常春藤解析英语【31】Vertical Gardens垂直花园
Vertical Gardens 垂直花园 by Marcus Maurice More than 30 years ago, a French scientist named Patrick Blanc went to Thailand to study plants. This adventurous young man traveled to the heart of a tropical rainforest and set up a platform at the to
常春藤解析英语【32】More Than Just Pretty Pictures绘本
More Than Just Pretty Pictures 多采多姿的绘本世界 by Kevin Lustig Humans were creating pictures for millennia before they developed words. Paintings found on cave walls and ceilings _(1)_ 40,000 years. Even then, the desire to communicate le
常春藤解析英语【33】Not Just Another Russian 俄国文
Not Just Another Russian 俄国文坛巨擘──托尔斯泰 by Christine Newton In 1828, baby Leo was born into the rich and powerful Tolstoy family of Central Russia. He would grow up to write two of the greatest novels in the history of literatur
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【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【36】Finding Himself印度之旅
by Marcus Maurice In the rural city of Kochi in Kerala, India, Michael Cheng felt that he wasn't experiencing the real India. He was far away from the comfort and technology of his home in Taiwan. Yet, he was staying at a house that had a car and a d
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【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【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【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【41】The True Story of Darren Shan
The True Story of Darren Shan 向达伦的真实冒险 by Kevin Lustig Over the past several years, a British author has written a series of books that have captivated readers around the world. It's an author whose books involve adventure, terrifying
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【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.
