prospect n. 前途；预期；景色 v. 勘探，勘察

【真题再现】But the prospect that income inequality will lead to higher taxes on the wealthy doesn't keep plutocrats up at night.

收入不平等将会导致对富人征收更高的税款，这样的前景并不会让富豪们夜不能寐。

【CET-6,2007.12,阅读】

【联想记单词】词根词缀：pro（向前）+ spect（看）→向前看→前景

【活学活用】-While the prospects are bright, the road has twists and turns!

-尽管前景明亮，路上依旧曲折！

soar v. 猛增，剧增；高飞；高耸

【真题再现】Compensation benefits in America are soaring new heights.

美国的补偿津贴上升到了新的高度。

【CET-6,2003.01，阅读】

【联想记单词】形近：soak 浸湿，浸泡

【活学活用】-You will soar in the sky soon.

-你很快就能在天空中高飞了。