Lesson16 Mary had a little lambMary and her husband Dimitri lived in the tiny village of Perachora in southern Greece. One of Mary’s prize possessions was a little white lamb which her husband had giv
Lesson18 Electric currents in modern artModern sculpture rarely surprises us any more. The idea that modern art can only be seen in museums is mistaken. Even people who take no interest in art cannot
Lesson19 A very dear catKidnappers are rarely interested in Animals， but they recently took considerable interest in Mrs Eleanor Ramsay’s cat. Mrs Eleanor Ramsay， a very wealthy old lady， has shared a
401. The beloved novelist put her lovely gloves above the stove.敬爱的小说家把她美丽的手套放在火炉上方。 402. It’s proved that the approver improved waterproof roof. 经证实，赞同者改善了防水屋顶。 403. In the reaction， the fraction ac
Lesson11 Not guiltyCustoms Officers are quite tolerant these days， but they can still stop you when you are going through the Green Channel and have nothing to declae. Even really honest people are o
Lesson12 Life on a desert islandMost of us have formed an unrealistic picture of life on a desert island. We sometimes imagine a desert island to be a sort of paradise where the sun always shines. Li
Lesson14 A noble gangsterThere was a time when the owners of shop and businesses in Chicago had to pay large sums of money to gangsters in return for’ protection’ If the money was not paid promptly，
Lesson15 Fifty pence worth of trouble Children always appreciate small gifts of money. Father， of course， provides a regular supply of pocket-money， but uncles and aunts are always a source of extra i
351. The attendants attend the meeting and pretend to be attentive.侍从们出席会议并装出专注的样子。 352. The tenderer surrendered her tremendously slender tender fingers. 投标者交出了她异常纤细娇嫩的手指。 353. The tension tends to e
Lesson9 Flying cats 飞猫Cats never fail to fascinate human beings. They can be friendly and affectionate towards humans， but they lead mysterious lives of their own as well. they never become submissiv