Find the words in Column A below in the text and tryto work out their meanings from the contextsin which they are used. Then match each word with the correct definition inColumn B.    

Part A Comprehening the Text

Part B: Identifying Main Points

Each of the eight statements below contains information given in one of the sections in the text. Each section is marked with a letter. Identify the section from which the information is derived.

Part C: Selecting Best Choices

The paragraph below has been taken from the text but includes ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of words in the word bank provided. You may not use any of the words in the word bank more than once. （请用大写的英语字母作回答）

Part E: Interpreting the Text

Answer the followingquestions as fully as possible.

Developing Your Skills

Finding the Meaning of Words/Expressions from TheirContext

Very often, the meaning of an unknown word oran expression can be found from other information in the passage. The meaningcan be worked out through:

•    examples ofthe word/expression

•    moreinformation relating to the word/expression

•    synonyms/antonymsof the word/expression

•    adefinition/explanation of the word/expression

•    a processof logical deduction from the context

Complete this table by filling in the missinginformation. Follow the example.

Extending Your Vocabulary

Part A: Synonyms and Antonyms

The middle column of the table below contains words from the Words to Note section of this unit. For each word, write approximate synonyms in the first column and approximate antonyms in the last column. You may use words from the box or think of words of your own. Follow the examples.

Part B: Cloze Sentences

Now use the most appropriate word from thetable in Part A of this section to complete each of the following sentences.