[Story] Initially, the vital ingredient to motivate the chef was to sprinkle his dishes with a secret blend of spices. However, his critics declined to appreciate his culinary efforts, prompting him to dump the recipe and start anew. [参考翻译] 起初，激励厨师的关键在于在菜肴上撒上一种秘密香料混合物。然而，他的批评者并未欣赏他的努力，这促使他放弃这个食谱，重新开始。 [Words] criticize [ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz] v 批评, 评论 decline [dɪˈklaɪn] v 拒绝, 下降 dump [dʌmp] v 倾倒, 抛弃 initially [ɪˈnɪʃəli] adv 最初, 开始时 motivate [ˈməʊtɪveɪt] v 激励, 激发 sprinkle [ˈsprɪŋkl] v 撒, 撒上 vital [ˈvaɪt(ə)l] adj 至关重要的, 生死攸关的

[Story] In a virtual national festival, a musical official played an original composition, which was a special survival song. The material of his instrument was unique, and its removal from the hospital was a controversial topic. The story of this song spread across the country, touching many lives. [参考翻译] 在一个虚拟的国家节日里，一位音乐官员演奏了一首原创的曲子，这是一首特别的求生之歌。他的乐器的材料很独特，而从医院移除它是一个有争议的话题。这首歌的故事传遍了整个国家，触动了许多人的生活。 [Words] festival [‘festɪvəl] n 节日 hospital [‘hɒspɪtəl] n 医院 material [mə’tɪərɪəl] n 材料 musical [‘mjuːzɪkəl] adj 音乐的 national [’næʃənəl] adj 国家的 official [ə’fɪʃəl] n 官员 original [ə’rɪdʒɪnəl] adj 原始的 removal [rɪ’muːvl] n 移除 special [‘speʃəl] adj 特别的 survival [sə’vaɪvəl] n 生存 virtual [‘vɜːtʃuəl] adj 虚拟的

[Story] In a magical global village, several illegal acts were revealed in a medical journal. The appeal for a natural remedy was digital, and it became a sensation. [参考翻译] 在一个充满魔法的全球村庄中，一本医学杂志揭露了几起非法行为。对天然疗法的呼吁是数字化的，它成为了一种轰动。 [Words] appeal [ə’piːl] n/v 上诉，吸引 digital [‘dɪdʒɪtəl] adj 数字的 global [‘ɡloʊbəl] adj 全球的 illegal [ɪ’liːɡəl] adj 非法的 journal [‘dʒɜːrnl] n 日志，杂志 magical [‘mædʒɪkəl] adj 魔法的 medical [‘medɪkəl] adj 医疗的 natural [’nætʃərəl] adj 自然的 reveal [rɪ’viːl] v 揭示 several [‘sɛvrəl] adj/pron 几个，数个

[Story] In a quiet town, the annual animal festival was approaching. The local council had decided to create a canal that would run through the center of the town, connecting the river to the sea. The equal rights movement had been active for years, and this project was seen as a social trial. A mental signal was sent out, and everyone began to pedal their way towards the new landmark. ...

[Story] In an annual social event, a local animal shelter made an appeal for equal mental health care for pets. They arranged a trial where pets could pedal bikes, signaling their physical and mental well-being. [参考翻译] 在一年一度的社交活动中，一家当地的动物收容所呼吁为宠物提供平等的心理健康护理。他们安排了一个试验，宠物可以骑自行车，这表明了它们的身体和心理健康。 [Words] animal [‘ænɪməl] n 动物 annual [‘æn.ju.əl] adj 每年的 appeal [ə’piːl] v 上诉，吸引 canal [kə’næl] n 运河 equal [‘iː.kwəl] adj 平等的 local [’loʊ.kəl] adj 当地的 mental [‘men.tʃuəl] adj 精神的 pedal [‘ped.l̩] n 踏板 v 踩踏板 signal [‘siː.ɡnəl] n 信号 v 标志 social [‘soʊ.ʃəl] adj 社会的 trial [’traɪ.əl] n 试验，审判

[Story] In a world where words held power, the king had to make a choice. He could either use his intellect and oblige his people, or he could yield to their demands and abdicate his throne. The context of the situation was dire, with the kingdom facing an unaffordable financial crisis. The king knew that he had to act radically, but he also knew that he couldn’t afford to offend anyone in this contentious environment. He decided to use his intellect and negotiate a solution that would benefit everyone involved. It wasn’t easy, but in the end, the king emerged victorious, proving that sometimes, the ultimate solution lies in the hands of those who are willing to contend with the toughest challenges. ...

[Story] In the world of design, technical expertise is of significant importance. A skilled technician, armed with various techniques, is crucial for the smooth operation of any project. Without the right operational knowledge, even the most beautiful design can fail to reach its full potential. It is the technician’s job to ensure that every variable is accounted for, and that the design is executed flawlessly. [参考翻译] 在设计领域，技术专长至关重要。一位技术娴熟的技术人员，掌握多种技术，对于任何项目的顺利运作都是必不可少的。没有正确的操作知识，再漂亮的设计也可能无法发挥其全部潜力。技术人员的工作是确保每个变量都得到考虑，并且设计得到完美执行。 [Words] design [di’zain] n 设计，构思 operation [ˌɒpə’reɪʃn] n 操作，手术 operational [ˌɒpə’reɪʃənl] adj 操作的，可使用的 significance [sig’nifikəns] n 重要性，意义 significant [sig’nifikənt] adj 重要的，有意义的 technical [’teknikl] adj 技术的，工艺的 technician [tek’niʃn] n 技术人员，技术员 technique [tek’niːk] n 技术，技巧 variable [‘veəriəbl] n 变量，可变因素 various [‘veəriəs] adj 各种各样的，不同的

[Story] In a world where benevolence and fierceness coexisted, a delicate balance was maintained. The benevolent beings, known for their benign nature, strived to define and understand the intricacies of life. They sought to create a definite meaning for everything, often engaging in heated debates over the definition of existence. Meanwhile, the fierce beings, with their finite strength, defied the very concept of definition. They believed that life was too delicate and intricate to be confined within the boundaries of a single meaning. The two groups coexisted, each deliberate in their actions, but forever at odds with each other. ...