Section 1 : 上期词汇复习  

1．  Dear:   At a high cost.  
2．  Optional:  Left to choice; not compulsory¹ or automatic.  
3．  Proximity:  The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness  
4．  Irrelevant:  Unrelated to the matter being considered.  
5．  Meticulous：Extremely careful and precise.  

Section 2  Multiply Choice 

1．While everyone else in the meeting was relaxed, the presenter² was feeling some anxiety.
(a) intelligence
(b) nervousness
(c) sincerity³
(d) chill

2．The number of items was equivalent; however, the quality was not the same.
(a) equal
(b) valuable
(c) large
(d) double

3．The action they took was hasty and unwise; it was not prudent⁴.
(a) slow
(b) important
(c) wise
(d) free
 
4．The employer looked for competent workers, not ones without ability.
(a) energetic
(b) able
(c) intelligent
(d) self-motivated
 
5．After months of refusing to agree to management’s terms, the workers finally capitulated.
(a) gave in
(b) filed suit
(c) left work
(d) went home