Extensive Reading-Book C Unit 03 (E)
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benefit
helpful or good effect
The benefit of a high school diploma is that you will be more employable.
concerns
worry
She had many concerns about her daughter living alone in New York City.
demand
the desire to purchase, coupled with the power to do so
The demand for the talking doll was high during the Christmas holiday.
disposal
the throwing away or dumping of
Most American homes have a garbage disposal in the kitchen.
economy
the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used
The housing boom improved the country's sagging economy.
efficient
working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way
After fixing refrigerators for 20 years, he was very efficient at what he did.
feng shui
a Chinese art that reveals ways to balance the energies of the environment to assure health, wealth and good fortune
After having bad luck in her business for several years, she finally consulted a feng shui specialist who told her to paint her house red for better luck.
funnel
To move through or as if through a funnel
The tourists were slowly funneling their way through airport customs.
inhabitant
person who lives in a certain area
The inhabitants of the east coast enjoy four distinct seasons.
labor
to work
She labored over creating the perfect wedding dress for her daughter.
mass transit
a system of public transportation in a given metropolitan area, typically comprising of buses, subways, and elevated trains
Residents of Seoul do not need a car because of the efficient mass transit system.
motivated
to give a reason to do something
None of the students were motivated to study harder.
optimize
to make as effective
The city officials did not optimize the existing land in the city.
paycheck
a salary or wage check
Most employees work hard to receive their paycheck.
prefer
to give preference or priority to
If given a choice, most children would prefer to watch television over doing homework.
resident
a person who lives in a certain area
The residents of Hawaii enjoy a very scenic view.
resource
a useful or valuable possession or quality
Having traveled to over 30 countries, the student was a valuable resource to her peers.
settle
to make a home
Our family immigrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco.
urban
related to a city
Many young people from the small towns choose to move to urban areas.
variety
different types
She loved to eat at buffets because if offered her a variety of foods.
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