Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. In present-day business, entrepreneurs were taking fewer risks than their predecessors a century ago.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. In present-day business, entrepreneurs were taking fewer risks than their predecessors a century ago. A. were taking Correct answer B. fewer C. a century ago D. present-day

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Conjugation: “present-day” → sign of present continuous tense Edit: were taking → are taking Roughly translated: In business today, entrepreneurs are less adventurous than their predecessors. a century ago. → Choose answer A

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1. The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people.
   
   

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   The local clubs are making every _______ to interest more young people. A. donation B. volunteer C. fund D. effort Correct answer

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   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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2. The casserole was delicious! Could you give me the ________ so that I can make it at home?
   
   

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   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

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   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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3. A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons.
   
   

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   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

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   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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4. A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other.
   
   

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   A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other. A. fire B. burn C. blaze Correct answer D. flame

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   Idioms: a blaze of glory: glory, success Roughly translated: A brilliant glory, a fierce passion that made them weak and trembling in each other’s arms. → Choose answer C

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5. The greater the demand, __________the price.
   
   

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   The greater the demand, __________the price. A. higher B. the higher Correct answer C. the highest D. the high

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   Double comparative structure: The + comparative + S + V, the + comparative + S + V: the more…the more Temporary translation: The greater the demand, the higher the price. → Choose answer B

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