学习材料1-阅读技巧-Guess Word Meaning-With key.docVIP

Guess Word Meaning-Reading Skill Directions: In order to practice your skills in understanding words in context, find the meaning of the underlined words (Words in 1-10 are imaginary) in the sentences. 1. He picked up a heavy dogjub, carefully inserted it between the tire the rim, and after throwing his full weight against the tool managed to break the tight seal . a. hammer-like tool b. knife c. tire-iron d. a saw 2. His rage was so great that his face became twisted with anger and his cheeks turned rorten. a. down b. red c. frosty d. scraggly 3. The wild dogs savagely ruggeyed the stray sheep leaving the uneaten carcasses to rot . a. killed b. chased c. surrounded d. collected. 4. With his only source of income gone, the old man became altute, only buying necessary items of foods. a. lazy b. panicky c. shoddy d. greedy 5. The man drove frumily trying to get his pregnant wife to the hospital in time . a. hurriedly b. calmly c. happily d. badly 6. The play would have been enjoyable if the actors had spoken more pogily; it was impossible to hear them past the fifth row. a. kindly b. sharply c. softly d. loudly 7. Because the speaker of the evening was so abacent, the auditorium was completely full. a. boring b. disliked c. famous d. uninformed 8. The lawyer asked the court for an imperat since his client was ill and in the hospital. a. judgment b. indictment c. conviction d. delay 9. The sky darkened and the wind came up with increasing bonhole; a rough storm was coming . a. force b. direction c. humidity d. clouds 10. Because they so jujib, the teacher scolded the class. a. well-behaved b. rowdy and loud c. clever d. understanding 11. I put them altogether in a bundle, wrapped them up with newspapers, tied them securely. a. a suitcase b. a pile c. a box 12. I pinched pieces out of the