現行考試共有十種 TOEFL 閱讀題型。這個頁面為每種題型提供一題範例、答案和答案的理由，讓你在考試前就能認出每一種題型。
這些題型出現在 TOEFL 閱讀測驗的三種題目類型中：Complete the Words、Read in Daily Life 和 Read an Academic Passage。Read in Daily Life 文章大多使用 Detail、Gist Purpose 和 Inference 題。學術文章則十種都會用到。
目錄
- TOEFL 閱讀有幾種題型？
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 1：Detail
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 2：Gist Purpose
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 3：Rhetorical Purpose
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 4：Vocabulary
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 5：Negative Factual Information
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 6：Inference
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 7：Organization
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 8：Select in Passage
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 9：Insert a Sentence
- TOEFL 閱讀題型 10：Complete the Words
- 如何練習 TOEFL 閱讀題型
TOEFL 閱讀有幾種題型？
TOEFL 閱讀共有十種題型。其中九種是針對 Read in Daily Life 文章或學術文章的選擇題或點選文章題，第十種 Complete the Words 則是一篇獨立的填空文章。下表列出我們的學生在練習中答對每種題型的比例，從最難排到最簡單。
| 題型 | 練習答對率 |
|---|---|
| Select in Passage | 46.2% |
| Insert a Sentence | 47.6% |
| Rhetorical Purpose | 55.5% |
| Negative Factual Information | 57.7% |
| Inference | 60.2% |
| Vocabulary | 62.4% |
| Organization | 63.3% |
| Complete the Words（每個空格） | 65.1% |
| Detail | 74.5% |
| Gist Purpose | 82.0% |
最難的四種題型，都要你運用文章，而不只是從中找出一個事實。Select in Passage 和 Insert a Sentence 沒有選項字母可以比較，Rhetorical Purpose 問的是作者為什麼加入某個細節，Negative Factual Information 則要你找出文章中沒有的那個選項。最簡單的 Gist Purpose 和 Detail，正是 Read in Daily Life 文章最常用的題型。2026 年 1 月文章變短以後，有些題型變得簡單很多，有些變得更難：請看新舊 TOEFL 閱讀題目比較。
數據來自 BestMyTest TOEFL 學生表現數據，截至 2026 年 10 月：來自 117,318 份完整模擬考 TOEFL 閱讀部分和 512,111 題練習題的約 3,100,000 個按題型統計的答案，包含舊版考試形式和現行考試形式。兩種形式都有的題型合併計算。百分比為答對題數除以作答題數。Select in Passage 只使用 2026 年 7 月至 10 月的數據。最後更新：2026 年 10 月 8 日。
TOEFL 閱讀題型 1：Detail
TOEFL 閱讀的 Detail（細節）題，問的是文章中明確寫出的事實。你要找到包含這個事實的句子，再選出用其他字詞表達同樣意思的答案。Detail 是 Read in Daily Life 文章和學術文章中最常見的題型，我們的學生在練習中答對了 74.5% 的 Detail 題。
Detail 題
Which of the following is mentioned as an example of a governmental nudge?
- Placing fruit at eye level in a cafeteria
- Automatically enrolling citizens in pension plans
- Publishing nutrition labels on packaged food
- Imposing fines for late tax payments
Detail 題
Detail 題問的是文章中清楚寫出的資訊。
正確答案會明確出現在文章中（不是暗示），通常是一個具體的事實、數字或描述。
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spellcheck 解答答案：B
(B) 正確答案是 "automatically enrolling citizens in pension plans"。第 2 段提到政府會 "automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out"，明確把這件事列為政府的推力（nudge）。
(A) "Placing fruit at eye level in a cafeteria" 是錯的，因為文章把它當作推力的一般例子，而不是特別指政府的做法。
(C) "Publishing nutrition labels on packaged food" 是錯的，文章從來沒有提到這個做法。
(D) "Imposing fines for late tax payments" 是錯的，因為罰款是強制性的處罰，不是細微的推力，而且文章沒有提到。
[1] In 2008, behavioral economists Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein popularized the idea of the “nudge,” a subtle change in the choice architecture that steers people toward a desired behavior without removing alternatives. Placing fruit at eye-level in a cafeteria, for example, can increase healthy eating because the human brain tends to select the most salient option.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 2：Gist Purpose
Gist Purpose（主旨目的）題問的是作者為什麼寫這整篇文章。它大多出現在 Read in Daily Life 文章中，這類文章裡的 Email 或公告會在前幾句說出目的。這是我們學生最容易答對的題型，答對率 82.0%。陷阱是重複文章中某個正確細節、卻不是文章寫作原因的選項。
Gist Purpose 題
What is the main purpose of this post?
- To promote new workout classes
- To advertise a mental health book sale
- To announce a free community event focused on mental health
- To recruit new members for the studio
Gist Purpose 題
Gist Purpose 題問的是文章（或文章中一整個段落）為什麼而寫。
正確答案表達的是作者的整體目標，而不是一個小細節。
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spellcheck 解答答案：C
(C) 正確答案是 "to announce a free community event focused on mental health"。在第 1 段中，貼文說："we are launching a Monthly Mental Health Talk Series ... These free sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. ... and are open to both members and non-members." 這段文字顯示主要目的是通知社區一個以心理健康為主題的免費活動。
(A) 'To promote new workout classes' 是錯的，因為文章完全沒有提到任何運動或健身課程，只談心理健康講座。
(B) 'To advertise a mental health book sale' 是錯的，兩段文字都沒有提到書籍或銷售。
(D) 'To recruit new members for the studio' 是錯的。雖然歡迎非會員參加，但文章的目的不是說服大家加入工作室，而是邀請大家參加講座。
Community well-being goes beyond physical fitness. At Horizon Wellness Studio, we are launching a Monthly Mental Health Talk Series in collaboration with local therapists and counselors. These free sessions will be held on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in our community room and are open to both members and non-members.
Topics will include stress management, mindfulness, work-life balance, and establishing healthy routines. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where open dialogue and shared experiences can support mental and emotional health in our neighborhood.
Topics will include stress management, mindfulness, work-life balance, and establishing healthy routines. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where open dialogue and shared experiences can support mental and emotional health in our neighborhood.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 3：Rhetorical Purpose
Rhetorical Purpose（修辭目的）題問的是作者為什麼加入某個細節，而不是這個細節是否正確。你可以從 "Why does the author mention..." 這類問法認出它。這個細節的作用通常在它前面那一句。我們的學生答對了 55.5% 的這類題目。
Rhetorical Purpose 題
What is the author's purpose in mentioning "snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles" in paragraph 3?
- To prove that dinosaurs could not survive because they were endothermic
- To question whether climate change tied to sea levels is enough to explain dinosaur extinction
- To list examples of animals that were better at producing internal body heat than dinosaurs
- To argue that reptiles were unaffected by climate change during the Cretaceous
Rhetorical Purpose 題
Rhetorical Purpose 題問的是作者為什麼加入某個特定的細節、例子或用語。
答案不會直接寫出來。你必須把提到的細節和段落的主旨連結起來。
你常會看到這樣的問法：Why does the author mention ___?
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spellcheck 解答答案：B
作者提到存活下來的爬蟲類，是為了質疑「恐龍滅絕只是因為氣候變遷」這個想法。如果其他冷血動物能在極端溫度中存活，那麼和海平面有關的氣候變化，可能無法完全解釋恐龍為什麼消失。
[3] However, if this were accurate, how did ectothermic species such as snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles persist through the icy winters and sweltering summers? These animals are dependent on the environmental conditions to maintain a habitable body temperature. It's perplexing why these creatures weren't impacted, yet dinosaurs were rendered too incapacitated to manage, especially considering the theory posited by some scholars that dinosaurs were endothermic. Detractors also emphasize that the shallow seaways had alternately retreated from and advanced towards the continents numerous times throughout the Mesozoic, so why were the dinosaurs able to survive the climatic shifts related to the earlier variations, but not this one? The theory of a simple climatic alteration tied to sea levels, although initially compelling, fails to thoroughly explain all the available data.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 4：Vocabulary
Vocabulary（詞彙）題問的是一個標示出來的字在文章中的意思。你不需要事先認識這個字，因為它周圍的字幾乎都會給你線索，例如 "or" 後面的換句話說、"but" 後面的對比，或是下一句中的例子。我們的學生答對了 62.4% 的 Vocabulary 題。
Vocabulary 題
The word “liberate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
- protect
- measure
- observe
- release
Vocabulary 題
在 Vocabulary 題中，你要選出和標示字詞在文章中的意思最接近的答案。
重點放在句子的意思和附近的上下文，而不只是字典上的定義。
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spellcheck 解答答案：D
(D) 正確答案是 "release"。第 1 段的句子是："photons transfer their energy to electrons inside the material, freeing them from their atomic bonds." 動詞 "freeing" 顯示光子讓電子被釋放出來，所以 "liberate" 的意思最接近 "release"。
(A) "Protect" 是錯的，因為保護是讓某樣東西保持安全或替它擋住危險，這和把電子從鍵結中釋放出來正好相反。
(B) "Measure" 是錯的，測量是計算數量或程度，和電子被釋放的意思不符。
(C) "Observe" 是錯的，因為觀察是看著或監測，不是讓電子脫離鍵結。
[1] Solar photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electricity by manipulating the behavior of photons, the energy packets that make up light. When sunlight strikes a silicon-based cell, photons transfer their energy to electrons inside the material, freeing them from their atomic bonds. This process, called the photoelectric effect, was first explained by Albert Einstein and underpins all modern solar technology. However, only photons carrying the right amount of energy can liberate electrons; the rest pass through or become heat.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 5：Negative Factual Information
Negative Factual Information（否定事實）題問的是文章「不」支持哪一個選項。你可以從大寫的 NOT 或 EXCEPT 認出它。三個選項在文章中出現，通常換了說法，另一個則沒有出現。我們的學生答對了 57.7% 的這類題目，是第四難的題型。
Negative Factual Information 題
All of the following contributed to a stable ancient Martian hydrological cycle EXCEPT
- hydrogen from volcanic eruptions
- pressure from a dense atmosphere
- carbon dioxide and hydrogen combination
- intense sunlight from the young Sun
Negative Factual Information 題
你可以從 NOT 或 EXCEPT 這兩個字認出 Negative Factual Information 題。
正確答案是段落中沒有支持的那個選項。
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spellcheck 解答答案：D
(D) 正確答案是 "intense sunlight from the young Sun"。第 2 段提到："These gases would have allowed the young Sun’s weaker light to maintain a stable hydrological cycle." 因為陽光是較弱的，不是強烈的，所以它不可能是促成因素，D 選項就是例外。
(A) "Hydrogen from volcanic eruptions" 不是例外，因為第 2 段明確說 "small amounts of hydrogen, released by volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts, may have combined with CO₂ to amplify the greenhouse effect"，表示它確實有貢獻。
(B) "Pressure from a dense atmosphere" 不是例外。第 1 段說 "early Mars possessed a dense atmosphere rich in greenhouse gases that trapped solar heat"，這有助於維持地表的水。
(C) 第 2 段說明二氧化碳和氫的結合明顯加強了溫室效應，所以它不是沒有支持水循環的那個因素。
[1] Scientists have long been puzzled by evidence that rivers once criss-crossed the surface of Mars. To carve such channels, the planet must have been warm enough for liquid water, yet today Mars is a frozen desert. One explanation is that early Mars possessed a dense atmosphere rich in greenhouse gases that trapped solar heat. Clues about this vanished air are preserved in mineral deposits and isotopic ratios measured by orbiters.
[2] Research using climate models indicates that carbon dioxide alone could not have sustained temperatures above the freezing point. Instead, small amounts of hydrogen, released by volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts, may have combined with CO₂ to amplify the greenhouse effect. These gases would have allowed the young Sun’s weaker light to maintain a stable hydrological cycle, producing rain, lakes, and the deltas now observed by rovers.
[3] The question, then, is why this clement climate faded. Most scientists think the solar wind gradually stripped the Martian atmosphere after the planet’s global magnetic field shut down. Without magnetic shielding, lightweight molecules escaped into space, thinning the air and ending the warm era. Understanding this transition is not merely historical curiosity; it guides the search for habitable exoplanets whose atmospheres may likewise be vulnerable to stellar winds.
[2] Research using climate models indicates that carbon dioxide alone could not have sustained temperatures above the freezing point. Instead, small amounts of hydrogen, released by volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts, may have combined with CO₂ to amplify the greenhouse effect. These gases would have allowed the young Sun’s weaker light to maintain a stable hydrological cycle, producing rain, lakes, and the deltas now observed by rovers.
[3] The question, then, is why this clement climate faded. Most scientists think the solar wind gradually stripped the Martian atmosphere after the planet’s global magnetic field shut down. Without magnetic shielding, lightweight molecules escaped into space, thinning the air and ending the warm era. Understanding this transition is not merely historical curiosity; it guides the search for habitable exoplanets whose atmospheres may likewise be vulnerable to stellar winds.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 6：Inference
Inference（推論）題問的是文章暗示、但沒有直接說出來的事。正確答案和證據只差一小步。含有 "all"、"only" 或 "never" 的選項，通常推得太遠了一步。我們的學生答對了 60.2% 的 Inference 題。
Inference 題
What can be inferred about workers who combine autonomy with high income in the gig economy?
- They experience greater job security due to strong networks and savings.
- They depend on gigs as their only source of income.
- They are mostly recent immigrants to the country.
- They are subject to more customer biases than other groups.
Inference 題
在 Inference 題中，正確答案不會直接寫出來。
你必須根據段落中的資訊，做出合乎邏輯的結論。
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spellcheck 解答答案：A
(A) 正確答案是 "they experience greater job security due to strong networks and savings"。第 2 段說：'Workers possessing valued skills, strong professional networks, and emergency savings can use gigs strategically, combining autonomy with high income.' 這暗示這些資源幫助他們獲得更多的穩定與成功。
(B) 'They depend on gigs as their only source of income' 是錯的。文章把策略性運用零工的人（把零工和自主、高收入結合的人）拿來和以零工為主要生計、通常較弱勢的族群做對比。
(C) 'They are mostly recent immigrants to the country' 是錯的，因為文章指出，通常是移民等弱勢族群承擔所有的不穩定，而不是這裡描述的族群。
(D) 'They are subject to more customer biases than other groups' 是錯的。文章指出顧客偏見對弱勢工作者造成負面影響，而不是人脈廣、收入高的零工工作者。
[1] Rideshare drivers delivering food late at night, freelance designers bidding for global projects, and neighbors renting spare bedrooms all participate in what sociologists describe as the “gig economy.” This labor model is distinguished by short-term contracts arranged through digital platforms rather than long-standing employment relationships. Because barriers to entry appear low—a car, a laptop, or a smartphone often suffice—the gig economy is frequently celebrated as democratizing work. Yet, contemporary research emphasizes that such flexibility is paired with precariousness; earnings fluctuate, benefits are scarce, and legal protections are ambiguous.
[2] The stratifying effects of the gig economy become visible when examining who can actually thrive within it. Workers possessing valued skills, strong professional networks, and emergency savings can use gigs strategically, combining autonomy with high income. By contrast, individuals already marginalized in traditional labor markets—immigrants, racial minorities, and the formerly incarcerated—often rely on gigs as their primary livelihood and thus bear the full weight of instability. Digital rating systems intensify these inequalities. A single low score can sharply reduce future job offers, and studies show that customer biases regarding accent, gender, and even profile pictures seep into supposedly objective algorithms. Consequently, platforms may reproduce offline hierarchies in a new technological guise.
[3] Debates about regulating the gig economy reveal competing sociological visions of work and citizenship. Some scholars advocate extending the welfare state—mandating minimum pay rates, portable benefits, and collective bargaining rights—to mitigate the precarious nature of platform labor. Others warn that heavy regulation could stifle the very flexibility that attracts both workers and consumers. A third perspective urges focusing on data transparency, arguing that opening algorithmic “black boxes” would allow researchers and policymakers to detect discrimination and design targeted interventions. Ultimately, the gig economy serves as a social laboratory, forcing societies to confront classic questions about inequality, security, and the meaning of decent work in digital capitalism.
[2] The stratifying effects of the gig economy become visible when examining who can actually thrive within it. Workers possessing valued skills, strong professional networks, and emergency savings can use gigs strategically, combining autonomy with high income. By contrast, individuals already marginalized in traditional labor markets—immigrants, racial minorities, and the formerly incarcerated—often rely on gigs as their primary livelihood and thus bear the full weight of instability. Digital rating systems intensify these inequalities. A single low score can sharply reduce future job offers, and studies show that customer biases regarding accent, gender, and even profile pictures seep into supposedly objective algorithms. Consequently, platforms may reproduce offline hierarchies in a new technological guise.
[3] Debates about regulating the gig economy reveal competing sociological visions of work and citizenship. Some scholars advocate extending the welfare state—mandating minimum pay rates, portable benefits, and collective bargaining rights—to mitigate the precarious nature of platform labor. Others warn that heavy regulation could stifle the very flexibility that attracts both workers and consumers. A third perspective urges focusing on data transparency, arguing that opening algorithmic “black boxes” would allow researchers and policymakers to detect discrimination and design targeted interventions. Ultimately, the gig economy serves as a social laboratory, forcing societies to confront classic questions about inequality, security, and the meaning of decent work in digital capitalism.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 7：Organization
Organization（組織）題問的是文章中兩個部分如何連結，例如第 3 段和第 2 段有什麼關係。你需要知道每個部分的主旨，以及兩者之間的關係，例如問題與解決方法，或主張與反對意見。我們的學生答對了 63.3% 的 Organization 題。
Organization 題
How does paragraph 3 relate to paragraph 2?
- Paragraph 3 provides statistical evidence supporting claims in paragraph 2.
- Paragraph 3 presents objections to the applications described in paragraph 2.
- Paragraph 3 introduces historical background for concepts in paragraph 2.
- Paragraph 3 repeats examples from paragraph 2 without adding new information.
Organization 題
Organization 題要你理解文章中的想法如何安排或連結。題目可能著重在資訊的排列順序，或某一段和另一段的關係。
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spellcheck 解答答案：B
(B) 正確答案是第 3 段對第 2 段描述的應用提出反對意見。第 2 段描述政府如何運用推力，例如簡訊提醒和自動加入退休金計畫。第 3 段以 "Critics warn, however" 開頭，並對這些應用提出反對意見。
(A) 是錯的，因為第 3 段提出的是論點，不是統計數據。
(C) 是錯的，因為這個想法的歷史在第 2 段，不在第 3 段。
(D) 是錯的，因為第 3 段加入了新的想法，也就是批評和對批評的回應。
[1] In 2008, behavioral economists Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein popularized the idea of the “nudge,” a subtle change in the choice architecture that steers people toward a desired behavior without removing alternatives. Placing fruit at eye-level in a cafeteria, for example, can increase healthy eating because the human brain tends to select the most salient option.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
[2] The intellectual roots of the nudge trace back to prospect theory, which shows that people systematically deviate from the purely rational model assumed by classical economics. Loss aversion, status-quo bias, and limited self-control make individuals responsive to small contextual cues. Governments have therefore created specialized “nudge units” that send text reminders about tax deadlines or automatically enroll citizens in pension plans while still allowing them to opt out. Studies report significant rises in compliance and saving rates at minimal cost.
[3] Critics warn, however, that nudging can become manipulative if the architect’s goals conflict with the chooser’s welfare. They argue for transparency and periodic evaluation to ensure that interventions remain ethical. Supporters counter that the environment is always influencing decisions, so intentionally designing it for public benefit is preferable to leaving it to chance or to commercial interests. As evidence accumulates, the debate centers less on whether nudges work and more on how, when, and by whom they should be deployed.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 8：Select in Passage
Select in Passage（文中選句）題沒有選項字母。你要在標示的段落中點選一個句子，而這個句子必須完整回答問題。好幾個句子都會提到這個主題，但只有一句提供題目要的確切資訊。我們的學生答對了 46.2% 的這類題目，是十種題型中最低的答對率。
Select in Passage 題
Click on the sentence in paragraph 2 that describes how the movement of the jet stream affects weather conditions in Chicago.
Select in Passage 題
在 Select in Passage 題中，你要點選文章中回答問題的那個句子。
正確的句子必須直接支持題目問的想法，而不只是和主題有關。
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spellcheck 解答答案：第四句，"Thus, a single atmospheric ribbon helps determine whether Chicago experiences a heat wave or a blizzard."
這是唯一提到 Chicago，並說明噴射氣流對當地天氣有什麼影響的句子。
第一句說明噴射氣流在哪裡形成。第二句說它們大致上會引導天氣系統。第三句描述的是中緯度城市，不是 Chicago。
[1] High above Earth's surface, narrow corridors of fast-moving air known as jet streams circle the globe at altitudes of about 10 to 15 kilometers. Discovered by military aviators during World War II, these winds can exceed 300 kilometers per hour. Commercial pilots still pay close attention to them today, timing routes to ride a favorable tailwind and save fuel while avoiding opposing currents that slow a flight.
[2] Jet streams form along the boundaries of warm and cold air masses, so they are strongest where temperature contrasts are greatest. As the current meanders, it steers weather systems below, guiding storm tracks and influencing regional temperatures. When the polar jet arches northward, mild subtropical air can flood mid-latitude cities; when it plunges southward, frigid Arctic air follows. Thus, a single atmospheric ribbon helps determine whether Chicago experiences a heat wave or a blizzard.
[2] Jet streams form along the boundaries of warm and cold air masses, so they are strongest where temperature contrasts are greatest. As the current meanders, it steers weather systems below, guiding storm tracks and influencing regional temperatures. When the polar jet arches northward, mild subtropical air can flood mid-latitude cities; when it plunges southward, frigid Arctic air follows. Thus, a single atmospheric ribbon helps determine whether Chicago experiences a heat wave or a blizzard.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 9：Insert a Sentence
Insert a Sentence（插入句子）題會給你一個新句子，以及段落中的四個方塊。你要點選這個句子適合放入的方塊。這個句子必須承接前一句，並引出後一句。這是我們學生覺得第二難的題型，答對率只有 47.6%。
Insert a Sentence 題
Look at the four squares [■] that show where the following sentence could be added to paragraph 3.
That field had once pushed aside the stream of charged particles coming from the Sun.
Where would the sentence best fit?
That field had once pushed aside the stream of charged particles coming from the Sun.
Where would the sentence best fit?
Insert a Sentence 題
在 Insert a Sentence 題中，你會拿到一個新句子和段落中的四個方塊。你要點選這個句子適合放入的方塊。
這個句子必須承接前一句，並引出後一句。
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spellcheck 解答答案：第三個方塊。
"That field" 需要一個前面已經提過的 field，而磁場第一次出現在第三個方塊前面那一句。接著這個句子引出 "Without magnetic shielding"，也就是磁場消失後發生的事。
前兩個方塊出現在任何磁場被提到之前。第四個方塊則會打斷 "thinning the air" 和 "this transition" 之間的連結。
[3] [■] The question, then, is why this clement climate faded. [■] Most scientists think the solar wind gradually stripped the Martian atmosphere after the planet’s global magnetic field shut down. [■] Without magnetic shielding, lightweight molecules escaped into space, thinning the air and ending the warm era. [■] Understanding this transition is not merely historical curiosity; it guides the search for habitable exoplanets whose atmospheres may likewise be vulnerable to stellar winds.
TOEFL 閱讀題型 10：Complete the Words
Complete the Words（單字填空）既是一種題目類型，也是一種題型：一篇簡短的學術文章，其中十個字缺少後半部的字母。你要輸入缺少的字母。我們的學生答對了 65.1% 的空格，每個空格大約花 12 秒。我們的 TOEFL Complete the Words 指南介紹八種缺字類型和該花多少時間。
Complete the Words
Glaciers form where snow fa faster than it melts. Over many years the snow is pre into dense ice. The wei of the ice makes it move slo downhill, car valleys and carrying rocks for long dist. When the cli warms, a glacier melts fas than it grows and begins to retreat. Scientists st old glaciers to learn how the climate has cha over thousands of years.
Complete the Words 題
Complete the Words 題
在這類題目中，你會看到一些字缺了一部分的簡短學術文章。你必須根據上下文，正確地完成每個字。
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spellcheck 解答1. lls
2. ssed
3. ght
4. wly
5. ving
6. ances
7. mate
8. ter
9. udy
10. nged
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