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museum has a great new Asian exhibit. I really want to see it. Interact (v.) 互动 They don't speak the same language, but the children interact well together. Simulated (adj.) 模拟的 The computer game allows players to live in a simulated city of the future. More Information Prehistoric Age (n.) 史前时代 Space capsule (n.) 太空舱 Natural history (n.) 自然历史 Upper class (n.) 上流社会 点击查看更多[空中英语教室]节目          

popular for couples to take pictures next to this worm. “副词+enough”置于句首是英文中常用的表达方法，可以引起读者的注意和兴趣。 例： 1.Interestingly enough, he didn't recognize me in that costume. 2.Strangely enough, I have been thinking about them lately. 点击查看更多[空中英语教室]节目          

) 谈论，交谈 Peter likes conversing about baseball. It's his favorite thing to talk about. In progress (idiom) 进行中 The repairs on this road are in progress and won't be completed until nest year. Controversial (adj.) 具争议性的 The president's speech was controversial. Some people agreed with what he said and some people didn't. More Information Art (n.) 技巧，艺术 Conversationalist (n.) 谈话高手，健谈的人 点击查看更多[空中英语教室]节目         

想要翻译的单词或词组即可看到注解） No gas? No problem! If electrical power can improve fuel efficiency why not eliminate gasoline engines altogether? All electric cars are the next step toward a petroleum -free future. Someday drivers everywhere may plug their cars into electrical outlet at night. One electric car receiving a lot of attention if Tesla's Roadster. This expensive sports car can go 130 mph and runs for 245 miles on one charge. Computer invasion Fuel improvements get the most attention, but automakers are adding many other high-tech features to make vehicles safer andeasier to drive. Some new Nissan cars have special cameras to give drivers an overhead perspective of their vehicle to help in difficult parking situations. Automobiles with navigation assistance are becoming more common, with some system allowing drivers to send maps from the Internet straight to their car's computer. And GM's OnStar system is in contact with vehicles wherever they go, giving owners asssistance in case of an emergency or problem with their car. Of course, one can still buy a that skips all these high-tech features. Sometimes, the simplicity of a car that safely delivers its passengers to their destination is all the technology one needs. Word Bank: [w]petroleum[/w]  (n)石油 Our country uses too much petroleum. The oil won't last forever, you know! [w]outlet[/w] (n) 电源插座 My laptop's batteries don't last very long. I'm always looking for an electrical outlet. [w]navigation[/w] (n) 导航;领航 The pilot noticed that there was a problem with the airplane's navigation system. [w]simplicity[/w] (n) 简

想要翻译的单词或词组即可看到注解） When trouble comes, what do we usually do? We pick up our cell phones and call for help. That's easy, right? People with cell phones often take them for granted. But in an emergency, many people are unable to call for help. Floods and earthquakes come suddenly. Wars can hurt or kill. Families can become separated. Successful communication can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. The beginning Meet French [w]NGO[/w] Télécoms Sans Frontiers([w]Telecommunication[/w]s without borders). Its goal is to use mobile communication technology to help people in need. TSF began in 1998. First, they opened their main [w]base[/w] in France. Then in 2003, they started another base in [w]Nicaragua[/w]. The next year they opened their Thailand base. Now if a disaster strikes anywhere in the world, TSF is ready. They can send workers to a disaster site to set up communication systems within 24 hours. Word Bank: take someone or sth for [w]grant[/w]ed (idiom)将某人或某物视为理所当然；不把某人或某物当一回事 Most people take clean water for granted, but we won’t have any if we don’t stop polluting the rivers. [w]communication[/w] (n)通讯，传播 To be a good salesperson, you need to have good communication skills. [w]mobile[/w] (adj)移动式的；活动的 Mobile phones are so popular that hardly anyone uses a public phone nowadays. [w]disaster[/w] (n) 灾难 The last major earthquake here was a big disaster. Many lives and homes were lost. 配套期刊同步学习效果更好哦！ 沪江网店现提供《空中英语教室》杂志预订服务, 更低的价格，更好的服务，我们将您订阅把每期杂志通过快递送到您手里。：） ps: 《空中英语教室》系列杂志都有订购哦！ 点击进入论坛 参与更多活动 Tag: 空中英语教室下载   空中英语教室视频   空中英语教室mp3   空中英语教室2008   空中英语教室杂志  空中英语教室网站   空中英语教室文本 Apr.15 （双击或划选你

(idiom) 以其人之道，还治其人之身 Usage Tip Don't waste your time worrying about their blog. 浪费时间做某事 waste time (in) doing something 句中的介词 in 通常会被省略掉，这就是为什么 time 后的动作要使用 ing 形态了。 例句： 1.Don't waste your time solving that math problem. 2.You waste too much time watching TV. 点击查看更多[空中英语教室]节目

quit the team. Albert: But you committed yourself to the team for the whole year. Julia: I know. And I hate to quit. But I think I should. The team will be better off without me! 点击下载视频 880G英语资料高速下载　　两个月精通口译 Decision 2 Julia: I just don't know what to do. I'm scared I'll [w]mess[/w] up our whole

想要翻译的单词或词组即可看到注解） As a teenager, Blanchett served as her high school's drama captain and acted in many productions. After graduation, she left Australia to travel and ended up in Egypt. Her good looks attracted attention, and she was asked to appear in a local film. it seemed that no matter how far Blanchett traveled, she couldn't escape acting. Blanchett returned home to study drama at Australia's esteemed National Institute of Dramatic Art. She graduated in 1992 and began her career at the Sydney Theatre Company, the country's largest theater group. Critics loved Blanchett, rewarding her outstanding performances with [w]multiple[/w] acting awards. Before long, she began work on several Australian TV shows and movies. Unlike many other performers, stardom for Blanchett cam within two years of her first Hollywood feature film, 1997's Paradise Road. After that, she won an envied role opposite Ralph Fiennes in Oscar and Lucinda, which was based on an award-winning Australian novel. That role led to Elizabeth, which gave Blanchett her first of several Academy Award [w]nomination[/w]s. Her first Oscar win came in 2005 for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator. Word Bank: [w]production[/w](n.)　制片；制作 My sister wants to try out for the lead role in our school's production of the king and I. [w]esteemed[/w](pp.)　受尊敬的 The esteemed author was greeted with a parade when he returned to his hometown. [w]outstanding[/w](adj.)　杰出的；优秀的 My aunt is a outstanding cook. She opened her own restaurant last year. [w]portrayal[/w](n.)　饰演；演绎 Orlando Bloom is well-known for his portrayal of an elf in the Lord of the Rings movies. 配套期刊同步学习效果更好哦！ 沪江网店现提供《空中英语教室》杂志预订服务, 更低的价格，更好的服务，我们将您订阅把每期杂志通过快递送到您手里。：） ps: 《空中英语教室》系列杂志都有订购哦！ 点击进入论坛 参与更多活动 Tag: 空中英语教室下载   空中英语教室视频   空中英语教室mp3   空中英语教室2008   空中英语教室杂志  空中英语教室网站   空中英语教室文本 May.9 （双击或划选你