[Story] In a southern town with a severe modern atmosphere, an eastern herbal shop stood out. The shopkeeper, concerned about the pattern of western influence, decided to term his products with a blend of both cultures, creating a unique term for each herb. [参考翻译] 在一个具有严肃现代气氛的南方小镇上，有一家东方草药店格外显眼。店主担心西方影响的模式，决定用两种文化的融合来命名他的产品，为每种草药创造一个独特的术语。 [Words] atmosphere [ˈætməsˌfɪr] n 气氛，大气 concern [kənˈsɜːrn] n/v 关心，涉及 eastern [ˈiːstərn] adj 东方的 herb [hɜːrb] n 草药 modern [ˈmɒdərn] adj 现代的 pattern [ˈpætərn] n 模式，图案 severe [sɪˈvɪər] adj 严重的 southern [ˈsʌðərn] adj 南方的 term [tɜːrm] n/v 术语，条款 western [ˈwestərn] adj 西方的

[Story] After the announcement of the operas cancellation, the camera crew faced embarrassment. However, with encouragement from the director, they turned the event into a unique entertainment. The opera was replaced with a live-action film, meeting the audiences requirement for a memorable night. [参考翻译] 在歌剧取消的公告之后，摄影组感到尴尬。然而，在导演的鼓励下，他们将这一事件变成了独特的娱乐。歌剧被一部真人电影取代，满足了观众对难忘夜晚的要求。 [Words] announcement [əˈnaʊnsmənt] n 公告 camera [ˈkæmərə] n 相机 embarrassment [ɪmˈbærəsmənt] n 尴尬 encouragement [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt] n 鼓励 entertainment [ˌentərˈteɪnmənt] n 娱乐 opera [ˈɒprə] n 歌剧 replacement [rɪˈpleɪsmənt] n 替代品 requirement [rɪˈkwaɪəmənt] n 要求

[Story] In the development of his contentment, John found excitement in his achievement. He had an appointment with his environmental science teacher to discuss a recent experiment. The sufficient data he gathered led to new insights. [参考翻译] 在培养满足感的过程中，约翰在自己的成就中找到了兴奋点。他与环境科学老师约定了时间讨论最近的一个实验。他收集的充分数据带来了新的洞见。 [Words] achievement [ətʃivmənt] n 成就， 成绩 appointment [əpɔɪntmənt] n 约会， 任命 contentment [kəntɛntmənt] n 满足， 满意 development [dɪvɛləpmənt] n 发展， 开发 environment [ɪnvaɪrənmənt] n 环境 excitement [ɪksaɪtmənt] n 激动， 兴奋 experiment [ɪksperɪmənt] n 实验， 试验 sufficient [səfɪʃənt] adj 足够的， 充分的

[Story] After signing the agreement, John moved into a different apartment. He was confident about completing his assignment on time. The apartment was equipped with modern e-payment systems and high-quality treatment facilities for a comfortable stay. [参考翻译] 签署协议后，约翰搬进了一个不同的公寓。他对自己按时完成作业充满信心。这个公寓配备了现代的电子支付系统和高质量的治疗设施，以确保舒适的居住体验。 [Words] agreement [əˈɡriːmənt] n 协议，同意 apartment [əˈpɑːrtmənt] n 公寓，房间 assignment [əˈsaɪnmənt] n 作业，分配 confident [ˈkɒnfɪdənt] adj 自信的，确信的 different [ˈdɪfərənt] adj 不同的，有区别的 e-payment [ˈiː peɪmənt] n 电子支付 equipment [ɪˈkwɪpmənt] n 设备，装备 treatment [ˈtriːtmənt] n 治疗，处理

[Story] The diligent student was studying the document when a current of frequent movement accidentally caused the page to rip. [参考翻译] 勤勉的学生正在研究文件，这时一股频繁移动的电流意外地将页面撕裂。 [Words] accident [ˈæksɪdənt] n 事故, 意外 current [ˈkʌrənt] n 电流, 趋势 diligent [ˈdɪlɪdʒənt] adj 勤勉的, 用功的 document [ˈdɒkjəmənt] n 文件, 文献 frequent [ˈfriːkwənt] adj 频繁的, 常见的 movement [ˈmuːvmənt] n 运动, 移动 prevent [prɪˈvent] v 预防, 阻止 student [ˈstjuːdənt] n 学生, 学习者

[Story] Once upon a time, there was a recent talent show. A parent and their child were present, watching the performers with great anticipation. Among them, a patient who had been waiting for this moment for a long time finally took to the stage. To everyones surprise, he sang extremely well, earning him a percent of the total votes. [参考翻译] 从前，有一个近期举办的才艺表演。一位家长带着孩子在场，满怀期待地观看着表演者。在他们当中，一个耐心等待这一刻很久的病人终于走上了舞台。出乎所有人的意料，他唱得非常好，赢得了总投票数的一部分。 [Words] content [kɒntent] n 内容，满足 moment [məʊmənt] n 时刻 parent [peərənt] n 父母 patient [peɪʃənt] n 病人 percent [pəsent] n 百分比 present [prezənt] v 呈现，目前 recent [ri:snt] adj 最近的 talent [tælənt] n 才能

[Story] At the event, I intend to recommend a scene to my friend. Its a cent of the whole experience, and I cant wait to attend it. I hope to extend the invitation to more friends. [参考翻译] 在活动中，我打算向朋友推荐一个场景。这是整个体验的百分之一，我迫不及待地想参加。我希望能将邀请扩大到更多的朋友。 [Words] attend [əˈtend] v 参加 cent [sent] n 分币，百分比 event [ɪˈvent] n 事件 extend [ɪkˈstend] v 延长 friend [frend] n 朋友 intend [ɪnˈtend] v 打算 recommend [ˌrekəˈmend] v 推荐 scene [siːn] n 场景

[Story] At the cinema, the theme of the movie was extreme, bending the rules of storytelling. As the story reached its end, the protagonist decided to spend his time tending to his garden, sending a message of peace. [参考翻译] 在电影院，电影的主题非常极端，打破了叙事规则。当故事接近尾声时，主人公决定花时间照料他的花园，传达出和平的信息。 [Words] bend [bend] v 弯曲 cinema [sɪnəmə] n 电影院 end [end] n 结束 extreme [ɪkstriːm] n 极端 send [send] v 发送 spend [spend] v 花费 tend [tend] v 照料 theme [θiːm] n 主题