[Story] As I entered the dark room, my heart raced with fright. I carefully stepped forward, trying to listen for any signs of danger. Suddenly, I heard the sound of rushing water. [参考翻译] 当我走进黑暗的房间时，我的心因恐惧而狂跳。我小心翼翼地向前迈步，试图聆听任何危险的迹象。突然，我听到了流水的声音。 [Words] enter [ˈentər] v 进入 frighten [ˈfraɪtn] v 使害怕 listen [ˈlɪsn] v 听 step [step] n/v 步, 走 water [ˈwɔːtər] n 水

[Story] The ecosystem often listens to the frightened item, as it is a crucial part of the delicate system. [参考翻译] 生态系统常常倾听那件受惊吓物品的声音，因为它是这个微妙系统的重要组成部分。 [Words] ecosystem [ˈɛkəˌsistəm] n 生态系统, 生态体系 frighten [ˈfraɪtn] v 使害怕, 使惊吓 item [ˈaɪtəm] n 项目, 条款 listen [ˈlɪsn] v 听, 倾听 often [ˈɔfən] adv 经常, 常常 system [ˈsɪstəm] n 系统, 体系

[Story] In the ecosystem, there is an item that is often overlooked by the system. [参考翻译] 在生态系统中，有一个项目常常被系统忽视。 [Words] ecosystem [ˈekəˌsistəm] n 生态系统 item [ˈaitəm] n 项目， 条款 often [ˈɒfən] v 经常， 时常发生 system [ˈsɪstəm] n 系统， 体制

[Story] The committee was impressed by the talented, warm-hearted man from Dutch. They decided to match him with a suitable position. [参考翻译] 委员会对这位来自荷兰的有才华且热心的男士印象深刻。他们决定为他匹配一个合适的职位。 [Words] committee [kəˈmiti] n 委员会 dutch [dʌtʃ] n 荷兰人 match [mætʃ] v 匹配 talented [tæləntɪd] adj 有才华的 warm-hearted [wɔːmhɑːrtɪd] adj 热心肠的

[Story] To catch a glimpse of the rare bird, I stayed in its habitat, watching patiently. [参考翻译] 为了捕捉到稀有鸟类的一瞥，我留在了它的栖息地，耐心地观察。 [Words] catch [kætʃ] v 抓住，捕捉 habitat [hæbɪtæt] n 生境，栖息地 stay [steɪ] v 停留，保持 watch [wɒtʃ] v 观看，监视

[Story] In a quaint Dutch village, a matchmaker named Willem had a unique habit. He would catch butterflies and release them to watch them fly, staying in the habitat of his small town. One day, he caught a rare species that stayed, mesmerized by the villages beauty. [参考翻译] 在一个古色古香的荷兰村庄里，有一个名叫威廉的媒人有一个独特的习惯。他会捕捉蝴蝶，然后释放它们，观看它们飞翔，停留在他小镇的栖息地。有一天，他捕捉到了一个稀有物种，它被村庄的美丽迷住了，留了下来。 [Words] catch [kætʃ] v 捕捉 dutch [dʌtʃ] adj 荷兰的 habitat [ˈhæbɪtæt] n 栖息地 match [mætʃ] n 比赛；火柴 stay [steɪ] v 停留 watch [wɒtʃ] v 观看

[Story] In a digital age, the environmentally-conscious guitar superstar decided to perform at the hospital, bringing smiles to the patients and shining like a star. [参考翻译] 在数字时代，这位具有环保意识的吉他巨星决定在医院演出，为病人们带来笑容，像明星一样闪耀。 [Words] digital [ˈdɪdʒɪtəl] n 数字的, 数码的 environmental [ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl] adj 环境的, 环保的 guitar [gɪˈtɑr] n 吉他 hospital [ˈhɒspɪtl] n 医院 star [stɑr] n 明星, 明星 superstar [ˈsuːpəstɑr] n 超级明星

[Story] Deep in thought, Sarah compared her mental state to a chaotic storm. The reason for her turmoil was the relentless pursuit of perfection. [参考翻译] 萨拉陷入沉思，她将自己的心理状态比作一场混乱的风暴。她内心动荡的原因是对完美的不懈追求。 [Words] comparison [kəmˈpærɪsn] n 比较，对比 - contrast, compare mental [ˈmentl] adj 心理的，精神的 - psychological, psychiatric pursue [pərˈsuː] v 追求 - chase, seek reason [ˈriːzn] n 原因 - cause, rationale