按下課程播放鍵， 了解鍵盤的演變 Time to Type (下)

Peter is a workaholic; his life lacks variety. 
彼得是個工作狂；他的生活缺乏變化。

The library offers a wide variety of books to choose from.
圖書館有各類書可供選擇。

Interestingly, the well-known actor originally wanted to become a singer.
有趣的是，那位知名演員原本是想要成為一位歌手。

I was late because I was stuck in a traffic jam.
我因為遇到塞車所以遲到了。

Ray’s in a jam, and he needs my help.
雷有困難，他需要我幫忙。

The shopping mall was jammed with hundreds of
people.
這大購物中心擠滿了數百人。

Hundreds of people jammed into the department store.
數百人湧入這家百貨公司。

This photocopier keeps jamming up.
這台影印機老是卡紙。

I prefer to have jam, rather than butter, on my toast.
我比較喜歡抹果醬在烤麵包片上，而不是抹奶油。

We proposed that the concert be held indoors.
我們提議把演唱會辦在室內。

Duke proposed to Betty last night.
杜克昨晚向貝蒂求婚了。

Edison was one of the greatest inventors of the twentieth century.
愛迪生是二十世紀最偉大的發明家之一。

A boss likes nothing more than a faithful and efficient worker.
老闆最喜歡忠心且有效率的員工。

The mayor advocates building more libraries and schools.
市長主張多蓋圖書館和學校。

Worried about air pollution, the group advocates for greater use of solar and wind energy.
該團體擔心空汙問題，所以提倡多加使用太陽能和風能。

Lilly determined to leave for the hospital at once.
莉莉決定馬上動身去醫院。

The police were finally able to determine the cause of the accident.
警方終於能確定這起意外的肇因了。

This car is far superior to that one in terms of comfort.
就舒適性而言，這輛車要比那一輛棒多了。

Judy’s winery stored a wide range of superior wines.
茱蒂的釀酒廠貯藏了許多上等好酒。

Larry was fired for being rude to his superiors.
賴瑞因為對長官無禮而被開除。

It is said that Columbus arrived here but did not explore the area.
據說哥倫布到過這裡，但沒有探索這個地區。

The captain explored the causes of the leak.
船長尋找造成進水的原因。

There are two vowels in the word “hopeful.”
『hopeful』這個字有兩個母音。

There are three consonants and two vowels in my 
name.
我的名字裡有 3 個子音和 2 個母音。