Final Exam

Title: Step-by-Step Prep for the TOEIC TEST
Author: 鈴木希明, 辰巳友昭, 小山克明
Publisher: 株式会社　アルク
Date of publication: 2006/8/31


Words

1. ingredient
Page 15
Context: Which of the following ingredients is NOT included in braised beef ?
Definition: One of the foods that you use to make a particular food or dish
Example: This skin cream contains only natural ingredients.

2. procedure
Page 15
Context: To close the cover reverse the procedure.
Definition: A way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way
Example: Follow the proper procedure.

3. reconfirm
Page 19
Context: You should reconfirm your hotel reservation.
Definition: Check again
Example: I reconfirmed our reservation.

4. purpose
Page 19
Context: What is the purpose of this announcement ?
Definition: A plan or aim
Example: She went to Germany for the purpose of studying music.

5. scenery
Page 23
Context: The mountain scenery of Scotland is just what I like.
Definition: The natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as mountains, forests, deserts etc
Example: That building is a blot on the fine scenery.

6. itinerary
Page 23
Context: I've received the detailed itinerary from the travel agent.
Definition: A plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey
Example: We made up itinerary.

7. appetizer
Page 27
Context: First, we ate appetizer.
Definition: A small dish that you eat at the beginning of a meal
Example: I just ate appetizer at the hotel.


I am taking English3. This is a text book of that class. I have final exam next week. I will try my best.

My Experience

I borrowed many books from the library. There are different levels of English books there. I read level 2 and 3. I think it is very good way to improve our English by reading the stories. While enjoying the stories, we can learn English and how to use the words. I could improve my English throughout this semester. I took TOEIC last month, my reading score had increased very much. I didn’t listen to what I read, but I know there are listening materials in the library. I will try them next time. I used an English- English dictionary. It was very hard to use first, but I have experience with it now. It helped me a lot, so I would like to keep using it. I am not taking this class next semester, but I will keep reading English books. I really enjoyed taking this class. Thank you.

SKYJACK!

Title: SKYJACK!
Author: Tim Vicary
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of publication: 1991/5/16

Words

1. embassy
Page 4
Context: 'That is you and me, outside the Embassy,' said Carl.
Definition: A group of officials who represent their government in a foreign country, or the building they work in
Example: I must go to the Japanese Embassy in Beijing.

2. groan
Page 8
Context:Helen groaned, and picked it up.
Definition: To make a long deep sound because you are in pain, upset, or disappointed, or because something is very enjoyable
Example: She groaned with pain.

3. tear
Page 13
Context: He tore it slowly into little pieces.
Definition: If paper or cloth tears, it splits and a hole appears, because it has been pulled too hard or has touched something sharp
Example: I tole the paper in two.

4. binocular
Page 23
Context: Here are some binoculars, Prime Minister.
Definition: The ability to focus both eyes on one object, which humans, monkeys, and some birds and other animals have
Example: My father bought me a binoculars.

5. obey
Page 26
Context: You must obey my orders.
Definition: To do what someone in authority tells you to do, or what a law or rule says you must do
Example: We have to bey the law.

6. handcuff
Page 29
Context: Then handcuff him to the door.
Definition: To put handcuffs on someone(handcuffs: A pair of metal rings joined by a chain)
Example: Policeman put handcuffs on the criminal.

This is a story about Hijack. In this story, the person who had to decide was the Prime Minister, the head of the government. There were about 100 passengers in the plane. The Prime Minister's husband was included. So, it was very hard for the Prime Minister to decide things, but she behaved calmly. She delivered people form the hijackers.

I was very impressed by the Prime Minister's courage. She never lost her mind. If I was the same situation as her, I could not behave like her.