烏鴉有多聰明？- 卡塔琳娜·布雷希特：英語精讀講義

在這句話中，Aesop's 2,500-year-old fables 表示什麼？

1. 伊索活了 2,500 年
2. 烏鴉已經活了 2,500 年
3. 這些寓言大約有 2,500 年的歷史

哪一句中的 spied 表示注意到或發現某物？

1. Lena spied on the sailors for two hours.
2. Lena became a spy near the lake.
3. From the hill, Lena spied a sail on the lake.

哪一句能自然表達「這輛腳踏車很好，但你買不起」？

1. The bicycle is perfect, but its price is beyond my reach.
2. The bicycle is perfect, but I am beyond its price.
3. The bicycle is perfect, but its price reaches beyond me.

使用 begin 的第三人稱單數形式，後面接 drop 的 -ing 形式來完成句子：When the game starts, the machine ____ balls into the basket.

請用本課中表示「逐一並依序」的三字片語完成句子：The dancers walked onto the stage ____.

使用 quench one's thirst，並配合 Daniel 改變所有格：After the long hike, Daniel drank water to ____.

用 turn out to be 的過去式完成句子：After the inspection, the old bridge ____ completely safe.

把方括號中的關係子句縮減為過去分詞片語：The samples were kept in a container [that was partially filled with ice]. The samples were kept in a container ____.

用 customer 的 X after X 形式補完整句子，表示許多顧客接連提問：____ asked the same question.

在下面的句子中，rope-throwing distance 最可能是什麼意思？The rescue boat came within rope-throwing distance.

1. 近到可以把繩子丟給對方。
2. 遠到完全看不見對方。
3. 只能用繩子測量的固定距離。

This is just one of many 在這句話中主要有什麼作用？

1. 引入一個無關的主題。
2. 表示說話者只知道這一個例子。
3. 把前面的例子視為更大規律的一部分。

corvids 和 the bold brainy family of songbirds 在句中是什麼關係？

1. 第二個片語指另一個不同的鳥類家族。
2. 第二個片語說明 corvids 正飛往哪裡。
3. 第二個片語是解釋 corvids 的同位語。

哪一句用 To start 引出說明中的第一個要點？

1. To start, we need to understand the main cause.
2. The race is about to start.
3. At first, the room looked empty.

用 lead 的正確形式完成句子：When it comes to ____ a team, Mia listens before making a decision.

哪一句自然地使用了 ransack？

1. The nurse ransacked the bandage gently onto the cut.
2. The burglars ransacked the office while looking for cash.
3. Elena ransacked one word in the dictionary.

用 snatch something from somewhere 的過去式結構完成句子：The gull ____ the child's hand before anyone could react.

“The animal hoards and caches food”最精確的意思是什麼？

1. 這隻動物累積一批食物，並把食物藏起來以便日後取回。
2. 這隻動物一找到食物就全部吃掉。
3. 這隻動物移動食物，但不會留到以後。

請使用 be thought to 改寫：Researchers think that this bird scatters seeds widely. → This bird ____ seeds widely.

「The museum welcomed some 12,000 visitors last year」是什麼意思？

1. 博物館去年只接待了一個一萬兩千人團體中的少數訪客。
2. 博物館去年接待了大約一萬兩千名訪客。
3. 博物館去年接待了正好一萬兩千名訪客。

用一個關係詞完成句子，使它在逗號後引出補充說明：Maya saved the files, ____ she could retrieve the next day.

哪一句正確展開了 given two kinds of food 所表達的被動條件？

1. The birds gave two kinds of food before choosing the worms first.
2. When they were given two kinds of food, the birds chose the worms first.
3. When they gave two kinds of food, the birds chose the worms first.

哪一句自然地使用了 perishable？

1. She wrote a perishable number on the whiteboard.
2. The mechanic stores perishable wrenches in a toolbox.
3. The restaurant stores perishable ingredients in a refrigerator.

你時間不夠，想把一道作業題延後處理。哪一句正確使用了 leave ... for later？

1. I'll leave the last problem to later.
2. I'll leave the last problem for later.
3. I'll leave the last problem behind.

請用 not only ... but also 完成句子：The robot can ____ swim ____ dive。

哪一句在 remember 後面正確使用了嵌入式問句？

1. Where did she put the key?
2. Do you remember where did she put the key?
3. Do you remember where she put the key?

哪一段用 What's more 增加了另一項支持性的優點？

1. What's more? Please repeat the question.
2. The museum is free. However, it closes early on Fridays.
3. The museum is free. What's more, it stays open late on Fridays.

在原句中，when they know ... 有什麼作用？

1. 它給出每隻鳥埋藏食物的確切日曆日期。
2. 它把鳥兒知道的情況當作埋藏行為發生的背景。
3. 它表示鳥兒要等到隔天結束後才埋藏食物。

在這句話中，suggesting 是什麼意思？The ground is wet, suggesting that it rained overnight.

1. 有人建議雨在夜間落下。
2. 潮濕的地面是昨夜可能下過雨的證據。
3. 潮濕的地面證明每晚都一定會下雨。

用 extend beyond 的正確形式完成句子：The museum's work ____ displaying art; it also supports local schools.

聆聽英文句子並選出你聽到的內容。注意 dive-bombed 結尾短促的 /d/。

1. The gulls dive-bomb us near the beach.
2. The gulls may dive-bomb us near the beach.
3. The gulls dive-bombed us near the beach.

哪一句使用 if 條件和 however 來表達對照結果？

1. Most packages were delivered because, if an address was incomplete, the package was returned.
2. Most packages were delivered. If an address was incomplete, however, the package was returned.
3. Most packages were delivered. If an address was incomplete, therefore, the package was returned.

用 distinguish between 完成句子：Careful readers can ____ a fact and an opinion.

請用 tend to 完成這項概括性敘述：During winter, people ____ spend more time indoors.

請用 liken A to B 的被動形式完成句子：The brain is often ____ a powerful computer.

在這句話中， “were slower to return to the area” 是什麼意思？

1. 牠們花了更久時間，或更猶豫地回到那個區域。
2. 牠們決定返回後，以較低的身體速度移動。
3. 牠們比平常更早返回。

請用 associate ... with ... 完成句子：Many people ____ the smell of pine ____ winter holidays。

句中的 New Caledonian crows 是什麼意思？

1. 它是來自新喀里多尼亞的一群人的名稱。
2. 它是原生於新喀里多尼亞的一種烏鴉的名稱。
3. 它指剛好生活在一個新發現地點的任何烏鴉。

使用 proclivity 及其所需介系詞完成句子：The report describes the species' strong ____ exploring new objects.

哪一句使用 even 表示某件事在出乎意料的條件下仍然成立？

1. The outdoor pool usually closes for winter.
2. The outdoor pool remains open during winter.
3. Even in winter, the outdoor pool remains open.

請用 fashion 的過去式和所需介系詞完成句子：Yesterday, the craftsperson ____ a strip of metal ____ a key.

使用 have been observed + use 的 -ing 形式完成報告：Sea otters ____ rocks to open shells.

哪一句使用 once 作為連接詞，表示一個條件完成後就能進行下一步？

1. Once the paint has dried, you can add a second coat.
2. If the paint has dried, you can add a second coat.
3. The paint dried once, so you can add a second coat.

請按照「crack 的過去式 + it + open」的自然順序，用三個字完成句子：The shell was tough, so Leo ____ with a small hammer.

請按照「hard 的比較級 + to + explain」的順序，用三個字完成句子：This result is ____ than the first one.

請用 tote ... around 的正確形式完成句子：Leo ____ his binoculars ____ on every hike.

請用 serve as 的過去式完成句子：During the flood, the gym ____ a temporary shelter.

用本課表示「某個動作被多次看到」的說法完成報導：The raccoons have ____ opening these bins.

用本課表示「在相關比較範圍內常見，但並非全部如此」的片語完成這個謹慎說法：Minor delays are ____ during the rainy season.

哪一句正確使用 have + 比較級名詞片語 + than？

1. Ravens have a longer developmental period than many other birds.
2. Ravens have a more long developmental period from many other birds.
3. Ravens have a longer than developmental period many other birds.

請用完全相同的縮寫目標片語完成句子：____ regular sleep improves memory.

請用 lay a strong foundation for 的正確形式完成句子：Regular reading ____ future learning.

請用 be crucial to 和 maintain 的正確形式完成句子：Clear communication ____ ____ trust.

哪一句用同一個主詞帶出一組並列動作？

1. The research team collects samples because the results were checked by others.
2. After collecting samples, the research team found that the data was useful.
3. The research team collects samples, records the results, checks the data, and shares its findings.

在動物行為報告中，「The smaller birds mob the owl」是什麼意思？

1. 這些小鳥成群包圍並騷擾貓頭鷹。
2. 這些小鳥從遠處平靜地觀察貓頭鷹。
3. 這些小鳥和平地加入貓頭鷹的群體。

用本課學到的兩個單字完成句子：The two cranes stayed together for life, forming a ____.

哪一個句子使用並列清單，把「預測」推進為最強、最令人驚訝的能力？

1. The assistant can even track requests, respond to changes, and predict future needs.
2. The assistant can track requests, even respond to changes, and predict future needs.
3. The assistant can track requests, respond to changes, and even predict future needs.

用 consider X among Y 完成句子：Many critics ____ the novel ____ the year's best books.

這句話是什麼意思？The new policy is a big step from where the organization used to be.

1. 新政策要求從某個地方實際跨出一大步。
2. 新政策與該組織過去的立場有很大不同。
3. 新政策讓該組織完全回到過去的立場。

用 interpret X as Y 的過去式結構完成句子：The committee ____ a sign of public support.

標示的片語在句中有什麼作用？

1. 它引出一個後來由烏鴉執行的獨立動作。
2. 它補充說明，艾丁格的這項解讀也忽視了烏鴉的能力。
3. 它表示烏鴉把艾丁格解雇了。

在這段論證中，This was a misinterpretation. 發揮什麼作用？

1. 它引入一個與先前觀點無關的獨立事實。
2. 它否定先前的解讀，並提示接下來會有修正。
3. 它確認先前的解讀是正確的。

哪一句自然使用了這裡講解的美式英語比較結構？

1. The new schedule is quite different than the old one.
2. The new schedule is quite different of the old one.
3. The new schedule is quite different then the old one.

大模型高 90 公分，小模型高約 30 公分。哪一句最準確地描述它們的相對大小？

1. The small model is about three times the size of the large one.
2. The small model is about a third smaller than the large one.
3. The small model is about a third of the size of the large one.

一項研究發現運動與睡眠之間存在關聯，但沒有證明因果關係。哪一句能準確報告這項結果？

1. Regular exercise is associated with better sleep.
2. Regular exercise causes better sleep in everyone.
3. Better sleep is impossible without regular exercise.

哪一句使用 while 承認差異，同時保留主要結論？

1. Because the two machines look different, they perform the same task.
2. While the mechanic checked the machine, I waited outside.
3. While the two machines look different, they still perform the same task.

在句子 'The two musical traditions traveled different historical paths,' 中，traveled different historical paths 這個隱喻是什麼意思？

1. 它們隨著時間以非常不同的方式發展。
2. 它們在不同國家的道路上被演奏。
3. 它們在不同的時間消失了。

哪一句自然地使用 The next time 引出未來的時間子句？

1. The next time you will visit, bring your camera.
2. The next time when you visit, bring your camera.
3. The next time you visit, bring your camera.

請用由 assure + of 構成的被動表達完成句子：With this written guarantee, you can ____ a full refund.

朋友正要在一個有壽星在內的日常群組聊天室裡說出驚喜派對的事。下面這句帶玩笑意味的警告是否適合？

1. 不適合：Just maybe don't mention the surprise party in this chat.
2. 適合：Just maybe don't mention the surprise party in this chat.

請用 find oneself + verb-ing 結構完成句子。把 find 改成過去式，並把 think 改成 -ing 形式：After reading the letter, I ____ about my childhood.

請用 patient 完成同等程度比較：Maya is ____ her teacher.

請用 give ... a try 完成句子：My friend recommended this puzzle game, so I'll ____.

在「learners at all levels」中，at all levels 描述什麼？

1. 學習者所在建築物的每一層
2. 只有能力最高的學習者
3. 學習者的能力或經驗範圍

在「build critical thinking skills and knowledge」中，build 是什麼意思？

1. 透過學習和練習逐步發展
2. 在一瞬間獲得一切
3. 建造一個實體物品

用本課所學的表達補完這則 App 廣告，使其表示「每天只需少量時間」：With this app, you can make progress ____.

用本課所學的精簡優惠表達補完這句促銷文案：Sign up today and get ____.

哪一句表示會員需要支付正常價格的 80%？

1. Members pay 20% more than the regular price.
2. Members get 20% off the regular price.
3. Members pay 20% of the regular price.