新概念第一册自学导读 Lessons19-20

词汇学习  Word study

1．thirsty  adj.

（1）渴的，口干的：

We're tired and thirsty.

我们又累又渴。

（2）（土地等）干旱的：

a dry and thirsty land 干旱的土地

（3）渴望的，渴求的（for，after）：

The students there are thirsty for knowledge.

那里的学生有强烈的求知欲。

2．matter  n.

（1）事情，事件：

It's a private matter.

这是件私事。

 He's not very interested in financial matters.

他对财政方面的事情并不太感兴趣。

（2）麻烦事，困难：

What's the matter, Anna?

怎么了，安娜？

What's the matter with Steven?

史蒂文是怎么回事？

练习答案  Key to written exercises

Lesson 20

A

1  Those children are tired.

2  Their mother is tired, too.

3  That ice cream man is very busy.

4  His ice creams are very nice.

5  What's the matter, children? We are thirsty.

6  What's the matter, Tim? I am tired.

B

1  Are the children tired or thirsty?

They're not tired. They're thirsty.

2  Are the postmen cold or hot?

They're not cold. They're hot.

3  Are the hairdressers thin or fat?

They're not thin. They're fat.

4  Are the shoes small or big?

They're not small. They're big.

5  Are the shops shut or open?

They're not shut. They're open.

6  Are his cases heavy or light?

They're not heavy. They're light.

7  Are grandmother and grandfather young or old?

They're not young. They're old.

8  Are their hats old or new?

They're not old. They're new.

9  Are the policemen short or tall?

They're not short. They're tall.

10  Are his trousers short or long?

They're not short. They're long.