CLASSROOM Reading Headway
Pre-HKDSE Targeted Practice (Book 2)
Vocabulary Glossary

Unit 17

Teenage self-discovery (p.138–139)

Part A

VocabularyPart of speechSynonymChinese meaning
1. diligent adjective conscientious 認真刻苦的
2. exaggerated adjective overstated 誇張的
3. worthwhile adjective justifiable 值得的
4. regrettably adverb grievously 遺憾地
5. applicant noun candidate 申請人
6. nonsense noun baloney 胡扯;胡鬧
7. portfolio noun collection (尤指藝術家的)代表作的選輯
8. scout out phrasal verb check 偵察;搜集
9. expose verb reveal 使曝光
10. shoulder verb bear 承擔


Part B

Idioms related to competitions
VocabularyPart of speechChinese meaning
1. accept and learn from failure verb phrase 接受並從失敗中學習
2. develop a positive body image verb phrase 培養正面的身體形象
3. cultivate healthy relationships verb phrase 培養健康的人際關係
4. identify your strengths verb phrase 確認自己的優勢
5. practise gratitude verb phrase 練習感恩
6. pursue passions and interests verb phrase 追尋愛好和興趣
7. set realistic goals verb phrase 設定實際的目標
8. attempt unfamiliar things verb phrase 嘗試陌生的事物