魚是如何發電的？ - 埃莉諾·尼爾森 (Eleanor Nelsen)：英語精讀講義

哪一句自然地使用 swarm 來描述密集聚集並一起移動的一群動物？

1. A school of bees rushed out of the damaged hive.
2. A swarm of bee rushed out of the damaged hive.
3. A swarm of bees rushed out of the damaged hive.

請用 defend oneself against 的正確形式完成句子：The turtle pulls into its shell to ____ predators.

用缺少的兩個字完成結果結構：The backpack was ____ heavy ____ Mia could not lift it.

用 make it up 的過去式完成句子：The claim was not true; Leo ____.

哪一句能委婉修正「這個問題很少見」的看法？

1. This problem is just as common as people expected.
2. This problem is more common than you might think.
3. This problem happens in every single case.

用表示「在那個地方」的字完成句子：In deserts, ____ water is scarce, many plants have deep roots.

選出正確使用 offer ways to + 動詞原形來描述工具功能的句子。

1. The app offers to several ways organize your notes.
2. The app offers several ways to organize your notes.
3. The app offers several ways organizing your notes.

在這個生物學句子中，specialized anatomical structures 指的是什麼？

1. 在身體中傳播的訊號
2. 為特殊用途設計的建築物
3. 為特定功能而適應或形成的身體構造

使用 are divided into ... depending on ... 完成分類句：The runners ____ three groups, ____ their age.

這裡的 weakly electric fish 是什麼意思？

1. 身體虛弱而且不太會游泳的魚。
2. 完全沒有發電能力的魚。
3. 產生較低程度電力的魚。

哪一句表示 500 人是最大容量，但實際人數也可以更少？

1. The hall can hold up to 500 people.
2. The hall can hold at least 500 people.
3. The hall can hold exactly 500 people.

哪一項正確解釋了「Tank A holds about two-thirds as much water as Tank B」？

1. 水箱 A 和水箱 B 的水量完全相同。
2. 水箱 A 的水量約為水箱 B 的 167%。
3. 水箱 A 的水量約為水箱 B 的 67%。

簡報者剛才說：「A special coating keeps these windows cool.」接下來哪句話最能表示即將開始說明其機制？

1. Where can I buy this?
2. That is the end of the presentation.
3. How does this work?

哪一項描述最符合「stacks of hundreds of thin plates」的意思？

1. 這個片語只說明數量很多，沒有提供排列方式的資訊。
2. 這些薄板彼此分散，而且數量很少。
3. 這些薄板分成若干組層層堆疊，而且總數有數百片。

哪一個句子中的 maintain 表示「讓某種情況維持在相同程度或狀態」？

1. The thermostat maintains the room at 22°C.
2. She maintains that the report is accurate.
3. They maintain the laboratory equipment every month.

用 prompt 的正確形式完成這個流程句：When the sensor detects smoke, it ____ the alarm to sound.

請用表示「以流動方式回到內部」的三字片語完成句子：The water had flowed out of the tank. When the inlet reopened, it began to ____.

哪一句只用一個 be 動詞形式，就給出兩個平行的電荷描述？

1. The shell is negatively charging on the outside and positively charging on the inside.
2. The shell negatively charged on the outside and positively charged on the inside.
3. The shell is negatively charged on the outside and positively charged on the inside.

在這個句子中，drive a current 是什麼意思？

1. 指正在發生的事情。
2. 在道路上駕駛車輛。
3. 使電荷流動。

用 turning ... into 補完表示結果的子句：The new shelves organized the room, ____ an empty corner ____ a reading area.

請用完整的 The key to ... is that ... 結構完成句子：The ____ the lab's reliable results ____ every sample is checked twice.

哪一項解釋同時正確保留了功能類比和 in series 的意思？

1. 它們的外形與並排放置的電池完全相同。
2. 它們刻意假裝成電池，而且一次只運作一個。
3. 它們在功能上像串聯的電池，因此各單元的電壓效應會相加。

用一個以 add 開頭、表示「累積成所給總數」的三字目標片語補完整句子：Five small donations ____ $50.

哪一句在名詞 Plants 後面精簡地補充了名稱和位置兩項資訊？

1. Plants are called mangroves are rooted in coastal mud protect the shoreline.
2. Plants called mangroves, rooted in coastal mud, protect the shoreline.
3. Plants calling mangroves, rooting in coastal mud, protect the shoreline.

使用 allow + 受詞 + to do 完成句子：This sensor ____ the robot ____ detect obstacles in the dark.

哪一句使用了表示「某物有許多孔洞」的標準結構？

1. The old wooden door riddled with tiny holes.
2. The old wooden door was riddled with tiny holes.
3. The old wooden door was riddled in tiny holes.

哪一句表示掃描竟然能確定包裹裡裝的是兩種材料中的哪一種？

1. The scan can even decide whether to put metal or plastic in the package.
2. The scan can find out that the package contains metal or plastic.
3. The scan can even determine whether the package contains metal or plastic.

請依正確順序使用 enough、energy 和 power：The battery doesn't store ____ the motor.

用本課中表示「由……負責或歸……決定」的兩個英文單字完成句子：The final decision ____ the project leader.

用本課中表示「數量非常少的」的三個英文單字完成句子：Only ____ volunteers stayed until the end.

用引出較常見名稱的片語完成句子：Sodium chloride is ____ table salt.

選出 spans 表示「橫跨某個空間範圍」的句子。

1. The bridge measures the entire valley.
2. The bridge surrounds the entire valley.
3. The bridge spans the entire valley.

用 Like ..., but ... 結構完成比較：____ the paper map, the app shows street names, ____ it reserves live traffic alerts for paid users.

聆聽一個完整的英文句子，選出你聽到的句子。注意 out 前面的動詞是 susses、sorts 還是 searches。

1. The engineer susses out the fault before replacing the motor.
2. The engineer searches out the fault before replacing the motor.
3. The engineer sorts out the fault before replacing the motor.

用 send 的過去式以及引出狀態變化的介系詞完成句子：The surprise announcement ____ the crowd ____ a panic.

填入本課所學、表示「快速而密集的一陣」的三個單字：The mayor faced ____ questions after the meeting.

請用一個表示動作預期結果的兩字連接詞完成句子：Move the lenses closer ____ the two light beams overlap at the target.

這句話中的 The electrical storm 指什麼？

1. 一連串作用在獵物身上的強烈放電。
2. 水面上方正在形成的雷暴。
3. 電鰻發電器官的科學名稱。

哪一句自然地使用 unleash 來強調強力釋放？

1. The meter recorded a stable voltage once every hour.
2. The bottle released water one drop at a time.
3. The storm unleashed a powerful burst of energy along the coast.

哪一句最能製造懸念，把科普說明轉向一個未解問題？

1. There is one mystery in the world of migrating birds: how they sense Earth's magnetic field.
2. Migrating birds live in the physical world.
3. Researchers have answered every question about migrating birds.

哪一句表示 Leo 可能會因為電流而讓自己受到嚴重傷害？

1. Leo could electrocute himself by touching the exposed wire.
2. Leo could generate electricity by touching the exposed wire.
3. Leo could electrocute the electrician by touching the exposed wire.

選出能自然表達「這座避難所能抵禦強風而不受損」的句子。

1. The shelter can withstand against strong winds.
2. The shelter can withstand strong winds.
3. The shelter can stand with strong winds.
4. The shelter can withstand from strong winds.

用表示兩個未確認解釋的結構完成句子：It ____ the password is wrong, ____ the account is locked.

用 shield 的現在簡單式正確形式完成句子：This layer ____ the battery from extreme heat.

哪一句中的 illuminate 是「使某件事更容易理解」的比喻義？

1. The flashlight illuminates the map.
2. The new data may illuminate why the lake is losing fish.
3. The porch light illuminates the steps at night.