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1. construct [] vt.to build 建造

The city plans to construct a bridge connecting the two islands.

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construction [] n. [U]建造

We cannot go that way; the road is

still under construction.


2. premier [] adj.first in position or importance 首要的

Tiger Woods is one of the world’s premier golfers.


3. tourist [] n. [C]somebody traveling for pleasure 觀光客

Grand Canyon National Park in America is a huge attraction for both tourists and adventurers.


tour [] n. [C]旅行，觀光

If I had money, I would go on a thirty-day tour of Egypt.


4. masterpiece [] n. [C]a piece of work which is the best of its type or the best a person has done 傑作，名著

That sixty-square-foot tapestry on the wall is a real masterpiece of beauty.


5. soar [] vi.to rise quickly to a very high level 上升

The moment Aladdin stepped onto the magic rug, it soared up into the air and brought him out of the tower.


6. structure [] n. [C][U]something that consists of parts connected together in an ordered way; something that has been built; the way in which the parts of something are put together 結構物；建築物

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6. structure [] n. [C][U]

The old church in the downtown area will be replaced by a modern structure.

Experts have studied the changing structure of families in Taiwan.


7. exhibition [] n. [C]a public show of artistic works or objects 展覽會

The science museum is going to hold a special exhibition on the amazing life cycle of butterflies.


exhibit [] vt.陳列，展覽

The masterpieces of van Gogh, one of the greatest artists in the nineteenth century, have been exhibited in the best galleries in America, Europe, and Asia.


8. seemingly [] adv.as far as one can tell 表面上看起來…

To everyone’s horror, this seemingly innocent young boy turned out to be a murderer.


9. functionless [] adj.without purposes 缺乏功能的，沒作用的

This old train station is now empty but not functionless. It has become the perfect place for this town’s community activities.


function [] n. [C] 功能

The premier function of language is communication.

function [] vi. ( 機器 ) 運轉

The machine won’t function properly if you don’t oil it.


10. beat [] vt.to defeat 擊敗

Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls by just two points, making it a very close match.


11. proposal [] n. [C]a plan or suggestion 計畫，提案

His proposal to expand the customer service operation was not accepted by the manager.


propose [] vt. 提議，建議

Since there are many members absent today, I propose we cancel the meeting.


12. initially [] adv.at first; at the beginning 起初

Initially, she opposed the plan, but later she changed her mind.


initial [] adj. 最初的，初期的

If not treated in its initial stage, cancer can easily lead to death.


13. summit [] n. [C]the top; the highest point 頂端

No one was able to reach the summit of Mt. Everest until 1953.


14. critic [] n. [C]a person who judges harshly 批評者

The government’s new construction project, once heavily attacked by critics, is now put on hold.


criticize [] vt.批評

Harold’s friends found it hard to get along with him, since he always criticized people around him.


15. scrap [] n. [U]material which cannot be used for its original purpose but may still have some value 廢料，廢物

She respects her father very much even though he is just an old man collecting scrap in the neighborhood.


16. resident [] n. [C]a person living in a place 居民

Most of the residents on Lan Yu Island make their living by fishing.


reside [] vi. 住，居住

Mr. Wang came back to Taichung and has resided there ever since.

residence [] n. [C][U] 住所；居住

The American president’s official residence is the White House.

After Mr. and Mrs. Lin retired, they took up their residence in a small country town.

residential [] adj. 居住的，住家的

There should not be any factories in residential areas.


17. overwhelming [] adj.very large in size or amount 龐大的，佔壓倒性優勢的

The advertisement for this new type of soft drink has received an overwhelming response from the general public.


overwhelm [] vt.( 情感上 ) 使不由自主，使身不由己，使折服

The prince, as well as all the guests at the ball, was completely overwhelmed by the beauty of Cinderella.


18. district [] n. [C]an area of a city or country 地區

For the safety of children, all cars passing through the school district should slow down.


19. spot [] n. [C]a particular place or area 地點

Do you see the big tree over there? That was the very spot where my parents first met twenty years ago.


spot [] vt.看見，發現

Sharon is quite tall, so you can easily spot her in a crowd.


20. prominent [] adj.important; distinguished 重要的，著名的

Albert Einstein is widely recognized as the most prominent scientist of the twentieth century.


21. erection [] n. [U]the act of building something 建造，設立

In 1989, the Berlin Wall separating West and East Germany was opened to free travel for the first time since its erection in 1961.


erect [] vt.設立；樹立

This statue was erected by a loving husband in memory of his wife who died young at the age of 25.


22. bald [] adj.without a normal covering 光禿禿的；禿頭的

We all think that John, like his father, will get bald before he is forty.


23. condemn [] vt.to express strong disagreement of (someone or some action) 譴責，指責

The plastic factory was condemned for dumping chemical wastes into the river.


24. crime [] n. [C]a serious mistake; an illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by law 過錯；罪行It’s a crime that so much time and money have been wasted.

Murder is a crime against humanity that can and must be prevented.


criminal [] n. [C]罪犯

Two criminals successfully broke

into a bank and got away with a large amount of cash.


25. salvation [] n. [U]something that helps to avoid loss or disaster 救星，救助者

After so much dry weather, this rain has been the farmers’ salvation.


26. bulletin [] n. [C]a brief news report on the radio or television 新聞快報

Our next news bulletin will be at six o’clock. Stay tuned.


27. broadcast [] vt.to send out a program by radio waves, so that it can be heard on the radio or seen on television 播放

The outdoor concert of Yo-Yo Ma will be broadcast live on TV tonight.


28. measure [] vt.to find out the size, length, or amount of something 測量

The love of parents for their children is something that cannot be measured.


measure [] n. [C] 措施，方法

Measures should be taken to prevent the crime rate from soaring.

measurement [] n. [U] 測量

The invention of timepieces makes the measurement of time quicker and easier.


29. atmospheric [] adj.of or relating to the mixture of gases that surrounds any heavenly body, especially the earth 大氣的Having worked in atmospheric research for years, the scientist came up with a new theory about the greenhouse effect.


atmosphere [] n. [C]大氣層；氣氛

Yesterday morning, when re-entering the atmosphere, the unmanned space shuttle started to burn and then broke into pieces.

The atmosphere changed suddenly when the teacher walked

into the classroom.


30. occupier [] n. [C]a member of a group of people who take possession of a place, especially by force 占領者Some homeless people occupied the empty house. With the help of the police, the owner of the house could possibly drive away those illegal occupiers.


occupy [] vt.占據

Some homeless people occupied the empty house. With the help of the police, the owner of the house could possibly drive away those illegal occupiers.


31. decode [] vt.to discover the meaning of a secret or complicated message 破解 (密碼 )

This new computer can decode complex instructions, store and analyze a great deal of information, and control another machine.Would you like to know more...

code [] n. [C]密碼

To the rescue team’s surprise, the Morse code turned out to be the salvation of the miners trapped underground.


32. minimum [] adj.the lowest, smallest or least 最少的；最低極限的

Come to our store this week and get the best quality furniture at minimum cost.


minimum [] n. [C] 最少量，最低限度

This job is not an easy one. It will take a minimum of ten days.

minimize [] vt. 使減到最低

We can minimize the dangers of driving if everybody obeys all the rules of the road.


33. pilot [] n. [C]a person who flies an airplane 飛行員

According to the report, the terrible air crash was caused by pilot error.


34. license [] n. [C]an official paper that shows permission to do something 執照

Drunken driving may lead to the loss of one’s driver’s license.


35. inauguration [] n. [U]public opening of a new building; special ceremony held to introduce someone important into a new place or job 落成典禮；就職典禮

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35. inaugurationSince its inauguration in 1886, the Statue of Liberty in New York City has become the world’s best known symbol of freedom and democracy.George W. Bush became the 43rd President of the United States at his inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2001.

1. Gustave Eiffel[] n. the name of a French architect and engineer 艾菲爾

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2. eyesore[] n. [C] something ugly or unpleasant to look at 礙眼的東西，難看的東西


3. Hitler[] n. the name of the notorious Nazi leader during World War II 希特勒


4. centerpiece[] n. [C] the most important or noticeable part of something (整體中 ) 最重要而且醒目的部分


5. Centennial Exhibition [] n. (the ~)the 1889 Universal Exhibition and Centennial of the French Revolution 萬國博覽會暨法國大革命百年紀念


6. Chrysler Building [] n. the name of a skyscraper built in 1930, located in Manhattan, New York 克萊斯勒大樓


7. Maupassant [] n. the name of a famous French author in the 19th century (1850-1893) 莫泊桑


1. at a rate ofat a speed of …以的速率

My secretary is really amazing; she can type at a rate of ninety words per minute.

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2. speed upto move or happen faster 加速

This technology can speed up your Internet connection easily and, most importantly, it’s inexpensive.

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3. go upto be built 被建造起來

This small town has developed rapidly these years. Many tall modern buildings have gone up, replacing the old ones.

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4. together withalong with …連同

He sent his girlfriend some red roses, together with a nice letter.

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5. protest againstto express strong disagreement against 抗議

Last month, hundreds of workers marched through the city to protest against pay cuts.

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6. as a token ofas a sign or symbol of …作為的表示

He gave his sweetheart a beautiful golden ring as a token of his love.

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7. needless to sayas everyone already knows or would expect 不用說

When we hurried to the airport, Tom found that he had left our passports behind at home. Needless to say, our trip was over before it started.

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8. as a consequenceas a result 結果

After that terrible accident, Jennifer became a selfish person who cared about nobody but herself. As a consequence, she lost all her friends.

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