Challenging yourself 1概要1.ppt

9) He will place a(n) ____________ in the personal column of the local newspaper. 10) He ____________ his intention to become the best basketball player in the world. announcement declared 2. Read the following groups of sentences, paying close attention to then coloured words. Choose the most proper meaning for each of them. 1) A. given public praise or an award B. act of showing appreciation C. to treat with respect The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations go back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honour of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. ________ B As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the celebration changed to honour the “Mother Church”. ________ Two American doctors were honoured with the Nobel Prize for Medicine. ________ C A 2) A. to enjoy oneself on a special occasion B. an occasion of celebrating C. famous The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations go back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honour of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. ________ B During the 1600s, England celebrated a day called “Mothering Sunday”. ________ He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England. ________ A C 3) A. an organised series of events B. relating to a holiday C. a religious feast or event A special cake, ... was often brought along to provide a festive touch. ________ B Over time the church festival mixed with the Mothering Sunday celebration. ________ There are over 350 f ilms in the Edinburgh Film Festival this year. ________ C A 3) A. to imply; to give a clue B. to advise; to recommend In the United States, Mother’s Day was first suggested in 1872... ________ His restlessness suggested that he wanted to le