[Story] In the digital age, communication is a constant dance of accepting and deleting messages. When a phone notification pings, its a toss-up whether to accept or refuse the request. A video call might be waiting, or perhaps a picture that needs to be saved for later. Electronic communication has made it easy to receive and reply instantly, but its also become a game of screen management. Delete the unnecessary, save the important, and elect to engage with the meaningful. ...

[Story] In the introduction of a new internet advertisement, there was an agreement that it would highlight the advantages of the product. However, some disagreed, pointing out the disadvantages and potential errors in the campaign. They argued that the search for nothing could lead to nothing, but the creators agreed that the advertisement would bring in nothing but success. [参考翻译] 在一则新的互联网广告的介绍中，大家达成了一个协议，即突出产品的优势。然而，一些人表示不同意，指出了广告活动的缺点和潜在错误。他们认为寻找无用之物只会导致一无所获，但创作者们同意这则广告只会带来成功。 [Words] advantage [ədˈvæntɪdʒ] n 优势 advertisement [ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt] n 广告 agree [əˈɡriː] v 同意 agreement [əˈɡriːmənt] n 协议 anything [ˈeniθɪŋ] n 任何事物 disadvantage [ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ] n 不利条件 disagree [ˌdɪsəˈɡriː] v 不同意 error [ˈerər] n 错误 internet [ˈɪntərnet] n 互联网 introduction [ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃn] n 介绍 nothing [ˈnʌθɪŋ] n 无事 search [sɜːrtʃ] v 搜索

[Story] In a retrogress society, a pioneer decided to advance technology by inventing a device for communication. Despite the unnatural challenges, he succeeded. The invention was a radio, which allowed people to communicate over vast distances. However, the radios failure to connect with the outside world was a setback. Yet, the pioneers spirit of innovation inspired many. [参考翻译] 在一个倒退的社会中，一位先驱决定通过发明一种通讯设备来推进技术。尽管面临不自然的挑战，他还是成功了。这项发明是一台收音机，它允许人们跨越广阔的距离进行交流。然而，收音机未能与外界建立联系是一个挫折。然而，这位先驱的创新精神激励了许多人。 [Words] advance [ədˈvæns] v/n 推进，促进；进步 communicate [kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt] v 交流，传达 communication [kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən] n 交流，通讯 failure [ˈfeɪljər] n 失败，故障 invent [ɪnˈvent] v 发明，创造 invention [ɪnˈvenʃən] n 发明，创造 pioneer [ˌpaɪəˈnɪə] n 先锋，先驱 radio [ˈreɪdɪəʊ] n 收音机，无线电 retrogress [ˌretrəʊˈɡres] v 倒退，退化 technology [tekˈnɒlədʒi] n 技术 unnatural [ˌʌnəˈnætʃərəl] adj 不自然的，反常的

[Story] In the vast expanse of space, beyond the equator of our blue planet, an astronaut embarked on a journey to explore the unknown. With a rocket by his side, he ventured into the sky, leaving behind the familiar world below. As he soared through the cosmos, he gazed upon the moonlight reflecting off the surface of another planet, a star in its own right. The experience was both exhilarating and humbling, reminding him of the vastness of the universe and the importance of exploration. ...

[Story] An earthquake happened in a small town, causing a massive event. The quakes exposure was recorded by a reporter with a recorder. The news was interesting to many, as it was the first of its kind to happen. The reporter then wrote an in-depth report on the incident, sharing the information with the world. [参考翻译] 一个小镇发生了地震，引发了一场大规模的事件。地震的暴露被一名记者用录音机记录下来。这则新闻对许多人来说都很有趣，因为它是第一次发生。然后，记者撰写了一份深入的报告，与世界分享了这些信息。 [Words] earthquake [ˈɜːrθkweɪk] n 地震 event [ɪˈvɛnt] n 事件 exposure [ɛkˈspoʊ.ʒər] n 暴露 happen [ˈhæpən] v 发生 information [ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən] n 信息 interesting [ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ] adj 有趣的 news [njuːz] n 新闻 quake [kweɪk] n 震动 recorder [rɪˈkɔːrdər] n 录音机 report [rɪˈpɔːrt] n 报告 reporter [rɪˈpɔːrtər] n 记者

[Story] The chairman of a government agency was considering the ministers role in the development of the nation. He decided to play a crucial role in the decision-making process, ensuring that progress was made in the right direction. [参考翻译] 政府机构的主席正在考虑部长在国家发展中的作用。他决定在决策过程中发挥关键作用，确保进步朝着正确的方向发展。 [Words] agency [ˈeɪdʒənsi] n 机构, 代理 chairman [ˈtʃɛəmən] n 主席, 负责人 consider [kənˈsidər] v 考虑, 思考 decide [diˈsaid] v 决定, 下决心 decision [diˈsiʒən] n 决定, 决策 development [diˈveləpmənt] n 发展, 开发 government [ˈɡʌvənmənt] n 政府, 政府机构 leader [ˈliːdər] n 领导者, 负责人 minister [ˈministər] n 部长, 牧师 progress [ˈprəɡres] n 进步, 进展 role [rəul] n 角色, 作用

[Story] Once upon a time, in a small kingdom, there lived a king who was beloved by his people. The king had a wise and just rule, and his subjects were happy and prosperous. However, one day, a matter arose that threatened the very existence of the kingdom. It was a matter that required the attention of the president, the head of the republic. The president, being a public figure, decided to address the matter publicly, in the capital city of the country. The people of the province were informed and united in their efforts to resolve the issue. With the help of the president and the people, the matter was resolved, and the kingdom remained intact. ...

[Story] In a wealthy country, an international conflict arose between America and Africa over a valuable discovery in Australia. The African and American leaders met to discuss the value of the find, hoping to avoid war. Both countries agreed to share the wealth, fostering a sense of unity and cooperation. [参考翻译] 在一个富裕的国家，美国和非洲之间因在澳大利亚的一项宝贵发现而爆发了国际冲突。非洲和美国的领导人会面讨论这一发现的价值，希望避免战争。两国同意分享财富，促进了团结与合作。 [Words] africa [æfrɪkə] n 非洲 african [æfrɪkən] adj 非洲的 america [əmerɪkə] n 美国 american [əmerɪkən] adj 美国的 australia [ɒstreɪljə] n 澳大利亚 country [kʌntri] n 国家 international [ˌɪntənæʃənəl] adj 国际的 valuable [væljʊəbl] adj 宝贵的 value [væljuː] n 价值 war [wɔːr] n 战争 wealth [welθ] n 财富