The phrase "on the brink of a boom" (in boldface in Paragraph 2) in the context means ______.
A: having an edge in competition
B: in great demand
C: on the way to success
D: preparing for challenge
A: having an edge in competition
B: in great demand
C: on the way to success
D: preparing for challenge
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- The phrase "make a go of it" (Paragraph 2) most probably means A: "enjoy wide popularity". B: "exert great effort". C: "achieve great success". D: "is at stake".
- The last paragraph implies that _________.[A] we should have high goals [C] success means taking a walk in the park[B] success means achieving great goals [D] success means trying one's best at what one really likes A: The last paragraph implies that _________. B: we should have high goals C: success means achieving great goals D: success means taking a walk in the park E: success means trying one's best at what one really likes
- The phrase "ward off" in Paragraph 2 most probably means "_________".
- We may infer from the context that the phrase “run for the door” in the third paragraph means “_____”. A: retire B: quit C: lose confidence D: work hard
- The phrase “live up to” in this context means ________.