Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
People with disorders may have exaggerated and irrational beliefs
concerning the consequences of facing up to the feared or difficult situation.
controversy
incredibility
protocol
anxiety
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
Rainforest destruction is a key to global warming, accounting for one fifth
of carbon emissions.
contributor
exhibitor
attributor
indicator
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
We are to improving crop protection while safeguarding the interests of the
user, consumer, and the environment.
dedicated
charged
implemented
abandoned
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
Mr. Johnson is not a member of the association and, with its current policy, would not
be for membership.
intelligible
competitive
eligible
innovative
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
One essential of organizing your work is to be able to put aside enough time
in the day for thought and reflection.
appreciation
disciple
factor
ingredient
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
The other students have been instructed not to in any dispute between the
pair of students, in case it grows more heated.
falter
intervene
commemorate
undertake
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
The defendant accused of murder is by an experienced solicitor who has had
a good record of winning cases.
disparaged
accommodated
represented
dissociated
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
The defendant accused of murder is by an experienced solicitor who has had
a good record of winning cases.
disparaged
accommodated
represented
dissociated
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
The exhibition will be launched at Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, before
travelling to Tainan, Hsinchu, and other venues in eastern Taiwan.
allegedly
absolutely
critically
simultaneously
Vocabulary: Choose the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
Cherie was an extremely talented designer, with a reputation for producing stylish,
comfortable, and clothes.
spatial
versatile
universal
advisory
Grammar & Usage
The two companies have finally settled their row over the ownership of the
product which was jointly developed several years ago.
long-run
long-running
run-long
ran-long
Grammar & Usage
This tale is fiction, but it shows the kind of story which a twelfth-century
Englishman could expect his audience to swallow.
success
succeeding
successful
successfully
Grammar & Usage
Mr. Hoffman has been used to holidays alone after his wife died five years
ago.
spent
spend
spending
be spending
Grammar & Usage
The couple had not realized that debt was one of the biggest causes of the breakdown
of their relationship. Only when they looked back over their problems
become apparent.
is it
it does
it did
did it
Grammar & Usage
Neither pollution nor other atmospheric phenomena thought to be related to
the unusual weather we have been having.
is
have
has
are
Grammar & Usage
The definitive answer his question has yet to be found.
to
in
at
on
Grammar & Usage
The town is most famous for its many golf courses that players from all
over the world.
attracting
attractive
attract
have attraction
Grammar & Usage
The college is home to 30 students from Nepal, almost are studying
economics.
all of they
all of whom
all of who
all of them
Grammar & Usage
It may be the most important decision you will ever take.
that
when
which
where
Grammar & Usage
Many people are tightening their belts during the recent recession. Poorer families,
already finding it difficult to afford healthy meals, will be .
hardly hit
hard hitting
hardest hitting
hardest hit
Reading Comprehension
1The first signs of respite for consumers came yesterday as a slump in the
price of crude oil held out the prospect of lower prices for fuel and food.
Supermarkets are preparing a new round of price cuts in coming weeks after the
dramatic slide in crude oil to $86 a barrel, the lowest price for a year, and amid
signs that food inflation has stalled.
Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that food inflation
7may have peaked with food price inflation down to 3.6 percent in September from
3.8 percent in August. It is too soon to celebrate but there may still be cause for
festive cheer.
Stephen Robertson, the BRC’s director-general, said, “The man in the street
and families will feel a little more confident as a result of the interest-rate reduction
and lower commodity prices and this is particularly important in the run-up to
13Christmas. He gave warning, however, that there would not be a sharp turnaround
in the fortunes of the high street, and said much depended on mortgage repayments
being lowered.”
“It is going to be a demanding time for the retail sector, but there have never
been so many deals and promotions in stores. I know that business on promotions
has gone up from 20 to 30 percent of turnover and there may be more,” he said.
19Petrol companies are also ready to cut prices in response to the aggressive
marketing by supermarkets, helping motorists and commercial transport companies
alike.
Despite the oil price slump, fuel prices are expected to rise during November
because of the increased demand in winter when oil is also needed for heating.
Industry experts are confident that any price rises before Christmas will be nothing
25like the peak oil price of $147 reached in July.
(Adapted from The Times)
What title best describes the passage?
Oil price slump may also cut cost of Christmas food
Supermarkets cut food cost to lure shoppers
Consumers brace themselves for colder Christmas
Oil companies start to fall with a crash and a crunch
Reading Comprehension
1The first signs of respite for consumers came yesterday as a slump in the
price of crude oil held out the prospect of lower prices for fuel and food.
Supermarkets are preparing a new round of price cuts in coming weeks after the
dramatic slide in crude oil to $86 a barrel, the lowest price for a year, and amid
signs that food inflation has stalled.
Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that food inflation
7may have peaked with food price inflation down to 3.6 percent in September from
3.8 percent in August. It is too soon to celebrate but there may still be cause for
festive cheer.
Stephen Robertson, the BRC’s director-general, said, “The man in the street
and families will feel a little more confident as a result of the interest-rate reduction
and lower commodity prices and this is particularly important in the run-up to
13Christmas. He gave warning, however, that there would not be a sharp turnaround
in the fortunes of the high street, and said much depended on mortgage repayments
being lowered.”
“It is going to be a demanding time for the retail sector, but there have never
been so many deals and promotions in stores. I know that business on promotions
has gone up from 20 to 30 percent of turnover and there may be more,” he said.
19Petrol companies are also ready to cut prices in response to the aggressive
marketing by supermarkets, helping motorists and commercial transport companies
alike.
Despite the oil price slump, fuel prices are expected to rise during November
because of the increased demand in winter when oil is also needed for heating.
Industry experts are confident that any price rises before Christmas will be nothing
25like the peak oil price of $147 reached in July.
(Adapted from The Times)
What does the word “respite” in Line 1 mean?
an impressive show
a lack of respect
a severe injury
an interval of relief
Reading Comprehension
1The first signs of respite for consumers came yesterday as a slump in the
price of crude oil held out the prospect of lower prices for fuel and food.
Supermarkets are preparing a new round of price cuts in coming weeks after the
dramatic slide in crude oil to $86 a barrel, the lowest price for a year, and amid
signs that food inflation has stalled.
Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that food inflation
7may have peaked with food price inflation down to 3.6 percent in September from
3.8 percent in August. It is too soon to celebrate but there may still be cause for
festive cheer.
Stephen Robertson, the BRC’s director-general, said, “The man in the street
and families will feel a little more confident as a result of the interest-rate reduction
and lower commodity prices and this is particularly important in the run-up to
13Christmas. He gave warning, however, that there would not be a sharp turnaround
in the fortunes of the high street, and said much depended on mortgage repayments
being lowered.”
“It is going to be a demanding time for the retail sector, but there have never
been so many deals and promotions in stores. I know that business on promotions
has gone up from 20 to 30 percent of turnover and there may be more,” he said.
19Petrol companies are also ready to cut prices in response to the aggressive
marketing by supermarkets, helping motorists and commercial transport companies
alike.
Despite the oil price slump, fuel prices are expected to rise during November
because of the increased demand in winter when oil is also needed for heating.
Industry experts are confident that any price rises before Christmas will be nothing
25like the peak oil price of $147 reached in July.
(Adapted from The Times)
What does the word “turnaround” in Line 11 mean?
the amount of business done
a great number of shoppers
a complete change
opposing opinions
Reading Comprehension
1The first signs of respite for consumers came yesterday as a slump in the
price of crude oil held out the prospect of lower prices for fuel and food.
Supermarkets are preparing a new round of price cuts in coming weeks after the
dramatic slide in crude oil to $86 a barrel, the lowest price for a year, and amid
signs that food inflation has stalled.
Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that food inflation
7may have peaked with food price inflation down to 3.6 percent in September from
3.8 percent in August. It is too soon to celebrate but there may still be cause for
festive cheer.
Stephen Robertson, the BRC’s director-general, said, “The man in the street
and families will feel a little more confident as a result of the interest-rate reduction
and lower commodity prices and this is particularly important in the run-up to
13Christmas. He gave warning, however, that there would not be a sharp turnaround
in the fortunes of the high street, and said much depended on mortgage repayments
being lowered.”
“It is going to be a demanding time for the retail sector, but there have never
been so many deals and promotions in stores. I know that business on promotions
has gone up from 20 to 30 percent of turnover and there may be more,” he said.
19Petrol companies are also ready to cut prices in response to the aggressive
marketing by supermarkets, helping motorists and commercial transport companies
alike.
Despite the oil price slump, fuel prices are expected to rise during November
because of the increased demand in winter when oil is also needed for heating.
Industry experts are confident that any price rises before Christmas will be nothing
25like the peak oil price of $147 reached in July.
(Adapted from The Times)
According to the passage, who is unlikely to have a good time in the run-up to
Christmas?
families
high street shops
motorists
the man in the street
Reading Comprehension
1The first signs of respite for consumers came yesterday as a slump in the
price of crude oil held out the prospect of lower prices for fuel and food.
Supermarkets are preparing a new round of price cuts in coming weeks after the
dramatic slide in crude oil to $86 a barrel, the lowest price for a year, and amid
signs that food inflation has stalled.
Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed that food inflation
7may have peaked with food price inflation down to 3.6 percent in September from
3.8 percent in August. It is too soon to celebrate but there may still be cause for
festive cheer.
Stephen Robertson, the BRC’s director-general, said, “The man in the street
and families will feel a little more confident as a result of the interest-rate reduction
and lower commodity prices and this is particularly important in the run-up to
13Christmas. He gave warning, however, that there would not be a sharp turnaround
in the fortunes of the high street, and said much depended on mortgage repayments
being lowered.”
“It is going to be a demanding time for the retail sector, but there have never
been so many deals and promotions in stores. I know that business on promotions
has gone up from 20 to 30 percent of turnover and there may be more,” he said.
19Petrol companies are also ready to cut prices in response to the aggressive
marketing by supermarkets, helping motorists and commercial transport companies
alike.
Despite the oil price slump, fuel prices are expected to rise during November
because of the increased demand in winter when oil is also needed for heating.
Industry experts are confident that any price rises before Christmas will be nothing
25like the peak oil price of $147 reached in July.
(Adapted from The Times)
Which of the following months is most likely for the news story to be released?
January
July
October
December
Cloze Test
New life revealed in rainforests of the deep
A rare species of stingray, a 2,000-year-old coral, and extinct underwater volcanoes are
among hundreds of discoveries 26 under the ocean by a scientific expedition off
the coast of Australia. Marine experts say that the discoveries 27 what they say are
some of the most biologically important oceanic habitats in the world.
In the icy waters of a Southern Ocean marine park, 100 nautical miles off the coast of
Tasmania, scientists found more than 270 new marine species—including fish, 28 .
mollusks, sponges, and corals—and 80 previously unknown seamounts or underwater
mountains. The undersea mountains, which measured half a mile high and 15 miles wide,
form “rainforests of the deep.” For the first time scientists also 29 underwater
canyons larger than the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
The £600,000 scientific expedition was led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the national science agency. Scientists said
that only a tiny proportion of Australia’s oceans had been explored in such a way and that
they could only speculate on the biodiversity hidden under the water.
The discoveries were made during two voyages in November 2006 and April 2007.
Scientists used special sonar equipment and video technology 30 the vessels to
create a map of the seabed and detected the 80 previously unknown underwater mountains
and 145 new undersea canyons.
(Adapted from The Time)
26
find
found
founded
finds
Cloze Test
New life revealed in rainforests of the deep
A rare species of stingray, a 2,000-year-old coral, and extinct underwater volcanoes are
among hundreds of discoveries 26 under the ocean by a scientific expedition off
the coast of Australia. Marine experts say that the discoveries 27 what they say are
some of the most biologically important oceanic habitats in the world.
In the icy waters of a Southern Ocean marine park, 100 nautical miles off the coast of
Tasmania, scientists found more than 270 new marine species—including fish, 28 .
mollusks, sponges, and corals—and 80 previously unknown seamounts or underwater
mountains. The undersea mountains, which measured half a mile high and 15 miles wide,
form “rainforests of the deep.” For the first time scientists also 29 underwater
canyons larger than the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
The £600,000 scientific expedition was led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the national science agency. Scientists said
that only a tiny proportion of Australia’s oceans had been explored in such a way and that
they could only speculate on the biodiversity hidden under the water.
The discoveries were made during two voyages in November 2006 and April 2007.
Scientists used special sonar equipment and video technology 30 the vessels to
create a map of the seabed and detected the 80 previously unknown underwater mountains
and 145 new undersea canyons.
(Adapted from The Time)
27
shed a new light on
put their finger on
knock some sense into
give free rein to
Cloze Test
New life revealed in rainforests of the deep
A rare species of stingray, a 2,000-year-old coral, and extinct underwater volcanoes are
among hundreds of discoveries 26 under the ocean by a scientific expedition off
the coast of Australia. Marine experts say that the discoveries 27 what they say are
some of the most biologically important oceanic habitats in the world.
In the icy waters of a Southern Ocean marine park, 100 nautical miles off the coast of
Tasmania, scientists found more than 270 new marine species—including fish, 28 .
mollusks, sponges, and corals—and 80 previously unknown seamounts or underwater
mountains. The undersea mountains, which measured half a mile high and 15 miles wide,
form “rainforests of the deep.” For the first time scientists also 29 underwater
canyons larger than the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
The £600,000 scientific expedition was led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the national science agency. Scientists said
that only a tiny proportion of Australia’s oceans had been explored in such a way and that
they could only speculate on the biodiversity hidden under the water.
The discoveries were made during two voyages in November 2006 and April 2007.
Scientists used special sonar equipment and video technology 30 the vessels to
create a map of the seabed and detected the 80 previously unknown underwater mountains
and 145 new undersea canyons.
(Adapted from The Time)
28
gnome
centaurs
hyenas
crustaceans
Cloze Test
New life revealed in rainforests of the deep
A rare species of stingray, a 2,000-year-old coral, and extinct underwater volcanoes are
among hundreds of discoveries 26 under the ocean by a scientific expedition off
the coast of Australia. Marine experts say that the discoveries 27 what they say are
some of the most biologically important oceanic habitats in the world.
In the icy waters of a Southern Ocean marine park, 100 nautical miles off the coast of
Tasmania, scientists found more than 270 new marine species—including fish, 28 .
mollusks, sponges, and corals—and 80 previously unknown seamounts or underwater
mountains. The undersea mountains, which measured half a mile high and 15 miles wide,
form “rainforests of the deep.” For the first time scientists also 29 underwater
canyons larger than the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
The £600,000 scientific expedition was led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the national science agency. Scientists said
that only a tiny proportion of Australia’s oceans had been explored in such a way and that
they could only speculate on the biodiversity hidden under the water.
The discoveries were made during two voyages in November 2006 and April 2007.
Scientists used special sonar equipment and video technology 30 the vessels to
create a map of the seabed and detected the 80 previously unknown underwater mountains
and 145 new undersea canyons.
(Adapted from The Time)
29
poked their nose into
turned a deaf ear to
laid eyes upon
got their tongue around
Cloze Test
New life revealed in rainforests of the deep
A rare species of stingray, a 2,000-year-old coral, and extinct underwater volcanoes are
among hundreds of discoveries 26 under the ocean by a scientific expedition off
the coast of Australia. Marine experts say that the discoveries 27 what they say are
some of the most biologically important oceanic habitats in the world.
In the icy waters of a Southern Ocean marine park, 100 nautical miles off the coast of
Tasmania, scientists found more than 270 new marine species—including fish, 28 .
mollusks, sponges, and corals—and 80 previously unknown seamounts or underwater
mountains. The undersea mountains, which measured half a mile high and 15 miles wide,
form “rainforests of the deep.” For the first time scientists also 29 underwater
canyons larger than the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
The £600,000 scientific expedition was led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the national science agency. Scientists said
that only a tiny proportion of Australia’s oceans had been explored in such a way and that
they could only speculate on the biodiversity hidden under the water.
The discoveries were made during two voyages in November 2006 and April 2007.
Scientists used special sonar equipment and video technology 30 the vessels to
create a map of the seabed and detected the 80 previously unknown underwater mountains
and 145 new undersea canyons.
(Adapted from The Time)
30
on board
at the end of
within sight of
over the counter
Sentence-Making: Write down the meanings of the following idiomatic expressions
in CHINESE before you make a sentence for each of them in ENGLISH.
opt out
Sentence-Making: Write down the meanings of the following idiomatic expressions
in CHINESE before you make a sentence for each of them in ENGLISH.
adhere to
Sentence-Making: Write down the meanings of the following idiomatic expressions
in CHINESE before you make a sentence for each of them in ENGLISH.
on behalf of
Sentence-Making: Write down the meanings of the following idiomatic expressions
in CHINESE before you make a sentence for each of them in ENGLISH.
run its course
Sentence-Making: Write down the meanings of the following idiomatic expressions
in CHINESE before you make a sentence for each of them in ENGLISH.
under house arrest
English Composition: Start with the following unfinished sentence and write an
essay of 120 words.
The embarrassing incident that I will never forget happened …
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