B2-Amusement Parks

Question 1

preeminent=โดดเด่น

Answer 1

He was the preeminent scientist of his day.
Apple was once the most preeminent tech company, its innovation was ahead of the rest.

Question 2

erroneously=อย่างผิดพลาด

Answer 2

The package was erroneously delivered to my neighbour.
Some dumbs still erroneosly think that the earth is flat.

Question 3

whereas=ในทางตรงกันข้าม

Answer 3

He is a globalist, whereas we are nationalists who will put our country first.
He works slowly and precisely whereas I tend to rush things and make mistakes.

Question 4

renowned=มีชื่อเสียง

Answer 4

The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty.
The city is renowned for its weirdly murdered victims

Question 5

flock=แห่กันไป

Answer 5

Thousands of people flocked to the football match between Liverpool and Manchester.

Question 6

single out=เลือก,เล็งไว้

Answer 6

Jamie was thrilled when the teacher singled out his poem and asked him to read it aloud.
If i had to single out between her and all the existent girls, it would be her in the 1st place.

Question 7

as opposed to=ตรงข้ามกับ

Answer 7

As opposed to the Disney parks, Six Flags is geared more towards adults and adrenaline junkies like yours truly.

Question 8

initial=แรกเริ่ม

Answer 8

She failed her driving test on the initial try, but passed the next time.
As the plot unfolds, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong.

Question 9

pace( speed,step )=

Answer 9

When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her pace.
I don’t like the pace of modern life.

Question 10

dangling( hang )=

Answer 10

On this Tatsu roller coaster your legs are dangling, they’re not secured firmly on the platform.

Question 11

to spring

Answer 11

I sprang out of bed to answer the door.
when reaching to its peak, you’re sprung forward at an incredible speed.

Question 12

to specialize

Answer 12

There’re many amusement parks that specialize in roller coasters, like Six Flags.
The store specializes in Asian antiques.

Question 13

to designate

Answer 13

Thompson has been designated as new department head.
State fairs are short term events that usually come and go for a designated period of time.

Question 14

notoriously=in a way that is famous for something bad

Answer 14

The company pays notoriously low wages.
Good statistics are notoriously hard to find.
I’m notoriously sucked at playing basketball.

Question 15

stuffed=ยัดไส้

Answer 15

I’m the best known for being a pro at winning stuffed animals.