大英课后翻译及练习答案
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Unit 11、我不知道是否把我的意思讲清楚了。
I don’t know if I (have) made myself understood.2、你在课堂上应该更加积极主动一些,努力与同学练习口语。
You should take a more active part in class and try to practice speaking English.3、在学习英语的过程中,我们克服了许多困难。
In the process of English learning ,we have overcome many difficulties.4、你到国外上大学会有很多花费的。
Attending a university abroad can cost you a lot of money.5、朗读可以改进你的发音。
Reading aloud can improve your pronunciation.6、听音乐是一种极好的放松方式。
Listening to music is an excellent means of relaxation.7、做一个好学生不一定要放弃休息和体育活动。
You don’t have to give up rest and sports to be a good student.8、你就应该不时地给父母写写信。
Every now and then, you should write to your parents.Unit 21、他穿着雨衣,带上手电,加入了抗洪的战斗。
Armed with raincoat and flashlight he joined in the fight against the flood2、有人选择在超市购物,而有人喜欢光顾旧货店。
Some people choose to shop in the supermarket while others like to hint foe goods in the second –hand shop3、有些人淘旧货只是为了省钱。
Key to Exercises of College English Book 2Unit 1★Text AVocabularyI.1.1) insert 2) on occasion 3) investigate 4) In retrospect 5)initial 6) phenomena7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not…in the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. 1) There is a striking contrast between the standards of living inthe north of the country and the south.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3) The city’s importance as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) His nationality is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5) The poems by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet havefound their way into some English magazines.3. 1) be picked up, can’t accomplish, am exaggerating2) somewhat, performance, have neglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII.1. 1) continual 2) continuous 3) continual 4) continuous2. 1) principal 2) principal 3) principle 4) principles 5) principalIII.1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on her own4. itself5. ourselves6. yourself/ by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExerciseI. Cloze1. 1) contrast 2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the other hand 5) promoting6) pick up 7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on occasion 10) neglecting11) worthwhile 12) superior2. 1) end 2) perform 3) facing 4) competent 5) equipped6) designed 7) approach 8) rest 9) definitely 10) qualityII. Translation1.1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departurefrom the tradition.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold enough togive a performance in front of a large audience.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit inthe child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do youthink it’s worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on theproblem we are investigating.2. To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading,writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important.Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experience as we go along, for in so doing, we can figure out which way of learning is more effective and will produce the most desirable result. As long as we keep working hard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering English.★ Text BComprehension check: c c d a c bLanguage Practice1.g h e c f a b d2.1) adopt 2) account 3) from your point of view 4) ended up5) furthermore 6) fund 7) annual 8) keeping track of9) pace 10) intends11) perspective 12) deviseUnit 2★Text AVocabularyI. 1. 1) abrupt 2) emotional 3) bless 4) wear and tear5) dated6)consequences 7)seemingly 8) in contrast to 9) Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sentiments2. 1) When you are confronted with more than one problem, try tosolve the easiest one first.2) Water is vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) There is still some confusion among the students about whatto do after class to follow up on the subject.4) As a person of simple living habits, he needs nothing morethan a job and an apartment to be happy.5) It tickled him to think that she’d come to as his advice.3. 1) a lingering, fabricating, sentiments2) fill out, every item, vital, consequences3) be denied, tangible, cherish, attainII.1.It’s a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2.She arrived early and took a front row seat.3.Don’t take me for a fool.4.It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5.My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic thissummer.6.He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7.Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8.If you don’t take my advice, you will regret it.III.1.hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. nothaving written6. to say7. to open8. being helpedComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket5) deny6) tangible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place10) abrupt11) focus 12) donations2. 1) consume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) plain 5) physically 6) security7) indicates 8) equally 9) traditional 10) followsII. Translation1.1) The company denied that its donations had a commercialpurpose.2) Whenever he was angry, he would begin to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That’swhy my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job andthus had to go through another difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are ratherpoor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our universitywill be much better off financially next year. We will thus be able to focus on the most important task that we, educators, must take on: to encourage students to attain their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to prepare them for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit of spiritual as well as material satisfaction.★ Text BComprehension Check: b b d c d dLanguage Practice1.f c g e b a h d2.1) stunned 2) hold (fast) to 3) folks 4) generosity 5)discount 6) liable7) ranks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) blends in 11)by all accounts 12) comes into contact withUnit 3★Text AVocabularyI.1.1) typical 2)dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare6)came over 7) interference 8)fading 9) narrowed down10) frank 11)schemes 12) at any rate2. 1) The Security council consists of five generals and four policeofficers.2) The new hotel will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) I was humiliated by her comments about my familybackground in front of so many people.4) Do you have any proof that it was Henry who stole thecomputer?5) the boy was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3. 1) hysterical; was handed down; should have known better than2) twisted, over and over, talented son3) patience, not to keep him in suspense, assured, repeatedlyII.1.adequate2. anxious3. certain4. content5. crazy6.likely 7. fortunate 8. keenIII.1.be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. bebanned 6. beComprehensive ExerciseI. 1. 1) typical 2) welfare 3) constant 4) frank 5) talent6) dumb7) know better than that 8) repeatedly 9) dread 10)interference 11) bet 12) assure2. 1) despite 2) really 3) same 4) contact 5)admitted 6) attempt7) not 8) tend 9) different 10) mannerII. Translation1. 1) Have scientists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possiblelocations for the nuclear power plant to two coastal towns.3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live onwelfare for the rest of his life.4) A jury consisting of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated ti hear his talent being questioned.2. George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavymetal music in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patience and decided on direct interference. They called Mr. Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr. Johnson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, “What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement.”In the end George traded his CD’s for computer games software from his classmates.★ Text BComprehension Check: b a b c d aLanguage Practice1. d e f g a b h c2. 1) and he like 2) popularity 3) had been kept in the dark 4)define 5) was aware of 6)relate 7) were up to 8) trend9)opportunity 10)mobile 11)comments12) interviewedUnit 4★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) conversely 2). but then 3) symptom 4) spitting 5) abusing 6) tone7) took…in 8) editing 9) have arranged 10) in sight 11) stretched 12) data2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) A lot of American teenagers don’t like street gangs, but theyfind themselves getting sucked in.3) Jeffrey’s computer crashed again this morning. The managerhas arranged for a technician from the computer store tocheck and repair it.4) During the Vietnam War, many young Americans fled theircountry to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5) The new government is planning an anti-corruption campaignso as to restore people’s confidence in it.3. 1) the virtual, on line, via 2) nightmare, routine, anyappointment, arrange for3) cue, remarks, his tuneII. 1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vocation in Florida.4. Mary has been talking to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don’t worry, Lucy is always on time.6. Industrial demand on fuel is on the rise.III. 1. hard 2. difficult 3. impossible 4. tough 5. hard 6. easyComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) internet 2) click 3) virtual 4) routines 5) arrange 6)nightmare 7) annoying 8) connection 9) crawls 10) take in 11) spit 12) data 13) sucked into 14) At times 15) flee 16) on line2. 1) companion 2) deliver 3) access 4) enables 5) customers6) delights 7) provides 8) small 9) remote 10)informationII. Translation1. 1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health benefits.2) A slow Internet connecting speed is really annoying.3) As the law stands, helping someone commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely different angle.5) Sue is a girl of great talent. Her amazing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home onthe computer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write,submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I need and keep up with the latest news. But then, communicating through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emotional cues of face-to-face communication, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to interpret.★ Text BComprehension Check: c a a b d cLanguage Practice1.d e a c b f g h2.1) vehicle 2) hooked on 3)intense 4)worldwide5)overnight 6)slipped7) on the whole 8) called forth 9) outwards 10)Needlessto say 11) to my knowledge 12) On top of thatUnit 5★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) startled 2) mere 3) motion 4) sweating 5) stretched6) vain 7) On one occasion8) anxiety 9) emotions 10) ashamed 11) In my mind’s eye12) recurring2. 1) Mrs. White’s birthday coincides with her husband’s.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell by creating anartificial shortage, which send s the prices soaring/results in the soaring of prices.3) It has been a week of alternate sunshine and rain.4) Politics and philosophy have been his lifelong passions,although he studied economics at university.5) Tension came over her, as she waited for her first TV interview.3. 1) media, dedication to, grace 2) his competitors, in excitement, hug him, congratulate him on3) emotions, numerous, intensity, passion forII.1.Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built nearthe community.2.In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she(should) continue her education to acquire still another degree. 3.There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no directmoral responsibility to safeguard the welfare of animals.4.Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and itis unwise to give them the idea that everything they come into contact with might be a threat.5.Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated usfairly.6.Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.1.I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2.Florence has worked as cleaner at the factory for five years.3.The wounded man worked his way across the field on his handsand knees.4.The safe load for a truck of this type works out at abouttwenty-five tons.5.It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6.To my disappointment, the manager’s plan of promoting the newproducts doesn’t work at all.7.The teacher has a lot of experience of working with children whodon’t know how to learn.8.The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after youtook it.Comprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) In my mind’s eye 2) groan 3) competitor 4)intensity 5) anxiety 6) tense7) sweat 8) tension 9) soaring 10) recurring 11)brought me back to earth12) fantasy 13) sweat 14) congratulate 15) numerous16) media2. 1) engineer 2) forget 3) convinced 4) how 5) build 6) accident7) thought 8)only 9) sharp 10) touched 11) instructions 12) finallyII. Translation1. 1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers andexecutives that turned the company into a profitable business.2) The prices of food and medicine have soared in the past three months.3) We plan to repaint the upper floors of he office building.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimes coincide.5) I don’t want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groaning painfully.2. Numerous facts bear out the argument/statement/claim thatin order to recover speedily from negative emotion, you should allow yourself to cry. You needn’t/don’t have to be ashamed of crying. Anxiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along with tears.Consider the case of/Take Donna, Her son unfortunately died in a car accident. The intensity of the blow made her unable to cry. She said, “It was not until two weeks later that I began to cry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from my shoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth and helped me survive the crisis.”★ Text BComprehension Check: b c b b c aLanguage Practice1.a e d c b h f g2.1) aid 2) inclined 3) in good health 4) shortcomings 5)penetrated6) dismiss 7)has suffered from 8)progressive 9)optimistic10)to a degree 11)hold on to 12)installUnit 6★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) culture/cultural 2) indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) decent7) buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) Shuddering 11) implied 12) leap2. 1) You can convert RMB into US dollars in the foreign exchange office a the airport.2) I figured she didn’t know the first thing about cooking as shelooked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker. 3) The manager glowed with pleasure upon hearing that in spite oftheir faulty equipment the team had accomplished some very useful work.4) I’m grateful to my company for allowing me to work flexiblehours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) On seeing the comments made in the margins by previousreaders, Tom couldn’t help thinking the book must be quite fascinating.3. 1) will not panic/feel panic, ’ll be at a disadvantage 2) hybrid, transmission3) crave, One indication, to distinguishII. 1. also 2. as well/too 3. too 4. also 5. as well/too 6. too 7. also 8. AlsoIII. 1. I’ve had enough 2. When I was old enough to work and earn money3. can’t get enough sleep at night4. has so far collected enough of them5. have strong enough arms6. have just enough money to live onComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) stumbled into 2) not know the first thing about 3) mechanical 4) when it comes to5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage 9) panic 10) cultural11) flexible 12) imply2. 1) chair 2) force 3) secrets 4) painstaking 5) recognized 6) steered 7) essentially8) observation 9) women 10) tutor 11) inspired 12) unlessII. Translation1. 1) He is a man of few words, but when it comes to playing acomputer games, he is far too clever for his classmates.2) Children who don’t know any better may think these animalsare pretty cute and start playing with them.3) There is no way to obtain a loan, so to buy the new equipment,I will just have to grit my teeth and sell my hybrid car.4) The hunter would not have fired the shots if he hadn’t seen aherd of elephants coming towards his campsite.5) I find it ironic that Tom has a selective memory --- he does notseem to remember painful experiences in the past, particularly those of his own doing.2. Nancy Hopkins is a biology professor at MIT. She cravesknowledge and works hard. However, as a scientist, she could not help noticing all kinds of indications of gender inequality on campus. Men and women professors did the same work, but when it came to promotion the administrators were rather selective. It was ironic that after so much cultural progress, women were still at a disadvantage in institutions of higher education. When her request for more lab space was refused, she knew she had to fight. So she gritted her teeth and complained to the President. The fight ended in victory and Nancy wasconverted into a gender-equality advocate.★ Text BComprehension Check: b a d b d c aLanguage Practice1.b d a e g c f h2.1) crisis 2) weighed down 3) supportive 4) takes all thecredit 5) pleaded6) in control of 7) party 8) expense 9) lives for10) semester11) at every opportunity 12) stirUnit 7★Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) Strictly speaking 2) drifted 3) resembles 4) invaded 5) is conquered 6) fascinating 7) snack 8) put…into practice 9) source 10) climate 11) surrendered 12) were aroused2. 1) an absolute necessity rather than a luxury 2) is a valuable addition to the football team.3) will get out of control, if the firemen do not arrive within ten minutes.4) alternative but to g via Vancouver to get to Seattle5) declared all beef imports will be banned for the next six monthsas an emergency measure to stop the spread of mad cow disease.3. 1) systematic, have invented, to a very real extent, mysteries2) to establish, to be modifies/ modifying 3) tolerance towards, strike out, enrichII. 1. a) wish b) wish c) want d) want/wish 2. a) skin b) hide/skin c) hide d) skin3. a) raise/rear b) raise c) rear/raise d) raise4. a) royal b)kingly/royal c) sovereign d) royal/kinglyIII. 1. Indeed 2. though 3. Frankly 4. Moreover 5. To my knowledge6. however7. nevertheless8. Yet9. instead 10) in other wordsComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) fascinating 2) tolerance 3) invented 4) addition 5) ban 6) corrupt7) out of control 8) influenced 9) elite 10)came up with11) establishing12) Massive 13)sources 14)enrich2. 1) early 2) similar 3) source 4) observation 5) examine6) features 7) declared 8) stronger 9) accident 10) sprungII. Translation1. 1) Many small businesses have sprung up in the city since the new policy went into effect.2) On hearing the news, she smiled briefly, and then returned to her habitual frown.3) He paused for effect, then said:“We can reach/enter these markets through new channels.”4) The addition of a concert hall to the school will help it nourish young musical talents.5) We have no way to protect our personal liberties until we haveestablished a sovereign state,/We can’t protect our personal liberties unless we, first of all, establish a sovereign state.2. Though how the English language came into existenceremains a mystery to many people,linguists believe that English and most other European languages have descended from a common source: the Indo-European parent language.English was first spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who invaded England in the fifth century. They passed onto us the basicvocabulary of English. In over fifteen centuries of its development, English has enriched itself by massive borrowing.As British immigrants landed in America and established the United States as an independent nation, a new variety was added to the English language : American English. Though some people worry that the language is running out of control, many native speakers of English take pride in the tolerance of their language.★ Text BComprehension Check: c c c d b dLanguage Practice1. g e d c b h f a2. 1) give way to 2) predict 3) substantial 4) integrate 5)in transition 6) aspect7) to name a few 8) authority 9) dominate 10) hadcontributed to 11) unique12) rid yourself ofUnit 8VocabularyI. 1) barking 2) evil 3) brooding, hatched 4) migrant 5) tragedies 6) counterpart7) are complaining/complain 8) grim 9) flocks, fed on 10) vegetation11) patches 12) Scores of2. 1) was lined with people who came to welcome the distinguished foreign guests2) the boss silenced all lively conversation in the office3) wearing a pair of sun glasses, the famous movie star passed the crowded unnoticed.4) looked deserted 5) were stricken by it3. 1) patches, came into full bloom, were puzzled, mysterious2) throbbed with, sickened, migrant, a chorus 3) had crept into. Flickered, the starkII. 1. age-old, air force, daughter-in-law, first-rate, greenhouse, half brother, ice-cream, lifelike, light year, salesperson,self-centered, threefold, overuse, stone-still, worldwide2.1) poverty-stricken people 2) heart-breaking news 3)newly-built 4) well-fed kids5) successful spacewalk 6) peace-loving 7) need-basedscholarships 8) color-blind peopleIII. 1. lying 2. laid 3. lay 4. lain 5. lie 6. lay 7. lie 8. lay 9. lay 10. liesComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) spell 2) stricken 3) misfortunes 4) surroundings 5) blossom/bloom 6) migrant7)deserted 8) silence 9) sickened 10) hatch 11) puzzled 12) in harmony with2. 1) rate 2) publication 3) dangerous 4) banned5) export6) profit 7) accept 8)comprehend 9) boundaries 10) ultimatelyII. Translation1.1) This is a prosperous town, but there is still poverty in the midstof wealth and abundance.2) The Brown family was stricken with one misfortune afteranother, but their children never complained.3) The museum is designed in such a way that it stands in perfectharmony with its surroundings.4) It was a miracle that these flowers did not wither at all in the blazing sun.5) Flocks of sheep feed on the patches of vegetation that rise above the winter snow.2. This village was once famous for its beautiful naturalsurroundings. All the year round, the trees were green and theflowers in bloom. Clear streams flowed out of the hills througha checkerboard of rice fields. Birds sang all day, and deer cameand went in a leisurely manner. However, with the coming of DDT and other pesticides, an evil spell seemed to have settled over the village. Misfortunes came one after another. Chicken died suddenly, cattle and sheep were stricken by mysterious maladies, and farmers complained about a sickening feeling that puzzled the village doctor. The village square, once throbbing with life, was now deserted.★ Text BComprehension Check: b d a b b cLanguage Practice1.c d g a h b e f2.1) adapt 2) injured 3) immune 4) hostile 5) gives out6) slight 7) take up8) significance 9) for the most part 10) deliberate11)span 12) get caught up in。
大英三课后翻译完整版By songzhaosu Unit 1 Caring for Our EarthPassage A Care for Our Mother Earth1.这场给人类带来巨大灾难的战争对这样一个诗人产生了什么影响呢?(impact on)How did the war, which brought terrible disasters to mankind, impact on such a poet?2.做母亲的有时候不能察觉她们所宠爱的孩子们的过错,这样做的结果会使孩子们再次犯同样的过错。
(be blind to)Mothers are sometimes blind to the faults of their beloved children, which will cause the children to make the same mistake again.3.作为一个在这个完全陌生国度的新移民(immigrant),她总是感觉到孤立无援。
(isolate)As a new immigrant in this completely strange country, she always felt isolated.4.做事不先考虑周全常会导致失败,因此我们应该三思而后行。
(result in, act before thinking)Acting before thinking often results in failure, so we should think before we leap.5.奢谈的时候已经过去了,我们必须积极行动起来保护我们的环境。
(take ... action)The time for talking is past; we must take a positive action to protect our environment.Passage B Frog Story1.年轻人有时会抱怨无法和父母沟通。
1. No matter how experienced a speaker you are, and how well you have prepared your speech, you will have difficulty making a speech at such a noisy reception.2. Just as all his sister ’ s friends cared about him, Jimmy cared about them.3. Car manufacturers stamp a vehicle identification number at several places on new cars to help track down stolen vehicles.4. If you dare tell on me when the teacher gets back I won ’t say a word to you any more.5. Some elderly people prefer to live on their own while the great majority choose to live with their children.6. Here is something that needs to be reckoned with: how to get the necessary finances to establish the company.Unit 27. The defendant, a woman of only 30, kept insisting on her own innocence.8. All tings considered, dates, beans and some leafy green vegetables are the best sources of iron .9. No beverages are served with meals because they interfere with digestion.10. Taking the popularity of the region into consideration, it is advisable to book hotels in advance.11. If you have a feeling of wanting to throw up after taking this drug, stop taking it immediately and consult your doctors as soon as possible.12. Summing up the discussion, he said both parties should consider the most effective way to solve the problem.Unit 313. In his thinking, as in his behavior, he is very traditional.14. Once the teachers agree to accept the new teaching program, they have to face the strain it puts on them.15. In the long run, it is worthwhile to pursue one ’ s study after graduating from university instead of going to work directly.16. As the school operates on the Character First principle, moral values and academic achievements are stressed equally.17. It is said that the meeting, which is scheduled to be held this month, will be put off till next month.18. The school sees its job as preparing its students for life by cultivating a comprehensive set of principles that can benefit all of them.19. Everything considered, this city is the world ’ s most exciting city.20. Though with no approval from his parents, he went ahead with his plan to study abroad.21. The bridge was named after the hero who gave his life for the cause of people.22. It is said that the painter used his mother as the model in the painting whose face represented suffering yet strength.23. The writer instantly rose to fame in 1950 with the publication of a novel inspired by his experience with a girl on a farm.24. One story says that “ US ” was short for “ Uncle Sam ” whose real name was Sam Wilson, who had once worked with a man who had signed a contract with the government to provide meat to the US Army.Unit 525. Not until he saw his mother lying in bed, dying, did he realize how much he loved her.26. Taking into consideration his recent physical condition, I think he has done quite well in the exam.27. Mrs. Clark lies in bed motionless, and I wondered briefly if she is still alive.28. The building was darkened except for a single light burning in a third-storey window.29. These soldiers have received very strict training and are well equipped to fulfill the new task.30. He reached for the phone, picked up the receiver, and dialed the hotel ’ s number.Unit 631. We should try our best to forecast earthquakes so that destruction of property caused bythem could be prevented as much as possible.32. A farmer noticed large schools of fish swimming near the surface of the water, which, he said, indicated the possible occurrence of an earthquake.33. Keep an English-English dictionary handy, and when you cannot understand a word with accuracy, you may refer to it any time.34. If necessary, people who live in the area where an earthquake is about to occur may sleep in tents.35. A master ’s degree does make a great difference to a student who wants to get a job.36. In addition to the knowledge about earthquakes, the book tells us how to prepare for them.Unit 737. An interesting question therefore remains as to how far Microsoft can go with Gates as its CEO.38. There ’ s/It ’ s no use complaining since nothing ever changes as the result of a complaint.What ’ s important is to take measures to prevent similar events from happiness.39. Learn to accept the fact that some people you thought were friends turn out to be enemies.40. As you would expect from the book ’ s title, there are many references to what kind of man Gates is.41. The prosperity of the company stems from hardworking and thrifty of the entire staff.42. He said nothing at all on the subject of the play which was put on for the first time Saturday night.。
大学英语精读第一册课后练习部分答案U NIT 11、他这次考试的失败使他意识到定期复习功课的重要。
His failure in the exam has made him aware of the importance of reviewing his lessons regularly.2、请一定不要忘记离家前你父母对你说过的话。
Be sure not to forget what your parents said to you before you left home.3、我确信她的英语知识对这项工作来说是足够的了。
I'm sure her knowledge of English is adequate for the job.4、这篇文章的目的是告诉学生怎样培养良好的学习习惯。
The purpose of this article is to tell the students how to develop good study habits.5、在当今时代,人们越来越多地依靠计算机(computers)来解决各种各样的问题。
In our age, people depend more and more on computers to solve various kinds of difficult problems.6、略读不仅可以帮助你对将要阅读的东西有所了解,还可以帮助你读得快些,提高你的阅读理解力。
Skimming not only helps you get some idea of what you are going to read but also helps you read faster and improve your comprehension.7、有些人以为男孩子比女孩子聪明。
然而,事实未必如此。
Some people believe that boys are cleverer than girls. This is not necessarily the case, however.8、即使智力一般的学生也可以通过改进学习习惯习惯而成为优等生。
大学英语1综合教程练习课后练习题含答案及课文译文1. Unit 1: What is Language?Practice Exercises1. Find words or phrases in the passage which mean the same as the following:• a system of communication: language•the use of sounds and symbols: writing and speaking•additional or extra: supplementary•become familiar with something: acqunt yourself with•learn something through experience: acquire knowledge•formal and usually written or spoken: standard2. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences:1.The author argues that language is unique because it___________.–A. enables humans to communicate–B. is used to express emotions–C. has a complex system of grammar–D. all of the above–Answer: D. all of the above2.The author suggests that learning a language is likelearning a sport because ___________.–A. it requires a lot of physical activity–B. it can be done quickly with the right instructor–C. it involves acquiring skills through practice–D. none of the above–Answer: C. it involves acquiring skills throughpractice3.According to the passage, the study of linguistics___________.–A. is the only way to become proficient in a language–B. is not necessary to learn a language–C. can help people understand how language works–D. is primarily concerned with language history–Answer: C. can help people understand how language worksTranslation语言是让人类能够交流的系统。
Vocabulary I1.1)insert2)on occasion3)investigate4)In retrospect 5)initial6)phenomena7)attached8)make up for9)is awaiting10)not; in the least11)promote12)emerged2.1) a striking contrast between the standards of living in the north of thecountry and the south。
2)is said to be superior to synthetic fiber.3)as a financial center has evolved slowly。
4)is not relevant to whether he is a good lawyer.5)by a little-known sixteenth-century Italian poet have found their wayinto some English magazines。
3.1)be picked up;can't accomplish; am exaggerating2)somewhat;the performance;have neglected; they apply to3)assist; On the other hand;are valid; a superiorII1.1)continual2)continuous 3)continual4)continuous2.1)principal2)principal3)principle 4)principles5)principalIII1.themselves2.himself/herself3.herself/by herself/on her own4.itself5.ourselves6.yourself/by yourself/on your ownComprehensive Exercises I.cloze1.(1)contrast(2)exaggerating(3)priority(4)on the otherhand(5)promoting(6)pick up(7)assist(8)accomplish(9)on occasion(10)n eglecting(11)w orthwhile(12)s uperiorII.translation2.To improve our English, it is critical to do more reading,writing, listeningand speaking. Besides,learning by heart as many well-written essays as possible is also very important。
全新版⼤学英语(第⼆版)综合教程2课后练习答案(含翻译题)Key to Exercises of College En glish Book 2Unit 1★ Text AVocabulary1.I. 1) in sert 2) on occasi on 3) in vestigate 4) In retrospect 5)in itial 6) phe nomena7) attached 8) make up for 9) is awaiting 10) not …in the least 11) promote 12) emerged2. 1) There is a striking contrast between the standards of living inthe n orth of the country and the south.2) Natural fiber is said to be superior to syn thetic fiber.3) The city ' importance as a financial center has evolved slowly.4) His n ati on ality is not releva nt to whether he is a good lawyer.5) The poems by a little-k nown sixtee nth-ce ntury Italia n poet havefound their way into some En glish magaz in es.3. 1) be picked up, can 'accomplish, am exaggerati ng2) somewhat, performa nce, have n eglected, they apply to3) assist, On the other hand, are valid, a superiorII.1. 1) continual 2) con ti nu ous 3) continual 4) continu ous2. 1) principal 2) principal 3) principle 4) principles5)prin cipalIII.1. themselves2. himself/herself3. herself/by herself/on herown 4. itself6. yourself/ by yourself/on your own Comprehensive ExerciseI. Clozeother hand 5) promoti ngoccasi on 10) n eglect ing11) worthwhile 12) superiordefi nitely 10) quality II. Translation1. 1) It takes an enormous amount of courage to make a departurefrom the traditi on.2) Tom used to be very shy, but this time he was bold eno ugh togive a performa nee in front of a large audie nee.3) Many educators think it desirable to foster the creative spirit in5. ourselves 1. 1) con trast2) exaggerating 3) priority 4) on the6) pick up7) assist 8) accomplish 9) on2. 1) end2) perform 3) facing compete nt 5) equipped6) designed7) approach 8) rest 4) 9)the child at an early age.4) Assuming (that) this painting really is a masterpiece, do you think it ' worthwhile to buy/purchase it?5) If the data is statistically valid, it will throw light on the problemwe are in vestigati ng.2. To improve our En glish, it is critical to do more read ing,writing, listening and speaking. Besides, learning by heart asmany well-written essays as possible is also very important.Without an enormous store of good English writing in your head you cannot express yourself freely in English. It is also helpful to summarize our experie nee as we go along, for in so doing, wecan figure out which way of learning is more effective and willproduce the most desirable result. As long as we keep workinghard on it, we will in due course accomplish the task of mastering En glish.★ Text BComprehe nsion check: c c d a c bLan guage Practice1. g h e c f a b d2. 1) adopt 2) acco unt 3) from your point of view 4) en ded up5) furthermore 6) fund 7) annual 8) keeping track of全新版⼤学英语(第⼆版)综合教程2课后练习答案9) pace 10) intends11) perspective 12) deviseUnit 2★ Text AVocabularyI. 1. 1) abrupt 2) emoti onal 3) bless 4) wear and tear5) dated6) con seque nces 7 ) seem in gly 8) in con trast to 9)Curiosity 10) genuine 11) primarily 12) sen time nts2. 1) When you are confron ted with more tha n one problem, try to solve the easiest one first.2) Water is vital to the existence of all forms of life.3) There is still some con fusi on among the stude nts about what to do after class to follow up on the subject.4) As a person of simple living habits, he needs nothing more than a job and an apartme nt to be happy.5) It tickled him to think that she ' come to as his advice.3. 1) a lin geri ng, fabricati ng, sen time nts2) fill out, every item, vital, con seque nces3) be deni ed, tan gible, cherish, atta in1. It' a long trip and will take us five hours by bus.2. She arrived early and took a front row seat.3. Don 'take me for a fool.4. It takes a lot of imagination to fabricate such a story.5. My uncle will take me (along on his trip) to the Arctic this summer.6. He took the dinner plate I passed to him.7. Kevin took second prize in the weight-lifting competition.8. If you don 'take my advice, you will regret it.III.1. hanging2. to give3. to return4. being praised5. nothaving written7. to ope n8. being helpedComprehensive ExerciseI.1.1) well-off/affluent 2) dated 3) falling into 4) bracket5) deny6) tan gible 7) pursuit 8) cherishes 9) out of place10) abrupt11) focus 12) don ati ons2. 1) con sume 2) fueled 3) annual 4) pla in 5) physically6) security7) in dicates 8) equally 9) traditio nal 10) followsII. Translation1. 1) The company denied that its donations had a commercialpurpose.2) Whe never he was an gry, he would beg in to stammer slightly.3) Education is the most cherished tradition in our family. That 'why my parents never took me to dinner at expensive restaurants, but sent me to the best private school.4) Shortly after he recovered from the surgery, he lost his job andthus had to go through ano ther difficult phase of his life.5) In contrast to our affluent neighbors, my parents are ratherpoor, but they have always tried hard to meet our minimal needs.2. With more and more donations coming in, our university will bemuch better off financially next year. W e will thus be able to focus on the most importa nt task that we, educators, must take on: to en courage stude nts to attai n their scholarly/academic goals, to train them to be dependable and responsible individuals, to preparethem for the life ahead, and to guide them in their pursuit ofspiritual as well as material satisfacti on.★ Text BComprehe nsion Check: b b d c d dLan guage Practice1. f c g e b a h d2. 1) stunned 2) hold (fast) to 3) folks 4) generosity 5) disco unt 6)7) ra nks 8) on the run 9) make up 10) ble nds in 11) by all acco unts 12) comes into con tact withUnit 3★ Text AVocabulary1.1 . 1) typical 2)dumb 3) junior 4) glorious 5) welfare6) came over 7) interferenee 8)fading 9) narrowed down 10)frank 11)schemes 12) at any rate2. 1) The Security council consists of five generals and four police officers.2) The new hotel will be in a location overlooking the lake.3) I was humiliated by her comments about my family background in front of so many people.4) Do you have any proof that it was Henry who stole the computer?5) the boy was exhausted after the long cycle ride.3. 1) hysterical; was han ded dow n; should have known better tha n2) twisted, over and over, tale nted son3) patie nee, not to keep him in suspe nse, assured, repeatedly II.1. adequate2. anxious3. eertain4. content5. crazy6.likely 7. fortun ate 8. kee nIII.1. be admitted2. live3. be postponed4. buy5. bebanned 6. beComprehensive ExerciseI. 1. 1) typical 2) welfare 3) eon sta nt 4) frank 5) tale nt6) dumb7) know better than that 8) repeatedly 9) dread 10)in terfere nee 11) bet 12) assure2. 1) despite 2) really 3) same 4) con tact 5)admitted 6) attempt7) not 8) tend 9) differe nt 10) mannerII. Translation1. 1) Have scie ntists found proof of water on Mars?2) The planning committee has narrowed down the possiblelocati ons for the nu clear power pla nt to two coastal tow ns.3) Sam not only lost his job but also both legs; he had to live on welfare for the rest of his life.4) A jury con sisti ng of 12 members voted in unison that Mary was guilty.5) Sean felt humiliated ti hear his tale nt being questi on ed.2. George, the son of Mr. Johnson, liked listening to heavy metalmusic in the evenings, which made it hard for other residents in the community to fall asleep. Eventually the exhausted neighbors lost their patienee and decided on direct interferenee. They called Mr.Johnson to tell him in a frank manner what they were thinking. Mr.Joh nson assured them that he would certainly settle the issue. As soon as he put down the phone he scolded his son, What has come over you? You should know better than to disturb others for your own amusement” In the end George traded his CD ' for computer games software from his classmates.★ Text BComprehe nsion Check: b a b c d aLan guage Practice1. defgabhc2. 1) and he like 2) popularity 3) had bee n kept in the dark 4) define5) was aware of 6)relate 7) were up to 8) trend9)opport un ity 10)mobile 11)comme nts12) in terviewedUnit 4★ Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) con versely 2). but then 3) symptom 4)spitt ing5) abusing6) tone7) took …in 8) edit ing 9) have arranged 10) insight 11) stretched 12) data2. 1) The sight of teenagers smoking cigarettes jars on me.2) A lot of American teenagers don 'like street gangs, but theyfind themselves gett ing sucked in.3) Jeffrey 'computer crashed aga in this morning. The man agerhas arranged for a technician from the computer store tocheck and repair it.4) During the Viet nam War, many young America ns fled theircountry to avoid military service/fled to other countries toavoid military service.5) The new gover nment is pla nning an an ti-corrupti on campaig nso as to restore peoples con fide nee in it.3. 1) the virtual, on line, via 2) nightmare, routine, any appo in tme nt, arrange for 3) cue, remarks, his tuneII. 1. We came here all the way on foot.2. Private cars are not allowed on campus.3. They are on vocati on in Florida.4. Mary has bee n talk ing to her friend on the phone for an hour.5. Don 'worry, Lucy is always on time.6. In dustrial dema nd on fuel is on the rise.III. 1. hard 2. difficult 3. impossible 4. tough 5. hard6. easyComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) in ternet 2) click 3) virtual 4) rout in es 5) arrange 6) ni ghtmare7) annoying 8) conn ecti on 9) crawls 10) take in 11) spit 12) data13) sucked into 14) At times 15) flee 16) on line2. 1) companion 2) deliver 3) access4) enables 5) customers6) delights 7) provides 8) small 9) remote 10) in formatio nII. Translation1. 1) Research shows that laughter can bring a lot of health ben efits.2) A slow Internet conn ect ing speed is really annoying.3) As the law sta nds, helpi ng some one commit suicide is a crime.4) In her report, Mary tries to interpret the data from a completely differe nt an gle.5) Sue is a girl of great tale nt. Her amaz ing memory sets her apart from her classmates.2. Perhaps you envy me for being able to work from home on thecomputer. I agree that the Internet has made my job a lot easier. I can write , submit and edit articles via email, chat with my colleagues on line and discuss work with my boss. With a click of the mouse, I can get all the data I n eed and keep up with thelatest n ews. But the n, com muni cati ng through the Net can be frustrating at times. The system may crash. Worse still, without the emoti onal cues of face-to-face com muni cati on, the typed words sometimes seem difficult to in terpret.★ Text BComprehe nsion Check: c a a b d cLan guage Practice1. d e a c b f g h2 . 1) vehicle 2) hooked on 3)intense 4)worldwide5)over ni ght 6)slipped7) on the whole 8) called forth 9) outwards 10)Needless全新版⼤学英语(第⼆版)综合教程2课后练习答案to say 11) to my kno wledge 12) On top of thatUnit 5★ Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) startled 2) mere 3) motion 4) sweating 5) stretched6) vain 7) On one occasi on8) an xiety 9) emoti ons 10) ashamed 11) In my mind 'eye12) recurri ng2. 1) Mrs. White ' birthday coincides with her husband'.2) They make big profits on the stuff they sell by creating anartificial shortage, which send s the prices soaring/results in the soari ng of prices.3) It has been a week of alternate sunshine and rain.4) Politics and philosophy have been his lifelong passions,although he studied econo mics at uni versity.5) Tension came over her, as she waited for her first TV in terview.3. 1) media, dedication to, grace 2) his competitors, in excitement, hug him, con gratulate him on3) emoti ons, nu merous, i nten sity, passi on for1. Mike, a Green, made the suggestion that a large park be built nearthe com mun ity.2. In a letter to his daughter, Mr. Smith expressed his wish that she(should) continue her educati on to acquire still ano ther degree. 3. There is no reason to hold the belief that humans have no directmoral resp on sibility to safeguard the welfare of an imals.4. Children need to feel safe about the world they grow up in, and it isunwise to give them the idea that everything they come into con tact with might be a threat.5. Anxiety can result from the notion that life has not treated us fairly.6. Nobody believed his claim that he was innocent.III.1. I work out in the gym for one hour every morning.2. Florence has worked as cleaner at the factory for five years.3. The wounded man worked his way across the field on his handsand kn ees.4. The safe load for a truck of this type works out at about twen ty-fivetons.5. It is difficult to understand how human minds work.6. To my disappointment, the manager' plan of promoting the newproducts doesntwork at all.7. The teacher has a lot of experienee of working with children whodon 'k now how to lear n.8. The medicine was like magic, and it worked instantly after youtook it.Comprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) In my mi nd' eye 2) groan 3) competitor 4)inten sity 5) an xiety 6) tense7) sweat 8) tension 9) soari ng 10) recurri ng 11)brought me back to earth12) fantasy 13) sweat 14) con gratulate 15) numerous16) media2. 1) engineer 2) forget 3) convin ced 4) how 5) build 6) accide nt7) thought 8)only 9) sharp 10) touched 11) in structi ons 12) fin allyII. Translation1. 1) It is the creativity and dedication of the workers and executivesthat turned the compa ny into a profitable bus in ess.2) The prices of food and medic ine have soared in the past three mon ths.3) We pla n to repa int the upper floors of he office build ing.4) His success shows that popularity and artistic merit sometimescoin cide.5) I don' want to see my beloved grandmother lying in a hospital bed and groa ning pain fully.2. Numerous facts bear out the argume nt/stateme nt/claim that inorder to recover speedily from n egative emoti on, you shouldallow yourself to cry. You needn't/don ' have to be ashamed of cryi ng. An xiety and sorrow can flow out of the body along withtears.Consider the case of/Take Donna, Her son unfortunately died in a car accide nt. The inten sity of the blow made her un able to cry. She said, It was not until two weeks later that I began tocry. And then I felt as if a big stone had been lifted from myshoulders. It was the tears that brought me back to earth andhelped me survive the crisis.”★ Text BComprehension Check: b c b b c aLanguage Practice1. aedcbhfg2. 1) aid 2) in cli ned 3) in good health 4) shortco mings 5)pen etrated6) dismiss 7)has suffered from 8)progressive 9)optimistic10) to a degree 11)hold on to 12) in stallUnit 6★ Text AVocabularyI.1. 1) culture/cultural 2) indication 3) miniature 4) ironic 5) stumbled into 6) dece nt7) buzzing 8) abnormal 9) mechanical 10) Shuddering11) implied 12) leap2. 1) You can con vert RMB into US dollars in the foreig n excha nge office a the airport.2) I figured she didn ' know the first thing about cooking as shelooked puzzled as to how to cook rice with the rice cooker.3) The manager glowed with pleasure upon hearing that in spite oftheir faulty equipment the team had accomplished some veryuseful work.4) I'm grateful to my companyfor allowing me to work flexiblehours as long as I work eight hours a day.5) On seeing the comments made in the margins by previousreaders, Tom couldn' help thinking the book must be quitefasc in ati ng.3. 1) will not panic/feel panic, ' be at a disadvantage 2) hybrid, tran smissi on3) crave, One in dicati on, to dist in guishII. 1. also 2. as well/too 3. too 4. also 5. as well/too 6. too 7. also 8. AlsoIII. 1. I 'e had eno ugh 2. Whe n I was old eno ugh to work and earn money3. can't get eno ugh sleep at ni ght4. has so far collected eno ugh of them5. have strong eno ugh arms6. have just eno ugh money to live onComprehensive ExerciseI.1. 1) stumbled into 2) not know the first thing about 3) mecha ni cal 4) whe n it comes to 5) hybrid 6) gritted her teeth 7) premise 8) at a disadvantage 9) panic 10) cultural 11) flexible 12) imply2. 1) chair 2) force 3) secrets 4) painstaking 5) recognized6) steered 7) essentially8) observati on 9)。
全新版大学英语UNIT-3课文翻译及课后答案UNIT 3Text AMaia Szalavitz, formerly a television producer, now spends her time as a writer. In this essay she explores digital reality and its consequences. Along the way, she compares the digital world to the "real" world, acknowledging the attractions of the electronic dimension.迈亚·塞拉维茨曾是电视制片人,目前从事写作。
她在本文中探索了数字化世界及其后果。
与此同时,她将数字化世界与真实世界做了比较,承认电子空间自有其魅力。
A Virtual LifeMaia SzalavitzAfter too long on the Net, even a phone call can be a shock. My boyfriend's Liverpool accent suddenly becomes impossible to interpret after his easily understood words on screen; a secretary's clipped tone seems more rejecting than I'd imagined it would be. Time itself becomes fluid — hours become minutes, or seconds stretch into days. Weekends, once a highlight of my week, are now just two ordinary days.虚拟世界的生活迈亚·塞拉维茨在网上呆了太久,听到电话铃声也会吓一大跳。
Unit 11. A very curious boy, T om, is interested not only in whats but also in whys and hows.汤姆是个非常好奇的男孩,他不仅对“是什么”感兴趣,而且也对“为什么”和“怎么会”感兴趣。
2. Happiness, according to Prof. Smith, is the ability to make the most of what you have.据史密斯教授说,幸福就是你能充分利用你所有的一切。
3. Y ou’d better keep the book where your 15-year-old son can’t get his hands on.你最好把这本书放在你15岁的儿子找不到的地方。
4. The story was very funny and Bill kept laughing while reading it.这故事非常滑稽,比尔一边读一边不停地笑。
5. High-achieving students do not necessarily put in more time at their studies than their lower-scoring classmates.成绩优秀的学生未必比他们得分较低的同学在学习上花费更多的时间。
6. How did you manage to persuade these students to take the speed-reading course?你是怎样设法说服这些学生修读快速阅读课的?7. Working hard is important, but knowing how to make the most of one's abilities counts for much more.用功是重要的,但知道如何充分利用自己的才能更重要得多。
可编辑 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unit1 课文翻译 本文是苹果计算机公司和皮克斯动画工作室的首席执行官史蒂夫·乔布斯于2005年6月12日在斯坦福大学毕业典礼上的演讲稿。 1 今天,我很荣幸能来到这所世界顶尖大学参加你们的毕业典礼。我大学没有毕业。说实话,现在是我最接近大学毕业的时刻。我在里德学院读了6个月就退学了,但是作为旁听生又在那里待了18个月左右,然后才真正离开学校。那么我为什么要退学呢? 2 这要从我还没有出生的时候说起。我的生母是个年轻未婚的研究生,因此她决定把我送给别人收养。她觉得我必须由有大学学历的人收养。于是,她安排好了一切,只要我一出生,就把我交给一位律师和他的妻子收养。但是我出生之后,他们在最后一刻决定他们还是想要一个女孩。当时我父母还在候补名单上,一天半夜他们接到一个电话,问他们:“有个新生儿,是意外怀上的,是个男孩,你们要吗?”他们回答:“当然要。”但是,我的生母随后发现我母亲大学没有毕业,我父亲甚至连高中也没毕业,因此拒绝在最后几份领养文件上签字。直到几个月后,我父母承诺将来一定让我上大学,她才同意了。这就是我生命的开始。 3 17年后,我确实上了大学。但是出于无知,我选了一所几乎与斯坦福一样昂贵的学校,因此,工薪阶层的父母把所有积蓄都花在了我的学费上。6个月过去了,我看不到其中的价值所在。我不知道我的人生定位,也不知道大学将如何帮我找到答案,而我正在这里耗尽父母一生的积蓄。所以我决定退学,并相信一切都会顺利。这在当时看来非常可怕,但现在回头看看,那是我做过的最棒的决定之一。从退学的那一刻起,我就不用再上那些不感兴趣的必修课,而开始去学那些看上去更有意思的课程。但一切也不全是这么美妙。我没有自己的宿舍,只有在朋友的房间里打地铺;我拣可乐瓶子,把退来的5美分押金攒起来去买吃的;而到了每个周日晚上,我都会步行7英里,穿过城镇去克利须那觉悟会的庙宇饱餐一顿。我喜欢这样。我依照好奇心和直觉做事,大多事后证明是非常值得的。让我给你们举个例子:当时里德学院开设可能在全国是最好的书法课程。园里的每一张海报、每一个抽屉的每张标签上都有漂亮的书法。 4 因为我已经辍学,不用参加正规的课程,所以我决定去上这门课,学习书法。我了解了衬线和无衬线字体,学会了如何在不同的字母组合间改变间距,知道了如何让大字体显得很漂亮。这种科学所无法捕捉的、美妙的、充满历史感的微妙艺术,让我心醉神迷。 5 这一切在我的生活中是否实用,我不抱希望。直到10年后,当我们在设计第一台麦金托什电脑时,我想起了这些东西。于是,我们把所有这些都设计进了Mac机。这是第一类拥有漂亮字体排版的电脑。如果我没有在大学旁听那门课程,Mac就不会有多种字体以及间距分配合理的字型,很可能现在的微软PC也不会有这些字型——你们要知道,Windows也只是抄袭Mac,并非独创。如果我从未退学,我就绝不会旁听那门书法课,而个人电脑可能也不会有现在这样美妙的字体排版。在大学的时候,我当然不可能把这些点点滴滴都串起来展望未来。但在十年后再回首,一切都变得非常、非常清晰。 6 同样,你们现在也无法预见这类琐碎的经历之间能有什么联系,只有在回首往事时才能发现。你们要相信,这些片断会在未来以某种方式连接起来。你们必须相信一些东西——勇气、命运、人生、因缘等等。这个方法从未让我失望,也正是它改变了我的整个人生。
Questions on the text 1. What did Steve Jobs do after he dropped out of Reed College? He stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before he really quit. 2. What can we learn from Steve Jobs' narration about his biological 可编辑 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- mother? His biological mother was a young college graduate student when she gave birth to Steve Jobs as a single woman. She put up Steve Jobs for adoption, and felt strongly that her son should be adopted by college graduates and sent to college in the future. 3. What kind of people were Steve Jobs' adoptive parents? His parents were a working-class couple without a college degree. His mother never graduated from college and his father never graduated from high school. However, they did send their adopted son to college as they had promised, and this cost them nearly all their savings. 4. Why did Steve Jobs drop out of Reed College? Because he had no idea what he wanted to do with his life and no idea how college was going to help him figure it out. Besides, the college was so expensive that all of his parents' savings were being spent on his tuition. 5. What did Steve Jobs think about his decision of dropping out? Why? He thought it was one of the best decisions he had ever made as he looked back on his past. After he dropped out, he didn't have to take the required classes and he had the opportunity to take classes that interested him. Much of what he learned in this way proved priceless later on. 6. Why did Steve Jobs say his life as a drop-in in the college was not all romantic? Because he was living a shabby life during the 18 months: he didn't have a dorm room, so he slept on the floor in friends' rooms; he returned coke bottles for the five-cent deposits to buy food with; he would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. 7. What did Steve Jobs learn in the calligraphy class? He learned about serif and sanserif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. 8. What do you think the graduating students can learn from Steve Jobs' life experience? They might learn to trust in something—their gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. They might also learn to have the confidence to follow their heart even when off the beaten path.
4B 1. At first she threatened to dismiss us all, but later she relented. 2. If you can't have children of your own, why not consider adoption? 3. She sensed something wrong by intuition. 4. She went to Cambridge on a scholarship but dropped out a year later. 5. I fail to see what women find so fascinating about him. 6. We would be delighted as well as honored if you could come and join us.