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Chapter FourReading 2007.11.20 Linda trend N. the general direction in which something is developing This skirt is an example of the latest trend in fashion. The trend of prices is still upwards. Trendy adj. ~ier, ~iest (infml) Trendy clothes entertainment N. film, music, etc., used to amuse people Many people say that watching TV is their favorite form of entertainment. Entertain sb with sth He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. Bob entertained us to dinner last night. screen N. The computer was difficult to use because it had a very small screen. surround V. to be around something The house is surrounded with flowers and trees. Surrounding adj. (attrib) Surroundings n.(pl.) Animals in zoos are not in their natural surroundings. achieve V. to succeed in doing something You will not achieve your objective if you do not work harder. Achieve great success Achievement n. similar Adj. like (someone or something) but not exactly the same Though they look different, in many ways the games of Chinese chess and Western chess are very similar. Similarity n.[U] 相似 n.[C] 相似点，相似之处 Peter and I have many similarities in age and background. suspend V. to hang 悬挂，悬浮，推迟，延缓，停职 The photo is suspended on the wall. a balloon suspended above he crowd Suspend introduction of the new scheme She was suspended from school for stealing. Suspension n. Suspension bridge stereo Adj. using two or more speakers to make the sound seem more natural and real 立体声的 My father gave me a pair of stereo earphones for my birthday. arrange V. to place or put things in a particular way She is very good at arranging flowers in the vase. She arranged all her business affairs before going on holiday. I have arranged for a car (to meet you at the airport). Make arrangements for I will make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. viewer N. a person who watches television Many viewers said that they did not like the ending of this TV seri