1. Made with just egg whites and sugar, it can be formed into a medley of various delectable sweets... 理由 a. 空格前有 be 動詞 be,空格後有介詞 into,故知空格應置入過去分詞。 b. 選項中有 (B) formed 及 (J) introduced 符合條件,根據語意,它可以被「塑造成」各式各樣的美味甜點,可知答案應選 (B)。 2. For those who prefer desserts without the decadence of butter and fats, but with a hefty dose of sweetness, the light and airy meringue is a godsend. 理由 a. 空格前有複數代名詞 those 及關係代名詞 who,而空格後有受詞 desserts,且根據本句時態,故知空格應置入原形及物動詞或片語動詞。 b. 選項中有 (H) prefer 及 (I) spice 符合條件,根據語意,對那些「比較喜歡」沒有奶油與脂肪的甜點、卻又想要吃超甜的人來說,可知答案應選 (H)。 3. For serious bakers, mastering the art of meringue is key to creating classic bakes like lemon meringue pie, pavlova, macarons, and more. 理由 a. 空格後有作受詞的名詞詞組 the art of meringue(馬林糖的藝術)及 be 動詞 is,故知空格應置入及物動詞或片語動詞的動名詞形。 b. 選項中有 (F) offering 及 (K) mastering 符合條件,根據語意,「精通」馬林糖的藝術是創造像是檸檬蛋白派等經典甜點的關鍵,可知答案應選 (K)。 4. The origin of the featherweight confection varies depending on who you ask. 理由 a. 空格前有定冠詞 The,而空格後有介詞 of,故知空格應置入名詞。 b. 選項中有 (C) origin、(F) offering、(I) spice 及 (L) manuscript 符合條件,根據語意,這種輕如羽毛的甜點「起源」取決於你問的人而有所不同,可知答案應選 (C)。 5. Others believe it came from Poland, was subsequently introduced to France, and later popularized by Queen Marie Antoinette, who was known to love the cloud-like delicacy. 理由 a. 空格前有 be 動詞 was 及副詞 subsequently(隨後),而空格後有介詞 to,故知空格應置入過去分詞以被 subsequently 修飾。 b. 選項中僅剩 (J) introduced 符合條件,且符合語意,其他人認為馬林糖來自波蘭,隨後「傳到」法國,亦符合 “be introduced to...” 的用法,可知答案應選 (J)。 6. Historians have discovered a manuscript written in 1604 by Lady Elinor Fettiplace... 理由 a. 空格前有不定冠詞 a,而空格後有分詞 written(寫),故知空格應置入子音開頭的單數可數名詞。 b. 選項中有 (I) spice 及 (L) manuscript 符合條件,根據語意,歷史學家發現一份由艾莉諾•菲緹普蕾斯女士於 1604 年撰寫的「手抄本」,可知答案應選 (L)。 7. Wherever it was invented, the versatile dessert can sweep anyone off their feet. 理由 a. 空格前有定冠詞 the,而空格後有名詞 dessert(甜點),故知空格應置入分詞或形容詞以修飾 dessert 或置入另一名詞以形成名詞詞組。 b. 選項中尚有 (A) versatile、(D) seasonal、(F) offering 及 (I) spice 符合條件,根據語意,不管這種「多樣式」的甜點是在哪裡被發明的,它會讓任何人都為之傾倒,可知答案應選 (A)。 8. The different methods of meringue preparation include Italian, Swiss, French, and vegan, with each style offering its own unique texture, appearance, and durability. 理由 a. 空格前有引導情狀介詞片語的 with 及受詞 each style(每一種風格),而空格後有名詞詞組 its own unique texture(各自獨特的質地),故知空格應置入及物動詞或片語動詞的現在分詞形。 b. 選項中僅剩 (F) offering 符合條件,且符合語意,每一種烘焙方式都「提供了」獨特的質地、外表和耐放度,可知答案應選 (F)。 9. The addition of flavored extracts, fruit, nuts, and other ingredients can spice up these distinct meringue recipes. 理由 a. 空格前有助動詞 can,而空格後有介詞 up,故知空格應置入原形動詞。 b. 選項中僅剩 (I) spice 符合條件,且符合語意,額外添加帶有調味的萃取物、水果、堅果和其他原料可以「使」這些獨特的馬林糖食譜「更為豐富」,亦符合 “spice up...” 的用法,可知答案應選 (I)。 10. Meringue even took over Instagram and other social media back in late 2016... 理由 a. 空格前有主詞 Meringue(馬林糖)及副詞 even,而空格後有名詞 Instagram,且根據時間點 in late 2016(2016 年年末) 可知,空格應置入過去式及物動詞或片語動詞。 b. 選項中尚有 (E) took over 及 (G) broke into 符合條件,根據語意,在 2016 年年末,馬林糖甚至「占據了」Instagram 和其他社群媒體的版面,可知答案應選 (E)。 |