automatically.

在句子 The alert was sent via satellite 中，via satellite 告訴了我們什麼？

1. 傳送警報所使用的方式或管道。
2. 傳送警報的時間。
3. 收到警報的人。

請用「祈使句 + and + 結果」結構中的連接詞完成操作說明：Turn the key, ____ the engine will start.

請使用 as soon as 和 approve 的現在簡單式被動形式完成句子：____ the request ____, the team can begin work.

哪一句把 doorway 用作「通往另一個時代的入口」的比喻？

1. Sam waits in the doorway and checks the time.
2. The carpenter opens the doorway so the paint can dry.
3. At midnight, the old clock opens a doorway through time, and Lena steps into the year 2120.

用 take + 人 + back to 結構補完整句子：After the museum visit, the bus will ____ the hotel.

“The pattern manifests at random”是什麼意思？

1. 這種規律在沒有可預測安排的情況下顯現出來。
2. 這種規律在出現之前經過刻意選擇。
3. 這種規律永遠不會顯現出來。

用“there's no way to”完成句子：The battery is built in, so ____ replace it at home.

請用表示「讓成功更有可能」的目標片語完成英文句子：A clear study plan ____ of passing the exam.

哪一句使用 as 表示兩個事件在時間上重疊？

1. As the road was flooded, we took another route.
2. She works as a science teacher.
3. The alarm sounded as I was opening the door.

用 early 和 good 的比較級完成關聯比較句：____ we leave, ____.

用 be about to 的正確形式完成提醒：The movie ____ start, so take your seat now.

哪一句正確詢問所需球員的最少人數？

1. What is the minimum age of players required?
2. What is the minimum amount of players required?
3. What is the minimum number of players required?

用本課學到的三個詞完成句子，表示提早預訂是為了保證結果：Book early ____ you'll get a seat.

請用 so...that 完成句子：The hall was ____ crowded ____ we had to wait outside.

哪一句直接說明這種方法的名稱是 substitution method？

1. This method is known for reducing the number of steps.
2. This method is known as the substitution method.
3. This method is known by many students.

哪一句表示現代遊戲源自一種更早的地方傳統？

1. The modern game developed into a popular national sport.
2. The modern game was developed by a local designer.
3. The modern game developed from an older local tradition.

請用 be home to 的正確形式完成句子：The island ____ several rare bird species.

請用 can be handled 完成句子：The complaint is serious, but it ____ by our support team.

請用 approach it systematically 完成句子：This scheduling problem is complicated, so let's ____ instead of guessing.

哪一句使用 Imagine 後接過去式來建立假設情境？

1. Yesterday, you had only one hour to solve the puzzle.
2. Imagine you had only one hour to solve the puzzle.
3. You will have one hour to solve the puzzle tomorrow.

哪一句表示在一種可能的配置中，窗邊可能有兩張書桌？

1. In one possible layout, you might have two desks by the window.
2. Last year, you had two desks by the window.
3. In every layout, you must have two desks by the window.

用 be stuck in 完成句子：Without a flashlight, we could ____ the cave for hours.

哪一句中的 give 表示「產生或得出某個結果」？

1. Maya gives her friend a birthday card.
2. This calculation gives the same answer every time.
3. The coach gives each player a uniform.

用 What about 補完整個問句，提出星期五這個下一個選項：Thursday is already booked. ____ Friday?

查詢配送紀錄後，哪一句引出了已經確認的結果？

1. I hope the package arrives tomorrow.
2. It seems the package may arrive later.
3. It turns out the package was delivered to the wrong building.

用括號中詞語的正確形式完成句子：We left early to avoid ____ in traffic. (get stuck)

哪一句表示練習回合不列入正式比賽結果？

1. Practice rounds don't matter to me.
2. Practice rounds are hard to count.
3. Practice rounds don't count.

哪一句能自然表示接下來將解釋一種方法？

1. Here's how we can test the bridge safely.
2. Here's why the bridge matters to the town.
3. Here's where the bridge crosses the river.

用 sort through 的正確形式完成句子：Maya spent an hour ____ old emails to find a receipt.

請用 do so 避免重複前面的動作：The lab plans to repeat the test. It will ____ tomorrow.

哪一句最適合把聽眾的注意力引向講解下一步所需的事實？

1. Can you see a triangle?
2. Notice that both triangles share one side.
3. Remember to draw another triangle.

一個參賽團隊可以有三名、四名或更多成員，但不能少於三名。哪一條規則表達正確？

1. Each team may have at most three members.
2. Each team must have exactly three members.
3. Each team must have at least three members.

用 on the other end of 完成句子：When I called the clinic, a nurse was ____.

請用 were ... would 結構完成這個假設句：If the roads ____ clear, we ____ arrive before noon.

哪一句正確使用了 get in trouble，表示可能因此遇到問題或受到處罰？

1. We could get in trouble if we ignore the safety rules.
2. We could get a trouble if we ignore the safety rules.
3. We could get in a problem if we ignore the safety rules.

用引出唯一必要條件的固定連接詞完成句子：The only way the alarm will stop ____ you enter the correct code.

用學過的、以 No matter 開頭並表示「不論發生什麼事」的表達完成句子：____, we will follow the safety plan.

請用一個由四個英文單字組成、用來引出對比另一面的片語完成句子：City life is convenient. ____, it can be expensive.

在證明中，'the same argument still works' 是什麼意思？

1. 前面的推理在新情況下仍然成立。
2. 同一台機器仍在繼續運作。
3. 同一群人仍在繼續爭吵。

使用 with + 受詞 + 過去分詞和括號中的字完成句子：The play feels completely different ____. (the roles / reverse)

選擇一個話語標記，表示第二句是在重述第一句：The museum does not open on Mondays. ___, we must visit another day.

1. For example
2. In other words
3. On the other hand

用 no matter 加上表示「方式或排列」的疑問詞完成句子：____ the chairs are arranged, everyone can see the stage.

課程結束後回頭敘述，選出能表達 Maya 在課程開始前所抱期待的句子。

1. Maya was hoping the course would help her speak more confidently.
2. Maya is hoping the course will help her speak more confidently.
3. Maya was hoping the course had helped her speak more confidently.

哪一句自然地使用 Turns out 帶出一個意外發現？

1. Turning out, the keys were in my backpack the whole time.
2. Turns outside, the keys were in my backpack the whole time.
3. Turns out the keys were in my backpack the whole time.

哪一句中的 given 表示「單獨考察的某一個特定對象」？

1. The ticket was given to a visitor.
2. A given ticket admits one person.
3. Given a ticket, you may enter.

請用目標結構 can only ... before ... 完成規則：This backup battery ____ power the radio for one hour ____ it runs out.

請用表示「把資源當成背景」的目標介系詞完成問題：____ this key, can we open the cabinet?

哪一個問句清楚對比了「每次都會出現的結果」和「另一種可能的風險」？

1. Will the backup always start, and could the files be lost?
2. Will the backup always start, or could the files be lost?
3. Could the files be lost if the backup does not start?

請用本課表示「由……提供」的固定片語完成句子：The refreshments come ____ the neighborhood café.

哪個句子表示實驗會逐步培養你對電學的直覺理解？

1. Hands-on experiments can build your intuition about electricity.
2. Hands-on experiments can make you trust your intuition about electricity.
3. Hands-on experiments can test your intuition about electricity.

哪個句子使用 ramp up to 表示逐步進展到後面的一項挑戰？

1. The factory ramps up production before the holiday.
2. The speaker walks up a ramp to reach the stage.
3. The workshop ramps up to a timed challenge in the final round.

請用 handle 的 -ing 形式完成 ways of + -ing 句型：The workshop taught us practical ways of ____ conflict.

在句子 “The theory was once out of my grasp,” 中，out of my grasp 是什麼意思？

1. 它當時超出了我的理解能力。
2. 我當時正用手拿著它。
3. 我當時已經把它完全解釋清楚了。

用表示「為了節省」的句首目的片語完成句子：____ energy, turn off the lights when you leave.

哪一句表示從年度訂閱的正常價格中減去 20%？

1. You get a 20% discount off the regular annual subscription price.
2. You pay 20% of the regular annual subscription price.
3. You pay 20% more than the regular annual subscription price.