1 observe v.　观察；注意到

Scientists observe the behavior of mice to determine how certain products affect them.

科学家观察老鼠的行为，来判断特定产品是否对其造成影响。

2 basket n.　篮子

How much does a basket of apples cost?

苹果一篮多少钱？

3 cookie n.　饼干

There was only one cookie left on the tray.

盘子里只剩下一块饼干。

4 section n.　区

This store is so big that I can’t find the music section.

这家店太大了，我找不到音乐区。

5 chocolate n.　巧克力

Mary’s favorite kind of ice cream is chocolate chip.

玛丽最喜欢的冰淇淋是巧克力碎片口味。

6 immediate adj.　立即的；即刻的

Her immediate reaction was to slap him in the face.

她第一个反应是打他一巴掌。

7 quiet adj.　安静的；轻声的

Mark says that when it is really quiet, he can hear a buzzing sound.

马克说四周很安静时，他会听到一种嗡嗡声。

8 half adj.　一半的

In the morning, I need half a cup of coffee to wake up.

早上我要喝半杯咖啡才能提神。

9 aisle n.　走道

The bride tripped on her dress as she walked down the aisle.

新娘沿着走道走过去时，被自己的礼服给绊倒了。

10 a little bit　有点；一点点

Julie likes to drink her tea with a little bit of honey.

茱莉喝茶喜欢加点蜂蜜。

11check out　结账离开

In this hotel, the check out time is ten o’clock in the morning.

这家旅馆的退房时间是早上十点。

12 clamor v.　吵闹

The photographers clamored for a picture of the famous actor and his new girlfriend.

摄影师吵着要替这位名演员和他的新女友拍照。

13 toy n.　玩具

I would like to buy my grandson a toy for his birthday.

我想替我孙子买个玩具当生日礼物。

14 discover v.　发现

You learn much better when you discover things on your own.

自己去找答案会学到更多。

15 patient adj.　有耐心的

A good teacher will always be patient with his or her students.

好老师对学生总是很有耐心。

16 compliment v.　赞美

Whenever my girlfriend comes back from the salon, I always compliment her hair.

我女友每次从美容院回来，我都会称赞她的头发。

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