Unit 6
Main Book
documentary (noun)
a film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject
紀錄片
The documentary highlighted the effects of climate change.
a film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject
紀錄片
The documentary highlighted the effects of climate change.
situation comedy (noun phrase)
a genre of comedy centred around a fixed set of characters in a consistent setting
情境喜劇
The sitcom is a popular situation comedy that makes viewers laugh.
a genre of comedy centred around a fixed set of characters in a consistent setting
情境喜劇
The sitcom is a popular situation comedy that makes viewers laugh.
telethon (noun)
a long television program, typically to raise money for a charity
馬拉松式電視節目
The telethon raised millions for cancer research.
a long television program, typically to raise money for a charity
馬拉松式電視節目
The telethon raised millions for cancer research.
humorous (adjective)
full of or characterised by humour
幽默的
His humorous stories always entertain the audience.
full of or characterised by humour
幽默的
His humorous stories always entertain the audience.
informative (adjective)
providing useful or interesting information
資訊豐富的
The seminar was very informative and helpful.
providing useful or interesting information
資訊豐富的
The seminar was very informative and helpful.
touching (adjective)
evoking strong feelings of sadness or sympathy
感人的
The film had a touching storyline that pulled on my heartstrings.
evoking strong feelings of sadness or sympathy
感人的
The film had a touching storyline that pulled on my heartstrings.
violent (adjective)
involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
暴力的
The violent scenes in the movie were shocking.
involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill
暴力的
The violent scenes in the movie were shocking.
proposal (noun)
a formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration
建議書
She submitted a proposal for a new community project.
a formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration
建議書
She submitted a proposal for a new community project.
visual (adjective)
relating to seeing or sight
視覺的
The presentation included many visual aids to help explain the topic.
relating to seeing or sight
視覺的
The presentation included many visual aids to help explain the topic.
addicted (adjective)
physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity
成癮
He is addicted to video games and spends hours playing.
physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity
成癮
He is addicted to video games and spends hours playing.
benefit (verb)
to gained from something
從…得益
A lot of families can benefit from free daycare.
to gained from something
從…得益
A lot of families can benefit from free daycare.
territory (noun)
an area of land under the jurisdiction of a particular group or government
領土
The animals marked their territory to warn others.
an area of land under the jurisdiction of a particular group or government
領土
The animals marked their territory to warn others.
empathise (verb)
to understand and share the feelings of another person
同理
It’s important to empathise with others in difficult situations.
to understand and share the feelings of another person
同理
It’s important to empathise with others in difficult situations.
enrich (verb)
to improve or enhance the quality or value of something
豐富
Reading can enrich your knowledge and understanding of the world.
to improve or enhance the quality or value of something
豐富
Reading can enrich your knowledge and understanding of the world.
prevent (verb)
to stop something from happening or arising
防止
Measures were taken to prevent the spread of disease.
to stop something from happening or arising
防止
Measures were taken to prevent the spread of disease.
sensitive (adjective)
easily affected by emotional or physical stimuli
敏感的
She is very sensitive to criticism.
easily affected by emotional or physical stimuli
敏感的
She is very sensitive to criticism.
inspire (verb)
to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something
激勵
The speaker aimed to inspire the audience with his words.
to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something
激勵
The speaker aimed to inspire the audience with his words.
Practice Booklet
knock over (verb phrase)
to cause something to fall or topple
撞倒
Be careful not to knock over the vase on the table.
to cause something to fall or topple
撞倒
Be careful not to knock over the vase on the table.
broadcast (verb)
to transmit a program or information by radio or television
廣播
The news will be broadcast live at 6pm.
to transmit a program or information by radio or television
廣播
The news will be broadcast live at 6pm.
Israel (noun)
a country in the Middle East, known for its historical and political significance
以色列
Israel is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
a country in the Middle East, known for its historical and political significance
以色列
Israel is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Data File
criminal (noun)
a person who has committed a crime
罪犯
The criminal was apprehended by the police.
a person who has committed a crime
罪犯
The criminal was apprehended by the police.
precious (adjective)
of great value and not to be wasted or treated carelessly
珍貴的
Time is a precious resource that should be used wisely.
of great value and not to be wasted or treated carelessly
珍貴的
Time is a precious resource that should be used wisely.
politics (noun)
the activities associated with governance, policy-making, and political affairs
政治
She is studying politics at the university.
the activities associated with governance, policy-making, and political affairs
政治
She is studying politics at the university.
episode (noun)
an event or a series of events that form a distinct part of a larger narrative
集數
The latest episode of the series aired last night.
an event or a series of events that form a distinct part of a larger narrative
集數
The latest episode of the series aired last night.
sponsor (noun)
a person or organization that provides support for an event or activity
贊助商
The local business was a sponsor of the community festival.
a person or organization that provides support for an event or activity
贊助商
The local business was a sponsor of the community festival.
cast (noun)
the group of actors in a play, film, or television show
全體演員
The cast of the movie included several well-known actors.
the group of actors in a play, film, or television show
全體演員
The cast of the movie included several well-known actors.
sergeant (noun)
a non-commissioned officer in the military or police force
軍士
The sergeant gave orders to the new recruits.
a non-commissioned officer in the military or police force
軍士
The sergeant gave orders to the new recruits.
permission (noun)
the approval to do something
允許
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
the approval to do something
允許
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
survival (noun)
the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
生存
Survival in the wild requires skill and knowledge.
the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
生存
Survival in the wild requires skill and knowledge.
sacrifice (noun)
the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else
犧牲
He made a sacrifice for his family’s well-being.
the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else
犧牲
He made a sacrifice for his family’s well-being.
struggle (noun)
a forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack
掙扎
Her struggle to overcome adversity inspired many.
a forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack
掙扎
Her struggle to overcome adversity inspired many.
swear (verb)
to make a solemn promise or to use offensive language
發誓
He swore to tell the truth during his testimony.
to make a solemn promise or to use offensive language
發誓
He swore to tell the truth during his testimony.
passer-by (noun)
a person who happens to be going past a particular place
路人
The passer-by stopped to help the stranded motorist.
a person who happens to be going past a particular place
路人
The passer-by stopped to help the stranded motorist.
realistic (adjective)
representing things as they are in real life, usually meaning it is practical and sensible
寫實的
The painting has a realistic portrayal of the landscape.
representing things as they are in real life, usually meaning it is practical and sensible
寫實的
The painting has a realistic portrayal of the landscape.
sequel (noun)
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story of a previous work
續集
The sequel to the popular movie was eagerly anticipated.
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story of a previous work
續集
The sequel to the popular movie was eagerly anticipated.
enemy (noun)
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
敵人
He considered his former rival to be his greatest enemy.
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
敵人
He considered his former rival to be his greatest enemy.
