B4U4 Reading & DIY

VOCABULARY

1. tempt [tEmpt] vt. to attract someone or make someone want to do or have something　引誘，誘惑

　► Although Ray was on a diet, the smell of the pizza tempted him into eating a big piece of it.

     雖然雷在節食， 但他還是受到披薩香味的誘惑而吃下了一大塊。

　temptation [tEmp`teS1n] n. [U][C] 引誘，誘惑

  ► Lisa couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the new smartphone.

  麗莎無法抗拒購買新智慧型手機的誘惑。

2. stuff [st^f] vt. to fill a space or container with something  填滿，塞滿

► The student tried to stuff all of her books into her book bag.

       這名學生試圖將她所有的書都塞進她的書包裡。

3. dare [dEr] vi. to be brave enough to do something, even though it may be dangerous or cause trouble　敢，敢於

► Rebecca didn’t dare to tell her father the truth. She was afraid that he would be very angry with her.

蕾貝卡不敢跟她爸爸說實話。她怕他會非常生氣。

READING 1

Visitors to Scotland (n. 蘇格蘭) are often tempted to try a Scottish (adj. 蘇格蘭 (人) 的) national dish called haggis(n. [U] 哈吉斯 (蘇格蘭肉餡羊肚)). Haggis is a boiled sheep’s stomach that is stuffed = filled with a sheep’s lungs,( n. [C] 肺) liver, and heart. Although it is thought of as a delicacy (n. [C] 佳餚) by the locals, some visitors are not so sure about this. If you go to Scotland, will you dare to eat this dish?

VOCABULARY

4. opportunity [&Ap2`tjun1tI] n. [C][U] a time or a situation in which it is easy for one to do something　機會  SYN chance

　　► Bruce took the opportunity of visiting his old friends when he came back to Taiwan.

      布魯斯回台灣的時候趁機拜訪了老朋友。

5. frequently [`frikw1ntlI] adv. often, many times　頻繁地，經常地  ANT infrequently, rarely

　► I go to the restaurant so frequently that the staff there all know me now.

       我如此頻繁地去這間餐廳，以至於那裡的員工現在都認識我了。

frequent [`frikw1nt] adj. 頻繁的　ANT infrequent

　► Mason is a frequent visitor to London. He often goes there on business.

梅森是訪倫敦的常客。他經常去那裡出差。

frequency [`frikw1nsI] n. [U] 頻繁 (性)

► Because of the new traffic laws, the frequency of road accidents in the city has gradually decreased.

     由於新的交通法規，城市裡道路事故發生的頻繁性已逐漸下降。

6. host [host] n. [C] someone who invites guests to a meal or a party, or to stay in his or her home　主人

　► The host warmly welcomed us and introduced us to the other guests at the party.

       派對主人熱情地歡迎我們，並把我們介紹給其他的賓客。

host [host] vt. 主辦，主持

► Louis hosted a dinner party at his favorite restaurant and invited all of his friends to it.

       路易在他最喜愛的餐廳主辦了一場晚宴，並邀請他所有的朋友參加。

7. essential [I`sEnS1l] adj. very important and completely necessary  必要的，不可或缺的　SYN vital

　► A cup of black coffee is essential for Gary every morning. He can’t really wake up without it.

     每天早上一杯黑咖啡對蓋瑞來說是不可或缺的。沒有咖啡他不能完全清醒。

READING 2

Food is an important part of any travel experience, and nothing helps develop friendships or business relationships like sharing a meal. As a matter of fact = In truth = Actually, if you are not willing to try the local food when you travel, you will miss the opportunity to know more about the culture there. Most people who travel frequently realize that trying the local food is not only a great way to show respect for the host, but also an essential part of experiencing a different culture.

VOCABULARY

8. weird [wIrd] adj. very strange or unusual　怪異的  SYN strange

　► The man is very weird. He is wearing a heavy coat on such a hot day.

那名男子很怪。他在這麼熱的天氣裡穿著厚大衣。

READING 3

You may have difficulty eating exotic (adj. 異國的) cuisine (n. [U] 菜餚), but it is diplomatic (adj. 得體的，圓融的) to take a bite of everything that is being served to you in order not to offend the locals. As a frequent traveler, I never turn down any chance to experience a foreign culture through its food. During my travels, I have eaten a lot of weird food.

VOCABULARY

9. source [sors] n. [C] a person, place, or thing that provides what is needed or wanted　來源

► The Internet is now a useful source of information.

  網路現在是很有用的資訊來源。

10. otherwise [`^D2&waIz] adv. except for what has just been mentioned　除此之外

　 ► I didn’t like the tomato soup, but otherwise the meal at the restaurant was excellent.

我不喜歡番茄湯，但除此之外那間餐廳的餐點很棒。

otherwise [`^D2&waIz] adv. if not　否則，不然

► We’d better leave now. Otherwise, we will miss the last bus home.

         我們最好現在離開。不然，我們會錯過最後一班回家的公車。

11. spicy [`spaIsI] adj. (of food) having a strong taste that can cause a burning feeling in the mouth　辣的  SYN hot

　 ► The chicken was too spicy, so I reached for a glass of iced water.

      這雞肉太辣了，所以我伸手去拿了杯冰開水。

12. stick [stIk] (stick—stuck—stuck) vi.; vt. to become attached to something, or to attach one to another　(使) 黏住

　 ► The weather was so hot that my shirt stuck to my body.

    天氣是如此地熱，以至於我的襯衫都黏在我身上。

13. swallow [`swAlo] vt.; vi. to make food or drink go down one’s throat and into the stomach　吞，嚥

　 ► It was too hard for me to swallow the hot coffee quickly.

對我來說快速喝下那杯熱咖啡太困難了。

14. contribute [k1n`trIbjut] vi.; vt. to improve something, or to help something by giving money, goods, time, or ideas　貢獻，捐助

　 ► My teacher’s clear explanation contributed greatly to my understanding of the difficult math problem.

老師清楚的解釋對於我對這道數學難題的了解貢獻良多。

contribution [&kAntr1`bjuS1n] n. [C] 貢獻，捐款

　 ► Roy made a contribution of ten thousand NT dollars to the library.

       羅伊捐了一萬元新台幣給這間圖書館。

READING 4

In Saudi Arabia (n. 沙烏地阿拉伯), I have tasted sheep’s eyeballs, which are served to the guest of honor. In Africa, I have tried caterpillars (n. [C] 毛蟲 (蝶、蛾的幼蟲)), which are important sources of protein (n. [U][C] 蛋白質) for millions of people there. In Indonesia, I have eaten fried frog legs, which are not as tasty as chicken, but otherwise pretty similar. In China, I have tried a kind of boiled fish. It was so spicy that I felt like it could burn a hole in my tongue (n. [C] 舌頭). In South Korea (n. 南韓), I have eaten live octopus (n. [U][C] 章魚)—the octopus almost stuck to my throat when I swallowed it. Eating these dishes has not always been easy for me, but it has contributed greatly to my travels and given me terrific stories to tell back home!

VOCABULARY

15. terrific [t1`rIfIk] adj. (informal) very good, excellent　極好的　SYN great

 　 ► Mandy’s ideas were terrific. They solved our problems in a smart way.

        曼蒂的那些主意棒極了。它們以聰明的方式解決了我們的問題。

16. tip [tIp] n. [C] a useful piece of advice　訣竅  SYN hint

　 ► Julian gave me some good tips on how to lose weight.

朱利安給了我一些如何減重的好建議。

17. spoil [spOIl] vt. to damage or make something worse or less enjoyable　破壞，糟蹋  SYN ruin

　 ► The heavy rain spoiled our plan for a picnic at the beach.

這場大雨破壞了我們去海邊野餐的計畫。

18. appetite [`8p1&taIt] n. [U][C] the physical desire to eat　食慾，胃口

　 ► I lost my appetite when I saw a dead fly in my noodles.

   當看到我的麵裡有一隻死蒼蠅時，我喪失了食慾。

19. amount [1`ma5nt] n. [C] a quantity of something　量，數量

► Peter spent a large amount of money on his new house.

   彼得在他的新房子上花了一大筆錢。

20. disguise [dIs`GaIz] vt. to hide or change something or someone so that the thing or the person won’t be noticed or known　掩蓋，偽裝

► The actor was very mad, but he tried to disguise his anger with a smile.

      這位演員非常生氣，但他試圖以笑容掩蓋他的怒氣。

READING 5

As for my advice for travelers who are unsure about eating strange food, the most important thing to remember is never to offend the hosts. èHere are a few tips for making it easier to try foreign food. First of all, don’t ask what the food is before you try it. Very often, the food you consider weird is probably delicious—it is the thought rather than the taste that spoils your appetite. Second, take small bites, or if you are serving yourself, just take a small helping. Trying a small amount of everything first is wiser than filling your plate with a lot of food. Finally, if you have trouble swallowing something, just take a sip of your drink. This can help disguise the unfamiliar taste.

READING 6

When you travel overseas, remember that you are representing your country. If you try some of the local food, you’ll probably make friends for both yourself and your country.

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I. Vocabulary

填入最符合句意的單字以完成下列句子。

__________ 1. The w______d girl in our class doesn’t talk to anyone but her doll.

__________ 2. It is not easy to s______w a large pill (藥丸) without any water.

__________ 3. Fast food often contains a large a______t of fat, which is bad for people’s health.

__________ 4. Fish are the main s______e of food for the people who live near the sea.

__________ 5. It is e______l for me to start my day with a good breakfast.

__________ 6. The dish was so s______y that I had to drink a lot of water to ease the burning feeling in my throat.

__________ 7. This cookbook offers some useful t______ps on how to make cookies at home.

__________ 8. To get into the private party, the reporter d______ed himself as a waiter.

__________ 9. Julie is such a t______c cook that all the food she makes is always delicious.

__________ 10. The h______t of the party has prepared many snacks and drinks for his guests to enjoy.

[Ans.] 1. weird    2. swallow    3. amount    4. source    5. essential 6. spicy     7. tips       8. disguised   9. terrific   10. host

II. Derivatives

根據提示字，填入適當的詞類變化以完成下列句子。

__________ 1. Sarah resisted the ______ (tempt) to buy the dress, even though she really wanted it.

__________ 2. Everyone in this group made an important ______ (contribute) to the success of the project (企劃).

__________ 3. Victor is ______ (frequent) away on business trips, so we rarely see him in the office.

[Ans.] 1. temptation   2. contribution   3. frequently

III. Cloze Test

選出最適當的答案以完成段落。

During my travels over the years, I have been to many countries and eaten a lot of strange food. For example, when I traveled to Scotland, the local restaurant served me haggis 　1　 is a boiled sheep’s stomach stuffed with a sheep’s lungs, liver, and heart. It is thought of 　2　 a delicacy there, but I was not so sure about this dish when I first saw it. In order 　3　 the cook, though, I took a small bite of it. To my surprise, I actually liked its taste. After that experience, I realized it was the thought 　4　 the taste that stopped me from tasting strange food in the past. Trying the local food 　5　 a good way to experience a different culture. So, remember to take the opportunity to give the local food a try when you go abroad.

(   ) 1. (A) who            (B) what           (C) , which        (D) , that

(   ) 2. (A) to                 (B) by                (C) from            (D) as

(   ) 3. (A) not offending                               (B) not to offend
(C) offending not                                (D) to not offend

(   ) 4. (A) such as        (B) as well as    (C) rather than  (D) but also

(   ) 5. (A) is                  (B) are               (C) be                (D) ×

[Ans.] 1. C  2. D  3. B  4. C  5. A

IV. Sentence-Writing

根據提示字改寫下列句子。

1. It was difficult for the student to pay attention in class. (have difficulty)
→ The student                                             .

2. The book is more interesting than the movie. (less)
→ The movie                                              .

[Ans.] 1. had difficulty (in) paying attention in class 2. is less interesting than the book

V. Guided Translation

根據中文填入最適當的單字以完成下列英文句子。每格限填一字。

1. Ben不喜歡打籃球。事實上，他不喜歡任何運動。

Ben doesn’t like to play basketball. _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________, he doesn’t like to play any sports.

2. Thomas不敢約他喜歡的女孩去約會，因為他和女生說話有困難。

Thomas doesn’t _____________ to ask the girl he likes out on a date because he has t_____________ _____________ to girls.

3. 如果你想要改變你的人生，首先，你必須對新事物敞開心胸。

If you want to change your life, f_____________ _____________ _____________, you have to open your mind to new things.

4. 我跟我丈夫今晚會工作到很晚。至於我們的小孩，我已經請鄰居幫忙照顧了。My husband and I are going to work late tonight. _____________ _____________ our kids, I have asked our neighbor to help take care of them.

5. Elaine拒絕那份工作邀約，因為她認為那份工作不比她現在的好。

Elaine _____________ _____________ the job offer because she thought that job was _____________ _____________ good _____________ the one she has now.

[Ans.] 1. As a matter of fact 2. dare... trouble talking/speaking 3. first of all 4. As for 5. turned down...not as...as