CLASSROOM Grammar Elite
for Junior Secondary Students
Words by Theme

Theme: Sharing, co-operation and rivalry (p.133)

1. 
   Treasure (v.): to take great care of something because you love it or consider it very valuable
   
   
   e.g.
   The winner not only treasured (珍愛) the memory of the competition, but also thanked his opponents (對手) for pushing (推動) him to grow up.


2. 
   Value (v.): to think someone or something is important
   
   
   e.g.
   Do you value (重視) your best friends enough? Giving them timely (及時的) help or a simple hug can not only deliver (傳遞) warmth to them but also make yourself joyful (愉悅的).


3. 
   Cherish (v.): to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you
   
   
   e.g.
   It is important to cherish (珍惜) your friends because they offer you companionship (情誼). They celebrate good times with you and provide you with support during bad times.


4. 
   Possession (n.): something that you own or have with you at a particular time
   
   
   e.g.
   Friendship is the most valuable possession (個人物品) in our life. Friends can not only make us feel happy but also help us get out of trouble (擺脱困境). So, we should cherish (珍惜) friendships.


5. 
   Grateful (adj.): feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you
   
   
   e.g.
   The boy was very grateful (感激) to his classmates. Because of their unity and co-operation (團結合作), they won the relay (接力).


6. 
   Open up (phr. v.): to start to talk more about yourself and your feelings
   
   
   e.g.
   At the book sharing session (分享會), the eminent (著名的) writer opened up (打開心扉) to his readers about his personal experience.


7. 
   Generosity (n.): a willingness to give help or support
   
   
   e.g.
   Thanks to the generosity (慷慨) of people from far and wide (各地), the infrastructure (基礎設施) of the disaster area (災區) was rebuilt (重建) in a short time.