showcase

 showcase

= to present, display, or highlight something in a way that emphasizes its best features

Mark showcases rare books from his favorite authors.

Mark showcases smart solutions in the IT project reports. 

Susan showcases her cooking ideas when she shares new recipes. 

Susan showcases her talents in beginner sports activities.

Some synonyms and antonyms for “showcase”:

Synonyms:

present

display

highlight

feature

Antonyms:

hide

conceal

downplay

ignore

 

Question: What does “showcase” most closely mean?

A) Hide

B) Present clearly

C) Ignore

D) Interrupt

Reading comprehension

Mark invited Susan to come home for a BBQ party. Before the party, Mark showcased rare books from his favorite authors. Susan’s eyes widened like they’d just spotted free dessert. She whispered, “Those books are amazing! Can I borrow one?”

Mark smiled politely. “No.”

Susan frowned, then quickly sat down and opened her notebook—like she was planning a serious business deal. “I have a university strategy,” she said. “I’ll borrow the book… using the BBQ.”

Mark blinked. Chloe walked in, holding a spatula. “What kind of plan is that?” Chloe asked.

Susan pointed at the bookshelf and announced, “Tonight’s theme is Literature Meets Fire! If the book looks at the flame, it can’t resist… it will ‘lend’ itself.”

Chloe and Mark stared.

Then Susan started a pretend “book interview” beside the BBQ grill. Mark, too curious to stop it, leaned closer—right next to the shelf. Susan calmly slipped one book into a paper bag labeled “Spare Napkins.”

At the party, everyone cheered. The only thing roasted was Mark’s pride.

 

 Question 1: What did Mark do before the BBQ party?

A) He borrowed books to Susan

B) He showcased rare books

C) He hid the books in the fridge

D) He sold books online

Question 2: How did Susan try to get the book home?

A) She asked and got it

B) She cooked it in the BBQ grill

C) She used a “BBQ plan” and took it in a bag

D) She broke the shelf for it