revelation

 revelation

= the act of revealing or disclosing something 

The financial report contained a revelation that surprised Mark.

Mark’s running coach gave him a revelation about his technique.

The documentary offered new revelations about the case.

The revelation of the truth shocked everyone.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "revelation":

Synonyms:

disclosure

unveiling

announcement

exposure

Antonyms:

concealment

secrecy

hiding

suppression

Question:

What does "revelation" most closely mean?

A) Hiding information

B) Revealing something new

C) Forgetting something

D) Ignoring facts

The Chairman’s Luxury Expense

Mark was a successful businessman who wanted to grow his fortune. He spent weeks researching listed companies to find the perfect investment. Finally, he found a company that seemed amazing and decided to buy its stock.

He sat down with a hot cup of coffee to read the annual report. However, as he flipped through the pages, the financial report contained a revelation that surprised Mark.

In the report, the chairman proudly wrote, "To serve our important clients better, I just bought a luxury yacht using the company’s money! It cost over a million dollars, but every client was super satisfied when signing deals on the water!"

Mark blinked in disbelief, but it got worse. The chairman added, "Time is money! So, I also used company funds to buy a private plane. Now I can fly across countries to check on our business. It's really worth it!"

Mark almost choked on his coffee. Buying a yacht and a plane with company money was completely absurd! Feeling totally confused and panicked, Mark rushed to ask Susan, a smart university student, for help.

Susan read the report, burst out laughing, and said, "Mark, you shouldn't buy this stock! The chairman isn't managing a company; he's planning his dream vacation!"

Mark canceled his stock purchase immediately. He was so relieved that he took his girlfriend, Chloe, out for a romantic dinner instead—and he made sure to pay with his own money!

Questions

1. Why did Mark decide not to buy the stock in the end?

A) The company was losing money on all of its deals.

B) Susan convinced him that the chairman was spending company funds on personal luxuries.

C) Chloe told him to spend his money on a romantic dinner instead.

D) The annual report was far too difficult for him to read.

2. Which sentence correctly uses the word "revelation" as used in the story?

A) The sudden revelation that the bakery was closing made everyone sad.

B) Mark decided to revelation a new private jet for his personal business trips.

C) The chairman was very revelation about how much money the yacht cost.

D) Susan revelation the financial report to help Mark understand it.

analogy

 analogy

= a comparison between two things that are alike in some way

Mark used an analogy to explain his business strategy clearly.

Mark compared his sports car's speed to a cheetah using an analogy.

Susan made an analogy about friendship growing like plants.

Susan gave an analogy comparing university challenges to climbing hills.

Some synonyms and antonyms for analogy:

Synonyms:

comparison

parallel

correspondence

similarity

Antonyms:

difference

contrast

disparity

dissimilarity

Question:

What is an analogy?

A) A difference between things

B) A direct comparison of similar things

C) An unrelated statement

D) A fact only about science

The Secret Weapon of Team Susan

When Susan walked into the university, she saw something exciting on the notice board: a robot running competition! Although she studied literature, not engineering, she immediately asked two stressed-out engineering classmates to join her team.

Creating the robot was a total disaster. Screws flew everywhere, wires caught fire, and the robot’s leg fell off three times. Her teammates wanted to give up, but Susan cheered them up. Susan gave an analogy comparing university challenges to climbing hills. "If we fall down, we just crawl up!" she cheered.

On the night before the race, the robot still refused to move. It just sat there like a metal potato. Everyone was sad, but Susan smiled. “Don’t worry! I have a secret weapon. I’ll call my millionaire uncle!”

She called Mark, a successful businessman with lots of coding experience. “Mark, I have a mission for you!” Susan shouted.

Mark sighed on the phone, "Oh, what's up, Susan Bond? Any award this time?"

After hearing her desperate plea, Mark agreed to help. Mark’s girlfriend, Chloe, even brought them pizza while Mark stayed up all night programming a dynamic new chip. By morning, the robot was fully alive and wildly energetic.

At the final race, their tiny robot zoomed past the finish line so fast that it melted its own rubber wheels. They won first place, beating the robot of the engineering professors! Susan hugged her team and shouted, "Never underestimate a literature student with a millionaire on speed dial!"

Questions

1. According to the story, why did Susan use an analogy about climbing hills?

A. To teach her teammates how to hike safely near the campus.

B. To encourage her frustrated teammates not to give up on the robot.

C. To explain why the robot needed stronger legs to run uphill.

D. To show her teammates that engineering is easier than climbing mountains.

2. Which sentence uses the word "analogy" correctly based on its meaning?

A. Susan bought an analogy from the store to fix the broken robot chip.

B. Mark used an analogy to fast-forward the robot to the finish line.

C. The teacher drew an analogy between a computer brain and the human mind to help students understand.

D. They won the competition because their robot had the fastest analogy in the race.

assumption

 assumption

= something that is accepted as true or certain without proof

Susan's assumption that the library is quiet helped her focus on studies.

Susan made an assumption that joining the sports club would be fun.

Mark made the assumption that the new software would boost sales. 

He acted on the assumption that his sports car would arrive today.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "assumption":

Synonyms:

presumption

belief

supposition

premise

Antonyms:

fact

certainty

proof

reality

Question:

What does "assumption" mean?

A) A proven fact

B) A guess without proof

C) A final decision

D) A confirmed event

The Quietest Library on the Highway

Susan’s assumption that the library is quiet helped her focus on studies as she packed her heavy backpack and marched toward the campus library. She expected a peaceful sanctuary of silent readers and focused minds. Instead, stepping through the front doors felt like walking straight into a crowded supermarket. All the seats were nearly full and very noisy. Some students were playing games on the Switch 2 loudly, while others were happily crunching on potato chips.

“Susan felt frustrated and desperately wanted help. She immediately pulled out her phone and called Mark, who always had a solution for everything.

"Where are you? I need your help!" Susan shouted over the sound of crunching chips.

Mark yawned and replied, "Today is my day off. I'm being a couch potato, watching a 007 movie..."

Susan begged Mark to go to the university to help her out and find a quiet place for studying.

Mark thought for a moment and said, "Just go to my house for your study. It's very quiet and Chloe is making a pizza. You can come to eat too!"

Tempted by the promise of homemade pizza, Susan waited outside until Mark arrived in his red shiny sports car. After Susan got into the car, Mark stepped on the gas, revved the engine, and headed back toward his house.

However, his red shiny sports car suddenly collapsed right in the middle of the highway! Mark and Susan got stuck in the middle of nowhere with smoke hissing from the hood.

Instead of panicking, Susan simply sat right there on the road to study. She looked up at Mark and smiled, "It's also a very good place for study. Fresh air, blue sky, and absolutely no disturbance!"

Then, Susan cheerfully opened her notebook to do the assignment on the road while Mark frantically called the repair shop to help them out!

Questions

1. Why did Susan initially decide to go to the library?

A. She wanted to play NDS games with other university students.

B. She believed the library would be quiet and help her focus on her studies.

C. She wanted to meet Mark's girlfriend, Chloe, to eat pizza.

D. She needed to borrow a 007 movie from the front desk.

2. Based on the story, which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of the word "assumption"?

A. Susan calling Mark on her phone when she felt frustrated.

B. Mark watching a movie on his day off and being a couch potato.

C. Susan believing the library would be quiet without checking it first.

D. Mark driving his red shiny sports car down the highway.

allege

 

allege

= to declare something as a fact 

指稱／指控／宣稱; 

(allege 比較偏「指稱、尚未被證實」，不一定等於已經是事實)

 

The witness alleges that he saw the suspect in the park last night.

證人指稱他昨晚在公園看見嫌犯。

The report alleges that the company engaged in fraudulent practices.

報導指稱該公司涉及詐欺行為。

The local authorities allege that the fire was intentionally set.

當地政府機關指稱這場火是故意縱火。

They allege that the new law disproportionately affects low-income families.

他們指稱新法律對低收入家庭的影響不成比例。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "allege":

Synonyms:

Assert

Claim   

Antonyms:

Deny

Disprove 

Disclaim

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What does the term "allege" most commonly mean?

A) To confirm with evidence

B) To claim or assert something without proof

C) To withdraw a statement

D) To support a theory with facts

consistent

 consistent

= staying the same or acting in the same way over time

Mark is consistent with his morning runs, even when work gets busy. 

Mark is consistent in keeping up with the latest IT news.

Susan is consistent with her studies, even during busy weeks.

Susan is consistent in making time for sports.

Susan is consistent about practicing with her university sports team.

Some synonyms and antonyms for “consistent”:

Synonyms:

Steady

Regular

Reliable

Constant

Antonyms:

Inconsistent

Irregular

Unreliable

Erratic

Question: 

Mark follows the same running schedule every week. Which word describes his routine?

A) Consistent

B) Random

C) Rare

D) Unusual  

The Unexpected Personal Trainer

Mark is consistent with his morning runs, even when work gets busy. As a successful IT businessman and professional runner, he treats his weekend jogs along the river pond like sacred meditation. On this particular morning, Mark bumped into his sporty niece, Susan.

Dressed head-to-toe in her signature spy-black shirt and trousers—channeling her alter ego, Susan Bond—she was stretching by the bicycle lane.

“Morning, Uncle Mark! I am ready for any mission!” Susan grinned.

“Just a peaceful run, Susan,” Mark laughed.

They started jogging together side by side down the bicycle lane, enjoying the crisp air. Suddenly, a fluffy little poodle named Wang Choi and its owner appeared right ahead of them on the bicycle path. As Susan and Mark sped past, Wang Choi took it as a personal challenge. Seeing them run so happily annoyed the tiny dog. With an explosive burst of energy, the poodle broke free from its leash, let out a fierce bark, and went into full pursuit.

“Wang Choi! Don’t run too fast! I can’t catch you!” the exhausted owner screamed from far behind.

Fueled by sheer terror and competitive spirit, Susan and Mark accelerated to Olympic speeds. Wang Choi was right at their heels, barking like a furry missile. In a matter of seconds, the trio tore down the bicycle lane at lightning speed, blowing past dozens of shocked cyclists who pulled over in absolute disbelief.

After sprinting half a mile, they finally looked back and realized Wang Choi had given up and turned around to find a fire hydrant. Panting heavily, Susan and Mark collapsed onto a nearby park bench, gasping for breath.

Mark wiped his sweat and sighed, “Well… that dog is really a good pacer!”

Susan chuckled as her soccer-player lungs recovered. “Honestly? If we have a coach like Wang Choi every day, I’m going to break my personal best by tomorrow!”

Why does Wang Choi start running after Mark and Susan?

A. Because Wang Choi is trying to look for Susan’s dropped leash

B. Because Wang Choi gets excited and annoyed, treating their running as a challenge

C. Because the dog wants to chase cyclists on purpose

D. Because Wang Choi is lost and looking for its owner

In the line “that dog is really a good pacer,” what does “pacer” mean?

A. Someone or something that helps set a steady speed for exercise

B. Someone who stops people from running

C. A type of dog collar used on pets

D. A person who trains athletes only for races