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

Unit 2

Shorter school weeks (p.22–23)

Part A

VocabularyPart of speechSynonymChinese meaning
1. acquire verb obrain 獲得
2. diversified adjective varied 多樣的
3. erratic adjective irregular 變化無常的
4. expense noun cost 開支
5. focused adjective concentrated 專注的
6. hands-on adjective practical 實踐的
7. pipe dream noun wishful thinking 白日夢
8. weary adjective tired 疲憊的
9. well-being noun health and happiness 健康幸福
10. work-life balance noun work-life harmony 工作與生活的平衡


Part B

Idioms related to competitions
VocabularyPart of speechChinese meaning
1. academic performance noun 學業表現
2. extracurricular activities noun 課外活動
3. friends and family noun 朋友和家人
4. homework and revision noun 作業和複習
5. motivation noun 動機
6. sense of stress noun 壓力感
7. sleep patterns noun 睡眠模式
8. work-life balance noun 工作與生活的平衡