CLASSROOM Reading Headway
Pre-HKDSE Targeted Practice (Book 1)
Vocabulary Glossary

Unit 1

Growing up (p.16–17)

Part A

VocabularyPart of speechSynonymChinese meaning
1. adore verb love 熱愛
2. duty noun responsibility 職責
3. fulfil verb accomplish 實現
4. hypercritical adjective overly critical 苛刻的
5. obey verb follow 服從
6. one-of-a-kind adjective unique 獨特的
7. permission noun approval 准許
8. recognition noun acknowledgement 認可
9. respectful adjective polite 尊重的
10. studious adjective diligent 勤奮的


Part B

Idioms related to competitions
VocabularyPart of speechChinese meaning
1. academic struggles noun 學業困難
2. body shaming noun 相貌(體型及外貌)攻擊
3. cyberbullying noun 網絡欺凌
4. high parental expectations noun 父母期望過高
5. mood swings noun 情緒波動
6. overspending noun 過度消費
7. risks of early dating noun 早戀風險
8. smartphone addiction noun 智能手機使用成癮