2024-12-28
 


2024-12-28 | 2:45a.m.


 
  Trial Exercise (Level 2)
Last-ditch push on travel subsidy plan
Diana Lee

Comprehension

How much of the news story did you understand?
1. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung is said to have ___________ his position on the issue.
A.    hardened
B.    moderated
C.    stiffened
2. What do lawmakers want, concerning this issue?
A.    They would like the proposed monthly travel subsidy to be shelved.
B.    They believe the proposed monthly travel subsidy is uneconomical.
C.    They want the proposed monthly travel subsidy to be set at a higher level.
3. Cheung appears _________________________.
A.    to be open to suggestions
B.    to be uncompromising
C.    to have already made up his mind
4. It seems without a compromise there will be _______________________.
A.    an answer
B.    a resolution
C.    a stalemate
5. As chairwoman of the Finance Committee, Emily Lau Wai-hing seems willing to take _________________ to find a solution.
A.    a strict attitude
B.    a rigid strategy
C.    a flexible approach
Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the words you have learnt in this lesson. Hints: proposed, stance, scheme, deferring, considering, last-minute, generous, patiently, deadlock, backing
1. She flew to New York to try to raise some financial for the project.
2. The government has launched a new to boost exports.
3. My parents are always very to their grandchildren, especially on their birthdays.
4. People waited to be seen by the doctor.
5. I am still whether to study abroad.
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