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v. to fasten or to join (one thing to another)
What is... attach.
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Open your Reading Book to page 4. What does the text begin with?
What is... an anecdote (a short story about a real incident).
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What is a noun?
What is... a person, place, thing, or idea.
100
本杰明一点也不在意
What is... "Benjamin was not bothered at all/in the least."
100
Fill in the blank: In her tender ____ and ____.
What is... hugs; such.
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v. tire out; use up completely
What is... exhaust.
200
Open your Reading Book to pages 4-8. Where did the author learn the most telling difference between Chinese and American ideas of education?
What is... in the lobby of the Jinling Hotel.
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What is an adverb?
What is... describe or modify verbs (he ran quickly), adjectives (the sun was very bright), or other adverbs (he ran fairly quickly).
200
该公司否认其捐赠具有商业目的
What is... "the company denied that its donations had a commercial purpose."
200
Fill in the blank: My son's primary school ______ Valentine's Day in a wonderful way. Each day throughout the month of ______ the school ______ each student in informal ceremonies.
What is... celebrates; February; honors.
300
v. to make up (a story, piece of information, etc.) in order to deceive people
What is... fabricate.
300
Open your Reading Book to pages 32-35. What does the author feel deeply connected to?
What is... people helping people (page 35).
300
Complete the sentence with the proper form of the verb in brackets (either the -ing or the infinitive form): 1. I remember ______(meet) my students on the first day of class. 2. I regret ____(inform) you that your application has not been successful.
What is... 1. Meeting 2. To inform
300
科学家发现火星上有水的证据吗?
What is... "have scientists found proof of water on Mars?"
300
Listen to the story. What problem did Mrs. Black have? What did the doctor give her?
What is... Mrs. Black was having skin problems and the doctor gave her a list of things he thought she should not eat.
400
only, just
What is... nothing more than.
400
Open your Reading Book to pages 32-35. What does the author cherish?
What is... good health, the gift of creativity, and/or feeling a genuine sense of belonging.
400
The verb "to take" has multiple meanings. How many meanings does it have? List four of them.
What is... "to take" has 8 meanings. 1. Reach out and get (sth) especially with one's hand 2. Carry (sb/sth) or accompany (sb) from one place to another 3. Do or have (sth) 4. Need (sth.) 5. Accept (sth) that sb offers you 6. Gain possession of (sth); capture or win (sb/sth) 7. Use (a particular type of transportation) 8. Think about (sb/sth) in a particular way
400
西方的年轻人先是大胆创新，然后逐渐深谙传统
What is... "...young Westerners making their boldest departures first and then gradually mastering the tradition…"
400
Listen to the passage. Who was Amelia Earhart? (List 3 things)
What is... Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone in a small plane. She failed to fly around the world. She was the first person who flew alone from Hawaii to California successfully.
500
delay telling (sb.) what they are eager to know
What is... keep (sb.) in suspense.
500
Open your reading books to pages 60-66. Who is the father related to (include names) and what did the father do in each scene?
What is... Diane, Sean, Heidi (children), and Mother (wife). The father embarrasses a different child in each scene.
500
What is the subjunctive mood? Give an example of the subjunctive form.
What is... a mood that expresses a doubt, a wish, a request, a regret, a demand, or a proposal. Examples: it is essential he be allowed; if I were ordered, I would go; I recommended that each driver report his tips; if I were your boyfriend, I'd never let you go.
500
我们能否从中美两个极端中寻求一种更好的教育方式，它或许能在创造力与基本技能这两极之间获得某种较好的平衡?
What is... "can we gather, from the Chinese and American extremes, a superior way to approach education, perhaps striking a better balance between the poles of creativity and basic skills?"
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Listen to the passage. Fill in the blanks: 1. Did you see the _____ about Jane Goodall? 2. No, but I've heard of the name. I don't ______ why she's famous. 3. Well, she's probably the world's top authority on the _______ of chimpanzees and _______.
What is... 1. article 2. remember 3. behavior 4. gorillas