Vocabulary
In the staff meeting, the chairperson put heavy e_________s _______(prep.) the need for teamwork.
emphasis on
Westerners often attach the receipts to their gifts ______ _________the receivers would like to exchange them.
in case
你越少運動，你的健康就會越差。(雙重比較級)
The less often you exercise, the worse your health will get.
(L1)What was the greatest struggle for Noboru when he was in Japan?
He had to wrestle with how differently Mongolians and Japanese view time.
虔誠的; 宗教的
religious
Alvin didn’t keep his voice down until he was c_________s _______(prep.) being stared at by people around him.
conscious of
Before making an important decision, you had better list the _______ and _______ and analyze the situation.
pros / cons
每天倒垃圾是必要的。(It is...)
It is essential that garbage (should) be taken out every day.
(L1)What causes Mongolians to follow loose schedules?
When they seasonally move from place to place, searching for fresh grass for their animals, it is difficult to cross long distances over rough ground in extreme weather.
escape
According to the study, f_________e work schedules can help improve job satisfaction.
flexible
The shopaholic _______ ________ ______time whenever she goes shopping.
loses track of
不可否認的,網路對人們的生活產生了很大的影響。(There is no +Ving....)
There’s no denying that the Internet has a great impact on people’s lives.
(L2)Why was Harry disappointed at his date, Kathy?
Kathy was not as attractive as her selfies and she seemed to know little about Japanese manga.
競爭 (n)
competition
Martin Luther King Jr. organized several c_______ns for civil rights by leading peaceful protests and delivering speeches.
campaigns
The ceremony was held ______ ________ _____ those who had spent all their lives serving their country in the military.
in honor of
1. _______ I take a shower, I sing my favorite song.
2.________ cold it is, my grandfather still goes to the park and takes exercise every morning.
3. _______ wins the game, I will give him or her a big hand.
1. Whenever
2. However
3. Whoever
(L2) What did Harry learn through his experiences with Kathy and Nathan?
He needs to be a smarter technology user and find an ideal balance between the virtual and real world.
主修(n/v)
major
The food critic tried his best to give an a________e description of every dish in the Michelinstarred restaurant.
accurate
Ella has been Ray’s best friend in college. _______ _______ ________, he will miss her very much after they graduate.
Needless to say
請用so...that.../ such...that.../ so that 各造一個句子.
He runs so fast that nobody can catch up with him.
He is such a thoughtful boy that everyone likes him.
I turned on the TV on time so that I would not miss my favorite talk show.
(L4) According to this passage, which of the following was NOT the purpose of Chiang and Hsieh’s campaign?
(A) To fight for freedom and justice in Taiwan.
(B) To promote awareness of civil rights among Taiwanese people.
(C) To plead for self-rule for Taiwan.
(D) To gain equality for Taiwanese women.
D
打斷 (v)
interrupt