2. 请在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处 。

1. The boxer delivered a series of punches ______, knocking out his opponent.

agony       on-demand       moderation       in quick succession

2. There are a ______ of hotels in the city centre. You can find one easily.

hindrance       concurrently       myriad       excess

3. Not speaking a second language has been a ______ whenever I go abroad.

poisoned chalice       agony       on-demand       hindrance

4. Be careful of Jim. He’s a nice guy, but a ______ liar. You can’t believe a word he says.

watchdog       compulsive       neglected       moderation

5. My father worked long hours when I was a child. I knew he loved me, but I always felt somewhat ______ because I never saw him.

neglected       wondrous       resist       agony

答案 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. Why can people now have television shows streamed into their television?

Developments in the speed and connectivity of the internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies.

2. How do entertainment companies encourage binge-watching?

Instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis, an entire series will become available concurrently. Many platforms will display pop-ups with ‘you might like’ suggestions, or will automatically play the next episode.

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