新编大学英语5quiz答案

Unit 61．Doctors were __________ by the unusual ( 不平常的) marks on the child's face.A. wonderedB. explodedC. trappedD. puzzled2．You're very __________to be alive after such a bad car crash!A. incredibleB. luckyC. accidentalD. mysterious 3．There is a general __________that things will soon get better.A. beliefB. theoryC. knowledgeD. explanation 4．Ah, you've found my keys. I've been looking __________for them.A. nowhereB. elsewhereC. everywhereD. anywhere 5．The plane __________one of two routes —either across the Atlantic, or over the North Pole ( 北极).A. doesB. wantsC. takesD. is6．The nurse said she would take a blood __________and test it.A. sampleB. typeC. mixtureD. model7．I felt __________grief ( 悲伤) when my brother died.A. vastB. countlessC. obviousD. extreme 8．You'll have to improve your driving __________if you want to pass your test.A. approachB. techniqueC. technologyD. strategy9．The book uses simple __________to explain the rules of chess ( 国际象棋).A. diagramsB. structuresC. formsD. shapes 10．These statues are the only__________.A. tracksB. tracesC. inventionsD. features 11．Many illnesses __________lack of exercise.A. result fromB. result inC. bring aboutD. bring on 12．The large company __________a number of smaller ones.A. took upB. took outC. took offD. took over13．It was at an evening party __________I first saw her.A. thatB. ifC. sinceD. as14．I'm sorry I'm very busy just now. If I had time, I __________to the movies with you.A. would have goneB. would goC. had goneD. went15．__________, the storm has killed five people.A. Which is reportedB. That being reportedC. As is reportedD. As been reported16．She __________the book sometime in the past, or she couldn't have answered the question so well.A. should have readB. maybe have readC. must have readD. would have read17．He wondered if he could slip out of the lecture without anyone__________.A. to noticeB. noticedC. being noticedD. noticing 18．The joke started them all__________.A. laughB. laughedC. laughingD. to laugh 19．He failed the test but promised to do __________better next time.A. moreB. farC. quiteD. so20．I missed the last flight, __________decided to stay the night at the airport.A. thereforeB. and thereforeC. whenD. but whenUnit 51．________ they are doing has never been done before.A. ThatB. WhatC. WhyD. Whether2．________ you disagree with her, she is worth listening to.A. WhetherB. SupposeC. Even ifD. No matter3．________ the time we got to the station, the train had already left.A. ByB. BeforeC. AfterD. Since4．If I hadn't got a cold, I'd be working ________ lying here in bed.A. exceptB. insteadC. besidesD. instead of 5．Trains stop here in order to ________ passengers only.A. get offB. agree onC. deal withD. pick up6．He could not make himself understood because his vocabulary was too ________.A. limitedB. individualC. missingD. lack7．A person who quickly learns and understands has good ________.A. creativityB. institutionC. intelligenceD. brightness 8．There are jobs more dangerous than truck driving; ________ training lions.A. as an instanceB. for instanceC. as instanceD. for an instance9．Haven't you enough ________ sense to know that it's unwise to go swimming just after a big meal?A. commonB. ordinaryC. usualD. general 10．John makes me laugh when he ________ a monkey.A. tumblesB. imitatesC. adoptsD. interacts 11．These plants cannot ________ in very cold conditions.A. surviveB. feedC. blendD. separate 12．The bag was full of precious ________ of different kinds.A. aspectsB. objectsC. subjectsD. features13．I didn't feel very well so I ________ down on the bed and rested for a little while.A. liedB. laidC. layD. lain14．It's perfectly natural that parents feel ________ towards their children, even when they've grown up.A. purposefulB. fierceC. protectiveD. creativeUnit 41．Jim was standing outside the supermarket, ______ a bus.A. waitedB. awaitedC. waitingD. awaiting2．The bus went out of control and ______ against cars and telephone poles.A. crowdedB. crashedC. claspedD. clapped3．I have the ______ to study in the United States for a year. Do you think I should go?A. possibilityB. hesitationC. scheduleD. opportunity 4．______ will be sent to the area as soon as possible.A. AssistantB. AidC. FundD. Helping5．As the boys went down the path they ______ on the wet leaves.A. splashedB. slippedC. skatedD. stressed 6．Kate had ______ returning home on Sunday evening but she couldn't get a flight.A. intendedB. pretendedC. expectedD. thought7．I haven't really had time to ______ everything that she said.A. awaitB. achieveC. listenD. absorb8．He settled back in the ______ of the taxi.A. rareB. rearC. behindD. background 9．Arriving late, they finally ______ at 11:30 when the party was coming to an end.A. put upB. made upC. showed offD. showed up 10．He tried to force me to pay for a bad meal, but I ______ and told him I would not.A. saidB. spoke upC. talkedD. talked upUnit 31．An American diplomat was expelled from the country yesterday.A. trapped inB. forced to leaveC. punished byD. kidnapped by2．It is quite remarkable that no one was hurt in the accident.A. uniqueB. unusualC. specialD. successful3．She does odd jobs, such as painting rooms and fixing cars.A. not regularB. strangeC. excellentD. badly paid4．I applied for a job as a secretary, but I was rejected.A. resentedB. refusedC. resistedD. retired5．This situation does not call for this kind of behavior.A. requireB. takeC. showD. channel6．These tests are beyond the capability of a 12-year-old child.A. securityB. qualityC. abilityD. limitation7．She intends to carry on studying after the course has finished.A. beginB. avoidC. doD. continue8．I've been invited to the party but I haven't got anything appropriate to wear.A. excellentB. adequateC. federalD. suitable9．He refuses to let others speak and dominates every meeting.A. controlsB. winsC. electsD. nominates10．The railways are about to embark on a major program of modernization.A. arrive atB. startC. put onD. expose11．He is reading some medical books because he will have to address a group of doctors.A. write toB. meetC. speak toD. teach12．We stayed in small hotels at night, hitting the road early every morning.A. building the roadB. workingC. waking upD. leaving13．I acknowledged Tom for all his help with the project.A. admittedB. thankedC. provedD. relied on14．The humble man was reluctant to accept the award.A. poorB. famousC. kindD. modestUnit 21．From the way he looked at me, I ____________ that he did not like me.A. includedB. concludedC. consideredD. suggested2．By the way, Tom telephoned to ____________ you about the party on Saturday.A. rememberB. recallC. remindD. repeat3．The airport was foggy ( 有雾的), but our plane ____________ on time.A. turned inB. turned offC. took onD. took off4．I paid for the piano and asked the store to ____________ it to my address in the afternoon.A. deliverB. identifyC. unloadD. delay5．The shops take a lot of trouble over their window ____________ at Christmas.A. groceryB. displaysC. effectsD. style6．The girl was able to give the police a(n) ____________ description of her attacker.A. occasionalB. mentalC. accurateD. accidental7．I shall make up my own mind on the ____________ of the advice I've been given.A. lightB. termC. viewD. basis8．Being a sailor ( 水手) ____________ long periods周期away from home.A. expectsB. affectsC. involves包括D. provides 9．Small ____________ of land ____________ used for keeping animals.A. amount… wasB. amounts… wereC. number… wasD. numbers… were10．I cannot ____________ my family on such a small salary( 薪水).A. offerB. bringC. leadD. support11．The result of the test suggested that I ____________ ill.A. wasB. wereC. beD. to be12．He told me he ____________ his umbrella and asked if I could lend him one.A. had forgotten to bringB. had forgotten bringingC. has forgot to bringD. has forgot bringing13．The teacher described the day's events ____________ detail.A. withB. onC. atD. in14．I had a lot of trouble ____________ the book you wanted.A. to findB. to findingC. findD. findingUnit 11．I rarely ( 不常) drink alcohol —just a(n) ______________ glass of wine.A. regularB. usualC. occasionalD. steady2．I stayed longer than I ______________ intended ( 打算).A. originallyB. firstlyC. obviouslyD. barely3．After all his hard work, he's ______________ to pass his exams.A. evidentB. certainC. apparentD. excellent 4．Thanks for your help. We did ______________ it.A. appreciateB. greetC. respectD. honor5．To use the machine, first ______________ the correct coins then select ( 选择) the drink you want and press the button.A. stickB. insertC. includeD. throw6．The plan didn't really have a ______________ of succeeding.A. luckB. futureC. chanceD. fate7．He ______________ my letter that I sent last month.A. replied toB. repliedC. answered toD. answered for8．We were hoping you could ______________ next Friday.A. drop offB. drop byC. drop onD. drop out9．She ______________ her hair to make sure it was tidy ( 整齐的).A. sortedB. hitC. draggedD. patted10．When you got lost in the forest you ______________ very frightened.A. should have beenB. should beC. must have beenD. must be11．That ______________ the case, we'd better make another plan.A. isB. beingC. to beD. been12．I didn't have much money on me but I gave them ______________ I had.A. oneB. whichC. thatD. what13．I quite like him. I don't like his wife, ______________.A. thoughB. althoughC. yetD. too14．The pale man looked as if he ______________ a ghost ( 鬼).A. was seeingB. sawC. had seenD. should see 15．Fido and Rex played in the park. ______________ wanted to go home.A. None of the dogsB. Neither of the dogC. Neither dogsD. Neither dog。

新编英语教程第五册课后练习题答案Answers to the exercises in Unit 1II. Paraphrase1.A writer who is particular about the exactness of an expression in English will never feel happy with a word which fails to express an idea accurately.2. To a certain extent, the process of finding the right words to use isa process of perfection where you try to search for words that may most accurately express your thoughts and feelings, and words that may most effectively make your listeners and readers understand your thoughts and feelings.3. Finding the most suitable word to use is in no sense easy. But there is nothing like the delight we shall experience when such a word is located.4. Once we are able to use language accurately, we are in a position to fully understand our subject matter.III. Translate1.After citing many facts and giving a number of statistical figures, he finally drove home his point.2. It took us half a year more or less to carry through the research project.3. What he said was so subtle that we could hardly make out his true intention.4. His new book looks squarely at the contemporary social problems.5. The younger generation today are very much alive to the latest information found on the Internet.6. It is a matter of opinion whether a foreign language is more easily learned in one’s childhood or otherwise.7. Never lose heart in the face of a setback; take courage and deal with it squarely.8. Rice, meat, vegetables, and fruit constitute a balanced diet.Language WorkIII.1. clumsy-unskillful2. deft-skilful3. loose-vague4. subtle-tricky5. precise-accurate6. shift-alteration7. vague-ambiguous8. scrupulous-conscientious9. ignorance-want of knowledge 10. disadvantages-drawbacks 11. cultivating-developing 12.mistaken-erroneous 13.unimportant-trivial 14. dark-dim 15.flexible-adaptable 16. fine-subtle 17. sentimental-emotional 18. essence-quintessence19. coercion-compulsion 20. fascinating-absorbingV.1. less2. because/since/as3. not/disagree4. that5. resistance6. runners7. solve/resolve8. More9. That 10. without11.achievement/feat/accomplishment 12. in 13. do/achieve/finish 14. physical 15. those 16. few 17. cannot 18. the 19. with 20. notAnswers to the exercises in unit 2II. Paraphrase1. What happens is that the Mediterranean, the cradle of many ancient cultures, is seriously polluted. It is the first of the seas that has been made to suffer from a situation resulting from development mixed with an irresponsible mentality.2. Further, while the places such as Cannes and Tel Aviv dispose of their wastes through a pipe stretching out half a mile from the shore, most cities do not even bother to do that but simply dump their sewage directly into the sea along the coastline.3. There is an even bigger hazard hidden in the seafood dishes that are forever so appealing to those holiday- makers.4.Factories are set up around the coastline, few of which, including the most sophisticated, have been equipped with a satisfactory system for dealing with their effluents.Translation1. One man’s effort is not enough to cope with such a complicated situation.2. When do you think the new IT (information technology) regulations will take effect?3.The chances of winning a prize in a lottery are slim; perhaps only a one-in-a-hundred chance.4. It is deplorable that many a youngster has fallen victim to the use of drugs.5.There is virtually no one who is in favor of his proposal.6. Beware of the swindler with a slick tongue and a smiling face.7. Don’t touch the bag! The explosive in it may blow up at any minute. Your life will be at risk.8. He looked quite confident about the job, though some doubts lurked in the depth of his mind.Language WorkI.1-5 BABBA 6-10 DBADCII.1-5 CDBCC 6-10 CDCDCIII.1. in contras2. on the contrary3. but/except4. Apart from/ Besides5. besides/apart from6. without7. except for8. except for/ apart from9.also 10. In contrast 11. Apart from/Except for 12. beside 13. on the contrary 14. In … contrastVI.1. heats2. If3. colder4. climate5. affected/influenced6. maritime7. warm/mild8. continental9. evaporates 10. absorb/hold 11.sponge/cloth 12. saturate 13. surface 14. small/tiny 15. raindrop 16. clouds 17. As 18. out 19. landAnswers to the exercises in Unit 3II. Paraphrase1. This natural ability of getting to the essence of a subject was the key to the great discoveries made by him in science-This natural gift and his unusual awareness of beauty.2. His engrossment in ideas was incredibly intense and deep. When attacking a problem difficult to solve, he kept attempting to deal with it with great effort, just as an animal chases and bites a weaker animal it preys upon until the latter gives in.3. He would look lost in thought, thinking about something distant, and yet meditating within himself. He did not seem to be in deep thought, nor did he knit his brows—he was just in self-contained peaceful contemplation.4.The theories, considered isolated one by one, was really credible, so much so that they seem to be simple and clear. But when considered together,they were so strongly contradictory to each other that a less learned scholar would have given up one or the other completely and would no longer take up the issue again.5. Einstein’s work was done quietly with pencil on paper and seemed to be far removed from the confusion of everyday life, but his ideas were so radical that they led to strong arguments and made people unreasonably angry.III. Translation(1) He honked his car horn to alert the pedestrians.(2) The fast development of Information Technology is an outstanding example of human endeavour.(3) Mary groped for the appropriate words to express her indebtedness to her teacher.(4) The school principal’s plain words conveyed a message of challenge to the young people.(5) Don’t tamper with the wires, or you may cause a short circuit.(6) He thought he could beat everyone at the competition, but his excessive confidence failed him.(7) What he said seemed simple and clear, but there was an implied meaning that we couldn’t quite fathom.(8) He tried to steer the group’s random talk towards some constructive subjects.Answers to the exercises in Unit 6II. Paraphrase(1) When I got ready to enter college, I was expecting a college education in some definite fields. I was very eager to know the answers to some questions difficult to understand, and that has made me work and improve myself; especially in areas of study where there were no prompt answers, but there were endless questions.(2) When he read or recited Greek poetry, it seemed that what was described in the verse became alive; both the romantic ideas and the poetical lines sounded like beautiful music, and I, just like him, was motivated to be neither a hero in poetry nor a poet who created poetry, but only a student of Greek culture and poetry, in such a way that I would be able to interpret Greek poetry.(3) “Come on, boy. The world belongs to you—you are expected to do creative thinking and to act creatively for the world. There is still a lot to be accomplished, and a lot to be found out. No poem written can be called the greatest and no railroad built can be the best. The perfect state has yet to be conceived. Everything has yet to be done.(4) What I was hearing was the unrestrained, earnest, and sparkling interchanges of great intellect as sharp as first-rate tools. They werealways polite, speaking one at a time; no one spoke to anyone in secret and no one digressed; they all spoke when there was an issue everyone was interested in; and while they were explaining something, anyone, no matter whether he was for or against the issue, would tell others what he knew about a philosopher’s opinion or a poet’s phrase in order to clarify or to beautify the theme.III. Translate1. Can you make out the meaning of his long-winded harangue?2. Being worried about his exam results, he was not in the least attentive to the visiting professor’s lecture.3. Is it easier for a child or a grown-up to pick up the rudiments of a foreign language in a short period of time?4. Did what he said about the short-term training course appeal to you?5. The biography of the great scientist inspired him to greater efforts in doing research.6. Should we be indifferent to the living conditions of the people in the lower income bracket?7. The decision made recently by the school board had little to bear on our curriculum.8. The ship was so strongly built that it can withstand any storm.Language WorkI 1-5. ABCBD 6-10. BBBADAnswers to the exercises in unit 7II. Paraphrase1. In my opinion, gifted children are children who are specially endowed with natural abilities which rank high on testing scales.2. I am of the opinion that children should be grouped according to their interest and ability and be subject to a form of training that will develop their abilities and capabilities to the utmost.3. It is the teacher, rather than the way that the classes are formed, that influences the students in how they look at differences in ability among themselves.4.I am confident that if teachers are aware of individual differences and motivate young people in different ways, the students will develop through cultivating their own interests and abilities.III. Translate1. Her questions about the functioning of the software manifest a great interest in Information Technology on her part.2. We have no grounds to prove the validity of the theory of the “missing link.”3. To a certain extent, his reasoning is valid, but not as a general rule.4. His tireless efforts yielded great fruits –a new theory in genetics.5. Don’t think that all great scientists are endowed with special talents –it’s 99% of perspiration and only 1% of inspiration that make them great.6. What criteria did you use when you elected the chairperson of the Students’ Union?7. Can you identify the handwriting of all your students?8. Whether or not the outcome is successful lies with the efforts made by the candidates.Language WorkI.1-5 ACBDC 6-10. DACBB 11-15 ADACA 16-20 BBCADAnswers to the exercises in Unit 8II. Paraphrase.1.People spend much of their life time trying hard to keep things in good shape. They think a product, after leaving its factory, should last at least for a reasonably long period before ceasing to work.2. Quality-control instruments and testing devices are also governed by Murphy’s Law, so they are not reliable.3. Look at the artifacts of the pre-industrial era exhibited in a museum and you will see that technology is not the factor that decided the quality of these items.4. If a handmade basket or boat is made by an inexperienced or irresponsible worker, it may break down as easily as machine-made baskets or boat.5. My opinion is that it is the social relationship between producer and consumer rather than the technological relationship between producer and product that makes “handmade” items so highly regarded.III. Translate1. The harsh reality of daily life dispelled all his hopes for a bright future.2. Our sports meet will be postponed to next week because of the unpredictable weather.3. Every visitor to this exhibition must show his/her identity card no matter who he/she is.4. The renovation plan for the old city centre is subject to the approval of the municipal government.5. His hopes withered away after he had experienced one failure after another.6. E-mail is so quick and convenient in sending messages that it may soon replace ordinary mail service.7. The sight of the Great Wall evoked a sense of wonder in him.8. The maintenance of quality-control instrument can be very costly.Language WorkI 1-5. ABADA 6-10. CCBDB 11-15. DCBCD 16-20. ADDBDAnswers to the exercises in Unit 9II. Paraphrase1. The other was a newspaperman through and through—uncompromising, energetic, and intelligent about how to report reliable news based on facts.2. The different ways of providing news, i.e., the newspaper, television, and radio seem all to follow the belief that all news is bad news. Why is this so? Could it be because people are used to dwelling on negative news as a rule and because newspaper people are generally sensitive to such news when facing everyday happenings?3. I do not mean to propose that we make up some “good” news and use it as a remedy for the catastrophes reported on the front page. Neither do I consider good news as a thorough and detailed news story about how the local YMCA operates.4. What the news media report on us and on the world is the only information about ourselves and about the world we get. Such reportage had better be faithful to our life—and not be a distortion—because we must rely on the truthful picture of our life to make our decisions and plan our future.5. The knowledge that you come to possess by your own efforts over a long period of time does not become part of your inborn character. You may be able to earn the good life in a good society, but such good life cannot be yours permanently. If the understanding of the good life in a good society is not passed on, you will lose what you have earned.III. Translate1. If there is anything you are not clear about the device, address your inquiry to our head office.2. Before we put the new plan into practice, we had better scrutinize every aspect of it to make sure that it is practicable.3. We expect that there will be a change for the better in this area after the new regulations are implemented.4. Don’t take his words literally. He's just cracking a joke.5. The prospect of employing nitrogen fixation in agriculture is promising.6. His attempt at contriving a correcting fluid which leaves no marks on paper ended in failure.7. The non-Chinese-speaking foreigner gestured to make a request, but he just couldn’t get hi s idea across.8. Without considering the urgency of the matter, he gave us a flat refusal, once and for all.Language WorkI 1-5 BBCCC 6-10 BACAC 11-15 CC A/C BB 16-20 AAC A/B A21-22 A/B CAnswers to the exercises in Unit 11II. Paraphrase1. The more you attempt to shake off your worry, the harder it will be for you to get rid of it/have it off your mind.2. It is not a good idea to begin thinking of pursuing a hobby when you have already grown old.3. It is no good believing that you are in a p osition to enjoy at a moment’s notice any pastime which happens to catch your fancy; pleasure comes from exerting one’s talents in a hobby suited to one’s circumstances.4. Since those very wealthy people can afford to get access to almost anything they may think of and to turn the most fanciful ideas into reality, there is nothing in this world that can interest or excite them any more. To them, a new pleasure, a new excitement may very often make them even more bored about life.5. In fact, it is probably those whose work provides them with their enjoyment are those who are most in need of periodic distractions from their work.III. Translation1. His attempt at insinuating that John was the culprit turned out to be futile.2. He is very clever at improvising excuses when he fails to do what is expected of him.3. His trip to Tibet will gratify his desire to see the Potala.4. This corporation commands excellent human resources.5. Think of an alternative way of entertaining your guests. Don’t always show them VCDs.6. It is harmful to indulge in whims and caprices.7. Try not to lay your hands on anything that you are not entitled to.8. He did not come to the competition. It may well be that he had forgotten all about it.Language WorkI 1-5 ACCDA 6-10 DBBCD 11-15 ADBBC 16-20 BCDBAAnswers to the exercises in Unit 12II. Paraphrase1. A person's life is, above all else, shaped by conformity to the customs passed down in his society.2. We cannot understand the complexities of human life unless we know the role of custom in all its manifestations.3. If we conduct any systematic inquiry, it is essential for us to be unbiased/ we need to be unbiased towards every component part of the subject under examination.4. While people were convinced that differences between themselves on the one hand and aboriginal and backward people on the other hand were irreconcilable, the scientific study of the human race as such was not possible.III. Translate1Conventions are different from tradition in that the former are the generally accepted standards of behavior in a society, whereas the latter refers to the customary way of thinking or behaving that has been passed down from the past to the present.2. For a long time the teachings of Confucius and Mencius held sway over Chinese society.3. His scribbling is unintelligible to anyone but himself.4. He appealed to the higher court on the premise that he was unjustly sentenced to two years' imprisonment.5. One of my classmates finds it very difficult to differentiate between the two consonants /f/ and /v/.6.The predominant feature of the botanical garden is its spaciousness.7. Do you believe that human beings have evolved from the apes?8. It is incumbent on the teachers not only to impart knowledge but also to teach the students moral principles.Language WorkI. 1-5 ACBAC 6-10 ACBAB 11-15CBAAD 16-20 BDADB。

新编英语教程5练习册答案Lesson 1: Greetings and IntroductionsExercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb.1. I am (be) pleased to meet you.2. He has (have) never been to China before.3. They are (be) playing soccer in the park.4. She is (be) an excellent cook.5. We have (have) finished our homework.Exercise 2: Match the questions with the appropriate responses.a. What's your name?b. Where are you from?c. How do you do?d. What time is it?e. Do you speak English?1. a - My name is John.2. b - I'm from Canada.3. c - How do you do? Nice to meet you.4. d - It's 3 o'clock.5. e - Yes, I do speak English.Lesson 2: Describing PeopleExercise 1: Complete the sentences with the correct adjective.1. She is very (very) intelligent.2. He has a kind (kind) heart.3. The elderly (elderly) lady is quite wise.4. The baby has a cute (cute) smile.5. My friend is extremely (extremely) talented.Exercise 2: Write sentences using the given words.1. Generous: She is known for her generous nature.2. Creative: He is a creative artist with a unique style.3. Humorous: The comedian's humorous jokes made everyone laugh.4. Adventurous: We are planning an adventurous trip to the mountains.5. Patient: Patience is key when learning a new skill.Lesson 3: Daily RoutinesExercise 1: Rewrite the sentences in the past tense.1. I got up at 7 a.m.2. She had breakfast and went to work.3. We took a walk in the park.4. He watched a movie in the evening.5. They went to bed at midnight.Exercise 2: Answer the questions based on the text.1. What time did the person wake up? - The person woke up at6 a.m.2. What did they have for breakfast? - They had cereal andmilk for breakfast.3. Where did they go after breakfast? - They went to workafter breakfast.4. What did they do during lunchtime? - They had lunch with a colleague.5. What time did they go to bed? - They went to bed at 10 p.m.Lesson 4: Food and CookingExercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.1. She is cooking in the kitchen.2. We usually have dinner at 7 p.m.3. The ingredients are for the cake.4. He is allergic to peanuts.5. She added sugar into the mixture.Exercise 2: Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.1. I prefer tea over coffee.2. The chef is baking a cake.3. She seasoned the dish with salt and pepper.4. The soup needs to be simmered for an hour.5. He grilled the steak to perfection.Lesson 5: Travel and PlacesExercise 1: Use the correct form of the verb to ask questions.1. Where are (be) you going on vacation?2. Does (do) you have a passport?3. How do (do) you plan to travel?4. Is (be) the museum open today?5. Have (have) you ever been to Paris?Exercise 2: Complete the dialogue with the correct phrases.A: Have you decided where to go for your holiday?B: Yes, we're going to visit the Great Wall of China.A: That sounds exciting. When are you leaving?B: We plan to leave next month.A: Make sure you pack enough warm clothes.B: Don't worry, we've already checked the weather.Note: The content above is generated as an example for a new English tutorial exercise book and does not represent actual answers to a specific exercise book.。

Translate the following into EnglishU1.1 After citing many facts and listing some statistics, he finally drove home his points.U1.2 It took us half a year more or less to finish the research project.U1.3.What he said was so subtle that we could hardly make out his true intention. U1.4 His new book looks squarely at the contemporary social problems.U1.5 Today, the young generation is very much alive to the newest information which on the Internet.U1.6 Is a matter of opinion whether a foreign language is more easily learned in one’s childhood or otherwise.U1.7 Never lose heart in the face of a setback; just take courage and deal with it squarely.U1.8 Rice, meat, vegetables, and fruit constitute balanced diets.U2.1 One person's effort is not enough to cope with such a complicated situation. U2.2 When do you think the new rules about information will take effect?U2.3 There is little chance to win the lottery, maybe only a one -in -hundred chances.U2.4 It is deplorable that many teenagers fall victim to poison.U2.5 There is virtually no one who supports his proposal.U2.6 Beware of the swindler with a slick tongue and a smiling face.U2.7 Don’t touch the bag, The explosive in it may blow up at any minute. Your life will be at risk.U2.8 He looked confident about his job，but he lurked some doubts in the depth of his mind.U3.1He honked his car horn to alert the pedestrians.U3.2 The fast development of information technology is an outstanding example of human endeavor.U3.3 Mary gropes for the proper words to express her thanks to the teachers.U3.4 The headmaster's plain words convey ed a message of challenge to the young people.U3.5 Don't tamper with the wires, or you may cause a short circuit.U3.6 He thought he could defeat any opponent in the competition, but hisover-confidence led to his failure.U3.7 What he said seems simple, but we can't fathom the implicit meaning in it.U3.8 He tried to steer the group’s random conversation to some constructive topics.U4.1Can I be exempt from the regular physical examination this y ear？I just had one three month ago before I went to the summer camp.U4.2 Could you tell me again what I should do next? It has slipped out of my mind what you said to me y esterday.U4.3We all assumed that Dave was a trustworthy person, but it turned out that we were wrong.U4.4His misfortune was compounded by his wife's illness and his loss of job.U4.5 Whether or not there are living beings in other space is of perennial interest to man.U4.6 When you are under great strain, you will not be able to think clearly.U4.7 Jim tends to lose his temper when his advice is not heeded.U4.8 Despite the teacher has erudite knowledge，he feels that it's difficult to speak articulately the need of students.U5.1 Jane is a smart girl, she can always give any question appropriate answers on the spur of the moment.U5.2 Our teacher attained full professorship before he was forty.U5.3 Environmental pollution is afflicting many cities and towns around the world. U5.4 Acupuncture therapy produces marked effects on patients suffering from arthritis.U5.5 Instead of being profit-oriented, hospitals should make their efforts to take good care of the patients.U5.6 What sort of people are involved in the lawsuit?U5.7 The factory is taking drastic measures to ameliorate the working conditions in the workshop.U5.8 Outstanding young men and women are emerging from various walks of life.。

Answer the following questions from the texts:Unit 1:1．Which sentence in the first paragraph establishes the link between the driving of a nail and the choice of a word?So with language firmly and exactly.2. what does the word “this” in sentence 1,para 2, refer to?Getting the word that is completely right for the writer’s purpose.3．Do yo u ag re e w it h t he aut ho r t hat t he re is a g re at d e al o f t rut h in t heseemingly stupid question “Ho w can I know w hat I think till I see what I say?”The question sounds irrational, but is true. Unless we have found the exact wo rd s to verbalize our own thoughts, we can never be very sure o f what our thoughts are. Without words, our thoughts can not be defined or stated in a clear and p re cise m anne r.4. expain w hy t he w o rd“imprison” in the example g iv e n in p ara.9, though not a malapropism, is st ill not the right w o rd for the w rit e r’s purpose?“malapropism” m eans the unintentional m isuse of a word by confusing itwith one that resembles it, such as “human” for “humane”, “singularity” for “singleness”. But the m isuse of im prison is d ifferent case, it is wrong ly chosen because the user has failed to recognise its associations.5.Please m ake comments on the three pairs o f examples given in this section. Compare and contrast their differences in meaning.human: of, or relating to man. (human being;human nature; human rights)humane: characterized by kindness, mercy,or compassion. (humane judge,humane officer)Human action = action taken by human;Humane action = merciful action;Human killer = person that kills human;Humane killer = instruments which kill but cause little pain, esp. those for the painless killing of animals.6. what do es the wo rd “alive” in the sentence “a student needs to be alive to these differences” (para.9)mean?Sensitive, alert.7. the writer begins his article with an analogy between the unskilled use of the hammer and the improper choice of words. indentify the places where the analogy is referred to in the rest of the article.“we d o n’t have to look far afield to find the evidence of carpentry”(para.5)“it is p erhap s easier to b e a g o o d craftm an with wo o d and nail than a g o o d craftsman with words.”(para.9)“a g o o d carp e nte r is no t d isting uishe d b y the num b e r o f his to o ls, b ut b y thecraftsm anship with which he uses them. So a g o o d writer is no t m easured b y theextent of his vocabulary, but by his skill in finding the “mot juste”, the wo rd that will hit the nail cleanly on the head.”(para.11)Unit 3:1. In the Hoffmann’s opinion “simplicity” is the best word to describe the essense o f Einstein’s characte r. The abstract notion o f simplicity is explained by a phrase in the first paragraph. Which is it?“going instinctively to the heart of a matter”2. from the tw o anecdotes related in paras.2-4, what impression o f Einste in have yo u g o t?Einstein was a very m odest, never thinking him self any superior to or m ore authoritative than others because o f his fame and achievements as a g re at scientist of the time.3. what, according to the author, is Einstein’s most outstanding trait as a scie ntist?Concentration. Refer to the first sentence of Paragraph 9.4. w hy did Einste in insist o n w o rking hard w he n he w as so badly shake n byhis wife’s death?Wo rking hard re q uire s concentration, which would help him to dispel the fe e ling o f so rro w.5. ho w do yo u inte rpre t the se nte nce in para.11 “to he lp him, I ste e e re d the discussion away from routine matters into more difficult theoretical problems”?Tacklin g m o re difficult theoretical problems re q uire s g re ate r concentration and absorption. This would help him temporarily forget the sadness caused by his wife’s d e ath..6. what re v e lat io n is made through Einstein’s comment on Be e t ho v e n and Mozart’s works?As a simple man, Einstein take s it that beauty exists in the Universe. Such beauty is natural, pure, and simple. Beauty found is even g re ate r and m o re admirable than beauty created.7. ho w did Einste in fe e l abo ut the de structive e ffe ct pro duce d as a re sultof the application of his E=mc2 formula?This is something he had not expected. He was greatly dismayed by the devastating effect his formula produced once it was put into application.8.w ith his favo rite ane cdo te re late d in para.19, Ho ffm ann aim s to illustrate Einstein’s w him sically. Do you think he is really a whimsical man? What personality trait other than being whimsical is revealed here?He was no t re ally a whim sical m an. If he co uld b e calle d a whim sical m an, the nhis whimsicality came from the young heart and childlike innocence which he had managed to retain.Unit 41.ho w do yo u acco unt fo r Harring to n’s use n para.2 o f the first pe rso n singular, which is not found anywhere else in the passage?To enforce his assertion that the other America did exist though most Americans might not believe it just because they had never been there personally. What Harring ton is trying to say is “I m yself was o nce ig no rant o f its existence,but now I can prove to you that it does exist.”2.what, according to Harrington, has rendered poverty less visible in rural America?Re fe r to p aras.4-5Rural p o verty is hid d en away fro m to urists who no rm ally travel o n hig hwayswithout penetrating into the country, and sometimes is masked by its natural b e au ty.3.ho w has urb an d e ve lo p m e nt co nt rib ut e d t o t he re d uce d aw are ne ss o fthe existence of the poor?Refer to paras.8-10Urb an transfo rm atio n lead s to the d istrib utio nal seg reg atio n o f p o verty, andurban renewal creates the false impression about the existence of the poor.4.what hav e mass-production and age to d o with the invisiblity o f poverty?Refer to paras.11-14Mass p ro d uctio n o f g arm ents enab les even the p o o r to b e d ecently d ressed.Most poor people are aged; they are less mobile and thus less visible.5.how d o y o u understand the statement “the poor are politically invisble”?p o litically, the poor are not adequately re p re se nte d; and their voice is not heard an attended to in the political life of the nation.。

Answer the following questions from the texts:Unit 1:1 ．Which sentence in the first paragraph establishes the link between the driving of a nail and the choice of a word?So with language firmly and exactly.2. what does the word “this ”in sentence 1,para 2, refer to?Getting the word that is completely right for the writer’s purpose.3 ．Do you agree with the author that there is a great deal of truth in theseemingly stupid question ow can I know what I think till I see what I say?”The question sounds irrational, but is true. Unless we have found the exact words to verbalize our own thoughts, we can never be very sure of what our thoughts are. Without words, our thoughts can not be defined or stated in a clear andprecise manner.4. expain why the word “imprison” in the example given in para.9, though not a malapropism, is still not the right word for the writer’s purpose?“malapropism ” means the unintentional misuse of a word by confusing itwith one that resembles it, such as “h uman ” for“h umane ”,“singularity”for “singleness ”.But the misuse of imprison is different case, it is wrongly chosenbecause the user has failed to recognise its associations.5. Please make comments on the three pairs of examples given in this section. Compare and contrast their differences in meaning.human: of, or relating to man. (human being;human nature; human rights)humane: characterized by kindness, mercy,or compassion. (humane judge,humane officer)Human action = action taken by human;Humane action = merciful action;Human killer = person that kills human;Humane killer = instruments which kill but cause little pain, esp. those for the painless killing of animals.6. what does the word “alive ” in the sentenc e “a student needs to be alive to these differences ” (para.9)mean?Sensitive, alert.7. the writer begins his article with an analogy between the unskilled use of the hammer and the improper choice of words. indentify the places where the analogy is referred to in the rest of the article.“we don ’t have to look far afield to find the evidence of carpentry ”(para.5)“i t is perhaps easier to be a good craftman with wood and nail than a goodcraftsman with words. ”(para.9)“a goodcarpenter is not distinguishedby the number of his tools, but by the craftsmanship with which he uses them. So a good writer is not measured by theextent of his vocabulary, but by his skill in finding the “m ot juste ”, the wordthat will hit the nail cleanly on the head. ”(para.11)Unit 3:1. In the Hoffmann ’s opinion “simplicity ” is the best word to describe the essense of Einstein ’s characte r. The abstract notion of simplicity is explained by a phrase in the first paragraph. Which is it?“going instinctively to the heart of a matter”2. from the two anecdotes related in paras.2-4, what impression of Einstein haveyou got?Einstein was avery modest, never thinking himself any superior to or more authoritative than others because of his fame and achievements as a greatscientist of the time.3. what, according to the author, is Einstein ’s most outstanding trait as a scientist?Concentration. Refer to the first sentence of Paragraph 9.4. why did Einstein insist on workinghard when hewas sobadly shaken byhis wife ’s death?Working hard requires concentration, which would help him to dispel the feelingof sorrow.5. how do you interpret the sentence in para.11 the discussion away from routine matters problems ”?“to help him, I steeered into more difficult theoreticalTackling more difficult theoretical problems requires greater concentration and absorption. This would help him temporarily forget the sadness caused by his wife’s d eath..6. what revelation is made through Einstein ’s comment on Beethoven and Mozart ’sworks?As a simple man, Einstein takes it that beauty exists in the Universe. Such beauty is natural, pure, and simple. Beauty found is even greater and more admirable than beauty created.7. how did Einstein feel about the destructive effect produced as a resultof the application of his E=mc 2 formula?This is something he had not expected. He was greatly dismayed by the devastating effect his formula produced once it was put into application.8.with his favoriteanecdoterelated in para.19, Hoffmann aims toillustrateEinstein ’s whimsically. Do you think he is really a whimsical man? What personality trait other than being whimsical is revealed here?He was not really a whimsical man. If he couldbe calleda whimsical man, thenhis whimsicality came from the young heart and childlike innocence which he hadmanaged to retain.Unit 41. how do you account for Harrington ’s use n para.2 of the first person singular, which is not found anywhere else in the passage?To enforce his assertion that the other America did exist though most Americans might not believe it just because they had never been there personally. What Harrington is trying to say is “I myself was once ignorant of its existence,but now I can prove to you that it does exist. ”2. what, according to Harrington, has rendered poverty less visible in rural America?Refer to paras.4-5Rural poverty is hidden away from tourists who normally travel on highwayswithout penetrating into the country, and sometimes is masked by its natural beauty.3. howhas urban development contributed to the reduced awareness ofthe existence of the poor?Refer to paras.8-10Urban transformation leads to the distributional segregation of poverty, andurban renewal creates the false impression about the existence of the poor.4. what have mass-production and age to do with the invisiblity of poverty?Refer to paras.11-14Mass production of garments enables even the poor to be decently dressed.Most poor people are aged; they are less mobile and thus less visible.5. how do you understand the statement “the poor are politically invisble ”?politically, the poor are not adequately represented; and their voice is not heard an attended to in the political life of the nation.。

ParaphraseUnit1.1 A writer who pay great attention to expressing the exact English will never be satisfied with a word which can not express an idea accurately.U1.2 For the reader can easily understand what kind of feelings and thoughts we want to convey, we need to be careful to choose the words we used in article.U1.3Finding the most suitable word is in no sense easy. But there is nothing like the delight and excitement we shall experience when we pick up such a word.U1.4 If we can use language accurately we are in a position to totally understand the subject matter.U2.1 The result is, the sea, the cradle of many civilizations, is seriously polluted. It is the first of the seas that has been made to suffer from a situation resulting from development mixed with an irresponsible mentality.U2.2 Further, while the places such as Cannes and Tel Aviv dispose of their wastes through a pipe stretching out half a mile from the shore, most cities do not bother to do that but simply dump their sewage directly into the sea along the coastline.U2.3 There is an even bigger hazard hidden in the seafood dishes that are forever so appealing to those holiday makers.U2.4 Factories are set up around the coastline, few of which, including the most sophisticated, have been equipped with a satisfactory system for dealing with their effluents.U3.1 Einstein's natural ability of intuitively getting to the essence of a subject and unusual awareness of beauty were the key to his great discoveries.U3.2His engrossment was incredibly intense and deep. When meeting a difficult problem, he attempted to deal it with great effort, just like an animal chases its prey until it gets the prey.U3.3 He would look lost in thought, thinking about something distant, and yet meditating within himself. He did not seem to be in deep thought, nor did he knit his brows----he was just in self----contained peaceful contemplation.U3.4 Einstein's assumptions, considered separately, seemed to be reasonable, credible and clear in the original sense. But when considered together, they were so strongly contradictory to each other that a less learned scholar would have given up one or the other completely and would no longer take up the issue again.was done quietly with pencil on paper and U3.5Einstein’s workseemed to be far away from the confusion of everyday life, but his ideas were so radical that they led to strong arguments and made people unreasonably angry.U4.1The beautiful clothes worn by the poor and the myth story about the affluent society always cover the severe fact of the poor.U4.2 The middle class was misled by the beauty and myths mask of the poverty, and their unawareness made more complex this separation between the rich and the poor.U5.1Children have become television addicts, devoting much of the time when they are together to watching TV.U5.2 Television is not merely one among many important factors that may influence a child today.U5.3 Television has brought about great changes in family life, playing the dominant role in shaping the lives of chi ldren today.U5.4 .....the television has its magic power over people. As soon as the television is on, people stop talking and doin g anything else, becoming lifeless statues before the TV sc reen.U5.5 The moment a child sits down to watch television is the moment his growth towards maturity is suspended.Translate the following into EnglishU1.1 After citing many facts and listing some statistics, he finally drove home his points.U1.2It took us half a year more or less to finish the research project.U1.3.What he said was so subtle that we could hardly make out his true intention.U1.4His new book looks squarely at the contemporary social problems.U1.5 Today, the young generation is very much alive to the newest information which on the Internet.U1.6 Is a matter of opinion whether a foreign language is morehood or otherwise.easily learned in one’s childU1.7 Never lose heart in the face of a setback; just take courage and deal with it squarely.U1.8 Rice, meat, vegetables, and fruit constitute balanced diets. U2.1 One person's effort is not enough to cope with such a complicated situation.U2.2When do you think the new rules about information will take effect?U2.3 There is little chance to win the lottery, maybe only a one-in -hundred chance.U2.4 It is deplorable that many teenagers fall victim to poison.U2.5 There is virtually no one who support his proposal.U2.6 Beware of the swindler with a slick tongue and a smiling face.U2.7 Don’t touch the bag, The explosive i n it may blow up at any minute. Your life will be at risk.U2.8 He looked confident about his job，but he lurked some doubts in the depth of his mind.U3.1He honked his car horn to alert the pedestrians.U3.2 The fast development of information technology is an outstanding example of human endeavor.U3.3 Mary gropes for the proper words to express her thanks to the teachers.U3.4 The headmaster's plain words conveyed a message of challenge to the young people.U3.5 Don't tamper with the wires, or you may cause a short circuit.U3.6 He thought he could defeat any opponent in the competition , but his over-confidence led to his failure.U3.7 What he said seems simple, but we can't fathom the implicit meaning in it.U3.8 He tried to steer the groups random conversation to some constructive topics.U4.1Can I be exempt from the regular physical examination this year？I just had one three month ago before I went to the summer camp.U4.2 Could you tell me again what I should do next? It has slipped out of my mind what you said to me yesterday.U4.3We all assumed that Dave was a trustworthy person, but it turned out that we were wrong.U4.4His misfortune was compounded by his wife's ill and his loss of job.U4.5 Whether or not there are living beings in other space is of perennial interest to man.U4.6 When you are under great strain, you will not be abl e to think clearly.U4.7 Jim tends to lose his temper when his advice is not heeded. U4.8 Despite the teacher has erudite knowledge，he feels that it's difficult to speak articulately the need of students.U5.1 Jane is a smart girl, she can always give any question appropriate answers on the spur of the moment.U5.2 Our teacher attained full professorship before he was forty. U5.3 Environmental pollution is afflicts many cities and towns around the world.U5.4 Acupuncture therapy produces marked effects on patientssuffering from arthritis.U5.5 Instead of being profit-oriented, hospitals should make their efforts to take good care of the patients.U5.6 What sort of people are involved in the lawsuit?U5.7 The factory is taking drastic measures to ameliorate the working conditions in the workshop.U5.8 Outstanding young men and women are emerging from various walks of life .。

ParaphraseUnit1.1 A writer who pay great attention to expressing the exact English will never be satisfied with a word which can not express an idea accurately.U1.2 For the reader can easily understand what kind of feelings and thoughts we want to convey, we need to be careful to choose the words we used in article.U1.3Finding the most suitable word is in no sense easy. But there is nothing like the delight and excitement we shall experience when we pick up such a word.U1.4 If we can use language accurately we are in a position to totally understand the subject matter.U2.1 The result is, the sea, the cradle of many civilizations, is seriously polluted. It is the first of the seas that has been made to suffer from a situation resulting from development mixed with an irresponsible mentality.U2.2 Further, while the places such as Cannes and Tel Aviv dispose of their wastes through a pipe stretching out half a mile from the shore, most cities do not bother to do that but simply dump their sewage directly into the sea along the coastline.U2.3 There is an even bigger hazard hidden in the seafood dishes that are forever so appealing to those holiday makers.U2.4 Factories are set up around the coastline, few of which, including the most sophisticated, have been equipped with a satisfactory system for dealing with their effluents.U3.1 Einstein's natural ability of intuitively getting to the essence of a subject and unusual awareness of beauty were the key to his great discoveries.U3.2His engrossment was incredibly intense and deep. When meeting a difficult problem, he attempted to deal it with great effort, just like an animal chases its prey until it gets the prey.U3.3 He would look lost in thought, thinking about something distant, and yet meditating within himself. He did not seem to be in deep thought, nor did he knit his brows----he was just in self----contained peaceful contemplation.U3.4 Einstein's assumptions, considered separately, seemed to be reasonable, credible and clear in the original sense. But when considered together, they were so strongly contradictory to each other that a less learned scholar would have given up one or the other completely and would no longer take up the issue again.U3.5Einstein’s work was done quietly with pencil on paper and seemed to be far away from the confusion of everyday life, but his ideas were so radical that they led to strong arguments and made people unreasonably angry.U4.1The beautiful clothes worn by the poor and the myth story about the affluent society always cover the severe fact of the poor.U4.2 The middle class was misled by the beauty and myths mask of the poverty, and their unawareness made more complex this separation between the rich and the poor.U5.1Children have become television addicts, devoting much of the time when they are together to watching TV.U5.2 Television is not merely one among many important factors that may influence a child today.U5.3 Television has brought about great changes in family life, playing the dominant role in shaping the lives of chi ldren today.U5.4 .....the television has its magic power over people. As soon as the television is on, people stop talking and doin g anything else, becoming lifeless statues before the TV sc reen.U5.5 The moment a child sits down to watch television is the moment his growth towards maturity is suspended.Translate the following into EnglishU1.1 After citing many facts and listing some statistics, he finally drove home his points.U1.2It took us half a year more or less to finish the research project.U1.3.What he said was so subtle that we could hardly make out his true intention.U1.4His new book looks squarely at the contemporary social problems.U1.5 Today, the young generation is very much alive to the newest information which on the Internet.U1.6 Is a matter of opinion whether a foreign language is more easily learned in one’s childhood or otherwise.U1.7 Never lose heart in the face of a setback; just take courage and deal with it squarely.U1.8 Rice, meat, vegetables, and fruit constitute balanced diets. U2.1 One person's effort is not enough to cope with such a complicated situation.U2.2When do you think the new rules about information will take effect?U2.3 There is little chance to win the lottery, maybe only a one -in -hundred chance.U2.4 It is deplorable that many teenagers fall victim to poison.U2.5 There is virtually no one who support his proposal.U2.6 Beware of the swindler with a slick tongue and a smiling face.U2.7 Don’t touch the bag, The explosive i n it may blow up at any minute. Your life will be at risk.U2.8 He looked confident about his job，but he lurked some doubts in the depth of his mind.U3.1He honked his car horn to alert the pedestrians.U3.2 The fast development of Information Technology is an outstanding example of human endeavor.U3.3 Mary groped for the appropriate words to express her indebtedness to her teacher.U3.4 The school principal's words conveyed a message of challenge to the young people.U3.5 Don't tamper with the wires, or you may cause a short circuit.U3.6 He thought he could beat everyone at the competition, but his excessive confidence failed him.U3.7 What he said seemed simple and clear, but there was an implied meaning that we couldn't quite fathom.U3.8 He tried to steer the group's random talk towards some constructive subjects.U4.1Can I be exempt from the regular physical examination this year？I just had one three month ago before I went to the summer camp.U4.2 Could you tell me again what I should do next? It has slipped out of my mind what you said to me yesterday.U4.3We all assumed that Dave was a trustworthy person, but it turned out that we were wrong.U4.4His misfortune was compounded by his wife's ill and his loss of job.U4.5 Whether or not there are living beings in other space is of perennial interest to man.U4.6 When you are under great strain, you will not be abl e to think clearly.U4.7 Jim tends to lose his temper when his advice is not heeded. U4.8 Despite the teacher has erudite knowledge，he feels that it's difficult to speak articulately the need of students.U5.1 Jane is a smart girl, she can always give any question appropriate answers on the spur of the moment.U5.2 Our teacher attained full professorship before he was forty. U5.3 Environmental pollution is afflicts many cities and towns around the world.U5.4 Acupuncture therapy produces marked effects on patientssuffering from arthritis.U5.5 Instead of being profit-oriented, hospitals should make their efforts to take good care of the patients.U5.6 What sort of people are involved in the lawsuit?U5.7 The factory is taking drastic measures to ameliorate the working conditions in the workshop.U5.8 Outstanding young men and women are emerging from various walks of life .。

Unit 8 Why Nothing Works1. Much of human existence consists of efforts aimed at making sure that things don’t go wrong, fall apart, break down, or stop running until a decent interval has elapsed after their manufacture.(Para.1)---People spend much of their lifetime trying hard to keep things in good shape. They think a product, after leaving its factory, should last at least for a reasonably long period before ceasing to work.2. But gadgets and sampling alone will never do the trick since these items are also subject to Murphy’s Law.(Para.1)--- Quality-control instruments and testing devices are also governed by Murphy's Law, so they are not reliable.3. A single visit to a museum which displays artifacts used by simple preindustrial societies is sufficient to dispel the notion that quality is dependent on technology.(Para.2)---Look at the artifacts of the pre-industrial era exhibited in a museum and you will see that technology is not the factor that decides the quality of these items.4. In unskilled or uncaring hands a handmade basket or boat can fall apart quickly as basket or boats made by machines.(Para.3)---If a handmade basket or boat is made by an inexperienced or irresponsible worker, it may break down as easily as machine-made baskets or boats.5. I rather think that the reason we honor the label “handmade” is because it evokes not a technological relationship between producer and product but a social relationship between producer and consumer.(Para.3)---My opinion is that it is the social relationship between producer and consumer rather than the technological relationship between producer and product that makes "handmade" items so highly regarded.Unit 9 Where Is the News Leading Us?1. The other was … a newsman to the core – tough , aggressive, and savvy in the ways and means of solid reporting. (P. 1)_______The other was a newspaperman through and through -- uncompromising, energetic, and intelligent about how to report reliable news based on facts.2. The news media seem to operate on the philosophy that all news is bad news. Why? Could it be that the emphasis on downside news is largely the result of tradition – the way newsmen are accustomed to respond to daily events? (P.5)_______ The different ways of providing news, i. e. , the newspaper, television, and radio seem all to follow the belief that all news is bad news. Why is this so? Could it be because people are used to dwelling on negative news as a rule and because newspaper people are generally sensitive to such news when facing everyday happenings?3. I am not suggesting that “positive” news be contrived as an antidote to the disasters on page one. Nor do I define positive news as in-depth reportage of functions of the local YMCA.(P.9)__________I do not mean to propose that we make up some "good" news and use it as a remedy for the catastrophes reported on the front page. Neither do I consider good news as a thorough and detailed news story about how the local YMCA operates.4. News people provide us with the only picture we have of ourselves and of the world. It had better be a true portrait – and not a caricature – for it is this picture on which we will base our decisions and around which we will plan our future. (P.11)________What the news media report on us and on the world is the only information about ourselves and about the world we get. Such reportage had better be faithful to our life - and not be a distortion - because we must rely on the truthful picture of our life to make our decisions and plan our future.5. The acquired culture is not transmitted in our genes. The good life in the good society, though attainable, is never attained and possessed once and for all. What has been attained will again be lost if the wisdom of the good life in a good society is not tr ansmitted.”(P.12)________The knowledge that you come to possess by your own efforts over a long period of time does not become part of your inborn character. You may be able to earn the good life in a good society, but such good life cannot be yours permanently. If the understanding of the good life in a good society is not passed on, you will lose what you have earned.Unit 10 Things: The Throw-away Society1. Little girls adore Barbie because she is highly realistic and eminently dress-upable (Para.l)---The reason why Barbie appeals so much to little girls is that she looks just like a real person in real life who can be dressed up in the way they wish.2. Moreover, Mattel announced that, for the first time, any young ladywishing to purchase a new Barbie would receive a trade-in allowance for her old one. (Para.2)---Moreover, Mattel made public that, for the first time, all girls desirous of buying a Barbie from its company were to be given the right of turning in their old dolls in exchange for new models at a reduced price.3. But increasingly, it is the technologically produced environment that matters for the individual. (Para.4)---But more and more, man-made products form a very important part in the lives of people.4. Man-made things enter into and color his consciousness. (Para.4)---Technologically produced things come to be accepted by people and are beginning to shape their mentality.5. Their number is expanding with explosive force, both absolutely and relative to the natural environment. (Para.4)---There has been a tremendous increase in machine-produced things in terms of their actual amount as well as their physical size in proportion to our natural environment.6. Nothing could be more dramatic than the difference between … until it disintegrates from sheer age. (Para.6)---This difference seems most noticeable between the modern throw-away-oriented girls who, on the one hand, are delighted in replacing their out-of-date Barbies forup-to-date ones, and their old-fashioned counterparts, on the other hand, who, like their mothers and grandmothers, are reluctant to part with their dear little dolls until they are timeworn and broken/until they fall apart.7. The idea of using a product once or for a brief period and then replacing it, runs counter to the grain of societies or individuals steeped in a heritage of poverty. (Para.8)---The practice whereby people use a product and then quickly discard it may readily be rejected by those accustomed by scarcity to holding on to their old possessions. Unit 111. The stronger the will, the more futile the task.The more you attempt to shake off your worry, the harder it will be for you to get rid of it.2. It is no use starting late in life to say: I will take an interest in this or that.It is not a good idea to begin thinking of pursuing a hobby when you have already grown old.3. It is no use doing what you like: you have got to like what you doIt is no good believing that you are in a position to enjoy at a moment’s notice any pastime which happens to catch your fancy; pleasure comes from exerting one’s talents in a hobby suited to one’s circumstances4. As for the unfortunate people who can command everything they want, who can gratify every caprice and lay hands on almost every object of desir……Since those very wealthy people can afford to get access to almost anything they may think of and to turn the most fanciful ideas into reality, there is nothing in this world that can interest or excite them any more. To them, a new pleasure, a new excitement may very often make them even more bored about life.5. Indeed, it may well be that those whose work is their pleasure are those who most need the means…..In fact, it is probably those whose work provides them with their enjoyment are those who are most in need of periodic distractions from their work.Unit 121. The life history of the individual is first and foremost an accommodation to the patterns and standards…..A person's life is, above all else, shaped by conformity to the customs passed down in his society.2. Until we are intelligent as to its laws and varieties, the main complicating facts of human life,,,,We cannot understand the complexities of human life unless we know the role of custom in all its manifestations.3. …any scientific study requires that there be no preferential weighting of …..If we conduct any systematic inquiry, it is essential for us to be unbiased/ we need to be unbiased towards every component part of the subject under examination.4. Anthropology was by definition impossible as long as these distinction between ourselves and the primitive…..While people were convinced that differences between themselves on the one hand and a boriginal and backward people on the other hand were irreconcilable, the scientific studyof the human race as such was not possible.Unit11.Nothing in life is more exciting and rewarding than the sudden flash of light that lea ves you a changed person--not only changed, but changed for the better.The most inspiring and gratifying fact of life is the unexpected spark of enlightenment that makes you different and a better person than before.2. He came across the street, finally, muffled in his ancient overcoat, shapeless felt hat pulled down over his bald head,looking more like an energetic gnome than an eminen t psychiatrist.At last he walked over from the other side of the street, wrapped in his old-fashioned overcoat, his bald head covered by a shapeless felt hat. He looked like a dwarfish old man full of energy rather than a well-known psychiatrist.3. The woman who spoke next had never married because of a sense of obligation to h er widowed mother; she recalled bitterly all the marital chances she had let go by. The next speaker on the tape was a woman who had remained single because she thou ght she was obliged to take care of her mother who was a widow. She still remembere d and told others miserably about all the chances of marriage she had missed.4. In the end, if you let it become a habit, it can become a real roadblock, an excuse fo r not trying any more.Eventually, if you form a habit of saying “if only”, the phrase can really turn to an obs truction, providing you with an excuse for giving up trying anything at all.5. ... you never got out of the past tense. Not once did you mention the future.…you are always thinking of the past, regretting and lamenting. You did not look forwar d to what you can do in the future at all.6. ''My, my,'' said the Old Man slyly. ''If only we had come down ten seconds sooner, we'd have caught that cab, wouldn't we?''The Old Man said to me trickily, using the phrase “if only” on purpose, “If only we’d got here ten seconds earlier, we’d have caught the cab.” I laughed and understood wha t he meant. So I followed his advice and said, “Next time I’ll run faster”.。