1. environment noun [en-vahy-ruhn-muhnt, -vahy-ern-]
the surrounding circumstances or conditions, influences; all the cultural, social or external factors or forces that affect or shape the life of a person or a group of people
2. favor noun [fey-ver]
something that is done or granted out of kindness
3. fee noun [fee]
payment due for professional services; payment charged for a privilege
4. graduation noun [graj-oo-ey-shuhn]
the ceremony for receiving a diploma or academic degree that marks the completion of studies
5. grandparent noun
the father or the mother of one’s parent
6. homestay noun [hohm-stey]
is a study abroad program or a kind of tourism that allows visitors to rent a room from a local or host family for them to learn more about the lifestyle of the local people
7. industry noun [in-duh-stree]
refers to the production of any economic goods in a particular field, whether material or service; any business activity
8. luck noun [luhk]
good fortune or any force that brings good or ill in someone’s life that shapes circumstances and events
9. material noun [muh-teer-ee-uhl]
the substance or raw matter from which a thing is made of
10. mayor noun [mey-er, mair]
the head of a local government who is usually elected; the civic head or chief executive official of a municipality
◼ environment
◼ grandparent
◼ favor
◼ homestay
◼ industry
◼ fee
◼ luck
◼ graduation
◼ material
◼ mayor
Give the word being asked for each number.
(下記の各英語説明文が指す正しい言葉を、上記の四角内の選択肢からそれぞれ選びなさい。)
_________________ 1. the ceremony for receiving a diploma or academic degree that marks the completion of studies
_________________ 2. is a study abroad program or a kind of tourism that allows visitors to rent a room from a local or host family for them to learn more about the lifestyle of the local people.
_________________ 3. good fortune or any force that brings good or ill in someone’s life that shapes circumstances and events
_________________ 4. payment due for professional services; payment charged for a privilege
_________________ 5. the head of a local government who is usually elected; the civic head or chief executive official of a municipality
_________________ 6. the surrounding circumstances or conditions, influences; all the cultural, social or external factors or forces that affect or shape the life of a person or a group of people
_________________ 7. the father or the mother of one’s parent
_________________ 8. the substance or raw matter from which a thing is made of; refers to collected ideas, facts, data or information used to make an integrated work or effort
________________ 9. something that is done or granted out of kindness
________________ 10. refers to the production of any economic goods in a particular field, whether material or service; any business activity
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.
(下記の各英文内の下線部分に入る正しい言葉を、下記a~dの選択肢からそれぞれ選びなさい。)
1) The people surrounding him forced him to do things he never thought he could do. With this big change in his _______________, his personality is also gradually changing.
a. environment
b. nature
c. industry
d. background
2) After studying for a total of 8 years at the university, he can’t believe that he’s finally __________. He feels like all the hardships have finally come to an end.
a. regressing
b. progressing
c. graduating
d. succeeding
3) He doesn’t believe that he got the job because of his skills. He actually thinks it’s just out of pure ___________ brought by the charm crystal on his neck.
a. chance
b. luck
c. providence
d. wisdom
4) They used the top-of-the line ____________ in building that house. That’s why they are sure that it can’t be torn down by even the strongest earthquake that may hit their place.
a. materials
b. ingredients
c. chemicals
d. requirements
5) The food kiosk ____________ is a big hit in the Philippines. This kind of business activity is also popular among average people because of its low capital.
a. industry
b. engineering
c. architecture
d. building