常春藤解析英语【42】Body Signs不容忽视的人体警

Body Signs 不容忽视的人体警讯 by Rebecca Fratzke We sometimes need expensive tests to determine our state of health, but often our bodies tell us all we need to know. Growing up, we're taught which bodily signs are causes for concern. _(1)_

常春藤解析英语【37】A Flame of Hope荣耀的奥运圣火

A Flame of Hope 荣耀的奥运圣火 by Kevin Lustig With the 2008 Summer Olympics about a year away, there is a lot to be done. One of the many things _(1)_ hammered out is the exact route of the Olympic Flame on its trip to Beijing. As discussions

常春藤解析英语【39】Situation Critical十万火急

Situation Critical 十万火急 by Kevin Lustig In some jobs, danger can appear at any moment. In the blink of an eye, the routine can become perilous. This month, the National Geographic Channel shows us what happens when a normal situation becomes

常春藤解析英语【35】Hawaiian Cowboys　夏威夷牛仔

Hawaiian Cowboys 夏威夷牛仔 by Rebecca Fratzke Did you ever hear about the cowboys in Hawaii? Even though that sentence sounds like a joke, in reality, cowboys have been in Hawaii for over 200 years. In the late 1700s, Captain George Vancouver e

常春藤解析英语【40】The Lost Civilization of Yonagun

The Lost Civilization of Yonaguni 失落的古文明 by Kevin Lustig Humans have been building for a long time. Structures _(1)_ 6,000 years old have been discovered that were built by ancient Egyptians, Indians, Chinese, and Mesopotamians. However,

常春藤解析英语【34】Best of Megastructures　伟大工

Best of Megastructures 伟大工程巡礼之最 by Kevin Lustig In the last 100 years, 11 different skyscrapers have held the title of world's tallest building. With improvements in technology and materials, humans are pushing the limits of what buil

常春藤解析英语【38】A Kiss Isn't Just a Kiss送你一个

A Kiss Isn't Just a Kiss 送你一个吻 by Marcus Maurice Kissing is one of human beings' most frequently misunderstood acts. Particularly when people from different cultures meet, this common action can cause some major embarrassment if done _(1)_.

常春藤解析英语【57】和平的武装国家──瑞士

Switzerland: Armed and Peaceful 和平的武装国家──瑞士 by Jerri Graham Switzerland may be known for its high-quality chocolates and precision timepieces, but there is more to this landlocked country than sweets and watches. Switzerland's 7

常春藤解析英语【60】Monsters！有怪兽！

Monsters！ 有怪兽！ by Kevin Lustig From time to time, animals are born with mutations like extra limbs, strange deformities, or even additional heads. In ancient Rome, this frightful event was believed to be an omen that bad things were on the

常春藤解析英语【61】Saving Blood, Saving Lives捐『血

Saving Blood, Saving Lives 捐『血』一袋，救人一命 by Luke Dodds Having a baby can inspire new parents to try the latest method for ensuring their child's health. _(1)_ Cord blood is collected immediately after a baby is born. The blood is

常春藤解析英语【73】Mysterious, Magical Moldavite神秘

Mysterious, Magical Moldavite 神秘的魔法石－捷克陨石 by Luke Dodds This little-known and otherworldly stone is full of beauty and mystery. 这种鲜为人知的石头来自『另一个世界』，美丽且神秘。 With its strangewrinkled

常春藤解析英语【63】The World's Favorite Fish Dish　

The World's Favorite Fish Dish Sushi，我的菜！ by Jessica Isaacs Nowadays, sushi is popular everywhere from upscale restaurants to household kitchens. However, the methods used in the preparation of sushi today were _(1)_ a way in which some Sou

常春藤解析英语【69】The Sea in a Glass鱼儿鱼儿水中

The Sea in a Glass 鱼儿鱼儿水中游 From the ocean comes a lively kind of decoration. 来自海洋，活生生的居家装饰。 Keeping ornamental fish as pets is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. Millions of people keep beautiful f

常春藤解析英语【43】Space Mysteries　太空搜密

Space Mysteries 太空搜密 by Kevin Lustig The universe is a big place. In all of that space, humans have discovered many things that both fascinate and mystify us. Tune in to the National Geographic Channel this month to learn about some intriguin

常春藤解析英语【44】The "Mozart Effect" Fact or Fict

The Mozart Effect Fact or Fiction? 古典乐能让贝比变聪明吗？ by Levi King Recently, the idea that listening to classical music can increase intelligence, especially in babies, has caught the attention of the media, researchers, and parents

常春藤解析英语【45】No Sweat让人尴尬的『水手』

No Sweat 让人尴尬的『水手』 by Marcus Maurice A man finally calls the woman he has liked for a while and asks her out on a date. She says yes and they go to the movies. Halfway through the film, the woman reaches over to hold the man's hand.

常春藤解析英语【68】A Good Diet正确的减肥饮食

A Good Diet 正确的减肥饮食 by Lars Berry Diet fads are always coming and going. Almost every month, there's a hot new way to lose weight and get _(1)_. In 2003, the Atkins Diet (also known as the Atkins Nutritional Approach) reached _(2)_ a hi

常春藤解析英语【67】Human Footprint人类足迹

Human Footprint 人类足迹 by Matthew Brown This month, National Geographic Channel presents a special variety of programs inspired by Earth Day. One of these programs, Human Footprint, looks at environmental issues from a fascinating perspective.I

常春藤解析英语【56】Bizarre Dino　远古巨兽

Bizarre Dino 远古巨兽 by Kevin Lustig Around the world, scientists are constantly in search of dinosaurs. Real ones disappeared about 65 million years ago, but dinosaurs left behind a lot for humans to study, like eggs, bones, and entire bodies.

常春藤解析英语【66】The Virgin Queen女王未出嫁

The Virgin Queen 女王未出嫁 by Matthew Brown Like many historical figures that keep people fascinated, Elizabeth I remains somewhat enigmatic. No one knows the whole truth about the personal aspects of Elizabeth's story. Of course, these things