Page 8 - b reading 일부

Basic Drills

Read the paragraphs below and underline the referent for the highlighted pronoun.

1 For hundreds of years, the Roman Legions* were the most powerful force on the

planet. They were the basis of the Roman Empire. The legions not only expanded
Roman territory, but they also kept peace inside the Roman Empire. The legions were

both the warriors and the policemen of Rome.

2 The Yangtze River in China has always been a blessing and a curse for the people

who live near it. While the river provides fish and transportation, it also has caused
terrible floods. Now the Chinese believe they have a solution to their problem. The

biggest of its kind, the Three Gorges Dam will provide both electricity and protection
from floods to millions of Chinese citizens.

3 Martial arts* styles, such as kung-fu and jujitsu, have

traditionally been separate and unique arts. Now a new sport is
encouraging martial artists to mix different fighting styles together. Mixed

martial arts, or Ultimate Fighting, is a new and very popular sport. In just
a few years, it has become extremely popular. There are mixed martial arts
leagues all around the world. Thanks to mixed martial arts, new and interesting
fighting styles are appearing all around the world.

*legion: a large group of soldiers, especially in ancient Rome
*martial art: a sport in which you fight with your hands and feet

WoRds Look at the paragraphs again, and find words with the same meaning.
• Something that improves your life, helps you in some way, or makes you happy blessing

• A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
• People who live in a town, country, or state
• Very unusual and special

12 b-Reading