Barbie

Question 1

This word means something is likely to happen or be true, but it’s not certain.

Answer 1

Probably

Question 2

To be “________” means to be aware of social issues and injustices, especially related to race and inequality.

Answer 2

Woke

Question 3

__________refers to the whole or complete thing, without any parts missing.
Synonyms : whole ;sum; total

Answer 3

Entirety

Question 4

He’s hoping for a_________in the police force/as a police officer.
他希望當一名員警。

Answer 4

Careers are the jobs or professions people choose to do for a long time, often related to their interests or skills.

Question 5

A____________refers to a person’s way of thinking or their attitudes and beliefs about certain things.

It’s extraordinary how hard it is to change the____________ of the public and the press.
要改變公眾和媒體的思維模式是極度困難的。

Answer 5

Mindset

Question 6

A___________ is someone who believes in and supports equality between men and women.

a person who believes in [N] and tries to achieve change that helps women to get equal opportunities and treatment
女權主義者;女權運動者

Answer 6

Feminist
Feminism

Question 7

A____________is a discussion or argument between people with different opinions, where they present their ideas and try to convince others.

(a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part
談論，討論;爭論，辯論

Answer 7

Debate

Question 8

When something is__________it means it was ignored or not given attention.

the fact of showing no care or respect for something
忽視，漠視，無視

Answer 8

Disregarded

Question 9

___________means a particular form or edition of something, like a different_______________of a story or software.
Synonym : interpretation

Answer 9

Version

Synonym : interpretation

Question 10

The____________is the main storyline or events that happen in a book, movie, or story.

Answer 10

Plot

The movie has a weak plot.

//Police uncovered a plot( also a sinister plan) to assassinate the prime minister.

Question 11

This is a warning given before revealing important information about a book, movie, or show that could (V) the surprise for others.

His focus is on the ending, read aloud at the outset - so perhaps the continuity announcer should introduce the show with a__________Oh - and_________ - they get married.

Answer 11

Spoiler alert

Question 12

A_______ is a situation of danger or difficulty that requires immediate attention and action.
Synonym: catastrophe (n)

Answer 12

Crisis

Question 13

_____________ is a feeling of sadness or hopelessness when things seem very difficult or impossible.
Synonym : Hopelessness

Answer 13

Despair

Question 14

A_________ is a doorway or entrance that leads to another place or dimension.
Also : Used when using the internet.

a page on the internet that allows people to get useful information, such as news and weather, and to find other websites
入口網頁;大門網站

Answer 14

Portal

Question 15

___________means something is very frightening or shocking.

very bad and shocking
極其可怕的；令人震驚的

a___________accident/crime
極其可怕的意外事故／駭人的罪行
___________ injuries
極為嚴重的傷勢

Answer 15

Horrific

Question 16

To_____________ means to fix or restore something that is broken or damaged.

Answer 16

Repair

Question 17

___________are animals or people who hunt and catch others for food or harm.

someone who follows people in order to harm them or commit a crime against them
尾隨傷害他人者，尾隨作案者

Answer 17

Predators

Question 18

_____________refers to a person who supports or is part of an economic system where businesses and industries are privately owned for profit.

someone who has a large amount of money invested (= given hoping to get more back) in a business
資本家

Answer 18

Capitalist

Question 19

refers to a social system where men hold more power and authority than women.

a society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family, or a society controlled by men in which they use their power to their own advantage
父權社會;男權社會

Answer 19

Patriarchy

Question 20

When someone is__________________, it means their thoughts and beliefs have been controlled or influenced by someone else.

to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them
對…洗腦;向…強行灌輸
Their government is trying to_____________them into thinking that war cannot be avoided.
政府正試圖對他們進行洗腦，使之認為戰爭是別無選擇的。

Answer 20

Brainwashed

Question 21

_____________means being overly obedient or submissive to others.

willing to do what other people want, or considering your wishes as less important than those of other people
恭順的，屈從的;低聲下氣的
Women were expected to adopt a___________ role/position.
女性曾被認為應該處於從屬地位。
His other interests were______________ to his compelling passion for art.
他的其他活動都必須讓位給他對藝術的執著熱愛。

Answer 21

Subservient

Question 22

________________is the process of removing or changing certain beliefs or behaviors that have been ingrained in someone’s mind.
- release (someone) from apparent brainwashing,

Answer 22

Deprogramming:

Question 23

To ______________means to bring something back to its original or proper condition.

The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully____________.
那些由於嚴重疏忽而損毀的畫作得到了精心修復。

Answer 23

Restore

Question 24

___________ refers to a social system where women hold more power and authority than men.

Elephants are highly intelligent animals that live in strong,______________ societies.
In this_________________ structure, orcas stay with their mothers for life.

Answer 24

Matriarchal

Question 25

_____________means full of life and movement, often used to describe cartoons or lively characters. They must have been having an interesting conversation - they both looked very__________. 他們一定是在進行甚麼有趣的談話，兩人看上去都興致勃勃的。

Answer 25

**Animated**

Question 26

_________________ refers to the art and techniques used in making films and movies. That is due to the tremendous strides that have been made in the science of___________________.

Answer 26

**Cinematography**

Question 27

______________ means very clear, bright, and detailed. He gave a very________and often shocking account/description of his time in prison. 他生動地講述／描述了他的獄中生活，他說的常讓人覺得很震驚。

Answer 27

**Vivid**

Question 28

____________ means something has been carefully made or created with skill and effort. - Skillfully made

Answer 28

**Crafted**

Question 29

_____________ refers to indirect or suggestive remarks about sex.

Answer 29

**Sexual innuendo**

Question 30

A ______________ refers to someone who holds moderate or middle-ground views rather than extreme ones. - Sitting on the fence…

Answer 30

**Centrist mindset**:

Question 31

_________describes someone who acts silly, forgetful, or scatterbrained. Eg. She is very chatty but is also very _____and often makes silly, half-witted remarks.

Answer 31

**Ditzy**:

Question 32

When someone __________________, it means they have limited control or power over their own life decisions. Inability to take action/ Can’t make a decision.

Answer 32

**Lack agency**

Question 33

A ______ is a group of people working together, often on a specific task or project.

Answer 33

**Crew**

Question 34

____________________refers to something or someone that causes harm, restrictions, or unfair treatment to others. Synonyms- Cruel and unfair

Answer 34

**Oppressive** The situation is oppressive and the person is the oppressor.

Question 35

This phrase means something is so incredible or astonishing that it's hard to imagine. Eg. Some of the things people do to their kids are _____________.

Answer 35

**Beyond belief**

Question 36

______________means repeatedly bothering or causing distress to someone. - to continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time: Stop _______________me!

Answer 36

**Harassing** He claimed that the police continued to harass foreign journalists. She felt she was being harassed by the coach’s constant demands.

Question 37

__________are high-level managers or leaders in a company or organization. She is now a senior ___________, having worked her way up through the company.

Answer 37

**Executives**

Question 38

____________means energetic, active, or characterized by constant change. - She's young and _______and will be a great addition to the team. - We need a__________ expansion of trade with other countries.

Answer 38

**Dynamic**

Question 39

________________is a warm feeling of care and fondness towards someone. She felt no ___________for the child. He had a deep ___________for his aunt.

Answer 39

**Affection**

Question 40

When something stands out like a ________________, it means it is very noticeable or different from its surroundings. Everyone else was in jeans and T-shirts and I had my office clothes on - I stuck out like a _______________.

Answer 40

**Sore thumb**

Question 41

_________refers to the main point or essential part of something. - the most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details: We got the ______, but not every word. I was just about able to grasp the ____ of their argument.

Answer 41

**Gist**

Question 42

_________________is the belief or perspective that European culture or history is superior or central to other cultures.

Answer 42

**Eurocentrism**

Question 43

____________ means being distrustful or believing that people's actions are motivated by selfishness. She has a pretty ________ view of men. I've always been deeply _________ about politicians. 15 years in the teaching profession had left him world-weary and ___________.

Answer 43

**Cynical**:

Question 44

_____________means something has been severely damaged or destroyed. Add to word list destroyed or spoiled:

Answer 44

**Ruined**

Question 45

________________refers to someone who is romantically or sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender. Synonym: Straight

Answer 45

**Heterosexual**

Question 46

_________________means having a respectful and constructive discussion about different opinions or ideas. Synonym : Constructive dialog

Answer 46

**Healthy debate**