Question:
According to the second passage, David and Myra Sadker of the American University of Washington, DC found that ______________. A. schoolboys and schoolgirls are treated equally in the classroom. B. teachers often concentrate on boys’ behavior and girls’ manners. C. boys are commented usefully whereas girls are paid attention to behavior. Correct answer D. girls are taught to be insecure, accommodating and illogical while boys are strong, unemotional, aggressive, and competitive.
Reply:
Answer C
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- We find it possible to ________ the proposed plan subject to certain conditions and changes.
Question:
We find it possible to ________ the proposed plan subject to certain conditions and changes. A. approving B. approvingly C. approving D. approving Correct answer
Reply:
Verb form: find it hard/easy/difficult etc (to do something): how to feel when doing something Roughly translated: We feel we can accept the proposed plan subject to conditions and changes certain. → Choose answer D
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- Grandpa says his leg’s ________ again so he’s not going to come for a walk for eight weeks.
Question:
Grandpa says his leg’s ________ again so he’s not going to come for a walk for eight weeks. A. turning up B. playing up Correct answer C. setting up D. getting up
Reply:
Phrasal verbs knowledge: – turn up: appear – play (somebody) up: cause pain, cause problems for someone – set up something: establish something – get up: wake up Temporarily translated: Mr. said his leg hurt again so he wouldn’t be able to walk for 8 weeks. → Choose answer B
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- The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.
Question:
The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people. A. donation B. volunteer C. fund D. effort Correct answer
Reply:
Phrases (Collocations): make an effort (to do something): make an effort (to do something) Roughly translated: Local clubs are making efforts to attract more young people. → Choose answer D
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- The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home?
Question:
The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home? A. preparation B. recipe Correct answer C. description D. formula
Reply:
Vocabulary knowledge: – preparation (n): preparation – recipe (n): cooking recipe – description (n): description – formula (n): mathematical formula Roughly translated: The casserole is very delicious! Can you give me the recipe to make it at home? → Choose answer B
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- A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons.
Question:
A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons. A. questions B. need Correct answer C. results D. effects
Reply:
Vocabulary knowledge: – question (n): question – need (n): need – result (n): result – effect (n): influence Temporarily translated: A good teacher will always understand clearly about needs your students’ needs and consider them when planning your lessons. → Choose answer B
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