Section 1 : 上期复习

1.  The office was in closeproximity to Ann’s house before she moved; now she lives an hour’s drive away.

2.  A signature on this form was previously² optional; now it is required.

 注释：

Proximity¹：The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness

Optional：Left to choice; not compulsory³ or automatic.

Section 2  Multiply Choice

1. While the production materials were inexpensive, the finished goods were very dear.
(a) good
(b) distant
(c) costly⁴
(d) useful

2. Contributions to the charity were optional. Most employees made a donation even though it was not required.
(a) high
(b) elective
(c) observed
(d) due

3. The house was in close proximity to the park but far from shopping centers.
(a) above
(b) comparable
(c) near
(d) measured

4. Rather than being related to the issues, the politician’s remarks were irrelevant⁵.
(a) unrelated
(b) meddlesome⁶
(c) rude
(d) humorous

5. The two brothers were very different. While one was meticulous⁷ about everything, the other paid no attention to details.
(a) precise
(b) calculating
(c) angry
(d) direct