| 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 |
| bet..on |
| 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… |
| Lesson 37? the Westhaven Express |
| develop an unshakable faith in doing |
| be delayed by |
| be cancelled because of |
| dislocate …service |
| can’t help noticing |
| strike me as odd |
| take advantage of |
| be held up by |
| It dawn upon sb that… |
| roar down… |
| lodge a complaint |
| a note of triumph |
| be suspended |
| Lesson 38? The first calendar |
| the great mass of.. |
| accumulate steadily |
| rely solely on… |
| the bewildering amount of … |
| be faced with… |
| scanty clues available |
| shed light on… |
| come into being… |
| with the advent of… |
| be faced with… |
| be puzzled with… |
| be engraved on… |
| live by… |
| in various parts of the world |
| be depicted |
| than has been supposed… |
| Lesson 40? Who’s who |
| more than anyone else |
| specialize in |
| dress up as |
| tear up |
| take…seriously |
| be grateful to sb for doing sth… |
| arrive on the scene |
| threaten to sb |
| remonstrate with… |
| lose one’s temper |
| under arrest |
| be granted |
| accompany sb to a place |
| Lesson 41 ?Illusions of pastoral peace |
| city born, city bred |
| go into raptures |
| at the mere mention of… |
| extol the virtue of .. |
| be superior to… |
| Nothing can be compared to… |
| be prepared to do… |
| for the privilege of … |
| beyond me |
| do without… |
| provide…with… |
| a major operation |
| involve doing… |
| draw to its close… |
| experience anxiety |
| make do with second best… |
| run wild… |
| stagger home |
| be loaded with… |
| exotic items |
| few can be more…than… |
| descend on… |
| be tucked in… |
| It has been a mystery why…. |
| Lesson 43? Fully insured |
| insure private property |
| standard practice |
| in the event of |
| Needless to say |
| take the risk (of doing sth.) |
| pay the premium |
| it’s not uncommon to do… |
| make a claim… |
| salvage a sunken ship |
| recover the cost of … |
| admittedly |
| be purchased by |
| more than one could bear… |
| a recovery truck |
| have difficulty in doing sth. |
| attach…to… |
| be fixed to… |
| put sth. into operation… |
| an agonizing moment… |
| be perched on… |
| be drawn towards… |
| slide into… |
| be lifted vertically |
| rest against |
| be hauled above the surface of the water… |
| stream in to torrents |
| set up a huge wave… |
| rebound off… |
| plunge into… |
| Lesson 44 ?Speed and comfort |
| get cramped and stuffy |
| take one’s mind off… |
| a partial solution |
| monotonous rhythm |
| lull you to sleep |
| come in snatches |
| fumble to find… |
| more often than not… |
| service station… |
| by comparison… |
| a great variety of… |
| get seasick |
| form of transport… |
| be prepared to do, sth. |
| sacrifice A for B |
| have the reputation of…? |
| be intimidated by… |
| have the disadvantage of … |
| nothing can match…for… |
| an exhilarating experience |
| devise ways of doing sth. |
| settle back… |
| a breathtaking view of… |
| be hidden from the view… |
| stretch out for miles… |
| recover from… |
| a long and arduous journey |
| Lesson 45 The power of the press |
| restrict the freedom of… |
| be condemned… |
| political events |
| acting on the contention that… |
| cause untold suffering to… |
| exert tremendous influence that… |
| bring about major changes… |
| overthrow a government… |
| acquire fame and fortune… |
| a perpetual struggle… |
| be faced with… |
| pressing economic problems |
| struggle against economic odds. |
| live in obscurity |
| pay for the exclusive rights to |
| keep pressing for… |
| act as… |
| pay the price for… |
| lead normal lives |
| become the victims of commercialization… |
| acquire a market value |
| instead of… |
| become a commodity |
| Lesson 46 ?Do it yourself |
| be dependent on.. |
| specialized labour |
| plead ignorance of… |
| embark on a task of… |
| keen enthusiasts |
| go so far as to… |
| cater for… |
| run advisory services |
| bits and pieces |
| provide an outlet for… |
| pent-up creative energy |
| tend to do sth. |
| drive a nail in straight |
| get rickty |
| get clogged |
| fail to operate |
| put things right |
| live under the delusion that… |
| a question of pride |
| break down |
| get round to |
| have a close look at … |
| as far as I can see |
| a minor adjustment |
| be littered with |
| be pleased with |
| trace the cause of… |
| be faced with… |
| insurmountable task of doing… |
| put …together… |
| be left with… |
| curiously-shaped |
| give up in despair |
| nag sb to do sth |
| be surrounded by a jungle |
| needless to say |
| Lesson 47 too high a price |
| pay the price for… |
| deal with |
| overwhelm sb. |
| lead to… |
| industrialized farming methods |
| the use of pesticides and fertilizers |
| organically-grown vegetables |
| a steady diet of… |
| an insidious kind of pollution |
| invade our daily lives |
| assist sb. to do sth. |
| profound irritation |
| on a scale ranging from…to… |
| at maximum volume |
| object to |
| invade our thoughts |
| interrupt the pleasure |
| turn out to be |
| rise to |
| a golden memory |
| Lesson 49 The ideal servant |
| it is a good thing that… |
| air one’s view on… |
| be sentimentally attached to… |
| persist in doing sth. |
| gleaming glass cabinets |
| be kept free from dust |
| preside over… |
| refer to sb. as… |
| criticize the fickleness of human nature |
| carry on an unrelenting search for… |
| be disillusioned by… |
| be put in charge of… |
| in addition to… |
| act the role of… |
| be absent from… |
| instruct sb to do sth. |
| below the usual standard |
| be unable to walk steadily |
| bump into |
| keep mumbling about… |
| trip on… |
| go flying… |
| narrowly miss… |
| cause great mirth |
| be horrified |
| come to a conclusion |
| the final catastrophe |
| have a difficult time in doing sth. |
| conceal one’s amusement |
| be dismissed instantly |
| bottles of all shapes and sizes |
| be stacked neatly |
| find one’s way (to) |
| Lesson 50 New year resolutions |
| compile lists of… |
| recur year in year out… |
| monotonous regularity |
| resolve to do sth. |
| do a thousand and one jobs |
| remain inveterate smokers |
| experience frustration |
| result from |
| carry…out. |
| make fundamental error of doing sth. |
| announce sth. to sb. |
| be aware of doing sth. |
| keep sth. to sb. |
| apply oneself assiduously to sth./doing sth. |
| propose to do sth. |
| troop in |
| fend off taunts and jibes |
| be unsettling |
| diminish gradually |
| be glued to |
| Lesson 51 Predicting the future |
| predict the future |
| air-conditioned room |
| be taken over by |
| run on a system |
| dismiss the idea that… |
| be capable of doing sth. |
| suggest alternative routes |
| relieve sb. of sth. |
| dull, repetitive clerical work |
| Lesson 52 Mud is mud |
| curiously-shaped bottle |
| on permanent display |
| be tinted a delicate shade of green |
| dispel doubts |
| come into possession of… |
| be fond of… |
| cure sb. of |
| make outrageous requests for… |
| on the spot |
| be put out… |
| out of stock |
| keep a straight face |
| beyond me |
| be prompted to do sth. |
| in bewilderment |
| convey sth to sb |
| weird concoctions |
| put on his act |
| be intoxicated by |
| in blank astonishment |
| light up |
| admit defeat |
| beat a hasty retreat |
| adorn the bookcase |
| Lesson 53? In the public interest |
| be much admired |
| enlightened social policy |
| evolve an excellent system |
| be adopted |
| in the belief that |
| introduce a scheme |
| safeguard the interest of … |
| be qualified to do sth. |
| investigate private grievances |
| be subject to |
| an average of… |
| in details |
| be open to |
| be justified |
| act on one’s behalf |
| vary according to |
| be altered |
| be ill treated by |
| deny the accusation |
| there is nothing in the record to show… |
| deal roughly with sb |
| be prejudiced against |
| in question |
| lodge a complaint |
| be prosecuted |
| prompt action |
| put an end to |
| an unpleasant practice |
| go unnoticed |
| Lesson 55 From the earth: greetings |
| in relative terms |
| emit light |
| infinitely difficult |
| support life |
| up to |
| be capable of doing sth |
| life form/ form of life |
| at present |
| in existence |
| detect the presence of… |
| astronomical project |
| dust particles |
| generate oxygen |
| cherish the hope that… |
| in the realms of… |
| science fiction |
| lowly forms of life |
| change our view of |
| Lesson 57 ?Back in the old country |
| let sth. cool off |
| seem alien to sb. |
| recover from |
| reopen the wound |
| cease to grieve |
| be brought up by |
| lack for nothing |
| be embedded in |
| mortally ill |
| hire a car |
| take a wrong turning |
| retrace the route |
| take frequent glances |
| the curious thing is that… |
| be marked on the map |
| stumble into |
| on the horizon |
| in one’s direction |
| be submerged |
| Lesson 59 ?Collecting |
| tend to do sth. |
| amass possessions |
| in the belief that |
| accumulate belongs |
| lack of sth |
| become a mania |
| stop the practice |
| to such an extent that… |
| in every direction |
| consist of… |
| in connection with |
| have some bearing on |
| latest find |
| circle of friends |
| in search of |
| be confined to |
| little gatherings |
| master a subject |
| lesson 60 too early and too late |
| public affairs |
| be brought to a conclusion |
| in a state of chaos |
| sparsely-populated |
| work on abstruse problem |
| have everything coordinated and organized |
| be reproached by |
| cut things fine |
| diversion of traffic |
| sudden descent of fog |
| as much…as |
| a fraction of |
| avoid the frustration |
| draw out of the station |
| with a flourish |
| slip into |
| be left behind |
