閱讀測驗
Every February, the quiet town of Ivrea in northern Italy turns into a battlefield—not with swords or guns, but with oranges. The streets are bursting with colors as thousands of people in bright costumes fill the air with laughter and flying fruit. Sounds wild? Welcome to the Battle of the Oranges.
The teacher demands that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。
The teacher requires that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。
The teacher requests that his students (should) be quiet when he speaks.
老師要求學生在他講話時要保持安靜。
The firm does all it can to meet its customers’demands.
這家公司盡其所能以達到顧客的需求。
Good software engineers are in great demand these days.
這年頭需要大量優秀的軟體工程師。
We have a lot of free pamphlets on demand.
我們有很多免費小冊子備索。
During a gas leak, any small spark could cause an explosion.
瓦斯漏氣時,一點小火花都會引起爆炸。
Reading that famous writer’s novels can spark my imagination and creativity.
閱讀那位名作家的小說可激發我的想像力及創造力。
The movie sparked an interesting conversation.
這部電影引發了有趣的討論。
Dad was fixing the car when something suddenly started sparking.
老爸正在修車時,某個東西突然冒出火花。
George represented his company at the press conference.
喬治代表公司出席記者會。
This ring, though inexpensive, represents my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
This ring, though inexpensive, stands for my love for you.
這只戒指雖然不貴,卻代表著我對你的愛。
The night market is bursting with people.
夜市裡到處都是人。
My mother's antique table dates back to the early 1800s.
我老媽的古董桌可追溯至十九世紀初。
According to scientists, these fossils date back to 2000 BCE.
根據科學家的說法,這些化石可追溯至公元前兩千年。
Never give in to fate.
永不向命運低頭。
What would you do in the face of such a problem?
面臨這樣的問題時,你會怎麼辦?
Many people fear that robots might take humans' place in future factories.
許多人擔心未來在工廠中,機器人可能會取代人類。
As soon as the security alarm went off, the bank robber took flight.
安全警報一響,銀行劫匪就逃走了。
A flock of pigeons suddenly took flight when a loud noise echoed through the park.
一群鴿子在公園迴盪一聲巨響時突然飛起來。