Words for Production 1. extreme [ Ik`strim ] adj. the greatest possible 極端的，非常的 Those girls were afraid of snakes and picked their way along with extreme

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1. extreme [] adj.the greatest possible 極端的，非常的

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extreme [] n. [C] 極限，極端

Sometimes Lisa eats too much, and sometimes she eats nothing. She goes from one extreme to the other.

extremely [] adv.極其地，非常地

My cell phone is extremely useful.

With it, I can call my friends anytime, anywhere.


2. roll [] vi.to move steadily and smoothly along on wheels ( 車輛 ) 行駛，前進

When the train rolled into the station, everyone was standing behind the yellow line.


3. deserted [] adj.left empty; having no one 荒廢的，無人居住的

The drunken old man said that he had seen a ghost in the deserted house, but no one believed him at all.

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desert [] vt. 遺棄

His father deserted the family when Paul was young. It was his mother who worked hard to support Paul and his sisters.


4. check [] vt.to examine something to see if it is safe or correct 檢查

Check your answers one more time before you hand in the answer sheet.


check [] n. [C] 檢查

He made a quick check to see if the windows were locked.


5. preparation [] n. [C] (usu. pl.)an arrangement for a future event 準備工作

We are making preparations for the school festival. We are very excited about it.


6. cord [] n. [C]a length of thick string or thin rope 粗繩，細索

She tied the box witha cord and carried it downstairs.


7. securely [] adv.firmly or tightly enough for safety 穩固地，牢靠地

He locked the door securely and put the key in his pocket.


secure [] adj. 穩固的，牢靠的，緊閉的

Make the windows secure before leaving the house.

security [] n. [U]安全，平安

For security reasons, all passenger baggage on the flight was checked.


8. fasten [] vt.to make or become firmly fixed or joined 綁緊，扣緊

The flight attendant told everyone to fasten the seat belt before the plane took off.


9. rail [] n. [C]a fixed bar made of metal or wood, especially one to hang things on or for protection 欄杆；扶手

I held on to the rail when I went down the steep stairs.


10. suicide ] n. [U]the act of killing oneself 自殺

Knowing that there was no hope for him to escape, the bank robber committed suicide.


11. attempt [] n. [C]an effort to do something 企圖，試圖

I failed in my attempt at humor. How embarrassing it was!Would you like to know more...

attempt [] vt. 企圖，嘗試

He once attempted to stop smoking, but failed.


12. flexible [] adj.can be bent easily; can change or be changed to suit new needs, changed conditions, etc. 有彈性的，柔韌的；可變通的Grass is much more flexible than trees. That’s why it can survive storms while trees cannot.We can do this on Saturday or Sunday; our schedule is very flexible.


13. spirit [] n. [C]a person’s soul, mind, or feelings 精神

Mother Teresa is dead, but her spirit lives on.


spiritual [] adj. 精神上的；心靈的

Spiritual health is as important as physical health.


14. moderately [] adv.to a reasonable degree 適度地

I can afford only a moderately priced camera. This one is too expensive.


moderate [] adj. 適度的

The driver insisted that the car was traveling at a moderate speed when the accident took place.


15. amuse [] vt.to cause to spend time in a pleasant manner 使…娛樂

He knows how to amuse children and make them laugh.


amusement [] n. [C] 娛樂，樂趣

Big cities have movies, concerts, theaters, and many other amusements.


16. individual [] n. [C]a person; a single being or member, treated separately 人；個人

The rights of the individual are the most important in a free country.


individual [] adj. 個別的

Each individual leaf on the tree is different.

individualized [] adj. 個人化的

Doctors feel that a more individualized approach to patients should now be adopted.


17. significant [] adj.of noticeable importance 重要的，重大的

Since his wife’s death, there has been a significant change in his attitude toward life.


significance [] n. [U] 重要性

This new discovery of oil is of great significance to the country’s economy.


18. participant [] n. [C]a person who takes part in an activity 參與者

The participants in the course were offered employment with the company.


participate [] vi. 參與

The teacher asked each student in

her class to participate in the discussion.


19. sportsman [] n. [C]a person who plays sports 運動員

Michael Jordan is one of the greatest sportsmen in the 20th century.


sportsmanship [] n. [U] 運動家精神

He is praised for his excellent skills and sportsmanship.


20. appealing [] adj.attractive; interesting 吸引人的

I find the idea of traveling around the world very appealing.


appeal [] vi. 吸引n. [U] 吸引 ( 力 )

Harry Potter appeals not only to children all over the world but to adults as well.


21. excel [] vi.to be very good 傑出，出類拔萃

My brother has never excelled at sports. In fact, he hates them.


excellent [] adj. 極好的，卓越的

Because she is pretty, smart, and hardworking, she may become an excellent actress in the future.

excellence [] n. [U]優秀，傑出

Sport is an area in which excellence is treasured.


22. enthusiast [] n. [C]a person who enjoys something very much and knows a lot about it 狂熱者，愛好者

Every April, hundreds of thousands of jazz enthusiasts from all over the world come to the Jazz Festival in New Orleans.


enthusiasm [] n. [U] 狂熱，熱中

Sam shows great enthusiasm for basketball. He practices it every day.

enthusiastic [] adj.狂熱的，熱心的

Young people are especially enthusiastic about Internet cafés.


23. involve [] vt.to have as a result or a part 包含，含有

The work will involve your living apart from your family for some time.


24. globalized [] adj.made worldwide in scope 全球化的

Scientists estimate that by the year 2025, the world will face the crisis of globalized aging. At that time, the number of people aged 65 and over will reach 800 million.


global [] adj. 全球的

The greenhouse effect causes changes in global weather.


25. slightly [] adv.to a small degree; a little 些許地，輕微地

The weather forecast predicted that today’s temperatures would be slightly higher than yesterday’s.


slight [] adj. 些許的，輕微的

The doctor noted a slight improvement in Grandma’s condition.


26. truly [] adv.really 真正地

Brad always gets poor grades. He is not truly stupid; he is just lazy.

1. harness[] n. [C] (usu. sing.) a set of bands which fit under a person’s arms and fasten round his/her body in order to keep a piece of equipment in place or to prevent the person moving from a place 吊帶；皮帶；降落傘背帶

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2. canyon[] n. [C] a deep, narrow, steep-sided valley usually with a river flowing through 峽谷


3. bungee jumping[] n. [U]the sport of jumping off a high structure to which the jumper is attached by elastic cords so that the body springs back safely without hitting the ground or water 高空彈跳


4. Olympic Games[] n. (the~)an international sports event held once every four years in different countries 奧林匹克運動會


5. windsurf[] vi.to sail across water by standing on a long board and holding onto a large sail 玩風浪板，進行風浪板運動


6. cliff[] n. [C] a high and very steep face of rock, usually on the side of a mountain 懸崖，峭壁


7. sky surf[] n. [U]the sport of performing maneuvers or stunts during freefall while riding on a skyboard 空中花式滑板運動


8. Moscow[] n. the capital of Russia 莫斯科


1. make sure (that)to find out for certain 確定，查明

Before you leave the room, make sure all the windows are closed.

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2. a set ofa group of things that belong together 一套，一組

He bought a set of six chairs for his dining table.

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3. a (little) bitto a small extent or degree 有點

The man looked a bit better after resting for a while.

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4. push oneself to extreme levelsto go beyond the usual limits 達到極限

Mountain climbers push themselves to extreme levels in order to reach the top.

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5. all year roundall the year 整年，一年到頭

The sun shines all year round in Hawaii.

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6. put one’s mind toto devote one’s energy and effort to something 全心投入於…

You could be an excellent basketball player if you put your mind to it.

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7. in the pastin the time before 以前

In the past, he was a famous movie star. But now no one has heard of him.

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8. strike a blow forto do something to support a belief, principle or ideal 支持…

Last year, people in this country struck a blow for freedom by overthrowing their government.

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Words for Production 1. extreme [ Ik`strim ] adj. the greatest possible 極端的，非常的 Those girls were afraid of snakes and picked their way along with extreme