新概念英语第三册44-01

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【Vocabulary 】Page 206

cramped and stuffy: not roomy, not sacious,

lacking space, airless lacking space and air

monotonous 单调乏味的 unchanging

lulls: cause to sleep

in snatches: not continuously

destination: terminal

Destination is a place where someone is going.

stretch your legs: have a rest, go for a walk

sarifice : give up for a purpose

【Multiple choice questions】

Comprehension

1. The great disadvantage shared by train and car travel alike is _____ .

a. the fact that one cannot get to sleep on either form of transport

b. the fact that one cannot concentrate on what one is reading

c. the monotony of travelling at fast speeds along railway lines or roads

d. the tedium and discomfort of the journey

The great disadvantage that shared by train and car travel alike as

alike; as well

was adored by the rich and poor alike.

2 An aeroplane journey invariably provides such distractions as _____ .

a. the thought that one has not long to wait before arriving

b. the exhilarating quality of the air one breathes at 30,000 feet

c. being able to watch a film or drink champagne

d. the marvellous views of land or clouds you can see from the plane

distraction 转移注意力

such … as比如……

He can speak such languages as English, Japanese.

背熟题干

3 Having arrived at your destination by air, you will _____ .

a. not feel exhausted as you will have had plenty of sleep

b. feel the expense was worth the comfort and speed of the 500-mile flight

c. have the satisfaction of knowing you could not have got there any faster

d. at least feel fresh though your clothes might be a mass

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