Lesson 1 ?A puma at large |
at large |
be spotted |
be taken seriously |
feel obliged to do |
claim to have done |
be extraordinarily similar |
prove to be |
a trail of |
cling to |
a number of |
complain of… |
be fully convinced of… |
be in the possession of |
it is disturbing to think… |
Lesson 2? Thirteen equals one.. |
raise money for |
manage to do sth. |
have sth. done |
used to do sth. |
strike the hours |
wake up with a start |
armed with… |
recognize … |
I was hoping to … |
give sb. a surprise |
as well |
that’s the trouble |
there’s nothing I can do about it. |
get used to sth. |
not as…as… |
Lesson 3 ?An unknown goddess |
make a discovery |
at one time |
enjoy a high level of civilization |
be equipped with |
a drainage system |
be built of |
beautifully-decorated walls |
be used as… |
date from. |
happen to do sth. |
Lesson 4 ?The double life of Alfred Bloggs |
manual work |
be referred to as… |
for the simply reason that… |
such is human nature, that…. |
be willing to do sth |
sacrifice A for B |
the privilege of doing sth |
give rise to…2 |
curious situation |
in the case of.. |
get married |
too embarrassed to do sth |
be dressed in… |
change into… |
rise in status |
Lesson 5 ?The facts |
go to extremes to do sth. |
provide sb with sth |
be instructed to do |
write an article on |
lead to |
obtain important facts |
take a long time to do sth. |
inform sb. that… |
be fired |
fail to do sth. |
be allowed to do sth |
Lesson 6? Smash-and-grab |
be beautifully arranged |
gaze at |
break the silence |
come to a stop |
stay at the wheel |
go flying |
help oneself to sth. |
at a fantastic speed |
Lesson 7 ?Mutilated ladies |
happen to sb. |
deal with claims |
chew up sth |
turn to |
so long as |
refer to |
Lesson 8 ?A famous monastery |
connect A to B |
be founded |
be used as |
now that |
in difficulty |
attempt to do sth. |
be kept in |
prefer A to B |
receive a warm welcome |
Lesson 9?? Flying cats |
never fail to do |
lead a life |
remain suspicious of |
popular belief |
there is a good deal of truth in… |
be based on… |
make a study of… |
have one experience in common |
die from |
there is no shortage of… |
plenty of |
suffer from |
well-trained |
stretch out the legs |
increase air resistance |
reduce the shock of impact |
Lesson 10? The loss of the Titanic |
a crew of… |
by modern standards |
be regarded as… |
go on her first voyage |
be spotted by |
avoid a direct collison |
narrowly missing |
realize to one’s horror |
be flooded |
plunge into |
Lesson 11 ?Not guilty |
be tolerant |
have nothing to declare |
on the other hand |
be troubled by |
regard sb. as… |
in a dreadful mess |
be exempt from |
import duty |
unscrew the cap |
Lesson 12 ?life on a desert island |
from an unrealistic picture of… |
imagine sth to be |
quite the opposite |
there is an element of truth in |
be badly damaged |
have sth. repaired |
prove to be |
as sb put it |
be genuinely sorry |
Lesson 13 ?It’s only me |
intend to so sth. |
dress up as… |
try on |
consist of… |
fail to do sth. |
read the metre |
explain the situation |
let out a cry |
jump back several paces |
slam the door behind sb. |
Lesson 14 ?A noble gangster |
there was a time when… |
pay large sums of money in return for… |
put sb. out of business |
as long ago as… |
would rather …than… |
a band of… |
make a name for oneself |
be known as… |
be at war with each other |
hire A to B |
in times of peace |
pay price |
be willing to do sth |
be dedicated to… |
Lesson 15? Fifty pence worth of trouble |
a regular supply of… |
a source of… |
be exchanged for |
manage to do sth. |
find one’s way (to) |
roll up one’s sleeves |
what is more |
rub..with… |
be firmly stuck |
free sb |
be upset by |
reward sb with |
Lesson 16 ?Mary had a little lamb |
prize possession |
be tied to… |
it is obvious that… |
accuse sb of… |
deny doing sth. |
be ashamed of doing sth |
act rashly |
apologize to sb for doing sth. |
be astonished to find… |
be dyed black |
be washed clean |
Lesson 17 ?The longest suspension bridge in |
describe sth as… |
by no means |
be considered to be |
remain immortal |
be named after |
join A to B |
a span of… |
be taken into account |
be made of steel and concrete |
extend to a depth of… |
be suspended |
a length of wire |
It has been estimated that… |
be packed with… |
total capacity |
fulfill the dream |
as faintly as possible |
Lesson 18 ?Electric currents in modern art |
take no interest in sth. |
cannot have failed to do sth. |
on display |
so-called |
in spite of |
oddly-shaped form |
be suspended from |
in response to |
a gust of wind |
be familiar to |
be lined up against the wall |
be attached to |
be magnetized |
go mad |
emit sparks |
it is rather like… |
electronic equipment |
be designed to do sth… |
Lesson 19 A very dear cat |
be interested in |
take interest in |
share a flat with |
lead an orderly life |
take a short walk |
receive an anonymous letter |
in safe hands |
pay a ransom of… |
be instructed by |
withdraw…from the bank |
keep one’s word |
sure enough |
arrive punctually |
be astounded |
Lesson 20 ?Pioneer pilots |
make an attempt |
take off |
be forced to do sth. |
latest model |
complete a flight |
it looks as if… |
Lesson 21 ?Daniel Mendoza |
fight with bare fists |
be known as |
be seriously injured |
the use of.. |
be introduced |
draw up rules |
enjoy tremendous popularity |
be adored |
rise to fame swiftly |
attract the attention of |
offer to do sth. |
be quick to learn |
turn against sb |
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it is not until…that… |
be paid as much as… |
highly successful |
in dept |
be sent to prison for… |
Lesson 22 ??By heart |
on end |
be required to do sth |
go on doing sth. |
know…by heart |
this is not always the case |
be cast in the role of … |
be imprisoned |
be expected to do sth |
insist that… |
Lesson 23? One man’s meat is another |
become quite illogical |
for instance |
a great delicacy |
at the idea of… |
normally accepted practice |
be brought up to do sth.. |
a great luxury |
in various parts of the world |
associate A with B |
appeal to sb. |
take a stroll |
act on a sudden impulse |
be delighted to see |
be pleased with |
stay to dinner |
fancy the idea |
to one’s dismay |
take possession of… |
Lesson 24 A skeleton in the cupboard |
a seemingly respectable person |
be concealed from… |
at some dramatic moment |
it is all very well for sb to do sth…. |
to varying degrees |
be proud of… |
instead of… |
once upon a time |
Lesson 25? The Cutty Sark |
serve as |
be replaced by |
mark the beginning/the end |
take the lead |
be struck by a heavy storm |
be torn away |
roll from side from side |
with great difficulty |
considering that…. |
there is no doubt that… |
win the race |
Lesson 26?? Wanted : a large biscuit tin |
avoid being influenced by… |
pride oneself on… |
be free to do sth. |
exert a subtle influence on… |
persuade sb to do sth |
make a close study of… |
enable sb to do sth |
capture the attention of… |
of all shapes and sizes |
win the prize |
various ingredients |
remove…from… |
than sb has anticipated |
Lesson 27 Nothing to sell and nothing to but |
live by |
in the light of this statement |
spiritual comfort |
measure the value |
in terms of… |
estimate the value of… |
perform services |
there are times when… |
in the same way that… |
an exception to the rule |
arouse the pity of |
feel sorry for |
be fully aware of… |
be free from… |
afflict sb |
with ease |
speak of…with contempt |
feel envious of… |
Lesson 28 ??Five pounds too dear |
be loaded with… |
be covered with… |
it’s difficult not to be tempted |
no sooner… than… |
be assailed by |
have no intention of… |
conceal the fact that… |
be impressed by |
go to great lengths to do sth… |
make a deep impression |
get rid of… |
look genuine |
as special favour |
act as if… |
be pleased with… |
Lesson 29 ?Funny or not |
largely depend on |
be brought up |
be bound up with… |
in the same way |
laugh to tears |
be based on… |
have a universal appeal |
come into fashion |
stem from |
enable sb to do sth… |
judge for oneself |
keep on doing sth. |
dread doing sth… |
do one’s best |
sure enough |
hobble along |
compensate for |
in the process |
Lesson 30 ??The death of a ghost |
be haunted |
stay up all night |
claim to have done sth |
an accepted fact that… |
be astonished to learn… |
none other than… |
reveal a secret |
be obliged to do sth… |
join the army |
be unaware of… |
Lesson 31 ??A loveable eccentric |
draw attention to oneself |
disregard social conventions |
be conscious that… |
add color to the dull routine of everyday life |
notable figure |
be known as… |
become legendary |
dislike sth intensely |
prefer to do sth… |
be caught in a heavy shower |
such…that… |
request to see the manager |
the most apologetic |
reprimand sb severely |
present sb . |
insist on sb’s doing sth |
receive a great deal of attention in the press |
be supposed to do |
stage the elaborate joke |
simply to prove that… |
Lesson 32 ??A lost ship |
the salvage operation |
instruct sb to do sth. |
make another attempt |
a cargo of |
be scoured |
on board |
be under the impression that… |
personal belongings |
nothing of value |
numerous items |
be brought to the surface… |
be of great interest |
the most valuable find |
piece together all the information |
come to light |
be torpedoed by an enemy submarine |
be confirmed by |
Lesson 33 ?A day to remember |
get out of control |
a single event set up a chain of reactions |
keep an eye on |
mark the prelude to a series of catastrophe |
in the process |
get burnt |
reduce sb to tears |
go wrong on a big scale |
during the rush hour |
get into a panic |
draw up alongside sth |
pull up all of sudden |
be loaded with |
slide off sth |
lead to |
pile up |
get the traffic on the move |
in the meantime |
benefit from |
Lesson 34? A happy discovery |
exert a peculiar fascination on… |
be beautifully displayed |
keep sth free from… |
a forbidding place |
muster up courage to do sth… |
less pretentious |
there is always hope that… |
assorted junk |
litter the floor |
discover a rarity by chance |
a dedicated bargain hunter |
above all |
recognize the worth of… |
at least |
cherish the hope that… |
in one’s neighborhood |
(not) be bothered to do sth |
interesting-looking |
composition and line |
remind s bog sth |
glance at sth briefly |
conceal the excitement |
an unknown masterpiece |
Lesson 35? ?Justice was done |
be associated with |
beyond doubt |
undertake an arduous journey |
there are rare instances that… |
cease to do sth.. |
an abstract concept |
mete out reward or punishment |
be independent of… |
act like a living force |
it serves sb right |
in part |
a certain set of circumstances |
enable sb to do sth |
act of its own accord |
on the premises of… |
resist the temptation |
a converted house |
a muffled cry |
ring up the fire brigade |
chip through a wall |
be trapped in… |
free sb by doing sth… |
get stuck in… |
be handed over to… |
Lesson 36 ??A chance in a million |
bring sth to a conclusion |
present sb with sth |
a series of coincidences |
wildly improbably |
long-lost brother |
plot to do sth |
bring about sb’s downfall |
and so on |
na?ve solution |
conspire to do sth |
anyone but… |
be thought to do sth. |
on a walking tour |
comment on |
close resemblance to |
point out |
there is a chance in a million that… |
needless to say… |
be wounded |
be sent to hospital |
be separated from |
in the neighborhood |
become of |
assuming that… |
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