P2-S WEEK 2
Reading Spring 2024-2025
PRISM 3 READING – UNIT 2 READING 2 VOCABULARY EXERCISE
PART A. Read the sentences and circle the correct definition of the words in bold.
1 There is a significant difference between English and Chinese grammar, which can make the rules difficult
for learners to remember.
a key value
b recent trend
c important distinction
2 Doctors usually say that taking vitamins is good for your health, but that it is not a credible alternative to
eating a balanced diet.
a reliable substitute
b important distinction
c a change of position or place
3 Getting an online degree may be challenging for people who don’t like to spend time on their computer.
a reliable substitute
b developments in technology
c an academic qualification obtained from online instruction
4 A core principle at my company is to make sure the employees come from a variety of different backgrounds
in language and education.
a key value
b how much money and comfort someone has
c the physical environment where people live or work
5 Even though it was a virtual classroom, the students got to know each other through video calls and email
discussions.
a an academic qualification obtained from online instruction
b online course
c the quality of being real or true
6 With the technological advances, the medical information of patients can be transferred into a cloud-based,
digitized system. This has provided extraordinary ease for doctors, specialists, and patients to access medical
data with a click of a button.
a key values
b recent trend
c developments in technology
PART B. Complete the sentences below with the correct phrases given in the table.
core principle credible alternative distance learning modern phenomenon
online degree significant difference technological advances virtual classroom
1. Discipline is generally seen as the ____________________ of self-actualization because it is mostly supported that
only a person who has discipline can reach her/his potential.
2. With the ____________________ in the area of medicine, many illnesses can now be diagnosed earlier and treated
effectively.
3. Even though many people insist that plant-based meat cannot be a ____________________ to regular meat since it is
not possible for it to contain sufficient nutrients like proteins and fat, scholars refute this argument by showing
laboratory test results.
4. With various ____________________ platforms now, teachers and students can gather together just as they do in
face-to-face education, and they can benefit from the perks of online facilities like visuals, audios, and many other
materials presented in these platforms.
5. With the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions worldwide had to shift to ____________________
within a very limited period of time, and many suffered a lot while trying to adapt to the new system.
6. Many colleges all over the world have started to offer a/an ____________________ not only for those who want to
have a bachelor’s degree but also a master’s or doctorate degree, and consequently people who have different
educational degrees and backgrounds have had the opportunity to earn various degrees from quality universities.
7. K-pop has become another global ____________________ since it appeals to a large number of listeners because of
its addictive melodies and well-organized choreography.
8. There is a ____________________ in the way people are educated now and were educated in the past. While the
teacher-centered approach was adopted by the educators in the past, a teaching method where the students are more
actively involved in the process is the core in learning environments today.
PRISM 3 READING – UNIT 2 READING 2 VOCABULARY EXERCISE ANSWER KEY
PART A.
1.C 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.C
PART B.
1. core principle 2. technological advances 3. credible alternative 4. virtual classroom
5. distance learning 6. online degree 7. modern phenomenon 8. significant difference
