[Story] In an abstract world, a slender figure concentrated on dining alone, isolated from the harsh reality outside. The incidence of such solitude was a rare ease, a moment of peace in an otherwise chaotic life. [参考翻译] 在一个抽象的世界里，一个苗条的身影全神贯注地独自用餐，与外界严酷的现实隔绝。这种孤独的发生率是一种罕见的轻松，是混乱生活中片刻的宁静。 [Words] abstract [ˈæbstrækt] adj. 抽象的，理论上的 concentrate [ˈkɒnsəntreɪt] v. 集中，专注 dine [daɪn] v. 进餐，用餐 ease [iːz] n. 容易，舒适 harsh [hɑːʃ] adj. 严厉的，刺耳的 incidence [ˈɪnsɪdəns] n. 发生率，影响程度 isolate [ˈaɪsəleɪt] v. 隔离，孤立 slender [ˈslɛndə(r)] adj. 苗条的，纤细的

[Story] In a minor dispute over a contract, the panel assembled to consult and maintain peace. They had to convince the insulted party to vary their stance, despite the potential for conflict. The situation was odd but they managed to resolve it without any further issues. [参考翻译] 在一份合同的小争议中，小组聚集起来进行咨询并维持和平。他们必须说服受到侮辱的一方改变立场，尽管存在冲突的潜力。情况很奇怪，但他们设法解决了问题，没有进一步的问题。 [Words] assemble [əˈsɛmbəl] v 聚集 consult [kənˈsʌlt] v 商量 contract [ˈkɒntrækt] n 合同 convince [kənˈvɪns] v 说服 insult [ˈɪnsʌlt] n/v 侮辱 maintain [meɪnˈteɪn] v 维持 minor [ˈmaɪnər] adj 小的 panel [ˈpænl] n 面板 potential [pəˈtɛnʃəl] adj 潜在的 vary [ˈvɛəri] v 变化

[Story] In the routine work of a detective, he had to consume hours highlighting evidence. One day, while inserting a beam into the projector, he found an illustract that gripped his attention. It delivered crucial stuff for the case. [参考翻译] 在侦探的日常工作中，他不得不花费数小时强调证据。有一天，当他将光束插入投影仪时，他发现了一个引起他注意的插图。它提供了案件的关键材料。 [Words] beam [bi:m] n 光线，横梁 consume [kənsju:m] v 消耗，消费 deliver [dɪlɪvər] v 投递，发表 evidence [evɪdəns] n 证据 grip [grɪp] v 紧握，吸引 highlight [haɪlaɪt] v 强调，加亮 illustract [ɪlʌstrækt] n 插图（此处为假设词，实际应为illustration） insert [ɪnsɜrt] v 插入 routine [ru:ti:n] n 常规，日常 stuff [stʌf] n 材料，东西

[Story] Avid for adventure, the bonny lad with an authentic expression fancied a daring quest. He set off, his heart pounding, to explore the unknown. [参考翻译] 渴望冒险，那个表情真诚的英俊少年幻想着一次大胆的探险。他出发了，心跳加速，去探索未知。 [Words] authentic [ɔːˈθɛntɪk] adj 真正的，正宗的 avid [ˈævɪd] adj 渴望的，热心的 bonny [ˈbɒni] adj 漂亮的，英俊的 expression [ɪkˈsprɛʃən] n 表情，表达 fancy [ˈfænsi] v 幻想，想象

[Story] In the vast sector of the barely-rush household, a witness to the leagues resolution was astonished by the swift turn of events. [参考翻译] 在忙碌的 household 广阔领域中，一位见证了联盟决议的目击者对事件的迅速发展感到惊讶。 [Words] barely [ˈberli] adv 几乎不，勉强 household [ˈhaʊshəʊld] n 家庭，家务事 league [liːɡ] n 联盟，同盟 resolution [ˌrezəˈluːʃn] n 决议，决心 rush [rʌʃ] adv 匆忙地，迅速地 sector [ˈsektə(r)] n 部门，领域 vast [vɑːst] adj 巨大的，辽阔的 witness [ˈwɪtnəs] n 目击者，见证人 astonished [əˈstɒnɪʃt] adj 惊讶的，吃惊的 swift [swɪft] adj 迅速的，快速的 turn [tɜːn] n 转变，变化 event [ɪˈvent] n 事件，发生的事情

[Story] The appointment of the new CEO was suspended due to a rumour that they were declaring a ridiculous bonus and planning to take over the company. The employees were urged to keep a steady pace and not let the rumour affect their work. However, the random urging only added to the confusion and chaos. [参考翻译] 新任CEO的任命因为传闻他们要宣布一笔荒谬的奖金并计划接管公司而暂停。员工们被敦促保持稳定的步伐，不要让谣言影响他们的工作。然而，这种随机的催促只会增加混乱。 [Words] appointment [əˈpɔɪntmənt] n 任命，约定 suspend [səˈspend] v 暂停，悬挂 rumour [ˈruːmə(r)] n 传闻，谣言 on a basis [ɒn ə ˈbeɪsɪs] phr 基于，在基础上 declare [dɪˈkleə(r)] v 宣布，声明 ridiculous [rɪˈdɪkjələs] adj 荒谬的，可笑的 bonus [ˈbəʊnəs] n 奖金，红利 take over [teɪk ˈəʊvə(r)] phr 接管，接任 pace [peɪs] n 步伐，速度 random [ˈrændəm] adj 随机的，任意的 urge [ɜːdʒ] v 催促，力劝

[Story] In the morning, the powerful daddy came to a solution. It’s no good to be used to doing sth. and laugh at everything. Best of all, mind your own business. The web wedding was covered with blood, blocks from the truth. [参考翻译] 早上，强大的爸爸找到了一个解决办法。习惯于嘲笑一切并不是件好事。最重要的是，管好你自己的事。这场网络婚礼上到处都是鲜血，离真相只有一步之遥。 [Words] no good [nəʊ ɡʊd] phrase 不好 blood [blʌd] n 血液 mind [maɪnd] n/v 心思/介意 it’s … blocks from … phrase 离…只有几个街区 be used to doing sth. phrase 习惯于做某事 laugh at phrase 嘲笑 best of all phrase 最重要的是 in the morning phrase 在早上 powerful [ˈpaʊəfəl] adj 强大的 be covered with phrase 覆盖着 come to a solution phrase 得出解决办法 web [wɛb] n 网络 wedding [ˈwɛdɪŋ] n 婚礼 daddy [ˈdædi] n 爸爸 everything [ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ] pron 一切

[Story] Graduation from the university marked the start of a whole new journey. Soon after, nature sent a still, serene beauty that was both odd and captivating. The whole experience was surreal and yet, it felt like the beginning of something grand. [参考翻译] 毕业标志着从大学开始的全新旅程。不久之后，大自然送来了一种静止的宁静之美，既奇怪又迷人。整个经历超现实，但又感觉像是伟大事物的开始。 [Words] graduation [ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃn] n 毕业 journey [ˈdʒɜːrni] n 旅程 nature [ˈneɪtʃər] n 自然 sent [sent] v 发送（send的过去式和过去分词） soon [suːn] adv 不久 still [stɪl] adj 静止的 university [ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti] n 大学 whole [hoʊl] adj 整个的