文档介绍：Lesson 6
Blackmail
I. Word explanation:
1. cryptic
a. hidden b. strange c. mystery d. sacred
2. errand
a. task b. a trip to get sth.
c. a written message d. a piece of business
3. offensive
a. attract b. aggression c. intervening d. onslaught
4. swift
a. quick b. smooth c. timely d. swept
5. abrupt
a. sudden b. erect c. erupt d. corrupt
6. blandness
a. frankness b. mildness c. polite d. blank
7. swinging
a. full of life b. move back and forth
c. turn around d. turn out
8. hunch
a. doubt b. double c. suspect d. intuitive feeling
9. poise
a. self-assurance b. poison c. direct attention
d. pointless
10. discreet
a. secret b. hidden c. careful d. casual
11. inevitable
a. certain b. not to prevent c. not to avoid d. evident
12. adept
a. adapt b. adopt c. add d. expert
13. rivet
a. attach b. tie down c. fasten firmly d. hammer
14. abundant
a. absolute b. complete c. profuse d. thorough
15. respite
a. postponement b. respect c. in spite of d. despite
16. spacious
a. special b. large c. magnificent d. glorious
17. appoint
a. point to b. name c. important d. furnish
18. apparent
a. appearing b. parental c. disappear d. evident
19. reproving
a. understanding b. comforting c. blaming d. approve
20. essential
a. sensitive b. sentimental c. fundamental d. primordial
II. 见期中试卷
III. Replace each underlined part with one word learnt in the text, the first letter of which is given:
1. Where did you get that foolish and absurd idea? (ridiculous)
2. Hands pressed together with the fingers interlaced, she stood there, silently praying to God. (clasped)
3. Could you do me a favour by posting the letter? (oblige)
4. Visitors to the factory must act in accordance with the rules. (comply)
5. I don't think anyone can blame you for not being cautious. (accuse of)
6. The boys are not at fault in this case. (to blame)
7. Prospecting for gold is a dangerous way to earn a living. (hazardous)
8. The plane was old. Th