1 These are their Motives for doing it.
A. reasons
B. excuses
C. answers
D. plans
2 The river widens considerably as it begins to turn west.
A. twists
B. stretches
C. broadens
D. bends
3 Henry cannot resist the lure of drugs
A. abuse
B. flavor
C. temptation D. consumption
4 These programmes are of immense value to old people
A. natural
B. fatal
C. tiny
D. enormous
5 A great deal has been done to remedy the situation.
A. maintain
B. improve
C. assess
D. protect
6 John is collaborating with Mary in writing an article.
A. cooperating
B. competing
C. combining
D. arguing
7 He is determined to conso1idate his power
A. strengthen
B. control
C. abandon
D. exercise
8 Many scientists have been probing psychological problems.
A. solving
B. exploring
C. settling
D. handling
To make a mountain out of a molehill 小题大做
Drama queen 小题大做的人
Hangry 饥饿成怒
Can a lie-in make you healthier? 睡懒觉能让你更健康?
Bored at work? Sue the boss! 工作无聊怪老板?
The good of gardening 园艺疗法益心养神
Apple’s headphone headache? 令人头疼的新款苹果耳机
Get someone's goat 火冒三丈
Until I'm blue in the face 任凭你磨破嘴皮
Closing the doors on paradise 为生态修复关闭旅游天堂岛屿
Are you a team player? 你是一名具有团队精神的人吗?
Pull something out of the hat 突施妙计
In the blink of an eye 一眨眼之间
To fall at the first hurdle 跌倒在第一关
Old-school 老一套,老派
Bye bye Big Ben's bongs 与大本钟的钟声暂时告别
The last/final straw 忍无可忍,使人最终崩溃的一击
Is a game just a game? 游戏只是游戏吗?
The daily commute 每天上下班
Like reality, only better? 喜欢现实, 只会更好?