單字測驗
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1. useless
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2. coward
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3. specific
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4. nowadays
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5. herd
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6. circus
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7. images
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8. wastes
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9. danger
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10. courage
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11. gradually
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12. certain
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13. insect
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14. flock(ed)
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15. diligence
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16. description
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17. original
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18. relation(ship)
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片語與句型造句
1. Most girls seem to love chocolate.
2. Erica’s brother seems to like playing basketball.
3. Rainforests are seen as the lungs of the Earth.
4. The war is often seen as a key event which changed the world history.
5. The symbol is said to represent evil and horror.
6. That quiet woman who lives in the old house is said to be very rich.
7. Angela likes to eat fruit. Apples and oranges, for instance, are her favorite.
8. My grandparents lead/live a healthy life. For instance, they eat properly and have a habit of exercising regularly.
9. Fanny’s smile is as warm as the sun.
10. Tom swam as fast as a shark, and easily won the game.
11. Rob is tall and handsome; what’s more, he plays the piano well.
12. The apartment is in a good location. What’s more, its security system guarantees the safety of its residents.
13. In addition to a novel, Kate read some poems last week.
14. In addition to doing the dishes, Justin helped his mom take out the garbage last night.
15. It hardly snows in Taiwan because it is not cold enough.
16. There is not enough light in the room.
17. Aside from some vegetables, Linda bought some bread, pork, and fruits.
18. Aside from (a/the) lack of windows, I’m satisfied with the hotel room.
19. Denise likes to read newspapers and magazines as well.
20. Rufus knows how to cook and take care of his younger sister as well.
21. Tina hasn’t heard of any good news so far.
22. This is the best grade I’ve ever had so far in my high school life.
23. April’s mother plays an important part in her life.
24. Television plays a very small part in George’s everyday life.
綜合測驗
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. D
課文問答
1. They represent evil and danger.
2. “As quiet as a mouse” is commonly used to describe someone quiet.
3. It means that they are making so much noise.
4. It means that the car is very expensive but useless.
5. Originally, it was the word for “elephant” in an African language.
6. “Jumbo” was later taken as the name of the first circus elephant in the U.S.A., and its famous performances impressed more and more people.
7. He or she often gives others the impression that he or she is too proud of himself or herself.
8. It means that the person is a coward, and doesn’t have enough courage to do something.
9. Bees have a close relation to diligence in English.
10. Let sleeping dogs lie.
閱讀測驗
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. D
翻譯
1. seems; to; live
2. was; seen; as
3. said; to
4. For; instance
5. Whitney’s skin is as white as snow.
6. What’s more, her eyes are as blue as the sky.
7. In addition to the Lunar New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival is another important holiday for the Chinese.
8. Teddy caught a cold because he did not wear enough clothes.
9. Aside from math, many students think physics is difficult.
10. Lara sings terribly and dances terribly as well.
11. So far you have seen some examples such as “a white elephant.”
12. Animal imagery plays an important part in many languages.