Lesson 28
New words and expressions
1. rare
Jasper White is one of those rare people who believes in ancient myths.
Many rare animals are at the edge of extinction.
This is a rare genetic disease.
2. ancient
Many ancient buildings have been preserved in the city of Beijing.
3. myth
Many myths originated in ancient Greece and spread to other countries.
He confused the names of the gods in the Greek myths with those in the Roman myths.
4. trouble
Ever since he moved in, he has had trouble with cars and their owners.
He is a trouble-maker.
He got into a big trouble.
He got into big trouble.
5. effect
Jasper has put up ‘No Parking’ signs outside his gate, but these have not had any effect.
---therapy has many side effects on patients.
The medicine has a good effect.
6. Medusa
I asked him what it was and he told me that it was Medusa, the Gorgon.
7. Gorgon
I asked him what it was and he told me that it was Medusa, the Gorgon.
Lesson 29
News words and expressions
1. taxi
Captain Ben Fawcett has bought an unusual taxi and has begun a new service.
I hailed the taxi.
He is a taxi driver.
2. Pilatus Porter
The taxi is a small Swiss aeroplane called a ‘Pilatus Porter’.
3. land
It can land anywhere: on snow, water, or even on a ploughed field.
The plane safely landed at the international airport.