追尋原子的2400年 - 泰瑞莎·杜德：英語精讀講義

請用目標片語完成問句：What does this mystery novel ____ that history podcast? Both explore the same unsolved case.

請選出表示「曾獲諾貝爾獎的科學家」的標準寫法。

1. a Nobel Prize winning scientist
2. a Nobel-Prize-winning scientist
3. a Nobel Prize-winning scientist

哪一個句子正確使用 although 來表達讓步關係？

1. Although the trail was steep, but we reached the top.
2. Although the trail was steep, we reached the top.
3. Although the trail steep, we reached the top.

用 solve 的正確形式完成句子：The new clue contributed to ____ the mystery.

使用目標句型補全詢問玩具材料的問題：What is this toy ____?

補全強調句以凸顯時間：____ in May ____ the team began the project.

用 be made up of 中缺少的部分完成句子：The school band is ____ twelve musicians.

哪一句正確展開了“We saw a cabin surrounded by snow.”中的簡化關係子句？

1. We saw snow that was surrounded by a cabin.
2. We saw a cabin that surrounded the snow.
3. We saw a cabin that was surrounded by snow.

填入 vary 後用來指出不同特徵的介系詞：The handmade bowls vary ____ size and shape.

填入一個由兩個字組成、用來引出條件的 -ing 片語：The hike may take three or four hours, ____ the weather.

請用表示某個詞在另一種語言中含義的結構完成句子：Bonjour is French ____ hello.

哪一句既正確表達 Several local groups opposed the proposal 的意思，又把 the proposal 當作資訊焦點？

1. The proposal was opposed by several local groups.
2. The proposal was opposed to several local groups.
3. Several local groups were opposed by the proposal.

哪一句清楚否定了一種解釋並提出替代解釋？

1. Maya accepted the first explanation, adding that the data supported it.
2. Maya rejected the first explanation, stating instead that the error came from the data.
3. Maya postponed her explanation until the data arrived.

一家咖啡館開始提供可重複使用的杯子。哪一句表示其他咖啡館也跟著照做？

1. The other cafés followed the owner home.
2. The other cafés followed suit.
3. The other cafés bought new suits.

在 The archive was all but forgotten 這句話中，all but forgotten 是什麼意思？

1. 顯然被所有人記得
2. 幾乎完全被遺忘
3. 除了「被遺忘」以外的一切

請用 seek to challenge 的過去式完成句子：The researchers ____ the accepted explanation by presenting new data.

在這個句子中，Aristotelian theory 是什麼意思？

1. 關於所有古希臘思想家的理論
2. 與亞里斯多德思想相關的理論
3. 由道爾頓創立的理論

哪個句子正確使用 whereas 來對比兩種偏好？

1. Whereas Nora studies best in silence, Ben prefers background music.
2. Whereas although Nora studies best in silence, Ben prefers background music.
3. Whereas Nora was studying, the phone rang.

用 always 和 break down into 的過去式完成句子：In repeated tests, the sample ____ the same two gases.

兩種混合物的總體積不同，但糖和水的比例相同。哪一句表達正確？

1. The mixtures contain sugar and water in the same order.
2. The mixtures contain sugar and water in the same proportions.
3. The mixtures contain sugar and water in the same quantities.

用表示「兩種動作都不可能」的標準成對否定詞完成句子：The damaged sensor can ____ detect smoke ____ send an alert.

哪一句表示道路結冰並沒有妨礙公車準時抵達？

1. Unless the road was icy, the bus arrived on time.
2. Though the road was icy, the bus arrived on time.
3. Because the road was icy, the bus arrived on time.

Noah 確實是學校圖書館員。哪一句把這個真實身分當作與行為相關的背景？

1. As the school librarian, Noah helps students find books.
2. Like the school librarian, Noah helps students find books.
3. When Noah visits the school librarian, he helps students find books.

用本課中表示「被科學家認可為主流科學一部分」的確切片語補完句子：After years of testing, the new model was ____.

哪一句表示：從過去某個較早的視角來看，圖書館要到中午才開門？

1. The library would not open until noon.
2. The library had been open since noon.
3. The library would close at noon.

用包含 we 和 might call 的 what 子句補完句子，引入一個暫時稱呼：In ____ a practice round, the players tried the new rules without keeping score.

「巧克力豆餅乾」這個類比表示什麼？

1. 巧克力豆代表正電物質，餅乾本體代表空的空間。
2. 餅乾本體代表正電物質，巧克力豆代表電子。
3. 這個類比表示原子實際上是由食物構成的。

用現在簡單式的 show X as Y 完成句子：The diagram ____ the process ____ a loop.

用表示電子電荷狀態的兩個英文單字完成科學句子：In an atom, an electron is a ____ particle, while a proton is positively charged.

用表示「繼續存在」的兩個英文單字組成的口語化片語動詞完成句子：The online fad was popular for a week, but it didn't ____ long.

哪一組句子使用 This was because，把「公園空無一人」當作結果，把「開始下大雨」當作原因？

1. Heavy rain had begun. This was why the park was empty.
2. The park was empty. This was why heavy rain had begun.
3. The park was empty. This was because heavy rain had begun.

用 happened to have 完成句子，表示診所碰巧還有一個空檔：By good luck, the clinic ____ an opening that afternoon.

用表示「後來被稱為」的表達完成句子：Years later, the scientist would ____ a pioneer of modern computing.

father of the nuclear age 在這句話中是什麼意思？

1. Rutherford 是所有核子科學工作者的親生父親。
2. Rutherford 被視為協助塑造核子時代的先驅人物。
3. 核子科學中的每一項發現與技術都由 Rutherford 一人發明。

下面簡化的 while 子句是否自然？While walking to school, the rain soaked Mia's backpack.

1. 不自然
2. 自然

工程師藉由把小顆粒射向一面防護板來測試它。哪一句正確使用 by + -ing 和 shoot X at Y 來描述這個做法？

1. The engineers tested the shield by shooting tiny pellets at it.
2. The engineers tested the shield by shoot tiny pellets at it.
3. The engineers tested the shield by shooting it at tiny pellets.

在這個實驗中，a sheet of gold foil 指什麼？

1. 用來擋住所有粒子的厚金牆
2. 阿爾法粒子射向的一片極薄金靶
3. 產生阿爾法粒子的機器

哪一個句子使用 under 來設定一項預測所依據的理論框架？

1. The model is under a stack of papers.
2. The team walked under the bridge with the model.
3. Under this model, the signal should weaken over distance.

用表示「將不足以」的目標表達完成句子：In that situation, one flashlight ____ light the whole field.

哪一句使用 would have been like 描述過去的反事實類比？

1. If the old plan had worked, the trip would have been like a short vacation.
2. The trip was like a short vacation, and that is what actually happened.
3. If the old plan works tomorrow, the trip would be like a short vacation.

網球和紙幕的畫面在這段說明中有什麼作用？

1. 它用熟悉的畫面幫助讀者理解抽象的預測。
2. 它說明實驗實際使用了哪些材料。
3. 它證明網球和粒子的大小相同。

聆聽英文句子，選出你聽到的版本。注意 pass 前面是否有 did。

1. Most of the particles didn't pass through the foil.
2. Most of the particles did pass through the foil.
3. Most of the particles passed through the foil.

在 "The marble hit the floor and bounced right back," 中，right 增加了什麼意思？

1. 它強調彈珠直接、立刻彈了回來。
2. 它表示彈珠以正確的方式彈了回來。
3. 它表示彈珠移到了右邊。

哪一句使用 suggesting that 把觀察結果連接到推論？

1. She was suggesting taking the early train.
2. His suggestion was written on the board.
3. The footprints were fresh, suggesting that someone had passed by recently.

more like a thick net... 在這段說明中有什麼作用？

1. 它顯示所有粒子都被金箔擋住了。
2. 它用一個更符合證據的類比取代先前的畫面。
3. 它表示金箔確實是用網子製成的。

請用 consist largely of 的過去式完成句子：Before the redesign, the website ____ text and simple diagrams.

哪一句中的 while 用來對比兩個事實，而不是表示時間？

1. I read the map while my sister drove.
2. We rested for a while after the hike.
3. The front of the house is bright, while the back receives little sunlight.

用 term 的過去式完成這個正式命名句：The researchers ____ the new pattern the mirror response.

「The design isn't ready just yet.」是什麼意思？

1. 它之前已經準備好了，但現在又沒準備好。
2. 它永遠都不會準備好。
3. 它現在還沒準備好，但之後可能會準備好。

哪一句能在故事中自然介紹一位名叫 Elena 的作家？

1. A writer contacted us by the name of Elena.
2. A writer by Elena's name contacted us.
3. A writer by the name of Elena contacted us.

使用 expand on 的過去式，表示某人對先前的話補充了細節：During the interview, Priya ____ her earlier comment.

用 draw on 的句首形式完成句子，說明所利用的來源：____ her years of coaching experience, Elena designed a safer training plan.

選擇最適合完成句子的動詞：The safety agreement ___ that every visitor must wear a badge.

1. stipulated
2. showed
3. said

哪一個句子使用 at fixed + 複數名詞來表示「處於預先設定的數值」？

1. The electrician fixed the lamp yesterday.
2. She fixed her eyes on the bright lamp.
3. The lamps turn on at fixed times every evening.

使用 open 和 edit 完成 able to ..., but not to ... 結構：The basic version is ____ files, but ____ them.

閱讀英文句子並選出它的意思：After the discovery, the safety issue took center stage.

1. 這個安全問題被實際放到劇場舞台的中央。
2. 這個安全問題不再受到討論。
3. 這個安全問題成了主要關注焦點。

這裡的 it too encountered some complications 是什麼意思？

1. 它造成某個人出現醫療副作用。
2. 它很快解決了所有剩下的問題。
3. 它也遇到了一些棘手的問題。

句中標示的結構表達了什麼關係？

1. 電子可以表現為粒子或波，但絕不可能同時表現出兩者的性質。
2. 電子不只是離散粒子；它們還表現得像波。
3. 電子不再是粒子，而是永久變成了波。

哪一句正確使用 not being confined to...，在句末補充說明 radio signal？

1. The radio signal reached the whole building, not confined one room to.
2. The radio signal reached the whole building, not being confirmed to one room.
3. The radio signal reached the whole building, not being confined to one room.

請使用 in + analyze 的 -ing 形式完成句子，表示這項發現發生在分析過程中：____ the data, Maya noticed an unusual pattern.

哪一個句子正確表示兩項精確資訊無法同時確定？

1. It was impossible to determine only the train's speed, because its location was known.
2. It was impossible to determine both the train's exact speed and its location at the same moment.
3. It was possible to determine both the train's speed and location exactly.

哪一個句子先否定一個精確位置，再改用一個範圍來描述？

1. The boundary cannot be pinpointed, so there is no boundary at all.
2. The boundary cannot be pinpointed, but lies within a narrow transition zone.
3. The boundary lies within a transition zone, but can always be pinpointed exactly.

用本課片語的過去式完成句子：The new technology ____ several new industries.

在 current quantum model of the atom 中，current 是什麼意思？

1. 目前被接受或使用的
2. 持續從一個地方移動到另一個地方的
3. 涉及電荷流動的

請用表示「一整套全新的複雜問題」的確切片語完成句子：The software update fixed the bug but introduced ____.

哪一個句子正確補充說明「一項新政策的影響仍未被充分理解」？

1. They adopted a new policy, which effects have yet to be fully grasped.
2. They adopted a new policy, whose effects have yet to be fully grasped.
3. They adopted a new policy, whose effects have already been fully grasped.

哪個句子使用相同的讓步結構，表示一件事在變動，而另一件事保持穩定？

1. Because the schedule keeps changing, the main goal changes too.
2. Even though the schedule keeps changing, the main goal remains the same.
3. The schedule keeps changing, so the main goal cannot remain the same.

這句話中標示部分的主要篇章作用是什麼？

1. 它提出原子理論的正式定義。
2. 它警告觀眾，煙火是反對原子理論的證據。
3. 它邀請觀眾一起慶祝，同時引出一個視覺化例子。

請依照能量流動的順序，用本課的兩個目標動詞完成句子：A rechargeable battery can ____ energy while charging and ____ it during use.

哪一句正確使用 in the form of 來說明某物的呈現方式？

1. The survey results were presented in a form to a chart.
2. The survey results came from the form of a chart.
3. The survey results were presented in the form of a chart.

在句子「As the metal cools, it contracts,」中，as 表達什麼意思？

1. 冷卻和收縮兩個變化同時進行。
2. 金屬正以「冷卻」作為自己的身分。
3. 收縮在冷卻開始前就已經結束。

哪一句正確表示「停電導致課程提早結束」？

1. The power outage interrupted the lesson, resulting from the class ending early.
2. The power outage interrupted the lesson, resulting in the class ending early.
3. The class ending early resulted in the power outage.

用 watch 的 -ing 形式完成句子：I can imagine Nora ____ the parade from her window.

哪個句子表示後來的證據證實這位科學家先前就已經是對的？

1. The scientist turned out to have been correct about the original data.
2. The scientist turned out to have corrected the original data.
3. The scientist corrected the original data after new evidence arrived.

用本課中表示「從一開始就是對的，只是後來才獲得證實」的三個字詞表達補完整句：After reviewing the camera footage, we realized that Maya had been ____.