n. 叙事
narrative (P8 Like films, but better)
v. 复制
replicate (P7 Scary game series hits the silver screen)
滚动浏览(2)
scroll on (P4-5 Sickness or shyness?)
geeky pastime (P8 Like films, but better)
Which one is not the tip for overcoming a fear of social interactions?
A. Recognize your unique strengths.
B. Care about other people's comments and judgement.
C. Understand that it's perfectly fine to make mistakes.
D. Don't take social interactions too seriously.
B (Adapted from P4-5 Sickness or shyness?)
v. 激发
stir (P8 Like films, but better)
n. 主角
protagonist (P7 Scary game series hits the silver screen)
forge a deep friendship (P2 Xi's words)
传承(2)
pass on (P2 Flying Tigers honored)
Which statement is not the reason that causes smelly sneezes?
A. Proteins in saliva are broken down, which produces unpleasant gases.
B. Water in saliva evaporates quickly in the air, letting out smelly gases.
C. One has bad breath.
D. Sputum getting out with saliva can provide a mix of different bad smells.
C (Originated from P6 Yuck! There are some reasons behind people's smelly sneezes)
n. 奉献
commitment (P7 Leading with care and sense)
v. 倾注
channel (P3 Flying high in the sky)
internet sensation (P5 Making travel a surprise)
华丽的服装(2)
glittery outfit (P3 Celebrating school spirit with the 'five elements')
Nasser and I do everything together; he involves me ( )everything.
in
mirage (P6 'Invisibility cloak' becoming a reality)
adj. 慈善的
philanthropic (P7 Leading with care and sense)
涉足(2)
venture into (P7 Leading with care and sense)
坚持自己的主张(2)
assert oneself (P7 Courage to say 'no')
翻译:如果你足够幸运的话,你会遇到一个能直率诚恳地给你反馈的人,就像那位资深记者为我所作的那样。
If you're lucky enough, you may come across someone who gives direct but honest feedback, like what the senior journalist did for me.
(要求翻出come across; who引导的定语从句; what引导的宾语从句。)
n. 敏锐
acumen (P7 Leading with care and sense)
n. (热点)话题
hashtag (P4-5 Sickness or shyness?)
鼓起勇气(3)
muster the courage (P7 Courage to say 'no')
经受了血与火的考验(7)
withstand the test of blood and fire (P2 Xi's words)
This year also saw the release of Alan Wake II, a game that has live-action performances from actors put into the game to ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) live action ( ) gaming to truly cinematic effect.
blur the lines between; and