【正文】 heart diseases were 40 per cent less likely to laugh in a variety of situations pared to healthy people of the same age. 3) A quarter of young drivers said they often exceeded the speed limit, and were threetimes more likely to be fined for speeding. 4) Inter bars that provide download of the PC game “Hearts of Iron” or fail to stop customers from downloading or playing it, will be fined or closed. 5)Despite sharp criticism, employers continue to defend their preference for male college grads. Key to lesson 24 Comprehension of the text 1. 1) D 2) A 3) C 4) D 5) B 2. 1) （布朗小姐和格林先生必須保證）乘客帶上飛機(jī)的隨身行李全部安放好，這樣在飛行途中就不會有東西滑落下來。 4） 這些談話使我們成交了兩筆大買賣。 2） 他對服裝這個行業(yè)算是精通到家了。 6）他一下子轉(zhuǎn)過頭來，炯炯有神地看著她。她想了解一下，他覺得一位畫家的職責(zé)是通過他的作品來教育人民，還是給他們增添愉悅。 3）但是這次采訪比預(yù)計(jì)得還要糟糕得多。make a selection 2)think about a problem until you find the answer 3)are very interested in 4)give 5)arranging or anizing 6)to get in touch with 2. 1)take notes on 2)cases 3)hints 4)overlooked 5)suggested 6)available 7)pretty 8)in person 9)sorce 10)give up Key to lesson 21 Comprehension of the text 1. 1) T 2) F 3) F 4) T 5) T 6) F 7) F 8) T 2. 1) C 2) C 3) B 4) A 5) D 3. 1) 那時為止，他只舉辦過幾次小型畫展。 4） 我打定主意，無論如何也要弄到一個單間 5） “你不舒服嗎？”他例行公事似的問了我一句。 6）他覺得在每個拐角處他都看到一些奇怪的影子。他將在監(jiān)獄里度過余生。 by 4) by 5) in 6) from 7) on 8) with 9) on 10) in 3. 1) Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, played a leading role in the revolution know as the War of Independence. 2) The police asked him to explain in detail why he happened not to be on the spot when the accident happened. 3) Modern archaeologists estimate that even today, with truck to transport rocks, in will take years to acplish such a big project as the Great Pyramid in ancient Egypt. 4) The investigation shows that the government is unlikely to survive the next election. 5) Compared with an ocean, even the greatest lake on the earth is very small. 6) She admitted she had spoken to them, and what’s more, had told them about our secret discussions. Key to lesson 18 Comprehension of the text. 1. 1)T 2)F 3)T 4)F 5)T 6)F 7)F 8)T 2. 1)B 2)C 3)C 4)A 5)D 6)B 3. 1)當(dāng)他想起他留在房子里的那具死尸，他居然很鎮(zhèn)靜 2）鄧恩知道斯特郎有些值錢的舊金器，因?yàn)樗侵閷毶蹋?經(jīng)常收購這些東西，然后回爐 3）他毫不猶豫地用這把舊刀子捅死了斯特恩 4）想到還要去 一趟斯特朗家，使他感到恐慌萬分。 5）這七種天賦幫助了 冰川時期的人們，使他們在艱難的生活環(huán)境中未受許多危險的襲擾。 3）我們那些遠(yuǎn)古祖先在這片崎嶇荒蕪的土地上為自己開辟出一條生路，頂著風(fēng)險存活下來。 Learning to use phrases and expressions from the text. 1． 1） marvelous 2) attractive 3) vaguely 4) impractical 5) instructions 6) incurably 7) excitedly 8) expression 9) collection 10) astonished 2. 1) over 2) to 3) out 4) at 5) on 6) to 7) with 8) away 9) in 10) to 3. 1) Although the twin brothers look alike, they haven’t much in mon. One is good at sports while the other is skilled at make things. 2) Computer games are so attractive to the child that all day long the only thing he thinks about is how to go to the bar without being discovered by his teachers and parents. 3) I feel a bit jealous of Mary because she always does better than I in the examination. Sometimes I feel like asking her how she is able to do well in her studies and to have enough time for play. 4) Father will play chess with me when he is in the mood and if he wins, his face will light up with joy. 5) Seeing the young man throw waste paper on the ground, Mr. Smith couldn’t help going up to him and pointing out that he should not have done so. Key to lesson 17 Comprehension of the text. 1. 1) F 2) F 3) F 4) T 5) T 6) F 7) F 8) T 9) F 10) T 2. 1) C 2) A 3) B 4) A 5) D 6) C 3. 1) 人類起源的故事把我們帶回久遠(yuǎn)以前的、與我們今天所認(rèn)識的迥然不同的世界。 4）他的眼神好奇似地興奮起來，看上去好像剛剛發(fā)現(xiàn)了什么。也許是因?yàn)橐魳樊a(chǎn)生了感染力，我見到他格外高興。 Learning to use phrases and expressions from the text. 1． 1) pointed 2) scientific 3) continually 4) unbelievable 5) naturally 6) mysterious 7) unusual 8) truthfully 9) unidentified 10) sight 2. 1) A. the sound that a weapon makes B. an injection of a drug 2) A. a sum of money kept in a bank B. description 3) A. ability to understand or make judgments B. a meaning 4) A. likely to have being talked about 5) A. give B. here/there 6) A. a person that somebody pays attention to B. be against, show opposition Key to lesson 16 Comprehension of the text. 1. 1)T 2) F 3) F 4) F 5) T 6) T 7) F 8) F 9) F 10) T 2. 1) D 2) C 3) C 4) A 5) B 6) D 3. 1) 果花瓶被我碰倒摔成無數(shù)碎片，弗雷德會把它重新粘起來，只有專家才看得出破綻。 5）這些發(fā)光體從西南方向向農(nóng)舍靠近，兩個發(fā)光體還能聽到聲音，發(fā)出很奇怪的聲音。 3）那些過去一聽到這種想法就嗤之以鼻的人現(xiàn)在也改變態(tài)度了。” Learning to use phrases and expressions from the text. 1. 1) If the doctor had worn a mask, he would not have caught germs from the patient. 2) If the thief had worn gloves, he would not have left his fingerprints all over the place. 3) If he were here, he would help me to get through the difficulties. 4) If the film had been shorter, it would not have held children’s attention. 5) I wish you would look at the positive side of your husband. He is hardworking and easygoing. 6) If there were a fire, your customers would be trapped inside. You have have only one emergency exit on the ground floor. 7) The doctor suggests that I run two miles and do 50 situp every other day. 8) If someone offered to pay for a holiday for me, I would go round the world. 2. 1) To buy the house, the young couple got a loan from the bank and they had to pay back the loan in 20 years. 2) Sue felt embarrassed when the teacher caught her peering at her neighbor’s test paper. 3) Before you buy a car, you’d better know what services the car dealer offers. 4) Ann strongly objected to her hus