為什麼鵝頸藤壺這麼貴 | 如此昂貴：英語精讀講義

請用 one of 和 expensive 的最高級完成句子：This spice is ____ ingredients in the shop.

請用本課中以 price 為核心的倍數比較完成句子：A day pass is $8, and a weekly pass is $56. The weekly pass costs ____ a day pass.

哪句話表示說話者設法弄到了一本稀有的書？

1. I finally gave away a rare first edition.
2. I finally got my hands on a rare first edition.
3. I finally touched a rare first edition.

哪句話表示一項任務起初看起來容易，但後來發現更難？

1. Building this treehouse is easier than it seems.
2. Building this treehouse is exactly as hard as it seems.
3. Building this treehouse is harder than it seems.

用 come with 的正確形式完成句子：The higher salary ____ more responsibility.

這個雙問題開場起到了什麼作用？

1. 它證明危險是價格高昂的唯一原因。
2. 它先提出一種困難，再詢問這種困難是否導致了高價。
3. 它把話題從採收轉到了一個無關的問題。

使用表示地區名稱的結構完成句子：This wild herb is ____ the region ____ mountain mint.

在句子 “The shell plates sit above a flexible peduncle,” 中，peduncle 是什麼意思？

1. 附著在藤壺上的植物根
2. 藤壺堅硬的外部殼板
3. 藤壺的肉質柄部

用本課中表示「許多人都想要，而且往往競爭激烈」的複合形容詞完成句子：The gallery sold a ____ painting to a private collector.

一位科學家研究一片岩石海岸：高潮時被海水覆蓋，低潮時露出水面。這個區域叫什麼？

1. the intertidal zone
2. the supratidal zone
3. the subtidal zone

用目標年度平均框架補全報告：The clinic treats ____ 200 injured birds ____.

哪一句表示燈塔位於康瓦爾附近海中的一座島上，而不是康瓦爾的海岸線上？

1. The lighthouse stands off the coast of Cornwall.
2. The lighthouse stands along the coast of Cornwall.
3. The lighthouse stands on the coast of Cornwall.

填入一個強調詞，表示問題開始得出乎意料地早：The delays began before we ____ left the office.

哪一句使用 start off + 形容詞來交代初始狀態，並為後續變化作鋪陳？

1. The interview started tensely off, but everyone relaxed after a few minutes.
2. The interview started off tensely, but everyone relaxed after a few minutes.
3. The interview started off tense, but everyone relaxed after a few minutes.

用「祈使句 + and」結構完成句子：Give the paint another hour, ____ it will be dry enough for a second coat.

用含 at 的慣用短語完成句子：The cave is reachable only ____, when the sea has receded.

用能設定最長持續時間的片語完成這個英語句子：The hikers can continue ____ daylight lasts.

用表示「短暫可用時段」的兩個英文單字完成句子：There is a ____ for walk-in appointments between 2:00 and 2:30.

用本課中否定不切實際假設的口語框架完成句子：「____ we can finish the entire renovation in one afternoon.」

用本課中表示最大數量的結構完成請求：「Please collect ____ from the orchard.」

使用本課的 and 結構完成這句口語句子：I’ll ____ call you after practice.

在句子“We should capitalize on the extra publicity while people are interested,”中，capitalize on 是什麼意思？

1. 為宣傳提供資金
2. 把這種關注度當作取得優勢的機會來利用
3. 把宣傳內容寫成大寫字母

哪一句使用形式主語 it 和 for + 人 + to + 動詞，表達 Stevie 必須行動，同時平衡速度與謹慎？

1. Stevie needs to do the job fast, but carefully.
2. The job is essential to Stevie, but he must do it fast and carefully.
3. It's essential for Stevie to do the job fast, but carefully.
4. It's essential that Stevie do the job fast, but carefully.

哪一句表示同一個人在完成主要動作的同時反覆查看潮汐？

1. He harvests after checking the tide.
2. He harvests by constantly checking the tide.
3. He harvests while constantly checking the tide.
4. He harvests while someone else constantly checks the tide.

用連接詞補完這句精簡的警告：One wrong step ____ you could fall.

選擇最合適的片語補完句子，使其表示「可歸結為核心問題」：The complicated debate ultimately ... one basic question.

1. looks after
2. boils down to
3. results in

在這個語境中，「It's not a job that anyone can do」是什麼意思？

1. 有些人能做這份工作，但它需要並非人人都具備的條件。
2. 世界上沒有任何人有能力做這份工作。
3. 任何人不需特殊準備都能做這份工作。

用標出的四詞習語完成句子：During difficult rescues, the two divers ____.

用本課中的三詞轉場語完成句子：____ the delays, the storm damaged the bridge.

哪一句最清楚地使用平行的最高級，把高價值與高風險連結起來？

1. The dangerous cliffs make every herb valuable.
2. Valuable herbs also grow near dangerous cliffs.
3. The most valuable herbs grow on the most dangerous cliffs.

用由 packed 構成的目標表達補全這句評論：「The handbook is ____ useful advice.」

選擇一個連接表達，把前面的行動呈現為產生結果的方法：「Lena saved a copy after every revision, ___ she recovered the paragraph she deleted.」

1. which is how
2. which is why
3. which means

用 cling 和正確的介詞完成句子：Even in strong wind, the ivy can ____ the wall.

用 read 的正確不定詞形式完成句子：The tiny print made the instructions difficult ____.

用表示「借助槓桿作用取出」的片語動詞補全句子：The lid was stuck, so Ana used a flat tool to ____ it ____.

哪個句子表示 Leo 過去經常採集海藻，但現在很可能已經不再這樣做？

1. Leo used to harvest seaweed.
2. Leo harvested seaweed yesterday.
3. Leo is used to harvesting seaweed.

哪一句使用 one by one 表示把書一本一本依序檢查？

1. The librarian checked all the books at once.
2. The librarian put the books side by side.
3. The librarian checked the books one by one.

用 while + worry 的 -ing 形式完成句子，表示背景中的顧慮與主句動作同時發生：____ about her own deadline, Maya also helped her teammate finish the report.

選出能正確使用 avoid，表示採收者不想進行這兩個動作的句子。

1. Harvesters try to avoid to take or harm other organisms.
2. Harvesters try to avoid taking or harming other organisms.
3. Harvesters try to avoid taking or harm other organisms.

選擇使用省略關係子句來描述已經連在岩石上的生物的句子。

1. The team recorded organisms that attached themselves to the rocks.
2. The team recorded organisms attached to the rocks.
3. The team recorded organisms attaching themselves to the rocks.

使用 take extra care 和動詞 damage 完成安全指示：When removing the cover, ____ the seal。

把 slice through the cable 改成充當主語的 -ing 子句：____ will stop the machine。

在品質管制報告中，「The batch is considered marketable」最直接的意思是什麼？

1. 這批產品符合銷售標準。
2. 這批產品已經受到大多數顧客的歡迎。
3. 整批產品已經全部售出。

用讓步結構 as ... as 的兩個組成部分完成下面的英語句子，使其表示 Although the shortcut looks tempting：____ tempting ____ the shortcut looks, it is unsafe.

請將這些詞按正確順序排列以完成句子：how many / files / each user / can / upload。There is a limit to ____.

請用 reach 和 close 完成規則。once 後使用一般現在式，主要子句使用未來被動語態：Once the tank ____ its maximum level, the inlet valve ____.

魚販想表達牡蠣送到買家手中時仍然新鮮。哪句話表達了這個意思？

1. The oysters are freshly delivered.
2. The oysters are delivered fresh.
3. The oysters deliver fresh.

請根據括號提示，用縮減的被動從句補全句子：____, the parcel should be returned to the sender. ____, the application will be reviewed within five days. (if it is damaged; when it is submitted)

下面哪一句正確使用「逗號 + making 片語」來表達前面子句造成的結果？

1. The road closure caused long detours, making the morning commute slower.
2. The road closure caused long detours, made the morning commute slower.
3. The road closure caused long detours, making the morning commute slowly.

判斷下列說法：在海鮮市場，"These mussels are nice and fat" 這句話可以表示對食材品質的認可。

1. 錯誤
2. 正確

同事向你展示了一份符合你先前要求的草稿。哪句回應最明確地確認這正是你想要的結果？

1. That's where I was looking.
2. That's what I was looking for.
3. That's what I was looking at.

補全表示評級系統的搭配：「The essays are graded ____ a one-to-five scale.」

在句子 'The new website is aesthetically quite pleasing,' 中，受到讚美的是哪一方面？

1. 它的音質
2. 它的視覺外觀和設計
3. 它所提供資訊的準確性
4. 它的載入速度

使用 X aside 結構完成句子，表示暫時不考慮預算：____, the proposal solves our main technical problem.

在「This recipe yields six servings.」中，yields 是什麼意思？

1. gives way to another recipe
2. produces six servings
3. agrees to serve six people

哪一句表示數量略多於給定的測量值？

1. The parcel weighs well over two kilograms.
2. The parcel weighs just over two kilograms.
3. The parcel weighs exactly two kilograms.
4. The parcel weighs just under two kilograms.

使用 as + 副詞 + as possible 結構和單字 clear 完成句子：Please explain the rules ____ so that everyone understands.

在這個語境中，「it tastes like the ocean」最可能表達什麼？

1. 它生動、主觀地表達了一種鹹鮮並帶有海洋氣息的風味。
2. 它表示配料中加入了海水。
3. 它客觀確定了一種可以精確測量的基本味道。

補全用來尋求認同的附加問句：The cloud looks like a dragon, ____?

使用 have/has + long + been 補全句子：These wetlands ____ a home for migrating birds.

在例句中，“Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations”指什麼？

1. 加拿大的一個特定原住民族
2. 一群銷售新食品的公司
3. 最早建立的那些國家

用日常費率表達中表示“per”的單字母單詞完成單價表達：The apples cost $3 ____ pound.

在字幕中，percebes are considered a delicacy 是什麼意思？

1. percebes 在西班牙和葡萄牙是完全不同的另一種海鮮。
2. 西班牙和葡萄牙的人把 percebes 視為特別且價值很高的食物。
3. 西班牙和葡萄牙的人看重 percebes，主要是因為它們價格便宜。

用一個由三個單字組成、回指前一事實並引出其結果的連接表達補全句子：The road was flooded, ____ the buses were delayed.

用本課中表示「開始在不同地點出現」的雙詞片語動詞完成句子：New repair cafes are starting to ____ across the city.

哪個句子中的 high-end 與 high-end restaurants 一樣表示市場定位？

1. The restaurant is at the top of a tall building.
2. The meal costs more than I expected.
3. The brand sells high-end headphones aimed at premium buyers.

哪個句子最能表達市場興趣可能增加，而不是確定的預測？

1. Demand will grow in the coastal market.
2. Demand could grow in the coastal market.
3. Demand is growing in the coastal market.

新行程可能下個月開始，但今天仍在使用舊行程。哪個句子能清楚表達對比和目前的時間範圍？

1. Right now, we may use the new schedule.
2. For now, we will use the old schedule.
3. But for now, we will use the old schedule.

用所需的助動詞和表示味覺的動詞完成這個一般現在式問句：「What ____ it ____ like?」

同事把一款基礎應用程式與專業工具作比較。你認為兩者有些相似，但接下來想說明一個重要區別。哪個回應最能表達經過緩和的部分認同？

1. That's exactly right.
2. That comparison is ridiculous.
3. Maybe you could say that.

用一個把理想未來呈現為值得期待的里程碑的表達完成句子：I ____ every child has access to a good education.

原句中反轉比較的主要作用是什麼？

1. 它聲稱螃蟹、龍蝦和藤壺屬於同一個生物類群。
2. 它表示鵝頸藤壺的味道不如常見海鮮有特色。
3. 它設想鵝頸藤壺成為人們用來描述螃蟹和龍蝦的熟悉標準。