英语词汇基础 CHAPTER1.doc

CHAPTER 1 challenge principal dependent solitary fertile suitable peculiar surplus preference transform Ten Words in Context In the space provided, write the letter of the meaning closest to that of each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each words meaning. challenge / t??lind? / -noun Ginny enjoys rock climbing. Its a difficult challenge, but she feels very proud after making a climb. When the baby sitter arrived, he stared at the four active little boys he was expected to watch. “This will be quite a challenge,” he sighed. _____ Challenge means a. reason. b. something boring. c. something requiring effort. 2. dependent / d?p?nd?nt / -adjective Some animals can take care of themselves as soon as they are born, but human babies are dependent upon their parents for years. Tyrones father said to him, You are still much too dependent on me. Its about time you got a job and supported yourself. _____ Dependent means a. relying. b. leading. c. puzzling. 3. fertile / f?:tail / -adjective Because its soil is so fertile, Iowa has many farms. Our daughters pet hamsters were so fertile that we ended up selling many baby hamsters back to the pet store. _____ Fertile means a. common. b. large. c. able to produce. 4. peculiar / pikju:lj?(r)/ -adjective Jack didnt know why people were giving him peculiar looks until he realized there was a large hole in his pants. My brother thinks my chip-and-dip sandwiches are peculiar, but I dont think theyre as strange as the peanut-butter-and-tuna sandwiches he eats. _____ Peculiar means a. attractive. b. unusual. c. innocent. 5. preference / pref?r?ns / -noun There are Chinese, Italian, and Indian restaurants nearby. Whats your preference for dinner tonight? What is your color preference for the living room? Do you like cool blues and greens or warm oranges and yellows? _____ Preference means a. choice. b. skill. c. effect. 6. principal / prins?p?l / - adjective The principal