Unit 1
1. Thanks to modern technology, the film about that ancient battle gives the audience the illusion of being on the battlefield themselves.
2. That ancient city was devastated by the fire, but fortunately the stone table survived.
3. The videotape and the story by the woman filled them with sympathy for the child who had become an orphan in the earthquake.
4. In that earthquake, we heard many stories of teachers who had refused to leave their students behind and laid down their lives.
5. The construction of the Yu Yuan Garden began in 1558, but it was not completed until 1578 because building went off and on for lack of money.
6. In 1980, when I met up with her, she had just returned from abroad with a master’s degree.
7. It was my first visit to New York, but I managed to find my way to the little firm.
8. It is hard to make it to the top in the movie industry, but as a director Xie Jin did it. Unit 2
1. Many vain young people are obsessed with fancy cars despite the fact that they are not yet rich enough to afford them.
2. Their marriage finally fell apart when his affair with another woman was found out by his wife.
3. For artistic inspiration, the artist lived in the country for three years, where he denied himself many comforts of life.
4. I’m not s ure if we can have the excursion to Chongming Island tomorrow. It is at the mercy of the weather.
5. When he was young he went to Japan to learn medicine, but after he returned to China he changed his mind and pursued a career as a writer all his life.
6. She’s taken up with a man old enough to be her father, which is a disgrace to her parents.
7. Since 1978, our economy has witnessed a rapid development; in contrast that of some developed countries has declined.
8. The earthquake isolated this city from ot her areas. I’m afraid their food supplies will not hold out through the winter.
Unit 3
1. The fans waited anxiously in the rain for two hours before the “super girl” finally showed up.
2. They had been in love for eight years. When they went through many agonies, before they finally got married.
3. I was upset by the loss of my wallet, but I could only console myself-it could have been worse. What if I had lost my passport at the airport?
4. Given his age and inexperience/Given that he was young and inexperienced, his performance in his first movie was excellent.
5. Every time he left on business, the manager would authorize his assistant to act for him, as the business of the company couldn’t wait.
6. The poor old man did not have much to eat, but he kept healthy because he
believed in the benefit of doing exercise.
7. Of all the ancient civilizations, only that of China has endured through the ages and is still full of vitality.
8. Like many other writers, this young writer focuses on the eternal theme of love. What sets him apart from others is his keen observations of rural life in China.
Unit4
1. Children may swim here provided that they are accompanied by adults.
2. This American journalist made a fool of himself over his remarks about China, because he’s been out of touch with what’s been happening in the country in the past three decades.
3. Every person has the right to education, regardless of his or her family background, sex, and age.
4. The invention of the Internet, despite the fact that it has given rise to some problems, has greatly facilitated almost every aspect of our life, including education, medicine, and business.
5. Never overlook your travel insurance when you are planning to spend your holiday abroad; otherwise you might find yourself in great trouble if any accident should occur.
6. In the movie that billionaire was faced with a dilemma—either divorce his wife, who would then care out half of his financial empire, or murder her at the risk of being found out by the police.
7. As the husband lost his job in the financial crisis, the new couple had to cut down on a lot of things—furniture, clothes, records, books, and so on.
8. Over thirty years ago, right after the Cultural Revolution, Deng Xiaoping told the people that the only way out lay in reform and opening up to the outside world.
Unit 5
1. This film actor is more inclined than most people to help the handicapped because he himself suffered a stroke ten years ago.
2. The old man is afflicted with rheumatism, but he still goes jogging and mountain-climbing every day.
3. Some of the flaws in the American financial system, which had never received due attention.
4. He held on to his shares of that company when the prices were dropping sharply last year. Now he has made a fortune.
5. Just dismiss the idea from your mind—it’s crazy and not worth thinking about at all.
6. We were all set to leave for the holiday in New York when the 9/11 incident shook the whole world.
7. If you think I have a magic formula to solve the problem, you are bound to be disillusioned.
8. That Japanese company succeeded in penetrating the US TV market.
Unit 6
1. Our group was assigned to decorate the garden while the others were preparing the food in the kitchen.
2. On the battlefield the young man was delighted to meet a long-lost brother who came out of the blue.
3. Who has used up the milk? There is none to put in my coffee.
4. Rumour has it that this painting is fake and that the original one was stolen three years ago.
5. One person may not be able to change mu ch, but working together we’ll be able to make a great difference to our country.
6. Many burglaries took place because the owners failed to take the precaution of locking their doors and windows.
7. The minister flew to the front to negotiate with the rioters in an effort to prevent a civil war.
8. I assumed you knew each other because I saw you talking with each other at the party.
Unit7
1. He was hospitalized with acute appendicitis, with the result that the missed the final examination.
2. As many more people came to the lecture than expected, there were not enough handouts to go round.
3. No matter what a long day he may have, he makes a point of checking his e-mail box before going to bed.
4. Unemployment is found in all countries in the world, but governments vary in their way to handle the problem.
5. Anyone who has come to a foreign country for the first time is apt to find everything around him both strange and interesting.
6. The football fans were very disappointed at the performance of the players of both teams.
7. Never take what he says at face value. Think it over yourself.
8. The doctor’s words removed his fears about the operation.
Unit8
1. 经过几个月的讨价还价，这两家公司最后达成了一个解决方案，这个方案实质上就是我们最初的建议。
（come up with）
After months of negotiation, the two companies finally came up with a solution, which was in essence our original proposal.
2. The people of that African tribe worship the moon in much the same way that our ancestors worshipped the sun.
3. 四千多年前古埃及金字塔是如何建成的至今还是个谜。
有些人猜测它们是外星人造的。
（speculate）
It is still a puzzle as to how the ancient Egyptian pyramids were built over 4,000 years ago. Some people speculate that they were built by supernatural beings.
4. 非法使用劣质建筑材料最终导致了宾馆的倒塌。
（result in）
The illegal use of inferior building materials eventually resulted in the collapse of the hotel.
5．当前，许多国家正纷纷采取行动，缓解金融危机对经济的冲击。
（take action）At present, many countries are taking action to mitigate the impact of the financial
crisis on their economy.
6. The couple finally divorced after years of incessant quarrels, which had resulted from a lack of understanding.
7. The governments of the two countries agreed to set up a military hotline to reduce the risk of war due to incorrect information.
8. Some Chinese students were not very successful in American universities because they failed to adapt to the new environment there.
Unit9
1. 1935年10月，中国红军历尽苦难和牺牲，最后终于到达了陕北。
（endure, make/ fight one’s way to）
In October, 1935, the Chinese Red Army, having endured all hardships and sacrifices, finally made / fought their way to the north of Shaanxi province.
2. 在经济危机中，政府发表了一个声明，号召人们尽可能购买当地的产品。
（release, call upon）
In the economic crisis, the government released a statement, calling upon the people to buy the local products as far / many as possible.
3. 世界各国政治家们正在尽一切努力利用原子能，恢复人类安全的自然环境。
（harness, restore）
The politicians / statesmen in various countries are trying to harness nuclear energy and restore the safe environment for the human race.
4．他没有听见门铃声，因为他正在聚精会神地工作。
(rapt)
He didn’t hear the doorbell because he was rapt in his work.
5. 这个国家经常发生暴乱，一方面是因为广泛的赤贫现象，另一方面则因为人民对腐败政府固有的不信任。
(inherent)
This country suffers from frequent riots because of widespread extreme poverty, as well as people’s inherent distrust of the corrupt government.
6. 这位经济学家在作关于当前经济形势的报告时，在PPT上用许多具体的数字来强调这场危机的严重性。
(underline)
In his lecture on the current economic situation, the economist used a lot of figures on the PPT to underline the seriousness of the crisis.
7. 他笑着回答说，“不用谢。
我做这件事不光是为了你，也是为了我自己。
”（as much as）
He answered with a smile, “Not at all. I did this as much for you as for myself.”
8. 评价一个人，并不看他说了什么，而看他为自己的国家和人民做了些什么。
(measure)
A man is measured not by what he says, but by what he does for his country and people.
Unit10
1. 他分不清法语和西班牙语，更别提说这两种语言了。
（draw a distinction）
He can’t even draw a distinction between French and Spanish, let alone speak them. 2. 20世纪90年代的文物热中，明清两代传下来的瓷器受到了收藏家的青睐。
（craze, seek after）
In a craze for cultural relics in the 1990s, old chinaware, such as those handed down from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, were much sought after by collectors.
3. 这位将军不顾大多数顾问的反对，决定碰碰运气，发动了那场战斗，结果遭到惨败。
（take one’s chance[s] on）
Despite the opposition of most of his advisors, the general decided to take his chances on the battle and suffered a total defeat in the end.
4. 中华民族经受了数千年的沧桑，正在重新焕发青春。
（stand up to, vicissitudes）The Chinese nation has stood up to the vicissitudes of thousands of years and is now in the process of rejuvenation.
5. 希望你只讲事实，而不是传播报纸上登的那篇充满偏见的报道。
（confine to, spread）
I wish you would confine your talk to the facts rather than spread word about the biased report in that newspaper.
6. 他一到巴黎便把手里的钱全部兑换成欧元。
（convert into）
The first thing he did after his arrival in Paris was to convert all his money into euros.
7. 这部莎士比亚剧本搬上中国舞台时为迎合中国观众的口味进行了改编，结果它更像一部中国的戏剧，而不是英国的戏剧。
（tailor, so much so that）
That Shakespearean play was tailored to the taste of the Chinese audience when it was put on the Chinese stage, so much so that it was more like a Chinese play than an English one.
8.如果你真想学好英语，就必须有一段时间不再讲母语。
（abandon）
You must abandon your native language for some time, if you really want to acquire a good competence in English.
Unit11
1. 我的论文超过了一万字，最后不得不删掉了几段，以满足该学术期刊的要求。
（cut out）
As my article was over 10,000 words, I finally had to cut out several paragraphs to satisfy the requirements of the academic journal.
2. 事实是无法逃避的，必须直面真相，为自己的错误付出代价。
（face up to）There is no running away from the facts, so we must face up to the truth and pay for our mistakes.
3. 那一年，他虽然遭受了一场车祸，但还是通过了所有学校要求的考试，升入了下一个年级。
（promote）
That year, despite the car accident, he was promoted to the next grade after he passed all the exams required by the school.
4. 那个国家的知识分子对政府新的福利政策持强烈的批评态度，他们认为这将降低劳动人民的生活水平。
（be critical of）
The intellectuals of that country were very critical of the government’s new social welfare policy because, according to them, it would bring down the living standards of the working people.
5. 要消除他们之间的怨恨固然很困难，但至少值得尝试一番。
（resentment, be worth doing）
It is, to be sure, difficult to remove the resentment between them, but it is at least worth trying.
6. 政府正在采取一切措施把物价压下去，以防止通货膨胀失控。
（bring down, lest）
The government is taking all possible measures to bring down the prices lest inflation should get out of control.
7. 那个谋杀犯否认了一切指控，我们不得不提出更多的证据让评审团相信他是有罪的。
（deny, convince）
As the murder denied all the charges, we had to convince the jury with more evidence that he was guilty.
8．和妻子分居多年之后，他终于宽恕了她的不忠，和她言归于好了。
（infidelity, be reconciled with）
Finally he managed to forgive his wife’s infidelity and was reconciled with her after years of separation.
Finally he managed to forgive his wife for her infidelity and was reconciled with her after years of separation.
Unit12
1. 他九岁时父亲去世，全家顿时陷入了完全靠别人施舍的境地。
（leave sb. + obj. complement）
His father died when he was only nine years old, leaving the whole family helplessly at the mercy of others.
2. 她的故事唤起了我珍藏在心里的许多儿时回忆。
（stir, cherish）
Her story stirred many beautiful memories of my childhood, which I have always cherished in my heart.
3. 这两个国家举行了几轮谈判，以解决他们之间的分歧。
(settle)
The two countries held several rounds of negotiation to settle their differences.
4. 他幽默风趣，富有激情，教学效果显著，因此越来越多的学生选修他的课程。
（opt）
More and more students are opting for his course because of his humor and energy as well as his effective way of teaching.
5. 总理在他的讲话里发誓解决严重的失业问题，提高普通老百姓的收入。
（vow, address [v.], boost）
In his speech the premier vowed to address the serious problem of unemployment and to boost the income of the common people.
6. 那个去年在阿根廷被捕的前纳粹军官因他在第二次世界大战中所犯的罪行遭到了起诉。
（prosecute, commit）
The former Nazi officer who was arrested last year in Argentina was prosecuted for the crimes that he had committed during the Second World War.
7. 本书的价值在于它影响了整整一代青年，鼓舞他们投身反对帝国主义和封建主义的斗争。
（rest in）
The great value of this book rests in the fact that it has influenced and encouraged a whole generation of young people in their struggle against imperialism and feudalism.
8. 对那些沉默的学生，教师应该努力提高他们的自信心，鼓励他们在课堂上发表自己的想法。
（enhance, voice）
With regard to the silent students, the teacher should try to enhance their self-confidence and encourage them to voice their ideas in class.
Unit13
1. 由于她不注重口语，所以虽然她已经学了十年英语，但还是无法用这门语言
表达自己的思想。
（make oneself + past participle）
Although she has been learning English for ten years, she is still not able to make herself understood in the language because she has not paid enough attention to oral English.
2. 正如我们的祖先开辟了从中国到欧洲的丝绸之路一样，哥伦布发现了欧洲和美洲之间的航路。
（just as … so）
Just as our ancestors opened up the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe, so Columbus discovered the sea route between Europe and America.
3. 听到玛丽和约翰重归于好的消息，他非常嫉妒，竟没能掩饰自己的失望。
（conceal）
When he heard about Mary’s reconciliation with John, he was so jealous that he was not able to conceal his disappointment.
4. 那位科学家正在进行一项科学研究，旨在揭示人类衰老的自然规律。
（throw light on, govern）
That scientist was doing a research project in order to throw some light on the natural laws governing the ageing of human beings.
5. 对不起，我把那个秘密给泄露了，因为我和你说话的时候没有意识到他就站在附近。
（give away, be conscious of）
I’m sorry I gave away the secret because I was not conscious of him standing nearby when I was talking to you.
6. 世界上没有任何东西，哪怕是我们能想象的最先进的电脑，可以和人类的电脑相提并论。
（rival, envisage）
Nothing in the world can rival the human brain, not even the most advanced computer we can envisage.
7. 修这门课的学生，除了要交一篇学期论文以外，还要写至少三篇读书报告。
（in addition to）
In addition to submitting a term paper, students taking this course will have to write at least three book reports.
8. 这两个班级正在为代表学校参加全省的辩论比赛而进行竞争。
（vie）
The two classes are vying for the opportunity to represent our university in the provincial debating competition.。
