流利说英语level6

1、Desperate 绝望的:

2、Lost the Sanity 失去理智的: insane, crazy

3、Bored Tasks 无聊的任务: repetitive, routine

4、Current Performance 近期表现:

5、Living Conditions 生活条件: deplorable

6、不确定某些事情: skeptical, doubtful

7、比别人表现好: unsurpassed, unrivalled

8、 adequate, sufficient

9、 solution, remedy

10、unuseful: unnecessary, inessential

11、going faster: accelerating, speeding up

1. If they owned a home or flat, it would more difficult to move. If they decided to move, they would probably have to sell. If prices have risen,that would be OK. In fact, they might even make a profit. However, if prices were down when they have to sale, they would lose money.

2. When the villagers heard his cries for help, they rushed up the hill to rescue him and chase the wolf away. Of course, when they got there, there was no wolf to be seen , and the boy, who was still in the tree, was laughing . The sheep were grazing peacefully. Annoyed . The villagers returned to the village and back to their normal activities.

3. The accident wouldn’t have happened had the weather been better.

4. Though the days are dark and freezing cold in the depths of winter, the moon will rest above the horizon for weeks at a time. Its pale light illuminates the cold, craggy landscape as if acknowledging a companion and reaffirming the bonds of life. So even for those who live in the darkest part of the earth, there is light.

5. Injuries can be minimized by doing a proper warm up. This consists of increasing your heart rate and blood flow to all part of your body.

6. Understanding injuries and the body reacts to them can help people cope with the problems that accompany physical exercise. The support and understanding of coaches, teammates and family can be a critical factor in prevention and recovery. Once an injury occurs, it’s too late to prevent it, and recovery can take a long time.

7. After discussing the injury with Bob and his parents, they concluded that the cause of the injury was from playing soccer.

8. With his death, power shifted to his adopted son Octavian, who vowed revenge against the event of assassins. Eventually, several of the leading assassins were either killed or committed suicide .

9. From the left atrium, The oxygenated blood is pumped into another chamber, the left ventricle. The left ventricle then pumps the blood into the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body. From the aorta, the oxygenated blood passes through a network of smaller arteries throughout the entire body, including the brain.

10. Controversy has arisen at times when teams have made decisions that could threaten a player’s long-term health for short-term gain.

11. Many works will become redundant , replaced by machines that can perform cognitive tasks better than people. An even greater danger is that they will develop personalities and become more interesting than people.

12. He may have taken his computer with him, but i'm not sure if he did or not.

13. On the day of his assassination , it is reported that Caesar may have been handed a warning note as he enterd the senate.

14. Gradually, Bob improved, and after a few month was close to full recovery.He no longer had any signs of depression, and was finally able to return to school.Ultimately, Bob graduated from his university with honors, and entered a famouslaw school.

15. Since diseases and epidemics don't stop at national borders , this is a global issue requiring global action .

16. A large international study has found that ten risk factors account for 90 percent of all the risk of stroke.

(1) Despite advances in technology, one of the biggest threats to human survival comes from primitive life forms. (2) Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, virus and parasites. (3) These organisms have no access to education or technology, but they present a huge challenge to humanity. (4) That’s because they are adaptable. (5) Just as adaptability has helped humans survive, it makes it more difficult to control infectious diseases.

(1) Jack is a psychiatrist, which means he treats people who have mental problems. (2) He has been treating patients for many years and he has used a variety of treatments. (3) Sometimes he just listens and talks to patients and sometimes he uses meditations. (4) These meditations affect the brain in many different ways.

(1) To survive, your first task will be to find water, a rare commodity in the desert. (2) Animals such as ants and seed-eating birds are strong indicators of water. (3) You can also cut and suck moisture from the roots and leaves of plants. (4) Trees like the desert oak have roots near the surface. (5) But be careful. The branches of gum trees are a rich source of water, but the leaves are poisonous, so don’t eat them.

(1) The forest area near the reactor site is one of the most radioactive places on Earth.(2) Named the Red Forest because its trees turned a reddish-brown color as they died, the forest is trying to make a recovery. (3) Animals such as elk and eagles have been seen in the area. (4) And birch trees have grown where the radioactive trees of the forest were bulldozed and buried by the Soviet government.

(1) One thing he is considering is to sell his share in the company. (2) He could begin to sell a little at a time and reinvest the money in somewhere else. (3) But where would he invest? (4) He doesn’t know much about investing and several of his friends have lost a lot by making a bad investment.

(1) The past tense form is also used to express something that is unlikely or imaginary, from the speaker’s point of view. (2) Here is an example, (3) He wishes he had a car. (4) The fact is that he doesn’t have a car, so the use of had indicated that it isn’t real, it’s imaginary.

(1) You want a lifestyle that you can’t have in the city. (2) If you really wanted those things, you can move back to the countryside. (3) Not, that’s not an option. If I did that, my wife would divorce me. (4) Have you ever talked about it with her?

(1) The company he works for is a pharmaceutical company. (2) It develops new drugs which is risky business and sells them worldwide. (3) It’s expensive to develop new drugs and it can take a very long time to get a new drug approved. (4) Without government approval, it can’t be sold, which can result in a huge loss.

(1) Though the experiment was designed to last for 14 days, it had to be stopped after just six days. (2) It had to be stopped because of what was happening to the participants. (3) The interactions between the prisoners and guards had become hostile and degrading. (4) The guards had become aggressive and brutal, and the prisoners were passive and depressed. (5) As a result, five of prisoners had to be released early because of severe negative emotions.

(1) Many people think that the past tense form only indicates past time. (2) However, that is only one of the possible meanings. (3) The past tense form is also used to express something that is unlikely or imaginary, from the speaker's point of view. (4) Here is an example: "He wishes he had a car." (5) The fact is that he doesn't have a car, so the use of "had" indicates that it isn't real: it's imaginary.

(1) Anyway, if it were possible, would you want a woman you could control? (2) A woman I could control?No, I can't imagine it. (3) Most of the women I've been with have tried to control me! (4) Well, that's one of the differences between men and women.

Violent actions were seldom shown in gruesome detail but were inferred from the situation.

The experiment demonstrates that situations can have a powerful effect on human behavior.

An injured brain must be healed before other treatments, such as vitamins, drugs or counseling, can work.

He left an hour ago, so he should be there by now since he's had plenty of time to get there.

Engaging with the elderly will become one of the biggest areas of work in the country.

The car accident wouldn’t have been happened had the weather been better.

Experts warn that smart machines may cause widespread unemployment.

If he knew she was getting messages from other men, he would be furious.

It's difficult to have a conversation with her because she always interrupts.

There's a good chance he'll be transferred, so it would be foolish to buy a house at this time.

Could you come back in a few minutes?

It was an overdose of drugs and alcohol that nearly killed him.

Something is controversial if it causes public disagreement.

With an aging population, health problems become a growing concern.

Scientists warn that relying on alternative resources might only support half of the global population.

Her mother's memory problems have gotten worse, so it's more difficult to live with her.

Worried that he was ill, they gave him a series of health examinations, but none showed anything wrong.

Estimates of the number of deaths that will eventually result from the accident vary enormously.

Engaging with the elderly will become one of the biggest areas of work in the country.

If he hadn’t played soccer, his brain wouldn’t have been injured.

His company is downsizing and moving its head office to another city.

If he knew she was getting messages from other men, he would be furious.

From her facial expression, it was obvious that she really disliked him.

Once you upload the brain onto the internet, you could leave your body behind.

Is that really what you want to do?

It was an overdose of drugs and alcohol that nearly killed him.

Experts warn that smart machines may cause widespread unemployment.

By involving herself in mathematics and engineering, she broke the dominant stereotype.

Kennedy and his wife were sitting in an open car, waving to a large crowd of people when he was shot.

When the nuclear fuel rods hit the cooling water, the fission reaction accelerated out of control due to a sudden power surge.

He left an hour ago, so he should be there by now since he's had plenty of time to get there.

Their sales revenues were much less than they anticipated, so they ran out of money.

If he hadn’t played soccer, his brain wouldn’t have been injured.

Housing costs, food prices, and energy costs are all important that affect the cost of living in an area.

I was just thinking about how much things have changed since I was a child.

If he were to reform the government, he would need the support of the people.

It’s expensive to develop new drugs and it can take a very long time to get a new drug approved.

Looking back to classic movies and comparing them with what we have today, we see many similarities.

If he lost the use of his legs, he wouldn't be able to continue working in the same way.

People today are living longer than at any point in human history.

The conclusion is the most important part of the presentation

She's never been very social, so it's unlikely that she will go out to meet new friends

Viral infections are cause by viruses, such as the influenza virus.

He has practice hard so he should do well in the competition.

To be hard on someone means to put pressure on them.

We can't issue a ticket until you give us definite dates.

So what is it that you wanted to see me about.

【排序】 Jack is a psychiatrist [saɪˈkaɪətrɪst 精神病学家], which means he treats people who have mental problems. He has been treating patients for many years and has used a variety of treatments. Sometimes he just listens and talks to patients, and sometimes he uses medications. These medications affect the brain in many different ways.All too often people have suffered through bad dates and humiliations. If they could just choose what they wanted, wouldn't it save time and reduce suffering? However, by choosing partners based on our preconceived [ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd 预想的] ideas, we may be indulging [ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ 沉迷于] in our illusions. Instead of letting ourselves grow with someone, love becomes more about looking for ourselves in the other.Machu Picchu is one of the world's most impressive historical 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.Psychologists [saɪˈkɒlədʒɪsts 心理学家] John and Julie Gottman run the "Love Lab", where thousands of couples have been studied over the last 30 years. The purpose of their research is to determine the factors that lead to happy and unhappy relationships. From their data, they have concluded that contempt [kənˈtempt 鄙视], criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling are the most significant factors that can hurt a marriage or relationship. Among these, contempt is the biggest predictor [prɪˈdɪktə(r) 预示] of divorce.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.Another contributing factor in sports injuries is fatigue [fəˈtiːɡ 疲劳]. 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.【填词】 In the best case he would make a lot of money. If that happened he could finally retire and enjoy a comfortable life. On the other hand, in the worst case, his investments could result in a huge loss. If that happened, he wouldn't be able to enjoy his retirement. He wouldn't be able to travel or do any of the things he has dreamed about doing. 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  deserted  [dɪˈzɜːtɪd 离弃] the city because of an epidemic [ˌepɪˈdemɪk 流行病]. Some people respond to criticism by stonewalling [ˈstəʊnwɔːlɪŋ 沉默], where they refuse to acknowledge and respond to their partner for a period of time. Unfortunately, ignoring your partner can make it difficult to determine the root of your porblems. If your partner feels that they aren't valued, it may lead to increased ??  dissatification. Another threat to the company comes from foreign competition , which is getting stronger . The company has also started to move some of its research and production facilities overseas. Salary levels are lower there, and the quality of foreign workers is getting better. As a result, the company has reduced its local hiring and is no longer giving large bonuses .【找错】 Traditional stories tend to emphasizing  (emphasize ✓) the fantastic, magical side of love. Fate plays matchmaker [红娘]. Strangers see each another  (other ✓) from around  (across ✓) a room and instant  (instantly ✓) know that they are destined [ˈdestɪnd 命中注定] to be together. It isn't difficult to imagine two strangers coming together and fall  (falling ✓) in love despite their differences. It suggests that love is challenging, uncertain, and incomprehensible [ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl 无法理解的]. A bruise [bruːz 挫伤] is damaged to small blood vessels which cause  (causes ✓) bleeding within the tissues. A muscle fibers  (strain ✓ 劳损) is a small tear [撕裂] of muscle fibers and a ligament [韧带] sprain [扭伤] is a small tear of ligament tissue. The body's response for  (to ✓) these injuries is the same on  (in ✓) the intial five-day period immediately follow  (following ✓) the incident - inflammation [ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn 炎症]. Inflammation is characterized by pain, localized swelling [肿胀], heat, redness and a loss of function. Although (Despite ✓) its remote [偏远的] location, Machu Picchu has become one of the more  (most ✓) popular tourist destinations in the world. Every year, thousand  (thousands ✓) of people travel to Peru to admire its magnificent stonework and breathtake  (breathtaking ✓) design. What they see is a wonderful harmonious  (harmony ✓) between the city and the landscape around it that is captivating [迷人的]. The city was almost forgot  (forgotten ✓) untill 1911 when it was discovered by an American histroian, Hiram Bingham, after he heard rumors of its existence. Bingham was leading (led ✓) to the site by local farmers and was amazed by what he saw, which seemed like an unbeliveable dream. He wondered if anyone would believe what he had found. Though the surrounding jungle had overgrown the site, what remained was impressive [令人赞叹的]. The city had been built in  (on ✓) a remote and nearly accessible (inaccessible ✓)   mountaintop, often shroud  (shrouded ✓ 遮蔽) in clouds. But with more people use (using ✓) online dating services, a very different kind of love is  (has ✓) emerged [露出]: one that is scientific, convenient, and self-directed. It minimizes risk and provides a choice, like of  (on ✓) a menu. There is anonymity [ˌænəˈnɪməti 匿名] and the avoidance of immediately (immediate ✓) rejection. Meeting terms are negotiating (negotiated ✓) online. Computer algorithms exclude undesirable traits [人的特征] such as the wrong hair color, race, nor  (or ✓) age. But they aslo exclude randomness. They reduce the chances of meeting someone different, or someone whom  (who ✓) could challenge one's romantic ideals. Besides (Instead ✓), they find the partner we think we want and exclude everyone else. As the (a ✓) result, we could be missing the opportunity of a lifetime, to meet someone we would ever (never ✓) have expected to fall in love with. The Gottmans maintains that be  (being ✓) aware of these factors in communication is the first step to improved  (improving ✓) a relationship. It is important to acknowledge that all relationships have issues. The goal shouldn't be to avoid these issues, but to learn to resolve them. In particular, we should avoid communicate  (communicating ✓) in ways that hurt our partner's self-esteem [自尊心]. It is better to discuss problems in a way that is more (less ✓) confrontational [对抗性的] and can better help your partner sympathize [赞同，支持] with your perspective [态度，观点].