Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)

顶峰, 山峰

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort.

登山者在数周的艰苦努力后到达了珠穆朗玛峰的顶峰。

经济的

Rising unemployment rates were a major economic concern during the recession.

在经济衰退期间，失业率上升是一个主要的经济问题。

衰退

During the recession, many businesses were forced to close, leading to widespread job losses.

在经济衰退期间，许多企业被迫关闭，导致广泛的失业。

毕业, 获得学位

She graduated with honors from the university.

她以优异的成绩从大学毕业。

反思, 深思

She reflects on her achievements every evening.

她每天晚上都会反思自己的成就。

From the hilltop, the prospect of the valley was breathtaking.

参与者, 参加者

Each participant received a certificate.

每位参与者都收到了一张证书。

分配, 指派

The teacher will assign homework to the students for the weekend.

老师会在周末给学生布置作业。

展示, 显示

The museum carefully displayed ancient artifacts in glass cases for visitors to admire.

博物馆精心展示了古代文物，放在玻璃柜中供游客欣赏。

对照组, 控制组

In the drug trial, the control group received a placebo while the experimental group received the actual medication.

在药物试验中，对照组接受了安慰剂，而实验组接受了实际药物。

想象, 可视化

Before the competition, athletes often visualize their success.

比赛前，运动员经常会想象他们的成功。

冲突, 对立

His personal beliefs often conflict with the principles of his profession, leading to internal struggles.

他的个人信仰经常与他的职业原则冲突，导致内心挣扎。

局外人, 外来者

The small town was suspicious of outsiders, rarely trusting strangers.

小镇对外来者持怀疑态度，很少信任陌生人。

事件, 事故

The news reported a shocking incident involving a celebrity at the airport.

新闻报道了一起涉及机场名人的令人震惊的事件。

自我中心者, 以自我为中心的人

自我, 骄傲

使能够, 启用

Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe.

技术使我们能够在全球范围内即时通信。

When facing a challenging decision, it's crucial to consider the big picture and evaluate the potential impact on all stakeholders involved.

概念的, 抽象的

The conceptual art installation challenged viewers to rethink traditional notions of beauty.

概念艺术装置挑战观众重新思考传统的美观念。

结晶, 形成晶体

Over time, the mineral-rich water in the cave started to crystallize, forming beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.

随着时间的推移，洞穴中富含矿物质的水开始结晶，形成了美丽的钟乳石和石笋。

开放, 透明

随和, 宜人性

判决, 决定

The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.

情感的, 情绪化的

结果, 结局

The outcome of the election was surprising to many analysts.

选举的结果让许多分析人士感到意外。

报复, 反击

When betrayed by a close friend, she resisted the urge to retaliate the injury.

当被亲密的朋友背叛时，她抵制住了报复伤害的冲动。

假设, 假定

His assumption about the meeting time was incorrect.

他对会议时间的假设是错误的。

概念, 想法

自然, 自然环境

Can you hear the sound of nature?

你能听到大自然的声音吗？

基于, 根据

The report is based on extensive research in the field.

该报告基于该领域的广泛研究。

低估, 轻视

She warned him not to underestimate the challenges of starting a new business from scratch.

她警告他不要低估从零开始创业的挑战。

分行, 分支机构

The bank opened a new branch in the city center to better serve its growing customer base.

该银行在市中心开设了一家新的分行，以更好地服务其不断增长的客户群。

标准, 条件

One criterion for selecting a candidate for the job is their relevant work experience.

选择工作候选人的一个标准是他们相关的工作经验。

情况, 条件

方面, 角度

From a historical aspect, the building holds great significance in the city.

从历史角度来看，这座建筑在城市中具有重要意义。

遇到, 偶然遇见

While hiking in the woods, we encountered a group of deer grazing peacefully.

在树林中徒步旅行时，我们遇到了一群正在安静吃草的鹿。

尝试, 试图

He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning.

他每天早上尝试完成具有挑战性的填字游戏。

有争议的, 引起争议的

The politician's controversial statements about immigration sparked heated discussions among voters.

这位政治家关于移民的有争议言论在选民中引发了激烈的讨论。

受益, 获益

By attending the workshop, she hoped to benefit from expert advice.

通过参加研讨会，她希望能从专家建议中受益。

推荐, 建议

She regularly recommends this book to anyone interested in history.

她定期向任何对历史感兴趣的人推荐这本书。

建立, 创立

After years of planning, they finally established their own tech startup in Silicon Valley.

经过多年的规划，他们终于在硅谷建立了自己的科技初创公司。

度, 温度度数

A right angle measures 90 degrees.

直角测量为90度。

程度, 范围

When planning the budget, it is crucial to take unexpected expenses into account to ensure financial stability.

改变, 变化

after the medication, she experienced an alteration in her mood.

服药后，她的情绪发生了变化。

依次, 轮流

Each participant presented their findings in turn during the conference.

每位与会者在会议期间依次展示了他们的发现。

谦虚

Despite winning the award, she showed great modesty in her acceptance speech.

尽管赢得了奖项，她在获奖感言中表现出了极大的谦虚。

白皙, 金发

客观性

The journalist prided herself on her objectivity, always presenting the facts without bias.

这位记者以她的客观性为荣，总是毫无偏见地呈现事实。

拆下, 分离

She detached the document from the file for further review.

她将文件从档案中分离出来以便进一步审查。

倾向于, 往往

Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade.

一些植物倾向于在阳光直射下茁壮成长，而另一些则喜欢阴凉处。

去中心化, 焦点转移

The decentering of the main hero changed how the story was told.

主角的去中心化改变了故事的讲述方式。