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Unit 1I. TranslationA. Translate the following sentences into English.1.他是经理的儿子，但光凭这一点，他是没有资格批评我们的工作的。
（qualify）2.Smith 先生从教学岗位上退休下来之后，开始从事摄影这一兴趣爱好。
（take up）3.相比较下来，这幢房子的优点是价格低，儿那幢房子的有点是交通便利。
（by comparison）4.他似乎正在使出全身解数，试图提高这一新产品的销售量。
（promote）5.那些热切的学生们纷纷挤进了讲堂，以聆听来自剑桥大学的那位著名教授讲课。
6.正如成千上万的其他人一样，她被这件艺术品深深迷住了。
(like)7.知道我结婚的时候，我才有钱买了自己的房子。
（It…）B. Translate the following passage into English.因为雷文港市（Lavenport）的人太多而空间又不足，所以交通问题越来越严重。
最近几年由于人口增长很快，该市变得很拥挤。
世界上几乎没有一个城市象雷文港市那样拥挤。
自1851年以来，该市人民一直在拦海拓地（reclaim land from the sea）。
现在已经很难想象原来的海岸的面目了。
但是几年来，拦海计划的费用越来越贵。
今天几乎没有什么可以拦海拓地的地方了。
公共汽车、电车、轿车和出租车使街道越来越拥挤。
雷文港市的海港是世界上最繁忙的海港之一。
每天在雷文港市大约有五百万乘客使用这种或那种公共交通工具。
II. Choose a word or phrase that best complete each of the following sentences.1. A ______ statement is a false and malicious one meant to harm a person’s reputation.A. slanderousB. flatteringC. ill-naturedD. critical2. Computers can help students ______ objects that are difficult or impossible to view, such as human anatomy, molecular structures, orcomplex geometrical objects.A. dramaticB. visualizeC. realizeD. organize3. This famous businessman ______ most of the profits from his business to various charities after his success.A. donatedB. distributedC. dischargedD. designated4. In his most celebrated book, the author describes his experience in an unknown country against ______ obstacles of environment and weather, and failure of supplies.A. discriminatingB. disguisingC. dishearteningD. disregarding5. Beverly Hills is known for the ______ homes of film and television personalities and contains many fashionable shops.A. pricelessB. luxuriousC. p leasurableD. precious6. When people are physically ______ a drug, they suffer ill physical effects if they stoptaking the drug.A. absorbed inB. accepted byC. addicted toD. attracted to7. Within three months after birth, babies begin to show a preference for complex and ______ stimuli as opposed to simple and familiar stimuli.A. commonB. normalC. strangeD. novel8. The oldest known systems of education in history had two characteristics in common; they taught religion, and they ______ the tradition of the people.A. developedB. encouragedC. forwardedD. promoted9. Though unsuccessful, steam-powered models of airplanes made by the English inventor Henson in 1847 were ______, as many later models generally followed his designs.A. encouragingB. instructiveC. promisingD. victorious10. With the increasing consciousness of self heath care, millions of Chinese people ______ in a variety of daily physical exercises, ranging from the traditional shadow boxing to the modern earobics.A. compelsB. participateC. playD. shareReference:I. A1.H e is the manager’s son, but that alone does not qualify him to criticize our work.2.M r. Smith took up photography as a hobby after he retired from teaching.3.B y comparison, this house has the advantage of low price and that house has the advantage of convenient transportation.4.I t seems that his is making every effort to promote the sale of this new product.5.T he eager students crowded into the lecture hall to hear the famous professor fromCambridge University.6.S he, like thousands of others, is greatly fascinated by this work of art.7.I t was not until I got married that I could afford to buy a house of my own.B.The transport problem in Lavenport has been growing because in this cosmopolitan city there are too many people but there is not enough space. The population has been increasing very quickly in recent years and now Lavenport has become very crowded. Hardly any city/ Very few cities in the world is / are as crowded as Lavenport. Since 1851 the people in this port city have been reclaiming land from the sea and today it is difficult to imagine what the original shoreline looked like. But over the years, reclamation schemes have been growing more and more expensive and today there is hardly any place left where reclamation is possible. The streets are becoming more and more crowded with buses,trams, cars and taxis. The harbour is one of the busiest in the world. Each day about five million passengers make use of some kind of public transport or other in Lavenport.V. A.The take over Romans called people ended This know question took each shortened time caused was their any like another write period just like markB. her the a no some a little a few a The / her the her / one a / / one theII.1 ~ 5 ABACB 6~10 CDDCBUnit 2TranslationA. Translate the following sentences intoEnglish.1. 你能拿出他那天晚上不在家的证据吗？（use a relative clause）2. 刚才在这儿说的所有的话必须保密。
剑桥国际英语教程第二级As a language learning assistant, I am here to provide guidance and supportfor those studying the Cambridge International English Course at the second level. This course is designed to help students improve their English language skills in various areas such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It is importantfor students to actively engage with the course materials and practice regularlyin order to see progress and improvement in their language abilities. One key aspect of the Cambridge International English Course is the focus on building vocabulary. Vocabulary plays a crucial role in language learning as it allows students to express themselves more effectively and understand a wider range of texts and conversations. Students should make an effort to learn new words and phrases regularly, and practice using them in different contexts to reinforcetheir understanding and retention. In addition to vocabulary building, the course also emphasizes the development of grammar skills. Grammar is the foundation of language and having a solid grasp of grammar rules and structures is essential for effective communication. Students should pay attention to grammar exercises and practice applying grammar rules in their writing and speaking tasks. By doing so, they can improve their accuracy and fluency in English. Another important aspect of the Cambridge International English Course is reading comprehension. Reading is a valuable skill that helps students expand their knowledge, improve their vocabulary, and enhance their understanding of different cultures and perspectives. Students should make an effort to read a variety of texts, including fiction, non-fiction, articles, and essays, in order to develop their reading comprehensionskills and critical thinking abilities. Listening and speaking are also key components of the course, as they are essential for effective communication. Students should practice listening to different accents and speech patterns to improve their listening skills, and engage in speaking activities to develop their fluency and confidence in English. By actively participating in conversations, discussions, and presentations, students can enhance their speaking abilities and become more proficient communicators. Overall, the Cambridge InternationalEnglish Course at the second level is designed to help students build a strong foundation in English language skills. By actively engaging with the coursematerials, practicing regularly, and seeking support when needed, students can make significant progress in their language learning journey. It is important for students to stay motivated and committed to their studies, as learning a new language requires time, effort, and dedication. By embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with language learning, students can achieve their goals and become more proficient in English.。
外教社新时代研究生学术英语综合教程2学生用书The world we live in is a vast and complex tapestry woven with the threads of countless stories each one unique and worthy of exploration. Yet amidst this grand tapestry, there are moments, experiences, and perspectives that defy easy categorization or simple labels. It is in these spaces, these None moments, that we find the true essence of the human condition.In a society that often values the tangible, the measurable, and the easily defined, the concept of None can be a challenging one to grasp. It is the absence of something, the void that exists between the known and the unknown, the space where our preconceptions and assumptions are challenged. And yet it is within this very space that we find the opportunity to truly see, to truly understand, and to truly connect with the world around us.Consider the moment of silence that follows a profound loss, the stillness that settles in the aftermath of a profound realization, or the quiet contemplation that emerges when we find ourselves in the presence of something truly awe-inspiring. In these None moments,we are stripped of the distractions and the noise that so often fill our lives, and we are left with the raw, unfiltered essence of the human experience.It is in these moments that we are forced to confront the deepest questions of our existence, the ones that defy easy answers and demand a level of introspection and self-reflection that can be both daunting and transformative. What is the meaning of life? What is the nature of consciousness? How do we find purpose and fulfillment in a world that can often feel cold and indifferent?These are the questions that haunt us, that drive us, and that ultimately shape the course of our lives. And it is in the None moments, the spaces between the noise and the chaos, that we have the opportunity to grapple with these questions and to find the answers that resonate most deeply within us.But the None moments are not just about the profound and the existential. They are also about the simple, the mundane, and the everyday. It is in the quiet moments of contemplation, the uninterrupted stretches of time where we are free to let our minds wander and our thoughts flow, that we find the space to truly appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.It is in these None moments that we can marvel at the intricatepatterns of a snowflake, the gentle sway of a tree branch in the breeze, or the subtle interplay of light and shadow that dances across a wall. It is in these moments that we can truly connect with the natural world, to feel a sense of belonging and interconnectedness that transcends the boundaries of our own individual existence.And it is in these None moments that we can also find the space to connect with one another, to truly see and be seen, to share in the common experiences that bind us together as human beings. It is in the silences between the words, the pauses in the conversation, that we can glimpse the deeper truths that lie within each of us, the vulnerabilities and the fears, the hopes and the dreams that make us who we are.In a world that is increasingly fast-paced, hyper-connected, and filled with distractions, the None moments have become increasingly rare and precious. They are the oases of calm in a sea of chaos, the moments of clarity in a world that can often feel overwhelming and confusing.And yet it is in these None moments that we find the greatest opportunities for growth, for self-discovery, and for true connection. It is in these spaces that we can let go of the masks and the facades that we so often wear and embrace the raw, authentic essence of ourown being.So let us embrace the None moments, the spaces between the noise and the chaos, and let them guide us on a journey of self-discovery and understanding. Let us use these moments to connect with the world around us, to find meaning and purpose in the simple and the profound, and to deepen our connections with one another. For it is in these None moments that we can truly find the essence of what it means to be human.。
Lesson 2 Book 2 MarrakechKey to Exercises in the TextbookⅢ. Paraphrase1. The burying-ground is nothing more than a huge piece of wasteland full of mounds of earth looking like a deserted and abandoned piece of land on which a building was going to be put up.2. All the imperialists build up their empires by treating the people in the colonies like animals (by not treating the people in the colonies as human beings).3. They are born. Then for a few years they work, toil and starve. Finally they die and are buried in graves without a name, and nobody notices that they are dead.4. Sitting with his legs crossed and using a very old-fashioned lathe, a carpenter quickly gives a round shape to the chair-legs he is making.5. Immediately from their dark hole-like cells everywhere a great number of Jews rushed out wildly excited, all loudly demanding a cigarette.6. Every one of these poor Jews looks on the cigarette as a piece of luxury which they could not possibly afford.7. However, a white-skinned European is always quite noticeable./ However, people always notice any one with a white skin.8. If you take a look at the natural scenery in a tropical region, you see everything but the human beings.9. No one would think of organizing cheap trips for the tourists to visit the poor slum areas (for these trips would not be interesting)．10. Life is very hard for ninety percent of the people. With hard backbreaking toil they can produce a little food on the poor soil．11. She took it for granted that as an old woman she was the lowest in the community, that she was only fit for doing heavy work like an animal．12. People with brown skins are almost invisible．13. The Senegalese soldiers were wearing ready-made khaki uniforms which hid their beautiful well-built bodies．14. How much longer before they turn their guns around and attack the colonist rulers?15. Every white man had this thought hidden somewhere or other in his mind．Ⅳ. Practice with Words and ExpressionsA.1.butt: to strike or push with the head or horns2.navvy: abbreviation of “navigator”, a British word meaning an unskilled laborer, as on canals, roads, etc.3.quarter: an area of a town or city where a particular kind of people typically live or work4.warp: to bend or twist and to be no longer in the correct shape5.self-contained: having within oneself or itself all that is necessary; self-sufficient, as a community6.square: (colloquial) satisfying; solid; substantial7.wretched: poor in quality; very inferior8.mummified: thin and withered, looking like a mummy9.damnably: outrageously, detestably10.reach-me-down: ready-made, secondhand11.wide-eyed: with the eyes opened widely, as because of surprise, fear, lack of sophistication, etc.12.charger: a horse ridden in battle or on paradeB.1.to thread one’s way2.to sidle3.to stow4.to clamour5.to crawl6.to grope7.trickle8.to shrink9.to hobble10.crushingWords & Expressionsthread (v.) : pass through by twisting，turning，or weaving in and out穿过，通过pomegranate (n.) : a round fruit with a red，leathery rind and many seeds covered with red，juicy，edible flesh；the bush or small tree that bears it石榴；石榴树chant (n.) : a simple liturgical song in which a string of syllables or words is sung to each tune(礼拜仪式唱的)单调的歌bier (n.) : a platform or portable framework on which a coffin or corpse is placed棺材架；尸体架hack (v.) : break up (land)with a hoe，mattock，etc．(用锄等)翻地，挖(土)oblong (adj.) : longer than broad；elongated长方形的lumpy (adj.) : full of lumps；covered with lumps多块状物的；凹凸不平的hummocky (a.) : full of or looking like low，rounded hills布满小丘的；似小圆丘的derelict (adj.) : deserted by the owner；abandoned；forsaken无主的；被遗弃的lot (n.) : a plot of ground一块地undifferentiated (adj.) : without clear qualities or distinctive characteristics无区别的；无显著特点的mound (n.) : a heap or bank of earth，sand，etc．built over a grave，in a fortification，etc．土堆；堤；坟堆prickly (adj.) : full of prickles多刺的prickly pear : any of a genus of cactus plants having cylindrical or large，flat，oval stem joints and edible fruits仙人掌(属)bumpy (adj.) : full of bumps；rough；jolting崎岖不平的；颠簸的；震摇的gazelle (n.) : any of various small，swift，graceful antelopes瞪羚hindquarter (n.) : either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal，beef，lamb，etc．；[p1.]the hind part of a four-legged animal(牛、羊、猪等的)后腿肉；[复](四肢动物的)后躯nibble (v.) : take small，cautious，or gentle bites小口地咬；谨慎地咬(啃)butt (v.) : strike or push with the head or horns：ram with the head(用头或角)撞击；顶撞mid-air (n.) : any point in space，not in contact with the ground or other surface空中；上空navvy (n.) : n unskilled laborer，as on canals，roads，etc．劳工；无特殊技术的工人sidle (v.) : move sideways，esp．in a shy or stealthy manner(羞怯或偷偷地)侧身行走stow (v.) : pack or store away；fill by packing in an orderly way装载；装进；收藏municipality n．a city，town. etc．having its own incorporated government for local affairs自治市(或镇)ghetto (n.) : (in certain European cities) a section to which Jews were formerly restricted (某些欧洲城市中从前的)犹太人居住区sore (adj.) : giving or feeling physical pain；painful疼痛的；感到疼痛的skull-cap (n.) : a light，closefitting，brimless cap，usually worn indoors(室内戴的)无沿便帽infest (v.) : overrun or inhabit in large numbers，usually so as to be harmful or bothersome；swarm in or over(虫害等)侵扰；骚扰；蔓延booth (n.) : a stall for the sale of goods，as at markets or fairs(市场或集市上的)货摊；摊店，摊棚prehistoric (adj.) : pertaining to ancient times，very old-fashioned老式的；古旧的warp (v.) : become bent or twisted out of shape变弯曲；变歪frenzied (adj.) : full of uncontrolled excitement疯狂的，狂乱的clamour (v.) : make a loud confused noise or shout；cry out喧嚷，喧嚣，吵闹grope (v.) : feel or search about blindly，hesitantly，or uncertainly摸索；探索self-contained (adj.) : having within oneself or itself all that is necessary；self-sufficient，as acommunity自给自足的witchcraft (n.) : the power or practices of witches: black magic；sorcery巫术；魔法square (adj.[colloq.]) : satisfying；solid；substantial[口]令人满意的；充实的conspicuous (adj.) : attracting attention by being unexpected，unusual，outstanding惹人注目的，显眼的grove (n.) : orchard果园legionnaire (n.) : a member of a legion军团的成员back-breaking (adj.) : requiring great physical exertion；very tiring费劲的；辛苦的，累人的desolate (adj.) : uninhabited；deserted荒无人烟的，荒凉的lucerne (n.) : a type of plant whose leaves grow in groups of three and which is used for feeding farm animals紫花苜蓿fodder (n.) : gorse food for cattle，horses，sheep，etc. as cornstalks，hay and straw(牛、马、羊的)粗饲料；饲草yoke (v.) : put a yoke on；join together；link用轭连起；连合；连结harrow (n.) : a heavy frame with spikes or sharp-edged disks，drawn by a horse or tractor and used for breaking up and leveling plowed ground，covering seeds，rooting up weeds，etc．耙furrow (n.) : a narrow groove made in the ground by a plow沟，畦；犁沟trickle (n.) : the act of trickling；a slow，small flow滴，淌；细流；subsoil (n.) : the layer of soil beneath the surface soil底土，下层土mummify (v.) : shrivel or dry up干瘪；枯干；成木乃伊状hobble (v.) : go unsteadily，haltingly，etc．蹒跚leathery (adj.) : 1ike leather in appearance or texture. tough and flexible(外观或质地)似皮革的；坚韧的，粗硬的infuriate (v.) : cause to become very angry；enrage(使)发怒，激怒damnably (adv.) : execrably该诅咒地；极坏地packsaddle (n.) : a saddle with fastenings to secure and balance the load carried by a pack animal 驮鞍bridle (n.) : a head harness for guiding a horse马勒halter (n.) : a rope, cord，strap，etc., usually with a headstall，for tying or leading an animal；a bitless headstall，with or without a lead rope缰绳；(马)笼头gut (n.[usu．in p1.]) : the bowels；entrails[常用复]内脏plight (n.) : condition or state of affairs；esp，now, an awkward．sad，or dangerous situation情况；状态；(现尤指)苦境；困境或险境gall (v.) : injure or make sore by rubbing；chafe擦伤，擦痛；磨stork (n.) : any of a family of large，long-legged，having a long neck and bill，and related to the herons鹳reach-me-down (adj．[colloq.]) : second-hand or ready-made(衣服)用旧的；别人用过的；现成的khaki (adj.) : made of khaki(cloth)卡其(布)制的squash (v.) : force one’s way；squeeze挤进，挤入slump (v.) : have a drooping posture or gait低头弯腰(而行)；消沉inquisitive (adj.) : inclined to ask many questions or seek information；eager to learn好询问的；好奇的syphilis (n.) : an infectious venereal disease，caused by a spirochete and usually transmitted by sexual intercourse or acquired congenitally梅毒garrison (n.) : troops stationed in a fort or fortified place驻军；卫戍部队charger (n.) : a horse ridden in battle or on parade战马, 军马square meal: a complete and satisfying meal美餐丰盛的、令人满足in a cloud: a large number of small things moving through the air as amass一团例： a cloud of locusts一群蝗虫get at: to approach or reach到达，得到例： You have to use a little ladder to get at the jars on the top shelves．你得使用一把小梯才可以拿到架子上面的坛子。
