Word List
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n. An accountant is a person whose job is to keep financial accounts for a business.The accountant helped us keep track of our spending.
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n. A capitalist is a business person who invests in trade and industry for profit.The capitalist invested in a factory that made wheat into cereal.
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n. Contempt is the feeling of having no respect for something.The judge had contempt for the wicked criminal.
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n. A crop is something produced by the land.I had a good crop of onions this year.
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v. To dedicate oneself to something means to put a lot of time and effort into it.The nun dedicated herself to helping people in need.
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n. A ditch is a narrow hole cut into the ground by a road or a field.When the car slid off of the road, it fell into the ditch.
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n. An enterprise is a company or business.My father owns an advertising enterprise.
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v. To finance someone or something means to provide money for them.The government financed the scientist's experiments with new weapons.
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adj. When someone is indifferent toward something, they have a lack of interest in it.Lisa is indifferent toward school. She doesn't care what her final grades are.
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v. To irrigate means to supply water to land so that crops can grow.In dry climates, it is important to irrigate fields of crops.
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v. To maximize something is to make it as great as possible in amount, size, or importance.You should exercise regularly to maximize a healthy lifestyle.
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adj. When something is monetary, it relates to money.A strong monetary policy is important for a country to be successful.
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n. A precaution is an action that is meant to stop something bad from happening.As a precaution, you should put on a heavy coat before going out in cold weather.
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adj. Preliminary describes something that happens before a more important event.The runners must do well in the preliminary races to qualify for the final race.
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v. To saturate something means to completely soak it with a liquid.The sponge was saturated with soapy water and dripped all over the floor.
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n. The simplicity of something is the fact that it is easy to do or understand.We were able to find the house thanks to the simplicity of the directions.
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v. To sow seeds means to plant them in the ground.He always sows his garden seeds in the springtime.
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n. A spade is a tool used for digging.The gardener used her spade to make a hole for the new plant.
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n. A tomato is a round red fruit, but usually eaten as a vegetable. It's often used in salads or pasta sauces.I like tomato sandwiches.
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adj. When something is upcoming, that means it will happen in the near future.The kids were worried about their upcoming exam.
Exercise
A ‣ Circle the answer that best fits the question.
- What is a type of enterprise?
- a. A church
- b. A sign company
- c. A textbook
- d. A date
- What kind of person would most people have contempt for?
- a. A killer
- b. A student
- c. A farmer
- d. A veterinarian
- Which of these things would you most likely want to maximize?
- a. Your foolishness
- b. Your debt
- c. Your income
- d. Your weight
- Where would you most likely find a ditch?
- a. By a road
- b. In a person's backyard
- c. In a tree
- d. In a classroom
- What might a person sow?
- a. Apple seeds
- b. Dresses
- c. Animals
- d. Cake
B ‣ Circle the one that is similar in meaning to the given word.
- maximize
- a. victory
- b. creation
- c. thought
- d. to make great
- sow
- a. to plant
- b. to fail
- c. to climb
- d. to understand
- upcoming
- a. slow
- b. soon
- c. uncommon
- d. ready
- crop
- a. business
- b. production
- c. tool
- d. a long time
- enterprise
- a. a car
- b. a business
- c. an animal
- d. a group
- ditch
- a. a ride
- b. a river
- c. a channel
- d. a home
- contempt
- a. praise
- b. taste
- c. rating
- d. no respect
- spade
- a. a fan
- b. a tool
- c. a trait
- d. a fact
- irrigate
- a. to water
- b. to write
- c. to find
- d. to destroy
- simplicity
- a. pride
- b. faith
- c. fondness
- d. easiness
C ‣ Write the word that best fits each sentence.
- tomato /crop
The man planted a _____ in his back yard.
The farmer hasn't decided which _____ he will plant in his field. - finance / maximize
After receiving a degree in _____, Arnold applied to a local accounting firm.
The company is trying to figure out how to _____ profits. - precaution / contempt
We ask all guests to wear safety glasses and hardhats as a _____.
The young girl felt _____ towards her mother after being yelled at. - preliminary / sow
You can now use a machine to _____ seeds in a field.
The results of the _____ test were inconclusive and had to be done again. - monetary / upcoming
I was expecting _____ compensation for the service.
I have tickets to the _____ soccer game.
D ‣ Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
- My favorite breakfast is made using a red fruit. _____
- The driver kept both hands on the wheel as a way to prevent something bad. _____
- People who keep financial accounts have many important duties in a business. _____
- I wish I knew the money-related value of my gold collection. _____
- The preparation duties before the concert included testing the microphones. _____
- That business person owns companies in many countries around the world. _____
- She is lacking interest about what movie we choose to watch. _____
Life on the Farm
Bill was an excellent capitalist. He financed a large aviation enterprise that made a lot of money. He knew how to maximize monetary gains in every business deal he made. Bill had one big problem, though. He was unhappy all the time. Bill knew that he had to do something about it or he would be depressed for the rest of his life.
One day, Bill was in his office when he heard a knock at the door. "Come in!" Bill said loudly.
His accountant, Jane, walked in. Jane said, "Sir, I haven't seen you smile in a year. What are you so sad about? Your company is doing very well."
Bill told her, "I'm indifferent about my company's success. I have contempt toward my job. I just want to do something I enjoy. I've always loved growing plants as a hobby. I'm going to quit my job and become a farmer!"
"You're crazy!" Jane said.
"I don't think so," Bill replied. "I want the simplicity of a life on a farm. I'm tired of all this stress. Farming will make me happy."
The very next day, Bill carried out the preliminary task of buying land and tools. Then he got to work. He sowed many types of seeds. He planted tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, and onions. "The upcoming summer is going to be very dry," thought Bill. "I need to irrigate my crops as a precaution in case it doesn't rain enough." He took his spade and dug a ditch down the middle of his farm. "Water from the stream will flow down the ditch and saturate the soil around every plant," Bill thought.
Bill dedicated himself to farming. After a year, his farm was producing very good crops. Most importantly, Bill was happy. He finally had the life he always wanted.
Reading Comprehension
Part A: Mark each statement T for true or F for false. Rewrite the false statements to make them true.
- _____ Bill could maximize monetary gains in the aviation enterprise that he financed.
__________ - _____ Bill was indifferent about the farm's success.
__________ - _____ Bill irrigated his crops as a precaution for the upcoming rain in summer.
__________ - _____ Bill dug a ditch with a spade.
__________ - _____ Bill sowed seeds and saturated the tomato and cabbage plants.
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Part B: Answer the questions.
- What is the passage about?
- a. Financial responsibility
- b. Happiness at work
- c. Importance of farming
- d. Advances in agriculture
- What did Bill have contempt toward?
_____ - What preliminary task did Bill perform?
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