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    詞匯學(xué)習(xí) Word study
    thirsty adj.
    (1)渴的，口干的：
    We're tired and thirsty. 我們又累又渴。
    (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.
    那里的學(xué)生有強烈的求知欲。
    matter n.
     (1)事情，事件：
    It's a private matter. 這是件私事。
    He's not very interested in financial matters.
    他對財政方面的事情并不太感興趣。
    (2)麻煩事，困難：
    What's the matter, Anna? 怎么了，安娜?
    What's the matter with Steven? 史蒂文是怎么回事?
    練習(xí)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.