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

Unit 17

Conserving and revitalising heritage (p.138–139)

Part A

VocabularyPart of speechSynonymChinese meaning
1. accommodate noun hold 容納
2. colloquial adjective informal 非正式的
3. cost-effective adjective economical 划算的
4. garner verb gain 獲得
5. homogeneous adjective identical 一致的
6. preserve verb protect 保護
7. prestigious adjective renowned 聲譽良好的
8. revitalise verb rejuvenate 活化
9. tear down phrasal verb destroy 清拆
10. upscale adjective luxurious 高檔的


Part B

Idioms related to competitions
Vocabulary Part of speech Chinese meaning
1. cheongsam noun 旗袍
2. clay pot rice noun 煲仔飯
3. dim sum noun 點心
4. junk boat noun 中國傳統帆船
5. lion dance noun 舞獅
6. neon signs noun 霓虹燈
7. stilt houses noun 水上高腳屋
8. wonton noodles noun 雲吞麵