1. 英语流利说 Level5 Unit1 Part3 Emma's Best2
Although they have expanded their production facilities and increased the number of employees,they have remained private company. 他们一直是私人公司
They enjoyed the fact that they are a family-owned business ,sensitive to the needs of their customers.
They don't have to worry about pleasing shareholders. 取悦股东
Rather than paying dividends to shareholders ,Emma's Best has a profit-sharing plan that benefits its employees.
(Dividends are a share of a company's revenues that are paid to its shareholders.)
(What kind of company is Emma's Best?)
facility n . 设施; 设备; (机器等的) 特别装置; (服务等的) 特色; (供特定用途的) 场所;
private adj.私有的; 私用的; 自用的; 为一部分人的; 私人的
family-owned business 网络 家族企业;
sensitive adj.体贴的; 体恤的; 善解人意的; 感觉敏锐的;
shareholder n.股东;
please v.使满意; 使愉快; (常用在as或what、 where等词后) 想,选择,喜欢;
dividend n.红利; 股息; 股利; (足球彩票的) 彩金;
profit-sharing n.(公司内部的) 利润分成,利润分配,分红;
profit-sharing plan [词典]利润分享计划;
revenue n.财政收入; 税收收入; 收益;
Rather than 而不;
Bonuses and salary increases keep employees happy and motivated to work hard.
As a result, employee turnover is low and the company has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for.
In addition ,Emma's Best support s local charitie s,especially those that provides healthy food to children from low-income families.
Given its success,the company feels an obligation to contribute to society.
In spite of the fact that other companies now produce similar products,Emma's Best remains the market leader.
Their total commitment to quality has made the difference and they are proud of their accomplishments .
( How is the company doing compare to its competitors?) it's the market leader.
how is doing 怎么样?
(If employees are happy and motivated, employee turnover is usually low.)
Bonus n.奖金; 红利; 意外收获;
salary increases 加薪
motivated adj.有动机的,有目的的; 有积极性的;
turnover n.(一定时期内的) 营业额,成交量; 人事变更率; 人员调整率; (商店的) 货物周转率,销售比率;
employee turnover [词典]员工流动;
as a result 因此;
in addition 另外; 加之; 除…之外;
charity n.慈善机构(或组织); 慈善; 赈济; 施舍; 仁爱; 宽容; 宽厚;
low-income 低收入; 低收入的;
Given its success 鉴于它的成功
obligation n.义务; 职责; 责任; (已承诺的或法律等规定的) 义务;
contribute v .捐献,捐赠(尤指款或物); 捐助; 是…的原因之一; 增加; 增进; 添加(到某物);
In spite of [词典]尽管;不管,不顾;
remain v.仍然是; 保持不变; 剩余; 遗留; 继续存在; 仍需去做(或说、处理);
commitment n.承诺; 许诺; 允诺承担; 保证; (对工作或某活动) 献身,奉献,投入; 已承诺(或同意)的事; 不得不做的事;
total adj.总的; 总计的; 全体的; 全部的; 彻底的; 完全的;
accomplishment n.成就; 成绩; 才艺; 技艺; 专长; 完成;
make a difference 有影响;
make the difference发现你的不同; 区别对待;差别
given prep.考虑到; 鉴于;
2. 英语流利说level 5 unit 1 part3 Emma’s Best
Emma’s Best is a small butgrowinghealth food company. Emma’s Best是一个很小但是正在成长的保健食品公司。
It was started in 1995 by a married couplewhowere tired of working for large companies.它是一对厌倦了大公司工作的夫妇于1995年创立的。
The two founders were Ed and Emma Smith,both health-consciousvegetarians.两位创始人是Ed and Emma
Smith,他们都是注重健康的素食主义者。
Despitethe risks , Ed and Emma wanted to start their own business.尽管有风险,他们还是想自己创业。
They knew it would be hard work ,but theyweredeterminedto try.他们知道这是个艰苦的工作,但是他们决心尝试。
Their plan was tocreate a busness that provided health food to busypeople .他们的计划是创建一个为忙碌的人们提供健康食品的企业。
They wanted to be something they could beproud of.他们希望这是他们可以自豪的事情。
When they started the company ,organicfood was becoming more popular.当他们创立这家公司时,有机食品越来越受欢迎。
People were becoming more food consciousand worried about food safety.人们食品意识越来越强,也越来越担心食品安全。
In fact ,people were willingto pay higher prices for food that wasfree of harmful chemicals。实际上,人们愿意为无有害化学物质的食品支付更高的价格。
In addition ,an
increasing number of peoplehad little time to go shoping and cook at home.另外,越来越多的人几乎没有时间购物在家做饭。
They wanted meals that were healthy but easy to prepare.他们想要健康但是容易准备的菜。
There were very frozen meals available at
the time ,and none of them were vegetarian or organic.当时几乎没有冷冻食品,也没有素食和有机食品。
There was a gap in the market市场上有一个缺口
Ed and Emma immediately saw the opportunity
and launched their first product.他们俩立刻看到了机会,推出了他们第一个款产品。
It was a frozen pasta meal with a mix of
vegetables and a delicious cream sauce。这是一顿冷冻的意大利面餐,搭配蔬菜和美味的奶油沙司。
The market response wasenthusiasticand profitable beyond their expectations.市场反应热烈并且超出盈利预期
Their product was an instant success.他们的产品一举成功了。
To their surprise ,it was soon being eaten
by millions of people ,not only vegetarians or those interested in organic
foods.令他们吃惊的是,它很快被数百万人吃掉,不仅是素食者,还有对有机食品感兴趣的人
It was being bought because it was easy toprepare and it tasted good. And ofcourse it was healthy.它被买走是因为它容易准备,味道也好,当然它是健康的。
Other productsfollowed in rapid succession.其他产品接踵而至。
As a result ,at the end of 5 years ,the
company was producing over 100 frozen meals.因此,在5年时间里,该公司生产超过了100份冷冻食品。
Since then they have increased the number
of meals to over 150,including pizzas ,sandwiches and snacks.从那时起,他们增加了150多顿饭,包括比萨、三明治和小吃
Their foods are carried by nature food
stores and supermarkets throughout North America.他们的食品由北美各地的天然食品商店和超市提供。
3. 英语流利说 Level5 Unit1 Part3 Emma's Best1
Emma's Best is a small but growing health food company. 保健食品,绿色食物
It was started in 1995 by a married couple who were tired of working for large companies.
The two founder s were Ada and Emma Smith ,both health-conscious vegetarians.
Despite the risks ,Ada and Emma wanted to start their own business.
They knew it would be hard work but they were determined to try.
Their plan was to create a business that provid ed healthy food to busy people.adj. 忙碌的;
They wanted it to be something they can be proud of.
(They wanted to start their own business despite the risks.)
(How did they feel about working for large companies?)
founder n.(组织、机构等的) 创建者,创办者,发起人;
conscious adj.意识到; 注意到; 神志清醒的; 有知觉的; 有意识的;
health-conscious 网络注重健康; 注重健康的; 重视健康的; 有健康意识的;
vegetarians n.素食者; 吃素的人; adj.素食者的; 素菜的;
n.危险; 风险; 危险人物; 会带来风险的事物;
determined adj.决心; 决定; 决意; 坚定的; 坚决的; 果断的;
work是名词,不可数名词,所以一般不加a前面
When they started the company, organic food was becoming more popular.
People were becoming more food conscious and worried about food safety. 人们越来越有食品意识
In fact ,people were willing to pay higher prices for food that was free of harmful chemicals.
In addition , an increasing number of people had little time to go shopping and cook at home.
They want meals that were healthy but easy to prepare.
There were very few frozen meals available at the time and none of them were vegetarian or organic. 几乎没有
There was a gap in the market.
(What king of food were people willing to pay higher prices for?)
(What was the gap in the market?) There were no vegetarian or organic frozen meals.
organic adj.有机的; 不使用化肥的; 绿色的; 有机物的; 生物的; 器官的; 器质性的; 官能的;
food conscious 食品意识的
safety n.安全; 平安; 安全性; 无危险; 安全处所;
be free of [词典]无…的; 摆脱了…的;
In addition [词典]另外; 加之; 除…之外;
had little time 几乎没有时间
meals n.早(或午、晚)餐; 一顿饭; 一餐所吃的食物
frozen adj.冷冻的; 冷藏的; 冻僵; 极冷; 冰封的
available adj.可获得的; 可购得的; 可找到的; 有空的;
at the time [词典]在一定时间;也;立即;毫不拖延地;在…期间;
gap n.开口; 豁口; 缺口; 裂口; 间断;
Ada and Emma immediately saw the opportunity and launched their first product.
It was a frozen pasta meal with a mix of vegetables and delicious cream sauce .
The market response was enthusiastic and profitable beyond the expectations .
Their product was an instant success.
To their surprise, it was soon being eaten by millions of people ,not only vegetarians or those interested in organic foods.
It was being bought because it was easy to prepare and it tasted good.
And of course ,it was healthy.
(The market response was enthusiastic and profitable.)
(To be more conscious of something means to be more aware of it.)
launch v.开始从事,发起,发动(尤指有组织的活动); (首次) 上市,发行; 使(船,尤指新船)下水;
pasta n.意大利面食;
mix n.混合; 混杂; 结合; 配料,混合料(常为粉状); 混录; 混音;
cream sauce 网络白酱; 奶油汁; 奶油沙司; 忌廉汁; 奶油酱汁;
cream n.奶油; 乳脂; 奶油夹心糖; 护肤霜; 洁净剂; 清洗液;
sauce n.调味汁; 酱; 讨厌的话(或举动);
enthusiastic adj.热情的; 热心的; 热烈的; 满腔热忱的;
profitable adj.有利润的; 赢利的; 有益的; 有好处的;
expectation n.预料; 预期; 期待; 希望; 盼望; 期望; 指望;
instant adj.立即的; 立刻的; 速食的; 即食的; 速溶的; 方便的; n.瞬间; 片刻; 某一时刻;
was being done 是被动语态的过去进行时态,是说某件事情在过去的一个时间点正在被做
It tastes good. taste在此句中是连系动词。意思是‘尝起来,吃起来,有...的味道’的意思。这个时候,其后要跟形容词,无被动。此时,taste=be
Other products followed in rapid succession . 其他产品接踵而至
As a result ,at the end of 5 years ,the company was producing over 100 frozen meals.
为什么用过去进 行时,而不用have done 因为:完成时是过去对现在造成的影响,这句话中没有表示完成时的语态,指的是在某一个点,发生了什么。 所以用过去进行时。
Since then they have increased the number of meals to over 150,including pizzas ,sandwiches and snack s.
Their foods are carried by natural food stores and supermarkets throughout north America.
(Who carries their product?)
(They wanted meals that were healthy but easy to prepare.)
succession n.一连串; 一系列; 连续的人(或事物); 交替; 更迭; 继承; 继任; (尤指王位的) 继承权;
in rapid successio 接连不断;
Since then [词典]以后; 从此一直;
snack n.点心; 小吃; 快餐; 易办到的事; “小菜一碟”;
natural food stores 天然食品商店
4. 英语流利说 Level5 Unit2 Part4 Interactions
Interaction n.相互影响(作用,制约,配合);交互作用(影响);交相感应;干扰(涉);
To interfere , to slow something down or make it worse by getting in the way.
Having too many meetings is interfering with our work.
I told her to leave us alone and not to interfere in our problems.
(She told me not to interfere, so I left the room and let them deal with the problem.)
interfere , v.干涉; 干预; 介入;
getting in the way. 妨碍;阻碍
interfere with 干预,阻挠,妨碍,阻止; 强奸; 擅自使用,摆弄;
interfere in 干涉,干预;
interfere with和interfere in的区别: 1、interfere with的意思是:对立,妨碍,打扰。2、interfere in的意思是:干涉,干预,介入。
To reflect, to think about or consider something or to throw back a image as from a mirror.
Before I make a decision, I'd like sometime to reflect.
When you look into a mirror, your image is reflected back to you.
(When I reflect on something, I look at it again and again in my mind and try to see all sides of it.)
(Upon further reflection, I've decided to postpone the project.)
(After finishing the project, he looked back and reflected on what might have been done to make it better.)
reflect v.反映; 映出(影像); 反射(声、光、热等); 显示,表明,表达
throw back 扔回;反射;阻止
reflect on v.考虑; 回想;
To influence , to have an effect on something.
I think she can help us influence the others.
I don't think we can influence the final result.
They don't care about what we think so it will be difficult to influence their decision.
(With his powerful support, maybe we can influence their decision to postpone the project.)
(There’s nothing we can do to influence the result because they don’t care about anything except money.)
postpone v.延迟; 延期; 展缓;
To focus , to bring attention to something and make it clear.
If we don't focus on something we won't get anything done.
We aren't sure what to focus on, so everyone is confused .
(He focused on too many details and didn't see the overall shape, so the product was a failure.)
(The problem with that company is that they don't focus enough on improving quality.)
(It's important to focus, but you have to be careful not to get lost in details.)
confused adj.糊涂的; 迷惑的; 不清楚的; 混乱的; 难懂的;
overall adj.全面的; 综合的; 总体的;
failure n.失败; 失败的人(或事物); 未做,未履行(应做之事);
To exaggerate , to describe something is larger or more important than it really is.
It's difficult to believe what he says because he always exaggerates.
She says she can sell anything, but of course that was an exaggeration.
(In my opinion, it's better to exaggerate your skills a bit in an interview rather than be too modest.)
(They exaggerate the benefits of their product and ignore the problems in quality, so I can't trust them.)
a bit a bit表示稍微、有点儿。作副词,表达“程度”时,修饰动词、形容词、副词、介词短语或比较级,a bit 不能直接+名词。
(Before making a quick decision, he needs some time to reflect.)
(I'm afraid this terrible news may influence their decision.)
(If things are unclear and confusing, we need to focus on something.)
(To think about or consider something, or to throw back a image as from a mirror. ) to reflect
(To have an effect on something.) to influence
(To bring attention to something and make it clear.) to focus
(To slow something down and make worse by getting in the way.) to interfere
(To describe something is larger or more important than it really is.) to exaggerate
(All that noise is interfering with my ability to think.)
(When you look in to a mirror, your image is reflected back to you.)
(They don't care what we think so it will be difficult to influence their decision.)
(She said she could sell anything, but of course that was an exaggeration.)
(Having too many meetings is interfering with our work.)
(I don't think we can influence the final result.)
(It's difficult to believe what he says because he always exaggerate s .)
(I'm afraid this terrible news may influence their decision to support us.)
(If things are unclear and confusing , we need to focus on something and get organized.)
(She said she was fluent in English, but she was exaggerating, so it’s no surprise that she makes so many mistakes.)
confusing adj.难以理解的; 不清楚的;
fluent adj.(尤指外语) 流利,文字流畅; 流利的; 通畅的; 流畅熟练的;
no surprise 网络不足为奇; 没有惊喜; 意料; 毫不奇怪; 不奇怪;
5. 英语流利说 Level5 Unit2 Part4 -Interactions
Interactions
相互作用
To interfere, to slow something down or make it worse by getting in the way. 妨碍,妨碍,妨碍妨碍妨碍,妨碍,妨碍
Having too many meetings is interfering with our work. 开太多会妨碍我们的工作。
I told her to leave us alone and not to interfere in our problems. 我告诉她不要打扰我们,不要干涉我们的问题。
She told me not to interfere, so I left the room and let them deal with the problem. 她叫我不要干涉,所以我离开了房间,让他们处理这个问题。
To reflect, to think about or consider something, or to throw back image as from a mirror.反射,思考或考虑某物,或像从镜子中反射出影像。
Before I make a decision, I'd like some time to reflect.在我做决定之前,我想先考虑一下。
When you look into a mirror, your image is reflected back to you.当你照镜子时,你的影像会反射回你自己。
After finishing the project, he looked back and reflected on what might have been done to make it better.完成这个项目后,他回头看了看,想了想应该怎么做才能把它做得更好。
Upon further reflection, I've decided to postpone the project.经过进一步考虑,我决定推迟这个项目。
To influence, to have an effect on something.影响,对某事产生影响。
I think she can help us influence the others.我认为她可以帮助我们影响其他人。
I don't think we can influence the final result.我认为我们不能影响最终的结果。
They don't care what we think, so it will be difficult to influence their decision.他们不在乎我们怎么想,所以很难影响他们的决定。
We can't influence the result, so we don't need to worry about it.我们不能影响结果,所以我们不需要担心它。
To focus, to bring attention to something and make it clear.集中注意力,把注意力集中到某件事上并把它弄清楚。
If we don't focus on something, we won't get anything done.如果我们不专注于某件事,我们将一事无成。
We aren't sure what to focus on, so everyone is confused.我们不确定该关注什么,所以每个人都很困惑。
The problem with that company is that they don't focus enough on improving quality.那家公司的问题是他们没有把足够的精力放在提高质量上。
To exaggerate, to describe something is larger or more important than it really is.To夸大其词,形容某事比实际情况更大或更重要。
It's difficult to believe what he says because he always exaggerates.他说的话很难相信,因为他总是夸大其词。
She said she could sell anything, but of course that was an exaggeration.她说她什么都能卖,但那当然是夸大其词。
In my opinion, it's better to exaggerate your skills a bit in an interview rather than be too modest.在我看来,在面试中夸大你的技能比过于谦虚要好。
I told her toleaveus alone and not tointerferein ourproblems.我告诉她不要打扰我们,不要干涉我们的问题。
They don't care what we think so it will be difficult to influence their decision.他们不在乎我们怎么想,所以很难影响他们的决定。
She said she could sell any thing, but of course that was an exaggeration.她说她什么都能卖,但那当然是夸大其词。
6. 英语流利说 Level5 Unit3 Analysis Words
Analysis n.(对事物的) 分析,分析结果; (对物质的) 分析;
acquaintance , somebody know or met before.
I am contacting several of my acquaintances to see if they know of any job opportunities.
I don't know him well but he is an acquaintance of mine from long time ago.
(He says he's an acquaintance of mine, but I don't remember him.)
(He says he is an acquaintance of yours, so I'd like you to tell me if you know him.)
(I'm not impressed with several of his acquaintances, so I won't recommend him for the job.)
acquaintance n.熟人; 认识的人; 泛泛之交; (与某人)认识,略有交情; (对某事物的)了解;
know of [词典]知道;听说;
be impressed with 留下深刻印象
recommend v.推荐; 建议; 介绍; 举荐; 劝告; 使显得吸引人; 使受欢迎;
recommend sb for.. . “推荐某人做(某职位)
appearance , how something looks, what something looks like.
He could improve his appearance by buying some new clothes.
He doesn't care about his appearance so he doesn't make a good impression.
(We could tell from his appearance that he wasn't feeling well.)
(Customers really care about the appearance of the products that they buy.)
(Their manager thinks appearance is important so he wants everyone to dress appropriately.)
consequence , an outcome or result.
Many forms of life will become extinct as a consequence of global warming.
One consequence of his drinking has been the poor quality of his work.
(He will have to deal with the consequence of his rude behavior.)
(I'm not sure he understand the consequences of his arrogant attitude.)
(We are all suffering from the consequences of his reckless investments.)
consequence n.后果; 结果; 重要性;
outcome n.结果; 效果;
extinct adj.已灭绝的; 绝迹的; 绝种的; 不再存在的; 消亡了的; 废除了的; 不再活跃的; 死的;
has been 一,可以意为,处于某种状态,'has been就是已经维持这种状态是……后面的是表语从句。
reckless adj.鲁莽的; 不计后果的; 无所顾忌的;
suffer from v.受害于; suffering from 网络患有; 遭受;
factor, something that affects or influences the end result.
One factor that needs to be considered is his arrogant personality.
Her health is one factor we can't afford to ignore. 她的健康是我们不能忽视的一个因素
can't afford to 不能负担的起。。
(Her beauty wasn't a factor in his decision to hire her, or was it? )
(An important factor in their decision not to invest was the lack of good leadership.)
他们决定不投资的一个重要因素是缺乏良好的领导
exception , to be unique or treated differently.
Everyone has to be in the office before 9:00 with the exception of the sales department .
I'm sorry, but I can't make an exception and allow you to bring your dog to the office.
( There will be no exceptions to the rule that all employees must treat each other with respect.) 所有员工都必须互相尊重,这一规定没有例外
(To be an exception means to be treated differently than others.)
(Without exception, I expect everyone to work through the weekend!) 整个周末都在工作
(Without exception, I'd like to congratulate for their outstanding work.)
exception n.例外; 一般情况以外的人(或事物); 规则的例外; 例外的事物;
with the exception of [词典]除……外;
department n.部; 部门; 系; 处; 司; 局; (医院的)科;
outstanding adj.杰出的; 优秀的; 突出的; 出色的; 明显的; 重要的; 未支付的; 未完成的; 未解决的;
7. 四:英语流利说Level1-Unit1-Part4(中英文版)
L1-U1-P4-1 Listening :People 人 & Cities城市
This is Dan.
Hello, my name is Dan.
Dan is a man.
I come from the US.
This is Tina.
Hi, my name is Tina.
Tina is a woman.
I come from China.
This is Ben.
He is from Canada.
He isn't from the US. 他不是美国人。
This is Lisa.
She comes from the US.
She and Dan are from the US. 她和丹来自美国。
They come from the same country.
Here are three cities.
This city is San Francisco. 这个城市是旧金山。
This city is Beijing. 这个城市就是北京。
This city is London. 这个城市是伦敦。
San Francisco is in the US. 旧金山在美国。
Beijing is in China. 北京在中国。
London is in England. 伦敦在英国。
Tina is from China.蒂娜来自中国。
She lives in Beijing. 她住在北京。
Ben is from Canada. 本来自加拿大。
He lives in Toronto. 他住在多伦多。
L1-U1-P4-2 Vocabulary :Daily Actions & Body Parts日常活动和身体部位
Go in to the bathroom. 去洗手间。
Come out of the bathroom. 从浴室出来。
Go in to the elevator. 进电梯。
Come out of the elevator. 从电梯里出来。
Wait for the elevator. 等电梯。
Here are two hands. 这里有两只手。
This is a foot. 这是一只脚。
Here are two feet. 这是两只脚。
This is an arm. 这是一只胳膊。
This is a leg. 这是一条腿。
Go up the stairs. 上楼去。
Go down the stairs. 下楼梯。
Put up your hand.
Put down your hand.
Open the book.
Close the book.
L1-U1-P4-3 Vocabulary : Daily Actions &
Weather 天气
Turn left. 向左转。
Turn right. 向右转。
Go straight.直走
Stop. 停止。
Turn around.转身
sunny weather阳光明媚的天气
rainy weather多雨的天气
cloudy weather多云的天气
cold weather寒冷的天气
hot weather炎热的天气
L1-U1-P4-4 Dialogue:Greetings 问候
A: Hi, Tina. 嗨,蒂娜。How are you
today?你今天好吗?
B: I'm fine, thanks. 我很好,谢谢。 How
are you?你好吗?
A: I'm fine. 我很好。 It's nice
to see you.很高兴见到你。
Listen carefully: I am = I'm仔细听:I am=I'm
A: Hello, is this Tina? 喂,是蒂娜吗?
B: Hi, yes, this is Tina. 嗨,是的,我是蒂娜。Who is this?这是谁?
A: It's Dan. 我是丹。
B: Oh, hi Dan哦,嗨,丹how are you
today?你今天好吗?
A: I'm fine, thanks. 我很好,谢谢。 How are you?你好吗?
B: I'm fine. 我很好。
B: Hi, Dan嗨,丹how's the weather there?那里天气怎么样?
A: It's fine. 很好。It's sunny
and warm.天气晴朗而温暖。
B: Good, the weather is good here, too. 好,这里的天气也很好。
Ben: How is the weather today? 今天天气怎么样?
Lisa: It's raining. 下雨了。
Ben: Really? It's sunny here. 真的吗?这里的阳光明媚。
Lisa: Well, have a good day. 祝你今天愉快。
Thanks, you, too. 谢谢,你也是。
Listen carefully: How is or How's
It is or It's
A: Who is she? 她是谁?
B: That's Kim. 这是金。
A: Where is she from? 她来自哪里?
B: She's from Korea. 她是来自韩国。
A: Does she live there? 她住在那里吗?
B: Yes, she does. 是的,她是。She lives in Seoul.她住在首尔。
A: Hi, my name is Dan. 嗨,我叫丹。 I'm
from the US. 我来自美国。Where are you from?你来自哪里?
B: Hi, my name is Tina. 嗨 我的名字是蒂娜I'm
from China.我来自中国。
A: Where do you live? 你住在哪里?
B: I live in Beijing. 我住在北京。How
about you?你呢?
A: I live in San Francisco. 我住在旧金山。
L1-U1-P4-5 : Numbers 60-100
60 (sixty) 68 (sixty-eight) 70 (seventy) 74 (seventy-four)
80 (eighty) 9 (eighty-nine) 90 (ninety) 93 (ninety-three)
100 (one hundred)
L1-U1-P4-6: Letters R-Z
Rr: right正确的/右边 red红色的 Russia俄罗斯 read读 a ruler一把尺子
Ss: the Sun太阳 sad悲伤的 south南 Sydney悉尼 six六
Tt: a taxi一辆出租车 a tomato一个番茄 toes脚趾 a teacher老师 ten十
Uu: under下 unhappy不开心 an umbrella一把雨伞 uniforms制服
the United States美国
Vv: vegetables蔬菜 a violin一把小提琴 Vietnam越南 volleyball排球
Venice威尼斯
Ww: water水 a woman女人 a watch手表 a window窗口 west西
Xx: a box一个盒子 exit出口 anX-ray X光片 a fox一只狐狸 toxic有毒
Yy: yellow黄色的 a year一年 yesterday昨天 yes是的 toy玩具
Zz: zero零 a zoo动物园 a zipper拉链 jazz爵士乐 zebra斑马
8. 英语流利说Level6 Unit2 Part2 Game Reading
One thing Walter is considering is to sell his shares in the company.
He could begin to sell a little at a time and reinvest the money somewhere else.
But where would he invest?
He doesn't know much about investing,and several of his friends have lost a lot by making bad investments.
The company Walter works for is a pharmaceutical company.
It develops new drugs,which is a risky business, and sells them worldwide.
It's expensive to develop new drugs, and it can take a very long time to get a new drug approved.
Without government approval, it can't be sold, which can result in a huge loss.
My boyfriend and I have just had another fight.
I think I'm going to break up with him.
Hey, you've said that before.
Calm down. Is that you really what you want to do?
Yeah, I think so. I don't see any future in our relationship.
Machu Picchu is one of the world's most impressive histrical sites.
The city was almost forgotten until 1911 when it was discovered by an American historian, Hiram Bingham, after he heard rumors of its existence.
Bingham was led to the site by local farmers and was amazed by what he saw, which seemed like an unbelievable dream.
He wondered if anyone would believe what he had found.
Another contributing factor in sports injuries is fatigue.
Doctors believe that fatigue is an important warning sign that the body has reached its limit.
When fatigued it is more difficult for the body to protect itself.
Therefore it's good idea to stop an activity at the first sign of fatigue.
Last week John got some bad news.
His company is downsizing and moving its head office to another city.
It's moving because it can no longer afford to do business where they are now.
Expenses are too high, especially salaries, so it's more difficult to compete with other companies.
Located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, at 8,000 feet above sea level , the "City of the Incas" was mysteriously abandoned just 100 years after its construction .
This was when the Spanish were beginning their conquest of the Inca Empire, in the 1530's.
There is no evidence that the Spanish invaders ever attacked or even reached the mountaintop city, so many believe that the city's inhabitants abandoned the city because of an epidemic.