Question:
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the land, it often picks up small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away. In this way (46)_______ very hard rocks are worn away by the wind. When particles of rocks or soil became loosed in any way, running water carries them down the (47)________. Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea. Land (48)________is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses very little of its soil. The roots of plants help to hold the rocks and soil in place. Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground. (49)_______, forests and grasslands help to slow down erosion. Even where the land is thickly covered with plants, some erosion goes on. In the spring, the melting snow turns into a large (50)________ of water that then runs downhill in streams. As a stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and deeper. After thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed.
A. though
B. even Correct answer C. such D. still
Reply:
TRANSLATION: Wind, water, air, ice and heat all cause erosion. When the wind blows across the land, it often carries away small grains of sand. When these sand grains collide with solid rock, the rock will slowly wear away. In this way, even very hard rocks are worn down by the wind. When the rocks become loose, the flowing water will drag them down the hillside. Some rocks and soil particles are swept down streams and then into the sea. Land covered by trees, grass and other vegetation erodes very slowly, and therefore very little soil is lost. Tree roots help keep rocks and soil in place. Water flows through grasslands more slowly than water flows through open lands. Therefore, forests and grasslands help slow down the process of erosion. Even where the land is densely covered with trees, some erosion continues. In spring, snow melts into large amounts of water which then flows into streams. Because the stream carries soil, the bottom of the stream becomes deeper and deeper. After thousands of years of such erosion, vast valleys are often formed. A. though: although B. even: even C. such: like that D. still: still Roughly translated: In this way even very hard rocks are worn away by the wind. (In this way, even very hard rocks are worn away by the wind.) → 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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- A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other.
Question:
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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- The greater the demand, __________the price.
Question:
The greater the demand, __________the price. A. higher B. the higher Correct answer C. the highest D. the high
Reply:
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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- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. – Laura: “I have got a couple of questions I would like to ask.” – Maria: “___________”
Question:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. – Laura: “I have got a couple of questions I would like to ask.” – Maria: “___________” A. Of course not, it’s not costly. B. Not at all. C. What’s up? D. Ok then, fire away. Correct answer
Reply:
A. Of course not, it’s inexpensive. B. Not at all. C. What’s going on? D. Okay, ask away. Roughly translated: – Laura: “I have a few questions to ask you.” – Maria: “Okay, ask.” → Choose answer D
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- – A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!” – B: “____________________.”
Question:
– A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!” – B: “____________________.” A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Thanks for your gift! C. Don’t mention it. D. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so. Correct answer
Reply:
A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Thank you for your gift! C. Nothing. D. Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say. Roughly translated: – A: “The wedding dress you’re wearing today is wonderful, Daisy!” – B: “Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say that.” → Choose answer D
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When particles of rocks or soil became loosed in any way, running water carries them down the (47)________.