閱讀技巧 (Reading Comprehension)

 

Exercise 308
Purpose: Increasing reading comprehension skills /加強閱讀技巧

Listen to the following story from Writing Effective Study Plans by Ted Knoy:

Pick the work or expression whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the underlined word or expression in the following passages.

 

 

1.  During weekly group meetings that involved journal discussions and case reports, she actively participated through her carefully thought out questions and responses to other participants' views.

A.             random

B.              deliberate

C.              sporadic

 

2.  In addition to her strong academic performance, Professor Smith was also impressed with her optimism.

A.             firm 

B.              precarious

C.              flimsy

 

3.  In addition to her strong academic performance, Professor Smith was also impressed with her optimism.

A.             put off by

B.              flattered by

C.              struck by 

 

4.  In addition to her strong academic performance, Professor Smith was also impressed with her optimism.

A.             austere outlook 

B.              bright outlook 

C.              frank outlook

 

5.  For instance, not only did she seek Professor Smith on Finance-related matters, she also sought out experts in the field to learn of their experiences.

A.             look after

B.              consult with 

C.              draw from

 

6.   Such enthusiasm displays her determination to purse a career in Finance.

A.             fervor 

B.              antipathy

C.              neglect

 

7.  Such enthusiasm displays her determination to purse a career in Finance.

A.             surrender

B.              resignation

C.              resolve

 

8.  Professor Smith holds no reservations in recommending this highly qualified candidate for admissions to University of Michigan's graduate school.

A.             recognition

B.              memory

C.              objections 

 

9.  Professor Smith holds no reservations in recommending this highly qualified candidate for admissions to University of Michigan's graduate school.

A.             incapable

B.              eligible 

C.              unfit

 


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Additional practice can be found in  Writing Effective Study Plans by Ted Knoy for some of these definitions.

View the accompanying Power Point presentation on details of how to write this paragraph.

 

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