《多益高分－全面進化》第一回：PART5 句子填空【Bernice 8/17(六) 19:30~20:30 直播課內容】

Rita sent an email to the council to complain about air pollution.
麗塔寄了封電子郵件給議會，抱怨空氣汙染一事。

The City Council met every day last week to discuss how to cut down on water pollution.
上星期市議會每天都開會討論減少水汙染之道。

The council decided to implement new safety regulations.
委員會決定實施新的安全規定。

A growing number of households have access to the internet.
越來越多的家庭都能上網。

Juice blenders and coffee makers are examples of household appliances.

果汁機和咖啡機都是家電用品的範例。

Mr. Evans is a celebrated architect.
伊凡先生是一位有名的建築師。

The renovation of that aging apartment building will start this year.

今年會開始整修那棟老舊公寓大樓。

I used up all my spare money, so I’m going to withdraw some money from the bank this afternoon.
我身上已沒多餘的錢了，所以今天下午我要到銀行提款。

The athlete’s sore arm forced him to withdraw from the competition.
這位運動員的手臂疼痛，迫使他退出比賽。

John withdrew from school a year before he graduated.
約翰在畢業的前一年退學了。

Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.
雞孵出來之前先別數 / 如意算盤不要打得太早。 — 諺語

We counted down from ten to one to welcome the　new year.
我們從 10 倒數到 1 來迎接新年。

The teacher did a quick count and realized one　student was missing.
這名老師快速點了一下，發現少一個學生。

Every dollar counts.
每一塊錢都重要。

We can count on Ivy for help.
我們可以依賴艾薇的幫忙。

In science class we analyzed water from a nearby river.
我們在上自然課時，分析取自附近河裡的水。

Why don’t we analyze the problem and see what’s wrong?
我們何不分析這個問題，看看毛病出在哪裡？
 

Would you endorse the check, please?
請你為本支票背書，好嗎?

This brand has been selling like hot cakes since the basketball player began endorsing it.
自從這位籃球選手開始代言該品牌後，它就一直熱銷至今。

The President is likely to endorse a ban on smoking in public places.
該總統有可能贊同公共場所禁菸的禁令。

A fairy tale is a legendary story involving some imaginative characters and is often passed down from one generation to the next.
童話故事是包含一些虛幻角色的傳奇故事，通常會代代相傳。

Management decided to initiate a new marketing strategy.
管理階層決定展開一套新的行銷策略。

My father initiated me into the art of diplomacy.
父親帶領我初步認識了外交上的藝術。

Carl was initiated into a fraternity right after entering college.
卡爾進大學後馬上就加入了一個兄弟會。

Only the initiates of the organization really knew its deep, dark secrets.
只有這個組織的新成員知道該組織深沉、黑暗的祕密。

Paul’s initial effort was a failure, but he kept trying and finally succeeded.
保羅最初的努力失敗了，但他繼續嘗試最後終於成功。

The picture was signed with the initials“J.B.,”which stood for James Brown.
這幅畫落款的姓名縮寫是 J.B.，代表詹姆士•布朗。

Please read the contract carefully and then initial here.
請仔細閱讀合約後，接著在這裡簽下你姓名的開頭字母。

Initially, Andy was nice to Nancy, but eventually he left her.
剛開始安迪對南西蠻好的，但後來卻離開她。

Part of Mike’s problem is that he lacks initiative.
麥克一部分的問題出在他缺乏進取心。

The US took the initiative in repairing relations with Canada.
美國主動與加拿大修復關係。

One of the initiatives that the government began last year was to build more shelters for homeless people.
政府去年開始實施的其中一項措施是建造更多收容所給遊民。

The bridesmaids entered the church, with the bride following behind.
伴娘們進入教堂，新娘跟在後方。

Maureen stayed behind to help clean up.
莫琳留下來幫忙清理。

Sherry fell behind with her schoolwork.
雪莉的功課落後了。

There’s a little girl standing behind you.
有一個小女孩站在你後方。

Most countries have difficulties in disposing of 
nuclear waste. 
大部分的國家都面臨處理核廢料的困境。

There has been a lot of debate over the impact 
of disposable diapers on the environment. 
已有很多關於紙尿布對環境所造成的影響的爭論。

The disposal of waste is a serious issue to consider when dealing with pollution.
在處理汙染時，廢物處理是一項要考慮的重要議題。

It will be a lot more convenient for you to get around the city if you have a car at your disposal.
如果你隨時有車可以開的話，在城市裡四處逛逛就會方便得多了。

After receiving his diploma, Luke jumped for joy.
在接到文憑之後，路克高興得雀躍不已。

These days, you can hardly find a decent job without a college diploma. 
這年頭若是沒有大學文憑，要找到像樣的工作幾乎很難。

Convicted of credit card fraud, the American was sentenced to three years in prison.
信用卡詐欺罪名成立後，這位美國人被判刑 3 年。

Brendan claimed to be a psychic, but most people recognized him as a fraud.
布蘭登自稱是通靈者，但大部分的人都覺得他是個騙子。

A large segment of the teenage population has internet access in this country.
該國大部分的青少年人口都可上網。

If a task seems too difficult, try segmenting it into smaller parts.
如果任務看起來太過困難，試著把它分成小部分進行。

The company charged me NT$500 for fixing the television.
那家公司向我索取新臺幣 500 元的電視修理費。

Stores in this country all charge for plastic bags.
此國商店的塑膠袋都要收費。

Did you charge the battery for the digital camera?
數位相機的電池你充電了嗎？

Your cellphone went dead. You should let your battery charge.
你手機沒電了。你電池應該要充電了。

The police charged the man with robbery.
警方以強盜罪起訴該名男子。

The booklet is free of charge.
這本小冊子是免費的。

Luke was arrested on a charge of car theft.
路克因被控偷車罪而被捕。

Who takes charge of this department?
誰負責這個部門？

Andy didn ’t appear until five minutes ago.

安迪直到 5 分鐘前才出現。 

The painting appears to be a fake.

這幅畫似乎是假的。

It appears to me that something is wrong with the plane’s engine.

我感覺飛機的引擎似乎有點問題。

The board of directors finally reached a consensus 
on the issue after a lengthy discussion.
董事會在冗長的討論後，終於針對該議題達成了共識。

The police began an intensive search for the missing child.
警方開始密集搜尋這個失蹤的小孩。

Mary’s anger towards her husband was too intense for her to forgive him.
瑪莉對她丈夫的恨意強烈到她無法原諒他。

I can’t stand the intense heat waves during the summer.
我無法忍受夏日強烈的熱浪。

John is a determined person. Any failure will only intensify his desire to try again.
約翰是個很有決心的人。任何的失敗只會加強他想要再度嘗試的慾望。

The drought intensified and spread.
這個旱災加劇並擴散開來。

The painting is worth five million dollars.
這幅畫值 5 百萬美元。

The record is worth listening to again and again.
這張唱片值得一聽再聽。

Any worker worth his or her salt knows the
importance of punctuality.
任何一個稱職的員工都知道守時的重要。

If you’re lucky, you could get one thousand dollars’ worth of coupons.
幸運的話，可以獲得價值 1,000 元的禮券。

If you’re lucky, you could get $1,000 worth of coupons.
幸運的話，可以獲得價值 1,000 元的禮券。

This is a book of real worth.
這是一本真正有價值的書。

To alleviate her stress, Mary goes jogging every day after work.
瑪麗每天下班後都會去慢跑以紓解壓力。

These drugs may help alleviate your pain.
這些藥或許有助於減輕你的疼痛。

Since your company failed to meet our needs, we are going to terminate the contract.
由於貴公司無法滿足我們的需求，我們將終止這份合約。

The company has no right to terminate your employment at will.
這間公司沒有權力任意將你解職。

The country’s economy is deteriorating because of social unrest.
該國的經濟因社會動盪而持續惡化。

John was born color-blind so he can’t discriminate red from green.
約翰有先天性色盲，因此無法區別紅色和綠色。

John was born color-blind so he can’t discriminate between red and green.
約翰有先天性色盲，因此無法區別紅色和綠色。

It’s illegal to discriminate against women in the workplace.
在職場上歧視女性是違法的。

Many people prefer wearing natural material to synthetic material. 
許多人喜歡穿天然布料，而較不喜歡穿合成的布料。

Although the shirt looked nice, Teddy didn't buy it because it was made of synthetic fiber, rather than cotton.
雖然這件襯衫看起來不錯，但泰迪沒有買，因為這襯衫是用合成纖維做的，而不是棉製的。
 

The shoes look fantastic; no one would ever guess that they are made of synthetics, rather than real leather.
這鞋看起來棒極了；沒人會猜到這鞋是用合成材料做的，而不是用真皮做的。

Scientists have developed a synthetic skin for burn victims.
科學家為燒傷病患研發了一種人造皮膚。

 Raymond thought Vicky had made a feasible 
suggestion and urged her to discuss it with the boss.
雷蒙認為維琪提出了一個可行的建議，就力勸她和老闆討論
一下。

 It’s not economically feasible for this grocery store to 
be open 24 hours a day. 
24 小時營業對這間雜貨店來說不符經濟效益。

Stella told Bill it wasn’t feasible for him to buy an 
expensive apartment because his salary was too low.
史黛拉告訴比爾，因他薪水太低，要他買昂貴的公寓是行不
通的。

Jeremy prides himself on always being punctual.
傑若米對於他總是準時而感到自豪。

Do you think this medicine is effective?
你認為這藥有效嗎？

Jane wanted to try traveling abroad all by herself, but her stubborn parents wouldn’t let her.
珍想要試試獨自一人出國旅行，但她固執的父母親不答應。

Can someone help me talk some sense into this man? He’s as stubborn as a mule!
有人能幫我說說這個人，讓他明理一點嗎？他簡直像騾一樣固執！

When Hal spilled his glass of red wine, it stained the white rug in the living room.
海爾把紅酒灑出來時，弄髒了客廳的白色地毯。

Several businesses have had their reputation stained by this report.
好幾間企業因為這則報導而信譽大損。

Do you know how to get a coffee stain out of a shirt?
你知道怎麼把襯衫上的咖啡汙漬弄掉嗎？

The store emphasized that they sell quality
products at affordable prices.
該商店強調他們以負擔得起的價格販售高品質的商品。

Being poor, I can’t afford to take a trip to Thailand.
因為很窮，所以到泰國旅遊我玩不起。

I can’t imagine how such a poor man could afford such an expensive car.
我無法想像那樣窮的人竟買得起那麼貴的車。

The money was allegedly stolen by an insider.
這筆錢失竊，據傳是內賊所為。

The higher your position at this company is, the more pressure you will inevitably feel.
你在公司的職位愈高，感受到的壓力必然更大。

Bill always does his work quickly and efficiently.
比爾做事一向又快又有效率。

Lisa’s life was altered dramatically when she was fired from her high-paying job.
麗莎從高薪工作被炒魷魚之後，她的生活大大改變了。

The interior walls of the building were painted white.
這棟建築物的內牆被漆成白色的。

The car’s interior is very comfortable. It’s equipped with leather seats.
這輛車的內部很舒適。它配有皮製座椅。

Ned looks forward to the prospect of being admitted to his favorite college.
奈德期待能獲得錄取就讀他最喜歡的大學。

This four-day course is designed to improve your career prospects.
這個為期 4 天的課程設計的目的就是要讓你在職場更有前途。

The economic depression of the 1930s saw a huge increase in people prospecting for gold in the US.
美國三○年代的經濟大蕭條，想要探勘黃金的人大幅增加。

The economy of this country seems to be improving.
這個國家的經濟似乎正在好轉。

Several decisions about the economy were made by us in order to save money.
為了節省開支，我們做了好幾樣省錢的決定。

Changes have occurred both economically and politically recently.
最近在經濟和政治方面都歷經變革。

Mary’s economic problems started when she got divorced.
瑪莉離婚時，經濟方面的問題就產生了。

It’s more economical to buy food in large quantities.
大量購買食物比較划算。

Judy affirmed her intention to apply for the 
management position. 
茱蒂證實她將應徵管理階層的職缺。
 

 The spokesman for the government affirmed that a 
war against terrorism would be necessary.
該政府的發言人證實對恐怖主義開戰是必要的。

New York is well-known for its diverse cultures.
紐約因其多元文化著稱。

 Five passengers were injured in the accident, 
inclusive of a pregnant woman.
5 名乘客在此意外中受傷，包括 1 名孕婦在內。
 

 
Five passengers were injured in the accident, 
including a pregnant woman.
5 名乘客在此意外中受傷，包括 1 名孕婦在內。

 Five passengers were injured in the accident, a 
pregnant woman included.
5 名乘客在此意外中受傷，包括 1 名孕婦在內。

Please detach the form from the booklet, fill it out, 
and send it to us. 
請將表格從小冊裡撕下來，填寫完畢後寄給我們。

To Carter’s amazement, he was elevated to manager 
due to his outstanding performance at work. 
令卡特驚訝的是，他因為工作表現很傑出而被晉升爲經理。

Felicia was surprised to learn that she had inherited a mansion after a distant relative passed away.
費麗莎很驚訝得知她在一位遠親去世後繼承了一棟豪宅。

David inherited his big nose and square jaw from his father.
大衛遺傳到他爸爸的大鼻子和方下巴。

With my father’s support, I have been able to pursue my  dreams.
有了我爸的支持，我才能夠去追尋我的夢想。
 

Willy pursued the beautiful girl, who eventually fell in love with him.
威利追求那位美眉，最後兩人墜入情網。

According to the bar chart, the sales for this book have gone up.
根據此長條圖，這本書的銷量已增加。

Ed Sheeran is number one in the charts again.
紅髮艾德再度登上排行榜冠軍。

The manager abandoned the plan to set up a new factory in Mexico.
經理放棄在墨西哥建立新廠的計畫。

After his girlfriend left him, Peter abandoned himself to eating.
彼得的女友離他而去後，他就沉溺於暴食。

It ’s impossible for Nick to get to work on time.

要尼克準時上班是不可能的事。

Jessica embarked on an acting career right after she graduated from college.
潔西卡大學畢業後隨即從事演藝工作。

In the story, the knight woos and wins the heart 
of a fair maiden. 
在這故事中，騎士追求並贏得了一位美麗少女的芳心。
 

It was surprising that the Titanic sank into the middle 
of the Atlantic Ocean during her maiden voyage. 
鐵達尼號首航便沉入了大西洋裡，令人很意外。

Homes in North America are built with materials that insulate its occupants against the cold.
北美的房屋是用能把居住者和寒冷天氣隔絕開來的材料建成。