Reader's Choice 5th Edition

1. What is the correct course code for Kaoru UEDA?

Pro.Altman

UEDA Kaoru

21/sep/2010

ESL354

The correct course code for Kaoru UEDA is ESL354, the other options are incorrect and do not correspond to the course code.

Explanation

The correct course code for Kaoru UEDA is ESL354, the other options are incorrect and do not correspond to the course code.

2. What does the term 'burial' refer to?

Performing a religious ritual to honor the deceased

Cremating the deceased's remains

The process of mummifying a body

Reader's choice 5th Edition P2,3noun(uncountable and countable) the act or ceremony of putting a dead body into a grave

The term 'burial' specifically refers to the act or ceremony of putting a dead body into a grave, which may involve cultural or religious practices related to honoring the deceased.

Explanation

The term 'burial' specifically refers to the act or ceremony of putting a dead body into a grave, which may involve cultural or religious practices related to honoring the deceased.

3. What is the meaning of the word 'glitz'?

A synonym for boredom

A term used to describe regular tourists

A type of natural wonder

Reader's chioce 5th Edition P2,3noun( uncountable)the exciting, attractive quality which is connected with rich, famous and fashionable people ,in a way that is not always genuine[= glamour]

Glitz refers to the exciting and attractive quality associated with wealth, fame, and fashion, often exaggerated and not entirely genuine. It is similar to glamour.

Explanation

Glitz refers to the exciting and attractive quality associated with wealth, fame, and fashion, often exaggerated and not entirely genuine. It is similar to glamour.

4. Marveled

Noun

Adjective

Verb(marvel-marveld-marveled)to feel or express great surprise or admiration at something, especially someone's behaviour

Adverb

The word 'marveled' is a verb in this context as it describes the action of feeling or expressing great surprise or admiration at something.

Explanation

The word 'marveled' is a verb in this context as it describes the action of feeling or expressing great surprise or admiration at something.

5. What does the word 'dizzying' mean in the context of the sentence: Visitors who have marveled at the Grand Canyon's vistas will now have a dizzying new option?

Providing a clear and focused view

Reader's choice 5th Edition P2,3adjectivemaking you feel unable to stand steadily, for example because you are looking down from a high place or because you are ill

Having a calming effect on the mind and body

Inducing feelings of joy and happiness

The word 'dizzying' in this context describes a sensation of feeling unsteady or disoriented, typically due to being in a high place or experiencing illness. It connotes a sense of vertigo or instability.

Explanation

The word 'dizzying' in this context describes a sensation of feeling unsteady or disoriented, typically due to being in a high place or experiencing illness. It connotes a sense of vertigo or instability.

6. What does the verb 'gaze' mean?

Reader's choice 5th Edition P2,3verbto look at someone or something for a long time, giving it all your attention, often without realizing you are doing so [= stare]

To run quickly

To speak loudly

To touch gently

The verb 'gaze' specifically refers to looking at someone or something for an extended period, often with focus and attention, similar to staring.

Explanation

The verb 'gaze' specifically refers to looking at someone or something for an extended period, often with focus and attention, similar to staring.

7. What does the term 'chasm' typically refer to?

Adjective describing something wide and open

Noun(countable)a very deep space between two areas of rock or ice, especially one that is dangerous

Adverb indicating the manner in which something is split or torn

Verb describing the action of widening or separating

A chasm is a noun that specifically refers to a deep space between two areas of rock or ice, usually dangerous in nature. It is not a verb, adjective, or adverb.

Explanation

A chasm is a noun that specifically refers to a deep space between two areas of rock or ice, usually dangerous in nature. It is not a verb, adjective, or adverb.

8. What does it mean to tout something?

To criticize something harshly without reason.

To ignore something completely.

Reader's choice 5th Edition P2,3verbto praise something or someone in order to persuade people that they are important or worth a lot:

To hide something from public view.

9. What is the meaning of the word 'vantage'?

Noun(countable)a good position from which you can see something

Adjective describing something tall and prominent.

Adverb used to describe speedy movement.

Verb meaning to climb to a great height.

The word 'vantage' is a noun used to describe a good position from which you can see something, not an adjective, verb, or adverb.

Explanation

The word 'vantage' is a noun used to describe a good position from which you can see something, not an adjective, verb, or adverb.

10. Flock

Adverb

Verbto go or gather together somewhere in large number

Noun

Adjective

The word 'flock' in this context is used as a verb to describe the action of people gathering together in large numbers.

Explanation

The word 'flock' in this context is used as a verb to describe the action of people gathering together in large numbers.