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哪一句使用 baffled 表示某人無法解釋一個費解的結果？

1. The research team recorded the result in a notebook.
2. The unexpected result baffled the entire research team.
3. The expected result pleased the entire research team.

哪一句正確使用 while + -ing，而且兩個動作由同一個人完成？

1. While examining the sample, a crack surprised Dr. Lee.
2. While examining the sample, Dr. Lee noticed a crack.
3. While Dr. Lee examining the sample, she noticed a crack.

用 transform into 的現在簡單式完成這個生命週期描述：A caterpillar ____ a butterfly.

哪一句能自然地先提出一般的比較群體，再說明這間圖書館不尋常的規定？

1. Unlike most public libraries, this library stays open all night.
2. Like most public libraries, this library stays open all night.
3. Unlike most public libraries, staying open all night is this building's main feature.

哪一句在正式描述中自然地使用 retain，表示「繼續具有某物」？

1. The building reserved its original character after renovation.
2. The building remained its original character after renovation.
3. The building retained its original character after renovation.

請用本課的正式片語完成句子；這個片語要把行動描述為一次結果不確定的嘗試：____ reduce traffic, the city added more bus routes.

用標出的兩字表達完成這句科學說明：A change in temperature may ____ in some amphibians.

用標出的正式片語完成報告句，表達「在大多數情況下」：____, the backup system starts automatically.

請用 grow ... back 的過去式完成句子：The gecko lost its tail, but it ____ a few months later.

哪一句使用了與 masters of regeneration 相同的能力比喻？

1. Silent flight belongs to several masters.
2. Owls awarded master's degrees in silent flight.
3. Owls are masters of silent flight.

請用 ranging from ... to ... 完成句子：The museum displays inventions ____ simple hand tools ____ modern robots.

哪一句明確表示這種蘭花天然屬於該地區，而不只是目前在那裡找得到？

1. This orchid was introduced to Southeast Asia.
2. This orchid is native to Southeast Asia.
3. This orchid is found in Southeast Asia.

哪一句正確使用了 consider + 受詞 + 名詞補語句型？

1. Many residents consider that the old clock a symbol of the town.
2. Many residents consider the old clock a symbol of the town.
3. Many residents consider the old clock to a symbol of the town.

在這句話中，Xolotl 指的是什麼？

1. 一位阿茲特克神祇的專有名稱。
2. 這種動物棲息地的名稱。
3. 一個意為「水怪」的一般英文單字。

哪一句正確地在名詞片語前使用 hence 來點出結果？

1. The bus broke down; therefore, we had a long wait.
2. The bus broke down, hence the long wait.
3. The bus broke down, hence because we waited a long time.

請用表示「發育到能夠繁殖的階段」的目標片語完成句子：Biologists found that this species takes five years to ____.

在原句中，with gills and a tadpole-like dorsal fin 說明了什麼？

1. 這些動物在達到性成熟前會失去這些身體部位。
2. 這些動物達到性成熟時仍保有這些身體特徵。
3. 這些動物利用這些身體部位達到性成熟。

哪一句正確地在通俗解釋後引入專業術語？

1. The process by which plants use light to make food, is called photosynthesis, supports most life on Earth.
2. The process by which plants use light to make food, calling photosynthesis, supports most life on Earth.
3. The process by which plants use light to make food, called photosynthesis, supports most life on Earth.

用適合放在名詞片語前的兩字原因片語完成句子：The outdoor game was canceled ____ heavy rain.

用本課中表示「水全部消失」的兩字片語動詞完成句子：After three months without rain, the small pond began to ____.

請用 transition 的正確形式和所需介系詞完成句子： The team is ready to ____ a new scheduling system.

哪個句子表示這間咖啡館一年四季都營業？

1. The cafe was open last year.
2. The cafe is open year-round.
3. The cafe opens yearly.

哪一句的 host 與例句相同，使用了生態語境中的含義？

1. Jordan hosts a science podcast every week.
2. The reef hosts hundreds of fish species.
3. The town hosts a music festival each summer.

請用 advantageous 和不定詞標記補完評價結構：It is ____ for hikers ____ carry extra water on a hot day.

哪一句自然地使用 forgo，表示團隊將省去一個成本高昂的步驟？

1. The team will command the costly testing phase.
2. The team will develop into the costly testing phase.
3. The team will forgo the costly testing phase.

簡化括號中的條件子句並完成句子：____, the metal will expand.（完整條件子句：If the metal is heated.）

用一個表示「發生變化並成為」的雙字片語動詞完成句子：Over time, the caterpillar will ____ a butterfly.

哪一句用 experience 作動詞，表示「經歷某種情況或受到其影響」？

1. The region experienced a severe drought last summer.
2. She has experience with drought planning.
3. The internship gave her useful experience.

請用表示「能修復自身損傷」的帶連字號 self- 複合詞完成句子：This material can repair small cracks, so it has ____ abilities.

哪一句使用這個結構先承認最初印象，再提出更重要的實際情況？

1. The app seems confusing, so there is no reason to try it.
2. To begin with, open the app and create an account.
3. The app may seem confusing to begin with, but it becomes easy after a few minutes.

判斷以下關於嚴謹現代英語的說法：「I have good use for this data」是表達「我用得上這些資料」最自然的方式。

1. 正確
2. 錯誤

用表示「爭奪同一個事物」的名詞性固定搭配完成句子：The two runners are ____ with each other for the final place on the team.

哪一句最恰當地用 snack on 為動物進食營造輕鬆、俏皮的語氣？

1. The goats slipped into the yard and snacked on the flowers.
2. The report documented that the goats consumed a toxic plant.
3. The veterinarian measured the goats' weight.

請用 thanks to + how 表示「周密的安排促成了成功」：The rescue succeeded ____ the volunteers organized the search.

哪一句用 when 表達一般性的「觸發—結果」過程？

1. When the sensor detected smoke yesterday, the alarm sounded.
2. If the sensor detected smoke, the alarm would sound.
3. When the sensor detects smoke, the alarm sounds.

使用目標的兩個英文詞搭配完成句子：Good nutrition helps ____ in young plants.

在這個生物學句子中，哪個意思最符合 progenitor cells？

1. 能夠產生更專門細胞並協助形成組織的前驅細胞
2. 阻止細胞生長的蛋白質
3. 已經完全形成且無法再改變的組織

用 develop 和正確的介系詞補完整句子：Over several years, the local club could ____ a national organization.

在生物學說明中，哪個選項最準確地解釋 form a mass at the site of injury？

1. 細胞建立一個關於受傷的網站。
2. 細胞在發生損傷的地方聚集成一團。
3. 細胞測量受損部位的重量。

選擇能使這個生物學句子正確的動詞：Glands ___ hormones into the bloodstream.

1. excrete
2. promote
3. secrete

哪一句使用 Over the next few weeks，為接下來一段時間內的漸進變化設定時間框架？

1. A few weeks ago, the seedlings grew several new leaves.
2. Over the next few weeks, the seedlings will grow several new leaves.
3. Every few weeks, the seedlings grow several new leaves.

哪一句中的 as 表示兩個變化同步展開？

1. As the temperature falls, the liquid begins to thicken.
2. Because the heater broke, the room became cold.
3. As a scientist, Maya studies climate data.

哪一句使用 could potentially lead to 表達可能的結果，同時沒有把它說成確定事實？

1. Skipping regular maintenance will definitely lead to larger repair bills.
2. Skipping regular maintenance has led to larger repair bills.
3. Skipping regular maintenance could potentially lead to larger repair bills.

用 resistant 和它固定搭配的介系詞完成句子：This coating is highly ____ water damage.

哪一句表示緊急安全程序已經建立完成並可使用？

1. We have safety procedures in place for emergencies.
2. We are putting safety procedures in place next month.
3. We have discussed possible safety procedures.

哪一句最準確地描述嚴格限制私人檔案存取權的政策？

1. The policy briefly mentions access to private files.
2. The policy gives everyone access to private files.
3. The policy tightly controls access to private files.

用準確表示「為了更充分地理解」的句首目的片語完成句子：____ the problem, the engineers collected more data.

在句子「The researchers sequenced the virus's genome,」中，sequenced the virus's genome 是什麼意思？

1. 把該病毒的歷史記錄成一連串事件
2. 判定該病毒基因組中 DNA 鹼基的排列順序
3. 把多份基因組依編號排成一列

請用 find + 受詞 + to be 結構的過去式完成句子：The engineers tested the new material. After several tests, they ____ unusually durable.

哪一句最清楚地表示新電纜的總長度超過舊電纜的十倍？

1. The new cable is 10 times long than the old cable.
2. The new cable is more than 10 times longer than the old cable.
3. The new cable is more than 10 times as long as the old cable.

哪一句先承認確切原因未知，然後繼續陳述觀察結果？

1. Researchers proved that heat makes the metal expand.
2. For whatever reason, the classroom clock gains five minutes every week.
3. Because its battery is larger, the camera lasts longer.

用包含 much 的兩個字完成句子，表示數量差距很大：This camera stores ____ data than the older model.

哪一句表示「夜間需求較低導致公車行駛頻率降低」？

1. Fewer people travel late at night because the buses run less frequently.
2. Because fewer people travel late at night, the buses carry less luggage.
3. Because fewer people travel late at night, the buses run less frequently.

哪一句的 -ing 開頭與主要子句的主詞指向同一個動作執行者？

1. Examining the sample, the microscope stood beside the researchers.
2. Examining the sample, a color change appeared suddenly.
3. Examining the sample, the researchers noticed a color change.

在這個基因體學語境中，repeated sequences 是什麼意思？

1. 在基因體中反覆出現的 DNA 序列
2. 依時間順序排列的研究事件
3. 科學家反覆進行的實驗步驟

使用一個表示「這些裝置中的大多數」的三字關係片語完成句子：The lab tested 50 devices, ____ passed the safety check.

哪一句的 code for 使用了生物學含義？

1. This gene codes for a protein that helps cells detect light.
2. The programmer codes for a company that makes lab software.
3. The label gives a code for each protein sample.

判斷以下說法：句子 'The sequence has no known function.' 表示科學家已經證明該序列沒有功能。

1. 不正確
2. 正確

用含 key 的兩個單字補完整句，表達「在這項活動中扮演了重要角色」：The nurse was ____ coordinating the emergency response.

哪一句表示某項特色使產品與競爭產品明顯不同？

1. The technician took it apart to replace the battery.
2. Its long battery life sets it apart from its competitors.
3. I can tell it apart from the older model by its logo.

請用 may not be X, but Y 結構完成句子：The real issue may not be the price, ____ how long the repair will take.

請使用 one of + 最高級 + 複數名詞結構以及 quiet 和 place 完成句子：This library is ____ in town.

補完整表示「結果在意料之中」的固定結構：Nina practiced the piano every day. It's ____ that she played confidently at the concert.

一家商店的來客人次在一個月內下降了 70%。哪一句最符合這次變化的幅度和速度？

1. Customer visits have remained stable.
2. Customer visits have plummeted.
3. Customer visits have decreased slightly.

哪個句子表示生物在某物下方的實際位置生長得非常好？

1. The ferns lived near the tall trees.
2. The ferns survived the cold winter.
3. The ferns thrived under the tall trees.

在例句中，called chinampas 補充了什麼資訊？

1. 它說這些島由一位名叫 Chinampa 的人建造。
2. 它說明了這些島的名稱。
3. 它說明了島上種植的作物。

哪個句子能自然描述一個規模很大且彼此相連的隧道系統？

1. The city built a vast system of underground tunnels.
2. The city built a vast systems of underground tunnels.
3. The city built vast system of underground tunnels.

哪個句子使用 -ing 片語來表示主要事件造成的結果？

1. Maya walked home, carrying a blue umbrella.
2. The storm blocked the road, causing long delays.
3. The child smiled, waving at his friend.

在這句話中，Spanish invaders 暗示什麼？

1. 以武力進入並取得控制權的西班牙勢力
2. 和平搬到那裡居住的西班牙居民
3. 前來參觀湖泊的西班牙遊客

用 begin 的過去式加上 drain 的 -ing 形式完成句子：After the flood, the crew ____ the basement.

用 divert 的現在完成式被動形式完成句子：In recent years, some river water ____ to nearby farms.

哪一個句子說明某個物種目前的分布，並強調其分布範圍只限於一個地方？

1. The entire wild population is found in one small valley.
2. Researchers found the wild population during a survey.
3. The entire wild population was moved from one small valley.

請用 be threatened by 的正確形式完成句子：Many native plants ____ the spread of an invasive vine.

一片濕地已經失去野生動物與自然水流。哪一句表示某個計畫旨在協助整個生態系復原？

1. The project aims to study the wetland without changing it.
2. The project aims to protect the healthy wetland from future development.
3. The project aims to regenerate the damaged wetland ecosystem.

哪一句表示透過積極參與和教學，讓一項傳統變得更有活力？

1. The museum will preserve an old costume in a climate-controlled case.
2. The youth workshop will strengthen the dance tradition by training new performers.
3. The researcher will describe the dance tradition in a report.

請用 grow 的正確形式完成表示未來可能條件的句子：If public interest ____, the museum could attract more funding.

哪個句子中的 recover 與例句一樣，表示恢復土地利用？

1. The technician recovered the deleted files.
2. The project aims to recover abandoned farmland for cultivation.
3. Maya stayed home to recover from the flu.

用原例中的目標表達補完整句子，加入第二個受益者：The new program will help young artists, ____ local theaters.

哪一個句子既做出謹慎預測，又表示這些益處可能超出預期？

1. The long-term benefits will definitely be greater than we expect.
2. The long-term benefits might be very great.
3. The long-term benefits might be even greater than we expect.

用表示「未來將有能力」的三個字完成句子：One day, this small robot ____ carry heavy boxes.

用 apply A to B 句型中缺少的兩個字完成句子：We can ____ this rule ____ many situations.

哪一項最準確地解釋本句中的 masterful tumor suppression？

1. 它表示腫瘤讓六角恐龍擅長其他任務。
2. 它生動地描述一種能防止或限制腫瘤的高效生物能力。
3. 它表示六角恐龍受過移除腫瘤的訓練。

哪一句最恰當地使用 perhaps，以一個可能的深層解釋收束內容？

1. The hidden leak is definitely the only reason for the low water level.
2. Please check the water level again tomorrow.
3. Perhaps the hidden leak is the real reason for the low water level.

在這句話中，對 slimy god monster 最準確的理解是什麼？

1. 聲稱這種動物真的是一位會微笑的神。
2. 一個把動物的黏滑外表與神話怪物形象結合起來的俏皮暱稱。
3. 這種動物的正式生物學名稱。

用 each other 的相互所有格完成句子：Maya and Leo checked ____ answers before class.

請用 Sure, ... but ... 結構完成句子，先承認一個事實，再轉向主要觀點：____, the movie is long, ____ the ending is worth waiting for.

在句子 “Some fish eat their own kind,” 中，their own kind 是什麼意思？

1. 屬於這些魚的食物
2. 同一物種的其他魚
3. 性情溫和的魚

哪個句子先立刻給出結論，同時表示後面還會補充細節？

1. The answer is short because it has only three words.
2. I'll wait until the end before answering the question.
3. The short answer is yes, but there are a few important exceptions.