針對尤利烏斯·凱撒的巨大陰謀 - Kathryn Tempest：英語精讀講義

請用目標假設問句框架完成句子：____ you found a wallet on an empty bus?

哪一句表示專案正走向失敗，但不一定已經失敗？

1. The project is on the path to failure.
2. The project is on a path outside town.
3. The project has already failed.

哪個句子強調某位董事的權力正在增長，並超過可接受的程度？

1. The board noticed one director gaining too much power.
2. The board noticed one director losing too much power.
3. The board noticed one director holding significant power.

你不知道 Leo 是否會反對，但他的反對不會改變你的計畫。哪個句子最合適？

1. Even if Leo objects, I'll continue.
2. Because Leo objects, I'll continue.
3. Even though Leo objects, I'll continue.

一篇專題報導先詢問某座城鎮是否負擔得起修繕費用，以及它還能等多久。接著文章寫道：These were the questions haunting the mayor. 這句話有什麼作用？

1. 它提出了一組與市長無關的新問題。
2. 它表示市長已經解決了這些問題。
3. 它把開場問題連到市長持續面對的困境。

用 destroy 的「過去視角下的未來被動」形式完成句子：In 1990, no one knew that the bridge ____ the following year.

請用表示「沒有受到有效限制的權力」的兩個英文單字完成句子：The new rules were designed to prevent ____.

請用 wasn't just ... one 結構完成句子：The delay ____ a scheduling problem. It was a financial ____.

這項血統主張主要為敘事增添了什麼含意？

1. 它把他對王權的反對與繼承而來的家族身分連結起來。
2. 它表示盧基烏斯・尤尼烏斯・布魯圖斯與塔奎因是同一個人。
3. 它證明他當時已經成為國王。

用表示「聲稱具有某種血統」的三個英文單字完成句子：In the old biography, the family ____ an ancient ruler, although no records confirmed the link.

在「Tarquin the Proud」中，「the Proud」有什麼作用？

1. 它是歷史名稱組成部分的固定稱號。
2. 它描述的是當時短暫的感受。
3. 它是 Tarquin 所統治地點的名稱。

把括號中的動詞改成適當形式，完成句子：Instead of ____ the complaint, Maya apologized and fixed the problem. (ignore)

用 lead someone in 的過去式完成句子：At the ceremony, the host ____ everyone ____ reciting the pledge.

用目標表達完成句子：Our review process is ____ every applicant deserves a fair hearing.

在「The policy rests on the principle that every applicant deserves a fair review」中，that 子句的作用是什麼？

1. 它說明這項原則的具體內容。
2. 它指出這項原則屬於哪個人。
3. 它引入一個無關的後續事件。

前一句的時間是1920年，下一個事件發生在1970年。哪個轉場能清楚地把故事向後推進？

1. At the same time, the building serves as a library.
2. Now, five decades later, the building serves as a library.
3. Now, five decades earlier, the building serves as a library.

使用名詞結構 rise to the position of 和職稱 director 完成句子：After three promotions, her ____ surprised everyone.

使用 make 的過去完成式和指稱 Maya 的正確受格代名詞完成句子：Maya trained for years. Before the final began, that hard work ____ the team's most reliable player.

聆聽英文句子並選出你聽到的內容。注意 at its peak 以及 peak /pik/ 中的母音。

1. Demand was at its peak in July.
2. Demand was still weak in July.
3. Demand began to pick up in July.

把括號中的動詞改成 such as 後面所需的形式：The charity supports families in practical ways, such as ____ free meals. (distribute)

用 popular 後面用來指出喜愛者群體的介系詞完成句子：The new library is popular ____ local families.

用 vie 的過去式及其必要的介系詞完成句子：Several cities ____ the chance to host the tournament.

請用 shower ... with 的過去式完成句子：After the concert, fans ____ the singer ____ praise.

哪一句使用三個平行的一般過去式被動子句，把重點放在結果上，而不是完成工作的人？

1. The bridge was repair, the road was widen, and new lights were install.
2. The bridge was repaired, the road was widened, and new lights were installed.
3. Workers repaired the bridge, widened the road, and installed new lights.

still called July today 指向哪一種歷史連結？

1. 羅馬獨裁官總是在七月開始任期。
2. 現代月份名 July 保留了與 Julius Caesar 有關的紀念。
3. July 是英語中「臨時緊急權力」的另一種說法。

用本課目標的兩個字詞完成句子，把安全功能的優先順序提高到重量之上：The backpack is lightweight. ____, it has reflective strips for nighttime safety.

哪一種解釋最符合本句中 dictator 的意思？

1. 它指羅馬在戰時設置的臨時緊急職位。
2. 它指羅馬軍隊中的永久軍階。
3. 它指任何不受限制進行統治的現代統治者。

請用 bestow 的被動語態 upon 形式完成句子：The university's highest honor was ____ the physicist.

哪一句表示相同結果連續出現在三場比賽中？

1. Our team won three games over several years.
2. Our team played three games at the same time.
3. Our team won three games in succession.

he was made dictator perpetuo 在這個句子中是什麼意思？

1. 他親手製造了一名只統治一年的獨裁官。
2. 他沒有被正式任命，只是暫時代理獨裁官。
3. 他被任命為獨裁官，任期可能沒有固定終點。

哪一句中的 term 表示政治職位的「任期」？

1. The spring term ends in June.
2. The legal term was difficult to translate.
3. The senator began a six-year term in January.

閱讀這段英文：The project missed three deadlines, doubled its budget, and still had major errors. All of this was too much for the client. All of this 在這裡有什麼作用？

1. 它把前面的三個問題收束成一個整體評價。
2. 它帶出前面沒有提到的三個新問題。
3. 它只指專案的預算。

用句型 a return to 完成句子：After months of calm, residents feared ____ widespread violence.

選出把 two assistants 當作補充資訊，且符合正式主詞動詞一致規則的句子。

1. The director and two assistants is attending the meeting.
2. The director, as well as two assistants, are attending the meeting.
3. The director, as well as two assistants, is attending the meeting.

請用 impede 的正確形式完成這個正式被動句：The rescue effort was ____ by heavy traffic.

calling themselves the Liberators 最直接告訴了我們什麼？

1. 敘述者證明了該團體確實解放了所有人。
2. 這些成員為自己的團體選擇了這個名稱；句子沒有顯示外界普遍認可。
3. 其他人正式把這個名稱授予了該團體。

哪一句使用了與 Leading them were ... 相同的倒裝結構，而且主詞與動詞的一致關係正確？

1. Leading the expedition was two experienced climbers.
2. Leading the expedition were two experienced climbers.
3. Leading the expedition were an experienced climber.

friend and brother-in-law Brutus 在這句話中是什麼意思？

1. Brutus 要不是朋友，就是姻親，不可能兩者都是。
2. Brutus 與同一個人同時有這兩種關係。
3. Brutus 是親兄弟，不是姻親。

用 leave 的 -ing 形式完成句子，讓這個行動作主語：____ the team was not an easy choice for Elena.

路面確實結冰了，但公車仍準時抵達。哪一句把路面結冰表達為真實事實，並把準時抵達表達為出乎預期的結果？

1. Even though the road was icy, the bus arrived on time.
2. Despite the road was icy, the bus arrived on time.
3. Even if the road was icy, the bus arrived on time.

請用 side with 的正確形式完成句子：After hearing both arguments, Mia ____ her brother and supported his plan.

請用表示「注定有壞結局」的目標連字號形容詞完成句子：The ____ mission was abandoned after the crew lost all communication.

哪個句子中的 intervene 表示介入正在發展的局面，並採取行動達成某個目的？

1. The judge met the witness after the trial.
2. The judge mentioned the witness in her report.
3. The judge intervened to protect the witness.

請用一個表示第二個動作更令人意外的兩字連接語，補完 not only ... 結構：The museum not only refunded our tickets ____ offered us a private tour.

請完成 accept someone as + role 結構：The players accepted Maya ____ their new coach.

請完成 elevate someone to + position 結構：After years of service, the council elevated Amir ____ the post of chair.

哪一句最準確地改寫了“Nora was hesitant to conspire against the mayor”這句話？

1. 諾拉早已拒絕所有涉及市長的計畫。
2. 諾拉不確定是否要加入暗中對付市長的陰謀。
3. 諾拉公開反對市長，並立刻採取行動。

哪一種解釋最符合“The coach treated Leo like a son”這句話？

1. 教練把里歐當成無關緊要的陌生人。
2. 教練像父母一樣親近地關心里歐。
3. 教練證明里歐是他的親生孩子。

選出能表達「經過猶豫後，這就是最後結果」的片語來完成句子：「We considered several routes, but ___, we took the train.」

1. in the end
2. by the end
3. at the end

用表示「最後變得更強」的片語動詞完成句子：After hours of debate, caution ____ over excitement.

哪個句子最能把一個期待已久的事件呈現為故事接下來的關鍵節點？

1. The meeting happened at a convenient time.
2. We waited for a moment before opening the door.
3. The moment we had been waiting for finally arrived.

使用 be to + 動詞的過去式補完句子，表達「原定要」：According to the official itinerary, the minister ____ leave at dawn the next day.

請用本課的三字結構完成句子，強調可數人數多得令人意外：Although the hall looked small, it could hold ____ 200 guests.

在這個場景中，unsheathing daggers from their togas 表現了什麼？

1. 他們把匕首當成裝飾品掛在衣服外面。
2. 他們把匕首安全地鎖進收納箱。
3. 他們拔出原先藏在古羅馬服飾中的匕首。

哪個句子中的 from all sides 是比喻用法，表示「來自許多不同來源」？

1. The new policy drew complaints from all sides.
2. The child painted stars on one side of the box.
3. The train traveled in the same direction all day.

As the story goes 對後續資訊發出了什麼訊號？

1. 這是一個廣為流傳但可能尚未完全證實的說法。
2. 這是對官方紀錄的直接引用。
3. 每個細節都已經獲得毫無疑問的證明。

哪個情境最適合在現代用「Et tu, Brute?」開玩笑？

1. 你讀到一則普通的天氣消息，然後說：「Et tu, Brute?」
2. 一位親近的隊友投票反對你的方案，你開玩笑說：「Et tu, Brute?」
3. 公車準時抵達，你說：「Et tu, Brute?」

使用 Some ... while others ... 這個來源對比結構完成句子：____ historical accounts claim the town surrendered peacefully, ____ record a violent siege.

在這個語境中，對「And you, child?」最準確的理解是什麼？

1. child一詞確切證明了布魯圖斯是凱撒的親生兒子。
2. 這句話是現代英語中問候任何陌生成年人的一般說法。
3. 這個稱呼促成了有關親子關係的猜測，但沒有證明這種關係。

請用本課中表示「讓更多未經證實的猜測出現」的片語完成句子：The unexplained delay is ____ the launch may be postponed.

用缺少的兩個字補完整情態完成式結構：New evidence suggests that the portrait may ____ actually ____ a later copy.

哪個句子最清楚地從對某項細節的分歧轉向共同結論？

1. The witnesses disagree about the time, but all agree that the door was locked.
2. The witnesses agree about the time, but no one checked the door.
3. The witnesses offered different accounts, so no conclusion was shared.

請用表示「停止抵抗」的目標表達補完句子：After their escape route was blocked, the guards finally ____.

哪個句子正確表示招牌先被一陣強風吹中，接著掉到地上，而且 -ing 子句指向 the sign？

1. Falling to the ground after being struck by a strong gust, the street was blocked by the sign.
2. The sign broke loose, falling to the ground after being struck by a strong gust.
3. The sign broke loose, falling to the ground after striking a strong gust.

請用 Unfortunately for + 人完成句子，表示這個情況對 Lena 不利：____, the library had already closed.

請完成句子，表示製作公司把這部節目在年輕觀眾之間的受歡迎程度估得太低。使用 underestimated ... popularity among：The studio ____ young viewers.

請用所需的介系詞補全平行評價結構：The coach saw Maya ____ a leader and Jordan ____ a strong organizer.

哪一句表示網站在公告發布後幾乎立刻就當機了？

1. Within moments of the announcement, the website crashed.
2. Several weeks before the announcement, the website crashed.
3. Throughout the announcement, the website stayed online.

請用由 panic 組成的完整 in a state of 片語補完句子：When smoke filled the theater, the audience was ____.

請用 barricade 的過去式反身結構補完句子：During the attack, the guards ____ inside the control room.

哪一句表示 Leo 迅速採取行動並取得了優勢？

1. Leo had the upper hand before the talks began.
2. Leo gave his opponent an advantage by revealing his plan.
3. Leo was swift to seize the upper hand when the other side hesitated.

用 whip A into B 的過去式完成句子：Repeated false alarms ____ the crowd ____ a frenzy of fear.

請用本課中的結果轉承語補完整句子：The bridge was unsafe. ____, it was closed.

請用 force someone out of 的過去式被動形式補完整句子：After the investigation, the manager ____ the company.

哪一句正確使用了 ensuing power vacuum？

1. The president resigned without a successor, and the ensuing power vacuum triggered a struggle for control.
2. After the storm, the ensuing power vacuum cleaned the dust from the room.
3. The team appointed a new captain immediately, so the ensuing power vacuum gave everyone clear leadership.

用 lead to 的過去式完成句子：The road closure ____ a series of delivery delays.

請用標示的片語原樣完成句子：The team, ____, changed its strategy.

句子「The historian wrote that the king took his own life」是什麼意思？

1. 國王被別人殺害了。
2. 國王逃走並開始了新生活。
3. 國王自殺身亡。

哪一句使用 ironically 表示結果違背了原本的目的？

1. Ironically, the rule designed to reduce delays made the process even slower.
2. Unfortunately, the train was delayed by ten minutes.
3. Predictably, regular practice improved her score.

哪一句正確使用 what 子句來表示團隊先前的目標？

1. The final design was different from what the team had hoped to accomplish.
2. The final design was different from what had the team hoped to accomplish.
3. The final design was different from that the team had hoped to accomplish.

畫線部分在這句話中是什麼意思？

1. 政治權力分配給更多共和國機構。
2. 政治權力集中到皇帝這個制度性職位。
3. 皇帝搬進共和國中央的一間辦公室。

用 remain 的現在完成式加上 so 完成句子：Responses were mixed at first and ____.

哪一句正確使用 as for 轉向一個相關主題？

1. As for we arrived, the meeting began.
2. As for it was raining, we moved the game indoors.
3. We have chosen the venue. As for the schedule, we will decide it tomorrow.

哪一句最能強調「幾乎沒有科學家產生過如此深遠的影響」？

1. Many scientists have changed daily life so profoundly.
2. A few scientists have changed daily life so profoundly.
3. Few scientists have changed daily life so profoundly.

Dante's Inferno 這個典故主要為本句增添了什麼含義？

1. 它提供了關押布魯圖斯的監獄在歷史上的真實地址。
2. 它把布魯圖斯的背叛描述為應該受到極其嚴厲的道德懲罰。
3. 它暗示但丁親眼目睹了布魯圖斯的罪行。

在這個語境中，he was placed in the very center of Hell 主要表達什麼？

1. 它象徵對其背叛行為極其嚴厲的譴責。
2. 它表示他被任命為地獄的統治者。
3. 它提供了羅馬歷史上一座監獄經過證實的位置。

為什麼句子在提到 Swift's Gulliver's Travels 之前以 But 開頭？

1. 它表示斯威夫特拒絕評價布魯圖斯。
2. 它表示斯威夫特和但丁對布魯圖斯做出完全相同的道德評價。
3. 它帶出一項正面評價，與但丁的嚴厲刻畫形成對比。

請使用 one of the most + adjective + plural noun + to have lived 這個結構以及 innovative 和 musicians 完成句子：At the memorial exhibition, the curator described the late composer as ____.

填入表示這個人反對貪腐的介系詞：She became a tireless fighter ____ corruption.

用 as either A or B 結構完成句子：Historians portray the ruler ____ a visionary reformer ____ a dangerous tyrant.

has shifted with the tides of history and politics 最準確的意思是什麼？

1. 某個事物隨著更廣泛的歷史與政治力量而改變。
2. 儘管政治事件不斷發生，某個事物仍完全不變。
3. 某個事物因為海水漲潮而實際移動。

在下面句子中，the price of liberty 是什麼意思？The museum exhibit examines the price of liberty.

1. 取得或保護自由所需的犧牲
2. 自由的重要性
3. 為自由收取的金錢

用 the conflict between A and B 結構完成句子：The novel explores the conflict ____ family loyalty ____ professional duty.

哪個選項使用 later 表示現在的情況發生在先前事件的一百多年後？

1. The theater opened over a century ago.
2. The theater opened in 1900. Over a century later, it still hosts performances.
3. The theater has hosted performances for over a century.

某城市增設公車專用道以減少車流。附近商店的送貨速度因此變慢，但官員並不希望出現這個結果。哪一句描述得最準確？

1. The slower deliveries were an unintended consequence of the bus lane.
2. The bus lane had no effect on deliveries.
3. The slower deliveries were the intended purpose of the bus lane.

哪一句表示這項建議仍然適用，而且與目前需求的相關程度高於過去任何時候？

1. The advice remains more relevant than ever.
2. The advice was relevant only in the past.
3. The advice remains just as relevant as before.